Management of aortic dissection.

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:The purpose of this review is to survey the contemporary literature surrounding congenital anomalies of origin of the coronary arteries and to identify remaining gaps in knowledge. RECENT FINDINGS:In recent years, lineage tracing analyses and mechanistic studies in model organisms have enhanced our u...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Mazine A,Fernandes IM,Haller C,Hickey EJ

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：:A faster and more precise method for determining hibernating myocardium remains the holy grail of noninvasive cardiac imaging. Nuclear or echocardiogram-based imaging techniques have been the key modalities for evaluating important markers of cardiac viability. Advances in hardware and software for cardiac magnetic re...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Poon M,Fuster V,Fayad Z

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Truncating variants in the TTN gene (TTNtv) are frequently identified in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) but are also present in apparently healthy people in the general population. Consequently, there is considerable uncertainty about what it means for any single individual if a TTNtv is f...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Fatkin D,Huttner IG

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Catheter ablation techniques using radiofrequency current have become an accepted form of treatment for a variety of supraventricular tachycardias. The results are excellent in patients with preexcitation syndromes and as the complication rate is low, catheter ablation has become the first line of treatment for these ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Haissaguerre M,Saoudi N

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although many reviews have focused on diet as a determinant of coronary heart disease (CHD), little is known about the use of specific nutrients or food products. The aim of this review was to examine the role of several functional foods, or nutraceuticals, in the prevention or treatment of CHD. RECE...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Garcia-Rios A,Delgado-Lista J,Alcala-Diaz JF,Lopez-Miranda J,Perez-Martinez P

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Primary cardiac tumors are a rare disease, which may have severe clinical consequences. Malignant tumors may be misdiagnosed as mixomas, with improper treatment. The aim of this review is to report how to make a differential diagnosis using old and modern tools, the latest trends in tumor classificati...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Lestuzzi C

更新日期：2016-11-01 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:To provide a broad overview of the current state of knowledge of coronary artery bypass grafting with bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA). RECENT FINDINGS:There exists a large body of literature from mostly observational studies supporting the use of BITA in patients undergoing coronary artery ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Yanagawa B,Verma S,Puskas JD

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical work in cardiac transplantation has focused on combating the major complications of this procedure, namely graft rejection and infection. Retrospective analyses suggest that prospective HLA typing, as is done in renal transplantation, may improve patient survival. Trials using FK 506 in cardiac transplantati...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Nisco SJ,Reitz BA

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The Brugada syndrome has been investigated in depth since its description in 1992 both on a clinical and on a basic research level. Since the discovery of the first genetic defect in 1998, several genes have been subsequently identified. However, to date all these genes together explain only 30% of th...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Campuzano O,Brugada R,Iglesias A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Non-invasive testing is often the first step in the evaluation of stable coronary artery disease (CAD). Stress cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is an established modality with high diagnostic accuracy and prognostic value. This review will focus on the recent advances in understanding how stre...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Ge Y,Deva DP,Connelly KA,Yan AT

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Large databases are being used for outcome prediction analysis with increasing frequency. This review examines four separate databases used to provide risk analysis in the cardiac surgery population. Populations in the databases range in size from 3500 to over 116,000 patients. All of the databases were applied on ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Park SE,Cmolik BL,Clark RE

更新日期：1992-04-01 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: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：: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：:Cardiopulmonary bypass triggers a generalized inflammatory response that is largely mediated by activation of polymorphonuclear neutrophils, their adhesion to endothelial cells, and the subsequent release of cytotoxic products. It has been known for several years that the inflammatory response to extracorporeal circul...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Menasché P

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of the review is to provide an update on the safety and efficacy of catheter cryoablation. RECENT FINDINGS:Catheter cryoablation is a safe and clinically effective method for ablation of atrioventricular nodal reentrant supraventricular tachycardia. Although the acute procedural success r...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Friedman PL

更新日期：2005-01-01 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 it has been the topic of intense medical and surgical attention for over 20 years, the coexistence of severe carotid artery disease in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft continues to be a major cause of perioperative morbidity and mortality. Refinements in diagnostic modalities, mainly by duplex...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Schepens MA,Vermeulen FE

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) remains a complex and difficult clinical problem. Such acute ischemia is usually either embolic or thrombotic in nature, but other etiologies exist. The diagnosis of AMI is difficult to establish and often delayed, resulting in irreversible bowel injury that requires intestinal resectio...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Vicente DC,Kazmers A

更新日期：1999-09-01 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:Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) reduces morbidity and mortality in patients with mild-to-severe heart failure. However, up to 40% of CRT recipients are nonresponders. This review addresses important aspects with regard to the identification and management of CRT nonresponders. RECENT FINDINGS...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Zhang Q,Zhou Y,Yu CM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hypertension and dyslipidemia frequently coexist, and endothelial dysfunction is associated with the pathophysiology of both atherosclerosis and hypertension. Evidence is convincing for an overlapping role of oxidative stress, renin-angiotensin system activation, and dyslipidemia in the genesis of end...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Sarkar K,Sinha AK,Mehta JL

更新日期：2006-07-01 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：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：: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