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View article: Association Between Improvement in Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Prognosis of Patients with Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Association Between Improvement in Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Prognosis of Patients with Cardiac Sarcoidosis Open
Changes in the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of patients with cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) have been reported; however, the prognostic implications remain unknown. This study aimed to investigate the predictive factors for LVEF imp…
View article: Association Between Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Use With Worsening Renal Function and Prognosis in Patients With Acute Heart Failure
Association Between Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Use With Worsening Renal Function and Prognosis in Patients With Acute Heart Failure Open
Background Prognostic implications of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) initiation in the context of worsening renal function (WRF) in patients with acute heart failure (AHF) remain unknown. Methods This was a post hoc analysis u…
View article: Contemporary Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy and Outpatient Worsening Heart Failure Events in Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure ― Preliminary Observational Study on Utilizing Predischarge Period for Optimizing Medications in Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure (PRE-UPFRONT-HF) ―
Contemporary Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy and Outpatient Worsening Heart Failure Events in Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure ― Preliminary Observational Study on Utilizing Predischarge Period for Optimizing Medications in Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure (PRE-UPFRONT-HF) ― Open
GDMT implementation during hospitalization for HF is suboptimal, even in the contemporary era. Patients with better GDMT implementation at discharge had a lower incidence of outpatient WHF, which was associated with subsequent mortality.
View article: Sarcopenia in heart failure: Comparison of prognostic value between the Asian working Group for Sarcopenia 2014 and 2019 criteria
Sarcopenia in heart failure: Comparison of prognostic value between the Asian working Group for Sarcopenia 2014 and 2019 criteria Open
Aim Sarcopenia is a prevalent comorbidity among older patients with heart failure. This study aimed to evaluate the differences between sarcopenia diagnosed using the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2014 and 2019 criteria in olde…
View article: Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes and Preserved Insulin Secretion on Empagliflozin
Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes and Preserved Insulin Secretion on Empagliflozin Open
As the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors has become widespread, euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (EDKA), a rare but notable complication associated with SGLT2 inhibitor use, is gaining attention, although the underly…
View article: The Hemodynamic Reversal of Delayed-Onset Radiation-Induced Constrictive Pericarditis Obtained by Pericardiectomy: A Case Report
The Hemodynamic Reversal of Delayed-Onset Radiation-Induced Constrictive Pericarditis Obtained by Pericardiectomy: A Case Report Open
Constrictive pericarditis (CP) is often underdiagnosed, partly because of the lack of established diagnostic criteria. Exaggerated ventricular interdependence during inspiration is a hallmark physiological feature of CP. We herein report t…
View article: Overlap of frailty and malnutrition as prognosticators in older patients with heart failure
Overlap of frailty and malnutrition as prognosticators in older patients with heart failure Open
Physical frailty and malnutrition coexist in approximately one-quarter of hospitalized older patients with HF and are associated with an increased risk of mortality. Assessing both conditions is crucial for risk stratification and interven…
View article: Effect of an Enteral Formula Enriched With ω-3 Fatty Acids, Carnitine, and Vitamin D on Body Weight, Heart Weight, and Blood Biochemical Parameters in a Dahl Rat Heart Failure Model
Effect of an Enteral Formula Enriched With ω-3 Fatty Acids, Carnitine, and Vitamin D on Body Weight, Heart Weight, and Blood Biochemical Parameters in a Dahl Rat Heart Failure Model Open
Malnutrition is known to worsen the prognosis of chronic heart failure (HF). To gain information that may be helpful in establishing appropriate nutritional interventions for chronic HF, this study was performed to investigate the efficacy…
View article: Skin mechanical properties measured with skin elasticity measurement device in patients with lymphedema: Scoping review
Skin mechanical properties measured with skin elasticity measurement device in patients with lymphedema: Scoping review Open
Background Skin conditions in patients with lymphedema have been identified according to changes in skin mechanical properties. The skin elasticity meter is a non‐invasive tool for measuring the mechanical properties of the skin; however, …
View article: Association Between Right Bundle Branch Block and Ventricular Arrhythmia in Patients With Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Association Between Right Bundle Branch Block and Ventricular Arrhythmia in Patients With Cardiac Sarcoidosis Open
In patients with CS, RBBB was an independent predictor of SVAEs, which might reflect the specific scar distribution that is predominant in the IVS.
View article: Lymphocyte‐to‐C‐reactive protein ratio and score in patients with heart failure: Nutritional status, physical function, and prognosis
Lymphocyte‐to‐C‐reactive protein ratio and score in patients with heart failure: Nutritional status, physical function, and prognosis Open
Aims In heart failure (HF), inflammation is linked to malnutrition and impaired physical function. In this study, we aimed to assess how novel nutritional–inflammatory markers and lymphocyte‐to‐C‐reactive protein ratio (LCR) and score (LCS…
View article: Prognostic Value of Objective Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Patients With Heart Failure: Subanalysis of FRAGILE‐HF and Kitasato Cohort
Prognostic Value of Objective Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Patients With Heart Failure: Subanalysis of FRAGILE‐HF and Kitasato Cohort Open
Background Social factors encompass a broad spectrum of nonmedical factors, including objective (social isolation [SI]) and perceived (loneliness) conditions. Although social factors have attracted considerable research attention, informat…
View article: Physical function assessment scales used in rehabilitation for upper limb lymphedema: a scoping review
Physical function assessment scales used in rehabilitation for upper limb lymphedema: a scoping review Open
Purpose: The aim of this scoping review was to identify the physical function assessment scales for the rehabilitation treatment of upper limb lymphedema. This review was conducted to establish a consensus on assessment scales for use in c…
View article: Oral nutritional supplements in older outpatients with heart failure: rationale and design of the ALIMENT‐HF trial
Oral nutritional supplements in older outpatients with heart failure: rationale and design of the ALIMENT‐HF trial Open
Aims The ALIMENT‐HF trial aims to determine whether high‐calorie and high‐protein oral nutritional supplements (ONS) are safe and beneficial for older adult outpatients with heart failure (HF). Methods and results This multicentre, single‐…
View article: Relationship of Mild to Moderate Impairment of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction With Fatal Ventricular Arrhythmic Events in Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Relationship of Mild to Moderate Impairment of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction With Fatal Ventricular Arrhythmic Events in Cardiac Sarcoidosis Open
Background Current guidelines recommend placing an implantable cardiac defibrillator for patients with cardiac sarcoidosis and a severely impaired left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of ≤35%. In this study, we determined the associat…
View article: Frailty, Sarcopenia, Cachexia, and Malnutrition in Heart Failure
Frailty, Sarcopenia, Cachexia, and Malnutrition in Heart Failure Open
With global aging, the number of patients with heart failure has increased markedly. Heart failure is a complex condition intricately associated with aging, organ damage, frailty, and cognitive decline, resulting in a poor prognosis. The r…
View article: Enhanced Scaling Crossover Detection in Long-Range Correlated Time Series
Enhanced Scaling Crossover Detection in Long-Range Correlated Time Series Open
View article: Prevalence and prognostic value of atrial fibrillation in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis
Prevalence and prognostic value of atrial fibrillation in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis Open
Aims The prognostic value of the presence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients at the time of cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) diagnosis is unknown. This study aimed to investigate the association between AF at the time of CS diagnosis and pati…
View article: Larissa Heart Failure Risk Score and Mode of Death in Acute Heart Failure: Insights from REALITY-AHF
Larissa Heart Failure Risk Score and Mode of Death in Acute Heart Failure: Insights from REALITY-AHF Open
Patients with heart failure (HF) patients may die either suddenly (sudden cardiac death/SCD) or progressively from pump failure. The heightened risk of SCD in patients with HF may expedite important decisions about medications or devices. …
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View article: Hemi-Resection of Carpal and Extensor Resection Reconstructed With Wrist Joint Arthrodesis and Palmaris Longus Tendon Graft for Synovial Sarcoma on the Dorsal Side of the Wrist: A Case Report
Hemi-Resection of Carpal and Extensor Resection Reconstructed With Wrist Joint Arthrodesis and Palmaris Longus Tendon Graft for Synovial Sarcoma on the Dorsal Side of the Wrist: A Case Report Open
View article: Relationship of mild to moderate impairment of left ventricular ejection fraction with fatal ventricular arrhythmic events in cardiac sarcoidosis
Relationship of mild to moderate impairment of left ventricular ejection fraction with fatal ventricular arrhythmic events in cardiac sarcoidosis Open
Background Current guidelines recommend placing an implantable cardiac defibrillator for patients with cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) and severely impaired left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of ≤35%. In this study, we aimed to explore the…
View article: Comparison of Outcomes of Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention between Complex and High-Risk Intervention in Indicated Patients (CHIP) versus Non-CHIP
Comparison of Outcomes of Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention between Complex and High-Risk Intervention in Indicated Patients (CHIP) versus Non-CHIP Open
The incidence of major complications in complex PCI was determined to be the highest in the definite CHIP, followed by the possible CHIP and lowest in the non-CHIP. Thus, more attention should be given to the three components of CHIP to pr…
View article: Evaluation of mechanical response of oocyte against the pipette insertion using QCR force sensor
Evaluation of mechanical response of oocyte against the pipette insertion using QCR force sensor Open
This paper proposed a cantilever-type QCR force sensor for force measurement at the time of pipette insertion into the oocyte. QCR force sensor has high sensitivity and high rigidity and is suitable for measuring minute forces. We succeed …
View article: The Role of Occupational Therapists in Acute Severe Respiratory Failure
The Role of Occupational Therapists in Acute Severe Respiratory Failure Open
重症呼吸不全患者における作業療法士の役割は,患者の動作能力と社会的適応能力を向上させ,日常・社会生活動作の自立を早期に獲得できるように支援することである.救急・集中治療領域における呼吸不全を含めた重症患者では,集中治療後に身体的,認知的,心理的な障害が残存する可能性がある.それらに対し,作業療法では,せん妄の改善,鎮静剤の使用減量,身体機能の改善,日常生活動作の向上,入院および集中治療室の在室日数の短縮などの有用性を期待される.本稿では,急性期の重症呼吸不全における作業療法…