The patient with BMS implanted was admitted because of NSTEMI. CAG revealed 99% ISR. OCT revealed neoatherosclerosis and plaque rupture with thrombus. We successfully completed PCI with ELCA and DCB.
By Daigo Kachi
https://t.co/TklopTZkJO
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/gWMCXiXyPX
Ring-like late gadolinium enhancement observed on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is characteristic of dilated/arrthmogenic cardiomyopathy caused by a truncating variant of filamin C gene.
By Hiroyuki Morita
https://t.co/2SiFM7ic3H
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/BKohTaTUTe
Our study aimed to characterize the chronic effects of hot-balloon ablation on the EAT in persistent AF. Its planar transmural lesions altered the structurally remodeled LA, including the EAT.
By Shiro Nakahara @Shiroucla
https://t.co/gTDmHNNq3Q
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/Vu3iHg44fE
A COVID-19 pandemic in Japan in 2020 led to a >10% drop in cardiovascular hospitalizations, with reduced procedures and costs, while in-hospital mortality rates remained unchanged.
By Tadafumi Sugimoto @tadafumisugimo1
https://t.co/llHcZwr9g9
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/mdRfvgDuBf
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are aware that their ability to interpret 12-lead ECG findings is critical to the prognosis of ACS patients. Efficient training programs for EMTs need to be established.
By Keita Iyama
https://t.co/bS3UBnmNLq
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/hhsc8biqdI
JCS/JHRS 2022 Guideline on Diagnosis and Risk Assessment of Arrhythmia describes the current diagnostic methods and algorithms for fatal and nonfatal arrhythmias, cryptogenic stroke, and syncope.
By Bonpei Takase
https://t.co/bDZex6wFZx
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/IhsbWh8nzX
Catheter ablation through an atrial shunt device was successfully performed for a 74-year-old woman with complex atrial tachycardia, and its feasibility was demonstrated.
By Satoshi Oka
https://t.co/2sK5jR6utZ
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/MZzXFy8Zg5
The autopsy finding of a 68-year-old male with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy complicated by pericardiocentesis-resistant pericardial effusion revealed rare concomitant effusive-constrictive pericarditis.
By Takashi Hiruma
https://t.co/mlVDP3Lspi
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/GZRrBTMK4f
A protocol of opioid use for dyspnea in patients with advanced heart failure has been introduced (limited to our hospital). We hope that further discussions will lead to better palliative care.
By Tomohiro Nakamura
https://t.co/dnBwpbz0pG
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/rksIDTOYLL
The MAP Japan study presented in this issue confirms Micra lead less pacemakers safety, especially for high-risk Japanese patients.
By Eiichi Watanabe
https://t.co/dNAaxrahNS
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/9VMvq7qBZW
Analysis of data from 196 patients with acute aortic dissection from 2011 to 2020 revealed higher incidence than prior studies, with a correlation between advancing age and higher incidence and mortality.
By Shuji Moriyama
https://t.co/dG3OKkqvlK
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/dXlxcLWNpD
This paper provides editorial remarks about the study by Nakamura M, et al., which showed the efficacy and safety of warfarin for VTE with the PT-INR recommended in the Japanese VTE guidelines.
By Koichiro Sugimura
https://t.co/ayHsZ7PR54
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/LpYJB9czts
Ring-like late gadolinium enhancement observed on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is characteristic of dilated/arrthmogenic cardiomyopathy caused by a truncating variant of filamin C gene.
By Hiroyuki Morita
https://t.co/2SiFM7ic3H
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/TDxvtftn3Q
This is the first report of right-side dominant cardiac sarcoidosis with coronary artery-right ventricular microfistulas. Right ventricular function & fistulas worsened as the sarcoidosis progressed.
By Keishi Moriwaki
https://t.co/BfpDRXPdlx
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/acnI7KGE38
Guideline on Diagnosis and Treatment of Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Dissection just released!
https://t.co/PWWwwwxpg7
#日循 #CircJ #circ_j #JCSガイドライン #JCSGuidelines #AorticAneurysm #AorticDissection #CardioTwitter https://t.co/VYrbaUygOC
This paper offers editorial comments on the study by Yamauchi T, et al., which presents an external validation of the HELT-E2S2 score through a pooled analysis of the RAFFINE and SAKURA Registries.
By Shinya Suzuki
https://t.co/ORYRe0UpSR
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/RxgdBzb302
Lower extremity angiography revealed peripheral arteries were occluded, indicating LEAD (CLTI). Hoewever, physical and laboratory findings revealed the diasnosis was cutaneous arteritis.
By Hiroki Uehara @muhammedi_ali
https://t.co/SusVCHzRsk
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/4h65UO5q7x
Multiparametric CMR may play an important role in the diagnosis and prognostic assessment of arrhythmogenic left ventricular cardiomyopathy (ALVC).
By Seitaro Oda
https://t.co/MF0chBtvag
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/JhUscW3CEv
JCS 2022 Guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Assessment and Management for Non-Cardiac Surgery: Please note CQ5 (management of severe AS for older patients with hip fracture).
By Eiji Hiraoka
https://t.co/swP2Z4WiPR
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/7HLUqfGTfY
A successful case of TAV-in-TAV is observed the underexpansion due to the commissure posts existed inside of the XT and outside of the SAPIEN 3, which needs to carefully long-term follow up.
By Takuro Imaoka @dojo21511353
https://t.co/U0p0fkiUo6
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/YjCrTIPQmV
A 75-year-old underwent PCI of LMT to mid-LAD for stable angina. Following stenting, a high lateral branch was jailed and occluded. Five days after PCI, he developed anterolateral papillary muscle rupture.
By T Osawa
https://t.co/amHPF3A4Oe
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/QF6bHlmtdu
We report a rapidly growing pericardial angiosarcoma. Multimodality imaging proved crucial to the accurate diagnosis and appropriate surgical planning of angiosarcoma of the pericardial.
By Yingjie Zhao
https://t.co/Ky3rWBdnR3
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/N2tShGRq7g
Mechanism of calcified nodules (CN) remains unknown. We assessed ISR by CN in SFA by OFDI, angioscopy, and biopsy. These findings suggest CN creap between stent struts in LEAD similar to coronary artery.
By Shota Saito
https://t.co/OY3QhLF3Z5
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/orxMJx1WUC
This study shows BM-MNCs implantation improved the ischemic symptoms, and the effects were maintained. We believe BM-MNCs implantation may become an alternative treatment for CLTI patients with TAO. #23JCS
By Ayumu Fujioka
https://t.co/SYURou5qa0
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/DCyBpHYzfS
In this prospective cohort study including 1927 ACS patients with about 3-year follow-up, OSA was independently associated with higher risk of MACCE among patients without revascularization.
By Ying Zhang, Wen Hao, et al.
https://t.co/SUXoW4pJoF
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/5OpQWhutJj
The IVFR waveform reflects renal congestion, right heart hemodynamics, and significant TR, which may have been useful to evaluate the prognosis of secondary MR patients scheduled for TEER.
By Shohei Kikuchi
https://t.co/wYkcl9VQsn
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/7D9GsCRLVt
JCS 2022 Guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Assessment and Management for Non-Cardiac Surgery: Please note CQ5 (management of severe AS for older patients with hip fracture).
By Eiji Hiraoka
https://t.co/swP2Z4WiPR
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/mjs2NGnwOR
Preoperative extracellular volume analysis on computed tomography can help predict prognosis after transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis.
By Hiroyuki Takaoka @HiroyukiTa429
https://t.co/KzwkYrpii1
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/JCIwsmXlU4
Our external validation study suggested that the HELT-E2S2 score has value for risk stratification of Japanese patients with atrial fibrillation in a super-aged society.
By Takahiro Yamauchi @ytakahiro_woody
https://t.co/FGuuJZkymr
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/xr3aG7iW6o
A successful case of TAV-in-TAV is observed the underexpansion due to the commissure posts existed inside of the XT and outside of the SAPIEN 3, which needs to carefully long-term follow up.
By Takuro Imaoka @dojo21511353
https://t.co/U0p0fkiUo6
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/majmzeFuCH
In patients after acute decompensated heart failure, hyperpolypharmacy was common and significantly associated with an increased risk of all-cause death.
By Masafumi Kanai
https://t.co/UvCIFS8b9b
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/4oqWeSKmg1
The RESCUE ALI study demonstrated that Rutherford category IIb and III ischemia, supra to infra-popliteal lesions, and technical failures were identified as independent risk factors for 1-year AFS.
By Michinao Tan
https://t.co/kJLzC0PTpw
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/0TmVbDU9qF
In this prospective study of a Japanese cohort, the Micra leadless pacemaker was implanted with high success and a low complication rate, displaying safety and performance in line with global Micra trials
By Kenji Ando MD
https://t.co/8QpnUeQiLe
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/aJr75RHvKr
We revealed that the numbers of emergency patients hospitalized with cardiocerebrovascular diseases and their deaths in Osaka were not affected by the COVID-19 epidemic using a population-based registry.
By Kenta Tanaka
https://t.co/JBywBhkxJ0
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/8tM9jThrQA
We report endovascular findings of FMD in a young female. We perfomed PTRA and postoperative angioscopy revealed a wavy and elastic-like appearance of the intima in the renal artery.
By Mikio Shiba, MD, PhD @general_mikio
https://t.co/n5gTC35FJu
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/5eOyTaqnJA
A 23 year-old-male with Takayasu arteritis suffered from severe AR because of leaflet perforation. Valve-sparing aortic root replacement with aortic valve plasty was performed successfully.
By Shuhei Aoki @ariesdiamond_0
https://t.co/Yjj74xiODv
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/aaozl9W8xn
The baseline stage of change behavior intention is associated with modifications of unhealthy lifestyles (smoking, physical inactivity, skipping breakfast, poor sleep quality).
By Hidehiro Kaneko @kanekohidehiro
https://t.co/VnLc7sW0qC
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/YuqX3zfel6
We newly constructed J-MACS score to risk stratify LVAD patients, especially to select optimal DT candidates.
By Teruhiko Imamura
https://t.co/uPqPRMJryH
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/kzRUJ7LIhA
Myocardial Work in infants of mothers with gestational diabetes (GDM). Infants with <6.5% HbA1c had higher GWI and GCW. Effective glucose management may benefit infant cardiac performance.
By Satoru Iwashima @SIwa23288585
https://t.co/IDk8ovFHrv
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/8uE3DZOlo6
Patients who were hospitalized for acute heart failure complicated by atrial fibrillation with reduced left atrial strain have poor prognosis, suggesting a need for aggressive treatment or careful follow-up.
By J.Yamamoto
https://t.co/k8n9NR3iB2
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/DQN37EA0lc
Changes in aortic stiffness after exercise were associated with exercise tolerance in patients at risk of heart failure (HF). This may be useful to risk stratify stage A and B HF.
By Tatsuya Mizoguchi @ncu_cardiology
https://t.co/FBbMzhrDnT
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/gtZDs6Izpl
HCM patients have distinct and characteristic physical findings, such as visible jugular a-wave, S4, and double apex beat, which are useful in the diagnosis before advanced imaging techniques.
By Tatsuya Kawasaki @jsbtk
https://t.co/RS39HbuLeZ
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/klTm6PoD2C
We demonstrated that prolonged T-peak to T-end interval was associated with ventricular arrhythmia events in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis and ICD/CRT-D.
By Shohei Kataoka
https://t.co/hDDphQqBP1
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/1nIPM8cnke
Amyloid deposition was observed in 37% patients undergoing carpal tunnel release. Concomitant cardiac amyloidosis was observed in 6/120 (5%) patients with amyloid deposition in the removed tenosynovium.
By Seiji Takashio
https://t.co/MKkxiehofL
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/BT5jmDNqgQ
We report a rapidly growing pericardial angiosarcoma. Multimodality imaging proved crucial to the accurate diagnosis and appropriate surgical planning of angiosarcoma of the pericardial.
By Yingjie Zhao
https://t.co/Ky3rWBdnR3
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/xrcNwAUgXo
Pneumopericardium may occur after removing the pericardial drain, which may be difficult to identify on chest X-ray in the supine position and should be evaluated in the upright position.
By Junya Tanabe
https://t.co/UKz8Ob1gOk
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/Xvq9v9DFnl
A hybrid approach for a distal LMCA aneurysm with intraoperative covered stent implantation, after CABG and ligation of the inflow artery to coronary artery aneurysm, may be feasible.
By Hiroyuki Yamamoto @Hiroyuk53558594
https://t.co/4ek9wD9I1d
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/mdAcJKmbMn
Twitter ambassadors disseminate more educational content than non-ambassadors. Academic tweets related to sessions or guidelines and symposium-related tweets with figures generate more retweets.
By T Suzuki @SuzukiTtweet
https://t.co/1srHRFo6kE
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/jmqycD0NDn
Prevalences of various arrhythmias were high in patients with cardiac amyloidosis. Atrial fibrillation occurred most frequently in patients with cardiac amyloidosis, especially in patients with ATTR.
By Masakazu Miyamoto
https://t.co/I7Pph77b6s
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/q6NBSrNDvX
To assess the current status of antithrombotic strategies for patients with AF undergoing PCI, we conducted surveys every 2 years from 2014 to 2022 in 14 cardiovascular centers in Japan.
By Yasuhiro Nakano
https://t.co/Wk0UAjCpAj
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/7KYU1Zc7VE
Using a conference sheet with a radar chart for information sharing among multidisciplinary team members was associated with favorable in-hospital and long-term outcomes in older HF patients.
By Satoshi Katano @SKatanoPT
https://t.co/eQluofFy0J
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/Mu2PRacGpT
Compared to other nationwide registries, Shiga Stroke and Heart Attack Registry data investigated differences in patients with acute type A aortic dissection, especially advanced aging patients.
By Yosuke Inoue
https://t.co/1IaUI0G5xk
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/7mx407YF8y
Demographic traits, clinical status, and comorbidities of patients with thromboangiitis obliterans [TAO, Buerger disease] in Japan. The survey showed that TAO threatens social life of patients.
By Yoshiko Watanabe
https://t.co/xPSC0VPrO9
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/tyOKGlStKV
Ubiquitin accumulation was more prominent in dilated cardiomyopathy than in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and non-cardiomyopathy.
By Hiroaki Kawano @Hiroakikaw16549
https://t.co/YoIQ6gpYB8
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/62WMlSNJTr
We report endovascular findings of FMD in a young female. We perfomed PTRA and postoperative angioscopy revealed a wavy and elastic-like appearance of the intima in the renal artery.
By Mikio Shiba, MD, PhD @general_mikio
https://t.co/n5gTC357TW
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/RixrB5bF40
PCI process may not always achieve complete myocardial reperfusion. Thrombi, plaque rupture, and lipid-rich plaques detected by OCT can indicate microcirculation dysfunction during the reperfusion period.
By Xue Feng
https://t.co/2irZdlkj1R
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/zn7hO9ps7W
Low-dose Isoproterenol infusion is useful to improve LAA/LV function and reduce spontaneous echo contrast (SEC) or sludge, and rule out LAA thrombus in about 90% of patients with AF and dense SEC.
By Tomoko Machino-Ohtsuka
https://t.co/41W5gB5ohS
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/WycPz1ZAVj
The AKAFUJI study demonstrated that warfarin treatment for VTE with appropriate PT-INR according to Japanese guidelines is effective and does not increase bleeding complications.
By Mashio Nakamura
https://t.co/rjYN8EgMin
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/ta1TDGy6NN
The baseline stage of change behavior intention is associated with modifications of unhealthy lifestyles (smoking, physical inactivity, skipping breakfast, poor sleep quality).
By Hidehiro Kaneko @kanekohidehiro
https://t.co/VnLc7sVsB4
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/ow9HeYApMo
Calmodulinopathy children showed severe cardiac features. The four major phenotypes seem to depend on location. Beta-blockers were effective in treating LAEs, requiring treatment at the earliest age.
By Megumi Fukuyama
https://t.co/i6vHLz4dgS
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/kvMHDikQ3E
Female and younger cardiologists perceived more inequality in training opportunities and less job satisfaction. Feelings of those were higher among those without a mentor.
By Fumie Nishizaki @FumieNishi39
https://t.co/0ZN6skkE6s
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/xARmoSU2zS
In this cohort of 128 patients who underwent totally thoracoscopic ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF), preprocedural left atrial appendage emptying velocity was associated with the risk of recurrent AF.
By Jihoon Kim
https://t.co/qV4voxAJ88
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/7GVQgt01uO
ICE might be useful in ViV-TAVR using an Evolut valve to avoid conduction disturbance and minimize contrast, even with a Mosaic valve where it is difficult to fluoroscopically confirm the lower end.
By Tomohiko Taniguchi
https://t.co/kZzXRAPyGi
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/rInhzrxCq1
Fractional potentials may indicate slow pathway potential visualized by ultra-high-density mapping and be an effective target for AVNRT with PLSVC.
By Akio Chikata
https://t.co/InDZPzGfp4
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/GGSQhXU3lk
A case of coronary artery aneurysm formation following DCB angioplasty for a CTO. Our case suggests importance of specific intravascular findings leading to abnormal luminal changes after DCB angioplasty.
By Taishi Miyata
https://t.co/5PxEyRYEGM
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/moIaS6OWut
Injection of CO2 completely shut off blood flow, and angioscopy using CO2 depicted a clear view of peripheral arteries. Our case suggests the possibility of CO2 as a novel agent for angioscopy in EVT.
By Yusuke Sato
https://t.co/iiaTb0dWG6
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/B9wmqpQK0Z
ChatGPT showed an 80% accuracy rate in answering clinical hypertension queries based on Japanese Society of Hypertension Guidelines 2019. It is a potential tool for clinicians.
By Kenya Kusunose @Ken_Cardiology
https://t.co/mc3rY8nWh9
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/cUjg98TDGK
We may one day be able to stratify the risk of sudden death in Brugada patients by AI. The point to focus may not be on precordial leads?
By Tomofumi Nakamura
https://t.co/oUiZ0siAul
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/MuKEXgwP0L
Our study data indicated great regional disparities in the penetration of transvenous lead extraction and potential undertreatment of device-related infection in Japan.
By Tsuyoshi Isawa
https://t.co/6xgSPcY4tx
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/ByJwC8K1zR
How to judge the quality of RF applications with the novel RF-Balloon? Impedance drop and temperature rise provide predictive insights into catheter-tissue contact and single-shot PV isolation.
By Ilaria My @my_ilaria
https://t.co/QzLhxicluv
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/t7nhpxalOq
Using a conference sheet with a radar chart for information sharing among multidisciplinary team members was associated with favorable in-hospital and long-term outcomes in older HF patients.
By Satoshi Katano @SKatanoPT
https://t.co/eQluofFy0J
#circ_rep #CardioTwitter https://t.co/roRJaaWB19
Myocardial Work in infants of mothers with gestational diabetes (GDM). Infants with <6.5% HbA1c had higher GWI and GCW. Effective glucose management may benefit infant cardiac performance.
By Satoru Iwashima @SIwa23288585
https://t.co/IDk8ovF9BX
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/OxOaQJUwlA
This study presents findings on initial induction, postoperative management, and clinical outcomes of LAAC at our hospital. The postprocedural antithrombotic regimen was modified without major concerns.
By Satoko Ryuzaki
https://t.co/vyshWkzUKX
#circ_j #CardioTwitter https://t.co/T2lrPueCx0