Preprocedural computed tomography angiography in differentiating chronic total from subtotal coronary occlusions
Conclusion
This systematic review shows the utility of preprocedural CTA to help differentiate CTO from STO using a number of CT-derived parameters as above. Further, this study highlights the need for further research to develop specific validated parameters for differentiation of CTO and STO. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - April 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Research articles: Coronary artery disease Source Type: research
Every minute counts: in-hospital changes of left ventricular regional and global function in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Conclusion
Our study confirms and reinforces the concept that reducing the duration of the time between FMC and reperfusion, as well as the total ischemic time influences a positive recovery of left ventricular global and regional function during in-hospital stay. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - April 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Research articles: Coronary artery disease Source Type: research
Postexercise troponin I levels in patients with suspected stable ischemic heart disease
In this study, we assessed whether, among patients with suspected of having stable angina, the increase in troponin I (TnI) levels after exercise stress test (EST) might help identify those with obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) and myocardial ischemia.
Methods
We performed maximal treadmill EST in 50 patients (age 64 ± 9 years; 38 men) admitted to our Cardiology Department to undergo elective coronary angiography because of a suspicion of stable angina. TnI was measured before and 12 h after EST.
Results
TnI increased after EST compared with baseline in the whole population (from 0.44 ± 0...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - April 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Research articles: Coronary artery disease Source Type: research
Reduction in acute coronary syndromes during coronavirus disease 2019 global pandemic: data from the Marche region of Italy
Conclusion
During the global pandemic there was a significant reduction in total ACS and NSTEMI in the Marche region. Unlike previous reports, there was no difference in overall access to CCL for STEMI during the same period. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - April 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Research articles: COVID-19 Source Type: research
COVID-19 impact on ST-elevation myocardial infarction incidence rate in a Italian STEMI network: a U-shaped curve phenomenon
Conclusion
During the COVID-19 outbreak, we observed a marked reduction in the STEMI incidence rate. This U-shaped phenomenon demands attention because a potential cause for the decrease in STEMI incidence may include the avoidance of medical care. Public campaigns aiming to increase awareness of ischemic symptoms may be needed during community outbreak. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - April 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Research articles: COVID-19 Source Type: research
Sport activity in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices: evidence and perspectives
Demographic characteristics of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices have significantly changed during the last few years, according to the ageing of the population and the consequent increase in the number of elderly individuals with indication for pacemaker implant and, on the other hand, to the increased number of young individuals implanted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator for the primary prevention of sudden death. More and more often, both elderly and young patients ask the physician to deal with the device in their daily activities, which often include sport practice. This latter is advi...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - April 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Reviews Source Type: research
Therapy with RAS inhibitors during the COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. The global number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 28,285,700 with mortality that appears higher than for seasonal influenza. About 20% of COVID-19 patients have experienced cardiac involvement and myocardial infarction in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 had a worse prognosis. Furthermore, the widespread use of antiviral drugs can be linked to a worsening of heart function. Arrhythmias and hypertension have also been reported in patients with Covid-19. On the other hand, previous cardiac diseases are prese...
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - April 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Reviews Source Type: research
Smartwatch-detected atrial fibrillation in the Emergency Department: possible implications and treatment
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - March 10, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Letters to the editor Source Type: research
Authorship growth and self-citations: two ways for inflating the H-index in contemporary medical literature?
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - March 10, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Letters to the editor Source Type: research
ST-segment/heart rate hysteresis improves the exercise testing accuracy for coronary artery detection in asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - March 10, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Research letters Source Type: research
ACEF score accurately predicts ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction's in-hospital mortality and complications in patients without coronary intervention
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - March 10, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Research letters Source Type: research
Discontinuation of both cangrelor and ticagrelor because of severe dyspnea during primary angioplasty
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - March 10, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Case reports Source Type: research
Looking ‘behind’: coronary left main compression by a large aortic pseudoaneurysm
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - March 10, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Case reports Source Type: research
The diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin in infectious patients after cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study indicated that PCT is a promising marker for the diagnosis of sepsis for those patients who undergo cardiac surgery. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - March 10, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Research articles: Interventions Source Type: research
Sutureless aortic valves in elderly patients with aortic stenosis and intermediate-risk profile
Conclusion
The use of sutureless aortic valves in elderly patients with an intermediate-risk profile provided excellent early and mid-term outcomes, providing a reliable tool in patients undergoing surgical AVR in this specific subset of population. These preliminary data need to be investigated with a TAVI control-group in further studies. (Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - March 10, 2021 Category: Cardiology Tags: Research articles: Interventions Source Type: research
