Background Slow-flow/no-reflow phenomenon is mainly induced by distal embolization of thrombus and necrotic core during PCI of ACS and non-ACS patients and is associated with unfavorable long-term clinical outcomes. Various…
Background Restenosis after PCI and/or stent implantation still is one of the challenging problems in the field of interventional cardiology. Different concepts to prevent and to treat restenosis including drug-eluting…
The frequency and distribution of thin-cap fibroatheromas (TCFA) have important clinical implications. We evaluated the frequency and distribution of TCFA identified by virtual histology intravascular ultrasound (VH-IVUS) in acute coronary…
Objective The objective was to compare the number of yellow plaques in a coronary artery between patients with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD). Background Chronic kidney disease is an…
Background Systemic levels of myeloperoxidase (MPO) are a marker of inflammation and of plaque vulnerability in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). We assessed the hypothesis that elevations in MPO…
Background Disturbances in atrioventricular conduction and further need for permanent pacemaker are well-recognized complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty (PBAV) is considered as an integral…
Introduction/Objectives The key role of inflammation in the pathogenesis and progression of atherosclerotic vascular disease is well established, and leucocyte count is a robust marker of inflammation. High preoperative total…
Background The development of stroke is a major concern in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with concomitant severe carotid artery stenosis (CAS). Whether synchronous carotid revascularization reduces this…
Background Stent thrombosis (ST) is a serious complication of percutaneous coronary stenting associated with significant mortality and morbidity. ST is believed to vary in clinical setting depending on the type…
Introduction Left ventriculogram is a common procedure done in a cardiac catheterization lab to assess and calculate patients’ left ventricle wall motion and function. However, such information can also be…
