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A 28-year-old male with spontaneous coronary artery dissection complicated by apical thrombus and acute ischemic stroke: An interesting case
Radiol Case Rep. 2022 Nov 2;18(1):246-249. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.10.001. eCollection 2023 Jan.ABSTRACTSpontaneous coronary artery dissection is described as the intramural bleeding that separates the layers of an epicardial coronary artery wall, either with or without an intimal tear. Atherosclerosis, iatrogenic damage, or trauma are not linked to this syndrome. Here we present a 28-year-old male with 1 month history stroke but no any chronic disease as well family history of heart disease who presented with 2 days' duration of typical cardiac chest pain. Based on an emergency electrocardiogram that showed biphasic T-w...
Source: Atherosclerosis - November 10, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Said Abdirahman Ahmed Mesut Karata ş L ütfi Öcal Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamud Ishak Ahmed Abdi Mohamed Omar Hassan Source Type: research

Comparison of single versus dual antiplatelet therapy after TAVR: A systematic review and meta ‐analysis
ConclusionIn this small meta‐analysis of DAPT versus SAPT after TAVR, DAPT did not prevent stroke, myocardial infarction or death while the risk of bleeding was higher. Results from ongoing trials are awaited to determine the best anti‐thrombotic approach after TAVR.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - March 8, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hitesh Raheja, Aakash Garg, Sunny Goel, Kinjal Banerjee, Gerald Hollander, Jacob Shani, Stephanie Mick, Jonathan White, Amar Krishnaswamy, Samir Kapadia Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research

Thromboembolism after WATCHMANTM in a clopidogrel non ‐responder: A case for concern?
Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of stroke and thromboembolism (TE). The WATCHMANTM left atrial appendage (LAA) closure device is indicated to reduce the risk of TE from the LAA in patients with non‐valvular AF. Here, we present a case of a patient with device‐related thrombus who suffered a TE event two months after WATCHMANTM LAA closure and two weeks after switching from aspirin plus warfarin to aspirin plus clopidogrel therapy. Laboratory investigation identified the patient to be hypercoagulable and to be a non‐responder to clopidogrel therapy. We discuss the potential role ...
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - November 11, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ganesh Venkataraman, Kevin P. Bliden, Udaya S. Tantry, Paul A. Gurbel Tags: VALVULAR AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASES Source Type: research

Reduced number of cardiovascular events and increased cost-effectiveness by genotype-guided antiplatelet therapy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions in the Netherlands.
CONCLUSION: This study provides evidence that for CYP2C19-related poor metabolisers prasugrel may be more effective than clopidogrel to prevent major adverse cardiovascular events after PCI and this approach could be cost-effective. PMID: 27573042 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Netherlands Heart Journal - August 28, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Deiman BA, Tonino PA, Kouhestani K, Schrover CE, Scharnhorst V, Dekker LR, Pijls NH Tags: Neth Heart J Source Type: research

STEMI vs NSTEACS management trends in non-invasive hospital.
CONCLUSION: NSTEACS patients in western province of KSA present at an older age are mostly males and have higher prevalence of hypertension and hyperlipidemia compared with STEMI patients. It is therefore important to identify patients with high-risk profile and put implement measures to reduce these factors. PMID: 27543475 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Indian Heart J - June 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kinsara AJ, Alrahimi JS, Yusuf OB Tags: Indian Heart J Source Type: research

STEMI vs NSTEACS management trends in non-invasive hospital
Conclusion NSTEACS patients in western province of KSA present at an older age are mostly males and have higher prevalence of hypertension and hyperlipidemia compared with STEMI patients. It is therefore important to identify patients with high-risk profile and put implement measures to reduce these factors.
Source: Indian Heart Journal - January 14, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Abstract 132: The POWR Survey: Patient and Physician Perspectives on Outcomes Weighting in Revascularization. Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: Patients and physicians agree on which outcomes are most (death and stroke)and least impactful (incision scar), but there is a lot of variability in between supporting the reporting of more adverse outcomes and not just those included in MACE.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pandit, J. A., Gupta, V., Boyer, N., Ports, T. A., Yeghiazarians, Y., Boyle, A. J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Early Clopidogrel Versus Prasugrel Use Among Contemporary STEMI and NSTEMI Patients in the US: Insights From the National Cardiovascular Data Registry Coronary Heart Disease
Conclusions With prasugrel as an antiplatelet treatment option, contemporary practice shows low uptake of prasugrel and delays in P2Y12 antagonist initiation among NSTEMI patients. We also note concerning evidence of inappropriate use of prasugrel, and inadequate targeting of this more potent therapy to maximize the benefit/risk ratio.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - April 14, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sherwood, M. W., Wiviott, S. D., Peng, S. A., Roe, M. T., DeLemos, J., Peterson, E. D., Wang, T. Y. Tags: Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research

Results of percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale with the GORE® septal occluder
ConclusionPFO closure with the GSO is accompanied by a high technical success rate and closure rates similar to other currently used devices. The incidence of AF was higher than reported with most other devices. This may be a chance finding but warrants further investigation in larger trials. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - January 20, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Meike Knerr, Stefan Bertog, Laura Vaskelyte, Ilona Hofmann, Horst Sievert Tags: Valvular and Structural Heart Diseases Source Type: research

The management of patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with stent implantation
Current recommendations on the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with stent (PCI‐S) essentially derive from small, single‐center, retrospective datasets. To obtain larger and better quality data, we carried out the prospective, multicenter Atrial Fibrillation undergoing Coronary Artery Stenting (AFCAS) study. Therefore, consecutive patients with history of or ongoing AF undergoing PCI‐S were enrolled, and occurrence of adverse ischemic and bleeding events recorded during 12 months follow‐up. In this article, we report the in‐hospital observations. O...
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - August 28, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Axel Schlitt, Andrea Rubboli, Gregory Y.H. Lip, Heli Lahtela, Josè Valencia, Pasi P. Karjalainen, Michael Weber, Mika Laine, Paulus Kirchhof, Matti Niemelä, Saila Vikman, Michael Buerke, K.E. Juhani Airaksinen, Tags: Coronary Artery Disease Source Type: research

The management of patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with stent implantation: In‐hospital‐data from the Atrial Fibrillation undergoing Coronary Artery Stenting (AFCAS) study
ConclusionsThe majority of AF patients undergoing PCI‐S are at high stroke risk, and therefore VKA treatment should not be withdrawn and combined anticoagulant and antiplatelet treatment is warranted. Current management appears largely in accordance with current recommendations, whereby accounting for the limited occurrence of in‐hospital adverse ischemic and bleeding events. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - June 13, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Axel Schlitt, Andrea Rubboli, Gregory H Lip, Heli Lahtela, Josè Valencia, Pasi P. Karjalainen, Michael Weber, Mika Laine, Paulus Kirchhof, Matti Niemelä, Saila Vikman, Michael Buerke, K.E. Juhani Airaksinen, Tags: Original Study Source Type: research

Amplatzer left atrial appendage occlusion: Single center 10‐year experience
ConclusionLAA closure may be a good alternative to oral anticoagulation. This hypothesis needs to be tested in a randomized clinical trial to ensure that all potential biases of this observational study are accounted for. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - February 14, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Fabian Nietlispach, Steffen Gloekler, René Krause, Samera Shakir, Michael Schmid, Ahmed A. Khattab, Peter Wenaweser, Stephan Windecker, Bernhard Meier Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research