Methods of minimizing inappropriate implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shocks.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review discusses the benefits of a completely percutaneous approach to endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR), and provides an outline as to how this is performed by a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons at a quaternary care community hospital. RECENT FINDINGS...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Huff CM,Silver MJ,Ansel GM

更新日期：2018-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：:The article title in the original publication contains a mistake. ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Edelson JB,Genuardi MV,Santangeli P,Birati EY

更新日期：2020-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, the importance of alterations of cardiac autonomic nerve function in the pathophysiology of heart diseases including heart failure, arrhythmia, ische-mic heart disease, and diabetes has been increasingly recognized. Several radiolabeled compounds have been synthesized for noninvasive imaging, includin...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Higuchi T,Schwaiger M

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to an increase in the number of patients with heart failure and ventricular arrhythmias, ventricular tachycardia ablation has a growing clinical role. Long-term success rates remain suboptimal and require creating a detailed electroanatomic map during the procedure to identify fibrotic areas responsible for arrhyt...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Duell J,Dilsizian V,Smith M,Chen W,Dickfeld T

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional algorithms and noninvasive imaging tests for the identification of stable, hemodynamically significant coronary artery disease offer little insight into the detection of potentially vulnerable and inflamed coronary plaques, those most likely to rupture and cause acute coronary syndromes. Positron emission...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Rogers IS,Tawakol A

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The cardiovascular (CV) risk related to lipid disorders is well established and is based on a robust body of evidence from well-designed randomized clinical trials, as well as prospective observational studies. In the last two decades, significant advances have been made in understanding the genetic b...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Stein R,Ferrari F,Scolari F

更新日期：2019-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Innate differences in gender physiology result in unique exposures, risk, and protection that are specific to women. Recognition and appreciation of these differences results in better treatment adaptations for women and better outcomes. Disparities between genders in the treatment of major cardiovascular risk factors...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Jarvie JL,Foody JM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of the present manuscript is to review the latest advancements of radionuclide molecular imaging in the diagnosis and prognosis of individuals with cardiac amyloidosis. RECENT FINDINGS:99mTechnetium labeled bone tracer scintigraphy had been known to image cardiac amyloidosis, since the 1980s;...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Bravo PE,Dorbala S

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) is defined as the difference between BP and intraocular pressure (IOP). With low BP comes low OPP and resultant ischemic damage to the optic nerve, leading to glaucoma progression. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on BP as it relates to glaucoma a...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Levine RM,Yang A,Brahma V,Martone JF

更新日期：2017-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with diabetes mellitus are at particularly high risk for cardiovascular disease. Although global risk factor scoring systems, such as the Framingham Risk Score, are well established for screening asymptomatic adults, they are not as predictive in diabetics. Therefore, there has been considerable interest in n...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Warraich HJ,Nasir K

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Although SCD occurs most commonly in patients with established heart disease, SCD can also be the initial manifestation of cardiovascular disease. Efforts to reduce the incidence of SCD include aggressive treatment of heart disease and its ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Ganz LI

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To assess current management strategies for advanced heart failure in adults with congenital heart disease, including heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. RECENT FINDINGS:Current data demonstrate that adults with CHD generally experience higher short-term mortality after heart tr...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Serfas JD,Patel PA,Krasuski RA

更新日期：2018-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The assessment of myocardial viability may be an important component of the evaluation of patients with coronary artery disease and left ventricular dysfunction. The primary goal of viability assessment in such patients is to guide therapeutic decisions by determining which patients would most likely benefit from reva...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Arrighi JA,Dilsizian V

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a relatively new disease entity used in medical terminology; however, both the number of patients and its clinical significance are growing. HFpEF used to be seen as a mild condition; however, the symptoms and quality of life of the patients ar...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Adamczak DM,Oduah MT,Kiebalo T,Nartowicz S,Bęben M,Pochylski M,Ciepłucha A,Gwizdała A,Lesiak M,Straburzyńska-Migaj E

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart failure is a major public health concern that is frequently complicated by ventricular arrhythmias. Sustained ventricular tachycardia is associated with an increased risk for progressive heart failure and sudden death. We summarize the current management strategies for ventricular tachycardia in heart failure pa...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Fong MW,Grazette L,Cesario D,Cao M,Saxon L

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Variant angina, which is characterized by recurrent chest pain and transient ECG changes along with angiographic evidence of coronary artery spasm, generally has a favorable prognosis. However, episodes of ischemia caused by vasospasm may lead to potentially life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias an...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Kundu A,Vaze A,Sardar P,Nagy A,Aronow WS,Botkin NF

更新日期：2018-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last several decades, significant advances and improvements in care of transplant patients have resulted in markedly improved outcomes. A number of options are available for patients with advanced cardiopulmonary dysfunction requiring transplantation. There is a debate about when isolated heart or isolated lu...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Idrees JJ,Pettersson GB

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This is an in-depth review on the mechanism of action, clinical utility, and drug-drug interactions of colchicine in the management of pericardial disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent evidence about therapeutic targets on pericarditis has demonstrated that NALP3 inflammasome blockade is the cornerstone in...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Schenone AL,Menon V

更新日期：2018-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Lifestyle modification is primary in cardiovascular (CV) disease prevention. A major contribution is the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), defined by two of seven components. Italian investigators determined a significant decrease in peripheral arterial disease of 56 % for a high score. Multiple specific CV risk factors a...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Whayne TF Jr

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The scientific selection of antithrombotic therapy has been dominated by group-based interpretation of data in the form of probability-based statistics in evidence-based medicine. Because the data in large randomized trials are grouped and averaged, the relationship to initial conditions of the patient is lost. There ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Helgason CM

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe lipid abnormalities in diabetes, when they occur and the evidence base for lipid management with established and new drugs to prevent diabetes complications. We also discuss how to manage statin intolerance. RECENT FINDINGS:Statins remain first-line therapy in patients with diabetes, thou...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Sillars A,Sattar N

更新日期：2019-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Sodium is an essential nutrient, mostly ingested as salt (sodium chloride). Average sodium intake ranges from 3 to 6 g per day (7.5-15 g/day of salt) in most countries, with regional variations. Increasing levels of sodium intake have a positive association with higher blood pressure. Randomized controlled trials repo...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： O'Donnell M,Mente A,Yusuf S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exercise training is beneficial in healthy adults as well as patients with acquired cardiovascular disease such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. While a reduced exercise capacity is common in adults with congenital heart disease, it is not clear if these patients stand to benefit from exercise training or...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Tutarel O,Gabriel H,Diller GP

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been considerable attention in recent years to the intriguing hypothesis that coronary heart disease and other atherosclerotic diseases may be caused by infection with pathogens such as Chlamydia pneumoniae, Helicobacter pylori, and cytomegalovirus. Supporting this hypothesis are studies that localize bacter...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： O'Donnell CJ,Levy D

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infections are complex medical problems that are increasingly encountered. They are associated with significant morbidity and mortality with tremendous economic cost. The current review will emphasize the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this clinical entity using th...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Leung S,Danik S

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anticoagulation has proven to be a key component in the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Pharmacological agents with various modes of action are utilized to reduce thrombus development by impairing thrombin formation, platelet activation, and platelet aggregation. The optimal management of these patients ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Burke DA,Warraich HJ,Pinto DS

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synthesized as an antianginal compound 40 years ago, amiodarone has emerged as a uniquely effective antiarrhythmic compound in recent years. It has numerous properties, the most prominent being the ability to lengthen repolarization in the atria and ventricles associated with bradycardia without the significant potent...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Singh BN

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic stroke threatens public health dramatically, and demographic changes promise to continue this epidemic. Although medical advances in risk factor modification, hypertensive control, and antiplatelet therapy have mitigated morbidity and mortality of cerebrovascular disease somewhat, stroke still costs billions ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Rajagopal V,Yadav JS

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is the focus of extensive biomedical research. Large genetic consortia combining data from many traditional prospective cohort and ascertained case-control study designs have facilitated the discovery of genetic associa...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Small AM,O'Donnell CJ,Damrauer SM

更新日期：2018-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite a vast body of research on antithrombotic therapy for patients with cardiac disease, there are few clinical settings where robust evidence of their benefit exists. Patients with heart failure often have vascular disease and atrial fibrillation contributing to their poor prognosis. For patients with heart failu...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Cleland JG,Mumtaz S,Cecchini L

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00