Atrial fibrillation
View article: Artificial intelligence-enabled analysis of handheld single-lead electrocardiograms to predict incident atrial fibrillation: an analysis of the VITAL-AF randomized trial
Artificial intelligence-enabled analysis of handheld single-lead electrocardiograms to predict incident atrial fibrillation: an analysis of the VITAL-AF randomized trial Open
View article: Diastolic Dysfunction in Adults with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Prevalence and Predictors in Kenyan Tertiary Referral Hospital
Diastolic Dysfunction in Adults with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Prevalence and Predictors in Kenyan Tertiary Referral Hospital Open
Background Diastolic dysfunction (DD), a precursor to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Data on DD in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remain limited. This study aimed t…
View article: Concealed Wolff-Parkinson-White and the road not taken: The story behind “the V-on-H”
Concealed Wolff-Parkinson-White and the road not taken: The story behind “the V-on-H” Open
View article: Proteome-wide Mendelian randomization identifies drug targets for atrial fibrillation/flutter
Proteome-wide Mendelian randomization identifies drug targets for atrial fibrillation/flutter Open
View article: Atrial fibrillation and primary care prevention and rehabilitation – a feasibility study
Atrial fibrillation and primary care prevention and rehabilitation – a feasibility study Open
View article: Comparative Long-Term Cardiovascular Outcomes of Empagliflozin and Dapagliflozin in Heart Failure Patients After Coronary Revascularization: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Comparative Long-Term Cardiovascular Outcomes of Empagliflozin and Dapagliflozin in Heart Failure Patients After Coronary Revascularization: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background: Empagliflozin and dapagliflozin are the most widely prescribed sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) with established cardioprotective benefits across the spectrum of heart failure (HF). However, direct comparative…
View article: Atrial Fibrillation in COVID-19: Mechanisms, Clinical Impact, and Monitoring Strategies
Atrial Fibrillation in COVID-19: Mechanisms, Clinical Impact, and Monitoring Strategies Open
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has revealed a close and multifaceted relationship between viral infection, systemic inflammation, and cardiovascular health. Among the cardiac complications of severe acute respiratory synd…
View article: Left Atrial Blood Flow Dynamics: Preliminary Observations Using HyperDoppler
Left Atrial Blood Flow Dynamics: Preliminary Observations Using HyperDoppler Open
Background: Evaluation of blood flow dynamics within the left atrium (LA) using cardiac imaging techniques, such as four-dimensional (4D) flow magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and contrast and non-contrast ultrasound, is an area of increas…
View article: Prevalence of Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome in Lithuanian Adults: Insights from a Nationwide Real-World Study Using Electronic Health Records
Prevalence of Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome in Lithuanian Adults: Insights from a Nationwide Real-World Study Using Electronic Health Records Open
Background and Objectives: Cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) syndrome reflects the interconnection between metabolic risk factors, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite increasing awareness, population…
View article: Short term results after pulmonary vein isolation with pulsed field ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation
Short term results after pulmonary vein isolation with pulsed field ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation Open
View article: Integrating deep learning in cardiology: a comprehensive review of atrial fibrillation, left atrial scar segmentation, and the frontiers of state-of-the-art techniques
Integrating deep learning in cardiology: a comprehensive review of atrial fibrillation, left atrial scar segmentation, and the frontiers of state-of-the-art techniques Open
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the prominent cardiac arrhythmia in the world. It affects mostly the elderly population, with potential consequences such as stroke and heart failure in the absence of necessary treatments as soon as possible.…
View article: Cardiac amyloidosis: consensus of the Eurasian Association of Cardiologists (EAC)
Cardiac amyloidosis: consensus of the Eurasian Association of Cardiologists (EAC) Open
Amyloidosis is a systemic disease affecting not only the cardiovascular system. The paper discusses etiology, pathogenicity, features of clinical course of two types of amyloidosis AL- and ATTR. Data from updated international protocols an…
View article: Evaluation of ablation index-guided linear lesions formation for left atrial arrhythmia treatment
Evaluation of ablation index-guided linear lesions formation for left atrial arrhythmia treatment Open
Background Catheter based left atrial linear lesion ablation is commonly performed in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and complex left atrial substrate or in patients presenting with macro-reentrant left atrial tachycardia (LAT). Ai…
View article: Association between thyroid hormone sensitivity and ischemic stroke-associated pneumonia: The role of FT3/FT4 ratio
Association between thyroid hormone sensitivity and ischemic stroke-associated pneumonia: The role of FT3/FT4 ratio Open
Background Thyroid hormone sensitivity has emerged as a critical factor in various diseases. However, its relationship with ischemic stroke-associated pneumonia (iSAP) in euthyroid patients with ischemic stroke remains poorly understood. T…
View article: Cavutilide (fixed dose) versus amiodarone in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Cavutilide (fixed dose) versus amiodarone in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation Open
Aim. The purpose of this study is to compare the single use of a fixed minimum dose of cavutilid (refralon; Russian Federation, E.I. Chazov National Medical Cardiology Research Centre) 350 μg with amiodarone in patients with paroxysms of a…
View article: Pulmonary regurgitation after repaired tetralogy of Fallot in adults
Pulmonary regurgitation after repaired tetralogy of Fallot in adults Open
View article: Characteristics of the structural and functional state of the cardiovascular system in carriers of the HFE gene mutations
Characteristics of the structural and functional state of the cardiovascular system in carriers of the HFE gene mutations Open
Objectives. To characterize the state of the cardiovascular system in patients carrying the HFE gene mutations in the Russian Federation. Materials and methods. An evaluation of 39 cases of HFE gene mutations confirmed by biochemical and g…
View article: Long-term accrual of conditions following myocardial infarction: a study of disease trajectories in the Wales Multimorbidity e-Cohort
Long-term accrual of conditions following myocardial infarction: a study of disease trajectories in the Wales Multimorbidity e-Cohort Open
Background Improved survivorship following myocardial infarction (MI) has resulted in transferred morbidity to other long-term conditions (LTCs). Understanding of disease accrual over time following MI has been limited by a lack of methodo…
View article: Cardiotoxicity is not always the only explanation - a case report
Cardiotoxicity is not always the only explanation - a case report Open
Cisplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapeutic agent; in fact, it is known as a vasculotoxic agent, but there are some case reports describing mild myocardial dysfunction related to cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Truncating variants in the …
View article: Development and validation of the HWARNER models for predicting atrial tachyarrhythmias recurrence after AF ablation: a retrospective cohort study with emphasis on HbA1c
Development and validation of the HWARNER models for predicting atrial tachyarrhythmias recurrence after AF ablation: a retrospective cohort study with emphasis on HbA1c Open
View article: Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy with primary left ventricular involvement
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy with primary left ventricular involvement Open
View article: Simultaneous Repair of Iatrogenic Left Atrial and Aortic Perforations Using Ductus Arteriosus Occluders: A Case Report
Simultaneous Repair of Iatrogenic Left Atrial and Aortic Perforations Using Ductus Arteriosus Occluders: A Case Report Open
Iatrogenic perforation of the left atrium and aorta during transseptal puncture (TSP) is a rare but potentially life‐threatening complication. This report presents the case of an elderly male patient with a 20‐year history of atrial fibril…
View article: Correction: Construction of a risk prediction model for postoperative atrial fibrillation in lung cancer patients based on multidimensional feature fusion and ensemble learning
Correction: Construction of a risk prediction model for postoperative atrial fibrillation in lung cancer patients based on multidimensional feature fusion and ensemble learning Open
View article: Changing Patterns of Diagnosis and Survival in Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis: A Multicenter Cohort Study
Changing Patterns of Diagnosis and Survival in Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis: A Multicenter Cohort Study Open
Background Diagnostic rates of transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis have increased due to growing awareness, noninvasive diagnoses, and treatments that improve morbidity and mortality. We sought to investigate real‐world trends in baseline ch…
View article: Impacto de la diabetes <i>mellitus</i> tipo 2 en la sobrevida libre de progresión del cáncer colorrectal avanzado
Impacto de la diabetes <i>mellitus</i> tipo 2 en la sobrevida libre de progresión del cáncer colorrectal avanzado Open
View article: Catheter treatment of atrial fibrillation in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction: analysis of early postoperative results
Catheter treatment of atrial fibrillation in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction: analysis of early postoperative results Open
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a significant cause of chronic heart failure development. The results of randomized clinical trials focusing on interventional treatment of AF in patients with systolic left ventricular (LV) dysfunction demonstr…
View article: Unraveling ventricular fibrillation: insights from ICD electrogram-based purkinje mapping to guide VF ablation
Unraveling ventricular fibrillation: insights from ICD electrogram-based purkinje mapping to guide VF ablation Open
View article: What is the safest and most effective medication for long-term anticoagulation after a pulmonary embolism?
What is the safest and most effective medication for long-term anticoagulation after a pulmonary embolism? Open
DOACs, particularly rivaroxaban and dabigatran, offer an effective and potentially safer alternative to warfarin for long-term anticoagulation after a pulmonary embolism, subject to individual patient factors and risks.
View article: Navigating Limited Physiologic Reserve: Risk-Adapted Anesthesia and Sympathetic Attenuation in a Septuagenarian with Advanced Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity
Navigating Limited Physiologic Reserve: Risk-Adapted Anesthesia and Sympathetic Attenuation in a Septuagenarian with Advanced Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity Open
Introduction: The aging surgical population presents a unique challenge characterized by "homeostenosis"—a depletion of physiologic reserve that renders patients vulnerable to perioperative stressors. This vulnerability is exacerbated by c…
View article: Identification of Six Potential Therapeutic Targets Common to Ischemic Stroke and Vascular Dementia: Genetic Insights From an Integrated Bioinformatics Analysis
Identification of Six Potential Therapeutic Targets Common to Ischemic Stroke and Vascular Dementia: Genetic Insights From an Integrated Bioinformatics Analysis Open
Background The aim was to investigate the potential therapeutic targets for ischemic stroke (IS) and vascular dementia (VD). Methods We assessed the causal effects of 2943 plasma proteins on IS and VD using a two‐sample Mendelian randomiza…