Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Boning Li, Zhaofeng Xie, Qunsong Wang, Xianmiao Chen, Qingsong Liu, Wei Wang, Yang Shen, Jianxiong Liu, Anning Li, Yifan Li, Gui Zhang, Jianxiong Liu, Deyuan Zhang, Cong Liu, Shushui Wang, Yumei Xie, Zhiwei Zhang, Jiandong Ding
Summary: The successful application of fully biodegradable PLLA ASD occluder in clinical practice demonstrated its excellent degradation behavior and safety in animal models and actual patients.
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Giuseppe Santoro, Biagio Castaldi, Magdalena Cuman, Angela Di Candia, Alessandra Pizzuto, Domenico Sirico, Massimiliano Cantinotti, Silvia Garibaldi, Vitali Pak, Giovanni Di Salvo
Summary: This observational study evaluated the safety and efficacy of the GORE (R) Cardioform ASD Occluder in closing atrial septal defects, showing a high success rate and versatility in patients with different anatomical structures and sizes of ASD. The device had a low rate of major adverse events during the procedure, and patients did not experience any cardiac or extra-cardiac adverse events during the 1-month follow-up.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Imran Sulemankhil, Dimitrios Topalidis, Anil Verma, Samuel R. Vester, Jonathan A. Rapp
Summary: This case highlights the importance of a team approach and creative thinking for the treatment of a pseudoaneurysm in a high-risk, recently post-operative patient.
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Rie Nakayama, Yoichi Takaya, Teiji Akagi, Nobuhisa Watanabe, Takashi Miki, Koji Nakagawa, Norihisa Toh, Hiroshi Ito
Summary: This study compared the efficacy and safety of FFII with ASO for transcatheter ASD closure and found that FFII was more commonly used in patients with high-risk ASD morphology. However, there was no significant difference in procedural complications or efficacy between the two groups.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hsin-Chia Lin, Ming-Tai Lin, Chun-An Chen, Jui-Yu Hsu, Su-Man Lin, Mei-Hwan Wu, Jou-Kou Wang
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of transcatheter closure of outlet-type VSD with ADO II in 49 patients, with a success rate of 91.8%. Follow-up results showed that there was no significant aggravation of AR in most patients, indicating feasibility and efficacy of the procedure.
JOURNAL OF THE FORMOSAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Christine E. Kamla, Joscha Buech, Philipp M. Doldi, Christian Hagl, Gerd Juchem, Alexey Dashkevich
Summary: Atrial septal defect (ASD) percutaneous closure with specific occluders is a common intervention, but late complications such as erosion between the left atrium and aortic root can occur rarely. Prompt surgical intervention is essential in such cases, with thorough consideration of the patient's medical history for accurate diagnosis.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kaan Yildiz, Nazmi Narin, Sedef Oksuz, Rahmi Ozdemir, Ozge Pamukcu, Ali Baykan, Abdullah Ozyurt, Sedat Bagli, Rasit Aktas, Ikbal Nur Safak, Muhammed Akif Atlan, Yunus Sezer Bayam, Cem Karadeniz
Summary: This study compared the outcomes of device closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects (pmVSD) in children weighing less than 10 kg using Amplatzer Duct Occluder II (ADOII) and Konar-MF VSD Occluder (MFO). The results showed that both devices were effective in closing pmVSD, but may cause complete atrioventricular heart block (CAVB). The MFO device was particularly advantageous for defects larger than 6 mm and subaortic rims smaller than 3 mm.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yajuan Du, Hang Xie, Hui Shao, Gesheng Cheng, Lu He, Xingye Wang, Xumei He, Beidi Lan, Yushun Zhang, Gang Tian
Summary: This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of the Amplatzer ASD occluder for percutaneous closure of a large PFO, as well as the value of TEE in this procedure. The results showed that both the Amplatzer ASD device and Amplatzer PFO device are safe for closing large PFOs, with the Amplatzer ASD device having a higher effective occlusion rate.
CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Huan Cen, Bo Peng, Jinhua Li, Sinan Chen, Pengtao Sun
Summary: Transcatheter closure has become an effective and safe method to repair ventricular septal defects. The second-generation device, the Amplatzer Duct Occluder (ADO II), may be a safer and more effective option for patients with VSD due to its higher success rate and lower complication rate compared to other devices.
KARDIOLOGIA POLSKA
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Changqing Tang, Kaiyu Zhou, Shuran Shao, Xiaoliang Liu, Yifei Li, Yimin Hua, Chuan Wang
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed 24 children who underwent transcatheter closure of small dcVSD using Amplatzer duct occluder-II (ADO-II). The results showed that transcatheter closure with ADO-II is technically feasible and safe in selected children with small dcVSD. However, long-term follow-up is necessary to monitor the development or worsening of aortic regurgitation.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Giuseppe Santoro, Magdalena Cuman, Alessandra Pizzuto, Dorela Haxhiademi, Alessia Lunardini, Eliana Franchi, Chiara Marrone, Vitali Pak, Nadia Assanta, Massimiliano Cantinotti
Summary: The study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of the GORE Cardioform ASD Occluder in closing complex ASDs at a tertiary referral center, showing that the device is effective and safe for a high percentage of complex ASDs.
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Iwona Swiatkiewicz, Lukasz Bednarczyk, Michal Kasprzak, Ewa Laskowska, Marek Woznicki
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of transcatheter ASD closure (ASDC) in adults with concomitant systemic hypertension (HTN) in real-world clinical practice. The results showed that ASDC was effective and safe in HTN+ patients, resulting in reverse remodeling and no residual shunt in the majority of patients. However, proper preprocedural management and regular long-term follow-up are necessary.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mariel E. Turner, Ismail Bouhout, Christopher J. Petit, David Kalfa
Summary: The field of congenital interventional cardiology has grown significantly in recent years, with percutaneous device closure becoming a mainstay of treatment for many septal defects. This review discusses the current state, patient selection, procedural approach, and outcomes of transcatheter closure of atrial septal defects (ASDs) and ventricular septal defects (VSDs) in children and adults, as well as potential areas for future evolution and innovation.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kun Xiang, Qi Ai, Lin He, Chengming Fan
Summary: Although rare, migration and embolization of occluder devices can have serious consequences, but they can be successfully retrieved using percutaneous techniques, emphasizing the need for caution by operators.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lusine Abrahamyan, Madeleine Barker, Christoffer Dharma, Douglas S. Lee, Peter C. Austin, Areeba Asghar, Annamalar Muthuppalaniappan, Lee Benson, Mark Osten, Eric M. Horlick
Summary: This study evaluated the real-world outcomes of adult patients undergoing transcatheter PFO closure with the Amplatzer PFO Occluder. The results showed excellent safety and effectiveness outcomes, similar to randomized controlled trials or other long-term cohort studies. New onset atrial fibrillation was one of the most commonly adverse events.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Magdalena Mazurak, Jacek Kusa
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Marek Grygier, Robert Sabiniewicz, Grzegorz Smolka, Marcin Demkow, Aleksander Araszkiewicz, Danuta Sorysz, Jacek Kusa, Zenon Huczek, Monika Komar, Tadeusz Przewlocki, Michal Hawranek, Wojciech Wojakowski, Jacek Bialkowski, Grazyna Brzezinska-Rajszys, Stanislaw Bartu
KARDIOLOGIA POLSKA
(2020)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Michal Galeczka, Malgorzata Szkutnik, Jacek Bialkowski, Linda Litwin, Sebastian Smerdzinski, Mateusz Knop, Jan Glowacki, Roland Fiszer
Summary: Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus with various devices is safe and effective, with high success rates and significant outcomes after 1 year. ADO II AS has replaced coils as the preferred device for closing small-to-moderate PDA.
KARDIOLOGIA POLSKA
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joanna Kwiatkowska, Jaroslaw Meyer-Szary, Anna Mazurek-Kula, Malgorzata Zuk, Anna Migdal, Jacek Kusa, Elzbieta Skiba, Karolina Zygielo, Kinga Przetocka, Zbigniew Kordon, Pawel Banaszak, Agata Michalczyk, Alina Rzeznik-Bieniaszewska, Rafal Surmacz, Waldemar Bobkowski, Barbara Wojcicka-Urbanska, Bozena Werner, Joanna Pluzanska, Katarzyna Ostrowska, Magdalena Bazgier, Grzegorz Kopec
Summary: The study conducted on children with pulmonary arterial hypertension in Poland during the first 6 months of the COVID-19 pandemic revealed a high percentage of potential disease exacerbation symptoms among patients, disruptions in medical services, and significant levels of anxiety and concern among parents.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Leslaw Szydlowski, Katarzyna Gruszczynska, Jacek Kusa, Piotr Stanek, Magdalena Machnikowska-Sokolowska, Aleksandra Morka, Grzegorz Zalewski, Ewa Moric-Janiszewska, Zbigniew Olczak, Jerzy Pietruszewski, Piotr Palen, Justyna Poprocka, Anetta Undas
KARDIOLOGIA POLSKA
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Erik Wegner, Ekaterina Slotina, Tim Mickan, Sebastian Truffel, Charlotte Arand, Daniel Wagner, Ulrike Ritz, Pol M. Rommens, Erol Gercek, Philipp Drees, Andreas Baranowski
Summary: This study investigated the effect of atorvastatin on posttraumatic joint contracture using a rat model. The results suggest that atorvastatin reduces myofibroblast numbers and joint capsule collagen deposition, but does not improve joint mobility.
Article
Pediatrics
Andrzej Szydlowski, Jacek Kusa, Krzysztof Kocot, Katarzyna Gruszczynska, Agnieszka Skierska, Zbigniew Olczak, Ewa Moric-Janiszewska, Anna Szydlowska
Summary: The paper presents a case study of a 17-year-old patient who was admitted to the paediatric cardiology department in a critical condition with symptoms such as dyspnoea, blood desaturation, and chest pain. The patient had contracted COVID-19 and was treating acne with hormonal drugs. The treatment involved the use of heparin and warfarin, with subsequent improvement observed through various diagnostic tests and procedures.
PEDIATRIA I MEDYCYNA RODZINNA-PAEDIATRICS AND FAMILY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Aleksandra Swietoniowska-Mscisz, Piotr Stec, Sebastian Stec, Leslaw Szydlowski, Magdalena Zagrodzka, Jacek Kusa, Aleksandra Morka, Tomasz Kameczura, Adrian Mscisz, Anna Stec-Gola, Dariusz Karbarz, Janusz Sledz
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and feasibility of slow-pathway RFCA for AVNRT using a zero-fluoroscopy approach. The results showed that 97.5% of the procedures were completed without fluoroscopy, with a success rate of 96.1% and a recurrence rate of 3.9%. No significant in-hospital complications were observed.
JOURNAL OF INTERVENTIONAL CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sebastian Smerdzinski, Michal Galeczka, Filip Tyc, Mateusz Knop, Jacek Bialkowski, Roland Fiszer, M. Sklodowskiej-Curie
Summary: A retrospective analysis found that risk factors for transient headache episodes (THE) after transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD) in the pediatric population include balloon calibration, lack of a protective layer against nickel release on the device, and duration of fluoroscopy.
KARDIOLOGIA POLSKA
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Anja Kriegel, Eva Langendorf, Valentina Kottmann, Peer W. Kaemmerer, Franz Paul Armbruster, Nadine Wiesmann-Imilowski, Andreas Baranowski, Erol Gercek, Philipp Drees, Pol Maria Rommens, Ulrike Ritz
Summary: Bone fracture healing is a complex process involving early immune reactions, bone formation, and angiogenesis. This study focuses on the effects of bone sialoprotein (BSP) immobilized in a collagen type I gel on angiogenesis. In vitro analyses and a yolk sac membrane assay demonstrate that BSP induces angiogenesis and that collagen type I is the optimal carrier for BSP. This suggests that BSP could be a promising molecule for bone tissue regeneration.
Article
Pediatrics
Anna Szydlowska, Jacek Kusa, Katarzyna Gruszczynska, Agnieszka Skierska, Ewa Moric-Janiszewska, Zbigniew Olczak, Andrzej Szydlowski
Summary: A 17.5-year-old boy with chronic proteinuria was referred for a cardiology consultation, where an abnormal tumour-like structure measuring 1.3 x 1.5 cm in the left atrium was discovered and confirmed as myxoma. After surgery and recovery, the boy was found to have a hereditary hypercoagulability condition and was recommended to continue treatment at multiple clinics.
PEDIATRIA I MEDYCYNA RODZINNA-PAEDIATRICS AND FAMILY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Andrzej Szydlowski, Jacek Kusa, Katarzyna Gruszczynska, Agnieszka Skierska, Ewa Moric-Janiszewska, Zbigniew Olczak, Anna Szydlowska
Summary: The paper presents a case report of a 6-year-old boy with broad QRS tachycardia, who was accidentally diagnosed with a cardiac tumor. The tachycardia was quickly interrupted by performing a carotid sinus massage and a large tumor in the interventricular septum was discovered. The treatment included medication and cardiac monitoring, with a recommended follow-up.
PEDIATRIA I MEDYCYNA RODZINNA-PAEDIATRICS AND FAMILY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Filip Tyc, Michal Galeczka, Jacek Bialkowski, Katarzyna Kulig, Roland Fiszer
Summary: This study aimed to identify predictors of short- and long-term outcomes of balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV). The results showed satisfactory early outcomes of BAV, but a significant aftermath of aortic regurgitation (AR) remains. The risk factors and procedural techniques to improve the outcome of BAV are still unclear.
POSTEPY W KARDIOLOGII INTERWENCYJNEJ
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Michal Galeczka, Sebastian Smerdzinski, Wojciech Sadowski, Marcin Demkow, Jacek Bialkowski, Roland Fiszer
POSTEPY W KARDIOLOGII INTERWENCYJNEJ
(2020)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jose E. Exaire, Timothy A. Mixon
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Giuseppe Di Gioia, Federica Coletti, Lorenzo Buzzelli, Viviana Maestrini, Sara Monosilio, Andrea Segreti, Maria Rosaria Squeo, Erika Lemme, Antonio Nenna, Antonio Pelliccia
Summary: Dyslipidemia is common in Paralympic athletes, with lipid levels influenced by the type of disability and sporting discipline.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Esra Donmez, Sevgi Ozcan, Irfan Sahin, Murat Ziyrek, Ertugrul Okuyan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of the GRACE risk score in acute pulmonary embolism (PE) patients for 30-day mortality and the need for thrombolytic treatment. The study found that the GRACE risk score, along with the PESI score, were independent risk factors associated with 30-day mortality and the need for thrombolytic treatment. The GRACE risk score showed high sensitivity and specificity in predicting mortality, and its combination with the PESI score helped define high-risk PE patients and predict poor prognosis.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tom Kai Ming Wang, Reza Reyaldeen, Kevser Akyuz, Zoran B. Popovic, A. Marc Gillinov, Bo Xu, Brian P. Griffin, Milind Y. Desai
Summary: Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is commonly used to evaluate isolated tricuspid regurgitation (TR), but there is limited research comparing its quantification with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In this study, a novel TTE algorithm was developed to identify severe TR based on TTE parameters. The algorithm had a higher accuracy than the current guidelines' criteria in detecting severe TR by MRI.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Enkhtsogt Sainbayar, Ramzi Ibrahim, Hoang Nhat Pham, Wisam Beauti, Mahek Shahid, Natalie Hickerson, Mohammed Salih, Joao Paulo Ferreira, Mamas A. Mamas
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Richard E. Casazza, Hymie Chera, Carlos Adolfo Rodriguez, Sergey Ayzenberg
Summary: This article presents a case of a patient with known situs inversus who underwent cardiac catheterization and was found to have chronic total occlusion in the right coronary artery. Situs inversus is a rare congenital abnormality characterized by the inverted position of chest and abdominal organs. Cardiac catheterization is uncommon in patients with this particular abnormality, highlighting the importance of customizing techniques to engage coronary arteries and optimize guide support for percutaneous coronary intervention if needed.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Georgiana Pintea Bentea, Brahim Berdaoui, Sophie Samyn, Marielle Morissens, Philippe van de Borne, Jose Castro Rodriguez
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Bulbul Ahmed, Melissa G. Farb, Shakun Karki, Sophia D'Alessandro, Niloo M. Edwards, Noyan Gokce
Summary: This study evaluated the angiogenic capacity of adipose tissue in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries and found that patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) had reduced angiogenic capacity in their pericardial adipose tissue. Gene expression analysis revealed upregulated expression of the anti-angiogenic gene TSP-1 in CAD patients, with no significant differences in other angiogenic factors. Additionally, inhibiting TSP-1 expression significantly improved angiogenic deficiency in CAD patients.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Moshe Rav-Acha, Orli Wube, Oholi Tovia Brodie, Yoav Michowitz, Michael Ilan, Tal Ovdat, Robert Klempfner, Mahmud Suleiman, Ilan Goldenberg, Michael Glikson
Summary: The current guidelines recommend prophylactic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) for patients with symptomatic heart failure (HF) and low left ventricular ejection fraction. However, not all patients will benefit from ICD treatment. This study evaluated the feasibility of using the MADIT-II-based Risk Stratification Score (MRSS) to predict the survival benefit of prophylactic ICDs in patients with HF. The results showed that different risk subgroups had varying levels of ICD survival benefit.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ariel Banai, Rachel Retsky, Lior Lupu, Erez Levi, David Zahler, Omri Feder, Roei Merin, Yan Topilsky, Raphael Rosso, Shmuel Banai, Sami Viskin, Ehud Chorin
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the association between electromechanical window (EMW) and ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients with Takotsubo syndrome (TTS). The study found that TTS patients had a lower EMW value, which was associated with an increased risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmias.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Harun Kundi, Kobina Hagan, Tamer Yahya, Garima Sharma, Sadeer Al-Kindi, Zulqarnain Javed, Khurram Nasir
Summary: Using latent class analysis (LCA), the study identified clinical, demographic, and social subphenotypes in ASCVD population and assessed the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality across different socioclinical classes. The results showed that the younger, female, non-Hispanic Black or Hispanic individuals with a high burden of co-morbidities and unfavorable social determinants of health had the highest risk of mortality in the identified latent classes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Moises A. Vasquez, Mina Iskander, Mohammed Mustafa, Juan A. Quintero-Martinez, Antonio Luna, Joel Mintz, Jose Noy, Juan Uribe, Ivan Mijares, Eduardo de Marchena, Yiannis S. Chatzizisis
Summary: The benefits of pericardiocentesis (PC) in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) and pericardial effusions are unclear. The study found that PC in PH patients is associated with higher in-hospital mortality and rates of cardiovascular complications.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ken Kuwajima, Mana Ogawa, Irving Ruiz, Hiroko Hasegawa, Nobuichiro Yagi, Florian Rader, Robert J. Siegel, Takahiro Shiota
Summary: After cardiac surgery, the longitudinal function of the right ventricle and left ventricle is reduced, despite preserved global functions. In particular, tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) remains decreased after surgery.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Min -Jung Kim, Robert H. Aseltine Jr, Sara R. Tabtabai
Summary: This study evaluated the rates and causes of 30-day readmissions after discharge for heart failure (HF) as a primary and secondary diagnosis. The findings indicate that efforts to reduce readmission rates should include patients with secondary HF diagnosis, and surveillance should extend to 2 weeks postdischarge to identify at-risk patients.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ya He, Jianzhong Zhou
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relation between reverse septal curvature (RSC) and nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (NSVT) in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The study found that patients with RSC were younger and had a higher incidence of NSVT, and RSC was identified as a strong independent risk factor for NSVT.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2024)