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A world-class institute dedicated to the treatment of all heart conditions has been inaugurated in Thailand.

Heart 2023 Conference

This institute is dedicated to pioneering research, innovation, and the development of clinically effective techniques for addressing various heart conditions. Additionally, it offers comprehensive cardiac screening and preventive care.

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Albuminuria: An Underappreciated Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease

Journal of the American Heart Association

Elevated urinary albumin excretion indicates kidney damage and systemic vascular disease, including myocardial capillary disease and arterial stiffness. Albuminuria is associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, arrhythmias, and microvascular disease.

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Abstract 4145845: The Impacts of Albumin Levels on Clinical Outcomes in Patients in the Coronary Care Unit

Circulation

Among them, 1,129 (28.2%) had acute coronary syndrome, 1,915 (47.8%) had coronary artery disease, 1,039 (25.9%) had arrhythmia, and 1,825 (45.6%) had heart failure. Clinical outcomes were defined as 30-day mortality.Results:A total of 4,004 patients were enrolled. vs. 3.4 ± 0.8, vs. 0.0 ± 0.9,

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Abstract 4142012: Ectasias of Multiple Coronary Arteries and a Coronary Cameral Fistula Between Right Coronary Artery and Coronary Sinus

Circulation

Coronary angiography revealed a tortuous and extremely aneurysmal RCA, as well as multivessel coronary artery disease (mvCAD) involving LAD, D1, LCx, OM1. Multislice CT angiography further characterized the RCA, which extends to the coronary sinus (CS) distally forming a coronary cameral fistula (CCF).

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A study of clinical and serological correlation of early myocardial injury in elderly patients infected with the Omicron variant

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Furthermore, in the multivariable logistic regression, we identified potential risk factors for myocardial injury in Omicron variant–infected elderly patients, including advanced age, pre-existing coronary artery disease, interleukin-6 > 22.69

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5 Free Cardiology MOC Practice Questions

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

The exam covers the following topics: Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 21.5% Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 19% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial Disease 3% Congenital Heart Disease 3% Vascular Diseases 5% Systemic Hypertension and Hypotension 8.5%

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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease Risk

AMS Cardiology

and discuss the critical role of genetics in heart disease prevention. Is Heart Disease Genetic ? Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. It encompasses a range of conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure and arrhythmias.