Novel Inflammation Marker May Predict Coronary Artery Lesions in Kawasaki Disease
The C-reactive protein to albumin ratio is a novel inflammation marker that may be a valuable predictor of coronary artery lesion formation in Kawasaki disease.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Default Opt-Out of Cardiac Rehabilitation Increases Referrals
For inpatients with ischemic heart disease, redesign of decision pathways from default opt-in to opt-out of CR results in a significant increase in CR referrals.
Combined Use of Risk Algorithms Predicts Carotid Plaques in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers evaluated the combined use of the European SCORE and QRISK3 algorithms as predictors of carotid plaques in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
LDL-C Polygenic Risk Score and ASCVD in Monogenic Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Elevated LDL-C polygenic scores associated with higher LDL-C levels and increased risk for ASCVD in patients with monogenic familial hypercholesterolemia.
Gout Linked to Increased Length of Hospital Stay in Patients With Heart Failure Exacerbation
Study authors examined the effect of gout diagnosis and flare on length of hospital stays in patients with heart failure exacerbation.
Does Subclinical Hypothyroidism Predict Subclinical Left Heart Dysfunction?
Investigators analyzed the relationship between the presence of subclinical hypothyroidism and subclinical left heart dysfunction in a cohort of the general population without overt cardiac disease.
Carotid Ultrasound May Be Beneficial for Cardiovascular Risk Stratification in Psoriatic Arthritis
Researchers evaluated the performance of carotid ultrasound in distinguishing between patients with psoriatic arthritis with and without coronary artery disease.
Aspirin May Be Considered for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Rheumatic Diseases
Study authors reviewed the evidence on the effectiveness of low-dose aspirin in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
Abdominal Aortic Calcification Associated With Prevalent Vertebral Fractures in Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of abdominal aortic calcification and its association with prevalent vertebral fractures in women with rheumatoid arthritis.
HDL Cholesterol Efflux May Be Impaired in Severe Short-Term Hypothyroidism
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol efflux capacity may be impaired in patients with severe short-term hypothyroidism.
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