ECR - Volume 18, 2023

European Cardiology Review

Prof Juan Carlos Kaski, Dr Pablo Avanzas and the Editorial Board are pleased to present Volume 18 of European Cardiology Review.

The editorial team hopes you find this volume valuable in your clinical practice.

European Cardiology Review is always seeking submissions from leading figures from across the community. A 30% discount on article processing charges is available to ISCP members. For further information, please see the About ECR and Information for Authors pages.

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Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: What the Practising Physician Should Know
Pierluigi Merella ,  Giuseppe Talanas ,  Giovanni Lorenzoni ,  Cristiana Denurra ,  Enrico Atzori ,  Gavino Casu , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e57
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18
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The Role of Triglyceride-rich Lipoproteins and Their Remnants in Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Mohanad Gabani ,  Michael D Shapiro ,  Peter P Toth , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e56.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.16
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Tricuspid Regurgitation: Disease State and Advances in Percutaneous Therapy
Qiuyu Martin Zhu ,  Natalia Berry , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e55.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.09
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Cardiovascular Disease and COVID-19 Vaccines: A Systematic Review and Analysis of Published Cases
Abdulrhman Khaity ,  Ala’ Abdala Mohamad Rababah ,  Omar A Abdelwahab ,  Khaled Albakri ,  Rehab Adel Diab ,  Nada Mostafa Al-dardery ,  Mahmoud Abbassy ,  Balqees M Al-Hanaqtah ,  Ahmed K Awad ,  Tamam Mohamad , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e54.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.01
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Coronary Artery Spasm: A Special Focus Issue
Juan Carlos Kaski ,  Hiroaki Shimokawa , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;2:e53.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.11
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The Evolution of Coronary Artery Spasm: How the Pendulum Has Swung
John F Beltrame ,  Peter Ong ,  Filippo Crea , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e52.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.08
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Gaps in Modern Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease Research
Simran Singh Parmar ,  Vasantha Muthuppalaniappan ,  Debasish Banerjee , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e51.
DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.15420/ecr.2022.64
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Comment on ‘Leadless Pacemakers: Current Achievements and Future Perspectives’
Zaki Akhtar ,  Manav Sohal ,  Mark M Gallagher , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e50.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.58
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Leadless Pacemakers: Current Achievements and Future Perspectives
Apostolos Ilias Vouliotis ,  Paul Roberts ,  Polychronis Dilaveris ,  Konstantinos Gatzoulis ,  Arthur Yue ,  Konstantinos Tsioufis , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e49.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.32
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The Utility of CT Coronary Angiography in Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Firas Yassin ,  Jawad Khan ,  Abdul Mozid ,  Derek Connolly ,  Vinoda Sharma , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e48.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.61
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Kawasaki Disease: A Never-ending Story?
Alessandro Cavalcanti Lianza ,  Maria de Fátima Rodrigues Diniz ,  Karen Saori Shiraishi Sawamura ,  Carolina da Rocha Brito Menezes ,  Isabela de Sousa Lobo Silva ,  Gabriela Nunes Leal , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e47.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.15
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Ablation as First-line Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation
Jason G Andrade , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e46.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.04
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Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 Inhibition: The Big Step Forward in Lipid Control
Rishi Rikhi ,  Michael D Shapiro , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e45.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.14
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Transvenous Lead Extraction: Work in Progress
Zaki Akhtar ,  Manav Sohal ,  Mary N Sheppard ,  Mark M Gallagher , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e44.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.06
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Coronary Spasm: Ethnic and Sex Differences
Peter Ong ,  Astrid Hubert ,  Maike Schwidder ,  John F Beltrame , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e43.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.13
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Pre-eclampsia and Cardiovascular Disease: From Pregnancy to Postpartum
Veronica Giorgione ,  Matthew Cauldwell ,  Basky Thilaganathan , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e42.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.56
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When Should We Start Sodium–Glucose Co-transporter Inhibitors in Patients with Heart Failure? The Importance of Early Intervention
Moritake Iguchi ,  Hiromichi Wada ,  Felipe Martínez ,  Koji Hasegawa , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e41.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.62
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Nuclear Factor-κB is a Prime Candidate for the Diagnosis and Control of Inflammatory Cardiovascular Disease
Akira Matsumori , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e40.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.10
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Mechanisms of Coronary Artery Spasm
Kensuke Nishimiya ,  Jun Takahashi ,  Kazuma Oyama ,  Yasuharu Matsumoto ,  Satoshi Yasuda ,  Hiroaki Shimokawa , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;2:e39.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.55
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Management of Coronary Artery Spasm
Gaetano Antonio Lanza ,  Hiroaki Shimokawa , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e38.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.47
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Use of Heart Failure-Exacerbating Medications among Heart Failure Patients in a Tertiary Referral Centre in Malaysia
Yii Ching Wong , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e37.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO20
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Evolocumab is initiated in Central and Eastern Europe at Much Higher LDL-C Levels than Recommended in Guidelines: Results from the Observational HEYMANS Study
V Blaha ,  R Margoczy ,  I Petrov ,  A Postadzhiyan ,  K Raslova ,  H Rosolova ,  I Bridges ,  NN Dhalwani ,  M Zachlederova ,  KK Ray , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e36.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO19
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Role of Water-soluble Vitamins in Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular Heart Disease in Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Patients
Rushikesh Rajesh Patil , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e35.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO18
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Pharmacologic Cardiac Stress (PS-SPECT): Still Valuable for Prognosis in Chronic Coronary Syndrome
N Mallofré Vila , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e34.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO17
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Long-term Mortality Predictors of Patients Evaluated with Pharmacologic Cardiac Stress SPECT (PS-SPECT) for Suspicion of Chronic Coronary Syndrome
N Mallofré Vila , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e33.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO16
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The Importance of Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and the Need of Antioxidant Therapy in the Control of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Maria Cristina Beznă ,  Suzana Dănoiu ,  Marinela Beznă ,  Iulia-Andreea Voișneanu ,  Amelia Genunche-Dumitrescu ,  Octavian Istratoaie , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e32.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO15
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Difficulties in Monitoring Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Post-traumatic Hepatic and Splenic Visceral Haematomas
Maria Cristina Beznă ,  Suzana Dănoiu ,  Marinela Beznă ,  Iulia-Andreea Voișneanu ,  Amelia Genunche-Dumitrescu ,  Larisa Săndulescu , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e31.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO14
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Randomised Double-blind Placebo-Controlled Multicentre Trial for the Effects of Yokukansan in Smokers with Depressive Tendencies
Maki Komiyama ,  Yuka Ozaki ,  Hiromichi Wada ,  Hajime Yamakage ,  Noriko Satoh-Asahara ,  Akihiro Yasoda ,  Yoichi Sunagawa ,  Tatsuya Morimoto ,  Yuko Takahashi ,  Koji Hasegawa , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e30.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO13
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The Relationship between Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio with Rehospitalisation and Mortality in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
J Lesmana ,  A Lefi , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e29.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO12
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Effect of Vitamin D in Experimental Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Rats: Possible Role of eNOS-mediated Signalling Pathways
Harlokesh Narayan Yadav ,  Sadia Shah , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e28.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO11
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HDL Mimetics Enhances Mitochondrial Function via Stimulation of PGC1-α
Hang Zhang ,  Tomohiro Komatsu ,  Shihoko Nakashima ,  Satomi Abe ,  Emi Kawachi ,  Satoshi Imaizumi ,  Keijiro Saku ,  Yoshinari Uehara , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e27.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO10
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Safety of Antiplatelet Pretreatment in Non-ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome
G Torres-Ruiz ,  P Rojas-Flores ,  P Carrion Montaner ,  Eduardo Bosch-Peligero ,  Antoni Martínez-Rubio , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e26.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO9
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Evaluating the Effects of Melatonin on the Oxidative Stress and Duration of Atrial Fibrillation following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Farzaneh Dastan ,  Saghar Barati ,  Zargham Hossein Ahmadi , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e25.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO8
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Non-invasive Evaluation of Coronary Flow Reserve in Cardiac Syndrome X Patients
Elsayed Abd-El-kader Elsayed , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e24.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO7
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Cardiovascular Risk Induced by the Presence of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Daciana Dascalu , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e23.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO6
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Statin Therapy and the Assessment of Hepatoprotection in Patients with Dyslipidaemia
Marinela Beznă ,  Gabriela Mitoaica ,  Lorena Ungureanu ,  Maria Cristina Beznă , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e22.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO5
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Approach to Anticoagulation Therapy in Patients with Combined Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Artery Stents: A Review of the Literature
Ben Borokhovsky ,  Perry J Weinstock , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e21.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO4
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Appropriateness of Antiplatelet Pretreatment in Non-ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: Differences Between Unstable Angina and Acute Myocardial Infarction
G Torres-Ruiz ,  P Rojas-Flores ,  N Mallofré Vila ,  Eduardo Bosch-Peligero ,  Antoni Martínez-Rubio , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e20.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO3
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LDL-C Reduction in Diabetic Patients after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Is There any Difference with Non-diabetic?
N Mallofré Vila ,  G Torres-Ruiz ,  C Roca-Guerrero ,  P Rojas-Flores ,  M Sutil-Vega ,  Núria Casanovas ,  M Lloreda ,  F Castaldo ,  Eduardo Bosch-Peligero ,  Antoni Martínez-Rubio , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e19.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO2
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The Predictive Value of NT-proBNP across Glomerular Filtration Rate Subsets in Heart Failure Treated Patients
Diana Ionescu ,  Caterina Delcea ,  Adrian Catalin Buzea ,  Ancuta Vîjan ,  Ruxandra Martin ,  Elisabeta Bădilă ,  Gheorghe-Andrei Dan , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.18.PO1
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How to Improve Clinical Outcomes and Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Older People with Cardiovascular Disease: Bridging Evidence Gaps
Mauricio Wajngarten , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.59
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The 2022 European Society of Cardiology Cardio-oncology Guidelines in Focus
David G Gent ,  Rebecca Dobson , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.63
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Fulminant Myocarditis: When One Size Does Not Fit All – A Critical Review of the Literature
Andrea Silvio Giordani ,  Anna Baritussio ,  Cristina Vicenzetto ,  Maria Grazia Peloso-Cattini ,  Elena Pontara ,  Elisa Bison ,  Chiara Fraccaro ,  Cristina Basso ,  Sabino Iliceto ,  Renzo Marcolongo ,  Alida Linda Patrizia Caforio , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.54
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Perspectives and Future Directions of Anticoagulant Therapy in Coronary Artery Disease Patients
Maki Komiyama ,  Gheorghe-Andrei Dan ,  Koji Hasegawa , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.66
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Present and Future Perspectives on the Role of Biomarkers in Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Stratification
Bruna Gigante , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.57
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ESC Congress 2022 Imaging Highlights
Valentina O Puntmann ,  Silvia Valbuena-López , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.46
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Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Clinical Outcomes
Irene M Lang , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.29
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Sex Differences in Outcome and Prescribing Practice in ST-elevation MI Patients with Multivessel Disease and Incomplete Revascularisation
Sonya Burgess ,  Craig P Juergens ,  Wesley Yang ,  Ibrahim M Shugman ,  Hanan Idris ,  Tuan Nguyen ,  Alison McLean ,  Sarah Zaman ,  Liza Thomas ,  Kristy P Robledo ,  Christian Mussap ,  Sidney TH Lo ,  John French , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.39
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Noise, Air, and Heavy Metal Pollution as Risk Factors for Endothelial Dysfunction
Maria Teresa Bayo Jimenez ,  Omar Hahad ,  Marin Kuntic ,  Andreas Daiber ,  Thomas Münzel , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e09.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.41
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Cancer and Postradiotherapy Cardiotoxicity: How to Face Damage in Women’s Hearts?
Amalia Peix ,  Aylen Perez ,  Ana Maria Barreda , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e08.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.36
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Coronary Microvascular Spasm: Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
Shigeo Godo ,  Jun Takahashi ,  Takashi Shiroto ,  Satoshi Yasuda ,  Hiroaki Shimokawa , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e07.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.50
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Sex-based Differences in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Outcomes in Patients with Ischaemic Heart Disease
Antonia Sambola ,  Bruno García Del Blanco ,  Vijay Kunadian ,  Birgit Vogel ,  Alaide Chieffo ,  María Vidal ,  Hanna Ratcovich ,  Giulia Botti ,  Chris Wilkinson ,  Roxana Mehran , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e06.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.24
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Time to Integrate Sex in Management of Aortic Valve Stenosis
Eva Gerdts ,  Helga Midtbø , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e05.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.52
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Cardio-oncology in 2022
Rebecca Dobson , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e04.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.45
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Dyspnoea in Oncological Patients: A Brain Teaser
Kalliopi Keramida ,  Athanasios Kostoulas , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e03.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2021.62
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Efficacy of Ranolazine to Improve Diastolic Performance in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Desak Ketut Sekar Cempaka Putri ,  Andrianto Andrianto ,  Makhyan Jibril Al-Farabi ,  Pandit Bagus Tri Saputra ,  Ricardo Adrian Nugraha , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e02.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.10
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Comment on the ESC Guidelines 2022 for the Management of Patients with Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death
David Calvo Cuervo , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2023;18:e01.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.48
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