Female health inequalities in handling cardiovascular disease
Rajesh Bhavsar; Carl-Johan Jakobsen*
Despite reductions in the incidence and mortality of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in the last decades it still accounts over 30% of worldwide death. Although females experience higher mortality the clinical IHD guidelines do not distinguish between sexes and despite added diagnostic procedures the differences remain.
The fluoroscopic IVUS X-mark IT (FIX-IT) technique: A reproducible, image-guided approach to ostial stent deployment
Bharat Khialani, MBBS; Eran Sim Wen Jun, MBBS; Ang An Shing, MBBS; Thet Khaing, MBBS; Sarah Fairley, Phd; George Touma, MBBS; Cuneyt Ada, Phd; Dharmaraj Kartihkesan, MD; Bernard Wong, MBBS
Ostial coronary lesions present significant technical challenges during Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), where imprecise stent positioning can result in geographic miss, stent protrusion, or compromised future access. Angiographic guidance alone is often limited by vessel foreshortening, overlapping structures, and variable aortic root anatomy.
Myocardial infarction secondary to significant myocardial bridging: A case report with multimodality imaging correlation
Danish Yar; Lim Ing Haan; Pang Rui Yi; Prabath Joseph Francis; George Touma; Cuneyt Ada; Sarah Fairley; Bernard Wong; Bharat Khialani*
Myocardial Bridging (MB) is a congenital anomaly in which a segment of an epicardial coronary artery courses intramurally through the myocardium. Although often considered benign, MB can rarely lead to Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) including myocardial infarction.
Cardiac weight in infiltrative cardiomyopathies
Robert M Peters, MD, FACC, MBA*
In Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies (IC), abnormal deposition of various substances may lead to significant cardiac weight gain. This paper examines several reports of this phenomenon, and the extent of this weight gain in various ICs.
Use of digoxin in children with low cardiac output syndrome and continuous renal replacement therapy
Montero-Yéboles R, MD*; Díaz A, MD; Lorenzo MJ, MD; Ferrin A, MD; Ruiz B, MD, PhD; Pérez-Navero JL, MD, PhD
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside with important positive inotropic, neurohormonal, and electrophysiologic effect, which is the basis for its use in patients with heart failure and ventricular dysfunction [1].
Association between diabetes mellitus and coronary slow flow phenomenon
Asha Mangara*; Fredrick Kalokola
The Coronary Slow Flow Phenomenon (CSFP) is an angiographic observation characterized by delayed opacification of the distal coronary vasculature during coronary angiography, despite the absence of significant
Massive left atrial thrombus: The role of early surgical intervention
Hesham M Abdalla*; Girish Pathangey; Mohammad Alaa Raslan; Frank X Downey; David S Majdalany
We present a case of a 40-year-old woman with prior mechanical mitral valve replacement and atrial fibrillation who was found to have a massive left atrial thrombus measuring 12 cm, complicated by ventricular tachycardia.
An interesting case of an isolated posterior MI from both complete right coronary and left circumflex artery occlusions
Kurt Moskovitz, MD; Vinay Saggar, MD; Jonathan A Giordano, DO
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarctions (STEMIs) are one of the most critically assessed cardiovascular pathologies. While anterior and inferior STEMIs present on EKG with appropriate findings of ST-elevation.
The oral-systemic link: Using AI to analyze dental data for cardiovascular risk assessment
Omid Panahi*
The established association between oral health and cardiovascular disease highlights the potential of dental data to provide valuable insights into cardiovascular risk. This study investigates the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyze comprehensive dental records for the prediction of cardiovascular risk.
Integrating dental and cardiac patient data for comprehensive health insights using AI
Omid Panahi*
The intricate relationship between oral and cardiovascular health is increasingly recognized, yet clinical practice often treats these domains in isolation. This study explores the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to integrate disparate dental and cardiac patient data, aiming to uncover novel associations and provide more comprehensive health insights.
Distribution of smoking and hypertension: A cross-sectional study of Bangladeshi beverage company staff
Abu Sayeed MD Saleh*
Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), especially hypertension, are disproportionately problematic in low- and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh, where they have become a leading cause of mortality [33]. The present study compares the prevalence of hypertension and smoking among employees in the Bangladeshi beverage industry to that of the general population.
Scoping review: Deciphering the best defence against cardiovascular events in hypertensive adults
Alan Silburn, BP, BN, MPH, FAWM*
Hypertension is a critical risk factor for cardiovascular events, affecting one in three adults globally. This scoping systematic review compares the efficacy of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEi) and diuretic-class medications in reducing cardiovascular event risk in hypertensive adults.
Analysis of the effectiveness of public training based on the "Red Cross Rescuer" training course in China
Kaiqi Chen; Suyun Li; Ruijing Xu*; Huiwen Wang; Shuang Chen; QI Zhang; Quan yuan; Mengwan Liu
The community plays a crucial role in emergency treatment, and their readiness to provide aid and mastery of basic first aid skills are essential in saving lives within the golden hour. Therefore, this study aims to assess the impact of the "Red Cross Rescuer" training course on the community's knowledge and attitude towards Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and provide practical guidance for the promotion of CPR training among the public.
Vaccine injury following moderna COVID-19 vaccine: A case report
Abraham M Enyeji*; Sudhir Kathuria; Brett Spencer Hammett; Tahirah Nimi; Harpal S Mangat
Following the proliferation of the SARS- CoV-2 virus worldwide, there has been urgent demand for the rapid development of vaccines. Consequently, years following the identification of the virus, multiple vaccine candidates were formulated and authorized for distribution
New Insights into the involvement of the complement system in cases of fungal endocarditis
Gessiane Dos Santos De Souza; Karina Raquel Guilhon Machado; Ingrid Thaís Nogueira Dos Santos; André Luís Serra Barbosa; Weldson Ricardo Silva Gomes; Marliete Carvalho Da Costa; Camila Guerra Martinez*
Fungal endocarditis, a rare but serious infection of heart valves, is widely recognized for its high mortality and complexity in diagnosis and treatment. There is a predominance of species of Candida and Aspergillus as the main etiological agents. These infections are frequently associated with risk factors such as the use of prosthetic valves, immunosuppression, prolonged use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and a history of intravenous drug abuse.
Congenital absence of right coronary artery: A rare congenital malformation
Priyadarshini Dixit, MD*; Shivani Mehta, MD*; Sharvil Patel, DO; Vikas Kilaru, DO; Alex Adams, DO; Manivannan Veerasamy, MD; Glen Henry, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Congenital absence of Right Coronary Artery (RCA) is a rare congenital malformation of the cardiovascular system with serious implications to health including acute myocardial infarction and death. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention in these selected patients can prevent cardiovascular complications