Circulation
Articles in this Issue
Abstract 4364156: Impact of Value-Based Care Risk Arrangements on Cardiovascular Clinical Quality Measures Among Medicare Advantage Members of a Nationwide Payor
Background: Value-based care (VBC) models aim to improve health care quality and affordability through aligned incentives across payors and providers. Although widely promoted, lim...
Abstract 4372098: Long-Term Mortality and Cardiac Function Outcomes in MINOCA: A Multicenter Heart Failure Post-First-Time STEMI Registry Analysis
Background: Current literature provides limited evidence regarding myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) characteristics, cardiac function evolution...
Abstract 4357063: How to Watch a Watchman: Fused Cardiac Imaging for Left Atrial Appendage Closure
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia and is associated with an increased risk for thromboembolic stroke. Anatomically, the left atrial appen...
Abstract 4370887: Post-COVID-19 Patterns of Telehealth Utilization by Cardiovascular Risk Profile in the United States
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic led to a lasting increase in telehealth use in the U.S., with 37% of adults reporting use in 2021. This shift has implications for managing card...
Abstract 4372903: Cortical Stroke from PFO in Malignancy-Associated Hypercoagulability: To Close or Not to Close? A Case Report and Narrative Literature Review
Background: Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a recognized contributor to embolic stroke, especially in hypercoagulable states (HCSs). However, patients with HCSs, including malignancy...
Abstract 4362969: Sex-Based Differences in 30-Day Outcomes After Hypertensive Emergencies: A Propensity-Matched National Cohort Study
Background: Hypertensive emergencies are associated with acute end-organ damage and require urgent management. Emerging evidence suggests sex-based differences in cardiovascular pa...
Abstract 4369297: Digital Patient Navigator Facilitates And Scales Patient Engagement with the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association
Introduction: The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA) plays a key role in educating and empowering individuals navigating the lifelong care and support needs of hypertro...
Abstract 4343586: Prevalence and discrimination of ongoing fibrillation in isolated pulmonary vein in non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation ablation
Backgrounds: Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) usually results in abolishment of PV potentials (PVP) rather than concomitant termination of non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (non-PAF...
Abstract 4342556: Rhythm Identification of Wide Complex Tachycardia on 12-Lead ECG Using a Convolutional Neural Network
BACKGROUND: Wide complex tachycardia (WCT) remains one of the most challenging dilemmas in electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation. Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and ventricula...
Abstract 4370265: Wearable-Derived Physical Activity Profiles and Incident Type 2 Diabetes
Objective: Wearable devices that capture physical activity (PA) data offer valuable insights into the relationship between daily activity patterns and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D...
Abstract 4367598: Predicting Heart Failure with Improved Ejection Fraction Using Electronic Health Record-Based Models with Contemporary GDMT
Background: Given the dynamic and increasingly modifiable nature of LVEF, static, cross-sectional LVEF-based classification alone is incomplete. Recognizing this, the 2022 AHA/ACC...
Abstract 4368861: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence-Derived Assessment of Natural and Built Environments on Cardiovascular Risk: A Moderated Mediation and Geospatial Analysis from the UK Biobank
Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to high-resolution imagery offers a novel, scalable approach to comprehensively characterize nuanced environmental exposures. A gro...
Abstract 4373367: Perceived Discrimination from Healthcare Providers Among Individuals With and Without Sickle Cell Disease Who Have Suffered a Stroke
Introduction: An estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States have sickle cell disease (SCD). Strokes and silent cerebral infarcts occur in approximately 60% of adult aged 18...
Abstract 4365056: Vericiguat in acute coronary syndrome with reduced ejection fraction: the EVE-ACSrEF randomized controlled trial
Background: Vericiguat has been approved in stable chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). However, its efficacy in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) combined wit...
Abstract 4368926: Discovery of Novel European-Specific Variants for Hypertensive Cardiac Hypertrophy in the All of Us Research Program
Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a common cardiovascular condition that is associated with an increased risk of experiencing heart disease. Chronic pressure overload due to HTN ca...
Abstract 4357269: Dose-Dependent Effects of Radiation on the Coronary Arteries: Results from Proton Beam Cardiac Radioablation in Swine
Background: Cardiac radioablation (CRA) is emerging as a treatment modality for refractory ventricular tachycardia (VT). This study aimed to evaluate the effects of radiation on th...
Abstract 4369573: Improving CPR Quality Through Feedback Devices: A Randomized Simulation Trial Among Critical and Non-Critical Care Nurses
Background: Effective in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is critical for patient survival, yet disparities in performance exist between care settings. Real-time feedba...
Abstract 4370816: Impact of Exercise on Post-COVID-19 Recovery: A Comparative Study Using Modified 6-Minute Walk Test and Harvard Step Test
Background: Persistent cardiorespiratory impairment after COVID-19 has raised concerns about long-term recovery. This study examines the impact of regular exercise on functional im...
Abstract 4357313: Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Introduction: Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor (G-CSF) has been proposed as a therapeutic strategy for improving cardiac repair after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). A prev...
Abstract 4358491: Impella Support for Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia Storm in the Context of Severe Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease: A Case Report
Background: Unstable ventricular tachycardia (VT) in the setting of multivessel coronary artery disease (MVCAD) poses significant clinical and hemodynamic challenges. This case hig...
Abstract Sun203: Peripheral Vasodilation by the Noble Gas Argon Is Mediated by Endothelial Nitric Oxide in Rat Mesenteric Arteries
Introduction: Increasing evidence shows that noble gas postconditioning by inhaled Xenon or Argon (Ar) after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) improves survival with favorab...
Abstract 4345382: Topical versus Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Background: Cardiac surgery can often be associated with significant postoperative bleeding. This complication results from a combination of surgical trauma, cardiopulmonary bypass...
Abstract 4361649: Polysocial Risk Scores and Genetic Risk Factors Are Independently and Additively Associated with Cardiometabolic Diseases Across Self-Identified Race/Ethnicity Groups
Background: Susceptibility to cardiometabolic diseases (CDs) is shaped by genetic, socio-environmental, and lifestyle factors. We evaluated the associations of disease-specific pol...
Abstract 4373363: Impact of Rate vs Rhythm Control on Morbidity and Mortality Among Patients with Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices and New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: A Propensity-Matched Real-World Cohort Study
Background: The utilization of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) for both destination therapy and as a bridge to transplantation has become increasingly prevalent in the mana...
Abstract 4368847: Preexisting Atrial Fibrillation as an Adverse Predictor of Outcomes After Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair of the Mitral Valve: A Single-Center Study
Introduction: Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Mitral Regurgitation (MR) share a bidirectional association, and AF is highly prevalent among MR patients. Transcatheter Edge to Edge Rep...