How Common Is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
The incidence of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome is completely unknown, and has been wildly overestimated in the past. Based on a prospectively maintained database at our academic Thoracic Outlet Center,…
Impact and Determinants of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin-T Concentration in Patients With COVID-19 Admitted to Critical Care
Cardiac Troponin (hs-TnT) elevation has been reported in unselected patients hospitalized with COVID-19 however the mechanism and relationship with mortality remain unclear. Consecutive patients admitted to a high-volume intensive care…
COVID-19 and Gender Disparities in Pediatric Cardiologists with Dependent Care Responsibilities
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affects females in the home and workplace. This study aimed to acquire information regarding the gender-specific effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on aspects of professional and…
Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defect Associated With Pulmonary Artery Hypertension using Fenestrated Devices
In patients with pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) associated with atrial septal defect (ASD), closure of ASD may carry significant risks. We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of transcatheter…
Impact of Ventricular Stroke Work Indices on Mortality in Heart Failure Patients After Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
HIGHLIGHTS • Left ventricular stroke work index (LVSWi) and right ventricular stroke work index (RVSWi) independently predict mortality after transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR). • Patients with low LVSWi and…
Sex-Specific Differences in Etiology and Prognosis in Patients With Significant Tricuspid Regurgitation
The aim of this study was to assess differences in etiology, comorbidities, echocardiographic parameters, and prognosis between men and women with significant tricuspid regurgitation (TR). Clinical and echocardiographic characteristics of…
Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Cardiotoxicity Among Women With HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Breast cancer and cardiovascular-specific mortality are higher among blacks compared with whites, but disparities in cancer therapy-related adverse cardiovascular outcomes have not been well studied. We assessed for the contribution…
Long-Term Outcomes and Valve Performance in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Highlights • Long-term data for patients undergoing TAVI with the first generation self-expanding bioprosthesis are consistent with low mortality rates and satisfying valve performance. • Really long-term clinical outcomes and…
Relation of Institutional Mitral Valve Surgical Volume to Surgical and Transcatheter Outcomes in Medicare Patients
There are limited data to support proposed increases to the minimum institutional mitral valve (MV) surgery volume required to begin a transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVr) program. The current study…
Blood Coagulation Changes With or Without Direct Oral Anticoagulant Therapy Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
• Thromboembolic events remain clinically resolved after TAVR. • DOAC use to reduce thrombosis associated with TAVR remains controversial. • Coagulation parameters were significantly increased after TAVR. • Hypercoagulation status…
