Clinical Trajectories and Long-Term Outcomes of Alcoholic Versus Other Forms of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) occurring secondary to long-standing heavy alcohol use and is associated with poor outcomes, but the cause-specific risks are insufficiently understood. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 8, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Amanda Fernandes, Alan Manivannan, Morten Schou, Emil Fosb øl, Lars Køber, Finn Gustafsson, Gunnar H. Gislason, Christian Torp-Pedersen, Charlotte Andersson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Impact of Diabetes on Haemodynamic and Cardiometabolic Responses in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
Heart failure with preserved ejection (HFpEF) and diabetes mellitus (DM) commonly co-exist. However, it is unclear if DM modifies the haemodynamic and cardiometabolic phenotype in patients with HFpEF. We aimed to interrogate the haemodynamic and cardiometabolic effects of DM in HFpEF. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 8, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Emilia Nan Tie, Shane Nanayakkara, Donna Vizi, Justin Mariani, David M. Kaye Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Could Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography Replace Invasive Coronary Angiography as a First-Line Diagnostic Investigation in Suspected Acute Coronary Syndromes? A Decision-Analytic Model
The implementation of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) assays into clinical practice has resulted in the identification of a novel cohort of patients with modestly increased troponin concentrations. Subsequent increases in rates of coronary angiography have been observed, without significant increases in rates of coronary revascularisation. Computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) is a non-invasive investigation that offers the opportunity to decouple investigation from the impetus to revascularise, and may provide an alternative, more risk-appropriate initial investigative strategy for the cohort with low...
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 8, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Taylor Strube, Kristina Lambrakis, Kate George, Sam Lehman, Hossein Haji Ali Afzali, Derek P. Chew Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
National Standards of Care for Childhood onset Heart Disease (CoHD) —A New Paradigm Whereby Healthcare Professionals, Governments and Consumers Work Together to Optimise Patient Care
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the commonest birth defect worldwide. Every year, 1.35 million children are born with CHD internationally, and approximately 2,400 in Australia. CHD kills twice as many children each year than all forms of childhood cancers combined, and 1 in every 10 children diagnosed with CHD does not live to adulthood [1]. In 2019, the Federal Government responded to the significant unmet needs in the fields of CHD by commissioning HeartKids Australia, the peak National CHD consumer body, to prepare a “National CHD Action Plan”. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 8, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: David S. Celermajer Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Access to MRI in Patients With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices is Variable and an Issue in Australia
This study aimed to characterise the level of access to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in Australian hospitals for patients with MR-conditional and non-MR-conditional cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED), and to identify any barriers impeding this access. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 7, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nicholas Page, Karin Chia, David Brazier, Charlotte Manisty, Rebecca Kozor Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Prevalence and Management of Atrial Fibrillation in New Zealand M āori Detected through an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program
Atrial fibrillation (AF) screening was incorporated into an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening (AAA) program for New Zealand (NZ) M āori. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Peter Sandiford, Katrina K. Poppe, Corina Grey, Robert Doughty, Erin Chambers, Kyu J. Kim, Andrew Hill, Karen Bartholomew Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Psoas Muscle Area as a Predictor of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Outcomes
The objective of this study was to examine frailty as a predictor of outcomes in TAVI patients and assess the prognostic usefulness of adding PMA to established frailty assessments. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Alexander P. Bate, Kyle B. Franke, Dylan R. Jones, Ramesh G. Chokka, Catherine Gibb, Jerrett K. Lau, Joseph Montarello, Peter J. Psaltis, Ross L. Roberts-Thomson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Sex- and Age-Specific Differences in Risk Profiles and Early Outcomes in Adults With Acute Coronary Syndromes
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Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lee Nedkoff, Melanie Greenland, Karice Hyun, Jasmin P. Htun, Julie Redfern, Samantha Stiles, Frank Sanfilippo, Tom Briffa, Derek P. Chew, David Brieger Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Effect of Weight Loss Through Lifestyle Interventions in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction —A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) accounts for>50% of heart failure cases and is associated with significant morbidity and health system burden. To date, there have been limited treatment options proven to improve outcomes in these patients, with sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors the first class of drug to demonstrate significant clinical benefits, including reductions in heart failure hospitalisation. Obesity is associated with all forms of heart failure and has been linked with worse clinical outcomes. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Vivian Y.J. Lee, Lauren Houston, Adam Perkovic, Jennifer Y. Barraclough, Arianne Sweeting, Jie Yu, Robert A. Fletcher, Clare Arnott Tags: Review Source Type: research
Towards a Unified Rheumatic Heart Disease Imaging Dataset
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve access to services for underserved populations. Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is set to be a condition that may benefit significantly from the innovations made possible through AI research [1]. As with essentially all AI research, developing an AI model for RHD detection will be contingent upon the presence of robust datasets. A unified and collaborative approach to the consolidation of RHD imaging datasets may expedite the development of these algorithms and enable higher algorithmic performance. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sarah Howson, Shaun Evans, Andrew E.C. Booth, Stephen Bacchi, Aashray Gupta, Joshua Kovoor, Brandon Stretton, Adam Nelson, Pramesh Kovoor Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy: How Medicare Criteria Might Inadvertently Promote Disparate Healthcare
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) improves clinical outcomes [1], particularly in patients with severely reduced left ventricular systolic function and left bundle branch block (LBBB), and in those with at least mild systolic function that require ventricular pacing [2]. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Laura Roccisano, Aleksandr Voskoboinik, Justin Mariani, Thomas H. Marwick, Hitesh C. Patel Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Shifting Perspective: Moving from Characterisation to Implementation of New Models of Care to Reduce Healthcare Burden due to Atrial Fibrillation
Repeated data has now demonstrated the ongoing burden of hospital presentations attributed to atrial fibrillation (AF) in Australia and around the world [1,2]. It is of no surprise that in health expenditure by burden of disease in Australia, AF ranks second to coronary heart disease, and before stroke, peripheral vascular disease and cardiomyopathy [3]. Given the increasing age of the population and prevalence of risk factors, the number of Australians with AF is projected to increase significantly over the next two decades [4]. (Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation)
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Celine Gallagher, Christopher X. Wong, Dennis H. Lau Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Peer Support and Cardiovascular Health: The Heart Foundation ’s MyHeart MyLife Online Support Community
Loneliness and social isolation have a significant impact on an individual ’s psychological wellbeing, physical health, and life expectancy [1]. The connection between social isolation and cardiovascular disease is well documented. A recent analysis of 458,146 participants from the UK Biobank revealed that both loneliness and social isolation were independently associate d with a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or any cause [2]. Those who lived alone and without visitors faced a 39% higher risk of premature death and a 53% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared to those who received da...
Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - February 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dannii Dougherty, Natalie Raffoul, Vanessa Poulsen Tags: Heart Foundation Source Type: research
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