The Fontan operation creates nonpulsatile pulmonary flow, leading to unique physiological consequences impacting the cardiovascular system and beyond. Innovative management strategies are needed to maintain quality of life and extend life expectancy in long-term survivors.
With improved surgical and medical management, more children with CHD survive to adulthood, leading to an increasing number of adult heart transplants. Approximately 300,000 adults with CHD have severe cases, making early recognition and referral crucial for successful transplantation.
After pulmonary valve replacement, patients with severe right ventricular volume overload due to pulmonary regurgitation often present with decreased RV function. However, the study found that preoperative LV systolic dysfunction is the only independent predictor of postoperative improvement in LV systolic function.
D-transposition of the great arteries is a cyanotic congenital heart disease affecting 3-5% of CHDs, with surgical management evolving to anatomic repair. Clinicians must closely monitor patients through adulthood and beyond for long-term outcomes.
The study analyzed geographic, organizational, and system levels relating to fluoride varnish administration and risk-based oral evaluations. Key findings include the importance of proper training, access to patient data, and leadership engagement in facilitating interprofessional oral health practices.
The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University in Changsha, China has implemented a structured train-the-trainer program to train pharmacists in providing direct patient care. The program has resulted in comprehensive pharmaceutical care for all patients, demonstrating the positive impacts of this innovative training.
Researchers discuss traditional Chinese medicine approaches for cardiovascular disease, including acupuncture, moxibustion, Qigong, and Tai Chi. They highlight the need for modern TCM research into active ingredients and their applications.
Acute aortic syndrome is a group of conditions that can be challenging to diagnose due to similar clinical manifestations. Intravascular ultrasound imaging has been found to be useful in discerning the different forms of acute aortic syndrome, including aortic intramural hematoma.
Researchers present a case study on ischemic secondary mitral regurgitation, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary teams in managing this complex condition. Newer technologies provide new hope for patients, improving outcomes and treatment options.
Researchers present a case study of an asymptomatic patient with severe mitral regurgitation who underwent successful repair. The study emphasizes the importance of timely intervention to avoid irreversible left ventricular dysfunction and improve patient outcomes.
Researchers highlight unique challenges of managing mitral regurgitation in women contemplating pregnancy, emphasizing clinical assessment and echocardiography as critical tools. Surgical intervention is recommended for symptomatic patients and those with progressive left ventricular dilation or low ejection fraction.
The journal published a special issue on valvular heart disease, featuring case reports and major reviews that will contribute to the field. Key findings include challenges in managing patients with severe aortic stenosis and ischemic mitral regurgitation.
The latest issue of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications (CVIA) brings together a diverse set of papers on various cardiovascular topics. The journal features original articles, reviews, commentaries, and case reports on topics such as telemedicine, heart failure, and cholesterol crystals.
The CVIA China Focus Issue brings together contributions from leading cardiologists in the US and China, highlighting epidemiology, prevention, rehabilitation, and clinical management of CVD in China. The issue also highlights future perspectives in cardiovascular disease of China.
The first issue of Volume 2 of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications (CVIA) has been published with a Special Issue on Imaging. The issue brings together contributions from leading cardiologists and features recent advances in noninvasive cardiac imaging, as well as clinical applications and future directions.
A new special issue on cardiovascular risk factors has been published in CVIA, highlighting key findings on hypertension management and the role of gut microbiota in atherosclerosis. The issue also explores the global burden of cardiovascular disease and its socio-economic impact.
The 27th Great Wall International Congress of Cardiology was held in Beijing, China, with over 17,000 attendees from 32 societies. Notable speakers included Chinese Academy of Engineering members and international cardiology experts.
This CVIA special issue explores the latest research and treatments for resistant hypertension, including renal denervation and percutaneous coronary intervention. The featured papers examine the role of radiation exposure in coronary interventional procedures and the optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy after stenting.
The new CVIA journal published its second issue with a special focus on Electrophysiology. Key findings include strategies for preventing stroke in high-risk atrial fibrillation patients, catheter ablation as a cornerstone in AF management, and the role of multimodality imaging in substrate characterization.
The new Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications (CVIA) journal has published its first issue, featuring a special focus on heart failure. Key findings include strategies to reduce heart failure readmission rates and the use of noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring for improved management.