Publications by authors named "A S Volgman"
Article Synopsis
- Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) is a new technique for treating atrial fibrillation (AF) that targets heart tissue more selectively than traditional thermal methods like radiofrequency and cryoablation.
- A systematic review of 17 studies with 2,255 patients found that PFA significantly lowers AF recurrence, procedure time, heart rate changes, and risks of certain complications like phrenic nerve palsy and esophageal lesions.
- However, PFA is also linked to a higher risk of pericardial tamponade, indicating it has both benefits and potential risks compared to thermal ablation.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in the world. From 2005 to 2008, the World Health Organization (WHO) planned an initiative to reduce the mortality rate of CVD by 2030 by addressing health, finance, transport, education, and agriculture in these communities. Plans were underway by many countries to meet the goals of the WHO initiative.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Vascular diseases, including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and stroke, increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive impairment. Serum biomarkers, such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), may be indicators of cognitive health.
Objective: We examined whether vascular risk was associated with levels of cognition and serum biomarkers in older women with cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Background: In myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), there are limited patient-level data on outcomes by sex and race.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess baseline demographics and 3-year outcomes by sex and race for MINOCA patients.
Methods: Patients admitted to a single center with acute myocardial infarction (MI) between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2018, were identified by chart and angiographic review.