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View article: Safety and Efficacy of Citrate Anticoagulation in Therapeutic Plasma Exchange: A Clinical Study
Safety and Efficacy of Citrate Anticoagulation in Therapeutic Plasma Exchange: A Clinical Study Open
Introduction: TPE (therapeutic plasma exchange) has proven to be an extremely effective treatment for a range of conditions, especially over the past 20 years. Anticoagulation with heparin is currently the accepted recommendation for thera…
View article: Myocardial work indexes as independent predictors for cancer treatment-related cardiac dysfunction in anthracycline treated patients
Myocardial work indexes as independent predictors for cancer treatment-related cardiac dysfunction in anthracycline treated patients Open
Background/Introduction Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and global longitudinal strain (GLS) have traditionally been used to chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity. Given the fact that anthracyclines are one of the most cardiotoxic …
View article: Multifactorial Risk Stratification in Patients with Heart Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Atrial Fibrillation: A Comprehensive Analysis
Multifactorial Risk Stratification in Patients with Heart Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Atrial Fibrillation: A Comprehensive Analysis Open
Background: Heart failure (HF), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently coexist, forming a high-risk triad that amplifies morbidity and mortality through shared pathophysiological mechanisms such as neurohormo…
View article: Revisiting Secondary Dilative Cardiomyopathy
Revisiting Secondary Dilative Cardiomyopathy Open
Secondary dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) refers to left ventricular dilation and impaired systolic function arising from identifiable extrinsic causes, such as ischemia, hypertension, toxins, infections, systemic diseases, or metabolic disor…
View article: Overview of Oncology: Drug-Induced Cardiac Toxicity
Overview of Oncology: Drug-Induced Cardiac Toxicity Open
Cancer medications can cause cardiac issues, which are difficult to treat in oncologic patients because of the risk of complications. In some cases, this may significantly impact their well-being and treatment outcomes. Overall, these comp…
View article: Cardio-Renal Syndrome: Latest Developments in Device-Based Therapy
Cardio-Renal Syndrome: Latest Developments in Device-Based Therapy Open
Background: Cardio-renal syndrome (CRS) is a complex condition involving bidirectional dysfunction of the heart and kidneys, in which the failure of one organ exacerbates failure in the other. Traditional pharmacologic treatments are often…