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View article: Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: Why oral anticoagulation remains the standard over devices
Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: Why oral anticoagulation remains the standard over devices Open
View article: Assessing the Utility of the HEART Score in the Era of High-Sensitivity Troponin
Assessing the Utility of the HEART Score in the Era of High-Sensitivity Troponin Open
There is uncertainty in the clinical utility of the HEART score, given its incorporation of an older generation of troponin assay. We sought to determine whether high-sensitivity troponin I (Hs-TnI) alone can effectively stratify cardiovas…
View article: Assessing the Utility of the HEART Score in the Era of High-Sensitivity Troponin
Assessing the Utility of the HEART Score in the Era of High-Sensitivity Troponin Open
There is uncertainty in the clinical utility of the HEART score, given its incorporation of an older generation of troponin assay. We sought to determine whether high-sensitivity troponin I (Hs-TnI) alone can effectively stratify cardiovas…
View article: Additive Value of Right Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain to a Conventional Echocardiographic Parameter to Improve Prognostic Value in Intermediate‐Risk Pulmonary Embolism
Additive Value of Right Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain to a Conventional Echocardiographic Parameter to Improve Prognostic Value in Intermediate‐Risk Pulmonary Embolism Open
Background Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction has been identified as a prognostic marker for adverse events in patients with intermediate‐risk pulmonary embolism. We hypothesized that right‐sided strain parameters have additive value to co…
View article: Safety and Effectiveness of High‐Intensity Statins Versus Low/Moderate‐Intensity Statins Plus Ezetimibe in Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease for Reaching LDL‐C Goals: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Safety and Effectiveness of High‐Intensity Statins Versus Low/Moderate‐Intensity Statins Plus Ezetimibe in Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease for Reaching LDL‐C Goals: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Background It remains controversial whether adding ezetimibe to low/moderate‐intensity statins has a more beneficial impact on the treatment efficacy and safety of patients with existing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) compa…
View article: Natural recovery of cardiac allograft diastolic function, a retrospective longitudinal report
Natural recovery of cardiac allograft diastolic function, a retrospective longitudinal report Open
Cardiac allografts suffer diastolic dysfunction early post-heart transplantation (HTx) due to ischemic injury, however the natural course of diastology recovery post HTx remains unknown (Tallaj et al., 2007 [1]). We retrospectively reviewe…
View article: Use of Inotropes and vasopressors in Septic Shock: When, Why, and How?
Use of Inotropes and vasopressors in Septic Shock: When, Why, and How? Open
Septic shock, a severe and sometimes fatal condition caused by systemic infection, demands immediate and focused therapies to restore hemodynamic stability and prevent organ failure. The use of vasopressors and inotropes has become the fou…
View article: The Impact of Polypill on Adherence and Cardiovascular Outcomes:A Comprehensive Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
The Impact of Polypill on Adherence and Cardiovascular Outcomes:A Comprehensive Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Polypills, containing various combinations of medications for primary and secondary CVD prevention, have been developed to enhance medic…
View article: Comparative effectiveness research using claims data: meticulous methods don’t solve old problems
Comparative effectiveness research using claims data: meticulous methods don’t solve old problems Open
This commentary refers to 'Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors vs. sitagliptin
View article: Overview of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) for General Cardiologists
Overview of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) for General Cardiologists Open
Postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a chronic autonomic disorder characterized by excessive heart rate elevation upon standing or head-up tilt, in the absence of orthostatic hypotension. This debilitating condition affects primarily yo…
View article: Dysphagia aortica presenting as failure of performing transoesophageal echocardiogram
Dysphagia aortica presenting as failure of performing transoesophageal echocardiogram Open
Type III aortic dissection presented with altered 3 mental status secondary to Staphylococcus Aureus bacteremia.
View article: Acute electrophysiological effects of energy drink, energy gum and coffee: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled crossover study
Acute electrophysiological effects of energy drink, energy gum and coffee: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled crossover study Open
Background Energy drink consumption is highly prevalent in young adults, especially in males, and has been associated with adverse cardiovascular events, including QT prolongation and atherothrombosis. A proposed mechanism underlying these…
View article: Clinical presentation and neurovascular manifestations of cardiac myxomas and papillary fibroelastomas: a retrospective single-institution cohort study
Clinical presentation and neurovascular manifestations of cardiac myxomas and papillary fibroelastomas: a retrospective single-institution cohort study Open
Background Primary cardiac tumors are often benign and commonly present as cardiac myxomas (CMs) or papillary fibroelastomas (CPFEs). There is a paucity of prognostic indicators for tumor burden or potential for embolic cerebrovascular eve…
View article: Longitudinal cardiac remodeling in collegiate American football players as assessed by echocardiography during their collegiate career
Longitudinal cardiac remodeling in collegiate American football players as assessed by echocardiography during their collegiate career Open
Background Studies on the longitudinal effects of intense physical training on cardiac remodeling are limited, especially in American collegiate football players. Hypothesis College‐level American football training will result in remodelin…
View article: The Slower, the Better: Wide Complex Tachycardia Triggered by Flecainide in an Elderly Female
The Slower, the Better: Wide Complex Tachycardia Triggered by Flecainide in an Elderly Female Open
Class IC antiarrhythmics are generally considered a safe means of treating many common arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation (a-fib), atrial flutter (a-flutter), and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). Essentially, flecainide…
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View article: Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Bioprosthetic Valves—A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Bioprosthetic Valves—A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Oral anticoagulation is recommended for patients with atrial fibrillation and an elevated stroke risk. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are generally preferred over vitamin K antagonists. Nonetheless, there controversy persists regarding…
View article: Association Between Baseline Diastolic Blood Pressure and the Efficacy of Intensive vs Standard Blood Pressure–Lowering Therapy
Association Between Baseline Diastolic Blood Pressure and the Efficacy of Intensive vs Standard Blood Pressure–Lowering Therapy Open
This pooled cohort study found no evidence of a significant interaction between baseline DBP and treatment intensity for all-cause death or for a composite CVE. These results are hypothesis generating and merit further study.
View article: Oral Anticoagulation Use in High-Risk Patients Is Improved by Elimination of False-Positive and Inactive Atrial Fibrillation Cases
Oral Anticoagulation Use in High-Risk Patients Is Improved by Elimination of False-Positive and Inactive Atrial Fibrillation Cases Open
Current registries and health system health records with unadjudicated diagnoses over-report the number of high-risk atrial fibrillation patients not taking oral anticoagulants. Expert adjudication identifies a smaller treatment gap than p…
View article: Vitamin D supplementation, cardiac events and stroke: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis
Vitamin D supplementation, cardiac events and stroke: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis Open
View article: Polypill for prevention of cardiovascular diseases
Polypill for prevention of cardiovascular diseases Open
View article: Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia in Very Elderly Patients: A Single-center Experience
Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia in Very Elderly Patients: A Single-center Experience Open
We present a series of elderly patients older than 80 years who had recurrent palpitations for decades and who were subsequently diagnosed with atrioventricular (AV) nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT). Through a retrospective chart analys…
View article: PICC line associated blood stream infections: an analysis of host and device factors
PICC line associated blood stream infections: an analysis of host and device factors Open
Background: Risk factors for PICC CLABSI (peripherally inserted central venous catheter/ central line associated bloodstream infections) have been evaluated in a limited number of prospective and retrospective studies with conflicting resu…
View article: Long-term mortality after massive, submassive, and low-risk pulmonary embolism
Long-term mortality after massive, submassive, and low-risk pulmonary embolism Open
Guidelines for management of normotensive patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) emphasize further risk stratification on the basis of right ventricular (RV) size and biomarkers of RV injury or strain; however, the prognostic importan…
View article: Dataset for amiodarone adverse events compared to placebo using data from randomized controlled trials
Dataset for amiodarone adverse events compared to placebo using data from randomized controlled trials Open
View article: A Meta-Regression Analysis of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Patients with Systolic Heart Failure
A Meta-Regression Analysis of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Patients with Systolic Heart Failure Open
In patients with systolic HF, AF ablation may be more beneficial in patients with NICMP.
View article: Syndrome of Supine Hypertension with Orthostatic Hypotension: Pathophysiology and Clinical Approach
Syndrome of Supine Hypertension with Orthostatic Hypotension: Pathophysiology and Clinical Approach Open
This article is intended to provide guidance and clinical considerations for physicians managing patients suffering from supine hypertension with orthostatic hypotension, referred to as “SH-OH”. We review the normal physiologic response to…
View article: S<sub>pO<sub>2</sub></sub>/F<sub>IO<sub>2</sub></sub> on Presentation as a Predictor for Early Hemodynamic Deterioration in Intermediate Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism
S<sub>pO<sub>2</sub></sub>/F<sub>IO<sub>2</sub></sub> on Presentation as a Predictor for Early Hemodynamic Deterioration in Intermediate Risk Acute Pulmonary Embolism Open
In intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism, SpO2 /FIO2 on presentation can help predict the risk of early hemodynamic deterioration.
View article: Gas in the Liver
Gas in the Liver Open