ABSTRACT Background Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare but devastating complication of acute myocardial infarction (MI), associated with high mortality despite advances in reperfusion therapy. However, contemporary data examining national trends in VSR outcomes and the evolving role of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in this population ...
Javier Fernandez +8 more
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Use of prasugrel vs clopidogrel and outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention in contemporary clinical practice: Results from the PROMETHEUS study [PDF]
Background and objectivesWe sought to determine the frequency of use and association between prasugrel and outcomes in acute coronary syndrome patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in clinical ...
Aquino, M +21 more
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ABSTRACT Background Radial artery occlusion (RAO) is a common complication following transradial artery access (TRA). Patent hemostasis is recommended to reduce RAO. Prophylactic ulnar artery compression is a technique to increase the rate of patent hemostasis.
Tomas A. Cieza +8 more
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Clinical significance of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with acute coronary syndrome in relation to diabetes status. [PDF]
Objective: The prognostic significance of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) according to diabetes mellitus (DM) status remains unclear. We aimed to elucidate the association of OSA with subsequent cardiovascular
Du, Yunhui +6 more
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Difference Between Low‐Speed and High‐Speed Rotational Atherectomy Using Two Types of Guidewires
ABSTRACT Background Debulking devices are necessary to treat severe calcified lesions. Rotational atherectomy (RA) is widely employed to modify calcified plaques, but the influence of procedural variables, such as guidewire type and ablation speed, on ablation outcomes is not well established.
Akito Kawamura +4 more
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Patients with chronic kidney disease are at elevated risk for adverse events after traditional coronary angiography and percutaneous intervention with contrast media.
Mahesh V. Madhavan, MD +4 more
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Acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock: an algorithm based ECMO program can improve clinical outcomes. [PDF]
Objective: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in our institution resulted in near total mortality prior to the establishment of an algorithm-based program in July 2010. We hypothesized that an algorithm based ECMO program improves the outcome of
Cavarocchi, MD, Nicholas C. +4 more
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Examining adherence to activity monitoring devices to improve physical activity in adults with cardiovascular disease: A systematic review [PDF]
Background Activity monitoring devices are currently being used to facilitate and monitor physical activity. No prior review has examined adherence to the use of activity monitoring devices amongst adults with cardiovascular disease.
Beks, Hannah +12 more
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Clinical Impact of Angiographic Complications Occurring During Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
ABSTRACT Background The clinical impact of different types of angiographic complications during elective PCIs remains largely unexplored. Aims To explore the incidence, management, and outcomes of angiographic complications by type and severity during non‐urgent, non‐CTO PCIs. Methods Clinical and procedural characteristics were prospectively collected
Emiliano Bianchini +16 more
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Assessing the effectiveness of primary angioplasty compared with thrombolysis and its relationship to time delay: a Bayesian evidence synthesis [PDF]
Background: Meta-analyses of trials have shown greater benefits from angioplasty than thrombolysis after an acute myocardial infarction, but the time delay in initiating angioplasty needs to be considered.
Abrams, Keith R. +6 more
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