The Role of Echocardiography for the Clinical Diagnosis, Risk Stratification, and Management of Cardiac Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a rare, heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by extracellular infiltration and deposition of misfolded fibrils in different organs and tissues. A timely diagnosis is important as it can improve outcome. Echocardiography has emerged as a powerful tool to prompt suspicion and refer patients to second-level evaluation to reach a definitive diagnosis. In this scenario, new echo techniques offer new insight into the cardiac amyloidosis (CA) pathophysiology and clinical course. The present review aims to describe the developments in echocardiographic assessment of patients with suspected CA and it summari...
Source: Heart Failure Clinics - April 24, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Federica Verrillo, Giuseppe Palmiero, Emanuele Monda, Francesca Dongiglio, Gaetano Diana, Gianfranco Sinagra, Michele Emdin, Giuseppe Limongelli Source Type: research
AI-enabled cardiac chambers volumetry in coronary artery calcium scans (AI-CACTM) predicts heart failure and outperforms NT-proBNP: The multi-ethnic study of Atherosclerosis
In this study, we investigated the performance of AI-CAC cardiac chambers for prediction of incident heart failure (HF). (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography - April 24, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Morteza Naghavi, Anthony Reeves, Matthew Budoff, Dong Li, Kyle Atlas, Chenyu Zhang, Thomas Atlas, Sion K. Roy, Claudia I. Henschke, Nathan D. Wong, Christopher Defilippi, Daniel Levy, David F. Yankelevitz Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Optimal timing of electrical cardioversion for acute decompensated heart failure caused by atrial arrhythmias: The earlier, the better?
AbstractThe optimal timing for electrical cardioversion (ECV) in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) with atrial arrhythmias (AAs) is unknown. Here, we retrospectively evaluated the impact of ECV timing on SR maintenance, hospitalization duration, and cardiac function in patients with ADHF and AAs. Between October 2017 and December 2022, ECV was attempted in 73 patients (62 with atrial fibrillation and 11 with atrial flutter). Patients were classified into two groups based on the median number of days from hospitalization to ECV, as follows: early ECV (within 8 days,n = 38) and delayed ECV (9 days or more,n =...
Source: Heart and Vessels - April 24, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Sodium-Glucose Co-transporter 2 Inhibitors and Mycotic Genital or Urinary Tract Infections in Heart Failure
Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have proven benefits on clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF).1-6 However, this class of medications increases the risk of mycotic genital infections (MGIs) and urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly within the first 3-6 months after their initiation.7,8,9 In the EMPEROR-Preserved and EMPEROR-Reduced trials, MGIs and UTIs were among the 3 most common adverse events in the empagliflozin group,1,2 highlighting the clinical relevance of these infections. (Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure)
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - April 24, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Angela Duvalyan, Ricardo M. La Hoz, Darren K McGuire, Mark H. Drazner Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Implication of geriatric nutritional risk index on treatment response and long-term prognosis in patients with cardiac resynchronization therapy
This study aims to explore the clinical implication of GNRI on treatment response and long-term clinical outcomes in heart failure (HF) patients receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 24, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hao Huang, Bingqi Fu, Tianxin Long, Yu Yu, Sijing Cheng, Min Gu, Chi Cai, Xuhua Chen, Hongxia Niu, Wei Hua Source Type: research
Increased Virtual Visits to Physicians During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Estimated Impact on Physician Compensation: The Case of Lung and Colorectal Cancers, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases, and Heart Failure in Alberta, Canada
Telemedicine and e-Health, Ahead of Print. (Source: Telemedicine and e-Health)
Source: Telemedicine and e-Health - April 24, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Nguyen Xuan Thanh Arianna Waye Douglas Stewart Jason Weatherald Grace Y. Lam Michael K. Stickland Michael D. Hill Jonathan Choy Anderson W. Chuck Tracy Wasylak Source Type: research
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Transthyretin Amyloidosis in the All of Us Research Program
To evaluate the association of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) with incident heart failure and incident amyloidosis and to assess the risk of CTS in pathogenic TTR genetic variant carriers. (Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings)
Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - April 24, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Naman S. Shetty, Akhil Pampana, Nirav Patel, Mathew S. Maurer, Parag Goyal, Peng Li, Garima Arora, Pankaj Arora Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Delayed Diagnosis of Right Heart Failure Due to Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect, Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
Atrial septal defects (ASD) are an uncommon cause of right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Sinus venosus ASD (SVASD) are an uncommon form of ASD, amounting to 5 –10% of all ASD. They are commonly underdiagnosed as the defects are often located superior and adjacent to the superior vena cava (SVC), w...
Delayed Diagnosis of Right Heart Failure Due to Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect, Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
Atrial septal defects (ASD) are an uncommon cause of right heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Sinus venosus ASD ...
Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - April 23, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: dbarot525787 Source Type: research
Blue Notes
Immune-mediated inflammatory disorders (IMIDs) including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis (PSO), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS), are associated with increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). There is uncertainty regarding the cardiovascular safety of newer medications for IMIDs such as biologics and small molecules (anti-IL-23, anti-IL-12/23, anti-TNFs, and JAKi). This network meta-analysis pooled 40 studies (36 RCTs) that reported MACE (myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident, unstable angina, cardiovascular death, or heart failure) in ...
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - April 23, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Charles J. Kahi Tags: Blue Notes Source Type: research
Outcomes of Concomitant Maze Procedure in Tricuspid Repair for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
CONCLUSION: The Maze procedure during TV repair in patients with severe TR and persistent AF showed acceptable SR rates and lower MACCE rates compared to those without the procedure, while also promoting LA reverse remodeling.PMID:38651225 | PMC:PMC11035715 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e143 (Source: J Korean Med Sci)
Source: J Korean Med Sci - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ilkun Park Suryeun Chung Yang Hyun Cho Kiick Sung Wook Sung Kim Kyungsub Song Joong Hyun Ahn Chang Seok Jeon Pyo Won Park Dong Seop Jeong Source Type: research
Outcomes of Concomitant Maze Procedure in Tricuspid Repair for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
CONCLUSION: The Maze procedure during TV repair in patients with severe TR and persistent AF showed acceptable SR rates and lower MACCE rates compared to those without the procedure, while also promoting LA reverse remodeling.PMID:38651225 | PMC:PMC11035715 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e143 (Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science)
Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science - April 23, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Ilkun Park Suryeun Chung Yang Hyun Cho Kiick Sung Wook Sung Kim Kyungsub Song Joong Hyun Ahn Chang Seok Jeon Pyo Won Park Dong Seop Jeong Source Type: research
Outcomes of Concomitant Maze Procedure in Tricuspid Repair for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
CONCLUSION: The Maze procedure during TV repair in patients with severe TR and persistent AF showed acceptable SR rates and lower MACCE rates compared to those without the procedure, while also promoting LA reverse remodeling.PMID:38651225 | PMC:PMC11035715 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e143 (Source: J Korean Med Sci)
Source: J Korean Med Sci - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ilkun Park Suryeun Chung Yang Hyun Cho Kiick Sung Wook Sung Kim Kyungsub Song Joong Hyun Ahn Chang Seok Jeon Pyo Won Park Dong Seop Jeong Source Type: research
Outcomes of Concomitant Maze Procedure in Tricuspid Repair for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
CONCLUSION: The Maze procedure during TV repair in patients with severe TR and persistent AF showed acceptable SR rates and lower MACCE rates compared to those without the procedure, while also promoting LA reverse remodeling.PMID:38651225 | PMC:PMC11035715 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e143 (Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science)
Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science - April 23, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Ilkun Park Suryeun Chung Yang Hyun Cho Kiick Sung Wook Sung Kim Kyungsub Song Joong Hyun Ahn Chang Seok Jeon Pyo Won Park Dong Seop Jeong Source Type: research
Outcomes of Concomitant Maze Procedure in Tricuspid Repair for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
CONCLUSION: The Maze procedure during TV repair in patients with severe TR and persistent AF showed acceptable SR rates and lower MACCE rates compared to those without the procedure, while also promoting LA reverse remodeling.PMID:38651225 | PMC:PMC11035715 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e143 (Source: J Korean Med Sci)
Source: J Korean Med Sci - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ilkun Park Suryeun Chung Yang Hyun Cho Kiick Sung Wook Sung Kim Kyungsub Song Joong Hyun Ahn Chang Seok Jeon Pyo Won Park Dong Seop Jeong Source Type: research
Outcomes of Concomitant Maze Procedure in Tricuspid Repair for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
CONCLUSION: The Maze procedure during TV repair in patients with severe TR and persistent AF showed acceptable SR rates and lower MACCE rates compared to those without the procedure, while also promoting LA reverse remodeling.PMID:38651225 | PMC:PMC11035715 | DOI:10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e143 (Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science)
Source: Journal of Korean Medical Science - April 23, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Ilkun Park Suryeun Chung Yang Hyun Cho Kiick Sung Wook Sung Kim Kyungsub Song Joong Hyun Ahn Chang Seok Jeon Pyo Won Park Dong Seop Jeong Source Type: research
