Few clinical studies have focused on the efficacy of lipid-lowering therapies in patients ≥65 years of age. The percentage of change from baseline in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and the…
N-terminal pro–brain natriuretic peptide (NT–pro-BNP) levels have been shown to be increased at baseline in patients undergoing surgical ventricular restoration (SVR) of the left ventricle. However, changes in the values…
We previously observed an attenuation of exercise-induced myocardial ischemia on the ergocycle during a ramp protocol compared to the standard Bruce protocol treadmill test in patients with coronary heart disease….
The significance of anemia in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains controversial. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect…
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is associated with significantly increased morbidity and mortality after coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The aim of the present study was to assess the clinical…
Current guidelines recommend risk stratification largely based on traditional risk factors such as those in the Framingham Risk Score. We studied the distribution of 12 traditional and non-traditional risk markers…
A weight-adjusted bolus of heparin (70 to 100 IU/kg) is recommended to achieve adequate anticoagulation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Proper dosing is mandatory to avoid bleeding and thrombotic complications….
The aim of this study was to examine the relative value and the influence of the association of 4 cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) viability indexes for predicting segmental functional recovery…
Myocardial no-reflow may negate the benefit of urgent coronary revascularization in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Among its pathogenetic mechanisms, distal embolization is of prominent importance and several…
Scant data are available on the relation between ST-segment elevation (STE) resolution and 30-day mortality in patients with STE acute myocardial infarction treated with percutaneous coronary intervention in contemporary, real…
