Publications by authors named "SeungMin Back"
Background: Exercise capacity is known to be an independent predictor of cardiovascular events and mortality. However, most previous studies were based on Western populations. Further study is warranted for Asian patients according to ethnic or national standards.
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- The study investigates the relationship between drug-eluting stents (DESs) and coronary artery spasm (CAS) to determine their long-term implications on patient health.
- Researchers analyzed data from 2,797 patients who underwent an acetylcholine provocation test, finding that those with DES-associated CAS experienced more severe symptoms than those with other forms of CAS.
- The results showed that patients with DES-CAS had significantly higher rates of coronary revascularization, chest pain, and major adverse cardiac events over three years, indicating the need for careful monitoring of these patients.
Electrical stimulation of cells and tissues for therapeutic benefit is a well-established method. Although animal studies can emulate the complexity of an organism's physiology, lab-on-a-chip platforms provide a suitable primary model for follow-up animal studies. Thus, inexpensive and easy-to-use platforms for in vitro human cell studies are required.
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