Patients with recurrent acute myocardial infarction (AMI), who represent ≤35% of hospitalized patients with AMI, are at an increased risk of complications and death. Our study purpose was to compare…
Mechanisms for atrial arrhythmias that occur in the context of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have not been well characterized. AMI often leads to alterations in left ventricular (LV) filling dynamics,…
Coronary computed tomographic angiography allows direct evaluation of the vessel wall and thus positive remodeling, which is a marker of vulnerability. The purpose of this study was to assess the…
Little is known about the prognostic value of ST-segment depression and/or T wave (ST-T abnormalities) with or without left high R waves on electrocardiogram recorded at rest for death from…
We used data from patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) to assess the risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus (NOD) with β blockers and to determine whether angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)…
Pleiotropic effects of statins have not been fully elucidated. Recently we demonstrated that cholesterol expands when crystallizing and may trigger plaque rupture. The present study evaluated the potential direct effects…
