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View article: Perceptions of the Intensity of Heart Failure Medications among Hospitalized Older Adults: A Pilot Qualitative Study
Perceptions of the Intensity of Heart Failure Medications among Hospitalized Older Adults: A Pilot Qualitative Study Open
Background: Guidelines for heart failure (HF) management recommend high target doses for medications. These targets are based on standardized dosing regimens that rarely consider the complex challenges faced by older patients. However, lit…
View article: Prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities among hospitalized patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and factors associated with a higher case-fatality rate
Prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities among hospitalized patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and factors associated with a higher case-fatality rate Open
Background Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is proven to be a catalyst for sudden cardiac death among affected population. However, the prevalence of cardiovascular comorbidities (CVC) and their association with in-hospital mortality has …
View article: Disparity in receiving destination treatment for heart failure patients according to HIV status
Disparity in receiving destination treatment for heart failure patients according to HIV status Open
Background Patients living with HIV (PLWH) are well known to be at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. However, PLWH with end-stage HF (ESHF) might not be considered for definitive treatments equally as their HIV-negative co…
View article: The association of obesity and in-hospital outcomes among patients undergoing ablation for atrial fibrillation: a propensity-score matched analysis
The association of obesity and in-hospital outcomes among patients undergoing ablation for atrial fibrillation: a propensity-score matched analysis Open
Background Obesity is a strong risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), and it can affect the prognosis of AF. However, the impact of obesity (BMI≥30 kg/m²) on postoperative complications after AF ablation has not been extensively studied…
View article: D-5 | Deciphering the Impact of ECMO in Unstable Pulmonary Embolism: A Critical Outcomes Analysis
D-5 | Deciphering the Impact of ECMO in Unstable Pulmonary Embolism: A Critical Outcomes Analysis Open
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in critical care cardiology has increased, yet its clinical outcomes in pulmonary embolism (PE) remain partially understood. This study scrutinizes the in -hospital outcomes of ECMO in patients wi…
View article: A-72 | Readmission after Weight Loss Surgery among Patients with Established Ischemic Heart Diseases: To Avoid the Procedure or to Better Risk Stratify?
A-72 | Readmission after Weight Loss Surgery among Patients with Established Ischemic Heart Diseases: To Avoid the Procedure or to Better Risk Stratify? Open
While bariatric surgery has shown to be advantageous for individuals with cardiovascular disease, established preoperative ischemic heart diseases (IHD) have been shown to increase the risk of postoperative complications. Hospitalized pati…
View article: E-41 | Comparison of Hospital Outcomes between HIV-positive and HIV-negative Patients with Aortic Valve Diseases undergoing TAVR vs. SAVR: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study
E-41 | Comparison of Hospital Outcomes between HIV-positive and HIV-negative Patients with Aortic Valve Diseases undergoing TAVR vs. SAVR: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study Open
Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been established as a risk factor for accelerated cardiovascular diseases. However, data is lacking on the outcome of different therapeutic options offered to CVD patients living with H…
View article: C-31 | Impact of Frailty on Prognosis in Chronic Total Occlusion Interventions: A Comprehensive Analysis of In-Hospital Mortality and Readmission Rates Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
C-31 | Impact of Frailty on Prognosis in Chronic Total Occlusion Interventions: A Comprehensive Analysis of In-Hospital Mortality and Readmission Rates Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Open
Frailty, often linked with aging, markedly impacts physiological resilience and influences outcomes in complex medical procedures. This study investigates frailty's effects on in-hospital mortality and readmission post-percutaneous coronar…
View article: C-39 | Comparative Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in Patients with Chronic Total Occlusions: The Impact of Active Cancer
C-39 | Comparative Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in Patients with Chronic Total Occlusions: The Impact of Active Cancer Open
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) for chronic total occlusions (CTO) present unique challenges, especially in patients with active cancer due to their complex health profiles. This study aims to fill the gap in knowledge regarding …
View article: E-42 | Prevalence of Cardiorenal Syndrome among Admission Cases undergoing Transcatheter Valve Procedures and its Association with Hospital Outcomes
E-42 | Prevalence of Cardiorenal Syndrome among Admission Cases undergoing Transcatheter Valve Procedures and its Association with Hospital Outcomes Open
Chronic kidney disease is a common comorbidity among patients with valvular heart diseases (VHD) undergoing transcatheter valvular procedures (TVP). However, the prevalence of cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) has not been established among patie…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with cognitive frailty in heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Prevalence and factors associated with cognitive frailty in heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol Open
Introduction Heart failure (HF) is a global health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. Cognitive frailty, a syndrome characterised by physical frailty and cognitive impairment without dementia, is increasingly recognised in this …
View article: The Role of Palliative Care Consultation in Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment among ICU Patients Receiving Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV-ECMO): A Retrospective Case-Control Study
The Role of Palliative Care Consultation in Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment among ICU Patients Receiving Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV-ECMO): A Retrospective Case-Control Study Open
Background: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has extended the survivability of critically ill patients beyond their unsupported prognosis and has widened the timeframe for making an informed decision about the goal of care. Howev…
View article: Prevalence of myocardial fibrosis among patients living with HIV and factors associated with a higher prevalence rate: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of myocardial fibrosis among patients living with HIV and factors associated with a higher prevalence rate: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction HIV infection is an established risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases. Although increasing evidence implicates a higher prevalence of myocardial fibrosis (MF) among patients living with HIV (PLWH) compared…
View article: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement among heart transplant recipients with donor aortic valve diseases: a systematic review of the literature.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement among heart transplant recipients with donor aortic valve diseases: a systematic review of the literature. Open
TAVR seems to be a viable option for HTx recipients who develop donor aortic valve diseases. However, there is a paucity of knowledge on the long-term survivability of the replaced aortic valves and the clinical and echocardiographic outco…
View article: COVID-19 and conjunctivitis: A contemporary literature review
COVID-19 and conjunctivitis: A contemporary literature review Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral respiratory illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Since its first appearance in December 2019, COVID-19 has been responsible for a number of global ou…
View article: Letter on Incidence and prognosis of COVID-19 among heart transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Letter on Incidence and prognosis of COVID-19 among heart transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Cardiovascular involvement of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now an established concept, with utmost importance among those with pre-existing comorbidities.1 Of this, patients with advanced heart failure, who ultimately undergo hea…
View article: Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine among Heart Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review
Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine among Heart Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review Open
Background Heart transplant (HTX) recipients are at a significantly higher risk of adverse clinical outcomes, due to chronic immunosuppression and co-existence of other chronic conditions, when contracting the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Althoug…
View article: The role of anti-inflammatory drugs and nanoparticle-based drug delivery models in the management of ischemia-induced heart failure
The role of anti-inflammatory drugs and nanoparticle-based drug delivery models in the management of ischemia-induced heart failure Open
Ongoing advancements in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (MI) have significantly decreased MI related mortality. Consequently, the number of patients experiencing post-MI heart failure (HF) has continued to rise. Infarction siz…
View article: Non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol in adolescence as a predictor of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases in adulthood
Non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol in adolescence as a predictor of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases in adulthood Open
Defined as the total cholesterol minus high-density lipoprotein (HDL), non-HDL cholesterol has been increasingly acknowledged as a measure of risk estimation for developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD). Comprising of apo…
View article: Erratum to: Clinical Features and Outcomes of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Caused by <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i>
Erratum to: Clinical Features and Outcomes of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Caused by <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i> Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa622.].
View article: Clinical Features and Outcomes of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Caused by <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i>
Clinical Features and Outcomes of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Caused by <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i> Open
Background Long regarded as the second most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), Haemophilus influenzae has recently been identified with almost equal frequency as pneumococcus in patients hospitalized for CAP. The literatur…
View article: Recurrent coronavirus diseases 19 (COVID‐19): A different presentation from the first episode
Recurrent coronavirus diseases 19 (COVID‐19): A different presentation from the first episode Open
A 31‐year‐old Caucasian male developed reinfection with SARS‐CoV‐2, 2 ½ months after an initial episode of ICU admission for respiratory support due to COVID‐19. The second episode was in the form of malaise, aphthous gingival ulcer, and d…
View article: Recurrent Coronavirus Diseases 19 (COVID-19): A Different Presentation from the First Episode
Recurrent Coronavirus Diseases 19 (COVID-19): A Different Presentation from the First Episode Open
A 31-year-old male Caucasian patient developed reinfection with SARS-CoV-2, 2 ½ months after an initial episode of ICU admission for respiratory support due to COVID-19. The second episode was in the form of malaise, aphthous gingival ulce…