Background The effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) on the incidence of post-cardiac catheterization contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) are not well understood. Some studies suggest that ACEI may contribute to CIN,…
Background Optimal platelet inhibition is critical to prevent ischemic events following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, recent studies have suggested that excessive inhibition may favor bleedings. We aimed to investigate…
Background While there is an agreement on the impact of door-to-balloon time as a prognostic factor, it is unknown whether the in-hospital outcome of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction…
Background Many studies have shown that a pharmacoinvasive strategy of urgent percutaneous coronary intervention following thrombolytic therapy in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients is associated with better outcomes than…
Background Recent evidence shows that clopidogrel and proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are metabolized by the same pathway, and patients taking both drugs have higher levels of platelet reactivity and more…
Background Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often present with pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular dysfunction. The impact of the reduction in cardiac reserve imposed by COPD on outcome…
Background There is uncertainty on the most appropriate management of patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and concomitant multivessel coronary artery disease. We thus performed a systematic review and…
Background In centers where trans-radial approach (TRA) is routinely used for coronary angiography (CA), little data is available on the predictors for choosing trans-femoral approach (TFA). Methods We performed a…
Background Drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is controversial because of concern of an increase in stent thrombosis (ST). Our study aim was to compare rates of…
Background Safety concerns have necessitated the assessment of longer-term outcomes of patients treated with drug-eluting stents (DES). This study aimed to examine whether there is a difference in long-term outcomes…
