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View article: Contemporary medical therapy for heart failure across the ejection fraction spectrum: The <scp>OPTIPHARM</scp> ‐ <scp>HF</scp> registry
Contemporary medical therapy for heart failure across the ejection fraction spectrum: The <span>OPTIPHARM</span> ‐ <span>HF</span> registry Open
Aims Despite guideline recommendations, guideline‐directed medical therapy (GDMT) remains underused and underdosed in patients with heart failure (HF) across the ejection fraction (EF) spectrum. The aim of this study was to evaluate GDMT u…
View article: Optimum Patient’s Selection for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Using Echocardiography
Optimum Patient’s Selection for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Using Echocardiography Open
Catheter ablation (CA) has become a validated technique for treating patients with symptomatic or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF), as recommended by the latest 2024 European society of cardiology (ESC) guidelines, class II level A. The…
View article: How the Latest Guidelines Are Changing the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Landscape of Arterial Hypertension
How the Latest Guidelines Are Changing the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Landscape of Arterial Hypertension Open
Arterial hypertension (HTN) represents the major cardiovascular risk factor and still represents a global health issue. In the last two years, three international societies published the new guidelines for the treatment of HTN (European So…
View article: Identifying Cardiogenic Shock Sub-Phenotypes with Machine Learning: A Multicenter Study Combining Clinical and Echocardiographic Data
Identifying Cardiogenic Shock Sub-Phenotypes with Machine Learning: A Multicenter Study Combining Clinical and Echocardiographic Data Open
Machine learning, newly integrating echocardiographic data, identified 5 distinct CS phenotypes, each with unique clinical/echocardiographic features and mortality risks. These insights could support personalized treatment strategies in CS…
View article: Echocardiographic monitoring in cancer therapy: clinical guidance for cardiologists and oncologists
Echocardiographic monitoring in cancer therapy: clinical guidance for cardiologists and oncologists Open
Transthoracic echocardiography has a central role in the diagnosis and monitoring of cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction, offering a reliable, non-invasive, and cost-effective tool for the early detection of myocardial damage and th…
View article: Beyond Echocardiography: The Evolving Role of Imaging in Left Atrial Appendage Closure in the Modern Era
Beyond Echocardiography: The Evolving Role of Imaging in Left Atrial Appendage Closure in the Modern Era Open
Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) has emerged as a crucial alternative for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation ineligible for long-term anticoagulation. While echocardiography, particularly transesophageal echocardiog…
View article: Percutaneous Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Defect in Athletes: A Study With a Long‐Term Follow‐Up
Percutaneous Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Defect in Athletes: A Study With a Long‐Term Follow‐Up Open
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defect (ASD) percutaneous closure is routinely performed. However, data on long‐term safety and efficacy in athletes are lacking. This study with a long‐term follow‐up investigated the safety an…
View article: The Role of Cardiac Imaging for the Evaluation of Primary and Secondary Mitral Regurgitation: From Milestones to Novelties
The Role of Cardiac Imaging for the Evaluation of Primary and Secondary Mitral Regurgitation: From Milestones to Novelties Open
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the second most prevalent valvular heart disease, classified as primary (degenerative) or secondary (functional) based on its underlying etiology. Accurate assessment of MR severity, mechanism, and prognosis is…
View article: Vo2peak, Ve/VCO2, and Cardiac Remodeling Correlate with Long-Term Cardiovascular Outcome in Heart Failure Patients
Vo2peak, Ve/VCO2, and Cardiac Remodeling Correlate with Long-Term Cardiovascular Outcome in Heart Failure Patients Open
Accurate prognostic stratification in patients with chronic heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) remains a significant clinical challenge. Many different parameters, including left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular (RV)…
View article: Identifying Cardiogenic Shock Sub-Phenotypes with Machine Learning: A Multicenter Study Combining Clinical and Echocardiographic Data
Identifying Cardiogenic Shock Sub-Phenotypes with Machine Learning: A Multicenter Study Combining Clinical and Echocardiographic Data Open
Background Sub-phenotyping cardiogenic shock (CS) patients using non-traditional clustering methods represents a step toward precision medicine, potentially improving outcomes in this heterogeneous and high-mortality condition. This study …
View article: Prognostic value of left atrial strain in acute and chronic heart failure: A meta‐analysis
Prognostic value of left atrial strain in acute and chronic heart failure: A meta‐analysis Open
Aims Heart failure (HF) is a global health burden which prognostic assessment is currently challenging. Speckle tracking left atrial strain is widely recognized as a predictor of HF outcome. Our aim was to systematically investigate the pr…
View article: Right ventricular strain predicts outcome in patients receiving sacubitril/valsartan: A sub‐analysis of DISCOVER‐ARNI
Right ventricular strain predicts outcome in patients receiving sacubitril/valsartan: A sub‐analysis of DISCOVER‐ARNI Open
Aims Angiotensin receptor/neprilysin inhibitors (ARNI) have emerged as a pivotal medical treatment considerably improving the clinical outcome of patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Identifying individuals wh…
View article: Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapy in Athletes: A Cautious Compromise… If Possible!
Antiplatelet and Anticoagulation Therapy in Athletes: A Cautious Compromise… If Possible! Open
Antiplatelet and anticoagulation therapy are commonly used in the general population and sometimes in athletes experiencing cardiovascular disorders. In these cases, the treatment has to be tailored according to the individual bleeding and…
View article: How to Do Echocardiography in Heart Failure Patients with Long-term Left Ventricular Assist Devices: A Consensus Statement of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging
How to Do Echocardiography in Heart Failure Patients with Long-term Left Ventricular Assist Devices: A Consensus Statement of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging Open
JOURNAL/jceg/04.03/01880366-202504000-00018/figure1/v/2025-08-20T151403Z/r/image-tiff 1. LVADs have emerged as destination therapy for advanced heart failure, however, these are still limited by many potential complications after implant, …
View article: Speckle tracking parameters in the two genders in chronic heart failure: a multicentric italian study
Speckle tracking parameters in the two genders in chronic heart failure: a multicentric italian study Open
Introduction the incidence of heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (EF, HFrEF) and with mildly reduced EF (HFmrEF) is globally lower worldwide and women are underrepresented in clinical trials. A deeper knowledge of possible g…
View article: Comparison of myocardial work parameters between the transplanted heart and patients after other cardiac surgery
Comparison of myocardial work parameters between the transplanted heart and patients after other cardiac surgery Open
Introduction The transplanted heart (HTX) has pathophysiological differences compared to standard hearts, partially understood. Early detection of abnormal grafts function (e.g. cellular or immune-mediated rejection, coronary artery vascul…
View article: How to Do Echo in Left Ventricular Assist Device Candidates: A Consensus Statement of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging
How to Do Echo in Left Ventricular Assist Device Candidates: A Consensus Statement of the Italian Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Imaging Open
Graphical Abstract JOURNAL/jceg/04.03/01880366-202501000-00016/figure1/v/2025-04-30T151929Z/r/image-tiff Accurate selection of patients referred for LVADs is essential to prevent peri- and postoperative complications Echocardiography is th…
View article: Echocardiography in the Ventilated Patient: What the Clinician Has to Know
Echocardiography in the Ventilated Patient: What the Clinician Has to Know Open
Heart and lung sharing the same anatomical space are influenced by each other. Spontaneous breathing induces dynamic changes in intrathoracic pressure, impacting cardiac function, particularly the right ventricle. In intensive care units (…
View article: Relationship Between Left Atrial Strain and Atrial Fibrillation: The Role of Stress Echocardiography
Relationship Between Left Atrial Strain and Atrial Fibrillation: The Role of Stress Echocardiography Open
Interest in advanced echocardiographic imaging methods is growing. Left atrial strain (LAS) is among recently developed echocardiographic parameters. LAS represents an index of tissue deformation of the left atrium (LA). This parameter is …
View article: Relationship Between Left Atrial Strain and Atrial Fibrillation: The Role of Stress Echocardiography
Relationship Between Left Atrial Strain and Atrial Fibrillation: The Role of Stress Echocardiography Open
Interest in advanced echocardiographic imaging methods is growing. The left atrial strain (LAS) is among the recently developed echocardiographic parameters. LAS represents an index of tissue deformation of the left atrium (LA). This param…
View article: Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Personalized Exercise Prescription in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Personalized Exercise Prescription in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Open
Background Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) are generally restricted regarding participation in competitive sports based on the potential risk of sudden cardiac death and malignant arrhythmias. As a result, they are often in…
View article: Echocardiographic and clinical features of patients developing prosthesis-patient mismatch after TAVI: insights from an international multicenter registry
Echocardiographic and clinical features of patients developing prosthesis-patient mismatch after TAVI: insights from an international multicenter registry Open
Background The impact of prosthesis-patient mismatch (PPM) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is controversial. Purpose Our study aims to evaluate the impact of PPM on mortality and clinical-echocardiographic progression …
View article: The Role of Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in the Evaluation of Advanced-Heart-Failure Patients
The Role of Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in the Evaluation of Advanced-Heart-Failure Patients Open
Health care is currently showing a fall in heart failure (HF) incidence and prevalence, particularly in developed countries, but with only a subset receiving appropriate therapy to protect the heart against maladaptive processes such as fi…
View article: Multimodality imaging for the evaluation and management of patients with long-term (durable) left ventricular assist devices
Multimodality imaging for the evaluation and management of patients with long-term (durable) left ventricular assist devices Open
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are gaining increasing importance as therapeutic strategy in advanced heart failure (HF), not only as bridge to recovery or to transplant but also as destination therapy. Even though long-term LVADs …