Publications by authors named "J Torrado"
Background: Severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is an adverse prognostic factor. The presence of potential racial/ethnic disparities in patient characteristics and outcomes remain unexplored. This study aimed to investigate the impact of race/ethnicity on the clinical course of severe TR.
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- Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are common in individuals with left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction, yet their prevalence in the general population is not well understood.
- A multicenter study evaluated the prevalence of frequent (PVCs >5%) and high burden (PVCs >10%) PVCs among patients monitored with ambulatory Holter monitors, analyzing demographics and left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF).
- Results showed that PVCs >5% and >10% were present in 4% and 5% of participants, respectively, with higher prevalence in older males, while females had a lower occurrence of PVCs despite similar rates when LVEF <50%.
Melatonin's antioxidant properties make it a valuable component in anti-aging semisolid topical products. This study explores the role of Pemulen, an acrylic-based viscosifying agent, in stabilizing cream-gel formulations. Remarkably, even at low concentrations (0.
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- The DANAMI-3 DEFER study shows that postponing stent implantation in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is safe and may work well when carefully choosing patients.
- The study included 198 patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and compared those who had deferred stenting with those who received immediate stenting.
- Results indicated that while the deferred stenting group had lower rates of stent use and employed more thrombus aspiration, there were no significant differences in mortality or major adverse events between the two groups, suggesting the need for further research on tailored treatment strategies.