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Exosomal circSCMH1/miR-874 ratio in serum to predict carotid and coronary plaque stability

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background To investigate the correlation between lg (circSCMH1/miR-874) and acute coronary syndrome (ACS), acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and carotid plaque stability. Methods 701 patients were divided into stable coronary artery disease (SCAD), ACS, and control groups.

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Non-atherosclerotic acute cardiac syndromes: spontaneous coronary artery dissection and Takotsubo syndrome. Comparison of long-term clinical outcomes

Coronary Artery Disease Journal

Background Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) constitute two common causes of nonatherosclerotic acute cardiac syndrome particularly frequent in women. Results A total of 289 SCAD and 150 TTS patients were included; 89% were women. In-hospital events (43.3% vs. 7.1%, HR 5.3,

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Rise of the Lysenkoist Cardiologists

Dr. Anish Koka

Diamond and Forrester accomplished this by first establishing the prevalence of coronary artery disease based on how clinically likely patients with chest pain symptoms were found to have coronary disease based on a coronary angiogram. Thanks for reading Dr. Anish Koka's Newsletter! This happens.

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1 hour of CPR, then ECMO circulation, then successful defibrillation.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MINOCA: Myocardial Infarction in the Absence of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease). Here is my comment on MINOCA: "Non-obstructive coronary disease" does not necessarily imply "no plaque rupture with thrombus." 2) overlooked obstructive coronary disease (e.g., What is MINOCA?