Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ayman Elbadawi, Islam Y. Elgendy, Ernesto Jimenez, Mohmed A. Omer, Hend I. Shahin, Gbolahan O. Ogunbayo, David Paniagua, Hani Jneid
Summary: The study found an increase in hospitalizations for elective thoracic aortic aneurysm repair from 2012 to 2016 with a mortality rate of 2.4%. Hospitalizations for aneurysm-associated acute aortic syndrome also increased during the same period, with higher mortality rates. Elective thoracic aortic aneurysm repair had lower incidence of complications and shorter length of stay compared to aneurysm-associated acute aortic syndrome.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Hematology
Daniel J. Tyrrell, Judy Chen, Benjamin Y. Li, Sherri C. Wood, Wendy Rosebury-Smith, Henriette A. Remmer, Longtan Jiang, Min Zhang, Morgan Salmon, Gorav Ailawadi, Bo Yang, Daniel R. Goldstein
Summary: Aging affects human aortic tissue and thoracic aortic aneurysms, leading to changes in the proteome and differential regulation of biological processes. The development of treatments for vascular diseases, including thoracic aortic aneurysms, may need to be modified depending on the age of the patients.
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marsioleda Kemberi, Yousuf Salmasi, Salvatore Santamaria
Summary: Thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection (TAAD) are complex diseases that are difficult to diagnose early. The role of ADAMTSs in thoracic aortic disease and their potential use as biomarkers for diagnosis and disease progression are discussed in this review.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Irsa S. Hasan, James A. Brown, Derek Serna-Gallegos, Edgar Aranda-Michel, Sarah Yousef, Yisi Wang, Ibrahim Sultan
Summary: This observational study compared outcomes of patients undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for complicated type B aortic dissection (TBAD) or descending thoracic aortic (DTA) aneurysm using a nationwide readmissions database from 2010 to 2018. The results showed that patients with TBAD had higher rates of in-hospital mortality, postoperative complications, and readmissions compared to patients with DTA. TBAD was independently associated with mortality after adjusting for other variables.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Priya B. Patel, Christina L. Marcaccio, Livia E. V. M. de Guerre, Virendra Patel, Grace Wang, Kristina Giles, Marc L. Schermerhorn
Summary: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysms is associated with increased perioperative mortality and morbidity compared with intact repair. Chronic kidney disease is a risk factor for the presentation of ruptured aneurysms. Prior aortic aneurysm repair, smoking, and preoperative use of beta-blockers or statins are associated with a lower odds of rupture.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Linda Sharples, Priya Sastry, Carol Freeman, Colin Bicknell, Yi-Da Chiu, Srinivasa Rao Vallabhaneni, Andrew Cook, Joanne Gray, Andrew McCarthy, Peter McMeekin, Luke Vale, Stephen Large
Summary: The study aimed to observe, describe, and evaluate management and timing of intervention for patients with untreated thoracic aortic aneurysms. It found that the risk of death increased with aneurysm size at baseline and with growth, while hospital admissions also increased with aneurysm size.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Sai Divya Yadavalli, Winona W. Wu, Vinamr Rastogi, Jorge L. Gomez-Mayorga, Yoel Solomon, Douglas W. Jones, Salvatore T. Scali, Hence J. M. Verhagen, Marc L. Schermerhorn
Summary: TEVAR for M-TAA after previous EVAR, especially in octogenarians, is associated with higher perioperative and 5-year mortality. TEVAR after previous OAR showed no notable differences compared to primary TEVAR.
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sara Rega, Floriana Farina, Silvia Bouhuis, Silvia de Donato, Mattia Chiesa, Paolo Poggio, Laura Cavallotti, Giorgia Bonalumi, Ilaria Giambuzzi, Giulio Pompilio, Gianluca L. Perrucci
Summary: Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a serious condition without etiological therapy. Recent studies have shown that integrating biological targets and etiological mechanisms through -omics approaches, especially metabolomics, can provide valuable insights for TAA diagnosis and therapy.
CELL AND BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Sven R. Hauck, Alexander Kupferthaler, Maximilian Kern, Herve Rousseau, Ciro Ferrer, Shinichi Iwakoshi, Shoji Sakaguchi, Marie-Elisabeth Stelzmuller, Marek Ehrlich, Christian Loewe, Martin A. Funovics
Summary: This study compared the results of two commercially available devices for branched thoracic endovascular aortic repair and fenestrated thoracic endovascular aortic repair. The results showed that both methods had excellent technical success and acceptable complication rates, but branched repair tended to have higher stroke rates. Meanwhile, fenestrated repair had a wider range of applicability.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jinlin Wu, Mohammad A. Zafar, Yiwei Liu, Julia Fayanne Chen, Yupeng Li, Bulat A. Ziganshin, Hesham Ellauzi, Sandip K. Mukherjee, John A. Rizzo, John A. Elefteriades
Summary: This study aims to describe the natural history of untreated ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm (ATAA). Outcomes, risk factors, and growth rates of 964 unoperated ATAA patients were investigated. Aortic size and age were identified as significant independent risk factors for adverse aortic events.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ellen S. Regalado, Shaine A. Morris, Alan C. Braverman, Ellen M. Hostetler, Julie De Backer, Ruosha Li, Reed E. Pyeritz, Anji T. Yetman, Elena Cervi, Sherene Shalhub, Richmond Jeremy, Scott LeMaire, Maral Ouzounian, Arturo Evangelista, Catherine Boileau, Guillaume Jondeau, Dianna M. Milewicz
Summary: This study compares the risk of first aortic events among 7 genes for heritable thoracic aortic disease (HTAD) and variant types within each gene. The findings highlight significant differences in aortic event risk based on specific genes and variants, supporting personalized aortic surveillance and clinical management.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Daniela Crousillat, Joan Briller, Niti Aggarwal, Leslie Cho, Thais Coutinho, Colleen Harrington, Eric Isselbacher, Kathryn Lindley, Maral Ouzounian, Ourania Preventza, Jyoti Sharma, Ranya Sweis, Melissa Russo, Nandita Scott, Nupoor Narula
Summary: Despite being more common in men, women with thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection (TAAD) receive lower rates of treatment and surgical intervention, leading to worse outcomes. Additionally, an increasing number of women with TAAD desire pregnancy, which poses an increased risk of aortic complications. Understanding the sex-specific differences in TAAD holds the potential to enhance care delivery, reduce treatment disparities, and optimize outcomes for women with TAAD.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Elizabet N. N. Robertson, Paul G. G. Bannon, Richmond W. W. Jeremy
Summary: Heritable aortic aneurysm is a recognized cause of morbidity and mortality, with different genetic syndromes showing varying clinical presentation and prognosis. There is a lack of knowledge regarding clinical outcomes for non-syndromal heritable aortic disease.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Antonio Tejera-Munoz, Isabel Rodriguez, Alvaro Del Rio-Garcia, Yamina Mohamedi, Maria Martin, Valentina Chiminazzo, Beatriz Suarez-Alvarez, Carlos Lopez-Larrea, Marta Ruiz-Ortega, Raul R. Rodrigues-Diez
Summary: The study found an association between the C allele of rs12526196 in the CCN2 gene and the presence of thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA), suggesting a potential protective role of CCN2 in TAA development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Petr V. Chumachenko, Alexandra G. Ivanova, Mariam Bagheri Ekta, Andrey V. Omelchenko, Vasily N. Sukhorukov, Alexander M. Markin, Yuliya V. Markina, Anton Y. Postnov
Summary: The relationship between inflammatory cells and vasa vasorum vessels plays a crucial role in the development of aortic aneurysm. A study on biopsy samples from patients with aortic aneurysm found that samples with inflammatory infiltrates had more vasa vasorum vessels. These findings suggest the significant contribution of vasa vasorum vessels in the development of aortic aneurysm.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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)