The drug has shown a “clinically meaningful benefit” in these patients, suggesting its potential as an earlier treatment option than previously thought, Novartis reports.
Dean J. Kereiakes, MD, was left paralyzed after battling severe orthopedic issues for his entire career. Back in the cath lab after a long recovery, he is now stressing the importance of workplace safety among interventional cardiologists.
The blue arrows highlight calcification in a hypointense signal area, while the green arrow indicates IPH as a hyperintense signal. The asterisks mark the lumen of the carotid artery. Caption and photo courtesy of Radiology.
Ruptured plaques can lead to the formation of blood clots that significantly increase the risk of stroke.
Advances in treatment are often credited with improving breast cancer outcomes, but new findings suggest the decrease in mortality may actually be due to improved screening initiatives.