New surgical therapies for heart failure.

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:The aim of this article is to review the current status of optimal revascularization strategies in patients presenting with multivessel coronary artery disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Coronary artery bypass surgery is the gold standard for patients with multivessel disease. Recent developments in the interv...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Daemen J,Serruys PW

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Studies comparing outcomes in left-sided endocarditis based on the prosthesis selected for implantation are limited and no randomized studies have been performed. The purpose of this review is to summarize the best available studies to determine what prosthesis is most appropriate when valve replaceme...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Moon MR

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of congenital valvular heart disease has not significantly altered in recent decades. Major factors contributing to altered profiles of acquired valvular heart disease in the past few decades include an increased elderly segment of the population and increasing recognition of nonrheumatic forms of valvul...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Rose AG

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The focus of this review is the advantages of simultaneously assessing myocardial perfusion and left ventricular function. Nuclear cardiology imaging techniques as well as the development of technetium-labeled perfusion tracers now permit combined myocardial-perfusion and left-ventricular function studies at a single ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Borges-Neto S,Shaw LK

更新日期：1999-11-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Diagnostic testing using noninvasive imaging has become an integral part of risk stratification in patients with coronary artery disease. It is important to understand the integral strengths and weaknesses between the different modalities of stress testing and to apply accurately the type of test the ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Maganti K,Rigolin VH

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To give an overview over the substantial advances in the diagnosis and management of Long-QT syndrome since its first description 60 years ago. RECENT FINDINGS:LQT syndrome remains the most common inherited arrhythmia and is a leading cause for sudden unexplained death accounting for up to 20-25% of ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Steinberg C

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We provide a concise review of recent studies focusing on the management of patients with acute heart failure (AHF). RECENT FINDINGS:In well designed randomized trials, no mortality benefit has been observed with the use of diuretics, ultrafiltration, inotropes and vasodilators in AHF. Recent trials ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Rayner-Hartley E,Virani S,Toma M

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the electrophysiological profile and the clinical portfolio of dronedarone, a new multichannel-blocking antiarrhythmic drug developed for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. RECENT FINDINGS:Dronedarone is a derivative of amiodarone that is free of iodine and less lipophilic. The drug ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Duray GZ,Ehrlich JR,Hohnloser SH

更新日期：2010-01-01 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

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although antiplatelet agents are frequently prescribed to patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD), there is an overall lack of consensus among published evidence and guidelines with respect to this practice. RECENT FINDINGS:Antiplatelet agents are prescribed to patients with PAD...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Banerjee S,Sarode K,Vinas A,Banerjee A,Mohammad A,Brilakis ES

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Maximalist low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-lowering strategies such as lowering LDL as much as possible or, alternatively, using the most potent LDL-lowering regimens have become increasingly popular. Almost all attention has focused on the potential advantages of these approaches with little focus on t...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Sniderman AD,De Graaf J,Couture P

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：:The authors analyzed the early outcomes in two groups of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with single versus bilateral internal thoracic arteries (ITA) in their institution. One thousand sixty-nine patients underwent CABG with single or bilateral ITAs from 1990 to 2000. Of these patients, 911...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Walkes JC,Earle N,Reardon MJ,Glaeser DH,Wall MJ Jr,Huh J,Jones JW,Soltero ER

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Frequent media reports of sudden cardiac arrest or death (SCA/SCD) keep alive a debate as to how best to prevent these tragedies. Several new studies in the past 2 years serve as an impetus to reframe the debate into a reasonable discussion that seeks to obtain more evidence wherever needed and to dev...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Vetter VL,Dugan NP

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The number of clinically available genetic tests for heritable cardiovascular diseases has recently increased because of novel gene discoveries and advancements in DNA sequencing technologies. The purpose of this review is to provide up-to-date genetic testing information and guidance on how to incorp...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Sturm AC,Hershberger RE

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently 14 million individuals in the United States have coronary disease. Within the next 2 decades, this number is expected to increase to 21 million persons. To minimize the excessive risk of recurrent cardiac events in these people, evidence-based, cost-effective prevention strategies must be developed. This rev...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Blazing MA,O'Connor CM

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our understanding of pediatric arrhythmias continues to evolve through natural history studies of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, the congenital long QT syndrome, and postoperative atrial and ventricular tachyarrhythmias. The influence of the autonomic nervous system on cardiovascular function may play a rol...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Kanter RJ

更新日期：1993-01-01 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: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：:Ventricular remodeling refers to changes in ventricular geometry, volume, mass, and myocellular structure in response to myocardial injury or alteration in loading conditions. Although initially adaptive as a consequence of the initial damage to the myocardium, progressive ventricular remodeling is ultimately a malada...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Bozkurt B

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article is an update on DiGeorge syndrome research focusing on the synergy of human and model systems genetics toward the understanding of conotruncal and aortic arch defects. RECENT FINDINGS:The identification of mutations of the human T-Box1 (TBX1) gene and progress on research of Tbx1 functio...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Baldini A

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The publications of 2000 and 2001 stress how interventional pediatric cardiology has moved from angioplasty to device placement. This review summarizes the important articles during the past year that evaluated the safety and efficacy of atrial septal defect devices, patent ductus occluders, and stents to treat coarct...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Rocchini AP

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although it has been recognized for almost 70 years that there is a substantial genetic component to the pathogenesis of hypertension, only recently have systematic efforts been made to identify the responsible genetically determined mechanisms. In the case of several rare syndromes, spectacular progress has been made...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Hollenberg NK

更新日期：1996-09-01 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：:Although significant pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic advances in treating hypertension during the last decade have reduced mortality and morbidity, hypertension continues to be a major health concern worldwide. Therefore, the search continues for newer specific pharmacologic treatment of this disorder. This review ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Evans RR,DiPette DJ

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased use of arterial conduits in coronary artery bypass grafting is reflected in numerous publications addressing indications, choice of conduits, and possible side-effects. Besides the internal thoracic artery, the right gastroepiploic artery is becoming established, and the inferior epigastric artery is be...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Turina M

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:It has been more than 4 decades since the development of Fontan operation. With the contemporary surgical strategies to treat the patients with a single ventricle physiology, the medium-term survival of the patients following Fontan operation is excellent. Nonetheless, the Fontan circulation with a pu...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Luo S,Honjo O

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The COCPIT study, performed in a complete national cohort of adult patients consecutively listed for cardiac transplantation in Germany in 1997, found a beneficial effect only in the group that was at high risk of dying from heart failure without transplantation. If these results can be reproduced in other countries, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Deng MC,Smits JM,De Meester J,Hummel M,Schoendube F,Scheld HH

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00