Primary prevention of sudden cardiac death.

abstract：:Leukocytes play a critical role in both the initial steps of atherogenesis and the late events of plaque instability and thrombosis. Leukocyte-endothelial cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) modulate the interaction between circulating leukocytes and the vessel wall. Levels of soluble CAMs are increased in patients with dy...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Ballantyne CM,Abe Y

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of neurohormones and cytokines are activated in heart failure and their activity is related to the progression of heart failure. Inhibiting the deleterious effects of the activated sympathetic and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone systems with b-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and aldoster...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Anand IS

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Viable treatment options for advanced heart failure have not emerged as the number of people afflicted with this condition has grown. Although heart transplantation is the only curative strategy for patients with end-stage heart failure, the relative shortage of donors has led to a worldwide plateau of this option ove...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Todaro MC,Khandheria BK,Paterick TE,Umland MM,Thohan V

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is a broad spectrum of coronary artery anomalies that cardiologists may encounter either incidentally or during evaluation for cardiac symptoms. These anomalies include anomalous coronary arteries arising from the opposite sinus of Valsalva (ACAOS), coronary fistulae, and coronary artery aneurys...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Kochar A,Kiefer T

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past decade, catheter based treatments of an increasing variety of cardiac diseases have expanded dramatically. These advancements became available through new developments and improvements in available devices, as well as increasing expertise of operators. However, arguably it is the innovation and progress ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Perk G,Kronzon I

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel is a well-established standard of care for patients with acute coronary syndromes. Whether there are other drug strategies or therapies that will achieve fewer ischemic events, and at the same time be associated with fewer bleeding complications, is a question rec...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Rajan L,Moliterno DJ

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarises and discusses the epidemiological evidence suggesting a causal relationship between sleep duration and cardio-metabolic risk and outcomes in population. RECENT FINDINGS:Sleep duration is affected by a variety of cultural, social, psychological, behavioural, pathophysiological a...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Cappuccio FP,Miller MA

更新日期：2017-09-19 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：:Deformation imaging by tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) and speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) are emerging clinical methods. TDI- and STE-derived parameters, such as myocardial strain and strain rate, as well as torsion and twist, provide detailed information about myocardial function and are associated with cardiov...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Opdahl A,Helle-Valle T,Skulstad H,Smiseth OA

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:The rapid growth of medical knowledge during the past few decades has created many potential advances in the therapeutics of chronic disease, and cardiovascular disease has been at the center of this phenomenon. Translation of these advances into everyday care of patients with chronic disease continues to be problemat...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Adams KF

更新日期：2001-03-01 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：:Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have become the cornerstone of therapy for congestive heart failure (CHF). Because ischemic heart disease is the most common cause of CHF, aspirin is frequently given concomitantly with ACE inhibitors in patients with CHF. Increased bradykinin levels, with the consequent ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Moskowitz R

更新日期：2001-05-01 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：:Chronic total occlusion (CTO) represents one of the most challenging lesion subsets faced by the interventional cardiologist. CTO is a common problem, being present in more than 30% of patients undergoing coronary angiography. Over the past 10 years, the success rate of recanalization has increased from approximately ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Genereux P,Dangas G

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：:Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become an alternative to surgical intervention for symptomatic or severe aortic valve stenosis in patients with high surgical risk. Successful TAVR requires a multimodality imaging approach for appropriate patient selection and prosthesis sizing. Here, we describe indi...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Caruso D,Rosenberg RD,De Cecco CN,Mangold S,Wichmann JL,Varga-Szemes A,Steinberg DH,Laghi A,Schoepf UJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 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：:On page 2 of the original publication, in the section on TTR Silencers dosing of patisiran in the APOLLO study was stated as being given every 3 months; this is inaccurate as patisiran was dosed every 3 weeks in the APOLLO study. ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Hough A,Wearden J,de Almeida K,Kaiser S

更新日期：2020-09-28 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：:In STEMI, primary PCI restores macrovascular coronary blood flow effectively but microvascular perfusion remains a challenge. Thrombus has the potential to embolize to the microvasculature limiting effective coronary blood flow. Thrombus burden is associated with a higher mortality and manual aspiration thrombectomy h...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Alak A,Jolly SS

更新日期：2016-03-01 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:To analyze the current state of the art of functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:The first-line treatment of severe FMR consists of guideline medical therapy (GMT) and resynchronization therapy when indicated; the impact of new medical therapies like sacubitril/valsartan ne...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Fabris E,De Luca A,Vitrella G,Stolfo D,Masè M,Korcova R,Merlo M,Rakar S,Van't Hof AWJ,Kedhi E,Perkan A,Sinagra G

更新日期：2019-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing barriers to medical device innovation in the United States including constrained financial resources and rising research costs require that physicians take on greater involvement in medical device development, evaluation, and regulatory processes. Such involvement requires that physicians understand basic a...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Sastry A

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Hypertension in patients with renovascular disease poses a major clinical challenge. Renal arterial disease accelerates hypertension by activation of multiple pressor systems. Although younger individuals with fibromuscular lesions often respond well to angioplasty with minor associated risks, care must be taken in ca...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Textor SC

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Device therapy for the treatment of uncontrolled and resistant hypertension has evolved significantly over the past several decades. Both renal artery disease and sympathetic hyperactivity have been linked to resistant hypertension. This manuscript will review the current evidence base supporting device therapy (e.g.,...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Aronow HD,Li J,Parikh SA

更新日期：2014-11-01 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 THE REVIEW:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent arrhythmia in the general population. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the psychological aspects of AF, compiling evidence from epidemiological, clinical, and basic research sources. RECENT FINDINGS:Findings from large-scale pop...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Ladwig KH,Goette A,Atasoy S,Johar H

更新日期：2020-09-10 00:00:00