PATHFINDER-CHD: prospective registry on adults with congenital heart disease, abnormal ventricular function, and/or heart failure as a foundation for establishing rehabilitative, prehabilitative, preventive, and health-promoting measures: rationale, aims, design and methods
Adults with congenital heart defects (ACHD) globally constitute a notably medically underserved patient population. Despite therapeutic advancements, these individuals often confront substantial physical and p... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 26, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sebastian Freilinger, Harald Kaemmerer, Robert D. Pittrow, Stefan Achenbach, Stefan Baldus, Oliver Dewald, Peter Ewert, Annika Freiberger, Matthias Gorenflo, Frank Harig, Christopher Hohmann, Stefan Holdenrieder, J ürgen Hörer, Michael Huntgeburth, Mich Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research
Early and mid-term outcomes of open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair after thoracic endovascular aortic repair
To evaluate the early and mid-term outcomes of open repair in patients with thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 26, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ji Lin, Wei Liu, Cheng-Wei Yang, Kaitao Jian, Yu Xia, Hao Peng, Bin You and Li-Zhong Sun Tags: Research Source Type: research
A nomogram model for predicting intramyocardial hemorrhage post-PCI based on SYNTAX score and clinical features
The aim of this study is to develop a nomogram model for predicting the occurrence of intramyocardial hemorrhage (IMH) in patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) following Percutaneous Coronary Interve... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 25, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yin-shuang Yang, De-yang Xi, Yang Duan, Miao Yu, Kai Liu, Yan-kai Meng, Chun-feng Hu, Shu-guang Han and Kai Xu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Predictors of improvement in left ventricular systolic function after catheter ablation in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation complicated with heart failure
The current management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and concomitant heart failure (HF) remains a significant challenge. Catheter ablation (CA) has been shown to improve left ventricular ejection f... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 23, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xinliang Zhao, Xiaoqin Hu, Wei Bao, Shuo Huang, Fei Li, Chen Liu, Liqi Ge, Quan Zhang, Chaoqun Zhang and Chengzong Li Tags: Research Source Type: research
Low HDL cholesterol and the eNOS Glu298Asp polymorphism are associated with inducible myocardial ischemia in patients with suspected stable coronary artery disease
The endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene deficiency is known to cause impaired coronary vasodilating capability in animal models. In the general clinical population, the eNOS gene polymorphisms, able ... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 22, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cecilia Vecoli, Chiara Caselli, Martina Modena, Giancarlo Todiere, Rosa Poddighe, Serafina Valente, Fabrizio Bandini, Andrea Natali, Lorenzo Ghiadoni, Aldo Clerico, Concetta Prontera, Simona Vittorini, Nicoletta Botto, Michele Emdin and Danilo Neglia Tags: Research Source Type: research
Predictive value of estimated plasma volume for postoperative hypotension in percutaneous intramyocardial septal radiofrequency ablation treating for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Estimated plasma volume status (ePVS) estimated by the Duarte formula is associated with clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure. It remains unclear the predictive value of the ePVS to the postoperati... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 22, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bo Shan, Jing Li, Zhangwei Shi, Chao Han, Juan Zhang, Jia Zhao, Rui Hu, Liwen Liu and Shengjun Ta Tags: Research Source Type: research
APOE ε4 carriage associates with improved myocardial performance from adolescence to older age
Although APOE ε4 allele carriage confers a risk for coronary artery disease, its persistence in humans might be explained by certain survival advantages (antagonistic pleiotropy). (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 21, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Constantin-Cristian Topriceanu, Mit Shah, Matthew Webber, Fiona Chan, Hunain Shiwani, Marcus Richards, Jonathan Schott, Nishi Chaturvedi, James C. Moon, Alun D. Hughes, Aroon D. Hingorani, Declan P. O ’Regan and Gabriella Captur Tags: Research Source Type: research
The association between long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level among chinese middle-aged and older adults
Recently, the impact of PM2.5 on human health has been intensively studied, especially the respiratory system. High-density lipoprotein plays a crucial role in removing excess cholesterol from cells and transport... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 21, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chaolin Liu and Yong Qiao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association of red cell distribution width/albumin ratio and in hospital mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation base on medical information mart for intensive care IV database
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia. The ratio of red cell distribution width (RDW) to albumin has been recognized as a reliable prognostic marker for poor outcomes in a variety of diseases... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 21, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Li-ya Pan and Jing Song Tags: Research Source Type: research
Overcoming barriers for left atrial appendage thrombus: a systematic review of left atrial appendage closure
Approximately 90% of intracardial thrombi originate from the left atrial appendage in non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients. Even with anticoagulant therapy, left atrial appendage thrombus (LAAT) still occ... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 21, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zixi Zhang, Jiabao Zhou, Qiuzhen Lin, Cancan Wang, Yunying Huang, Yongguo Dai, Wanyun Zuo, Na Liu, Yichao Xiao and Qiming Liu Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Targeting myeloperoxidase to stabilize unruptured aneurysm: an imaging-guided approach
This study evaluated myeloperoxidase (MPO) as an imaging bio... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 20, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xingchi Shi, Yuan Xue, Huiyu Wu, Chengyi Shen, Lei Zhong, Jun Lei, Zhiyang Xia, Ying Yang and Jiang Zhu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association of greenspaces exposure with cardiometabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cardiometabolic conditions are major contributors to the global burden of disease. An emerging body of evidence has associated access to and surrounding public open spaces (POS) and greenspace with cardiometab... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 20, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yasaman Sharifi, Sahar Sobhani, Nahid Ramezanghorbani, Moloud Payab, Behnaz Ghoreshi, Shirin Djalalinia, Zahra Nouri Ghonbalani, Mahbube Ebrahimpur, Maysa Eslami and Mostafa Qorbani Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research
Levels of adherence to treatment, illness perception and acceptance of illness in patients with coronary artery disease - descriptive and correlational study
This study is designed to explore the mult... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 20, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Farzad Dugunchi, Shiv Kumar Mudgal, Zohreh Hosseini Marznaki, Hoda Shirafkan, Saeed Abrotan, Fateme Jafarian and Roghayeh Pourkia Tags: Research Source Type: research
Outcomes post Ozaki procedure among children with aortic valve disease at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a retrospective descriptive study
Aortic valve reconstruction using glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium, also called Ozaki procedure, is a surgical procedure for patients with aortic valve disease. Gratifying results have been report... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 19, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zawadi Edward Kalezi, Alphonce Nsabi Simbila, Stella Mongella, Deogratias Nkya, Godwin Sharau, Felix Shonyela, Vivienne Mlawi and Naizihijwa Majani Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effect of residual myocardial ischemia on recovery of left ventricular function after primary percutaneous coronary intervention
It is unknown whether the existence of severe bystander damage will affect left ventricular (LV) healing following primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 19, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mohamed Aly Abdelhafez, Karim M. E. Aly and Amr A. A. Youssef Tags: Research Source Type: research
