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To investigate the differential expression of soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (sST2) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and healthy controls, and the correlation between sST2 and the severi...
Atherosclerosis is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease, and dyslipidemia, particularly low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)/ high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) ratio, plays a critica...
Genetic variations in the CYP2C19 gene, which encodes the major enzyme responsible for activating clopidogrel, may influence response to Clopidogrel antiplatelet therapy. This study aimed to assess the prevalence...
We observed the cardioprotective effects of Acteoside (AC) on myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury (MIRI) and discussed the possible mechanisms.
This study aims to explore the temporal relationship between ischemic J waves and the progression of chest discomfort in patients experiencing acute myocardial infarction (AMI) during its earliest phase.
The original article was published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2025 25:77
The existing evidence regarding the relationship between the triglyceride-glucose index (TyG index) and cardiovascular mortality risk remains relatively limited and controversial, particularly within the conte...
The diagnosis and treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated with multivessel disease (MVD) by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been well recognized. However, the use of PCI in non–...
Coronary artery disease is the most prevalent heart condition and a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) encompasses ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), non-ST elevation ...
The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between admission inflammatory indexes neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), and systemic immune-inflammation index ...
The original article was published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2025 25:253
This study aimed to assess the effects of distal transradial access (dTRA) compared to conventional transradial access (cTRA) on procedure duration and radiation exposure among patients undergoing carotid arte...
A retrospective analysis of patients with descending necrotizing mediastinum (DNM) admitted to the emergency department was performed to improve emergency physicians’ knowledge of DNM, so as to achieve early j...
ICI-associated myocarditis is an uncommon yet potentially fatal condition, particularly when concomitant with atrioventricular block (AVB) necessitating pacing. The role of pacing therapy for ICI-associated AV...
Systemic inflammation contributes to the progression of heart failure (HF). This study aims to investigate the association between inflammatory burden index (IBI) and HF risk.
Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of mortality in critically ill patients and often requires intensive care. The hemoglobin glycation index (HGI), defined as the difference between predicted glycated hemoglo...
Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG), associated with increased morbidity and healthcare costs. Existing POAF prediction mod...
Managing recurrent atrial flutter (AFL) following radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) poses significant clinical challenges.
The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2025 25:382
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality in the United States, presenting significant public health challenges and financial burdens, particularly in Southeastern Virginia, where African Amer...
S100A12 acts as a pro-inflammatory agent in vivo, with a close relationship with plaque formation in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), end-stage renal disease, and diabetes. Peripheral arterial dise...
We evaluated the safety and effectiveness of combined eptifibatide and ticagrelor in patients with unstable angina pectoris undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
The coronary lumen volume to myocardial mass (V/M) ratio has been suggested as a quantitative metric of potential imbalance between coronary blood supply and myocardial oxygen demand. This study was designed t...
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been the main treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). In this review, we aimed to compare the performance of machine learning (ML) vs. logistic regression (LR) ...
Firefighting involves exposure to hazardous conditions that may contribute to adverse long term health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease. While coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of morb...
The high prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) imposes a substantial disease burden on public healthcare, making it a significant health concern in the current era....
Heart failure (HF) is a chronic progressive syndrome caused by a variety of cardiovascular diseases and is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burden. Forecasting the prognosis of HF pati...
New-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is common after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). At present, the impact of POAF on cardiac remodeling after TAVR has not been thoroughly studied.
To evaluate the efficacy of negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) pocket infection, eliminating the need for CIED and leads extraction.
Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) has become the treatment of choice for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who are at high risk of bleeding or with contraindications for ant...
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) may benefit from PLAAO, a method proven to reduce the risk of stroke. However, the risk of requiring blood transfusion during the perioperative period has not been adequa...
Heart failure (HF) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) presents unique challenges, with high prevalence and distinct epidemiological features compared to high-income settings. Despite its burden, recent comprehensive ...
Atherosclerosis (AS) poses a pressing challenge in contemporary medicine. Glycolysis is a crucial bioenergetic metabolic pathway that provides the primary energy source for endothelial cells. Resveratrol (Res)...
This study investigates the diagnostic value of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for assessing the left atrial appendage (LAA) in patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial fibrillation (AF). TE...
Standardized tools are needed to accurately assess the severity of postoperative complications in cardiac surgery, which is critical for patient management and outcome evaluation. This study aims to evaluate t...
Inflammatory mediators and immune activation can intensify the inflammatory response within atherosclerotic plaques, increasing the risk of plaque rupture and thrombosis. This study aims to compare peri-corona...
Pulse pressure has been commonly used to assess atherosclerosis and cardiovascular outcomes with the defects of fluctuation. However, the pulse pressure index (PPI), a feasible alternative with the advantage o...
Transthyretin (TTR) Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is characterized by the deposition of misfolded TTR monomers in the heart, leading to progressive heart failure. TTR-specific therapies offer a pharmacological appr...
Myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading cause of global mortality. Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of programmed cell death, has recently emerged as a critical player in cardiovascular diseases. N6-methyla...
In light of the well-established connection between sympathetic overactivity and early adverse events in myocardial infarction (MI) patients, this study aims to explore the potential association between serum ...
We aimed to explore the correlation between epicardial fat volume (EFV) and the severity of coronary atherosclerotic artery disease (CAD), evaluate the predictive value of EFV for obstructive CAD, and provide ...
The Metabolic Vulnerability Index (MVX) is a novel multi-marker risk score derived from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measures and has shown predictive value for mortality in heart failure. Hence, we aimed ...
This study aims to compare the efficacy of different mind-body exercises (MBEs) on cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) using a network meta-analysis of randomized cont...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Risk stratification of CVD patients may be improved by predictive biomarkers, including genetic markers. Elevated circulating vascular endo...
The Hepatic Steatosis Index (HSI) serves as a non-invasive indicator for assessing liver fat accumulation. Its potential association with hypertension has garnered increasing attention, as metabolic dysfunctio...
Respiratory rate (RR) is one important vital sign that is often neglected in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of admission RR on the prognosis in ...
Concurrent anemia is associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in patients with myocardial infarction. The study aimed to assess the value of anemia and preoperative hemoglobin l...
The axillary vein approach has emerged as a promising alternative to subclavian venous access for pacemaker implantation, offering potential advantages including reduced infection risk and enhanced procedural ...
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) often underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and the complexity of PCI has risen in recent years. However, there is limited data available on clinical outcom...
Physical frailty is highly prevalent in heart failure (HF), but we lack an understanding of the underlying pathophysiology. Proteomic evaluation of plasma samples may elucidate potential mechanisms and biomark...
The O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) levels are closely related to the O-GlcNAcylation of proteins and are also associated with cardiovascular disease. This study explored the association between OGT activity and ma...
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