Clinical Cardiology

Papers
(The TQCC of Clinical Cardiology is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
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Progressive tricuspid regurgitation and elevated pressure gradient after transvenous permanent pacemaker implantation41
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Utilization and in‐hospital complications of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients with obesity and morbid obesity32
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Meta‐analysis of cryoballoon ablation versus antiarrhythmic drugs as initial therapy for symptomatic atrial fibrillation30
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Impact of the ultra‐long 48 mm drug‐eluting stent on procedural and clinical outcomes in patients with diffuse long coronary artery disease29
Associations of siesta and total sleep duration with hypertension or cardiovascular diseases in middle‐aged and older adults26
Epidemiology of heart failure hospitalization in patients with stable atherothrombotic disease: Insights from the TRA 2°P‐TIMI 50 trial25
C. Richard Conti—Lifelong learning: Advocacy and implementation25
Response to Letter to the Editor regarding Factors associated with oral anticoagulant prescription status among patients with a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation24
Response: Impact of implantable cardioverter defibrillator on survival in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy24
Characteristics of Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Belgium and Current Treatment Patterns for the Management of Elevated LDL‐C Levels23
Efficacy of single‐pill combination in uncontrolled essential hypertension: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis23
Association Between State‐Wide Cardiac Quality Improvement Program and Costs Following Intervention for Coronary Artery Disease23
Our academic heritage from CR Conti—A lifetime committed to education and excellence23
Comment on “The Relationship Between Ambulatory Arterial Stiffness Index and Incident Atrial Fibrillation”23
Stratification of Early Arrhythmic Risk in Patients Admitted for Acute Coronary Syndrome: The Role of the Machine Learning‐Derived “PRAISE Score”22
Revisiting Echocardiographic Ranges of Left Ventricular End‐Diastolic Volume Index: An Analysis of the Discrepancies Between the 2006 and the 2015 Recommendation for Chamber Quantification Guidelines21
Home Heart Hospital Associated With Reduced Hospitalizations and Costs Among High‐Cost Patients With Cardiovascular Disease21
A systematic review of present and future pharmaco‐structural therapies for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy21
Urate‐lowering therapy in patients with hyperuricemia and heart failure: A retrospective cohort study using the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink21
Association of colchicine use for acute gout with clinical outcomes in acute decompensated heart failure20
A model for predicting postoperative persistent acute kidney injury (AKI) in AKI after cardiac surgery patients with normal baseline renal function20
Predictive Value of Lung Ultrasound Combined With ACEF Score for the Prognosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction19
Cardiovascular outcomes between dapagliflozin versus empagliflozin in patients with diabetes mellitus19
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Advances in the management of heart failure18
First symptoms and health care pathways in hospitalized patients with acute heart failure: ICPS2 survey. A report from the Heart Failure Working Group (GICC) of the French Society of Cardio18
Machine Learning Constructed Based on Patient Plaque and Clinical Features for Predicting Stent Malapposition: A Retrospective Study17
Comparison of methods for correcting QT interval in athletes and young people: A systematic review17
Risk of supranormal left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with aortic stenosis17
Heart Team risk assessment with angiography‐derived fractional flow reserve determining the optimal revascularization strategy in patients with multivessel disease: Trial design and rationale for the 16
Racial disparities in women with ST elevation myocardial infarction: A National Inpatient Sample review of baseline characteristics, co‐morbidities, and outcomes in women with STEMI16
An association between heart rate variability and incident heart failure in an elderly cohort16
The association of tadalafil exposure with lower rates of major adverse cardiovascular events and mortality in a general population of men with erectile dysfunction16
Association between heart rate and cardiovascular death in patients with coronary heart disease: A NHANES‐based cohort study16
P‐wave parameters and their association with thrombi and spontaneous echo contrast in the left atrial appendage16
Usefulness of urinary potassium to creatinine ratio to predict diuretic response in patients with acute heart failure and preserved ejection fraction15
Assessment of Risk Factors for Atrial Fibrillation With a Particular Focus on Echocardiographic Parameters, in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction15
Characterization and LDL‐C management in a cohort of high and very high cardiovascular risk patients: The PORTRAIT‐DYS study15
Predictive value of CHA2DS2‐VASc score for in‐hospital prognosis of patients with acute ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary PCI15
Impact of left atrial appendage fibrosis on atrial fibrillation in patients following coronary bypass surgery15
Investigating Left Atrial Diameter and Heart Failure Onset in Middle‐Aged and Elderly: A Retrospective‐Prospective Study15
Frequency and Impact of Cardiology Evaluation Following Perioperative Myocardial Infarction15
Clinical implications of the universal definition for the prevention and treatment of heart failure14
An echocardiographic model for predicting the recurrence of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation after circumferential pulmonary vein ablation14
Cardiac computed tomography angiography‐derived analysis of left atrial appendage morphology and left atrial dimensions for the prediction of atrial fibrillation recurrence after pulmonary vein isolat14
Left bundle branch area pacing in mildly reduced heart failure: A systematic literature review and meta‐analysis14
The independent impact of dementia in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction13
Dose‐dependent effect of impaired renal function on all‐cause mortality in patients following percutaneous coronary intervention12
Risk stratification of cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients receiving insulin therapy: A population‐based cohort study12
Use of lipid‐lowering therapies in patients with chronic kidney disease and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: 2‐year results from Getting to an imprOved Understanding of 12
Prognosis of PCI in AMI setting in the elderly population: Outcomes from the multicenter prospective e‐ULTIMASTER registry12
Procedural Complications and Inpatient Outcomes of Leadless Pacemaker Implantations in Rural Versus Urban Hospitals in the United States12
Lack of Class I Vasoreactivity Testing for Diagnosing Patients With Coronary Artery Spasm12
Setting a benchmark for resource utilization and quality of care in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Europe—Rationale and design of the international BENCHMARK12
The incidence of subclinical atherosclerosis in subjects with low and moderate cardiovascular risk12
Efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban versus placebo after lower extremity bypass surgery: A post hoc analysis of a “CASPAR like” outcome from VOYAGER PAD11
Cardioversion strategy impacts rate control during recurrences in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: A subanalysis of the RACE 7 ACWAS trial11
Comparative cost analysis of implanting devices in different cardiac resynchronization therapeutic strategies11
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Benefits of tolvaptan on early dyspnea relief in patients with acute heart failure: A meta‐analysis11
RETRACTED: Vigorous physical activity and atrial fibrillation in healthy individuals: What is the correct approach?11
Prognosis and subtype analysis of left ventricular noncompaction in adults: A retrospective multicenter study11
Response to letter to the editor entitled: “Correlation analysis of the triglyceride glucose index and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in essential hypertensive patients”11
Association Between Phenotypic Age and the Risk of Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study11
Impact of renal function on residual platelet reactivity and clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome treated with clopidogrel11
Perceived risk profile and treatment optimization in heart failure: an analysis from BIOlogy Study to TAilored Treatment in chronic heart failure11
Importance of epicardial adipose tissue localization using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with heart failure with mid‐range and preserved ejection fraction11
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The predictive value of Tp−Te interval, Tp−Te/QT ratio, and QRS‐T angle of idiopathic ventricular tachycardia in patients with ventricular premature beats11
Interdialytic home systolic blood pressure variability increases all‐cause mortality in hemodialysis patients11
The High‐Sensitivity HEART Pathway Safely Reduces Hospitalizations Regardless of Sex or Race in a Multisite Prospective US Cohort11
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Contemporary prevalence estimates of undiagnosed and diagnosed atrial fibrillation in the United States11
Correlation analysis of the triglyceride glucose index and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in essential hypertensive patients11
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Performance of the coronary calcium score in an outpatient chest pain clinic and strategies for risk stratification10
The infrastructure of electrophysiology centers impacts the management of cardiac tamponade—Results from a national survey10
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Ventricular repolarization heterogeneity in patients with COVID‐19: Original data, systematic review, and meta‐analysis10
Lactate dehydrogenase‐to‐albumin ratio: A superior inflammatory marker for predicting contrast‐associated acute kidney injury after percutaneous coronary intervention10
Isolated diastolic hypertension and target organ damage: Findings from the STANISLAS cohort10
Benefit of primary and secondary prophylactic implantable cardioverter defibrillator in elderly patients10
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Clinical value of pulmonary congestion detection by lung ultrasound in patients with chronic heart failure10
Reduced myocardial work in asymptomatic heavy alcohol use and its correlation with epicardial adipose tissue volume and serum biomarkers10
H2FPEF score predicts atherosclerosis presence in patients with systemic connective tissue disease10
Safety of ultra‐low contrast coronary angiography in patients with acute kidney injury10
Biatrial volume ratio predicts low voltage areas in atrial fibrillation9
Relationship between 24 h blood pressure variability and mortality in acute myocardial infarction patients9
Effect of febuxostat on the level of malondialdehyde‐modified low‐density lipoprotein, an oxidative stress marker: A subanalysis of the PRIZE study9
Impact of arial high‐rate episodes and atrial cardiomyopathy on future stroke in patients with dual chamber permanent pacemakers9
Clinical Implication of Prone Position Electrocardiograms in Patients With COVID‐199
Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward postoperative self‐management among patients after percutaneous coronary intervention: A structural equation modeling analysis9
Patients hospitalized with acute heart failure, worsening renal function, and persistent congestion are at high risk for adverse outcomes despite current medical therapy9
The Effect of Different Statin‐Based Lipid‐Lowering Strategies on C‐Reactive Protein Levels in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease9
Influence of rivaroxaban compared to vitamin K antagonist treatment upon development of cardiovascular calcification in patients with atrial fibrillation and/or pulmonary embolism9
Efficacy and safety comparing prasugrel/ticagrelor and clopidogrel in Hong Kong post‐acute coronary syndrome patients–A 10‐year cohort study9
Association between right ventricular dysfunction and mortality in COVID‐19 patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis9
Predicting the risk of mortality and rehospitalization in heart failure patients: A retrospective cohort study by machine learning approach9
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Incidence Rate and Predictors of Intracranial Hemorrhage in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Report From the Nationwide COOL‐AF Registry9
Comment on “Association of kidney disease index with all‐cause and cardiovascular mortality among individuals with hypertension”9
Trends in Mortality Due to Cardiovascular Diseases Among Patients With Parkinson's Disease in the United States: A Retrospective Analysis9
Long‐Term Effects of Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing Versus Traditional Right Ventricular Pacing on Atrial Fibrillation After Dual‐Chamber Pacemaker Implantation9
Cilostazol combined with P2Y12 receptor inhibitors: A substitute antiplatelet regimen for aspirin‐intolerant patients undergoing percutaneous coronary stent implantation8
Reply to: Clinical utility of remote monitoring using multiparametric implantable defibrillators algorithm8
Using latent class analysis to identify clinical features of patients with occlusive myocardial infarction: Preangiogram prediction remains difficult8
Evaluation of Small Vessel Bifurcation Stenting Using the Double‐Kissing Culotte and Culotte Technique in Acute Coronary Syndrome: 12‐Month Clinical Outcomes8
Tragus Nerve Stimulation Attenuates Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome in Post COVID‐19 Infection8
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Long‐term safety of ultrathin bioabsorbable‐polymer sirolimus‐eluting stents versus thin durable‐polymer drug‐eluting stents in acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐analysis8
Letter Regarding “Outcomes of Bolus Dose Furosemide Versus Continuous Infusion in Patients With Acute Decompensated Left Ventricular Failure and Atrial Fibrillation”8
Insulin‐Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 2 Predicts Right Ventricular Reverse Remodeling and Improvement of Concomitant Tricuspid Regurgitation After Transcatheter Edge‐to‐Edge Mitral Valve Repair8
Electrocardiographic characteristics of cirrhotic patients and their association with Child‐Pugh score8
Mode of death in elderly and super‐elderly patients with acute heart failure: Insights from Japanese heart failure registry8
Primary mitral regurgitation: Toward a better quantification on left ventricular consequences8
Effect of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery: A Meta‐Analysis8
Troponin level at presentation as a prognostic factor among patients presenting with non‐ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction8
Characteristics and health‐status outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation detected via health screening7
The impacts of anemia burden on clinical outcomes in patients with out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest7
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General health condition of patients hospitalized after an incident of in‐hospital or out‐of hospital sudden cardiac arrest with return of spontaneous circulation7
NT Pro‐BNP can be used as a risk predictor of clinical atrial fibrillation with or without left atrial enlargement7
Clopidogrel Versus Aspirin as Monotherapy Following Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Receiving a Drug‐Eluting Stent: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta‐Analysis7
Impact of heart failure and preoperative platelet count on the postoperative short‐term outcome in infective endocarditis patients7
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Safety and efficacy of catheter ablation of para‐Hisian accessory pathway via a direct superior vena cava approach: A multicenter study7
Cardiac amyloidosis: A survey of current awareness, diagnostic modalities, treatment practices, and clinical challenges among cardiologists in selected Middle Eastern countries7
Response to letter to the editor7
Clinical assessment of VSR site and size and its relation to the severity of heart failure in post‐myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture patients7
Detailed association between the etiologies of heart failure and occurrence of sleep‐disordered breathing7
Machine learning‐based prediction of 1‐year mortality in hypertensive patients undergoing coronary revascularization surgery7
Peripheral artery disease and clinical outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
Association between performance measures and clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure in China: Results from the HERO study7
The brain‐before‐heart strategy for coronary artery bypass grafting in the severely atherosclerotic aorta: A single‐institution experience7
Patent foramen ovale closure versus drug therapy in patients over 60 years and a follow‐up of 5 years7
Conventional cardiovascular risk factors associated with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: A comprehensive review7
Synergistic role of circulating CD14++CD16+ monocytes and fibrinogen in predicting the cardiovascular events after myocardial infarction7
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Left heart catheterization using the single catheter radial approach with the multipurpose catheter: Teaching an old dog new tricks7
Insights into foundational therapies for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction7
Clinical implication of coronary artery calcium score7
Maximal functional capacity in subjects with isolated left bundle branch block: A pilot study7
Ventricular conduction abnormality in patients with mild to moderate cardiomyopathy7
Chronic biopsy proven post‐COVID myoendocarditis with SARS‐Cov‐2 persistence and high level of antiheart antibodies7
Genetics, its role in preventing the pandemic of coronary artery disease7
The role of the electrocardiogram in the recognition of cardiac transplant rejection: A systematic review and meta‐analysis7
Efficacy and safety of transvenous lead extraction in the Chinese octogenarian patients7
How to assess the impact of diagnosis‐to‐ablation time in patients with early‐onset atrial fibrillation6
Ticagrelor or clopidogrel dual antiplatelet therapy following a pharmacoinvasive strategy in ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction6
Rising Mortality Related to Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension: Trends and Disparities in the United States (1999−2023)6
Correlation between the serum FABP4, ANGPTL3, and ANGPTL4 levels and coronary artery disease6
Predictors of pacemaker requirement in patients with implantable loop recorder and unexplained syncope: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
Cost‐minimization analysis of a wearable cardioverter defibrillator in adult patients undergoing ICD explant procedures: Clinical and economic implications6
Elevated uric acid/albumin ratio as a predictor of poor coronary collateral circulation development in patients with non‐ST segment elevation myocardial infarction6
Clinical Outcomes of Immediate Versus Staged Revascularization of Nonculprit Arteries in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis6
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Value of acoustic cardiography in the clinical diagnosis of coronary heart disease6
Proteomic differences among patients with heart failure taking furosemide or torsemide6
Persistent Renal Dysfunction After Acute Kidney Injury Among STEMI Patients Undergoing Primary Coronary Intervention: Prevalence and Predictors6
Prognostic role of CA‐125 in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
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Comparison of Outcomes of Edge‐to‐Edge Mitral Valve Repair Versus Surgical Mitral Valve Repair for Functional Mitral Regurgitation6
Patient characteristics and acute cardiovascular event rates among patients with very high‐risk and non‐very high‐risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease6
Cryoballoon ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
The spectrum and prevalence of arrhythmia in different clinical pulmonary hypertension groups in Chinese population6
Comment on “significant decrease in plasma d‐dimer levels and mean platelet volume after a 3‐month treatment with rosuvastatin in patients with venous thromboembolism”6
Association among β2‐adrenergic receptor autoantibodies and proximal left anterior descending artery lesions in patients with initial ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction6
Coronary artery calcium and cystatin C for risk stratification of MACCEs and all‐cause death in symptomatic patients6
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Association between vitamin D deficiency and vasovagal syncope: A systematic review and meta‐analysis6
How to Prevent Arrhythmias Following Acute Coronary Syndrome6
The differences between patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and those without NAFLD, as well as predictors of functional coronary artery ischemia in patients with NAFLD6
Tailored risk assessment of 90‐day acute heart failure readmission or all‐cause death to heart failure with preserved versus reduced ejection fraction6
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Past, present, and future6
Meta‐Analysis Comparing Oral Anticoagulant Monotherapy Versus Dual Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Stable Coronary Artery Disease6
Diagnostic Value of PICP and PIIINP in Myocardial Fibrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis6
A machine learning approach to predicting vascular calcification risk of type 2 diabetes: A retrospective study6
6‐year change in high sensitivity cardiac troponin T and the risk of atrial fibrillation in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities cohort6
The immediate trends in atrial electrical remodeling for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation across different modes of catheter ablation6
How to Apply Predictive Model in Real‐World Practice: The Standard of Model Validation6
A realistic approach to evaluating the effect of baseline lipid profile in postcoronary artery bypass grafting surgery6
Multimorbidity, functional impairment, and mortality in older patients stable after prior acute myocardial infarction: Insights from the TIGRIS registry6
Mediating effect of depression on the association between cardiovascular disease and the risk of all‐cause mortality: NHANES in 2005−20185
Cephalic Vein Puncture in CIED Implantation: The Emerging Standard and Its Clinical Implications5
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Motivational communication skills to improve motivation and adherence in cardiovascular disease prevention: A narrative review5
Sex‐Specific Differences in Cardiovascular Adaptations and Risks in Elite Athletes: Bridging the Gap in Sports Cardiology5
Melatonin as a Novel Drug to Improve Cardiac Function and Quality of Life in Heart Failure Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis5
Plasma triglyceride is associated with the recurrence of atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency catheter ablation: A retrospective study5
Left bundle branch area pacing improving the left atrial outcomes in pace‐dependent patients compared with right ventricular outflow tract septal pacing5
Association between visceral adiposity index and heart failure: A cross‐sectional study5
Temporary pacemaker implantation via median cubital vein: A simple safe and effective technique5
Lesion characteristics and procedural complications of chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with prior bypass surgery: A meta‐analysis5
Response: Comment on “Significant decrease in plasma D‐dimer levels and mean platelet volume after a 3‐month treatment with rosuvastatin in patients with venous thromboembolism”5
Comparing Transcatheter and Surgical Mitral Valve Repair in Functional Mitral Regurgitation: Insights From a Real‐World Analysis and Future Research Directions5
Optimal device selection: Leadless versus conventional transvenous pacemakers5
A Comprehensive Nomogram Integrating Phonocardiogram and Echocardiogram Features for the Diagnosis of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction5
Radiofrequency catheter ablation combined with spironolactone in the treatment of atrial fibrillation: A single‐center randomized controlled study5
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Myocarditis after COVID‐19 mRNA vaccination: A systematic review of case reports and case series5
Response to Letter to the Editor5
Dronedarone versus sotalol in patients with atrial fibrillation: A systematic literature review and network meta‐analysis5
The diagnostic value of chest X‐ray scanning by the help of Artificial Intelligence in Heart Failure (ART‐IN‐HF)5
Comparation of quality of life in Chinese patients undergoing leadless versus conventional pacemaker implantation5
Significant decrease in plasmad‐dimer levels and mean platelet volume after a 3‐month treatment with rosuvastatin in patients with venous thromboembolism5
Impact of diagnosis‐to‐ablation time on clinical outcomes in patients with early‐onset atrial fibrillation5
Association between global longitudinal strain and clinical outcomes following COVID‐19 infection5
Clinical outcomes by serum potassium levels for patients hospitalized for heart failure: Secondary analysis of data from the China National Heart Failure Registry5
Immediate and early percutaneous coronary intervention in very high‐risk and high‐risk non‐ST segment elevation myocardial infarction patients5
Predicting progression of aortic stenosis by measuring serum calcification propensity5
A Comparison Between Culprit Versus Complete Revascularization in Diabetic Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction5
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Association of early repolarization pattern and ventricular fibrillation in patients with vasospastic angina: A systematic review and meta‐analysis5
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Navigating the Sotatercept landscape: A meta‐analysis of clinical outcomes5
N‐terminal pro‐B‐type natriuretic peptide and D‐dimer combined with left atrial diameter to predict the risk of ischemic stroke in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation5
Differentiating electrocardiographic indications of massive and submassive pulmonary embolism: A cross‐sectional study in Southern Iran from 2015 to 20205
Circulating Levels of Calprotectin as a Biomarker in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis5
Low‐Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, and Predicted Risk in Young Adults5
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