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Incidence and healing times of postoperative sternal wound infections: a retrospective observational single-centre study Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Torbjörn Ivert, Andreas Berge, Sorosh Bratt, Magnus Dalén
Objectives: Analyses of incidence and time required to heal sternal wound infections after heart surgery performed via a median sternotomy between 2020 and 2022. Results: Superficial wound infectio...
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Sauna bathing and mortality risk: unraveling the interaction with systolic blood pressure in a cohort of Finnish men Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Setor K. Kunutsor, Sae Young Jae, Sudhir Kurl, Jari A. Laukkanen
Objectives: This cohort study aimed to investigate the potential interplay between systolic blood pressure (SBP), frequency of sauna bathing (FSB), and all-cause mortality risk among Caucasian men....
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PET evaluation of myocardial perfusion function after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with chronic total occlusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Ziyu An, Jinfan Tian, Xin Zhao, Mingduo Zhang, Lijun Zhang, Xueyao Yang, Libo Liu, Liying Chen, Xiantao Song
Objective. The benefit of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in chronic complete coronary artery occlusion (CTO) remains controversial. PCI is currently indicated only for symptom and myocard...
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Symptoms during pregnancy in primiparous women with congenital heart disease Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Annika Bay, Malin Berghammer, Åsa Burström, Ylva Holstad, Christina Christersson, Mikael Dellborg, Aleksandra Trzebiatowska-Krzynska, Peder Sörensson, Ulf Thilén, Bengt Johansson
Background: As more women with congenital heart disease (CHD) are reaching childbearing age, it becomes more common for their symptoms to be evaluated during pregnancy. However, pregnancy-related s...
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Molecular mechanism of triptolide in myocardial fibrosis through the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Yiwen Zhang, Feng Lu
Objective. Myocardial fibrosis (MF) is a common manifestation of end-stage cardiovascular diseases. Triptolide (TP) provides protection against cardiovascular diseases. This study was to explore th...
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Self-rated health in primiparous women with congenital heart disease before, during and after pregnancy – A register study Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Ylva Holstad, Bengt Johansson, Maria Lindqvist, Agneta Westergren, Inger Sundström Poromaa, Christina Christersson, Mikael Dellborg, Aleksandra Trzebiatowska-Krzynska, Peder Sörensson, Ulf Thilén, Anna-Karin Wikström, Annika Bay
Background. Poor maternal self-rated health in healthy women is associated with adverse neonatal outcomes, but knowledge about self-rated health in pregnant women with congenital heart disease (CHD...
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Timing of Chest Tube Removal Following Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Ali Imad El-Akkawi, Ara Shwan Media, Niels Eykens Hjørnet, Dorthe Viemose Nielsen, Ivy Susanne Modrau
Early chest tube removal following cardiac surgery may be associated with an increased risk of pleural or pericardial effusions following cardiac surgery. This study compares the effects of two fas...
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Health-related quality of life is improved after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a 1-year follow-up study Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Laura Hämäläinen, Mika Kohonen, Jari Laurikka
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to detect changes in QoL after coronary artery bypass grafting surgeries (CABG) in one year, and to identify the possible predictive factors associated wit...
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Fasting blood glucose predicts high risk of in-stent restenosis in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention: a cohort study Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Ge-cai Chen, Xu Huang, Zhong-bao Ruan, Li Zhu, Mei-xiang Wang, Yi Lu, Cheng-chun Tang
Objectives. Studies have shown that fasting blood glucose (FBG) is closely associated with poor prognosis in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI...
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Evaluation of cerebrovascular events via retinal angiography during transcatheter aortic valve implantation Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Henna Qian, Jarkko Piuhola, Heidi Kiviniemi, Matti Niemelä, Nina Hautala, Juhani Junttila
Patients receiving transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) are elderly with multiple comorbidities and at increased risk of perioperative cerebrovascular events. Retinal vasculature represen...
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Aiming toWards Evidence baSed inTerpretation of Cardiac biOmarkers in patients pResenting with chest pain using Point of Care Testing (WESTCOR-POC): study design Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Ingrid Viola Lavesson Thulin, Silje Marie Farestveit Jordalen, Ole Christian Lekven, Jeyaseelan Krishnapillai, Ole Thomas Steiro, Paul Collinson, Fred Apple, Louise Cullen, Tone M. Norekvål, Torbjørn Wisløff, Kjell Vikenes, Torbjørn Omland, Rune O. Bjørneklett, Kristin Moberg Aakre
Patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) contribute to a high workload and overcrowding in the Emergency Department (ED). Accelerated diagnostic protocols for n...
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Influence of enhanced external counterpulsation on endothelial function: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Qiulin Yin, Hua Jiang, Zhifeng Zhang, Long Zhang, Zhiyong Wu, Li Huang, Xuanlan Chen
Enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is an effective and noninvasive treatment for patients with refractory angina and chronic heart failure. However, previous studies evaluating the influence...
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Short-term outcomes after heart transplantation using donor hearts preserved with ex vivo perfusion Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 William Herrik Nielsen, Finn Gustafsson, Peter Skov Olsen, Peter Bo Hansen, Kasper Rossing, Nikolaj Bang Lilleør, Peter Hasse Møller-Sørensen, Christian Holdflod Møller
The standard Conventional Cold Storage (CCS) during heart transplantation procurement is associated with time-dependent ischemic injury to the graft, which is a significant independent risk factor ...
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Remote ischemic preconditioning and hypoxia-induced biomarkers in acute myocardial infarction: study on a porcine model Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Tuomas Anttila, Johanna Herajärvi, Henna Laaksonen, Caius Mustonen, Hannu-Pekka Honkanen, Elitsa Y. Dimova, Jarkko Piuhola, Peppi Koivunen, Tatu Juvonen, Vesa Anttila
Abstract Objectives. Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) mitigates acute myocardial infarction (AMI). We hypothesized that RIPC reduces the size and severity of AMI and explored molecular mechanisms behind this phenomenon. Design. In two series of experiments, piglets underwent 60 min of the circumflex coronary artery occlusion, resulting in AMI. Piglets were randomly assigned into the RIPC groups
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Decreasing national trends in diabetic complications hide regional differences: a prospective population-based study using health care registers in Finland Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Klas Winell, Martti Arffman, Veikko Salomaa
Abstract Objectives. To examine whether possibilities to improve care among patients with diabetes are reflected in the numbers of cardiovascular complications at national and regional level in Finland. Methods. The study population included all patients with diabetes in Finland since 1964. The incidences of first acute coronary syndrome, ischemic stroke and lower limb amputation were examined for
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Adipokines are possible risk markers for aortic stenosis requiring surgery Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Nike Hansén, Johan Ljungberg, Ingvar A. Bergdahl, Johan Hultdin, Ulf Näslund, Bengt Johansson, Stefan Söderberg
Abstract Objectives Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most prevalent valvular heart disease among adults. The adipocyte-derived hormones, leptin and adiponectin, have profound metabolic actions. We examined whether these adipokines are independently associated with future aortic valve replacement (AVR). Design In this longitudinal case-control study, we identified 336 cases who had undergone AVR due to AS
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Changes in cardiac output, rhythm regularity, and symptom severity after electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Sofia Klavebäck, Helga Skúladóttir, Joakim Olbers, Jan Östergren, Frieder Braunschweig
Abstract Objectives Symptoms in atrial fibrillation (AF) range from none to disabling. The physiological correlates of AF symptoms are not well characterized. This study investigated the association between physiological parameters and symptom severity before and after electrical cardioversion (EC) of AF. Design We studied 44 patients with persistent AF (age 66.2 ± 7.9 years, 16% females) 4 ± 2 days
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Intravenous nicorandil for patients with acute decompensated heart failure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-06-27 Yan Zhu, Shanshan Xie
Abstract Objectives Pilot studies have suggested the potential benefits of intravenous nicorandil for patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). However, clinical evidence remains limited. The aim of the study was to summarize the efficacy and safety of intravenous nicorandil for the treatment of ADHF. Design A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed. The search for relevant
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Atrial septal defect patients have an elevated risk for infective endocarditis Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Valtteri Muroke, Mikko Jalanko, Jari Haukka, Tommi Pätilä, Juha Hartikainen, Anna Tahvanainen, Heikki Ukkonen, Kari Ylitalo, Vesa Anttila, Jaana Pihkala, Juha Sinisalo
Abstract Background. It has been unclear whether simple atrial septal defect (ASD) is an independent risk factor for infective endocarditis (IE). This study aimed to untangle the risk of endocarditis in a large nationwide cohort. Methods. We acquired data from the Finnish hospital discharge register on all individuals with ASD diagnosis from 1969 to 2019. Patients with complex congenital cardiac abnormalities
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Improving outcomes of surgery for acute type A aortic dissection Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-05-20 Markus Bjurbom, Magnus Dalén, Anders Franco-Cereceda, Christian Olsson
Abstract Background. It remains equivocal if acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) surgical outcomes are improving. We analyzed current outcome trends to evaluate improvements and to identify predicting variables. Methods. From 2015 to 2020, 204 patients underwent surgery for ATAAD and were divided into recent (n = 102) and earlier (n = 102) groups. Uni- and multivariable statistical analysis was
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Outcomes in patients with chest pain in emergency departments using high-sensitivity versus conventional troponins Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Maria Odqvist, Nadia Bandstein, Hans Tygesen, Kai M. Eggers, Per-Ola Andersson, Martin J. Holzmann
Abstract Objectives. There is a paucity of data regarding the association between the use of high-sensitivity troponin (hs-cTn) compared with conventional troponin (cTn) and outcomes in chest pain patients in emergency departments (EDs). This study examined the impact of hs-cTnT on prognosis in chest pain patients in EDs. Design. In an observational cohort study, we included chest pain patients visiting
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Dobutamine effects on systolic and diastolic left ventricular long-axis excursion and timing – significance for the interpretation of s′ and e′ Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Roger E. Peverill, Om Narayan, James D. Cameron
Abstract Background Dobutamine effects on the relationships of the peak velocity of left ventricular (LV) long-axis systolic motion (s′) with systolic excursion (SExc), systolic duration (SDur) and heart rate, of LV long-axis early diastolic excursion (EDExc) with SExc, and of the peak velocity of LV long-axis early diastolic motion (e′) with EDExc, early diastolic duration (EDDur) and isovolumic relaxation
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Increased plasma levels of non-sugar sweeteners in patients with symptomatic carotid atherosclerosis Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-04-27 Kristine Stø, Karolina R. Skagen, Jørgen Valeur, Kuan Yang, Vigdis Bjerkeli, Pål Aukrust, Mona Skjelland, Bente Halvorsen
Abstract Purpose. The non-sugar sweeteners acesulfame K and saccharin are considered safe, but there is conflicting evidence on their effects on cardiovascular health. Materials and methods. In this explorative pilot study, we measured plasma levels of acesulfame K and saccharin in 15 patients with symptomatic carotid atherosclerosis, 18 asymptomatic patients and 15 control subjects. Fecal microbiota
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Survival after PCI or CABG for left main stem coronary stenosis. A single institution registry from the NOBLE study period Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Truls Myrmel, Anders Lamøy Bjøru, Petter Cappelen Endresen
Abstract Objective. To analyze 10 years mortality in an all-comers registry of patients with left main coronary artery stenoses treated with either PCI or CABG. Design. Patients with left main coronary stenoses treated with either PCI or CABG in the period of the NOBLE trial (2010–2015) were all included in an institutional database and registry (University Hospital North Norway). Fifty-six of totally
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First description of Portuguese patients with cardiac amyloidosis and p.Val142Ile: more evidence of an “African variant” in Caucasians Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-04-07 Catarina Martins da Costa, Ana Filipa Amador, João Calvão, Alice Vasconcelos Porto, Susana Fernandes, Elisabete Martins, Filipe Macedo
Abstract Objectives. Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis caused by the (ATTRv) p. Val142Ile variant is a common cause of cardiac amyloidosis among Western African countries and Afro-Americans populations. However, in recent years, Caucasian patients have been identified in greater numbers, raising the question of whether this variant has been undeappreciated in this population. We now have new cases
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Is a hyperosmolar pump prime for cardiopulmonary bypass a risk factor for postoperative delirium? A double blinded randomised controlled trial Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-04-03 Helena Claesson Lingehall, Yngve Gustafson, Staffan Svenmarker, Micael Appelblad, Fredrik Davidsson, Fredrik Holmner, Alexander Wahba, Birgitta Olofsson
Abstract Objective: Postoperative delirium (POD) is common after cardiac surgery. We have previously identified plasma sodium concentration and the volume of infused fluids during surgery as possible risk factors. Both are linked to the selection and composition of the pump prime used for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Present study aims to examine whether hyperosmolality increases the risk for POD
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The effect of early follow-up after open cardiac surgery in a student clinic Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-03-08 Christine Ilkjær, Torben Hoffmann, Johan Heiberg, Laura Sommer Hansen, Vibeke E. Hjortdal
Abstract Objectives. Readmission rates following open cardiac surgery are high, affecting patients and the cost of care. This study aimed to investigate the effect of early additional follow-up after open cardiac surgery when 5th-year medical students conducted follow-ups under the supervision of physicians. The primary endpoint was unplanned cardiac-related readmissions within one year. The secondary
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Glaucoma is probably not useful as a red flag for amyloidosis Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-02-24 Oscar Westin, Jawad H. Butt, Steffen Heegaard, Emil L. Fosbøl, Finn Gustafsson
Abstract Purpose. Transthyretin is produced in the retina and approximately one quarter of patients with variant transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv) develop ocular involvement. Glaucoma is the most important ocular manifestation, leading to rapid loss of vision. The usefulness of glaucoma as a red flag for cardiac amyloidosis is unknown. Materials and Methods. On a national scale, we investigated the
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Segmental myocardial viability by echocardiography at rest Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-02-21 Marlene Iversen Halvorsrød, Anders Thorstensen, Gabriel Kiss, Asbjørn Støylen
Abstract Background Myocardial viability assessment adds value to the therapeutic decision-making of patients with ischemic heart disease. In this feasibility study, we investigated whether established echocardiographic measurements of post-systolic shortening (PSS), strain, strain rate and wall motion score (WMS) can discover viable myocardial segments. Our hypothesis is that non-viable myocardial
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Sudden cardiac death in long-term follow-up in patients treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-02-12 Lidija Savic, Igor Mrdovic, Milika Asanin, Sanja Stankovic, Gordana Krljanac, Ratko Lasica, Damjan Simic
Abstract Objective. Most studies analyzing predictors of sudden cardiac death (SCD) after acute myocardial infarction included only high-risk patients or index reperfusion had not been performed in all patients. The aim of our study was to analyze the incidence of SCD and determine the predictors of SCD occurrence during 6-year follow-up of unselected patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction
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First Norwegian case of hereditary ATTR amyloidosis with a novel transthyretin variant Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-02-03 Camilla Simonsen Lyng, Einar Gude, Anders Hodt, Eva Cecilie Knudsen
Abstract An earlier healthy 64-year-old man with previous surgery for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in his 50s, presented with dyspnoea on exertion. Cardiac amyloidosis was suspected due to “red flag” signs and symptoms. Further investigations with scintigraphy and genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis of hereditary ATTR variant (ATTRv) amyloidosis. This is the first case report of ATTRv
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Gender differences in cardiovascular risk, treatment, and outcomes: a post hoc analysis from the REWIND trial Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Giulia Ferrannini, Juan M. Maldonado, Sohini Raha, Purnima Rao-Melacini, Rutaba Khatun, Charles Atisso, Linda Shurzinske, Hertzel C. Gerstein, Lars Rydén, M. Angelyn Bethel
Abstract Objectives. To assess whether the use of cardioprotective therapies for type 2 diabetes varies by gender and whether the risk of cardiovascular events is higher in women versus men in the REWIND trial, including an international type 2 diabetes patient population with a wide range of baseline risk. Design. Gender differences in baseline characteristics, cardioprotective therapy, and the achieved
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Preparing the spinal cord – priming or preconditioning? A systematic review of experimental studies Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Johanna Herajärvi, Tatu Juvonen
Abstract Objectives. Paraplegia is devastating complication associated with thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Vast evidence has been gathered on pre-, peri- and postoperative protective adjuncts aiming to minimize spinal cord ischemia. This review focuses on the pretreatment phase of open surgical or endovascular aortic procedures and gathers the experimental data on the interventional
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Effect of COVID-19 on cardiac surgery volumes in Sweden Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-01-17 Torbjörn Ivert, Magnus Dalén, Örjan Friberg
Abstract Objectives. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which commenced in 2020, is known to frequently cause respiratory failure requiring intensive care, with occasional fatal outcomes. In this study, we aimed to conduct a retrospective nationwide observational study on the influence of the pandemic on cardiac surgery volumes in Sweden. Results. In 2020, 9.4% (n = 539) fewer patients
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Long-term improvement of symptoms of angina pectoris after successful revascularization of coronary artery chronic total occlusions Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Hirokazu Miyashita, Lauri Mansikkaniemi, Juha Sinisalo, Juhani Stewart, Petri Laine
Abstract Objectives. To compare long-term angina pectoris relief of successful versus failed percutaneous coronary intervention of chronic total occlusions (CTO PCI). Background. Previous studies demonstrate better short-term angina pectoris relief of CTO PCI than with optimal medical treatment (OMT), however, data on the long-term effects are lacking. Methods. 295 patients undergoing CTO PCI were
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A novel hybrid strategy of drug coated balloon and stent for coronary bifurcation lesions Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-12-27 Hongbo Yang, Yanan Song, Jiatian Cao, Jing Chen, Feng Zhang, Zheyong Huang, Juying Qian, Junbo Ge
Abstract Background. Provisional side branch (SB) stenting strategy is the default approach for the majority of bifurcation lesions, but outcomes of SB is suboptimal. Though drug coated balloon (DCB) improving SB outcomes attracts an increasing attention, sequence of DCB hasn’t yet been determined. We presented a novel hybrid strategy of DCB and stent for bifurcation lesions. Methods. With lesion preparation
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Implementing screening for myocardial injury in non-cardiac surgery: perspectives of an ad-hoc interdisciplinary expert group Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-12-15 Dan Atar, Leiv Arne Rosseland, Ib Jammer, Kristin Moberg Aakre, Rune Wiseth, Marius Molund, Danielle M Gualandro, Torbjørn Omland
Abstract Objectives. Perioperative myocardial injury (PMI) is increasingly recognised as an important complication of non-cardiac surgery, with often clinically silent presentation, but detrimental prognosis. Active screening for PMI, involving the detection of dynamic and elevated levels of cardiac troponin, has recently been advocated by an increasing number of guidelines; however, active PMI screening
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Temporal trends in admissions for atrial fibrillation and severe bleeding in England: an 18-year longitudinal analysis Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-12-15 Samuel Seidu, Clare Gillies, Francesco Zaccardi, Katharine Reeves, Suzy Gallier, Kamlesh Khunti
Abstract Objective. Temporal trends in admissions for atrial fibrillation (AF) and severe bleeding associated with AF vary worldwide. We aimed to explore their temporal trends in England and their relation to the introduction of DOACs in 2014 in the UK. Design. This longitudinal ecological study utilised aggregated data that was extracted from the Hospital Episode Statistics database, which captured
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Assessment of silent brain injury in patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention due to chronic total occlusion Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-11-28 Muhammet Uyanik, Ufuk Yildirim, Bahattin Avci, Korhan Soylu
Abstract Objective: Silent brain infarcts (SBI) are thromboembolic complications associated with cardiac surgery, diagnostic angiography, and percutaneous interventions. Serum neuron-specific enolase (NSE) is the proven biomarker for measuring neuronal damage. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of SBI, defined as elevated NSE after coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO) intervention and elective
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Early and long-term prognosis in patients with remaining chronic total occlusions after revascularization attempt. A cohort study from the SKEJ-CTO registry Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-11-25 Naja Stausholm Winther, Emil Nielsen Holck, Lone Juul Hune Mogensen, Salma Raghad Karim, Ashkan Eftekhari, Evald Høj Christiansen
Abstract Objectives The present study aimed to compare safety and long-term prognosis of patients with chronic total coronary occlusions (CTO) stratified for remaining CTOs after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Design The study cohort consisted of patients with coronary artery disease who underwent CTO PCI in a high volume tertiary center from 2009 to 2019 and were registered in Danish high-quality
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Diastolic function and cardiovascular risk among patients with severe obesity referred to a lifestyle-program – a pilot study Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-11-20 Line M. Oldervoll, Rolf Gjestad, Christina Hilmarsen C, Anders Ose, Lisbeth Gullikstad, Ulrik Wisløff, Baard Kulseng, Jostein Grimsmo
Abstract Objectives. Severe obesity is associated with a high risk of comorbidities and alterations of cardiac structure and function. The primary aim of the study was to investigate the proportion of diastolic dysfunction (DD) at baseline, and changes in cardiac function from baseline (T1) to 6 months follow-up (T2) among participants with severe obesity attending a lifestyle-intervention. The secondary
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Association between periprocedural myocardial injury and long-term all-cause mortality in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-10-31 Wentao Chen, Yilong Han, Chunlin Wang, Wenqiang Chen
Abstract Objective. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to investigate the effect of periprocedural myocardial injury (PPMI) on long-term all-cause mortality in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and to explore potential factors associated with mortality risk. Design. The PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched up to April 2022. Studies reporting
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Prediction of postoperative atrial fibrillation with postoperative epicardial electrograms Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-10-22 Louise Feilberg Rasmussen, Jan Jesper Andreasen, Sam Riahi, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Søren Lundbye-Christensen, Jacob Melgaard, Claus Graff
Abstract Objectives. New-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication after cardiac surgery. The arrhythmia often entails a longer hospital stay, greater risk of other complications, and higher mortality both short- and long-term. An investigation of the use of early atrial electrograms in predicting POAF in cardiac surgery was performed. Design. In this prospective observational
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Echocardiographic diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in elderly patients with hypertension Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-10-20 Magnus C. Johansson, Annika Rosengren, Michael Fu
Abstract Objectives. The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance of echocardiography for the diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in the elderly and to validate the Heart Failure Association diagnostic algorithm (HFA-PEFF). Design. A case–control study was conducted in patients with hypertension with or without HFpEF who were matched for age (n = 33;
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13-year single-center experience with the treatment of acute type B aortic dissection Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-10-02 Johanna Herajärvi, Mikko Jormalainen, Caius Mustonen, Risto Kesävuori, Peter Raivio, Fausto Biancari, Tatu Juvonen
Abstract Background. Acute type B aortic dissection (TBAD) is catastrophic event associated with significant mortality and lifelong morbidity. The optimal treatment strategy of TBAD is still controversial. Methods. This analysis includes patients treated for TBAD at the Helsinki University Hospital, Finland in 2007–2019. The endpoints were early and late mortality, and intervention of the aorta. Results
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Outcomes of descending and thoracoabdominal aortic repair in connective tissue disorder patients Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-09-23 Magnus Jonsson, Linus Blohmé, Alireza Daryapeyma, Anders Günther, Göran Lundberg, Lena Nilsson, Carl-Magnus Wahlgren, Anders Franco-Cereceda, Christian Olsson
Abstract Objectives Open surgical repair (OSR) of descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms carries risks of mortality and major complications. Patients with connective tissue disorders (CTD) are younger and require safe, efficient treatment with long-term durability. This study provides current outcome data to help inform treatment decisions. Methods All OSRs of descending thoracic aortic aneurysm
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Epicardial transplantation of autologous atrial appendage micrografts: evaluation of safety and feasibility in pigs after coronary artery occlusion Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Annu Nummi, Tommi Pätilä, Severi Mulari, Milla Lampinen, Tuomo Nieminen, Mikko I. Mäyränpää, Antti Vento, Ari Harjula, Esko Kankuri
Abstract Objectives. Several approaches devised for clinical utilization of cell-based therapies for heart failure often suffer from complex and lengthy preparation stages. Epicardial delivery of autologous atrial appendage micrografts (AAMs) with a clinically used extracellular matrix (ECM) patch provides a straightforward therapy alternative. We evaluated the operative feasibility and the effect
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Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy: efficacy in a series of malignant and nonmalignant cases Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-08-18 Holger H. Sigusch, Wolff Geisler, Ralf Surber, Marc Schönweiß, Jens Gerth
Abstract Objective: In the case of malignant pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade, balloon pericardiotomy is an established minimally invasive option to the surgical creation of a subxiphoid pericardial window. Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy effectively drains recurrent pericardial fluid by creating a pleuro (-abdominal-) pericardial communication. Design. A series of 26 patients with underlying
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Long-term prognosis after a first myocardial infarction: eight years follow up of the case-control study PAROKRANK Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-08-16 Giulia Ferrannini, Mariam Almosawi, Kåre Buhlin, Ulf De Faire, Barbro Kjellström, Björn Klinge, Åke Nygren, Per Näsman, Elisabet Svenungsson, Lars Rydén, Anna Norhammar
Abstract Objective. To explore long-term cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in patients after a first myocardial infarction (MI) compared with matched controls in a contemporary setting. Methods. During 2010–2014 the Swedish study PAROKRANK recruited 805 patients <75 years with a first MI and 805 age-, gender-, and area-matched controls. All study participants were followed until 31 December 2018
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Association of Tp-e/QT ratio with SYNTAX score II in patients with coronary artery disease Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-08-11 Faysal Şaylık, Tufan Çınar, Murat Selçuk, Tayyar Akbulut
Abstract Background. The SYNTAX score II (SS) is an angiographic tool, which grades the complexity of coronary artery lesions and predicts short- and long-term events. Tp-e/QT ratio is a novel electrocardiographic marker for the risk of ventricular arrhythmias. We aimed to investigate whether there was a correlation between SS and Tp-e/QT ratio.Methods. A total of 227 consecutive patients who underwent
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Women with atrial fibrillation undergoing pulmonary vein isolation are more symptomatic but improve more in health-related quality of life and symptom burden than men Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-08-08 Carina Carnlöf, Marie Iwarzon, Mats Jensen-Urstad, Fredrik Gadler, Per Insulander
Abstract Gender differences in symptoms and perceived health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) referred to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) have been reported previously. Women experience a lower HRQOL, faster heart rate, and more symptoms such as palpitation and dyspnea than men. Furthermore, they experience worse physical functioning independently of other heart
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The relationship between six-minute walked distance and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-08-05 Charlotta Lans, Åsa Cider, Eva Nylander, Lars Brudin
Abstract Objectives. To assess the relationship between the six-minute walk test (6MWT) and health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with chronic heart failure. Methods. Forty-six patients (37 men and 9 women) with chronic heart failure, mean age 68 (SD 9), NYHA II-III and EF 29 (9) % were included. They performed 6MWT and assessed HRQL using two tools, a Swedish version of the 36-item Short
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Diagnosis and treatment of the rare procedural complication of malpositioned pacing leads in the left heart: a single center experience Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-26 Rasmus Borgquist, Maiwand Farouq, Hanna Markstad, Johan Brandt, David Mörtsell, Steen Jensen, Uzma Chaudhry, Lingwei Wang
Abstract Objectives. This study assessed the management approach and outcome of the pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) leads malpositioned in the left heart. Malpositioned leads (MPLs) may have deleterious consequences, and appropriate management remains uncertain. Methods. The study population included all patients referred to a single institution for MPL in the left side of
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Validation of the national Danish ablation database: a retrospective, registry-based validation study Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-22 Filip Lyng Lindgren, Sofie Brix Christensen, Søren Lundbye-Christensen, Kristian Kragholm, Arne Johannessen, Peter Karl Jacobsen, Steen Buus Kristiansen, Peter Steen Hansen, Mogens Stig Djurhuus, Uffe Jakob Ortved Gang, Ole Dan Jørgensen, Sam Riahi
Abstract Aim.To validate the National Danish Ablation Database (NDAD) by investigating to what extent data in NDAD correspond to medical records. Type of study. Non-blinded, registry-based, retrospective, validation study. Material and methods. A sample of patients who underwent ablation for atrial fibrillation in Denmark between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2016 were included. By utilizing medical
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Expanding the evidence base of new cardiovascular treatments by systematic registry-based evaluation of their implementation in clinical practice Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-22 Björn Redfors, Elmir Omerovic
Published in Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal (Vol. 56, No. 1, 2022)
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Reduced left ventricular function and sustained hypertension in women seven years after severe preeclampsia Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-19 L. Gronningsaeter, H. Skulstad, A. Quattrone, E. Langesaeter, M. E. Estensen
Abstract Objective. To study left ventricular (LV) function and blood pressure (BP) at a long-term follow-up in women after severe pre-eclampsia. Design. In this single-centre, cross-sectional study, 96 patients were eligible for inclusion. LV function was examined by transthoracic echocardiography including tissue Doppler echocardiography and speckle tracking. BP was measured at rest using repeated
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Hemodynamic changes during aortic valve surgery among patients with aortic stenosis Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-17 Rasmus Carter-Storch, Søren Mose Hansen, Jordi S. Dahl, Kasper Enevold, Nils Sofus Borg Mogensen, Henrik Berg, Marie-Annick Clavel, Jacob E. Møller
Abstract Introduction. Patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing surgery are at increased risk of hypotension and hypoperfusion. Although treatable with inotropic agents or fluid, little is known about how these therapies affect central hemodynamics in AS patients under general anesthesia. We measured changes in central hemodynamics after dobutamine infusion and fluid bolus among patients
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Fast acquisition of left and right ventricular function parameters applying cardiovascular magnetic resonance in clinical routine – validation of a 2-shot compressed sensing cine sequence Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-14 Jan Gröschel, Clemens Ammann, Leonora Zange, Darian Viezzer, Christoph Forman, Michaela Schmidt, Edyta Blaszczyk, Jeanette Schulz-Menger
Abstract Objectives. To evaluate if cine sequences accelerated by compressed sensing (CS) are feasible in clinical routine and yield equivalent cardiac morphology in less time. Design. We evaluated 155 consecutive patients with various cardiac diseases scanned during our clinical routine. LV and RV short axis (SAX) cine images were acquired by conventional and prototype 2-shot CS sequences on a 1.5 T
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Long-term effects of cardiac rehabilitation after heart valve surgery - results from the randomised CopenHeartVR trial Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-09 Kirstine L. Sibilitz, Lars Hermann Tang, Selina Kikkenborg Berg, Lau Caspar Thygesen, Signe Stelling Risom, Trine Bernholdt Rasmussen, Jean-Paul Schmid, Britt Borregaard, Christian Hassager, Lars Køber, Rod S. Taylor, Ann-Dorthe Zwisler
Abstract Aims. The CopenHeartVR trial found positive effects of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on physical capacity at 4 months. The long-term effects of CR following valve surgery remains unclear, especially regarding readmission and mortality. Using data from he CopenHeartVR Trial we investigated long-term effects on physical capacity, mental and physical health and effect on mortality and readmission
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Diagnostic and prognostic value of the electrocardiogram in stable outpatients with type 2 diabetes Scand. Cardiovasc. J. (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2022-07-09 Mads C. T. Gregers, Morten Schou, Magnus T. Jensen, Jesper Jensen, Mark C. Petrie, Tina Vilsbøll, Jens Peter Goetze, Peter Rossing, Peter G. Jørgensen
Abstract Aims. The European Society of Cardiology guidelines on diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) recommend an electrocardiogram (ECG) in patients with diabetes and hypertension or with suspected CVD. We investigated whether ECG abnormalities can be used as a diagnostic and prognostic marker of heart failure (HF) in patients with type-2 diabetes (T2D) in secondary care diabetes-clinics. Methods