Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal, Volume 57, Issue 1 (2023)

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Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal, Volume 57, Issue 1 (2023)

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Health-related quality of life is improved after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a 1-year follow-up study
Laura Hämäläinen, Mika Kohonen & Jari Laurikka
Article: 2284083
Published online: 27 Nov 2023
AbstractforHealth-related quality of life is improved after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a 1-year follow-up study | Full Text | References | PDF (670.5 KB) | EPUB
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Fasting blood glucose predicts high risk of in-stent restenosis in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention: a cohort study
Ge-cai Chen, Xu Huang, Zhong-bao Ruan, Li Zhu, Mei-xiang Wang, Yi Lu & Cheng-chun Tang
Article: 2286885
Published online: 27 Nov 2023
AbstractforFasting blood glucose predicts high risk of in-stent restenosis in patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention: a cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (945.5 KB) | EPUB
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Evaluation of cerebrovascular events via retinal angiography during transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Henna Qian, Jarkko Piuhola, Heidi Kiviniemi, Matti Niemelä, Nina Hautala & Juhani Junttila
Article: 2278279
Published online: 14 Nov 2023
AbstractforEvaluation of cerebrovascular events via retinal angiography during transcatheter aortic valve implantation | Full Text | References | PDF (753.6 KB) | EPUB
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Aiming toWards Evidence baSed inTerpretation of Cardiac biOmarkers in patients pResenting with chest pain using Point of Care Testing (WESTCOR-POC): study design
Ingrid Viola Lavesson Thulin, Silje Marie Farestveit Jordalen, Ole Christian Lekven, Jeyaseelan Krishnapillai, Ole Thomas Steiro, Paul Collinson, Fred Apple, Louise Cullen, Tone M. Norekvål, Torbjørn Wisløff, Kjell Vikenes, Torbjørn Omland, Rune O. Bjørneklett & Kristin Moberg Aakre
Article: 2272585
Published online: 31 Oct 2023
AbstractforAiming toWards Evidence baSed inTerpretation of Cardiac biOmarkers in patients pResenting with chest pain using Point of Care Testing (WESTCOR-POC): study design | Full Text | References | PDF (915.1 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Influence of enhanced external counterpulsation on endothelial function: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Qiulin Yin, Hua Jiang, Zhifeng Zhang, Long Zhang, Zhiyong Wu, Li Huang & Xuanlan Chen
Article: 2273223
Published online: 24 Oct 2023
AbstractforInfluence of enhanced external counterpulsation on endothelial function: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Short-term outcomes after heart transplantation using donor hearts preserved with ex vivo perfusion
William Herrik Nielsen, Finn Gustafsson, Peter Skov Olsen, Peter Bo Hansen, Kasper Rossing, Nikolaj Bang Lilleør, Peter Hasse Møller-Sørensen & Christian Holdflod Møller
Article: 2267804
Published online: 11 Oct 2023
AbstractforShort-term outcomes after heart transplantation using donor hearts preserved with ex vivo perfusion | Full Text | References | PDF (728.1 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Remote ischemic preconditioning and hypoxia-induced biomarkers in acute myocardial infarction: study on a porcine model
Tuomas Anttila, Johanna Herajärvi, Henna Laaksonen, Caius Mustonen, Hannu-Pekka Honkanen, Elitsa Y. Dimova, Jarkko Piuhola, Peppi Koivunen, Tatu Juvonen & Vesa Anttila
Article: 2251730
Published online: 29 Aug 2023
AbstractforRemote ischemic preconditioning and hypoxia-induced biomarkers in acute myocardial infarction: study on a porcine model | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Decreasing national trends in diabetic complications hide regional differences: a prospective population-based study using health care registers in Finland
Klas Winell, Martti Arffman & Veikko Salomaa
Article: 2247190
Published online: 23 Aug 2023
AbstractforDecreasing national trends in diabetic complications hide regional differences: a prospective population-based study using health care registers in Finland | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Adipokines are possible risk markers for aortic stenosis requiring surgery
Nike Hansén, Johan Ljungberg, Ingvar A. Bergdahl, Johan Hultdin, Ulf Näslund, Bengt Johansson & Stefan Söderberg
Article: 2247193
Published online: 17 Aug 2023
AbstractforAdipokines are possible risk markers for aortic stenosis requiring surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Changes in cardiac output, rhythm regularity, and symptom severity after electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation
Sofia Klavebäck, Helga Skúladóttir, Joakim Olbers, Jan Östergren & Frieder Braunschweig
Article: 2236341
Published online: 14 Jul 2023
AbstractforChanges in cardiac output, rhythm regularity, and symptom severity after electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation | Full Text | References | PDF (1,022.7 KB) | EPUB
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Intravenous nicorandil for patients with acute decompensated heart failure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Yan Zhu & Shanshan Xie
Article: 2220556
Published online: 27 Jun 2023
AbstractforIntravenous nicorandil for patients with acute decompensated heart failure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB
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Atrial septal defect patients have an elevated risk for infective endocarditis
Valtteri Muroke, Mikko Jalanko, Jari Haukka, Tommi Pätilä, Juha Hartikainen, Anna Tahvanainen, Heikki Ukkonen, Kari Ylitalo, Vesa Anttila, Jaana Pihkala & Juha Sinisalo
Article: 2215490
Published online: 02 Jun 2023
AbstractforAtrial septal defect patients have an elevated risk for infective endocarditis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Improving outcomes of surgery for acute type A aortic dissection
Markus Bjurbom, Magnus Dalén, Anders Franco-Cereceda & Christian Olsson
Article: 2210275
Published online: 20 May 2023
AbstractforImproving outcomes of surgery for acute type A aortic dissection | Full Text | References | PDF (915.7 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Outcomes in patients with chest pain in emergency departments using high-sensitivity versus conventional troponins
Maria Odqvist, Nadia Bandstein, Hans Tygesen, Kai M. Eggers, Per-Ola Andersson & Martin J. Holzmann
Article: 2190546
Published online: 09 May 2023
AbstractforOutcomes in patients with chest pain in emergency departments using high-sensitivity versus conventional troponins | Full Text | References | PDF (777.3 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Dobutamine effects on systolic and diastolic left ventricular long-axis excursion and timing – significance for the interpretation of s′ and e′
Roger E. Peverill, Om Narayan & James D. Cameron
Article: 2205070
Published online: 01 May 2023
AbstractforDobutamine effects on systolic and diastolic left ventricular long-axis excursion and timing – significance for the interpretation of s′ and e′ | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Increased plasma levels of non-sugar sweeteners in patients with symptomatic carotid atherosclerosis
Kristine Stø, Karolina R. Skagen, Jørgen Valeur, Kuan Yang, Vigdis Bjerkeli, Pål Aukrust, Mona Skjelland & Bente Halvorsen
Article: 2205068
Published online: 27 Apr 2023
AbstractforIncreased plasma levels of non-sugar sweeteners in patients with symptomatic carotid atherosclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (623.9 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Survival after PCI or CABG for left main stem coronary stenosis. A single institution registry from the NOBLE study period
Truls Myrmel, Anders Lamøy Bjøru & Petter Cappelen Endresen
Article: 2197184
Published online: 17 Apr 2023
AbstractforSurvival after PCI or CABG for left main stem coronary stenosis. A single institution registry from the NOBLE study period | Full Text | References | PDF (913.7 KB) | EPUB
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First description of Portuguese patients with cardiac amyloidosis and p.Val142Ile: more evidence of an “African variant” in Caucasians
Catarina Martins da Costa, Ana Filipa Amador, João Calvão, Alice Vasconcelos Porto, Susana Fernandes, Elisabete Martins & Filipe Macedo
Article: 2197183
Published online: 07 Apr 2023
AbstractforFirst description of Portuguese patients with cardiac amyloidosis and p.Val142Ile: more evidence of an “African variant” in Caucasians | Full Text | References | PDF (899.4 KB) | EPUB
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Is a hyperosmolar pump prime for cardiopulmonary bypass a risk factor for postoperative delirium? A double blinded randomised controlled trial
Helena Claesson Lingehall, Yngve Gustafson, Staffan Svenmarker, Micael Appelblad, Fredrik Davidsson, Fredrik Holmner, Alexander Wahba & Birgitta Olofsson
Article: 2186326
Published online: 03 Apr 2023
AbstractforIs a hyperosmolar pump prime for cardiopulmonary bypass a risk factor for postoperative delirium? A double blinded randomised controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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The effect of early follow-up after open cardiac surgery in a student clinic
Christine Ilkjær, Torben Hoffmann, Johan Heiberg, Laura Sommer Hansen & Vibeke E. Hjortdal
Article: 2184861
Published online: 08 Mar 2023
AbstractforThe effect of early follow-up after open cardiac surgery in a student clinic | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Glaucoma is probably not useful as a red flag for amyloidosis
Oscar Westin, Jawad H. Butt, Steffen Heegaard, Emil L. Fosbøl & Finn Gustafsson
Article: 2181389
Published online: 24 Feb 2023
AbstractforGlaucoma is probably not useful as a red flag for amyloidosis | Full Text | References | PDF (709 KB) | EPUB
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Segmental myocardial viability by echocardiography at rest
Marlene Iversen Halvorsrød, Anders Thorstensen, Gabriel Kiss & Asbjørn Støylen
Article: 2181390
Published online: 21 Feb 2023
AbstractforSegmental myocardial viability by echocardiography at rest | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Sudden cardiac death in long-term follow-up in patients treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Lidija Savic, Igor Mrdovic, Milika Asanin, Sanja Stankovic, Gordana Krljanac, Ratko Lasica & Damjan Simic
Article: 2176919
Published online: 12 Feb 2023
AbstractforSudden cardiac death in long-term follow-up in patients treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Letter to the Editor

First Norwegian case of hereditary ATTR amyloidosis with a novel transthyretin variant
Camilla Simonsen Lyng, Einar Gude, Anders Hodt & Eva Cecilie Knudsen
Article: 2174269
Published online: 03 Feb 2023
AbstractforFirst Norwegian case of hereditary ATTR amyloidosis with a novel transthyretin variant | Full Text | References | PDF (977.7 KB) | EPUB
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Gender differences in cardiovascular risk, treatment, and outcomes: a post hoc analysis from the REWIND trial
Giulia Ferrannini, Juan M. Maldonado, Sohini Raha, Purnima Rao-Melacini, Rutaba Khatun, Charles Atisso, Linda Shurzinske, Hertzel C. Gerstein, Lars Rydén & M. Angelyn Bethel
Article: 2166101
Published online: 01 Feb 2023
AbstractforGender differences in cardiovascular risk, treatment, and outcomes: a post hoc analysis from the REWIND trial | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Preparing the spinal cord – priming or preconditioning? A systematic review of experimental studies
Johanna Herajärvi & Tatu Juvonen
Article: 2166100
Published online: 19 Jan 2023
AbstractforPreparing the spinal cord – priming or preconditioning? A systematic review of experimental studies | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effect of COVID-19 on cardiac surgery volumes in Sweden
Torbjörn Ivert, Magnus Dalén & Örjan Friberg
Article: 2166102
Published online: 17 Jan 2023
AbstractforEffect of COVID-19 on cardiac surgery volumes in Sweden | Full Text | References | PDF (970.5 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Long-term improvement of symptoms of angina pectoris after successful revascularization of coronary artery chronic total occlusions
Hirokazu Miyashita, Lauri Mansikkaniemi, Juha Sinisalo, Juhani Stewart & Petri Laine
Article: 2161621
Published online: 01 Jan 2023
AbstractforLong-term improvement of symptoms of angina pectoris after successful revascularization of coronary artery chronic total occlusions | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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A novel hybrid strategy of drug coated balloon and stent for coronary bifurcation lesions
Hongbo Yang, Yanan Song, Jiatian Cao, Jing Chen, Feng Zhang, Zheyong Huang, Juying Qian & Junbo Ge
Article: 2161620
Published online: 27 Dec 2022
AbstractforA novel hybrid strategy of drug coated balloon and stent for coronary bifurcation lesions | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Implementing screening for myocardial injury in non-cardiac surgery: perspectives of an ad-hoc interdisciplinary expert group
Dan Atar, Leiv Arne Rosseland, Ib Jammer, Kristin Moberg Aakre, Rune Wiseth, Marius Molund, Danielle M Gualandro & Torbjørn Omland
Pages: 31-39
Published online: 15 Dec 2022
AbstractforImplementing screening for myocardial injury in non-cardiac surgery: perspectives of an ad-hoc interdisciplinary expert group | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Temporal trends in admissions for atrial fibrillation and severe bleeding in England: an 18-year longitudinal analysis
Samuel Seidu, Clare Gillies, Francesco Zaccardi, Katharine Reeves, Suzy Gallier & Kamlesh Khunti
Pages: 40-47
Published online: 15 Dec 2022
AbstractforTemporal trends in admissions for atrial fibrillation and severe bleeding in England: an 18-year longitudinal analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Assessment of silent brain injury in patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention due to chronic total occlusion
Muhammet Uyanik, Ufuk Yildirim, Bahattin Avci & Korhan Soylu
Pages: 25-30
Published online: 28 Nov 2022
AbstractforAssessment of silent brain injury in patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention due to chronic total occlusion | Full Text | References | PDF (990 KB) | EPUB
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Early and long-term prognosis in patients with remaining chronic total occlusions after revascularization attempt. A cohort study from the SKEJ-CTO registry
Naja Stausholm Winther, Emil Nielsen Holck, Lone Juul Hune Mogensen, Salma Raghad Karim, Ashkan Eftekhari & Evald Høj Christiansen
Pages: 17-24
Published online: 25 Nov 2022
AbstractforEarly and long-term prognosis in patients with remaining chronic total occlusions after revascularization attempt. A cohort study from the SKEJ-CTO registry | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Diastolic function and cardiovascular risk among patients with severe obesity referred to a lifestyle-program – a pilot study
Line M. Oldervoll, Rolf Gjestad, Christina Hilmarsen C, Anders Ose, Lisbeth Gullikstad, Ulrik Wisløff, Baard Kulseng & Jostein Grimsmo
Pages: 8-16
Published online: 20 Nov 2022
AbstractforDiastolic function and cardiovascular risk among patients with severe obesity referred to a lifestyle-program – a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (802.3 KB) | EPUB
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Recurrent syncope in patients with a pacemaker and bradyarrhythmia
Julie Majormoen Davidsen, Regitze Skals, Frederik Dalgaard, Bhupendar Tayal, Christian Torp-Pedersen, Peter Søgaard & Christina Ji-Young Lee
Pages: 1-7
Published online: 07 Nov 2022
AbstractforRecurrent syncope in patients with a pacemaker and bradyarrhythmia | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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