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The value of CHADS score in predicting new-onset atrial fibrillation in Chinese patients with acute myocardial infarction
Previous studies have shown that new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) in the setting of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) was associated with increased in-hospital and long term mortality [1,2]. Therefore, it was crucial to recognize the patients with AMI who were on the increased risk for developing new-onset AF. CHADS2 score (congestive heart failure, hypertension, age≥75years, diabetes and previous stroke or transient ischemic attack) was a very useful and convenient scoring system, which was widely used for the stroke risk stratification in the patients with non-valvular AF [3].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - August 5, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xiaowei Zhang, Guangping Li, Zhiqiang Zhao, Yanmin Xu, Tong Liu Source Type: research

The prognostic impact of in-hospital worsening of renal function in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Abstract: Background: Renal impairment is strongly linked to adverse cardiovascular (CV) events. Baseline renal dysfunction is a strong predictor of CV mortality and morbidity in patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, the prognostic importance of worsening renal function (WRF) in these patients is not well characterized.Methods: ACS patients enrolled in the SPACE (Saudi Project for Assessment of Coronary Events) registry who had baseline and pre-discharge serum creatinine data available were eligible for this study. WRF was defined as a 25% reduction from admission estimated glomerular filtration ra...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 20, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hussam F. AlFaleh, Abdulkareem O. Alsuwaida, Anhar Ullah, Ahmad Hersi, Khalid F. AlHabib, Khalid AlNemer, Shukri AlSaif, Amir Taraben, Tarek Kashour, Mohammed A. Balghith, Waqar H. Ahmed Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Current presentation and management of 7148 patients with atrial fibrillation in cardiology and internal medicine hospital centers: The ATA AF study
Abstract: Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a high risk of stroke and mortality.Aims: To describe the difference in AF management of patients (pts) referred to Cardiology (CARD) or Internal Medicine (MED) units in Italy.Methods and results: From May to July 2010, 360 centers enrolled 7148 pts (54% in CARD and 46% in MED). Median age was 77years (IQR 70–83). Hypertension was the most prevalent associated condition, followed by hypercholesterolemia (28.9%), heart failure (27.7%) and diabetes (24.3%). MED pts were older, more frequently females and more often with comorbidities than CARD pts.In the 484...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - August 13, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: Giuseppe Di Pasquale, Giovanni Mathieu, Aldo Pietro Maggioni, Gianna Fabbri, Donata Lucci, Giorgio Vescovo, Salvatore Pirelli, Francesco Chiarella, Marino Scherillo, Michele Massimo Gulizia, Gualberto Gussoni, Fabrizio Colombo, Domenico Panuccio, Carlo No Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The change in the atrial fibrillation type as a prognosis marker in a community study: Long-term data from AFBAR (Atrial Fibrillation in the BARbanza) study
Abstract: Background: The aim is to describe the prognosis role of the change in the atrial fibrillation (AF) type in an unselected population of patients with AF currently attending primary care in a single health-service area in Galicia, north-western Spain.Methods: AFBAR is a cohort study that was carried out by 35 primary care providers in 2008. Participants were followed up for a mean of 2.8±0.7years. 798 patients with the diagnosis of AF who presented at their clinics during a three-month period were recruited. Primary endpoint was mortality or hospital admission.Results: 778 patients (413 male) were analyzed; mean ...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - March 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rafael Vidal-Perez, Fernando Otero-Raviña, Manuel Lado-López, Victorino Turrado-Turrado, Esperanza Rodríguez-Moldes, José L. Gómez-Vázquez, Concepción de Frutos-de Marcos, Paula de Blas-Abad, Ricardo Besada-Gesto, José Ramón Gonzalez-Juanatey, On Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Serum uric acid is associated with aortic dissection in Chinese men
Aortic dissection (AD) is a severe cardiovascular disease with high mortality. During the past decade, several risk factors have been identified associated with AD, including male sex, older age, hypertension and Marfan syndrome [1]. Recently, accumulating evidence has demonstrated that serum uric acid (UA) is positively associated with the development of hypertension, stroke, heart failure, atherosclerosis and aneurysm [2–6]. Therefore, we performed a hospital-based case–control study to investigate the association between serum UA levels and AD risk.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - August 25, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wei-Long Jiang, Xu Qi, Xiao Li, Yu-Feng Zhang, Qing-Qing Xia, Jian-Chang Chen Source Type: research