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View article: Impact of sodium–glucose transport protein-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors on the inflammasome pathway in acute myocardial infarction in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a comprehensive review
Impact of sodium–glucose transport protein-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors on the inflammasome pathway in acute myocardial infarction in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a comprehensive review Open
Sodium-glucose transport protein-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, initially developed for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), have emerged as potential cardioprotective agents, reducing cardiovascular mortality and improving heart fa…
View article: Navigating the Healthcare Conundrum: Leadership Perspective from a Premier Healthcare Organization in Loma Linda’s Blue Zone
Navigating the Healthcare Conundrum: Leadership Perspective from a Premier Healthcare Organization in Loma Linda’s Blue Zone Open
Navigating the healthcare conundrum in the Blue Zone of Loma Linda, California, requires understanding the unique factors that make this region stand out in terms of health and longevity. But more important is understanding the healthcare …
View article: Low dose oral minoxidil and the conundrum of cardiovascular complications
Low dose oral minoxidil and the conundrum of cardiovascular complications Open
In recent months, the general public has become more cognizant of the potential of oral minoxidil to promote hair growth; this was promulgated, in part, by an article published in the New York Times entitled, "An Old Medicine Grows New Hai…
View article: Multidisciplinary Approach to Hemodynamic Management During High-Risk Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Multidisciplinary Approach to Hemodynamic Management During High-Risk Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation Open
Percutaneous ventricular assist devices have been used for high-risk ventricular tachycardia ablation when hemodynamic decompensation is expected. Utilizing a case example, we present our experience with development of a coordinated, team-…
View article: A case report of myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries as the initial presentation of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
A case report of myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries as the initial presentation of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis Open
Background Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a multisystem disorder commonly affecting the lung and skin, with cardiovascular involvement found in up to 60% of patients. We present a case of myocardial infarction with…
View article: Predictors of In-hospital Mortality in Cardiogenic Shock Patients on Vasoactive or Inotropic Support
Predictors of In-hospital Mortality in Cardiogenic Shock Patients on Vasoactive or Inotropic Support Open
Background: Though controversial, the short-duration in-patient use of inotropes in cardiogenic shock (CS) remain an ACC/AHA Class IIa indication, and are frequently used in the initial treatment of CS. We evaluated in-patient mortality an…
View article: Predictors of Mortality and Associated Lactate Trends in Cardiogenic Shock Patients Treated with Impella® Placement - A Single Center Experience
Predictors of Mortality and Associated Lactate Trends in Cardiogenic Shock Patients Treated with Impella® Placement - A Single Center Experience Open
Background: The Impella® devices have increasingly become a desired treatment option for cardiogenic shock (CS) as demonstrated by studies analyzing real-world use of hemodynamic support devices. However, data regarding outcomes after Impe…
View article: A case report of heart transplant for ischaemic cardiomyopathy from lupus coronary vasculitis
A case report of heart transplant for ischaemic cardiomyopathy from lupus coronary vasculitis Open
Background Coronary vasculitis is a rare, life-threatening complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Case summary A 23-year-old woman with SLE presented with typical angina and worsening dyspnoea on exertion. Coronary angiography…
View article: Procedure for Changing an Impella Device While Maintaining Guide Wire Access: A Novel Technique
Procedure for Changing an Impella Device While Maintaining Guide Wire Access: A Novel Technique Open
Highlights We describe a novel technique to exchange an Impella over a guide-wire, preserving the arteriotomy access and to lower the risks of vascular complications. We describe this technique in the context of two interesting cases. The …
View article: Glycemic control in insulin and non-insulin dependent diabetic patients with ST elevation predicts time to presentation
Glycemic control in insulin and non-insulin dependent diabetic patients with ST elevation predicts time to presentation Open
Worldwide, the annual number of people diagnosed with diabetes continues to increase. Classically, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has been associated with silent or atypical initial symptoms and increased time to presentation in patients presentin…
View article: Impact of hospital and sociodemographic factors on utilization of drug-eluting stents in 2011-2012 Medicare cohort
Impact of hospital and sociodemographic factors on utilization of drug-eluting stents in 2011-2012 Medicare cohort Open
Objective: Insurance status is a predictor of drug-eluting stent (DES) usage. Our study sought to determine the effect of hospital and sociodemographic characteristics on utilization of DES in nationwide inpatient discharges with uniform i…
View article: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia: Case Report and Review of Literature
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia: Case Report and Review of Literature Open
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a rare disorder, which manifests as acute onset thrombocytopenia within five to fifteen days after exposure to heparin.The milder version of the disease may manifest as asymptomatic thrombocytopeni…
View article: Rapid Resolution of Coronary Artery Spasm Complicated by Acute Systolic Heart Failure with Antirejection Therapy in Acute Orthotopic Heart Transplant Rejection
Rapid Resolution of Coronary Artery Spasm Complicated by Acute Systolic Heart Failure with Antirejection Therapy in Acute Orthotopic Heart Transplant Rejection Open
We report a case of rapid resolution of Coronary Artery Spasm (CAS) and improvement of systolic heart failure by antirejection therapy with methylprednisolone in the setting of acute Orthotopic Heart Transplant (OHT) rejection.The proposed…