Background Many observational studies highlight clonal haematopoiesis (CH) as a novel determinant of cardiovascular disease ...

Objective To clarify whether atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), a comprehensive indicator reflecting both the protective and ...

Background Over the past three decades, significant disparities in the global burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been observed, particularly CVD attributed to secondhand smoke. However, a ...

Background Routine invasive management by coronary angiography and revascularisation as appropriate reduces recurrent ischaemic events in non-ST-segment myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), but its ...

Objectives To investigate the association between serum uric acid (UA) and high-risk plaques (HRPs) assessed by coronary CT angiography (CCTA). Methods In this retrospective study, we included ...

Background Aortic stenosis (AS) and coronary artery disease (CAD) frequently coexist, requiring careful revascularisation strategy consideration. While surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) plus ...

Introduction Despite valvular heart disease (VHD) being a major contributor to cardiovascular health issues globally, limited epidemiological data exist for Malaysia. Objective To examine the ...

Aim In the UK, pharmacological management of patients with heart failure (HF) occurs predominantly in general practice. Using data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink, we examined the ...

Introduction Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) is a pattern seen on daily basis in ECGs which always puts physicians in a dilemma what and when to intervene. PVCs tend to occur in minority of ...

Background Postoperative cerebral infarction following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major complication and is associated with insulin ...

Introduction Thrombolytic therapy using streptokinase has been widely used for acute myocardial infarction to achieve recanalization in infarct related artery. Bleeding into critical organ and space ...

Background Aortogenic stroke is an important subtype of embolic strokes, yet lacks a diagnostic method for proactive identification. Non-obstructive general angioscopy (NOGA) is a catheter-based ...