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Only 50% had optimal BP and HbA1c levels and fewer than one in three patients were within recommended lipid control targets.

Adverse pregnancy outcomes were linked to higher BP, BMI, and other cardiometabolic risk factors in kids 20 years later.

Panelists at EuroPCR agreed that with appropriate lesion and patient selection, BRS may be poised to enter a post-Absorb era.

While the age-specific analysis was welcome, some felt it didn’t dig deep enough and others questioned the bleeding endpoints.

The problem is poorly captured by VARC-3 and gradient rises in the first 3 months have consequences, international data suggest.

The data reflect a high degree of technical success, clinical efficacy, and safety of the new technique, says Gennaro Giustino.

The data reflect a high degree of technical success, clinical efficacy, and safety of the new technique, says Gennaro Giustino.

The curves for TVF separated early and remained parallel in the complex cases, giving an advantage to the DCB group at 1 year.

Durability questions remain, but Myval appears comparable to contemporary devices on the market, says Patrick Serruys.

This month: questionable value of management consultants, BP across the lifespan, patient frailty perspectives in HF, and more.