Background Ebstein’s anomaly (EA) exhibits significant anatomical and clinical heterogeneity, warranting a systematic ...
Background Annually, 4% of the global population undergoes non-cardiac surgery, with 30% of those patients having at least ...
Background Amyloid transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis is a rare, life-threatening disease frequently manifesting with ...
Objective To evaluate the potential mediating role of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in the relationship between replacement fibrosis (assessed by late gadolinium enhancement (LGE)) and ...
Background The epidemiology of native valve infective endocarditis (IE) has shifted toward older adults with substantial comorbidity burdens, yet contemporary nationwide data on outcomes and surgical ...
Objective Most current cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk stratification tools are for people without CVD, but very few are for prevalent CVD. In this study, we developed and validated a CVD severity ...
Background Left ventricular (LV) mass is closely associated with atherosclerotic heart disease, but the mechanisms are not well defined. This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors associated with ...
Background Severe aortic stenosis (AS) causes a pathophysiological cascade, which impairs myocardial blood flow. This effect is exacerbated in the presence of coronary disease (CAD). Treatment with ...
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of premature mortality in the developed world, and hypertension is its most important risk factor. Controlling hypertension is a major focus of public ...
Background Middle-aged men seem to be particularly susceptible to adverse cardiovascular effects of endurance exercise. The acute impact of training, marathon finishing and recovery on the heart has ...