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View article: Outcomes after redo ablation for the recurrence of atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Outcomes after redo ablation for the recurrence of atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize current practices, procedural findings during redo ablations and subsequent recurrence rates. Background Catheter ablation is a cornerstone therapy for managing atrial …
View article: Initial investigations into single nucleotide polymorphisms and their association with <scp>QTc</scp> and left ventricular function in peripartum cardiomyopathy
Initial investigations into single nucleotide polymorphisms and their association with <span>QTc</span> and left ventricular function in peripartum cardiomyopathy Open
View article: Ethnic differences in protein biomarkers of peripartum cardiomyopathy: a proteomic study on the EORP cohort
Ethnic differences in protein biomarkers of peripartum cardiomyopathy: a proteomic study on the EORP cohort Open
Aims The diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is often delayed due to the absence of disease‐specific biomarkers. Recently, serum proteins—QSOX1, adiponectin (ADIPOQ) and ITIH3—have shown potential for improving diagnostic accurac…
View article: What's new in heart failure? September 2025
What's new in heart failure? September 2025 Open
View article: Immune dysregulation as a key driver of peripartum cardiomyopathy – an exploratory advanced imaging and biomarker study
Immune dysregulation as a key driver of peripartum cardiomyopathy – an exploratory advanced imaging and biomarker study Open
Aims Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is an idiopathic cardiomyopathy occurring in women in the late stages of pregnancy or in the postpartum period and is associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and persistent left ventricular d…
View article: Outcomes and ablation strategy after redo ablation for the recurrence of atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Outcomes and ablation strategy after redo ablation for the recurrence of atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background and Aims Catheter ablation is the cornerstone in the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Despite its effectiveness in achieving rhythm control, a significant proportion of patients requires a repeat ablation pr…
View article: What's new in heart failure? May 2025
What's new in heart failure? May 2025 Open
View article: The month in heart failure! September 2024
The month in heart failure! September 2024 Open
View article: Bromocriptine treatment and outcomes in peripartum cardiomyopathy: the EORP PPCM registry
Bromocriptine treatment and outcomes in peripartum cardiomyopathy: the EORP PPCM registry Open
Background and Aims Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) remains a serious threat to maternal health around the world. While bromocriptine, in addition to standard treatment for heart failure, presents a promising pathophysiology-based disease…
View article: Living with peripartum cardiomyopathy: A statement from the Heart Failure Association and the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions of the European Society of Cardiology
Living with peripartum cardiomyopathy: A statement from the Heart Failure Association and the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions of the European Society of Cardiology Open
This statement focuses on the fact that women with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) have a substantial mortality and morbidity rate. Less than 50% of patients have full recovery of their cardiac function within 6 months of diagnosis. Also,…
View article: Characterisation of ablation strategies at redo catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and predictors of arrhythmia recurrence: results from the AFREDO registry
Characterisation of ablation strategies at redo catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and predictors of arrhythmia recurrence: results from the AFREDO registry Open
Background Patients who have undergone prior pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for atrial fibrillation (AF) often require a repeat ablation for AF recurrence. The optimal ablative strategy for the redo procedure and predictors of AF recurrenc…
View article: Adherence to heart failure treatment in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy
Adherence to heart failure treatment in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy Open
Aims Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is characterized by left ventricular (LV) dysfunction developing towards the end of pregnancy or in the first months postpartum. Although about 60% of women with PPCM (the majority of which are prescri…
View article: Adherence to heart failure therapy influences LV recovery in women with PPCM
Adherence to heart failure therapy influences LV recovery in women with PPCM Open
Introduction Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is characterised by left ventricular (LV) dilatation and dysfunction developing towards the end of pregnancy or in the first months postpartum. Although about 60% of women with PPCM, the majori…
View article: Phenotypic differences between peripartum cardiomyopathy and idiopathic or familial cardiomyopathy in young women
Phenotypic differences between peripartum cardiomyopathy and idiopathic or familial cardiomyopathy in young women Open
Introduction Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a form of heart failure (HF) characterised by left ventricular (LV) dysfunction, which develops in previously healthy women towards the end of pregnancy or in the months following delivery. …
View article: Proteomic Profiling in Patients With Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Proteomic Profiling in Patients With Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Open
View article: Objectively measured medication adherence using assays for carvedilol and enalaprilat in patients with heart failure in Mozambique and Nigeria
Objectively measured medication adherence using assays for carvedilol and enalaprilat in patients with heart failure in Mozambique and Nigeria Open
Up to a third of patients using enalapril and carvedilol did not take any medication during the 12 weeks of follow-up. Non adherence was more common in patients who had less follow up, emphasizing the importance of close follow up to adher…
View article: Global prevalence of mortality and LV recovery in women with PPCM – a systematic review and meta-analysis
Global prevalence of mortality and LV recovery in women with PPCM – a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) remains a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The disease is associated with various complications mainly occurring early during its course. Reported adverse outcom…
View article: Exploratory proteome profiling in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy – a biomarker study on the EORP cohort
Exploratory proteome profiling in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy – a biomarker study on the EORP cohort Open
Background The diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) remains challenging as heart failure symptoms may also occur during normal pregnancy. This is further aggravated by the absence of biomarkers specific for diagnosis or prognosis …
View article: Diagnostic value of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in acute peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM)
Diagnostic value of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in acute peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) Open
Introduction Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is characterised by left ventricular (LV) dilatation and systolic dysfunction developing towards the end of pregnancy or in the first five months postpartum. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (…
View article: Point-of-care NT-proBNP for the screening of PREGnancy-related Heart Failure – the PREG-HF study
Point-of-care NT-proBNP for the screening of PREGnancy-related Heart Failure – the PREG-HF study Open
Introduction Cardiovascular disease is an important cause of maternal mortality worldwide. However, diagnosing heart failure (HF) during pregnancy remains challenging. Patients with HF present with symptoms that are often attributed to the…
View article: Effectiveness of implantable loop recorder and Holter electrocardiographic monitoring for the detection of arrhythmias in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy
Effectiveness of implantable loop recorder and Holter electrocardiographic monitoring for the detection of arrhythmias in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy Open
View article: A global perspective on the management and outcomes of peripartum cardiomyopathy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
A global perspective on the management and outcomes of peripartum cardiomyopathy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Aims Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) remains a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The disease is associated with various complications occurring mainly early during its course. Reported adverse outcomes inclu…
View article: A Global Perspective on the Management, Outcomes and Complications of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A Global Perspective on the Management, Outcomes and Complications of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Challenges of managing patients with mechanical heart valve thrombosis in pregnancy: A case series
Challenges of managing patients with mechanical heart valve thrombosis in pregnancy: A case series Open
Mechanical valve thrombosis is a feared complication in pregnant women with mechanical heart valves (MHV). It is associated with a high maternal and foetal morbidity and mortality. Optimal anticoagulation strategies for pregnant women with…
View article: Pacing for complete heart block in pregnancy
Pacing for complete heart block in pregnancy Open
Whereas sinus tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia are common during pregnancy, bradyarrhythmias are infrequent. Moreover, bradyarrhythmias are generally well tolerated during pregnancy. Nevertheless, a 12-lead ECG is in…
View article: Outcomes and complications of peripartum cardiomyopathy: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Outcomes and complications of peripartum cardiomyopathy: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) remains a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The disease is associated with various complications, which occur predominantly during the early stages of the disease…
View article: Effectiveness of implanted cardiac rhythm recorders with electrocardiographic monitoring for detecting arrhythmias in peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM)
Effectiveness of implanted cardiac rhythm recorders with electrocardiographic monitoring for detecting arrhythmias in peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) Open
Introduction Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy that occurs within the last months of pregnancy or up to 5 months postpartum. Previous studies have shown that up to 30% of deaths in PPCM are related to sud…
View article: Clinically contextualised ECG interpretation: the impact of prior clinical exposure and case vignettes on ECG diagnostic accuracy
Clinically contextualised ECG interpretation: the impact of prior clinical exposure and case vignettes on ECG diagnostic accuracy Open
View article: Clinically contextualised ECG interpretation
Clinically contextualised ECG interpretation Open
Background ECGs are often taught without clinical context. However, in the clinical setting, ECGs are rarely interpreted without knowing the clinical presentation. Methods We aimed to determine whether ECG diagnostic accuracy was influence…
View article: Utility of mobile learning in Electrocardiography
Utility of mobile learning in Electrocardiography Open
Aims Mobile learning is attributed to the acquisition of knowledge derived from accessing information on a mobile device. Although increasingly implemented in medical education, research on its utility in Electrocardiography remains sparse…