Summary Cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases (PDEs) degrade the second messengers cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), thereby regulating multiple aspects of cardiac and vascular muscle functions. This highly…
Summary Acute heart failure (AHF) is the most common cause of unplanned hospital admissions, and is associated with high mortality rates. Over the next few decades, the combination of improved…
Summary Background The predictive value of CCTA to predict coronary artery disease is high in particular in the absence of coronary calcification. However, the consideration of both CCTA and the…
Summary Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) constitute the second leading cause of death in France. The Système national d’information interrégimes de l’assurance maladi e (SNIIRAM; national health insurance information system) can…
Summary Background Ebstein anomaly is an uncommon congenital cardiac lesion that may be associated with cyanosis, arrhythmias and right heart dysfunction. Investigation into patient characteristics and outcomes in pregnant women…
Summary Background Transcatheter therapy is the first-line treatment for closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). A range of different devices have been used. Aim To report our experience using the…
Summary Background Whereas the coronary artery disease death rate has declined in high-income countries, the incidence of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, where their management remains…
In ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), restoring normal coronary flow and, most importantly, normal myocardial perfusion, are the ultimate goals for the interventional cardiologist. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has…
