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Catheter ablation for supraventricular tachycardia and health resource utilization and expenditures: A propensity-matched cohort study
This study aimed to describe expenditures and HRU in patients with PSVT who underwent catheter ablation compared to a matched cohort of patients on medical therapy alone. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 6, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Derek S. Chew, Naomi C. Sacks, Maia R. Emden, Philip L. Cyr, Rick Sherwood, Sean D. Pokorney Source Type: research

Increasing burden of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Children: Challenges persist despite a century of experience
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD), although considered preventable, continues to be a major public health problem worldwide, the heaviest burden borne by low and middle income countries. Its onset in childhood and adolescence results in significant morbidity and premature death, if not treated in time. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Inflammation and myeloperoxidase – The next treatment targets in heart failure?
In heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF, EF ≤40%), the neurohormonal hypothesis and treatments targeting maladaptive neurohormonal activation represent an unparallelled success. HF with mildly reduced EF (HFmrEF, EF 41–49%) is milder but otherwise largely resembles HFrEF. Post-hoc and sub-group analyses suggest that neurohormonal antagoni sm and modulation may be effective in HFmrEF as well [1]. HF with preserved EF (HFpEF, EF ≥50%) appears clinically largely distinct from HFrEF and HFmrEF, and neurohormonal treatment has not been effective in HFpEF. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 5, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Camilla Hage, Lars H. Lund Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Redefining left bundle branch block from high-density electroanatomical mapping
The existing ECG criteria for diagnosing left bundle branch block (LBBB) are insufficient to distinguish between true and false blocks accurately. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jun-Hua Zou, Bao-Tong Hua, Xiao-Xia Shao, Chao Wang, Hao Li, Ya-Nan Lu, Xin Tian, Zhi-Xuan Li, Li-Jin Pu, Jing Wang Source Type: research

Hearing disorders, genetic predisposition, and risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation: A prospective cohort study in the UK biobank
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Hearing impairment has been linked to several cardiovascular diseases. However, the association between hearing disorders, genetic predisposition, and new-onset AF remains largely unknown. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yabing Hou, Hongxi Yang, Yanning Xu, Kan Wang, Yinghong Fu, Zuolin Lu Source Type: research

Incidence of diabetes mellitus and effect on mortality in adults with congenital heart disease
Worldwide, 1 –2% of children are born with congenital heart disease (CHD) with 97% reaching adulthood. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 3, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anna Bj örk, Zacharias Mandalenakis, Kok Wai Giang, Annika Rosengren, Peter Eriksson, Mikael Dellborg Source Type: research

Corrigendum to “Cardiac magnetic resonance predictors of left ventricular remodelling following acute ST elevation myocardial infarction: The VavirimS study, Pica, Silvia et al.” [International Journal of Cardiology, Volume 370, 8–17]
The authors regret to inform the readers that the affiliation of author Dr. Alessandra Villani is incomplete. It should be ‘IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano- H San Luca – Milano’. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 3, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Silvia Pica, Gabriele Crimi, Serenella Castelvecchio, Vittorio Pazzanese, Anna Palmisano, Massimo Lombardi, Lara Tondi, Antonio Esposito, Pietro Ameri, Claudia Canale, Alberto Cappelletti, Luca P. Alberti, Davide Tavano, Rita Camporotondo, Ilaria Costanti Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research

Impact of sex on the assessment of the microvascular resistance reserve
The microvascular resistance reserve (MRR) is an innovative index to assess the vasodilatory capacity of the coronary circulation while accounting for the presence of concomitant epicardial disease. The MRR has shown to be a valuable diagnostic and prognostic tool in the general coronary artery disease (CAD) population. However, considering the fundamental aspects of its assessment and the unique hemodynamic characteristics of women, it is crucial to provide additional considerations for evaluating the MRR specifically in women. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 3, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Coen K.M. Boerhout, C.E.M. Vink, Joo Myung Lee, Guus A. de Waard, Hernan Mejia-Renteria, Seung Hun Lee, Ji-Hyun Jung, Masahiro Hoshino, Mauro Echavarria-Pinto, Martijn Meuwissen, Hitoshi Matsuo, Maribel Madera-Cambero, Ashkan Eftekhari, Mohamed A. Effat, Source Type: research

The strange case of the “flesh-like” disease
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disorder of unknown aetiology characterized by the presence of T lymphocytes, mononuclear cells, and non-caseating granulomas in diseased tissues. The first description of the disease, in 1878, is attributed to Sir Jonathan Hutchinson (1828 –1913), surgeon and president of the Royal College of Surgeons: he described the strange case of a 58 years old policeman “with dark patches of dark purplish color on the extremities…..who…finally died of contracted kidneys” (1). (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Assuero Giorgetti, Michele Emdin Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

“Inherited cardiovascular disease mindset” can identify concealed inherited conditions at cardio-oncology evaluation: An opportunistic screening.
Baseline cardiovascular (CV) risk stratification is recommended in all cancer patients. Integrating all clinical information (personal/family history, ECG and echocardiogram) can properly identify high-risk patients. We aimed to evaluate the concealed inherited CV conditions detected in mandatory CV screening performed at a Cardio-Oncology Unit. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rebeca Lorca, Mar ía Fernández, Pablo Avanzas, Isaac Pascual, Rut Álvarez-Velasco, Iria Silva, Luis Gutiérrez, Juan Gómez, María Muñiz, Carlos Álvarez, Emilio Esteban, Teresa López-Fernández Tags: Short communication Source Type: research

Effect of ubiquinol on electrophysiology during high-altitude acclimatization and de-acclimatization: A substudy of the Shigatse CARdiorespiratory fitness (SCARF) randomized clinical trial
This study aimed to investigate the effects of ubiquinol on electrophysiology after high-altitude hypoxia and reoxygenation. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 31, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhen Liu, Jie Yang, Bingjie Yang, Mengjia Sun, Xiaowei Ye, Shiyong Yu, Hu Tan, Mingdong Hu, Hailin Lv, Boji Wu, Xubin Gao, Lan Huang Source Type: research

Endocrine activity of dysfunctional adipose tissue: Cardiovascular risk and progression markers
Adipokines are the main proteins released by adipose tissue, i.e., leptin and adiponectin. Leptin was discovered in 1994 by Friedman, and its main role was related to food intake and metabolism regulation [1]. One year later, adiponectin's discovery showed a new adipokine with protective properties for metabolism, inflammation, and insulin resistance [2]. Both proteins are released by mature adipocytes, and their expression levels are higher in subcutaneous than visceral adipose tissue [3]. Several reasons might explain these regional differences, such as progenitor cell quantity, lipogenesis, or lipolysis activities. (Sou...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 30, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sonia Eiras, Jos é R. González-Juanatey Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: Findings from TOPCAT
Inflammation plays a central role in the genesis and progression of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). C-reactive protein (CRP) is widely used as means to assess systemic inflammation, and elevated levels of CRP have been associated with poor HF prognosis. Identification of chronic low-grade inflammation in outpatients can be performed measuring high-sensitivity CRP (hsCRP). The clinical characteristics and outcome associations of a pro-inflammatory state among outpatients with HFpEF requires further study. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 30, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jo ão Pedro Ferreira, Brian L. Claggett, Jiankang Liu, Abhinav Sharma, Akshay S. Desai, Inder S. Anand, Eileen O'Meara, Jean L. Rouleau, Simon De Denus, Bertram Pitt, Marc A. Pfeffer, Faiez Zannad, Scott D. Solomon Tags: Short communication Source Type: research

Multicentre short- and medium-term report on the device closure of a post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture – In search of risk factors for early mortality
Post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare and severe complication of myocardial infarction. To find early mortality ( (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 30, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Roland Fiszer, Michal Galeczka, Grzegorz Smolka, Adam Sukiennik, Maciej Chojnicki, Filip Tyc, Jacek Bialkowski, Malgorzata Szkutnik Source Type: research

Relationship between peak aortic jet velocity and progression of aortic stenosis in patients undergoing hemodialysis
The natural history of aortic stenosis (AS) progression, especially before severe AS development, is not well documented. We aimed to investigate the time course of peak aortic jet velocity (Vmax) and AS progression risk according to baseline Vmax, particularly whether there is a Vmax threshold. (Source: International Journal of Cardiology)
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 30, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shimon Kurasawa, Takahiro Imaizumi, Toru Kondo, Manabu Hishida, Masaki Okazaki, Nobuhiro Nishibori, Yuki Takeda, Hirotake Kasuga, Shoichi Maruyama Source Type: research