De Ritis (AST/ALT) ratio as a predictor of early adverse outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
BACKGROUND: Simple biochemical markers that capture systemic stress could refine short-term risk stratification after TAVR. We evaluated whether an elevated AST/ALT ratio predicts early adverse outcom...
Contemporary patients with atrial fibrillation are not anticoagulated despite risks of stroke - Insights from GARDENIA.
BACKGROUND: GARDENIA is a global, multicentre, prospective, non-interventional study in high-risk atrial fibrillation (AF) patients, who were untreated with anticoagulants. OBJECTIVES: Provide contemp...
Spatiotemporal Analysis of Mortality from Cardiomyopathies in Brazil between 2001 and 2021.
BACKGROUND: Brazil presents regional variations in mortality from cardiomyopathies, influenced by demographic characteristics, socioeconomic inequalities, and differences in access to health services....
Telecardiology assessment of patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics and management strategies of patients referred for telecardiology consultations, specifically for preoperative cardiovascular ri...
Analysis of nursing consultations for people with systemic arterial hypertension in Primary Health Care.
OBJECTIVE: to analyze nursing consultations with people with systemic arterial hypertension in primary health care according to the Brazilian Guidelines for Arterial Hypertension, the stages of the Nu...
Impact of Catheter Ablation on LVEF in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Systematic Review.
Treatment with Capsinoids Promotes Impaired Cardiomyocyte Contractility in Obesity without Positively Modulating Metabolic Parameters.
BACKGROUND: Capsinoids (Cap) are bioactive compounds with thermogenic properties capable of promoting physiological changes and aiding digestion, potentially influencing fat loss in obesity. However, ...
Robotic kidney autotransplantation with extracorporeal arterial and venous reconstruction for complex ureteral stricture: a technical note.
INTRODUCTION: Kidney autotransplantation is an organ-preserving option for selected patients with complex ureteral or renovascular pathology not amenable to in situ reconstruction. Conventional open a...
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Profiles in Children With Primary Headache Disorders Despite Normal Office Blood Pressure.
OBJECTIVES: Headache is a common complaint in children and may indicate early hypertension (HT), an emerging concern in pediatrics. Children with primary headache (PH) may exhibit elevated blood press...
Early Detection of Acute Myocarditis in the Pediatric Population Using Clinically Accessible Data.
BACKGROUND: Early diagnosis of acute myocarditis (AMC) is crucial due to its rapid progression and high mortality rate. Initial symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, and vomiting are nonspecific and...
Macrophage-Driven Bidirectional Exacerbation in Psoriasis-Atherosclerosis Comorbidity: Insights From a Novel Mouse Model.
BACKGROUND: Psoriasis (PSO) and atherosclerosis (AS) are chronic inflammatory diseases that frequently coexist, with each condition exacerbating the other. However, the underlying mechanisms remain po...
[Markers of metabolic and mitochondrial stress in atherosclerosis with consideration of age-related aspects: Clinical applicability and translational limitations (literature review).].
The purpose of this review is to summarize and critically analyze data on markers of metabolic and mitochondrial stress in atherosclerosis in older and oldest-old patients, highlighting differences be...
[Features of the course and tactics of management of myocardial infarction in long-livers.].
Long-lived individuals are systematically excluded from large studies, creating a gap in the evidence base for managing myocardial infarction (MI) in this age group. Aim - to research the features of ...
[Total arterial myocardial revascularization in elderly and senile patients.].
This review analyzes the efficacy and safety of total arterial revascularization (TAR) in elderly patients. Given the global demographic aging and the high prevalence of coronary artery disease in ind...
[Myocardial contractility and morphological changes in vital organs in 24-month-old rats with isoproterenol-induced chronic heart failure.].
Aim - an appropriate experimental model is required to investigate the development of chronic heart failure in the elderly and to evaluate pharmacological interventions. Models based on aged animals r...
[Aortic valve defects as a risk factor for delelopment and complications of coronary artery disease in the elderly.].
The presence of aortic valve defects in patients is associated with a more severe course of coronary heart disease and heart failure. This article examines the impact of aortic valve defects on the ri...
Combined diagnostic value of the systemic immune-inflammation index and LDL for coronary microvascular disease: a retrospective cohort study.
BACKGROUND: Coronary microvascular disease (CMVD) is an important contributor to ischemic heart disease. Symptomatic patients without obstructive coronary lesions may still have microvascular ischemia...
A multi-center, open-label, observational study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of LivaloZet(®) tablets in patients with dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome: PIVOT study protocol.
INTRODUCTION: Dyslipidemia accompanied by metabolic syndrome substantially elevates cardiovascular risk by clustering multiple risk factors, including abdominal obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia, a...
Gut microbiota and serum metabolic profiles in patients with sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy and their association with the disease.
BACKGROUND: The pathogenesis of sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC) remains unclear, and the lack of effective treatment options results in high mortality rates. There may be interactions between gut ...
Fast Food, Health Impacts, and Policy Responses in China and India.
Background: In China and India, the fast-food industry has rapidly expanded in the past three decades, alongside rising rates of overweight, obesity, and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs)....