Sex Differences in Ventricular Arrhythmias and Adverse Outcomes Following Acute Myocardial Infarction.

Background: Ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) are a common cause of death in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Studies have shown sex differences in the incidence, presentation, and outcomes of AMI. However, less is known about sex differences in patients with AMI who develop VAs.

Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on the Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Insights from a Large National Database.

Introduction: Studies exploring the effectiveness and safety of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are limited.

Methods: We utilized the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) to identify hospitalizations for LAAO from 2016 to 2020 and further identified cases with concomitant CKD. The primary outcome was mortality, and secondary outcomes were cerebrovascular accidents, major bleeding, vasopressor requirements, percutaneous coronary intervention, cardiac arrest, acute respiratory failure, transfusion, length of stay (LOS), and total hospital charges.

Controversies related to renal artery denervation and devices.

Purpose Of Review: This review article discusses the controversies, strengths, and limitations of the current literature on renal artery denervation in the management of resistant hypertension, as well as the future directions of this intervention.

Recent Findings: There have been conflicting data from the different randomized control trials assessing the efficacy of renal artery denervation in the management of resistant hypertension.

Summary: Renal artery denervation is achieved by ablating the sympathetic nerves surrounding the renal arteries using endovascular ultrasound, radiofrequency, or alcohol.

In-hospital outcomes and trends of patients with autoimmune diseases undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: A nationwide analysis.

Background: The risk of coronary artery disease is exaggerated in patients with autoimmune diseases (AID). A higher risk of complications has been reported during and after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in these patients. We aimed to analyze the in-hospital outcomes and trends of patients with AID, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) undergoing PCI.

Predictors of mortality and burden of arrhythmias in endstage heart failure.

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, contributing to approximately 1 in 8 deaths. Individuals with end-stage HF (eHF) experience debilitating symptoms leading to poor quality of life (QoL).

Methods: We used the ICD-10 code for eHF (I5084) from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) (2016-2020) to identify all patients with eHF.

Trends in the incidence and in-patient outcomes of acute myocardial infarction in pregnancy: Insights from the national inpatient sample.

Study Objective: Pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality rates in the United States are rising despite advances in knowledge, technology, and healthcare delivery. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of adverse pregnancy outcomes, with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) being a potential contributor to the worse outcomes in pregnancy.

Design/setting: We analyzed data from the national inpatient sample database to examine trends in the incidence and in-hospital outcomes of myocardial infarction in pregnancy from 2016 to 2020.

Temporal trends in the utilization and outcome of transcatheter aortic valve replacement across racial and ethnic groups. A nationwide analysis.

Background: Transcatheter aortic valvular replacement (TAVR) improves outcomes in patients with aortic stenosis (AS). However, data describing racial disparities in the utilization and outcomes of TAVR are limited. We aimed to evaluate the utilization trends and outcomes of TAVR across racial and ethnic groups.

Impact of day of admission on in-hospital outcomes of cardiogenic shock.

Background: The management of cardiogenic shock (CS) requires attentiveness to details and in some cases, invasive interventions. In the past, studies have shown relationships between the day of admission and cardiovascular outcomes. We aim to analyze the trends and in-hospital outcomes of patients admitted with CS over the weekends compared to weekdays.

Impact of Bariatric Surgery on the Prevalence and Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation in Obese Patients.

Obesity has been identified as a significant factor contributing to the development of numerous cardiovascular conditions and as a result, the cardiovascular community has prioritized efforts to address obesity and reduce its associated risks. However, despite these efforts, the prevalence of obesity continues to rise steadily, and is projected to double in the upcoming years. Atrial fibrillation is among the most prevalent and extensively researched cardiovascular comorbidities associated with obesity.

Impact of COVID-19 Infection on Clinical Outcomes Among Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: A Nationwide Analysis.

Heart Failure (HF) is a common comorbidity in the United state. COVID-19 infection has shown worse clinical outcomes among heart failure patients; however, there is limited evidence on the impact of COVID-19 infection on the subset of HF. Hence, we aimed to investigate the clinical outcomes in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 infection without HF vs concomitant COVID-19 infection with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (AD-HFpEF) vs concomitant COVID-19 Infection with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (AD-HFrEF) using a large dataset illustrating a real word analysis.

Sudden Cardiac Death: An Update on Commotio Cordis.

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular mortality, and it is caused by a diverse array of conditions. Among these is commotio cordis, a relatively infrequent but still significant cause, often seen in young athletes involved in competitive or recreational sports. It is known to be caused by blunt trauma to the chest wall resulting in life-threatening arrhythmia (typically ventricular fibrillation).

Smoking Cessation and Benefits to Cardiovascular Health: A Review of Literature.

Tobacco smoking is a chief cause of preventable deaths worldwide, accounting for various cancers, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Tobacco smoking accounts for more than seven million deaths every year. Worldwide statistics show that about 1.