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View article: Ethnic and Geographic Differences in the Association between Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor A1166C Polymorphism and Essential Hypertension in China: A Meta-Analysis
Ethnic and Geographic Differences in the Association between Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor A1166C Polymorphism and Essential Hypertension in China: A Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Knotless backstitching provides comparable strength to conventional knotting in porcine stomach suture biomechanics
Knotless backstitching provides comparable strength to conventional knotting in porcine stomach suture biomechanics Open
View article: Desmoid-type Fibromatosis of the Breast: A Case Report
Desmoid-type Fibromatosis of the Breast: A Case Report Open
Desmoid-type fibromatosis (DTF) is a rare and locally aggressive benign tumor affecting the breasts. It is characterized by infiltrative growth and local recurrence, though it cannot metastasize. We present the case of a woman in her early…
View article: Global burden of anemia and cause among children under five years 1990–2019: findings from the global burden of disease study 2019
Global burden of anemia and cause among children under five years 1990–2019: findings from the global burden of disease study 2019 Open
Background Anemia represents a significant global health issue affecting numerous children and women, characterized by diminished hemoglobin levels that may impede cognitive and developmental progress. Although commonly attributed to iron …
View article: Right ventricular volume and function by three‐dimensional echocardiography: results of the echocardiographic measurements in normal Chinese adults (EMINCA) II
Right ventricular volume and function by three‐dimensional echocardiography: results of the echocardiographic measurements in normal Chinese adults (EMINCA) II Open
Three‐dimensional (3D) echocardiography is an emerging technique for assessing right ventricular (RV) volume and function, but 3D‐RV normal values from a large Chinese population are still lacking. The aim of the present study was to estab…
View article: Left ventricular global longitudinal strain using a novel fully automated method: A head-to-head comparison with a manual layer-specific strain and establishment of normal reference ranges
Left ventricular global longitudinal strain using a novel fully automated method: A head-to-head comparison with a manual layer-specific strain and establishment of normal reference ranges Open
Using the novel automated method, was LV GLS higher than when using the manual GLS method. The normal ranges of automated GLS stratified according to sex and age were provided, with dominant determinants showing sex disparities that requir…
View article: Normal reference values for mitral annular plane systolic excursion by motion-mode and speckle tracking echocardiography: a prospective, multicentre, population-based study
Normal reference values for mitral annular plane systolic excursion by motion-mode and speckle tracking echocardiography: a prospective, multicentre, population-based study Open
Aims Mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE) is a simple and reliable index for evaluating left ventricular (LV) systolic function, particularly in patients with poor image quality; however, the lack of reference values limits its …
View article: An unusual giant coronary artery aneurysm mimicking mediastinal mass
An unusual giant coronary artery aneurysm mimicking mediastinal mass Open
A 55-year-old woman was admitted with complaints of recurrent chest pain for eight days. She had a history of intermittent chest tightness and pain for 5 years. Laboratory test showed increased hypersensitive cardiac troponin I of 0.14 μg/…
View article: Cardiac involvement assessment in systemic sclerosis using speckle tracking echocardiography: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cardiac involvement assessment in systemic sclerosis using speckle tracking echocardiography: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives Cardiac involvement in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) is associated with poor prognosis. Early detection of myocardial impairment is essential for treatment. The present study aimed to systematically review the value of …
View article: Association between triglyceride‐glucose index and arterial stiffness reflected by carotid pulse‐wave velocity in stage 1 hypertension and individuals with normal/elevated blood pressure
Association between triglyceride‐glucose index and arterial stiffness reflected by carotid pulse‐wave velocity in stage 1 hypertension and individuals with normal/elevated blood pressure Open
Evidence of the triglyceride‐glucose (TyG) index as an independent predictor of arterial stiffness in stage 1 hypertension patients is scarce. This study aimed to explore the association between TyG index and arterial stiffness in this pop…
View article: Case report: Fatal systemic embolism caused by early prosthetic valve endocarditis after Bentall surgery
Case report: Fatal systemic embolism caused by early prosthetic valve endocarditis after Bentall surgery Open
Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is a rare but dangerous complication of Bentall surgery and Staphylococcus epidermidis PVE involving multiple valves simultaneously during the early postoperative period has not been reported. A 42 year …
View article: Real-time 3D echocardiographic transilluminated imaging combined with artificially intelligent left atrial appendage measurement for atrial fibrillation interventional procedures
Real-time 3D echocardiographic transilluminated imaging combined with artificially intelligent left atrial appendage measurement for atrial fibrillation interventional procedures Open
Aims: This study investigated the feasibility and accuracy of real-time three-dimensional (3D) echocardiographic transilluminated imaging (TrueVue Glass) in left atrial appendage (LAA) anatomical morphology and artificial intelligence (AI)…
View article: The diagnostic accuracy of contrast echocardiography in patients with suspected cardiac masses: A preliminary multicenter, cross-sectional study
The diagnostic accuracy of contrast echocardiography in patients with suspected cardiac masses: A preliminary multicenter, cross-sectional study Open
Background To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of contrast echocardiography (CE) in patients with suspected cardiac masses. Methods A multicenter, prospective study involving 108 consecutive patients with suspected cardiac masses based on …
View article: Novel TrueVue series of 3D echocardiography: Revealing the pathological morphology of congenital heart disease
Novel TrueVue series of 3D echocardiography: Revealing the pathological morphology of congenital heart disease Open
Aims: This study explored the advantages and limitations of novel series of three-dimensional (3D) echocardiographic techniques and summarized their application methods for congenital heart diseases (CHDs). Method and result: Two-dimension…
View article: Prognostic value of ventricular longitudinal strain in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Prognostic value of ventricular longitudinal strain in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Strain obtained by speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) can detect subclinical myocardial impairment due to myocardial fibrosis (MF) and is considered a prognostic marker. Aortic stenosis (AS) is not only a valve disease, b…
View article: Integrated analysis identified prognostic microRNAs in breast cancer
Integrated analysis identified prognostic microRNAs in breast cancer Open
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play pivotal roles in the formation and progression of breast cancer (BC). Here, we attempt to identify miRNAs associated with BC prognosis and progression through integrated analysis. We firstly screened out 83 differen…
View article: Libman-Sacks Endocarditis and Infective Endocarditis Vegetations Coexisting in a Patient With Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Libman-Sacks Endocarditis and Infective Endocarditis Vegetations Coexisting in a Patient With Antiphospholipid Syndrome Open
View article: Evaluation of left ventricular myocardial stratified strain in patients with Kawasaki disease using two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging
Evaluation of left ventricular myocardial stratified strain in patients with Kawasaki disease using two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging Open
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute autoimmune self-limited disease of unknown etiology. We aimed to evaluate the left ventricular myocardial stratified strains in children with KD in different stages using two-dimensional speckle tracking i…
View article: Fatal systemic embolism caused by prosthetic valve endocarditis after Bentall surgery
Fatal systemic embolism caused by prosthetic valve endocarditis after Bentall surgery Open
Background: Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is a rare but dangerous complication after Bentall surgery. In addition, cases of Staphylococcus epidermidis involving multiple valves simultaneously and multi-organ embolism during the early…
View article: The association between assisted reproductive technology and cardiac remodeling in fetuses and early infants: a prospective cohort study
The association between assisted reproductive technology and cardiac remodeling in fetuses and early infants: a prospective cohort study Open
View article: Analysis of the Risk Factors in Prognosis of Kawasaki Disease With Coronary Artery Lesions
Analysis of the Risk Factors in Prognosis of Kawasaki Disease With Coronary Artery Lesions Open
Kawasaki disease (KD) is one of the most common forms of systemic vasculitis in children. Pathological features include extensive inflammation of small and medium blood vessels throughout the body. The primary complication of KD is coronar…
View article: Ultrasonic Diagnostic Strategy for the Causes of Coronary Artery Dilatation in Infants
Ultrasonic Diagnostic Strategy for the Causes of Coronary Artery Dilatation in Infants Open
Objective: To explore a differential diagnosis strategy for the causes of coronary artery dilatation (CAD) in infants． Methods: Clinical and echocardiography data for 243 infants with CAD from the Shengjing Hospital of China Medical Univer…
View article: Surgical Outcomes of Aldosterone-Producing Adenoma on the Basis of the Histopathological Findings
Surgical Outcomes of Aldosterone-Producing Adenoma on the Basis of the Histopathological Findings Open
Introduction Previous studies on the surgical outcomes of aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA) patients were mainly based on the histopathological diagnosis of HE staining or adrenal venous sampling (AVS) instead of the functional pathology…
View article: Analysis of Risk Factors of Kawasaki Disease With Coronary Artery Lesions
Analysis of Risk Factors of Kawasaki Disease With Coronary Artery Lesions Open
Objective: To identify factors predictive of coronary artery lesions (CALs) in children with Kawasaki disease (KD). Methods: The clinical data of 420 children with KD who were hospitalized between January 2018 and December 2020 were retros…
View article: Cardiac thrombotic stability determined by contrast-enhanced echocardiography: investigative protocol and preliminary results
Cardiac thrombotic stability determined by contrast-enhanced echocardiography: investigative protocol and preliminary results Open
Objective This study’s intent was to test a new system for scoring cardiac thrombotic stability, based on contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). Methods We used human whole blood for an in vitro thrombotic model involving 1-h (T 1h ) and 7-d…
View article: Incremental value of three-dimensional and contrast echocardiography in the evaluation of endocardial fibroelastosis and multiple cardiovascular thrombi: A case report
Incremental value of three-dimensional and contrast echocardiography in the evaluation of endocardial fibroelastosis and multiple cardiovascular thrombi: A case report Open
This new echocardiography technique has a great advantage in the diagnosis and treatment of EFE. On the basis of conventional echocardiography, 3D echocardiography is used to display the position, shape, and narrow base of the thrombus. CE…
View article: Evaluation of Cardiac Thrombus Stability based on Contrast-Enhanced Echocardiography：Research Protocol and Preliminary Results
Evaluation of Cardiac Thrombus Stability based on Contrast-Enhanced Echocardiography：Research Protocol and Preliminary Results Open
Objective : This study attempted to test a new scoring system for evaluating the stability of cardiac thrombi using contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). Methods : We used human whole blood to make the thrombus model in vitro which were div…
View article: MiR-146a mediates TLR-4 signaling pathway to affect myocardial fibrosis in rat constrictive pericarditis model
MiR-146a mediates TLR-4 signaling pathway to affect myocardial fibrosis in rat constrictive pericarditis model Open
The expression of miR-146a demonstrated a dynamic change in the CP model; it was increased at the early time point (CP-8W) and then decreased at the 16W time point. miR-146a suppressed MF by inhibiting the target genes TRAF6 and IRAK1 via …
View article: Reference Values of Carotid Ultrafast Pulse-Wave Velocity: A Prospective, Multicenter, Population-Based Study
Reference Values of Carotid Ultrafast Pulse-Wave Velocity: A Prospective, Multicenter, Population-Based Study Open
Reference values of carotid PWV for ultrafast ultrasound imaging, stratified by sex and age, were determined for the first time. Age, BP, and BMI were the dominant determinants of carotid PWV for ultrafast ultrasound imaging, which should …
View article: Berry syndrome: a case report and literature review
Berry syndrome: a case report and literature review Open