Cardiology Update

JUNE 16, 2024

Recent research has illuminated the role of total coronary atherosclerotic plaque activity across the entire coronary arterial tree in predicting patient-level clinical outcomes. Vessel-level coronary atherosclerotic plaque activity was assessed using coronary 18 F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography (PET). 3.72; P = 0.013).

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APRIL 10, 2024

IVUS Measurements Measurements include the measurement of lumen, plaque, calcium, remodeling, stent length and volumetric measurements. Plaque morphology assessment with IVUS Plaque morphology can be assessed in terms of its geometry and echogenicity. A vulnerable plaque and a plaque with ulceration or rupture can also be found.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Detailed analysis of the excised carotid plaques were carried out with pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, stable isotope analysis, and electron microscopy. Primary endpoint of the study was a composite of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from any cause in those who had micro and nanoplastics in the carotid plaque.

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MARCH 20, 2024

The most important advantage of laser angioplasty or excimer laser angioplasty, is that you need only a standard guidwire, 0.014 inch standard guide wire, unlike the other atherectomy devices which require a bulkier guidewire.

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APRIL 22, 2024

This in turn can enhance the chance of plaque build-up in the blood vessels of the heart (coronary arteries). Reduced function of the thyroid gland is also associated with heart disease. Cholesterol levels go up when thyroid function comes down. When thyroid function is very low, fluid collects in various parts of the body.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Plaque regression can be demonstrated by ultrasound evaluation of the carotids which are easily accessible. Of course, exercise burns out extra calories and reduces body weight, which in turn is due to a decrease in the fat deposits. Regular exercise can bring down the blood pressure in the long run.

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MAY 22, 2024

About a fifth of all ischemic strokes are attributed to embolization of ruptured atherosclerotic plaque from carotid arterial stenosis. But it has been difficult to predict which person with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis is likely to progress to symptomatic carotid disease and stroke.

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