Summary Background Limited French data are available for the different clinical types (paroxysmal, persistent and permanent) of atrial fibrillation and their comorbidities (AF). Aims To provide contemporary insights into the…
Summary Background International guidelines recommend long-term use of evidence-based treatment (EBT) combining beta-blockers, aspirin/clopidogrel, statins and either angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ACEIs/ARBs) after a myocardial infarction (MI),…
Summary Background The distribution of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) – a key factor in coronary artery disease (CAD) patient management and prognostication – is poorly documented. Objective To determine LVEF and…
Summary The concept of clopidogrel resistance emerged several years ago. Since then, many studies have been performed to elucidate the mechanisms and potential clinical impact of this biological finding. These…
A full-term baby presented at 2 weeks of life with severe congestive heart failure. On clinical examination a 2/6 holosystolic murmur was found, bounding femoral pulses and hepatomegaly. Echocardiography found…
A 68-year-old woman presenting with metastatic carcinoid tumours of the liver and pancreas was referred for CMR imaging because of LV location on somatostatin receptor scintigraphy imaging, a specific test…
A 78-year-old woman with a history of hypertension was admitted to the intensive care unit for cardiogenic shock. Results of physical examination showed low systolic blood pressure (85 mmHg), tachycardia,…
A 16-year-old girl was admitted for breathlessness. Her only medical history was asthma treated with a bronchodilator and steroids. Examination revealed hepatomegaly, lower limb oedema and a soft systolic murmur…
Summary Despite the progress achieved in conventional treatment modalities, heart failure remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity. The identification of novel signaling pathways has provided a solid scientific…
Summary Despite considerable advances in pharmacological, surgical and technology-based cardiovascular therapy, left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure are increasingly prevalent health problems. Recent studies suggest that angiogenic gene therapy can…
