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This virtual round table series focuses on dysphagia and the management of patients in need of lipid-lowering medications. The first three sessions of this video series are presented by Dr Yassir Javaid (Northamptonshire CCG, UK), Prof Nina Barnett (London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, UK) and Mr Paresh Parmar (London North West Healthcare NHS Trust, UK) followed by session four, a…
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The European Cardiology Arena - In Brief: A Round-up of Trends, Statistics and Clinical Research
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3 years ago
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The use of mechanical circulatory assist devices is rapidly expanding. Patients in advanced stages of heart failure are implanted with support devices, allowing them to regain a fairly normal level of activity. Presently, more then 3,500 patients live with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). The numbers of patients supported with biventricular assist devices or total artificial hearts is…
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3 years ago
Heart Failure – A Major Global Health Problem
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developed countries and its burden is progressively increasing.1–4 Coronary artery disease (CAD) and other conditions, such as hypertensive heart disease or diabetes mellitus, are rated among the foremost reasons for morbi-mortality worldwide.1–4 In this context,…
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The International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection (IRAD) was established in 1996, enrolling patients at large referral centres worldwide. It represents a unique opportunity to assess the current presentation, management and outcome of acute aortic syndrome (AAS). The IRAD is an observational registry with more than 1,500 patients enrolled at 21 tertiary centres in six countries. Collected…
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2 years ago
The ISCHEMIA Trial: Editorial
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3 years ago
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Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are among the most common congenital malformations at birth, with an incidence of 8/1,000 live births. These defects are characterised by a heterogeneous group of abnormal communications and connections between the cardiac chambers and vessels with different haemodynamic consequences and, hence, varying need for follow-up and interventions. The most common forms…
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3 years ago
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is believed to result from single or recurrent pulmonary thromboemboli arising from sites of venous thrombosis.1 The pathogenesis of the disease has not yet been fully elucidated. Acute pulmonary embolism subsequent to deep venous thrombosis may serve as the inciting event that stimulates local factors mediating aberrant organisation of…
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