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Relationship between uric acid to albumin ratio and saphenous vein graft disease in patients with coronary artery bypass graft

Coronary Artery Disease Journal

Objective Saphenous vein graft disease (SVGD) remains a challenging issue for patients with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods We retrospectively enrolled 237 patients who underwent elective coronary angiography (CAG) for stable angina or positive stress test results >1 year after CABG.

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An athletic 30-something woman with acute substernal chest pressure

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

She has done quite a bit of research on the topic. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an infrequent but increasingly recognized cause of acute coronary syndrome (1- 4%) 1 , most commonly affecting women (90%) 2. Int J Cardiol. 2016;207:341–348.

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Revascularization Strategies in Stable Coronary Artery Disease: ISCHEMIA Trial Insights

Cardiology Update

In the ISCHEMIA (International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness with Medical and Invasive Approaches) trial, researchers examined the risk of ischemic events in patients with stable coronary artery disease. years, with 57.1% occurring within 30 days after CABG.

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Abstract 4141170: Impact of Serum 5-Hydroxytryptophan Levels on 15-Year Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients

Circulation

In cardiovascular research, serotonin has been implicated in modulating vascular tone, platelet aggregation, and myocardial function. Further research is warranted to confirm these findings and to understand the underlying mechanisms. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4141170-A4141170, November 12, 2024.

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Does Erectile Dysfunction Improve After Bypass Surgery?

MIBHS

One of the most effective treatments for severe coronary artery disease, a type of cardiovascular disease, is coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a procedure designed to restore blood flow to the heart. But does coronary artery bypass surgery also improve erectile capacity?