abstract：INTRODUCTION:We aim to characterize the nature and magnitude of the prospective association between education and incident heart failure (HF) in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study and investigate any causal relevance to the association between them. METHODS:The final sample size was 12,315 in this st...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Liao LZ,Zhuang XD,Zhang SZ,Liao XX,Li WD

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Existing studies have yielded conflicting results regarding the relationship between the time of occurrence of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and the associated outcomes. We examined whether the one-month survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests differed depending on whether the cardiac arrest occu...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Kato K,Otsuka T,Seino Y,Tahara Y,Yonemoto N,Nonogi H,Nagao K,Ikeda T,Sato N,Tsutsui H,Japanese Circulation Society with Resuscitation Science Study (JCS-ReSS) Group.

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background - Variants within the alpha-tropomyosin gene (TPM1) cause dominantly inherited cardiomyopathies, including dilated (DCM), hypertrophic (HCM) and restrictive (RCM) cardiomyopathy. Here we investigated whether TPM1 variants observed in DCM and HCM patients affect cardiomyocyte physiology differently. Methods ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Dorsch LM,Kuster DWD,Jongbloed JDH,Boven LG,van Spaendonck-Zwarts KY,Suurmeijer AJH,Vink A,du Marchie Sarvaas GJ,van den Berg MP,van der Velden J,Brundel BJJM,van der Zwaag PA

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Accurate predictors of good clinical response after MitraClip implant in patients with heart failure (HF) are still lacking. Aim of this study was to investigate the role of regurgitant fraction >50% as a marker of disproportionate functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) in identifying best responders to Mit...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Frea S,Pidello Md S,Boretto Md P,Rettegno Md S,Giordana Md F,Montefusco Md A,D'Amico M,La Torre MW,Rinaldi M,De Ferrari GM

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:QTc interval (QTc) prolongation is seen on the post-arrest electrocardiogram (ECG) of many out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors. It remains unclear whether this is a transient phenomenon or a manifestation of an underlying arrhythmic substrate. This observational study assessed the trend of QTc in...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Anilkumar A,Moore EJ,Gall AJ,Sammut E,Barman P

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aim of the present study was to assess if the presence of high cardiovascular risk, left ventricle systolic dysfunction or elevated BNP or Troponin are able to independently predict the outcome of patients with known cardiac disease and COVID-19 pneumonia. METHODS AND RESULTS:From March 7th to April 28th, f...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Andreini D,Conte E,Mushtaq S,Gigante C,Mancini ME,Annoni A,Stefanini G,Agalbato C,Cosentino N,Pontone G,Assanelli E,Pepi M

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Patients with AF and chronic kidney disease(CKD) encountered increased risks of stroke, bleeding, morbidity, and overall mortality. Oral anticoagulation in these populations definitely enhances major bleeding but the benefit of stroke reduction remained inconclusive.The aim of this study is to...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Chantrarat T,Krittayaphong R

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the body of evidence addressing the coagulation derangements caused by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been constantly growing, we investigated whether pre-hospitalization oral anticoagulation (OAC) or in-hospital heparin treatment could have a protective role among COVID-19 patients. METHOD:In thi...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Schiavone M,Gasperetti A,Mancone M,Curnis A,Mascioli G,Mitacchione G,Busana M,Sabato F,Gobbi C,Antinori S,Galli M,Forleo GB

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endothelial dysfunction promotes atherogenesis, vascular inflammation, and thrombus formation. Reendothelialization after angioplasty is required in order to prevent stent failure. Previous studies have highlighted the role of 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) in murine experimental atherogenesis and in human co...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Jehle J,Eich L,Danisch M,Bagheri S,Avraamidou E,Pfeifer P,Tiyerili V,Bindila L,Lutz B,Nickenig G

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA) is associated with increased aortic stiffness and diastolic left ventricular dysfunction. The mechanisms involved and impact of age remain unclear. It was the aim of this study to characterize arterial and cardiac function, their correlation, and the effect of age in children a...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Weismann CG,Maretic A,Grell BS,Åkesson A,Hlebowicz J,Liuba P

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Constrictive pericarditis is a rare complication of open heart surgery (OHS), but little is known regarding the etiologic determinants, and prognostic factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate clinical predictors and long term prognosis of post-operative constrictive pericarditis (CP). METHODS:U...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Moreyra AE,Cosgrove NM,Zinonos S,Yang Y,Cabrera J,Pepe RJ,Alam A,Kostis JB,Lee L,Kostis WJ,Myocardial Infarction Data Acquisition System (MIDAS 40) Study Group.

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is paucity of data on Atrial Fibrillation (AF) management and associated clinical outcomes among Asian Americans. This study sought to investigate baseline risk factor profiles, racial disparities in clinical management and adverse clinical outcomes among White and Asian Americans. METHODS:We used Nat...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Gu K,Mahtta D,Kaneria A,Sharedalal P,Dennis B,Song Y,Wei X,Khalid U,Hess P,Cho SH,Virani SS

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Underuse of anticoagulants in ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and/or rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a global concern, especially in China. However, the extent to which anticoagulants are underused in AF and/or RHD-related ischemic stroke in China has not been well charact...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Liu J,Wang Y,Guo W,Cheng Y,Zhang S,Wu B,Liu M

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We assessed the association between multiple meteorological factors and air pollutants and the number of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) cases using a multi-step process. METHODS:Daily AMI hospitalizations matched with 16 meteorological factors and air pollutants in 7 metropolitan provinces of the Republi...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Kim A,Jung J,Hong J,Yoon SJ

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with systemic right ventricle (sRV), including transposition of great arteries (TGA) after atrial switch procedure and congenitally corrected transposition of great arteries (ccTGA), may require anticoagulation for thromboembolism (TE) prevention. In the absence of data on non-vitamin K antagonist o...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Scognamiglio G,Fusco F,Hankel TC,Bouma BJ,Greutmann M,Khairy P,Ladouceur M,Dimopoulos K,Niwa K,Broberg CS,Miranda B,Budts W,Bouchardy J,Schwerzmann M,Lipczyńska M,Tobler D,Tsai SF,Egbe AC,Aboulhosn J,Fernandes SM,

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dapagliflozin is an antidiabetic medication that has been shown to reduce the risk of heart failure hospitalization and cardiovascular death in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). This study aimed to determine the cost-utility of add-on dapagliflozin treatment for HFrEF. METH...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Krittayaphong R,Permsuwan U

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An association between interatrial block (IAB) (P wave duration ≥120 ms) and dementia has been suggested. Our objective was to assess the association of IAB with cognitive impairment (CI). METHODS:The prospective BAYES registry included 552 patients ≥70 years with structural heart disease without documented...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Martínez-Sellés M,Martínez-Larrú ME,Ibarrola M,Santos A,Díez-Villanueva P,Bayés-Genis A,Baranchuk A,Bayés-de-Luna A,Elosua R

更新日期：2020-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraventricular conduction disturbances are associated with an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, data about factors associated with intraventricular conduction disturbances are sparse. We aimed to identify the clinical factors associated with intraventricular conduction disturbance...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Bay M,Vollenweider P,Marques-Vidal P,Schläpfer J

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies demonstrated that scar tissue assessed by late gadolinium enhancement cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (LGE-CMR) is associated with recovery of cardiac function after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) in patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI). However, information o...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Yang T,Lu M,Ouyang W,Li B,Yang Y,Zhao S,Sun H

更新日期：2020-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fontan associated liver disease (FALD) is attributed to the limitations of the Fontan circulation, resulting in congestive hepatopathy. The technique and outcomes of transjugular liver biopsies (TJLB) in Fontan patients warrant definition as part of a rigorous FALD surveillance program. METHOD:Four year rev...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Borquez AA,Silva-Sepulveda J,Lee JW,Vavinskaya V,Vodkin I,El-Sabrout H,Towbin R,Perry JC,Moore JW,El-Said HG

更新日期：2020-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Heart failure (HF) is the most common complication of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), but possible risk factors or health consequences are not well described. Low kidney function is a risk factor for both AF and HF. We evaluated estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) as a predictor of HF in patients w...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Carrero JJ,Trevisan M,Evans M,Svennberg E,Szummer K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The electrocardiographic (ECG) definition of Brugada syndrome (BS) can be challenging because benign ECG abnormalities, such as right bundle branch block (RBBB), may mimic pathological ECG characteristics of BrS. However, although myocardial delay and deformation can be quantified by advanced imaging, it has...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： D'Ascenzi F,Sanz-De La Garza M,Anselmi F,Nunno L,Arbelo E,Jordà P,Marzotti T,Aprile F,Piu P,Natali BM,Brugada J,Sitges M,Mondillo S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irrespective of initial treatment for congenital heart disease (CHD) in childhood, CHD is a lifelong condition, leaving patients at risk for complications. To support uninterrupted, age- and development-based care for young persons with CHD, guidelines and consensus papers emphasise the need for formal trans...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Thomet C,Schwerzmann M,Budts W,De Backer J,Chessa M,Diller G,Eicken A,Gabriel H,Gallego P,Giamberti A,Roos-Hesselink J,Swan L,Webb G,Moons P,ESC Working Group on Grown-up Congenital Heart Disease.

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Ross procedure has been considered in children as an optimal surgical procedure due to potential growth of the aortic annulus, lack of anticoagulation requirement, very low morbidity rate and excellent survival. Five-hundred-thirty-six (366 male, mean age 29.4 ± 11.1 years) underwent Ross procedure between 1990 an...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Pergola V,Di Salvo G,Fadel B,Galzerano D,Al-Shaid M,Al-Admawi M,Al Amri M,Al-Ahmadi M,Al-Halees Z

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging with velocity encoding along all three directions of flow, known as 4DFlow CMR, provides both anatomical and functional information. Few data are available on the usefulness of 4DFlow CMR in everyday practice. Here, our objective was to investigate the usefulness of 4...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Isorni MA,Moisson L,Moussa NB,Monnot S,Raimondi F,Roussin R,Boet A,van Aerschot I,Fournier E,Cohen S,Kara M,Hascoet S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To clarify the meaning of elevated cardiac troponin in elite soccer athletes previously infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and screened for cardiovascular involvement in the wake of competitive sport resumption. METHODS:We designed a retrospective cohort study with th...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Mascia G,Pescetelli F,Baldari A,Gatto P,Seitun S,Sartori P,Pieroni M,Calò L,Della Bona R,Porto I

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) is an accepted strategy for cardioembolic events prevention in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) unsuitable for anticoagulation. However, uncertainties persist regarding the benefit of LAAO in highly-comorbid patients. The aim of this study was to asse...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Agudelo V,Millán X,Li CH,Asmarats L,Fernández-Peregrina E,Santaló M,Jimenez-Kockar M,Gheorghe L,Serra A,Arzamendi D

更新日期：2020-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves morbidity and mortality. Uptake varies for patients following acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Entry into CR is often dependent on the management strategy received, lower following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), higher following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Lawless M,Harrison AS,Doherty P

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have emerged as the preferred choice of oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation. Randomized trials have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of DOAC in patients undergoing electrical cardioversion (ECV); however, there is limited real-world data. OBJECTIV...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： de Heide J,de Wit A,Bhagwandien RE,Assaf A,Gros-Bisdom J,van der Meer KC,Wijchers SA,Zijlstra F,Szili-Torok T,Lenzen MJ,Yap SC

更新日期：2020-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RA) reduce cardiovascular events, and improve intermediate markers of cardiometabolic health, in those with type 2 diabetes. We investigated these effects in the CANVAS Program. METHODS AND RESULTS:The CAN...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Arnott C,Neuen BL,Heerspink HJL,Figtree GA,Kosiborod M,Lam CS,Cannon CP,Rosenthal N,Shaw W,Mahaffey KW,Jardine MJ,Perkovic V,Neal B

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incidence and long-term clinical consequences of prosthesis-patient mismatch (PPM) after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) are still unclear. METHODS:We enrolled 710 consecutive patients who underwent TAVR. PPM was defined as absent if the index orifice area (iEOA) was >0.85 cm2/m2, moderate if ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Compagnone M,Marchetti G,Taglieri N,Ghetti G,Bruno AG,Orzalkiewicz M,Marrozzini C,Bacchi Reggiani ML,Palmerini T,Galiè N,Saia F

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:AKI is a known complication of PCI and is associated with higher rates of adverse events. We assessed temporal trends in rates of AKI, factors associated with risk of AKI and prognosis. METHODS:From a prospective registry of patients undergoing PCI at two hospitals of the Rabin Medical Center, 15,153 consec...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Skalsky K,Shiyovich A,Bental T,Vaknin-Assa H,Assali A,Gal TB,Avraham BB,Eisen A,Steinmetz T,Kornowski R,Perl L

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Heart failure following myocardial infarction (MI) is a potentially lethal problem with a staggering incidence. The CardiAMP Heart Failure trial represents the first attempt to personalize marrow-derived cell-based therapy to individuals with cell characteristics associated with beneficial responses in prior trials...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Raval AN,Johnston PV,Duckers HJ,Cook TD,Traverse JH,Altman PA,Dhingra R,Hematti P,Borrello I,Anderson RD,Pepine CJ

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal impairment is associated with worse in-hospital and long-term outcomes after coronary artery revascularization, yet limited evidence is available on its impact on short- and long-term outcomes after chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS:We conducted a systemat...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Moroni F,Spangaro A,Carlino M,Baber U,Brilakis ES,Azzalini L

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is among the most common forms of heart failure (HF). We aimed to investigate the prognostic significance of serum potassium levels and its interaction with type-2 diabetes mellitus in patients with HFpEF. METHODS:Consecutive HFpEF patients were prospec...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Badr Eslam R,Öztürk B,Panzer S,Qin H,Duca F,Binder C,Rettl R,Dachs TM,Alasti F,Vila G,Bonderman D

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Filamin C is a cytoskeletal protein expressed in cardiac cells. Nonsense variations in the filamin C gene (FLNC) were associated with dilated and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies. METHODS AND RESULTS:We identified an intronic variation in FLNC gene (c.3791-1G > C) in three unrelated Ashkenazi Jewish families...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Oz S,Yonath H,Visochyk L,Ofek E,Landa N,Reznik-Wolf H,Ortiz-Genga M,Monserrat L,Ben-Gal T,Goitein O,Beinart R,Glikson M,Freimark D,Pras E,Arad M,Nof E

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Safe administration of warfarin presents challenges due to a narrow therapeutic INR range and significant variability in inter-individual dose response. Bleeding secondary to warfarin use is a leading cause of hospitalization. METHODS:Five warfarin dosing algorithms were assessed for accuracy of predicted c...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Dietz N,Ruff C,Giugliano RP,Mercuri MF,Antman EM

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypobaric hypoxia (HH) during flight might be more detrimental to pulmonary circulation in Fontan patients compared healthy individuals. This study was designed to clarify whether exercise-induced hypoxia could predict HH during flight in Fontan patients. METHODS AND RESULTS:Percutaneous oxygen saturation (...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Morimoto Y,Ohuchi H,Kurosaki K,Nakai M

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The use of implantable cardiac monitors (ICM) is highly useful in syncope workup. Latest-generation devices can detect asymptomatic episodes of atrial fibrillation. The main objective of this study was to determine the incidence of subclinical atrial fibrillation (AF) detected in a patient population undergoi...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Francisco-Pascual J,Olivella San Emeterio A,Rivas-Gándara N,Pérez-Rodón J,Benito B,Santos-Ortega A,Moya-Mitjans À,Rodríguez García J,Llerena Butrón SI,Cantalapiedra Romero J,Ferreira González I

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:VDD pacemakers are regarded as a second choice in patients with atrio-ventricular blocks mainly due to the potential failure of atrial sensing, leading to a loss of atrio-ventricular synchrony. This single-centre study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of loss of atrial sensing and its potential determinants ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Sanna GD,Nusdeo G,Marini A,Ganga ML,Mura E,Pisano M,Sabino G,Parodi G

更新日期：2020-09-26 00:00:00