Data regarding characteristics of young patients with mitral annular calcification (MAC) and its associations with other cardiovascular risk factors are scarce. Hence, we sought to characterize patients aged <50 years with…
We sought to compare the diagnostic performance of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), computed tomography perfusion (CTP), and computed tomography (CT)-fractional flow reserve (FFR) for assessing the functional significance of…
We read the study by Demir et al on 2 hospital’s approach to evaluation of suspected coronary artery disease. Hospital A performed exercise treadmill stress testing (ETT) alone as the first…
This editorial discusses the potential role that physician-authored clinical practice guidelines could play in health care priority setting decisions in the United States. We briefly review the challenges associated with…
The high coronary artery disease (CAD) prevalence in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is well known. However, the inverse relation has been little explored. We present, based on a…
Endothelial function plays an important role in circulatory physiology. There has been differing reports on the effect of energy drink on endothelial function. We set out to evaluate the effect…
Little is known about national trends of pulmonary embolism (PE) hospitalizations and outcomes in older adults in the context of recent diagnostic and therapeutic advances. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective…
The most recent 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report indicated that “cholesterol is not considered a nutrient of concern for overconsumption.” However, this statement may be too general as it…
Double-chambered right ventricle (DCRV) is a rare condition. Stenosis of DCRV is progressive, and early surgical intervention is recommended for patients whose symptoms and/or pressure overload of right ventricular (RV)…
Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) has been recognized as a sensitive marker of cardiometabolic risk. Recent evidence suggests efficacy of long-term statin therapy in reducing EAT in patients with coronary artery…
