International journal of cardiology
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To compare management of patients with acute non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in three developed countries with national ongoing registries. ⋯ The care for patients with NSTEMI differed substantially among the three countries. These differences in care among countries provide an opportunity for future comparative effectiveness research as well as identify opportunities for global quality improvement.
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15-F2t-isoprostane (15-F2t-IsoP), a prostaglandin F2-like compound, is widely recognized as a biomarker of chronic heart failure. This study investigated the potential role and prognostic significance of plasma 15-F2t-IsoP in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). ⋯ An elevated plasma 15-F2t-IsoP concentration and a further increase during follow-up may be a risk factor for higher mortality in patients with IPAH.
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Multicenter Study
One-year clinical impact of cardiac arrest in patients with first onset acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
Cardiac arrest complicating acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is known to be associated with increased in-hospital mortality. However, little is known about the long-term outcomes after cardiac arrest complicating first onset STEMI in contemporary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) era. ⋯ Although patients with cardiac arrest complicating first onset STEMI had higher in-hospital and 30-day mortality after hospital discharge, cardiac arrest itself did not have any residual impact on mortality as well as clinical outcomes.
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Letter Biography Historical Article
Using colors in anatomical figures: a novel method for medical education in Medieval Age.