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Repeatability and Correlation of Coronary Physiology Indices Measured With Bolus and Continuous Thermodilution

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Volume 18, Issue 4 , Page e014919, April 1, 2025. BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown weak agreement between coronary physiology indices derived from continuous and bolus thermodilution, and suggested greater variability with bolus thermodilution measurements. versus 0.70

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Perfect Wedding Between Patient With STEMI and Angiography-Derived Indexes of Coronary Physiology

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

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Compunction: The Present Tense of Physiology to Guide Coronary Revascularization in Severe Aortic Stenosis

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

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Coronary Sinus Narrowing Improves Coronary Microcirculation Function in Patients With Refractory Angina: A Multicenter Prospective INROAD Study

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Volume 17, Issue 1 , Page e013481, January 1, 2024. BACKGROUND:The underlying mechanisms responsible for the clinical benefits following coronary sinus narrowing and pressure elevation remain unclear. The primary outcome was the change in the values of the index of microcirculatory resistance.

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Transcatheter Palliation With Pulmonary Artery Flow Restrictors in Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease: Feasibility, Outcomes, and Comparison With a Historical Hybrid Stage 1 Cohort

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. 3.3]) underwent a PFR procedure; 15 (88%) had single ventricle physiology; 15 (88%) were high-risk surgical candidates. Background:Neonates with complex congenital heart disease and pulmonary overcirculation have been historically treated surgically. kilograms [IQR, 2.1–3.3])

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Top Interventional Cardiology Conferences and Courses in 2024

Cardiology Update

Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) International Cardiology Fellows Course Date: April 11-14, 2024 Location: Las Vegas, USA (In person only) Overview: This four-day conference in interventional cardiology presents key concepts in a practical format. Ample networking opportunities with faculty are provided.

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Ascertainment and Statistical Issues for Randomized Trials of Cardiovascular Interventions for Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Dementia Series

Hypertension Journal

A few options are available, spanning neuropsychological test scores or composites reflecting specific domains of cognitive function, adjudicated cognitive impairment, or potentially physiological biomarkers.