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The epidemiological and clinical characteristics of infective endocarditis (IE) in mainland China, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, remain insufficiently understood. This study aims to examine tem...
High-sensitive (hs-) cardiac troponin assays provide prognostic information in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. Few studies have explored the impact of long-term rate control therapy on levels of troponin in...
Triple antithrombotic therapy (TAT), combining dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with oral anticoagulants, is commonly used in patients requiring long-term anticoagulation following acute coronary syndrome or p...
To systematically evaluate the effect of ABCG2 c.421 C > A (rs2231142) single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) on the lipid-modulating efficacy of rosuvastatin (RST).
Monitoring the left atrial pressures (LAP) is an important perioperative management tool for maintaining adequate cardiac output. However, incorrect placement of the LAP-monitoring catheter tip often leads to ...
The association between sodium intake and mortality risk in the general population remains controversial. We aimed to explore the association between sodium intake and all-cause mortality in a Chinese communit...
Diabetic angiopathy (DA) is a diabetic vascular complication. Pyroptosis is an inflammatory death that plays an important role in the development of DA, but the underlying mechanisms have not been fully elucid...
Kleefstra syndrome (KLEFS1) is a rare genetic disorder primarily caused by the deletion of the chromosome 9q34.3 genomic segment or pathogenic mutations in the euchromatin histone methyltransferase 1 (EHMT1) g...
Post-infarction ventricular septal rupture (PIVSR) is a rare mechanical complication, characterized by a dismal prognosis. Despite the widespread timely reperfusion and recent advances in management, short-ter...
ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a life-threatening cardiovascular emergency necessitating rapid reperfusion. During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers faced the challenge of ensu...
The IL-33/ST2 pathway plays a crucial role in the development of essential hypertension (EH). This study aimed to investigate the relationship between EH and genetic variations in this pathway in the Chinese H...
The selection of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) regimen for patients undergoing elective tumor surgery with coronary heart disease(CHD) remains controversial.To evaluate the effectiveness and safety ...
Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare hematological disorder with an annual incidence of about 3 per million. Its clinical manifestations are diverse and non - specific, and approximately 30% of patient...
The predicted skeletal muscle mass index (pSMI) is a proven and reliable index that reflects muscle mass; however, its ability to predict major adverse cardiovascular events (MACES) in patients with coronary a...
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as a major therapeutic option for treating aortic stenosis. Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte disorder closely associated with adverse cardiovascula...
This study aimed to explore the effects of ubiquitin-specific peptidase 7 (USP7) on acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and the negative regulation of USP7 by microRNA-409-5p (miR-409-5p).
Patients with atrial fibrillation are at risk for various complications, including thromboembolic events. This study involves developing and evaluating a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) to select appro...
To establish a nomogram for predicting the occurrence of postoperative delirium (POD) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors lead to morbidity and mortality among adults globally. In Ghana, there is a lack of coordinated efforts at all levels of healthcare service to prevent risk factors of ...
Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) using conventional power (30–35 W) radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been an effective treatment strategy for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF), but its longer duration may ca...
Central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring is critical for fluid management in critically ill patients. This study evaluated the impact of CVP monitoring on 1-year mortality in intensive care unit (ICU) patients...
Acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a lethal emergency. However, even with instant surgical repair, early mortality is up to 20%. ATAAD complicated by coronary artery involvement is considered r...
Visceral Adiposity Index (VAI) is an effective predictor of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and serves as a marker of visceral adiposity. The association between the VAI index and poor prognosis in patients with Met...
Smartphone-based alerting of community first responders to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is associated with enhanced survival. Community first responders are volunteers, who are dispatched by the emerg...
Patients with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) often experience multiple clinical symptoms that require emergency treatment. This study utilized BioMedGPT-LM-7B, an artificial intelligence (AI) model, to com...
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a genetic myocardial disease characterized by progressive myocyte loss and fibrofatty (fibrous and adipose) tissue replacement to predispose these patients to fatal ventr...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. A-kinase anchoring protein 1 (AKAP1), thought to regulate the function and structure of mitochondria, is enriched in the heart, where it p...
Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of cardiovascular-cerebrovascular diseases. Obesity and atherosclerosis are related, and obesity can lead to systemic diseases and an increase in organ weight. Anthropo...
The original article was published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2024 24:617
Inflammation significantly influences thrombosis development, with venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk linked to various systemic inflammatory diseases, but not fully established in inflammatory bowel disease (I...
Nutritional status is a key factor influencing outcomes in critically ill patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This study investigated the association between the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (...
The burden of hypertension and healthcare seeking behaviour can be driven by gender-related inequalities in access to care. Low hypertension awareness often originates in early adulthood, determining gender pa...
To investigate the characteristics of bipolar intracardiac electrograms (bi-EGMs) in target sites of ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) originating from the distal great vein system (DGCVs).
Advanced heart failure in patients with valvular atrial fibrillation (VAF) poses a significant threat to human health. Noninvasive assessment of left atrial remodeling in various pathological conditions is ins...
Control of major drug-modifiable risk factors for glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), blood pressure (BP), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) remains unsatisfactory in the secondary prevention of coronar...
The inflammatory response associated with COVID-19 varies with sex, potentially affecting disease outcomes. Males have a higher risk of complications compared to females, requiring an evaluation of differences...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) complicated by atrial fibrillation (AF) in ICU patients is associated with higher risks of adverse outcomes. The red cell distribution width to albumin ratio (RAR),...
Hypertension (HTN) significantly contributes to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. This systematic review and meta-analysis specifically investigates how different levels of adherence to antihypertens...
Evidence regarding the C-reactive protein‒albumin‒lymphocyte (CALLY) index and mortality risk in individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is scarce. This study investigated the relationships of the CALLY ...
MINOCA (Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries) represents a unique subset of acute coronary syndrome, distinct from MIOCA (Myocardial Infarction with Obstructive Coronary Arteries) and a...
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is one of the most effective treatments for improving the quality of life in patients with severe coronary artery disease. However, these patients face multiple challenge...
Aortic aneurysm (AA) and aortic dissection (AD) are serious cardiovascular disorders with a high risk of mortality. The molecular mechanisms underlying the progression from AA to AD are not well understood. Th...
Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is a common complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. Our aim was to assess the lymphocyte t...
Insulin resistance (IR) is a major health concern associated with various diseases, and prolonged QT interval can potentially lead to life-threatening arrhythmias and death. There are conflicting views on the ...
To explore the recovery time of atrioventricular conduction and its influencing factors in patients presenting late and diagnosed with inferior wall acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and high-degree atrioventr...
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT) plays an important role in the secondary prevention of ischemic events after treatment for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The long-term use of DAPT is associated with an increa...
Isthmin-1 (ISM1) plays an important role in maintaining glucose homeostasis and lipid metabolism. However, the relationship between circulating ISM1 and hypertension remains unclear. This study was aimed to in...
Electrocardiogram (ECG) plays a crucial role in the correct diagnosis of wide QRS complex tachycardia (WCT). Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of a new WCT discrimination algorithm, herein referred to...
Objective: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a renal disease marked by diminished urine output and elevated serum creatinine levels. AKI has a global incidence rate of about 20%, with an average mortality rate of 2...
Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia, is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and financial burden. Traditional diagnostic methods, such as 12-lead electrocardiogra...
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