Monahan et al demonstrated that patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are less likely to respond to antiarrhythmic drug (AAD) therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF) than those with milder…
We read with interest and furthermore welcome the ideas put forth in the letter by Drs. Knops and Doehner regarding our report “Relation Between Hemoglobin A 1c and Outcomes in…
We read the report by Tomova et al on the inverse association of hyperglycemia (glycosylated hemoglobin [HbA 1c ]) with outcomes in advanced heart failure (HF). The conclusion of the…
Subacute (medical) tamponade develops over a period of days or even weeks. Previous studies have shown that subacute tamponade is uncommonly associated with hypotension. On the contrary, many of those…
The clinical profiles and outcomes of acute aortic dissection (AAD) have not been evaluated in China. We retrospectively analyzed, from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2011, the data from…
Patients with end-stage liver disease frequently require invasive cardiac procedures in preparation for liver transplantation. Because of the impaired hepatic function, these patients often have a prolonged prothrombin time and…
Aortic regurgitation (AR) has increased in the pediatric population because of the expanded use of new surgical and hemodynamic procedures. Unfortunately, the exact timing for operation in patients with AR…
The aim of this study was to describe the clinical importance and methods of transcatheter closure of systemic venous baffle leaks after atrial redirection procedures for transposed great vessels. Until…
Direct planimetry of anatomic regurgitation orifice area (AROA) using 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has been described. This study sought to (1) compare mitral valve regurgitant volume (RV) derived by AROA…
Assessing the efficacy of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) in patients with Chagas’ heart disease (ChHD) and identifying the clinical predictors of mortality and ICD shock during long-term follow-up. ChHD is associated…
