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View article: Low-moderate alcohol use effects on glycemic control of patients presenting in the ED
Low-moderate alcohol use effects on glycemic control of patients presenting in the ED Open
Alcohol use, even at moderate levels (AUDIT-C = 1), was associated with higher glucose and HbA1c levels in patients with DM2, particularly among African-American and Asian-American populations. These findings suggest the need for substance…
View article: The association between COVID-19 infection and incident atrial fibrillation: results from a retrospective cohort study using a large US commercial insurance database
The association between COVID-19 infection and incident atrial fibrillation: results from a retrospective cohort study using a large US commercial insurance database Open
Background We sought to examine a 1-year incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) among patients with SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) in comparison to those with non-COVID-19 acute upper respiratory infection (AURI). Methods Patients with a diagn…
View article: Creation and Validation of an Algorithm for Predicting the Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Pulmonary Vein Isolation by Utilizing Real-World Data and Ensemble Modeling Techniques
Creation and Validation of an Algorithm for Predicting the Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Pulmonary Vein Isolation by Utilizing Real-World Data and Ensemble Modeling Techniques Open
Introduction Catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) represents a mainstay in the treatment of this increasingly prevalent arrhythmia. Prospective clinical trials investigating the efficacy of CA may poorly represent real-world …
View article: Electrical Stimulation Increases the Secretion of Cardioprotective Extracellular Vesicles from Cardiac Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Electrical Stimulation Increases the Secretion of Cardioprotective Extracellular Vesicles from Cardiac Mesenchymal Stem Cells Open
Clinical trials have shown that electric stimulation (ELSM) using either cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) or cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) approaches is an effective treatment for patients with moderate to severe heart fail…
View article: Economic and Health Value of Delaying Atrial Fibrillation Progression Using Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
Economic and Health Value of Delaying Atrial Fibrillation Progression Using Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation Open
Background: Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) is an established treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) refractory to antiarrhythmic drugs. The economic value of RFCA in delaying disease progression has not been quantified. Methods: A…
View article: Creation and Validation of an Algorithm Predicting Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Pulmonary Vein Isolation Utilizing Ensemble Modeling Techniques
Creation and Validation of an Algorithm Predicting Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation Following Pulmonary Vein Isolation Utilizing Ensemble Modeling Techniques Open
Catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) represents a mainstay of treatment of this prevalent arrhythmia. Clinical trials investigating the efficacy of CA may poorly represent real-world patient populations. However, many real-wo…
View article: COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis
COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis Open
Myocarditis is now recognized as a rare complication of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA vaccination, particularly in adolescent and young adult males. Since the authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech™ and Moderna™ mRNA vaccines targ…
View article: Measuring the availability of human resources for health and its relationship to universal health coverage for 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Measuring the availability of human resources for health and its relationship to universal health coverage for 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 Open
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
View article: Atrial fibrillation ablation with advanced radiofrequency catheter versus second-generation cryoballoon catheter
Atrial fibrillation ablation with advanced radiofrequency catheter versus second-generation cryoballoon catheter Open
Aim: To compare cost and readmissions among atrial fibrillation (AF) patients undergoing ablation using the THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH™ SF (STSF) radiofrequency catheter versus the Arctic Front Advance™ (AFA) cryoballoon catheter. Patients & me…
View article: COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis (Russian translation)
COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis (Russian translation) Open
Myocarditis is now recognized as a rare complication of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA vaccination, particularly in adolescent and young adult males. Since the authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech™ and Moderna™ mRNA vaccines targ…
View article: Role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and management of COVID-19 related myocarditis: Clinical and imaging considerations
Role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and management of COVID-19 related myocarditis: Clinical and imaging considerations Open
There is a growing evidence of cardiovascular complications in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. As evidence accumulated of COVID-19 mediated inflammatory effects on the myocardium, substantial attention has been directed towar…
View article: Tracking development assistance for health and for COVID-19: a review of development assistance, government, out-of-pocket, and other private spending on health for 204 countries and territories, 1990–2050
Tracking development assistance for health and for COVID-19: a review of development assistance, government, out-of-pocket, and other private spending on health for 204 countries and territories, 1990–2050 Open
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
View article: A cross-sectional study of financial distress in persons with multimorbidity
A cross-sectional study of financial distress in persons with multimorbidity Open
Multimorbidity was more common among those with a household income of less than $15,000 per year (P < 0.001) and among those who were 65 years of age or older (P < 0.001). There was an approximately linear increase in the percentage of ind…
View article: A County-Level Analysis of Socioeconomic and Clinical Predictors of COVID-19 Incidence and Case-Fatality Rates in Georgia, March–September 2020
A County-Level Analysis of Socioeconomic and Clinical Predictors of COVID-19 Incidence and Case-Fatality Rates in Georgia, March–September 2020 Open
Objectives The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected various populations differently. We investigated the relationship between socioeconomic determinants of health obtained from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation County Health Rankings and…
View article: The Impact of Rurality, Underlying Cardiovascular Disease, and Socioeconomic Vulnerability on COVID-19 Outcomes in Georgia
The Impact of Rurality, Underlying Cardiovascular Disease, and Socioeconomic Vulnerability on COVID-19 Outcomes in Georgia Open
Background: COVID-19 related illnesses have been associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease sequelae and worsened socioeconomic variables. We sought to investigate the relationship between COVID-19 outcomes, underlyi…
View article: Successful Catheter Ablation of Two Macro-reentrant Atrial Tachycardias in a Patient with Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries: A Case Report
Successful Catheter Ablation of Two Macro-reentrant Atrial Tachycardias in a Patient with Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries: A Case Report Open
Adults with congenital heart disease represent a complex and growing patient population. By virtue of their variant anatomy and the complex surgical repair often required in infancy, these patients are at risk of developing unique atrial a…
View article: Elective cardiovascular care in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: managing tragic choices
Elective cardiovascular care in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic: managing tragic choices Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant morbidity and mortality globally. As health systems grapple with caring for patients affected with COVID-19, cardiovascular procedures that are deemed ‘elective’ have been postponed. Guidelines …
View article: A Case Report of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Presenting with Tremors and Gait Disturbance
A Case Report of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Presenting with Tremors and Gait Disturbance Open
Introduction: Neurologic symptoms present as significant complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. This report describes a novel manifestation of tremors triggered by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in…