Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis and Noncardiac Surgery
Severe aortic stenosis (AS) is considered a condition at high risk for cardiac complications during noncardiac surgery. This conclusion is mostly based on reports published more than a decade ago,…
Different Approaches for Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography–Derived Versus Invasive Fractional Flow Reserve Assessment
We read the meta-analysis by Gonzalez et al, published in the November issue of the American Journal of Cardiology . This meta-analysis compared the diagnostic performances of coronary computed tomography angiography…
Midterm Mortality After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Versus Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement
We read an article by Santarpino et al regarding clinical and cost data after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) versus sutureless aortic valve replacement (AVR). The authors concluded that TAVI entailed…
Effects of Statins on the Development of Cataract-the Long Standing Debate
We read the recently published study entitled “Effect of randomized lipid lowering with simvastatin and ezetimibe on Cataract Development”. The investigators report a 44% lower risk of incident cataract development…
The Role of Cardiac Imaging in the Evaluation of Newly Diagnosed Heart Failure
Won et al, reported the potential utility of findings on late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) and cine images acquired with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging to differentiate ischemic from nonischemic cardiomyopathy in patients…
Radial Access in Non–ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome
We read the study by Bavishi et al recently published in the American Journal of Cardiology . The investigators systematically reviewed the current body of evidence about efficacy and safety of…
Large Hiatal Hernia Compressing the Heart
We describe a 41-year-old man with De Mosier’s syndrome who presented with exercise intolerance and dyspnea on exertion caused by a giant hiatal hernia compressing the heart with relief by…
Usefulness of Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Counterpulsation
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) counterpulsation is the most widely used mechanical circulatory support device because of its ease of use, low complication rate, and fast manner of insertion. Its benefit…
Congenital Heart Disease in Local and Migrant Elementary Schoolchildren in Dongguan, China
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and treated status of congenital heart disease (CHD) in elementary schoolchildren and facilitate the long-term planning of health care, resource…
