The aim of this study was to analyze the features of myocardial revascularization in patients with acute and chronic forms of CHD in combination with diabetes mellitus and to assess complications after a year of observation. Materials and methods. A prospective comparative cli [....] » Read More
Background: Heart Failure (HF) is a common medical condition and an important public health issue. This carries with it high mortality and frequent hospitalization. There is generally high re-admission rate and patients of heart failure tend to have a duration of stay [....] » Read More
Listeners will learn about a fundamental discovery of a new blood flow mode with low friction due to structuring the flow in each cardiac cycle in the form of alternating rings of blood cells and plasma, which is accurately described mathematically by the authors. This radically [....] » Read More
Heart valve replacement is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a damaged or diseased heart valve with a prosthetic valve. There are two main types of prosthetic valves: Mechanical and tissue valves. Mechanical valves are made of durable materials and have better durabili [....] » Read More
Free wall ruptures occur in 0.01% of the STEMI and NSTEMI populations.They can be repaired by various techniques, depending on anatomical location and tissue quality. A 62-year-old female presented with chest pain and syncopal episodes post alleged assault. Her ECG showed inferio [....] » Read More
The rapid success of using human big data has been a novel trend for drug development and discovery. The human genetic techniques including Coding GWAS are generically associated with diseases whereas the expansion of Human Data Ecosystem in multi-geographic regions pro [....] » Read More
Thymolipoma is a rare subtype of benign thymic tumour containing a combination of thymic and adipose tissue. They are often found incidentally or when the tumour causes compression with symptoms varying depending on the location. A 52-year-old female presented to the [....] » Read More
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect and the leading cause of neonate death in China. Clinical diagnosis can be based on the selected 2D key-frames from five views. Limited by the availability of multi-view data, most methods have to rely on the insuffic [....] » Read More
Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the type 2 diabetes complications, usually accompanied by changes in myocardial structure and function. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a critical coenzyme present in every living cell, is involved in a myriad of metabolic process [....] » Read More
Background: Elevated Lp(a) levels are proven as a marker of increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Also,the evidence indicates that patients with psoriasis are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.However, as so far, it is not clear whether increased Lp(a) will cause [....] » Read More
Doxorubicin (DOX) is a highly effective anticancer drug, but its clinical application is hampered by cardiotoxicity with asymptomatic diastolic dysfunction as the earliest manifestation. Impaired relaxation and elevated passive stiffness result from myocardial fibrosis, but the t [....] » Read More
Background: The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, a reliable surrogate indicator of insulin resistance, is demonstrated independently associated with coronary artery disease of various clinical manifestations. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of the TyG index [....] » Read More
The practice of physical exercises is essential to improve cardiovascular conditioning, as well as clinical improvement of pain, promoting a better quality of life for patients. However, in clinical practice, what is observed is a high incidence of kinesiophobia and a sedentar [....] » Read More
In this research, we study the fetal heart rate from abdominal signals using multi-fractal spectra and fractal analysis. We use the Abdominal and Direct Fetal Electrocardiogram Database contains multichannel fetal electrocardiogram (FECG) recordings obtained from 5 different wome [....] » Read More
Transient ischemic attacks (TIA) accounts for about 80% of all strokes. TIA occurs when microvessels and capillaries in some part of the brain become clogged as a result of one of two mechanisms - either thrombosis or embolism. But where do these obstacles to blood flow disappear [....] » Read More
Background. Coronary artery disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and the incidence is on the rise in the past decade. One of the main causes is the obesity epidemic and the increase of metabolic syndrome. Hypertension, diabetes, smoking and hyperlipidaemia are [....] » Read More
This work shows the development of an innovative surgical technique that makes it possible to treat ischemic heart disease with lower associated risks, offering complete revascularization. We routinely perform a technique via left mini-thoracotomy or video-assisted multi-arterial [....] » Read More
Being the most common metabolic disorder in the world Diabetes Mellitus (DM) can benefit from developing new therapeutic strategies particularly with conventional therapies struggling to properly manage it. Such therapeutic strategies can be made to achieve targeted a [....] » Read More
Electrocardiography (ECG) has offered valuable insights in health and disease for nearly a century yet its interpretation remains an arduous task and needs the help of medical experts in that field. Einthoven used the concept of cardiac vector to describe the electrical activity [....] » Read More
Herbal medicines have been used continuously and most frequently throughout history. Numerous human ailments have traditionally been treated by herbal treatments under every condition. Nowadays, we have the option to use them instead of synthetic drugs because they have fewe [....] » Read More
Aim of the study: the study aims to clear the initial effect of non-baric oxygen inhalation on the coronary artery spasm. Background: Coronary artery spasm (CAS) is a cardiovascular disorder that plays an important role in the pathogenesis of stable angina, unstable angina, m [....] » Read More
Classification of abnormalities of the athlete's ECG Group1: common and training-related ECG changes: Sinus bradycardia, First-degree AV block, Incomplete RBBB, Early repolarization, Isolated QRS voltage criteria for LV hypertrophy. Group2: uncommon and training-unrelat [....] » Read More
A 63 year-old-man with an adrenal mass and no other medical history presented to the emergency department with central chest pain radiating to neck and 4-5 episodes of vomiting in the last 15 hours. His 12 lead ECG was performed which revealed normal sinus rhythm with ST segment [....] » Read More
Currently, no pharmacological or device-based intervention has been fully validated to reverse the no-reflow phenomenon. Several agents can be used in the case of primary or refractory no-reflow phenomenon, but none of them have a promising effect. We conducted a systematic revie [....] » Read More
Myocarditis has emerged as a serious adverse event after the COVID-19 vaccination. Our review study summarized the findings of Cardiac MRI and clinical follow-up of the patients with COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis. We systematically searched MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus d [....] » Read More
Background The geriatric population is increasing worldwide due to rapid development in medical technology and novel treatments. The curve of life expectancy and ageing is growing. Adding years to life does not necessarily mean extending wellness. Longevity can be associated [....] » Read More
Altered thyroid function is associated with insulin resistance (IR). There are scarce and divergent reports regarding association of thyroid function with insulin resistance in hypertension with or without type 2 DM in African women. The present study aimed at investigating the a [....] » Read More
Our institution is an adult cardiac surgery department as part of a general hospital. The cardiovascular surgery program began on 2015, since then about 200 – 250 cases per year are performed. Our MICS program initiates on 2019 with 10% of the total cases, 70% on MICS techn [....] » Read More
The use of multiple noninvasive tests in a patient for a specific question in cardiology is becoming more common. While it is expected that each new piece of test information will align, the reality is that each test carries strengths and weaknesses that generate a profile of acc [....] » Read More
In this paper, we propose a novel approach of Electrocardiogram Denoising based on Wavelet/Total Variation (WATV) and Convex fused lasso Denoising with non-convex regularization. This approach consists at first step of applying the Discrete Wavelet Transform to the noisy ECG sign [....] » Read More
Background: Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) is an emerging physiological pacing modality. LBBAP can preserve intraventricular and interventricular electrical and mechanical synchrony by directly stimulating the cardiac conduction system. However, little attention [....] » Read More
Background: The plasma big endothelin-1 (big ET-1) plays an important role in endothelial dysfunction and thrombogenesis, and it is closely related to cardiovascular adverse events. However, for patients with psoriasis who have already suffered from coronary artery disease (CAD), [....] » Read More
Background: Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) is an emerging physiological pacing modality. LBBAP can preserve intraventricular and interventricular electrical and mechanical synchrony by directly stimulating the cardiac conduction system. However, little attention focused o [....] » Read More
Bronchopulmonary segments are anatomic, functional and surgical units of lung. There are 10 bronchopulmonary segments in the right lung and 8-9 segments on the left. Left upper lobe is much bigger than the right upper lobe. It has lingula which is tongue like projection while mid [....] » Read More
Background and Aim: Severe pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary vascular disease develops in a majority of patients with Transposition of the great arteries and Ventricular septal defects not undergoing surgery in the first few months of life. This study aims to study th [....] » Read More
Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or their oxygen-carrying capacity is insufficient to meet the body’s physiological requirements. Anemia alters the cardiovascular physiology through compensatory direct hemodynamic and indirect non-hemodynamic mec [....] » Read More
Introduction: Lifestyle diseases also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are caused by a lack of physical exercise, a poor diet, alcohol, substance misuse, and tobacco use. Obesity, Type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and stroke are among these disorders. [....] » Read More
Rheumatic heart disease is a major public health burden, especially in children of developing nations. Electrocardiographic screening has revealed that the burden of disease is higher than expected, and subclinical cases are manifold higher than clinical cases. Early detection [....] » Read More
Early detection of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is essential for determining treatment options, such as counselling and medications. The field of regenerative medicine has been making substantial progress in understanding the biomechanics of tissue, biological pathways, and genet [....] » Read More
The relationship between work-related stress and healthcare professionals' risk of developing Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is examined in this presentation. Numerous mechanisms, including persistent overstimulation and dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system and the h [....] » Read More
Most lifestyle diseases are caused by sedentary lifestyles, low dietary trends and poor living conditions, affecting people of all economic backgrounds, transcending age and gender differences. Lifestyle disease risk factors include excessive alcohol and smoking, poor meal planni [....] » Read More
Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disorder of unknown aetiology. It may cause irreversible damage in different organs. Challenge appears in elucidating the cause and differentiating from tuberculous. Newer interventions are helping us tackle this challenge. Further research [....] » Read More
The topic will cover increasing use of artificial intelligence from prediction, diagnosis, and treatment of various cardiovascular disorders. The theme will cover the cross section of advancing technology and medicine with its potential implications across the value chain. A [....] » Read More
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention plays an important role after Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeries. After Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgeries we provide care protocols guided meticulous care which helps in recovery of patients. During Rehabilitation strict mo [....] » Read More
A physician assistant acts as a bridge between the nursing professionals, doctors and the other members of the health-care team, improving the quality of patient care by providing comprehensive care in coordination with other health-care team members. A physician assistant spec [....] » Read More
Introduction Hypertension and obesity continue to be major public health issues with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Research has consistently shown that socioeconomic factors, such as income, education, and access to healthcare, play a significant role in the [....] » Read More
Heart transplantation continues to be the definitive treatment for end-stage heart failure. With the median survival of 15 years among first-year survivors, allograft rejection (AR) and allograft injury after cardiac transplantation still remains a challenging obstacle to post su [....] » Read More
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Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in US1, 2. With the recent advances in cancer therapies there is significant reduction in cancer related mortality of patients. These effective treatment options have decreased the cancer related mortality; however [....] » Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolution showcasing tremendous potential in a myriad of fields. This presentation aims to describe the expanding influence of AI in Cardiology and its impact on enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of clinical decision-making. AI t [....] » Read More
Background: Coronary stent infections are rare but a potentially life-threatening disease, the incidence of which has been on a rise over the last two decades. Method: We report a case who presented with symptoms of heart failure and shock. Patient was stabilized and diagnosed a [....] » Read More
Title : Brf1, A potential therapeutic target of cardiovascular disease
Shuping Zhong, University of Southern California, United States
Regardless of the cause of heart disease, it eventually leads to myocardial dysfunction. To meet the body's blood transfusion function, cardiomyocytes do not proliferate continuously like other tissue cells. Cardiomyocytes only increase in its size, eventually leading to comp [....] » Read More
Title : Long-term results of concomitant stentless aortic root replacement and reconstruction of the ascending aorta
John R Doty, Intermountain Medical Center, United States
Purpose. Concomitant ascending aortic aneurysm and aortic valve disease is common in bicuspid aortic valve or in older patients with degenerative valve disease and hypertension. Bioprosthetic aortic root replacement can be combined with a traditional ascending graft for concomita [....] » Read More
Title : A novel approach to the treatment of heart failure by the application of a pulse-free constant direct electrical microcurrent
Johannes Mueller, Berlin Heals, Germany
Objective It has been shown in a pilot clinical trial with 10 patients with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy and markedly impaired left ventricular ejection fraction that chronic application of a subthreshold constant direct current in the microampere range leads to a rapid [....] » Read More
Title : A clinical profile of acute coronary syndrome in COVID-19 patients in a provincial town of south India
Shivaling Nisty, Nisty Heart Centre, India
Background: COVID-19 pa,ents are at a higher rick of ACS as associated inflammatory response leads to endothelial damage and plaque rupture. The clinical data of such pa,ents presen,ng with ACS is limited, we did a clinical study of ACS with COVID-19 pa,ents focusing chiefly on c [....] » Read More
Title : Impact of fcar methylation on susceptibility and coronary artery lesions in Kawasaki disease
Ho Chang Kuo, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
Immunoglobulin (Ig) A is a first-line antibody of mucosal defense and a significant prognostic factor ofcoronary artery lesions (CAL) in Kawasaki disease (KD). We aimed to determine whether DNA methylation ofthe FCAR genes was associated with KD. Methods Pre- and post- intr [....] » Read More
Title : Prevalence of microvascular dysfunction in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction : Angiographic pararmeters
Tamer Moustafa, Zagazig University, Egypt
Objective: To study, using validated angiography indices, coronary blood flow and myocardial perfusion of the microcirculation to assess whether there is greater Microvascular Disease (MVD) in patients with microvascular angina and HFpEF compared to those who do not have. Pati [....] » Read More
Title : The study of cardiac troponin I in ST segment elevation myocardial infarction and its complications
Nidhish Niranjan Nisty, Nisty Heart Centre, India
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE A flawless and prompt approach is required to manage patients with STEMI and its course especially its complications. Many studies earlier have suggested cardiac troponins like troponin I levels are elevated in STEMI and are directly proportional to prog [....] » Read More
Title : Outcome of percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery bypass grafting for patients with intermediate SYNTAX II score
Waleed Etman, Alexandria University, Egypt
Background: Patients with intermediate SYNTAX II score have been representing a confusion in our daily practice for interventional cardiologists whether to treat them by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using second generation drug eluting stents or by coronary artery by [....] » Read More
Title : Virtual surgery design of double-patch for pulmonary arterioplasty in complete repair of tetralogy of fallot using computational hemodynamics
Yu Pingping, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Objective In tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) with combined pulmonary artery (PA) branch stenosis, proper management of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) stenosis is the key to successful surgical correction. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effective design of double-p [....] » Read More
Title : Computational hemodynamic evaluation for postoperative thrombosis risk based on virtual surgery of systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt
Jiwen Xiong, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt is widely used as a palliative operation to treat complex congenital heart disease. Postoperative thrombosis-induced shunt occlusion is a life-threatening complication. Different surgical designs affect the hemodynamic characteristics, which is [....] » Read More
Title : The art of reflection: A case report of primary percutaneous coronary intervention in dextrocardia and situs inversus
Ronaldi Rizkiawan, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Indonesia
A 74-year-old woman presented to the emergency room (ER) with the clinical presentation of typical chest pain accompanied by cold sweat and nausea. Patient’s risk factors include menopause and dyslipidaemia. Upon arrival, her blood pressure was 106/62 mmHg, heart rate was 8 [....] » Read More
Title : Computed tomography angiography-guided orbital atherectomy as an alternative imaging modality in severe calcification percutaneous coronary intervention
Dara Ninggar Ghassani, -Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Indonesia
Background: The use of contemporary devices such as the Micro Crown Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) has emerged as an option for calcium modification to facilitate stent delivery and optimal deployment in patients with severe calcification coronary lesions. Recent studies have h [....] » Read More
Title : PCSK9 affect ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction through regulation of regulatory T cells
Xia Jiachun, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Objective: To explore the effects and potential mechanisms of PCSK9 on ventricular remodeling after myocardial infarction. Methods: Mouse were used to construct a model of acute myocardial infarction.To assess the effect of PCSK9, we used WT mice treated with PCSK9 inhibitor ( [....] » Read More
Title : Computational hemodynamic study of systemic-to-pulmonary arterial shunt with different design of conduit position.
Jinlong Liu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Object: Different types of systemic-to-pulmonary arterial shunts are used as the palliative treatment for the first-staged procedure of congenital heart disease (CHD). Although the surgical techniques improved over the years, the position of the conduit implanted between the syst [....] » Read More
Title : Anesthetic considerations of ASD with pulmonary arterial hypertension for non-cardiac surgery
Vivek Vaibhav, Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Center, India
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common cardiac anomaly that accounts for about 10% of congenital cardiac defects in adults. Delayed presentation of the ‘congenital lesion’, poses several challenges to the surgical as well as anaesthetic team. Clinical sus [....] » Read More
Title : Are we ready for building transition programs for heart transplant recipients in Japan? Knowing the unique background is the first step for discussion
Tomoko S Kato, Kurume University, Japan
Although Japan is one of the most developed countries from an economic, educational, and even medical viewpoint, several specific areas in medicine have straggled far behind the US or European countries. Such specific areas included transplant medicine and the [....] » Read More
Title : Comprehensive management of ischemic heart failure
Deepak Puri, Max Healthcare, India
Purpose: Acute myocardial infarction and Heart Failure are major causes of mortality nowadays. Delay in initiating Revascularization after onset of ACS is the most common cause of heart failure in India which has the largest burden of Heart failure patients along with the highest [....] » Read More
Title : Personality assessment in substance users at the risk of cardiovascular comorbidity
Sukriti Kaushik, Cardiomersion, India
Personality refers to the enduring configuration of characteristics and behaviour that comprises an individual’s unique adjustment to life, including major traits, interests, drives, values, self-concept, abilities, and emotional patterns. The tendency to search out and eng [....] » Read More
Title : Role of whole-food plant based diet in improving cardiovascular health
Neha Ranglani, Cardiomersion, India
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, and lifestyle factors such as diet play a significant role in its development. Plant-based diets are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, and low in saturated and trans fats, which can help prevent and manage c [....] » Read More
Title : Wellness and stress management
Rachna Khanna Singh, The Mind & Wellness Studio, India
Description: The concept of wellness or complete wellness refers to a completely well rounded human being. It is inclusive of a holistic concept comprising of our mind, body, and soul. However, our wellness can be compromised with the patterns of our faulty lifestyle including st [....] » Read More