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Oct

Endothelial Glycocalyx Integrity and Microvascular Perfusion Are Associated with Novel Echocardiographic Markers and Carotid Intima–Media Thickness in Patients with Psoriasis
Psoriasis has been associated with vascular and myocardial dysfunction through mechanisms of inflammation and oxidative stress…
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11
Oct

Circulating TGF-β1 and Progression of the Mitral Valve Myxomatosis and Leaflets Billowing: A 15-Year Follow-Up
TGF-β1 is a crucial regulatory cytokine that contributes to the development of the mitral valve. Under normal conditions, TGF-β regulates…
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11
Oct

Emotional and Cardiovascular Health: The Impact of Depression on Cardiac Autonomic Activity
Depression is a frequent comorbidity in patients with cardiovascular diseases, with a prevalence ranging from 35% to 74%.1-3 It is believed…
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11
Oct

Comparison of Echocardiographic Parameters of Patients with COVID-19 Pneumonia in Hospital and 3 Months After Discharge
COVID-19 primarily affects the respiratory system of patients; however, the cardiovascular system is also damaged. To study the impact of a…
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11
Oct

Patients with COVID-19 Present Impaired Endothelial Glycocalyx, Vascular Dysfunction, and Myocardial Deformation Resembling Those Observed in Patients with Hypertension 4 Months After Infection
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has been associated with deregulations in vascular, endothelial, and…
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2 Mins
20
Oct

Hospital Readmissions After Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Among Patients with Heart Failure in the USA
Atrial fibrillation (AF) and congestive heart failure coexist frequently,1 and ablation is increasingly utilised as a safe and effective treatment modality for achieving sinus rhythm in patients with heart failure…
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20
Oct

Usefulness of the Coronary Artery Calcium Score for Statin Prescription in Primary Prevention: Results in Over 16,000 Assessments
The latest American Heart Association (AHA)/American College of Cardiology (ACC) cholesterol guidelines on primary prevention of coronary artery disease recommend the use of the absolute coronary artery calcium (CAC)-score to help decision making for using statins…
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20
Oct

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Contemporary Management and Outcome of a National Cohort
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an important cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in predominantly young females. Treatment guidelines advocate conservative treatment of SCAD…