Summary Over the past two decades, the use of multiple biomarkers has changed cardiovascular disease management. Recently, several trials have assessed the diagnostic and prognostic performances of copeptin, especially in…
Summary Background The rate of pacemaker implantation is rising. Given that the life expectancy of the population is projected to increase, a large number of elderly patients are likely to…
Summary Following the development of stents, then drug-eluting stents (DES), bioresorbable scaffolds are proposed as a third evolution in coronary angioplasty, aiming to reduce the incidence of restenosis and stent…
Summary Background Severe pulmonary hypertension is a usual contraindication to heart transplantation. A few studies have found that sildenafil has a favourable effect on haemodynamic variables in patients with severe…
Summary Background Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) causes various degrees of fibrosis resulting in left ventricular function impairment, which can be measured using mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE). Aims To determine…
Summary Background Children with dilated cardiomyopathy in advanced heart failure may spend a long time awaiting heart transplantation. Consequently, mechanical circulatory support is sometimes required as a bridge to transplantation….
Summary Background In patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), non-optimal use of evidence-based medications is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcome. Aims To assess the prevalence and correlates…
Atherosclerosis is a complex multifactorial process involving lipid accumulation, oxidation and modification, which together provoke chronic inflammation in the arteries leading to the development of fibrous plaques that can erode…
