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Peripheral Vascular Disease
Sitong Li, Chao Jiang, Yufeng Wang, Yiwei Lai, Manlin Zhao, Qifan Li, Yu Bai, Wenli Dai, Qi Guo, Liu He, Xueyuan Guo, Wei Wang, Songnan Li, Nian Liu, Chenxi Jiang, Ribo Tang, Caihua Sang, Deyong Long, Xin Du, Jianzeng Dong, Craig S. Anderson, Changsheng Ma
Summary: This study analyzed the prognostic value of systolic blood pressure time in target range (SBP-TTR) on cognitive outcomes among adults with hypertension, and found that maintaining SBP within 110 to 130 mm Hg target range may significantly reduce the risk of probable cognitive impairment.
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Hematology
Rafael Cires-Drouet, Allison LaRocco, Danielle Soldin, Thomas John, Shahab Toursavadkohi, Khanjan Nagarsheth, Siamak Dahi, Justin Marsella, Minerva Mayorga-Carlin, John D. Sorkin, Kevin Jones, Daniel Haase, Susie N. Hong, Brajesh K. Lal, Bartley Griffith, Gautam Ramani, Bradley Taylor
Summary: Left ventricular systolic dysfunction is prevalent in acute pulmonary embolism (PE) patients, irrespective of cardiac history. Patients without cardiac history are younger, have higher BMI, and lower prevalence of hypertension. Patients without cardiac history have a higher occurrence of massive PE and right ventricular strain on initial CT. Improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction is observed in patients without cardiac history, while no changes are seen in patients with cardiac disease. In-hospital mortality is similar between the two groups.
THROMBOSIS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Shishir Rao, Milad Nazarzadeh, Yikuan Li, Dexter Canoy, Mohammad Mamouei, Gholamreza Salimi-Khorshidi, Kazem Rahimi
Summary: A cohort study investigated the association between systolic blood pressure (SBP) and risk of cardiovascular events in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), revealing a monotonic relationship between SBP and cardiovascular event risk.
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Infectious Diseases
Li Wen-ting, Wu Chang-wei, Bian De-jian, Sha Wei
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between arterial blood gas parameters, inflammatory markers, and coagulation indicators with pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) values in patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). The results showed that arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) and procalcitonin were strongly correlated with PASP values in active PTB patients. The degree of hypoxia and severity of secondary respiratory bacterial infection may influence PASP value in active PTB.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nicholas M. Pajewski, Fanny M. Elahi, Manjula Kurella Tamura, Jason D. Hinman, Ilya M. Nasrallah, Joachim H. Ix, Lindsay M. Miller, Lenore J. Launer, Clinton B. Wright, Mark A. Supiano, Alan J. Lerner, Tiffany L. Sudduth, Anthony A. Killeen, Alfred K. Cheung, David M. Reboussin, Donna M. Wilcock, Jeff D. Williamson
Summary: Intensive blood pressure treatment was associated with changes in NfL, which were correlated with changes in kidney function associated with intensive treatment.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2022)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Matthew Jankowich, Bradley A. Maron, Gaurav Choudhary
Summary: Pulmonary hypertension is linked to increased morbidity and mortality, with even mild elevations in pulmonary artery pressure posing a risk. Awareness and multidisciplinary risk-reduction approaches are needed for patients with elevated pulmonary artery pressure and comorbidities.
LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Amalia Colalillo, Chiara Pellicano, Lidia P. Ananyeva, Eric Hachulla, Giovanna Cuomo, Andrea-Hermina Gyoerfi, Laszlo Czirjak, Jeska de Vries-Bouwstra, Luc Mouthon, Hadi Poormoghim, Francesco Del Galdo, Nicolas Hunzelmann, Julia Spierings, Masataka Kuwana, Edoardo Rosato
Summary: The study found that the TAPSE/sPAP ratio is associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and a TAPSE/sPAP ratio <= 0.32 mm/mm Hg and eGFR <60 mL/min per 1.73 m(2) are prognostic factors for all-cause mortality.
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Paula Poyatos, Miquel Gratacos, Kay Samuel, Ramon Orriols, Olga Tura-Ceide
Summary: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive disease characterized by elevated artery pressures and pulmonary vascular resistance. Several studies have shown evidence of the critical role of oxidative stress in PH pathophysiology.
Review
Cell Biology
Tadeu L. Montagnoli, Jaqueline S. da Silva, Susumu Z. Sudo, Aimee D. Santos, Gabriel F. Gomide, Mauro P. L. de Sa, Gisele Zapata-Sudo
Summary: Pulmonary hypertension is a cardiovascular disease caused by extensive vascular remodeling in the lungs, ultimately leading to right ventricle failure. ROCK inhibitors show significant anti-remodeling and anti-inflammatory effects, making them promising targets for PH therapy.
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Heba Abdelazeem, Ly Tu, Raphael Thuillet, Mina Ottaviani, Achraf Boulfrad, Thomas Beck, Amira Senbel, Salma Mani, Yves Castier, Alice Guyard, Alexy Tran-Dinh, Jamel El-Benna, Dan Longrois, Adam M. Silverstein, Christophe Guignabert, Xavier Norel
Summary: The study found that metformin treatment can slow down the progression of monocrotaline-induced pulmonary hypertension in rats and protect lung tissue by increasing endothelial nitric oxide synthase activity and protein kinase G-1 expression. In addition, AMPK activation can reduce vasoconstriction in patients with pulmonary hypertension. This study suggests that AMPK activation can enhance the nitric oxide pathway, alleviate vasoconstriction through direct effects on smooth muscles, and reverse pulmonary hypertension in rats.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Edward Itelman, Michael J. Segel, Rafael Kuperstein, Micha Feinberg, Amit Segev, Gad Segal, Elad Maor, Ehud Grossman
Summary: This study found that there is an association between PHT and systemic arterial hypertension regardless of left heart disease, and this association is more pronounced in women.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Jinzhi Lai, Xiaoxiao Guo, Jiuliang Zhao, Hui Wang, Zhuang Tian, Qian Wang, Mengtao Li, Quan Fang, Ligang Fang, Yongtai Liu, Xiaofeng Zeng
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of interventricular systolic asynchrony (IVSA) on the prognosis of patients with systemic sclerosis-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The results showed that IVSA time difference was significantly associated with clinical worsening and mortality, indicating that IVSA analysis could be a noninvasive and easy-to-use approach for assessing the prognosis of patients with SSc-associated PAH.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gusty Rizky Teguh Ryanto, Ratoe Suraya, Tatsuya Nagano
Summary: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a complex disease characterized by similar hemodynamic clinical signs and right heart failure as the end result. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a common factor across all classifications, disrupting normal cellular homeostasis and contributing to pulmonary vascular remodeling. The Warburg effect and other factors related to mitochondrial metabolism and oxidative stress are important for the progression of PH. This review explores the role of mitochondria in maintaining normal vasculature, the changes during pulmonary vascular remodeling, and available therapeutic options for mitochondrial dysfunction.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nadine Corbach, Charlotte Berlier, Mona Lichtblau, Esther I. Schwarz, Fiorenza Gautschi, Alexandra Groth, Rolf Schuepbach, Franziska Kraehenmann, Stephanie Saxer, Silvia Ulrich
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed seven pregnancies of five women with PAH, showing that these women had favorable outcomes during and after pregnancy, resulting in successful deliveries of healthy newborns.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Navneet Singh, Peter Dorfmuller, Oksana A. Shlobin, Corey E. Ventetuolo
Summary: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) due to chronic lung disease is a common type of PH that requires effective treatment options. The recent approval of a therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension related to interstitial lung disease is a positive advancement. This review examines the molecular mechanisms contributing to pulmonary vasculopathy in chronic hypoxia, the pathology and epidemiology of Group 3 PH, right ventricular dysfunction in this population, and clinical trial data on the use of pulmonary vasodilators in Group 3 PH.
CIRCULATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Benjamin Essayagh, Francesca Mantovani, Giovanni Benfari, Joseph F. Maalouf, Sunil Mankad, Prabin Thapa, Hector Michelena, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano
Summary: This study assessed the dynamics of the mitral valve, annulus, and left ventricle in patients with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) stratified by the presence of mitral annular disjunction (MAD). The results showed that MAD in MVP patients is associated with significant changes in annular dynamics, potentially affecting leaflet coaptation. Furthermore, MAD is associated with annular slippage, increased prolapse volume, and increased thickness of the basal posterior wall. However, after mitral repair, MAD disappears and there are no differences in the dynamics of the annulus and left ventricle between patients with and without MAD.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Giulio Russo, Gilbert H. L. Tang, Giuseppe Sangiorgi, Daniela Pedicino, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, Francesco Maisano, Maurizio Taramasso
Summary: The transcatheter aortic valve replacement is recommended for all patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis, but there is a lack of research in young low-risk patients. Understanding the potential benefits and drawbacks of each treatment is crucial, especially for patients with challenging anatomies.
CIRCULATION-CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
(2022)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Avi Sabbag, Benjamin Essayagh, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, Kristina Hermann Haugaa
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, Julia Grapsa
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Steele C. Butcher, Benjamin Essayagh, Ewout W. Steyerberg, Giovanni Benfari, Clemence Antoine, Francesco Grigioni, Thierry Le Tourneau, Jean-Christian Roussel, Aniek van Wijngaarden, Nina Ajmone Marsan, Christophe Tribouilloy, Dan Rusinaru, Aviram Hochstadt, Yan Topilsky, Hector Michelena, Victoria Delgado, Jeroen J. Bax, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano
Summary: This study examined the impact of secondary outcome determinants on post-operative survival in patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) and found that the number of these determinants was independently associated with increased mortality after surgery, providing better outcome discrimination than traditional indications for surgery.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Paul Sorajja, Hirotomo Sato, Vinayak N. Bapat, Joao L. Cavalcante, Richard Bae, Miho Fukui, Larissa Stanberry, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano
Summary: Contemporary classification criteria can identify patients who are less suitable for mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair, with lower success rates and survival rates, although most patients fall into the intermediate category. In experienced centers, sufficient reduction in mitral regurgitation can be achieved safely in selected patients, even with challenging anatomy.
CIRCULATION-CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Steele C. Butcher, Benjamin Essayagh, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
David Messika-Zeitoun, Helmut Baumgartner, Ian G. Burwash, Alec Vahanian, Jeroen Bax, Philippe Pibarot, Vince Chan, Martin Leon, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, Thierry Mesana, Bernard Iung
Summary: Valvular heart disease (VHD) is a growing epidemic that affects millions of people globally and has a significant impact on healthcare systems. However, it has not received sufficient attention from the public and policymakers. Despite advancements in understanding and treatment, VHD is often underdiagnosed, detected late, and undertreated, leading to inequality in access to care and limited prevention options. This review article discusses the gaps in VHD management and proposes potential actions for improving patient outcomes.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Miho Fukui, Paul Sorajja, Joao L. Cavalcante, Kiahltone R. Thao, Atsushi Okada, Hirotomo Sato, Cheng Wang, Hideki Koike, Nadira Hamid, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, John R. Lesser, Vinayak N. Bapat
Summary: Underexpansion of the functional portion of THV prostheses is common during ViV TAVR, more frequently occurring with deep implantation and the presence of a polymer surgical stent frame, and is associated with worse postprocedural hemodynamics. Procedural techniques, such as higher implantation and balloon postdilatation, may be used to overcome this issue and improve clinical outcomes.
JACC-CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
(2022)
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)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Benjamin Essayagh, Avi Sabbag, Edward El-Am, Joao L. Cavalcante, Hector Michelena, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano
Summary: Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common valve condition that is a conundrum due to the existence of an arrhythmic form (AMVP) and its link to sudden cardiac death. Recent studies have shown that MVP is not always benign and can be associated with clinically significant ventricular arrhythmias. This review focuses on the definition, evaluation, and management of AMVP, highlighting the importance of mitral annular disjunction (MAD) in this context.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Zi Ye, Marie-Annick Clavel, Thomas A. Foley, Philippe Pibarot, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, Hector Michelena
Summary: This study found that male patients with BAV and severe AS had higher AVC(score) and AVC(density) compared to TAV male patients, while there were no significant differences between female patients. The findings suggest that valve morphology and sex play a role in valve calcification in AS.
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hector Michelena, Vidhu Anand, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, Patricia A. Pellikka
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Paul Sorajja, Hirotomo Sato, Raed Abdelhadi, John Zakaib, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, Vinayak Bapat, Joao L. Cavalcante, Richard Bae, Jay Sengupta, Charles Gornick, Nadira Hamid
JACC-CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hirotomo Sato, Vinayak Bapat, Joao Cavalcante, Richard Bae, Miho Fukui, Maurice Enriquez-Sarano, Paul Sorajja
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)