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Early Bioprosthetic Valve Failure: Mechanistic Insights via Correlation between Echocardiographic and Operative Findings – Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography

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Source: Early Bioprosthetic Valve Failure: Mechanistic Insights via Correlation between Echocardiographic and Operative Findings – Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography

Strain echocardiography identifies impaired longitudinal systolic function in patients with septic shock and preserved ejection fraction

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Myocardial dysfunction is recognized in sepsis. We hypothesized that mechanical left (LV) and right (RV) ventricular function analysed using 2-dimensional speckle-tracking echocardiography in a cohort of early severe sepsis or septic shock patients, would be different to that of a group of critically ill, non-septic patients.

Source: Strain echocardiography identifies impaired longitudinal systolic function in patients with septic shock and preserved ejection fraction

Comparison of carotid plaque tissue characteristics in patients with acute coronary syndrome or stable angina pectoris: assessment by iPlaque, transcutaneous carotid ultrasonography with integrated backscatter analysis

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The association of the tissue characteristics of carotid plaques with coronary artery disease has attracted interest. The present study compared the tissue characteristics of carotid plaques in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with those in patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) using the iPlaque system, which is based on ultrasound integrated backscatter.

Source: Comparison of carotid plaque tissue characteristics in patients with acute coronary syndrome or stable angina pectoris: assessment by iPlaque, transcutaneous carotid ultrasonography with integrated backscatter analysis

Blood tests reveal early signs of cardiovascular disease risk in obese African-American teens – News on Heart.org

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By AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION NEWS Long before they have symptoms, blood tests in obese African-American teens, especially girls, reveal immune system changes linked to greater cardiovascular disease risk, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Council on Hypertension 2015 Scientific Sessions. “Obesity in the formative years is …

Source: Blood tests reveal early signs of cardiovascular disease risk in obese African-American teens – News on Heart.org

Study: High-normal BP in young adults spells heart failure risk in later life

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Mild elevations in blood pressure considered to be in the upper range of normal during young adulthood can lead to subclinical heart damage by middle age — a condition that sets the stage for full-blown heart failure, according to findings of a federally funded study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins.

Source: Study: High-normal BP in young adults spells heart failure risk in later life