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Association between stress hyperglycemia ratio and contrast-induced nephropathy in ACS patients undergoing PCI: a retrospective cohort study from the MIMIC-IV database

Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a significant complication in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The role of the stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) ...

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Comparing cross-over stenting and focal ostial stenting for ostial left anterior descending coronary artery lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The ideal revascularization approach for ostial left anterior descending coronary artery (L.A.D.) lesions continues to be a matter of debate. Two primary stenting strategies are often contemplated for managing...

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Evaluation of the clinical value of CCTA as the preferred screening method in patients with chronic coronary syndrome

The advantages and disadvantages of direct invasive coronary angiography (ICA) and coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) + ICA were compared in patients with suspected chronic coronary syndrome (CCS...

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Amiodarone use and prolonged mechanical ventilation after cardiac surgery: a single-center analysis

Prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) after cardiac surgery increases the risk of complications such as pulmonary atelectasis and ventilator-associated pneumonia. This study aims to investigate the risk facto...

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The efficiency of endocardial suture occlusion of the left atrial appendage at a single institution: MICs vs. sternotomy

Most thrombi originate from the left atrial appendage (LAA), preventing thromboembolic stroke is an important aspect of stroke prevention. Previous studies have found that LAA closure is beneficial for prevent...

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Summary of the best evidence for the management of kinesiophobia in patients after cardiac surgery

This study aimed to systematically search for relevant evidence on the management of kinesiophobia in patients after cardiac surgery both home and abroad. The evidence was evaluated and integrated to provide r...

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Effect of 24-hour heart rate fluctuations on mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction: based on the MIMIC III database

Heart rate (HR) was one of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate a relationship between heart rate fluctuations and the prognosis of patients with acut...

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The effects of ursodeoxycholic acid on cardiometabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome are major health concerns worldwide. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is a bile acid that is naturally produced in the liver and has been used ...

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Assessing the clinical impact of cardiac intensivists in cardiac intensivecare units: results from the RESCUE registry

The presence of dedicated intensive care unit (ICU) physicians is associated with reduced ICU mortality. However, the information available on the role of cardiac intensivists in cardiac ICUs (CICUs) is limite...

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Optimized machine learning framework for cardiovascular disease diagnosis: a novel ethical perspective

Alignment of advanced cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a significant driving force to achieve greater precision and timeliness in identifying cardiovascular disease...

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Magnitude and associated factors of atrial fibrillation, and its complications among adult rheumatic heart diseases patients in governmental hospitals in Bahir Dar Town, Northwest Ethiopia 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is characterized by high frequency stimulation of the atrium, causes dyssynchronous atrial contraction and irregular ventricular excitation. It is the most known cardiac arrhythmia in ...

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Efficacy of sivelestat in alleviating postoperative pulmonary injury in patients with acute aortic dissection undergoing total arch replacement: a retrospective cohort study

Sivelestat may reduce postoperative pulmonary injury after total arch replacement (TAR). This study aimed to evaluate whether the preoperative PaO₂/FiO₂ (P/F) ratio affects the efficacy of sivelestat in reducing ...

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Throwing thrombi: noncompaction cardiomyopathy causing renal infarct and catastrophic stroke - a case report

Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is a distinct cardiac phenotype characterized by prominent left ventricular trabeculae and deep intertrabecular recesses. It results in thickened myocardium with two layer...

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Association between glycation gap and impaired cardiorespiratory fitness: evidence from American adults

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a critical indicator of overall health, while the glycation gap (G-Gap) emerges as a potential novel biomarker for metabolic and cardiovascular risk assessment. However, the ...

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Interacting and joint effects of frailty and inflammation on cardiovascular disease risk and the mediating role of inflammation in middle-aged and elderly populations

Frailty and inflammation may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but their interacting and joint effects on CVDs remain unclear. To explore the interaction effects of frailty and inflammation on...

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Hypopituitarism presenting with cardiovascular manifestations: a case report

Hypopituitarism is a rare condition that can be particularly challenging to diagnose in individuals aged 65 and older. It is characterized by a reduced production of one or more hormones by the pituitary gland...

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U-shaped association between plasma cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate (cGAMP) levels and myocardial infarction

The cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate synthase-stimulator of interferon genes (cGAS-STING) signaling pathway is closely associated with myocardial infarction (MI). Cyclic guanosine monopho...

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Efficacy and success rate of Distal Radial Artery Access at the Anatomical Snuffbox for Coronary Intervention at Central Chest Institute of Thailand

Distal radial artery access, which involves puncturing the radial artery at the anatomical snuffbox, is increasingly being adopted in interventional cardiology. This approach offers several advantages over tra...

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The association of serum hsa-miR-21-5p expression with the severity and prognosis of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Heart failure poses a huge burden on the global population, and approximately 50% cases have reduced ejection fraction, namely, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The research was supposed t...

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Correction: Investigating the peri-saphenous vein graft fat attenuation index on computed tomography angiography: relationship with progression of venous coronary artery bypass graft disease and temporal trends

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Retraction Note: Cardiac findings in a phase II double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial of combination therapy (HAZDPac) to treat COVID-19 patients

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Relationship between novel inflammatory markers derived from high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and heart failure: a cross-sectional study

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein to HDL-C ratio (HCHR) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to lymphocyte count ratio (HCLR) are two novel inflammatory indicators, and heart failure (HF) is linked to chr...

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Diminazine protects against cardiac aging through the improvement of mitophagy and apoptosis in aging rats induced by D-galactose

Mitochondrial dysfunction is a main feature of the aged heart. However, there is still no effective treatment against cardiac aging. Diminazine (DIZE) is an anti-infective agent for animals. It is effective ag...

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Association between segmental noninvasive longitudinal strain and quantitative microvascular perfusion in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: implications for clinical outcomes

This study aims to investigate the relationship between segmental longitudinal strain (LS) and quantitative microvascular perfusion (qMVP) in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a...

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Correlation between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and the 90-day all-cause mortality in patients with acute respiratory failure: a retrospective analysis based on the MIMIC-IV Database

This study aims to examine the impact of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) on 90-day all-cause mortality in individuals suffering from acute respiratory failure (ARF).

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Multimodal imaging for the diagnosis of cardiac alveolar echinococcosis: a case report

Primary cardiac echinococcosis is rare, and cardiac alveolar echinococcosis is even rarer and more unusual. Reported cases of this disease are extremely limited, and multimodal imaging provides an important gu...

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Excessively prolonged PR interval in a patient with worsening shortness of breath: a case report

Excessive prolongation of the PR interval indicates the potential for atrioventricular (AV) asynchrony, resulting in severe impairment of cardiac function.

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A complex clinical case of intracardiac leiomyomatosis

Intracardiac leiomyomatosis (ICL) is an uncommon condition characterized by the proliferation of intravascular tissue within the veins, leading to the development of tumor emboli. This can pose a significant t...

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Uncovering endothelial to mesenchymal transition drivers in atherosclerosis via multi-omics analysis

This study aimed to identify novel candidates that regulate Endothelial to mesenchymal transition(EndMT) in atherosclerosis by integrating multi-omics data.

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Left atrioventricular accessory pathway with Mahaim fiber characteristics: a rare case report

Antidromic atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia (AVRT) is a rare clinically wide-QRS tachycardia that can often be misdiagnosed as ventricular tachycardia (VT). If the accessory pathway (AP) is slower than ...

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Exploration of oral microbiota alteration and AI-driven non-invasive hyperspectral imaging for CAD prediction

Oral microbiome dysbiosis is an important risk factor affecting the occurrence and progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the dysbiosis on the tongue in patients with CAD is still unclear, and ...

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Bone cement embolism causing right ventricle perforation

Bone cement embolism is one of major complications of percutaneous kyphoplasty. Although rare, the intracardiac cement embolism is potentially life-threatening, with a documented incidence of 3.9%, and it is e...

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Association between serum creatinine—to—albumin ratio and 28-day mortality in intensive care unit patients following cardiac surgery: analysis of mimic-iv data

Creatinine-to-albumin ratio (CAR) has been recognized as a predictive indicator in the postoperative setting. However, its relationship with outcomes in patients receiving cardiac surgery remains elusive. This...

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Prognostic prediction of long-term survival in patients with type A aortic dissection undergoing surgical repair: development of a novel prognostic index

This study developed and investigated the prognostic significance of a comprehensive biomarker for postoperative type A aortic dissection (TAAD) patients.

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Stress phase bandwidth as a predictor of left ventricular reverse remodeling in patients with new-onset acute decompensated heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Stress phase bandwidth (SPBW), assessed using single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), is considered to be a useful indicator of left ventricular dyssynchrony. However, few reports have examined whe...

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Closure of an ascending aorta perforation during a transseptal puncture procedure: transcatheter closure with a muscular ventricular septal defect occluder

Ascending aortic perforation is a rare complication of the transseptal puncture procedure that often requires emergency management.

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Invasive versus conservative strategies for non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome in the elderly: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Advances in managing non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) have yet to clarify the optimal treatment for elderly patients, whose complex health profiles and underrepresentation in trials add chal...

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Exploring the impact of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphism on early diastolic function in hypertension using four-dimensional echocardiography

This study explores the relationship between angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphisms and early diastolic dysfunction in patients with hypertension utilizing four-dimensional echocardiography and as...

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Inverse association between CALLY index and angina pectoris in US adults: a population-based study

The C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte (CALLY) index is a significant marker that reflects both inflammatory and nutritional states and has proven to be a valuable tool for assessing prognosis in various me...

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The new definition of metabolic syndrome including hyperuricemia improves its prognostic value: results from NHANES database

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a significant global health issue that is strongly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). While MetS was initially proposed to identify more high-risk i...

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Prevalence, numbers and mortality risk of hypertensive patients with depressive symptom in China

China is currently grappling with the escalating burden of hypertension and depression. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and number of hypertensive patients with depressive symptom, and to evaluate th...

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Complications after treatment of type B aortic dissection with TEVAR stent-graft deployment in zone 2

To analyze the outcome of 147 cases of type B aortic dissection with thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR).

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Fenestrated membrane of the left atrial appendage orifice; an incidental finding of a rare congenital anomaly

Membrane of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is a rare congenital anomaly, which is reported in few cases, to date. Here, we reported an incidental finding of LAA obstructive membrane in patients with previous ...

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Assisting significance of lncRNA ASB16-AS1 in the early detection and prognosis prediction of patients with deep venous thrombosis

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a kind of vascular obstruction, that commonly and widely occurs in lower limbs. Due to the lack of obvious symptoms in the early stage, the rate of misdiagnosis and missed diagn...

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Prevalence of adherence and its impact on quality of life in oral anticoagulant users in Egypt: A cross-sectional study from two Egyptian university hospitals

Oral anticoagulant therapy (OAT) is critical for managing thromboembolic disorders, but adherence challenges significantly impact its effectiveness and patients’ quality of life (QoL). This study explores the ...

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Impact of parathyroidectomy on inflammatory and cardiovascular risk parameters in primary hyperparathyroidism: a retrospective analysis

Parathyroidectomy has been shown to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in some studies, although findings on these parameters remain inconsistent.

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Comparisons of open surgical repair, thoracic endovascular aortic repair, and optimal medical therapy for acute and subacute type B aortic dissection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Various treatments have been employed in managing type B aortic dissection (TBAD), encompassing open surgical repair (OSR), thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR), and optimal medical therapy (OMT). Nonet...

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Incident prescriptions for common cardiovascular medications: comparison of recent versus pre-2020 medication adherence and discontinuation in three universal health care systems

Health system disruptions since onset of the COVID-19 pandemic may have adversely impacted adherence to medications for common cardiovascular risk factors.

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Unraveling the association and regulatory role of miR-146b-5p in coronary artery disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD), one of the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases, is a critical health issue that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It has been reported that miR-146b-5p exhibited a st...

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