Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pengzhu Li, Nikolaus Alexander Haas, Robert Dalla-Pozza, Andre Jakob, Felix Sebastian Oberhoffer, Guido Mandilaras
Summary: This review investigates the adverse health events associated with energy drink (ED) consumption in children and adolescents. It found that ED intake may be associated with cardiovascular and neuropsychiatric health events in minors. Additional triggers and preexisting health conditions also play a critical role. To prevent future adverse events, it is important to educate children and adolescents about risk factors and responsible consumption behaviors.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nikola Pantic, Ivana Pantic, Dorde Jevtic, Vanajakshi Mogulla, Stevan Oluic, Momcilo Durdevic, Terri Nordin, Mladen Jecmenica, Tamara Milovanovic, Tatjana Gavrancic, Igor Dumic
Summary: Our study reviewed 55 cases of thrombotic events in patients with celiac disease, finding that the majority of patients were unaware of their CD diagnosis before thrombosis occurred. Most of the patients received some form of anticoagulation treatment along with a gluten-free diet.
Review
Immunology
Kanak Parmar, Sai Subramanyam, Gaspar Del Rio-Pertuz, Pooja Sethi, Erwin Argueta-Sosa
Summary: The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System database was used to study adverse events following different vaccines. The study found that adverse events after influenza vaccination were more common in older females, adverse events after COVID-19 vaccination were more common in males and often occurred after the second dose, and adverse events after smallpox vaccination were more common in younger males and had a later onset of symptoms. The most reported adverse event was myopericarditis.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Emaad Siddiqui, Darcy Banco, Jeffrey S. Berger, Nathaniel R. Smilowitz
Summary: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of frailty and the association with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) among adults hospitalized for noncardiac surgery. The results showed that patients with higher frailty risk had a higher incidence of MACE, especially among younger individuals aged 45-64.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yanran Chen, Yulan Chen, Jingyi Xie, Dongzhou Liu, Xiaoping Hong
Summary: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have improved survival in patients with advanced tumors, but immune-related adverse events (irAEs), especially high-grade ones, are a concern. This report presents two cases of high-grade multisystem irAEs, including myocarditis and pneumonia, caused by toripalimab, a PD-1 inhibitor. Prompt cessation of immunotherapy and high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone resulted in significant symptom relief.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Andryanto Sutanto, Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu, Hendri Susilo, Henry Sutanto
Summary: Cardiovascular diseases are the primary cause of death globally, with obesity as a major risk factor. Lifestyle modifications and bariatric surgery are common approaches for managing obesity. Research suggests that bariatric surgery may be beneficial in reducing Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in patients with obesity and CVDs.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Carlos Munoz-Bravo, Eva Soler-Iborte, Macarena Lozano-Lorca, Malak Kouiti, Carla Gonzalez-Palacios Torres, Rocio Barrios-Rodriguez, Jose Juan Jimenez-Moleon
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the association between serum copper levels (S-Cu) and the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), and identify potential sources of results heterogeneity. The findings showed that high S-Cu levels were associated with an increased risk of total stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular mortality. Hybrid studies seemed to modify the strength of the association between S-Cu and the risk of cardiovascular mortality and ischemic stroke.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Zahra Pasdar, Lorenzo De Paola, Ben Carter, Tiberiu A. Pana, John F. Potter, Phyo K. Myint
Summary: Orthostatic hypertension (OHT) refers to a significant rise in blood pressure readings when standing. Our analysis found that systolic OHT (SOHT) is associated with an increased risk of death, heart and blood vessel disease, and stroke, while diastolic OHT is not linked to these outcomes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abigail R. Cartus, Marian P. Jarlenski, Katherine P. Himes, Alton Everette James, Ashley Naimi, Lisa M. Bodnar
Summary: The study found that severe maternal morbidity (SMM) is associated with an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events in the 2 years postpartum, particularly heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and stroke/transient ischemic attack. Women who survive SMM may benefit from more comprehensive postpartum care.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Elena Tessitore, Mattia Branca, Dik Heg, David Nanchen, Reto Auer, Lorenz Raeber, Roland Klingenberg, Stephan Windecker, Thomas F. Luescher, Sebastian Carballo, Christian M. Matter, Gerhard Gmel, Kenneth J. Mukamal, Nicolas Rodondi, David Carballo, Francois Mach, Baris Gencer
Summary: Binge drinking, even less than once per month, is associated with worse clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Heavy alcohol consumption does not significantly increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), but regular binge drinking increases the risk in a dose-dependent manner.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Benjamin Anderson, Muhammad Qasim, Felicity Evison, Suzy Gallier, Jonathan N. Townend, Charles J. Ferro, Adnan Sharif
Summary: This retrospective study of kidney transplant procedures in England found a MACE rate of 2.6% in the first year after transplantation. The occurrence of MACE was significantly associated with long-term mortality risk.
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Hematology
Steve Raoul Noumegni, Romain Didier, Vincent Mansourati, Emmanuelle Le Moigne, Raphael Le Mao, Clement Hoffmann, Claire De Moreuil, Cecile Tromeur, Pierre-Yves Le Roux, Bahaa Nasr, Jean-Christophe Gentric, Marie Guegan, Elise Poulhazan, Karine Lacut, Luc Bressollette, Francis Couturaud
Summary: Through a multicenter prospective cohort study of 4,940 patients, risk factors for MACE after VTE were identified to include age, pulmonary embolism + deep vein thrombosis, unprovoked-VTE, smoking, among others, while risk factors for MALE were mainly associated with age and atrial fibrillation.
SEMINARS IN THROMBOSIS AND HEMOSTASIS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Toshihide Izumida, Teruhiko Imamura, Nikhil Narang, Koichiro Kinugawa
Summary: Pemafibrate effectively lowers serum triglyceride levels and reduces the risk of adverse cardiovascular events. Factors such as comorbidities and pemafibrate dosage are associated with the occurrence of cardiovascular events, suggesting that a higher dose of pemafibrate should be considered for patients with chronic heart failure or coronary disease.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Ibrahim M. Nadeem, Ajaykumar Shanmugaraj, Seaher Sakha, Nolan S. Horner, Olufemi R. Ayeni, Moin Khan
Summary: Energy drink consumption can lead to various adverse reactions, including insomnia, jitteriness, and gastrointestinal upset. Studies have shown that consuming energy drinks significantly increases the odds of insomnia and jitteriness compared to the control group. Therefore, individuals should avoid frequent consumption of energy drinks, especially children, and regulatory standards should be enhanced in the sale of these beverages.
SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
(2021)
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Thomas G. Riemer, Linda E. Villagomez Fuentes, Engi A. E. Algharably, Marie S. Schafer, Eva Mangelsen, Marc-Alexander Furtig, Nadine Bittner, Annalena Bar, Laila Zaidi Touis, Kristian Wachtell, Tomislav Majic, Martin J. Dinges, Reinhold Kreutz
Summary: Analysis of large-scale data from double-blind, randomized controlled trials did not find an association between beta-blocker therapy and depression. Similarly, beta-blockers showed no effect on other psychiatric adverse events, except for a possible link with sleep-related disorders. Therefore, concerns about the impact of beta-blockers on mental health should not affect their clinical use.
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)