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Coronary artery disease, Volume 35, Issue 5, 25 4 2024, Pages 405-412 Cardiovascular risk profile in two cohorts of young apparently healthy South Asian descendants in the Netherlands: still a long way to go! Gobardhan SN, Oemrawsingh PV, Liem SS, Cannegieter SC, Schalij MJ

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) imposes a major healthcare burden on young descendants of South Asian migrants living in the western world. In comparison to the native population, the prevalence is significantly higher and the prevalence of CVD risk factors is increasing rapidly. The cardiovascular risk profile and 10-year risk scores of South Asian descendants were evaluated in two cohorts with a 10-year time difference. Methods: Two cross-sectional studies, conducted in 2004 and 2014,... Abstract

Cited 1 times since 2024 (1 per year) source: EuropePMC

Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography, Volume 18, Issue 4, 24 4 2024, Pages 366-374 Prognostic value of a novel artificial intelligence-based coronary CTA-derived ischemia algorithm among patients with normal or abnormal myocardial perfusion. Bär S, Maaniitty T, Nabeta T, Bax JJ, Earls JP, Min JK, Saraste A, Knuuti J

Background: Among patients with obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) on coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA), downstream positron emission tomography (PET) perfusion imaging can be performed to assess the presence of myocardial ischemia. A novel artificial-intelligence-guided quantitative computed tomography ischemia algorithm (AI-QCTischemia) aims to predict ischemia directly from coronary CTA images. We aimed to study the prognostic value of AI-QCTischemia among patients with ob... Abstract

Cited 5 times since 2024 (5 per year) source: EuropePMC

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 91, Issue 2, 21 3 2024, Pages 300-311 Dupilumab provides sustained effectiveness on patient-reported outcomes and favorable safety in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: Up to 5-year results from the daily practice BioDay registry. Zhang J, Boesjes CM, Loman L, Kamphuis E, Romeijn MLE, Spekhorst LS, Haeck I, van der Gang LF, Dekkers CC, van der Rijst LP, Oosting AJ, van Lumig P, van Lynden-van Nes AMT, Tupker RA, Nijssen A, Flinterman A, Politiek K, Touwslager WRH, Christoffers WA, Stewart SM, Kamsteeg M, de Graaf M, de Bruin-Weller MS, Schuttelaar MA

Background: Long-term daily practice data on patient-reported benefits of dupilumab for atopic dermatitis (AD) remains limited. Objective: To evaluate patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and the safety of dupilumab in patients with moderate-to-severe AD over a follow-up period of up to 5 years. Methods: Data were extracted from the prospective, multicenter BioDay registry (October 2017-2022) of patients with moderate-to-severe AD treated with dupilumab in daily practice. Results: In total... Abstract

Cited 1 times since 2024 (1 per year) source: EuropePMC

Netherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation, Volume 32, Issue 5, 18 3 2024, Pages 190-197 Assessment of ICD eligibility in non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy patients: a position statement by the Task Force of the Dutch Society of Cardiology. van der Lingen ACJ, Verstraelen TE, van Erven L, Meeder JG, Theuns DA, Vernooy K, Wilde AAM, Maass AH, Allaart CP

International guidelines recommend implantation of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy (NICM) patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below 35% despite optimal medical therapy and a life expectancy of more than 1 year with good functional status. We propose refinement of these recommendations in patients with NICM, with careful consideration of additional risk parameters for both arrhythmic and non-arrhythmic death. These additional p... Abstract

Cited 3 times since 2024 (2.9 per year) source: EuropePMC

The Lancet. Respiratory medicine, Volume 12, Issue 7, 16 3 2024, Pages 513-522 Transbronchial cryobiopsy followed by as-needed surgical lung biopsy versus immediate surgical lung biopsy for diagnosing interstitial lung disease (the COLD study): a randomised controlled trial. Kalverda KA, Ninaber MK, Wijmans L, von der Thüsen J, Jonkers RE, Daniels JM, Miedema JR, Dickhoff C, Hölters J, Heineman D, Kant M, Radonic T, Shahin G, Cohen D, Boerrigter B, Nijman S, Nossent E, Braun J, Mathot B, Poletti V, Hetzel J, Dijkgraaf M, Korevaar DA, Bonta PI, Annema JT

Background: An adequate diagnosis for interstitial lung disease (ILD) is important for clinical decision making and prognosis. In most patients with ILD, an accurate diagnosis can be made by clinical and radiological data assessment, but in a considerable proportion of patients, a lung biopsy is required. Surgical lung biopsy (SLB) is the most common method to obtain tissue, but it is associated with high morbidity and even mortality. More recently, transbronchial cryobiopsy has been introduced,... Abstract

PloS one, Volume 19, Issue 4, 16 3 2024, Pages e0300978 Computer based method for identification of fibrotic scars from electrograms and local activation times on the epi- and endocardial surfaces of the ventricles. Okenov A, Nezlobinsky T, Zeppenfeld K, Vandersickel N, Panfilov AV

Cardiac fibrosis stands as one of the most critical conditions leading to lethal cardiac arrhythmias. Identifying the precise location of cardiac fibrosis is crucial for planning clinical interventions in patients with various forms of ventricular and atrial arrhythmias. As fibrosis impedes and alters the path of electrical waves, detecting fibrosis in the heart can be achieved through analyzing electrical signals recorded from its surface. In current clinical practices, it has become feasible t... Abstract

Cited 1 times since 2024 (1 per year) source: EuropePMC

Clinical research in cardiology : official journal of the German Cardiac Society, Volume 114, Issue 3, 15 3 2024, Pages 341-349 Safety and feasibility of early discharge after transcatheter aortic valve implantation with ACURATE Neo-the POLESTAR trial. Ooms JF, Cornelis K, Wijeysundera HC, Vandeloo B, Van Der Heyden J, Kovac J, Wood D, Chan A, Wykyrzykowska J, Rosseel L, Cunnington M, van der Kley F, Rensing B, Voskuil M, Hildick-Smith D, Van Mieghem NM

Background: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) serves a growing range of patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS). TAVI has evolved to a streamlined procedure minimizing length of hospital stay. Aims: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of an early discharge (ED) strategy after TAVI. Methods: We performed an international, multi-center, prospective observational single-arm study in AS patients undergoing TAVI with the ACURATE valve platform. Eligibility for ED was assessed prior to... Abstract

Annals of vascular surgery, Volume 106, 13 2 2024, Pages 71-79 Toward Uniform Case Identification Criteria in Observational Studies on Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Scoping Review. Keekstra N, Biemond M, van Schaik J, Schepers A, Hamming JF, van der Vorst JR, Lindeman JHN

Background: The diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is commonly applied for symptoms related to atherosclerotic obstructions in the lower extremity, though its clinical manifestations range from an abnormal ankle-brachial index to critical limb ischemia. Subsequently, management and prognosis of PAD vary widely with the disease stage. A critical aspect is how this variation is addressed in administrative database-based studies that rely on diagnosis codes for case identification. The... Abstract

Cited 1 times since 2024 (1 per year) source: EuropePMC

ACS applied materials & interfaces, 13 2 2024 Self-Healing Transparent Poly(dimethyl)siloxane with Tunable Mechanical Properties: Toward Enhanced Aging Materials for Space Applications. Yilmaz D, Du Fraysseix M, Lewandowski S, Perraud S, Ibarboure E, Llevot A, Carlotti S

When exposed to the geostationary orbit, polymeric materials tend to degrade on their surface due to the appearance of cracks. Implementing the self-healing concept in polymers going to space is a new approach to enhancing the lifespan of materials that cannot be replaced once launched. In this study, the elaboration of autonomous self-healing transparent poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) materials resistant to proton particles is presented. The PDMS materials are functionalized with various composi... Abstract

Cited 1 times since 2024 (1 per year) source: EuropePMC

International journal of cardiology, Volume 407, 10 2 2024, Pages 132015 Coronary artery calcium assessment on non-gated chest CT to optimize pre-operative cardiac screening in liver transplantation. Groen RA, Barbero FL, Fischer SE, van Dijkman PRM, Bax JJ, Tushuizen ME, Jukema JW, Coenraad MJ, de Graaf MA

Background: Guidelines recommend standard pre-operative cardiac screening in all liver transplantation (LT) recipients, despite the relatively low prevalence of obstructive coronary artery disease. Most LT recipients often have non-gated computed tomography (CT) performed of the chest and abdomen. This study evaluated the ability of coronary artery calcification (CAC) assessment on consecutively available scans, to identify a selection of low-risk patients, in whom further cardiac imaging can be... Abstract

JACC. Clinical electrophysiology, Volume 10, Issue 6, 10 2 2024, Pages 1050-1060 Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation After Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Tachycardia in Congenital Heart Disease. Brouwer C, Hebe J, Nürnberg JH, Cosedis Nielsen J, Lukac P, de Riva M, Blom N, Zeppenfeld K

Background: Atrial tachycardia (AT) and atrial fibrillation (AF) coexist in 30% of congenital heart disease (CHD) patients. Successful atrial tachycardia catheter ablation (ATCA) might prevent AF. Data on new-onset AF after ATCA in CHD is scarce. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of new-onset AF after ATCA and to assess clinical characteristics associated with new-onset AF after ATCA in CHD. Methods: CHD patients referred for ATCA to 3 European centers were included. New occ... Abstract

Cited 7 times since 2024 (6.8 per year) source: EuropePMC

Journal of clinical lipidology, Volume 18, Issue 4, 10 2 2024, Pages e548-e561 Alirocumab and cardiovascular outcomes according to sex and lipoprotein(a) after acute coronary syndrome: a report from the ODYSSEY OUTCOMES study. Bittner VA, Schwartz GG, Bhatt DL, Chua T, De Silva HA, Diaz R, Goodman SG, Harrington RA, Jukema JW, McGinniss J, Pordy R, Garon G, Scemama M, White HD, Steg PG, Szarek M, ODYSSEY OUTCOMES Investigators

Background: The ODYSSEY OUTCOMES trial (NCT01663402) compared the effects of the proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitor alirocumab with placebo on major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Objective: We assessed efficacy and safety of alirocumab versus placebo according to sex and lipoprotein(a) level. Methods: This prespecified analysis compared the effects of alirocumab versus placebo on lipoproteins, MACE (coronary heart... Abstract

Cited 1 times since 2024 (1 per year) source: EuropePMC

Journal of cardiothoracic surgery, Volume 19, Issue 1, 4 1 2024, Pages 174 Continuous or interrupted pledgeted suture technique in stented bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement: a comparison of in-hospital outcomes. Arabkhani B, Gonthier S, Lorenz V, Deschamps S, Jahanyar J, Boute M, Vancraeynest D, Mastrobuoni S, Khoury GE, de Kerchove L

Background: There is ambiguity in the literature regarding the continuous suture technique (CST) for aortic valve replacement (AVR). At our center, there has been a gradual shift towards CST over the interrupted pledgeted technique (IPT). This study aims at comparing outcomes for both techniques. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of a single-center study of patients undergoing AVR between January 2011 and July 2020. Patients were divided into two groups: Continuous suture technique... Abstract

European journal of clinical investigation, Volume 54, Issue 8, 1 1 2024, Pages e14200 Prognostic significance of echocardiographic deformation imaging in adult congenital heart disease. van Rosendael PJ, Taha K, Guglielmo M, Teske AJ, van der Harst P, Sieswerda G, Cramer MJ, van der Zwaan HB

Background: Due to medical and surgical advancements, the population of adult patients with congenital heart disease (ACHD) is growing. Despite successful therapy, ACHD patients face structural sequalae, placing them at increased risk for heart failure and arrhythmias. Left and right ventricular function are important predictors for adverse clinical outcomes. In acquired heart disease it has been shown that echocardiographic deformation imaging is of superior prognostic value as compared to conv... Abstract

Cited 2 times since 2024 (1.9 per year) source: EuropePMC

European heart journal. Cardiovascular Imaging, Volume 25, Issue 5, 1 1 2024, Pages 657-667 Prognostic value of a novel artificial intelligence-based coronary computed tomography angiography-derived ischaemia algorithm for patients with suspected coronary artery disease. Bär S, Nabeta T, Maaniitty T, Saraste A, Bax JJ, Earls JP, Min JK, Knuuti J

Aims: Coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) imaging is used to diagnose patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). A novel artificial intelligence-guided quantitative computed tomography ischaemia algorithm (AI-QCTischaemia) aims to identify myocardial ischaemia directly from CTA images and may be helpful to improve risk stratification. The aims were to investigate (i) the prognostic value of AI-QCTischaemia amongst symptomatic patients with suspected CAD entering diagnostic... Abstract

Cited 1 times since 2024 (0.9 per year) source: EuropePMC

FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Volume 38, Issue 7, 1 1 2024, Pages e23579 Effects of repeated weight cycling on non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in diet-induced obese mice. Inia JA, de Jong JCBC, Keijzer N, Menke AL, Princen HMG, Jukema JW, van den Hoek AM

Lifestyle interventions remain the treatment of choice for patients with obesity and metabolic complications, yet are difficult to maintain and often lead to cycles of weight loss and regain (weight cycling). Literature on weight cycling remains controversial and we therefore investigated the association between weight cycling and metabolic complications using preexistent obese mice. Ldlr-/-.Leiden mice received a high-fat diet (HFD) for 20 weeks to induce obesity. Subsequently, weight-cycled mi... Abstract

Cited 12 times since 2024 (11.3 per year) source: EuropePMC

European journal of heart failure, Volume 26, Issue 4, 1 1 2024, Pages 1078-1089 Interatrial shunt therapy in advanced heart failure: Outcomes from the open-label cohort of the RELIEVE-HF trial. Rodés-Cabau J, Lindenfeld J, Abraham WT, Zile MR, Kar S, Bayés-Genís A, Eigler N, Holcomb R, Núñez J, Lee E, Perl ML, Moravsky G, Pfeiffer M, Boehmer J, Gorcsan J, Bax JJ, Anker S, Stone GW

Aims: Heart failure (HF) outcomes remain poor despite optimal guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT). We assessed safety, effectiveness, and transthoracic echocardiographic (TTE) outcomes during the 12 months after Ventura shunt implantation in the RELIEVE-HF open-label roll-in cohort. Methods and results: Eligibility required symptomatic HF despite optimal GDMT with ≥1 HF hospitalization in the prior year or elevated natriuretic peptides. The safety endpoint was device-related major adverse... Abstract

Cited 1 times since 2024 (0.9 per year) source: EuropePMC

Radiology. Cardiothoracic imaging, Volume 6, Issue 2, 1 1 2024, Pages e220197 Impact of Smoking on Coronary Volume-to-Myocardial Mass Ratio: An ADVANCE Registry Substudy. Holmes KR, Gulsin GS, Fairbairn TA, Hurwitz-Koweek L, Matsuo H, Nørgaard BL, Jensen JM, Sand NR, Nieman K, Bax JJ, Pontone G, Chinnaiyan KM, Rabbat MG, Amano T, Kawasaki T, Akasaka T, Kitabata H, Rogers C, Patel MR, Payne GW, Leipsic JA, Sellers SL

Purpose To examine the relationship between smoking status and coronary volume-to-myocardial mass ratio (V/M) among individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD) undergoing CT fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) analysis. Materials and Methods In this secondary analysis, participants from the ADVANCE registry evaluated for suspected CAD from July 15, 2015, to October 20, 2017, who were found to have coronary stenosis of 30% or greater at coronary CT angiography (CCTA) were included if they had kno... Abstract

Cited 1 times since 2024 (0.9 per year) source: EuropePMC

Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Volume 30, Issue 7, 28 4 2024, Pages 930-936 Intradermal delivery of the third dose of the mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 vaccine: safety and immunogenicity of a fractional booster dose. Roozen GVT, Prins MLM, Prins C, Janse JJ, de Gruyter HLM, Pothast CR, Huisman W, Koopman JPR, Lamers OAC, Kuijer M, Myeni SK, van Binnendijk RS, Hartog GD, Heemskerk MHM, Jochems SP, Feltkamp MCW, Kikkert M, Rosendaal FR, Roestenberg M, Visser LG, Roukens AHE

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the safety and immunogenicity of a dose-sparing fractional intradermal (ID) booster strategy with the mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine. Methods: COVID-19 naive adults aged 18-30 years were recruited from a previous study on primary vaccination regimens that compared 20 μg ID vaccinations with 100 μg intramuscular (IM) vaccinations with mRNA-1273 as the primary vaccination series. Participants previously immunized with ID regimens were randomly assigned (... Abstract

Cited 4 times since 2024 (3.7 per year) source: EuropePMC

The American journal of cardiology, Volume 221, 28 4 2024, Pages 37-43 Association of Left Atrial Appendage Morphology and Function With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack in Atrial Fibrillation Patients. Simon J, Smit JM, El Mahdiui M, Száraz L, van Rosendael AR, Zsarnóczay E, Nagy AI, Gellér L, van der Geest RJ, Bax JJ, Maurovich-Horvat P, Merkely B

We aimed to correlate left atrial appendage (LAA) structure and function with the history of stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). We analyzed the data of 649 patients with AF who were scheduled for catheter ablation. Patients underwent cardiac computed tomography and transesophageal echocardiography before ablation. The LAA morphologies depicted by cardiac computed tomography were categorized into 4 groups: cauliflower, chicken wing, swan, and windsoc... Abstract