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Correlation of epicardial adipose tissue and inflammatory indices in patients with STEMI and implications for atrial arrhythmias
This study investigated the correlation between epicardial fat and inflammatory cells obtained by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and the effect on atrial arrhythmias in patients with STEMI. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 7, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yanfei Ren, Lei Chen, Jiahua Liu, Yixuan Wu, Xinjia Du, Maochen Li, Yuan Lu Source Type: research

Prognosis and antithrombotic practice patterns in patients with recurrent and transient atrial fibrillation following acute coronary syndrome: A nationwide study
First-time detected atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with aggravated prognosis in patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Yet, among patients surviving beyond one year after ACS, it remains unclear how the recurrence of AF within the initial year after ACS affects the risk of stroke. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jeppe Kofoed Petersen, Jawad Haider Butt, Adelina Yafasova, Christian Torp-Pedersen, Rikke S ørensen, Christina Kruuse, Naja Emborg Vinding, Anna Gundlund, Lars Køber, Emil Loldrup Fosbøl, Lauge Østergaard Source Type: research

Edmonton frail scale in TAVI patients: A new tool for frailty assessment and outcomes prediction
In this issue of the IJC, the manuscript by Holierook et al. - “Higher Edmonton Frail Scale prior to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation is related to longer hospital stay and mortality”, reinforces the importance of standardizing frailty assessment within the pre-procedural evaluation of severe aortic stenosis patients, as it helps to stratify risk of adverse outcomes. [1] (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ana Filipa Amador Source Type: research

Reply to: Kavsak et al. The clinical chemistry score (CCS) achieves the highest efficacy when assessed with the 99% sensitivity benchmark for myocardial infarction
ESC Guidelines recommend rule-out strategies, that provide an optimal balance between clinical safety and efficacy. In our study, MACE rates (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mustafa Yildirim, Evangelos Giannitsis, Matthias Mueller-Hennessen Source Type: research

Targeting Dickkopf-1 in heart disease
We eagerly read the study authored by Xu [1] and his colleagues, ‘The predictive value of serum Dickkopf-1, Dickkopf-3 level to coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome’. They demonstrated that the serum levels of Dickkopf-1 were significantly higher in the CHD group compared to the control group. This suggest that Dickkopf-1 may play a critical ro le in the pathogenesis of heart disease. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Haiyin Liu, Guang Xu Source Type: research

Commentary on the mitral regurgitation outcomes after transcatheter atrial septal defect closure
In this study, they aimed to elucidate mitral regurgitation (MR) outcomes and predictors of worsening MR after transcatheter atrial septal defect (ASD) closure. Based on the univariable and multiple logistic regression analysis, they found the associations between clinical or echocardiographic findings and worsening MR, and concluded that worsening MR after transcatheter ASD closure might depend on mitral valve (MV) leaflet findings and annulus size in patients with long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yun Cheng, Qinggang Zhang Source Type: research

Decreased clinical performance in TGA-ASO patients after RVOT interventions; a multicenter European collaboration
In patients with transposition of the great arteries and an arterial switch operation (TGA-ASO) right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) obstruction is a common complication requiring one or more RVOT interventions. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Leo J. Engele, V íctor González-Fernández, Barbara J.M. Mulder, Francisco Javier Ruperti-Repilado, Raquel Ladrón Abia, Kim van der Vlist, Francisco Buendía, Joaquin Rueda, Harald Gabriel, Lore Schrutka, Judith Bouchardy, Markus Schwerzmann, Mathias P Source Type: research

Risk factors and outcomes of pericardial effusion in cancer patients receiving PD-1 inhibitors
Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) inhibitors can induce various adverse reactions associated with immunity, of which cardiotoxicity is a serious complication. Limited research exists on the link between PD-1 inhibitor use and pericardial effusion (PE) occurrence and outcomes. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Manyun Tang, Peizhu Dang, Tong Liu, Kun Yang, Yifei Wang, Gary Tse, Hui Liu, Yufeng Liu, Jeffrey Shi Kai Chan, Chang Liu, Guoliang Li Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Multimodality imaging in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy - From diagnosis to management
Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy (AC), an inherited cardiac disorder characterized by myocardial fibrofatty replacement, carries a significant risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) due to ventricular arrhythmias. A comprehensive multimodality imaging approach, including echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR), and cardiac computed tomography (CCT), allows for accurate diagnosis, effective risk stratification, vigilant monitoring, and appropriate intervention, leading to improved patient outcomes and the prevention of SCD. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Giulia Mattesi, Valeria Pergola, Riccardo Bariani, Marika Martini, Raffaella Motta, Martina Perazzolo Marra, Ilaria Rigato, Barbara Bauce Source Type: research

Pulsed-field ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: An indirect comparison of effectiveness among three proprietary devices conducted in the absence of randomized trials
In patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, pulsed-field ablation has been developed as an alternative to thermal ablation. Three devices are currently available: Farawave by Boston, PulseSelect by Medtronic, and Varipulse by Johnson. In the present report, we studied the outcomes at 12  months of these three devices using indirect comparisons. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Andrea Messori, Domenica Mamone, Melania Rivano, Maria Rita Romeo, Monica Vaiani, Sabrina Trippoli Source Type: research

Familial clustering of unexplained heart failure – A Danish nationwide cohort study
To determine whether a family history of unexplained heart failure (HF) in first-degree relatives (children or sibling) increases the rate of unexplained HF. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Charlotte Glinge, Sara Rossetti, Louise Bruun Oestergaard, Niels Kj ær Stampe, Mia Ravn Jacobsen, Lars Køber, Thomas Engstrøm, Christian Torp-Pedersen, Gunnar Gislason, Reza Jabbari, Jacob Tfelt-Hansen Source Type: research

The computer is fantastic for our daily echocardiography practice
When comparing automatic measurement versus manual measurement in echocardiography, it is essential to weigh the pros and cons of each method. Since some clinicians used to practice for many years without any computer-based assistance, they could be reluctant. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Benjamin Marut, Erwan Donal Source Type: research

Iron supplementation is a residual piece of management in Asian patients with heart failure?
In the current issue of the International Journal of Cardiology, David et al. [0] are concerned that heart failure (HF) guidelines in Asia do not clearly address iron deficiency (ID) managements nor provide guidance on appropriate iron supplementation for Asians. Notably, the frequency of ID in Asian patients with HF is higher than that in the Europeans (Fig. 1A) [1 –12], and we sincerely congratulate the authors that have issued this expert recommendation. In the last decade, the usefulness of intravenous (IV) ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) or ferric derisomaltose (FDI), which has replaced saccharated ferric oxide, in pati...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 3, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Motoki Nakao, Toshiyuki Nagai, Toshihisa Anzai Source Type: research

Prediction of adverse cardiovascular events in children using artificial intelligence-based electrocardiogram
This study aimed to develop and validate an ECG-derived marker of pediatric HF that reflects the risk of future cardiovascular events. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 3, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yoshitsugu Nogimori, Kaname Sato, Koichi Takamizawa, Yosuke Ogawa, Yu Tanaka, Kazuhiro Shiraga, Hitomi Masuda, Hikoro Matsui, Motohiro Kato, Masao Daimon, Katsuhito Fujiu, Ryo Inuzuka Source Type: research