• Filter By:
• Specialty
• Source
• Condition
• Cancer
• Infectious Disease
• Drug
• Training
• Management
• Procedure
• Therapy
• Vaccine
• Nutrition
• Country

Acute kidney injury and long-term risk of stroke after coronary artery bypass surgery
This study investigated the association between AKI and long-term risk of stroke.Methods and results: 50,244 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in Sweden between 2000 and 2008 were identified from the SWEDEHEART registry. After exclusions 23,584 patients without prior stroke who underwent elective, primary, isolated, CABG were included. AKI was categorized according to absolute increases in postoperative creatinine values compared with preoperative values: stage 1, 0.3–0.5mg/dL (26–44μmol/L); stage 2, 0.5–1.0mg/dL (44–88μmol/L); and stage 3,>1.0mg/dL (≥88μmol/L). Cox proportional haz...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - September 9, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Martin J. Holzmann, Linda Rydén, Ulrik Sartipy Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Drug-Eluting Stents Compared With Bypass Surgery in Diabetics With Multivessel Coronary Disease: Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Data Coronary Heart Disease
Conclusions These data demonstrate that CABG in diabetic patients with MVD at low to intermediate surgical risk (defined as EUROSCORE <5) is superior to MVD PCI with DES. CABG decreased overall death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, and repeat revascularization at the expense of an increase in stroke risk.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - August 7, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hakeem, A., Garg, N., Bhatti, S., Rajpurohit, N., Ahmed, Z., Uretsky, B. F. Tags: Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research

Acute Beneficial Effects of Muscular Counterpulsation in Patients with Coronary Heart Diseases
In conclusion, a one-shot application of MCP prior to anesthesia was associated with an improvement in cardiac pump function and myocardial contractility. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: International Journal of Angiology - November 27, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lapanashvili, Larry V. Alshibaya, Michael D. Veselova, Julia Bockeria, Leo A. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Characteristics, management and 5 years outcomes of patients with high risk, stable multivessel coronary heart disease.
CONCLUSIONS: Our study showed that patients withadvanced multivessel coronary artery disease who are qualified forcomplete surgical revascularization benefit more than those who were not qualified for surgery and were treated withmedical therapy supplemented in selected cases with incomplete percutaneous revascularization in regard to several primary end points at 5-year follow-up. PMID: 24142754 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Polish Heart Journal - October 21, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kręcki R, Arazińska A, Peruga JZ, Plewka M, Kasprzak JD, Krzemińska-Pakuła M Tags: Kardiol Pol 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

Health related quality of life in coronary patients and its association with their cardiovascular risk profile: Results from the EUROASPIRE III survey
Conclusion: Overall, a large heterogeneity was observed in HRQoL values between countries and patient groups. There seems to be a significant association between quality of life and patient characteristics with lifestyle risk factors as important determinants of HRQoL.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - December 3, 2012 Category: Cardiology Authors: Delphine De Smedt, Els Clays, Lieven Annemans, Frank Doyle, Kornelia Kotseva, Andrzej Pająk, Christof Prugger, Catriona Jennings, David Wood, Dirk De Bacquer Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Abstract 102: Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in U.S. Coronary Heart Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: CHD and ACS are resource intensive diseases in the first year after index episode, with most costs related to hospitalizations. Outpatient cardiovascular drug costs make up a small proportion of the total costs.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ariely, R., Korsnes, J. S., Mitra, D., Davis, K. L., Bell, C. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Optimal medical therapy for coronary artery disease in 2011 - perspectives from the STICH Trial.
Authors: Whayne TF, Saha SP, Quevedo K, Mukherjee D Abstract Medical, percutaneous interventional, and surgical treatments for the management of coronary heart disease have progressed markedly during the past decade. There is evidence to suggest that for patients with stable coronary heart disease optimal medical therapy is equal in effectiveness for lowering the risk of major cardiovascular events, such as cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke, as are revascularization procedures, such as coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention. The landmark Surgical Treatment for Is...
Source: Cardiovascular and Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry - November 23, 2014 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiovasc Hematol Agents Med Chem Source Type: research

Predictors of Long-term Clinical Endpoints in Patients With Refractory Angina Coronary Heart Disease
Conclusions Clinically stable patients with RA who are medically managed have a modest mortality, but a high incidence of hospitalization and resource use over 3 years. These findings point to the need for novel therapies aimed at symptom mitigation in this population and their potential impact on health care utilization and costs.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - January 30, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Povsic, T. J., Broderick, S., Anstrom, K. J., Shaw, L. K., Ohman, E. M., Eisenstein, E. L., Smith, P. K., Alexander, J. H. Tags: Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research

Endometriosis and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Original Articles
Conclusions— In this large, prospective cohort, laparoscopically confirmed endometriosis was associated with increased risk of CHD. The association was strongest among young women. Hysterectomy/oophorectomy was associated with higher risk of CHD and could partially explain the association between endometriosis and CHD.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mu, F., Rich-Edwards, J., Rimm, E. B., Spiegelman, D., Missmer, S. A. Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Quality and Outcomes Original Articles Source Type: research

Abrogated cardio protective effect of ischemic preconditioning in hyperhomocysteinemia and hypertrophy
Publication date: Available online 1 July 2016 Source:Journal of Indian College of Cardiology Author(s): Shaiba Sana Qureshi, Ahsas Goyal Coronary heart disease has almost affected the mankind throughout history. During the last century, this disorder has emerged as a leading cause of death all over the world. Ischemia contributes in the development of myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral vascular insufficiency and hypovolemic shock. Reperfusion enhances the tissue injury produced by ischemia alone. Cellular damage after reperfusion of formerly viable ischemic tissues is known as ischemia–reperfusion (I–R) injury...
Source: Journal of Indian College of Cardiology - September 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research