Publications by authors named "Takaho Hirano"
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- * It involved evaluating 273 plaques from 141 patients, finding that LAP burden correlates with high-risk plaque features determined by NIRS-IVUS, and is more effective at identifying these types of plaques compared to just visual assessment.
- * The results indicated that quantifying LAP burden enhances the detection of high-risk plaques, suggesting that measuring LAP could be a valuable tool in assessing coronary artery health.
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- A higher BMI in older patients after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is linked to lower mortality rates, but other factors may influence this relationship.
- The study involved 234 patients, finding that subcutaneous and visceral fat were closely related to BMI, while muscle volume had a weaker correlation.
- The results suggested that higher BMI is associated with lower mortality, but cachexia, defined by low BMI and certain biochemical conditions, was a significant indicator of worse outcomes.