Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are lower in obese patients with left ventricular failure than in their comparably ill, leaner counterparts. The effect of obesity on BNP in patients with…
In 2007, the Texas legislature appropriated money for a pilot study to evaluate cardiovascular screening of student athletes to identify those who might be at risk of sudden death using…
Does it take more energy for the cardiac ventricles to contract or to relax? And if it takes more energy for the ventricles to relax than to contract, would it…
Transarterial aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a promising method for the treatment of high-risk patients with aortic stenosis. Because gender differences are known in aortic stenosis, the aim of this…
Little is known about transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients with bicuspid aortic valve stenosis, which usually represents a contraindication. The aim of this study was to assess the…
Rivaroxaban has been found to be noninferior to warfarin for preventing stroke or systemic embolism in patients with high-risk atrial fibrillation (AF) and is associated with a lower rate of…
Heart Failure: A Controlled Trial Investigating Outcomes of Exercise Training (HF-ACTION) was a multicenter, randomized controlled trial designed to examine the safety and efficacy of aerobic exercise training versus usual…
We sought to determine whether childhood obesity is associated with increased aortic stiffness by measuring the biophysical properties of the aorta in obese children using a noninvasive echocardiographic Doppler method….
Abdominal aortic calcium (AAC) is associated with incident cardiovascular disease. However, the age- and gender-related distribution of AAC in a community-dwelling population free of standard cardiovascular disease risk factors has…
Frequent ventricular premature complexes (VPCs), particularly those without troublesome palpitations, are often regarded as a benign arrhythmia and are not treated other than with reassurance. However, VPCs can contribute to…
