Carvedilol To Treat HFimpEF; Modifiable Lifestyle Factors & Cardiac Conduction Disease; Amiloride vs. Spironolactone for Resistant Hypertension
Eagle's Eye View: Your Weekly CV Update From ACC.org
Release Date: 05/28/2025
Weight Reversal Post Tirzepatide Withdrawal
Eagle's Eye View: Your Weekly CV Update From ACC.org
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the DANISH trial extended follow-up, evaluating which patients benefit most from primary prevention implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation. He then explores the SURMOUNT-4 study on weight reversal post tirzepatide withdrawal. Finally, Dr. Eagle examines two JACC articles that cover disease monitoring: one tracking the progression of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) and...
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The PREVENT Equations & Cardiovascular Risk, the CREST-2 Trials on Carotid Disease , Physician Burnout, Food Labeling & CV Health
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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the use of PREVENT equations to assess cardiovascular (CV) disease risk and the CREST-2 randomized trials that examined stenting versus endarterectomy for asymptomatic carotid disease. He then explores physician burnout and the use of coaching to help treat it. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores how clearer, “front of package” food labeling in grocery stores can provide consumers with practical, science-based guidance to...
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Improving The Culture and Climate Surrounding Cardiology
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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the potential for electrophysiology (EP) ablation in ambulatory care. He then explores several new studies that reveal the rising rates of heart failure and hypertension. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses a very important new survey from ACC on the need to improve the professional climate and culture for US cardiologists and trainees.
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding After LAAO, Lifestyle Modification & Metabolic Syndrome, Beta-Blockers & the Treatment of Preserved LVEF
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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). He then explores lifestyle modifications to treat metabolic syndrome. Finally, Dr. Eagle examines a recent study which found that beta-blockers failed to reduce death, myocardial infarction (MI) or heart failure (HF) in patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).
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Eagle’s Eye View: Highlights from the 2025 AHA Scientific Sessions
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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle highlights several important studies presented at the recent American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. The OCEAN Trial on antithrombotic and stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). He then explores VESALIUS-CV, a study on evolocumab versus placebo in patients with atherosclerosis or diabetes and without previous myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses the POLY-HF study on the use of a daily polypill that boosts heart function, improves quality of life, and cuts hospitalizations in underserved...
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Highlights From 2025 TCT Conference
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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle highlights several trials recently presented at the TCT Conference in San Francisco. The SELUTION DeNovo trial found that use of the sirolimus-eluting balloons with bailout stenting only if necessary was noninferior to routine drug-eluting stent implantation in patients with de novo coronary artery disease. In the ANDES trial, results showed that the use of direct oral anticoagulants after left atrial appendage closure in patients...
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Aspirin, Anticoagulants, & Chronic Coronary Disease; Perioperative Blood Pressure Management; High-Dose Flu Vaccines & Hospitalizations
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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at a study comparing the use of aspirin and oral anticoagulants versus anticoagulants alone in the treatment of chronic coronary disease (CCD). He then explores complications after noncardiac surgery and the efficacy of perioperative blood pressure management. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses FLUNITY-HD, a study comparing high-dose flu vaccines to standard dose vaccines in reducing hospitalizations.
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Heart Disease Mortality in California; Pregnant Women and Cardiometabolic Comorbidities; CABG and New-Onset AFib
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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the social drivers behind the rise in heart disease mortality in California. He then explores the prevalence of preexisting cardiometabolic comorbidities and cardiovascular disease among pregnant women. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses a recent prospective cohort study of patients who undergo coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and experience new-onset atrial fibrillation (AFib), and how the burden after surgery is very low, especially after 30 days.
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Evidence and Innovations Targeting Inflammation Post-AMI
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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the potential value of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) agents after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). He then explores a new randomized trial, HYPERION, focusing on the addition of sotatercept to lower the risk of clinical worsening in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses a state-of-the-art review centered around the use of an anti-inflammatory to lessen cardiovascular events and worse outcomes following acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
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A Look at ACC’s Scientific Statement on Inflammation and CVD
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In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at an ACC Scientific Statement highlighting inflammation and its role in cardiovascular disease (CVD). He then explores left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in patients with prior intracranial hemorrhage or ischemic stroke. Finally, Dr. Eagle discusses the recently released NEWTON-CABG CardioLink-5 trial on the use of evolocumab in the reduction of saphenous vein graft (SVG) disease rates.
info_outlineIn this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the CATHEDRAL-HF Trial and its study of carvedilol’s effectiveness as a monotherapy in heart failure with improved ejection fraction (HFimpEF). He then discusses the use of modifiable lifestyle factors to lower the risk of cardiac conduction disease. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the use of amiloride versus spironolactone for the treatment of resistant hypertension.