Electrocardiographic (ECG) changes resulting from drainage of pericardial effusion (PE) have not been systematically studied. In addition, because PE and peripheral edema produce voltage attenuation of the electrocardiogram, we aimed…
The objective of this study was to investigate the systolic to diastolic duration ratio (S:D ratio) in children with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and its association with right ventricular (RV)…
Pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) increases mortality in patients with severe aortic stenosis. We hypothesized that left atrial (LA) dysfunction would be related to PAH in patients with severe aortic stenosis…
Acknowledgment This continuing medical education activity is supported by an educational grant from Amgen, Thousand Oaks, California. Disclosure Dr. Friedewald has received speaker’s honoraria from Novartis, Bridgewater, New Jersey. Dr….
Restrictive mitral annuloplasty is a surgical treatment option for patients with heart failure (HF) and functional mitral regurgitation (MR). However, recurrent MR has been reported at mid-term follow-up. The aim…
We congratulate Zulfiqar et al for their valuable study demonstrating the relation between high heart rate (HR) variability and healthy longevity. In their report, they discussed HR variability due to…
We report 4 teenage patients who, after successful palliation of severe aortic valve stenosis by balloon aortic valvuloplasty in early infancy, presented within the previous 3 years with significant left…
The American Journal of Cardiology recently published a reported titled “Lipid-Lowering Efficacy of Red Yeast Rice in a Population Intolerant to Statins.” The investigators reported that 25 patients with known…
Coronary reimplantation during arterial switch operation (ASO) may affect coronary artery growth and function during childhood. The purpose of this study was to assess coronary artery diameter and regional myocardial…
