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Existing Nongated CT Coronary Calcium Predicts Operative Risk in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgeries (ENCORES)
CONCLUSIONS: Prevalence and severity of coronary calcium obtained from existing nongated chest CT imaging improve preoperative clinical risk stratification before nongated surgery.PMID:37732454 | DOI:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.064398
Source: Circulation - September 21, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Daniel Y Choi Dena Hayes Samuel D Maidman Nehal Dhaduk Jill E Jacobs Anna Shmukler Jeffrey S Berger Germaine Cuff David Rehe Mitchell Lee Robert Donnino Nathaniel R Smilowitz Source Type: research
Transient left bundle branch block associated with very high coronary artery calcium: a case report
We present a case of very high CAC in a 64-year-old woman with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and hyperlipidemia presenting with dyspnea. Initial electrocardiogram (ECG) demonstrated normal conduction with a heart rate of 76 beats/min, but new T-wave inversions in V1-V4 and a high-sensitivity troponin-I (hsTnI) value of 6 ng/L (normal < 6 ng/L). Repeat ECG in the emergency department showed normal sinus rhythm (heart rate of 80 beats/min); however, it subsequently demonstrated a left bundle branch block (LBBB) with a repeat hsTnI of 7 ng/L. Stress testing with pharmacologic single-photon emission computerized tomography...
Source: Atherosclerosis - September 19, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alexander C Razavi Sindhu Prabakaran Mariem Sawan Lakshmi Tummala Ifeoma Onuorah Sagar B Amin Marly van Assen Carlo N De Cecco Arshed A Quyyumi Seamus P Whelton Laurence S Sperling Francois G Rollin Source Type: research
Association of Coronary Artery Calcium Detected by Routine Ungated CT Imaging With Cardiovascular Outcomes
CONCLUSIONS: Incidental CAC ≥100 was associated with an increased risk of all-cause death and adverse cardiovascular outcomes, beyond traditional risk factors. DL-CAC from routine non-ECG-gated CTs identifies patients at increased cardiovascular risk and holds promise as a tool for opportunistic screening to facilitate earlier intervention.PMID:37704309 | DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2023.06.040
Source: Atherosclerosis - September 13, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Allison W Peng Ramzi Dudum Sneha S Jain David J Maron Bhavik N Patel Nishith Khandwala David Eng Akshay S Chaudhari Alexander T Sandhu Fatima Rodriguez Source Type: research
An Unusual Cause of Fever, Neck Pain, and Neck Stiffness: Acute Calcific Tendinitis of the Longus Colli Muscle
J Emerg Med. 2023 Jun 10:S0736-4679(23)00316-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2023.05.023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Acute calcific tendinitis (ACT) of the longus colli muscle (LCM) is an inflammatory response due to deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals. It is typically correlated with whiplash and overuse injuries. A common presentation of this inflammatory response is acute but progressive neck pain. It is a rare but important cause of neck pain that should be considered on a differential diagnosis when distinguishing between life-threatening conditions and non-life-threatening causes of neck pain.CASE...
Source: Pain Physician - September 10, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Isabella Reitz Christopher Allen Douglas E Rappaport Source Type: research
Aortic Wall Thickness as a Surrogate for Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Familial and Nonfamilial Hypercholesterolemia: Quantitative 3D Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study and Interrelations with Computed Tomography Calcium Scores, and Carotid Ultrasonography
J Clin Med. 2023 Aug 27;12(17):5589. doi: 10.3390/jcm12175589.ABSTRACTWe aimed to compare the extent of subclinical atherosclerosis in the ascending and descending aortas by measuring wall area and thickness using 3D cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (aAWAI and dAWAI) in patients with asymptomatic familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and nonfamilial hypercholesterolemia (NFH). We also aimed to establish the interrelations of CMR parameters with other subclinical atherosclerosis measurements, such as calcium scores, obtained using computed tomography in coronary arteries (CCS) and ascending and descending aorta (TCSas...
Source: Atherosclerosis - September 9, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rafa ł Gałąska Dorota Kulawiak-Ga łąska Karolina Dorniak Aneta Str óżyk Agnieszka Sabisz Magdalena Chmara Bartosz Was ąg Agnieszka Mickiewicz Andrzej Rynkiewicz Marcin Fija łkowski Marcin Grucha ła Source Type: research
Is coronary artery calcium an independent risk factor for white matter hyperintensity?
CONCLUSION: In elderly adults, the presence and severity of CAC is related to an increase in WMH volume. Our findings suggest an association between two different vascular bed diseases in addition to traditional vascular risk factors, possibly indicating a comorbid mechanism.PMID:37648961 | DOI:10.1186/s12883-023-03364-7
Source: Atherosclerosis - August 30, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hui Jin Xue Qin Fanfan Zhao Yuting Yan Yu Meng Zhenyu Shu Xiangyang Gong Source Type: research
Extracranial Carotid Plaque Calcification and Cerebrovascular Ischemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
CONCLUSIONS: The presence of calcification in carotid plaque confers a reduced association with ipsilateral ischemic events, although these results seem to be limited among carotid arteries with higher degrees of stenosis. Adoption of carotid calcification measures in clinical decision-making will require additional studies providing more reproducible and standardized methods of calcium characterization and testing these imaging strategies in prospective studies.PMID:37638399 | DOI:10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.042807
Source: Atherosclerosis - August 28, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Moayad Homssi Atin Saha Diana Delgado Arindam RoyChoudhury Charlene Thomas Matthew Lin Hediyeh Baradaran Hooman Kamel Ajay Gupta Source Type: research
Plaque Rupture in a Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivor without Cardiovascular Risk Factors 20 Years after Thoracic Radiotherapy: A Case Report
DISCUSSION: In HL survivors treated with thoracic radiotherapy, a calcium score of zero may not give the same warranty period for cardiac event-free survival compared to the general population. Coronary computed tomography angiography can be a proper diagnostic tool to detect CAD at an early stage after mediastinal irradiation, as performing calcium scoring may not be sufficient in this population to detect non-calcified plaques, which may show rapid progression and lead to acute coronary syndrome. Also, intensive lipid-lowering therapy should be considered in the presence of atherosclerosis in this patient population.PMID...
Source: Atherosclerosis - August 25, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Elissa A S Polomski Michiel A de Graaf J Wouter Jukema M Louisa Antoni Source Type: research
The potential impact of computed tomography coronary calcium score screening on patients with dyslipidemia
CONCLUSION: CAC scoring is associated with reduced risk of myocardial infarction and death in asymptomatic dyslipidemia patients and should be considered as a screening tool in these patients. The presumed mechanism for improved outcomes is that early identification of CAD results in earlier or more intensive treatment, reducing future cardiac event risk.PMID:37614860 | PMC:PMC10444005 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2023.2239083
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - August 24, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Brittany Miles Bunnarin Theng Bright O Etumuse Atefeh Zeinoddini Arsalan Saleem Source Type: research
Coronary calcium by computed tomography and outcomes: Can a test save a life?
Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2023 Aug 18;36(5):590-591. doi: 10.1080/08998280.2023.2239104. eCollection 2023.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37614856 | PMC:PMC10443952 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2023.2239104
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - August 24, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: R Jay Widmer Source Type: research
The potential impact of computed tomography coronary calcium score screening on patients with dyslipidemia
CONCLUSION: CAC scoring is associated with reduced risk of myocardial infarction and death in asymptomatic dyslipidemia patients and should be considered as a screening tool in these patients. The presumed mechanism for improved outcomes is that early identification of CAD results in earlier or more intensive treatment, reducing future cardiac event risk.PMID:37614860 | PMC:PMC10444005 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2023.2239083
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - August 24, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Brittany Miles Bunnarin Theng Bright O Etumuse Atefeh Zeinoddini Arsalan Saleem Source Type: research
