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Combining ultrasound with bio-indicators reveals progression of carotid stenosis
CONCLUSIONS: High-risk hs-CRP and hypoechoic plaque are independently associated with CAS progression. The progression of carotid stenosis is associated with a high risk of cerebrovascular events.PMID:34872279 | DOI:10.21037/apm-21-2666
Source: Atherosclerosis - December 7, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mingjian Liu Ziqian Zhang Yan Zhao Zhenghong Chen Bin Chen Yongxu Wei Yijun Cheng Lifeng Zhu Dehua Chen Derong Cui Hanbing Shang Source Type: research

Intracranial Large Artery Disease is Independently Associated with Poor Functional Outcome in a Cohort of Ethnic South Asian Ischemic Stroke Patients
Conclusions: The presence of ICLAD rendered poorer functional prognosis after stroke. These findings support the specific evaluation of the benefits of known acute stroke treatments such as thrombolysis, as well as investigation of potential novel strategies such as acute stenting.
Source: Neurology India - October 30, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Deidre A De Silva Chee-Keong Wee Fung-Peng Woon Hui-Meng Chang Meng-Cheong Wong Source Type: research

CT-angiography and Doppler ultrasonography in the evaluation of carotid artery stenosis: a comparative study
ConclusionDoppler ultrasound when performed by an experienced sonographer can be used as a reliable first line modality for carotid stenosis grading and to categorize patients as medical and potentially surgical cases. CTA can be used as a confirmatory method for patients with borderline stenosis, for presurgical planning and for patients with suspected stenosis of the intracerebral circulation.
Source: QJM - October 1, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research

From Cotton Candy to Diagnosis and Monitoring of Atherosclerosis: Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Quantification of Intraplaque Neovascularization
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, manifesting as ischemic heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 28% of all-cause mortality in 2013.1,2 The active pathophysiologic process of atherosclerosis is initiated by endothelial injury and progresses with an inflammatory cascade inside the vessel wall, resulting in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.3-5 As atherosclerosis progresses, the fibrous plaque inhibits diffusion of nutrients and oxygen into the vessel wall, triggering neoangiogenesis and formation of new fragile vessels —a process called intraplaque neovascularization (IPN).
Source: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography - September 3, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Siavosh Fazelpour, Sharon L. Mulvagh Source Type: research

Cardiovascular injuries during COVID-19 infection: A PROCESS-compliant case series from the Eastern Morocco
CONCLUSION: Cardiovascular involvement during COVID-19 should not be neglected and are associated with severe outcomes.PMID:33898022 | PMC:PMC8053362 | DOI:10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102309
Source: Annals of Medicine - April 26, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Abdelilah El Rhalete Inas Rhazi Amine Bensaid Ikram Zaid Houssam Bkiyer Nabila Ismaili Nouha Elouafi Brahim Housni Source Type: research

Cardiac troponin I measured with a very high sensitivity assay predicts subclinical carotid atherosclerosis: The Akershus Cardiac Examination 1950 Study
CONCLUSION: Concentrations of cTnI measured with a very high sensitivity assay are predictive of carotid atherosclerotic burden, a phenomenon likely attributable to common risk factors of subclinical myocardial injury, coronary and carotid atherosclerosis.PMID:33861986 | DOI:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2021.04.005
Source: Clinical Biochemistry - April 16, 2021 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Magnus Nakrem Lyngbakken Thea Vigen H åkon Ihle-Hansen Jon Brynildsen Trygve Berge Ole Morten R ønning Arnljot Tveit Helge R øsjø Torbj ørn Omland Source Type: research

Ultrasound Cardiac Output Monitor (USCOM ™) Measurements Prove Unreliable Compared to Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Adolescents with Cardiac Disease
AbstractThe purpose of this stuy is to prospectively assess the reliability of the ultrasound cardiac output monitor (USCOM ™) for measuring stroke volume index and predicting left ventricular outflow tract diameter in adolescents with heart disease. Sixty consecutive adolescents with heart disease attending a tertiary medical center underwent USCOM™ assessment immediately after cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. US COM™ measured stroke volume index and predicted left ventricular outflow tract diameter were compared to cardiac magnetic resonance imaging-derived values using Bland–Altman analysis. Ten patients with...
Source: Mammalian Genome - January 4, 2021 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research

Hydrouretonephrosis caused by uterine prolapse after gellhorn pessary displacement
we report a case of acute renal failure and urosepsis due to bilateral ureteral obstruction in a patient with a displaced pessary. The patient was a 77-year-old woman with ischemic heart disease and stroke induced hemiplegia. Her procidentia was successfully treated for many years with a 3.25 ″ Gellhorn pessary indicated for impossibility to retain a ring [1]. Previous ultrasound of kidneys did not demonstrate any hydronephrosis. A few days after the last outpatient visit for pessary change she was referred to the emergency room with fever and voiding difficulties.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - December 10, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Marta Barba, Luca Locatelli, Stefania Palmieri, Alice Cola, Stefano Manodoro, Matteo Frigerio Tags: Short communication Source Type: research

Downregulation of GSK-3 β Expression via Ultrasound-Targeted Microbubble Destruction Enhances Atherosclerotic Plaque Stability in New Zealand Rabbits
Accumulating evidence suggests that atherosclerosis (AS) is the underlying cause of vascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke. Ultrasound-targeted microbubble destruction (UTMD) technology provides a tolerable, efficient and effective system for drug delivery and gene transfection, which has broad application prospects in the treatment of AS. In addition, glycogen synthase kinase (GSK)-3 β has been implicated as a potentially valuable therapeutic agent for AS treatment; however, the specific molecular mechanisms remain unknown.
Source: Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology - November 28, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Lifei Yang, Lingzi Chen, Ye Fang, Suya Ma Tags: Original Contribution Source Type: research

Lead exposure and its association with cardiovascular disease and diabetic kidney disease in middle-aged and elderly diabetic patients.
CONCLUSIONS: A high BLL may be a potential risk factor for CVD and DKD in middle-aged and elderly diabetic adults. PMID: 33212357 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health - November 16, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Wan H, Chen S, Cai Y, Chen Y, Wang Y, Zhang W, Chen C, Wang N, Guo Y, Lu Y Tags: Int J Hyg Environ Health Source Type: research

Biomechanics of Human Fetal Hearts with Critical Aortic Stenosis.
Abstract Critical aortic stenosis (AS) of the fetal heart causes a drastic change in the cardiac biomechanical environment. Consequently, a substantial proportion of such cases will lead to a single-ventricular birth outcome. However, the biomechanics of the disease is not well understood. To address this, we performed Finite Element (FE) modelling of the healthy fetal left ventricle (LV) based on patient-specific 4D ultrasound imaging, and simulated various disease features observed in clinical fetal AS to understand their biomechanical impact. These features included aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation (MR) an...
Source: Annals of Biomedical Engineering - November 11, 2020 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Ong CW, Ren M, Wiputra H, Mojumder J, Chan WX, Tulzer A, Tulzer G, Buist ML, Mattar CNZ, Lee LC, Yap CH Tags: Ann Biomed Eng Source Type: research