Tag: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
TyG-BMI and CRP are linked to isolated nocturnal hypertension
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in CardiologyElevated triglyceride-glucose-body mass index and C-reactive protein independently associate with isolated nocturnal hypertension, a cardiovascular risk phenotype with normal daytime readings.
Myocardial work shows subclinical dysfunction in pregnant women with autoimmune disease
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in MedicineMyocardial work analysis reveals subclinical left ventricular dysfunction in pregnant women with autoimmune disease, with apical constructive work reduction as a consistent finding.
Offspring CHD incidence was higher in mothers with CHD
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in MedicineRetrospective cohort study quantifying congenital heart defect incidence in offspring of non-syndromic affected mothers, with characterization of defect severity patterns.
Adult Kawasaki disease linked to coronary vessel wall abnormalities
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in CardiologyStudy reveals coronary vessel wall abnormalities using optical coherence tomography in adults years after severe Kawasaki disease, including thrombotic substrates.
Pregnancy-related coronary microvascular dysfunction remains poorly understood
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in CardiologyCMD prevalence among pregnant women remains underrecognized; diagnostic methods and management approaches require pregnancy-specific validation and standardization to improve clinical outcomes.
Women with aortic stenosis face sex-specific care gaps
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in CardiologySex-based disparities in aortic stenosis pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical management in women require tailored investigational approaches and lifetime disease management strategies.
CT angiography identified coronary artery anomalies and their patterns
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in CardiologyRetrospective CCTA analysis of 2,786 patients identifies coronary artery anomalies in 1.82%, with high RCA take-off predominating and gender-specific variations in malignant courses documented.
West-Norwegian PPCM incidence was low; recovery was successful
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in CardiologyPeripartum cardiomyopathy incidence, risk factors, and long-term clinical outcomes in a West-Norwegian population with comprehensive assessment of left ventricular recovery patterns.
Ugandan women with PPCM had high 6-month mortality and partial recovery
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in MedicineProspective Ugandan cohort (n=80) with PPCM: baseline severe LV dysfunction, 7.5% six-month mortality, 10% intracardiac thrombus, 46.3% LV recovery; two-thirds received bromocriptine.
