Publications by authors named "F Lopez-Jimenez"

Introduction: This article presents a case of nail unit melanoma (NUM), highlighting the unusual clinical presentations as those originating from the hyponychium. We discuss how dermoscopy is an essential tool for this pigmented lesion, and how the lack of a standardized guide for NUM underscores the importance of personalized approaches to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Case Presentation: A 72-year-old woman presented with a melanocytic lesion on her right second finger, characterized by a hyperpigmented macule with irregular borders and a heterogeneous distribution of pigment.

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Background: The determination of left ventricular diastolic function (LVDF) in patients with significant (≥moderate) mitral regurgitation (MR) poses a complex challenge. We recently validated an artificial intelligence-enabled electrocardiogram (AI-ECG) algorithm to estimate LVDF.

Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the risk of all-cause mortality across AI-ECG LVDF-derived myocardial disease (MD) grades in MR.

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Background: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) form the basis for therapeutic recommendations for both males and females. Historically, females have been significantly underrepresented in RCTs.

Objectives: The authors sought to determine the trends of representation of females in GLP-1RA RCTs from 2007 to 2024.

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Background: A subset of individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) have a high burden of cardiovascular risk factors and cerebral small-vessel disease, implicating vascular disease in the development of depression. Cross-sectional studies demonstrate a link between endothelial dysfunction and MDD, but the prospective association between peripheral endothelial dysfunction (PED) and an incident diagnosis of MDD is unknown.

Methods And Results: Patients undergoing a baseline assessment of cardiovascular risk were evaluated for PED using reactive hyperemia-peripheral arterial tonometry (≤1.

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