Continuous-flow left ventricular assist device versus orthotopic heart transplantation in adults with heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis

There is no consensus on whether CF-LVAD as a bridge or destination therapy can equal orthotopic heart transplantation. Mortality at different time po...

Efficacy and safety of bioresorbable scaffolds in patients with coronary bifurcation lesions: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS) considered being beneficial for coronary bifurcation lesions. A high rate of scaffold thrombosis remains of concern.

An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for primary prevention in non-ischemic cardiomyopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ICD therapy decreased all-cause mortality in comparison to optimal pharmacological treatment. Findings significantly affected the daily practice of IC...

Incidence and Management of Carfilzomib-induced Cardiovascular Toxicity; A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

8.9% sustained all grade cardiotoxicity, while 4.4% sustained high-grade cardiotoxicity with carfilzomib. All-grade hypertension was present in 13.2%...

The Global Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on STEMI care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

The coronavirus disease- 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. In-hospital mortality was hig...

Low Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (Vitamin D) Level Is Associated With Susceptibility to COVID-19, Severity, and Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Study looked at 14 studies with a total of 999,179 participants. Low serum 25,OHD was associated with higher rate of COvid-19 infection compared to th...

Percutaneous mitral valve repair with MitraClip device in hemodynamically unstable patients: A systematic review

The median weaning time from the procedure, to discontinuation of mechanical circulatory or respiratory support, was 2 days. Device success was achiev...

Randomized Clinical Comparison of the Dual Therapy CD34 Antibody-Covered Sirolimus-Eluting Combo Stent with the Sirolimus-Eluting Orsiro Stent in Patients Treated with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The SORT OUT X Trial

The dual therapy sirolimus-eluting and CD34+ antibody-coated Combo stent (DTS) was designed to further improve early healing. The SORT OUT X trial was...

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