ABSTRACT Background Unfractionated heparin (UFH) remains the standard anticoagulant during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), with guidelines recommending a target activated clotting time (ACT) of ≥250 s. However, despite receiving a standardized bolus dose, many patients fail to achieve this target.
Manh Cuong Vu +9 more
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Prognostic value of CTI for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients With ST-elevation myocardial infarction after primary percutaneous coronary intervention. [PDF]
Zhao Q, Fu S, Hu X, Hu X.
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Atrial Flutter as a Late Presentation of Scimitar Vein in an Adult With Prior ASD Repair
ABSTRACT Adult patients with unexplained atrial arrhythmias and right heart dilation should prompt consideration of congenital anomalies such as scimitar vein, even decades after atrial septal defect repair. Early recognition using multi‐modality imaging may prevent delayed diagnosis and progressive cardiopulmonary complications.
Fereshte Rastegarnasab +3 more
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Outcomes according to timely or delayed primary percutaneous coronary intervention or fibrinolysis in a national registry of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. [PDF]
Laffan J +14 more
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ABSTRACT Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare chronic granulomatous large‐vessel vasculitis predominantly affecting the aorta and its major branches, leading to stenosis, occlusion, or aneurysm formation. It typically presents in young women, though atypical cases can occur in older adults.
Chao Liu +6 more
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CVIT expert consensus document on primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in 2026. [PDF]
Ozaki Y +50 more
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graphical abstract for IVUS‐guided versus angiography‐guided pci for unprotected left main coronary artery disease. ABSTRACT Background Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has been increasingly used as an adjunctive tool for complex percutaneous interventions (PCIs); however, comparative randomized evidence with conventional angiography in unprotected left
Abdelrahman Elhakim +9 more
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Myocardial Blush Grades Achieved After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Their Relation to Patient Outcomes. [PDF]
Saleem MW +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background High‐intensity statins are standard therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), yet tolerability concerns and residual cardiovascular risk remain important challenges. Moderate‐intensity statin therapy combined with ezetimibe has emerged as a potential alternative, although its ...
Emad Uddin Sajid +12 more
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A contemporary overview of emergency myocardial infarction hospitalizations with primary percutaneous coronary intervention in Brazil: regional trends of costs and outcomes. [PDF]
Arzumanov SA +5 more
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