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What I learned from writing my most-read ‘Heart Sisters’ articles in 2023

Heart Sisters

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The most-popular HEART SISTERS posts from 2023 were all over the map - from 'Struggle Care' to sweating, hanging up that iconic Red Dress, or cardiac arrest on the toilet!

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OMI-NOMI paradigm established as better than STEMI-NSTEMI with new article

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 31, 2020

The article by Aslanger, Smith et al that is featured above in today’s post has just been published. The above-cited newly published article by Aslanger, Smith et al provides further support to the growing body of literature of why we should compel ourselves to do so. P.S.: Our September 3, 2020 post features Dr.

STEMI

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We have a judgment (Part 1)

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

JUNE 25, 2024

The Mail on Sunday published article(s) that we felt were very damaging and defamatory. There was much discussion, in the articles, of this being far worse that the MMR scandal involving Andrew Wakefield. You may remember that he was stuck off as a doctor for his papers and articles on the MMR vaccine. If what I did was worse.

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'A hearty debate' concludes plant-based meat alternatives are healthier for your heart than meat

Science Daily - Heart Disease

JUNE 25, 2024

A review article of the available studies directly comparing the impact of plant-based and animal-based meats consistently suggests that the plant-based alternatives improve cardiovascular risk factors.

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IJCS implements publication fee

International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences

APRIL 10, 2024

As of 04/01/2024, IJCS will implement a publication fee for the first author of the approved article according to the following conditions: If the first author, whether national or international, is not a member of SBC ; or If the first author is a member but is in arrears.

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AI Chatbots Show Promise as Patient Information Source for Glaucoma

HCPLive

APRIL 24, 2024

Article intelligence chatbots, including ChatGPT and Bard, varied in accuracy, comprehensiveness, and readability on glaucoma questions adapted from patient brochures.

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SBC Scientific Publication Award – 2024

International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences

JULY 11, 2024

The Award will correspond to articles published in 2023. The Award will be given to the national authors of the best Original Article published in the journals ABC Cardiol, IJCS, ABC Imagem, and ABC HF in 2023. Awards granted: a) Plaque for each awarded article. b) Registration for the next subsequent congress. Judging 3.1.

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Omecamtiv Mecarbil in the treatment of heart failure: the past, the present, and the future

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 18, 2024

From this viewpoint, the present article focuses on Omecamtiv Mecarbil (OM), an emerging chemical compound said to exert inotropic effects without altering calcium homeostasis. These of no doubt make the present article the most systemic and informative one among the existing literature.

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AI-Enhanced Patient Evaluation: Key Points

American College of Cardiology

JULY 22, 2024

The following are key points to remember from a state-of-the-art article describing how artificial intelligence (AI) applications can improve patient evaluation by combining clinical expertise with technologic advancements.

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Stress hyperglycemia and poor outcomes in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 10, 2024

Methods We conducted a comprehensive search for articles on PubMed and Embase using search strategies which yielded 4,061 articles. After full-text screening, 66 articles were included for systematic review, and 62 articles were further selected for meta-analysis. Overall, 55 (83.3%) studies were at low risk of bias.

Myocardial Infarction

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Genetics of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Key Points

American College of Cardiology

JULY 15, 2024

The following are key points to remember from an article about genetics of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), which reviews established and emerging implications for clinical practice.

Cardiomyopathy

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Detection of heart rate using smartphone gyroscope data: a scoping review

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In this review, from among the 114 articles that we identified, we include seven relevant articles from the last decade (December 2012 to January 2023) for further analysis of their respective methods for data collection, signal pre-processing, and HR estimation.

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Proximity-based labelling for proteomic mapping

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

JUNE 18, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 19 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01054-6 In this Tools of the Trade article, Jablonska describes the use of proximity-based labelling for the proteomic profiling of novel protein–protein interactions.

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Letter by Nishi et al Regarding Article, “Invasive Endotyping in Patients With Angina and No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial”

Circulation

JUNE 30, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue 1 , Page e3-e4, July 2, 2024.

Coronary Artery Disease

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Sat Is The New Wednesday

Dr. Paddy Barrett

MARCH 19, 2024

For the last 20 months in a row, I have sent out a new article to you every Wednesday morning. For this Wednesday, I just wanted to give you a reminder of the top 3 articles I have ever published in case you missed them or needed a reminder. And look out for a new article this Saturday morning. But Wednesdays will be no more.

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Letter by ?uli? Regarding Article, “Extreme Temperature Events, Fine Particulate Matter, and Myocardial Infarction Mortality”

Circulation

JANUARY 7, 2024

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 2 , Page 167-167, January 9, 2024.

Myocardial Infarction

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Engineered exosomes: a potential therapeutic strategy for septic cardiomyopathy

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

This article examines the strategies for using engineered exosomes to protect cardiac function and treat septic cardiomyopathy. The article highlights the ability of exosomes to deliver small molecules, proteins, and drugs, summarizing several RNA molecules, proteins, and drugs beneficial for treating septic cardiomyopathy.

Cardiomyopathy

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Suture-to-scan: ultrasonography-guided induction of heart injury

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

JUNE 18, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 19 June 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01055-5 In this Tools of the Trade article, Berkeley and Thomson describe the use of a minimally invasive strategy to standardize the induction of myocardial infarction in mice.

Myocardial Infarction

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Insulin resistance/hyperinsulinemia: an important cardiovascular risk factor that has long been underestimated

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 12, 2024

This article aims to stimulate the scientific community towards IR/Hyperins as relevant cardiovascular risk factor, since it is still neglected.

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New PREVENT Equations for CVD Risk Assessment: Key Takeaways

American College of Cardiology

APRIL 1, 2024

The following are five takeaways from a perspective article on the new PREVENT equations for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment.

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Cardiac Rehabilitation: Key Points

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The following are key points to remember from a review article on the benefits of cardiac rehabilitation and current barriers to participation.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

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Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 18, 2024

A new Viewpoint article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), titled " Use of Lecanemab for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease—The Challenge of Uncertainty," advocates for additional research to improve decision making prior to initiating lecanemab, commercially known as Leqembi, an FDA-approved Alzheimer's Disease (..)

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Exploring the Inclusion of Person-Centered Care Domains in Stroke Transitions of Care Interventions: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Stroke Journal

APRIL 1, 2024

However, it is unclear how the concepts of person-centered care have been described in reports of stroke transitional care interventions.METHODS:A secondary analysis of a systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken.

Stroke

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Insight into the research history and trends of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection: a bibliometric analysis

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

MAY 10, 2024

Our previous bibliometric article sum. Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) is a rare congenital heart disease characterized by the inability of all pulmonary veins to connect to the left atrium.

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Transesophageal echocardiography related complications

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

This article will review the literature and draw upon personal experience to analyze the complications and safety of TEE examinations from a technical perspective.

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Exploring global research trends in Chinese medicine for atherosclerosis: a bibliometric study 2012–2023

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 17, 2024

Wang Yong tops the list in terms of publication count, while Xu Hao's articles take the lead for the total number of citations, positioning them at the core of the authors’ collaborative network. The Journal of Ethnopharmacology leads with the most publications and boasts the greatest total number of citations.

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When to anatomically excise a benign lung tumor-correspondence regarding the article: “large mesenchymal cystic and chondroid pulmonary hamartoma mimicking lung cancer: case report”

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The decision of whether to perform a large anatomic resection for a lung mass that is not definitely malignant comes often forward in the everyday practice of the thoracic surgeon. The general characteristics.

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Letter by Jha Regarding Article, “Early Left Ventricular Unloading or Conventional Approach After Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: The EARLY-UNLOAD Randomized Clinical Trial”

Circulation

JUNE 16, 2024

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 25 , Page e1415-e1416, June 18, 2024.

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Response by Frangogiannis to Letter Regarding Article, “Cardiac Pericytes Acquire a Fibrogenic Phenotype and Contribute to Vascular Maturation After Myocardial Infarction”

Circulation

MARCH 17, 2024

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 12 , Page e962-e963, March 19, 2024.

Myocardial Infarction

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Long-read sequencing provides insights into genetic influence

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

MARCH 17, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 18 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01012-2 In this Tools of the Trade article, Trivett discusses the potential of long-read sequencing in generating high-quality reference genomes of animal models of cardiovascular disease.

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Call for papers! Thematic Collection on Cardiac Amyloidosis

International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The aim of this thematic collection is to gather high-quality articles that contribute to the advancement of knowledge about cardiac amyloidosis. Original articles, review articles and case reports will be accepted. Pathophysiology of cardiac amyloidosis. Diagnostic tests for cardiac amyloidosis. Studies on quality of life.

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Letter by Komamura Regarding Article “Restoration of Cardiac Myosin Light Chain Kinase Ameliorates Systolic Dysfunction by Reducing Superrelaxed Myosin”

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 25 , Page 2072-2072, December 19, 2023.

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Letter by Li et al Regarding Article, “Jmjd4 Facilitates Pkm2 Degradation in Cardiomyocytes and Is Protective Against Dilated Cardiomyopathy”

Circulation

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 24 , Page 1979-1979, December 12, 2023.

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Case Report: Patent ductus arteriosus with tuberous sclerosis complex

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 24, 2024

The purpose of this article is to explore the correlation between TSC and PDA at the gene level through literature review. The initial clinical manifestation of TSC is usually cardiac rhabdomyoma in children, and it is rarely reported in adults with PDA.

Ultrasound

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Modelling pre-eclampsia and its cardiovascular effects

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

MARCH 12, 2024

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 13 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01006-0 In this Tools of the Trade article, Olivera describes a rat model of pre-elampsia that has been instrumental for investigating potential long-term cardiovascular effects in offspring.

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Illusion of revascularization: does anyone achieve optimal revascularization during percutaneous coronary intervention?

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

MAY 6, 2024

In this Perspective article, the authors propose that a similar illusion of revascularization exists for contemporary percutaneous revascularization in patients with coronary artery disease and ischaemia, and identify how outcomes might be improved.

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Artery Disease Myocardial Infarction Article Outcomes

Limitations of using COX proportional hazards model in cardiovascular research

Cardiovascular Diabetology

JUNE 25, 2024

The article by Zhao et al. titled “Associations of Triglyceride-Glucose (TyG) Index with Chest Pain Incidence and Mortality among the U.S. Population” provides valuable insights into the positive correlation b.

Chest Pain

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Wearable Digital Health Technologies for Monitoring in Cardiovascular Medicine

The New England Journal of Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2024

This article reviews the use of digital wearable technologies for monitoring of three common cardiovascular conditions: hypertension, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.

Technology

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Response by Xu et al to Letter Regarding Article, “Extreme Temperature Events, Fine Particulate Matter, and Myocardial Infarction Mortality”

Circulation

JANUARY 7, 2024

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 2 , Page 168-169, January 9, 2024.

Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Infarction Article Circulation

From Risk to Resilience: improved outcomes after myocardial infarction in patients with Sjogren’s syndrome

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

JULY 18, 2024

This article is available as a PDF only. An abstract is unavailable.

Myocardial Infarction

Myocardial Infarction Article Outcomes

Gastroenterology Month in Review: December 2023

HCPLive

JANUARY 3, 2024

Our December 2023 Gastroenterology Month in Review features a pair of American Gastroenterological Association guidelines and articles from the fourth installment of Qazi Corner.

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Letter by Okamoto et al Regarding Article, “Restoration of Cardiac Myosin Light Chain Kinase Ameliorates Systolic Dysfunction by Reducing Superrelaxed Myosin”

Circulation

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Circulation, Volume 148, Issue 25 , Page 2073-2073, December 19, 2023.

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Letter by Albulushi Regarding Article, “Protocolized Natriuresis-Guided Decongestion Improves Diuretic Response in Acute Heart Failure: The Multicenter ENACT-HF Study”

Circulation: Heart Failure

MAY 14, 2024

Circulation: Heart Failure, Ahead of Print.

Heart Failure

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Experts' Perspectives: How Lacking Clinical Trial Diversity Impacts Public Health

HCPLive

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This article serves as a landing page for our 3-part series spotlighting how a lack of diversity in clinical trials has had a deleterious downstream effect on real-world care for people of color in the US, with perspective from experts across more than half a dozen specialties.

Public Health

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What I learned from writing my most-read ‘Heart Sisters’ articles in 2023

OMI-NOMI paradigm established as better than STEMI-NSTEMI with new article

We have a judgment (Part 1)

'A hearty debate' concludes plant-based meat alternatives are healthier for your heart than meat

IJCS implements publication fee

AI Chatbots Show Promise as Patient Information Source for Glaucoma

SBC Scientific Publication Award – 2024

Omecamtiv Mecarbil in the treatment of heart failure: the past, the present, and the future

AI-Enhanced Patient Evaluation: Key Points

Stress hyperglycemia and poor outcomes in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Genetics of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Key Points

Detection of heart rate using smartphone gyroscope data: a scoping review

Proximity-based labelling for proteomic mapping

Letter by Nishi et al Regarding Article, “Invasive Endotyping in Patients With Angina and No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial”

Sat Is The New Wednesday

Letter by ?uli? Regarding Article, “Extreme Temperature Events, Fine Particulate Matter, and Myocardial Infarction Mortality”

Engineered exosomes: a potential therapeutic strategy for septic cardiomyopathy

Suture-to-scan: ultrasonography-guided induction of heart injury

Insulin resistance/hyperinsulinemia: an important cardiovascular risk factor that has long been underestimated

New PREVENT Equations for CVD Risk Assessment: Key Takeaways

Cardiac Rehabilitation: Key Points

Class of Alzheimer's drug presents unique challenge for patients with cardiovascular disease

Exploring the Inclusion of Person-Centered Care Domains in Stroke Transitions of Care Interventions: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Insight into the research history and trends of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection: a bibliometric analysis

Transesophageal echocardiography related complications

Exploring global research trends in Chinese medicine for atherosclerosis: a bibliometric study 2012–2023

When to anatomically excise a benign lung tumor-correspondence regarding the article: “large mesenchymal cystic and chondroid pulmonary hamartoma mimicking lung cancer: case report”

Letter by Jha Regarding Article, “Early Left Ventricular Unloading or Conventional Approach After Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: The EARLY-UNLOAD Randomized Clinical Trial”

Response by Frangogiannis to Letter Regarding Article, “Cardiac Pericytes Acquire a Fibrogenic Phenotype and Contribute to Vascular Maturation After Myocardial Infarction”

Long-read sequencing provides insights into genetic influence

Call for papers! Thematic Collection on Cardiac Amyloidosis

Letter by Komamura Regarding Article “Restoration of Cardiac Myosin Light Chain Kinase Ameliorates Systolic Dysfunction by Reducing Superrelaxed Myosin”

Letter by Li et al Regarding Article, “Jmjd4 Facilitates Pkm2 Degradation in Cardiomyocytes and Is Protective Against Dilated Cardiomyopathy”

Case Report: Patent ductus arteriosus with tuberous sclerosis complex

Modelling pre-eclampsia and its cardiovascular effects

Illusion of revascularization: does anyone achieve optimal revascularization during percutaneous coronary intervention?

Limitations of using COX proportional hazards model in cardiovascular research

Wearable Digital Health Technologies for Monitoring in Cardiovascular Medicine

Response by Xu et al to Letter Regarding Article, “Extreme Temperature Events, Fine Particulate Matter, and Myocardial Infarction Mortality”

From Risk to Resilience: improved outcomes after myocardial infarction in patients with Sjogren’s syndrome

Gastroenterology Month in Review: December 2023

Letter by Okamoto et al Regarding Article, “Restoration of Cardiac Myosin Light Chain Kinase Ameliorates Systolic Dysfunction by Reducing Superrelaxed Myosin”

Letter by Albulushi Regarding Article, “Protocolized Natriuresis-Guided Decongestion Improves Diuretic Response in Acute Heart Failure: The Multicenter ENACT-HF Study”

Experts' Perspectives: How Lacking Clinical Trial Diversity Impacts Public Health

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