European Cardiology - Volume 7 Issue 3

In this latest issue of European Cardiology – Volume 7 Issue 3 – Patrick T Murray et al contribute an insightful article entitled ‘Neutrophil Gelatinase-associated Lipocalin as a Cardiovascular Biomarker’. The review explores the novel roles of NGAL in the cardiovascular system, and highlights some of the key research findings in this rapidly evolving field. Elsewhere, Rajarshi Banerjee and Paul Leeson examine risk reduction in childhood obesity. The article provides timely update on recent studies into potential interventions in childhood that may ameliorate the future burden of weight-related disease.

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Foreword
Željko Reiner , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):152
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.152
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Biomarkers

Neutrophil Gelatinase-associated Lipocalin as a Cardiovascular Biomarker
Andrew K Roy ,  John Keaney ,  Niall G Mahon ,  Patrick T Murray , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):154–9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.154
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Risk Management

Tackling Childhood Obesity as a Strategy in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Rajarshi Banerjee ,  Paul Leeson , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):160–3
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.160
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Atherosclerosis

Preclinical Diagnosis and Risk Assessment of Atherosclerosis - At Birth? At Event? When is Best?
Giuseppe Gullace ,  Hassan Khalaf , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):164–6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.164
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Imaging

Sustainability of Cardiac Imaging
Eugenio Picano , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):167–71
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.167
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Stress-induced Myocardial Ischaemia - Perfusion Contrast Echocardiography to Evaluate Presence and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease
Benoy Nalin Shah ,  Roxy Senior , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):172–6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.172
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The Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair Procedure - The Role of Echocardiographic Guidance
Martin Swaans ,  Ben van den Branden ,  Marco Post ,  Jan van der Heyden , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):177–80
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.177
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Off-pump Transapical Mitral Valve Repair with Implantation of Neo-chordae
Michael Hoebartner ,  Philipp Kiefer ,  Michael Andrew Borger ,  Friedrich Wilhelm Mohr ,  Joerg Seeburger , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):181–2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.181
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Atrial Fibrillation

Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation - The Unmet Need and Morbidity Burden
A John Camm , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):187–95
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.187
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New Anticoagulants as an Alternative to Aspirin in Atrial Fibrillation - Implications of the Apixaban versus Acetylsalicylic Acid to Prevent Strokes (AVERROES) Trial
Raffaele De Caterina , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):196–8
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.196
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Electrophysiology

Controversies in Implantable Cardioverter-defibrillator Therapy
Alessandro Marinelli ,  Mario Luzi ,  Alessandro Capucci , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):199–202
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.199
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Antiplatelet Therapy

Platelet Function Testing in Clinical Practice - Experience and Views from Europe and the US
Thomas O Bergmeijer ,  Jochem Wouter van Werkum ,  Udaya S Tantry ,  Paul A Gurbel ,  Jur ten Berg , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):203–11
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.203
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New Antiplatelet Drugs in Perspective
Diego Penela ,  Maríbel Diaz-Ricart ,  Magda Heras , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):216–9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.216
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Cardiomyopathy

Troponin in Non-ischaemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Andrea Barison ,  Luigi Emilio Pastormerlo ,  Alberto Giannoni , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):220–4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.220
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Diagnosis and Management of Cardiomyopathies - A Focus on Genetics, Cardiac Magnetic Resonance and Clinical Features
Gianfranco Sinagra ,  Michele Moretti ,  Giancarlo Vitrella ,  Marco Merlo ,  Rossana Bussani ,  Francesca Brun ,  Andrea Perkan , 
Citation: European Cardiology 2011;7(3):225–9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2011.7.3.225
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