Abstract In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), myocardial reperfusion injury may undo part of the recovery after revascularization of the occluded coronary artery. Selective intracoronary hypothermia is a novel method aimed..
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Abstract Sleep is essential for human health and represents an active state of unconsciousness that plays a critical role in restoring brain and body functions, as well as regulating the..
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Abstract Background: Cold-induced RNA binding protein (CIRBP) is widely involved in critical physiological processes of myocardial fibrosis (MF), a crucial mechanism of cardiac insufficiency in myocardial infarction (MI). However, whether CIRBP..
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Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a critical clinical syndrome characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion and oxygen delivery resulting from severe heart dysfunction, leading to multi-organ failure. Diagnostic criteria include hypoperfusion..
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Abstract Left ventricular free wall rupture (LVFWR) is a serious complication of myocardial infarction. It presents with a very high mortality rate and can be rescued by accurate diagnosis and..
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Abstract Myocardial infarction (MI) is typically followed by numerous lethal complications. One such complication is left ventricular free wall rupture (LVFWR). We present the case of a middle-aged hypertensive patient..
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Abstract Post-infarction ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a serious complication of myocardial infarction, which, in its natural course or treated medically, is related to high mortality rate. Surgical intervention remains..
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Abstract Introduction: Adenosine triphosphate - sensitive potassium (KATP) channels provide endogenous myocardial protection by coupling cell membrane potential to metabolism, as they are inhibited by ATP and open during times of..
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Abstract The 4th Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction has stimulated considerable debate since its publication in 2018. The intention was to define the types of myocardial injury through the lens..
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Referring to the discussion on effective methods of treatment for patients with a post-infarction left ventricular aneurysm and a ventricular septal defect (VSD) [1], we present the case of a..
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Preamble Guidelines summarize and evaluate available evidence with the aim of assisting health professionals in proposing the best management strategies for an individual patient with a given condition. Guidelines and..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES Postinfarction ventricular septal defect is a serious mechanical complication of acute myocardial infarction associated with high postoperative mortality. The aim of this study was to review our experience..
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Abstract Off‐pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is difficult because of circulatory deterioration during displacement of the heart. At our institution, we performed..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES No guidelines for mechanical circulatory support in patients with therapy-refractory cardiogenic shock and multiorgan failure including ongoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) exist. To achieve immediate cardiopulmonary stabilization, we established..
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Abstract OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of Ticagrelor on intra- and postoperative bleeding complications in patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery. METHODS For this study, patients who underwent on-pump or off-pump..
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This case reports on a 49-year-old previously healthy female patient, who presented to the Accident and Emergency Department of a peripheral hospital with complaints of breathlessness and fever for one..
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Abstract Background Intra‐aortic balloon pump counterpulsation (IABP) is currently the most commonly used mechanical assist device for patients with cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction. Although there has been..
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Abstract Temporary mechanical circulatory support (TCS) is recommended for patients with profound cardiogenic shock (CS). Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and Impella are possible TCS devices, but the device choice and the implantation..
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Abstract Objective Investigate important clinical and operative variables associated with increases in cardiac troponin T (cTnT) as indicators of myocardial injury after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Design Prospective cohort..
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Background Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-A ECMO) improves perfusion and oxygenation in patients with cardiogenic shock. However, it can also result in supranormal oxygen exposure. Recent evidence suggests hyperoxia may..
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