Article
Immunology
Sergio Alejandro Gomez-Ochoa, Paula Katherine Bautista-Nino, Lyda Z. Z. Rojas, Lukas Hunziker, Taulant Muka, Luis E. E. Echeverria
Summary: The study found an association between miR-223-5p and clinical parameters of CCM, with signaling pathways related to receptor tyrosine kinases as a potential mechanism linking low levels of miR-223-5p with CCM worsening.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Luis E. Echeverria, Sergio Alejandro Gomez-Ochoa, Lyda Z. Rojas, Karen Andrea Garcia-Rueda, Pedro Lopez-Aldana, Taulant Muka, Carlos A. Morillo
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the correlation of six biochemical markers with diastolic function echocardiographic markers and DD diagnosis in patients with Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy (CCM). Results showed that higher levels of NT-proBNP, Hs-cTnT, NGAL, and Cys-C were associated with an increased odds of having diastolic dysfunction in multivariate analyses. NT-proBNP had the highest AUC value for discriminating DD presence.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Martha Lucia Diaz, Fredy A. Delgado, Ruth A. Martinez, Mayra Alejandra Jaimes, Luis Eduardo Echeverria, Sergio Alejandro Gomez-Ochoa, Julio Cesar Mantilla-Hernandez, Clara Isabel Gonzalez
Summary: This study compared the histopathological findings and inflammatory cell phenotypes in myocardial tissue of end-stage heart failure patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC) and non-Chagas cardiomyopathies (NCC). The results showed that CCC patients had more severe fibrosis, inflammatory infiltrates, and a predominance of memory T cells.
Article
Microbiology
Angela Braga Rodrigues, Henrique Oswaldo da Gama Torres, Maria do Carmo Pereira Nunes, Juliana de Assis Silva Gomes, Aline Braga Rodrigues, Laura Lopes Nogueira Pinho, Manoel Otavio Rocha, Fernando Antonio Botoni
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum markers and heart failure symptoms and prognosis in patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy. The results showed that BNP, Ca-125, and uric acid levels were associated with left ventricular dysfunction and mortality risk.
Review
Immunology
Emanuelle de Souza Santos, Dahara Keyse Carvalho Silva, Bruna Padilha Zurita Claro dos Reis, Breno Cardim Barreto, Carine Machado Azevedo Cardoso, Ricardo Ribeiro dos Santos, Cassio Santana Meira, Milena Botelho Pereira Soares
Summary: Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi can lead to Chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC) with severe complications like arrhythmias, heart failure, and death. Despite over a hundred years of discovery, there is still no effective treatment, especially for CCC. Immunomodulatory agents are considered a rational alternative due to the systemic inflammation causing cardiac tissue damage, showing potential in modulating inflammation and improving myocarditis in CCC models.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Pau Bosch-Nicolau, Juan Espinosa-Pereiro, Fernando Salvador, Adrian Sanchez-Montalva, Israel Molina
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review of the available literature and found that a correlation between PCR-detectable parasitemia and chronic chagasic cardiomyopathy (CCC) could not be established. Due to the heterogeneity across studies and the risk of bias in some of the methods, further research is needed to investigate the relationship between the two.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Isis G. Montalvo-Ocotoxtle, Gustavo Rojas-Velasco, Olivia Rodriguez-Morales, Minerva Arce-Fonseca, Luis A. Baeza-Herrera, Arturo Arzate-Ramirez, Gabriela Melendez-Ramirez, Daniel Manzur-Sandoval, Mayra L. Lara-Romero, Antonio Reyes-Ortega, Patricia Espinosa-Gonzalez, Erika Palacios-Rosas
Summary: Chagas cardiomyopathy, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, is a significant cardiovascular disease with high morbidity and mortality rates in developing countries. It is considered a Neglected Tropical Disease by the World Health Organization, and early detection and treatment is crucial in both endemic and non-endemic regions. This review provides an overview of the current incidence and prevalence of Chagas disease, as well as the main pathogenic mechanisms, clinical presentation, and diagnosis of Chagas cardiomyopathy.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carolina Kymie Vasques Nonaka, Gabriela Louise Sampaio, Luciana de Aragao Franca, Bruno Raphael Cavalcante, Katia Nunes Silva, Ricardo Khouri, Felipe Guimaraes Torres, Cassio Santana Meira, Emanuelle de Souza Santos, Carolina The Macedo, Bruno Diaz Paredes, Vinicius Pinto Costa Rocha, Silvia Regina Rogatto, Ricardo Ribeiro dos Santos, Bruno Solano de Freitas Souza, Milena Botelho Pereira Soares
Summary: The study found upregulation of miR-21 in chronic Chagas disease patients and mouse heart samples, indicating its important role in regulating cardiac fibrosis. Experimental validation showed that inhibiting miR-21 significantly reduced cardiac fibrosis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sindhu Chadalawada, Anis Rassi Jr, Omar Samara, Anthony Monzon, Deepika Gudapati, Lilian Vargas Barahona, Peter Hyson, Stefan Sillau, Luisa Mestroni, Matthew Taylor, Maria Da Consolacao Vieira Moreira, Kristen DeSanto, Nelson I. Agudelo Higuita, Carlos Franco-Paredes, Andres F. Henao-Martinez
Summary: The study found that the annual mortality risk in chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy is significant, with cardiovascular causes being the main contributor. Patients with low left ventricular ejection fraction and those classified as AHA stages C and C/D have an increased mortality risk.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sindhu Chadalawada, Anis Rassi, Omar Samara, Anthony Monzon, Deepika Gudapati, Lilian Vargas Barahona, Peter Hyson, Stefan Sillau, Luisa Mestroni, Matthew Taylor, Maria Da Consolacao Vieira Moreira, Kristen DeSanto, Nelson I. Agudelo Higuita, Carlos Franco-Paredes, Andres F. Henao-Martinez
Summary: The annual mortality risk in chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy is high, primarily due to cardiovascular causes. Patients with low left ventricular ejection fraction and those classified as AHA stages C and C/D have a higher risk of mortality.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Maria Carmo P. Nunes, Lewis F. Buss, Jose Luiz P. Silva, Larissa Natany A. Martins, Claudia Di Lorenzo Oliveira, Clareci Silva Cardoso, Bruno Oliveira de Figueiredo Brito, Ariela Mota Ferreira, Lea Campos Oliveira, Ana Luiza Bierrenbach, Fabio Fernandes, Michael P. Busch, Viviane Tiemi Hotta, Luiz Mario Baptista Martinelli, Maria Carolina F. Almeida Soeiro, Adriana Brentegani, Vera M. C. Salemi, Marcia M. Menezes, Antonio Luiz P. Ribeiro, Ester Cerdeira Sabino
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive description of the natural history of T. cruzi seropositivity in a contemporary patient population, highlighting the central importance of anti-T. cruzi antibody titer as a marker of Chagas disease activity and risk of progression.
Review
Immunology
Concepcion J. Puerta, Adriana Cuellar, Paola Lasso, Jose Mateus, John M. Gonzalez
Summary: Trypanosoma cruzi, the causal agent of Chagas disease, has developed mechanisms of antigenic variability to evade the host immune response. CD8(+) T cells play a key role in chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy, and specific peptide stimulation can activate multifunctional immune responses. Anti-parasitic treatment improves CD8(+) T cell response, and the quality of CD8(+) T cell responses correlates with the outcome of chronic infection. These findings provide valuable resources for discovering new biomarkers, vaccines, and immunotherapy strategies.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lyda Z. Rojas, Sergio Alejandro Gomez-Ochao, Luis E. Echeverria, Paula Katherine Bautista-Nino, Lukas Hunziker, Michele F. Eisenga, Taulant Muka
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the association of circulating dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) levels with cardiovascular outcomes in patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCM). The results showed that higher DHEA-S levels were associated with lower mortality, heart transplantation, and LVAD implantation. Further larger studies are needed to confirm the results and assess causality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Maykon Tavares de Oliveira, Andre Schmidt, Maria Claudia da Silva, Eduardo Antonio Donadi, Joao Santana da Silva, Jose Antonio Marin-Neto
Summary: The study revealed that the blood parasite load in patients with CCC is highly variable and appears to be directly linked to the reduction of LVEF, an important prognostic indicator in CCC patients.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Pauline Brochet, Barbara Ianni, Joao P. S. Nunes, Amanda F. Frade, Priscila C. Teixeira, Charles Mady, Ludmila R. P. Ferreira, Andreia Kuramoto, Cristina W. Pissetti, Bruno Saba, Darlan D. S. Candido, Fabricio Dias, Marcelo Sampaio, Jose A. Marin-Neto, Abilio Fragata, Ricardo C. F. Zaniratto, Sergio Siqueira, Giselle D. L. Peixoto, Vagner O. C. Rigaud, Paula Buck, Rafael R. Almeida, Hui Tzu Lin-Wang, Andre Schmidt, Martino Martinelli, Mario H. Hirata, Eduardo Donadi, Virmondes Rodrigues Junior, Alexandre C. Pereira, Jorge Kalil, Lionel Spinelli, Edecio Cunha-Neto, Christophe Chevillard
Summary: This study proposes two sets of DNA methylation biomarkers that can predict the occurrence and stage of Chagas disease cardiomyopathy. Using machine learning algorithms, predictions in a test cohort achieved an accuracy of over 95%. These biomarkers are also associated with immune response, nervous system, ion transport, and ATP synthesis pathways.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Luis E. Echeverria, Lyda Z. Rojas, Maria C. Villamizar, Carlos Luengas, Angel M. Chaves, Jaime A. Rodriguez, Rafael Campo, Claudia Clavijo, Adriana M. Redondo, Luis A. Lopez, Sergio Alejandro Gomez-Ochoa, Carlos A. Morillo, Oscar L. Rueda-Ochoa, Oscar H. Franco
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY-A JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND ALLIED TECHNIQUES
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mariana Strauss, Miriam Palma-Vega, Desire Casares-Marfil, Pau Bosch-Nicolau, Maria Silvina Lo Presti, Israel Molina, Clara Isabel Gonzalez, Javier Martin, Marialbert Acosta-Herrera
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Luis E. Echeverria, Lyda Z. Rojas, Luis A. Lopez, Oscar L. Rueda-Ochoa, Sergio Alejandro Gomez-Ochoa, Carlos A. Morillo
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sergio Alejandro Gomez-Ochoa, Oscar H. Franco, Lyda Z. Rojas, Peter Francis Raguindin, Zayne Milena Roa-Diaz, Beatrice Minder Wyssmann, Sandra Lucrecia Romero Guevara, Luis Eduardo Echeverria, Marija Glisic, Taulant Muka
Summary: Health-care workers have an 11% prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, with nurses being the most affected personnel, mainly working in hospital nonemergency wards. 40% of HCWs infected with COVID-19 were asymptomatic at the time of diagnosis, while 5% developed severe complications and 0.5% died.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
John R. Teerlink, Rafael Diaz, G. Michael Felker, John J. V. McMurray, Marco Metra, Scott D. Solomon, Kirkwood F. Adams, Inder Anand, Alexandra Arias-Mendoza, Tor Biering-Sorensen, Michael Bohm, Diana Bonderman, John G. F. Cleland, Ramon Corbalan, Maria G. Crespo-Leiro, Ulf Dahlstrom, Luis E. Echeverria Correa, James C. Fang, Gerasimos Filippatos, Candida Fonseca, Eva Goncalvesova, Assen R. Goudev, Jonathan G. Howlett, David E. Lanfear, Mayanna Lund, Peter Macdonald, Vyacheslav Mareev, Shin-ichi Momomura, Eileen O'Meara, Alexander Parkhomenko, Piotr Ponikowski, Felix J. A. Ramires, Pranas Serpytis, Karen Sliwa, Jindrich Spinar, Thomas M. Suter, Janos Tomcsanyi, Hans Vandekerckhove, Dragos Vinereanu, Adriaan A. Voors, Mehmet B. Yilmaz, Faiez Zannad, Lucie Sharpsten, Jason C. Legg, Siddique A. Abbasi, Claire Varin, Fady I. Malik, Christopher E. Kurtz
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEART FAILURE
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luis E. Echeverria, Lyda Z. Rojas, Oscar L. Rueda-Ochoa, Sergio Alejandro Gomez-Ochoa, Clara Isabel Gonzalez Rugeles, Martha Lucia Diaz, Rachel Marcus, Carlos A. Morillo
TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Angela McInerney, Gabriela Tirado-Conte, Josep Rodes-Cabau, Francisco Campelo-Parada, Jose D. Tafur Soto, Marco Barbanti, Erika Munoz-Garcia, Mobeena Arif, Diego Lopez, Stefan Toggweiler, Gabriela Veiga, Anna Pylko, Teresa Sevilla, Miriam Compagnone, Ander Regueiro, Vicent Serra, Manuel Carnero, Juan F. Oteo, Fernando Rivero, Henrique Barbosa Ribeiro, Leonardo Guimaraes, Anthony Matta, Natalia Giraldo Echavarria, Roberto Valvo, Federico Moccetti, Antonio J. Munoz-Garcia, Javier Lopez-Pais, Bruno Garcia del Blanco, Diego Carter Campanha Borges, Eric Dumont, Nieves Gonzalo, Enrico Criscione, Maciej Dabrowski, Fernando Alfonso, Jose M. de la Torre Hernandez, Asim N. Cheema, Ignacio J. Amat-Santos, Francesco Saia, Javier Escaned, Luis Nombela-Franco
Summary: In a study comparing short- and midterm outcomes of morbidly obese patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, it was found that although major vascular complications were more common and device success was lower in the obese group, all-cause and cardiovascular mortality at 2 years were similar to the nonobese group. An obesity phenotype with an abdominal visceral adipose tissue:subcutaneous adipose tissue ratio >= 1 was identified as being associated with increased risk of adverse clinical outcomes.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Andres F. Miranda-Arboleda, Ezequiel Jose Zaidel, Rachel Marcus, Maria Jesus Pinazo, Luis Eduardo Echeverria, Clara Saldarriaga, Alvaro Sosa Liprandi, Adrian Baranchuk, Neglected Tropical Dis Infect Dis affecting Heart NET-Heart project
Summary: The author highlights the global impact of Chagas disease in Latin America, emphasizing the importance of improving access to care for CD patients. They identify barriers to early diagnosis and treatment, cultural beliefs, and stigma as key challenges in addressing the disease burden worldwide. By identifying and addressing these barriers nationally and globally, appropriate policies and public health programs can be developed to reduce the impact of Chagas disease.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sergio Alejandro Gomez-Ochoa, Lyda Z. Rojas, Luis E. Echeverria, Taulant Muka, Oscar H. Franco
Summary: The global burden of Chagas disease has changed in recent decades, with a sustained decline in the number of cases. While the majority of cases remain concentrated in Latin America, the increase observed in North America and Europe highlights the importance of screening and raising awareness among at-risk populations.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Juan Esteban Gomez-Mesa, Clara Saldarriaga, Luis Eduardo Echeverria, Alex Rivera-Toquica, Paula Luna, Sebastian Campbell, Lisbeth Natalia Morales, Juan David Lopez Ponce De Leon, Andres Felipe Buitrago, Erika Martinez, Jorge Alberto Sandoval, Alexis Llamas, Gustavo Adolfo Moreno, Julian Vanegas, Fernan Mendoza Beltran
Summary: This study used data from the RECOLFACA registry to describe the characteristics and healthcare resource utilization patterns of HF patients in Colombia. The results showed that multiple evidence-based treatments for HF are being widely used in Colombia, but there seems to be room for improvement regarding some interventions for the treatment of patients with HF.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Luis Eduardo Echeverria, Rachel Marcus, Gabriel Novick, Sergio Sosa-Estani, Kate Ralston, Ezequiel Jose Zaidel, Colin Forsyth, Antonio Luiz P. RIbeiro, Ivan Mendoza, Mariano Luis Falconi, Jorge Mitelman, Carlos A. Morillo, Ana Cristina Pereiro, Maria Jesus Pinazo, Roberto Salvatella, Felipe Martinez, Pablo Perel, Alvaro Sosa Liprandi, Daniel Jose Pineiro, Gustavo Restrepo Molina
Article
Parasitology
Luis Eduardo Echeverria, Clara Isabel Gonzalez, Julio Cesar Mantilla Hernandez, Martha Lucia Diaz, Javier Eduardo Nieto, Luis Alberto Lopez-Romero, Julian David Rivera, Edwin Uriel Suarez, Sergio Alejandro Gomez Ochoa, Lyda Z. Rojas, Carlos A. Morillo
REVISTA DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE MEDICINA TROPICAL
(2020)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ezequiel Jose Zaidel, Colin J. Forsyth, Gabriel Novick, Rachel Marcus, Antonio Luiz P. Ribeiro, Maria-Jesus Pinazo, Carlos A. Morillo, Luis Eduardo Echeverria, Maria Aparecida Shikanai-Yasuda, Pierre Buekens, Pablo Perel, Sheba K. Meymandi, Kate Ralston, Fausto Pinto, Sergio Sosa-Estani
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Gary Tse, Quinncy Lee, Oscar Hou In Chou, Cheuk To Chung, Sharen Lee, Jeffrey Shi Kai Chan, Guoliang Li, Narinder Kaur, Leonardo Roever, Haipeng Liu, Tong Liu, Jiandong Zhou
Summary: Routinely collected electronic health records (EHRs) data provide valuable information for epidemiological studies, and the use of big data and artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly increased in Hong Kong since 2015. The advantages of big data include generalizability, simultaneous determination of multiple outcomes, ease of cross-validation, analysis of numerous variables, analysis of static and dynamic variables, capturing non-linear and latent interactions, and enhancing prediction models with AI approaches.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sneha Annie Sebastian, Edzel Lorraine Co, Atiyah Tidd-Johnson, Selia Chowdhury, Esha Jain, Michael Davidson, Gurpreet Johal
Summary: Carotid ultrasound screening plays a contributory role in cardiovascular risk stratification and prevention of CVD, aiding in early detection of subclinical atherosclerosis.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Anas Alsughayer, Abdulmajeed Alharbi, Momin Shah, Michelle Cherian, Rohit Vyas, Ragheb Assaly
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between myocardial bridging (MB) and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and their impact on percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) outcomes. The findings indicate that HCM patients have a higher risk of post-PCI complications, including atrial fibrillation and acute kidney injury, while MB is associated with increased occurrences of acute heart failure and post-PCI bleeding.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Junsu Lee, Hyunmin Lee, Adham El Sherbini, Leili Baghaie, Fleur Leroy, Husam Abdel-Qadir, Myron R. Szewczuk, Mohammad El-Diasty
Summary: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication after cardiac surgery and can increase the risk for adverse outcomes. Current literature suggests that miRNAs may play a role in predicting the development of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery, but more robust clinical data are needed to justify their use in routine clinical practice.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Umael Khan, Usman Afzal, Lauri Kask, Nasir Saeed, Ronak Rajani, Eivind Solheim, Sahrai Saeed
Summary: This case study demonstrates the ECG changes in a patient with severe hypokalemia caused by diarrhea. It highlights the distinguishing features of bifid T-waves in hypokalemia compared to other conditions, such as coronary artery disease or pericarditis. Furthermore, it shows the gradual reversal of ECG changes when potassium levels are normalized.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jessica Hernandez-Duran, Laura Valentina Lopez-Gutierrez, Maria Isabel Palacio-Mejia, Luisa Aguilera, Lucrecia Burgos, Clara Ines Saldarriaga Giraldo
Summary: This article examines the current situation of heart failure in Latin American women and identifies the need for future research.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Salman Salehin, Wissam Harmouch, Maha Yaqub, Umer Khan, Anwar Merie, Shahran Salehin, Syed Mustajab Hasan, Wissam Khalife, Muhie Dean Sabayon, Khaled Chatila, Muhammad Raja
Summary: Heart failure is a significant global health issue with high mortality rates. While guideline-directed medical therapy and device-based therapies have improved outcomes, not all advanced heart failure patients benefit from these treatments. Cardiac contractility modulation is an innovative therapy that aims to improve functional outcomes and quality of life for these patients.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Muhammad Hamza Shafiq, Maham Jabeen, Izza Shakeel, Erum Zaidi
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Guang-Gui Zeng, Qiong Lei, Wan-Li Jiang, Xing-Xing Zhang, Liluo Nie, Xianghao Gong, Kang Zheng
Summary: This research paper uses bibliometric analysis to examine the historical evolution, current areas of interest, and future development trends of ABCG1. It reveals that research on ABCG1 has remained active over the past two decades and has started to expand into other fields such as cancer research. This study provides insights into the research status and emerging trends of ABCG1, and offers potential areas of focus for future studies.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Guillermo Cueto-Robledo, Leslie-Marisol Gonzalez-Hermosillo, Mateo Porres-Aguilar, Dulce-Iliana Navarro-Vergara, Marisol Garcia-Cesar, Maria-Berenice Torres-Rojas, Alma Daniela Martinez-Carrillo, Hector R. Cajigas
Summary: This study evaluated the indications for performing RHC and the occurrence of adverse events related to the procedure in patients aged >= 70 years in a Mexican Tertiary Care Center. The findings suggest that RHC can be safely performed in patients aged >= 70 years without significant major complications.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hritvik Jain, Mohammed Dheyaa Marsool Marsool, Aman Goyal, Samia Aziz Sulaiman, Laveeza Fatima, Muhammad Idrees, Bhavya Sharma, Vamsikalyan Borra, Prakash Gupta, Abdullah Nadeem, Jyoti Jain, Hassam Ali, Amir H. Sohail
Summary: Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota may play a role in the development of heart failure, and exploring this role could lead to the discovery of new biomarkers, preventive measures, and therapeutic targets.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Siraj Memon, Kashifa Qureshi
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Lanlan Zhang, Yanmin Zhang, Jing Wang, Shengjun Ta, Jia Zhao, Lu Yao, Chao Han, Jiao Liu, Xueli Zhao, Jiarui Yuan, Ruoxuan Li, Bo Shan, Yue Wang, Yuze Qin, Bo Wang, Liwen Liu
Summary: This study analyzed the clinical characteristics of 1023 unrelated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients carrying the MYH7-R143Q variant. It was found that patients carrying this variant were often diagnosed between the ages of 31-40, with moderate hypertrophy and fibrosis concentrated in the anterior and inferior septum, indicating a moderate risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Moreover, this variant exhibited different genetic characteristics, including incomplete penetrance of autosomal dominant inheritance and polygenic cumulative effect.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Akanimo Antia, Chinonso Ndukauba, Ruth Pius, Oghenetejiri Gbegbaje, Kenneth Ong
Summary: Weekend admissions for cardiogenic shock (CS) are associated with worse outcomes, including higher mortality and cardiac arrest rates. This situation has persisted for years and may be related to physician dissatisfaction, understaffing, or burnout.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ruben Lopez-Bueno, Lin Yang, Joaquin Calatayud, Lars Louis Andersen, Borja del Pozo Cruz
Summary: This study examined the dose-response association between cardiovascular health (CVH) and all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and cancer mortality among cancer survivors. The findings showed that higher CVH levels were associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and a curvilinear relationship with CVD deaths. However, no significant association was found between CVH and cancer deaths.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2024)