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View article: Individualized treatment of a chronic and giant thrombosed left ventricular pseudoaneurysm with non-obstructive coronary artery disease:a case report
Individualized treatment of a chronic and giant thrombosed left ventricular pseudoaneurysm with non-obstructive coronary artery disease:a case report Open
View article: Rotational vs. laser atherectomy in Chinese CTO-PCI: lesion-specific efficacy with comparable midterm safety
Rotational vs. laser atherectomy in Chinese CTO-PCI: lesion-specific efficacy with comparable midterm safety Open
Background Chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) often requires plaque modification for device delivery. While rotational atherectomy (RA) and excimer laser coronary atherectomy (ELCA) are established adjun…
View article: Remnant cholesterol and risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection: a prospective cohort Study from the UK biobank study and mendelian randomization analysis
Remnant cholesterol and risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection: a prospective cohort Study from the UK biobank study and mendelian randomization analysis Open
View article: The modified heart team protocol facilitated the revascularization decision-making quality in complex coronary artery disease
The modified heart team protocol facilitated the revascularization decision-making quality in complex coronary artery disease Open
OBJECTIVES A lack of standardization in heart team implementation potentially leads to suboptimal decision-making quality, and we previously established a modified heart team protocol to improve the decision-making quality. The present tri…
View article: Remnant Cholesterol and Risk of Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection: A Prospective Cohort Study from the UK Biobank Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis
Remnant Cholesterol and Risk of Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection: A Prospective Cohort Study from the UK Biobank Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis Open
Aim To investigate the associations between remnant cholesterol (RC) and the risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection (AAD). Methods This prospective cohort study included 368,193 European adults from the UK Biobank (UKB). In addition, the c…
View article: Morphometric Assessment for Functional Evaluation of Coronary Stenosis with Intravascular Ultrasound and Ultrasonic Flow Ratio in Vessel with Single Stenosis
Morphometric Assessment for Functional Evaluation of Coronary Stenosis with Intravascular Ultrasound and Ultrasonic Flow Ratio in Vessel with Single Stenosis Open
View article: Prognostic value of optical flow ratio for cardiovascular outcomes in patients after percutaneous coronary stent implantation
Prognostic value of optical flow ratio for cardiovascular outcomes in patients after percutaneous coronary stent implantation Open
Background The relationship between the optical flow ratio (OFR) and clinical outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) after percutaneous coronary stent implantation (PCI) remains unknown. Objective To examine the correlatio…
View article: Morphometric assessment for functional evaluation of coronary stenosis with intravascular ultrasound and ultrasonic flow ratio in vessel with single stenosis
Morphometric assessment for functional evaluation of coronary stenosis with intravascular ultrasound and ultrasonic flow ratio in vessel with single stenosis Open
Background : The ultrasonic flow ratio(UFR) derived from morpho-functional computational method by IVUS image. UFR can identify the functional severity of coronary stenosis, but it is unclear whether UFR would improve diagnostic accuracy o…
View article: Impact of stress hyperglycemia ratio on mortality in patients with critical acute myocardial infarction: insight from american MIMIC-IV and the chinese CIN-II study
Impact of stress hyperglycemia ratio on mortality in patients with critical acute myocardial infarction: insight from american MIMIC-IV and the chinese CIN-II study Open
View article: The effects of cardiac structure, valvular regurgitation, and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction on the diagnostic accuracy of Murray law–based quantitative flow ratio
The effects of cardiac structure, valvular regurgitation, and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction on the diagnostic accuracy of Murray law–based quantitative flow ratio Open
Objective The study aimed to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of Murray law–based quantitative flow ratio (μQFR) from a single angiographic view in patients with abnormal cardiac structure, left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, and va…
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View article: Morphometric Assessment for Functional Evaluation of Coronary Stenosis with Optical Coherence Tomography and the Optical Flow Ratio in a Vessel with Single Stenosis
Morphometric Assessment for Functional Evaluation of Coronary Stenosis with Optical Coherence Tomography and the Optical Flow Ratio in a Vessel with Single Stenosis Open
Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of optical coherence tomography (OCT) in identifying functionally significant coronary stenosis in a vessel with single stenosis. Background: The OCT-based morphofunctional…
View article: Association Between Preoperative Monocyte to High-Density Lipoprotein Ratio on In-hospital and Long-Term Mortality in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Repair for Acute Type B Aortic Dissection
Association Between Preoperative Monocyte to High-Density Lipoprotein Ratio on In-hospital and Long-Term Mortality in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Repair for Acute Type B Aortic Dissection Open
Aims: The monocyte to high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR), a novel marker of inflammation and cardiovascular events, has recently been found to facilitate the diagnosis of acute aortic dissection. This study aimed to assess the associatio…
View article: Restrictive vs. Liberal Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategy in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Anemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Restrictive vs. Liberal Red Blood Cell Transfusion Strategy in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Anemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Objective: Anemia is frequent in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and the optimal red blood cell transfusion strategy for AMI patients with anemia is still controversial. We aimed to compare the efficacy of restrictive and …
View article: A novel alternative: transapical transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve implantation using J-Valve for failed bioprosthesis
A novel alternative: transapical transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve implantation using J-Valve for failed bioprosthesis Open
Our results demonstrate the safety and feasibility of transapical TM-VIVI using the J-Valve system, even in patients following DVR.
View article: Restrictive versus liberal red cell transfusion strategies in patients with acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Restrictive versus liberal red cell transfusion strategies in patients with acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
BackgroundAnemia is frequent in patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI), and the optimal red blood cell transfusion strategy for patients with AMI and anemia is still controversial. We aimed to compare the efficacy of restrictive an…
View article: Real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic guidance versus fluoroscopic guidance for transvenous temporary cardiac pacemaker implantation during transcatheter aortic valve implantation surgeries
Real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic guidance versus fluoroscopic guidance for transvenous temporary cardiac pacemaker implantation during transcatheter aortic valve implantation surgeries Open
Real-time 3D TEE-guided can be used to effectively, quickly, and safely guide TVTP implantation. The procedure can be performed by properly trained anesthesiologists. Therefore, real-time 3D TEE is a suitable option for guiding perioperati…
View article: Erratum to simple pre-procedure risk stratification tool for contrast-induced nephropathy
Erratum to simple pre-procedure risk stratification tool for contrast-induced nephropathy Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.04.69.].
View article: Simple pre-procedure risk stratification tool for contrast-induced nephropathy
Simple pre-procedure risk stratification tool for contrast-induced nephropathy Open
The easy-to-use pre-procedural prediction model only containing 5 factors had similar predictive ability on CIN and mortality.
View article: Risk of spinal cord ischemia after thoracic endovascular aortic repair
Risk of spinal cord ischemia after thoracic endovascular aortic repair Open
Our study revealed that, based on current prophylactic measures to curtail SCI, including LSA revascularization, blood pressure augmentation and CSF pressure control after TEVAR, post-TEVAR hypotension remains a major and independent risk …
View article: Association of systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure with microalbuminuria in treatment-naïve hypertensive patients
Association of systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure with microalbuminuria in treatment-naïve hypertensive patients Open
In newly diagnosed and treatment-naïve hypertensive patients, increased SBP and PP were independently associated with MAU.
View article: Comparing common doses (double-dose vs usual-dose) of atorvastatin for preventing contrast-induced acute kidney injury and mortality after coronary angiography
Comparing common doses (double-dose vs usual-dose) of atorvastatin for preventing contrast-induced acute kidney injury and mortality after coronary angiography Open
High-dose atorvastatin pretreatment was proved reducing the risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI), especially in patients with high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. We evaluated the effects of common atorvastatin doses (dou…
View article: Safe Limits of Contrast Vary With Hydration Volume for Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy After Coronary Angiography Among Patients With a Relatively Low Risk of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
Safe Limits of Contrast Vary With Hydration Volume for Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy After Coronary Angiography Among Patients With a Relatively Low Risk of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Open
Background— Few studies have investigated the safe limits of contrast to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) based on hydration data. We aimed to investigate the relative safe maximum contrast volume adjusted for hydration volume in…
View article: Association of N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide With Contrast-Induced Nephropathy and Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Relative Preserved Left Ventricular Function
Association of N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide With Contrast-Induced Nephropathy and Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease and Relative Preserved Left Ventricular Function Open
The aim of the present article was to evaluate the association of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) with contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and long-term outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and relat…
View article: Safe Contrast Volumes for Preventing Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Elderly Patients With Relatively Normal Renal Function During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Safe Contrast Volumes for Preventing Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Elderly Patients With Relatively Normal Renal Function During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate contrast media volume to creatinine clearance (V/CrCl) ratio for predicting contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and to determine a safe V/CrCl cut off value to avoid CIN in elderly patients with relativ…