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Surgical management of aorto-right atrial fistula

Open Access Heart Surgery Case Study

Aorto-right atrial fistula associated with Stanford type A aortic dissection is rare, and difficult to diagnose clinically. Intraoperative diagnosis in this case allowed effective treatment by direct suture.

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Latest recommendations for endocarditis in adult congenital heart disease

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Revise the updated diagnostic criteria and revised treatment recommendations for managing endocarditis in adult patients with congenital heart disease. 

CPAP treatment for sleep apnea and CV outcomes

CPAP therapy has an important role in the holistic management of obstructive sleep apnea, extending beyond respiratory symptom relief to encompass cardiovascular health benefits. But treatment adherence is crucial.

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Managing cardiometabolic health in patients with a history of cancer is increasingly important. Discover the primary considerations including impact of demographic variables, cancer types, and treatment modalities. 

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Case Studies

Surgical management of aorto-right atrial fistula

Open Access Heart Surgery Case Study

Aorto-right atrial fistula associated with Stanford type A aortic dissection is rare, and difficult to diagnose clinically. Intraoperative diagnosis in this case allowed effective treatment by direct suture.

A troublesome lower limb arteriovenous malformation

Open Access Heart Failure Case Study

Acute heart failure was triggered by a congenital arteriovenous malformation in the lower limb. An abdominal aortic stent graft and embolization effectively resolved the issue. 

Primary CSF-lymphatic fistula can cause SIH

Open Access Spinal Space-Occupying Lesion Case Study

Spinal CSF leak from a dural tear or CSF-venous fistula are known causes of spontaneous intracranial hypotension, but this is the first case caused by a primary CSF-lymphatic fistula unrelated to vascular malformation.

Current Reviews

Contemporary optimal therapeutic strategy with escalation/de-escalation of temporary mechanical circulatory support in patients with cardiogenic shock and advanced heart failure in Japan

ECMO Review

The utilization of temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in the management of cardiogenic shock is experiencing a notable surge. Acute myocardial infarction remains the predominant etiology of cardiogenic shock, followed by heart failure.

Should We Use Aspirin or P2Y12 Inhibitor Monotherapy in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease?

Coronary artery disease (CAD) stems mainly from the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques within the coronary arteries. The progression of CAD varies, spanning from being asymptomatic to developing into stable ischemic heart disease (IHD) or …

Metabolic Adaptation in Heart Failure and the Role of Ketone Bodies as Biomarkers

Open Access Heart Failure Review

Heart failure is a complex, progressive syndrome that is marked by a multitude of adaptations allowing patients to live with cardiac insufficiency [ 1 ]. Adaptations in cardiac mechanics, hemodynamics, neurohumoral activation and response, and …

Durable left ventricular assist devices in pediatrics: impact of body size on outcomes and size limitations

Despite the range of body sizes in children, few ventricular assist devices (VAD) exist to support pediatric patients with end-stage heart failure. Large registry data identified weight < 20 kg to be associated with higher rates of VAD-related …

A quick guide to ECGs

Electrocardiography Training Course

Improve your ECG interpretation skills with this comprehensive, rapid, interactive course. Expert advice provides detailed feedback as you work through 50 ECGs covering the most common cardiac presentations to ensure your practice stays up to date. 

PD Dr. Carsten W. Israel
Developed by: Springer Medizin
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Improve your ECG interpretation skills with this comprehensive, rapid, interactive course. Expert advice provides detailed feedback as you work through 50 ECGs covering the most common cardiac presentations to ensure your practice stays up to date. 

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Expert guidance on the multidisciplinary approach to identifying and managing chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes, plus patient scenarios to assist your decision-making and put the latest clinical guidelines into context.

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Interact with experts from established amyloidosis centers who can offer you specialized guidance to support your mission to set up a local center. Network with other HCPs in your locality to discuss region-specific challenges in establishing amyloidosis centers. 

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The Economic Burden of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Italy

Open Access Acute Coronary Syndrome Original Research Article

Atherosclerosis is a chronic arterial disease and a major cause of vascular mortality. The disease has a latency of many years, its major clinical manifestations include ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (IS/TIA), acute coronary …

Efficacy and safety of fenoldopam for the treatment of hypertensive crises in children with kidney disease: a retrospective study

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According to the recommendations from the European Society of Hypertension (ESH), intravenous treatment should be used when addressing a hypertensive emergency [ 1 – 5 ]. Within this context, sodium nitroprusside (SNP) emerges as the foremost …

Safety, efficacy, and quality of life outcomes of pulsed field ablation in Japanese patients with atrial fibrillation: results from the PULSED AF trial

Open Access Atrial Fibrillation ORIGINAL RESEARCH

As a treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), the goal of catheter ablation therapy is to create effective cardiac lesions without causing injury to adjacent structures or surrounding tissue [ 1 , 2 ]. However, thermal energy sources are limited by …

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Open Access Heart Surgery Case Study

Aorto-right atrial fistula associated with Stanford type A aortic dissection is rare, and difficult to diagnose clinically. Intraoperative diagnosis in this case allowed effective treatment by direct suture.

Read more

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