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The second Euro Heart Survey on acute coronary syndromes: characteristics, treatment, and outcome of patients with ACS in Europe and the Mediterranean Basin in 2004 [PDF]
Aims Our study aimed to examine the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in Europe and the Mediterranean basin, and to compare adherence to guidelines with that reported in the first Euro Heart Survey on ACS (EHS-ACS-I), 4 years earlier ...
Battler, Alex +18 more
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Two Cases of Kounis Syndrome Caused by Contrast Medium: Early Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
ABSTRACT In cardiology, Kounis syndrome (KS), also known as allergic angina or myocardial infarction, is often overlooked in emergencies. Its pathophysiology differs from that of allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, making differentiation essential.
Kiichi Yano +5 more
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Aim. To study electrocardiographic (ECG) markers of metabolic cardiomyopathy (MC) in men with coronary atherosclerosis (CA) in association with 5-year long-term results of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).Material and methods. The study included 77
N. A. Timoshenko +5 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Glucose management in intensive care unit (ICU) patients often relies on point of care (POC) blood glucose measurements. An increasing number of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) have investigated continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) compared to POC, but effects on patient‐important outcomes are uncertain. Methods We systematically
Christian Lange Gantzel +10 more
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Cessation of dual antiplatelet therapy and cardiovascular events following acute coronary syndrome [PDF]
Objective: To assess whether cardiovascular events are increased after cessation of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and to explore predictors for recurrent events after DAPT cessation during long-term follow-up.
Berry, Colin +3 more
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Alternative Lead ECG Placements
Alternative ECG lead placements can improve diagnostic yield when the standard 12‐lead ECG is suboptimal or infeasible. This review summarizes practical, scenario‐driven modifications (right‐sided, posterior, seated/prone, Lewis, Fontaine, torso‐based, and monitoring configurations) to better detect ischemia, right ventricular disease/ARVD, and ...
José Luis Morales‐Arteaga +12 more
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Effects of dalcetrapib in patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome [PDF]
In observational analyses, higher levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol have been associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease events.
Abt, Markus +18 more
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Association between Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Troponin in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in the western world and its treatment should be optimized to decrease severe adverse events.
Luiz Minuzzo +2 more
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Background and Purpose Whereas the effects of Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi) infection are well‐characterised in the heart, its impact on the vasculature has received little attention. In this study, we investigated the effects of acute and chronic T. cruzi infection on vascular responsiveness and the underlying mechanisms.
Thales M. H. Dourado +6 more
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Atypical Chest Pain in the Elderly: Prevalence, Possible Mechanisms and Prognosis
Acute chest pain is a major complaint quite commonly presented at emergency departments. A differential diagnosis of acute chest pain includes various disease entities, including some life-threatening disorders.
Chung-Lieh Hung +3 more
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