BACKGROUND To study the applicability of prospective ECG-gated 320-detector CT coronary angiography (CTCA) in patients with ventricular premature beats (VPB), and determine the scanning mode that best maximizes image quality and reduces radiation dose. METHODS 110 patients were divided into a VPB group (60 cases) and a control group (50 cases) using CTCA. All the patients then underwent coron...

Background: Patients having percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and angiography (CAG) are more likely to experience contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), which is linked higher mortality morbidity (PCI). Our goal was assess the effectiveness of nicorandil medication given patients getting ready for elective PCI in reducing occurrence CIN.

This study aimed to assess the association between waist-hip ratio and extent of coronary artery disease by angiography. A cross-sectional was conducted in Department Cardiology, CPE Institute Multan, from 09-Oct-2020 08-Apr-2021. One hundred fifty patients with CAD planned for angiography (CAG) were included. Data regarding patient's age, gender, detailed clinical histories, such as co-morbid ...

Background and aims Novel genetic determinants associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) have been discovered by genome wide association studies. Variants encompassing the CELSR2- PSRC1-SORT1 gene cluster CAD. This study is aimed to investigate rs629301 polymorphism extent of CAD evaluated angiography (CAG), evaluate its associations an extensive panel lipid lipoprotein measurements in a la...

Background & Aims: The clinical value of T wave inversion (TWI) in the lead aVL in diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD) remains unclear. Hence, we aim to evaluate the association between TWI in the aVL lead and the severity and location of coronary artery stenosis in elective coronary angiography. Material and Method: Electrocardiograms (ECGs) of 167 consecutive patients undergoing electiv...

AIMS To evaluate risk of hospitalization due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and repeat coronary angiography (CAG) in stable angina pectoris (SAP) with no obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) versus obstructive CAD, and asymptomatic reference individuals. METHODS AND RESULTS We followed 11,223 patients with no prior CVD having a first-time CAG in 1998-2009 due to SAP symptoms and 5,695 a...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for assessing patency of internal thoracic artery grafts. DESIGN A retrospective study. SETTING A university hospital. PARTICIPANTS Fifty-one consecutive patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery using the left internal thoracic artery (LITA)-to-left coronary ...

BACKGROUND Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and carotid atherosclerotic plaque (CAP) are well-known indicators of atherosclerosis. However, few studies have reported the value of CIMT and CAP for predicting renal artery stenosis (RAS). We investigated the predictive value of CIMT and CAP for RAS and propose a model for predicting significant RAS in patients undergoing coronary angiography ...

Abstract Background Contemporary real-world data on conservatively managed patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is scarce. Objective To evaluate conservative management compared revascularization therapy in ACS patients, focused ischemic and bleeding outcomes at one year follow-up, to provide insight physician's rationale of choice for management. Methods From January 2015 2020, were enr...

large intercoronary communications in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease constitute a very rare coronary artery anomaly in which there is a readily visible connection between the 2 coronary arteries with a unidirectional or bidirectional blood flow; consequently, this anomaly may be misinterpreted as a functioning collateral vessel, indicative of an unrecognized proximal coronar...