Professor of Cardiovascular Imaging, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud University Medical Center

These guidelines were based on two major studies that showed a small short-term benefit to immediate treatment, but not in the long term. Our study provides more clarity: that benefit doesn't actually exist.

Cardiologist, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center

The SMART-DECISION trial is the first randomized study to demonstrate the noninferiority of beta-blocker discontinuation in post-MI patients without left ventricular systolic dysfunction or heart failure.

Cardiologist, Vancouver General Hospital

Traditionally, we've taken a stepwise approach, starting with medications and moving to procedures later. What this trial shows is that, even in patients with more advanced AFib, earlier intervention with ablation can provide substantial benefits and better control of the disease.

Chair of Epidemiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center

Poor hypertension control is a major clinical and public health challenge. This effective, sustainable, and scalable implementation strategy should be widely adopted in the U.S. to improve hypertension control.