Radial Versus Femoral Access for Acute Coronary Syndromes.

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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:An examination of the current ACC/AHA and ESC/EAS Guidelines on the management of dyslipidemias for common ground and differences. RECENT FINDINGS:There is much common ground. Both note that ASCVD is, in most people, the product of a number of risk factors, notably tobacco exposure, hyperlipidemia, h...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Graham IM,Catapano AL

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of severe chronic mitral regurgitation (MR) in severe heart failure is challenging. There are controversies over the efficacy of surgical correction of MR in the presence of severely depressed left ventricular (LV) function. The etiology of MR plays an important role in clinical decision making. In organic ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Pu M

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Statins are first line therapy for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Only 30 %-70 % of high risk patients will attain standard low-density lipoprotein cholesterol targets. Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia and genetic mixed hyperlipidemias do not meet goals with standard therapy. Patients with ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Barnett J,Viljoen A,Wierzbicki AS

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews the latest data on unprotected left main (ULM) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) versus coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, with a focus on the NOBLE and EXCEL trials. RECENT FINDINGS:In EXCEL trial, the primary endpoint at 3 years was 15.4% in the PCI group and 1...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Taha Y,Patel RAG,Bagai J,Sachdeva R,Kumar G,Prasad A,Nathan S,Paul TK

更新日期：2019-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ebstein's anomaly (EA) is a rare, but complex form of congenital heart disease consisting of a right ventricular myopathy and morphologic tricuspid valve disease leading to a high incidence of right ventricular dysfunction and arrhythmias. This review offers an updated overview of the current understa...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Possner M,Gensini FJ,Mauchley DC,Krieger EV,Steinberg ZL

更新日期：2020-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite recent favorable trends in survival, heart failure remains a highly fatal disease. Improvements in the prevention of early death from coronary artery disease, along with an aging population, have resulted in an increased prevalence for heart failure in the United States. In the management of patients with hear...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Feingold AD,DeNofrio D

更新日期：2003-05-01 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：:Controlled clinical trials, performed in more than 13,000 patients, have consistently shown the beneficial effects of long-term beta-blocker therapy in patients with chronic heart failure. However, it is not clear whether this is a class effect or if it is specific only for some agents. Beneficial effects on the progn...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Metra M,Nodari S,Boldi E,Dei Cas L

更新日期：2000-05-01 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:Myocardial fibrosis (MF) arises due to myocardial infarction and numerous cardiac diseases. MF may lead to several heart disorders, such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and ischemia. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging techniques, such as late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) CMR, enable non-invasive ...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Zabihollahy F,Rajan S,Ukwatta E

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:The aim of this review was to discuss the role of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) for the prognostic stratification of cardiomyopathies, highlighting strengths and limitations. RECENT FINDINGS:CMR is considered as a diagnostic pillar in the management of non-ischemic cardiomyopathies. Over the l...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Grigoratos C,Todiere G,Barison A,Aquaro GD

更新日期：2020-06-19 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：: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: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：:Therapy to prevent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism remains essential for inpatients, despite short periods of bedrest and hospitalization. Although most available data pertain to surgical patients, subgroups of medical patients are at moderate, high, and very high risk for DVT. These include patien...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Shively BK

更新日期：2001-01-01 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：:Peripheral artery disease (PAD) has become increasingly common in the US patient population and can be a highly symptomatic and significant source of morbidity. When PAD is suspected, the first-line screening study that is obtained is typically a noninvasive evaluation that includes the ankle brachial index (ABI). Fol...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Meyersohn NM,Walker TG,Oliveira GR

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Fontan operation has been nothing short of revolutionary in its influence on the modern management of patients born with functionally univentricular hearts. The vast majority of these individuals are now surviving well into adulthood. In the 45 years since its introduction, however, there has been increasing recog...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Elder RW,Wu FM

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective coronary angiography was originally performed through open brachial arteriotomy. Thereafter, the percutaneous Seldinger technique and the use of preformed Judkins-type catheters popularized the femoral approach. More recently, after the first report of successful coronary angiography by the transradial appro...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Franchi E,Marino P,Biondi-Zoccai GG,De Luca G,Vassanelli C,Agostoni P

更新日期：2009-09-01 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 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：: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：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：:Beta-Adrenergic blockade is associated with a significant reduction in mortality in most patients with structural heart disease. Clinical trial data involving patients after myocardial infarction or with congestive heart failure demonstrate that a reduction in sudden death accounts for much of the observed mortality r...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Reiter MJ

更新日期：2002-09-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common condition associated with high morbidity and mortality. Prior studies have evaluated the role of systemic fibrinolysis and catheter-directed therapy (CDT) in the management of PE. In this review, we examine current data on risk stratification and the appropria...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Kosova EC,Desai KR,Schimmel DR

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) provides the most comprehensive imaging assessment of pericardial disease, providing a three-dimensional assessment of the pericardium, functional assessment of its impact on cardiac contractility, and pericardial tissue/fluid characterization. This review prese...

journal_title：Current cardiology reports

authors： Abou Hassan OK,Kwon D

更新日期：2020-09-15 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