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View article: Lipoprotein(a) as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review
Lipoprotein(a) as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Despite advancements in treatment, coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a significant global health concern. Although lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is recognized as a crucial cardiovascular risk factor associated with increased risk,…
View article: The Role of Cystatin C in the Prediction of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Following Coronary Procedures: A Systematic Review
The Role of Cystatin C in the Prediction of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Following Coronary Procedures: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) represents a significant cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) and accounts for 11% of all cases. Conventional biomarkers, such as serum creatinine (SCr), present limitations in terms …
View article: A complication of micropuncture catheter fracture during StarClose re-puncture and review of the literature
A complication of micropuncture catheter fracture during StarClose re-puncture and review of the literature Open
Permanent vascular closure systems are commonly used for achieving hemostasis after transfemoral percutaneous procedures. However, there exists conflicting data regarding the safety of re-puncturing these devices during subsequent procedur…
View article: The role of structured inpatient lipid protocols in optimizing non-statin lipid lowering therapy: a review and single-center experience
The role of structured inpatient lipid protocols in optimizing non-statin lipid lowering therapy: a review and single-center experience Open
Dyslipidemia is a leading contributor to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). There has been a significant improvement in the treatment of dyslipidemia in the past 10 years with the development of new pharmacotherapies. The inte…
View article: Investigating the effect of cancer medication in the development of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy
Investigating the effect of cancer medication in the development of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy Open
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a cardiac condition that is usually characterized by sudden heart failure (HF) or chest pain that resembles acute coronary syndrome (ACS). It is identified by severe systolic dysfunction of the left ventri…
View article: B-47 | Comparison of Three Commonly Used Catheter Strategies in Transradial Coronary Angiography
B-47 | Comparison of Three Commonly Used Catheter Strategies in Transradial Coronary Angiography Open
BackgroundTransradial technique is the standard of care with a class 1A indication. Studies have compared single vs. dual catheter approaches, yet there is paucity of literature comparing the 3 commonly used strategies for transradial coro…
View article: Report of ventricular fibrillation in a 44-year-old man using kratom
Report of ventricular fibrillation in a 44-year-old man using kratom Open
Kratom is an unregulated kappa-opioid receptor agonist available for order on the internet that is used as a remedy for chronic pain. We present a case of a middle-aged man who suffered a cardiac arrest in the setting of kratom ingestion.
View article: Amyloid Cardiomyopathy: All that sparkles is Amyloid
Amyloid Cardiomyopathy: All that sparkles is Amyloid Open
A 73 year old female with no past medical history presented to our emergency department (ED) with gradually worsening shortness of breath for a few weeks. She denied any associated complaints of chest pain, palpitations or dizziness. On ph…
View article: A Rare Case of Renal Infarct due to Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report and Literature Review
A Rare Case of Renal Infarct due to Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy is a rare myocardial disorder which results from failure of left ventricle to compact in embryogenesis. We present a case of a 53-year-old female who came because of abdominal pain and was foun…
View article: Right atrial volume indexed by cardiovascular magnetic resonance as a predictor of mortality in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
Right atrial volume indexed by cardiovascular magnetic resonance as a predictor of mortality in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction Open
Background Right Atrial Volume Indexed (RAVI) measured by echocardiogram was identified to be an independent predictor of morbidity in patients with heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Meta-Analysis Global Group in C…