Improved accuracy of spectral-domain optical coherence tomography and optical coherence tomography angiography for monitoring myopic macular neovascularisation activity
CONCLUSION: SD OCT with dense volumetric scan was highly sensitive for diagnosing myopic MNV. The addition of OCTA improved the diagnostic specificity without FA. Monitoring of the longitudinal changes on SD OCT and judicious use of FA is a reliable surveillance strategy for myopic MNV.PMID:38729765 | DOI:10.1136/bjo-2023-323374 (Source: The British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: The British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 10, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Danny Siu-Chun Ng Li Jia Chen Leo Ka Yu Chan Fang Yao Tang Wee-Min Teh Linbin Zhou Fiona Chan Eleanor Sui Sum Lin Ka Wai Yuen Wai Kit Chu Shaheeda Mohamed Chi Wai Tsang Xinyuan Zhang Jason C Yam Chi-Pui Pang Timothy Y Y Lai Source Type: research
Diagnostic performance of computed tomography-digital subtraction angiography and conventional magnetic resonance imaging for evaluating the vascularity of osseous spinal tumors
CONCLUSIONS: Qualitative subtraction CTA offers the highest diagnostic value in evaluating spinal tumor vascularity, compared to quantitative CTA and MRI. Although conventional MRI may not be a reliable approach, certain MRI signs may have high specificity, which may be crucial for assessing spinal tumor vascularity.PMID:38729819 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.05.001 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - May 10, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ting-Wei Liao Yen-Heng Lin Fon-Yih Tsuang Chung-Wei Lee Yu-Cheng Huang Source Type: research
Validation of the European Society of Cardiology pretest probability models for obstructive coronary artery disease in high-risk population
CONCLUSIONS: In high-risk Serbian population, both the 2013 and 2019 ESC-PTP models had moderate accuracy in diagnosing CAD, with the 2019-ESC-PTP underestimating the prevalence of CAD, while the 2013-ESC-PTP overestimating it. Further studies are warranted to establish PTP models for high-risk countries.PMID:38729349 | DOI:10.1016/j.hjc.2024.05.003 (Source: Hellenic Journal of Cardiology)
Source: Hellenic Journal of Cardiology - May 10, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ivona Vranic Ivan Stankovic Aleksandra Ignjatovic Srdjan Kafedzic Mina Radovanovic-Radosavljevic Aleksandar A Neskovic Radosav Vidakovic Source Type: research
In situ ascending aortic thrombus in a patient with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma and no aortic atherosclerosis or cisplatin exposure: a case report
CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this is the only case detailing an in situ ascending aortic thrombus in the setting of lung cancer, without structural risk factors, chemotherapy use, or other hypercoagulable comorbidities. Optimal management for an aortic thrombus and malignant disease is less clear. Clinicians should be vigilant for unusual arterial thromboses in patients with high metastatic burden.PMID:38730499 | PMC:PMC11088044 | DOI:10.1186/s13256-024-04515-1 (Source: Atherosclerosis)
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 10, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chirag Mehta Fatima Raza Source Type: research
Low-density lipoprotein particle profiles compared with standard lipids measurements in the association with asymptomatic intracranial artery stenosis
Sci Rep. 2024 May 10;14(1):10765. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-59523-4.ABSTRACTThe Shiga Epidemiological Study of Subclinical Atherosclerosis was conducted in Kusatsu City, Shiga, Japan, from 2006 to 2008. Participants were measured for LDL-p through nuclear magnetic resonance technology. 740 men participated in follow-up and underwent 1.5 T brain magnetic resonance angiography from 2012 to 2015. Participants were categorized as no-ICAS, and ICAS consisted of mild-ICAS (1 to < 50%) and severe-ICAS (≥ 50%) in any of the arteries examined. After exclusion criteria, 711 men left for analysis, we used multiple logistic regress...
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 10, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Thien Vu Yuichiro Yano Huy Kien Tai Pham Rajib Mondal Mizuki Ohashi Kaori Kitaoka Mohammad Moniruzzaman Sayuki Torii Akihiko Shiino Atsushi Tsuji Takashi Hisamatsu Tomonori Okamura Keiko Kondo Aya Kadota Yoshiyuki Watanabe Kazuhiko Nozaki Hirotsugu Ueshim Source Type: research
Repeated Injection of Very Small Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Particles (VSOPs) in Murine Atherosclerosis: A Safety Study
This study aimed to investigate the effect of multiple intravenous injections of VSOPs in atherosclerotic mice. Taurine-formulated VSOPs (VSOP-T) were repeatedly intravenously injected at 100 µmol Fe/kg in apolipoprotein E-deficient (ApoE KO) mice with diet-induced atherosclerosis. Angiographic imaging was carried out by in vivo MRI. Magnetic particle spectrometry was used to detect tissue VSOP content, and tissue iron content was quantified photometrically. Pathological changes in organs, atherosclerotic plaque development, and expression of hepatic iron-related proteins were evaluated. VSOP-T enabled the angiographic im...
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 10, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tobias Haase Antje Ludwig Anke Stach Azadeh Mohtashamdolatshahi Ralf Hauptmann Lars Mundhenk Harald Kratz Susanne Metzkow Avan Kader Christian Freise Susanne Mueller Nicola Stolzenburg Patricia Radon Maik Liebl Frank Wiekhorst Bernd Hamm Matthias Taupitz Source Type: research
Quantitative flow ratio versus fractional flow reserve for Heart Team decision-making in multivessel disease: the randomised, multicentre DECISION QFR trial
CONCLUSIONS: QFR provided feasible physiological data in Heart Team discussions to determine the optimal revascularisation strategy for MVD. The QFR and FFR approaches agreed substantially in terms of treatment recommendations.PMID:38726719 | DOI:10.4244/EIJ-D-23-00674 (Source: EuroIntervention)
Source: EuroIntervention - May 10, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Taku Asano Toru Tanigaki Masahiro Hoshino Motoki Yasunaga Hideaki Nonaka Hiroki Emori Yuki Katagiri Yosuke Miyazaki Yohei Sotomi Norihiro Kogame Shoichi Kuramitsu Akira Saito Kotaro Miyata Yoshimitsu Takaoka Takayoshi Kanie Manabu Yamasaki Kunihiko Yoshin Source Type: research
Comparison between Woven EndoBridge and coiling with and without stent assistance for intracranial bifurcation and wide-neck aneurysms: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: This study provides evidence on the noninferiority of WEB compared with PC and SAC in terms of angiographic outcomes. Meanwhile, our findings on lower complication rates, cost, and improved operative aspects associated with WEB establish this novel endovascular treatment as a safe and effective alternative for the treatment of bifurcation and wide-neck aneurysms.PMID:38728758 | DOI:10.3171/2024.2.JNS232531 (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)
Source: Journal of Neurosurgery - May 10, 2024 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Seyed Farzad Maroufi Mohammad Sadegh Fallahi Muhammad Waqas Elad I Levy Source Type: research
Coronary sodium [ < sup > 18 < /sup > F]fluoride activity predicts outcomes post-CABG: a comparative evaluation with conventional metrics
CONCLUSION: Quantification of coronary microcalcification activity via [18F]NaF PET displayed a strong ability to predict early and long-term post-CABG cardiovascular outcomes, thereby outperforming conventional metrics of coronary macrocalcification burden and stenosis severity.TRIAL REGISTRATION: The trial was registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Committee (number: ChiCTR1900022527; URL: www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=37933 ).PMID:38730084 | DOI:10.1007/s00259-024-06736-4 (Source: Molecular Medicine)
Source: Molecular Medicine - May 10, 2024 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Mingxin Gao Wanwan Wen Haiyang Li Yaqi Zheng Mingkai Yun Jingjing Meng Shipan Wang Bolin Wang Biao Hu Tiantian Mou Yang Yu Xiaoli Zhang Xiang Li Source Type: research
Challenging the angiosome concept: Delineating peripheral arterial disease patterns in diabetic foot ulcers
CONCLUSIONS: The research indicates inconsistent support for below-the-knee artery involvement correlating with foot ulcer locations in angiosomes. While aiding vascular comprehension, the angiosome concept may not fully elucidate lower limb vascular complexities and ulcer genesis. Factors like collateral circulation should be noticed to understanding ulcer localization and severity, extending beyond angiosomal arterial supply.PMID:38730279 | DOI:10.1177/17085381241254430 (Source: Vascular)
Source: Vascular - May 10, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Elham Sahebalzamani Pouya Tayebi Mahmoud Sadeghi Haddad Zavareh Ali Bijani Mohammad Taghi Hedayati Goudarzi Source Type: research
Repeated Injection of Very Small Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Particles (VSOPs) in Murine Atherosclerosis: A Safety Study
This study aimed to investigate the effect of multiple intravenous injections of VSOPs in atherosclerotic mice. Taurine-formulated VSOPs (VSOP-T) were repeatedly intravenously injected at 100 µmol Fe/kg in apolipoprotein E-deficient (ApoE KO) mice with diet-induced atherosclerosis. Angiographic imaging was carried out by in vivo MRI. Magnetic particle spectrometry was used to detect tissue VSOP content, and tissue iron content was quantified photometrically. Pathological changes in organs, atherosclerotic plaque development, and expression of hepatic iron-related proteins were evaluated. VSOP-T enabled the angiographic im...
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 10, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tobias Haase Antje Ludwig Anke Stach Azadeh Mohtashamdolatshahi Ralf Hauptmann Lars Mundhenk Harald Kratz Susanne Metzkow Avan Kader Christian Freise Susanne Mueller Nicola Stolzenburg Patricia Radon Maik Liebl Frank Wiekhorst Bernd Hamm Matthias Taupitz Source Type: research
Tandem lesions associate with angiographic progression of coronary artery stenoses
CONCLUSION: Coronary lesions which have a downstream stenosis may be at increased risk of stenosis progression. Further research into the mechanistic basis of this finding is required, along with its implications for plaque vulnerability and clinical outcomes.PMID:38725440 | PMC:PMC11079457 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijcha.2024.101417 (Source: Atherosclerosis)
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 10, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kyle B Franke Nicholas J Montarello Adam J Nelson Jessica A Marathe Dennis T L Wong Rosanna Tavella Margaret Arstall Christopher Zeitz Matthew I Worthley John F Beltrame Peter J Psaltis Source Type: research
Quantitative flow ratio versus fractional flow reserve for Heart Team decision-making in multivessel disease: the randomised, multicentre DECISION QFR trial
CONCLUSIONS: QFR provided feasible physiological data in Heart Team discussions to determine the optimal revascularisation strategy for MVD. The QFR and FFR approaches agreed substantially in terms of treatment recommendations.PMID:38726719 | DOI:10.4244/EIJ-D-23-00674 (Source: EuroIntervention)
Source: EuroIntervention - May 10, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Taku Asano Toru Tanigaki Masahiro Hoshino Motoki Yasunaga Hideaki Nonaka Hiroki Emori Yuki Katagiri Yosuke Miyazaki Yohei Sotomi Norihiro Kogame Shoichi Kuramitsu Akira Saito Kotaro Miyata Yoshimitsu Takaoka Takayoshi Kanie Manabu Yamasaki Kunihiko Yoshin Source Type: research
Prognostic value of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease over coronary computed tomography angiography findings: comparison with no-alcoholic fatty liver disease
This study aimed to investigate the association of cardiovascular dis... (Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology)
Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - May 10, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Takahiro Nishihara, Toru Miyoshi, Mitsutaka Nakashima, Takashi Miki, Hironobu Toda, Masatoki Yoshida, Keishi Ichikawa, Kazuhiro Osawa and Shinsuke Yuasa Tags: Research Source Type: research
Quantitative analysis of intestinal perfusion with indocyanine green (ICG) and methylene blue (MB) using a single clinically approved fluorescence imaging system: a demonstration in a porcine model
ConclusionOur fluorescence quantification analysis validates the potential to use MB for bowel perfusion assessment besides the well-known and widely used ICG. Further human studies are necessary to translate our findings to clinical applications. (Source: Surgical Endoscopy)
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - May 10, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
