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View article: Paravalvular Leak After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): A Literature Review
Paravalvular Leak After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): A Literature Review Open
Severe aortic stenosis represents a significant prognostic burden, particularly in symptomatic patients. The advent of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has revolutionized the treatment of patients previously considered ineligi…
View article: Total atrial conduction time predicts new-onset atrial fibrillation in patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy
Total atrial conduction time predicts new-onset atrial fibrillation in patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy Open
Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is an infiltrative cardiomyopathy resulting from age-related failure of homoeostatic mechanisms in wild-type ATTR (wtATTR-CM) or destabilizing mutations in variant TTR (vATTR-CM). Atrial fibri…
View article: Left Ventricular Mechanical Insights Into Left Bundle Branch Pacing and Left Ventricular Septal Pacing
Left Ventricular Mechanical Insights Into Left Bundle Branch Pacing and Left Ventricular Septal Pacing Open
In patients with preserved or moderately reduced LV ejection fraction, LBBP exhibited LV mechanical efficiency comparable to that of spontaneous LV activation. Conversely, LVSP is a valuable option, but LV mechanics is impaired, showing a …
View article: T1 mapping and major cardiovascular events in non‐ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
T1 mapping and major cardiovascular events in non‐ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy: a systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Aims The aim of this study is to investigate the prognostic role of T1 mapping techniques in predicting major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients affected by non‐ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NIDCM) by performing a meta‐an…
View article: 30‐Day DAPT in Patients at High Bleeding Risk Undergoing PCI With Biodegradable‐Polymer Sirolimus‐Eluting Ultra‐Thin Stent
30‐Day DAPT in Patients at High Bleeding Risk Undergoing PCI With Biodegradable‐Polymer Sirolimus‐Eluting Ultra‐Thin Stent Open
Background There is limited evidence on the safety and efficacy of biodegradable‐polymer sirolimus‐eluting ultra‐thin stent (BP‐SES) in patients at high bleeding risk (HBR) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Aims This stu…
View article: Unexpected Clinically Relevant Findings Detected via Computed Tomography in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis Who Are Candidates for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Unexpected Clinically Relevant Findings Detected via Computed Tomography in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis Who Are Candidates for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Open
Background: The detection of unexpected findings (UF) during CT scans of patients undergoing TAVR is frequent; however, it is unclear whether such findings have a clinical impact on the TAVR pathway. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, …
View article: The Impact of Neurological Complications in Endocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Impact of Neurological Complications in Endocarditis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with significant neurological complications (NCs). The impact of neurological sequelae due to IE, however, is not well characterized. Thus, the aim of this systematic review and meta-an…
View article: Complete vs Culprit-Only Revascularization in Older Patients With Myocardial Infarction and High Bleeding Risk
Complete vs Culprit-Only Revascularization in Older Patients With Myocardial Infarction and High Bleeding Risk Open
Importance Patients with high bleeding risk (HBR) have a poor prognosis, and it is not known if they may benefit from complete revascularization after myocardial infarction (MI). Objective To investigate the benefit of physiology-guided co…
View article: ST-segment elevation in pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation
ST-segment elevation in pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation Open
KEYWORDS Pulsed electric field; Ablation; Atrial fibrillation; Coronary vasospasm; ST-segment elevation; Transesophageal echocardiography
View article: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors-Associated Myocarditis: Diagnosis, Treatment and Current Status on Rechallenge
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors-Associated Myocarditis: Diagnosis, Treatment and Current Status on Rechallenge Open
Immune checkpoint molecules like cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4), programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) or its ligand, programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1), play a critical role in regulating the immune response, and immune checkpoint…
View article: Prognostic role of extracardiac incidentalomas detected with computed tomography in patients with severe aortic stenosis candidates for transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Prognostic role of extracardiac incidentalomas detected with computed tomography in patients with severe aortic stenosis candidates for transcatheter aortic valve replacement Open
Background Aortic stenosis is one of the most common valvular heart diseases worldwide, especially among older individuals. According to the latest guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease, in patient with high surgical risk…
View article: Real world application of left ventricular outflow tract diameter prediction and clinical implications
Real world application of left ventricular outflow tract diameter prediction and clinical implications Open
Background The Left Ventricular Outflow Tract diameter (LVOTd) measured with transthoracic echocardiogram is crucial for stroke volume, flow and effective orifice area (EOA) assessment in aortic stenosis (AS), but it’s also a source of err…
View article: Echo-derived hemodynamic categorization for risk stratification in transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis
Echo-derived hemodynamic categorization for risk stratification in transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis Open
Background Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (TTR-CA) is a rare disease characterized by the deposition of abnormal proteins in the heart, which can lead to heart failure (HF) and death. Echocardiography provides valuable diagnostic and pr…
View article: One-year outcome of elderly patients with endocarditis: a retrospective observational study
One-year outcome of elderly patients with endocarditis: a retrospective observational study Open
Background The incidence of infective endocarditis (IE) is rising in general population, especially in elderly, where it is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Health care procedures, degenerative heart valve diseases and intraca…
View article: Functional (Re)Development of SYNTAX Score II 2020: Predictive Performance and Risk Assessment
Functional (Re)Development of SYNTAX Score II 2020: Predictive Performance and Risk Assessment Open
The present study investigates the prognostic value of the Syntax Score II 2020 corrected for flow-limiting lesions and its ability to better address treatment by benefit prediction among patients with left main or multivessel disease. We …
View article: Pulmonary Valve Stenosis: From Diagnosis to Current Management Techniques and Future Prospects
Pulmonary Valve Stenosis: From Diagnosis to Current Management Techniques and Future Prospects Open
Pulmonary stenosis (PS) is mainly a congenital defect that accounts for 7-12% of congenital heart diseases (CHD). It can be isolated or, more frequently, associated with other congenital defects (25-30%) involving anomalies of the pulmonar…
View article: P151 UTILITY OF MULTIMODALITY IMAGING IN A CASE OF MULTIPLE AORTIC POST–ENDOCARDITIS PSEUDOANEURYSMS
P151 UTILITY OF MULTIMODALITY IMAGING IN A CASE OF MULTIPLE AORTIC POST–ENDOCARDITIS PSEUDOANEURYSMS Open
Introduction First–line therapy for infective endocarditis is antibiotic treatment to avoid the occurrence of complications such as septic embolization, septic shock (1), pseudoaneurysm or abscess formation (1). A pseudoaneurysm is a cavit…
View article: P299 WATCHMAN DEVICE THROMBOSIS FOLLOWING THE PERCUTANEOUS CLOSURE OF THE LEFT ATRIUM APPENDAGE: A "CUL–DE–SAC" IN THE ANTITHROMBOTIC STRATEGY
P299 WATCHMAN DEVICE THROMBOSIS FOLLOWING THE PERCUTANEOUS CLOSURE OF THE LEFT ATRIUM APPENDAGE: A "CUL–DE–SAC" IN THE ANTITHROMBOTIC STRATEGY Open
Background The percutaneous closure of the left atrium appendage (LAA) is a valuable therapeutic tool in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who have contraindications to anticoagulant drugs. However, the procedure can lead to complicat…
View article: Structural Abnormalities in Brugada Syndrome and Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging: A Systematic Review
Structural Abnormalities in Brugada Syndrome and Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging: A Systematic Review Open
The aim of this review is to identify possible structural abnormalities of BrS and their potential association with symptoms, risk stratification, and prognosis. (1) Background: BrS has always been considered a purely electrical disease an…
View article: Intranasal Fentanyl for Acute Pain Management in Children, Adults and Elderly Patients in the Prehospital Emergency Service and in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review
Intranasal Fentanyl for Acute Pain Management in Children, Adults and Elderly Patients in the Prehospital Emergency Service and in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review Open
This systematic review examined the efficacy and safety of intranasal fentanyl (INF) for acute pain treatment in children, adults, and the elderly in prehospital emergency services (PHES) and emergency departments (ED). ClinicalTrials.gov,…
View article: Multi-domain lifestyle intervention in older adults after myocardial infarction: rationale and design of the PIpELINe randomized clinical trial
Multi-domain lifestyle intervention in older adults after myocardial infarction: rationale and design of the PIpELINe randomized clinical trial Open
Background Traditional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is effective in improving physical performance and prognosis after myocardial infarction (MI). Anyway, it is not consistently recommended to older adults, and its attendance rate is low. P…
View article: The Use of Multimodality Imaging for the Diagnosis of Myocardial Outpouchings and Invaginations: A Systematic Review
The Use of Multimodality Imaging for the Diagnosis of Myocardial Outpouchings and Invaginations: A Systematic Review Open
Cardiac ventricular outpouchings and invaginations are rare structural abnormalities and usually incidental findings during cardiac imaging. A definitive diagnosis is possible through the use of multimodality imaging. A systematic review o…
View article: Clinical Outcome of FFR-Guided Revascularization Strategy of Coronary Lesions: The HALE-BOPP Study
Clinical Outcome of FFR-Guided Revascularization Strategy of Coronary Lesions: The HALE-BOPP Study Open
Background: Recently, questions around the efficacy and effectiveness of Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) have arisen in various clinical settings. Methods: The Clinical Outcome of FFR-guided Revascularization Strategy of Coronary Lesions (HA…
View article: Experience and Perceptions among Older Outpatients after Myocardial Infarction following an Exercise Intervention: A Qualitative Analysis from the PIpELINe Trial
Experience and Perceptions among Older Outpatients after Myocardial Infarction following an Exercise Intervention: A Qualitative Analysis from the PIpELINe Trial Open
Traditional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs effectively improve physical performance and outcomes after myocardial infarction (MI). However, older patients are less likely to participate in such programs. The aim of this qualitative a…
View article: 1140 CLINICAL OUTCOME OF FRACTIONAL FLOW RESERVE GUIDED REVASCULARIZATION STRATEGY OF CORONARY LESIONS: THE HALE-BOPP STUDY
1140 CLINICAL OUTCOME OF FRACTIONAL FLOW RESERVE GUIDED REVASCULARIZATION STRATEGY OF CORONARY LESIONS: THE HALE-BOPP STUDY Open
Background There are currently some doubts about the efficacy of fractional flow reserve (FFR)-guided revascularization in different clinical settings. Aim To evaluate the long-term outcome of an FFR-deferred strategy in daily practice. Me…
View article: Atrial Longitudinal Strain Predicts New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Longitudinal Strain Predicts New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Open
Atrial Longitudinal Strain Predicts New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
View article: The role of stress echocardiography in transcatheter aortic valve implantation and transcatheter edge-to-edge repair era: A systematic review
The role of stress echocardiography in transcatheter aortic valve implantation and transcatheter edge-to-edge repair era: A systematic review Open
Objectives In the last decade, percutaneous treatment of valve disease has changed the approach toward the treatment of aortic stenosis (AS) and mitral regurgitation (MR). The clinical usefulness of stress echocardiography (SE) in the cand…