Use of psychotropic medication in victims of sudden cardiac death with nonischemic heart disease
Conclusions: Use of psychotropic medicatio n is common in victims of SCD due to NIHD compared to the general population. (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - February 8, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Serum Human epididymis protein 4 as a prognostic predictor of new onset heart failure among women after acute coronary syndrome: a single-center retrospective study
Conclusion: We found a strong relationship between HE4 and the occurrence of HF after ACS among women, which might help identify patients at high risk of HF for whom close or intense management should be mandatory. (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - January 31, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Off-Target Effects of Cancer Therapy on Development of Therapy-Induced Arrhythmia: A Review
Background: Advances in cancer therapeutics have improved overall survival and prognosis in this patient population, however this has come at the expense of cardiotoxicity including arrhythmia. Summary: Cancer and its therapies are associated with cardiotoxicity via several mechanisms including inflammation, cardiomyopathy, and off-target effects. Among cancer therapies, anthracyclines and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are particularly known for their pro-arrhythmia effects. In addition to cardiomyopathy, anthracyclines may be pro-arrhythmogenic via reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and altered calcium handling....
Source: Cardiology - January 26, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Does post-STEMI CMR play a role in prognostication?
Elevated native T1 values are independent predictors of obstructive Non-IR artery in ST elevation MI patients. These results suggest the presence of concomitant remote myocardial impairment in the non-infarct territories wit obstructive CAD. The fact that there is a correlation between the presence of obstructive coronary artery and high native T1 values might support the performance of complete revascularization early after STEMI without postponing and waiting for the results of perfusion studies. As opposed to myocardial perfusion imaging, native T1 evaluation can be performed safely early post STEMI, not exposing patien...
Source: Cardiology - January 10, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Hermann ( “Hugh”) Blaschko (1900–1993): Father of Catecholamine Metabolism
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Source: Cardiology - January 4, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Hermann ( “Hugh”) Blaschko
(1900 – 1993)
Father of Catecholamine Metabolism
Among the architects of metabolic pathways, the names Knoop, Warburg, Meyerhof, and Krebs are well known. Here we focus on Hermann “Hugh” Blaschko, whose name may be less well known, but whose work on the synthesis and degradation of catecholamines set the foundation for countless, game-changing therapeutics throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - January 4, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Indirect Comparison of Cryoablation and Radiofrequency Ablation as Initial Therapy for Symptomatic Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Conclusion: Among patients with paroxysmal AF receiving initial therapy, CBA and RFA share a similar efficacy and safety profile. When pulmonary vein isolation is performed by CBA, study crossover and the need for additional ablation are substantially lower.Cardiology (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - January 3, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Indirect comparison of cryoablation and radiofrequency ablation as initial therapy for symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Conclusion: Among patients with paroxysmal AF receiving initial therapy, CBA and RFA share a similar efficacy and safety profile. When pulmonary vein isolation is performed by CBA, study crossover and the need for additiona l ablation are substantially lower. (Source: Cardiology)
Source: Cardiology - January 3, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Acute Pancreatitis and Myocardial Infarction: A Narrative Review
Background: Acute pancreatitis can rarely present with electrocardiographic changes that imitate myocardial ischemia. Even rarer is for acute pancreatitis to present with ST segment elevation in contiguous leads, suggestive of an acute coronary syndrome. In this comprehensive review article, we highlight diagnostic challenges and examine possible pathophysiological causes as seen through 34 total cases in which acute pancreatitis has been found to mimic an acute myocardial infarction.Summary: It has been shown that regardless of the severity of acute pancreatitis, it can be associated with myocardial injury of varying pres...
Source: Cardiology - January 2, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
