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Patient-specific in silico 3D coronary model in cardiac catheterisation laboratories

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Coronary artery disease is caused by the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries, affecting the blood supply to the heart, one of the leading causes of death around the world.

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Safety and possible anti-inflammatory effect of paclitaxel associated with LDL-like nanoparticles (LDE) in patients with chronic coronary artery disease: a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

We investigated whether treatment with LDE-paclitaxel changes plaque progression by coronary CT angiography and is safe in patients with chronic coronary artery disease. Clinical and laboratory safety evaluations were made at baseline and every 3 weeks until the end of the study.

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Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Management of the Comatose Adult Patient With an Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

The cardiac catheterization laboratory plays an important role in the coordinated Chain of Survival for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Over the past few years, numerous trials have clarified the role of the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the management of resuscitated patients or those with ongoing cardiac arrest.

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New AI Tool Finds Rare Variants Linked to Heart Disease in 17 Genes

DAIC

A rare variant association study using exome sequencing data was performed on a machine learning-based marker for coronary artery disease (CAD). Our findings help us understand how these 17 genes are involved in coronary artery disease. Credit: Ron Do, PhD, and Ben Omega Petrazzini, BS, at Icahn Mount Sinai.

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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

Receiver operating characteristic curves were used to determine the best cut-off values of clinical and laboratory data for predicting myocardial injury. The stratified log-rank statistic was used to compare the probability of patients developing intensive care.

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Abstract 4145609: The Cardiac Conundrum of Cannabis: A Case of Junctional Bradycardia Triggered by Cannabis Use

Circulation

Initial laboratory analysis was unremarkable. Patient did not report any symptoms and was hemodynamically stable. Patient did not report any symptoms and was hemodynamically stable. He was euvolemic on physical exam. Electrocardiogram (ECG) and telemetry revealed junctional bradycardia with heart rate in 30s and sinus pauses (5-7 seconds).

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Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications

Circulation

Coronary artery calcification (CAC) accompanies the development of advanced atherosclerosis. It outlines the pathophysiology of CAC and reviews laboratory, histopathological, and genetic studies, as well as imaging findings, to characterize different types of calcification and to elucidate their implications.