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Role of the fatty acid-binding protein 4 in heart failure and cardiovascular disease by Rodríguez-Calvo, Ricardo, Girona, Josefa, Alegret, Josep M, Bosquet, Alba, Ibarretxe, Daiana, Masana, Lluís

“…Obesity and ectopic fat accumulation in non-adipose tissues are major contributors to heart failure (HF) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Adipocytes act as…”
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Specific circulating microRNA signature of bicuspid aortic valve disease by Martínez-Micaelo, Neus, Beltrán-Debón, Raúl, Baiges, Isabel, Faiges, Marta, Alegret, Josep M

“…We aimed to determine the circulating miRNA expression profile associated with BAV and aortic dilation to provide diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for BAV…”
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Influence of body mass index on recurrence of atrial fibrillation after electrical cardioversion by Ligero, Carmen, Bazan, Victor, Guerra, José M, Rodríguez-Mañero, Moisés, Viñolas, Xavier, Alegret, Josep M

“…Background Several studies have shown an independent relationship between body mass index (BMI) and the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, little…”
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Bicuspid Aortic Valve and Endothelial Dysfunction: Current Evidence and Potential Therapeutic Targets by Antequera-González, Borja, Martínez-Micaelo, Neus, Alegret, Josep M.

“…Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), the most frequent congenital heart malformation, is characterized by the presence of a two-leaflet aortic valve instead of a…”
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Impact of Body Mass Index in the Cardioverter Efficacy of Amiodarone in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation by Ligero, Carmen, Riera, Pau, El-Amrani, Amine, Bazan, Victor, Guerra, José M, Herraez, Silvia, Viñolas, Xavier, Alegret, Josep M

“…Amiodarone is an anti-arrhythmic drug that has extensive tissue distribution and substantial storage in the fat tissue. Different studies have described some…”
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MicroRNAs Clustered within the 14q32 Locus Are Associated with Endothelial Damage and Microparticle Secretion in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease by Martínez-Micaelo, Neus, Beltrán-Debón, Raúl, Aragonés, Gerard, Faiges, Marta, Alegret, Josep M

“…We previously described that PECAM circulating endothelial microparticles (EMPs) are elevated in bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease as a manifestation of…”
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Specific Multiomic Profiling in Aortic Stenosis in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease by Antequera-González, Borja, Martínez-Micaelo, Neus, Sureda-Barbosa, Carlos, Galian-Gay, Laura, Siliato-Robles, M Sol, Ligero, Carmen, Evangelista, Artur, Alegret, Josep M

“…Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease is associated with faster aortic valve degeneration and a high incidence of aortic stenosis (AS). In this study, we aimed…”
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Dilated aortic root is related to a global aortic dilating diathesis by Alegret, Josep M., PhD, Calvo, Nahum, MD, Ligero, Carme, MD, Palomares, Raquel, MD, Millá, Lidón, MD, Martín-Paredero, Vicente, PhD, Montero, Manuel, MD, Joven, Jorge, PhD

“…Objective The purpose of this study was to analyze the association between the dilatation of the aortic root and the diameters of the rest of the aorta and to…”
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Data on the circulating levels of endothelial microparticles are elevated in patients with bicuspid aortic valve and are related to aortic dilation by Alegret, Josep M., Martínez-Micaelo, Neus, Aragonès, Gerard, Beltrán-Debón, Raúl

“…The data included here support the research article “Circulating endothelial microparticles are elevated in bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease and related to…”
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miR-130a expression is related to aortic dilation in bicuspid aortic valve children by Antequera-González, Borja, Collell-Hernández, Rosa, Martínez-Micaelo, Neus, Marimon-Blanch, Cristina, Carbonell-Prat, Bàrbara, Escribano, Joaquín, Alegret, Josep M.

“…Background Bicuspid aortic valve disease (BAV) is present in 0.5–2% of the population and can promote aortic dilation, eventually leading to fatal…”
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Trends in the use of electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation: influence of major trials and guidelines on clinical practice by Alegret, Josep M, Viñolas, Xavier, Romero-Menor, César, Pons, Silvia, Villuendas, Roger, Calvo, Naiara, Pérez-Rodon, Jordi, Sabaté, Xavier

“…The purpose of the present study was to assess the trends in the use of ECV following published studies that had compared rhythm and rate control strategies on…”
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Atorvastatin Effect on Aortic Dilatation and Valvular Calcification Progression in Bicuspid Aortic Valve (BICATOR): A Randomized Clinical Trial by Evangelista, Arturo, Galian-Gay, Laura, Guala, Andrea, Teixido-Tura, Gisela, Calvo-Iglesias, Francisco, Sevilla, Teresa, Bermejo, Javier, Méndez, Irene, Sánchez, Violeta, Robledo Carmona, Juan M, Alegret, Josep M, Ferrer-Sistach, Elena, Saura, Daniel, Ruiz-Muñoz, Aroa, Dux-Santoy, Lydia, Carmona, María Ángeles, Huguet, Marina, Cuellar-Calabria, Hug, Sao-Avilés, Augusto, Ferreira-González, Ignacio, Rodríguez-Palomares, Jose F

“…Ascending aorta dilation and aortic valve degeneration are common complications in patients with bicuspid aortic valve. Several retrospective studies have…”
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Improvement in Atrial Fibrillation-Related Symptoms After Cardioversion: Role of NYHA Functional Class and Maintenance of Sinus Rhythm by Ferre-Vallverdu, Maria, Ligero, Carmen, Vidal-Perez, Rafael, Martinez-Rubio, Antoni, Vinolas, Xavier, Alegret, Josep M

“…The European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) score is a proven and validated tool for assessing the symptoms of atrial fibrillation (AF). Little is known about…”
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Cost-effectiveness of direct oral anticoagulants versus vitamin K antagonist in atrial fibrillation: A study protocol using Real-World Data from Catalonia (FantasTIC Study) by Hernández Rojas, Zojaina, Dalmau Llorca, Maria Rosa, Aguilar Martín, Carina, Gonçalves, Alessandra Queiroga, Casajuana, Marc, Fernández-Sáez, José, Rodríguez Cumplido, Dolores, Forcadell Drago, Emma, Carrasco-Querol, Noèlia, Pepió Vilaubí, Josep Maria, Alegret, Josep M.

“…BACKGROUNDAnticoagulant therapy is used for stroke prevention and proved to be effective and safe in the long term. The study aims to analyse the…”
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Circulating endothelial microparticles are elevated in bicuspid aortic valve disease and related to aortic dilation by Alegret, Josep M, Martínez-Micaelo, Neus, Aragonès, Gerard, Beltrán-Debón, Raúl

“…Abstract Background/objectives The mechanisms underlying aortic dilation in bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease are unknown. Circulating endothelial…”
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A Case of an Elderly Patient With Recurrent Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection by García Miranda, Hipólito R, Valdovinos, Pilar, Tajes, Hernan, Alegret, Josep M

“…Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an underdiagnosed cause of myocardial infarction (MI), and its prevalence among women is increasing…”
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Results, barriers and enablers in atrial fibrillation case finding: barriers in opportunistic atrial fibrillation case finding-a cross-sectional study by Ballesta-Ors, Juan, Clua-Espuny, Josep L, Gentille-Lorente, Delicia I, Lechuga-Duran, Iñigo, Fernández-Saez, José, Muria-Subirats, Eulalia, Blasco-Mulet, María, Lorman-Carbo, Blanca, Alegret, Josep M

“…Atrial fibrillation (AF) is often asymptomatic, and screening is not routinely undertaken. Evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a population-based…”
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Acute effect of static exercise in patients with aortic regurgitation assessed by cardiovascular magnetic resonance: role of left ventricular remodelling by Alegret, Josep M., Martinez-Micaelo, Neus, La Gerche, Andre, Franco-Bonafonte, Luis, Rubio-Pérez, Francisco, Calvo, Nahum, Montero, Manuel

“…Objective In patients with aortic regurgitation (AR), the effect of static exercise (SE) on global ventricular function and AR severity has not been previously…”
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Utility of Amiodarone Pre-Treatment as a Facilitator of the Acute Success of Electrical Cardioversion in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation by Alegret, Josep M., Viñolas, Xavier, Tajes, Hernán, Valdovinos, Pilar, Palomares, Raquel, Arias, Miguel A., Bazán, Víctor

“…Purpose The usefulness and mechanisms of antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) pre-treatment as a facilitator of the acute success of electrical cardioversion (ECV) in…”
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Plasma Metabolomic Profiling Associates Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease and Ascending Aortic Dilation with a Decrease in Antioxidant Capacity by Martínez-Micaelo, Neus, Ligero, Carme, Antequera-González, Borja, Junza, Alexandra, Yanes, Oscar, Alegret, Josep

“…Background: The bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common cardiac congenital disease and is associated with an increased risk of developing ascending…”
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