Comparative cost-effectiveness analyses of cardiovascular magnetic resonance and coronary angiography combined with fractional flow reserve for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease. [PDF]
According to recent guidelines, patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) should undergo revascularization if significant myocardial ischemia is present.
Pilz, G. +33 more
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The multi-modality cardiac imaging approach to the Athlete's heart: an expert consensus of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging [PDF]
peer reviewedThe term 'athlete's heart' refers to a clinical picture characterized by a slow heart rate and enlargement of the heart. A multi-modality imaging approach to the athlete's heart aims to differentiate physiological changes due to intensive ...
Galderisi, Maurizio +34 more
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Background Historical, social and economic reasons can lead to major differences in the allocation of health system resources and research funding. These differences might endanger the progress in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches of socio-economic ...
Fischer Axel +5 more
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The utility of B-type natriuretic peptide in predicting postoperative cardiac events and mortality in patients undergoing major emergency non-cardiac surgery [PDF]
B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels predict cardiovascular risk in several settings. We hypothesized that they would identify individuals at increased risk of complications and mortality following major emergency non-cardiac surgery.Forty patients ...
Croal, Bernard L. +4 more
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Clinical practice guideline for the management of hypertension in China
. In China, hypertension is the most common chronic non-communicable disease and the most significant risk factor for cardiovascular mortality among urban and rural residents.
Chinese Society of Cardiology, Chinese Medical Association; Hypertension Committee of Cross-Straits Medicine Exchange Association; Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee, Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine +1 more
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Review of cardiovascular imaging in The Journal of Nuclear Cardiology in 2014: Part 2 of 2: Myocardial perfusion imaging [PDF]
In this new feature of The Journal of Nuclear Cardiology we will summarize key articles that were published in the Journal in the previous year. In the first article of this 2-part series we concentrated on publications dealing with cardiac positron ...
AlJaroudi, Wael A., Hage, Fadi G.
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OBJECTIVE: To systematically investigate and document the infrastructure, practices, recommendations, and clinical consequences of a structured, organized sports cardiology multidisciplinary team (MDT) for athletes and patients who wish to engage in ...
Wilde, Arthur A M +17 more
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Assessment Tools and Performance Development in Sports Cardiology
Sports cardiology is a multidisciplinary field that has evolved to evaluate and optimize the cardiovascular health of athletes. The field focuses on improving exercise-related physical performance, reducing cardiovascular risks, and detecting potential ...
Akın Torun +2 more
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The article, using the example of two clinical cases, discusses the severity of the course of COVID-19 depending on the presence of cardiovascular diseases and the effectiveness of their treatment.
S. Ia. Tazina +4 more
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Imaging in population science: cardiovascular magnetic resonance in 100,000 participants of UK Biobank - rationale, challenges and approaches. [PDF]
UK Biobank is a prospective cohort study with 500,000 participants aged 40 to 69. Recently an enhanced imaging study received funding. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) will be part of a multi-organ, multi-modality imaging visit in 3-4 dedicated UK
Frank E Rademakers +55 more
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