Publications by authors named "Nadia R Sutton"

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  • - A survey of aging researchers revealed significant disagreement on key questions about aging, such as its definition, causes, onset, and rejuvenation, indicating a lack of consensus in the field.
  • - Researchers have varying interpretations of what constitutes "aging," leading to different experimental approaches and priorities, which complicates the understanding and study of the aging process.
  • - The findings highlight the necessity for clearer definitions and targeted goals within aging research, as well as strategies to address ongoing disagreements, in hopes of advancing the field.
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This paper reviews the distinct clinical, pathophysiological, and therapeutic challenges faced by older women undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Older women present with a greater comorbidity burden, smaller coronary vessels, and post-menopausal hormonal changes, which increase procedural complexity and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Despite these challenges, older women are less likely to receive evidence-based therapies, resulting in higher risks of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and bleeding.

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The prevalence of calcification in obstructive coronary artery disease is on the rise. Percutaneous coronary intervention of these calcified lesions is associated with increased short-term and long-term risks. To optimize percutaneous coronary intervention results, there is an expanding array of treatment modalities geared toward calcium modification prior to stent implantation.

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  • Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) can lead to chest pain (angina) even when there are no blockages in the major coronary arteries (ANOCA).
  • The thermodilution technique is a useful method for measuring microvascular resistance, from which two key indices (coronary flow reserve and index of microcirculatory resistance) can be derived to assess coronary microcirculation.
  • The text presents the bolus thermodilution method and an algorithm (CATH CMD) to standardize measurements and improve the diagnosis of CMD.
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This article provides a summary of the clinical spectrum of no obstructive coronary arteries. We describe the pathologies, invasive and noninvasive assessment, and management strategies.

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Purpose Of Review: The goal of this manuscript is to provide a concise summary of recent developments in the approach to and treatment of women with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Recent Findings: This review covers terminology updates relating to ACS and myocardial injury and infarction. Updates on disparities in recognition, treatments, and outcomes of women with ACS due to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease are covered.

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Background: Recent studies describe an emerging role for percutaneous left ventricular assist devices such as Impella CP® as rescue therapy for refractory cardiac arrest. We hypothesized that the addition of mechanical chest compressions to percutaneous left ventricular assist device assisted CPR would improve hemodynamics by compressing the right ventricle and augmenting pulmonary blood flow and left ventricular filling. We performed a pilot study to test this hypothesis using a swine model of prolonged cardiac arrest.

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Mitochondria are cellular organelles critical for ATP production and are particularly relevant to cardiovascular diseases including heart failure, atherosclerosis, ischemia-reperfusion injury, and cardiomyopathies. With advancing age, even in the absence of clinical disease, mitochondrial homeostasis becomes disrupted (e.g.

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Background: It remains unclear if percutaneous left ventricular assist device (pLVAD) reduces post-cardiac arrest myocardial dysfunction.

Methods: This is a prespecified analysis of a subset of swine that achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in a study comparing pLVAD, transient aortic occlusion (AO), or both during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Devices were initiated after 24 minutes of ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest (8 min no-flow and 16 min mechanical CPR).

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  • Centers focused on coronary function testing play an essential role in diagnosing and treating angina with nonobstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA).
  • Utilizing a mix of lifestyle changes, medications, and devices can significantly enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from ANOCA.
  • The success of treatment programs relies on multidisciplinary teams that personalize care, alongside collaborative research efforts that standardize assessments and data collection for future clinical trials.
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  • Angina with nonobstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA) affects nearly 50% of patients undergoing coronary angiography and includes issues like microvascular dysfunction and coronary spasms.
  • Patients often struggle to get diagnosed, leading to repeated medical visits and feelings of invalidation, which can contribute to anxiety and depression.
  • Recent advancements in diagnostic testing, specifically coronary function testing (CFT), allow for better, noninvasive evaluation of ANOCA, aiding in the identification of specific coronary issues.
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Chronic kidney disease is an independent risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease and overlaps with other risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes. Percutaneous coronary intervention is a cornerstone of therapy for coronary artery disease and requires contrast media, which can lead to renal injury. Identifying patients at risk for contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) is critical for preventing kidney damage, which is associated with both short- and long-term mortality.

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Stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Stroke prevalence varies by sex and ancestry, possibly due to genetic heterogeneity between subgroups. We performed a genome-wide meta-analysis of 16 biobanks across multiple ancestries to study the genetics of ischemic stroke (60,176 cases, 1,310,725 controls) as part of the Global Biobank Meta-analysis Initiative (GBMI) and further combined the results with previously published MegaStroke.

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  • The aging population is increasingly represented in cardiac procedures, making older adults the highest-risk patients for complications and mortality following complex interventions.
  • Structured risk assessments are essential for identifying which older patients will benefit from procedures versus those facing greater risks.
  • The conventional risk assessment methods focus on cardiovascular, physiological, and anatomical risks, but it’s suggested to add a fourth pillar: geriatric syndromes, since they can significantly impact overall risk.
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  • The text emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive risk assessment for older adults undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions, integrating geriatrics to improve patient outcomes in interventional cardiology.
  • It proposes forming a "geriatric" heart team that includes geriatric specialists alongside traditional heart team members to enhance risk evaluation and management for older patients.
  • The text also discusses goals of care, shared decision-making, and medication considerations for older adults, while identifying knowledge gaps and areas needing further research.
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Background And Aims: Cerebral embolic protection (CEP) devices are employed to capture embolic debris and reduce the risk of stroke during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Evidence is mixed regarding the safety and efficacy of CEP. We aimed to summarize the safety and effectiveness of CEP use during TAVR.

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Aim: To investigate the effect of tandem use of transient balloon occlusion of the descending aorta (AO) and percutaneous left ventricular assist device (pl-VAD) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in a large animal model of prolonged cardiac arrest.

Methods: Ventricular fibrillation was induced and left untreated for 8 minutes followed by 16 minutes of mechanical CPR (mCPR) in 24 swine, under general anesthesia. Animals were randomized to 3 treatment groups (n = 8 per group): A) pL-VAD (Impella CP®) B) pL-VAD+AO, and C) AO.

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CD39 (NTPDase1-nucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase 1) is a membrane-tethered ectonucleotidase that hydrolyzes extracellular ATP to ADP and ADP to AMP. This enzyme is expressed in a variety of cell types and tissues and has broadly been recognized within vascular tissue to have a protective role in converting "danger" ligands (ATP) into neutral ligands (AMP). In this study, we investigate the enzyme kinetics of CD39 using a Michaelis-Menten modeling framework.

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Background Ectonucleotidases maintain vascular homeostasis by metabolizing extracellular nucleotides, modulating inflammation and thrombosis, and potentially, myocardial flow through adenosine generation. Evidence implicates dysfunction or deficiency of ectonucleotidases CD39 or CD73 in human disease; the utility of measuring levels of circulating ectonucleotidases as plasma biomarkers of coronary artery dysfunction or disease has not been previously reported. Methods and Results A total of 529 individuals undergoing clinically indicated positron emission tomography stress testing between 2015 and 2019 were enrolled in this single-center retrospective analysis.

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