Incidental Coronary Artery Calcification and the Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes.

Background Incidental findings of coronary artery calcifications (CACs) are not consistently reported, and the clinical significance relating to cardiovascular outcomes remains to be established. In this single-center cross-sectional study, we assessed the association between incidental coronary artery calcification documented on formal chest CT reports and the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Methods A MACE was defined as the occurrence of stroke or transient ischemic attack or ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, or undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.

Sociodemographic Disparities in Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter-2 Inhibitors and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Prescription Patterns Among Patients With Poorly Controlled Diabetes.

Introduction Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2Is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are novel antihyperglycemic agents that reduce cardiovascular mortality through insulin-independent mechanisms. In this cross-sectional study, we investigated prescription patterns of these drugs and identified inequities in antihyperglycemic utilization. Methods Unique encounters for diabetes care between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2020, were identified through a systematic query of our healthcare system's database.

Does Spasticity Correlate With Motor Impairment in the Upper and Lower Limbs in Ambulatory Chronic Stroke Survivors?

Objective: This study aimed to explore correlations between spasticity and motor impairments in the upper and lower limbs in ambulatory chronic stroke survivors.

Design: We performed clinical assessments in 28 ambulatory chronic stroke survivors with spastic hemiplegia (female: 12; male: 16; mean ages = 57.8 ± 11.

Ultrasound Assessment of Spastic Muscles in Ambulatory Chronic Stroke Survivors Reveals Function-Dependent Changes.

Objective: To correlate ultrasound characteristics of spastic muscles with clinical and functional measurements in chronic stroke survivors.

Methods: Ultrasound assessment and clinical and functional assessments were performed in 28 ambulatory stroke survivors (12 females, mean age 57.8 ± 11.

Influence of HIV on in-hospital outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Background: The development of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) has markedly prolonged the life expectancy of individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The prevalence of age-related cardiovascular disease (CVD) and arrhythmias is therefore expected to increase among the HIV-positive population.

Objectives: We aimed to assess the trends in prevalence, and inpatient outcomes among patients with HIV and atrial fibrillation (AF).