Published in International journal of cardiology
CRT can be achieved with two‑leads-only in the majority of patients, provided that indication to atrial stimulation is ruled out.
Published in International journal of cardiology
Image co-registration and model-based guidance is feasible in TAVI procedures. The overlay facilitates placement of the embolic protection device, placement of the guide wire in the left ventricle and initial alignment of the valve prosthesis prior to final deployment, thus improving the confidence level of the operators during the procedure withou...
Published in International journal of cardiology
PPCI in patients ≥85 years old is relatively safe. In this population, pPCI is associated with a good long-term survival, although still worse than in younger patients, despite a considerable incidence of re-hospitalization due to cardiovascular events.
Published in International journal of cardiology
There are many proposed methods for using 4D flow CMR to quantify intra-cardiac flow. The evidence base is mainly mechanistic, featuring single-centred designs. Larger, multi-centre studies are required to validate the proposed techniques and investigate the clinical advantages that 4D flow CMR offers over standard practices. PROSPERO=CRD4201605143...
Published in International journal of cardiology
Published in International journal of cardiology
Asymptomatic heart involvement is common in SSc patients and includes focal and diffuse myocardial fibrosis. GDF-15 and galectin-3 were positively correlated with myocardial fibrosis parameters. Future outcome studies must show whether measurement of GDF-15 and galectin-3 in SSC patients might be may be useful in clinical practice.
Published in International journal of cardiology
CRS was associated with a high risk to develop cardiovascular complications and death, emphasizing the importance of its prevention and early recognition. A focus on cardio-reno-protective therapies is crucial.
Published in International journal of cardiology
RHD prevalence varies in different parts of India. Echocardiographic prevalence is several times higher than clinical and underscores importance of echocardiographic screening in community.
Published in International journal of cardiology
The high performance of the proposed method establishes a promising outcome for application in computerized assistance in clinical practice.
Published in International journal of cardiology
Guanosine effectively reduces ADP-induced platelet aggregation and limits thrombotic risk. These antithrombotic properties are associated with the activation of the cAMP/PKA signaling pathway.
