New advances in class III antiarrhythmic drug therapy.

abstract：:The human race is genetically programmed to consume less than 1 g of salt per day. In most human populations, the diet contains 6 to 12 g of salt per day and, in contrast to populations that consume less than 3 g of salt per day, their blood pressure rises with age. Independent of the rise in blood pressure, a high-sa...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： De Wardener HE,MacGregor GA

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) has been well established as an inverse predictor of coronary heart disease (CHD), and in recent years, investigations have focused on the genetic regulation of high-density lipoprotein. Although numerous candidate genes contribute to the low HDL-C phenotyp...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Miller M,Zhan M

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to survey the contemporary literature surrounding congenital anomalies of origin of the coronary arteries and to identify remaining gaps in knowledge. RECENT FINDINGS:In recent years, lineage tracing analyses and mechanistic studies in model organisms have enhanced our u...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Mazine A,Fernandes IM,Haller C,Hickey EJ

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exercise testing protocols and training regimens are well established for patients recovering from myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass surgery. However, exercise rehabilitation programs for patients with peripheral arterial disease or left ventricular dysfunction with congestive heart failure have not bee...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Hiatt WR

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interest in transmyocardial laser revascularization for the treatment of otherwise inoperable coronary artery disease has increased rather dramatically in recent years. The results of several industrially sponsored clinical series have been reported recently, all with significant improvement in angina pectoris that ap...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Sundt TM 3rd,Rogers JG

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past 30 years, there have been significant pharmacological and technological advances in the treatment of cardiogenic shock. Although most patients who develop cardiogenic shock can be effectively treated with conventional therapy, including inotropic and vasodilating drugs and intra-aortic balloon pumps, a s...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Votapka TV,Pennington DG

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance imaging of the cardiovascular system is now a well-recognized primary investigative technique for many conditions of structural abnormality in clinical cardiology, but the assessment of functional abnormality is also valuable and is increasingly being recognized by clinicians because of the accuracy...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Taylor AM,Pennell DJ

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Body habitus is a key lifestyle characteristic whose current status and future projections are disconcerting. The percentage of the global population who are either overweight or obese has substantially increased, with no indication that any country has a solution to this issue. Hypertension is a key ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Arena R,Daugherty J,Bond S,Lavie CJ,Phillips S,Borghi-Silva A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review I concentrate on issues related to prosthetic valves themselves: their development, performance, and durability. For example, mechanical failure or tissue deterioration appear to be intrinsic properties of the valve and are therefore central to my topic, whereas the development, diagnosis, and managemen...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Treasure T

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The current article provides a concise summary of the possibilities and limitations of genotype-based risk stratification of cardiac arrhythmias. We will outline the most important findings of the recent years in the light of their chronological and conceptual development. RECENT FINDINGS:Genotype-ph...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Napolitano C,Mazzanti A,Priori SG

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although arterial hypertension is less common in children than in adults, there is growing concern about elevated blood pressure (BP) in children and adolescents not only because of the association of elevated values with the overweight epidemic, but also as cardiovascular functions are determined in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Santi M,Simonetti BG,Leoni-Foglia CF,Bianchetti MG,Simonetti GD

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices are widely used to treat symptomatic arrhythmias, prevent sudden cardiac death, and improve symptoms and cardiac function. Continued population growth and expanding indications have resulted in a progressive increase in the number of cardiovascular implant...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Sadek MM,Goldstein W,Epstein AE,Schaller RD

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a primary myocardial disorder with an autosomal pattern of inheritance, characterized by asymmetric left ventricular hypertrophy with myocyte and myofibrillar disarray. Approximately 30% to 50% of all cases are accounted for by mutations in the beta-cardiac myosin heavy chain gene on chr...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Vassalli G,Seiler C,Hess OM

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The review summarizes recent literature on standardization of care in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), with particular attention to the impact of standardization on outcomes and resource utilization. RECENT FINDINGS:An increasing number of studies have demonstrated potential advantages to stan...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Kilic A,Whitman GJ

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death world-wide in populations older than 65 years of age. The variation in cardiovascular mortality rates in this population indicates a substantial potential for effective coronary prevention. The highest risk for development of coronary heart disease is in individuals...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Wenger NK

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The appropriate treatment of patients with acute pulmonary embolism who present with right ventricular dysfunction but normal arterial blood pressure, and particularly the potential benefits of thrombolytic treatment in this setting, continue to be highly controversial. In the past year, several well ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Konstantinides S

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review current controversies in the transcatheter device closure of ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASD). RECENT FINDINGS:Transcatheter device closure of ASD (TC-ASD) has well established efficacy and safety. For most individual patients with suitable anatomy, TC-ASD is the preferred method...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： O'Byrne ML,Glatz AC,Gillespie MJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) is an emerging technique in which microbubble contrast agents are visualized in the coronary microvasculature. MCE is an ideal modality for the noninvasive evaluation of acute coronary syndromes because it provides portable, simultaneous assessment of regional wall motion and...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Ward RP,Lang RM

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Guidelines indicate surgical intervention for patients with symptomatic severe mitral regurgitation or signs of left ventricular dilatation or dysfunction. However, many patients do not receive surgery because of age or comorbidities, and have poor outcomes with conservative therapy. Transcatheter mit...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Fam NP,Ross HJ,Verma S

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To illustrate the limitations of predictive risk models in cardiac surgery, highlight the difficulty in interpreting risk-adjusted outcome analysis and discuss the challenges of making clinical decisions based on risk predictions, particularly in high-risk patients. RECENT FINDINGS:Predictive risk mo...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Dupuis JY

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Advanced heart failure is a chronic, systemic disease, which affects other organs in ways that are incompletely understood. Patients with advanced heart failure commonly develop congestive hepatopathy, which may lead to progressive hepatic injury and fibrosis. Because the independent adverse effects o...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Maltais S,Stulak JM

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Heart failure and diabetes mellitus are frequently associated, and diabetes appears to potentiate the clinical presentation of heart failure related to other causes. The purpose of this review is to examine recent advances in the application of tissue Doppler imaging for the assessment of diabetic hea...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Marwick TH

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to evaluate the most recent literature about the role of physical activity, exercise, and fitness in hypertension prevention. RECENT FINDINGS:Strong evidence indicates that performing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, and improving cardio...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Bakker EA,Sui X,Brellenthin AG,Lee DC

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence, and in many cases the regulated synthesis, of components of the renin-angiotensin system have been demonstrated in multiple tissues, indicating the existence of tissue angiotensin-generating systems. These vary with respect to which renin-angiotensin system components are synthesized locally and which ar...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Re RN

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The benefit of digoxin in chronic heart failure has been debated fervently for decades. In the 1970s, the use of digoxin was challenged due to the high incidences of digitalis toxicity and the lack of data on the effects of digoxin in patients with chronic heart failure. In the 1980s, interest in digoxin was renewed a...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Reddy S,Benatar D,Gheorghiade M

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:As the number of people living with heart failure continues to grow, future treatments will focus on efficient donor organ donation and ensuring safe and durable outcomes. This review will focus on organ procurement, graft surveillance and emerging therapies. RECENT FINDINGS:Preliminary studies into ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Hasan R,Ela AAE,Goldstein D

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Patients with multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD) may undergo revascularization by either percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG). This review will discuss the use of polygenic risk scores for risk-stratification of patients with multivessel CAD in...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Hui SK,Lindale E,Sun L,Ruel M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will provide an overview of recent advances in the management of acute decompensated heart failure, focusing on major publications from the past few years. RECENT FINDINGS:There have been several publications investigating different strategies in the management of acute decompensated hear...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Maze R,Haddad H

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Health professionals are presented with the challenge of prescribing physical activity that is likely to be sustained by the sedentary majority. Walking is eminently suited to physical activity prescription for inactive individuals as it is accessible to men and women of all ages and social groups and...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Murtagh EM,Murphy MH,Boone-Heinonen J

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Since the last few years, three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) has become an accurate tool for mitral stenosis assessment. We will review the latest developments of 3DE in this matter. RECENT FINDINGS:Accuracy of 3DE planimetry is superior to the accuracy of the invasive Gorlin's method for mitra...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Zamorano J,de Agustín JA

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00