3D-Printing-Based Fluoroscopic Coronary Angiography Simulator Improves Learning Capability Among Cardiology Trainees.

Aim: One of the essential competencies of cardiology trainees is the ability to perform coronary angiography with good projection.

Purpose: This study is a research and development study aimed at testing the effectiveness of 3D-printing-based fluoroscopic coronary angiography simulator as a learning medium for diagnostic coronary angiogram.

Methods: Thirty-four cardiology trainees randomly were divided into two groups.

CT-Derived 3D Printing for Coronary Artery Cannulation Simulator Design Manufacturing.

Mastering coronary angiography requires practice. Cadavers and animals do not accurately represent the human anatomical body, and practicing with actual patients has medical safety issues. Simulation offers safe and realistic conditions for cardiology intervention training.

Platelet microparticle number is associated with the extent of myocardial damage in acute myocardial infarction.

Introduction: Activated platelets generate microparticles. Increased platelet microparticles occur in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and contribute to intracoronary thrombosis and subsequent myocardial injury. This study aimed to investigate the impact of platelet microparticles on intracoronary thrombosis by assessing the relationship between platelet microparticles and the extent of myocardial damage in AMI.

Anomalous Origination of Right Coronary Artery from Left Sinus in Asymptomatic Young Male Presenting with Positive Ischemic Response on Treadmill Test.

Anomalous origination of coronary artery from the opposite sinus (ACAOS) is a rare coronary artery anomaly. Right ACAOS with interarterial course is a type of ACAOS, which conveys a high risk for myocardial ischemia or sudden death. We reported a case of right ACAOS with interarterial course in otherwise healthy young male.

Low serum albumin levels and in-hospital adverse outcomes in acute coronary syndrome.

Epidemiological studies have demonstrated an association between low serum albumin levels and coronary heart disease and mortality. Nevertheless, the impact of a low serum albumin level during acute coronary syndrome has not yet been established. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether low serum albumin levels are associated with adverse outcomes in acute coronary syndrome.