Open Heart

JUNE 14, 2023

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) following coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is common and results in significant increases in hospital stay and financial encumbrance. Objective Determine and use the predictors of postoperative AF (POAF) following CABG to develop a new predictive screening tool.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors Aortic 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 15, 2024

The overall prevalence of arterial hypertension was 33.2%, hyperlipidemia, 26.9%, smoking, 17.8%, and diabetes, 3.9%. The left anterior descending artery (LAD) was the most common culprit lesion in 51% of the patients. Results The systematic review included 13 observational studies evaluating 1,801 patients with SCAD.

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SCAD Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes Myocardial Infarction 75

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Case Description:A 59-year-old male with history of hypertension, diabetes, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis presented with new, progressive shortness of breath. At the time of discharge, LV systolic function improved to 39% and there were no findings concerning for coronary artery thrombosis or fistula repair failure.

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft ACE Inhibitor Coronary Angiogram Aneurysm 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The primary outcome was the incidence of MACE, including death, acute myocardial infarction, recurrent angina, congestive heart failure, coronary artery bypass grafting, stroke, planned percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), unplanned PCI, and atrial fibrillation.Results:During the 15-year follow-up, 232 patients (51.2%) experienced MACE.

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Myocardial Infarction Coronary Artery Bypass Graft STEMI Angina 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

vs. 27.77 ± 3.26, p<0.001), a higher proportion of atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and history of smoking. The proportion of coronary artery bypass graft and valvular intervention were comparable between patients with and without OSA. vs. 52.22 ± 10.33 vs. 26.32 ± 3.00

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Cardiomyopathy Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure 40

MIBHS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Conditions like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and hypertension during pregnancy are not only dangerous during pregnancy but also serve as indicators of future cardiovascular problems. Women who experience these complications should be vigilant about their heart health later in life.

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Blood Pressure Heart Disease Chest Pain Coronary Artery Bypass Graft 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

It was edited by Smith CASE : A 52-year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension and COPD summoned EMS with complaints of chest pain, weakness and nausea. Author continued : STE in aVR is often due to left main coronary artery obstruction (OR 4.72), and is associated with in-hospital cardiovascular mortality (OR 5.58).

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Ischemia Cardiogenic Shock Aortic Stenosis 40