Montana Chapter of the American College of Cardiology

Aortic Valve ReplAcemenT versus Conservative Treatment in Asymptomatic SeveRe Aortic Stenosis
The goal of the AVATAR trial was to evaluate aortic valve replacement (AVR) compared with conservative therapy among patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis.
Complete Revascularization in Older Patients With STEMI
What are long-term clinical benefits of complete versus culprit-only revascularization among ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients aged â‰¥75 years?
American and European Guideline Comparison for Ischemic Stroke and TIA: Key Points
The following are key points to remember from a review article comparing American and European guideline recommendations for diagnostic workup and secondary prevention of ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy 2
The goal of the TACT2 trial was to determine the potential clinical benefit of the chelating agent edetate disodium (EDTA) in older adults with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) and diabetes mellitus (DM).
Congenital Heart Disease More Prevalent in High-Altitude Populations
The prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) is higher among those who live at higher altitudes, and more prevalent among females, according to a new study presented at ACC Latin America 2024.