Halitosis among users of electronic nicotine delivery systems in a multi-center cross-sectional study.

The global utilization of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) is increasing, with emerging evidence suggesting a potential link between ENDS and halitosis. Nonetheless, direct data addressing this association remains limited. This study aimed to investigate the effects of ENDS usage on halitosis among individuals aged 18-40 in 18 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) countries.

Machine Learning in Cardiovascular Risk Prediction and Precision Preventive Approaches.

Purpose Of Review: In this review, we sought to provide an overview of ML and focus on the contemporary applications of ML in cardiovascular risk prediction and precision preventive approaches. We end the review by highlighting the limitations of ML while projecting on the potential of ML in assimilating these multifaceted aspects of CAD in order to improve patient-level outcomes and further population health.

Recent Findings: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is estimated to affect 20.

Cardiac magnetic resonance for prophylactic implantable-cardioverter defibrillator therapy international study: prognostic value of cardiac magnetic resonance-derived right ventricular parameters substudy.

Aims: Right ventricular systolic dysfunction (RVSD) is an important determinant of outcomes in heart failure (HF) cohorts. While the quantitative assessment of RV function is challenging using 2D-echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is the gold standard with its high spatial resolution and precise anatomical definition. We sought to investigate the prognostic value of CMR-derived RV systolic function in a large cohort of HF with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

Significance of indeterminate and abnormal stress electrocardiography despite normal imaging in patients with suspected coronary artery disease - An analysis of the PROMISE trial.

Background: Abnormal and indeterminate electrocardiographic (ECG) changes during cardiac stress imaging are not uncommon. While the prognostic importance of abnormal ECG despite normal imaging has been previously studied, prognosis of indeterminate stress ECG changes is uncertain.

Methods: We studied the prognostic value of stress ECG changes in symptomatic patients without known CAD and normal stress imaging from the PROMISE trial.

Current and Future Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Coronary Artery Disease.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) carry significant morbidity and mortality and are associated with substantial economic burden on healthcare systems around the world. Coronary artery disease, as one disease entity under the CVDs umbrella, had a prevalence of 7.2% among adults in the United States and incurred a financial burden of 360 billion US dollars in the years 2016-2017.

Role of Vasodilator Therapy in Acute Heart Failure.

Over the past decade, several trials have questioned the efficacy of vasodilator therapy in acute heart failure (AHF) in the absence of uncontrolled hypertension. In this article, we provide a unique review of the most valuable four trials that present the role of vasodilator therapy in the management of patients with AHF. These four trials have evaluated the efficacy of different types of vasodilators such as nesiritide, ulatritide, and serelaxin in the setting of AHF.