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Prognostic Role of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Tao He, Behnood Mohammadpour, Matthew Willman, Shirin Yaghoobpoor, Jonathan Willman, Brandon Lucke-Wold, Sarina Aminizadeh, Shokoufeh Khanzadeh, Aida Bazrgar, Arshin Ghaedi
This meta-analysis assessed the use of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a means of early detection of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) following diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. We used Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus to conduct a systematic search. There was no limitation regarding language or date of publication. We reported standardized mean difference (SMD) with a 95% confidence
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Long-Term Crosstalk Between Renal Function and Arterial Stiffness Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Luca Zanoli, Carmelita Marcantoni, Domenico Santoro
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Serum Inflammatory Markers Used in Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prediction Models: A Systematic Review Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Sofia-Panagiota Giannakopoulou, Alexios Antonopoulos, Demosthenes Panagiotakos
The aim of this review was to perform a critical appraisal of serum inflammatory biomarkers used for the prediction of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. We conducted a systematic review of studies listed on MEDLINE and Scopus from January 2000 to December 2023, focused on the prognostic value of serum inflammatory biomarkers [i.e., C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis
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Elevated Plasma Lipoprotein(a) Level and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risks: A Large Clinical Retrospective Study Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Kexin Wang, Wenjie Wang, Jialong Niu, Xiaoli Liu, Hongya Han, Hua Shen, Yan Sun, Wen Gao, Hailong Ge
Patients with well-controlled low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels still suffer from the progress of the atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and can develop adverse outcomes. We conducted this study to analyze the relationship between elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels and ASCVD risk. We enrolled 8070 patients in the ASCVD group and 440 participants in the non-ASCVD group
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Association Between Red Blood Cell Distribution Width and Coronary Calcification in Patients Referred for Invasive Coronary Angiography Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Wen Jian, Xueqian Shen, Ze Zheng, Zheng Wu, Yuchen Shi, Jinghua Liu
This study aimed to determine whether red cell distribution width (RDW) is associated with coronary calcification. A total of 4796 patients who underwent coronary computed tomography angiography and subsequent invasive coronary angiography were consecutively enrolled. Coronary artery calcium score (CACS), demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were collected from electronic medical records. RDW
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Atherosclerotic Plaque and Stenosis in Renal Arteries: A Community-Based Study Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Dongxue Wang, Yuesong Pan, Xueli Cai, Jing Jing, Hongyi Yan, Suying Wang, Xia Meng, Lerong Mei, Yanli Zhang, Shan Li, Tiemin Wei, Yilun Zhou, Yongjun Wang
The epidemiology of renal artery atherosclerosis in community populations is poorly documented. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of renal artery plaque (RAP) and atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (ARAS), and the association of plaque and stenosis with vascular risk factors and kidney disease markers among community-dwelling adults. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of the Polyvascular
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ChatGPT and Patients With Heart Failure Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Fotis Dimitriadis, Stelina Alkagiet, Lamprini Tsigkriki, Panagiota Kleitsioti, George Sidiropoulos, Dimitris Efstratiou, Taisa Askalidi, Adam Tsaousidis, Michail Siarkos, Pinelopi Giannakopoulou, Angeliki-Despoina Mavrogianni, John Zarifis, George Koulaouzidis
ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a large-scale language processing model, with possibilities for professional patient support in a patient-friendly way. The aim of the study was to examine the accuracy and reproducibility of ChatGPT in answering questions about knowledge and management of heart failure (HF). First, we recorded 47 most frequently asked questions by patients about HF.
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Letter: The Fibrosis-5 Index Predicts Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Mustafa Bilal Ozbay, Bede N. Nriagu, Hamide Sena Ozbay, Yasin Ozen
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Reply to Letter: HbA1c/C-Peptide Ratio is a Potential Biomarker Used to Predict No-Reflow Phenomenon in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Kenan Toprak, Mustafa Kaplangoray, Mehmet Inanır, Ayten Dursun, Mustafa Begenc Tascanov, Ibrahim Halil Altıparmak, Asuman Biçer, Recep Demirbag
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Impact of Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury on One-Year Outcomes in Very Elderly STEMI Patients: A Comment Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Monica Verdoia, Andrea Rognoni
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Association of Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 With Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Acute Cerebral Infarction Patients Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Libing Liang, Jingjuan Chen, Chengguo Zhang, Baigui Luo, Tianen Zhou, Xiaofeng Wang, Yukai Wang
Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is an inflammatory marker associated with atherosclerotic and cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to explore the association of Lp-PLA2 with carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and explore a threshold level to predict the risk of vulnerable plaques. This retrospective observational study included
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CircCDYL Contributes to Apoptosis, Ferroptosis, and Oxidative Stress of Ang II-Induced Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Changjiang Fu, Xiangrong Zuo, Jinghui An, Yanlong Zhang, Lixin Guo, Huashun Li
Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have important regulation in thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA). The function and mechanism of circCDYL (circ_0008285) was explored in TAA here. Angiotensin II (Ang II) was used to construct a TAA model. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was performed for the detection of circCDYL, miR-1270, and a disintegrin and metalloproteinase 10 (ADAM10). Cell viability
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Impact of Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury on One-Year Outcomes in Very Elderly STEMI Patients: Insights From a Multicenter Registry in Northern Italy Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Alessandro Ruzzarin, Simone Muraglia, Enrico Fabris, Giorgio Caretta, Filippo Zilio, Andrea Pezzato, Gianluca Campo, Matthias Unterhuber, Luca Donazzan
Data about contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) in oldest old (age ≥85 years) ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients are scarce. We evaluated the incidence and the 1-year prognostic impact of CA-AKI in this population. Patients were included in a multicenter real-world registry, and CA-AKI was defined according to KDIGO (Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes) criteria. Major
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Fractional Flow Reserve and Angiography Guided Complete Revascularization in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Kais Hyasat, Edmund Hasche, Hamid Almafragy, Joseph Chiha, Kaleab Asrress, Kevin Liou
Using a network meta-analysis, this study compared fractional flow reserve (FFR) guided with angiography-guided revascularization of non-culprit lesions in ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We also assessed if early complete revascularization is superior to delayed revascularization. We conducted a network meta-analysis using Net Meta XL of trials of STEMI patients with multivessel disease
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The Influence of Preoperative Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Arterial Coupling on Short- and Long-Term Prognosis in Patients Who Underwent Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Aykun Hakgor, Basak Catalbas Kahraman, Atakan Dursun, Arzu Yazar, Umeyir Savur, Aysel Akhundova, Fatih Erkam Olgun, Melike Zeynep Kenger, Bilal Boztosun
The present study evaluated the prognostic significance of right ventricular-pulmonary arterial (RV-PA) coupling, assessed by the tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion to systolic pulmonary artery pressure (TAPSE/sPAP) ratio, in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for severe aortic stenosis (AS). This retrospective, single-center study involved 403 patients (mean
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Effect of Missed Post-Procedure Creatinine Measurement on Sub-Acute Kidney Injury Following Coronary Angiography Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Xiaozhao Lu, Qiang Li, Weihua Chen, Jingru Deng, Shanshan Shi, Haozhang Huang, Guoxiao Liang, Zhidong Huang, Xueqin Lin, Jiayi Deng, Jiyan Chen, Jin Liu, Yong Liu
Serum creatinine (SCr) levels are essential for the diagnosis of kidney disease after coronary angiography (CAG). However, the influence of missed post-procedure SCr measurement in this situation is unclear. The present study included 14,127 patients undergoing CAG as part of the Cardiorenal ImprovemeNt registry II. Patients were divided into two groups according to whether a post-procedure SCr was
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Aortic Stiffness Can be Predicted From Different eGFR Formulas With Long Follow-Up in the Malmö Diet Cancer Study Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Anders Christensson, Simon Lundgren, Madeleine Johansson, Peter M. Nilsson, Gunnar Engström, Agne Laucyte-Cibulskiene
We studied the impact of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) based on either creatinine or cystatin C, or in combination, on vascular aging (aortic stiffness) and central hemodynamics (central systolic blood pressure) in a Swedish urban population with median 17 years of follow-up. Participants ( n = 5049) from the population-based Malmö Diet and Cancer Study that underwent baseline examination
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Gender Differences Among Very Young Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: Long-Term Follow-Up of the STAMINA Study Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Konstantinos A. Papathanasiou, Stylianos L. Rallidis, Stylianos Armylagos, Georgios Kotrotsios, Loukianos S. Rallidis
The rate of hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) among young patients is increasing. Healthcare disparities remain unsolved among female patients. We explored gender differences regarding risk factors, clinical presentation, in-hospital treatment, and long-term outcomes among ACS patients. A total of 445 patients with very early ACS (men ≤ 35 years and women ≤ 40 years of age) were followed
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Factors Associated With Myocardial Infarction in a Rural Population With Peripheral Arterial Diseases Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Adeola O. Awujoola, Moboni T. Mokikan, Olufeyisayo O. Odebunmi, Hadii M. Mamudu, David W. Stewart, Ghaith Husari, Krishna Singh, Cori Grant, Matthew Budoff, Timir K. Paul
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) studies in rural populations are limited. The incidence of myocardial infarction (MI) is higher in patients with PAD. This study examined the association between sociodemographic and clinical risk factors and MI in patients with PAD in Central Appalachia, comprising of 230 counties across six states in the United States. Data from electronic medical records of 13,455
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Serum Trefoil Factor-3 Predicts Survival in Peripheral Artery Disease Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Gerfried Pesau, Bernhard Zierfuss, Clemens Hoebaus, Renate Koppensteiner, Gerit-Holger Schernthaner
Trefoil factor 3 (TFF3) has been studied in processes leading to atherosclerosis. Data are scarce in manifest disease and missing in peripheral artery disease (PAD). This study aims to elucidate TFF3 with disease stages, degrees of atherosclerosis, and outcomes. TFF3 was measured in serum in 364 PAD patients without critical limb ischemia and mild to moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD). Mortality
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A Possible Case of Hypertensive Crisis With Aortic Dissection After an Anti-COVID-19 Vaccine Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Leila Mohsenian, Zahra Noroozi, Faramarz Farahmand
Aortic dissection, a potentially fatal event, usually presents with acute intense chest or back pain. Painless aortic dissections constitute about 10% of all cases. High blood pressure is a common finding in both painless and painful aortic dissections. During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, various anti-COVID vaccines have been massively used. Although these vaccines are generally safe
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The Fibrosis-5 Index Predicts Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Senjiang Chen, Bouwei Zhu, Zan Luo, Yinchao Wang, Qingqing Hu, Liang Zhou
This study aimed to evaluate the fibrosis-5 (FIB-5) index as a marker of liver fibrosis for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A total of 406 STEMI patients were enrolled in the study. Over an average follow-up of 27 months, 143 of the patients developed MACE. The patients
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Increased Cardio-ankle Vascular Index Values in Migraine Patients With Aura Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Yusuf Can, Nimet Uçaroğlu Can, Çağla Akçay, Sena Boncuk Ulaş, Ibrahim Kocayiğit, Havva Kocayiğit, Mustafa Tarık Ağaç
Patients with migraine with aura are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. There are limited data on arterial stiffness in migraine patients with aura. The present study evaluated arterial stiffness in these patients using the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI). This prospective study included 50 patients with migraine with aura (43 female, mean age 38.9 ± 9.9 years). The patient group was
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Impacts of Time-Restricted Eating on Metabolic Homeostasis Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Dan Qi, Xiaolu Nie, Jianjun Zhang
This meta-analysis investigated the effect of time-restricted eating (TRE) as an economical lifestyle intervention for the prevention of metabolic syndrome and improving the related metabolic variables. The Cochrane library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, clinical trials, and other databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We included 22 RCTs (1004 participants, aged 18–75 years, including
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CT-Diagnosed Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease as a Risk Predictor of Symptomatic Carotid Plaque and Cerebrovascular Symptoms Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Tianqi Xu, Li Wang, Na Chang, Sha Li, Bingxuan Jiao, Shuai Zhang, Ximing Wang
We aimed to test whether computed tomography (CT)-diagnosed Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a risk factor for cerebrovascular symptoms in patients with suspected atherosclerotic disease. A total of 550 patients (mean age 65.2 ± 8.8 years, 370 males) with carotid plaques who underwent carotid computed tomographic angiography (CTA) and unenhanced abdominal CT were retrospectively analyzed
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The Effect of Beta-Blocker Post-Myocardial Infarction With Ejection Fraction >40% Pooled Analysis From Seven Arabian Gulf Acute Coronary Syndrome Registries Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Rasha Al-Bawardy, Wael Alqarawi, Jassim Al Suwaidi, Wael Almahmeed, Mohammad Zubaid, Haitham Amin, Kadhim Sulaiman, Ahmad Al-Motarreb, Khalid Alhabib
The use of beta-blockers (BB) in reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) post-myocardial infarction (MI) is associated with reduced 1-year mortality, while their role in patients with mid-range and preserved LVEF post-MI remains controversial. We studied 31,620 patients who presented with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) enrolled in seven Arabian Gulf registries between 2005 and 2017. Patients
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The Association Between the Albumin-Bilirubin Score and Contrast-Associated Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Jun-Han Chen, Li-Wei Zhang, Zhi-Jie Lin, Xiao-Fang Chen, Li-Chuan Chen, Chang-Xi Wang, Kai-Yang Lin, Yan-Song Guo
The albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) score is considered an effective and convenient scoring system for assessing liver function. We hypothesized that the ALBI score was predictive of contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) and long-term mortality in patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We retrospectively observed 5629 patients undergoing elective PCI. Contrast-associated
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Pathophysiology and Genetic Associations of Varicose Veins: A Narrative Review Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Tao Chen, Peng Liu, Chenguang Zhang, Song Jin, Yuhu Kong, Yanan Feng, Ziqiang Sun
Varicose veins (VVs) have a high prevalence worldwide and have become a major medical burden. Their pathophysiology involves a complex interplay of inflammation and tissue remodeling, and current treatment is limited by its impact on the pathophysiological mechanisms. In addition, despite clear environmental factors, family history is an important risk factor, suggesting a genetic component to the
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Prevalence, Characteristics, and Outcomes of Infective Endocarditis Readmissions in Patients With Variables Associated With Liver Disease in the United States Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Mohamed Khayata, Richard A. Grimm, Brian P. Griffin, Bo Xu
Infective endocarditis (IE) is common in patients with liver disease. Outcomes of IE in patients with liver disease are limited. We aimed to investigate IE outcomes in patients with variables associated with liver disease in the USA. We used the 2017 National Readmission Database to identify index admission of adults with IE, based on the International Classification of Disease, 10th revision codes
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Association Between Serum Uric Acid and Abdominal Aortic Calcification in Adults Aged 40 to 80 years: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Sheng Hu, Shengyu Qiu, Bingen Wan, Liancheng Ruan, Lingxiao Zhu, Siling Wang, Lang Su, Qiang Guo, Jianjun Xu, Yiping Wei
There are numerous causes of abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), among which the relationship between serum uric acid and AAC still needs to be investigated further. The aim of this research was to ascertain whether serum uric acid is correlated with AAC. Our study included 3007 participants. We described the study population characteristics and utilized univariate analysis, stratified analysis,
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Serum Albumin for Short-Term Poor Prognosis in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Clinical Study Based on a Database Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Jiayong Qiu, Yingying Hao, Shenshen Huang, Tongsheng Wang, Xuegai He, Wei Wang, Dan Du, Yimin Mao, Yadong Yuan
The relationship between serum albumin (ALB) and short-term prognosis in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (APE) remains unclear. We investigated the predictive value of ALB for short-term prognosis in APE patients using our hospital pulmonary embolism (PE) database (384 patients consecutively collected). Logistic regression analysis and nomograms were applied to construct the predictive model
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The Effect of Gender on Triple Heart Valve Surgery Outcomes; Reinforcing Women’s Health Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Fatimah A. Alhijab, Huda Ismail, Monirah Albabtain, Juan Alfonso, Khaled D. Algarni, Claudio Pragliola, Adam I. Adam, Amr A. Arafat
Female gender is a risk factor in several cardiac surgery risk stratification systems. This study explored the differences in the outcomes following triple heart valve surgery in men vs women. The study included 250 patients (males n = 101; females n = 149) who underwent triple valve surgery from 2009 to 2020. BMI (body mass index) was higher in females (29.6 vs 26.5 kg/m2, P < .001), and diabetes
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Association Between Remnant Cholesterol and Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography and/or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Baolin Luo, Xizhen Huang, Yanchun Peng, Hanbin Luo, Liangwan Chen, Yanjuan Lin
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is an acute renal complication that can occur after the use of iodinated contrast media. Remnant cholesterol (RC) is one of the markers of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk. We evaluated the impact of RC on CIN and clinical outcomes after coronary angiography (CAG) and/or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Consecutive patients ( n = 3332) undergoing
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Ankle-Brachial Index: Diagnostic Tool of Peripheral Arterial Disease and Predictor of Cardiovascular Risk—An Update of Current Knowledge Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Pavel Poredos, Agata Stanek, Mariella Catalano, Vinko Boc
The ankle-brachial index (ABI) was introduced as a screening method for the diagnosis of lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Later findings recognized ABI as a prognostic marker of adverse cardiovascular events due to its relation to atherosclerosis in other vascular territories. This narrative review aims to appraise the validity, reliability, and utility of ABI in the detection of
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Association Between the Frequency of Tooth Brushing and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Yifang Liu, Chao Wang, Pu Zhang, Wenning Fu, Jun Zhang, Zeyu Zhang, Jing Mao, Yang Yang, Li Zou
Several epidemiological studies suggested that frequency of tooth brushing may be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, but the results remain inconclusive. Therefore, the aim of this study was to synthesize frequency of tooth brushing and CVD risk using meta-analysis. Science Direct, PubMed, CINAHL, and OVID were searched through October 15, 2022. The random-effects model was used to
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No Causal Association Between Inguinal Hernia and Aortic Aneurysm Using Mendelian Randomization Analysis Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Sicheng Yao, Hongbo Ci
Aortic aneurysm (AA) is a serious disease that affects the aging population worldwide. Potential risk or associated factors, such as inguinal hernia, have been suggested by conventional studies. In the present study, summary statistics data for the associations of inguinal hernia were derived from a large genome-wide association study including 18,791 inguinal hernia cases and 93,955 controls in the
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Intracardiac Thrombus in COVID-19 Inpatients: A Nationwide Study of Incidence, Predictors, and Outcomes Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Ankit Agrawal, Suryansh Bajaj, Umesh Bhagat, Sanya Chandna, Aro Daniela Arockiam, Nicholas Chan, Elio Haroun, Rahul Gupta, Osamah Badwan, Shashank Shekhar, Shivabalan Kathavarayan Ramu, Divya Nayar, Wael Jaber, Brian P Griffin, Tom Kai Ming Wang
COronaVIrus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) is associated with a hypercoagulable state. Intracardiac thrombosis is a potentially serious complication but has seldom been evaluated in COVID-19 patients. We assessed the incidence, associated factors, and outcomes of COVID-19 patients with intracardiac thrombosis. In 2020, COVID-19 inpatients were identified from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database.
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The Role of the Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor Kappa-B Ligand/Osteoprotegerin Ratio in Vascular Diseases: A Therapeutic Approach Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Gizem Celebi Torabfam, Melis Hazal Porsuk
Cardiovascular and bone diseases contribute independently to mortality and global health. The exact mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology shared between bone and vascular diseases are not well defined. Endothelial cells and osteoblasts communicate during osteogenesis, thus establishing a connection between angiogenesis and osteogenesis. One shared mechanism may involve osteoprotegerin (OPG) and
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Impact of Low Bone Mineral Content Index on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Tadashi Itagaki, Yasushi Ueki, Daisuke Sunohara, Moeko Aoki, Fumika Nomoto, Toshifumi Takamatsu, Tomoaki Mochidome, Takashi Miura, Toshio Kasai, Koichiro Kuwahara, Uichi Ikeda
The prognostic value of bone mineral content (BMC) for the clinical outcomes of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) remains unknown. The present study evaluated the association between BMC index (BMCI) and cardiovascular events between January 2020 to June 2021, in consecutive patients (n = 257) with CAD undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) at the Nagano Municipal Hospital. BMCI
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Fully Automated Agatston Score Calculation From Electrocardiography-Gated Cardiac Computed Tomography Using Deep Learning and Multi-Organ Segmentation: A Validation Study Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Ashish Gautam, Prashant Raghav, Vijay Subramaniam, Sunil Kumar, Sudeep Kumar, Dharmendra Jain, Ashish Verma, Parminder Singh, Manphoul Singhal, Vikash Gupta, Samir Rathore, Srikanth Iyengar, Sudhir Rathore
To evaluate deep learning-based calcium segmentation and quantification on ECG-gated cardiac CT scans compared with manual evaluation. Automated calcium quantification was performed using a neural network based on mask regions with convolutional neural networks (R-CNNs) for multi-organ segmentation. Manual evaluation of calcium was carried out using proprietary software. This is a retrospective study
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Acute Coronary Syndromes in Women: A Narrative Review of Sex-Specific Characteristics. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Panagiotis Theofilis,Panayotis K Vlachakis,Emmanouil Mantzouranis,Athanasios Sakalidis,Christina Chrysohoou,Ioannis Leontsinis,George Lazaros,Kyriakos Dimitriadis,Maria Drakopoulou,Aikaterini Vordoni,Evangelos Oikonomou,Konstantinos Tsioufis,Dimitris Tousoulis
Acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) encompass a spectrum of life-threatening cardiovascular conditions, including unstable angina (UA) and myocardial infarction. While significant progress has been made in the understanding and management of ACS over the years, it has become increasingly evident that sex-based differences play a pivotal role in the pathophysiology, presentation, and outcomes of these conditions
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Patient Selection Is Essential for Explantation of Infected Abdominal Aortic Endografts. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Theofanis T Papas
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Predictive Value of C-Reactive Protein to Albumin Ratio for Amputation Risk in Diabetic Foot Infection. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Banu Karaca,Bahar Ormen,Tuncay Kiris,Alper Sener
Diabetic foot infections are one of the complications of diabetes mellitus resulting in extremity amputation and mortality. This study aimed to examine the predictive value of the C-reactive protein (CRP) to albumin ratio (CAR) for amputation risk in diabetic foot infection. Data from 178 patients were retrospectively examined. We found the cut point value of 15.45 according to the receiver operating
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Fibrinogen-to-Albumin Ratio and Glucose Metabolic States in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Xu Wang,Ruiying Guo,Mengnan Huang,Zhu Li,Ziqin Lai,Rongrong Yang,Lin Li,Shan Gao,Chunquan Yu
This study investigated the relationship between fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR) and glucose metabolic state in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). A total of 52,062 patients were enrolled in this study. Patients were classified according to FAR tertiles (T1: FAR < 0.0073; T2: 0.0073 ≤ FAR ≤ 0.0886; T3: FAR ≥ 0.0887). Patients were also classified into the normal glucose regulation (NGR)
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Prognostic Value of GRACE Risk Score Combined With Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Jiaqi Wang,Feifei Zhang,Litian Liu,Man Gao,Xuelian Song,Yingxiao Li,Yi Dang,Xiaoyong Qi
The Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) score and the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) were used independently to predict adverse outcomes in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). In this study, 1041 patients with STEMI were divided into 4 groups based on GRACE scores and optimal cutoff values for SII. SII was positively correlated with GRACE score (r = 0.164;
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Novel Strategies for Angiogenesis in Tissue Injury: Therapeutic Effects of iPSCs-Derived Exosomes. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Jiaxin Zhang,Maoning Shi,Jing Wang,Fei Li,Chenxu Du,Gang Su,Xiaodong Xie,Shiweng Li
Regeneration after tissue injury is a dynamic and complex process, and angiogenesis is necessary for normal physiological activities and tissue repair. Induced pluripotent stem cells are a new approach in regenerative medicine, which provides good model for the study of difficult-to-obtain human tissues, patient-specific therapy, and tissue repair. As an innovative cell-free therapeutic strategy, the
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12-Month Outcomes of Carotid Artery Stenting With CGuard MicroNET-Covered Stent: A Single-Center Study in 113 Patients. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-04 Konstantinos Tigkiropoulos,Katerina Sidiropoulou,Manolis Abatzis-Papadopoulos,Ioannis Lazaridis,Nikolaos Saratzis
Dual layer mesh stents constitute a novel treatment option for patients who undergo carotid artery stenting (CAS). The aim of this prospective study is to report 12 month outcomes of patients who underwent CAS with CGuard (Inspire MD, Tel Aviv, Israel) microNET self-expanding stent with embolic protection system in a tertiary center from October 2018 to March 2022. Primary endpoints included in-stent
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Development and Validation of a Modified Khorana Score for Predicting Venous Thromboembolism in Newly Diagnosed Stage IV Lung Cancer. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-04 Ya Qin,Xiao Liang,Hongshuai Wu,Xia Sun,Shuai Yan,Nanyao Wang,Ming Yuan,Qiong Wang,Dan Wu
We aimed to establish an effective model to identify metastatic lung cancer patients at high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Patients diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer from January 2011 to June 2019 were included in the development cohort; those recruited from July 2019 to June 2021 were included in the validation cohort. Univariable and multivariable analyses determined the risk factors for
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The HbA1c/C-Peptide Ratio is Associated With the No-Reflow Phenomenon in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Kenan Toprak,Mustafa Kaplangoray,Tolga Memioğlu,Mehmet İnanır,Bahadır Omar,Mehmet Fatih Ermiş,İbrahim Halil Toprak,Osman Acar,Mustafa Begenç Taşcanov,İbrahim Halil Altıparmak,Asuman Biçer,Recep Demirbağ
Currently, the gold standard treatment for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI), but even after successful pPCI, a perfusion disorder in the epicardial coronary arteries, termed no-reflow phenomenon (NR), can develop, resulting in short- and long-term adverse events. The present study assessed the relationship between NR and HbA1c/C-peptide
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The Role of Pan-Immune-Inflammation Value in Predicting Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Development in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Due to NSTEMI. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Zeki Cetinkaya,Saban Kelesoglu
Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), which can develop after procedures involving contrast agents, is a significant cause of patient morbidity and mortality. This study aims to investigate the role of pre-procedural pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV) in predicting CIN development in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) due to non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)
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FT3/FT4 Enhances Risk Assessment in Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Based on GRACE 2.0 Score. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Chuyi Han,Le Wang,Chunwei Liu,Wei Qi,Rui Zhang,Ao Wei,Hua Yang,Chen Wang,Yuecheng Hu,Jinghan Xu,Yingyi Zhang,Wenyu Li,Tingting Li,Dongxia Jin,Hongliang Cong,Jingxia Zhang
Little is known about the association between the free triiodothyronine/free thyroxine (FT3/FT4) ratio and clinical outcomes in euthyroid patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A total of 1448 euthyroid patients with NSTE-ACS who underwent PCI were included in this prospective study. Multivariate Cox regression
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Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Mortality/Events. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Theofanis Papas
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Fluoroquinolone Use Preceding Visceral Artery Dissection: A Case Series. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Louise Z Wang,Boris Oehmichen,Benjamin Pariente,Nassim Mohamedi,Charles Cheng,Grégoire Detriche,Alexandre Galloula,Agnès Lilo Le Louet,Emmanuel Messas,Laurence Amar,Guillaume Goudot,Tristan Mirault
Fluoroquinolones (FQ), commonly prescribed antibiotics, may trigger aortic and carotid dissections. We report three successive cases of visceral artery dissection: one patient with celiac trunk dissection and two with dissection of the superior mesenteric artery. These events occurred up to 4 months after 7 to 14 days of FQ treatment (2 cases of ofloxacin, 1 of norfloxacin). There was no other apparent
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Clinical Profiles and One-Year Outcome in Middle Eastern Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Hypertension: Analysis From the Jordan Atrial Fibrillation Study. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Abdullah Al-Kasasbeh,Ahmad Abdalmajeed Alghzawi,Mohamad Jarrah,Muhannad Ababneh,Hanna Al-Makhamreh,Joud Shehadeh,Afnan Migdadi,Mohammad Jum'ah,Anas Ahmad,Daria Ja'arah,Anwar Y Al Omary,Ayman Hammoudeh
Studies on the impact of hypertension (HTN) on the outcome of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in the Middle East are scarce. The aim of this contemporary multicenter study is to evaluate the effect of the coexisting HTN on the baseline clinical profiles and 1-year prognosis in a cohort of Middle Eastern patients with AF. Consecutive AF patients in 29 hospitals and cardiology clinics were enrolled
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Letter: Reply to [Comment on "Does Ethyl Chloride Spray Facilitate Radial Angiography?"]. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Fatih Koca,Fatih Levent,Ömer Furkan Demir,Nurcan Kat,Erhan Tenekecioglu
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Exploring the Associations Between Non-Traditional Lipid Parameters and Epicardial Adipose Tissue Volume. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Junli Ren,Guang Yao,Lichen Ren,Yiran Wang,Jianbo Gao,Yonggao Zhang
The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the relationship between non-traditional lipid parameters and epicardial adipose tissue (EAT). A total of 770 patients with coronary computed tomography angiography examinations were included. The non-traditional lipid parameters included the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), the atherogenic coefficient (AC), monocyte to high-density lipoprotein
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It Is Too Early to Consider Serum Bilirubin as a Definitive Novel Biomarker for Carotid Atherosclerosis. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Lu Qin,Haoyuan Wang,Wanru Zhou,Hebo Wang
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Serum Amyloid A: A Potential Predictive Indicator of Infarct-Related Artery Patency in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-14 Jia-Hui Liu,Min Liu,De-Gang Mo
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Machine Learning and Omics Analysis in Aortic Aneurysm. Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Fabien Lareyre,Arindam Chaudhuri,Bahaa Nasr,Juliette Raffort
Aortic aneurysm is a life-threatening condition and mechanisms underlying its formation and progression are still incompletely understood. Omics approach has brought new insights to identify a broad spectrum of biomarkers and better understand cellular and molecular pathways involved. Omics generate a large amount of data and several studies have highlighted that artificial intelligence (AI) and techniques
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Reply to Letter: "The Value of Systemic-Immune Inflammatory Response Index in Predicting Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction". Angiology (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Faysal Şaylık,Tufan Çınar,Remzi Sarıkaya,İbrahim Halil Tanboğa