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Predictors of atrial fibrillation detection in embolic stroke of undetermined source patients with implantable loop recorder

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background Covert atrial fibrillation (AF) is a predominant aetiology of embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). Conclusion Our study showed that posterior circulation infarcts with brainstem/cerebellum involvement are associated with AF detection in ESUS patients undergoing ILR.

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Prospective Multicenter International Registry of Ultrasound-Facilitated Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis in Intermediate-High and High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism (KNOCOUT PE)

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:Prior clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of ultrasound-facilitated catheter-directed thrombolysis (USCDT) for the treatment of acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) using reduced thrombolytic doses and shorter infusion durations.

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Current status of ECMO for massive pulmonary embolism

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Massive pulmonary embolism (MPE) carries significant 30-day mortality and is characterized by acute right ventricular failure, hypotension, and hypoxia, leading to cardiovascular collapse and cardiac arrest. Veno-venous ECMO can support oxygenation but is not designed to help circulation.

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Multicenter study shows which treatment helps most with high-risk acute pulmonary embolism

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

High-risk acute pulmonary embolism affects around 5% of all pulmonary embolisms and can take a dramatic course even in young people. Acute obstruction of the pulmonary circulation by a blood clot can lead to circulatory failure with a high mortality rate.

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Abstract TP259: Slower Early Mitral Inflow Velocity and Lesion in Anterior Circulation is Associated With Right-to-Left Shunt in Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source Right-to-Left Shunt in Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source

Stroke Journal

Background and Purpose:Right-to-left shunt (RLS) is one of the potential embolic sources in embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS), but the eligibility of conducting shunt study to detect RLS in ESUS is still unknown. 0.99, p = 0.037) and anterior circulation lesion (OR 2.23, 95%CI 1.08-4.62, cm/s, p = 0.021).

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Myocardial Infarction in the Absence of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease Due to Coronary Embolism Clarified by Cardiac Computed Tomography

Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging

Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, Ahead of Print.

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ECMO management for severe pulmonary embolism with concurrent cerebral hemorrhage: a case report

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundAcute pulmonary embolism (APE) is a common and potentially fatal cardiovascular disease that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest in severe cases. For patients with concurrent main pulmonary artery embolism and bleeding, balloon pulmonary angioplasty may be an option.