The strain delay index is reportedly a marker of dyssynchrony and residual myocardial contractility. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that a relatively simple version of…
In this community-based study, 6,215 subjects aged ≥30 years (43% men, mean age 47 years) free of cardiovascular disease (CVD) at baseline were followed for a mean of 8.1 years…
Periodic leg movements during sleep (PLMs) are a disorder characterized by regularly recurring movements of the legs during sleep. Although PLMs are common in patients with heart failure (HF), their…
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been associated with poor outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndromes. However, its role for risk stratification in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) has not been…
Despite being effective in the primary and secondary prevention of sudden cardiac arrest, the cost-effectiveness of implantable cardioverter–defibrillator (ICD) therapy remains debated. We attempted to estimate the value ICD recipients…
Quantification of coronary artery calcium has prognostic value and is commonly used in asymptomatic patients. Routine clinical use of coronary artery calcium in other populations remains uncertain. We sought to…
Metabolic syndrome (MS) definitions predict cardiovascular events beyond traditional risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) as well as subjects without DM. It has been shown that…
We investigated the relation between left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). We performed transesophageal echocardiography to examine LAA thrombus or…
We conducted a formal meta-analysis of peer-reviewed, published, randomized studies comparing intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guidance and angiographic-guided bare metal stent implantation. A total of 8 studies were identified. Because the Balloon…
Improved accuracy in predicting coronary heart disease (CHD) risk in patients with diabetes and kidney disease is needed. The addition of albuminuria to established methods of CHD risk calculation was…
