Fetal Diagnosis of Interrupted Aortic Arch
To determine the frequency of prenatal detection among liveborn patients with an interrupted aortic arch (IAA), the accuracy of prenatal diagnosis, and the anatomic features associated with IAA in the…
Incidence and Progression of Aortic Valve Calcium in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)
Aortic valve calcium (AVC) is common among older adults and shares epidemiologic and histopathologic similarities to atherosclerosis. However, prospective studies have failed to identify meaningful risk associations with incident (“new”)…
Clinical Course and Risk Profile in Adolescents With Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
We sought to analyze the prevalence, clinical course, and risk profile of left ventricular systolic dysfunction in adolescents with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. Patients with clinical onset at <13 years (n…
Cardiovascular Event Rates in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Individuals With and Without Established Atherothrombosis (from the REduction of Atherothrombosis for Continued Health [REACH] Registry)
The objective of this study was to determine cardiovascular event rates in diabetic patients and nondiabetic subjects from the REACH Registry with established coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial…
The RecordAF Study: Design, Baseline Data, and Profile of Patients According to Chosen Treatment Strategy for Atrial Fibrillation
The REgistry on Cardiac rhythm disORDers assessing the control of Atrial Fibrillation (RecordAF) is the first worldwide, 1-year observational, longitudinal study of the management of paroxysmal/persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) in…
Prevalence and Prognostic Significance of Exercise-Induced Right Bundle Branch Block
Exercise-induced (EI) right bundle branch block (RBBB) is an infrequent electrocardiographic phenomenon, and controversy exists regarding its association with cardiovascular disease. We compared the prevalence and prognostic significance of RBBB,…
Effect of Motorized Scooters on Quality of Life and Cardiovascular Risk
Physical inactivity increases cardiovascular risk. The possible adverse effects of regular motorized scooter use, recently popularized for patients with physical limitations, has not been previously examined. We performed a single-center,…
Association of the Long QT Syndrome With Goiter and Deafness
We report on the long QT syndrome occurring in conjunction with nontoxic multinodular goiter and sensorineural deafness in several siblings of a large family. Autosomal and X-linked recessive and dominant…
Lipid-Lowering Efficacy of Red Yeast Rice in a Population Intolerant to Statins
Chinese red yeast rice is a dietary supplement containing monacolins, unsaturated fatty acids, and phytosterols capable of lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Few studies have reported on its use in…
Multidetector Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography for the Assessment of Coronary In-Stent Restenosis
The investigators conducted a review to evaluate the diagnostic performance of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) for coronary stent evaluation. The prespecified inclusion criteria selected prospective or retrospective human studies published…
