Bivalirudin for percutaneous coronary intervention and in acute coronary syndromes.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Comprehensive discussion of alternative techniques in imaging coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) in different diagnostic scenarios. RECENT FINDINGS:At primary screening, intramural course essentially correlates with stenosis and clinical repercussion in some types of CAAs. Potential clinical aims in im...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Angelini P

更新日期：2019-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension in children and adolescents is becoming a greater problem in the developed world. Although traditionally thought of as usually secondary to renal, vascular, or endocrine causes, primary hypertension is becoming the most common form seen in childhood. This changing epidemiology is related to the recent obe...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Samuels J,Bell C,Samuel J,Swinford R

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The pathogenesis and progression of coronary artery disease (CAD) is now known to be largely driven by inflammation on top of the well-accepted role for the disequilibrium between cholesterol deposition and removal from the arterial wall. Recent clinical trials have supported the inflammatory hypothes...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Boland J,Long C

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in the field of molecular medicine are making gene therapy a viable treatment strategy for the next millennium. Indeed, over the past 10 years, a number of improvements have occurred that have resulted in an increased interest in gene therapy for the treatment of diseases in cardiovascular medicine. Because a...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Channon KM,Annex BH

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The appropriateness of coronary revascularization for various clinical scenarios has been reviewed formally by several specialty and subspecialty societies resulting in the formulation of scored appropriateness criteria. The goal of the appropriateness criteria is to guide physician decision-making and future research...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Summers MR,Patel MR

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cardiac troponin (cTn) plays an essential role for assessment of outcome in acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, the prognostic value of cTn is not absolute. In this mini-review, we summarize the evidence on the utility of established biomarkers of left-ventricular dysfunction, hemodynamic stress, ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Eggers KM,Lindahl B

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most highly unexpected reports in recent medical literature was the lack of benefit of estrogen-progestin replacement therapy in cardiovascular disease prevention in postmenopausal women. The ensuing negative view of hormone replacement therapy has now extended to all forms of postmenopausal hormone treatme...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Knopp RH,Aikawa K,Knopp EA

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review methodological and logistical aspects of CT myocardial perfusion, current clinical evidence and possible future directions, with specific focus on use in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). RECENT FINDINGS:CT myocardial perfusion imaging may be performed as an add-on to standard co...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Kofoed KF,Sørgaard MH,Linde JJ

更新日期：2017-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Imaging with radionuclides has historically played an important role in detection of cardiovascular disease as well as in risk stratification and prognostication. With the growth of molecular biology have come new therapeutic interventions and the requirement for new diagnostic imaging approaches. Noninvasive targeted...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Dobrucki LW,Sinusas AJ

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The accurate differentiation of viable and nonviable myocardium is crucial for therapy planning in patients with coronary artery disease and left ventricular dysfunction. Traditional techniques such as echocardiography, positron emission tomography, single photon emission computed tomography, and dobutamine echocardio...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Wagner A,Mahrholdt H,Kim RJ,Judd RM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although assessment of traditional coronary heart disease risk factors can often stratify individuals into low- or high-risk categories, additional means are needed to more precisely classify people clinically defined as intermediate-risk, to guide the intensity of risk-reducing therapies. The recognition that inflamm...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Corson MA

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several next generation sequencing platforms allow for a DNA-to-diagnosis protocol to identify the molecular basis of monogenic dyslipidemias. However, recent reports of the application of whole genome or whole exome sequencing in families with severe dyslipidemias have largely identified genetic variants in known lip...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Farhan SM,Hegele RA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Frailty is increasingly recognized in older adults with cardiovascular disease, particularly in those with heart failure (HF). A growing body of evidence has shown that frailty has a negative effect on survival, hospitalizations, disability, and quality of life. Beyond frailty, additional domains captured by a compreh...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Goldfarb M,Sheppard R,Afilalo J

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:Moderate or severe aortic regurgitation (AR) occurs in 0.5% of the population and typically peaks in the fourth to sixth decade of life. A significant proportion of patients have prohibitive surgical risk and are therefore treated medically with pharmacological management of heart failure and no d...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Markham R,Ghodsian M,Sharma R

更新日期：2020-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular mortality continues to be high and events continue to occur in patients taking antiplatelet medications. Aspirin and clopidogrel have become integral parts of management in patients with coronary artery disease and after percutaneous angioplasty. However, the platelet responses to aspirin and clopidogre...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Guthikonda S,Lev EI,Kleiman NS

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To determine if subsidizing the cost of a food-based intervention for managing hyperlipidemia could be cost-effective under commercial insurance and/or Medicare coverage scenarios. RECENT FINDINGS:A large number of patients eligible for pharmaceutical treatment of hyperlipidemia either cannot or will...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Dong I,Klodas E

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Innovation for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has transformed a medically complex treatment into a standardized procedure. While Edwards SAPIEN and Medtronic CoreValve occupy the market for TAVR in the United States (US), additional valve systems are being developed. The Boston Scientif...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Seigerman ME,Nathan A,Anwaruddin S

更新日期：2019-11-25 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：:The prevalence of atrial fibrillation increases significantly with age, affecting nearly 10 % of adults greater than 80 years of age. Complications from atrial fibrillation, including stroke, also increase with age. Medical therapy includes anticoagulation, ventricular rate control, and if symptoms persist, maintenanc...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Stepanyan G,Gerstenfeld EP

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect and acquired heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults. Understanding the mechanisms that drive cardiomyocyte proliferation and differentiation has the potential to advance the understanding and potentially the treatment of different...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Yester JW,Kühn B

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiofrequency ablation is a valuable adjunctive therapy to implantable defibrillators in patients with recurrent monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) after myocardial infarction. Episodes of VT are markedly reduced in most patients, and the major complications are less than 5%. Newer approaches allow successful a...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Soejima K,Stevenson WG

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The burgeoning ranks of patients with heart failure, the limited number of organs available for heart transplant, and technological improvements have made ventricular assist devices (VADs) important therapeutic options for patients with acute and chronic cardiac decompensation. The increased use of VADs is paralleled ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Kirkpatrick JN,Wiegers SE,Lang RM

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cell therapy for cardiovascular diseases is regarded as a rapidly growing field within regenerative medicine. Different cellular populations enriched for cardiac progenitor cells (CPCs), or derivate a-cellular products, are currently under preclinical and clinical evaluation. Here, we have reviewed th...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Pagano F,Picchio V,Angelini F,Iaccarino A,Peruzzi M,Cavarretta E,Biondi-Zoccai G,Sciarretta S,De Falco E,Chimenti I,Frati G

更新日期：2018-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although rare, sudden cardiac death (SCD) in the young is a tragic event, having a dramatic impact upon all involved. The psychosocial burden associated with SCD can leave friends, families, and entire communities bereft. With only limited evidence to describe the volatile emotional reactions associat...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Grubic N,Puskas J,Phelan D,Fournier A,Martin LJ,Johri AM

更新日期：2020-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of multivessel and/or left main stem disease have been shown to be potentially legitimate revascularization alternatives in appropriately selected patients. Risk stratification is an important component in guiding patients to identify the most appropriate revascularization moda...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Farooq V,Brugaletta S,Serruys PW

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This paper reviews the double-kiss crush (DK crush) technique in coronary artery bifurcation lesions. The technical aspects of the procedure and the clinical data supporting its use are summarized. RECENT FINDINGS:Randomized studies support the adoption of DK technique in complex bifurcation lesions for both l...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Lynn BS,Hermiller JB

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To examine the utility and methods of coronary artery disease (CAD) assessment in patients with new-onset heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) of unclear etiology. Moreover, we sought to review the role and techniques of assessing myocardial viability to guide coronary revascularizatio...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Kassab K,Kattoor AJ,Doukky R

更新日期：2020-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The heart and kidney interact in terms of hemodynamics and neurohumoral regulatory mechanisms, and this helps to maintain circulatory homeostasis under normal conditions. However, the normal regulatory mechanisms become inappropriate in the setting of congestive heart failure (CHF), and significant renal dysfunction o...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Sobotka PA,Krum H,Böhm M,Francis DP,Schlaich MP

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant progress in research has been made in the areas of sex-specific aspects of cardiovascular disease. Despite these advances, coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death of women in the Western world. Over the past decade, the focused research on women at risk for ischemic heart disease has he...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Phillips LM,Mieres JH

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review provides an update on rheumatic mitral stenosis. Acute rheumatic fever (RF), the sequela of group A β-hemolytic streptococcal infection, is the major etiology for mitral stenosis (MS). RECENT FINDINGS:While the incidence of acute RF in the Western world had substantially declined over the...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Wunderlich NC,Dalvi B,Ho SY,Küx H,Siegel RJ

更新日期：2019-02-28 00:00:00