Summary Objectives We investigated the agreement between different platelet tests to identify clopidogrel non response. Background Biological definition of clopidogrel non response remains controversial. Different platelet tests have been linked…
Summary Background Thrombus aspiration (TA) has been associated with high rates of thrombotic material retrieval, which results in improved myocardial reperfusion. In addition, a recent study has shown that systematic…
Summary Background Statins have favourable effects on lipid profiles, decrease total mortality and have many pleiotropic effects. Aims To determine and compare the pleiotropic effects of simvastatin and ezetimibe in…
Summary Background Elderly patients with an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are less likely to be enrolled into randomized, controlled trials or receive guideline-recommended therapies, because of a higher burden of…
Summary Background Many studies performed in adults have reported the involvement of genetic determinants in vascular alterations that predispose to cardiovascular diseases later in life. To date, no study has…
Summary Background B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and left atrial volume index (LAVi) are used as surrogate measures for global myocardial function and are recommended for the diagnosis of heart failure…
Life expectancy in France is increasing by about 3 months each year. It is currently 80.5 years (84.5 years for women and 77.6 years for men). This development appears all…
Summary Background Heart failure is the leading cause of hospital admissions and an economic burden. In accordance with European guidelines, a dedicated heart failure unit was created in René Dubos…
Summary Owing to modern epidemiology in Western countries, ageing represents a growing health burden. In general, because of age itself and comorbid conditions, all clinical cardiovascular manifestations have a higher…
A 68-year-old man suffering from ischaemic cardiomyopathy with a decreased left ventricular ejection fraction (22%) presented with a fourth pulmonary oedema in two years. Nineteen years earlier, he had had…
