Minimally invasive CABG.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Prolonged sitting (sedentary behavior) has deleterious cardiovascular and metabolic correlates; however, little is known about the associations of too much sitting with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk. In addition to the adverse effects of total sitting time, the manner in which it is accu...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Dunstan DW,Thorp AA,Healy GN

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent epidemiologic studies of the risk factors for early and late phases of transplant coronary artery disease (TxCAD) have identified metabolic abnormalities such as hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance as important risk factors, independent of rejection. In randomized trials, calcium channel blockers and hydroxym...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Valantine-von Kaeppler HA

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is still considered the gold standard in the treatment of patients with significant carotid stenosis and has proven its value over the past decades. Endovascular techniques have evolved, and carotid artery stenting (CAS) is challenging CEA to become the better treatment. V...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Zeebregts CJ,Meerwaldt R,Geelkerken RH

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A low level of plasma high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is a strong and independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). However, several large studies recently revealed that pharmacologic interventions that increase HDL-C concentration have not improved cardiovas...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Siddiqi HK,Kiss D,Rader D

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) affects over 30 million people worldwide. Substantial variation exists in the surgical treatment of patients with RHD. Here, we aim to review the surgical techniques to treat RHD with a focus on rheumatic mitral valve (MV) repair. We introduce novel educational paradigms ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Vervoort D,Ouzounian M,Yanagawa B

更新日期：2020-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:For over a decade, vulnerabilities in the healthcare industry have been identified. Medical devices such as cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) are particularly concerning because of direct threats to patient safety and protected health information (PHI). Although these vulnerabiliti...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Tomaiko E,Zawaneh MS

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Bleeding has recently been identified as a major adverse outcome in patients with acute coronary syndromes. In this review, the importance of the association of bleeding with mortality and strategies to reduce bleeding with percutaneous coronary intervention are discussed. RECENT FINDINGS:Nine trials...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： White HD

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Resistant hypertension is defined as blood pressure above patient goal despite three different antihypertensive agents at optimal dose including a diuretic. Resistant hypertension is increasingly common issue in clinical practice and it is a major risk factor of cardiovascular disease. RECENT FINDING...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Hasan MA,Stewart MH,Lavie CJ,Ventura HO

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The new pandemic of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has produced a global tumult and has overburdened national health systems. We herein discuss the cardiovascular implications and complications of this pandemic analyzing the most recent data clustered over the last several months. RECENT FINDING...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Manolis AS,Manolis TA,Manolis AA,Melita H

更新日期：2020-12-30 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：:Coronary artery bypass surgery performed in patients with coronary artery disease and left ventricular dysfunction improves survival compared with antianginal therapy alone. The mechanisms for this survival advantage with revascularization therapy have not been systematically elucidated. Many of these patients have "h...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： DeNofrio D,Loh E

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The presence of tricuspid regurgitation in the setting of right ventricular dysfunction is associated with poor prognosis. The purpose of this review is to describe the pathophysiology of functional tricuspid regurgitation, summarize the current reports favoring a more aggressive approach toward tricu...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Pinney SP

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In recent decades, the physiology and late outcomes of the Fontan circulation have become better characterized and interest has turned to interventions that might improve exercise capacity and clinical sequelae. No therapy has currently been shown to be more effective for improving exercise capacity i...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Cordina R,d'Udekem Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Radiofrequency ablation techniques to cure cardiac arrhythmias have focused on destroying myocardial tissue involved in abnormal excitation or conduction. This review will address recent basic and clinical studies which suggest that targeting autonomic nerves and ganglia on the large vessels and the h...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Scherlag BJ,Po S

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A trend toward use of less invasive, nonsurgical approaches to the treatment of congenital heart disease has developed. Although transcatheter valve replacements and ventricular septal defect closures have already been performed in children, many other techniques and devices are being developed for the palliation of c...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Levi DS,Alejos JC,Moore JW

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:New data have emerged over the last few years about the role of fibrates in treatment of microvascular and macrovascular disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Endpoint studies have been conducted with fibrates in coronary heart disease (CHD) since 1971 and initial results were contradictory. Fibrates later showed benefits ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Wierzbicki AS

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The role of cardiac catheterization in pediatric cardiology has changed significantly in the past 10-15 years. As interventional procedures dominate the field, it is important to examine the recent advances in non-interventional pediatric cardiac catheterization. RECENT FINDINGS:Meaningful and accura...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Kanter JP,Hellenbrand WE

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite recent advances in operative and percutaneous surgical techniques for valvular heart disease, medical management of complications of valvular disease, such as atrial fibrillation and infection, and prevention of thromboembolism remain important clinical problems. This review discusses recent data that address...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Hoit BD

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With marked improvements in stent technology as adjunct to balloon angioplasty for multivessel coronary disease, several newer trials are currently in progress reviewing the optimal revascularization strategy. This review provides background from older studies and addresses the current progress and design of these new...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Bakhai A,Stables RH,Prasad S,Sigwart U

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The prevention and treatment of rejection have been the major focus of clinical and research studies since the inception of heart transplantation. Recent improvement in survival after transplant has been in large part due to continued advancement in antirejection therapies. RECENT FINDINGS:The combin...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Chan M,Pearson GJ

更新日期：2007-03-01 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 severity of low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis cases continue to be misunderstood because of challenging diagnosis, and treatment remains complex. We discuss current diagnostic and treatment modalities for low-flow, low-gradient aortic stenosis. RECENT FINDINGS:This article summarizes current...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Salemi A,Hameed I,Khan FM,Gaudino M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stress myocardial perfusion imaging has become a mainstay in the noninvasive assessment of patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease for several compelling reasons. Radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging can be performed using a variety of stressors, including exercise, pharmacologic stress (includin...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Mansoor MR,Heller GV

更新日期：1997-11-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The health benefits of physical activity and exercise are clear; virtually everyone can benefit from becoming more physically active. Most international guidelines recommend a goal of 150 min/week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity. Many agencies have translated these recommendations ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Warburton DER,Bredin SSD

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Treatment options for late-stage biventricular heart failure are limited but include medical therapy with intravenous inotropes, biventricular assist devices (Bi-VADs) and the total artificial heart (TAH). In this manuscript, we review the indications, surgical techniques and outcomes for the TAH. RE...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Kasirajan V,Tang DG,Katlaps GJ,Shah KB

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:With wider indications for implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapy, more patients at lower risk for ventricular tachyarrhythmia receive this treatment. To maintain the ratio of benefit versus side-effects at an acceptable level, the risk of inappropriate implantable cardioverter defibrillator t...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Israel CW

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The possible role of several neurohormonal factors in pathogenesis of hypertension has been studied extensively both in humans and in experimental animal models. However, controversial data from some previous studies are indecisive and call for reassessment and development of new targets. This mini-re...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Wang DH

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ablation for atrial fibrillation has become a widely accepted and practiced treatment for this arrhythmia. While this treatment has traditionally been reserved for second-line therapy in patients who have failed drug therapy, ablation is now being contemplated for first-line treatment. This review out...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Verma A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with aortic dissection are divided into two main groups: those with hypertension and those with syndromes involving hereditary defects of the aortic wall. The common finding in the setting of both Marfan syndrome and hypertension is dilatation of the aorta. The biological events that may lead to dissection ar...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Westaby S

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00