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View article: Mitral annular disjunction: a roadmap for the surgeon
Mitral annular disjunction: a roadmap for the surgeon Open
OBJECTIVES Mitral annular disjunction (MAD) is a structural abnormality of the mitral annulus fibrosus, associated with myxomatous leaflet degeneration, mitral valve prolapse (MVP), and ventricular arrhythmias. The combination of annular d…
View article: Prognostic impact of the interaction between sarcopenia and aortic stenosis phenotypes on clinical outcomes
Prognostic impact of the interaction between sarcopenia and aortic stenosis phenotypes on clinical outcomes Open
Background Sarcopenia is associated with poor outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).The phenotype of aortic stenosis (AS) is itself a prognostic determinant.How the interaction between the phenotypes of AS and sarco…
View article: <scp> <i>European Journal of Heart Failure</i> </scp> expert consensus statement on transcatheter treatment of mitral regurgitation in heart failure
<span> <i>European Journal of Heart Failure</i> </span> expert consensus statement on transcatheter treatment of mitral regurgitation in heart failure Open
Secondary mitral regurgitation (SMR) is highly prevalent in patients with heart failure (HF), associated with poor prognosis, and its treatment is typically preceded by implementing pharmacotherapy for HF as well as cardiac resynchronizati…
View article: The Valvular Heart Disease in Women (VHD-W) Registry: a global initiative to address gender disparities in management and outcomes
The Valvular Heart Disease in Women (VHD-W) Registry: a global initiative to address gender disparities in management and outcomes Open
Aims Valvular heart disease is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality globally, with women experiencing delayed referrals, difficulties recognizing atypical symptoms, and suboptimal adherence to guideline-based therapies…
View article: Underrepresented patient populations in cardiovascular device trials: A transatlantic expert narrative on sex, age, demographic groups, and geographical background
Underrepresented patient populations in cardiovascular device trials: A transatlantic expert narrative on sex, age, demographic groups, and geographical background Open
External validity of clinical research can be optimized by an adequate representation of all patient groups within a disease spectrum. This emphasizes the need of enrolling patient groups who have been historically underrepresented on the …
View article: Epicardial and hybrid surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: 1-year follow-up outcomes of the EORP EHAFA registry
Epicardial and hybrid surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: 1-year follow-up outcomes of the EORP EHAFA registry Open
Aims Stand-alone minimal invasive epicardial and hybrid atrial fibrillation ablation (EHAFA) has evolved to a recognized treatment option in challenging patients. The EHAFA registry was initiated to describe the applied diagnostic and ther…
View article: 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease
2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease Open
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View article: Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Quadricuspid vs Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Quadricuspid vs Bicuspid Aortic Valve Open
Importance Congenital aortic valve disease predominantly manifests as bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), while quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is considerably rarer. Whether outcomes vary between these 2 types of congenital aortic valve disease …
View article: The changing landscape of multimodality imaging in congenital heart disease: white paper
The changing landscape of multimodality imaging in congenital heart disease: white paper Open
The congenital heart disease (CHD) population has seen substantial growth due to advancements in paediatric cardiac care, cardiothoracic surgery, anaesthesia, and intensive care. Although improved surgical interventions have enhanced survi…
View article: Prognostic Role of Right Atrial Reservoir Strain in Acute Heart Failure
Prognostic Role of Right Atrial Reservoir Strain in Acute Heart Failure Open
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View article: Initiating Empagliflozin and Sacubitril/Valsartan Early After Acute Myocardial Infarction: Mechanistic Study
Initiating Empagliflozin and Sacubitril/Valsartan Early After Acute Myocardial Infarction: Mechanistic Study Open
Background Empagliflozin and sacubitril/valsartan are established in heart failure treatment, but their effects after myocardial infarction (MI) are less clear. This study evaluated early empagliflozin initiation, with or without sacubitri…
View article: Multiorgan Imaging for Interorgan Crosstalk in Cardiometabolic Diseases
Multiorgan Imaging for Interorgan Crosstalk in Cardiometabolic Diseases Open
Cardiometabolic diseases encompass a group of conditions characterized by metabolic and inflammatory abnormalities that increase the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. These syndromes involve multiple organs, including the heart,…
View article: Data Resource Profile: The Heart Valve Society (HVS) Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Database
Data Resource Profile: The Heart Valve Society (HVS) Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Database Open
Background Prospective multicenter and standardized databases are essential to monitor and improve patients’ care. This article outlines the Heart Valve Society (HVS) Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Database that aims to track patients’ journey…
View article: Gender differences in the presentation and management of patients with severe aortic stenosis at specialist versus primary/secondary care centres: A sub-analysis of the IMPULSE enhanced registry
Gender differences in the presentation and management of patients with severe aortic stenosis at specialist versus primary/secondary care centres: A sub-analysis of the IMPULSE enhanced registry Open
A better understanding of gender-specific differences in patients with severe AS, according to the diagnostic setting, could improve patient stratification and earlier diagnosis.
View article: Key priorities for the implementation of the 2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of endocarditis in low-resource settings
Key priorities for the implementation of the 2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of endocarditis in low-resource settings Open
European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines provide best practice, evidence-based recommendations for diagnosing and treating patients with cardiovascular diseases. It is not always possible for best practices to be followed, however, …
View article: The reversibility of cardiac damage after transcatheter aortic valve implantation and short-term outcomes in a real-world setting
The reversibility of cardiac damage after transcatheter aortic valve implantation and short-term outcomes in a real-world setting Open
Aims This study aims to assess the changes in cardiac damage stage in a real-world cohort of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), and to investigate the prognostic value of cardiac damage stage evolution. Met…
View article: Left atrial remodelling and function in various left ventricular hypertrophic phenotypes
Left atrial remodelling and function in various left ventricular hypertrophic phenotypes Open
Aims How the underlying aetiology and pathophysiology of left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy affects left atrial (LA) remodelling and function remains unexplored. The present study aims to investigate the influence of various hypertrophic ph…
View article: Removal of Methyl Orange and Malachite Green from Model Waters Using Pumice Stone as an Adsorbent
Removal of Methyl Orange and Malachite Green from Model Waters Using Pumice Stone as an Adsorbent Open
Water pollution by synthetic dyes represents a pressing global environmental concern due to the persistence and toxicity of these contaminants. In Mexico, the Atoyac River, spanning the states of Puebla and Tlaxcala, has been identified as…
View article: Low Incidence of Cancer Recorded in the Galapagos Archipelago
Low Incidence of Cancer Recorded in the Galapagos Archipelago Open
Background Cancer incidence in the Galapagos archipelago is unknown. Aim In 2021, a task force including Ecuadorian and Italian researchers was established to estimate cancer incidence among the 25 244 Galapagos residents. Methods Registra…
View article: Qualitative and quantitative assessment of atrial functional mitral regurgitation: analysis from the REVEAL-AFMR registry
Qualitative and quantitative assessment of atrial functional mitral regurgitation: analysis from the REVEAL-AFMR registry Open
Aims The prevalence, characteristics, and prognosis of atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) based on severity remain unclear. No studies have systematically evaluated quantitative thresholds, such as effective regurgitant orifice …
View article: Left Atrial Structure and Function Following Ethanol Infusion into Vein of Marshall (MR‐SHALL Study)
Left Atrial Structure and Function Following Ethanol Infusion into Vein of Marshall (MR‐SHALL Study) Open
Background Ethanol infusion into the vein of Marshall (EI‐VOM) is an adjunctive therapy to pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), which improves the efficacy of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedures. It is unknown how EI‐VOM sca…
View article: Geometric Changes in Mitral Valve Apparatus during Long-term Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy as Assessed with Cardiac CT
Geometric Changes in Mitral Valve Apparatus during Long-term Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy as Assessed with Cardiac CT Open
Purpose To assess long-term geometric changes of the mitral valve apparatus using cardiac CT in individuals who underwent cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Materials and Methods Participants from a randomized controlled trial with c…
View article: How to conduct clinical research in cardiovascular imaging: a primer for clinical cardiologists and researchers—a statement of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) of the ESC
How to conduct clinical research in cardiovascular imaging: a primer for clinical cardiologists and researchers—a statement of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) of the ESC Open
This statement from the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) of the ESC aims to address the fundamental principles that guide clinical research in the field of cardiovascular imaging. It provides clinical researchers, car…
View article: Sex-related disparities in aortic stenosis from disease awareness to treatment: a state-of-the-art review
Sex-related disparities in aortic stenosis from disease awareness to treatment: a state-of-the-art review Open
This state-of-the-art review aimed to synthesize evidence from various sex-stratified studies on aortic stenosis (AS), focusing on the difference in clinical presentation, anatomical characteristics, pathophysiology, and management of AS. …