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The Primary Alteration of Ventricular Myocardium Conduction: The Significant Determinant of Left Bundle Branch Block Pattern

Ljuba Bacharova,  Bayes de Luna, 
  • First Published: 20 December 2022
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Early and Late Mortality Predictors in Patients with Acute Aortic Dissection Type B

Ratko M. Lasica,  Jovan P. Perunicic,  Dejana R. Popovic,  Igor B. Mrdovic,  Ross A. Arena,  Nebojsa L. Radovanovic,  Mina R. Radosavljevic-Radovanovic,  Lazar D. Djukanovic,  Milika R. Asanin, 
  • First Published: 26 November 2022
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Use of Novel Blunt Dissection Technique for Surgical Unroofing in Myocardial Bridging Patients

Xiangyang Wu,  Jie Zhu,  Yong Mao,  Xinqiang Guan,  Xiaofeng He,  Qi Ma,  Xiaopeng Zhang,  Shixiong Wang,  Yongnan Li, 
  • First Published: 09 November 2022
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The Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index May Predict the Coronary Slow Flow Better Than High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Patients Undergoing Elective Coronary Angiography

Kurtulus Karauzum,  Irem Karauzum,  Kaan Hanci,  Dogus Gokcek,  Beyzanur Gunay,  Hussain Bakhshian,  Tayfun Sahin,  Ertan Ural, 
  • First Published: 09 November 2022
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Atorvastatin Inhibits Ferroptosis of H9C2 Cells by regulatingSMAD7/Hepcidin Expression to Improve Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury

You Peng,  Bin Liao,  Yan Zhou,  Wei Zeng,  Zhi-Yu Zeng, 
  • First Published: 08 November 2022
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Prognostic Significance of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for First Acute Myocardial Infarction with Heart Failure: Five-Year Follow-Up Results

Zichao Cheng,  Yuchen Shi,  Hongyu Peng,  Donghui Zhao,  Qian Fan,  Jinghua Liu, 
  • First Published: 03 November 2022
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Effect of Lycopene Supplementation on Some Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Markers of Endothelial Function in Iranian Patients with Ischemic Heart Failure: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Bahareh Karimian,  Azam Soleimani,  Ghasem Mohammadsharifi,  Kiyan Heshmat-Ghahdarijani,  Laila Rejali,  Davood Shafie,  Atefeh Amerizadeh,  Masoumeh Sadeghi, 
  • First Published: 28 October 2022
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Comparison of Electrocardiogram and QT Interval between Viral Hepatitis Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Cirrhosis

Li-Hong Lu,  Xue-Ya Lv,  Qi-Ming Wu,  Qian Dong,  Zhao Wang,  Su-Juan Zhang,  Li Fu,  Qian Wang,  Yu-Qing Song, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2022
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Predicting Postoperative Troponin in Patients Undergoing Elective Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparison of Five Cardiac Risk Prediction Tools

Merih T. Tesfazghi,  Anne R. Bass,  Noor Al-Hammadi,  Scott C. Woller,  Scott M. Stevens,  Charles S. Eby,  Mitchell G. Scott,  Lindsey Snyder,  Troy S. Wildes,  Brian F. Gage, 
  • First Published: 14 October 2022
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How is Ambulatory Electrocardiogram Predictive of Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Patients?

Xiuping Zhuo,  Meinv Huang, 
  • First Published: 10 October 2022
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Serum Zinc Ion Concentration Associated with Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Heyu Meng,  Jianjun Ruan,  Yanqiu Chen,  Zhaohan Yan,  Xin Meng,  Xiangdong Li,  Jinsha Liu,  Cuiying Mao,  Ping Yang, 
  • First Published: 06 October 2022
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Associations between β-Blocker Therapy at Discharge and Long-Term Follow-Up Outcomes in Patients with Unstable Angina Pectoris

Lei Liu,  Xiaosong Ding,  Hui Chen,  Weiping Li,  Hongwei Li, 
  • First Published: 29 September 2022
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The Predictive Value of Epicardial Fat Tissue Volume in the Occurrence and Development of Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Qiankun Fan,  Yinge Zhan,  Mingqi Zheng,  Fangfang Ma,  Lishuang Ji,  Lei Zhang,  Gang Liu, 
  • First Published: 29 September 2022
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Comparison of 6-Month and Prolonged Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Biodegradable Polymer Everolimus-Eluting Stent

Yong-Hoon Yoon,  Gyung-Min Park,  Jae-Hyung Roh,  Sung-Ho Her,  Seong-Hoon Lim,  Tae Soo Kang,  Seung Jin Lee,  Jang-Whan Bae,  WoongGil Choi,  Yong-Mo Yang,  Junghee Kim,  Yu Jeong Choi,  Si Wan Choi,  Jae-Hwan Lee, 
  • First Published: 28 September 2022
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Flow-Mediated Dilatation in the Assessment of Coronary Heart Disease: A Meta-Analysis

Xiaoyong Xiao,  Xiang Li,  Xiaohua Xiao,  Jingjing Wang,  Dehong Liu,  Zhe Deng, 
  • First Published: 28 September 2022
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Mitral Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (MAPSE) as a Predictor of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence in Patients after Pulmonary Vein Isolation

Jan Alatic,  David Suran,  Damijan Vokac,  Franjo Husam Naji, 
  • First Published: 27 September 2022
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Expression of TLR4 Is Upregulated in Patients with Sporadic Acute Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection

Xinyi Liu,  Ai Zhang,  Nianguo Dong,  Zhiwen Wang, 
  • First Published: 23 September 2022
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BRD4 Silencing Protects Angiotensin II-Induced Cardiac Hypertrophy by Inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB and Activating Nrf2-HO-1 Pathways

Ming Fang,  Jun Luo,  Xi Zhu,  Yingbiao Wu,  Xinming Li, 
  • First Published: 19 September 2022
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Ascending Aorta Diameter Changes after Aortic Valve Replacement in Elderly Patients with Aortic Valve Stenosis

Jiamiao Gong,  Kang An,  Hongyuan Lin,  Jianfeng Hou, 
  • First Published: 10 September 2022
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Real-World Evidence Evaluation on the Lipid Profile, Therapeutic Goals, and Safety of the Fixed-Dose Combination of Rosuvastatin/Ezetimibe (Trezete®) in Dyslipidemia Patients

Joel Rodríguez-Saldaña,  Francisco Padilla-Padilla,  Ernesto G. Cardona-Muñoz,  Yulia Romero-Antonio,  María Marcela Arguedas-Núñez,  José G. Sander-Padilla,  Alberto Martínez-Muñoz,  Laura A. Lugo-Sánchez,  Ileana C. Rodríguez-Vazquez,  Jorge González-Canudas, 
  • First Published: 10 September 2022
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Sex Disparity in Characteristics, Management, and In-Hospital Outcomes of Patients with ST-Segment Elevated Myocardial Infarction: Insights from Henan STEMI Registry

Shan Wang,  You Zhang,  Qianqian Cheng,  Datun Qi,  Xianpei Wang,  Zhongyu Zhu,  Muwei Li,  Junhui Zhang,  Dayi Hu,  Chuanyu Gao,  On behalf of Henan STEMI registry study group, 
  • First Published: 05 September 2022
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The Relationship between Serum CXCL8 and ET-1 Expression Levels and Sepsis Complicated with Heart Failure

Jianlong Zhu,  Changjun Song,  Tingting Cai,  Lulu Yi,  Wei Zhang,  Jing Zhong,  Meirong Shen, 
  • First Published: 27 August 2022
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The Effect of TNF-α on CHD and the Relationship between TNF-α Antagonist and CHD in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review

Yezhou Qian,  Menghui Mao,  Feige Nian, 
  • First Published: 24 August 2022
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Effect of PCSK9 Inhibitor on Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Intervention Therapy

Yu Ma,  Lei Zha,  Qi Zhang,  Lu Cao,  Ru Zhao,  Jing Ma,  Kai Hou,  Yue Pan,  Hongliang Cong,  Ximing Li, 
  • First Published: 23 August 2022
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The Value of Serum YKL-40 and TNF-α in the Diagnosis of Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Caoyang Fang,  Zhenfei Chen,  Jing Zhang,  Jianyuan Pan,  Xiaoqin Jin,  Mengsi Yang,  Luyao Huang, 
  • First Published: 23 August 2022
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Outcomes of Genetic Testing-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Xing Yu,  Yuxuan Fan,  Xiaopeng Sun,  Xiaojing Wang,  Qi Guo,  Zhiqing Fan, 
  • First Published: 17 August 2022
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Synthesized 18-Lead Electrocardiogram in Diagnosing Posterior Stemi-Equivalent Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients with NSTEMI

Tomoki Horie,  Rikuta Hamaya,  Tomoyo Sugiyama,  Hidenori Hirano,  Masahiro Hoshino,  Yoshihisa Kanaji,  Tetsumin Lee,  Taishi Yonetsu,  Tetsuo Sasano,  Tsunekazu Kakuta, 
  • First Published: 17 August 2022
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Nontargeted Metabolomic Profiling of Huo-Tan-Chu-Shi Decoction in the Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease with Phlegm-damp Syndrome

Zhaoying Liang,  Qiaohuang Zeng,  Xiaomin Ou,  Jing Cai,  Taohua Lan,  Weihui Lu, 
  • First Published: 12 August 2022
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Predictors of Stent Restenosis in Han and Uygur Patients with Coronary Heart Disease after PCI in the Xinjiang Region

Jiao Wang,  Yuchun Yang,  Lei Zhang,  Pengyi He,  Huyati Mu, 
  • First Published: 31 July 2022
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Effectiveness and Safety of Four Aerobic Exercise Intensity Prescription Techniques in Rehabilitation Training for Patients with Coronary Heart Disease

Tao Chen,  Huiying Zhu,  Qingyuan Su, 
  • First Published: 15 July 2022
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The Metabolomic Characterization of Different Types of Coronary Atherosclerotic Heart Disease in Male

Yuxuan Fan,  Xianglan Quan,  Shengquan Liu,  Le Yue,  Jizong Jiang,  Zhiqing Fan, 
  • First Published: 12 July 2022
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Relationship of the Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells to the Severity of a Coronary Artery Lesion in Unstable Angina

Cheng Xiao,  Lixiang Liu,  Xi Li,  Xiaoan Yang,  Hanxiong Liu, 
  • First Published: 05 July 2022
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Assessment of Trimetazidine Treatment in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Xiuying Tang,  Jie Gong, 
  • First Published: 02 July 2022
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Clinical Status of Cardiac Rehabilitation Manners and Models

Wei Wei,  Jingjie Zhao,  Lingzhang Meng,  Xi Wang,  Hongdi Wei,  Keji Nong,  Jiahao Li,  Zechen Wang,  Jiajia Shen,  Siyuan He,  Lihua Yang, 
  • First Published: 27 June 2022
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Optimal Catheter Ablation Strategy for Patients with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure: A Retrospective Study

Cheng-ming Ma,  Ye-jian He,  Wen-wen Li,  Hua-min Tang,  Shi-yu Dai,  Xiao-meng Yin,  Xian-jie Xiao,  Yun-long Xia,  Lian-jun Gao,  Yuan-jun Sun,  Zhong-zhen Wang,  Rong-feng Zhang, 
  • First Published: 23 June 2022
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Dexmedetomidine Reduces Incidences of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Adult Patients: A Meta-Analysis

Qiaonan Zhong,  Ashish Kumar,  Abhishek Deshmukh,  Courtney Bennett, 
  • First Published: 01 June 2022
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Radial Artery Calcification in Predicting Coronary Calcification and Atherosclerosis Burden

Alexandru Achim,  Kornél Kákonyi,  Ferenc Nagy,  Zoltán Jambrik,  Albert Varga,  Attila Nemes,  Jeffrey Shi Kai Chan,  Gabor G. Toth,  Zoltán Ruzsa, 
  • First Published: 31 May 2022
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Diagnostic Model of In-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Used Artificial Intelligence Methods

Yong Li, 
  • First Published: 25 May 2022
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Efficacy of Dialectical Comprehensive Treatment of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Patients with Chronic Stable Heart Failure: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lixiang Yang,  Yuanyuan Chen,  Fei Lou,  Xiaoxia Zhao,  Jia Zhou, 
  • First Published: 12 May 2022
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The Beneficial Role of Nrf2 in the Endothelial Dysfunction of Atherosclerosis

Zixia Huang,  Mingyue Wu,  Lijin Zeng,  Deming Wang, 
  • First Published: 12 May 2022
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Programmed Cell Death of Endothelial Cells in Myocardial Infarction and Its Potential Therapeutic Strategy

Mingyue Wu,  Zixia Huang,  Lijin Zeng,  Chunfei Wang,  Deming Wang, 
  • First Published: 11 May 2022
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Pattern Changes in the Heart Rate Variability of Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery

Ngo Van Thanh,  Nguyen Sinh Hien,  Pham Nguyen Son,  Pham Truong Son, 
  • First Published: 30 April 2022
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Quality of Evidence Supporting the Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Essential Hypertension: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Hongshuo Shi,  Zixuan Wu,  Dan Wang,  Chengda Dong,  Pulin Liu,  Guomin Si,  Ting Liu, 
  • First Published: 30 April 2022
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Analysis of a Family with Brugada Syndrome and Sudden Cardiac Death Caused by a Novel Mutation of SCN5A

Yao-Bin Zhu,  Jian-Hui Zhang,  Yuan-Yuan Ji,  Ya-Nan Hu,  Han-Lu Wang,  Dan-Dan Ruan,  Xiao-Rong Meng,  Xin-Fu Lin,  Jie-Wei Luo,  Wei Chen, 
  • First Published: 28 April 2022
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Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Coronary Artery Disease Patients: Opportunities for Improvement

Gary J. Martin,  Meron Teklu,  Edwin Mandieka,  Joe Feinglass, 
  • First Published: 27 April 2022
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Effect of PCSK9 Inhibitor on Blood Lipid Levels in Patients with High and Very-High CVD Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yue Zhang,  Yanrong Suo,  Lin Yang,  Xiaolu Zhang,  Qun Yu,  Miao Zeng,  Wenlan Zhang,  Xijuan Jiang,  Yijing Wang, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2022
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Association of Low Expression of NUMB in Peripheral Blood with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Heyu Meng,  Lihong Li,  Jianjun Ruan,  Yanqiu Chen,  Zhaohan Yan,  Jinsha Liu,  Xiangdong Li,  Cuiying Mao,  Ping Yang, 
  • First Published: 26 April 2022
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Impact of MMP-9 Genetic Polymorphism and Concentration on the Development of Coronary Artery Disease in Ukrainian Population

Oksana S. Pogorielova,  Viktoriia V. Korniienko,  Yaroslav D. Chumachenko,  Olha A. Obukhova,  Igor Martsovenko,  Viktoriia Yu. Harbuzova, 
  • First Published: 11 April 2022
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Characteristics of Patent Foramen Ovale: Analysis from a Single Center

Bin Zhang,  Dong Li,  Anjian Song,  Qiang Ren,  Shangan Cai,  Peng Wang,  Wenfeng Tan,  Gaoxing Zhang,  Jun Guo, 
  • First Published: 06 April 2022
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The Effect of Antihypertensive Drugs on NADH in Newly Diagnosed Primary Hypertension

Regina Pawlak-Chomicka,  Tomasz Krauze,  Pawel Uruski,  Jaroslaw Piskorski,  Andrzej Wykretowicz,  Andrzej Tykarski,  Przemyslaw Guzik, 
  • First Published: 31 March 2022
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Sildenafil for Primary Prevention of Anthracycline-Induced Cardiac Toxicity: A Phase I/II Randomized Clinical Trial, SILDAT-TAHA6 Trial

Armin Attar,  Masoumeh Heydari,  Firoozeh Abtahi,  Alireza Rezvani,  Shirin Haghighat,  Reza Vojdani,  Mani Ramzi,  Mehdi Dehghani,  Mojtaba Karimi,  Mohammad Kasaei,  Shahdad Khosropanah,  Mahmood Tabandeh, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2022
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Comparison of the Different Anesthesia Strategies for Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Naidong Pang,  Jia Gao,  Nan Zhang,  Binghang Zhang,  Rui Wang, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2022
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The Clinical Effects of Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Chronic Total Occlusion: A Meta-Analysis

Zhaoshuang Zhong,  Long Zhao,  Kaiming Chen,  Shuyue Xia, 
  • First Published: 17 March 2022
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Risk Factors for No-Reflow in Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Case-Control Study

Ying Yu,  Yongquan Wu,  Xianyi Wu,  Jinwen Wang,  Changhua Wang, 
  • First Published: 10 March 2022
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Real-World Comparisons of Low-Dose NOACs versus Standard-Dose NOACs or Warfarin on Efficacy and Safety in Patients with AF: A Meta-Analysis

Ze Li,  Xiaozhen Wang,  Dandan Li,  Aiping Wen, 
  • First Published: 07 March 2022
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Tailoring the Ablative Strategy for Atrial Fibrillation: A State-of-the-Art Review

Zefferino Palamà,  Martina Nesti,  Antonio Gianluca Robles,  Antonio Scarà,  Silvio Romano,  Elena Cavarretta,  Maria Penco,  Pietro Delise,  Mariano Rillo,  Leonardo Calò,  Luigi Sciarra, 
  • First Published: 28 February 2022
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Herceptin-Mediated Cardiotoxicity: Assessment by Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

Jin Jiang,  Boyang Liu,  Sandeep S Hothi, 
  • First Published: 27 February 2022

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Comparison of Point-of-Care and Highly Sensitive Laboratory Troponin Testing in Patients Suspicious of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Its Efficacy in Clinical Outcome

Sahand Mohammadzadeh,  Nasim Matani,  Neda Soleimani,  Hamed Bazrafshan drissi, 
  • First Published: 24 February 2022
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Valvular Cardiomyopathy: The Value of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Vasiliki Tsampasian,  Sandeep S. Hothi,  Thuwarahan Ravindrarajah,  Andrew J. Swift,  Pankaj Garg,  Vassilios S. Vassiliou, 
  • First Published: 22 February 2022
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miR-197 Participates in Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Cardiomyocyte Injury by Modulating SIRT1

Miaomiao Liu,  Ying Zhang,  Xiantong Cao,  Tao Shi,  Yang Yan, 
  • First Published: 17 February 2022
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Construction of a circRNA-miRNA-mRNA Regulatory Network for Coronary Artery Disease by Bioinformatics Analysis

Zebo Zhang,  Haiyan Qian,  Li Wang,  Zhenbo Tao,  Keai Cheng,  Kaiyue Wang,  Yanqing Xie,  Lina Zhang, 
  • First Published: 16 February 2022
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TMAO-Activated Hepatocyte-Derived Exosomes Are Widely Distributed in Mice with Different Patterns and Promote Vascular Inflammation

Xiang Liu,  Jiazichao Tu,  Ziqin Zhou,  Bingxin Huang,  Jianrong Zhou,  Jimei Chen, 
  • First Published: 14 February 2022
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Prospective Longitudinal Characterization of the Relationship between Diabetes and Cardiac Structural and Functional Changes

Amrit Chowdhary,  Nicholas Jex,  Sharmaine Thirunavukarasu,  Amanda MacCannell,  Natalie Haywood,  Altaf Almutairi,  Lavanya Athithan,  Manali Jain,  Thomas Craven,  Arka Das,  Noor Sharrack,  Christopher E. D. Saunderson,  Anshuman Sengupta,  Lee Roberts,  Peter Swoboda,  Richard Cubbon,  Klaus Witte,  John Greenwood,  Sven Plein,  Eylem Levelt, 
  • First Published: 08 February 2022
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Preexisting Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis in Patients with and without Cancer

Junyi Guo,  Peng Fang,  Wei Shi,  Pengcheng Luo,  Shengqi Huo,  Dan Yan,  Moran Wang,  Dewei Peng,  Lintong Men,  Sheng Li,  Jiagao Lv,  Li Lin, 
  • First Published: 01 February 2022
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Distinguishing Cardiac Amyloidosis and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy by Thickness and Myocardial Deformation of the Right Ventricle

Hui Liu,  Peng Bai,  Hua-Yan Xu,  Zhen-Lin Li,  Chun-Chao Xia,  Xiao-Yue Zhou,  Liang-Geng Gong,  Ying-Kun Guo, 
  • First Published: 01 February 2022
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Serial Changes in Exercise Capacity, NT-proBNP, and Adiponectin in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome before and after Phase II Rehabilitation as well as at the 12-Month Follow-Up

Hong Jin,  Yuefei Liu,  Bernd Schweikert,  Harry Hahman,  Lei Wang,  Armin Imhof,  Rainer Muche,  Wolfgang König,  Jürgen M. Steinacker, 
  • First Published: 24 January 2022