Abstract Background To describe the impact of clinical presentation among patients with aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR). Methods We analyzed a real-world dataset including patients from 29…
Abstract Permanent pacemaker implantation (PPMI) is an important complication following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The influence of valvular and subvalvular calcium and its distribution between aortic leaflets on the…
Abstract Background The ALLEGRA (Biosensors International) transcatheter heart valve is a self-expanding supra-annular bovine pericardial aortic valve. A new delivery system (IMPERIA™, Biosensors International) has been designed which allows the…
Abstract Background Effective orifice area (EOA) is flow dependent. However, established methods for the assessment of predicted prosthesis-patient mismatch (PPM) do not consider flow status and therefore may underestimate the…
Abstract Background Cardiac amyloidosis (CA) and coronary artery disease (CAD) can have similar presentations in the acute care setting which can potentially delay the diagnosis of CA. Methods We conducted…
Highlights • Context-dependent protective and harmful effects of SIRT2 in various cardiovascular pathologies, including hypertrophy and vascular dysfunction. • SIRT2 is not solely a deacetylase but has diverse catalytic activities,…
Abstract Advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches have led to a remarkable reduction in the morbidity and mortality rates associated with a variety of diseases. In the context of acute…
Abstract Background The relationship between high sodium intake (HSI) and hypertensive heart disease (HHD) has been confirmed. However, notable regional disparities exist in implementing effective measures to control sodium intake….
Introduction Valvular Heart Disease (VHD) comprises rheumatic heart disease, calcific aortic valve disease, and degenerative mitral valve disease. It affects more than 75 million people worldwide and accounted for over…
Abstract Patients with psoriasis indeed face an elevated risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), underscoring the need for vigilant monitoring to facilitate early detection and intervention. Given the current body…
