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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:Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the second most common childhood heart muscle disease and is the most common cause of unexpected sudden cardiac death in young people. The purpose of this review is to describe the risk of sudden death, to assess which of the criteria conventionally used as indicat...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Östman-Smith I,Rossano JW,Shaddy RE

更新日期：2013-03-01 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: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:Vitamin D deficiency is common throughout the world, with a particularly high prevalence in northern latitudes and colder climates. Although the best known sequelae of vitamin D deficiency involve the musculoskeletal system, a growing body of evidence suggests that vitamin D status may influence cardi...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Swales HH,Wang TJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 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: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：:Optimized medical treatment for the non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE ACS) should consist of a combined antithrombotic/anti-anginal regimen. Standard antithrombotic treatment is currently unfractionated heparin and aspirin, and in high-risk patients glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors. However, low-...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Cohen M

更新日期：2001-11-01 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:Pericardial diseases are relatively common in clinical practice, either as isolated disease or as manifestation of a systemic disorder. The aim of the present study is to review more recent updates on their contemporary management. RECENT FINDINGS:The cause of pericardial diseases is varied according...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Imazio M

更新日期：2012-05-01 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:Our understanding of the interactions of genes and pathways during heart development continues to expand with our knowledge of the genetic basis of congenital heart disease. Along with the discovery of specific genes that cause lesions, recent research has focused on the interactions of some previousl...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Wolf M,Basson CT

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Transseptal endocardial left-ventricular pacing has a number of potential advantages over left-ventricular epicardial pacing from the coronary sinus, for implantation of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices. In this study we review the risks and potential benefits. RECENT FINDINGS:Permanen...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Whinnett Z,Bordachar P

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The natural history of cardiogenic shock has improved significantly with the utilization of revascularization and mechanical circulatory support. Despite the interest in identifying new pharmacological agents, the medical therapy to restore perfusion is limited by their side-effects and no solid evide...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Nativi-Nicolau J,Selzman CH,Fang JC,Stehlik J

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Thrombus formation, usually on a ruptured atherosclerotic plaque, is pivotal in the pathogenesis of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This thrombus formation provides the milieu for re-occlusion of the infarct-related artery, the main location of re-infarction post-STEMI. Although ra...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： French JK,Burgess S,Chew DP

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Coronary artery disease is common in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis. ESRD patients are prone to atherosclerosis and are likely to present with advanced CAD requiring coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). RECENT FINDINGS:...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Karkhanis R,Tam DY,Fremes SE

更新日期：2018-09-01 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: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：: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：:Brugada syndrome is characterized by ST segment elevation in the right precordial leads, V1-V3 (unrelated to ischemia or structural disease), normal QT intervals, apparent right bundle branch block, and sudden cardiac death, particularly in men of Asian origin. An autosomal dominant mode of inheritance with variable e...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Antzelevitch C

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy has been shown to be a genetically heterogeneous disorder, linked to at least four different loci on chromosomes 14, 1, 15, and 11. Thus far, three genes have been identified that harbor mutations leading to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. These genes--cardiac beta myosin heavy chain, alpha tr...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Elstein E

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review examines the application of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies in the identification of the causation of nonsyndromic genetic cardiomyopathies. RECENT FINDINGS:NGS sequencing of the entire genetic coding sequence (the exome) has successfully identified five novel genes and caus...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Norton N,Li D,Hershberger RE

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Malperfusion is present in up to 40% of acute type A aortic dissections (ATAADs) and results in increased morbidity and mortality. This review presents different management strategies in patients with ATAAD and malperfusion to improve outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS:While the ideal management strategy of A...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Norton EL,Khaja MS,Williams DM,Yang B

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Patients with tetralogy of Fallot are subject to arrhythmic sequelae that substantially impact morbidity and mortality. This review focuses on recent advances in our understanding of the prevalence and types of arrhythmias encountered. Diagnostic and prognostic tools are considered and therapeutic opt...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Le Gloan L,Khairy P

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To date 16 genes have been associated with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM). Mutations in these genes can lead to a broad spectrum of phenotypic expression ranging from disease affecting predominantly the right or left ventricle, to biventricular subtypes. Understanding the genetic causes of ACM is...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Karmouch J,Protonotarios A,Syrris P

更新日期：2018-05-01 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:Atrial fibrillation is an important cause of morbidity in the aging population. The mechanisms responsible for the triggering and maintenance of the chaotic atrial rhythm are still poorly understood. In this review, we will focus on the genetic aspects of atrial fibrillation, to understand causality, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Pérez-Serra A,Campuzano O,Brugada R

更新日期：2017-05-01 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