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Enhancing Cardiovascular Risk Prediction and Outcomes with Coronary CT Angiography: Insights from the PROMISE and SCOT-HEART Trials

By MedXY 08/16/2025

Coronary CTA, guided by clinical risk models and advanced radiomic plaque analysis, improves prediction and prevention of myocardial infarction in patients with new-onset chest pain, particularly in those with low clinical likelihood of coronary artery disease.

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Beta-blocker Interruption Effects on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate After Myocardial Infarction: The AβYSS Trial

By MedXY 08/13/2025

This study assesses the impact of β-blocker interruption on blood pressure and heart rate following myocardial infarction, revealing significant increases associated with treatment cessation, particularly in hypertensive patients.

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Widespread Misclassification of Myocardial Infarction Subtypes in Administrative Coding: Implications for Practice and Policy

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Audit reveals major misclassification in hospital coding for myocardial infarction types, risking flawed epidemiology, reimbursement, and patient care.