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An open access cardiology journal publishing original research and opinion on cardiovascular medicine at all study phases.

Nov 9, 2024 · Introduction. Myocarditis is an inflammatory process of the myocardium, and the most common cause is a viral infection such as influenza or coronaviruses.1 While most cases of viral myocarditis are mild with good prognosis, life-threatening cardiac dysfunction and arrhythmias may occur.2 3 Myocarditis can result in heart failure and sudden cardiac death and has been recognised as a rare ...

Mar 2, 2021 · The past two decades have heralded dramatic improvements in outcomes for people living with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). 1 The more widespread implementation of disease modifying pharmacological therapies,2 supported by landmark trials of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors3 and beta-blockers4 have improved longevity despite a background of an ageing and increasingly ...

Dec 17, 2024 · Introduction Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) is a novel modality for pulmonary vein isolation in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). We describe the initial uptake and experience of PFA using a pentaspline catheter across selected National Health Service England (NHSE) centres.Methods Data collected by NHSE Specialised Services Development Programme regarding AF ablation procedures using a ...

Nov 13, 2024 · In the current issue of Open Heart, the study by Butler and colleagues completed a much-needed investigation that provides valuable insights into the risk of developing incident myocarditis in the general population following COVID-19 or influenza infection. The authors used a large, USA-based administrative health claims database to complete a retrospective analysis of the risk of myocarditis ...

Apr 27, 2021 · The field of transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVr) for mitral regurgitation (MR) is rapidly evolving. Besides the well-established transcatheter mitral edge-to-edge repair approach, there is also growing evidence for therapeutic strategies targeting the mitral annulus and mitral valve chordae. A patient-tailored approach, careful patient selection and an experienced interventional team is ...

Dec 26, 2024 · The timing of restarting oral anticoagulation (OAC) for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) after experiencing an acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) is a complex challenge for clinicians. This decision involves balancing the need to minimise the risk of early ischaemic stroke recurrence with the risk of symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage. There is …

Mar 8, 2022 · COVID-19 postvaccination myocarditis. To end the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination is an essential component of the public health strategy. Large, randomised controlled trials of COVID-19 vaccines were found safe and effective in preventing laboratory-confirmed symptomatic COVID-1924–26; even though, adverse effects have been reported.In the specific group population of young adults and ...

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