To determine which statin will better improve the apolipoprotein (Apo) profiles (ApoA-I levels, ApoB levels, and ApoB/A-I ratios), we performed a meta-analysis of randomized head-to-head trials of rosuvastatin versus atorvastatin…
Dietary fiber intake might reduce cardiovascular risk factor levels and, in turn, might lower the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A total of 11,113 subjects, aged 20 to 79 years…
Maintenance or restoration of normal myocardial metabolism during acute ischemia has seldom been a priority in its management. The focus for many years has been on overcoming impaired coronary blood…
The influence of the presenting electrocardiographic (ECG) findings on the treatment and outcomes of patients with non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) has not been studied in contemporary practice. We analyzed…
Inversion of the T waves (T−) in electrocardiographic leads with ST-segment elevation after the initiation of reperfusion therapy is considered a sign of reperfusion. However, the significance of T− on…
Circulating total free fatty acid (FFA) levels are elevated early in myocardial infarction (MI) and have been associated with an increase in mortality. We investigated the association of serum unbound…
This study was planned to identify the determinants of outcome after coronary artery bypass (CABG) in young patients. Data on 592 patients aged ≤50 years who underwent CABG from 9 European institutions…
Systemic inflammation at the development of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) might alter the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) components and function. One of the major functions of HDL particles is their…
Only a few studies have focused on the clinical characteristics and outcomes of non-ST-segment myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) during off-hours. The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of…
Patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) comprise a heterogeneous group. Despite clear guidelines, the management of ACS in clinical practice is variable. We aimed to evaluate clinical characteristics and myocardial…
