Congratulations @SteeleButcherMD! Prognostic implications of LV myocardial work index in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction https://t.co/TBQwnTN1fB @MAecocardio mas madera!!! https://t.co/JbChUr0vUB
Association between LA strain and strain rate and risk of AF in rheumatic mitral valve stenosis. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2021 Dec 22;S0894-7317(21)00882-8. doi: 10.1016/j.echo.2021.12.010 Open access. Congrats to Jan Stassen, Farnaz Namazi @SteeleButcherMD@Hartcentrum
CONSERVE Trial: Among stable patients with no CAD referred for invasive angiography, use of CTA ("selective referral using CCTA" vs. "Direct Referral") was safe and resulted in a marked reduction in use of ICA by ~80% and diagnostic cost savings of 57%
https://t.co/bO9LKsVnVU
Genius, brave study.
Conclusions:
'...many subjective decisions are part of the research process and can affect the outcomes. The best defense against subjectivity in science is to expose it.'
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