TCRG Updates
Simplified Grading to Streamline Management
In this paper we discuss the relevance of continuity equation based aortic valve area (AVA) calculation as a robust parameter suitable for accurate grading of aortic stenosis (AS) irrespective of flow conditions. Combining the AVA based grading and echocardiography-based staging, can provide with the most comprehensive clinical assessment of patients with AS and preserved left … Read more
Translational research from the Department of Cardiology MKUH
TCRG Success story 2024 When a pure and simple research finding becomes a clinical reality – an example of a success of translational research from the Department of Cardiology MKUH. With great pride I am happy to share that our correction factor (CF), to improve transthoracic echocardiography derived LVOT area, therefore SV and AVA measurements … Read more
Perivascular inflammation and the coronary micro-circulation and vasoreactivity
Please see a recent research letter on the subject of Perivascular inflammation and the coronarymicro-circulation and vasoreactivity — a potential clue to angina with non-obstructive coronary artery disease. The full letter can be read here.
Long-term prognostic value of contemporary stress echocardiography
Long-term outcome of contemporary stress echocardiography has not been systematically assessed. Please see the attached review that has the objective to evaluate the association between results of stress echocardiography and patients’ outcomes with suspected coronary artery disease using randomised controlled trials.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in a patient with Lynch syndrome
A 55-year-old woman with a 3-day history of abdominal pain and vomiting was admitted to our hospital. 7 days earlier she had a subtotal gastrectomy for poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma—stage T2N1M0. 24 h after admission, the patient was transferred to the cardiology ward for the management of chest pain associated with a raised high-sensitivity Troponin I … Read more
An Experimental Observation to Changes in Cardiac Electrical Biomarker
Cardiac electrical biomarker (CEB), an indicator of ischaemia-induced change in myocyte polarity, has been proposed for diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. However, effect of coronary occlusion on CEB has not been demonstrated. Click here to read the full article.
Contrast echocardiography – BSE guidelines
The latest achievement of our research group is the involvement in the National guidelines by British Echo Society on Contrast echocardiography. Ultrasound contrast agent (UCA) has been well established as a safe, cost-effective, and reliable imaging toolfor detecting heart disease. UCA is an essential component of echocardiography laboratories, it reduces the need for additional downstream … Read more
CCTA improves appropriate prescription of secondary preventative medications and medical treatment for patient with coronary disease/heart attack
Computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) offers detailed assessment of the presence of coronary atherosclerosis and helps guide patient management. We investigated influences of early CTCA on the subsequent use of preventative treatment in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome. Read the full investigation here.