Four pillars of heart failure: contemporary ... - Open Heart
Mar 1, 2021 · The past two decades have heralded dramatic improvements in outcomes for people living with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). 1 The more widespread implementation of disease modifying pharmacological therapies,2 supported by landmark trials of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors3 and beta-blockers4 have improved longevity despite a background of an ageing and increasingly ...
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An open access cardiology journal publishing original research and opinion on cardiovascular medicine at all study phases.
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Epidemiology of myocarditis following COVID-19 or influenza and …
Nov 9, 2024 · Introduction. Myocarditis is an inflammatory process of the myocardium, and the most common cause is a viral infection such as influenza or coronaviruses.1 While most cases of viral myocarditis are mild with good prognosis, life-threatening cardiac dysfunction and arrhythmias may occur.2 3 Myocarditis can result in heart failure and sudden cardiac death and has been recognised as a rare ...
Echocardiographic diagnosis of right-to-left shunt using ...
Aug 6, 2020 · Introduction. Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common finding with a prevalence of about 25% in the general population.1 A strong association between PFO and ischaemic stroke has been reported.2 Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is a rare disease in the general population and causes a permanent right-to-left shunt (RLS).3 The association of pulmonary RLS grade on contrast ...
Open access iicolantonio H Oeee . Open Heart 9e doiopenrt 1 To cite: DiNicolantonio JJ, H O'Keefe J. Myo-inositol for insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary
Harnessing the power of clinical decision support systems: …
Nov 28, 2023 · Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) are increasingly integrated into healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes, reduce medical errors and enhance clinical efficiency by providing clinicians with evidence-based recommendations at the point of care. However, the adoption and optimisation of these systems remain a challenge. This review aims to provide an overview of the current state ...
Amlodipine in hypertension: a first-line agent with efficacy for ...
Sep 28, 2016 · Objectives Hypertension is well established as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Although there is undeniable evidence to support the beneficial effects of antihypertensive therapy on morbidity and mortality, adequate blood pressure management still remains suboptimal. Research into the treatment of hypertension has produced a multitude of drug classes with different efficacy ...
Open access ills T, etfial. Open Heart 202411e00304 doi10113openhrt-2024-00304 1 To cite: Mills MT, Trivedi S, Lovell MJ, et al Pulsed-.field ablation of atrial fibrillation with a pentaspline catheter across