Preventive cardiology in the elderly.

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:Radiofrequency ablation techniques to cure cardiac arrhythmias have focused on destroying myocardial tissue involved in abnormal excitation or conduction. This review will address recent basic and clinical studies which suggest that targeting autonomic nerves and ganglia on the large vessels and the h...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Scherlag BJ,Po S

更新日期：2006-01-01 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: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：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 reviewing selected publications on congenital heart disease management for 1990 and 1991, some topics have been chosen for discussion, including isolated patent ductus arteriosus, coarctation of the aorta, critical aortic stenosis in early infancy, hypoplastic left-heart syndrome, pulmonary artery banding, Fontan p...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Mee RB

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Valvular heart disease is often associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Surgical treatment of stenotic or regurgitant valvular lesions can alter the natural history of the disease process, yielding excellent short and long-term results, meaning that this has been accepted as the gold stan...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Sinha AK,Kini AS,Sharma SK

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：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：: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：:The increased use of arterial conduits in coronary artery bypass grafting is reflected in numerous publications addressing indications, choice of conduits, and possible side-effects. Besides the internal thoracic artery, the right gastroepiploic artery is becoming established, and the inferior epigastric artery is be...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Turina M

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The explosion of high-resolution imaging technology in recent years has led to the increasing problem of choosing imaging modalities appropriate to specific clinical questions. In terms of structural information, for example, the relative benefits of ultrasound versus magnetic resonance imaging versus computed tomogr...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Simpson IA,Sahn DJ

更新日期：1992-12-01 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:Penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU) is defined as ulceration of an aortic atherosclerotic plaque penetrating through the internal elastic lamina into the media. With the advances in imaging techniques, the differential diagnosis between PAU and other aortic ulcers remains a challenge. This review aims to s...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Evangelista A,Moral S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will provide an overview of recent advances in the management of acute decompensated heart failure, focusing on major publications from the past few years. RECENT FINDINGS:There have been several publications investigating different strategies in the management of acute decompensated hear...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Maze R,Haddad H

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a result of the increasing size of waiting lists and lengthening of waiting times for heart transplantation, coronary revascularization has emerged as an important therapeutic option in the management of patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy. A critical challenge is the identification of candidates with regions of ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Blitz A,Laks H

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent data have emerged to help guide the use of implantable pacemakers and implantable defibrillators in patients who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Controlled studies of the use of dual chamber pacemakers to treat outflow tract obstruction in HCM have shown little benefit, and have raised the possibility t...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Freedman RA

更新日期：2001-01-01 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：:The human race is genetically programmed to consume less than 1 g of salt per day. In most human populations, the diet contains 6 to 12 g of salt per day and, in contrast to populations that consume less than 3 g of salt per day, their blood pressure rises with age. Independent of the rise in blood pressure, a high-sa...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： De Wardener HE,MacGregor GA

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Resistant hypertension is defined as blood pressure above patient goal despite three different antihypertensive agents at optimal dose including a diuretic. Resistant hypertension is increasingly common issue in clinical practice and it is a major risk factor of cardiovascular disease. RECENT FINDING...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Hasan MA,Stewart MH,Lavie CJ,Ventura HO

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To evaluate whether long-term antiplatelet therapy may be effective and well tolerated. RECENT FINDINGS:Five important studies assessed the efficacy and safety of clopidogrel therapy in different settings. However, the problems concerning the duration of therapy are based substantially on the Clopido...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Bolognese L,Angiolillo DJ

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The COCPIT study, performed in a complete national cohort of adult patients consecutively listed for cardiac transplantation in Germany in 1997, found a beneficial effect only in the group that was at high risk of dying from heart failure without transplantation. If these results can be reproduced in other countries, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Deng MC,Smits JM,De Meester J,Hummel M,Schoendube F,Scheld HH

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite similar guidelines, remarkable global differences exist in the management of acute coronary syndromes. This review describes recent insights in global patterns of patient baseline characteristics, treatment strategies, medication use, and outcome in acute coronary syndromes. RECENT FINDINGS:R...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Sinnaeve PR,Van de Werf FJ

更新日期：2004-11-01 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：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:Arterial tortuosity is emerging as a common feature in genetically mediated thoracic aortic disease that may be prognostic. This review will summarize recent literature on arterial tortuosity in the setting of genetic arteriopathies. RECENT FINDINGS:Although arterial tortuosity has been primarily des...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Morris SA

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review, we firstly highlight the role of dyslipidemia as a trigger in the initiation and progression of endothelial dysfunction, considered the earliest atherosclerotic lesion and patent in children with risk factors.In this context, we also revise methods that reflect the impact of endothelia...

journal_title：Current opinion in cardiology

authors： Pires A,Sena C,Seiça R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

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: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: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