We read an article by Santarpino et al regarding clinical and cost data after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) versus sutureless aortic valve replacement (AVR). The authors concluded that TAVI entailed…
We read the study by Bavishi et al recently published in the American Journal of Cardiology . The investigators systematically reviewed the current body of evidence about efficacy and safety of…
We describe a 41-year-old man with De Mosier’s syndrome who presented with exercise intolerance and dyspnea on exertion caused by a giant hiatal hernia compressing the heart with relief by…
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) counterpulsation is the most widely used mechanical circulatory support device because of its ease of use, low complication rate, and fast manner of insertion. Its benefit…
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and treated status of congenital heart disease (CHD) in elementary schoolchildren and facilitate the long-term planning of health care, resource…
We assessed the effects of single and multiple caffeinated energy shots on hemodynamic and electrocardiographic (ECG) parameters. This was a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover study in otherwise healthy volunteers (n =…
Compared to patients with normal renal function, the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increased, as is consequently the stroke prevalence in these patients. This…
As thromboembolic events (TEE) are common in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), adequate oral anticoagulation for prophylaxis or treatment of TEE is important. Until now, mainly vitamin K antagonists…
We reviewed records of all patients with an initial Fontan operation or revision from 1973 to 2012 at our institution (n = 1,138); 195 patients had postoperative liver data available. Cirrhosis…
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in adults and has been independently related to increased morbidity and mortality. AF is a frequent arrhythmia in infective endocarditis (IE)….
