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View article: Frailty as a Predictor of In-Hospital Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion
Frailty as a Predictor of In-Hospital Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion Open
Background/Objectives: Data on the prognostic value of frailty in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for chronic total occlusion (CTO) is limited. This study aimed to evaluate the association between frailty and i…
View article: Urgent Transcatheter Mitral Edge‐to‐Edge Repair Is Associated With Worse in‐Hospital Outcomes: A Nationwide Analysis
Urgent Transcatheter Mitral Edge‐to‐Edge Repair Is Associated With Worse in‐Hospital Outcomes: A Nationwide Analysis Open
Background To assess in‐hospital outcomes in patients undergoing urgent versus non‐urgent transcatheter mitral edge‐to‐edge repair (TEER). Methods We used the NIS database 2016−2019 to include admissions who underwent TEER. Inverse probabi…
View article: Pharmaco-Invasive Strategy Vs Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Latin America: A Meta-Analysis
Pharmaco-Invasive Strategy Vs Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Latin America: A Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Do sex and gender aspects influence non-adherence to secondary prevention measures after myocardial infarction?
Do sex and gender aspects influence non-adherence to secondary prevention measures after myocardial infarction? Open
View article: Sex Disparities in the Use and Outcomes of Septal Reduction Therapies for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Sex Disparities in the Use and Outcomes of Septal Reduction Therapies for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Open
Our results suggest that female patients were slightly more likely to undergo SRT, especially alcohol septal ablation. In-hospital mortality and postprocedural complications were similar between the sexes, but women received more pacemaker…
View article: Impact of valvular surgery according to frailty risk in patients with infective endocarditis
Impact of valvular surgery according to frailty risk in patients with infective endocarditis Open
Background Observational studies suggest that valvular surgery can reduce mortality in selected patients with infective endocarditis (IE). However, the benefit of this intervention according to frailty levels remains unclear. Our study aim…
View article: Comparison between acute and chronic refractory cardiogenic shock: is prognosis different?
Comparison between acute and chronic refractory cardiogenic shock: is prognosis different? Open
Funding Acknowledgements None. Background Short-term mechanical circulatory support (ST-MCS) is essential to reverse refractory cardiogenic shock (RCS). Since compensatory mechanisms are differently activated depending on whether the cause…
View article: Left ventricular unloading during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation implantation: benefits or complications?
Left ventricular unloading during venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation implantation: benefits or complications? Open
Funding Acknowledgements None. Introduction Peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) is a therapeutic option for refractory cardiogenic shock (CS). However, the retrograde flow increases afterload, leading to p…
View article: Sex and Clinical Outcomes in New-Onset Heart Failure
Sex and Clinical Outcomes in New-Onset Heart Failure Open
View article: Sex differences in patterns of referral and resource utilization in the cardiology clinic: an outpatient analysis
Sex differences in patterns of referral and resource utilization in the cardiology clinic: an outpatient analysis Open
Aims Women may have different management patterns than men in specialised care. Our aim was to assess potential sex differences in referral, management and outcomes of patients attending outpatient cardiac consultations. Methods and result…
View article: Prognostic Implications of High-Degree Atrio-Ventricular Block in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Contemporary Era
Prognostic Implications of High-Degree Atrio-Ventricular Block in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Contemporary Era Open
Background: High-degree atrioventricular block (HAVB) is a known complication of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We aimed to determine the prevalence and prognostic impact of HAVB in a contemporary cohort of STEMI. Meth…
View article: The added value of hypertonic saline solution to furosemide monotherapy in patients with acute decompensated heart failure: A meta‐analysis and trial sequential analysis
The added value of hypertonic saline solution to furosemide monotherapy in patients with acute decompensated heart failure: A meta‐analysis and trial sequential analysis Open
We assessed the effects of hypertonic saline solution (HSS) plus furosemide versus furosemide alone in patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). We searched four electronic databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) un…
View article: Echocardiographic Criteria to Differentiate Constrictive Pericarditis From Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: A Meta-analysis
Echocardiographic Criteria to Differentiate Constrictive Pericarditis From Restrictive Cardiomyopathy: A Meta-analysis Open
View article: ECMO in pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension as a bridge to therapy
ECMO in pulmonary arterial hypertension and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension as a bridge to therapy Open
View article: Comparison of short mechanical circulatory support in refractory cardiogenic shock: is selection of the devices appropriate?
Comparison of short mechanical circulatory support in refractory cardiogenic shock: is selection of the devices appropriate? Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background The availability and accessibility to short-term mechanical circulatory support (ST-MCS) in each hospital may condition the choice of the device regardless of characteristi…
View article: Hemorrhagic and ischemic complications of percutaneous transvalvular microaxial flow pump
Hemorrhagic and ischemic complications of percutaneous transvalvular microaxial flow pump Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Percutaneous Transvalvular Microaxial Flow Pump for Mechanical Circulatory Support (p-MCS) is increasingly used for treating cardiogenic shock (CS). However, it associate…
View article: Coronary Artery Disease and Prognosis of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Coronary Artery Disease and Prognosis of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction Open
Our aim was to determine the prognostic impact of coronary artery disease (CAD) on heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) mortality and readmissions. From a prospective multicenter registry that included 1831 patients hospita…
View article: Pediatric Infective Endocarditis: A Literature Review
Pediatric Infective Endocarditis: A Literature Review Open
Infective endocarditis in children is a rare entity that poses multiple challenges. A history of congenital heart disease is the most common risk factor, although in recent years, other emerging predisposing conditions have gained relevanc…
View article: Identification of triggers associated with health care-related adverse events in a cardiac care unit
Identification of triggers associated with health care-related adverse events in a cardiac care unit Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction health care-related adverse events (HCRAE) are a safety concern with serious consequences for hospitalized patients. In medical literature there is a lack of evidence abo…
View article: Early vs. Delayed Initiation of Treatment With P2Y12 Inhibitors in Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Early vs. Delayed Initiation of Treatment With P2Y12 Inhibitors in Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Aims Whether early or delayed dual antiplatelet therapy initiation is better in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) is unclear. We assessed the evidence for comparing the efficacy and safety of early v…
View article: Primary vs. Secondary Heart Failure Diagnosis: Differences in Clinical Outcomes, Healthcare Resource Utilization and Cost
Primary vs. Secondary Heart Failure Diagnosis: Differences in Clinical Outcomes, Healthcare Resource Utilization and Cost Open
Background There is scarce information on patients with secondary heart failure diagnosis (sHF). We aimed to compare the characteristics, burden, and outcomes of sHF with those with primary HF diagnosis (pHF). Methods Retrospective, observ…
View article: Infective endocarditis in children and adolescents: a different profile with clinical implications
Infective endocarditis in children and adolescents: a different profile with clinical implications Open
View article: Circadian rhythms in thrombosis and atherothrombotic events
Circadian rhythms in thrombosis and atherothrombotic events Open
Biological circadian rhythms in living organisms are regulated by molecular clocks. Several of these clocks are present in blood vessels, peripheral tissues, and immune cells. There is strong evidence linking dysregulation of circadian rhy…
View article: Circadian rhythms, cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death
Circadian rhythms, cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death Open
The heart, like most mammalian organs, is influenced by circadian patterns. The suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus has a key role in this influence, via various neurohumoral factors, particularly the autonomic nervous system. In a…
View article: Association Between Previous or Active Cancer and Clinical Outcomes in TAVR Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 255,840 Patients
Association Between Previous or Active Cancer and Clinical Outcomes in TAVR Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 255,840 Patients Open
Background: It has been proposed that transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) may be an option for patients with cancer and severe aortic stenosis. We assessed the association between previous or active cancer and clinical outcomes i…
View article: Ischemic Etiology and Prognosis in Men and Women with Acute Heart Failure
Ischemic Etiology and Prognosis in Men and Women with Acute Heart Failure Open
Coronary heart disease is common in heart failure (HF). Our aim was to determine the impact of ischemic etiology on prognosis among men and women with HF. This study is a prospective national multicenter registry. The primary endpoint was …
View article: Influence of left ventricular systolic function on the long-term benefit of beta-blockers after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Influence of left ventricular systolic function on the long-term benefit of beta-blockers after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction Open
Introduction: Beta-blockers are recommended after ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), but their benefit in patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is unclear. Methods: Consecutive patients discharged in si…
View article: Influence of left ventricular systolic function on the long-term benefit of beta-blockers after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Influence of left ventricular systolic function on the long-term benefit of beta-blockers after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction Open
In the LVEF >40% group, the results raise reasonable doubts about the real benefit of systematic use of beta-blockers as treatment for these patients. These findings reinforce the need for large randomized clinical trials within this group…
View article: Ticagrelor and Infection Risk in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Ticagrelor and Infection Risk in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Open
Background: Ticagrelor has a bactericidal effect in vitro, and clinical studies suggest a beneficial effect in infections. Our aim was to determine the incidence of infections in patients treated with 3 different P2Y12 receptor inhibitors.…
View article: Baseline ECG and Prognosis After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: The Role of Interatrial Block
Baseline ECG and Prognosis After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: The Role of Interatrial Block Open
Background The clinical significance of conduction disturbances after transcatheter aortic valve implantation has been described; however, little is known about the influence of baseline ECGs in the prognosis of these patients. Our aim was…