It is not well known if the size of the ascending thoracic aorta at presentation predicts features of presentation, management, and outcomes in patients with acute type B aortic dissection….
New conduction abnormalities occur frequently after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The relation between new conduction disorders and left ventricular (LV) systolic function after TAVI is unknown. The purpose of…
Mitral valve prolapse has a prevalence of 2% to 3% in the general population, with adverse outcomes such as mitral valve regurgitation (MVR), heart failure, and endocarditis. Predictors of outcomes…
Although aortic valve replacement (AVR) and mitral valve replacement (MVR) are the most commonly performed prosthetic valve replacement operations, it is unclear whether clinical outcomes of paravalvular leakage (PVL) after…
Prosthetic valve thrombosis (PVT) is one of the most serious long-term complications after heart valve replacement, and optimal treatment remains unclear. The investigators report clinical characteristics and outcome of all…
The aim of the present study was to determine whether the risk of mortality associated with the concentration of soluble ST2 (sST2) differs in patients with acutely decompensated heart failure…
Multislice computed tomography (MSCT) is commonly acquired before radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) to plan and guide the procedure. MSCT allows accurate measurement of the left atrial…
Diverse factors are associated with variations in evidence-based treatment of outpatients with heart failure (HF). However, patient and practice characteristics associated with improved use of guideline-recommended therapies over time have…
Acknowledgment This activity is supported by an educational grant from Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. Disclosure Dr. Roberts has received honoraria for speaking from Merck & Co.,…
Hypertriglyceridemia is a lipid abnormality prevalent in 1/3 of the United States adult population. Our objective was to describe the independent contribution of hypertriglyceridemia to medical care costs. Using an…
