Short-term outcomes after surgical versus trans catheter closure of atrial septal defects; a study from Iran
ConclusionsBoth trans catheter and surgical procedure are good methods of successful ASD closure. Considering that the surgical group patients were higher risk patients, mean total hospital cost of patient's procedures were significantly higher in device closure group, failed intervention rate and residual ASD were more common in device group and complications of device group were more serious; thus, appropriate patient selection is an important factor for successful device closure. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - September 19, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Bioresorbable scaffold technology: The yet unfulfilled promise of becoming the workhorse stent in the cardiac catherization laboratory
Publication date: Available online 14 September 2018Source: The Egyptian Heart JournalAuthor(s): Wael Elabbassi, Mohammed Andaleeb Chowdhury, Robert Hatala (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - September 15, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Endothelial nitric oxide synthase Glu 298 Asp (G894T) and Apolipoprotein E gene polymorphism as possible risk factors for coronary heart disease among Egyptians
ConclusionGT and TT genotypes of endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene, E3/E4 genotype of Apo E gene polymorphism and combined GTE3E4 genotype can be considered risk factors for the development of CHD among Egyptians. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - September 2, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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Publication date: September 2018Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal, Volume 70, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - September 2, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Assessment of right ventricular function by echocardiography in patients with chronic heart failure
ConclusionsThe occurrence of right ventricular systolic dysfunction in patients with DCM is common [Approaching 40% in this study] and is independent of age and sex, and is proportionate to the degree of LV dilatation, and EF impairment. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - September 2, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
High intensity interval training exercise as a novel protocol for cardiac rehabilitation program in ischemic Egyptian patients with mild left ventricular dysfunction
ConclusionWe emphasize the positive effects of exercise-based CR program on patients with CAD and mild left ventricular dysfunction after PCI. The novel high intensity cardiac training proved to be safe and at least as beneficial as the standard moderate intensity cardiac training protocols, with better quality of life improvement. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - August 31, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Early predictors of left ventricular remodeling after primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Publication date: Available online 24 August 2018Source: The Egyptian Heart JournalAuthor(s): Mohammad Aboelkasem Ali Mousa, Mahmoud Abdelsabour Abdallah, Hamdy Shamseddin Mohammad, Amr Ahmad Aly Youssef (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - August 25, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Prevalence of lipid abnormalities and cholesterol target value attainment in Egyptian patients presenting with an acute coronary syndrome
ConclusionsDYSIS II revealed alarming LDL-C goal attainment, with none of the patients with follow-up information available reaching the target of LDL-C <70 mg/dL, either at hospital admission or 4 months after their ACS event. Improvements in guideline adherence are urgently needed for reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease in Egypt. Strategies include the effective use of statins at high doses, or combination with other agents recommended by guidelines. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - August 23, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Predictors of no-reflow in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Thrombus aspiration was protective
Publication date: Available online 12 August 2018Source: The Egyptian Heart JournalAuthor(s): Ayman K.M. Hassan, Hamdy Shams Eddin Mohamed, Ahmed Mahdy Mohamed, Tarek A.N. Ahmed, Yehia Taha Kishk (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - August 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The Cardiac Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease and its relationship with Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A retrospective study
ConclusionResults of the present research showed that, there is a significant relationship between modifiable risk factors of cardiovascular diseases and consequences of CPR. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - August 11, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The predictive value of R-wave peak time on no-reflow in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with a primary percutaneous coronary intervention
ConclusionRWPT is strongly associated with and significantly predicts the development of NR. This association was statistically non-inferior to the well-known association between STR% and NR. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - August 2, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Evaluation of loss of heterozygosity of chromosome 22q11.21 region in patients with congenital heart diseases
Publication date: Available online 30 July 2018Source: The Egyptian Heart JournalAuthor(s): Eman G. Behiry, Azza A. Abo Senna, Amr E. Elnagar, Magda A. EshieshAbstractThe 22q11.21 region is prone to low-copy repeats events that lead to congenital anomaly disorders. We tested genomic DNA of 20 families with non-syndromic CHD patients using a set of three known consecutive high polymorphic short tandem repeat (STR) markers along the 22q11.21 region; D22S941, D22S944 and D22S264 loci. We found loss of heterozygosity (LOH) in D22S941 locus in 2 out of 20 families (10%) with 2 offspring affected by ASD combined with PS and TOF ...
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 30, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Risk factors and microbial profile of central venous catheter related blood stream infection in medical cardiac care units, National Heart Institute, Egypt
ConclusionHealth care providers should adhere care bundle elements recommended by CDC during insertion and handling of CVC. This will in turn decrease CRBSI. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 27, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Validity of tortuosity severity index in chest pain patients with abnormal exercise test and normal coronary angiography
ConclusionsCoronary tortuosity is a strong predictor of anginal pain among patients with normal CA, despite positive stress study. This finding is more pronounced among elderly, hypertensive female patients. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 26, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Speckle tracking imaging as a predictor of left ventricular remodeling 6 months after first anterior ST elevation myocardial infarction in patients managed by primary percutaneous coronary intervention
ConclusionAverage peak systolic GLS and LV torsion at echocardiography done early after myocardial infarction are independent predictors of LV remodeling after anterior STEMI and can be used to predict occurrence of LV remodeling after 6 months. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 18, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
