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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the primary cause of mortality and morbidity globally with middle-aged women presenting with additional and possibly, overlooked risk factors.1Â Despite several awareness programmes, there remain several gaps in the political education and representation needs ...
Visionary Voices: Season 1, Episode 7 Join us in this episode as Trudie Lobban, Founder and Trustee of Arrhythmia Alliance, discusses the remarkable work of Pace4Life. This innovative charity repurposes cardiac electronic devices, delivering critical heart care to communities in low- ...
Welcome to the summer issue of Heart International. We are excited to present a collection of insightful articles that delve into various aspects of cardiovascular health and related interventions. This issue encompasses a wide array of topics, from novel treatment ...
Summary Few clinical studies have shown an association between coronary artery disease (CAD) and osteoporosis. This cross-sectional study has shown that, among Indian postmenopausal women, the prevalence of CAD increases across lower bone mineral density categories. Femoral neck osteoporosis confers ...
Catheter ablation (CA) is an invasive adjunctive therapeutic option for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, in uncontrolled cases, following optimal medical therapy.1,2Â The validation of 3D mapping and its implementation into clinical usage has been a remarkable achievement in the field ...
With the global increase in life expectancy, the proportion of elderly people in the community is expected to increase gradually. This is referred to as the 'Coming of the Gray Dawn' or the 'Gray Wave', and highlights the need for ...
The first coronary stent was implanted by Sigwart and Puel in 1986.1Â Coronary stents were initially used to treat failure of balloon angioplasty treatment, i.e. as bail-out for acute vessel closure (due to dissections) or restenosis (due to elastic recoil). ...
Aortic stenosis is a common degenerative valve disease and its prevalence increases with age.1Â If untreated, severe symptomatic aortic stenosis leads to significant morbidity and mortality.2Â Although surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) is a well-established treatment option for this condition, ...
Anomalous coronary arteries originating from the opposite sinus of Valsalva (ACAOS) is one of the most clinically relevant abnormalities among the wide spectrum of coronary artery anomalies.1Â Sudden cardiac death has been related to myocardial bridges, ectopic origin of the ...
COVID-19 has become one of the greatest challenges in medical history, and the rapid development and approval of effective and safe treatments is essential to minimise the loss of lives during the pandemic. Given the urgency of finding effective strategies, ...
Atherosclerosis is a leading health problem worldwide, especially with an aging population and the increasing incidence of prediabetic and diabetic conditions. In addition to coronary artery disease (CAD) and stroke, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a major cause of disability. ...
Introduction: COVID-19 (C19) is a novel coronavirus characterised as a severe acute respiratory syndrome. The UK government advised the cancellation of elective procedures in March 2020 to reduce virus transmission and to increase intensive care capacity. Several risk factors, including cardiovascular ...
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