Future cardiologyPub Date : 2024-01-01Epub Date: 2024-07-23DOI: 10.1080/14796678.2024.2357946
Parker O'Neill, Brian Osler, Joey Junarta, Tal Zivan, Gerard Hoeltzel, Robert Ford, Phyllis Flomenberg, Arnold Greenspon, Praveen Mehrotra
{"title":"Combined transcatheter vegetectomy and leadless pacemaker implantation for endocarditis and complete heart block.","authors":"Parker O'Neill, Brian Osler, Joey Junarta, Tal Zivan, Gerard Hoeltzel, Robert Ford, Phyllis Flomenberg, Arnold Greenspon, Praveen Mehrotra","doi":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2357946","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2357946","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We describe a case of culture-negative right-sided endocarditis for which simultaneous transcatheter vegetectomy was performed with leadless pacemaker implantation and removal of a temporary externalized pacing system. The patient did not have a recurrence of endocarditis highlighting the safety and efficacy of same-procedure vegetation removal and pacemaker implantation. This report documents a novel approach for the treatment of cardiac implantable electronic device-associated endocarditis in poor surgical candidates who are pacemaker-dependent.</p>","PeriodicalId":12589,"journal":{"name":"Future cardiology","volume":" ","pages":"359-363"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11457670/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141747919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future cardiologyPub Date : 2024-01-01Epub Date: 2023-12-21DOI: 10.2217/fca-2023-0030
Maurizio Maria Coronelli, Francesca Coppi, Anna Vittoria Mattioli
{"title":"Inflammation, atherosclerosis and hypertension: the impact of depression and stress on their complex relationship.","authors":"Maurizio Maria Coronelli, Francesca Coppi, Anna Vittoria Mattioli","doi":"10.2217/fca-2023-0030","DOIUrl":"10.2217/fca-2023-0030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This future perspective analyzes the complex relationship between inflammation and atherosclerosis and arterial hypertension. The involvement of inflammation in atherosclerosis has led to research therapies that target inflammation to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease. This aspect has recently been included in the treatment management of residual cardiovascular risk. The recent pandemic has exacerbated cardiovascular risk both through an increase in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and through the reduction of cardiovascular screening. What actions to take? Primary prevention campaigns for healthy subjects with specific attention to young people.</p>","PeriodicalId":12589,"journal":{"name":"Future cardiology","volume":" ","pages":"27-33"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138835911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future cardiologyPub Date : 2024-01-01Epub Date: 2024-01-08DOI: 10.2217/fca-2022-0117
Ali Fatehi Hassanabad, Tiffany Kim, Corey Adams
{"title":"A rare and unique case: aortic valve replacement in a young adult with a stenotic unicommissural unicuspid aortic valve.","authors":"Ali Fatehi Hassanabad, Tiffany Kim, Corey Adams","doi":"10.2217/fca-2022-0117","DOIUrl":"10.2217/fca-2022-0117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Unicuspid aortic valve (UAV) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly. There are two forms of UAV, including unicuspid acommissural and unicuspid unicommissural. Definitive management for UAV is surgical intervention, but due to the rarity of UAV, the long-term surgical outcomes as well as overall prognosis are not known. Here, we present the case of a 19-year-old patient who was found to have a UAV prenatally and underwent a mechanical aortic valve replacement through an upper hemi-sternotomy due to elevated aortic stenosis gradients and presence of symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":12589,"journal":{"name":"Future cardiology","volume":" ","pages":"5-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139377454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future cardiologyPub Date : 2024-01-01Epub Date: 2024-08-05DOI: 10.1080/14796678.2024.2383500
Sammudeen Ibrahim, Saint-Martin Allihien, Samuel Dadzie, Stanley E Atencah, Inemesit Akpan
{"title":"A fatal case of cabozantinib-induced cardiomyopathy.","authors":"Sammudeen Ibrahim, Saint-Martin Allihien, Samuel Dadzie, Stanley E Atencah, Inemesit Akpan","doi":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2383500","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2383500","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cabozantinib, a multi-kinase receptor inhibitor, is utilized in the treatment of advanced malignancies such as metastatic renal cancers. While rare, cabozantinib-induced cardiotoxicity has emerged as a recognized adverse effect with potentially reversible outcomes. We report the case of a 55-year-old male who developed fatal cardiomyopathy 4 months after initiating cabozantinib therapy. Despite its rarity, cardiomyopathy after initiation of cabozantinib can be lethal if not diagnosed early. This case underscores a significant gap in the surveillance of patients treated with newer agents like cabozantinib. Larger observational studies are needed to assess the prevalence and impact of cardiomyopathy after initiation of cabozantinib therapy, and to determine the cost-effectiveness of early surveillance protocols.</p>","PeriodicalId":12589,"journal":{"name":"Future cardiology","volume":" ","pages":"537-541"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11485716/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141888939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future cardiologyPub Date : 2024-01-01Epub Date: 2024-08-14DOI: 10.1080/14796678.2024.2388478
Muhammad Hamayal, Warda Shahid, Chaudhary Humayun Akhtar, Fnu Shekiba, Iqra Iftikhar, Muhammad Danyal Tahir, Muhammad Awwab, Saima Hussain, Saman Naeem, Momina Hafeez
{"title":"Risk of cardiovascular outcomes with bempedoic acid in high-risk statin intolerant patients: a systematic review and meta analysis.","authors":"Muhammad Hamayal, Warda Shahid, Chaudhary Humayun Akhtar, Fnu Shekiba, Iqra Iftikhar, Muhammad Danyal Tahir, Muhammad Awwab, Saima Hussain, Saman Naeem, Momina Hafeez","doi":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2388478","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2388478","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> Statin intolerance and myopathy is a major issue with prolonged use of statins myopathy. Bempedoic acid can be a good alternative for those intolerant to statins. This systematic review aims to observe incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and other adverse events, in high-risk statin intolerant patients receiving bempedoic acid.<b>Methods:</b> Literature search was conducted via Google Scholar, Science Direct and PubMed, after which screening, selection and data extraction of articles was done. Meta-analysis was performed on RevMan 5.4. Subgroup analysis was also conducted and heterogeneity was evaluated. Risk of bias was performed using ROB2 assessment scale. (CRD42024536827).<b>Results:</b> Only six randomized controlled trials were used in final analysis consisting of 17,844 patients. Treatment with bempedoic acid was associated with a reduced risk of MACE compared with placebo (RR 0.86; 95% CI [0.79, 0.94] <i>p</i> = 0.0005), with myocardial infarction significantly reduced. Incidence of adverse effects was increased with bempedoic acid (RR: 1.02; 95% [1.00, 1.03] <i>p</i> = 0.01) but no significant difference was observed. Incidence of myalgia was reduced in bempedoic group as well.<b>Conclusion:</b> Bempedoic acid is a safe and effective alternative to statins in high-risk patients intolerant to statins, decreasing the risk of MACE.</p>","PeriodicalId":12589,"journal":{"name":"Future cardiology","volume":" ","pages":"639-650"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11520570/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141975493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future cardiologyPub Date : 2024-01-01Epub Date: 2024-09-04DOI: 10.1080/14796678.2024.2393031
Tamara Pereira, Raquel Menezes Fernandes, Emídio Mata, Olga Azevedo, Dina Bento, Ilídio Jesus, António Lourenço
{"title":"Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy in severe aortic stenosis submitted to valve replacement: a multicenter study.","authors":"Tamara Pereira, Raquel Menezes Fernandes, Emídio Mata, Olga Azevedo, Dina Bento, Ilídio Jesus, António Lourenço","doi":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2393031","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2393031","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> To evaluate the prevalence of TTR amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) in severe aortic stenosis (SAS) patients, and to determine the independent predictors of major adverse events (MAE).<b>Patients & methods:</b> 91 SAS patients >65 years with an interventricular septum thickness ≥12.5 mm were referred for aortic valve replacement (AVR). 99mTc-DPD scintigraphy was applied to diagnose ATTR-CM, in the absence of monoclonal protein.<b>Results:</b> ATTR-CM was found in 11%. 78% of patients underwent AVR, but only 2 had ATTR-CM. There were no significant differences in the composite of all cause-mortality or cardiovascular hospitalizations. Lower left ventricle ejection fraction and not performing AVR were independent predictors of MAE.<b>Conclusion:</b> Not performing AVR was an independent predictor of MAE, regardless the ATTR-CM diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":12589,"journal":{"name":"Future cardiology","volume":" ","pages":"419-430"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11457626/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142125405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future cardiologyPub Date : 2024-01-01Epub Date: 2024-06-20DOI: 10.1080/14796678.2024.2363717
Ana Rita Teixeira, Francisco Barbas de Albuquerque, Tiago Pereira-da-Silva, Duarte Cacela, Rui Cruz Ferreira
{"title":"A rare case of CardioMEMS™ sensor migration.","authors":"Ana Rita Teixeira, Francisco Barbas de Albuquerque, Tiago Pereira-da-Silva, Duarte Cacela, Rui Cruz Ferreira","doi":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2363717","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2363717","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The CardioMEMS™ system remotely monitors changes in pulmonary artery pressures, which allows for early detection of heart failure worsening. It is a safe and reliable invasive monitoring system. We report a case in which there was a late migration of the device at 6 months of follow-up to the contralateral pulmonary artery. The mechanisms, consequences, and management of device migration are discussed. To our knowledge, there are very few published data on late sensor migration.</p>","PeriodicalId":12589,"journal":{"name":"Future cardiology","volume":" ","pages":"453-458"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11485755/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141426683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future cardiologyPub Date : 2024-01-01Epub Date: 2024-07-02DOI: 10.1080/14796678.2024.2363712
Kornel Pawlak, Dorota Danielak, Paweł Burchardt, Łukasz Kruszyna, Marta Karaźniewicz-Łada
{"title":"The influence of P2Y<sub>12</sub> gene polymorphisms on clopidogrel therapy in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention.","authors":"Kornel Pawlak, Dorota Danielak, Paweł Burchardt, Łukasz Kruszyna, Marta Karaźniewicz-Łada","doi":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2363712","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2363712","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> We aimed to define the influence of P2Y12 polymorphisms (rs6801273, rs2046934, and rs6809699), diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, statins intake, and smoking habit on clopidogrel therapy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.<b>Materials & methods:</b> We used PCR-RFLP and PCR-ASO for P2Y<sub>12</sub> genotype analysis. The effectiveness of the therapy was measured with the VerifyNow method and defined in platelet reactivity units.<b>Results:</b> Studied polymorphisms had no statistically significant influence on PRU before (PRU<sup>0</sup>) and 6 months (PRU<sup>6</sup>) after the procedure. H1/H1 diabetic carriers had significantly higher PRU<sup>6</sup> values than patients without diabetes. Obese H1/H2 subjects had significantly lower PRU<sup>6</sup> values than H1/H2 non-obese carriers.<b>Conclusion:</b> We found that obesity and diabetes may influence the long-term outcome of antiplatelet therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":12589,"journal":{"name":"Future cardiology","volume":" ","pages":"377-387"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11457605/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141491617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future cardiologyPub Date : 2024-01-01Epub Date: 2024-09-13DOI: 10.1080/14796678.2024.2400855
Ting-Yu Lin, Wei-Ming Huang, Yi-Lin Tsai
{"title":"Quadricuspid aortic valve and its rare association with left main obstruction: case report and literature review.","authors":"Ting-Yu Lin, Wei-Ming Huang, Yi-Lin Tsai","doi":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2400855","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2400855","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital anomaly. We report a 51-year-old woman with QAV who experienced intermittent chest pain due to fibrotic tissue overgrowth from the small left coronary cusp, obstructing the left main coronary artery (LM). Angiography revealed a large \"Vieussens' arterial ring,\" which acted as a collateral channel from the right coronary artery to the left coronary artery, preserving coronary blood flow and left ventricular function. Surgery successfully removed the tissue, maintaining both aortic valve function and coronary patency. This case highlights the need to consider QAV complications and use various imaging modalities for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning, including evaluating potential issues like aortic regurgitation and coronary anomalies.</p>","PeriodicalId":12589,"journal":{"name":"Future cardiology","volume":" ","pages":"605-611"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11520560/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142283915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future cardiologyPub Date : 2024-01-01Epub Date: 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1080/14796678.2024.2378648
Ryaan El-Andari, Jimmy Jh Kang, Surita Sidhu, Matthew Cwinn, James Green, Michael L Ma, Anoop Mathew, Benjamin D Tyrrell, Robert C Welsh, Jeevan Nagendran
{"title":"Transcarotid transcatheter aortic valve replacement utilizing monitored anesthesia care: a case report.","authors":"Ryaan El-Andari, Jimmy Jh Kang, Surita Sidhu, Matthew Cwinn, James Green, Michael L Ma, Anoop Mathew, Benjamin D Tyrrell, Robert C Welsh, Jeevan Nagendran","doi":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2378648","DOIUrl":"10.1080/14796678.2024.2378648","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become the standard of care for high surgical risk patients with aortic stenosis. The most common approach to TAVR is transfemoral utilizing monitored anesthesia care or general anesthesia. On occasion, transfemoral access is not possible and alternative access to TAVR is required. Herein, we describe the case of a patient undergoing a transcarotid approach to TAVR with regional anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care utilizing a multidisciplinary heart team.</p>","PeriodicalId":12589,"journal":{"name":"Future cardiology","volume":" ","pages":"447-451"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11485771/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142283917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}