Background Scarce data exist about the outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention
(PCI) in old patients. This study sought to provide an overview of PCI in elderly patients …

Background The impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on adverse cardiovascular
outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) is …

Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death with acute coronary syndrome
accounting for more than 30% of causes of mortality in the elderly population. The rate of …

Background The relationship between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
periprocedural complications of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) is influenced by …

Background In an aging society, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for super-elderly
patients is commonly performed in clinical practice. However, data are scarce regarding the …

Background With increasing life expectancy, the prevalence of nonagenarians with
cardiovascular disease is steadily growing. However, this population is underrepresented in …

Bleeding complications following percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) have been
closely associated with morbidity and mortality. Although radial arteries have been widely …

Bleeding complication has been considered as a serious problem in current percutaneous
coronary interventions (PCI). Fortunately, several groups have already reported the …

Aim. The slow coronary flow (SCF) phenomenon was characterized by delayed perfusion of
epicardial arteries, and no obvious coronary artery lesion in coronary angiography. The …

Background The safety and the benefits of reducing the risk of bleeding complications via
protamine administration during the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains …