Clinical Outcomes of SMART Versus Luminexx Nitinol Stent Implantation for Aortoiliac Artery Disease: A Propensity Score-Matched Multicenter Study
Conclusion:
The current data suggest that the use of nitinol stents for the AI artery provided good long-term patency and freedom from MALE for 3 years of follow-up, regardless of whether SMART or Luminexx stents were used. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shintani, Y., Soga, Y., Takahara, M., Iida, O., Kawasaki, D., Yamauchi, Y., Suzuki, K., Hirano, K., Kawasaki, T. Tags: Aortic Disease Source Type: research
Endothelial Cell Inflammation and Antioxidant Capacity are Associated With Exercise Performance and Microcirculation in Patients With Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease
We determined whether exercise performance and lower extremity microcirculation were associated with endothelial cell inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis and with circulating biomarkers of inflammation and antioxidant capacity in 160 patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD). In a multivariate regression model for peak walking time, significant independent variables included ankle–brachial index (P < .001), age (P = .017), hydroxyl radical antioxidant capacity (P = .008), and endothelial cell nuclear factor K-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-B) activity (P = .015). In multiva...
Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gardner, A. W., Parker, D. E., Montgomery, P. S., Sosnowska, D., Casanegra, A. I., Ungvari, Z., Csiszar, A., Sonntag, W. E. Tags: Peripheral Artery Disease Source Type: research
Postprocedural Skin Perfusion Pressure Correlates With Clinical Outcomes 1 Year After Endovascular Therapy for Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia
Conclusion:
Postprocedural SPP correlates with clinical outcomes after EVT for patients with CLI. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Okamoto, S., Iida, O., Nakamura, M., Yamauchi, Y., Fukunaga, M., Yokoi, Y., Soga, Y., Zen, K., Hirano, K., Suematsu, N., Suzuki, K., Shintani, Y., Miyashita, Y., Urasawa, K., Kitano, I., Yamaoka, T., Ohura, N., Hamasaki, T., Uematsu, M., Nanto, S., on beh Tags: Peripheral Artery Disease Source Type: research
Effect of a Natural Supplement Containing Curcuma Longa, Guggul, and Chlorogenic Acid in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
In conclusion, after few months of treatment Kepar seems to exert beneficial effects in patients with MetS. Larger studies with a longer follow-up period are needed to confirm these preliminary findings. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Patti, A. M., Al-Rasadi, K., Katsiki, N., Banerjee, Y., Nikolic, D., Vanella, L., Giglio, R. V., Giannone, V. A., Montalto, G., Rizzo, M. Tags: Metabolic Syndrome Source Type: research
Heparin is Not Inferior to Bivalirudin in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention--Focusing on the Effect of Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor Use: A Meta-Analysis
In conclusion, when comparing different anticoagulants during PCI, the effect of GPIs should not be underestimated. Heparin as such was found noninferior to Biv. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Huang, F.-Y., Huang, B.-T., Peng, Y., Liu, W., Zhao, Z.-G., Wang, P.-J., Zuo, Z.-L., Zhang, C., Liao, Y.-B., Luo, X.-L., Meng, Q.-T., Chen, C., Huang, K.-S., Chai, H., Li, Q., Chen, M., Zhu, Y. Tags: Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research
Long-Term Mortality Rates in Acute De Novo Versus Acute-on-Chronic Heart Failure: From the Heart Function Assessment Registry Trial in Saudi Arabia
Conclusion:
Patients with ACHF had significantly higher long-term mortality rates than those with de novo acute heart failure (HF). Multidisciplinary HF disease management programs are highly needed for such high-risk populations. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: AlHabib, K. F., Kashour, T., Elasfar, A. A., Alfaleh, H., Hersi, A., Alshamiri, M., Alshaer, F., Mimish, L., Almasood, A., AlHabeeb, W., AlGhamdi, S., Ghabashi, A., Asfina, K., Altaradi, H., Alnobani, O., Alkamel, N., Thalib, L. Tags: Chronic Heart Failure Source Type: research
Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio Can be a Predictor of Infarct-Related Artery Patency in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
In conclusion, a higher PLR is a powerful and independent predictor of IRA patency in patients with STEMI before pPCI. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yayla, C., Akboga, M. K., Canpolat, U., Akyel, A., Yayla, K. G., Dogan, M., Yeter, E., Aydogdu, S. Tags: Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research
Acute Kidney Injury in Elderly Patients With Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: Insights From the Italian Elderly: ACS Study
We examined the incidence and predictors of acute kidney injury (AKI) in elderly patients (≥75 years) enrolled in the prospective Italian Elderly acute coronary syndrome (ACS) study and explored the impact of AKI on clinical outcome. Acute kidney injury, defined according to the Acute Kidney Injury Network criteria, occurred in 128 (21%) of 615 patients. Patients submitted to coronary angiographic procedures did not present higher rate of AKI. The only baseline variables independently associated with AKI development were creatinine clearance (odds ratio [OR]: 0.98; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.97-0.99) and left ventr...
Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Toso, A., Servi, S. D., Leoncini, M., Morici, N., Murena, E., Antonicelli, R., Cavallini, C., Petronio, A. S., Steffenino, G., Piscione, F., Bellandi, F., Savonitto, S. Tags: Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research
Acute Coronary Syndrome in Indian Subcontinent Patients Residing in the Middle East: Results From Gulf Registry of Acute Coronary Events II
We compared baseline characteristics, clinical presentation, and in-hospital outcomes between Middle Eastern Arabs and Indian subcontinent patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Of the 7930 patients enrolled in Gulf Registry of Acute Coronary Events II (RACE II), 23% (n = 1669) were from the Indian subcontinent. The Indian subcontinent patients, in comparison with the Middle Eastern Arabs, were younger (49 vs 60 years; P < .001), more were males (96% vs 80%; P < .001), had lower proportion of higher Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events risk score (8% vs 27%; P < .001), and less likely to be as...
Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Panduranga, P., Sulaiman, K. J., Al-Zakwani, I., Alhabib, K. F., Hersi, A., Suwaidi, J. A., Alsheikh-Ali, A. A., Almahmeed, W., Saif, S. A., Al-faleh, H., Al-Lawati, J., Asaad, N., Al-Motarreb, A., Amin, H. Tags: Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research
Left Bundle Branch Block in Acute Cardiac Events: Insights From a 23-Year Registry
Between 1991 and 2013, we evaluated the demographics, presentations, and final diagnosis of patients hospitalized with acute cardiac events and left bundle branch block (LBBB). Of 50 992 patients, 768 (1.5%) had LBBB. Compared with non-LBBB patients, patients with LBBB were mostly older, female, diabetic, and had hypertension and chronic kidney failure (CKF; P < .001 for all). Dyspnea (P < .001) and dizziness (P = .037) were more frequent in patients with LBBB. The most frequent cause of admission with LBBB was congestive heart failure (CHF; 54.2%), followed by ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI; 13.3%), valvu...
Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alkindi, F., El-Menyar, A., Al-Suwaidi, J., Patel, A., Gehani, A. A., Singh, R., Albinali, H., Arabi, A. Tags: Coronary Heart Disease Source Type: research
Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography in the Evaluation of Liver Transplant Candidates
The feasibility, safety, and value of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in evaluating orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) candidates are unknown. We studied a cohort of consecutive OLT candidates with intermediate-to-high risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). Intermediate risk candidates received CCTA, and those at high risk or with abnormal noninvasive testing underwent invasive coronary angiography (ICA). One hundred consecutive patients were evaluated. Fifty patients underwent a CCTA, 71.4% were β-blocked, the image quality was "good" or "excellent" in 71.4% of cases, and there was no event of signifi...
Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Poulin, M.-F., Chan, E. Y., Doukky, R. Tags: Review Source Type: research
Cardiovascular Risk in Middle East Populations: A Call to Action
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Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tziomalos, K., Athyros, V. G., Karagiannis, A. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
Left Bundle Branch Block in Cardiovascular Disease: Clinical Significance and Remaining Controversies
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Source: Angiology - September 7, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Koskinas, K. C., Ziakas, A. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
Renal Stenting for Kidney Salvage in the Management of Renal Artery Atherosclerotic Stenosis
We studied the usefulness of preoperative resistance index to select patients who will benefit most from renal stenting. Sixty-two patients underwent renal stenting. All had chronic renal insufficiency with serum creatinine values ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 mg/dL and blood urea nitrogen between 80 and 107 mg/dL. All treated renal artery stenosis were >70%. Reduction in blood pressure in the early stages was observed in 39 (62.9%) patients; 31 (79.4%) patients returned to preoperative values within 12 months. A progressive reduction in creatinine values and blood urea nitrogen was reached in 43 (69.4%) patients, 12 (19.4%) ...
Source: Angiology - August 12, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Martinelli, O., Malaj, A., Antignani, P. L., Frati, G., Belli, C., Venosi, S., Irace, L., Gossetti, B., Gattuso, R. Tags: Renal Artery Stenosis Source Type: research
Collateral Vessel Formation Causes Clinical Recovery From Limb Ischemia in a Mouse Model
We describe a mouse model to assess gait after inducing limb ischemia. Gait analysis was performed using a Plexiglass tube, the floor of which contained load cells. Gait was measured in 20 mice; 10 underwent ligation of the right hind limb artery and the other 10 underwent a sham operation. The gait of the animals was measured at 1, 2, and 4 weeks following the procedure. In sham-operated animals, the gait showed no measurable change. In the ligated animals, the ratio of the right fore-to-hind limb changed from 1.07 at baseline to 1.4 at day 0 (P = .001), 1.16 (P = .012 compared with control), and 1.04 (P = .37 compared wi...
Source: Angiology - August 12, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mulkern, E. M., Paraskevas, K. I., Chan, P. Tags: Limb Ischemia Source Type: research
