Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) have been demonstrated to improve survival for both primary and secondary prevention of sudden cardiac arrest. However, studies suggest that ICD therapy is underused in appropriate…
It is unclear if patients who have atrial fibrillation (AF) have a greater fall risk compared with those in the general population and if falls increase mortality beyond that observed…
Isolated coronary artery ectasia (CAE) may be associated with stable or unstable coronary events despite the absence of epicardial coronary stenosis. Impaired coronary flow dynamics and myocardial perfusion have been…
Salvage coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is often performed for cardiogenic shock on compassionate basis without clinical data justifying this aggressive approach. The aim of this study was to analyze…
It has been unclear the impact of manual thrombus aspiration (TA) on procedural outcomes in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who underwent rescue percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) after failed…
The increasing number and complexity of these procedures have led to a higher number of patients at risk for tissue reactions like skin injuries. Monitoring of their dose indicators is…
Impact of fractional flow reserve guidance on revascularization strategies and outcomes for severe coronary artery disease was unclear. We evaluate changes in treatment strategy and clinical outcomes and to compare…
This study aims to develop and validate a new angiographic risk score to predict the risk of distal embolization (DE) during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (p-PCI) for ST-elevation myocardial infarction….
The optimal management strategy for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel disease has not been well established. In the present cohort study, we sought to examine the safety…
