Despite its proven efficacy, low cost, and wide availability, aspirin remains underused. We examined current aspirin use and determined factors that influence its use among outpatients in the United States…
ST segment resolution (STR) predicts epicardial and microvascular reperfusion after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) or thrombolysis for ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Immediate restoration of epicardial coronary flow, with improved microvascular…
To date, sparse data are available with regard to gender differences in plaque morphology and composition. The aim of the present report was to assess the differences in coronary plaque…
The Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) score, derived from unstable angina/non–ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction patient population, predicts 14-day cardiovascular events. It has been validated in emergency department (ED) patients…
The relation between oxidative stress and coronary artery calcium (CAC) progression is currently not well described. The present study evaluated the relation among the biomarkers of oxidative stress, vascular dysfunction,…
Anemia is a well-known predictor of a poor outcome in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). In contrast, data relating erythrocytosis to clinical outcomes in patients with STEMI are…
Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which systemic inflammation correlates with disease activity. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) contribute to collagen breakdown in atherosclerotic plaques. In the present study, we investigated whether…
