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View article: Analysis of the profile of esophageal neoplasia related to alcohol consumption: analysis of hospital records of the José Alencar Gomes da Silva National Cancer Institute
Analysis of the profile of esophageal neoplasia related to alcohol consumption: analysis of hospital records of the José Alencar Gomes da Silva National Cancer Institute Open
Objective: to describe the profile of esophageal neoplasia related to alcohol consumption between 2018 and 2022 in Montes Claros, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. Methods: A descriptive study with a quantitative approach was carried out using d…
View article: Improving Bonding Protocols: The Effect of Selective Dentin Etching with Two Different Universal Adhesives—An In Vitro Study
Improving Bonding Protocols: The Effect of Selective Dentin Etching with Two Different Universal Adhesives—An In Vitro Study Open
Universal adhesives can be applied in versatile bonding strategies, with selective dentin etching (SDE) emerging as a promising approach for enhancing dentin–adhesive interfaces. This study evaluated the immediate adhesive interface to den…
View article: Non-invasive derivation of instantaneous free-wave ratio from Invasive Coronary Angiography using a new Deep Learning Artificial Intelligence model and comparison with Human operators’ performance
Non-invasive derivation of instantaneous free-wave ratio from Invasive Coronary Angiography using a new Deep Learning Artificial Intelligence model and comparison with Human operators’ performance Open
Background Invasive coronary physiology is largely underused and not without risk of complications despite its advantages over angiography alone. Artificial intelligence (AI) use in coronary physiology is still rudimentary. Methods We deve…
View article: Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy Effectiveness and Safety in a Real-World Cohort
Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy Effectiveness and Safety in a Real-World Cohort Open
Background: Coronary artery calcification is a predictor of adverse outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) is a promising tool for the treatment of calcified lesions. The aim of this study …
View article: Segmentation of X‐ray coronary angiography with an artificial intelligence deep learning model: Impact in operator visual assessment of coronary stenosis severity
Segmentation of X‐ray coronary angiography with an artificial intelligence deep learning model: Impact in operator visual assessment of coronary stenosis severity Open
Background Visual assessment of the percentage diameter stenosis (%DS VE ) of lesions is essential in coronary angiography (CAG) interpretation. We have previously developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of accurate CAG seg…
View article: Comparative Performance of Stents in 3D-printed Left Main Bifurcation Models
Comparative Performance of Stents in 3D-printed Left Main Bifurcation Models Open
Interventional Cardiology 2 Mins 29th June The Effect of Side Branch Pre-dilatation on Long-term Mortality in Patients with Coronary Bifurcation Stenting
View article: The value of multiparametric prediction scores in heart failure varies with the type of follow‐up after discharge: a comparative analysis
The value of multiparametric prediction scores in heart failure varies with the type of follow‐up after discharge: a comparative analysis Open
Aims Multiple prediction score models have been validated to predict major adverse events in patients with heart failure. However, these scores do not include variables related to the type of follow‐up. This study aimed to evaluate the imp…
View article: The heart in our hands: Pathway to a three-dimensional problem solution
The heart in our hands: Pathway to a three-dimensional problem solution Open
© 2023 Published by Elsevier Espa˜na, S.L.U. on behalf of Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
View article: Effect of Enriched Substrate on the Growth of the Sea Cucumber Holothuria arguinensis Koehler and Vaney, 1906 Juveniles
Effect of Enriched Substrate on the Growth of the Sea Cucumber Holothuria arguinensis Koehler and Vaney, 1906 Juveniles Open
The sea cucumber Holothuria arguinensis (Koehler and Vaney, 1906) presents an increasing commercial value in Asian markets and its exportation depends exclusively on wild stock harvesting. Production through aquaculture has been acknowledg…
View article: Intravascular imaging modalities in coronary intervention: Insights from 3D-printed phantom coronary models
Intravascular imaging modalities in coronary intervention: Insights from 3D-printed phantom coronary models Open
Our findings suggest that automatic spectral calibration method for OCT is inaccurate, with a systematic underestimation of luminal dimensions. When guiding catheter correction is applied the performance of OCT is significantly improved. T…
View article: Effectiveness and Safety of Sacubitril/Valsartan in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease—A Real-World Experience
Effectiveness and Safety of Sacubitril/Valsartan in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease—A Real-World Experience Open
Background: data regarding the effectiveness and safety of sacubitril/valsartan in heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are scarse. Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness and safe…
View article: Predictors and prognostic value of left ventricle branch block in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Predictors and prognostic value of left ventricle branch block in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Conduction abnormalities as left bundle branch block (LBBB) are common in myocardial disease and contribute to LV dyssynchrony and adverse LV remodeling. The relevance of…
View article: Prognostic Accuracy of the Modified CHA2DS2-VASc Score in COVID-19 Patients Admitted to the Emergency Department Due to Clinical Worsening
Prognostic Accuracy of the Modified CHA2DS2-VASc Score in COVID-19 Patients Admitted to the Emergency Department Due to Clinical Worsening Open
Introduction: Risk factors comprising the CHA2DS2VASc score are recognized as risk factors for venous thromboembolism and mortality in COVID-19 patients. A modified CHA2DS2VASc score (M-CHA2D2VASc), developed by changing gender criteria fr…
View article: Aortic atherosclerotic plaques: the role of anticoagulation
Aortic atherosclerotic plaques: the role of anticoagulation Open
Introduction Aortic atherosclerotic plaques (AAPs) are one of the major causes of spontaneous and iatrogenic stroke and peripheral emboli, carrying an high morbidity and mortality. Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) plays a key rule o…
View article: It is possible to predict mortality after ICD implantation?
It is possible to predict mortality after ICD implantation? Open
Introduction Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD) therapy is not recommended in patients who do not have a reasonable expectation of survival for at least 1 year, although specific recommendations regarding clinical or functional …
View article: Modified CHA2DS2-VASc can predict mortality in COVID-19 patients admitted to the emergency department
Modified CHA2DS2-VASc can predict mortality in COVID-19 patients admitted to the emergency department Open
Introduction CHA2DS2-VASc score is used to determine the thromboembolic risk, but its prognostic value has been demonstrated in several cardiovascular (CV) diseases. Except for female gender, many CV risk factors comprising this score are …
View article: Risk stratification in patients with Brugada syndrome: the role of the late potentials evaluated by signal-averaged ECG
Risk stratification in patients with Brugada syndrome: the role of the late potentials evaluated by signal-averaged ECG Open
Introduction Brugada syndrome (BS) is a relevant cause of sudden death in individuals without structural heart disease. The accuracy of the available methods for risk stratification is very limited and the investigation of new methodologie…
View article: Heart and brain interactions in heart failure: Cognition, depression, anxiety, and related outcomes
Heart and brain interactions in heart failure: Cognition, depression, anxiety, and related outcomes Open
Cognitive function, anxiety and depressive status remain stable in HF patients despite optimized HF therapy. Cognitive status shall be routinely screened to adopt attitudes that improve management as it has an impact on HF-related QoL and …
View article: Encoder-Decoder Architectures for Clinically Relevant Coronary Artery Segmentation
Encoder-Decoder Architectures for Clinically Relevant Coronary Artery Segmentation Open
Coronary X-ray angiography is a crucial clinical procedure for the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, which accounts for roughly 16% of global deaths every year. However, the images acquired in these procedures have low re…
View article: Long-Term outcome of ventricular tachycardia catheter ablation in ischemic heart disease patients using a high-density mapping substrate-based approach: a prospective cohort study
Long-Term outcome of ventricular tachycardia catheter ablation in ischemic heart disease patients using a high-density mapping substrate-based approach: a prospective cohort study Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction and objective Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RCA) for ventricular tachycardia (VT) in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) is associated with a reduced risk of V…
View article: Hypertensive response to exercise - to treat or not to treat?
Hypertensive response to exercise - to treat or not to treat? Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Hypertensive response to exercise (HRE) is often documented in individuals without known cardiovascular disease. However, its impact on patient prognosis and the necessit…