Summary Thromboembolism contributes to morbidity and mortality in patients with heart failure (HF), and atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the main factors promoting this complication. As they share many…
Summary Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants are becoming increasingly important in the prophylaxis and treatment of thrombosis in atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism. Antiplatelets are widely prescribed in the primary…
Summary Background We have a limited understanding of the association between behavioural participation in muscle-strengthening activities (MSA) and all-cause mortality. Aim To determine the effect of MSA on all-cause mortality,…
Summary Background Recently, 1.5-Tesla cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) was reported to provide a reliable alternative to transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for the quantification of aortic stenosis (AS) severity. Few data…
Summary Background High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) are highly heterogeneous particles, and the specific contribution of each subclass to the prediction of clinical outcome in coronary artery disease (CAD) remains controversial. Objective…
Summary Background Left ventricular (LV) dysfunction may complicate paediatric cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, notably after long aortic cross-clamping (ACC). Assessment of occult myocardial injury by conventional echocardiographic variables may…
Summary Background Pulmonary vein (PV) isolation, using cryoballoon or radiofrequency ablation, is the cornerstone therapy for symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) refractory to antiarrhythmic drugs. One-third of the patients have…
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women. Death rates have been decreasing in many developed countries over the past 25…
