The Relationship between Adult Height and Blood Pressure
Conclusion: Physiological studies and epidemiological data suggest a potential inverse association between adult height and blood pressure. Further research is required to define the relationship more clearly between adult height and blood pressure and to assess whether antihypertensive therapeutic approaches and goals should be modified according to patients ’ heights.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - March 15, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Research Article: Management of Pulmonary Embolism: Results from the German Chest Pain Unit Registry
Conclusion: This study suggests a certain risk for underdiagnosis and consecutive potential undertreatment of PE patients in German Cardiac Society (GCS)-certified CPUs, which is thought to result from an anticipated focus on patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Public awareness for PE beyond chest pain should be improved. Certified CPUs should be urged to implement strategic pathways for a better simultaneous diagnostic workup of differential diagnosis beyond ACS.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - March 10, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Analyses of Increased Mortality in New and Known Diabetes in Patients with Coronary Disease Enrolled in the NORSTENT Randomized Study
Conclusion: Known diabetes has increased cardiac and noncardiac mortality in contrast to new diabetes which is only associated with increased noncardiac mortality during the 5-year follow-up. Diabetic and nondiabetic patients have the same response to the treatment with BMS or DES.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - March 10, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Temporary Trends in Fever following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Conclusions: Fever incidence post TAVI decreased significantly throughout the last decade. The higher rate of fever in the early years of TAVI was likely associated with first-generation devices, vascular complications, and reduced GFR.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - March 10, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Serum Individual Nonesterified Fatty Acids and Risk of Heart Failure in Older Adults
Conclusion: Our data are consistent with a higher risk of HF with nonesterified stearic and nervonic acids and a lower risk with nonesterified 15:0, GLA, and DHA in older adults. If confirmed in other studies, specific NEFAs may provide new targets for HF prevention.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - February 25, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Challenges in Evaluation and Management of Children with Myocardial Bridging
Myocardial bridging (MB) is a congenital anomaly where a coronary artery branch or group of branches extends inside a tunnel consisting of myocardium. Although it is mostly considered “benign,” it is reported that MB may lead to significant cardiac problems and sudden cardiac deaths. While it is a congenital anomaly, its symptoms usually arise at further ages rather than childhood. The literature on MB in children is in the form of case reports or small case series. This is w hy pediatric cases are assessed in the light of information obtained from adults. This review compiled the literature on MB in adults and childre...
Source: Cardiology - February 25, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity: The Role of Endothelial Dysfunction
The objectives of this study were to evaluate prognostic role of molecular (endothelin-1) and genetic factors (gene polymorphisms of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase (NOS3, rs1799983), endothelin-1 receptor type A (EDNRA, C+70G, rs5335) and NADPH oxidase (C242T, rs4673) in development of endothelial dysfunction and anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity in women without cardiovascular diseases.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - February 17, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The Association between Serum Heme Oxygenase-1 Levels and Coronary SYNTAX Score
Conclusion: In this study, serum HO-1 levels were significantly associated with the coronary SYNTAX score.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - February 15, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Patent Foramen Ovale Closure among Patients with Hypercoagulable States Maintained on Antithrombotic Therapy
Conclusions: Among patients with HCSs maintained on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, PFO closure was associated with a significantly lower risk of CVA or TIA.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - February 12, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Proportion of Patients Eligible for Cardiac Contractility Modulation: Real-Life Data from a Single-Center Heart Failure Clinic
Conclusion: This single-center cohort study showed that 5% of patients with CHF and impaired LVEF immediately after treatment optimization fulfilled the inclusion criteria of the FIX-HF-5C study and would be candidates for CCM.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - February 12, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Colchicine for Left Ventricular Infarct Size Reduction in Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Study Protocol – The COVERT-MI Study
Inflammatory processes have been identified as key mediators of ischemia-reperfusion injury in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). They add damage to the myocardium and are associated with clinical adverse events (heart failure and cardiovascular death) and poor myocardial recovery. Colchicine is a well-known alkaloid with potent anti-inflammatory properties. In a proof-of-concept phase II trial, colchicine has been associated with a significant 50% reduction of infarct size (assessed by creatine kinase levels) in comparison to placebo in acute STEMI patients referred for primary percutaneous coronary inter...
Source: Cardiology - February 12, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Excimer Laser Coronary Angioplasty: Clinical Applications and Procedural Outcome, in a Large-Volume Tertiary Centre
Conclusion: Laser is a valuable tool for treating complex and resistant coronary lesions. Its efficacy and safety are well established and when applied appropriately, it helps to achieve optimal outcomes for our patients.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - February 5, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Review of Digitalized Patient Education in Cardiology: A Future Ahead?
Conclusion: This review demonstrates that digital patient education increases patient knowledge. Overall, digital education increases QoL and lowers feelings of depression and anxiety. The majority of patients express satisfaction with digital platforms. It remains important that developers of digital patient education platforms remain focused on clear, structured, and comprehensible information presentation.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - February 5, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Secondary Prevention of Potentially Life-Threatening Arrhythmia Using Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Patients with Biopsy-Proven Viral Myocarditis and Preserved Ejection Fraction
Conclusion: Malignant arrhythmic events due to viral myocarditis are potential predictors of future SCD in patients not only with a reduced but also with a preserved EF.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - February 5, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Coronary Artery Healing Process after Bioresorbable Scaffold in Patients with Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Rationale, Design, and Methodology of the HONEST Study
Conclusion: The present study will provide new information on midterm healing properties of the magnesium BRS in patients with NSTEMI.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - February 1, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
