The triglyceride-glucose index as a predictive marker for coronary slow flow phenomenon
CONCLUSIONS: This study's findings suggest that the TyG may serve as a useful marker for identifying individuals at risk of CSFP and provide insights into the potential role of IR in its pathophysiology.PMID:38708458 | DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202404_36015 (Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences)
Source: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences - May 6, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: M N Bilen H A Barman O Dogan A O Ebeoglu I Çetin A Erdo ğan A At ıcı Source Type: research

Correlation between insulin resistance and coronary collateral circulation in patients with chronic total coronary occlusion
CONCLUSION: The non-diabetic patients with a low level of CC had significant insulin resistance. The degradation pathways of aromatic compounds, fatty acid biosynthesis, and steroid degradation are closely correlated with the development of CC.PMID:38708513 | DOI:10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2024.04.21 (Source: Journal of Southern Medical University)
Source: Journal of Southern Medical University - May 6, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: S Hu Z Cheng M Li S Gao D Gao P Kang Source Type: research

Effects of slit lamp-delivered retinal laser photobiomodulation in a rat model of choroidal neovascularization
This study investigated whether photobiomodulation attenuates characteristic pathological features of choroidal neovascularization in a rodent model. Experimental choroidal neovascularization was induced in Brown Norway rats with laser photocoagulation. A custom-designed, slit-lamp-mounted, 670 nm laser was used to administer retinal photobiomodulation every 3 days, beginning 6 days prior to choroidal neovascularization induction and continuing until the animals were killed 14 days later. The effect of photobiomodulation on the size of choroidal neovascular membranes was determined using isolectin-B4 immunohistochemistry a...
Source: Experimental Eye Research - May 6, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Marzieh Tahmasebi Sarvestani Glyn Chidlow John P Wood Robert J Casson Source Type: research

The triglyceride-glucose index as a predictive marker for coronary slow flow phenomenon
CONCLUSIONS: This study's findings suggest that the TyG may serve as a useful marker for identifying individuals at risk of CSFP and provide insights into the potential role of IR in its pathophysiology.PMID:38708458 | DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202404_36015 (Source: Pharmacological Reviews)
Source: Pharmacological Reviews - May 6, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: M N Bilen H A Barman O Dogan A O Ebeoglu I Çetin A Erdo ğan A At ıcı Source Type: research

Use of coronary artery calcium score and coronary CT angiography to guide cardiovascular prevention and treatment
Ther Adv Cardiovasc Dis. 2024 Jan-Dec;18:17539447241249650. doi: 10.1177/17539447241249650.ABSTRACTCurrently, cardiovascular risk stratification to guide preventive therapy relies on clinical scores based on cardiovascular risk factors. However, the discriminative power of these scores is relatively modest. The use of coronary artery calcium score (CACS) and coronary CT angiography (CCTA) has surfaced as methods for enhancing the estimation of risk and potentially providing insights for personalized treatment in individual patients. CACS improves overall cardiovascular risk prediction and may be used to improve the yield o...
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Maria Rita Lima Pedro M Lopes Ant ónio M Ferreira Source Type: research

Correlations Between Acute Coronary Syndrome and Novel Inflammatory Markers (Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index, Systemic Inflammation Response Index, and Aggregate Index of Systemic Inflammation) in Patients with and without Diabetes or Prediabetes
CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that the aforementioned inflammatory markers may have potential for distinguishing DM/preDM patients at higher risk of ACS at a low financial cost. However, further comprehensive and well-designed research is required to validate their clinical utility.PMID:38707954 | PMC:PMC11067916 | DOI:10.2147/JIR.S454117 (Source: Atherosclerosis)
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Agnieszka Tuzimek Ewelina A Dziedzic Joanna Beck Wac ław Kochman Source Type: research

The Impact of Periodontal Inflammation on the Severity of Coronary Atherosclerosis
Conclusions The periodontal inflamed surface area is an independent predictor of the severity of coronary atherosclerosis.PMID:38707087 | PMC:PMC11070142 | DOI:10.7759/cureus.57653 (Source: Atherosclerosis)
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Esraa S Swilem Nasima M Elkenany Alaa S Algazzar Nesma Youssef Sara S Swilem Eslam A Gendia Ahmad S Swillem Abeer A Elmalah Zia Sabah Tariq Rasool Source Type: research

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy following pacemaker insertion complicated with polymorphic ventricular tachycardia: a case report
ConclusionsTakotsubo cardiomyopathy is mediated by a neuro-cardiogenic mechanism due to hypothalamic –pituitary–adrenal axis activation. It generally has a good prognosis. Complications though uncommon, can occur and include arrhythmias. Pacemaker insertion as a precipitant stressor is an infrequent cause of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. As pacemaker insertions are more frequent in the elderly age group, this phenomenon should be recognized as a potential complication. (Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Patient-Specific Numerical Simulations of Coronary Artery Hemodynamics and Biomechanics: A Pathway to Clinical Use
ConclusionsPhysiologically relevant FSI models can more accurately describe atherosclerosis pathogenesis, and help to translate biomechanical assessment to clinical evaluation. (Source: Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology)
Source: Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology - May 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Relationship between uric acid to albumin ratio and saphenous vein graft disease in patients with coronary artery bypass graft
CONCLUSION: Our results suggested that UAR could be a simple and available marker to predict SVGD in patients with CABG who underwent elective percutaneous coronary intervention.PMID:38704823 | DOI:10.1097/MCA.0000000000001378 (Source: Atherosclerosis)
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fatih Oksuz Mikail Yarlioglues Kadir Karacali Mehmet Erat Ibrahim Etem Celik Mustafa Duran Source Type: research

A review of arterial thoracic outlet syndrome
Semin Vasc Surg. 2024 Mar;37(1):12-19. doi: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2024.02.001. Epub 2024 Feb 13.ABSTRACTArterial thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition in which anatomic abnormalities in the thoracic outlet cause compression of the subclavian or, less commonly, axillary artery. Patients are usually younger and typically have an anatomic abnormality causing the compression. The condition usually goes undiagnosed until patients present with signs of acute or chronic hand or arm ischemia. Workup of this condition includes a thorough history and physical examination; chest x-ray to identify potential anatomic abnormalit...
Source: Hand Surgery - May 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Vamsi K Potluri Ruojia D Li Paul Crisostomo Carlos F Bechara Source Type: research

The clinical role of combined circulating complement C1q and AIP for CAD with LDL-C level below 1.8mmol/L
CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, there appears to be a notable positive correlation between the combination of C1q with the AIP and CAD.PMID:38704561 | PMC:PMC11070092 | DOI:10.1186/s12944-024-02127-8 (Source: Atherosclerosis)
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chenyujun Hu Zehao Zhao Shutong Dong Qianyun Guo Yujie Zhou Source Type: research

A review of arterial thoracic outlet syndrome
Semin Vasc Surg. 2024 Mar;37(1):12-19. doi: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2024.02.001. Epub 2024 Feb 13.ABSTRACTArterial thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition in which anatomic abnormalities in the thoracic outlet cause compression of the subclavian or, less commonly, axillary artery. Patients are usually younger and typically have an anatomic abnormality causing the compression. The condition usually goes undiagnosed until patients present with signs of acute or chronic hand or arm ischemia. Workup of this condition includes a thorough history and physical examination; chest x-ray to identify potential anatomic abnormalit...
Source: Hand Surgery - May 4, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Vamsi K Potluri Ruojia D Li Paul Crisostomo Carlos F Bechara Source Type: research

The clinical role of combined circulating complement C1q and AIP for CAD with LDL-C level below 1.8mmol/L
CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, there appears to be a notable positive correlation between the combination of C1q with the AIP and CAD.PMID:38704561 | DOI:10.1186/s12944-024-02127-8 (Source: Atherosclerosis)
Source: Atherosclerosis - May 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chenyujun Hu Zehao Zhao Shutong Dong Qianyun Guo Yujie Zhou Source Type: research

Occult retinal neovascularization following intravitreal bevacizumab and laser treatment for retinopathy of prematurity
We present a patient with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) who developed worsening plus disease after complete regression of stage 3 ROP. The use of fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) aided the visualization... (Source: BMC Pediatrics)
Source: BMC Pediatrics - May 4, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Wei Loon Ng, Adisak Trinavarat and La-ongsri Atchaneeyasakul Tags: Case Report Source Type: research