Last. Allen Mogtader(Deborah Heart and Lung Center)H-Index: 1
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Abstract Backgrounds Predicting left atrial appendage thrombus (LAAT) in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients need more precisely quantified risk models. In this study, we attempted to review the risk markers for LAAT and develop a simple and reliable model for LAAT prediction. Methods The study included 307 patients with NVAF who were scheduled for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to exclude LAA thrombus before synchronized electrical cardioversion or radiofrequency ablation f...
#1Sophie L. Meyer(UMCG: University Medical Center Groningen)H-Index: 4
#2Joost P. van Melle(UMCG: University Medical Center Groningen)H-Index: 32
Last. Tineke P. Willems(UMCG: University Medical Center Groningen)H-Index: 15
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No abstract available Keywords: Feature tracking; Fontan circulation; Functionally univentricular heart; Global circumferential strain; Global longitudinal strain.
Abstract Background The causal role of interleukins (ILs) for cardiovascular disease has not been fully elucidated. We conducted a Mendelian randomization study to investigate the associations of circulating ILs with coronary artery disease (CAD), atrial fibrillation (AF), and ischemic stroke. Methods and results Single-nucleotide polymorphisms associated with IL-1β, IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra), IL-2 receptor subunit alpha, IL-6, IL-16, IL-17 and IL-18 were identified from genome-wide asso...
#1Wei-Syun Hu(PRC: China Medical University (PRC))H-Index: 8
#2Cheng-Li Lin(PRC: China Medical University (PRC))H-Index: 26
Abstract Purpose To explore the use of the C2HEST and HATCH scores to predict the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in general population. Method The predictive capability of AF by using C2HEST and HATCH score was estimated by area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC). DeLong test was used to compared the difference of ROC curve between C2HEST and HATCH score. Result A total 692,691 general populations were investigated. The risk of AF increased with increasing C2HEST an...
#1Wei Guo(Chinese PLA General Hospital)H-Index: 11
#2Dan Rong(Chinese PLA General Hospital)H-Index: 2
Last. Xiaoping Liu(Chinese PLA General Hospital)H-Index: 8
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Abstract Objectives The objective of present study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of a novel endovascular sealing device for distal re-entry tears in type B aortic dissection in a porcine model. Background Distal re-entry tears are a well-recognized risk factor for unfavorable aortic remodeling after thoracic endovascular aortic repair. However, there is currently no device for sealing a distal re-entry tear. Methods We implanted the ENDOPATCH device (Weiqiang Medical, Hangzhou, Chin...