Genetic basis of atrial fibrillation.

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：:Increased carotid intima media thickness (IMT) is relatively simple, inexpensive, and reproducible noninvasive marker of global atherosclerotic disease. It is a frequently used experimental tool in epidemiologic studies to identify and follow cardiovascular disease. There is evidence that early detection of atheroscle...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Sinha AK,Eigenbrodt M,Mehta JL

更新日期：2002-09-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The current review focuses on new trends in genome-wide assessment of the inherited component of blood pressure variation. RECENT FINDINGS:Systematic linkage and association analyses of a region on chromosome 1q, complemented by gene prioritization with comparative genomic evidence, revealed variants...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Hamet P,Seda O

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past 2 years, significant advances have been made in class III antiarrhythmic drug therapy. In patients with ventricular arrhythmias and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), antiarrhythmic agents are increasingly being used as adjunct therapy to decrease the frequency of ICD discharges. Sotalol was r...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Sager PT

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Diabetes is an increasingly prevalent risk factor for coronary and other vascular disease. Recent trials in patients with diabetes have examined the effects of intensive glycemic control on cardiovascular outcomes, and treatment of common concomitant risk factors, in particular hypertension and dyslip...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Webster MW

更新日期：2011-07-01 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: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: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiomyopathy, diagnosed by left ventricular hypertrophy of at least 15 mm maximal wall thickness (MWT). Recent studies reported a sex difference in clinical presentation, progression and outcome of HCM. This review provides an overview of ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： van Driel B,Nijenkamp L,Huurman R,Michels M,van der Velden J

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：:Angiogenesis, the de novo formation of new vasculature, is a critical response to ischemia that provides neovascularization of ischemic tissues. In therapeutic angiogenesis, an angiogen--a mediator that induces angiogenesis--is delivered to targeted tissues, augmenting the native angiogenic process and enhancing reper...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Hamawy AH,Lee LY,Crystal RG,Rosengart TK

更新日期：1999-11-01 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: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:Vascular disease often affects more than one territory. Atherosclerosis is a global disease affecting multiple organs/systems. Cardiovascular risk factors are associated with an increased risk for the development of arterial disease in all vascular beds but differ in their individual impacts for each ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Paraskevas KI,Geroulakos G,Veith FJ,Mikhailidis DP

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：:Though tachyarrhythmias occur commonly in patients with the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, many patients remain asymptomatic. Recent studies suggest that routine electrophysiologic testing in these individuals is of limited value. However, electrophysiologic testing remains very helpful in the symptomatic patient fo...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Wharton JM,Prystowsky EN

更新日期：1991-02-01 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：:There has been an intensive effort in the past year to identify immunologic and nonimmunologic factors in the pathogenesis of cardiac allograft vasculopathy. Significant progress has been made regarding cell proliferation and cell death, with particular focus on cell growth factors, cell death factors, and their recep...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Dong C,Redenbach D,Wood S,Battistini B,Wilson JE,McManus BM

更新日期：1996-03-01 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：:In addition to necrosis, apoptosis makes a significant contribution to cell death following acute myocardial ischemia; apoptosis is particularly enhanced during reperfusion. Several studies are beginning to indicate that the cell death by apoptosis may be preventable. A boost in the research in this direction has been...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Garg S,Hofstra L,Reutelingsperger C,Narula J

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Transcatheter aortic-valve implantation is a promising new treatment modality for patients with aortic-valve disease, where it may revolutionize the treatment of elderly and high-risk patients. RECENT FINDINGS:The two devices currently available, the Edwards Sapien valve and the Medtronic CoreValve s...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Ruel M,Labinaz M

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：:Syncope is a common clinical problem with multiple potential causes. Recent studies have delineated the natural history and most frequent causes of recurrent syncopal episodes. The medical history and detailed physical examination are particularly important. Clinical electrophysiologic testing has also played a crit...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Benditt DG,Asso A,Remole S,Lurie K

更新日期：1992-02-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Statins are widely utilized for low-density lipoprotein lowering and for prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Although these drugs have a good safety record, increased risk of developing diabetes during extended use has recently garnered attention. Here we review clinical trial eviden...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Sampson UK,Linton MF,Fazio S

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of investigational work which has demonstrated the ability of MRI to define abnormalities caused by coronary heart disease. There have been numerous recent advances in the MRI assessment of coronary heart disease which warrant review. RECENT FINDI...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Vick GW 3rd

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Pediatric heart transplants continue to be the therapy of choice for children with end stage heart failure. The interplay of limited donor supply, improvement in ventricular assist device (VAD) technology and utilization, and a focus on optimizing long-term outcomes make it critically important for pr...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Zangwill S

更新日期：2017-01-01 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:This review demonstrates the need for enhancing strategic approaches to the prevention and control of hypertension, a global health issue. RECENT FINDINGS:An epidemic of chronic noncommunicable diseases is threatening national healthcare systems' sustainability and the economy of many countries. Incr...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Campbell NR,Niebylski ML,World Hypertension League Executive.

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00