Measurement of ventricular function with radionuclide techniques.

abstract：:It has been known for many decades that multiple abnormalities of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) are present in heart failure (HF). Moreover, many of the effective therapies currently used to treat HF have either direct or indirect effects on the ANS. While therapies that block over-activity of the sympathetic ner...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Dunlap ME,Bhardwaj A,Hauptman PJ

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The two most common types of cardiac amyloidosis are caused by fibril deposits of immunoglobulin light chains (AL) and transthyretin (TTR), each with distinct prognosis and clinical management. Cardiac amyloidosis is under-recognized among heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Chen W,Ton VK,Dilsizian V

更新日期：2018-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic embolic complications in patients with cardiomyopathy are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite the lack of prospective, randomized control data, the literature supports the use of left ventricular ejection fraction as an important determinant of the need for systemic anticoagulation th...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Rho R,DeNofrio D,Loh E

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize lifestyle interventions including pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods targeting modifiable risk factors and their impact on the future cardiovascular events in patients who have suffered transient ischemic attack (TIA) and/or ischemic stroke (IS). RECENT FINDINGS:The latest r...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Vellipuram AR,Rodriguez G,Rawla P,Maud A,Cruz-Flores S,Khatri R

更新日期：2019-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：:While pulmonary arterial hypertension is a disease primarily affecting the pulmonary vasculature, the right ventricle plays an integral part in the disease process. Although widely used, two-dimensional echocardiography is limited in visualizing the right ventricle and, therefore, assessment of its structure and funct...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Freed BH,Patel AR,Lang RM

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although differences diminish with age, outcomes are overall worse for women compared to men who present with suspected acute coronary syndrome. The reasons for this discrepancy are multifactorial, including sex-related differences in atherosclerosis biology and fluid dynamics, as well as a premature conclusion by pro...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Joly JM,Bittner V

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Monoclonal antibodies that inhibit proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) have emerged as a novel approach to low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering. The potential role of PCSK9 inhibitors in clinical practice will be reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS:Clinical trials have demonst...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： King P,Nicholls SJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 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：:The management of chronic stable angina has undergone considerable evolution over the past two decades. This article highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to management that includes carefully identifying cardiac risk factors, using therapeutic lifestyle interventions, aggressive, multifaceted medical thera...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Eid F,Boden WE

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The number of pregnancies complicated by valvular heart disease is increasing. This review describes the hemodynamic effects of clinically important valvular abnormalities during pregnancy and reviews current guideline-driven management strategies. RECENT FINDINGS:Valvular heart disease in women of c...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Goldstein SA,Ward CC

更新日期：2017-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering therapies is to safely achieve a consistent and long-term reduction in exposure of the vasculature to atherogenic lipoproteins in order to reduce the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular (CV) disease and the associated CV events, such a...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Sinning D,Landmesser U

更新日期：2020-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:This review focuses on the use of bivalirudin as a replacement anticoagulant for heparin in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, or who are being treated for unstable angina pectoris, ST-elevation, or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Potential advantages of bivalirudin include a lack of depen...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Bates ER

更新日期：2001-09-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The present article reviews the pathophysiology of cardiac sympathetic denervation, the principles of positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the sympathetic innervation of the heart and its potential clinical role, based on current and expected future evidence. RECENT FINDINGS:Imaging of cardi...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： van der Bijl P,Knuuti J,Delgado V,Bax JJ

更新日期：2020-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditional transvenous approach for permanent cardiac pacing can be associated with significant acute and chronic complications related partly to either the insertion of transvenous lead or subcutaneous placement of pacemaker device. We summarize the current status of a novel self-contained leadless cardiac pacemaker...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Neuzil P,Reddy VY

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery bypass grafting without the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) continues to gain popularity as an alternative to standard techniques of revascularization. CPB with cardioplegic arrest is associated with complications that may negate an otherwise technically flawless procedure. Experience has identifie...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Dewey TM,Mack MJ

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of stroke associated with carotid artery stenosis can be reduced with carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting in carefully selected patients. While surgery has been the traditional treatment there have been many trials comparing carotid endarterectomy with carotid artery stenting, and stenting has s...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Buschur M,Gurm HS

更新日期：2012-02-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The long QT syndrome (LQTS) and the Brugada syndrome (BrS) are the most common genetic causes of malignant ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in young patients with normal cardiac morphology. To date, more than 250 different mutations in seven genes have been identified as causing LQTS, whereas the only ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Goldenberg I,Moss AJ,Zareba W

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To establish the actual role of CT in the growing field of transcatheter valve interventions (THV). RECENT FINDINGS:The development of empirical CT measurements, which are linked with outcomes. CT is a reliable technique for assessing risk and planning transcatheter valve interventions for mitral and...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Godoy M,Mugharbil A,Anastasius M,Leipsic J

更新日期：2019-11-25 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：:Primary aldosteronism with a prevalence of 8 % of hypertension and 20 % of pharmacologically resistant hypertension is the most common secondary cause of hypertension. Yet, the diagnosis is missed in the vast majority of patients. Current clinical practice guidelines recommend screening for primary aldosteronism in pa...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Carey RM

更新日期：2016-10-01 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：: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：:A number of reports demonstrate the importance of serum triglyceride values in predicting the clinical onset of vascular disease. However, adjustment for measurements highly correlated with triglyceride (TG) levels, such as history of diabetes, body mass index, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), lessen ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Sprecher DL

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 1971, the Fontan operation has been performed for the repair of single-ventricle physiology. This ingenious operation commits a single ventricle to the systemic circulation and takes advantage of cardiovascular and respiratory physiology to propel deoxygenated blood to the lungs, thus minimizing right-to-left sh...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Aboulhosn J,Child JS

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) significantly reduce mortality in patients with depressed left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and heart failure (HF). However, shortcomings of LVEF to accurately identify those at greatest risk of ventricular tachyarrhythmias have led to the pursuit of alternative m...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Klein T,Dilsizian V,Cao Q,Chen W,Dickfeld TM

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review describes the dynamic relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM) and coronary artery disease (CAD) with respect to different revascularization strategies and how angiographic tools such as the Synergy between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) score can supplement clinical decisi...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Kundu A,Sardar P,O'Day K,Chatterjee S,Owan T,Dawn Abbott J

更新日期：2018-03-23 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

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Results from cardiovascular (CV) outcome trials have revealed important insights into the CV safety and efficacy of glucose-lowering agents, including dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA). RECENT FINDINGS:Among patients with T2DM, DPP-4i h...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Patel KV,Sarraju A,Neeland IJ,McGuire DK

更新日期：2020-08-08 00:00:00