Kettering General Hospital

CTPA-detected coronary artery calcification as a prognostic marker in acute pulmonary embolism: a narrative review

Abstract Background Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is often visible on routine contrast-enhanced, non-ECG-gated CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA), offering potential refinement of risk as...

Superior Vena Cava Perforation During Atrial Lead Implantation in a Patient With Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot: a Case Report

Abstract Background Superior vena cava (SVC) injury during pacemaker implantation is rare, with most cases reported during lead extraction rather than placement. In adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), unexpected resistance during lead advancement requires immediate reass...

The impact and evolution of environmental/occupational, behavioural, and metabolic risk factors on CVD burdens in the Asia–Pacific region from 1990 to 2023: a secondary analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

Background Understanding epidemiological trends of the cardiovascular risk factors is integral in designing effective countermeasures in tackling cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the Asia–Pacific. The study aims to examine the cardiovascular risk factor burden in the Asia–Pacific...