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Tissue mapping by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for the prognostication of cardiac amyloidosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Cardiac amyloidosis is increasingly recognized as a significant contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. With the emergence of novel therapies, there is a growing interest in prognostication of patients with cardiac amyloidosis using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR). In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to examine the prognostic significance of myocardial native T1 and T2, and extracellular volume (ECV). (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 19, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sean Cai, Hourmazd Haghbayan, Kelvin K.W. Chan, Djeven P. Deva, Laura Jimenez-Juan, Kim A. Connelly, Ming-Yen Ng, Raymond T. Yan, Andrew T. Yan Source Type: research

Monotherapy with P2Y12-inhibitors after dual antiplatelet therapy: Filling gaps in evidence
Whether P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy (P2Y12-I) is superior to aspirin following DAPT discontinuation post-PCI remains to be established. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 19, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Giuseppe And ò, Luca Lombardo, Giulia Alagna, Antonino Micari, Bruno Francaviglia, Alessia Cascone, Piera Capranzano Source Type: research

Improving post-MI risk stratification with pressure-strain loops: Work in progress
Conventional measures of systolic function such as stroke work and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) reflect global left ventricular performance. Consequently, they may miss important regional myocardial abnormalities that develop under myocardial ischemia since unaffected segments could compensate to uphold an overall normal systolic function. With this in mind, Tyberg et al. introduced the concept of myocardial work in 1973 to describe the work performed on a regional level [1]. Using invasive measurements, mercury-filled gauges fixated to the surface of the left ventricle, and by inducing ischemia in the left an...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 19, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Flemming Javier Olsen, Otto Armin Smiseth, Tor Biering-S ørensen Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 17, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Neo 2 transcatheter heart valve system: Direct towards a minimalistic procedure
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has expanded dramatically over the last two decades fueled by the results of multiple clinical trials demonstrating that TAVR is at least non-inferior to surgery for the treatment of patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis across the whole range of surgical risks [1]. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 17, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alberto Alperi, Isaac Pascual, Cesar Moris, Pablo Avanzas Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

μQFR in ASET Pilot Studies: More Assets in the decision-making process for stable ischemic heart disease
Coronary physiology techniques were born to evaluate the functional repercussion of coronary artery stenosis. Fractional flow reserve (FFR)-guided coronary revascularization has demonstrated to achieve better clinical results in the long term compared with angiography based coronary revascularization [1]. Consequently, the clinical guidelines of coronary revascularization support using to guide coronary revascularization in the presence of moderate stenosis when the patient does not have previous ischemia detection studies [2]. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 17, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Francisco Gonzalez-Urbistondo, Alberto Alperi Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Non-culprit plaque progression: What do we know?
In the current issue of the International Journal of Cardiology, Zhao et al. [1]. added a new piece of information to the current knowledge of coronary plaque progression. Their article titled “Pancoronary Plaque Characteristics in STEMI Patients with Rapid Plaque Progression: An Optical Coherence Tomography Study” wanted to identify clinical, angiographic and optical coherence tomography (OCT) features and predictors of non-culprit plaques undergoing rapid progression despite medical treatment. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 17, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Luca Di Vito, Federico Di Giusto, Pierfrancesco Grossi Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Understanding myocardial mechanics in primary mitral regurgitation: A contemporary approach
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the most prevalent valvular pathology in the United States and the second most prevalent in Europe [1,2]. Among the two subtypes of MR, primary MR is the most common and results from direct damage to the mitral valve (MV) or its sub-valvular apparatus. In contrast, secondary MR results from abnormal dilation or dysfunction of the left atrium (LA), mitral annulus, or left ventricle (LV). (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 17, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Corentin Bourg, K. Charlotte Lee, Erwan Donal Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Long-term impact of intravascular ultrasound-guidance for percutaneous coronary intervention on unprotected left main. The IMPACTUS-LM, an observational, multicentric study
The potential benefit on long term outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) on Unprotected Left Main (ULM) driven by IntraVascular UltraSound (IVUS) remains to be defined. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 16, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Francesco Bruno, Ovidio de Filippo, Andrea Sardone, Piera Capranzano, Federico Conrotto, Imad Sheiban, Federico Giacobbe, Claudio Laudani, Francesco Burzotta, Francesco Saia, Javier Escaned, Sergio Raposeiras Roubin, Massimo Mancone, Christian Templin, Al Source Type: research

Diagnostic and management strategies in cardiac sarcoidosis
Cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) is increasingly recognized in the context of with otherwise unexplained electrical or structural heart disease due to improved diagnostic tools and awareness. Therefore, clinicians require improved understanding of this rare but fatal disease to care for these patients. The cardinal features of CS, include arrhythmias, atrio-ventricular conduction delay and cardiomyopathy. In addition to treatments tailored to these cardiac manifestations, immunosuppression plays a key role in active CS management. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 16, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jasmine K. Malhi, Chukwuka Ibecheozor, Jonathan Chrispin, Nisha A. Gilotra Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Long-term impact of intravascular ultrasound-guided for percutaneous coronary intervention on unprotected left main. The IMPACTUS-LM, an observational, multicentric study
The potential benefit on long term outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) on Unprotected Left Main (ULM) driven by IntraVascular UltraSound (IVUS) remains to be defined. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 16, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Francesco Bruno, Ovidio de Filippo, Andrea Sardone, Piera Capranzano, Federico Conrotto, Imad Sheiban, Federico Giacobbe, Claudio Laudani, Francesco Burzotta, Francesco Saia, Javier Escaned, Sergio Raposeiras Roubin, Massimo Mancone, Christian Templin, Al Source Type: research

10-year experience of utilizing a stress-first SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging
We report utilizing stress-first single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI). (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 16, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Donghee Han, Mark C. Hyun, Robert J.H. Miller, Heidi Gransar, Piotr J. Slomka, Damini Dey, Sean W. Hayes, John D. Friedman, Louise E.J. Thomson, Daniel S. Berman, Alan Rozanski Source Type: research

82-rubidium positron emission tomography determined myocardial flow reserve and outcomes following cardiac revascularisation – A multicentre registry study
Finding patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) whom revascularization could benefit, is complicated. Myocardial flow reserve (MFR), a measurement of myocardial perfusion, has proven prognostic value on survival and risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE). We investigated if MFR identifies who may benefit from revascularization. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 16, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: M.H. Toftholm, S. H øjstrup, U. Talleruphuus, L. Marner, L. Bjerking, L. Jakobsen, E.H. Christiansen, K. Bouchelouche, S. Galatius, E. Prescott, K.W. Skak-Hansen Source Type: research

Copeptin for the differentiation of type 1 versus type 2 myocardial infarction or myocardial injury
This study aimed to investigate whether copeptin, a stress hormone produced in the hypothalamus, helps to differentiate between T1MI versus T2MI or injury. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 16, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mona Kassem, Pedro Lopez Ayala, Tijana Andric-Cancarevic, Milos Tajsic, Kris G. Vargas, Dimitri Bendik, Christoph Kaufmann, Johann Wojta, Christian Mueller, Kurt Huber Source Type: research

Concomitant transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis in patients undergoing TAVR for aortic stenosis: A systemic review and meta-analysis
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a successful treatment for aortic stenosis (AS) patients, and previous studies indicate favorable outcomes for those with concomitant aortic stenosis and transthyretin-associated cardiac amyloidosis (TTRCA-AS). However, the impact of TAVR on more adverse outcomes in TTRCA-AS patients compared to those with AS alone is still uncertain, with conflicting findings reported in the literature. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 15, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kaneez Fatima, Qazi Shurjeel Uddin, Zoaib Habib Tharwani, Muhammad Arham Bin Kashif, Syed Sarmad Javaid, Prince Kumar, Muhammad Twaha Zia, Maarij Javed, Malaika Saeed Butt, Zoraiz Asim Tags: Review Article Source Type: research