Tissue characterization of non-culprit intermediate coronary lesions in non ST elevation acute coronary syndromes
Conclusions A higher lipidic content in lesions of culprit vessels, while the lesions of non-culprit vessels were more calcific. Higher calcific content of proximal more than distal lesions was defined as well. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - June 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Transradial artery approach in STEMI patients reperfused early and late by either primary PCI or pharmaco-invasive approach
In conclusion, it is safe and effective to use TRA in STEMI patients who reperfused by either early or late PPCI or PI. We recommend PI for STEMI patients with delay presentation if PPCI is not available. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - June 12, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Tricuspid valve repair with Dacron band versus DeVega or segmental annuloplasty. Hospital outcome and short term results
Conclusions The three techniques are options to repair the tricuspid valve, however, placement of Dacron band in patients undergoing tricuspid valve repair is associated with better RV remodelling, and hence, a probable better right ventricular performance and better outcome of repair is expected. A higher number of patients are needed with longer follow up period to appreciate the effect on survival and rate of freedom from tricuspid regurgitation and re-intervention. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - June 8, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Successful pregnancies after transvenous cardiac resynchronization therapy in a woman with congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries
We describe a 33-year-old female withcongenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries, who achieved six pregnancies and successful vaginal deliveries. The two last pregnancies were achieved after cardiac resynchronization therapy for systemic ventricular dysfunction and complete heart block. A congenital cardiac disease has been identified in only one offspring. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - May 27, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Data sharing: A new editorial initiative of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors. Implications for the editors ’ network
Publication date: Available online 23 May 2017 Source:The Egyptian Heart Journal Author(s): Fernando Alfonso, Karlen Adamyan, Jean-Yves Artigou, Michael Aschermann, Michael Boehm, Alfonso Buendia, Pao-Hsien Chu, Ariel Cohen, Livio Dei Cas, Mirza Dilic, Anton Doubell, Dario Echeverri, Nuray Enç, Ignacio Ferreira-González, Krzysztof J. Filipiak, Andreas Flammer, Eckart Fleck, Plamen Gatzov, Carmen Ginghina, Lino Goncalves, Habib Haouala, Mahmoud Hassanein, Gerd Heusch, Kurt Huber, Ivan Hulín, Mario Ivanusa, Rungroj Krittayaphong, Chu-Pak Lau, Germanas Marinskis, François Mach, Luiz Felipe...
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - May 24, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Patients with non-obstructive coronary artery disease admitted with acute myocardial infarction carry a better outcome compared to those with obstructive coronary artery disease
Conclusion Patients with AMI and insignificant CAD have different clinical profile and outcome compared to those with significant disease. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - May 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Cardiovascular disease and ABO blood-groups in Africans. Are blood-group A individuals at higher risk of ischemic disease?: A pilot study
Conclusion Our study suggests an association between blood group A and ID in sub-Sahara Africans. In African countries, where most of health facilities are understaffed, more rigorous studies with a larger population are needed to give a high level of evidence to confirm this association in order to establish the need to be more aggressive in risk factor control in these individuals. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - April 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Acute triggers of myocardial infarction: A case-crossover study
Conclusion It seems that given the importance of the triggers in the incidence of AMI, planning is necessary to train vulnerable individuals to reduce exposure to triggers. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - April 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Effect of chronic pretreatment with beta-blockers on no-reflow phenomenon in diabetic patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Conclusion Chronic pre-treatment with B-blocker in diabetic patients presenting with STEMI, is associated with lower rate of occurrence of no-reflow phenomenon after primary PCI. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - April 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The value of three-dimensional color Doppler trans-esophageal echocardiography in predicting the number of MitraClip devices needed during the procedure
Conclusions The 3D-VCA & 3D-VCA using 3D TEE is helpful indetermining the number of MitraClip devices needed during the procedure in functional mitral regurgitation. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - April 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Myocardial bridging as one of the causes of atypical chest pain in young women
Conclusion Coronary computed tomography angiography may be preferable method for evaluation of chest pain in younger women presenting with atypical chest pain. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - April 16, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Relationship between serum osteoprotegerin and vascular calcifications in hemodialysis patients
Conclusions These findings suggest that osteoprotegerin may be involved in the development of vascular calcification in hemodialysis patients. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - March 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Anomalous origin of left main coronary artery from the right sinus of Valsalva presenting as non ST elevation acute coronary syndrome: A case report
Publication date: Available online 9 March 2017 Source:The Egyptian Heart Journal Author(s): Anish Hirachan, Arun Maskey, Gopi Prasad Hirachan, Madhu Roka Congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries are a cause of sudden cardiac death. Of the known anatomic variants, anomalous origination of a coronary artery from an opposite sinus of Valsalva (ACAOS) remains a major clinical issue and a challenging condition to treat. Congenital coronary anomalies are likely to be under-recognized, as completing an anatomic assessment in a very large portion of the population would seem unfeasible. However, we present a case repor...
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - March 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Sudden cardiac death with triple pathologies: A case report
In conclusion, young and physically active individuals may not be spared of sudden cardiac death. Mild and non-specific symptoms should not be taken lightly as it may be the subtle signs of cardiomyopathies. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - March 7, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Clinical and laboratory characteristics of short-term mortality in Egyptian patients with acute heart failure
Conclusion Variable clinical, laboratory, electrocardiographic and echocardiographic parameters were associated with short-term mortality. Our study showed that low LVEF, dilated LV diameter, dilated LA diameter, impaired kidney function and low serum albumin can predict short-term mortality in patients with acute heart failure. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - March 7, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
