Contents Vol. 9, 2021
Pulse 2021;9:I –IV (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - December 14, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Acknowledgement to Reviewers
Pulse 2021;9:133 (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - December 14, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Relation between Oscillometric Measurement of Central Hemodynamics and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Hypertensive Patients
Conclusions: AIx measurement in men provided useful prognostic information for the presence of LVH. Pulse-wave analysis assessed using the Mobil-O-Graph may be a valuable tool for detecting LVH in hypertensive patients.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - November 30, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Presence of Microvascular Dysfunction and CHA < sub > 2 < /sub > DS < sub > 2 < /sub > -VASc Score in Patients with ST-Segment Myocardial Infarction after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Conclusions: The data of the current study point out that increased CHA2DS2-VASc score, lower systolic blood pressure #x3c;90 mm Hg, and stent diameter are associated with increased incidence of MVD (increased IMR) after PPCI of STEMI. We suggest that the CHA2DS2-VASc score may be a simple, inexpensive useful risk score for the prediction of MVD risk after PPCI for STEMI patients.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - November 26, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Circulating Serum Copper Is Associated with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, but Not Venous Thromboembolism: A Prospective Cohort Study
Conclusion: In middle-aged Finnish men, we confirmed previously reported associations between high serum copper levels and increased risk of atherosclerotic CVD, but serum copper was not associated with future VTE risk. Other large-scale prospective studies conducted in women, other age-groups, and other populations are needed to confirm or refute these findings.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - November 19, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Brachial Artery “Low-Flow Mediated Constriction” Is Associated with Myocardial Perfusion Defect Severity and Mediated by an Altered Flow Pattern during Occlusion
Conclusion: The results suggest that LFMC is independently associated with myocardial perfusion severity and is “mediated” by an altered flow profile during occlusion.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - November 18, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Assessment of Arterial Stiffness, Brachial Haemodynamics, and Central Haemodynamics in Diabetic Hypertensives: A Pulse Wave Analysis-Based Case-Control Study from an Urban Area of West India
Conclusion: Diabetic hypertensives had adverse profile of cardiovascular parameters beyond bBP, related to female gender, and HTN and its control, more than that of diabetes. This baseline work suggests further study on these potential parameters.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - October 25, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
High Signal Resolution Pulse Oximetry as a Prognostic Indicator of Radiotherapy Toxicity: A Pilot Study
Conclusion: The pilot study indicates HSR pulse oximetry, especially the ventricle/aorta volume ratio parameter, as a potential prognostic indicator of toxicity from radiation for breast and lung cancers.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - October 21, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Hypertensive Heart Failure in Asia
Hypertension (HT) is an important risk factor for heart failure (HF). The prevalence of HT among the HF population is higher in Asia than in other regions around the world. In Asia, HT is the most common cause of HF after ischemic heart disease. Hypertensive HF (HHF) results from structural and functional adaptations of the heart, which lead to left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy (LVH). Hypertensive LVH can cause ventricular diastolic dysfunction and becomes a risk factor for myocardial infarction, which is a well-known cause of LV systolic dysfunction. Asymptomatic systolic and diastolic LV dysfunction easily progress to cl...
Source: Pulse - October 11, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Sickle Cell Disease-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension: A Review of Pathophysiology, Management, and Current Literature
The objective of this narrative review is to discuss the prevalence, pathophysiology mechanisms, diagnostic techniques, treatment options, and prognostic indicators in the setting of sickle cell disease with pulmonary hypertension. Additionally, the review also highlights other advancements that are being investigated. Considering the significant morbidity, mortality, and prevalence of pulmonary hypertension in patients with sickle cell disease, it is important to account for the aforementioned domains in the future guidelines to provide optimal and individualized care to the high-risk individuals as well as reduce the pro...
Source: Pulse - September 23, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Similar Myocardial Perfusion and Vascular Stiffness in Children and Adolescents with High Lipoprotein (a) Levels, in Comparison with Healthy Controls
Conclusions: Healthy children and adolescents with high Lp(a) levels do not yet have impaired vascular indices, compared to controls. However, in order to prevent early atherosclerosis, it is crucial to early identify and follow up children with high Lp(a) levels and positive family history of premature coronary disease or other cardiovascular risk factors.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - September 10, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Large Artery Stiffness: A Companion to the 2015 AHA Science Statement on Arterial Stiffness
Large artery stiffness (LAS) has proven to be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality. Nevertheless, the position of current hypertension guidelines regarding the usefulness of assessing LAS differs across different continents. In general, European Guidelines recognize pulse wave velocity (PWV) as a marker of target organ damage but do not recommend its systematic use in general population. Asian guidelines consider PWV as a recommended test at diagnosis of hypertension, in contrast to North American guidelines that do not state any position about its usefulness. However, PWV predicts cardiovasc...
Source: Pulse - August 19, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Converting and Standardizing Various Measures of Arterial Stiffness to Pulse Wave Velocity
Conclusion: Commonly used measures of ultrasound-based arterial stiffness can be converted to local PWV and compared with a reference standard measure of arterial stiffness.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - August 12, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Cold Pressor Test Influences the Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index in Healthy Overweight Young Adults
Conclusions: Our results indicated that the CAVI was influenced by sympathetic activation response to the CPT in both normal-weight and overweight young adults. Specifically, during the CPT, the percentage change of the CAVI in overweight response was greater in normal-weight participants than baseline values in each group. The ABI was not found significantly associated with CPT. These findings suggesting that sympathoexcitatory stimulus by CPT influence CAVI results.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - August 5, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Gender-Related Differences in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusions: Female gender was associated with a worse prognosis in HCM. These findings suggest the need for improved care in women including early identification of disease and more possible aggressive management. Moreover, gender-based strategy may benefit in HCM patients.Pulse (Source: Pulse)
Source: Pulse - August 2, 2021 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
