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View article: Immediate vs Delayed Left Bundle Branch Block after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Incidence and Risk Factors for Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
Immediate vs Delayed Left Bundle Branch Block after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Incidence and Risk Factors for Permanent Pacemaker Implantation Open
Background : Characteristics of patients with delayed compared to immediate new onset left bundle branch block (LBBB) after trans catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) are poorly defined. Objectives : To describe the incidence and featu…
View article: Defensive Medicine in an Emergency Department: The Overuse of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Testing
Defensive Medicine in an Emergency Department: The Overuse of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Testing Open
Introduction: Cardiac troponin I is routinely measured in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome. However, when a high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) test is ordered without a clear clinical indication, unexpectedly elev…
View article: Correlation between staging classification of aortic stenosis based on the extent of cardiac damage and platelet indices
Correlation between staging classification of aortic stenosis based on the extent of cardiac damage and platelet indices Open
Although IPF and MPV levels increased in stages 0-3, there was a decrease in indices in stage 4, (probably due to bone marrow dysfunction) in this end-stage population. Higher levels of MPV and lower levels of hemoglobin were independently…
View article: Out of hospital cardiac arrest - new insights and a call for a worldwide registry and guidelines
Out of hospital cardiac arrest - new insights and a call for a worldwide registry and guidelines Open
View article: Incidence of Ventricular Fibrillation and Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia Complicating Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Incidence of Ventricular Fibrillation and Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia Complicating Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Open
Background: Primary ventricular fibrillation (VF) and sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) are potentially lethal complications in patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction (MI). In contrast with the profound data regarding the…
View article: Culprit Lesion Coronary Intervention Before Complete Angiography in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Culprit Lesion Coronary Intervention Before Complete Angiography in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Open
Importance Rapid reperfusion during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is associated with improved outcomes among patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Although attempts at reducing the time from STEMI dia…
View article: Artificial intelligence based prediction model of in-hospital mortality among females with acute coronary syndrome: for the Jerusalem Platelets Thrombosis and Intervention in Cardiology (JUPITER-12) Study Group
Artificial intelligence based prediction model of in-hospital mortality among females with acute coronary syndrome: for the Jerusalem Platelets Thrombosis and Intervention in Cardiology (JUPITER-12) Study Group Open
Introduction Despite ongoing efforts to minimize sex bias in diagnosis and treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), data still shows outcomes differences between sexes including higher risk of all-cause mortality rate among females. Hen…
View article: The Effect of War on STEMI Incidence: Insights from Intensive Cardiovascular Care Unit Admissions
The Effect of War on STEMI Incidence: Insights from Intensive Cardiovascular Care Unit Admissions Open
(1) Background: The impact of armed conflicts on public health is undeniable, with psychological stress emerging as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Nevertheless, contemporary data regarding the influence of war …
View article: Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest - New Insights and a Call for a Worldwide Registry and Guidelines
Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest - New Insights and a Call for a Worldwide Registry and Guidelines Open
Introduction: Out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a common, catastrophic event. Genetic diseases and primary electrical disorders are the most common etiologies at younger ages, while ischemic heart disease and cardiomyopathies are co…
View article: Immature Platelet Fraction and Clinical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Immature Platelet Fraction and Clinical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Open
Introduction Immature platelets or reticulated platelets are newly released thrombocytes. They can be identified by their large size and high RNA cytoplasm concentration. Immature platelet fraction (IPF) represents the percentage of immatu…
View article: Post-transcatheter aortic valve implantation isolated PR prolongation: incidence and clinical significance
Post-transcatheter aortic valve implantation isolated PR prolongation: incidence and clinical significance Open
Aims Conduction abnormalities post-transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) are common. Post-TAVI PR prolongation was mainly studied as an adjunct to new-onset bundle branch block. The net effect of isolated PR prolongation (IPRP) wi…
View article: Troponin level at presentation as a prognostic factor among patients presenting with non‐ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction
Troponin level at presentation as a prognostic factor among patients presenting with non‐ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction Open
Background Timely reperfusion within 120 min is strongly recommended in patients presenting with non‐ST‐segment myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) with very high‐risk features. Evidence regarding the use of high‐sensitivity cardiac troponin (h…
View article: Safety and Outcomes of Peripherally Administered Vasopressor Infusion in Patients Admitted with Shock to an Intensive Cardiac Care Unit—A Single-Center Prospective Study
Safety and Outcomes of Peripherally Administered Vasopressor Infusion in Patients Admitted with Shock to an Intensive Cardiac Care Unit—A Single-Center Prospective Study Open
Background: Vasopressors are frequently utilized for blood pressure stabilization in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS), although with a questionable benefit. Obtaining central venous access is time consuming and may be associated with s…
View article: Urgent transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for severe mitral regurgitation with flail leaflet in critically Ill patients
Urgent transcatheter edge-to-edge repair for severe mitral regurgitation with flail leaflet in critically Ill patients Open
Introduction Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMR) is a common valvular disorder, with flail leaflets due to ruptured chordae representing an extreme variation of this pathology. Ruptured chordae can present as acute heart failure which …
View article: Isolated PR prolongation in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Isolated PR prolongation in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation Open
Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background New conduction disturbances are common complications following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The last ESC guidelines recommended electrophysiological stud…
View article: Troponin Level at Presentation as a Prognostic Factor Among Patients Presenting with non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Troponin Level at Presentation as a Prognostic Factor Among Patients Presenting with non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Open
Introduction Timely reperfusion within 120 minutes is strongly recommended in patients presenting with non-ST segment myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) with very high-risk features. Evidence regarding the use of high sensitivity cardiac tropo…
View article: Urgent Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Severe Mitral Regurgitation with Flail Leaflet in Critically Ill Patients
Urgent Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Severe Mitral Regurgitation with Flail Leaflet in Critically Ill Patients Open
Introduction Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMR) is a common valvular disorder, and flail leaflet due to ruptured chordae represents an extreme variation of this pathology. Ruptured chordae can present as acute heart failure which requ…
View article: Nonagenarians admission and prognosis in a tertiary center intensive coronary care unit – a prospective study
Nonagenarians admission and prognosis in a tertiary center intensive coronary care unit – a prospective study Open
View article: Outcomes of Patients Treated with Blood Transfusion in a Contemporary Tertiary Care Medical Center Intensive Cardiac Care Unit
Outcomes of Patients Treated with Blood Transfusion in a Contemporary Tertiary Care Medical Center Intensive Cardiac Care Unit Open
Background: Acutely ill patients treated with blood transfusion (BT) have unfavorable prognoses. Nevertheless, data regarding outcomes in patients treated with BT admitted into a contemporary tertiary care medical center intensive cardiac …
View article: Nonagenarians Admission and Prognosis in a Tertiary Center Intensive Coronary Care Unit – a prospective study.
Nonagenarians Admission and Prognosis in a Tertiary Center Intensive Coronary Care Unit – a prospective study. Open
Background With increasing life expectancy, the prevalence of nonagenarians with cardiovascular disease is steadily growing. However, this population is underrepresented in randomized trials and thus poorly defined, with little quality evi…
View article: Mean Platelet Volume as a Predictor of Coronary Artery Disease Severity and its Association With Coronary Artery Calcification
Mean Platelet Volume as a Predictor of Coronary Artery Disease Severity and its Association With Coronary Artery Calcification Open
Coronary calcium score (CCS) is a highly sensitive marker for estimating coronary artery calcification (CAC) and detecting coronary artery disease (CAD). Mean platelet volume (MPV (is a platelet indicator that represent platelet stimulatio…
View article: Outcomes of patients treated with blood transfusion in a contemporary tertiary intensive cardiac care unit
Outcomes of patients treated with blood transfusion in a contemporary tertiary intensive cardiac care unit Open
Background Different trials showed that patients treated with blood transfusion (BT) have unfavorable prognosis regarding outcomes and mortality. Nevertheless, outcomes in patients treated with BT hospitalized in a contemporary tertiary in…
View article: Large multinational evaluation of time to reintervention in patients undergoing bioprosthetic valve implantation during open heart surgery
Large multinational evaluation of time to reintervention in patients undergoing bioprosthetic valve implantation during open heart surgery Open
Introduction Bioprosthetic valves are increasingly utilized during open heart surgery in favor of mechanical valves. These tissue valves are prone for structural valve degeneration and failure, especially in young patients. Transcatheter a…
View article: Large multicenter evaluation of clinical outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation in different age groups: results from the Israeli TAVI registry
Large multicenter evaluation of clinical outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation in different age groups: results from the Israeli TAVI registry Open
Introduction Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is becoming the preferred treatment for elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis. Clinical outcomes of these patients according to different age groups and especially in the v…
View article: Urgent Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Severe Mitral Regurgitation in Patients with Refractory Cardiogenic Shock
Urgent Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Severe Mitral Regurgitation in Patients with Refractory Cardiogenic Shock Open
Introduction Patients suffering from cardiogenic shock (CS) and mitral regurgitation (MR) demonstrate worse prognosis, with higher mortality rates. We sought to evaluate the effectiveness of urgent valve intervention of the mitral valve, u…
View article: Lack of magnet use during chest compressions leads to multiple inappropriate shocks by a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
Lack of magnet use during chest compressions leads to multiple inappropriate shocks by a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Open
View article: Hemoglobin A1C as a prognostic factor and the pre-diabetic paradox in patients admitted to a tertiary care medical center intensive cardiac care unit
Hemoglobin A1C as a prognostic factor and the pre-diabetic paradox in patients admitted to a tertiary care medical center intensive cardiac care unit Open
Background Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) is a form of glycated hemoglobin used to estimate glycemic control in diabetic patients. Data regarding the prognostic significance of HbA1c levels in contemporary intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU) patien…
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View article: D-Dimer as a Prognostic Factor in a Tertiary Center Intensive Coronary Care Unit
D-Dimer as a Prognostic Factor in a Tertiary Center Intensive Coronary Care Unit Open
Introduction D-dimer is a small protein fragment produced during fibrinolysis. High D-dimer levels were shown to have prognostic impact in critically ill patients. Nevertheless, data regarding D-dimer's prognostic impact among tertiary car…
View article: Level of Hypoalbuminemia as a Prognostic Factor in Patients admitted to a Tertiary Care Intensive Coronary Care Unit
Level of Hypoalbuminemia as a Prognostic Factor in Patients admitted to a Tertiary Care Intensive Coronary Care Unit Open
Hypoalbuminemia in ICCU patients is a poor prognostic factor associated with in-hospital complications and an independent risk factor for 1-year mortality rate, while intermediate albumin level shows a trend towards higher 1-year mortality…