Right ventricular function in patients presenting with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing an invasive approach
ConclusionRV dysfunction is not uncommon in NSTEMI when using the definition of TAPSE < 17 mm. Following up RV function by TAPSE, showed significant improvement after 3 months with successful PCI as compared to baseline. We recommend assessing and following up RV function in all patients admitted with a NSTEMI. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Cardiac recovery and outcome of neonates and infants presenting with severe aortic coarctation and depressed cardiac function
ConclusionMajority of the patients with isolated coarctation of the aorta and depressed left ventricle systolic function showed improvement of ventricular function within 4 weeks after surgery, except for patients with residual coarctation of the aorta. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Effect of exercise training on heart rate recovery in patients post anterior myocardial infarction
ConclusionExercise training improves HRR, resting HR, METs and HR reserve in post anterior MI patients. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Effect of cardiac rehabilitation on cardiovascular risk factors in chronic heart failure patients
ConclusionCardiac rehabilitation had a significant improvement of cardiovascular risk factors, functional capacity and Health related quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Effect of elective percutaneous coronary intervention of left anterior descending coronary artery on regional myocardial function using strain imaging
ConclusionsTDI derived strain and strain rate can detect resting regional myocardial dysfunction in presence of preserved LV systolic function, and can assess the improvement of regional myocardial function after successful elective PCI in patients with stable CAD. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Short term outcome of thoracic endovascular aortic repair in patients with thoracic aortic diseases
ConclusionAlong with medical treatment, early thoracic endovascular aortic repair in uncomplicated type B aortic dissections and thoracic aortic aneurysms is associated with better outcome. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Difference in plaque characteristics of coronary culprit lesions in a cohort of Egyptian patients presented with acute coronary syndrome and stable coronary artery disease: An optical coherence tomography study
ConclusionThe current FD-OCT study demonstrated the differences of plaque morphology and identified distinct lesion characteristics between patients with ACS and those with SCAD. These findings could explain the clinical presentation of patients in both groups. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Impact of elevated glycosylated hemoglobin on hospital outcome and 1 year survival of primary isolated coronary artery bypass grafting patients
ConclusionsThis study showed that HbA1c is a good predictor of in-hospital morbidity. It worth devoting time and effort to decrease HbA1c level below 7% to decrease possible postoperative complications. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Assessment of left and right atrial geometrical changes in patients with stable coronary artery disease: Left and right atrial strain and strain rate imaging study
ConclusionIn patients with CAD and normal EF, borderline E/e′ ratio and normal atrial size, there are decreased LA and RA systolic S and SR parameters with no effect on atrial volumes or distensibility. Accordingly, this could prove that atrial wall deformation occurs early in CAD even before any changes in atrial volumes or dimensions. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Prevention of contrast induced nephropathy by ischemic preconditioning in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary angiography
ConclusionsThe current study showed that remote ischemic preconditioning plays an important role in prevention of CIN in patients undergoing PCI with renal impairment GFR < 60 ml/min. The amount of contrast, decreased LVEF, and presence of LAD significant lesion were significant risk factors for developing of CIN and these subgroups benefited from application of ischemic preconditioning. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Catheter intervention for abnormal pulmonary venous drainage
We report a case of dual supply vertical vein connected to left upper pulmonary vein and innominate vein which was successfully obstructed by an occluder device leading to improvements in patient’s condition. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Can enhanced external counter pulsation as a non-invasive modality be useful in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy after coronary artery bypass grafting?
ConclusionAs a non-invasive treatment modality EECP is very effective in improving the symptoms of angina and heart failure when combined with medical treatment in patients with ICM after CABG. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Editorial Board
Publication date: June 2018Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal, Volume 70, Issue 2Author(s): (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Percutaneous transluminal mitral valvuloplasty in post Mitral valve repair and Aortic valve replacement patient
We report a case of successful PTMC in severe MS following MV repair for severe rheumatic MR. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Prevalence and characteristics of tricuspid valve endocarditis among patients presented to Ain Shams Hospital echocardiography lab; one year study
ConclusionThe incidence of TV IE is increasing with male gender predominance, and affects mainly young age groups. TV IE represented 0.6% of all patients, and 17.7% of IE cases. The main echocardiographic feature of TV IE is vegetations which were characterized by being large, highly mobile, and affecting mainly anterior TV leaflet. The main echocardiographic complication is severe TR, but abscess formation was infrequent. (Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal)
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
