Heartbeat: hospitalisation for COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of subsequent adverse cardiovascular events

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Invasive coronary physiology in patients with angina and non-obstructive coronary artery disease: a consensus document from the coronary microvascular dysfunction workstream of the British Heart Foundation/National Institute for Health Research Partnership

Divaka Perera et al.

Summary: Nearly half of patients with angina have non-obstructive coronary artery disease (ANOCA), with two-thirds of these patients having coronary microvascular disease (CMD). Impaired coronary flow reserve (CFR) is associated with myocardial ischemia and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. The CMD workstream aims to improve accuracy of diagnosis and treatment through standardized procedures and various assessment methods.

HEART (2023)

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Imaging surveillance for complications after primary surgery for type A aortic dissection

Samuel Heuts et al.

Summary: Acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a life-threatening condition that requires emergency surgery. Patients should undergo regular imaging examinations to evaluate the occurrence of complications.

HEART (2023)

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Using historical cardiac troponins to identify patients at a high risk of myocardial infarction

Andreas Roos et al.

Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether the relative change between historical hs-cTnT and admission hs-cTnT could improve early identification of patients with a high risk of myocardial infarction (MI) in the emergency department (ED). The results showed that using historical hs-cTnT levels with admission hs-cTnT can improve early risk stratification of MI in the ED.

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Aortic dilation and growth in women with Turner syndrome

Frederike Meccanici et al.

Summary: This study describes the prevalence of aortic dilation in women with Turner syndrome (TS) and identifies factors associated with this condition. The study also examines aortic growth over a 3-year period. The results show that aortic dilation is common in women with TS, and is associated with age, the presence of a bicuspid aortic valve, and systolic blood pressure. Aortic diameters remain stable over the 3-year follow-up period, except for a minor increase at the sinotubular junction.

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Cardiovascular disease and mortality sequelae of COVID-19 in the UK Biobank

Zahra Raisi-Estabragh et al.

Summary: This study investigated the association between COVID-19 cases in the UK Biobank and incident cardiovascular events. The results showed that hospitalized COVID-19 patients had an increased risk of various cardiovascular events, and non-hospitalized patients had an increased risk of venous thromboembolism.

HEART (2023)

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