Tissue Doppler imaging for evaluation of myocardial function in patients with diabetes mellitus.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite progressive improvement in surgical results, hypoplastic left heart syndrome remains one of the congenital heart abnormalities with the greatest morbidity and mortality. Hybrid approaches to management, combining surgical and interventional catheterization procedures, have been introduced to m...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Gutgesell HP,Lim DS

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanisms of pathogenesis of myocarditis have remained elusive. Despite the demonstration a decade ago that persistent viral infection of the myocardium occurred in many patients, a clear description of the pathologic progression has not been forthcoming. Over the past year, a number of studies have added to the ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Bowles NE,Towbin JA

更新日期：1998-05-01 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：:Several investigators have identified the pulmonary vein as the most common initiator of atrial fibrillation, and isolation of the pulmonary vein from atrial tissue can cure approximately 70% of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Ongoing trials of a new device may increase the success rate and decrease the ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Tsai CF,Tai CT,Chen SA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary edema is one of the most serious and life-threatening situations in emergency medicine. Lately it has become apparent that in most cases pulmonary edema is not caused by fluid accumulation but rather fluid redistribution that is directed into the lungs because of heart failure. Based on a series of recently ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Cotter G,Kaluski E,Moshkovitz Y,Milovanov O,Krakover R,Vered Z

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to discuss the impact of antibody sensitization on heart transplant recipients. RECENT FINDINGS:We will discuss the current state of antibody identification, antibody strength and potential antibody pathogenicity. The prevalence of antibody sensitization has increased with i...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Chang DH,Kobashigawa JA

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Coarctation of the aorta is the discrete narrowing of the proximal descending aorta and is the sixth most common lesion in congenital heart disease. Repair of the coarctation can relieve the obstruction, but recurrent coarctation and future aneurysm formation can occur, and a heightened risk of vascul...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Tanous D,Benson LN,Horlick EM

更新日期：2009-11-01 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: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:Viability assessment has a key role in the management of patients with ischemic heart disease. Positron emission tomography (PET) is a unique modality that evaluates myocardial viability via assessing the tissues metabolic and perfusion properties. The mainstay of metabolic imaging relies on glucose m...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Khalaf S,Chamsi-Pasha M,Al-Mallah MH

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite its continued increase in prevalence in minorities, data regarding hypertension (HTN) control among such ethnic groups remains limited. This review highlights the most recent literature on the epidemiology, prevalence, and treatment strategies of HTN among four racial groups (non-Hispanic Whit...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Bennett A,Parto P,Krim SR

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hypertension (HTN) is a widespread and growing disease, with medication intolerance and side-effect present among many. To address these obstacles novel pharmacotherapy is an active area of drug development. This review seeks to explore future drug therapy for HTN in the preclinical and clinical arena...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Stewart MH,Lavie CJ,Ventura HO

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac supraventricular arrhythmia, affects more than 5 million people worldwide. Increasing evidence has demonstrated that genetic factors play an important role in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation, and multiple genes responsible for atrial fibrillation ha...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Hong K,Xiong Q

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive cardiac surgery has evolved in response to the intrinsic irony facing cardiac surgeons: that we must injure our patients to treat them. In recent years, advances in fiberoptic imaging technology, applied to other surgical specialties, suggested the possibility that cardiac surgery might also be perf...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Burke RP

更新日期：1999-01-01 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 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU) is defined as ulceration of an aortic atherosclerotic plaque penetrating through the internal elastic lamina into the media. With the advances in imaging techniques, the differential diagnosis between PAU and other aortic ulcers remains a challenge. This review aims to s...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Evangelista A,Moral S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In evaluating patients with nondiagnostic initial clinical or electrocardiogram (ECG) findings for acute cardiac ischemia, continuous 12-lead ECG monitoring increases the detection of diagnostic ECG findings, including ST-segment elevation, in patients awaiting hospital admission. Rest scanning with technitium-99m ses...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Zalenski RJ,Shamsa FH

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although activation of the endocrine renin-angiotensin system with consequent vasoconstriction and salt retention have long been known as the hallmarks of the early phase of renovascular hypertension, the recent recognition of a local vascular angiotensin system and the understanding of the process of vascular remodel...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Ma AO,Gibbons GH

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this article is to review the strengths and weaknesses of systematic reviews and meta-analyses to inform our current understanding of cardiac surgery. RECENT FINDINGS:A systematic review and meta-analysis of a focused topic can provide a quantitative estimate for the effect of a treatm...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Yanagawa B,Tam DY,Mazine A,Tricco AC

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this review is to focus specifically on the indications, evolution of technique, and results of surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation. RECENT FINDINGS:With the introduction of the Cox-Maze IV procedure utilizing bipolar radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation, long-term studies have d...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Lawrance CP,Henn MC,Damiano RJ Jr

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an update on the management of patients with diabetes mellitus and requiring coronary revascularization. RECENT FINDINGS:Evidence continues to show that patients with diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease represent a very high-risk group of patients. Choice of stent appears importan...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Mancini GBJ,Farkouh M,Verma S

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this study, we review the evidence for both long-standing and newer oral antiplatelet agents as secondary prevention in coronary artery disease, and give our opinion on where each agent's treatment role lies. RECENT FINDINGS:Platelets play a pathological role in acute coronary syndromes and are th...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Behan MW,Chew DP,Aylward PE

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Venous thromboembolism, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, represents a significant source of morbidity and mortality in the United States and worldwide. Most acutely ill medical patients are at risk for venous thromboembolism, and prophylaxis is recommended. However, acutely ill m...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Michota FA

更新日期：2004-11-01 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：: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Heart failure prevalence is reaching epidemic proportion in the United States and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A large proportion of the mortality is the result of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Clinical trials have demonstrated the superiority of the implantable cardioverter/d...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Rami T,Shih HT

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an update of the literature describing the link between lipoprotein a and vascular disease. RECENT FINDINGS:There is evidence that elevated plasma lipoprotein a levels are associated with coronary heart disease, stroke and other manifestations of atherosclerosis. Several mechanisms may be ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Tziomalos K,Athyros VG,Wierzbicki AS,Mikhailidis DP

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00