Publications by authors named "M R Navarro Belmonte"
Cardiac masses encompass a diverse range of benign and malignant tumors as well as pseudotumors. Accurate histologic identification is essential for guiding appropriate treatment, yet the diagnostic process remains challenging. Although biopsy is traditionally the diagnostic gold standard, its invasive nature and associated risks limit its application.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is emerging as a valuable tool for noninvasive surveillance of cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV) in patients with heart transplant (HTx). We assessed the diagnostic performance of a comprehensive CCTA-based approach compared with the invasive reference, which includes invasive coronary angiography, intravascular ultrasound, and fractional flow reserve, for detecting CAV.
Methods: This was a multicenter prospective study including 37 patients with HTx who underwent CCTA, invasive coronary angiography, intravascular ultrasound, and fractional flow reserve.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), revealing that its underlying causes are diverse and not well understood in clinical settings.
- A review of 45 studies found that 53% of patients with MINOCA had non-obstructive coronary artery stenosis, with significant findings from optical coherence tomography and vasomotor tests.
- Patients with non-obstructive coronary arteries showed a higher risk of death or myocardial infarction at one year compared to those with normal arteries, indicating the need for better diagnostic methods in understanding MINOCA.