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View article: The Impact of Left Ventricular Structure and Function on Mortality in Patients with Aortic Valve Infective Endocarditis Treated with Aortic Valve Replacement
The Impact of Left Ventricular Structure and Function on Mortality in Patients with Aortic Valve Infective Endocarditis Treated with Aortic Valve Replacement Open
Introduction: Left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (LVEF) and LV end-diastolic diameter (LVEDd) are well-established predictors of adverse cardiovascular events. However, the possible association with survival in patients with infective…
View article: Acute Coronary Stent Infection With Pseudoaneurysm Formation and Stent Separation After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Acute Coronary Stent Infection With Pseudoaneurysm Formation and Stent Separation After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Open
The current work highlights the importance of close surveillance of patients presenting with signs and symptoms of septicemia after coronary intervention. It also underscores the value of a broad and dynamic multidisciplinary discussion an…
View article: Burden of Modifiable Risk Factors in Young-Onset Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke by High-Risk Patent Foramen Ovale
Burden of Modifiable Risk Factors in Young-Onset Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke by High-Risk Patent Foramen Ovale Open
BACKGROUND: The incidence of young-onset ischemic stroke is rising, driven by cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS) and patients without vascular risk factors. This study examines the burden and associations of modifiable traditional, nontradi…
View article: Burden of Coronary Artery Disease as a Predictor of New Vascular Events and Mortality in Patients With Ischemic Stroke: Insights From the Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study
Burden of Coronary Artery Disease as a Predictor of New Vascular Events and Mortality in Patients With Ischemic Stroke: Insights From the Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study Open
Background Studies in young patients with stroke identified coronary artery disease (CAD) as a main contributor to mortality. In the present NOR‐SYS (Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study), we aimed to investigate the prevalence of CAD, and …
View article: Prevalence and predictors of permanent pacemaker implantation in patients with aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a prospective cohort study
Prevalence and predictors of permanent pacemaker implantation in patients with aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a prospective cohort study Open
Objectives The primary objectives were to identify the predictors of new permanent pacemaker implantation in patients with aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The secondary objectives were to inv…
View article: Multimodality Cardiac Imaging in Ischemic Stroke: Insights into the Heart-Brain Interaction
Multimodality Cardiac Imaging in Ischemic Stroke: Insights into the Heart-Brain Interaction Open
Background: Approximately 7.6 million individuals experience a new ischemic stroke each year, and roughly 25% of all ischemic strokes are cardiogenic in origin, carrying a high risk of recurrence, death, and disability. To prevent future i…
View article: Abdominal Aorta Screening During Routine Transthoracic Echocardiography in Zanzibar, Tanzania: The Zanzibar Heart Survey
Abdominal Aorta Screening During Routine Transthoracic Echocardiography in Zanzibar, Tanzania: The Zanzibar Heart Survey Open
Abdominal aorta screening during routine TTE is feasible in Africa. Patients in Zanzibar have relatively smaller abdominal aorta diameters with a 1.6% prevalence of AAA. Abdominal aorta screening by routine echocardiography may be benefici…
View article: A rapid deployment valve option for failing Medtronic Freestyle full root: a single centre experience
A rapid deployment valve option for failing Medtronic Freestyle full root: a single centre experience Open
This case series presents the EDWARDS INTUITY valve as a good treatment option in patients with failing Freestyle roots.
View article: Long term outcomes of patients with decompensated aortic stenosis undergoing urgent transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a TAVI-NOR subs-study
Long term outcomes of patients with decompensated aortic stenosis undergoing urgent transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a TAVI-NOR subs-study Open
Background Aortic stenosis (AS) is a progressive disease, which untreated leads to irreversible myocardial damage and potentially death. Patients with AS may present with acute decompensation (ADAS) even during active surveillance. Purpose…
View article: Epidemiological and microbial trends of infective endocarditis in western Norway: a 7-year prospective observational study
Epidemiological and microbial trends of infective endocarditis in western Norway: a 7-year prospective observational study Open
Background In this prospective, observational study, we aimed to investigate epidemiologic and microbial trends of infective endocarditis in western Norway. Methods Clinical and microbiological characteristics of 497 cases of infective end…
View article: Management of patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease referred to Hypertension Excellence Centres among 27 countries. On behalf of the European Society of Hypertension Working Group on Hypertension and the Kidney
Management of patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease referred to Hypertension Excellence Centres among 27 countries. On behalf of the European Society of Hypertension Working Group on Hypertension and the Kidney Open
Objective Real-life management of patients with hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) among European Society of Hypertension Excellence Centres (ESH-ECs) is unclear : we aimed to investigate it. Methods A survey was conducted in 20…
View article: A woman in her thirties with dyspnoea two weeks after abdominoplasty
A woman in her thirties with dyspnoea two weeks after abdominoplasty Open
Patent foramen ovale is a common condition in adults, but in most cases it remains asymptomatic. However, patients with patent foramen ovale have an elevated risk of arterial emboli affecting multiple organs. The diagnosis depends on thoro…
View article: Complete recovery after fulminant myocarditis in a patient with COVID-19
Complete recovery after fulminant myocarditis in a patient with COVID-19 Open
The clinical spectrum of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) varies from asymptomatic infection to severe disease with multiorgan dysfunction. Cardiovascular involvement is common and in rare cases can lead to serious complications, such a…
View article: The Zanzibar Heart Survey: A special report from a humanitarian cardiology program at the Mnazi Mmoja referral hospital, Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania by Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway
The Zanzibar Heart Survey: A special report from a humanitarian cardiology program at the Mnazi Mmoja referral hospital, Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania by Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway Open
A Norwegian cardiology delegation comprised of Cardiologists and Researchers travelled voluntarily to Zanzibar to undertake 4 humanitarian missions in 2022. The principal aims of this were to: 1) Train local cardiologists in transthoracic …
View article: A case report of giant cell myocarditis complicated by severe heart failure: the value of early endomyocardial biopsy and mechanical circulatory support
A case report of giant cell myocarditis complicated by severe heart failure: the value of early endomyocardial biopsy and mechanical circulatory support Open
Accurate and early diagnosis with EMB in patients with GCM are crucial for better outcomes. Rapid initiation of methylprednisolone reduces myocardial inflammation and the risk of death. Sustained treatment with a combination of immunosuppr…
View article: Prevalence and predictors of pacemaker implantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: TAVI-NOR study
Prevalence and predictors of pacemaker implantation in patients with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation: TAVI-NOR study Open
Background The transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients with aortic stenosis (AS) asserts mechanical forces during valve expansion both on the aortic root and conduction system. TAVI is therefore frequently associated wit…
View article: “Ion-Flux”: The natural course of ECG changes in severe hypokalemia
“Ion-Flux”: The natural course of ECG changes in severe hypokalemia Open
Whereas the electrocardiogram (ECG) changes in hypokalemia are well known, they often receive less attention than the more striking features of hyperkalemia. Furthermore, there is a need for further discussion as to the subtleties of ECG c…
View article: Association between Covid-19 infection and platypnea–orthodeoxia syndrome
Association between Covid-19 infection and platypnea–orthodeoxia syndrome Open
Introduction and importance: Platypnea–orthodeoxia syndrome is defined as dyspnoea and deoxygenation when changing from a recumbent to an upright position. Post-Covid-19 sequelae can induce or exacerbate pulmonary hypertension and thereby …
View article: Post-systolic shortening in the context of peri-myocarditis: two clinical imaging vignettes
Post-systolic shortening in the context of peri-myocarditis: two clinical imaging vignettes Open
Journal Article Corrected proof Post-systolic shortening in the context of peri-myocarditis: two clinical imaging vignettes Get access Umael Khan, Umael Khan Department of Internal Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway ht…
View article: Echocardiography Assessment of Rheumatic Heart Disease: Implications for Percutaneous Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty
Echocardiography Assessment of Rheumatic Heart Disease: Implications for Percutaneous Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty Open
Echocardiography is an important diagnostic imaging modality in recognizing rheumatic heart disease, a chronic sequelae of acute rheumatic fever. Left-sided heart valves, especially the mitral valve is typically affected, with stenosis or …
View article: Impact of aortic valve stenosis on myocardial deformation in different left ventricular levels: A three‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography study
Impact of aortic valve stenosis on myocardial deformation in different left ventricular levels: A three‐dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography study Open
Background Global systolic left ventricular (LV) myocardial function progressively declines as degenerative aortic valve stenosis (AS) progresses. Whether this results in uniformly distributed deformation changes from base to apex has not …
View article: A BRASH Diagnosis With a Timely Intervention
A BRASH Diagnosis With a Timely Intervention Open
The BRASH (bradycardia, renal failure, atrioventricular block, shock, and hyperkalaemia) syndrome is a recently recognized condition which may lead to life-threatening complications if not correctly identified and treated early. We report …
View article: Increased levels of NT-proBNP and troponin T 2 years after coronary artery bypass grafting complicated by mediastinitis
Increased levels of NT-proBNP and troponin T 2 years after coronary artery bypass grafting complicated by mediastinitis Open
Background Mediastinitis after coronary bypass grafting (CABG) increases the risk of the internal mammary artery (IMA) graft obstruction, and has a detrimental effect on long-term survival. The pathogenesis for this increased mortality is …