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JACC This Week

American College of Cardiology

Weekly summary and focused insights of the high-impact cardiovascular research published in the JACC from Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC, shaping cardiovascular care today.

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10:51

Quality of Life After Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/30

In this episode of JACC, Author Suzanne Arnold, MD and JACC Associate Editor Dennis T. Ko, MD, discusses groundbreaking findings from the Tricatin-2 trial, the first clinical study on transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement. The results reveal significant improvements in quality of life for patients, particularly those with severe tricuspid regurgitation, highlighting the transformative potential of this procedure compared to traditional medical therapy.

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23:05

Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty Of the Side Branch...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/28

Author Shao-Liang Chen, MD, FACC, and JACC Associate Editor Celina M. Yong, MD, FACC, discuss patients with simple and true coronary bifurcation lesions undergoing provisional stenting. Main vessel stenting with a DCB for the compromised side branch resulted in a lower 1-year rate of the composite outcome compared with an NCB intervention for the side branch. The high rates of periprocedural myocardial infarction, which occurred early and did not lead to revascularization, are of unclear clinical

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15:49

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/28

Author Nicolas M. Van Mieghem, MD, PhD, FACC, and JACC: Executive Associate Editor Aakriti Gupta, MD, FACC, discuss the TAVR UNLOAD trial, which focused on patients with moderate aortic stenosis (AS) and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The trial found no significant difference in the primary endpoint (composite of mortality, stroke, and hospitalizations) between the TAVR and clinical surveillance groups. However, patients who underwent TAVR showed a significant improvement in quality of life at

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13:52

Family Screening in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy -...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/28

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster dives into a pivotal study on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, focusing on the challenges of identifying at-risk relatives when genetic variants are not found in 60% of families. With insights into the disease's autosomal dominant inheritance and incomplete penetrance, this discussion highlights the complexities of family screening and the need for innovative approaches in managing this condition.

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11:40

Standard of Care Medication Withdrawal in Patients...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/28

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster highlights the Forest HCM study, which focuses on the withdrawal of standard care medications in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy receiving afficantin. The study shows promising results: nearly half of the patients who attempted to reduce or stop their medications did so successfully, with significant improvements in functional class and symptoms. While the findings suggest that afficantin may allow for the reduction of traditional therapies,

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09:09

Impact of Aficamten on Disease and Symptom Burden in...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/28

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces a dedicated focus on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, featuring a pivotal study by Dr. Martin Maron and Dr. lacopo Olivotto on the impact of aficamptin. This pre-specified sub-analysis from the SEQUOIA HCM trial aims to comprehensively evaluate the drug's effects on various aspects of disease burden, enhancing our understanding of its clinical efficacy.

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10:36

Effect of Aficamten on Health Status Outcomes in...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/28

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster delves into the latest research on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, highlighting the significant health status improvements achieved with the new cardiac myosin inhibitor, Aficamten, compared to placebo. The findings from the Sequoia HCM study reveal that Aficamten markedly enhances patients' quality of life and alleviates symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath, paving the way for more effective treatments in this challenging condition.

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10:06

Impact of Aficamten on Echocardiographic Cardiac...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/28

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster delves into a groundbreaking study on the effects of the cardiac myosin inhibitor, Aficamten, on patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The findings reveal significant improvements in echocardiographic measures of cardiac function, despite a mild and reversible decrease in left ventricular ejection fraction, highlighting the need for long-term safety evaluations of this promising treatment.

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23:49

JACC - November 5, 2024 Issue Summary

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/28

In the November 5, 2024 issue of JACC, Dr. Valentin Fuster summarizes the November 5, 2024 issue of the JACC, which focuses exclusively on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Highlighting six original research papers, the discussion emphasizes the groundbreaking impact of the cardiac myosin inhibitor Aficamten on health outcomes, symptom burden, and cardiac structure in patients with obstructive HCM, while also exploring genetic screening implications for affected families.

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12:20

Effect of Aficamten on Cardiac Structure and Function...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/28

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster explores groundbreaking research on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, focusing on the effects of the drug aficamten on cardiac structure and function. Highlighting significant findings from the Sequoia HCM trial, the discussion underscores the potential of aficamten to induce favorable cardiac remodeling and improve patient outcomes, signaling a transformative era in the management of this condition.

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14:32

Transcatheter Valve Repair for Tricuspid...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/27

Author Joerg Hausleiter, MD and Executive Associate Editor Aakriti Gupta, MD, FACC. discuss the TAVR UNLOAD trial, which focused on patients with moderate aortic stenosis (AS) and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The trial found no significant difference in the primary endpoint (composite of mortality, stroke, and hospitalizations) between the TAVR and clinical surveillance groups. However, patients who underwent TAVR showed a significant improvement in quality of life at one year. The

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02:48

Tricuspid Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/27

JACC Associate Editor Celina M. Yong, MD, FACC, and JACC: Case Reports Editor in Chief Gilbert H. L. Tang, MD, MSc, MBA, FACC, discuss this paper published in JACC and presented at TCT. TRILUMINATE Pivotal is the first randomized, controlled trial evaluating transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER) for severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR). Adaptive design randomized 572 subjects in the primary or subsequent cohorts. Subjects were elderly with atrial fibrillation and prior HFH. Primary endpoint was

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27:05

Aspirin Hypersensitivity in Patients with...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/21

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Foster introduces a vital review on aspirin hypersensitivity in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, led by Dr. Mattia Galli and Dr. Dominick J. Angiolillo. The discussion spans the history, epidemiology, and mechanisms of aspirin hypersensitivity, alongside strategies for management and practical recommendations for healthcare providers.

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11:19

The IRONMAN trial of intravenous iron for heart...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/21

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster reviews the Ironman trial, which studied the effects of intravenous iron on patients with heart failure and iron deficiency. While intravenous iron improved symptoms and reduced recurrent hospitalizations, it did not significantly impact first-time hospitalizations or mortality rates, suggesting the need for further research into its broader clinical benefits.

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24:04

JACC - October 29, 2024 Issue Summary

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/21

In the October 29, 2024 issue of JACC, Dr. Valentin Fuster explores groundbreaking studies on heart failure treatments, including the impact of sacubitril-valsartan on hypotension, the benefits of intravenous iron for reducing hospitalizations, the prognostic value of platelet FCγRIIA in post-myocardial infarction patients, and innovative AI assessments of environmental factors influencing cardiovascular risk.

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10:25

Asymptomatic versus symptomatic hypotension with...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/21

In this episode, researchers explore how asymptomatic versus symptomatic hypertension affects heart failure patients on sacubitril valsartan, finding that both types are linked to worse outcomes, but the drug’s benefits remain strong, suggesting clinicians should avoid stopping treatment based solely on blood pressure.

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10:12

FcγRIIa: A Marker of Cardiovascular Risk after...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/21

In this episode, Dr. David J. Schneider research identifies platelet FCγRIIA (PFCG) as a key biomarker for cardiovascular risk post-myocardial infarction. In an 800-patient study, higher PFCG levels were linked to increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death, indicating its potential for guiding personalized antiplatelet therapy, pending further validation.

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13:01

AI-Facilitated Assessment of Built Environment Using...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/21

In this episode, Dr. Zhuo Chen and his team explore how AI-driven analysis of neighborhood satellite imagery can reveal links between the built environment and cardiovascular risk. Their findings suggest that while AI can predict adverse cardiovascular events, the influence of social determinants, particularly socioeconomic status, plays a critical role in this relationship, underscoring the need for further research into these complex interactions.

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08:22

Effects of Semaglutide on Heart Failure Outcomes in...

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/14

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Foster explores the October issue of JACC, which highlights obesity and the potential benefits of glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists, particularly semaglutide, in treating heart failure. He delves into the FLOW trial, revealing how semaglutide significantly reduced heart failure events and cardiovascular death in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, while also addressing the study's limitations and the need for improved diagnostic criteria in

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22:20

JACC - October 22, 2024 Issue Summary

JACC This Week ·

2024/10/14

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster summarizes the pivotal October 2024 issue of the JACC Journal, focusing on the intersection of obesity and cardiology. Key discussions include the revolutionary impact of anti-obesity medications like semaglutide on heart health, the intricate relationship between obesity and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, and the urgent need for equitable access to these therapies for improved cardiovascular outcomes.

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