This Week in Cardiology

Apr 04 2025 This Week in Cardiology

Apr 4, 2025
Discover cutting-edge insights from recent clinical trials presented at the 2025 ACC. Hear about the WARRIOR trial's impact on non-obstructive coronary artery disease, and explore findings from PROTECT TAVI regarding cerebral embolic protection. Dive into DAPATAVI, where SGLT2 inhibitors emerge as potential new standards following TAVI. Plus, learn how oral semaglutide is shifting the landscape of diabetes management and its effects on cardiovascular outcomes!
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ANECDOTE

PFA Conversion

  • John Mandrola attended the European Heart Rhythm meeting and debated PFA.
  • He admitted to being a PFA convert, having not performed thermal ablation in nine months.
ANECDOTE

Fast TAVI Procedure

  • Mandrola visited the University Medical Center Amsterdam and observed a 20-minute TAVI procedure.
  • The procedure was done with the patient awake and was faster than most AF ablations.
INSIGHT

WARRIOR Trial Limitations

  • The WARRIOR trial's pragmatic design led to contamination, as both groups received similar therapies.
  • This limited the trial's ability to determine the effectiveness of intensive medical therapy for INOCA.
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