Summary Although mitral stenosis is mostly due to rheumatic fever, other etiologies, such as degenerative, congenital, drug- or radiotherapy-induced mitral stenosis, are emerging and need to be recognized in order…
A 65-year-old patient who was complaining of dyspnoea and chest pain with dorsal irradiation was admitted for suspicion of aortic dissection. Electrocardiography showed Q waves on lateral leads; transthoracic echocardiography…
Summary The impact of psychological factors on somatic disorders – and vice versa – and the involvement of biological mechanisms in psychic disorders have generated considerable interest in recent years, notably thanks to cutting-edge…
Summary Background Controlling low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol concentration is of tremendous importance to reduce cardiovascular risk. Aims To investigate the attainment of LDL-cholesterol targets recommended in French and European guidelines on…
Summary Background While general practitioners treat most hypertensive patients in France, hypertension is the most frequent pathology treated by cardiologists, raising questions about the differing profiles of such patients. Poor…
Summary Background The optimal therapy for in-stent restenosis (ISR) is controversial. We evaluated three different strategies for the treatment of in-stent restenosis: cutting balloon angioplasty (CBA), paclitaxel-eluting balloon angioplasty (PEBA)…
Summary Background Athlete’s heart patterns have been widely described. However, to our knowledge, few studies have focused on professional rugby players, who train differently according to their field position. Aim…
Infective endocarditis (IE) occurs when a circulating microorganism, originating from a portal of entry, encounters a damaged endocardium, whether previously identified or not. It is a rare disease, with an…
A 21-year-old woman presented with recurrent palpitations in the setting of previously documented Tetralogy of Fallot. Primary repair had been performed at the age of 9 years, with requirement for…
A 64-year-old female patient was seen in the outpatient clinic with complaints of breathlessness on exertion. She had no history of syncopal attacks. Auscultation of the heart disclosed an opening…
