Carotid Artery Stenosis: The Curse of Best Medical Therapy
(Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bissacco, D. Tags: Letter Source Type: research
Endocan and Hypertension
(Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kundi, H. Tags: Response to the Letter Source Type: research
Endocan in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases
(Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ünal, S., Acar, B., Ertem, A. G., Sen, F. Tags: Letters Source Type: research
Endocan to Predict Cardiovascular Events: A Promising Biomarker or a Coincidental Finding?
(Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Akboga, M. K., Gokaslan, S., Balci, K. G., Yayla, C., Demirtas, K. Tags: Letters Source Type: research
Procalcitonin as a New Indicator of Inflammation
(Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ertem, A. G., Yayla, C., Acar, B., Ünal, S., Efe, T. H., Akboga, M. K., Kirbas, O. Tags: Response to the Letter Source Type: research
Usefulness of Procalcitonin While Comparing Apples With Oranges
(Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Canpolat, U., Bayazit, Y., Bahadir, N. Tags: Letter Source Type: research
Endocan: Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, or Both?
(Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Qiu, C.-R., Fu, Q., Sui, J., Zhang, Q., Wei, P., Wu, Y., Zhu, K., Lu, Y., Zong, B. Tags: Response to the Letter Source Type: research
Analysis of Serum Endothelial Cell-Specific Molecule 1 (Endocan) Level in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and its Correlation: A Pilot Study
Endothelial cell-specific molecule 1 (ESM-1; endocan) is expressed by endothelial cells, and it can be overexpressed in diabetic patients. However, little is known concerning diabetic patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Therefore, we assessed serum ESM-1 level in patients having type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) STEMI; 72 patients with DM (38 with and 34 without vascular disease) and 33 individuals as a control group were included. There was a significant difference in serum ESM-1 level between the T2DM group and the control group (P = .03). There was also a significant difference in serum...
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Qiu, C.-R., Fu, Q., Sui, J., Zhang, Q., Wei, P., Wu, Y., Zhu, K., Lu, Y., Wan, P. Tags: Type 2 Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research
Endovascular Therapy for Infrainguinal Artery Disease With Coronary Devices: A Retrospective Observational Study Comparing Drug-Eluting Stents Versus Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds
In conclusion, the present pilot experience with coronary BVS suggests that they could provide acceptable results for infrainguinal endovascular procedures, comparable to those obtained by their metallic counterpart. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Giordano, A., Ferraro, P., Corcione, N., Messina, S., Maresca, G., Coscioni, E., Avellino, R., Giordano, G., Peruzzi, M., Biondi-Zoccai, G. Tags: Peripheral Artery Disease Source Type: research
Usefulness of Heart-Type Fatty Acid-Binding Protein and Myocardial Performance Index for Early Detection of 5-Fluorouracil Cardiotoxicity
In the present study, we aimed to evaluate temporal changes in heart-type fatty acid-binding protein (h-FABP) and myocardial performance index (Tei index) following administration of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a chemotherapeutic agent associated with myocardial ischemia induced by coronary vasospasm. Thirty-two patients with cancer receiving their first 5-FU-based chemotherapy were included in the study. Prior to chemotherapy and 24 hours after the initiation of chemotherapy, all patients underwent a comprehensive echocardiographic examination. Blood samples were taken for h-FABP and troponin I (TnI) measurements at different ...
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Turan, T., Agac, M. T., Aykan, A. C., Kul, S., Akyüz, A. R., Gökdeniz, T., Gül, I., Cengiz, E., Boyacı, F., Erkan, H., Akdemir, R., Celik, S. Tags: Cardiotoxicity Source Type: research
Admission Endocan Level may be a Useful Predictor for In-Hospital Mortality and Coronary Severity Index in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
In conclusion, a high endocan level on hospital admission is an independent predictor of a worse cardiovascular outcome and a high SYNTAX score in patients with STEMI. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kundi, H., Balun, A., Cicekcioglu, H., Karayigit, O., Topcuoglu, C., Kilinckaya, M. F., Kiziltunc, E., Cetin, M., Ornek, E. Tags: Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research
The Association Between Serum Procalcitonin Levels and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease Assessed by SYNTAX Score in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
The SYNTAX score (SX score) is a useful score for assessing the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD). Previous studies have demonstrated a close relationship between SX score and inflammation. Procalcitonin (PCT) is an early inflammatory marker, especially during sepsis. Thus, in this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between SX score and serum PCT levels. A total of 545 patients were enrolled in this prospective cross-sectional study and were divided into 2 subgroups, according to their SX score. Serum PCT and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels were measured. Serum PCT levels were higher in the ...
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ertem, A. G., Efe, T. H., Yayla, C., Akboga, M. K., Acar, B., Ünal, S., Kirbas, O., Sezer Tekce, Y., Maden, O., Selcuk, H., Selcuk, M. T. Tags: Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research
Intravenous Enoxaparin Versus Unfractionated Heparin in Elderly Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: An Analysis of the Randomized ATOLL Trial
Elderly (≥75 years old) patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) have higher ischemic and bleeding risk compared with those <75 years old. We investigated the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) enoxaparin versus IV unfractionated heparin (UFH) in elderly patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for STEMI. A prespecified analysis of the Acute Myocardial Infarction Treated with Primary Angioplasty and Intravenous Enoxaparin or Unfractionated Heparin to Lower Ischemic and Bleeding Events at Short- and Long-term Follow-up (ATOLL) study was performed examining the 3...
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Liu, Z., Silvain, J., Kerneis, M., Barthelemy, O., Payot, L., Choussat, R., Sabouret, P., Cohen, M., Pollack, C. V., Goldstein, P., Zeymer, U., Huber, K., Vicaut, E., Collet, J.-P., Montalescot, G. Tags: Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction: A Meta-Analysis
The optimal method of coronary revascularization for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction is unclear. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in these patients. Two investigators independently searched PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register databases for relevant studies. Four prospective and 5 retrospective studies, published before March 2015, involving 6082 patients were included. Compared with PCI, CABG was significantly associated with lower long-term d...
Source: Angiology - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhang, D., Lyu, S., Song, X., Yuan, F., Xu, F., Zhang, M., Zhang, M. Tags: Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research
