Coronary Disease - Other

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Cardiac Shockwave Therapy in Addition to CABG Improves Myocardial Function in Ischemic Heart Failure: The CAST-HF Trial

June 27, 2024 | Mateo Marin-Cuartas

This study evaluated the outcomes after the use of cardiac shockwave therapy (SWT) combined with coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) due to ischemic cardiomyopathy. Patients with...

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Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery

June 20, 2024 | Jo Chikwe

The prevalence of anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery is 0.4 percent to 0.8 percent. The decision to operate and choice of procedure can be challenging. This invited expert...

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Mechanical Circulatory Support in Cardiogenic Shock — Persistence and Progress

May 18, 2024 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

This article presents a succinct but comprehensive expert viewpoint on support in cardiogenic shock using the manuscript of the DanGer trial on promising results of Impella in a highly selected...

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Transconal Unroofing of Anomalous Intraseptal Left Coronary Artery with RVOT Patch Reconstruction

December 18, 2023 | Alyssa Kalustian…

This video is part of CTSNet’s 2023 Innovation Video Competition. Watch all entries into the competition, including the winning videos. Improved understanding of risks associated with coronary anomalies, including myocardial...

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Survival of Multiple Arterial Grafting in Diabetic Populations: A 20-Year National Experience

August 30, 2023 | EACTS StaffSilver Contributor

Survival of diabetics after single or multiple coronary artery bypass grafting was compared in a national database over twenty years with 69,224 patients. End points were long-term all-cause mortality and...

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Coronary Plaque Sampling Reveals Molecular Insights Into Coronary Artery Disease

August 7, 2023 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

In a research letter on a small pilot genomic study of sampling coronary atheroma, the authors offer a brief explanation on how their technique can be applied to detect stability...

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STS/AATS-Endorsed Rebuttal to 2023 ACC/AHA Chronic Coronary Disease Guideline: A Missed Opportunity to Present Accurate and Comprehensive Revascularization Recommendations

August 4, 2023 | Cameron LindSilver Contributor

Authors representing the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons published a rebuttal to the Chronic Coronary Disease Guidelines. The authors explain their stance on the...

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Major TAVI Studies Have ‘Methodological Issues,’ INTEGRITTY Group Contends

January 12, 2023 | Cameron LindSilver Contributor

INTEGRITTY, a group dedicated the appraisal of evidence to support optimized patient management, published a paper highlighting concerns surrounding major TAVR versus SAVR studies. While their findings do not aim...

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2021 Coronary Revascularization Guidelines—Lessons in the Importance of Data Scrutiny and Reappraisal of Evidence

December 1, 2022 | Faisal Bakaeen

This recent JAMA Surgery editorial addresses the controversy associated with the 2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI guidelines on coronary revascularization. It underscores the importance of attention to source data and accurate characterization of...

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Interleukin-6 Predicts Carotid Plaque Severity, Vulnerability, and Progression

July 11, 2022 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

There could be some translational value for cardiovascular surgical practice from this prospective cardiovascular health study. The mechanistic link warrants further investigation and interpretation.

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Cardiopulmonary Consequences of Vaping in Adolescents: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

June 23, 2022 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

This scientific statement is a granular contribution to a major cardiovascular issue, illuminating nuances of the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) FDA designation. One would expect the relevant Thoracic Associations...

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Human Coronary Plaque T Cells Are Clonal and Cross-React to Virus and Self

April 19, 2022 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

Interesting manuscript on the immunology of coronary atheroma, with tanslational potential in therapies and prevention of ischaemic heart disease.

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Registry for Acute Coronary Events in Nigeria (RACE-Nigeria): Clinical Characterization, Management, and Outcome

December 25, 2021 | Emily FarkasBronze Contributor

The rising burden of CAD in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria is a result of the epidemiological transition from communicable to non- communicable diseases. The system of care for...

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