AngiologyPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-01-12DOI: 10.1177/00033197241227502
Mohamed Khayata, Richard A Grimm, Brian P Griffin, Bo Xu
{"title":"Prevalence, Characteristics, and Outcomes of Infective Endocarditis Readmissions in Patients With Variables Associated With Liver Disease in the United States.","authors":"Mohamed Khayata, Richard A Grimm, Brian P Griffin, Bo Xu","doi":"10.1177/00033197241227502","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197241227502","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Infective endocarditis (IE) is common in patients with liver disease. Outcomes of IE in patients with liver disease are limited. We aimed to investigate IE outcomes in patients with variables associated with liver disease in the USA. We used the 2017 National Readmission Database to identify index admission of adults with IE, based on the International Classification of Disease, 10<sup>th</sup> revision codes. The primary outcome was 30-day readmission. Secondary outcomes were mortality and predictors of hospital readmission. We identified 40,413 IE admissions. Patients who were readmitted were more likely to have a history of HCV (19.4 vs 12.3%, <i>P</i> < .001), hyponatremia (25 vs 21%, <i>P</i> < .001), and thrombocytopenia (20.3 vs 16.3%, <i>P</i> < .001). After adjusting for age, hypertension, heart failure, diabetes mellitus, and end stage renal disease, hyponatremia (odds ratio (OR) 1.25; 95% confidence intervals [CI]: 1.17-1.35; <i>P</i> < .001) and thrombocytopenia (OR 1.16; 95% CI: 1.08-1.24; <i>P</i> < .001) correlated with higher odds of 30-day readmission. Mortality was higher among patients with hyponatremia (29 vs 22%, <i>P</i> < .001), thrombocytopenia (29 vs 17%, <i>P</i> < .001), coagulopathy (12 vs 5%, <i>P</i> < .001), cirrhosis (6 vs 4%, <i>P</i> < .001), ascites (7 vs 3%, <i>P</i> < .001), liver failure (18 vs 3%, <i>P</i> < .001), and portal hypertension (3 vs 1.5%, <i>P</i> < .001).</p>","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"538-545"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139432230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-03-04DOI: 10.1177/00033197251326385
Cihan Aydın, Hüseyin Orta, Mesut Engin, Aykut Demirkıran
{"title":"Letter: Relationship Between Magnesium Levels and Contrast Nephropathy in Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.","authors":"Cihan Aydın, Hüseyin Orta, Mesut Engin, Aykut Demirkıran","doi":"10.1177/00033197251326385","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197251326385","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"600-601"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143555709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-03-06DOI: 10.1177/00033197241238397
Mustafa Bilal Ozbay, Bede N Nriagu, Hamide Sena Ozbay, Yasin Ozen
{"title":"Letter: The Fibrosis-5 Index Predicts Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events.","authors":"Mustafa Bilal Ozbay, Bede N Nriagu, Hamide Sena Ozbay, Yasin Ozen","doi":"10.1177/00033197241238397","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197241238397","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"604-605"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140038663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-01-17DOI: 10.1177/00033197241227501
Tianqi Xu, Li Wang, Na Chang, Sha Li, Bingxuan Jiao, Shuai Zhang, Ximing Wang
{"title":"CT-Diagnosed Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease as a Risk Predictor of Symptomatic Carotid Plaque and Cerebrovascular Symptoms.","authors":"Tianqi Xu, Li Wang, Na Chang, Sha Li, Bingxuan Jiao, Shuai Zhang, Ximing Wang","doi":"10.1177/00033197241227501","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197241227501","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We aimed to test whether computed tomography (CT)-diagnosed Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a risk factor for cerebrovascular symptoms in patients with suspected atherosclerotic disease. A total of 550 patients (mean age 65.2 ± 8.8 years, 370 males) with carotid plaques who underwent carotid computed tomographic angiography (CTA) and unenhanced abdominal CT were retrospectively analyzed. NAFLD was diagnosed by abdominal CT. Carotid CTA assessed the presence of carotid artery stenosis or plaque. The relationship between NAFLD and cerebrovascular symptoms was analyzed using generalized estimating equations and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. The prevalence of NAFLD was significantly higher in symptomatic patients (76.5 vs 9.8%; <i>P</i> < .001). After adjusting for several confounding factors (e.g., hypertension and hyperlipidemia), univariate and multivariate logic regression analysis revealed that NAFLD was still strongly associated with cerebrovascular symptoms (odds ratio, 22.81; 95% CI 13.03-39.93; <i>P</i> < .001). ROC analysis showed that the area under the curve for discriminating symptomatic and asymptomatic plaques using NAFLD measurements was 0.833, with a sensitivity of 76.5% and a specificity of 90.2%. NAFLD is strongly associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular symptoms. It may be an important predictor of symptomatic carotid plaque and cerebrovascular symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"546-553"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139484987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2024-01-16DOI: 10.1177/00033197241228046
Dan Qi, Xiaolu Nie, Jianjun Zhang
{"title":"A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Impacts of Time-Restricted Eating on Metabolic Homeostasis.","authors":"Dan Qi, Xiaolu Nie, Jianjun Zhang","doi":"10.1177/00033197241228046","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197241228046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This meta-analysis investigated the effect of time-restricted eating (TRE) as an economical lifestyle intervention for the prevention of metabolic syndrome and improving the related metabolic variables. The Cochrane library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, clinical trials, and other databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We included 22 RCTs (1004 participants, aged 18-75 years, including healthy subjects, prediabetes and overweight patients) designed to evaluate the effect of TRE on metabolic parameters. Body mass index (BMI) (-0.56 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, 95% CI: -1.00, -0.13, <i>P</i> < .01), fasting blood glucose (-1.74 mmol/L, 95% CI: -3.34, -0.14, <i>P</i> < .01), and body weight (-0.48 kg, 95% CI: -0.74, -0.22, <i>P</i> < .01) in the TRE intervention group were decreased to varying degrees compared with controls. In contrast, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels were significantly increased in the TRE group compared with the control group (<i>P</i> < .01). The change in waist circumference, blood pressure, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and total cholesterol did not vary markedly across the groups. In conclusion, this meta-analysis found a significant reduction in BMI, weight, and fasting glucose, as well as a rise in HDL-C level with TRE compared with control. TRE could be used as an adjuvant treatment for metabolic dysfunctions.</p>","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"511-524"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139478183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-01-22DOI: 10.1177/00033197251314629
Ayşe İrem Demirtola, Anar Mammadli, Gökhan Çiçek
{"title":"The Role of Magnesium Levels in the Progression of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients With STEMI Undergoing Primary PCI.","authors":"Ayşe İrem Demirtola, Anar Mammadli, Gökhan Çiçek","doi":"10.1177/00033197251314629","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197251314629","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) poses a significant risk following primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) in patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). Magnesium (Mg²⁺) deficiency has been associated with renal dysfunction and cardiovascular diseases, yet its role in CIN development remains unclear. This study represents the first investigation exploring the relationship between Mg²⁺ levels and CIN in this context.We conducted a retrospective study involving 2306 consecutive STEMI patients undergoing pPCI. Serum Mg²⁺ levels were measured on admission. Logistic regression and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis were employed to assess the association between Mg²⁺ levels and CIN development. Of the enrolled patients, 691 (30%) developed CIN post-pPCI. Mg²⁺ levels were significantly lower in the CIN group (<i>P</i> < .001). Multivariate analysis identified Mg²⁺ <2.03 mg/dL, age >68 years, left ventricular Ejection Fraction (EF) <49%, and post-procedure Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) flow grade <2 as independent predictors of CIN. ROC analysis revealed an Mg²⁺ cutoff of 2.03 mg/dL, Area Under the Curve (AUC): 0.711, sensitivity: 69%, specificity: 68%). Our study demonstrates a significant correlation between low Mg²⁺ levels and CIN in STEMI patients undergoing pPCI, highlighting Mg²⁺ <2.03 mg/dL as an independent risk factor for CIN.</p>","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"572-579"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142999046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Long-Term Crosstalk Between Renal Function and Arterial Stiffness.","authors":"Luca Zanoli, Carmelita Marcantoni, Domenico Santoro","doi":"10.1177/00033197241239690","DOIUrl":"10.1177/00033197241239690","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"509-510"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140130600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
AngiologyPub Date : 2025-06-30DOI: 10.1177/00033197251355338
Atsushi Tanita, Shigeto Namiuchi
{"title":"Letter: Response to Letter Concerning \"Structural Abnormalities of the Achilles Tendon Are Associated With Coronary Artery Disease Even Without Achilles Tendon Thickening\".","authors":"Atsushi Tanita, Shigeto Namiuchi","doi":"10.1177/00033197251355338","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/00033197251355338","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8264,"journal":{"name":"Angiology","volume":" ","pages":"33197251355338"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144526206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}