The effect of clinical triggers on tilt-table testing (TTT) responses has not been systematically evaluated. In the present study, we evaluated the effect of clinical triggers on positive responses to…
Radial artery occlusion (RAO) can result from transradial catheterization. We compared the incidence of RAO with 2 heparin dosage regimens after transradial coronary angiography, and we evaluated the efficacy and…
James H. O’Keefe, MD, interviews Robert D. Conn, MD, who has recently retired after 50 years in cardiology as an academician and practitioner. The diagnosis and treatment of common cardiovascular…
Statins are the primary agents used to decrease low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Although adherence to statins improves the clinical outcomes, the affect of statin adherence on healthcare costs has not been…
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an alternative therapy for symptomatic severe aortic valve stenosis in high-risk patients with several co-morbidities. We evaluated the 1-year effects of TAVI on quality…
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of gender on operative rates and outcomes in men and women with severe aortic stenosis. An institutional echocardiographic database was…
Increased chemosensitivity to hypoxia and hypercapnia, together with a prolonged circulatory time, are the main determinants of Cheyne-Stokes (C-S) respiration in heart failure. To evaluate the effect of acetazolamide, a…
Although asymptomatic left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction (ALVSD) is common, its phenotype and prognosis for incident heart failure (HF) and mortality are insufficiently understood. Echocardiography was done in 5,649 participants…
Sixty-four-slice multidetector row computed tomography is a noninvasive method of assessing coronary artery stenosis and plaque composition. The aim of this study was to clarify the relation between plaque composition…
Arterial closure devices (ACDs) provide immediate hemostasis, improve comfort, and allow early ambulation after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The aim of this study was to evaluate ACD utilization and post-PCI…
