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View article: The effect of oral anticoagulants on the incidence of dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The effect of oral anticoagulants on the incidence of dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Our SR and meta-analysis showed that the use of OAC therapy is associated with a reduced risk of dementia in individuals with AF. However, our results are limited by the potential influence of confounding bias and significant heterogeneity…
View article: Understanding Phantom Shocks in Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Recipients
Understanding Phantom Shocks in Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Recipients Open
View article: Enhancing glycaemic control and promoting cardiovascular health: the therapeutic potential of Trigonella foenumgraecum in diabetic patients – a systematic review and meta-analysis
Enhancing glycaemic control and promoting cardiovascular health: the therapeutic potential of Trigonella foenumgraecum in diabetic patients – a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background: The antidiabetic potential of fenugreek has been highlighted in past literature, and various in-vitro and in-vivo studies have validated its glucose-lowering effects; however, very limited data are available on its effects on d…
View article: Disparities in heart failure between White, Black, and Hispanic young adults: insights from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Disparities in heart failure between White, Black, and Hispanic young adults: insights from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Open
Background: The prevalence of heart failure (HF) is increasing among young adults in the United States with pervasive racial and ethnic differences in this population. Objective: To evaluate contemporary associations between race and ethni…
View article: Pseudocystic myxoid liposarcoma of the posterior chest wall – a rare case report
Pseudocystic myxoid liposarcoma of the posterior chest wall – a rare case report Open
Introduction and importance: Liposarcoma (LPS) is a common soft-tissue sarcoma predominantly diagnosed in adults, arising from malignant adipose cells. Among its various subtypes, myxoid LPS (MLPS) stands out as the second most frequent, a…
View article: Oxygen targets following cardiac arrest: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Oxygen targets following cardiac arrest: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
View article: Infezioni in Medicina
Infezioni in Medicina Open
COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk for acute CVD and is associated with cardioembolic and cryptogenic etiologies and the risk factors of atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, diabetes and hypertension in COVID-…
View article: Safety and efficacy of pimecrolimus versus vehicle for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in adults and paediatric population: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Safety and efficacy of pimecrolimus versus vehicle for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in adults and paediatric population: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction: Atopic dermatitis remains a widespread problem affecting various populations globally. While numerous treatment options have been employed, pimecrolimus remains a potent and viable option. Recently, there has been increasing …
View article: B-3 | Cardiovascular Outcomes of Redo-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Index Bypass Grafts Among Acute Coronary Syndrome: Regression Matched National Cohort Study
B-3 | Cardiovascular Outcomes of Redo-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Index Bypass Grafts Among Acute Coronary Syndrome: Regression Matched National Cohort Study Open
Procedural and hospital outcomes of PCI versus CABG among ACS patients with prior history of CABG remains understudied. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) formed the two comparison cohorts. …
View article: A National Perspective on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Heart Failure Hospitalizations in the United States
A National Perspective on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Heart Failure Hospitalizations in the United States Open
View article: Effect of COVID-19 on cardiac electrophysiology practice: a systematic review of literature
Effect of COVID-19 on cardiac electrophysiology practice: a systematic review of literature Open
The authors conducted a systematic review on the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 on electrophysiology (EP) practice and procedure volume in various settings. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and …
View article: Comparison of Sex-Based In-Hospital Procedural Outcomes and Hospital Readmission Frequency After Patent Foramen Ovale Occluder Device Placement: A Propensity Matched National Cohort
Comparison of Sex-Based In-Hospital Procedural Outcomes and Hospital Readmission Frequency After Patent Foramen Ovale Occluder Device Placement: A Propensity Matched National Cohort Open
View article: Close, but no cigar: an unfortunate case of primary angiitis of the central nervous system
Close, but no cigar: an unfortunate case of primary angiitis of the central nervous system Open
Introduction: Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS) is an uncommon and misunderstood disease, where little is known regarding its immunopathogenesis and appropriate treatment. Due to the constellation of nonspecific clinic…
View article: Nanotechnology in interventional cardiology: A state-of-the-art review
Nanotechnology in interventional cardiology: A state-of-the-art review Open
View article: <scp>SARS‐CoV</scp> ‐2 vaccinations can trigger polyradiculitis
<span>SARS‐CoV</span> ‐2 vaccinations can trigger polyradiculitis Open
We eagerly read the article by Aldeeb et al. 1 about an 83‐year‐old female patient with diabetes, arterial hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and bilateral knee arthroplasty, who subsequently developed progressive quadriparesis with sensory dis…
View article: Cardiovascular outcomes and trends of Transcatheter vs. Surgical aortic valve replacement among octogenarians with heart failure: A Propensity Matched national cohort analysis
Cardiovascular outcomes and trends of Transcatheter vs. Surgical aortic valve replacement among octogenarians with heart failure: A Propensity Matched national cohort analysis Open
View article: Too much of a good thing: Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in a patient with Still's disease
Too much of a good thing: Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in a patient with Still's disease Open
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS) is a potential complication when treating non HIV immunosuppressed patients with opportunistic infections. We present a case of a 49-year-old female with Adult-onset Still's disease on pre…
View article: Bilateral simultaneous primary Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A rare presentation
Bilateral simultaneous primary Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A rare presentation Open
Multiple bilateral primary tumours of the oral cavity are typically on the rise. The prognosis and survival of these individuals are considerably improved by close surveillance and early, expectant management of these cancers. This case st…
View article: Cardiovascular outcomes of transradial versus transfemoral percutaneous coronary intervention in End-Stage renal Disease: A Regression-Based comparison
Cardiovascular outcomes of transradial versus transfemoral percutaneous coronary intervention in End-Stage renal Disease: A Regression-Based comparison Open
View article: Clinical outcomes of fasting in patients with chronic heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A prospective analysis
Clinical outcomes of fasting in patients with chronic heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A prospective analysis Open
Fasting is a part of many world religions and in Islam fasting is obligatory for every adult Muslim during the month of Ramadan. Islam has exempted sick people from fasting; however, many people still partake in this activity. We investiga…
View article: Diagnosis, treatment, and management of pericardial effusion- review
Diagnosis, treatment, and management of pericardial effusion- review Open
The hemodynamic stability of the heart and pericardium are maintained by the pericardial fluid of volume ∼10-50 ml. Pericardial effusion is associated with the abnormal accumulation of pericardial fluid in the pericardial cavity. Numerous …
View article: Acute pancreatitis as a rare adverse event among cannabis users: A systematic review
Acute pancreatitis as a rare adverse event among cannabis users: A systematic review Open
Background: Cannabis use has been steadily rising in the United States and can have multiple adverse effects, including cannabis-induced acute pancreatitis. This study aims to collate and highlight the significant demographics, clinical pr…
View article: Osteoarthritis in a fifty-year-old patient with unfused skeleton due to undiagnosed coexisting cleidocranial and spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia – Case report
Osteoarthritis in a fifty-year-old patient with unfused skeleton due to undiagnosed coexisting cleidocranial and spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia – Case report Open
The novelty of our presented case lies in the rare presentation of CCD and SED occurring concurrently at an older age with accompanying collateral abnormalities usually emerging more commonly in infants. Early diagnosis is thus essential f…
View article: Does individualized guided selection of antiplatelet therapy improve outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Does individualized guided selection of antiplatelet therapy improve outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention? A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Individualized guided selection of antiplatelet therapy significantly reduced the incidence of MACE, MI, ST, stroke, and minor bleeding in adult patients when compared with standard antiplatelet therapy. Our findings support the implementa…
View article: The effects of bariatric surgery on male and female fertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The effects of bariatric surgery on male and female fertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
•Currently natural lifestyle modification is recommended over bariatric surgery in the management of infertility in obese men and women, despite natural weight loss often being an ineffective method to both lose and maintain weight loss in…
View article: Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and its prolonged effects: An updated systematic review
Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome and its prolonged effects: An updated systematic review Open
Clinical features of post-acute COVID-19 infection can manifest even after 60 days of initial infection. Multidisciplinary care along with regular follow-up must be provided to such patients.
View article: DOACs or VKAs or LMWH – What is the optimal regimen for cancer-associated venous thromboembolism? A systematic review and meta-analysis
DOACs or VKAs or LMWH – What is the optimal regimen for cancer-associated venous thromboembolism? A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This analysis shows that DOACs are the optimal regimen to treat Ca-VTE. They have a similar to slightly increased bleeding risk compared with LMWH and are a safer alternative to VKAs.
View article: Turnpike Catheter failure, causes and mechanisms: Insights from the MAUDE database
Turnpike Catheter failure, causes and mechanisms: Insights from the MAUDE database Open
Despite clinical trials demonstrating the safety of the Turnpike catheters, complications can still occur. These data serve to inform operators about potentional risks and complications associated with the use of the device. Physicians sho…
View article: Efficacy of mindfulness-based intervention for the treatment of chronic headaches: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Efficacy of mindfulness-based intervention for the treatment of chronic headaches: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The results found are insignificant for the three primary outcomes, which may be due to the low number of participants and often a high or unclear risk of bias in the randomized control trials included. Perhaps more aggressive clinical tri…
View article: Effect of COVID-19 on lipid profile parameters and its correlation with acute phase reactants: A single-center retrospective analysis
Effect of COVID-19 on lipid profile parameters and its correlation with acute phase reactants: A single-center retrospective analysis Open
Hypolipidemia develops in increasing frequency with severe COVID-19 disease. It inversely correlates with levels of acute-phase reactants, indicating SARS-COV-2 as the causative agent for alteration in lipid and thyroid levels.