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Clinical Characteristics and Long-Term Outcomes of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Authors: Yoshinaga M, Yoshikawa D, Ishii H, Hirashiki A, Okumura T, Kubota A, Sakai S, Harada K, Somura F, Mizuno T, Fujiwara W, Yokoi H, Hayashi M, Ishii J, Murohara T, Yoshida Y, Amano T, Izawa H Abstract Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) has various morphological and clinical features. A decade has passed since the previous survey of the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of Japanese HCM patients. The Aichi Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (AHC) Registry is based on a prospective multicenter observational study of HCM patients. The clinical characteristics of 42 ambulant HCM patients followed up for up to 5...
Source: International Heart Journal - June 19, 2015 Category: Cardiology Tags: Int Heart J Source Type: research

Understanding Digoxin
 Most of us have heard of, or encountered a patient taking Digoxin at some point in our carreers. But, do we understand what it is and how it affects our patient?    Digoxin (Lanoxin), is a Cardiac Glycoside, derived from the foxglove plant, Digitalis. This medication is often seen in the pre-hospital setting, used for the treatment of:    Heart Failure (HF) with reduced Systolic Function   Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Atrial Flutter (A-flutter) associated with Rapid Ventricular Response (RVR)   Cardiomyopathies   Often combined with Calcium and Beta Channel Blockers, Angiot...
Source: EMS 12-Lead - January 10, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ivan Rios Tags: Atrial Fibrillation Bidirectional Ventricular Tachycardia Digoxin Digoxin toxicity Heart Failure Source Type: research

Epidemiology of arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in Asia.
Abstract Cardiac arrhythmias are cardiac rhythm disorders that comprise an important epidemiological and public health problem. Cardiac arrhythmias are significantly associated with increased risks of cardiovascular complications and sudden death, consequently leading to decreased quality of life, disability, high mortality, and healthcare expense. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, and has been further increasing with the aging of society. Although the prevalence is relatively lower in Asians than in Westerners, the prognostic impacts on stroke and mortality in Asians are comparable...
Source: Circulation Journal - September 25, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Murakoshi N, Aonuma K Tags: Circ J Source Type: research