Published in Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Purpose of reviewHeart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a complex and heterogeneous condition of multiple causes, characterized by a clinical syndrome resulting from elevated left ventricular filling pressures, with an apparently unimpaired left ventricular systolic function. Although HFpEF has been long recognized as a distinct ...
Published in Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Purpose of reviewIn this review, our goal was to provide a brief background on the evolution of therapeutic targets for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), summarize the results of recent clinical trials with diverse pharmacological targets, discuss potential limitations of these findings, and provide future perspectives.Recent fi...
Published in Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Purpose of reviewWith increasing survival of patients with stage D heart failure, the demand for heart transplantation has increased. The supply of donor hearts remains relatively limited. Strategies have been investigated and new technologies have been developed to expand the current donor pool. These new approaches will be discussed herein.Recent...
Published in Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Purpose of reviewThe purpose of this review is to update the reader on the risk factors, causes, and mechanisms for cardiac arrest in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. In addition, the review provides a summary of recently published data specifically pertaining to the management of in-lab cardiac arrest.Recent findingsThe incidence of cardiac...
Published in Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Purpose of reviewDetermining the etiology of ischemic stroke is critical to administering targeted therapy to prevent recurrent stroke and further neurologic deterioration. Ischemic strokes of cardioembolic and cryptogenic etiologies are frequent and are often ultimately attributed to atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the paroxysmal nature of AF p...
Published in Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Purpose of reviewHere, we review the importance of using hemodynamic data to guide therapy and risk stratification in cardiogenic shock as well as the various definitions of this syndrome that have been used in prior studies. Furthermore, we provide perspective regarding the controversy surrounding pulmonary artery (PA) catheter use as well as curr...
Published in Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Purpose of reviewTo summarize the best available evidence and recommendations regarding case selection for cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with emphasis on ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) management.Recent findingsThe restructuring of cardiovascular services to pres...
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Purpose of reviewSocial media (SoMe) as a means of knowledge dissemination has grown significantly in cardiovascular imaging in recent years. This media platform allows for a free exchange of ideas, the development of new communities, and the ability to disseminate advancements rapidly. While the social media platforms offer limitless potential, th...
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Purpose of reviewThe goal of this review is to provide information about the causes, consequences, exam, echocardiographic findings, and guideline-based treatment options for pulmonic valve lesions.Recent findingsBalloon pulmonic valvuloplasty and surgical valve replacement are the primary treatment options for hemodynamically significant stenosis ...
Published in Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Purpose of reviewThe purpose of this article is to review the imaging findings of blunt and penetrating traumatic cardiac injury.Recent findingsDue to its speed of acquisition and ready availability, multidetector CT has become the gold standard for imaging of both blunt and penetrating cardiac trauma. Echocardiography is the first-line modality fo...
