Article
Oncology
Berrin Papila Kundaktepe, Cigdem Papila
Summary: This study evaluated the association of preoperative platelet counts and plasma fibrinogen levels with postoperative lymph node involvement and venous invasion in colon cancer patients. The results showed a significant correlation between these hemostatic markers and the presence of lymphatic and venous invasion, suggesting that the PLT count and fibrinogen level may be important markers for monitoring postoperative outcomes in colon cancer patients.
WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bin Yu, Bin Zhang, Xiaoya Han, Wei Long, Wenbo Zhou, Xiaosong Yuan
Summary: Among Chinese pregnant women, there is a subgroup with the highest risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), characterized by high total homocysteine and low platelet count, while another subgroup with the lowest risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), characterized by high total homocysteine and high platelet count. Total homocysteine and platelet count could be used as indicators to identify women with a high risk of ICP or a low risk of GDM.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Anouk G. Groenen, Venetia Bazioti, Isabelle A. van Zeventer, Lianmin Chen, Hilde E. Groot, Jan-Willem Balder, Alexandra Zhernakova, Pim van der Harst, Antoine Rimbert, Jan Albert Kuivenhoven, Jingyuan Fu, Marit Westerterp
Summary: The study found that HDL-c and large HDL-P were negatively associated with leukocyte counts, while small HDL-P was positively associated with leukocyte counts. This association was dependent on the size and composition of HDL-P.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Hecheng Wang, Pengpeng Wu, Deying Jiang, Hao Zhang, Jian Zhang, Yu Zong, Yanshuo Han
Summary: This meta-analysis provides evidence that elevated levels of serum homocysteine, fibrinogen, and lipoprotein-a may increase the risk of peripheral arterial disease, and the risk increases within a certain range of serum exposure.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Katarzyna Jobda, Lukasz Szeszko, Grzegorz Wrobel, Marta Gluchowska, Joanna Krupinska, Artur Szeszko, Beata Makaruk, Przemyslaw Oszukowski, Pawel Zielinski
Summary: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) refers to uterine bleeding that differs from normal menstruation. This study analyzed medical data of 543 women and found that postoperative hemoglobin and platelet count were related to the etiology of bleeding and the age of the women. Most patients had normal hemoglobin and platelet counts, but moderate anemia was the most common disorder.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Yongjun Tao, Wenmin Wang, Jiang Zhao, Xiaohui Xu, Jinfeng Ke, Xiaoyong Ke
Summary: This study analyzed the correlation between circulating Hcy and Lp-PLA2 levels and PSD. The results showed that both circulating Lp-PLA2 and Hcy levels were significantly higher in the PSD group compared to the non-PSD group, and they can be used as predictive and diagnostic indicators.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ran You, Qing-Yu Xu, Hao Jiang, You Lu, Hui Yu, Jun Liu, Guo-Dong Feng, Guo-Wen Yin
Summary: This retrospective cohort study aimed to investigate the relationship between early increase in platelet and leukocyte counts and prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients receiving transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with sorafenib. The study found that an early increase in platelet and leukocyte counts was associated with shorter overall survival and time to progression.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL REGULATORS AND HOMEOSTATIC AGENTS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Yu-jie Liang, Xue-ying Mei, Bin Zeng, Si-en Zhang, Le Yang, Xiao-mei Lao, Gui-qing Liao
Summary: This study found that preoperative D-dimer (DD) levels were significantly correlated with clinical features and prognosis of OSCC, serving as a predictor for poor prognosis. However, fibrinogen (FIB) and platelets (PLT) did not show significant prognostic values. Postoperative DD was associated with preoperative DD and surgical type.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinmi Zou, Frauke Swieringa, Bas de Laat, Philip G. de Groot, Mark Roest, Johan W. M. Heemskerk
Summary: This paper reviews the functional reversibility of integrin alpha IIb beta 3 activation and transient aggregation and discusses the signaling pathways involved. The study finds that ADP P2Y(1) and P2Y(12) receptor signaling via phosphoinositide 3-kinases and Akt are the principal pathways linked to reversible integrin activation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Roberta Parisi, Teresa Panzera, Laura Russo, Sara Gamba, Amalia De Curtis, Augusto Di Castelnuovo, Marina Marchetti, Chiara Cerletti, Anna Falanga, Giovanni de Gaetano, Maria Benedetta Donati, Licia Iacoviello, Simona Costanzo
Summary: This case-cohort study found a positive association between fibrinogen levels >= 400 mg/dL and the risk of colorectal cancer. This suggests that fibrinogen could be a potential biomarker for this type of cancer.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Jun Wen, Rongjuan Zhuang, Chunyan He, Mohan Giri, Shuliang Guo
Summary: Recent studies have shown that metabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia are associated with the pro-inflammatory state in asthma. Our analysis of NHANES data revealed a negative correlation between serum HDL-C and blood eosinophil counts in American asthmatic adults, while serum LDL-C, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels showed no correlation.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Hematology
James I. Hearn, Elizabeth E. Gardiner
Summary: This article discusses the role of platelets in the formation of a hemostatic response and vascular injury repair, as well as their function in flowing blood. The article highlights the importance of platelet adhesion and activation in forming and strengthening adhesive ties, and discusses the challenges faced in research.
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Hematology
Mads Harslof, Kasper M. Pedersen, Borge G. Nordestgaard, Shoaib Afzal
Summary: Using a Mendelian randomization approach, this study found that low HDL cholesterol is associated with high white blood cell counts, providing evidence for a potential causal relationship.
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fei Yang, Jia Lai, Junzhu Deng, Jun Du, Xi Du, Xiaoqin Zhang, Yiwei Wang, Qianqian Huang, Qian Xu, Gang Yang, Yanjun Zhang, Xilan Zhou, Xiao Zhang, Yuan Yuan, Chunxiang Zhang, Jianming Wu
Summary: Megakaryocytes (MKs), as functional hematopoietic stem cells, play a crucial role in platelet production and maintaining platelet balance. This article reviews the effects of botanical drugs on megakaryocytic differentiation, aiming to provide evidence for their potential use in treating thrombocytopenia and related diseases in the future. The study obtained information from PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, covering the period from 1994 to 2022.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Martin Berger, Alexander Dressel, Marcus E. E. Kleber, Winfried Maerz, Peter Hellstern, Nikolaus Marx, Katharina Schuett
Summary: This explorative study evaluates platelet reactivity and factors that may modify it. Both high and low platelet reactivity are strong predictors of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, equivalent to the presence of coronary artery disease. Glucose control, kidney function improvement, and lower inflammation are associated with reduced mortality risk, regardless of platelet reactivity. However, only patients with high platelet reactivity benefit from aspirin treatment, resulting in lower mortality.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
JungMin Choi, Ki-Chul Sung, Sang-Hyun Ihm, Chang-Hwan Yoon, Seung Woo Park, Sung-Ha Park, Jang-Young Kim, Sung-Uk Kwon, Hae-Young Lee
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of telmisartan/rosuvastatin single-pill combination therapy in reducing central blood pressure compared to telmisartan monotherapy. The results showed that the combination therapy was more effective in lowering central blood pressure, indicating the potential benefit of adding statin therapy for hypertensive patients with dyslipidemia. Both groups showed high compliance and no significant difference in adverse events.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL HYPERTENSION
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mi-Hyang Jung, Sang-Wook Yi, Sang Joon An, Kwan-Hyun Youn, Jee-Jeon Yi, Seongwoo Han, Sang-Hyun Ihm, Hae Ok Jung, Ho-Joong Youn, Kyu-Hyung Ryu
Summary: This study found that engaging in physical activity, even at a low level, is associated with a decreased risk of mortality and hospitalization from lower respiratory tract infections in patients with cardiovascular disease. The risk reduction is incremental with increasing levels of physical activity.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sang Hyun Ihm, Kwang-Il Kim, Kyung Jin Lee, Jong Won Won, Jin Oh Na, Seung-Woon Rha, Hack-Lyoung Kim, Sang-Hyun Kim, Jinho Shin
Summary: In primary prevention for cardiovascular diseases, the focus on adherence improvement needs to be shifted towards the treatment team and healthcare system. Patient-oriented approaches such as patient centered clinical communication skills, counseling using motivational strategies, decision making by patient empowerment, and a multi-disciplinary team approach should be developed and implemented.
KOREAN CIRCULATION JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sang-Hyun Ihm, Sin-Hee Park, Jung-Ok Lee, Ok-Ran Kim, Eun-Hye Park, Kyoung-Rak Kim, Jong-Hoon Kim, Byung-Hee Hwang, Ho-Joong Youn, Min-Ho Oak, Kiyuk Chang
Summary: The study shows that Lindera obtusiloba extract (LOE) can improve endothelial dysfunction and reduce plaque inflammation and lesions in a mouse model of atherosclerosis. This is achieved by reducing vascular NADPH oxidase-induced ROS generation.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Young Choi, Seung-Hyun Ko, Kiyuk Chang, Ki Dong Yoo, Sang-Hyun Ihm
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP-4i) on obstructive coronary artery disease (OCAD) progression in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) receiving insulin therapy. The results showed that the use of DPP-4i was associated with a lower incidence of newly developed OCAD compared to no DPP-4i use. Therefore, adding DPP-4i therapy to insulin treatment in T2DM patients can effectively prevent coronary artery disease progression.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mi-Hyang Jung, So-Young Lee, Jong-Chan Youn, Woo-Baek Chung, Sang-Hyun Ihm, Dongwoo Kang, Dae-Sung Kyoung, Hae Ok Jung, Kiyuk Chang, Ho-Joong Youn, Hokyou Lee, Danbee Kang, Juhee Cho, Hidehiro Kaneko, Hyeon Chang Kim
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between adherence to antihypertensive medication and clinical outcomes in adult patients with cancer. Nonadherence to antihypertensive medication was found to be common in cancer patients and was associated with higher overall mortality and cardiovascular mortality, as well as an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Thus, improving adherence to antihypertensive medication is crucial in cancer patients.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Sungha Park, Jinho Shin, Sang Hyun Ihm, Kwang-il Kim, Hack-Lyoung Kim, Hyeon Chang Kim, Eun Mi Lee, Jang Hoon Lee, Shin Young Ahn, Eun Joo Cho, Ju Han Kim, Hee-Taik Kang, Hae-Young Lee, Sunki Lee, Woohyeun Kim, Jong-Moo Park
Summary: The prevalence of resistant hypertension is expected to rise due to the increasing prevalence of obesity, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes, all of which are associated with resistant hypertension. Common issues in patients with apparent treatment-resistant hypertension include pseudoresistant hypertension and non-adherence. Screening for secondary causes and emphasizing drug adherence through methods such as home blood pressure monitoring are important in managing resistant hypertension.
CLINICAL HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Hack-Lyoung Kim, Sang Min Park, In Jeong Cho, Yu-Mi Kim, Dae-Hee Kim, Sung Hye Kim, Kwang-Il Kim, Ki-Chul Sung, Sang-Hyun Ihm, Jinho Shin, Yoonjung Kim, Kyungwon Oh, Eun Mi Lee
Summary: This article describes the blood pressure measurement protocol and quality control program in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). KNHANES transitioned to mercury-free auscultatory devices for blood pressure measurement in 2020 and will adopt Microlife as the unified device from 2023. Under the new protocol, blood pressure measurements are conducted three times with specific conditions, and the average of the second and third readings is used as the representative value. The quality control program ensures the competence of examiners and involves weekly calibration and on-site evaluations.
CLINICAL HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Sungha Park, Sang-Hyun Ihm, In-Jeong Cho, Dae-Hee Kim, Jae Hyeong Park, Woo-Baek Chung, Seonghoon Choi, Hae Young Lee, Hyeon Chang Kim, Il Suk Sohn, Eun Mi Lee, Ju Han Kim, Kwang-il Kim, Eun Joo Cho, Ki-Chul Sung, Jinho Shin, Wook Bum Pyun
Summary: Nocturnal blood pressure has predictive value for cardiovascular disease, often surpassing daytime blood pressure in prediction accuracy. Chronotherapy, dosing blood pressure medication in the evening, has been studied as a potential solution for controlling nocturnal and morning hypertension. While some studies show effectiveness, concerns have been raised about study design and inconsistent evidence. The recent TIME study failed to demonstrate benefit in reducing cardiovascular outcomes, further complicating the understanding of bedtime dosing's efficacy.
CLINICAL HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Sang-Hyun Ihm, Jae-Hyeong Park, Jang Young Kim, Ju-Han Kim, Kwang-Il Kim, Eun Mi Lee, Hae-Young Lee, Sungha Park, Jinho Shin, Cheol-Ho Kim
Summary: Home blood pressure measurement (HBPM) is advantageous in diagnosing and treating various issues related to hypertension and has shown better predictive values in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality than office blood pressure monitoring.
CLINICAL HYPERTENSION
(2022)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Il Suk Sohn, Sang-Hyun Ihm, Gee Hee Kim, Sang Min Park, Bum-Kee Hong, Chang Hoon Lee, Sang Hyun Lee, Dae-Il Chang, Sung-Pil Joo, Sang-Chan Lee, Yong-Ho Lee, Dong Woon Jeon, Kyung Tae Jung, Si Jae Rhee, Yoon-Jin Cho, Chong-Jin Kim
Summary: The study demonstrated that treatment with the triple single-pill combination of olmesartan/amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide was effective in reducing systolic/diastolic blood pressure and achieving target blood pressure control with high adherence over a 1-year observation period in Korean hypertensive patients.
CLINICAL HYPERTENSION
(2021)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Ami Kwon, Sang Hyun Ihm, Chan Seok Park
Summary: The study found that 3D LV mechanics were more impaired in the MBPS group compared to the non-MBPS group, as evidenced by decreased 3D LV longitudinal strain, twist, and torsion. LV principal strain was also lower in the MBPS group. Additionally, 3D LV GLS and principal strain were significantly associated with quartile of MBPS as measured by SBP.
CLINICAL HYPERTENSION
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hae Young Lee, Seung Won Lee, Hyeon Chang Kim, Sang Hyun Ihm, Sung Ha Park, Tae Hyun Kim
Summary: The study found that including hypertension screening in the national health screening program is cost-effective, especially for adults aged 40 and older. For adults aged 40 and older, the most cost-effective strategy is to conduct a first screening examination with a second confirmatory examination every 3 years.
KOREAN CIRCULATION JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Tong-Yoon Kim, Sang-Hyun Ihm, Ji Woong Roh, Sungmin Lim, Chan-Seok Park, Hee-Yeol Kim
CLINICAL HYPERTENSION
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sungmin Lim, Eun Ho Choo, Ik Jun Choi, Sang-Hyun Ihm, Hee-Yeol Kim, Youngkeun Ahn, Kiyuk Chang, Myung Ho Jeong, Ki-Bae Seung
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2019)
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)