Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kok Han Chee, Kok Leng Tan, Ibrahim Luqman, Shahrizal Shudim Saiful, Yee Yean Chew, Karuthan Chinna, Alexander Tong Boon Tan
Summary: The study revealed a high prevalence of asymptomatic left ventricular diastolic dysfunction among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus without prior known cardiovascular disease. Older age, insulin therapy, and Chinese ethnicity were identified as risk factors for left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in this population.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Qingsha Hou, Fang Yan, Xudong Dong, Huanling Liu, Jie Wu, Jiao Li, Yunchuan Ding
Summary: This study assessed fetal ventricular diastolic function in GDM using conventional and Dual-gate Doppler methods, finding that fetal right ventricular function is crucial for early detection of diastolic dysfunction. Significant differences in E/e' ratios were observed between the GDM and control groups.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Wei-feng Yan, Yue Gao, Yi Zhang, Ying-kun Guo, Jin Wang, Li Jiang, Yuan Li, Zhi-gang Yang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether T2DM affects the diastolic function of the LV in patients with essential hypertension. The results demonstrate that T2DM exacerbates LV diastolic dysfunction in patients with essential hypertension, and the changes in the LV filling model reflected by the CMR volume-time curve could provide more information for early clinical intervention.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Saverio Tremamunno, Antonio De Vita, Angelo Villano, Veronica Melita, Gessica Ingrasciotta, Eleonora Ruscio, Monica Filice, Antonio Bisignani, Salvatore Emanuele Ravenna, Linda Tartaglione, Gaetano Emanuele Rizzo, Mauro Di Leo, Tamara Felici, Dario Pitocco, Gaetano Antonio Lanza
Summary: This study found that in type 2 diabetes patients, diastolic dysfunction is associated with impairment of endothelium-independent dilatation, but not with endothelium-dependent dilatation; cardiac autonomic dysfunction may be present in patients with more severe diastolic dysfunction. Therefore, further investigation is needed to explore the role of cardiac autonomic dysfunction in diastolic dysfunction in larger populations.
DIABETES-METABOLISM RESEARCH AND REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ygal Plakht, Harel Gilutz, Arthur Shiyovich
Summary: This study evaluated the prognostic significance of HbA(1C) levels and changes among diabetic patients after non-fatal AMI. The results showed that fluctuations in HbA(1C) values, especially rapid increases, were associated with a higher risk of mortality. Monitoring both absolute HbA(1C) values and their changes could help predict long-term outcomes in AMI-DM patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
C. H. Lee, M. Z. Wu, D. T. W. Lui, C. H. Y. Fong, Q. W. Ren, S. Y. Yu, M. M. A. Yuen, W. S. Chow, J. Y. Huang, A. Xu, K. H. Yiu, K. S. L. Lam
Summary: This study found that serum TSP2 levels were independently associated with incident heart failure and deterioration in diastolic function in patients with type 2 diabetes.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mingyu Hao, Xiaohong Huang, Xueting Liu, Xiaokang Fang, Haiyan Li, Lingbo Lv, Liming Zhou, Tiecheng Guo, Dewen Yan
Summary: This study developed a new nomogram model based on clinical parameters to predict diastolic cardiac dysfunction in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The model included age, body mass index (BMI), triglyceride (TG), creatine phosphokinase isoenzyme (CK-MB), serum sodium (Na), and urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR) as predictors. The model showed good predictive performance and can serve as a reliable tool for large-scale epidemiological studies and early screening of T2DM patients with cardiac complications.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tatsuya Maruhashi, Yukihito Higashi
Summary: Endothelial dysfunction is crucial in the progression of atherosclerosis and is significantly associated with diabetes mellitus and oxidative stress. Selecting appropriate therapeutic interventions that improve endothelial function is important for preventing diabetic vascular complications. Various hypoglycemic drugs and agents like GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors may improve endothelial function through multiple mechanisms independent of glucose control or insulin signaling.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Michal Dubsky, Jiri Veleba, Dominika Sojakova, Natalia Marhefkova, Vladimira Fejfarova, Edward B. Jude
Summary: Endothelial dysfunction (ED) is an important indicator of future atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, particularly in individuals with diabetes. This article provides a summary of the evidence regarding ED in people with diabetes and explores various factors that can influence the presence and severity of ED and its consequences. The article emphasizes the lack of data on ED in type 1 diabetes and discusses the relationship between ED and arterial stiffness. Interesting studies have shown that ED affects microRNA, microvesicles, lipid levels, and the endoplasmic reticulum. A better understanding of ED could offer valuable insights into the microvascular complications of diabetes, their treatment, and even their prevention.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dominik Franciszek Dluski, Ewa Wolinska, Maciej Skrzypczak
Summary: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as carbohydrate intolerance that appears or is diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy. Studies have shown that GDM can impact both pregnancy and offspring development, leading to long-term adverse health outcomes. Epigenetic changes such as histone modification, DNA methylation, and altered ncRNA function, including miRNAs, play a role in this process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenchao Xu, Taotao Sun, Jiaxin Wang, Tao Wang, Shaogang Wang, Jihong Liu, Hao Li
Summary: GPX4 improves erectile function by modulating ferroptosis in diabetes mellitus-induced erectile dysfunction (DMED), providing a potential target in deciphering the molecular mechanism of hyperglycemia-induced ferroptosis.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Jun Huang, Li Li, Li Fan, Dong-liang Chen
Summary: The study found that RV layer specific GLS values were significantly lower in T2DM patients compared to normal controls, while GLSr-A values were significantly higher. HbA1c levels were negatively correlated with GLSEpi. ROC analysis demonstrated high diagnostic efficacy of RV layer specific GLS and GLSr-A in T2DM patients, with GLSr-A in RVFSW showing the best diagnostic value for evaluating RV diastolic function.
DIABETOLOGY & METABOLIC SYNDROME
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Joan Khoo, Christoph E. Hagemeyer, Darren C. Henstridge, Sumukh Kumble, Ting-Yi Wang, Rong Xu, Linsey Gani, Thomas King, Shui-Boon Soh, Troy Puar, Vanessa Au, Eberta Tan, Tunn-Lin Tay, Carmen Kam, Eng-Kiong Teo
Summary: ELO water increases arterial blood oxygen levels, has a protective effect on hyperglycaemia-induced reduction in mitochondrial mass and dysfunction, and may be an effective adjuvant therapy for type 2 diabetes.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jolanda van Keizerswaard, Alexandra L. P. Dietz de Loos, Yvonne Louwers, Joop S. E. Laven
Summary: This study assessed the effects of aging on the features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The results showed that the prevalence of PCOS phenotype groups changed over time, with a more regular menstrual cycle, decreased serum androgen levels, and improved polycystic ovarian morphology in women with PCOS as they aged.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Stefano Ministrini, Francesco Andreozzi, Fabrizio Montecucco, Silvia Minetti, Maria Bertolotto, Luca Liberale, Gaia Chiara Mannino, Elena Succurro, Velia Cassano, Sofia Miceli, Maria Perticone, Giorgio Sesti, Angela Sciacqua, Federico Carbone
Summary: This study investigated the potential association between neutrophil degranulation and patterns of myocardial dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Neutrophil degranulation was found to be associated with the restrictive/diastolic dysfunction pattern in these patients.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Bernard Rosner, Rulla M. Tamimi, Peter Kraft, Chi Gao, Yi Mu, Christopher Scott, Stacey J. Winham, Celine M. Vachon, Graham A. Colditz
Summary: The study evaluated a simplified model for breast cancer risk prediction, incorporating mammographic density and polygenic risk score. Results indicate that the simplified model performed well in predicting breast cancer risk, providing accurate estimation for clinical use.
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Scott A. Hubers, Siu-Hin Wan, Fadi W. Adel, Sherry L. Benike, John C. Jr Jr Burnett, Christopher Scott, Horng H. Chen
Summary: In patients with pre-heart failure, long-term tadalafil did not improve renal function or cardiorenal response after short-term volume load. This study does not support the use of PDEV inhibition to enhance renal response in patients with pre-heart failure.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nahoko Kato, Jeremy J. Thaden, William R. Miranda, Christopher G. Scott, Maurice E. Sarano, Kevin L. Greason, Patricia A. Pellikka
Summary: In patients with severe aortic stenosis (sAS) and mitral regurgitation (MR), about 60% of patients show improvement in MR after aortic valve replacement (AVR), even in the majority of patients with organic MR. Absence of atrial fibrillation in organic MR, iAVA <= 0.40 cm(2) in functional MR, and mitral annulus diameter < 3 cm and QRS duration < 115 ms in the overall population are associated with MR improvement. Lack of improvement in organic MR is associated with higher mortality.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Khawaja M. Talha, Larry M. Baddour, Martin H. Thornhill, Verda Arshad, Wajeeha Tariq, Imad M. Tleyjeh, Christopher G. Scott, Meredith C. Hyun, Kent R. Bailey, Nandan S. Anavekar, Raj Palraj, M. Rizwan Sohail, Daniel C. DeSimone, Mark J. Dayer
Summary: The systematic review on infective endocarditis (IE) in Europe over the past two decades showed a doubling of incidence, with elderly men being the predominant demographic. The annual incidence of IE increased by 4.1%, and Staphylococci and streptococci were the most commonly identified pathogens. Surgical intervention rates ranged from 10.2% to 60.0%, with inpatient mortality rates between 14.3% to 17.5%.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Kathleen A. Young, Christopher G. Scott, Richard J. Rodeheffer, Horng H. Chen
Summary: The incidence of preclinical HF is high in a community population, with hypertension, obesity, and diastolic dysfunction being associated with its development.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Patricia A. Pellikka, Ratnasari Padang, Christopher G. Scott, Shannon M. E. Murphy, Rosalind Fabunmi, Jeremy J. Thaden
Summary: This study analyzed the association of managing provider type with cardiac specialist follow-up, AVR, and mortality for patients with newly diagnosed severe aortic stenosis (sAS). The results showed differences in rates of cardiac specialist follow-up and AVR and risk of mortality between primary care provider- versus cardiologist-managed patients with sAS. In addition, a lower likelihood of receiving follow-up and AVR was independently associated with higher mortality.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Michelle Partogi, Simon Gaviria-Valencia, Mateo Alzate Aguirre, Nancy J. Pick, Huzefa M. Bhopalwala, Barbara A. Barry, Vinod C. Kaggal, Christopher G. Scott, Maya E. Kessler, Matthew M. Moore, Jay Mitchell, Rajeev Chaudhry, Robert P. Bonacci, Adelaide M. Arruda-Olson
Summary: A multidisciplinary team developed a rural-specific, team-based model of care intervention assisted by clinical decision support (CDS) technology using participatory design in a sociotechnical conceptual framework. The intervention included redesigned workflows and a novel CDS tool for the coordination and delivery of guideline recommendations by primary care teams in a rural clinic. The pilot trial demonstrated feasibility and potential for successful implementation of the sociotechnical intervention.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
LaPrincess C. Brewer, Janice Bowie, Joshua P. Slusser, Christopher G. Scott, Lisa A. Cooper, Sharonne N. Hayes, Christi A. Patten, Mario Sims
Summary: This study found that higher levels of religiosity/spirituality were associated with better cardiovascular health among African Americans, including various Life's Simple 7 indicators. Reinforcing religiosity/spirituality in lifestyle interventions may reduce cardiovascular disease risk among African Americans.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Celine M. Vachon, Christopher G. Scott, Aaron D. Norman, Sadia A. Khanani, Matthew R. Jensen, Carrie B. Hruska, Kathleen R. Brandt, Stacey J. Winham, Karla Kerlikowske
Summary: The contribution of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to long-term risk prediction for advanced and interval breast cancers is unknown.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Abinash Virk, Matthew G. Johnson, Daniel L. Roellinger, Christopher G. Scott, Priya Sampathkumar, Laura E. Breeher, Melanie Swift
Summary: This study aimed to understand if 2 or more mRNA vaccine doses provide additional protection in patients with prior COVID-19 infection, or if infection alone provides comparable protection. The results showed that vaccination was associated with a lower risk of COVID-19, including in those with prior infection. Therefore, vaccination should be encouraged for all, especially as new variants emerge and variant-specific booster vaccines become available.
OPEN FORUM INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tomoko Ichiki, Valentina Cannone, Christopher G. Scott, Seethalakshmi R. Iyer, S. Jeson Sangaralingham, Kent R. Bailey, Jens P. Goetze, Yoshihisa Tsuji, Richard J. Rodeheffer, John C. Burnett
Summary: Males have lower levels of ANP and BNP and higher prevalence of cardiometabolic disease. The ANP gene variant rs5068 is associated with better metabolic function in males, while the BNP gene variant rs198389 is not associated with metabolic profile in the general population. ANP may play a more significant role in metabolic homeostasis, especially in males.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jwan A. Naser, Eunjung Lee, Christopher G. Scott, Austin M. Kennedy, Patricia A. Pellikka, Grace Lin, Sorin Pislaru, Barry A. Borlaug
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and incidence of DD in patients with new-onset AF compared with SR. The results showed that patients with new-onset AF have high-risk features for HFpEF at diagnosis and accelerated progression in DD over time.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Li-Tan Yang, Zi Ye, Muhammad Wajih Ullah, Joseph J. Maleszewski, Christopher G. Scott, Ratnasari Padang, Sorin Pislaru, Vuyisile T. Nkomo, Sunil Mankad, Patricia A. Pellikka, Jae K. Oh, Veronique L. Roger, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, Hector Michelena
Summary: This study aimed to assess lifetime morbidity and long-term survival in patients with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) in the community. The results showed that BAV patients have a high lifetime morbidity burden, with a high incidence of complications such as aortic stenosis or regurgitation, aortic surgery, aortic aneurysm, infective endocarditis, and aortic dissection. Compared to patients with typical valvulo-aortopathy, patients with complex valvulo-aortopathy have lower survival rates.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jwan A. Naser, Hector Michelena, Grace Lin, Christopher G. Scott, Eunjung Lee, Austin M. Kennedy, Peter A. Noseworthy, Patricia A. Pellikka, Vuyisile T. Nkomo, Sorin Pislaru
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence, risk factors, and clinical significance of atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) or sinus rhythm (SR). The results showed that the incidence rate of >mild AFMR was 2.6 per 100 person-year in new-onset AF and 0.7 per 100 person-year in SR. Age, sex, left atrial volume index (LAVI), and diastolic dysfunction (DD) were independent risk factors for incident AFMR. AFMR was associated with increased risk of all-cause death.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL-CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Nahoko Kato, Jeremy J. Thaden, William R. Miranda, Christopher G. Scott, Maurice E. Sarano, Kevin L. Greason, Patricia A. Pellikka
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of AVR on MR in patients with sAS, finding that MR improved in nearly 60% of patients after AVR, even in the majority of patients with organic MR. Various factors were associated with MR improvement, and post-operative improvement in organic MR was associated with better survival.
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)