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Patent foramen ovale closure for recurrent stroke prevention: Recent evidence towards individualized decision-making
We read with great interest the meta-analysis by Piccolo and colleagues that showed a reduction in the recurrent stroke risk after patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure compared with medical therapy in patients with embolic stroke of unknown origin [1].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 19, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Akshay Goel, Mayank Singhal, Aaqib H. Malik, Rahul Gupta, Dhrubajyoti Bandyopadhyay Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Residual stroke risk after left atrial appendage closure in patients with prior Oral anticoagulation failure
We report outcomes of LAAC in patients with OAC failure compared to those with classic indications of OAC contraindications.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 24, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rados ław Pracoń, Kamil Zieliński, Sripal Bangalore, Marek Konka, Mariusz Kruk, Cezary Kępka, Piotr Trochimiuk, Mariusz Dębski, Jakub Przyłuski, Edyta Kaczmarska, Zofia Dzielińska, Andrzej Kurowski, Adam Witkowski, Marcin Demkow Source Type: research
Poor oral health: Cause or risk factor for future cardiovascular diseases
In this issue of the International Journal of Cardiology, Matsui et al. investigated the association between daily toothbrushing behavior and future cardiovascular (CV) events, including CV-death, myocardial infarction (MI), hospitalization for heart failure (HF) and stroke, in 692 participants during a median follow-up of 28 months [1]. This prospective study showed that group of subjects with poor oral hygiene (who brushed their teeth
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 9, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Srdjan Aleksandric Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Image-based biomechanical modeling for coronary atherosclerotic plaque progression and vulnerability prediction
This article first briefly reviewed clinical imaging techniques for coronary thin-cap fibroatheroma (TCFA) plaques used in image-based computational modeling.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 8, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rui Lv, Liang Wang, Akiko Maehara, Xiaoya Guo, Jie Zheng, Habib Samady, Don P. Giddens, Gary S. Mintz, Gregg W. Stone, Dalin Tang Source Type: research
Ticagrelor for prevention of stroke and cognitive impairment in patients with vascular high-risk factors: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
In recent randomized controlled studies, the prevention of stroke and cognitive function of ticagrelor has been controversial. We conducted a meta-analysis to compare ticagrelor with other antiplatelet treatment in patients with vascular high-risk factors disease, defined as acute coronary syndrome, stroke or transient ischemic attack, coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 31, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xiaohui Li, Zetian Jia, Yaqi Yan Tags: Review Source Type: research
Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure vs oral anticoagulation: The scariest might be the cheepest
Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and consequent elevated risk of thromboembolic events has an excellent safety profile, with an equal efficacy in preventing stroke, compared with vitamin K antagonists in patients without contraindications to oral anticoagulants [1]. It is also noninferior to direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in preventing major AF-related ischemic and haemorrhagic events [2]. Nevertheless, according to the current practice guidelines, percutaneous LAAC is still recommended only in patients with AF at increased risk of stroke and with contraindications to long-term OAC [3,4].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 29, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Patrizio Mazzone, Paolo Della Bella, Francesca Baratto Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Sex difference in the correlation between carotid artery diameter and prevalence of stroke: General insights from a Chinese population
The atherosclerotic process can cause compensatory enlargement of artery diameter. However, the association between common carotid artery (CCA) diameter and stroke remains unclear.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 12, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Weishuang Xue, Yuanmeng Tian, Li Jing, Ru Li, Guangxiao Li, Dan Li, Xianzhe Liu, Guocheng Ren, Qun Sun, Liying Xing, Shuang Liu Source Type: research
Sex difference in the correlation between carotid artery diameter and prevalence of stroke: Insights from a Chinese population
The atherosclerotic process can cause compensatory enlargement of artery diameter. However, the association between common carotid artery (CCA) diameter and stroke remains unclear.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 12, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Weishuang Xue, Yuanmeng Tian, Li Jing, Ru Li, Guangxiao Li, Dan Li, Xianzhe Liu, Guocheng Ren, Qun Sun, Liying Xing, Shuang Liu Source Type: research
The risk and timing of acute ischemic stroke after electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation in Taiwan: A nationwide population-based cohort study
There is a positive association between electrical cardioversion (ECV) and acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Although 4 weeks of anticoagulation therapy after ECV in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients is generally suggested by current guidelines to reduce the risk of AIS, limited studies have been conducted in Asian populations to determine the risk and timing of AIS after ECV for AF in recent years. Therefore, we aim to use the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) in Taiwan to determine the risk and timing of AIS after ECV for AF.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - December 23, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chih-Kang Huang, Jen-Chun Wang, Chi-Hsiang Chung, Sy-Jou Chen, Wen-I Liao, Wu-Chien Chien Source Type: research
Screening for atrial fibrillation: If I was left to my own devices
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is established as the most prevalent clinical arrhythmia, and a major risk factor for stroke, death, heart failure, cognitive decline, and hospitalisation [1]. Ranking these complications is difficult, however ischemic stroke caused by AF is posing a significant burden to patients, their next of kin, to physicians and to the health care system. The stroke risk in AF patients can be markedly lowered by oral anticoagulation (OAC) treatment [2], but many patients with AF have few or no symptoms [3], hence health care contacts and arrhythmia detection might be lacking [4].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - November 16, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Emma Svennberg, Johan Engdahl Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Using machine learning to predict atrial fibrillation diagnosed after ischemic stroke
Selecting best candidates for prolonged poststroke cardiac monitoring in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients is still challenging. We aimed to develop a machine learning (ML) model to select AIS patients at high risk of poststroke atrial fibrillation (AF) for prolonged cardiac monitoring and then to compare ML model with traditional risk scores and classic statistical logistic regression (classic-LR) model.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - November 11, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xiaohan Zheng, Fusang Wang, Juan Zhang, Xiaoli Cui, Fuping Jiang, Nihong Chen, Junshan Zhou, Jinsong Chen, Song Lin, Jianjun Zou Source Type: research
Screening for atrial fibrillation in the elderly
Any screening program in the community, while providing useful and previously unknown information, has the potential of uncovering findings of uncertain interpretation, especially regarding their impact on clinical outcomes, and therefore the justification of extending the screening to larger cohorts with substantial health care costs. As Shang and colleagues [1] remind us, the STROKESTOP study [2] detected a modest benefit from screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) on the primary combined endpoint of ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke, systemic embolism, bleeding leading to hospitalisation and all-cause death (1.1% absolut...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - November 2, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Carlo Mannina, Marco R. Di Tullio Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
The role of cardiac injury biomarkers as risk predictors for peripheral artery disease: Where do we go from here?
Our mission as preventive cardiologists is to identify and reduce patients' cardiovascular risk factors through optimal medical management and prevention of adverse clinical events. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a systemic atherosclerotic disease associated with high rates of myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, and cardiovascular death [1]. Thus, we should consider patients with PAD to be at high risk of future cardiovascular disease (CVD) and perform fully evidence-based medical therapies.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - October 20, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kazuhiro Osawa Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Assisted reproductive technologies and stroke: Risk factor, predictor of poor outcome, or both?
The use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) has greatly increased in recent decades. Children born through ART are estimated to range from 2% to 5% of all births in developed countries [1]. As the exposure of the embryo to non-physiologic conditions may influence child health across the lifetime, current evidence supports the concept that ART might induce premature vascular aging [2 –5]. ART-induced cardiovascular (CV) alterations include arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction, that are known independent risk factors for stroke and predictors of poor outcome [6–8].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - October 12, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aldo Bonaventura Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Proteomic profiles of patients with atrial fibrillation provide candidate biomarkers for diagnosis
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide with an increasing risk of heart failure, stroke, and thromboembolic events. Currently distinct pathophysiological mechanisms during AF development and valuable biomarkers for AF management remain unknown.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - September 27, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: WeiYi Zhong, Hui Yang, YuLin Wang, Ye Yang, ChangFa Guo, ChunSheng Wang, Qiang Ji Source Type: research
