Background: Risk prediction in dilated cardiomyopathy ( #DCM ) remains suboptimal, and there is uncertainty about how newer machine-learning (ML) methods compare with conventional regression for clinically useful prognostic modelling. Advanced three-dimensional (3D) echocardiographic measures, particularly of right ventricular function, may improve model performance when combined with routinely collected clinical data. We aimed to compare… Continue reading Predicting adverse outcomes in dilated cardiomyopathy using 3D echocardiography: penalised Cox regression versus machine learning
Category: Cardiology
Serum Magnesium and Ventricular Repolarization Heterogeneity: A Case-Control Study Based on Electrocardiographic Parameters
This study investigated the changes in ventricular repolarization parameters assessed by electrocardiography (#ECG ) in the presence of hypomagnesemia and the relationship between these parameters and serum #magnesium levels. A total of 160 individuals were included in this retrospective, observational study, who were divided into two groups according to serum magnesium levels: hypomagnesemia group (n… Continue reading Serum Magnesium and Ventricular Repolarization Heterogeneity: A Case-Control Study Based on Electrocardiographic Parameters
Impact of Iron Deficiency Anemia on Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Insights From the Nationwide Readmission Database From 2016 to 2021
Background: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation ( #TAVI ) has become an established intervention for severe symptomatic aortic stenosis, particularly in high-risk and elderly patients. Although #anemia is frequently encountered in this population, the specific role of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in influencing outcomes following TAVI remains underexplored.Aims: This study aims to evaluate the impact of… Continue reading Impact of Iron Deficiency Anemia on Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Insights From the Nationwide Readmission Database From 2016 to 2021
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Vs. Tenofovir Alafenamide: A Korean Nationwide Study
#Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) exhibits antiviral efficacy comparable to tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). Nonetheless, concerns persist regarding TAF's impact on the lipid profile and potential atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk. This study evaluated long-term #ASCVD risk in patients with chronic hepatitis B ( #CHB ) treated with TAF or TDF using Korean National Health Insurance Service… Continue reading Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B: Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Vs. Tenofovir Alafenamide: A Korean Nationwide Study
Trends of myocardial infarction in young patients
Aim: While the overall incidence and mortality of ST-elevation myocardial infarction ( #STEMI ) have declined, younger adults 18-40 years of age have experienced a different trend. We examined STEMI incidence, mortality, and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) utilization in #young patients from 2004 to 2023 using the TriNetX Research Network database.Methods: We conducted an analysis… Continue reading Trends of myocardial infarction in young patients
Microvascular dysfunction in Takotsubo syndrome: a systematic review
Background: Microvascular dysfunction (MD) is advocated as one of the main pathogenic mechanisms of #Takotsubo syndrome (TTS). Several studies investigated MD in TTS using different techniques; however, no systematic review of these data is currently available.Methods: We searched the main scientific database (Embase, Medline, Scopus, PubMed) for articles written in English language using the following… Continue reading Microvascular dysfunction in Takotsubo syndrome: a systematic review
#Rate control or #rhythm control strategies for stroke prevention in atrial #fibrillation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of stroke and thromboembolic events. We aimed to assess whether, in patients with AF, rate or rhythm control strategies reduce the risk for stroke or cardiovascular events.Methods and resultsRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing rate control versus rhythm control strategies were systematically searched and included in a network meta-analysis… Continue reading #Rate control or #rhythm control strategies for stroke prevention in atrial #fibrillation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Over-the-Counter #Supplement Overuse: A Rare Potential Cause of #Arsenic Poisoning and #Bradycardia
A 71-year-old woman with no significant past medical history presented with progressive cognitive decline, fatigue, and weight loss over two years. Her symptoms included bradycardia, anxiety, depression, and mild dyspnea on exertion. The patient followed a strict diet fortified with smoothies and an extensive regimen of 26 dietary #supplements , consumed regularly over five years.… Continue reading Over-the-Counter #Supplement Overuse: A Rare Potential Cause of #Arsenic Poisoning and #Bradycardia
Multimodality imaging in #hypertrophic #cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a myocardial disorder characterized by unexplained myocardial hypertrophy. Although the diagnosis of HCM is traditionally based on increased left ventricular (LV) wall thickness, contemporary management requires a comprehensive multimodality imaging approach to accurately define disease phenotype, assess functional consequences, and guide risk stratification. Transthoracic echocardiography remains the first-line imaging modality, providing… Continue reading Multimodality imaging in #hypertrophic #cardiomyopathy
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