For the prevention of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, giving potassium supplements only when levels dropped below the lower limit of ...

In addition to no difference in patient outcomes with lower threshold, the authors say relaxed potassium control is cost-saving. HealthDay News — Potassium supplementation at a threshold of less than ...

Compared with ticagrelor or aspirin alone, 12 months of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after coronary artery bypass graft surgery is associated with a reduced risk of MACE that persists out to 5 ...

In addition to no difference in patient outcomes with lower threshold, the authors say relaxed potassium control is cost-saving. (HealthDay News) — Potassium supplementation at a threshold of <3.6 mEq ...

Aims: Coronary artery bypass grafts (CABGs) are increasingly performed in elderly patients. Risk factors and outcomes are poorly described for those undergoing noncardiac surgery within 1 year after ...

Madrid, Spain – 1 September 2025: Compared with dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), a de-escalated DAPT strategy resulted in similar graft occlusion rates and reduced clinically relevant bleeding in ...

In patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery performed 2-3 days after ticagrelor cessation showed noninferiority with respect to perioperative bleeding ...

MADRID, Spain—Adding ticagrelor on top of aspirin alone for 1 year does not lower the incidence of death, MI, stroke, or repeat revascularization in ACS patients who undergo CABG surgery, according to ...