Publications by authors named "R Kuipers"
Background: The perivascular fat attenuation index (FAI) detects and quantifies coronary inflammation by measuring phenotypic changes in perivascular adipose tissue by using computed tomography coronary angiography images.
Aim: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the reclassification of cardiovascular (CV) risk after incorporating perivascular FAI assessment in currently used risk score algorithms.
Methods: This was a single-center, retrospective study of 200 patients with suspected coronary artery disease who underwent computed tomography coronary angiography in clinical practice between January 2022 and May 2022.
Article Synopsis
- Coronary artery spasms can cause serious heart issues like ischaemia and infarction, particularly in younger individuals, affecting both genders equally.
- A case study highlighted two sisters who suffered heart attacks during menstruation due to catamenial coronary spasms, leading to significant complications for one sister, including heart failure and a heart transplant.
- Increased awareness and understanding of catamenial coronary spasms, particularly their link to fluctuating hormone levels, is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment involving medications that promote blood vessel dilation.
A Tumor-Feeding Artery Towards a Cardiac Glomus Tumor.
J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv
February 2024