The Role of Color Doppler Ultrasonography in the Perioperative Period of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Comparison with Transit-Time Flow Measurement
Conclusions: The MGF and PI by TTFM in CABG were associated with in situ LIMA graft parameters measured by CDUS studies. CDUS is a useful functional noninvasive tool for the preoperative screening and postoperative follow-up of patients with in situ LIMA bypass.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - June 30, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Proliferative Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells Stimulate Extracellular Matrix Production via Osteopontin/p38 MAPK Signaling Pathway
Conclusion: OPN, the proliferative VSMCs maker, increased the expression of extracellular matrix. OPN/p38 MAPK signaling pathways may protect against ascending aortic aneurysm progression.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - June 29, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Acute kidney injury in patients with acute coronary syndrome after percutaneous coronary intervention: pathophysiologies, risk factors and preventive measures
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Source: Cardiology - June 24, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Use of the HAVOC Score to Identify Patients at Highest Risk of Developing Atrial Fibrillation
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Source: Cardiology - June 22, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Undetectable High-sensitivity Troponin T as a Gatekeeper for Coronary CT Angiography in Patients Suspected of Acute Coronary Syndrome.
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Source: Cardiology - June 18, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

The Effect of Atrial Fibrillation on the Long-Term Mortality of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: The TACOS Study
Conclusion: AF/atrial flutter at admission and/or discharge independently predicted poorer long-term outcome in ACS patients, with 66% higher mortality within the ≥10-year follow-up time when compared to patients with SR.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - June 16, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Association of Acute Kidney Injury with Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Conclusion: AKI in the setting of TMVr is common and is associated with worse clinical outcomes. Further studies are needed to determine if optimizing renal function prior to TMVr may improve outcomes, as well as to understand the impact of TMVr itself on renal function.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - June 15, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Comparison of Aortic Gradient and Ventricular Mass after Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis with Rapid Deployment, Sutureless, and Conventional Bioprostheses
Conclusions: We observed differences in haemodynamic, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic parameters related to the different types of prosthesis. Patients with the Intuity ® prosthesis had the highest reduction in peak aortic gradient and the higher ventricular mass regression. Besides, patients with the Intuity® prosthesis had less risk of mortality during follow-up than the other two groups. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - June 11, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Safety of High-Dose Dabigatran in Elderly and Younger Patients with a Low Bleeding Risk: A Prospective Observational Study
Conclusions: Our results suggest that Dabigatran 150 mg twice a day can be safely used among elderly AF patients with low bleeding risk.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - June 11, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

The Role of Interleukin-27 in Atherosclerosis: A Contemporary Review
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammation characterized by an imbalance between inhibitors and stimulators of the inflammatory system that leads to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the vessel walls. Interleukin (IL)-27 is one of the recently discovered cytokines that have an immunomodulatory role in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. However, the definite role of IL-27 in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis remains unclear. Recent studies on cardiomyocytes and vascular endothelium have demonstrated mechanisms through which IL-27 could potentially modulate atherosclerosis. Upregulation of the IL-27 receptor wa...
Source: Cardiology - May 19, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Usefulness of Stress Echocardiography in Assessment of Dynamic Left Ventricular Obstructions: Case Series and Review of the Literature
Dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (DLVOTO) or midcavity obstruction in patients with structurally normal hearts is not uncommon in routine clinical practice and can cause significant symptoms mimicking coronary artery disease or heart failure. Although exercise echocardiography is the gold standard for assessing DLVOTO, dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) may be valuable diagnostic modality in patients who are unable to exercise or have an uninterpretable 12-lead electrocardiogram. We provide an updated overview of the relevant literature regarding prevalence, pathophysiology, clinical significance, a...
Source: Cardiology - May 18, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Incremental Value of Renal Dysfunction Addition to the CHA2DS2-Vasc Score for Mortality Prediction in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Conclusions: CHA2DS2-VASc score demonstrated a good predictive accuracy for IHM and PDM in ACS patients. The addition of renal dysfunction to the original score has the potential to improve identification of patients at the risk of death.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - May 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

The CHA < sub > 2 < /sub > DS < sub > 2 < /sub > -VASc Score and Its Association with Long-Term Outcome in a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Population
Conclusion: When tested for association with outcome in a CRT population, the CHA2DS2-VASc score correlates to increased mortality and risk of heart failure hospitalization. It performs similarly to CRT-specific scores. However, the results of this study indicate that all tested scores should be used with caution in CRT patients.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - May 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Protective Effects of ACEI/ARB on Left Ventricular Function in Anthracycline-Induced Chronic Cardiotoxicity: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Conclusions: We found that prophylactic use of ACEI/ARB reduced the clinical or subclinical cardiotoxicity of anthracycline, and the increase in hypotensive events was not significant. Due to the relatively small number of clinical studies and participants, more related studies are necessary to further verify our results.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - May 4, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Long-Term and Short-Term Prognostic Value of Circulating Soluble Suppression of Tumorigenicity-2 Concentration in Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion: Higher sST2 concentration at baseline is associated with increasing risk of long-term ACM, ACM/HFR, and CVM/HFH and can be a tool for the prognosis of chronic heart failure.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - April 26, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research