Purulent pericarditis caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus bacteriuria
Purulent pericarditis (PP) — a purulent infection involving the pericardial space—requires a high index of suspicion for diagnosis as it often lacks characteristic signs of pericarditis and carries a mortality ... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 13, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lorraine Mascarenhas, Dzhalal Agakishiev, Morgan Freeman and Scott Hubers Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Predictive value of the serum uric acid to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio for culprit plaques in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Hyperuricemia and low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are both risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). The uric acid to HDL-C ratio (UHR) has recently been identified as a new inf... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 13, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fuxue Deng, Fang Jia, Yang Sun, Lisha Zhang, Jie Han, Danni Li, Qiang Yang, Rongrong Hou and Wei Jiang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Risk stratification by systemic manifestations secondary to hemodynamic disorders of patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a prevalent disease that triggers systemic pathological changes including cardiac, respiratory, hepatic and digestive, hematopoietic, renal and skin issues. The burden of extra-... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 12, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xing-Yu Ji, Lei Zhu, Fei Chen, Fang-Lin Lu, Yuan Feng, Mao Chen and Tian-Yuan Xiong Tags: Research Source Type: research

Unlocking potential biomarkers bridging coronary atherosclerosis and pyrimidine metabolism-associated genes through an integrated bioinformatics and machine learning approach
This study delves into the intricate landscape of atherosclerosis (AS), a chronic inflammatory disorder with significant implications for cardiovascular health. AS poses a considerable burden on global healthc... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 7, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fanli Bu, Xiao Qin, Tiantian Wang, Na Li, Man Zheng, Zixuan Wu and Kai Ma Tags: Research Source Type: research

The role of perioperative sedative anesthetics in preventing postoperative delirium: a systematic review and network-meta analysis including 6679 patients
Postoperative delirium is a common and debilitating complication that significantly affects patients and their families. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether there is an effective sedative that ... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jin-Xiang Huang, Shan-Shan Zhang, Shu-Xian Wang, Da-Shuang Xi, Fang-Ru Luo, Cheng-Jiang Liu and Hong Li Tags: Research Source Type: research

Transvenous endocardial pacing with SelectSecure ™ 3830 lead in pediatric patients: case series of two infants and a literature review
The SelectSecure ™ 3830 lead is an innovative, lumenless, and thin active fixed lead with a nonretractable screw-in tip and a diameter of 4.1 Fr, making it the thinnest pacing lead available. Its high anti-extr... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chuan Yang, Jing Qi, Mahmood Alam and Deling Zou Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Global longitudinal strain and plasma biomarkers for prognosis in heart failure complicated by diabetes: a prospective observational study
Heart failure (HF) and diabetes are associated with increased incidence and worse prognosis of each other. The prognostic value of global longitudinal strain (GLS) measured by cardiovascular magnetic resonance... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nithin R. Iyer, Siew-Pang Chan, Oi Wah Liew, Jenny P.C. Chong, Jennifer A. Bryant, Thu-Thao Le, Chanchal Chandramouli, Patrick J. Cozzone, Frank Eisenhaber, Roger Foo, A. Mark Richards, Carolyn S.P. Lam, Martin Ugander and Calvin W-L. Chin Tags: Research Source Type: research

Bioinformatics analysis of the microRNA genes associated with type 2 cardiorenal syndrome
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important regulatory factors in the normal developmental stages of the heart and kidney. However, it is currently unclear how miRNA is expressed in type 2 cardiorenal syndrome (CRS). Thi... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yani Zong, Yuexin Hu, Mengdi Zheng and Zhi Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Effectiveness of a tailored communication intervention to improve physical activity in hypertensive patients: a twelve-month randomized controlled trial
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Arterial hypertension is one of the main cardiovascular risk factors. Despite this, individuals with hypertension often f... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Roberta Adorni, Francesco Zanatta, Erika Rosa Cappelletti, Andrea Greco, Patrizia Steca and Marco D ’Addario Tags: Research Source Type: research

Prevalence, clinical features and prognosis of familial hypercholesterolemia in Chinese Han patients with acute coronary syndrome after a coronary event: a retrospective observational study
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal semi-dominant disease, characterized by markedly elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) from conception and accelerated atheroscleroti... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Huijuan Kou, Hongtao Wang, Peng Liu, Xin Wang, Wenjing Zhu, Wei Jiang, Xiaojun Hu and Jie Deng Tags: Research Source Type: research

Safe and promising outcomes of in-hospital preoperative rehabilitation for coronary artery bypass grafting after an acute coronary syndrome
In patients with stable hemodynamic status after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS), coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) after preoperative investigations can provide outcomes comparable to those of emergency... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ken Nakamura, Shusuke Arai, Kimihiro Kobayashi, Shingo Nakai, Ri Sho, Ai Ishizawa, Daisuke Watanabe, Shuto Hirooka, Eiichi Ohba, Masahiro Mizumoto, Yoshinori Kuroda, Cholsu Kim, Hideaki Uchino, Takao Shimanuki and Tetsuro Uchida Tags: Research Source Type: research

Association of prognostic nutritional index with peripheral artery disease in US adults: a cross-sectional study
The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between the prognostic nutritional index (PNI) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 2, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dikang Pan, Julong Guo, Zhixiang Su, Wenzhuo Meng, Jingyu Wang, Jianming Guo and Yongquan Gu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction to: Effect of sacubitril valsartan on heart failure with mid-range or preserved ejection fraction in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: real-world experience in a single-center, prospective study
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Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 2, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xiao-mei Huang, Jing-jing Li, Wang Yin, Hui-ling Fu, Fen Yu, Lian-qing Gu, Yi Zhang, Min Du, Zheng Ye and Li Xu Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Is Takotsubo syndrome induced by patent ductus arteriosus occlusion?
Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), commonly referred to as "broken heart syndrome," is a distinctive form of acute and reversible heart failure that primarily affects young to middle-aged individuals, particularly wome... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 2, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shuhao Li, Senyan Yang, Shujing Zhou, Shuang Zhang, Xueying Li, Haibo Zhang, Ping Ren, Yanwu Liu, Ying Liu and Yuanguo Chen Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Prognostic value of metabolic syndrome in patients with heart failure and malnutrition
Malnutrition is severely associated with worst prognosis of patients with heart failure (HF). Malnourished patients with the metabolic syndrome (MS) can result in a double burden of malnutrition. We aimed to i... (Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders)
Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders - March 2, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xuehe Zhang, Chunfang Shan, Kaixuan Hu, Binbin Fang, Zhiyang Zhang, Qian Xie, Chang Liu, Xin An, Yining Yang and Xiaomei Li Tags: Research Source Type: research