Limited data exist regarding the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in high-income countries compared with low/middle-income countries. We aimed to compare in-hospital trends of revascularization and prescription…
Aortic valve calcium (VC) detected on noncontrast cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is known to be associated with all-cause mortality in asymptomatic and primary prevention population. However, the clinical significance…
There are limited data regarding the role of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. We analyzed 557 asymptomatic type 2 diabetic patients who…
The accuracy of the admission electrocardiogram (ECG) in predicting the site of acute coronary artery occlusion in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel disease is not well…
Although cocaine ingestion may cause or contribute to myocardial infarction (MI), few contemporary data are available describing cocaine-associated MI. We describe the characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients with MI…
We read the recent report Adverse Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular, and Peripheral Vascular Effects of Marijuana: What cardiologists need to know by Thomas et al. The investigators summarized the literature concerning the adverse…
Re: Soufras GD, Hahali G, Kounis NG. Relation between white blood cell count and infarct size: what about differential? Am J Cardiol 2014 Jan 15;113(2):412 Should be changed to: Re:…
In their recent review, Thomas et al provide a concise overview of the cardiovascular effects of marijuana smoking. In fact, marijuana may acutely affect the circulatory system triggering cardiovascular events. Most…
We read the systematic review by Nocerino et al discussing the effect of postoperative dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) on graft patency after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). We had earlier presented…
Dabigatran is a univalent low-molecular-weight direct thrombin inhibitor that has been developed as an alternative to vitamin K antagonists (VKAs). However, uncertainty remains regarding dabigatran’s safety profile with respect to…
