Publications by authors named "De-Kui Gao"
World J Cardiol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The document discusses the challenges of treating young patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who also have gastric ulcers, specifically highlighting the uncertainty around using drug-coated balloons in these cases.
- - A case study of a 54-year-old man with acute STEMI showed that after initial cardiac issues and thrombus discovery, he underwent a novel treatment approach involving drug balloon angioplasty without stents, leading to positive results.
- - The conclusion suggests that percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) without stents could be an effective option for certain STEMI patients, indicating a need for more research in this area.
World J Clin Cases
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Bradycardia-induced cardiomyopathy (BIC) develops from chronic low heart rates, resulting in heart enlargement and reduced function, but can significantly improve with timely treatment.
- - A patient experienced bradycardia from age 7 without treatment until she later developed BIC after 42 years, eventually leading to atrial fibrillation, which normalized her heart shape.
- - This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for BIC, as well as potential positive outcomes like improved heart structure with increased heart rates.
