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Cardiology General

[Successful pregnancy of a patient with primary sclerosing cholangitis awaiting liver transplantation].

Feb 13, 2023

In women, primary sclerotising cholangitis (PSC) associated with ulcerative colitis and intrahepatic cholestasis is a rare disease. To date, there are no data from Hungary on the fertility and pregnan...

[The "other" incretin - the therapeutic rediscovery of the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide].

Feb 13, 2023

Among the two incretins that strongly stimulate insulin secretion and are also involved in its physiological regulation in type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP1) has been the focus of interes...

Evaluation of right atrial function by two-dimensional echocardiography and strain imaging in patients with RCA CTO recanalization.

Feb 13, 2023

The right heart is mainly supplied with blood by the right coronary artery (RCA). The impact of RCA chronic total occlusion (CTO) on the function of the right heart [right atrium (RA) and ventricle (R...

Atherosclerotic Risk Associated with Elevated LDL Triglycerides

Feb 10, 2023

The following is a summary of "Elevated LDL Triglycerides and Atherosclerotic Risk," published in the January 2023 issue of Cardiology by Balling, et al. There was no conclusive evidence linkin...

Delivery of Regional Antibiotics for Infections of Implanted Cardiovascular Electronic Devices

Feb 09, 2023

The following is a summary of "Regional Antibiotic Delivery for Implanted Cardiovascular Electronic Device Infections," published in the January 2023 issue of Cardiology by Topaz, et al. For bo...

Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Survival Following Septal Reduction in Older Patients

Feb 08, 2023

The following is a summary of "Survival After Septal Reduction in Patients >65 Years Old With Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy," published in the January 2023 issue of Cardiology by Mentias,...

Percutaneous Intervention Outcomes in Takayasu Arteritis Patients

Feb 07, 2023

The following is a summary of "Outcomes of Percutaneous Intervention in Patients With Takayasu Arteritis," published in the January 2023 issue of Cardiology by Joseph, et al. Takayasu arteritis...

Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities with Improvement of Undertreatment, Engagement & Control in Blood Pressure Management

Feb 06, 2023

The following summary is “Reducing ethnic and racial disparities by improving undertreatment, control, and engagement in blood pressure management with health information technology (REDUCE-BP) hybr...

Downregulation of miR-125a-5p Promotes Endothelial Progenitor Cell Migration and Angiogenesis and Alleviates Deep Vein Thrombosis in Mice Via Upregulation of MCL-1.

Feb 06, 2023

Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) contribute to recanalization of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play regulatory roles in functions of EPCs, which is becoming a promising therapeutic...

Functional impact of pediatric postthrombotic syndrome.

Feb 06, 2023

Postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) is the most common complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in children.We aimed to assess the impact of pediatric PTS on functioning as assessed by movement ability, m...

Dependence of clinical outcomes on time of hospital admission in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Feb 06, 2023

There are conflicting results in studies investigating the effects of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) on the prognosis of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) duri...

Microneedle Patch Loaded with Exosomes Containing MicroRNA-29b Prevents Cardiac Fibrosis after Myocardial Infarction.

Feb 06, 2023

Myocardial infarction (MI) is a cardiovascular disease that poses a serious threat to human health. Uncontrolled and excessive cardiac fibrosis after MI has been recognized as a primary contributor to...

Is CKD Screening Program Necessary in Developing Countries?

Feb 06, 2023

The prevalence of congenital anomaly of kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) and related chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be increased in countries with higher rate of consanguineous marriage. Therefore, ...

Oral glucose tolerance test and continuous glucose monitoring for gestational diabetes diagnosis: a survey study of women and health care professionals.

Feb 06, 2023

The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), used for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosis for over 65 years, has poor acceptability and tolerability. Continuous glucose monitoring is being consi...

Outcomes of elective peripheral endovascular interventions for peripheral arterial disease performed in hospital outpatient departments, ambulatory surgical centers and office-based labs.

Feb 06, 2023

A recent shift in the location where peripheral endovascular interventions (PVI) are performed has occurred, from traditional settings such as hospital outpatient departments (HOPD), to ambulatory sur...

Imaging and biophysical modelling of thrombogenic mechanisms in atrial fibrillation and stroke.

Feb 06, 2023

Atrial fibrillation (AF) underlies almost one third of all ischaemic strokes, with the left atrial appendage (LAA) identified as the primary thromboembolic source. Current stroke risk stratification a...

[ANMCO-SIMEU Consensus document: Appropriate management of atrial fibrillation in the emergency department].

Feb 06, 2023

Atrial fibrillation (AF) accounts for 2% of the total presentations to the emergency department (ED) and represents the most frequent arrhythmic cause for hospitalization. It steadily increases the ri...

DAH Following Transcatheter or SAVR in High-risk Patients

Feb 03, 2023

The following is the summary of “Days at home after transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients” published in the January 2023 issue of Heart by Chung, et al. T...

Analyzing PCI Using 2012 and 2017 Appropriate Use Criteria

Feb 02, 2023

The following is the summary of “Comparing the Classification of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions Using the 2012 and 2017 Appropriate Use Criteria: Insights From 245,196 Patients in the NCDR Cath...

Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Assessment of Aficamten

Feb 01, 2023

The following is a summary of "Phase 2 Study of Aficamten in Patients With Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy," published in the Januray 2023 issue of Cardiology by Maron, et al. In obstru...