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An open access cardiology journal publishing original research and opinion on cardiovascular medicine at all study phases.

2021年3月2日 · The past two decades have heralded dramatic improvements in outcomes for people living with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). 1 The more widespread implementation of disease modifying pharmacological therapies,2 supported by landmark trials of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors3 and beta-blockers4 have improved longevity despite a background of an ageing and increasingly ...

2024年9月17日 · Results Among 708 registry patients with known AF before stroke and hospitalisation within 72 hours after stroke, 432 were anticoagulated at stroke onset. OAC was started according to the ‘1–3–6–12 days rule’ in 255 (39.2%) patients. Non-adherence to the ‘1–3–6–12 days rule’ was not associated with the composite endpoint within 3 months in 661 patients who (re-)started on ...

2024年12月17日 · Introduction Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) is a novel modality for pulmonary vein isolation in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). We describe the initial uptake and experience of PFA using a pentaspline catheter across selected National Health Service England (NHSE) centres.Methods Data collected by NHSE Specialised Services Development Programme regarding AF ablation procedures using a ...

2024年12月1日 · Introduction Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) guidelines recommend ‘four pillars’ of medical therapy and device therapy if left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) remains ≤35% after 3 months optimum medical therapy.We conducted the first study to examine the effects of optimisation to contemporary medical therapy on cardiac reverse remodelling, as demonstrated by ...

2024年12月27日 · The timing of restarting oral anticoagulation (OAC) for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) after experiencing an acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) is a complex challenge for clinicians. This decision involves balancing the need to minimise the risk of early ischaemic stroke recurrence with the risk of symptomatic intracranial haemorrhage. There is significant uncertainty in decision-making ...

Objective The study aims to assess the prevalence of ID in STEMI patients and its association with clinical severity and atherosclerotic plaque burden.

2024年11月14日 · In the current issue of Open Heart, the study by Butler and colleagues completed a much-needed investigation that provides valuable insights into the risk of developing incident myocarditis in the general population following COVID-19 or influenza infection. The authors used a large, USA-based administrative health claims database to complete a retrospective analysis of the risk of myocarditis ...

2018年7月1日 · Magnesium is an essential mineral found in the body. It is naturally present in many foods and is also available as a dietary supplement. 1 It serves as a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions, such as those responsible for regulating blood pressure, glycaemic control and lipid peroxidation. It is therefore also critical to the cardiovascular system.1 The adult body contains ...