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ESC Congress Interview
7 Mins
20 Oct 2020

ESC Congress Interview: Prof Stephan Achenbach, Prof Dan Atar and Prof Jose Zamorano

We cardiologists are proud to have chosen one of the most dynamic and innovative fields of medicine. Few disciplines have encountered similar…
2 Mins
20 Oct 2020

First Clinical Validation of the 0-Hour/1-Hour Algorithm Using High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I for the Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Japanese Patients

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a common and life-threating condition. Approximately 10% of all emergency department (ED)…
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5 Mins
20 Oct 2020

Key Findings from the EXPLORER-HCM Study of Mavacamten in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Insights From the Principal Investigator

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a progressive myocardial disease that impacts function and quality of life. Patients…
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1 Mins
20 Oct 2020

Incremental Prognostic Value of Tricuspid Annular Dilatation Over the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Score

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is the treatment of choice in many patients with severe aortic stenosis…
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1 Mins
20 Oct 2020

A Comparison of In-Hospital Outcomes Between the Use of Microaxial Left Ventricular Assist Device and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Revascularised Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by cardiogenic shock is associated with significant morbidity and mortality…
4 Mins
20 Oct 2020

Interview: Dr Rasha Al-Lamee

I went into cardiology to combine the science of medicine and the practical skills of surgery. I enjoy finding a problem and doing my best to fix it…
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10 Mins
20 Oct 2020

Editor’s Pick: Artificial Intelligence in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease: Where Do We Stand?

Life expectancy of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) has increased in recent decades; however, late complications remain frequent and…
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1 Mins
20 Oct 2020

Psychosocial Factors Predicting Mastery in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), like many other chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease, requires effective self-management to ensure optimal outcomes and reduce associated complications…
10 Mins
20 Oct 2020

Sex Differences in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Therapy: Potential Mechanisms and Clinical Implications

This paper highlights some key differences between females and males with heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction, discusses clinical trials assessing treatments, and proposes what is needed to target HFpEF care according to sex.
5 Mins
20 Oct 2020

Acute Severe Mitral Regurgitation Secondary to Haemophilus parainfluenzae Infective Endocarditis

Haemophilus parainfluenzae has established itself as an important, albeit uncommon, cause of infective endocarditis (IE)…