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Anthropometric Obesity Indices were Stronger than CT-Based Indices in Associations with Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Japanese Men.
CONCLUSIONS: In community-dwelling Japanese men, anthropometric obesity indices, BMI in particular, were more strongly associated with carotid atherosclerosis than CT-based obesity indices. The association of general obesity with carotid atherosclerosis was strong and adding CT-based obesity measure did not considerably influence in the association. PMID: 31092764 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis - May 18, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: J Atheroscler Thromb Source Type: research

Density and morphology of coronary artery calcium for the prediction of cardiovascular events: insights from the Framingham Heart Study
ConclusionsDirectly measured CAC density does not predict CVD events due to the strong correlation with CAC volume. The spherical shape and pericardial-sided location of CAC are associated with fewer CVD events and may represent morphological features related to stable coronary plaques.Key Points•Coronary calcium density may not be independently associated with cardiovascular events.•Coronary calcium density correlates strongly with calcium volume.•Spherical shape and pericardial-sided location of CAC are associated with fewer CVD events.
Source: European Radiology - May 1, 2019 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Correlation Between Intracranial Arterial Calcification and Imaging of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease
Conclusion: Intracranial artery calcification is common in patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease and the intracranial carotid artery is most frequently affected. Intracranial arterial calcifications might be associated with imaging markers of SVD and are highly correlated with WMHs, lacunes, and CMBs. Quantification of calcification on CT provides additional information on the pathophysiology of SVD. Intracranial arterial calcification could act as a potential marker of SVD. Introduction Atherosclerosis is a systemic vascular process that is considered a major cause of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular di...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 30, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Outcome Of Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Implantation Of Aortic Valve With Previous Mitral Valve Prosthesis (OPTIMAL STUDY)
ConclusionsTAVR in patients with a previous mitral prosthesis appears safe and feasible, with good hemodynamic results at 30-day and at longer term follow-up.
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - April 16, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Impact of previous percutaneous coronary interventions on the course and clinical outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting.
CONCLUSIONS: "Stent-loaded" patients undergo more time-consuming CABG with a higher number of grafts. Furthermore, they have higher long-term mortality but similar graft patency and in-hospital mortality/morbidity. PMID: 29399760 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Kardiologia Polska - November 28, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bugajski P, Greberski K, Kuzemczak M, Kalawski R, Jarząbek R, Siminiak T Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: research

Non-Contrast Chest CT Scans In Detection Of Pulmonary Thromboembolism
Conclusion: Non-contrast chest CT scans have good role in evaluation of PE through detection the hyperdense lumen sign that is a good indicator of acute pulmonary thromboembolism particularly in cases involving the central pulmonary arteries or peripheral wedge shaped opacity as useful indirect sign.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Shaaban, L., Othman, M. H. M., Abozaid, H., Mohamed, N. D. Tags: Pulmonary embolism Source Type: research

Statins associated with improvement of rare lung disease
This study suggests that oral statin therapy may be a new approach for patients with autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.AUTHORSThe study ’s co-senior authors are Dr. Elizabeth Tarling of UCLA and Dr. Bruce Trapnell of Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati, Ohio. Other authors are listed in the journal article.JOURNALThe study was  published in the journal Nature Communications. FUNDINGThe National Institutes of Health funded the research.Learn more about the  cardiovascular research theme at UCLA. 
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - August 17, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Study Design of the Graft Patency After FFR-Guided Versus Angiography-Guided CABG Trial (GRAFFITI)
This study is the first prospective randomized trial investigating potential clinical benefits, associated with FFR-guided surgical revascularization. Trial registration: NCT01810224
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research - August 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Impact of the Coronary Artery Calcium Score on Mid- to Long-Term Cardiovascular Mortality and Morbidity Measured With Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography.
CONCLUSIONS: An elevated CACS with the use of CCTA is an independent predictor of mid- to long-term cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients suspected of having CAD. PMID: 29984787 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Circulation Journal - July 6, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yamamoto H, Kitagawa T, Kunita E, Utsunomiya H, Senoo A, Nakamoto Y, Kihara Y Tags: Circ J Source Type: research

Carotid Revascularization with and without the Use of an Embolic Protection Device: A Single-Center Experience from Pakistan
Conclusion: Based on our single-center experience and findings of a relatively small sample size, carotid revascularization with stenting and angioplasty without EPD in experienced hands was found to be safe and efficacious. In addition, it proves cost-effective for patients by limiting the use of unnecessary disposables. These results are comparable to those reported in major trials and are well within the complication thresholds suggested in current guidelines. These results also show promise and illustrate the need for a larger, randomized controlled trial in order to thoroughly address this aspect of carotid revascular...
Source: Interventional Neurology - June 11, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness with Medical and Invasive Approaches (ISCHEMIA) trial: Rationale and design
Conclusions ISCHEMIA will provide new scientific evidence regarding whether an invasive management strategy improves clinical outcomes when added to optimal medical therapy in patients with SIHD and moderate or severe ischemia.
Source: American Heart Journal - May 26, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Impact of Indoxyl Sulfate on Coronary Plaques in Patients on Hemodialysis.
This study aimed to interpret the association between serum IS levels and coronary plaque burden (CPB) or CAC.A total of 30 consecutive patients on hemodialysis, who underwent 320-row coronary multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) angiography for suspected coronary artery disease, were enrolled in this prospective study. Coronary artery percent atheroma volume (a CPB marker) and percent calcium volume (a CAC marker) assessed using MDCT were evaluated. Furthermore, various oxidative and inflammatory markers typified by serum IS levels at a dialysis-free day were measured. Using these data, we investigated correlation bet...
Source: International Heart Journal - May 11, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Int Heart J Source Type: research

Stroke Triage: EMS needs a diagnostic tool that goes beyond a simple history & physical exam
As a young EMT and paramedic, I had relatively little education about acute myocardial infarctions. In the age of the 3-lead ECG, education was largely focused on arrhythmia detection and how to differentiate heart blocks, tachycardia and bradycardia. Detection of heart attack was largely based upon history and physical exam findings. Three decades later, the thought of relying on a physical exam to diagnose a ST- elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is hard to imagine. Although we’ve made remarkable progress in the prehospital detection of STEMI, we’ve made significantly less progress in the diagnosis of acute stro...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - May 2, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Mark E.A. Escott, MD, MPH, FACEP, NRP Tags: Patient Care Columns Source Type: news