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Heart International. 2023;17(2):1
In this issue of Heart International, we are delighted to present a collection of insightful articles that encompass a wide spectrum of topics within the field of cardiovascular medicine. As we navigate the landscape of cardiovascular disease, heart failure, preventative cardiology, interventional procedures and the latest advancements in research, we find ourselves on the cutting […]
Heart International. 2023;17(2):6-11
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 current day healthcare professionals to better understand the specific disease processes that occur in the […]
Heart International. 2023;17(2):19-26
Cardiac complications constitute a common cause of morbidity and mortality in the perioperative period, contributing to over a third of perioperative deaths.1 More than 230 million major surgeries are performed annually worldwide, with older patients representing an increasing proportion of the surgical population; a group with a significant burden of cardiovascular risk factors and a higher […]
Heart International. 2023;17(2):12-18
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is strongly associated with severe macro- and micro-vascular complications; it is also proven to be a strong independent risk factor for developing heart failure (HF).1 In fact, the prevalence of DM is reported to be as high as 20% amongst patients with HF compared with 5–6% in the general population.2 Recent studies have […]
Heart International. 2023;17(2):2-5 DOI: https://doi.org/10.17925/HI.2023.17.2.3
For decades, right ventricular pacing (RVP) has been the leading pacing technique and has been proven to be effective in treating patients with symptomatic bradycardia. However, dyssynchrony caused by non-physiological ventricular activation results in pacing-induced cardiomyopathy occurs in approximately 15% of patients with >20% ventricular pacing after 5 years.1 Pacing of the right ventricular septum has […]
Heart International. 2023;17(2):27-34
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains the leading cause of mortality both in the US and worldwide.1 There is substantial evidence from genetic, observational and interventional studies that low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is causally related to the development of ASCVD in a dose-dependent fashion.2,3 Statins have been shown to substantially lower LDL-C and form the cornerstone of […]
Heart International. 2023;17(2)35-42 DOI: https://doi.org/10.17925/HI.2023.17.2.2
Heart failure (HF), a prevalent disease, is the common final pathway of several conditions, which result in the activation of numerous neurohumoral pathways. Cardiorenal interaction plays an essential role in the progression of the disease, and the use of diuretics is a cornerstone in the treatment of hypervolemic patients, especially in acute decompensated HF (ADHF).1 The […]
European Journal of Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology. 2023;9(1):8-10
The Leiden University Medical Centre, Netherlands, has been recognized worldwide as a Center of Excellence for syncope, a common and yet all too often misdiagnosed symptom. Roland Thijs has received this prestigious award in recognition of its pioneering work for Implementation of the ESC Syncope Guidelines in the emergency ward. His team reported an improvement in diagnostic yield, accuracy and societal costs […]
European Journal of Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology. 2023;9(1):2-4
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an important cause of intrusive palpitation symptoms. This expert interview explores a nurse-led end-to-end pathway for the diagnosis, assessment and management of this condition. It was conducted at the Barts Heart Centre of Barts Health NHS Trust in the UK. Q. What are the current challenges and unmet clinical needs in supraventricular […]
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