Prevalence of frailty according to the Hospital Frailty Risk Score and related factors in older patients with acute coronary syndromes in Vietnam
CONCLUSIONS: The HFRS was an effective tool for stratifying frailty and predicting adverse health outcomes in older patients with ACS. Further research is needed to compare the HFRS with other frailty assessment tools in this population.PMID:38576179 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13307 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - April 5, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tan Van Nguyen Huy Minh Tran Ha Bich Thi Trinh Vu Hoang Vu Vien Ai Bang Source Type: research
Patient radiation exposure dose reduction using stent-enhanced image processing in percutaneous coronary intervention
We examined the effects of dose reduction based on the image quality of stent enhancement processing using a purpose-built dynamic phantom. We evaluated the image contrast (IC) of the stent in stent-enhanced images (SVref), digital angiography (DA), and stent-enhanced images with a 20%, 40%, and 60% lower imaging doses (SV20, SV40, and SV60). We visually evaluated graininess and stent shape using the mean opinion score (MOS) and retrospectively evaluated the acquisition duration of stent enhancement in PCI cases; finally, we estimated the decrease in patient radiation exposure due to stent enhancement. The image contrast o...
Source: Health Physics - April 5, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Kazuya Mori Toru Negishi Kouhei Makabe Ryou Sekiguchi Takuji Tsuchida Source Type: research
Prognostic impact of carotid plaque imaging using total plaque area added to SCORE2 in middle-aged subjects: the ARteris Cardiovascular Outcome (ARCO) cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: Integration of TPA post-test risk into SCORE2 adds prognostic information, supporting the use of carotid ultrasound when assessing ASCVD risk in subjects aged 40-65 years.PMID:38579303 | DOI:10.57187/s.3735 (Source: Atherosclerosis)
Source: Atherosclerosis - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Michel Romanens Ansgar Adams Michel Wenger Walter Warmuth Isabella Sudano Source Type: research
Prevalence of frailty according to the Hospital Frailty Risk Score and related factors in older patients with acute coronary syndromes in Vietnam
CONCLUSIONS: The HFRS was an effective tool for stratifying frailty and predicting adverse health outcomes in older patients with ACS. Further research is needed to compare the HFRS with other frailty assessment tools in this population.PMID:38576179 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13307 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - April 5, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tan Van Nguyen Huy Minh Tran Ha Bich Thi Trinh Vu Hoang Vu Vien Ai Bang Source Type: research
Prognostic impact of carotid plaque imaging using total plaque area added to SCORE2 in middle-aged subjects: the ARteris Cardiovascular Outcome (ARCO) cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: Integration of TPA post-test risk into SCORE2 adds prognostic information, supporting the use of carotid ultrasound when assessing ASCVD risk in subjects aged 40-65 years.PMID:38579303 | DOI:10.57187/s.3735 (Source: Swiss Medical Weekly)
Source: Swiss Medical Weekly - April 5, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Michel Romanens Ansgar Adams Michel Wenger Walter Warmuth Isabella Sudano Source Type: research
Patient radiation exposure dose reduction using stent-enhanced image processing in percutaneous coronary intervention
We examined the effects of dose reduction based on the image quality of stent enhancement processing using a purpose-built dynamic phantom. We evaluated the image contrast (IC) of the stent in stent-enhanced images (SVref), digital angiography (DA), and stent-enhanced images with a 20%, 40%, and 60% lower imaging doses (SV20, SV40, and SV60). We visually evaluated graininess and stent shape using the mean opinion score (MOS) and retrospectively evaluated the acquisition duration of stent enhancement in PCI cases; finally, we estimated the decrease in patient radiation exposure due to stent enhancement. The image contrast o...
Source: Health Physics - April 5, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Kazuya Mori Toru Negishi Kouhei Makabe Ryou Sekiguchi Takuji Tsuchida Source Type: research
Prevalence of frailty according to the Hospital Frailty Risk Score and related factors in older patients with acute coronary syndromes in Vietnam
CONCLUSIONS: The HFRS was an effective tool for stratifying frailty and predicting adverse health outcomes in older patients with ACS. Further research is needed to compare the HFRS with other frailty assessment tools in this population.PMID:38576179 | DOI:10.1111/ajag.13307 (Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing)
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - April 5, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tan Van Nguyen Huy Minh Tran Ha Bich Thi Trinh Vu Hoang Vu Vien Ai Bang Source Type: research
Prognostic impact of carotid plaque imaging using total plaque area added to SCORE2 in middle-aged subjects: the ARteris Cardiovascular Outcome (ARCO) cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: Integration of TPA post-test risk into SCORE2 adds prognostic information, supporting the use of carotid ultrasound when assessing ASCVD risk in subjects aged 40-65 years.PMID:38579303 | DOI:10.57187/s.3735 (Source: Swiss Medical Weekly)
Source: Swiss Medical Weekly - April 5, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Michel Romanens Ansgar Adams Michel Wenger Walter Warmuth Isabella Sudano Source Type: research
Prognostic impact of carotid plaque imaging using total plaque area added to SCORE2 in middle-aged subjects: the ARteris Cardiovascular Outcome (ARCO) cohort study
CONCLUSIONS: Integration of TPA post-test risk into SCORE2 adds prognostic information, supporting the use of carotid ultrasound when assessing ASCVD risk in subjects aged 40-65 years.PMID:38579303 | DOI:10.57187/s.3735 (Source: Swiss Medical Weekly)
Source: Swiss Medical Weekly - April 5, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Michel Romanens Ansgar Adams Michel Wenger Walter Warmuth Isabella Sudano Source Type: research
Incidence and predictors of heart failure with reduced and preserved ejection fraction after ST ‐elevation myocardial infarction in the contemporary era of early percutaneous coronary intervention
ConclusionIn the current era of early STEMI reperfusion, still one in 10 patients develops heart failure, with approximately half of the patients with a reduced and half with a mildly reduced or normal LVEF. Predictors for the development of HFrEF were different from HFpEF. (Source: European Journal of Heart Failure)
Source: European Journal of Heart Failure - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chris Lenselink,
Kim W.L.M. Ricken,
Hilde E. Groot,
Tijs J. de Bruijne,
Tom Hendriks,
Pim van der Harst,
Adriaan A. Voors,
Erik Lipsic Tags: Research Article Source Type: research
Patient radiation exposure dose reduction using stent-enhanced image processing in percutaneous coronary intervention
We examined the effects of dose reduction based on the image quality of stent enhancement processing using a purpose-built dynamic phantom. We evaluated the image contrast (IC) of the stent in stent-enhanced images (SVref), digital angiography (DA), and stent-enhanced images with a 20%, 40%, and 60% lower imaging doses (SV20, SV40, and SV60). We visually evaluated graininess and stent shape using the mean opinion score (MOS) and retrospectively evaluated the acquisition duration of stent enhancement in PCI cases; finally, we estimated the decrease in patient radiation exposure due to stent enhancement. The image contrast o...
Source: Radiological Physics and Technology - April 5, 2024 Category: Physics Source Type: research
Characteristics of High-Performing Hospitals in Cardiogenic Shock Following Acute Myocardial Infarction
Cardiogenic shock (CS) remains a severe complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), carrying an in-hospital mortality of 30 to 50%.1-3 Despite more frequent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and an array of mechanical circulatory support (MCS), the substantial mortality of AMI-CS nevertheless persists.1,4-7 Adherence to process measures in other cardiology domains, such as ejection fraction assessment after AMI or initiation of guideline-directed therapy in heart failure (HF), is associated with decreased mortality. (Source: The American Journal of Cardiology)
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Amit Saha, Shuang Li, James A. de Lemos, Ambarish Pandey, Deepak L. Bhatt, Gregg C. Fonarow, Brahmajee K. Nallamothu, Tracy Y.MHS WangMSc, Ann Marie Navar, Eric Peterson, Roland A. Matsouaka, Anthony A. Bavry, Sandeep R. Das, Justin L. Grodin, Rohan Khera Source Type: research
Predictive value of free triiodothyronine to free thyroxine ratio on contrast-associated acute kidney injury and poor prognosis in euthyroid patients after percutaneous coronary intervention
ConclusionIn euthyroid patients undergoing elective PCI, low levels of FT3/FT4 were independently associated with an increased risk of CA-AKI and long-term mortality. Routine evaluation of FT3/FT4 may aid in risk stratification and guide treatment decisions within this particular patient group. (Source: International Urology and Nephrology)
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - April 5, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
The Role of Retrograde Crossing in Short Coronary Chronic Total Occlusions
Since its first description in 19901 the retrograde approach has transformed chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) 2-4 and has been instrumental in achieving high success rates, especially in complex occlusions.5-7 However, the retrograde approach requires dedicated expertise and has been consistently associated with higher risk of complications compared with antegrade only CTO crossing.5 As a result, several algorithms have been proposed about when and how to use the retrograde approach, either as the initial crossing strategy (primary retrograde crossing) or after failure of antegrade cro...
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Deniz Mutlu, Emmanouil S. Brilakis Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Patient radiation exposure dose reduction using stent-enhanced image processing in percutaneous coronary intervention
We examined the effects of dose reduction based on the image quality of stent enhancement processing using a purpose-built dynamic phantom. We evaluated the image contrast (IC) of the stent in stent-enhanced images (SVref), digital angiography (DA), and stent-enhanced images with a 20%, 40%, and 60% lower imaging doses (SV20, SV40, and SV60). We visually evaluated graininess and stent shape using the mean opinion score (MOS) and retrospectively evaluated the acquisition duration of stent enhancement in PCI cases; finally, we estimated the decrease in patient radiation exposure due to stent enhancement. The image contrast o...
Source: Radiological Physics and Technology - April 5, 2024 Category: Physics Source Type: research
