Contrast Induced Nephropathy: Efficacy of matched hydration and forced diuresis for prevention in patients with impaired renal function undergoing coronary procedures-CINEMA trial.

Background: Matched hydration and forced diuresis (MHFD) using the RenalGuard device has been shown to reduce contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) following coronary interventions.

Aim: To evaluate the potential benefits of a non-automated MHFD protocol compared to current hydration protocol in prevention of CIN in patients with CKD.

Methods: A total of 1,205 patients were randomized to either non-automated MHFD group (n = 799) or intravenous hydration control group (n = 406).

Large vessel thrombosis in patient with COVID-19, a case series.

Introduction: Involvement of the large vessels is rarely reported and poorly understood in cases of Corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19). The aim of this study is to present a series of cases with large vessel thrombosis (LVT).

Methods: This is a multicenter prospective case series study.

Below-the-Knee Intervention for Ischemic Diabetic Foot in Kurdistan, Iraq: A Case-Control Study.

Background: Management of the ischemic diabetic foot (DF) due to infrapopliteal arterial disease is challenging and controversial. Observation, bypass surgery, and endovascular intervention are the 3 available options. Outcome of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) versus conservative therapy is evaluated in this prospective study from Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.

Risk factors for acute coronary syndrome in patients below the age of 40 years.

Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) refers to a spectrum of symptoms compatible with acute myocardial ischemia. Plasma markers of inflammation have been recently identified as diagnostic aid and risk predictors. The present study, conducted in Slemani Cardiac Hospital (SCH), Sulaimaniyah, Iraq aimed to recognize some risk factors for ACS in Iraqi adults younger than 40.

The Supraclavicular Artery Perforator Flap: A Comparative Study of Imaging Techniques Used in Preoperative Mapping.

Background:  The supraclavicular artery flap is an excellent flap for head and neck reconstruction. The aim of this study is to assess imaging techniques to define the precise vascular boundaries of this flap.

Methods:  Six imaging techniques were used for supraclavicular artery mapping in 65 cases; handheld Doppler, triplex ultrasound, computed tomography angiography, magnetic resonance angiography, digital subtraction angiography, and indocyanine green angiography.

Coronary artery perforation complicating percutaneous coronary intervention.

Background Coronary artery perforation is a rare but serious complication of percutaneous coronary interventions. We aimed to evaluate the management of coronary artery perforation in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq. Methods A retrospective review of our medical records from 2009 to 2016 identified 24 patients (15 males, 9 females) with coronary artery perforation.