Circulation
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Abstract 4362902: Geographical Disparities in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: A Nationwide Study
Background: Previous studies have reported disparities in maternal cardiovascular health across different U.S. regions; however, the impact of geographic variation on outcomes in p...
Abstract 4368395: The Wandering Iliac Venous Stent That Broke the Right Heart: A Case of Migrating Stent Caused Severe Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation
Introduction: Venous Stent migration to the cardiopulmonary system is a rare complication of endovascular stenting. Most reported stent embolizations originate from central thoraci...
Abstract 4361795: Safety and Efficacy of Reduced-Dose versus Full-Dose Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Introduction: Patients with cancer-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) face high risks of recurrent thrombosis and bleeding during prolonged oral anticoagulant therapy. While f...
Abstract 4364665: Increased Emergency Department Discharges for Chest Pain Patients Without Myocardial Infarction During COVID Did Not Worsen Outcomes
Background: Patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with chest pain but no myocardial infarction are frequently admitted for monitoring or testing, though the value of...
Abstract 4368312: Demographics and Trends in Reported Amyloidosis Mortality in the United States, 1999-2023
Background: Amyloidosis represents a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by extracellular deposition of misfolded protein fibrils, leading to progressive organ dysfuncti...
Abstract 4367688: Mechanical Circulatory Support in Pregnancy
Backround: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in pregnant women and accounts for 25% of maternal deaths, with cardiomyopathy accounting for 11%....
Abstract 4373112: High-dose Aspirin is more effective than Low-dose Aspirin for Prevention of Preeclampsia in High-risk Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Introduction: Preeclampsia is a multisystem progressive disease of pregnancy, characterized by a new onset of hypertension (≥ 140/90 mm Hg) with proteinuria after the 20th week of...
Abstract 4369778: Does Obesity Influence Cardiovascular Outcomes in Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA)? Insights from a Propensity-Matched National Cohort
Background: Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) represents a unique clinical entity with heterogeneous etiologies. The impact of obesity on cardio...
Abstract 4366623: Metabolomics of Right Ventricular Systolic Function Across the Spectrum of Pulmonary Hypertension – insights from the PVDOMICS Cohort
Introduction: PH increases RV afterload, often leading to RV systolic and diastolic failure. The metabolic mechanisms underlying RV dysfunction remain poorly understood and are lar...
Abstract 4369998: Beyond Bacteremia: A Rare Group B Streptococcus Endocarditis Presenting as Persistent Encephalopathy
Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a life-threatening infection of the endocardial surface of the heart. Streptococcus agalactiae is...
Abstract 4363298: Real-World Outcomes of Adding PCSK9 Inhibitors to High-Intensity Statin Therapy Following Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Background: PCSK9 inhibitors reduce cardiovascular risk in high-risk populations, yet real-world data evaluating their additive benefit following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are...
Abstract 4359065: Inequities in Ambulatory Electrocardiogram Use for Palpitations in the United States
Introduction: Palpitations may be an early manifestation of serious arrhythmias. Disparities in cardiovascular care by sex, race, and geography are well documented, but whether dis...
Abstract 4342777: Social Determinants of Guideline-Directed Oral Anticoagulation Prescription in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation without Contraindications: Findings from the AHA Get With The Guidelines–Atrial Fibrillation Registry
Background: Oral anticoagulants (OAC) are critically important to avoid preventable strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). However, OAC prescription for AFib in real-...
Abstract 4373175: Complete Left Atrial Appendage Membrane Mimicking Congenital Absence on TEE
Background: Left atrial appendage (LAA) membranes and congenital absence of LAA are extremely rare anatomical variants seen on transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). There are ver...
Abstract 4365177: Higher Self-Efficacy Reduces Hospitalization Risk in a Cohort of Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease
Background: Adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face a higher risk of hospitalization than the general population. Self-efficacy, an individual’s belief in their ability to ma...
Abstract 4370806: Vasoactive medications in the management of normotensive cardiogenic shock: patient factors and provider choices affecting the likelihood of mortality
Introduction: Though there are well-described unmodifiable factors known to affect survival from cardiogenic shock (CS), key questions remain regarding vasoactive medication (VM) m...
Abstract 4367279: Genetic Ablation of Mitochondrial H <sub>2</sub> S Producing Enzyme 3-Mercaptopyruvate Sulfurtransferase Drives Branched-Chain Amino Acids Catabolic Defect in HFrEF and HFpEF
Background: Impaired branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) catabolism contributes to the development and progression of heart failure (HF). However, the mechanisms regulating BCAA catab...
Abstract 4369542: Impact of malignancy on the vascular outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Background: Malignancy is known to increase the risk of thromboembolic events and promote a hypercoagulable state, which may exacerbate vascular complications in patients with atri...
Abstract 4363572: Comparative Effectiveness of SGLT2 Inhibitors with and without GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients with Heart Failure and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Background: SGLT2i and GLP-1RA Independently Improve CV outcomes in pts with T2DM.Their combined effect in real-world pts with coexisting HF and T2DM remains underexplored....
Abstract 4352833: Fully Automated vs. Human Echocardiogram Interpretation in Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy: The SCAN-MP Study
Introduction: Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is the standard-of-care imaging modality for management of heart failure (HF). Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is...
Abstract 4371699: Asymptomatic Brain Injury: A Common Finding After Pulsed Field Ablation of Uncertain Significance — A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: Pulsed field ablation (PFA) has become a cornerstone for atrial fibrillation ablation. Multiple platforms have been developed and approved worldwide, and routine screen...
Abstract 4352047: Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness among Adults with Cardiovascular Risk Factors or Disease in the United States
Background: There is growing recognition of the complex interplay between cardiometabolic (CM) risk factors, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and cardiovascular disease (CVD). In 2023...
Abstract 4368616: Core lab versus computer: Pediatric echocardiogram measurement agreement between expert human and AI readers
Background: Deep learning algorithms for automated echocardiographic measurements have demonstrated strong performance in adult populations; however, their utility in pediatric ech...
Abstract 4366858: Integrating Lipoprotein(a) and Albuminuria Screening into Cardiovascular Primary Prevention: Early Outcomes from the CardioPrevent Program
Background: Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) are increasingly recognized as important biomarkers in cardiovascular risk assessment. Elevated Lp(a...
Abstract 4368401: Introducing an Electronic Health Record-Linked System for Parental Tobacco Treatment in Outpatient Pediatric Cardiology Clinic
Background: Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure affects over 40% of children in the US and increases their risk of respiratory infections, asthma, and sudden infant death syndrome. Chi...