In the recent years, there has been significant transformation in the management of valvular
heart disease (VHD), as a result of new minimally invasive technologies, such as the …

1. This document describes performance measures for coronary revascularization that are
appropriate for public reporting or pay-for-performance programs. 2. This is the first joint …

Aims We assessed the effect of transitional care on patient‐reported outcomes (PROs) in
women and men hospitalized for heart failure. Methods and results In this sex‐specific …

Background: Racial and ethnic disparities in anticoagulation exist in atrial fibrillation
management in Medicare and the Veterans Health Administration, but the influence of dual …

During the past decade, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have advanced and simplified
the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, there remains a …

Chronic liver disease (CLD) is a highly prevalent condition. There is burgeoning recognition
that there are many people with subclinical liver disease that may nonetheless be clinically …

Background The study aimed to describe the patterns and trends of initiation,
discontinuation, and adherence of oral anticoagulation (OAC) in patients with new‐onset …

Aim The Danish Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Registry monitors and supports improvement of
quality of care for all AF patients in Denmark. This report describes the registry's …

Objective To assess potential impacts of formulary tier increases of apixaban—an
efficacious oral anticoagulant (OAC) for preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation …

Background: Despite significant progress in improving the quality of cardiovascular care,
persistent gaps remain in terms of inconsistent adherence to guideline recommendations …