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Heterogeneous impact of classic atherosclerotic risk factors on different arterial territories: the EPIC-Norfolk prospective population study
Conclusion The heterogeneity in the risk factor–CVD associations supports the concept of pathophysiological differences between atherosclerotic CVD manifestations and could have implications for CVD prevention.
Source: European Heart Journal - March 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stoekenbroek, R. M., Boekholdt, S. M., Luben, R., Hovingh, G. K., Zwinderman, A. H., Wareham, N. J., Khaw, K.-T., Peters, R. J. G. Tags: Prevention and epidemiology Source Type: research

Coping strategies and risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality: the Japan Public Health Center-based prospective Study
Conclusion An approach-oriented coping strategy, i.e. proactively dealing with sources of stress, may be associated with significantly reduced stroke incidence and CVD mortality in a Japanese population-based cohort.
Source: European Heart Journal - March 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Svensson, T., Inoue, M., Sawada, N., Yamagishi, K., Charvat, H., Saito, I., Kokubo, Y., Iso, H., Kawamura, N., Shibuya, K., Mimura, M., Tsugane, S., for the JPHC Study Group, for the JPHC Study Group, Tsugane, Tsugane, Sawada, Iwasaki, Sasazuki, Shimazu, Tags: Prevention and epidemiology Source Type: research

Left ventricular systolic function assessment in secondary mitral regurgitation: left ventricular ejection fraction vs. speckle tracking global longitudinal strain
Conclusion In patients with severe secondary MR, speckle-tracking GLS shows more deteriorated LV systolic function than LVEF.
Source: European Heart Journal - March 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kamperidis, V., Marsan, N. A., Delgado, V., Bax, J. J. Tags: Valvular heart disease Source Type: research

Transcatheter treatment of severe tricuspid regurgitation with the MitraClip system
Conclusions Transcatheter tricuspid valve repair by use of interventional edge-to-edge repair with the MitraClip system was feasible, and safe in three consecutive patients. Reduction of tricuspid insufficiency associates with relief of clinical symptoms for right heart failure. This strategy seems a promising treatment option for patients at prohibitive surgical risk.
Source: European Heart Journal - March 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hammerstingl, C., Schueler, R., Malasa, M., Werner, N., Nickenig, G. Tags: EHJ BRIEF COMMUNICATION Source Type: research

Outcomes and costs of left atrial appendage closure from randomized controlled trial and real-world experience relative to oral anticoagulation
Conclusion</strong> Left atrial appendage closure in NVAF in a real-world setting may result in lower stroke and major bleeding rates than reported in LAAC clinical trials. Left atrial appendage closure in both settings achieves cost parity in a relatively short period of time and may offer substantial savings compared with current therapies. Savings are most pronounced among higher risk patients and those unsuitable for anticoagulation.</span>
Source: European Heart Journal - February 29, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Coronary microcirculatory pathophysiology: can we afford it to remain a black box?
<span class="paragraphSection"><div class="boxTitle">Abstract</div>Coronary microvascular networks play the key role in determining blood flow distribution in the heart. Matching local blood supply to tissue metabolic demand entails continuous adaptation of coronary vessels via regulation of smooth muscle tone and structural dilated vessel diameter. The importance of coronary microcirculation for relevant pathological conditions including angina in patients with normal or near-normal coronary angiograms [microvascular angina (MVA)] and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is increasingly...
Source: European Heart Journal - February 1, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Stopping or continuing clopidogrel 12 months after drug-eluting stent placement: the OPTIDUAL randomized trial
Conclusions Extended DAPT did not achieve superiority in reducing net adverse clinical events compared to 12 months of DAPT after DES placement. The power of the OPTIDUAL trial was however low and reduced by premature termination of enrolment. ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT00822536.
Source: European Heart Journal - January 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Helft, G., Steg, P. G., Le Feuvre, C., Georges, J.-L., Carrie, D., Dreyfus, X., Furber, A., Leclercq, F., Eltchaninoff, H., Falquier, J.-F., Henry, P., Cattan, S., Sebagh, L., Michel, P.-L., Tuambilangana, A., Hammoudi, N., Boccara, F., Cayla, G., Douard, Tags: ESC Hot Line Source Type: research

Ascertainment, classification, and impact of neoplasm detection during prolonged treatment with dual antiplatelet therapy with prasugrel vs. clopidogrel following acute coronary syndrome
Conclusions Neoplasm events were infrequent during long-term DAPT after ACS, were associated with differential cancer-screening practices across regions, and the frequency of neoplasm detection was similar with prasugrel vs. clopidogrel. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00699998.
Source: European Heart Journal - January 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Roe, M. T., Cyr, D. D., Eckart, D., Schulte, P. J., Morse, M. A., Blackwell, K. L., Ready, N. E., Zafar, S. Y., Beaven, A. W., Strickler, J. H., Onken, J. E., Winters, K. J., Houterloot, L., Zamoryakhin, D., Wiviott, S. D., White, H. D., Prabhakaran, D., Tags: Acute coronary syndromes Source Type: research

Association between pre-operative statin use and major cardiovascular complications among patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery: the VISION study
Conclusion Among patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, pre-operative statin therapy was independently associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular outcomes at 30 days. These results require confirmation in a large randomized trial. Clinical trial registration Clinical Trials.gov NCT00512109
Source: European Heart Journal - January 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Berwanger, O., Le Manach, Y., Suzumura, E. A., Biccard, B., Srinathan, S. K., Szczeklik, W., Santo, J. A. E., Santucci, E., Cavalcanti, A. B., Archbold, R. A., Devereaux, P. J., for the VISION Investigators Tags: ESC Clinical Registry Source Type: research

Association of growth differentiation factor 11/8, putative anti-ageing factor, with cardiovascular outcomes and overall mortality in humans: analysis of the Heart and Soul and HUNT3 cohorts
Conclusion In patients with stable ischaemic heart disease, higher GDF11/8 levels are associated with lower risk of cardiovascular events and death. Our findings suggest that GDF11/8 has similar cardioprotective properties in humans to those demonstrated in mice.
Source: European Heart Journal - December 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Olson, K. A., Beatty, A. L., Heidecker, B., Regan, M. C., Brody, E. N., Foreman, T., Kato, S., Mehler, R. E., Singer, B. S., Hveem, K., Dalen, H., Sterling, D. G., Lawn, R. M., Schiller, N. B., Williams, S. A., Whooley, M. A., Ganz, P. Tags: Pathophysiology Source Type: research

Bradycardia and atrial fibrillation in patients with stable coronary artery disease treated with ivabradine: an analysis from the SIGNIFY study
Conclusion Both in the overall population as well as in the angina subset, bradycardia was common in ivabradine-treated patients, but did not appear to impact outcomes. Emergent AF was relatively rare and did not appear to have an impact on outcomes relative to placebo. Clinical trials registration ISRCTN61576291
Source: European Heart Journal - December 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fox, K., Ford, I., Steg, P. G., Tardif, J.-C., Tendera, M., Ferrari, R., the SIGNIFY investigators Tags: Coronary artery disease Source Type: research

Normalization of testosterone level is associated with reduced incidence of myocardial infarction and mortality in men
Conclusion In this large observational cohort with extended follow-up, normalization of TT levels after TRT was associated with a significant reduction in all-cause mortality, MI, and stroke.
Source: European Heart Journal - October 21, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sharma, R., Oni, O. A., Gupta, K., Chen, G., Sharma, M., Dawn, B., Sharma, R., Parashara, D., Savin, V. J., Ambrose, J. A., Barua, R. S. Tags: Coronary artery disease Source Type: research

Road traffic noise is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and all-cause mortality in London
Conclusions Long-term exposure to road traffic noise was associated with small increased risks of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in the general population, particularly for stroke in the elderly.
Source: European Heart Journal - October 14, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Halonen, J. I., Hansell, A. L., Gulliver, J., Morley, D., Blangiardo, M., Fecht, D., Toledano, M. B., Beevers, S. D., Anderson, H. R., Kelly, F. J., Tonne, C. Tags: Prevention and epidemiology Source Type: research

Anticoagulant vs. antiplatelet therapy in patients with cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale: an individual participant data meta-analysis
Conclusion We did not find a statistically significant difference comparing OAC with APT; our results justify randomized trials comparing different antithrombotic approaches in these patients.
Source: European Heart Journal - September 14, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kent, D. M., Dahabreh, I. J., Ruthazer, R., Furlan, A. J., Weimar, C., Serena, J., Meier, B., Mattle, H. P., Di Angelantonio, E., Paciaroni, M., Schuchlenz, H., Homma, S., Lutz, J. S., Thaler, D. E. Tags: Thrombosis and antithrombotic therapy Source Type: research

Impact of glucose-lowering drugs on cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by multiple pathophysiologic abnormalities. With time, multiple glucose-lowering medications are commonly required to reduce and maintain plasma glucose concentrations within the normal range. Type 2 diabetes mellitus individuals also are at a very high risk for microvascular complications and the incidence of heart attack and stroke is increased two- to three-fold compared with non-diabetic individuals. Therefore, when selecting medications to normalize glucose levels in T2DM patients, it is important that the agent not aggravate, and ideally even improve, cardiovascular ri...
Source: European Heart Journal - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ferrannini, E., DeFronzo, R. A. Tags: Clinical update Source Type: research