Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Volume 104 Issue 2 | Thoracic Key

Assessment of carotid artery stenosis before coronary artery bypass surgery. Is it always necessary?

Jul 14, 2017 by drzezo in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off

Summary Background Extracranial internal carotid artery stenosis is a risk factor for perioperative stroke in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (CAB). Although selective and non-selective methods of preoperative carotid…

Dual balloon size strategy for cryoisolation of the pulmonary veins in patients with atrial fibrillation: Comparison of 23 and 28mm diameter cryoballoons

Jul 14, 2017 by drzezo in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off

Summary Background Systematic use of a 28 mm balloon has been proposed for pulmonary vein cryoisolation in patients with atrial fibrillation. Objective To assess the results of a dual balloon…

Heart rate decrease: A new paradigm in the treatment of heart failure. Insights from the SHIFT study

Jul 14, 2017 by drzezo in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off

Heart rate is recognized as a strong predictor of mortality and morbidity in the general population as well as in a broad spectrum of cardiovascular disorders including hypertension, myocardial infarction,…

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Assessment of carotid artery stenosis before coronary artery bypass surgery. Is it always necessary?

Dual balloon size strategy for cryoisolation of the pulmonary veins in patients with atrial fibrillation: Comparison of 23 and 28mm diameter cryoballoons

Heart rate decrease: A new paradigm in the treatment of heart failure. Insights from the SHIFT study

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