Effect of ticagrelor versus clopidogrel after implantation of drug-eluting stents guided by either intravascular ultrasound or angiography in patients with acute coronary syndrome —propensity score matching analysis
The effect of different dual antiplatelet therapies on thrombotic events on the background of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance is unclear. We investigated whether ticagrelor can provide any additional ... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yinan Zhao, Yuxin Yang, Lei Guo, Dapeng Shen, Zhichao Dong, Yajuan Lin, Hao Liu, Yushan Wei and Bo Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
The investigation of thrombocytopenia after transcatheter occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus
To investigate the risk factors for thrombocytopenia after transcatheter occlusion operation of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 18, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jipei Wang, Xiaoming Wang, Xuefei Xu, Limin Xie and Pengwei Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Clinical prognostic impact of C-NLR in heart failure patients with different ejection fractions: a retrospective study
Inflammatory conditions and immune disorders may worsen the prognosis of chronic heart failure (CHF) patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of a new indicator, C-NLR, composed of ... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 17, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fazhi Yang, Lihua Zhang, Wei Huang, Dajin Liu, Yunhong Yang, Wenyi Gu, Tao Shi, Sirui Yang and Lixing Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
The association between serum uric acid / serum creatinine ratio and in-hospital outcomes in elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction
The role of Serum uric acid (SUA) in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) was controversial, which might be influenced by the renal clearance function of the patients. The present study aimed to explore the assoc... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 16, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lujing Jiang, JunGuo Jin, Xuyu He, Xiangming Hu, Lan Guo, Guo Chen and Yingling Zhou Tags: Research Source Type: research
Relationship between serum soluble suppression of tumorigenicity (ST) 2 and global longitudinal strain in early onset preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is one of the leading causes of death in childbearing women worldwide. Hemodynamic changes in preeclampsia can trigger cardiac remodeling as indicated by increase of soluble-ST2 (sST2). Global lon... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 16, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hawani Sasmaya Prameswari, Cut Azlina Effendi, Achmad Fitrah Khalid, Setyorini Irianti, Ita Fatati and Mohammad Rizki Akbar Tags: Research Source Type: research
Drug therapy problems among hospitalized patients with cardiovascular disease
Optimal utilization of cardiovascular drugs is crucial in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular diseases. However, the effectiveness of these drugs can be compromised by drug therapy ... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 15, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yirga Legesse Niriayo, Roba Kifle, Solomon Weldegebreal Asgedom and Kidu Gidey Tags: Research Source Type: research
Rare complications of infective endocarditis in marfan-like morphotype: diagnosis of multiple mitral valve aneurysms and aortic root abscess using three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography
Mitral valve aneurysm (MVA) is characterized by a saccular outpouching of the mitral leaflet, and it represents a rare condition typically associated with aortic valve endocarditis. Three-Dimensional Transesop... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 15, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Meriem Boumaaz, Mohamed Reda Lahjouji, Raid Faraj, Najat Mouine, Iliyasse Asfalou and Aatif Benyass Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
The usefulness of contrast echocardiography in the evaluation of cardiac masses: a multicenter study
Cardiac masses can encompass a variety of conditions, such as tumors, thrombi, vegetations, calcific lesions, and other rare diseases. Treatment and management of these types of cardiac masses differ considera... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 13, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Qingtao Wang, Bing Wang, Xiaofeng Zhang, Xin Zhong, Shuai Chang, Jinbo Yang, Jian Liang, Qiangqiang You, Heng Zhou and Jiaqi Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Late presentation of traumatic tricuspid valve chordal rupture and pericardial rupture with cardiac herniation: a case report
Although chest trauma happens very often, accompanying tricuspid valve injuries occur rarely and may be manifested by scarce symptoms and signs. Pericardial rupture with cardiac herniation is even a bigger rar... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 13, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nebojsa Radovanovic, Maja Prodanovic, Mina Radosavljevic-Radovanovic, Ilija Bilbija, Olga Petrovic, Nina Lojovic, Emilija Kecman, Aleksandar Djekic, Milos Radovanovic and Dragan Matic Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Association of T-wave electrocardiogram changes and type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional sub-analysis of the MASHAD cohort population using the Minnesota coding system
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has become a major health concern with an increasing prevalence and is now one of the leading attributable causes of death globally. T2DM and cardiovascular disease are strongly... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 13, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sara Soflaei Saffar, Eisa Nazar, Toktam Sahranavard, Farzad Fayedeh, AmirAli Moodi Ghalibaf, Mahmoud Ebrahimi, Hedieh Alimi, Bahram Shahri, Azadeh Izadi-Moud, Gordon A. Ferns, Alireza Ghodsi, Saeed Mehrabi, Milad Tarhimi, Habibollah Esmaily, Mohsen Mooheb Tags: Research Source Type: research
Successful clinical approach to the metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma to the epicardium —a case report
Uterine leiomyosarcoma is a rare and aggressive tumour with a poor prognosis. Its metastases to the heart are even rarer, especially to the epicardium. The majority of reported cardiac metastases of uterine le... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 13, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kristina Krzelj, Ante Lekic, Vlatka Reskovic Luksic, Davor Milicic, Ivana Ilic, Luka Simetic, Zrinka Starcevic Dzepina, Hrvoje Gasparovic, Bojan Biocina and Ivica Safradin Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Continuous cardiac monitoring in epilepsy: an implantable loop manual activation algorithm for improving ECG signal acquisition accuracy
The muscle artifacts, caused by prominent muscle contractions, mimicking cardiac arrhythmias, might compromise the ECG signal quality and the implantable loop recorder memory capacity in patients with epilepsy... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 13, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Karapet Davtyan, Svetlana Serdyuk, Arpi Topchyan, Georgiy Simonyan, Maria Kharlap and Sergey Burd Tags: Research Source Type: research
Lymphedema after saphenous harvesting for coronary artery bypass surgery: case report and literature review
Different causes have been described for secondary lymphedema as reported in this article. A 75-year-old man was diagnosed with lymphedema about one decade after saphenous harvesting for coronary artery bypass... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 12, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Seyed Mohsen Mirhosseini, Masood Soltanipur, Hossein Yarmohammadi, Mahdi Rezaei and Zahra Sheikhi Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Putative causal relations among gut flora, serums metabolites and arrhythmia: a Mendelian randomization study
The pathogenesis of cardiac arrhythmias is multifaceted, encompassing genetic, environmental, hemodynamic, and various causative factors. Emerging evidence underscores a plausible connection between gut flora,... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 11, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kaiyuan Li, Peng Liu, Miao Liu, Jun Ye and Li Zhu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Does a nurse-led interventional program improve clinical outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation? A meta-analysis
Being the most common type of arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation (AF) is progressively increasing with an annual rate of 5 million new cases. Recent guidelines highlight the importance of using collaborative mult... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - January 11, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xingcai Yu, Jun Xu and Min Lei Tags: Research Source Type: research
