New insights on renovascular hypertension.

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: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: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：:Recent evidence indicates that infections or a pathogen burden contribute to the development and progression of atherosclerosis. While the mechanism of infection contributing to the pathogenesis is not fully elucidated, I hypothesize that heat shock proteins may be a link between infections and atherosclerosis. Heat s...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Xu Q

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Prolonged sitting (sedentary behavior) has deleterious cardiovascular and metabolic correlates; however, little is known about the associations of too much sitting with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk. In addition to the adverse effects of total sitting time, the manner in which it is accu...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Dunstan DW,Thorp AA,Healy GN

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：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：: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:Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is still considered the gold standard in the treatment of patients with significant carotid stenosis and has proven its value over the past decades. Endovascular techniques have evolved, and carotid artery stenting (CAS) is challenging CEA to become the better treatment. V...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Zeebregts CJ,Meerwaldt R,Geelkerken RH

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unusual forms and causes of ischemic heart disease include angina pectoris in the presence of normal coronary arteries (syndrome X), congenital coronary abnormalities, vasculitic disorders, and graft atherosclerosis after cardiac transplantation. There is now evidence that endothelial dysfunction of coronary resistanc...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Drexler H,Schroeder JS

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of the hemodynamic response in heart failure is a useful adjunct in clinical management. Invasive monitoring has been the accepted gold standard of hemodynamic assessment but carries with it significant associated risks. Noninvasive hemodynamic assessment in heart failure previously has been either unreliab...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Rosenberg P,Yancy CW

更新日期：2000-05-01 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：:Intravenous thrombolysis has become a primary mode of reperfusion therapy for selected patients with acute myocardial infarction. The timing and potential benefits of cardiac angiography and coronary revascularization after thrombolysis in patients experiencing an uncomplicated myocardial infarction have been extensiv...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Aguirre FV,Merritt RF,Carollo SC

更新日期：1995-07-01 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:Heart failure is a worldwide epidemic. Aggressive treatment of patients at risk for heart failure is important. There are no trials targeting primary prevention of heart failure. However, there is trial data demonstrating that treatment of patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease, hypertension, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Dupree CS

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Coronary subclavian steal syndrome (CSSS) is the reversal of blood flow in an internal mammary artery bypass graft that results in coronary ischemia. CSSS is an uncommon but treatable cause of coronary ischemia. In this review, we highlight the historical background and epidemiology of CSSS, common cl...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Sintek M,Coverstone E,Singh J

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：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: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：:Although significant pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic advances in treating hypertension during the last decade have reduced mortality and morbidity, hypertension continues to be a major health concern worldwide. Therefore, the search continues for newer specific pharmacologic treatment of this disorder. This review ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Evans RR,DiPette DJ

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) is an emerging technique in which microbubble contrast agents are visualized in the coronary microvasculature. MCE is an ideal modality for the noninvasive evaluation of acute coronary syndromes because it provides portable, simultaneous assessment of regional wall motion and...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Ward RP,Lang RM

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:beta-Blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, aldosterone receptor antagonists, and digoxin are the most common drug classes used to treat chronic heart failure. We examine current clinical trial evidence concerning heart-failure management in the elderly. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Dulin BR,Krum H

更新日期：2006-07-01 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: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：: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We provide a concise review of recent studies focusing on the management of patients with acute heart failure (AHF). RECENT FINDINGS:In well designed randomized trials, no mortality benefit has been observed with the use of diuretics, ultrafiltration, inotropes and vasodilators in AHF. Recent trials ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Rayner-Hartley E,Virani S,Toma M

更新日期：2018-03-01 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: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:The aim of this review is to update the cardiovascular clinician on the current status of surgical therapies aimed at achieving reverse ventricular remodeling. RECENT FINDINGS:Relevant research focusing on mechanical options for reverse ventricular remodeling will be referenced and summarized. SUMMA...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： McGee EC,Gillinov AM,McCarthy PM

更新日期：2006-05-01 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