Health-related quality of life and unscheduled re-hospitalizations after coronary revascularization: significant predictive role of the MacNew questionnaire.
CONCLUSIONS: In patients with low scores on the MacNew questionnaire, the unplanned hospitalizations should be considered more likely and therefore the clinicians should activate all precautions to avoid them, such as critically reviewing and reconsidering the medication dosages or changing the type of molecules that had been originally prescribed. In these cases, a low MacNew global score would serve as a wake-up call that would be able to direct the doctor's attention on the possibility of concealed procedure-related complications or of greater disease severity or of non-procedural complications.
PMID: 32083428 [...
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - February 23, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Glifozines and cardio-renal outcomes.
Authors: Di Lullo L, Bellasi A, Guastamacchia E, Triggiani V, Ronco C, Lavalle C, Di Iorio BR, Russo D, Cianciolo G, La Manna G, Settembrini S
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus, with its complications, is one of the major health problems in economically developed countries and its prevalence is constantly increasing. Kidneys and heart involvement represent main comorbidities in diabetic patients often leading to organ's failure. The treatments available until a few years ago are often associated with hypoglycemia, weight gain, gastro-intestinal disorders and other side effects together with serious averse effects...
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - February 23, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
SOCS3 promotes myocardial cell apoptosis in myocardial ischemia reperfusion rats via JAK/STAT signaling pathway.
Authors: Ma P, Li Y, Wang S, Wang G, Yan C, Li Z, Wang Y, Qin F, Chen L, Fu P
PMID: 32030968 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - February 8, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Interventional emergency treatment of aortic valve stenosis. All along the watchtower.
Authors: Wernly B, Jung C
PMID: 31992022 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - January 31, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Italian cardiovascular expats: global leaders with Italian heartstrings.
Authors: Biondi-Zoccai G, Gaudino M, Romagnoli E, Sciarretta S, Abbate A, Frati G
PMID: 31992023 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - January 31, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Estradiol receptor antagonist reduces ventricular arrhythmia via L-type calcium channels in chronic heart failure.
Authors: Du Z, Xu W, Chen X, Xu D, Li Y, Zhang H, Gao L
PMID: 31937077 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - January 17, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Dexmedetomidine reduces myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats through PI3K/AKT/GSK-3 β signaling pathway.
Dexmedetomidine reduces myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats through PI3K/AKT/GSK-3β signaling pathway.
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Authors: Zhang X, Xu M, Che X, Cao X, Li X
PMID: 31937078 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - January 17, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Pycnogenol ®+Centellicum®, post-stent evaluation: prevention of neointima and plaque re-growth.
CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, the combination Pycnogenol®+Centellicum® appears to reduce the rate of progression of the neointima after stenting.
PMID: 31850725 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - December 19, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Final results of the ischemia trial: distinguishing mass media coverage from clinical interpretation.
Authors: Biondi-Zoccai G, Frati G, Romagnoli E, Sciarretta S, Abbate A
PMID: 31820619 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - December 12, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Benefits of pressure-controlled hemostasis for transradial vascular access: a randomized controlled trial.
CONCLUSIONS: Compared to conventional hemostasis, pressure-controlled hemostasis with systolic blood pressure plus 20 mmHg significantly reduced pain at the hemostasis site after transradial vascular access without increasing the incidence of other complications.
PMID: 31789006 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - December 5, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Comparative analysis for the implication of serum cardiac troponin measurements by conventional versus high-sensitivity assays in patients with traumatic brain injury.
CONCLUSIONS: Although the positivity of any troponin assay is associated with high mortality post-TBI, the use of HsTnT relatively outperforms the conventional troponin assay for early risk stratification and detection of stress-induced myocyte injury in patients with TBI. Further studies are needed to support our findings.
PMID: 31789007 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - December 5, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
Minerva Cardioangiologica: glancing backward, rushing forward.
Authors: Biondi-Zoccai G, Abbate A, Frati G, Gaudino M, Romagnoli E, Sciarretta S
PMID: 31789008 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - December 5, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
The association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and valvular heart disease.
CONCLUSIONS: VHD was significantly seen more frequently in NAFLD patients compared to controls. Prospective studies are needed to validate our findings and to elucidate the pathogenesis of VHD in patients with NAFLD.
PMID: 31789009 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - December 5, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
The role of optimal lesion preparation for de novo coronary vessels, when a stent-less intervention strategy is planned.
Authors: Cortese B
Abstract
Drug coated balloons (DCB) are widely used for several types of coronary artery disease, especially in-stent restenosis and "de novo" small vessel disease. The role of correct lesion preparation is of paramount importance before DCB use. In the last years, the use of scoring balloons to achieve this goal has emerged as an alternative to semi- or non-compliant balloons, in order to improve the "cracking" of the lesion, with the aim of preparing the way for an improved drug penetration. In this paper we examine how to improve the quality of lesion preparation before DCB use, and t...
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - December 5, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
COLCOT and CANTOS: piecing together the puzzle of inflammation and cardiovascular events.
Authors: Wohlford GF, Van Tassell BW, Ravindra K, Abbate A
PMID: 31789011 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica)
Source: Minerva Cardioangiologica - December 5, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Minerva Cardioangiol Source Type: research
