Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation —Influence of Modifiable Risk Factors and Ablation Modality on Procedural Efficacy and Safety
Modifiable lifestyle risk factors, in particular obesity and related conditions, are important drivers of atrial fibrillation (AF), impacting the severity of symptoms and influence the efficacy and safety of treatment. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - April 2, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stephanie R. Sargent, Jordanna R. Mladenovic, Jacqueline J.T. Liaw, Jonathan Siller, Penni L. Russell, Matthew K.Y. Tung, David J. Holland Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Prevalence and Predictors of Emergency Medical Service Use in Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
We aim to describe prevalence of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) use, investigate factors predictive of EMS use, and determine if EMS use predicts treatment delay and mortality in our ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) cohort. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - April 2, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Arul Baradi, Diem T. Dinh, Angela Brennan, Dion Stub, Jithendra Somaratne, Sonny Palmer, Ziad Nehme, Emily Andrew, Karen Smith, Danny Liew, Christopher M. Reid, Jeffrey Lefkovits, Andrew Wilson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Chronic Total Occlusions: A State-of-the-Art Review
The percutaneous management of chronic total occlusions (CTO) is a well-established sub-specialty of Interventional Cardiology, requiring specialist equipment, training, and techniques. The heterogeneity of approaches in CTO has led to the generation of multiple algorithms to guide operators in their management. The evidence base for management of CTOs has suffered from inconsistent descriptive and quantitative terminology in defining the nature of lesions and techniques utilised, as well as seemingly contradictory data about improvement in ventricular function, symptoms of angina, and mortality from large-scale registries...
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - April 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Joseph M. O ’Brien, Rustem Dautov, James Sapontis Tags: Review Source Type: research
Clinical Outcomes of Renal Transplant Recipients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Clinical outcomes of patients with renal transplant (RT) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remain poorly elucidated. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - April 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wayne C. Zheng, Nicole Evans, Diem Dinh, Jason E. Bloom, Angela L. Brennan, Jocasta Ball, Jeffrey Lefkovits, James A. Shaw, Christopher M. Reid, William Chan, Dion Stub Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Recurrent Takotsubo Syndrome: How Frequent, and How Does It Present?
Recurrent Takotsubo syndrome (TS) is not uncommon but experience with TS recurrence is inherently limited by the infrequency of the condition itself and incomplete long-term follow-up. There is limited published data on the clinical features and outcomes of patients with recurrent TS. We aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with recurrent TS in a large Auckland cohort. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 29, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jen-Li Looi, Aleisha Easton, Mark Webster, Andrew To, Mildred Lee, Andrew J. Kerr Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Effects of Remote Ischaemic Conditioning in Stable and Unstable Angina Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Type 4a myocardial infarction (T4aMI), defined as myocardial injury associated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is associated with a poor prognosis and there is conflicting evidence regarding the effectiveness of remote ischaemic conditioning (RIC) in its prevention. This review aimed to determine the effect of RIC on stable and unstable angina patients. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 21, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wilbert Huang, Alvin Frederich, Alizha Rochana Putri Tags: Review Source Type: research
From a Position of Known Angiographic Perfect Patency: What Happens Next?
The biological behaviour of coronary graft conduits over time may be considered by serial angiography. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 21, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Christopher Siderakis, Colin Royse, Justin Ren, David H. Tian, Sandy Clarke-Errey, Nilesh Srivastav, Alistair Royse Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Current Practices and Attitudes of Cardiac Nurses Regarding Cognitive Screening in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Cognitive impairment (CI) is common in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) but is often undetected and may affect recovery and secondary prevention uptake. Nurses play a crucial role providing care for patients with ACS and promoting secondary prevention. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 9, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Emma Zhao, Nicole Lowres, Jacqueline Bloomfield, Joseph Weddell, Geoffrey Tofler, Robyn Gallagher Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Giant Right Atrial Myxoma – An Unusual Cause of Dyspnoea
The first surgery for an atrial myxoma was the second successful open-heart operation worldwide, performed in 1954 by Clarence Crafoord in Stockholm [1]. Approximately 15% –20% of all myxomas arise in the right atrium [2]. A large myxoma in the right atrium usually causes right heart failure, palpitations, and shortness of breath [3–5]. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 9, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Angiza Shahim, Torbj örn Ivert, Magnus Dalén Tags: Image Source Type: research
Palliative Care Utilisation and Outcomes in Patients Admitted for Heart Failure in a Victorian Healthcare Service
Heart failure (HF) has high mortality and healthcare utilisation. It has a complex and unpredictable trajectory, which is often interpreted as a barrier to guideline recommended early integration of palliative care (PC). In particular, lack of referral criteria and misconceptions around PC affect inpatient specialist PC referrals. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 8, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sylvia Ye, Cathy Corbett, Adelaide S.M. Dennis, Dylan Jape, Hitesh Patel, Dominica Zentner, Ingrid Hopper Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Prolonged Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Exposure After Pleurodesis Increases Pneumothorax Recurrence: A Retrospective Cohort Study
The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in patients undergoing pleurodesis remains controversial. Although many surgeons are comfortable prescribing NSAIDs post-operatively, some oppose this practice due to concerns of suppressing the inflammatory response and quality of pleurodesis. Only a small body of inconsistent publications exists with respect to guiding therapy in this common clinical scenario. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 7, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: John D.L. Brookes, Andrew D. Cochrane, Julian A. Smith Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Cardiogenic Shock Prior to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Outcomes and Predictors of Mortality (ANZACS-QI 73)
We describe a contemporary, real-world cohort of patients with ST-elevation MI (STEMI) and CS, including 30-day mortality and clinically relevant predictors of mortality. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 7, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kyu Hyun Lee, Wil Harrison, Kok Lam Chow, Mildred Lee, Andrew J. Kerr Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Role of Hereditary Thrombophilia Testing in Management of First-Time Pulmonary Embolism
Hereditary thrombophilia (HT) testing is frequently conducted during the evaluation of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE). However, the utility of routine HT testing in this setting is unclear. We sought to assess the association of HT with risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) following first-time PE. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 7, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sophie Sohval, Leonard Naymagon Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Comparison of Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Admitted Under General Medicine and Cardiology Units
This study utilises contemporary HF registry data to compare patient characteristics and outcomes in those with ADHF admitted into General Medicine and Cardiology units. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 7, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Elizabeth Suo, Andrea Driscoll, Diem Dinh, Angela Brennan, David M. Kaye, Dion Stub, Jeffrey Lefkovits, Christopher M. Reid, Ingrid Hopper Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Determining the Optimal Methodology for Identifying Incident Stroke Deaths Using Administrative Datasets Within Australia
Quantifying stroke incidence and mortality is crucial for disease surveillance and health system planning. Administrative data offer a cost-effective alternative to “gold standard” population-based studies. However, the optimal methodology for establishing stroke deaths from administrative data remains unclear. We aimed to determine the optimal method for identifying stroke-related deaths in administrative datasets as the fatal component of stroke incidence , comparing counts derived using underlying and all causes of death (CoD). (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - March 7, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anna H. Balabanski, Lee Nedkoff, Amanda G. Thrift, Timothy J. Kleinig, Alex Brown, Odette Pearson, Steven Guthridge, Angela Dos Santos, Judith M. Katzenellenbogen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
