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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at a systematic review and meta-analysis of antibiotic prophylaxis and infective endocarditis incidence following invasive dental procedures. He then examines the issue of serious bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation using diltiazem with apixaban or rivaroxaban. Finally, Dr. Eagle shares some thoughts on low-dose colchicine for secondary prevention in atherosclerosis. 

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In this special edition of Eagle’s Eye View, Dr. Eagle introduces you to ACC24 featuring valuable insights into practice-changing updates in care. The topics include late-breaking clinical trials and science focusing on new drugs and device therapies.  

Tune into ACC.org’s coverage of ACC.24 to hear from the top experts as they debate, discuss the results of the trials, share visual abstracts and find out how it all fits into your practice. The transformation of care begins at ACC.24.  

 

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Drs. Kim Eagle, Dharam Kumbhani, Payal Kohli, and Ajay Kirtane review the late-breaking clinical trials from Day 3, Monday, April 7 at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2024 in Atlanta. Trials on Monday include TARGET BP I (0:39), DEDICATE-DZHK6 (3:07), and FULL REVASC (6:31). For trial summaries, news coverage, daily video wrap-ups and more, visit ACC's Meeting Coverage Page. Follow the ACC on Social Media and use the hashtag #ACC24. 

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Drs. Kim Eagle, Dharam Kumbhani, Payal Kohli, and Ajay Kirtane review the late-breaking clinical trials from Day 2, Sunday, April 6 at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2024 in Atlanta. Trials on Sunday include REDUCE-AMI (0:35), DanGer-Shock (3:28), ULTIMATE-DAPT (6:17) and TACT2 (10:04). For trial summaries, news coverage, daily video wrap-ups and more, visit ACC's Meeting Coverage Page. Follow the ACC on Social Media and use the hashtag #ACC24. 

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Drs. Kim Eagle, Dharam Kumbhani, Payal Kohli, and Ajay Kirtane review the late-breaking clinical trials from Day 1, Saturday, April 5 at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2024 in Atlanta. Trials on Saturday include AEGIS II (0:45), VICTORION-INITIATE (2:36), RELIEVE-HF (5:27) and Step-HFpEF Dm (8:42). For trial summaries, news coverage, daily video wrap-ups and more, visit ACC's Meeting Coverage Page. Follow the ACC on Social Media and use the hashtag #ACC24. 

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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the timing of complete multivessel revascularization in patients presenting with non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome, then examines the accuracy of wearable heart rate monitors during exercise in sinus rhythm and atrial fibrillation. Finally, Dr. Eagle shares some thoughts on a multinational observation study on sports-related sudden cardiac death. 

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