Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MARCH 10, 2024

Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) in aortic valve and its complication coronary embolism is a very rare condition. We present a young patient with acute myocardi. Diagnosis and treatment process is challenging.

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Aortic valve Embolism Myocardial Infarction Aortic 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 7, 2024

Background Redo sternotomy aortic root surgery is technically demanding, and the evidence on outcomes is mostly from retrospective, small sample, single-centre studies. We report the trend, early clinical results and outcome predictors of redo aortic root replacement over 20 years in the United Kingdom. Age >59 (OR: 2.99, CI: 1.92–4.65,

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 69

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic Hospital Outcomes 69

DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

24: Joint American College of Cardiology/Journal of the American College of Cardiology Late-Breaking Clinical Trials (Session 402) Saturday, April 6 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

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Aortic valve Myocardial Infarction Aortic Blood Pressure 103

The American Journal of Cardiology

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Publication date: Available online 17 December 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Ariane Lemieux, Helen Hashemi, Charles S. Roberts, Jeffrey M. Schussler

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Aortic 40

Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 9, 2024

BackgroundProtruding aortic plaque is known to be associated with an increased risk for future cardiac and cerebrovascular events. Coronary plaque characteristics were compared to evaluate coronary plaque vulnerability in patients with protruding aortic plaque on computed tomography angiography.

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Plaque Aortic Myocardial Infarction Kidney Disease 45

The American Journal of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Publication date: Available online 31 January 2025 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Blent zlek, Sleyman Barutu

Myocardial Infarction 40

Myocardial Infarction Aortic 40

DAIC

JULY 31, 2024

This potential vascular market for this product family is measured in millions of procedures per year, including cardiac interventions such as structural heart procedures and electrophysiology procedures, peripheral vascular interventions including renal interventions, endovascular aortic repair, and carotid artery interventions.

Myocardial Infarction 99

Myocardial Infarction Technology Angina Pulmonary 99

American College of Cardiology

MARCH 5, 2025

In this weeks View, Dr. Eagle looks at the optimal threshold for identifying a myocardial infarction (MI) after PCI.

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Aortic valve Myocardial Infarction Stenosis Cancer 46

Open Heart

APRIL 27, 2023

Background and aims Randomised controlled trials comparing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) were performed in highly selected populations and data regarding long-term secondary complications beyond mortality are scarce. All-cause mortality at 1 year (HR 1.21; 95% CI 1.02

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Aortic valve TAVR Aortic Outcomes 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This is a value typical for a large subacute MI, n ormal value 48 hours after myocardial infarction is associated with Post-Infarction Regional Pericarditis ( PIRP ). Mechanical complications secondary to myocardial infarction are infrequent due to most patients receiving revascularization quite rapidly.

Cardiogenic Shock 109

Cardiogenic Shock Chest Pain Pericarditis Myocardial Infarction 109

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We report a 42-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and subsequently underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for revascularization. The patient was transferred to the cardiac intensive care unit for intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) due to frequent malignant arrhythmia after PCI.

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Embolism Myocardial Infarction Aortic Arrhythmia 59

Open Heart

JANUARY 19, 2023

Objective Postprocedural ischaemic and bleeding risks after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) remain a major concern. Ischaemic events were defined as myocardial infarction, stroke, transient ischaemic attack or peripheral embolism at 1 year.

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Aortic valve TAVR Aortic Myocardial Infarction 52

Heart BMJ

AUGUST 14, 2024

Previous medical interventions included a spectrum of procedures, including catheter-directed thrombectomy for popliteal artery aneurysms with thrombosis, vascular bypass grafting for cerebral-anterior communicating artery aneurysms and arch replacement and stent implantation for aortic dissecting aneurysms.

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Aneurysm Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction Thrombosis 52

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Background:Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is highly prevalent in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. Exposure of interest was PVD. Primary outcome was all-cause mortality.

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Aortic valve Aortic TAVR Outcomes 40

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MAY 26, 2024

It is now well known that even if a coronary artery is opened well after a myocardial infarction, with good flow in the epicardial coronary arteries, there could be impaired myocardial perfusion. Prognostic Value of Microvascular Resistance Reserve After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Myocardial Infarction.

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STEMI Outcomes Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial Infarction 52

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Objectives:The aim of this study was to assess the risk of stroke for temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) device treated acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Background:Data Background:Data are limited regarding risk of stroke for temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) device treated acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Methods:The

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Inpatient Myocardial Infarction Stroke Strokes 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

They also wanted an aortic CT which was negative. Timing of revascularization in patients with transient ST segment elevation myocardial infarction: a randomized clinical trial. Electrocardiographic diagnosis of reperfusion during thrombolytic therapy in acute myocardial infarction. This is a "Transient OMI".

Chest Pain 115

Chest Pain Myocardial Infarction STEMI Pericarditis 115

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 20, 2024

The Queen of Hearts disagrees, diagnosing OMI with high confidence: Case Continued: The EKG was not immediately recognized by the emergency provider, who ordered a CT scan to rule out aortic dissection at 1419. Diagnosis of Type I vs. Type II Myocardial Infarction in Emergency Department patients with Ischemic Symptoms (abstract 102).

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Chest Pain Blood Pressure Ischemia STEMI 125

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 30, 2024

We then summarize current knowledge of the roles played by ERK in the development and progression of cardiac and vascular disorders, including atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, cardiac hypertrophy, heart failure, and aortic aneurysm.

Cardiovascular Disease 52

Cardiovascular Disease Quality of Life Myocardial Infarction Aneurysm 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Fifteen parameters were selected to assess in‐hospital mortality. The developed model was validated internally and externally using an independent external cohort (n=138). The PRECISE score yielded a high area under the receiver‐operating characteristic curve (0.894 [95% CI, 0.860–0.927]).

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Cardiogenic Shock Hospital Myocardial Infarction Kidney Disease 45

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

APRIL 22, 2024

This typically occurs after an inferior posterior myocardial infarction, drug-induced CHB. Management of conduction disturbances associated with transcatheter aortic valve replacement: JACC Scientific Expert Panel. Currently, with the arrrival of TAVR, CHB has beceome a glamorous complication and is getting wider attention.

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Pacemaker Aortic valve TAVR Myocardial Infarction 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

While intracardiac cardiac tumors and shunts are infrequent and typically asymptomatic, their existence can precipitate severe outcomes, including stroke, myocardial infarction and sudden death.Case Description:A 69-year-old female presented with left sided facial droop, slurred speech and left arm weakness.

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Stroke Strokes Aortic valve Myocardial Infarction 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Studies have shown that immune cells, particularly macrophages marked by C-C chemokine receptor type 2 (CCR2), contribute to the progression of heart failure by infiltrating the myocardium and inducing detrimental structural changes following myocardial infarction or pressure overload.Purpose:This study aims to investigate whether SGLT2 inhibitors (..)

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Heart Failure Cardiac Function Myocardial Infarction Aortic 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

By definition , this is acute myocardial infarction, the only question now is the etiology. Given radiation of pain into the patient's back, he underwent CTA which showed no evidence of aortic dissection or any other acute pathology. Note that this patient has elevated troponin with dynamic change and chest pain.

Chest Pain 108

Chest Pain Angina Echocardiogram Myocardial Infarction 108

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

Look at the aortic outflow tract. The diagnostic coronary angiogram identified only minimal coronary artery disease, but there was a severely calcified, ‘immobile’ aortic valve. Aortic angiogram did not reveal aortic dissection. In fact, bedside ultrasound might even find severe aortic stenosis. What do you see?

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Ischemia Cardiogenic Shock Aortic Stenosis 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 3, 2022

Cardiology noted there was no STEMI criteria and the first troponin was in the normal range (25ng/L, with normal <26), so alternate diagnoses were considered and the patient was sent for CT to rule out aortic dissection. Prospective validation of current quantitative electrocardiographic criteria for ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

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STEMI Myocardial Infarction Chest Pain Ischemia 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Acute myocardial injury: Is it myocardial infarction, or perhaps myocarditis? The patient had no hypertension, no tachycardia, a normal hemoglobin, no drug use, no hypotension/shock, no murmur of aortic stenosis. We also looked at his aortic root by both parasternal and suprasternal views, and the aorta was normal.]

Chest Pain 52

Chest Pain STEMI Aortic Myocardial Infarction 52

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This unique case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of a patient with multiple vascular risk factors who suffered from strokes secondary to BHS.MethodsA 79‐year‐old man with a past medical history of peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, myocardial infarction with drug eluding stents (on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)), (..)

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Stenosis Peripheral Arterial Disease Pacemaker Atherosclerosis 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Hgb 11g/dL (110g/L) and leukocytosis, and a mildly elevated troponin (36 ng/L, with normal 1mm STE in aVR due to ACS will require coronary artery bypass surgery for revascularization, the infarct artery is often not the LM, but rather the LAD or severe 3-vessel disease. 2 cases of Aortic Stenosis: Diffuse Subendocardial Ischemia on the ECG.

Ischemia 52

Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Chest Pain 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Due to the severity of the pain and the high BP, they obtained an aortic dissection CT. Comparison of the ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) vs. NSTEMI and Occlusion MI (OMI) vs. NOMI Paradigms of Acute MI. especially since this Chest CT was done to rule out aortic dissection ). 2022.08.750 Section 5.2.2,

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Chest Pain STEMI Stenosis Blog 52

EMS 12-Lead

MAY 20, 2022

As a brief review, HCM is a genetically inherited disorder that produces structural disarray in the myocardial cells. There is ventricular hypertrophy in the absence of abnormal loading conditions, such as aortic stenosis, or hypertension, for example – of which the most common variant is Asymmetric Septal Hypertrophy. 40; 1234-1241.

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Cardiomyopathy Ischemia STEMI Coronary Angiogram 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 10, 2023

ng/mL This single initial troponin at this level, in the context of chest pain, is high enough to be diagnostic of acute myocardial infarction. No signs for aortic dissection or pulmonary embolus. --"Results were discussed with the ordering physician. Her initial cTnI returned at 0.25 A CT Coronary angiogram was ordered.

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Coronary Angiogram Chest Pain Stenosis STEMI 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A 70-year-old female patient with a history of bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass graft presented with bioprosthetic valve failure secondary to prosthetic valve endocarditis. This resulted in early death due to myocardial infarction and acute heart failure.

Aortic valve 52

Aortic valve Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Thrombosis Aortic 52

Cardiology Update

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The NOTION trial, a pioneering study, sought to compare the long-term clinical and bioprosthesis outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis (AS) at lower surgical risk. Severe SVD was defined by specific criteria.

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Aortic valve Aortic Outcomes Thrombosis 124

Open Heart

JANUARY 8, 2024

Background A quarter of patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) were asymptomatic, and only a third of them survived at the end of 4 years. Only a select subset of these patients was recommended for aortic valve replacement (AVR) by the current American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines.

Aortic valve 98

Aortic valve Aortic Preserved Ejection Fraction Stenosis 98

Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 3, 2025

This study aimed to confirm the prognostic value of a novel angiographic microvascular resistance (AMR) index in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement.Methods and ResultsWe prospectively included 335 patients with severe aortic stenosis who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement at Fuwai Hospital.

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Aortic valve Aortic Outcomes Myocardial Infarction 45

Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 21, 2025

BackgroundCurrent guidelines and expert consensus recommend lifelong single antiplatelet therapy for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement who have no indication for anticoagulation or dual antiplatelet therapy. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

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Aortic valve Aortic Myocardial Infarction TAVR 40