Circulation

MARCH 7, 2024

Circulation, Ahead of Print. However, we need a comprehensive, expert consensus document outlining critical concepts, including identifying necessary personnel and expertise, criteria for patient selection, and a standardized approach to preprocedural planning and establishing criteria for evaluating procedural efficacy and safety.

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print. This document explores the management opinions of experts throughout the world for patients with Brugada Syndrome who do not fit guideline recommendations.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4145373-A4145373, November 12, 2024. TABLE 1)Conclusions:Based on our analysis, nearly half of the admissions with documented CKD and ESRD did have diagnosis of Mitral stenosis. The prevalence of non rheumatic Mitral stenosis (MS) in the admission cohort was analyzed.

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Kidney Disease Bicuspid/Mitral Stenosis Document 40

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

MARCH 24, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. Cardiovascular health (CVH) is affected by genetic, social, and genomic factors across the life course, yet little research has focused on the interrelationships among them.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Collateral status is a well-documented marker of reperfusion and mortality in patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) anterior circulation strokes, which account for approximately one-third of AIS. Methods:We retrospectively evaluated AIS patients treated at our institution between January 2017 and January 2023.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4140882-A4140882, November 12, 2024. ICD 10 codes were used to identify patients with documented a fib. Patients with documented STEMI, left ventricular thrombus, mechanical mitral or aortic valve replacement were excluded. 5,661 underwent percutaneous closure.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

We documented that the majority of stenotic lesions had compensatory enlargement and thus exhibited remodeling. Strictly speaking — this case does not at this time qualify as MINOCA — because the negative cath and 2 normal hs-troponins done 6 hours apart failed to document infarction. (

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ASa404-ASa404, November 12, 2024. The goal of this team was to improve data collection and translate identified needs from the data into resuscitation education and process improvement.Approach:The team found gaps in documentation, education, and emergency response process.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4144277-A4144277, November 12, 2024. years, 87 (15.59%) adverse events were documented. Background:The role of fractional flow reserve (FFR) in intermediate lesions has been widely demonstrated and recommended by guidelines. Results:During a median follow-up of 6.2 six factors.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4137922-A4137922, November 12, 2024. Background:In primary prevention, statin use with new-onset diabetes mellitus (DM) was associated with increased atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 24 , Page 1958-1973, December 12, 2023. Parabiosis studies revealed that monocyte-derived macrophages were significantly increased in the hearts of PCOS mice because of enhanced circulating Ly6C+monocyte supply. BACKGROUND:Reducing cardiovascular disease burden among women remains challenging.

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JANUARY 24, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Transcatheter heart valve (THV) underexpansion after transcatheter aortic valve replacement may be associated with worse outcomes.

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print. The primary end point was any documented atrial arrhythmia lasting 30 seconds after a 3-month blanking period after ablation. to 3.4%]; hazard ratio, 0.66 [95% CI, 0.460.94]).

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4142098-A4142098, November 12, 2024. The impact of significant neutrophilia was not studied during clinical trials using Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) to boost the deficient circulating endothelial progenitor cell count.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Computed tomography (CT) of head showed patchy hypo density in right posterior circulation artery (PCA) territory. Our case describes a young patient with posterior circulation stroke caused by a vertebral artery web which was confirmed with DSA. Vertebral artery web has limited scientific documentation throughout the literature.

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, Volume 17, Issue 2 , Page e015495, February 1, 2024. Bias in health care has been well documented and results in disparate and worsened outcomes for at-risk groups.

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

JANUARY 3, 2025

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. Cases were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 (with 5 being the best) for 6 care domains (Appropriateness, Lesion Suitability, Strategy, Technical Performance, Outcome, and Documentation) with a summary performance score calculated as the average of all domains.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4119267-A4119267, November 12, 2024. Cases of concurrent atrial CS involvement and bi-atrial fibrosis with Left ventricular hyperenhancement are documented, but this is the first known report of isolated bi-atrial hyperenhancement on FDG-PET CT for CS.

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Chest Pain Echocardiogram Document Ischemia 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Edited by Bracey, Meyers, Grauer, and Smith A 50-something-year-old female with a history of an unknown personality disorder and alcohol use disorder arrived via EMS following cardiac arrest with return of spontaneous circulation. Circulation. The described rhythm was an irregular, wide complex rhythm. JAMA Intern Med. 2017.3191.

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e012043, November 1, 2023. The primary end point was any documented atrial tachyarrhythmia lasting >30 seconds beyond 3 months. Clinical visits and 1-to-7-day Holter were performed at 3, 6, and 12 months.

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Atrial Fibrillation Pulmonary Quality of Life Ablation 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4147460-A4147460, November 12, 2024. Introduction:Heart failure (HF) rehospitalization poses a significant burden on the healthcare system. Multiple factors contribute to multiple HF admissions, such as polypharmacy, non-compliance, and inadequate treatment.

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Heart Failure Education Nursing Document 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4143224-A4143224, November 12, 2024. Efficacy endpoints included rates of stroke and embolism, and number of devices used.Results:All 83 procedures were successfully completed with no perioperative procedural complications and no documented leaks on follow-up TEE. On average, 1.14

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4142501-A4142501, November 12, 2024. Data were collected electronically, documenting demographics, FBAO specifics, bystander characteristics, intervention types, and 30-day outcomes. From April 2020 to March 2023, 25 hospitals, including eight university hospitals, participated.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4138218-A4138218, November 12, 2024. Background:The benefits of physical activity for health and well-being are well documented. Promoting physical activity is crucial for enhancing population health.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4137989-A4137989, November 12, 2024. Background:A bimodal P wave in lead II reflects left atrial remodeling and is described as a notched P wave. A notched P wave is also known to predict atrial fibrillation (AF) after catheter ablation.

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

MARCH 5, 2024

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print. years, 9362 incident AF cases were documented. BACKGROUND:An association between sweetened beverages and several cardiometabolic diseases has been reported, but their association with atrial fibrillation (AF) is unclear. 1.20] and HR, 1.20 [95% CI, 1.10–1.31])

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Volume 16, Issue 11 , Page e010148, November 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:Although disparities in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participation are well documented, the role of community-level distress is poorly understood.

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Inpatient Myocardial Infarction Outcomes 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4142690-A4142690, November 12, 2024.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Using cell-based functional assays with flow cytometric immunophenotyping may provide meaningful insights into biological health and function of circulating leukocytes after brain injury. Ischemic stroke causes a pervasive increase in cellular lipidosis.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4147134-A4147134, November 12, 2024. The study included patients who sustained either STEMI or NSTEMI for the first time and had a documented LDL cholesterol measurement on or within 24 hours of their MI.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

His neurologic exam was grossly similar to that documented 19 months ago. Diagnosis of Moyamoya disease stage VI ("disappearance of the Moyamoya") was entertained but felt to be less likely given involvement of the proximal ICAs and posterior circulation. On arrival, blood pressure was 165/94 mmHg and blood glucose was 108 mg/dL.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

AUGUST 8, 2023

BackgroundThe Rapid Arterial oCclusion Evaluation (RACE) score can identify patients with anterior circulation large‐vessel occlusion (aLVO) ischemic stroke for transportation to a comprehensive stroke center for endovascular thrombectomy. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue 6 , November 1, 2023.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

It is well documented with continuous 12-lead monitoring that acute re-occlusion is frequently asymptomatic. Circulation 1991;84:1454-1455. Here is the most recent documentation that T-wave inversion does indicate reperfusion: [link] 6. New ST elevation diagnostic of STEMI [equation value = 25.3 Heart 1996;75:222–228.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Primary outcomes were functional status recorded as modified Rankin scores (mRS) and radiographic occlusion rates documented as Raymond‐Roy scores. 60% of aneurysms were located along the right anterior circulation and vessels involved mirrored epidemiological data in the literature. All subjects had a baseline mRS 0‐2.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Document in the patient's chart that rapid infusion is intentional in response to life-threatening hypokalemia." mEq of K pushed fast and circulated theoretically would raise serum K immediately by 1.0 "If cardiac arrest from hypokalemia is imminent (i.e., Give an initial infusion of 10 mEq IV over 5 minutes; repeat once if needed.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Cardiology consult note written around that time documents that "Pain improved with NTG, morphine in ED but still present." Circulation, 104(6), 636–641. Smith comment: But the tests (ECG and troponin) are extremely specific and so the post test probability is nearly 100%. Repeat cTnI drawn at around 8 AM was 3.910 ng/mL. O’Neill, W.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 28, 2019

In this patient with documented coronary disease — these q waves could reflect prior lateral infarction ( especially in view of the Q in lead aVL ). M y I MPRESSION of E CG # 1 : In this patient with a history of documented coronary disease + new-onset chest pain — one has to assume new i nferior O MI until proven otherwise.

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