Uric Acid-to-Albumin Ratio: A Novel Marker for the Extent of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Non-ST-Elevated Myocardial Infarction
Conclusion: As a novel inflammatory marker, UAR independently predicted better outcomes than CAR and might be used reliably in prediction of the extent of CAD in NSTEMI patients.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - March 4, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Usefulness of Stress-Derived E/e ’ Ratio in Asymptomatic Hypertensive Patients
Conclusion: We have demonstrated significant associations between exercise-derived raised left ventricular pressure and coronary MVD in newly diagnosed untreated hypertensive patients. Herein, we supposed that exercise-derived E/e ’ could predict subclinical atherosclerosis and might be a risk parameter for newly diagnosed untreated hypertensive patients.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - November 25, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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Source: Pulse - July 30, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The Role of the Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratio and Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting High-Risk Heart Score in Patients Admitted with Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome
Conclusion: PLR and NLR proved to be a useful tool to identify high-risk patients when validated against the HEART score.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - July 28, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Blood Pressure Variability and Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Acute ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: The Relation with Left Atrial Electromechanical Delay – A 1-Year Follow-Up Study
Conclusions: Short-term BPV was associated with NOAF during the 1-year follow-up in patients with STEMI. In addition, BPV was correlated significantly with atrial EMD. Herein, BPV was predicted to be an early predictor of NOAF in patients with STEMI.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - June 10, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Blood Pressure during Blood Collection and the Implication for Absolute Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Conclusion: Absolute CVD risk calculation is not affected by use of SBP measurements recorded at the time of blood collection. Therefore, it is acceptable to collect blood and measure BP during the same consultation for absolute CVD risk assessment.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - June 2, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Resting Left Ventricular Dyssynchrony and Mechanical Reserve in Asymptomatic Normotensive Subjects with Early Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Conclusion: The LVdys (Ts-SD-12) cutoff ≥36.5 ms was the optimal value for prediction of impaired LVMR and might be an early marker of subclinical cardiac dysfunction and risk stratification of subjects with asymptomatic early T2DM with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - June 2, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Insight into Atrial Fibrillation in LVAD Patients: From Clinical Implications to Prognosis
The use of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), whether for destination therapy or bridge to transplantation, has gained increasing validation in recent years in patients with advanced heart failure. Arrhythmias can be the most challenging variables in the management of such patients but the main attention has always been focused on ventricular arrhythmias given the detrimental impact on mortality. Nevertheless, atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common rhythm disorder associated with advanced heart failure and may therefore characterize the LVADs ’ pre- and postimplantation periods. Indeed, the consequences of AF ...
Source: Pulse - April 28, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Contents Vol. 7, 2019
Pulse 2019;7:I –II (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - March 25, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Clinical Classification of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
Conclusions: The described clinical forms of ARVC are determined by a combination of genetic and environmental factors and do not transform into each other. The proposed classification could be used in clinical practice to determine the range of diagnostic and therapeutic measures and to assess the prognosis of the disease in a particular patient.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - February 11, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The Role of Heart Rate Variability and Fragmented QRS for Determination of Subclinical Cardiac Involvement in Beta-Thalassemia Major
Conclusions: We observed a higher prevalence of low limb voltage and low atrial rhythm in TM cases versus non-TM cases. Indeed, the role of fragmented QRS (fQRS) for subclinical detection of cardiac disease in TM cases is still so controversial and needs more evaluation. Application of HRV and fQRS in this regard may need to be performed at the right time point after initiation of blood transfusion, but this needs to be determined.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - February 11, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity, Ankle-Brachial Index, and Malondialdehyde in Older Adults with or without Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is an important health problem associated with both subclinical atherosclerosis and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and it leads to an elevated total mortality. Aortic pulse wave velocity (aPWV) is widely used for noninvasive assessment of arterial stiffness. Ankle-brachial index (ABI) predicts peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of the lower extremities. In addition, malondialdehyde (MDA) is thought to be involved in the development of arterial stiffness. The present study aimed to: (1) compare aPWV, ABI, and MDA between participants with MetS and those without MetS and (2) investigate the cor...
Source: Pulse - February 11, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Vascular Structure and Inflammation in a South African Population: The SABPA Study
Conclusion: The early structural changes observed are not related to higher inflammatory levels in this South African population. Future studies are needed to investigate the possible protective effect of suPAR on early changes in vascular structure, especially with the focus on cardiovascular disease prevention.Pulse 2019;7:60 –68 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - July 10, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The Pulse of Asia 2019 Shanghai
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Source: Pulse - April 15, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Contents Vol. 6
Pulse 2018;6:I –IV (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - April 15, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
