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Open Heart. is an open access journal by BMJ and BCS, publishing original research in cardiovascular medicine. Impact Factor: 2.8 Citescore: 4.6 All metrics >>
Four pillars of heart failure: contemporary ... - Open Heart
2021年3月2日 · The past two decades have heralded dramatic improvements in outcomes for people living with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). 1 The more widespread implementation of disease modifying pharmacological therapies,2 supported by landmark trials of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors3 and beta-blockers4 have improved longevity despite a background of an ageing and increasingly ...
Timing of oral anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation patients after ...
2024年9月17日 · Results Among 708 registry patients with known AF before stroke and hospitalisation within 72 hours after stroke, 432 were anticoagulated at stroke onset. OAC was started according to the ‘1–3–6–12 days rule’ in 255 (39.2%) patients. Non-adherence to the ‘1–3–6–12 days rule’ was not associated with the composite endpoint within 3 months in 661 patients who (re-)started on ...
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An open access cardiology journal publishing original research and opinion on cardiovascular medicine at all study phases.
Transcatheter mitral valve repair: an overview of current and future ...
2021年4月27日 · The field of transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVr) for mitral regurgitation (MR) is rapidly evolving. Besides the well-established transcatheter mitral edge-to-edge repair approach, there is also growing evidence for therapeutic strategies targeting the mitral annulus and mitral valve chordae. A patient-tailored approach, careful patient selection and an experienced interventional team is ...
Myo-inositol for insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ...
2022年3月1日 · Myo-inositol, also known as inositol (cyclohexanehexol), is a cyclic carbohydrate with six hydroxyl groups.1 For a long time, it was considered a B vitamin (vitamin B8). However, it is not considered an essential nutrient because it is formed from glucose. Each kidney makes around 2 g of myo-inositol per day, and the average dietary intake is 0.5–1.0 g/day.2 3 The liver and brain also ...
Echocardiographic diagnosis of right-to-left shunt using ...
2020年8月6日 · Introduction. Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common finding with a prevalence of about 25% in the general population.1 A strong association between PFO and ischaemic stroke has been reported.2 Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is a rare disease in the general population and causes a permanent right-to-left shunt (RLS).3 The association of pulmonary RLS grade on contrast ...
Myocarditis after COVID-19 and influenza infections: insights from …
2024年11月14日 · In the current issue of Open Heart, the study by Butler and colleagues completed a much-needed investigation that provides valuable insights into the risk of developing incident myocarditis in the general population following COVID-19 or influenza infection. The authors used a large, USA-based administrative health claims database to complete a retrospective analysis of the risk of myocarditis ...
Harnessing the power of clinical decision support systems: …
2023年11月27日 · Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) are increasingly integrated into healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes, reduce medical errors and enhance clinical efficiency by providing clinicians with evidence-based recommendations at the point of care. However, the adoption and optimisation of these systems remain a challenge. This review aims to provide an overview of the current state ...
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Open Heart is an online-only open access journal dedicated exclusively to publishing cardiology research. The journal aims to provide rapid publication of research through a continuous publication model. As well as publishing definitive articles, Open Heart will consider protocols. All articles published in Open Heart will have been sent for peer review.