Involvement of AGE and Its Receptors in the Pathogenesis of Hypertension in Elderly People and Its Treatment
In conclusion, the AGE–RAGE axis could be involved in hypertension in elderly people. Treatment for hypertension in elderly people should be targeted at reduction of AGE levels in the body, prevention of AGE formation, degradation of AGE in vivo, downregulation of RAGE expression, blockade of AGE–RAGE interaction, upregulation of sRAGE expression, and use of antioxidants. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - September 8, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prasad, Kailash Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Advances in Percutaneous Management of Pulmonary Embolism
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756174Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Systemic anticoagulation remains the recommended treatment for low-risk PE. Systemic thrombolysis is the recommended treatment for PE with hemodynamic compromise (massive/high-risk PE). A significant number of patients are not candidates for systemic thrombolysis due to the bleeding risk associated with thrombolytics. Historically, surgical pulmonary embolectomy (SPE) was recommended for massive PE with hemodynamic compromise for these patients. In the last decade, catheter-directed thrombolysis (C...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - September 2, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kerrigan, Jimmy Morse, Michael Haddad, Elias Willers, Elisabeth Ramaiah, Chand Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Classification and Stratification of Pulmonary Embolisms
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756218Pulmonary embolism remains a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality. Presentation and outcomes are variable among patients and require rapid risk stratification for assessment and prognosis, as well as selection of appropriate treatment. Over the past several decades, several different models and parameters have become available to assess risk and classify pulmonary embolism into different risk categories. Some patients may be candidates for early discharge or complete outpatient treatment, while some may require invasive diagnostics and intensive monitoring. In this review, we su...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - September 2, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Russell, Cody Keshavamurthy, Suresh Saha, Sibu Tags: Invited Paper Source Type: research
Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Management of Coronary Artery Disease in the Elderly
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1751234Elderly patients over the age of ≥ 75 years are especially susceptible to coronary artery disease (CAD) as age is an important nonmodifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis and a predictor of poorer outcomes. In fact, CAD is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in this population. Due to concerns of functional frailty, comorbidities, and patient preference of conservative to no treatment have played a role in reducing the interest in pursuing prospective studies in this high-risk group. In this review, we provide an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - August 25, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fadah, Kahtan Hechanova, Aimee Mukherjee, Debabrata Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Intravascular Lithotripsy in Calcified Peripheral Lesions: Single-Center JEN-Experience
Conclusion This large real-world data of peripheral IVL reports compelling safety in a complex patient cohort. For the first time, clinical follow-up data demonstrated a sustained significant improvement in ABI after 6 months. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - August 25, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aftanski, Pawel Thieme, Marcus Klein, Friederike Schulze, P. Christian M öbius-Winkler, Sven Kretzschmar, Daniel Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Pulmonary Embolism Response Team: Rationale, Operation, and Outcomes
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750328The pulmonary embolism response team (PERT) is an institutionally based multidisciplinary team that is able to rapidly assess and provide treatment for patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Intrinsic to the team's structure is a formal mechanism to execute a full range of medical, endovascular, and surgical therapies. In addition, the PERT provides appropriate multidisciplinary follow-up of patients. In the 10 years since the PERT was first introduced, it has gained acceptance in many centers in the United States and around the world. These PERTs have joined together to form a...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - August 25, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Glazier, James J. Pati ño-Velasquez, Skarlet Oviedo, Carlos Tags: Invited Article Source Type: research
Acute COVID-19 Pneumonia Unmasking a Large Left Atrial Myxoma
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756203This is a case of acute coronavirus disease 2019 pneumonia that revealed an incidental large atrial myxoma with obstructive physiology that ultimately required emergent treatment with a definitive atriotomy and resection of the underlying myxoma. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - August 25, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hou, Linle Newman, Joshua S. You, Joseph Esposito, Michael J. Jauhar, Rajiv Vatsia, Sheel K. Azari, Bani M. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tools, and Risk Stratification for Contemporary Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756177Pulmonary embolism (PE) is quite common and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It is estimated that it is the cause of approximately 100,000 annual deaths in the United States. With great variability in presenting symptoms of PE, poor recognition of PE can be fatal. As such, many risk scores have been created to identify the sickest patients. Choosing the appropriate imaging modality is also critical. Invasive pulmonary angiography was once the gold standard to establish the diagnosis. With the advent of nuclear imaging, V/Q scans, invasive angiography has been p...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - August 24, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Remillard, Taylor C. Kodra, Arber Kim, Michael Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Massive Embolism: Knife versus PCI
This article seeks to offer a brief review on the recommendations and options for management of pulmonary embolism from both surgical and catheter-based perspectives. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - August 20, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tohme, Scarlett Newman, Joshua S. Gasparis, Christopher Manetta, Frank Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Effects of Moderate Intensity Aerobic Exercise to FSTL-1 Regulation in Atherosclerosis: A Systematic Review
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750184Moderate intensity exercise is considered as a primary step to prevent coronary artery diseases (CADs) by stimulated FSTL-1 secretion as a novel myokines to improve endothelial cell function, prevent arterial stiffness, or vascular inflammation. This review aims to provide the current evident role of FSTL-1 as a novel myokine secreted during exercise to prevent atherosclerosis progression. A systematic review using databases from (PubMed), ScienceDirect, and The Cochrane Library, was conducted up to October 2021 to identify all the eligible experimental and observational studies that...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 19, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Damay, Vito Anggarino Setiawan, Setiawan Lesmana, Ronny Akbar, Muhammad Rizki Lukito, Antonia Anna Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Infarct Size and Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Prasugrel versus Clopidogrel in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing Coronary Artery Stenting: A Prospective Randomized Study
Conclusions Compared with clopidogrel, prasugrel was associated with reduced infarct size and lower frequency of long-term outcomes among ACS patients undergoing stenting. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 19, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yabe, Takayuki Noike, Ryota Okubo, Ryo Amano, Hideo Ikeda, Takanori Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Clinical and Hemodynamic Factors Associated with Low Gradient Severe Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Conclusion Atrial fibrillation, net atrioventricular compliance, TR Vmax, stroke volume index, female gender, and severe TR were associated with low transmitral gradient in patients with severe MS. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text (Source: International Journal of Angiology)
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 19, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Soesanto, Amiliana M. Roeswita, Dina Atmosudigdo, Indriwanto S. Adiarto, Suko Sahara, Elen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Gender Influence on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery in a Caribbean Population
We report on AAA disease in a Caribbean nation with respect to gender and review their outcomes relative to the male population. Data were collected prospectively and analyzed retrospectively for patients with AAAs who underwent surgery from 2001 to 2018. Sixty patients were diagnosed with AAA with 44 going on to have surgical repair of which 35 were males, aged 61 to 89 (mean age 73.4 years). Nine women ages 44 to 74 years (mean age 60.8 years) had surgical intervention, three being between 40 and 49 years. The size of aneurysms in these patients ranged from 4.3 to 11.0 cm in diameter (average 6.95 cm), female patient...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 19, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Harnarayan, Patrick Budhooram, Steve Harnanan, Dave Ramdass, Michael J. Islam, Shariful Naraynsingh, Vijay Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Contemporary Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism: Medical Treatment and Management
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750329Pulmonary embolus (PE) is defined as obstruction of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches by material (e.g., thrombus, tumor, air, or fat) but most commonly due to thrombus originating from the lower extremity deep veins.We reviewed the current literature describing the optimal medical treatment and management of PE.Databases (PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, EBSCO, Web of Science, and CINAHL) were searched for relevant studies and guidelines for management of patients with PE.The initial approach to patients with suspected PE should focus upon stabilizing the patient whil...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 19, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Moreland, Stephen Mukherjee, Debabrata Nickel, Nils P. Tags: Invited Article Source Type: research
Refractory Deep Vein Thrombosis Caused by Femoral Vein Stenosis Due to Suture-Medicated Vascular Closure Device
Int J Angiol DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1751230Vascular closing devices (VCDs) are widely used to replace manual compression at the femoral puncture site after catheter insertion. Perclose ProGlide is a suture-medicated VCD that is indicated for both arterial and venous access sites. However, there are few reports of complications related to venous use of ProGlide. Here, we describe a case of femoral vein stenosis caused by a suture-medicated VCD after an ablation procedure, which developed refractory deep vein thrombosis even after surgical vascular repair. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, Ne...
Source: International Journal of Angiology - July 19, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ikenouchi, Takashi Takigawa, Masateru Goya, Masahiko Kudo, Toshifumi Sasano, Tetsuo Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
