CARDIOLOGY

CMR-Derived Atrial Strain in the Prediction of Adverse Cerebrovascular Events After Myocardial Infarction

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on CMR-Derived Atrial Strain in the Prediction of Adverse Cerebrovascular Events After Myocardial Infarction
This study investigated whether cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR)-derived atrial strain parameters are associated with new-onset cerebrovascular events in patients with reperfused ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). In this retrospective analysis,…
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Predicting LVEF After PCI and its Effect on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Stable Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and LVEF≤50%

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Predicting LVEF After PCI and its Effect on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Stable Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and LVEF≤50%
For most patients with stable ischemic cardiomyopathy (SICM), PCI neither improves LVEF nor heart failure outcomes. We sought to ascertain if specific subgroups of SICM patients might have a LVEF…
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Survey Study to Differentiate Vasospastic Angina From Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Real-World Management of Ischemia With NonObstructive Coronary Artery Disease

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Survey Study to Differentiate Vasospastic Angina From Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Real-World Management of Ischemia With NonObstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Highlights • A web-based questionnaire survey revealed that only 15% of Japanese cardiologists were satisfied with their daily clinical practice for patients with ischemia with nonobstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA),…
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Causes of In-Hospital Death in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Beijing Area

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Causes of In-Hospital Death in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Beijing Area
This study aimed to identify causes of in-hospital death in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) in the Beijing metropolitan area. A total of 56,763…
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Single Arterial Versus Multiple Arterial Grafting in 3,164 Diabetic Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Propensity-Matched Analysis

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Single Arterial Versus Multiple Arterial Grafting in 3,164 Diabetic Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Propensity-Matched Analysis
Diabetic patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are at increased risk of adverse outcomes, yet the role of multiple arterial grafting (MAG) remains underutilized and understudied in this population….
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Angiographic Characteristics and Associated Risk Factors of Premature Coronary Artery Disease among South Asians: A Systematic Review

Aug 8, 2026 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Angiographic Characteristics and Associated Risk Factors of Premature Coronary Artery Disease among South Asians: A Systematic Review
Highlights/Clinical Perspectives • Premature CAD in South Asians most commonly involves single vessel disease. • Left anterior descending artery is the most commonly involved artery. • No population specific angiographic…
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