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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38326189/recent-advances-in-cardiovascular-risk-assessment-the-added-value-of-non-invasive-anatomic-imaging
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REVIEW
Pooja V Selvam, Gowtham R Grandhi, Thorsten M Leucker, Armin Zadeh, Martha Gulati, Roger S Blumenthal, Seamus P Whelton
In 2022, multiple original research studies were conducted highlighting the utility of coronary artery calcium (CAC) imaging in young individuals and provided further evidence for the role of CAC to improve atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk assessment. Mean calcium density was shown to be a more reliable predictor than peak density in risk assessment. Additionally, in light of the ACC/AHA/Multispecialty Chest Pain Guideline's recent elevation of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to a Class I (level of evidence A) recommendation as an index diagnostic test for acute or stable chest pain, several studies support the utility of CCTA and guided future directions...
February 6, 2024: Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38321170/-air-pollution-noise-and-hypertension-partners-in-crime
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REVIEW
T Münzel, A Daiber, O Hahad
Air pollution and traffic noise are two important environmental risk factors that endanger health in urban societies and often act together as "partners in crime". Although air pollution and noise often co-occur in urban environments, they have typically been studied separately, with numerous studies documenting consistent effects of individual exposure on blood pressure. In the following review article, we examine the epidemiology of air pollution and noise, especially regarding the cardiovascular risk factor arterial hypertension and the underlying pathophysiology...
February 6, 2024: Herz
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38320669/redefining-left-bundle-branch-block-from-high-density-electroanatomical-mapping
#23
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jun-Hua Zou, Bao-Tong Hua, Xiao-Xia Shao, Chao Wang, Hao Li, Ya-Nan Lu, Xin Tian, Zhi-Xuan Li, Li-Jin Pu, Jing Wang
BACKGROUND: The existing ECG criteria for diagnosing left bundle branch block (LBBB) are insufficient to distinguish between true and false blocks accurately. METHODS: We hypothesized that the notch width of the QRS complex in the lateral leads (I, avL, V5, V6) on the LBBB-like ECG could further confirm the diagnosis of true complete left bundle branch block (t-LBBB). We conducted high-density, three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping in the cardiac chambers of 37 patients scheduled to undergo CRT...
February 4, 2024: International Journal of Cardiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38279516/estimating-the-clinical-and-budgetary-impact-of-using-angiotensin-receptor-neprilysin-inhibitor-as-first-line-therapy-in-patients-with-hfref
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Nicklas Bergh, Krister Lindmark, Johannes Lissdaniels, Gustav Lanne, Oskar Käck, Martin R Cowie
AIMS: Recent updates of international treatment guidelines for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) differ regarding the use of angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) as first-line treatment. The American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/Heart Failure Society of America (AHA/ACC/HFSA) 2022 guidelines gives ARNI a Class IA recommendation for HFrEF patients while the European Society of Cardiology's guidelines are less clear when ARNI could be considered as first line treatment option in de novo patients...
January 26, 2024: ESC Heart Failure
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38276135/the-ross-procedure-imaging-outcomes-and-future-directions-in-aortic-valve-replacement
#25
REVIEW
Domenico Galzerano, Naji Kholaif, Bandar Al Amro, Mohammed Al Admawi, Abdalla Eltayeb, Amal Alshammari, Giovanni Di Salvo, Zohair Y Al-Halees
The Ross procedure is gaining recognition as a significant option for aortic valve replacement (AVR), and is particularly beneficial in specific patient groups. Although categorized as a class IIb recommendation in the 2020 American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA), and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) management guidelines on valvular heart disease, recent studies bolster its credibility. Research, including a propensity-matched study, underlines the Ross procedure's association with enhanced long-term survival and reduced adverse valve-related events compared to other AVR types...
January 22, 2024: Journal of Clinical Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38268305/comparing-the-association-of-two-metabolic-syndrome-definitions-ncep-atp-iii-and-idf-with-the-risk-of-developing-atherosclerotic-cardiovascular-disease-an-analytical-cross-sectional-study
#26
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Gholamreza Yousefzadeh, Amin Sayyadi, Hamid Najafipour, Vida Sabaghnejad, Sara Pezeshki
INTRODUCTION: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVD) are significant sources of mortality and morbidity with substantial economic implications and preventive measures play key roles in this regard. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a common condition, and its association with ASCVD and mortality has made it clinically important. However, controversies persist regarding the best definition for MetS. Here in, we investigated the ability of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) in the prediction of ASCVD incidence...
January 2024: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38253300/bicuspid-aortic-valve-the-most-frequent-and-not-so-benign-congenital-heart-disease
#27
REVIEW
Gaetano Thiene, Stefania Rizzo, Cristina Basso
Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most frequent congenital heart disease, with an incidence of approximately 1%. It can be silent and associated with normal valve function. However, a series of complications, even catastrophic, may occur with time: valve incompetence, valve stenosis by dystrophic calcification, infective endocarditis, progressive dilatation of the ascending aorta, aortic dissection, sudden death. The problem of BAV is not just about the number of semilunar cusps, but also the aortic wall. Severe non inflammatory degenerative changes (elastic fiber fragmentation, smooth muscle cells death, mucoid extracellular matrix accumulation=MEMA) is observed in the aortic wall of BAV patients, with intrinsic weakness accounting for progressive aneurysmal dilatation of the ascending aorta, valve incompetence and wall dissection...
January 20, 2024: Cardiovascular Pathology: the Official Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38249190/effectiveness-of-cardiac-rehabilitation-services-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-a-systematic-review
#28
REVIEW
Lilian Mbau, Prabhakar Mallya Prabhakar, Zahid Khan
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a cost-effective intervention that can reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality by 20%. Despite the clear benefits of CR, it remains unavailable and underutilized. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of different CR models in reducing CVD-related morbidity and mortality in low-and middle-income countries. We conducted a systematic review of studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries that assessed at least one of the three phases of CR (inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation in a hospital, or community setting and maintenance)...
December 2023: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38245063/coronary-artery-calcium-score-and-pre-test-probabilities-as-gatekeepers-to-predict-and-rule-out-perfusion-defects-in-positron-emission-tomography
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Olivier F Clerc, Simon M Frey, Ursina Honegger, Melissa L F Amrein, Federico Caobelli, Philip Haaf, Michael J Zellweger
BACKGROUND: Little is known about the gatekeeper performance of coronary artery calcium score (CACS) before myocardial perfusion positron emission tomography (PET), compared with updated pre-test probabilities from American and European guidelines (pre-test-AHA/ACC, pre-test-ESC). METHODS: We enrolled participants without known coronary artery disease undergoing CACS and Rubidium-82 PET. Abnormal perfusion was defined as summed stress score ≥ 4. Using Bayes' formula, pre-test probabilities and CACS were combined into post-test probabilities...
December 2023: Journal of Nuclear Cardiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38234772/projected-impact-of-nonpharmacologic-management-of-stage-1-hypertension-among-lower-risk-us-adults
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Kendra D Sims, Pengxiao Carol Wei, Joanne M Penko, Susan Hennessy, Pamela G Coxson, Nita H Mukand, Brandon K Bellows, Dhruv S Kazi, Yiyi Zhang, Ross Boylan, Andrew E Moran, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo
BACKGROUND: The 2017 American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines newly classified 31 million US adults as having stage 1 hypertension. The ACC/AHA guidelines recommend behavioral change without pharmacology for the low-risk portion of this group. However, the nationwide reduction in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated healthcare expenditures achievable by evidence-based dietary improvements, sustained weight loss, adequate physical activity, and alcohol moderation remain unquantified...
December 29, 2023: medRxiv
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38234729/genomic-medicine-guidance-a-point-of-care-app-for-heritable-thoracic-aortic-diseases
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Rohan Patil, Fatima Ashraf, Samer Abu Dayeh, Siddharth K Prakash
Genetic testing can determine familial and personal risks for heritable thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections (TAD). The 2022 ACC/AHA guidelines for TAD recommend management decisions based on the specific gene mutation. However, many clinicians lack sufficient comfort or insight to integrate genetic information into clinical practice. We therefore developed the Genomic Medicine Guidance (GMG) app, an interactive point-of care tool to inform clinicians and patients about TAD diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance...
December 26, 2023: medRxiv
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38222259/performance-of-2020-aha-acc-hcm%C3%A2-guidelines-and-incremental-value-of%C3%A2-myocardial-strain-for-predicting-scd
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Hyun-Jung Lee, Hyung-Kwan Kim, Sang Chol Lee, Jihoon Kim, Jun-Bean Park, Seung-Pyo Lee, Yong-Jin Kim
BACKGROUND: The 2020 American Heart Association (AHA)/American College of Cardiology (ACC) guidelines for sudden cardiac death (SCD) risk stratification in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) need further international validation. OBJECTIVES: Performance of the guidelines and the incremental value of myocardial strain for predicting SCD in HCM were investigated. METHODS: In 1,416 HCM patients, SCD risk was stratified according to the 2020 AHA/ACC and 2014 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines...
January 2024: JACC Asia
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38219275/updated-crusade-score-to-predict-in-hospital-bleeding-external-validation-in-the-thai-percutaneous-coronary-intervention-registry
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Ply Chichareon, Noppadol Chamnarnphol, Mann Chandavimol, Pannipa Suwannasom, Worawut Roongsangmanoon, Thosaphol Limpijankit, Suphot Srimahachota, Siriporn Athisakul, Pisit Hutayanon, Songsak Kiatchoosakun, Wasan Udayachalerm, Ammarin Thakkinstian, Nakarin Sansanayudh
BACKGROUND: The Can Rapid Risk Stratification of Unstable Angina Patients Suppress Adverse Outcomes with Early Implementation of the ACC/AHA Guidelines (CRUSADE) score has been recommended to predict in-hospital bleeding risk in non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients. The evaluation of the CRUSADE risk score in Asian patients undergoing contemporary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for NSTEMI is necessary. AIMS: We aimed to validate and update the CRUSADE score to predict in-hospital major bleeding in NSTEMI patients treated with PCI...
January 14, 2024: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38171390/comparison-of-indian-clinical-practice-guidelines-for-the-management-of-hypertension-with-the-world-health-organization-international-society-of-hypertension-american-and-european-guidelines
#34
REVIEW
Gautam Satheesh, Rupasvi Dhurjati, Jayagopal Pathiyil Balagopalan, Padinhare P Mohanan, Abdul Salam
Hypertension is the leading risk factor for preventable cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality globally, with majority of the hypertension-attributed deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries like India. Several international and national clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) provide evidence-informed recommendations to achieve optimal control. CPGs produced by the World Health Organization, International Society for Hypertension, American (AHA/ACC-2017), and European (ESC/ESH-2018) are "major" as they are widely used and are highly cited...
January 1, 2024: Indian Heart Journal
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38168086/clinical-progress-note-acc-aha-hfsa-2022-heart-failure-guideline-pearls-for-hospitalists
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Prateeti Khazanie, Mel L Anderson
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March 2024: Journal of Hospital Medicine: An Official Publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38163796/trans-radial-angioplasty-of-anomalous-origin-of-right-coronary-artery-a-single-centre-experience
#36
JOURNAL ARTICLE
S Nasrin, S I Islam, F A Cader, M J Shafi, N Khanam, M M Haq
Successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to anomalous coronary arteries is technically challenging, particularly through transradial route. The application of appropriate techniques and devices may help overcome these challenges. The objective of this study is to explore the technical and procedural challenges in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of anomalous origin of right coronary artery (AORCA) through the trans-radial route. This prospective study consisted of 25 consecutive patients who underwent PCI for an angiographically significant stenosis in AORCA from November 2017 to May 2019 at Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital & Research Institute (ICHRI)...
January 2024: Mymensingh Medical Journal: MMJ
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38153996/correction-to-2023-acc-aha-accp-hrs-guideline-for-the-diagnosis-and-management-of-atrial-fibrillation-a-report-of-the-american-college-of-cardiology-american-heart-association-joint-committee-on-clinical-practice-guidelines
#37
JOURNAL ARTICLE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38145820/chronic-hypertension-diagnosed-by-aha-acc-criteria-is-associated-with-increased-risk-of-developing-hypertensive-disorders-of-pregnancy
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Raina Advani, Suchitra Chandrasekaran
OBJECTIVE: ACOG uses a systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥140 or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥90 documented at <20 weeks of gestation to define chronic hypertension. In the nonpregnant state, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) define chronic hypertension using lower diagnostic thresholds of SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥80. It remains unclear whether using more conservative guidelines in pregnancy improves identification of those at risk for gestational hypertension (GHTN) or preeclampsia (PRE)...
December 23, 2023: American journal of obstetrics & gynecology MFM
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38132656/biomarkers-for-heart-failure-prediction-and-prevention
#39
REVIEW
Prasanti Alekhya Kotta, Vijay Nambi, Biykem Bozkurt
Heart failure (HF) is a global pandemic affecting over 64 million people worldwide. Its prevalence is on an upward trajectory, with associated increasing healthcare expenditure. Organizations including the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have identified HF prevention as an important focus. Recently, the ACC/AHA/Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) Guidelines on heart failure were updated with a new Class IIa, Level of Evidence B recommendation for biomarker-based screening in patients at risk of developing heart failure...
December 6, 2023: Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38126350/life-course-history-of-physical-and-sexual-abuse-is-associated-with-cardiovascular-disease-risk-among-women-living-with-and-without-hiv
#40
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Allison A Appleton, Mark H Kuniholm, Elizabeth Vásquez, Mardge H Cohen, Jessica Donohue, Michelle Floris-Moore, M Reuel Friedman, David B Hanna, Matthew J Mimiaga, Caitlin A Moran, Michael W Plankey, Linda A Teplin, Sanyog G Shitole, Deanna Ware, Deborah L Jones, Jenni Wise
OBJECTIVE: Sexual and physical abuse predict cardiovascular disease (CVD) among women in the general population. Women living with HIV (WLWH) report more abuse and have higher CVD risk compared to other women, yet associations between abuse history and CVD have not been considered among WLWH. This study fills this gap, and describes possible pathways linking abuse to CVD risk among WLWH and women living without HIV (WLWOH). METHODS: Using 25 years of data from the Women's Interagency HIV Study (n = 2734; WLWH n = 1963; WLWOH n = 771), we used longitudinal generalized estimating equations to test associations between sexual (SA) and physical abuse (PA) with CVD risk...
December 21, 2023: AIDS
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