Cybersecurity threats to cardiac implantable devices: room for improvement.

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:This review discusses the role of statin therapy in patients with acute coronary syndromes. These drugs modulate endothelial function and stabilize atherosclerotic plaque by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammation and may provide a relevant clinical benefit in unstable patients. RECENT FINDINGS:...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Nusca A,Melfi R,Patti G,Di Sciascio G

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors are promising therapies that inhibit the degradation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors in the hepatocyte and thus increase LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) uptake from the blood. This review summarizes main findings in the field of PCSK9...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Eisen A,Giugliano RP

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to highlight recent advances in the field of exercise testing for patients with heart failure. RECENT FINDINGS:The importance of assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and exercise testing in heart failure is highlighted in the consensus recommendation of the Amer...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Moneghetti KJ,Christle JW,Myers J,Haddad F

更新日期：2018-03-01 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:Natriuretic peptides, high-sensitivity cardiac troponins, and suppression of tumorigenicity 2 are novel biomarkers that reflect the intricate pathophysiology of heart failure and can thus be used for the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of heart failure. RECENT FINDINGS:This review article descri...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Ghashghaei R,Arbit B,Maisel AS

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) has been used as a cardiac assist device in various clinical situations since 1968 on the basis of the physiological principles and observational data, with little randomized data until recently. RECENT FINDINGS:Recently published randomized controlled trials (RCT...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Ihdayhid AR,Chopra S,Rankin J

更新日期：2014-07-01 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: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：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:To provide an overview on the most recent evidence for the use of extracorporeal and peritoneal ultrafiltration in heart failure, focusing on the major publications from the last few years. RECENT FINDINGS:There have been several studies investigating the possible use of extracorporeal and peritoneal...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Marenzi G,Kazory A,Agostoni P

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past year, many advances have been made in the management of cardiac arrhythmias in the pediatric patient. It has become evident that the new surgical procedures for congenital cardiac disease can result in arrhythmia-associated morbidity and mortality. New pharmacologic agents such as adenosine have been s...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Kaminer SJ,Gelband H

更新日期：1991-02-01 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: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：: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:There is controversy regarding the optimal choice of prosthetic valves in patients less than 65 years of age requiring mitral valve replacement (MVR). Recently, trends for valve replacement are moving towards biological prosthesis also in younger patients, which is justified by the fact that a later v...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Reineke DC,Heinisch PP,Winkler B,Englberger L,Carrel TP

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapeutic benefits of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and atherosclerotic heart disease are undeniable. Recent studies, however, suggest that the cardioprotective effect produced by these drugs is complex and may not be solely related to inhibi...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Ferrario CM,Chappell MC

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Many patients requiring cardiac arrhythmia device surgery are on chronic oral anticoagulation therapy. The periprocedural management of their anticoagulation presents a dilemma to physicians, particularly in the subset of patients with moderate-to-high risk of arterial thromboembolic events. Physician...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Birnie D,Healey JS,Krahn A,Essebag V,Sivakumaran S,Tang A,Simpson C

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：:Three-dimensional echocardiography depicts the heart and its structures in their realistic forms. This capability decreases variability both in the quality and the interpretation of complex pathology, among investigators. Therefore, it is likely that the method will become the standard echocardiography examination in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Roelandt JR,Yao J,Kasprzak JD

更新日期：1998-11-01 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：: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：:For more than three decades, conventional coronary artery bypass grafting (full sternotomy, cardiopulmonary bypass, and cardioplegic arrest) has been the treatment of choice for patients with multi-vessel coronary artery disease. However, neurologic injury secondary to ascending aortic manipulation and systemic inflam...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Filsoufi F,Aklog L,Adams DH

更新日期：2001-09-01 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:This review aims to summarize recent reports on percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) strategies for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD). RECENT FINDINGS:Recent randomized clinical trials and meta-analyses have suggested that patie...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Thomas MP,Bates ER

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review current controversies in the transcatheter device closure of ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASD). RECENT FINDINGS:Transcatheter device closure of ASD (TC-ASD) has well established efficacy and safety. For most individual patients with suitable anatomy, TC-ASD is the preferred method...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： O'Byrne ML,Glatz AC,Gillespie MJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 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: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: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 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