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Systematic Review of Literature Citing the ISCHEMIA Trial Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-16
Abstract Purpose of Review Optimal therapy for patients with chronic coronary artery disease (CCD) has long been a topic under investigation and a subject of debate. Seeking to clarify appropriate management, the International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness with Medical and Invasive Approaches (ISCHEMIA) trial compared medical management versus coronary angiography for patients with stable
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Pacing and Defibrillation Consideration in the Era of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Devinder S. Dhindsa, Wissam Mekary, Mikhael F. El-Chami
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Atrial Fibrillation Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction: Prevalence, Impact, and Management Considerations Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Besher Sadat, Haider Al Taii, Muhie Sabayon, Chockalingam A. Narayanan
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Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Review of the Literature and Future Perspectives Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Spencer Ng, Taylor Cunningham, John P. Vavalle
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Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Coronary Artery Fistulas in Adults Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Jaya Kanduri, Zachary Falk, Harsimran S. Singh
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Acute Coronary Syndrome in Women: An Update Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Madeleine R. Alder, Kylie E. Adamek, Angela Lowenstern, Leah M. Raj, Kathryn J. Lindley, Nadia R. Sutton
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Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Fitness in Children and Adolescents with Obesity Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-09
Abstract Purpose of Review Examine the current state of literature related to the impact of obesity in children and adolescents on health-related physical fitness and the resultant cardiometabolic disease risk. Recent Findings Cardiorespiratory fitness of children and adolescents has declined over the past few decades which corresponds with an increase in obesity rates. Children with obesity are more
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Management Considerations for Acute Coronary Syndromes in Chronic Kidney Disease Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Matthew I. Tomey, Janice Y. Chyou
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Updates on Non-Statin LDL-Lowering Therapy Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Amer Abdulla, Mostafa Shalaby, Paul Kumfa, Muhammad Raja, Joseph Allencherril, Tareq Abu Sharifeh
Purpose of Review There is ample evidence of the benefits and safety of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-lowering therapies in the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. While statins remain the first-line agent for LDL reduction, several new therapies are now available. This narrative review provides an overview of currently available non-statin LDL-lowering agents, specifically mechanisms
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Mechanical Circulatory Support for High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Silvia Moscardelli, Reza Masoomi, Pedro Villablanca, Ahmad Jabri, Ankitkumar K. Patel, Francesco Moroni, Lorenzo Azzalini
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The Global Epidemic of Metabolic Fatty Liver Disease Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-20
Abstract Purpose of Review The objective of this manuscript is to examine the current literature on the epidemiology of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), its correlation with cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes, as well as to evaluate the update in nomenclature from non-alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD). Recent Findings The update of diagnostic criteria from NAFLD to
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Echogenomics: Echocardiography in Heritable Aortopathies Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Lyndsey Hunter-Adamson, Seda Tierney
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Understanding the Genetic and Non-Genetic Interconnections in the Aetiology of Syndromic Congenital Heart Disease: An Updated Review: Part 2 Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Jyoti Maddhesiya, Bhagyalaxmi Mohapatra
Purpose of Review Approximately 30% of syndromic cases diagnosed with CHD, which lure us to further investigate the molecular and clinical challenges behind syndromic CHD (sCHD). The aetiology of sCHD in a majority of cases remains enigmatic due to involvement of multiple factors, namely genetic, epigenetic and environmental modifiable risk factors for the development of the disease. Here, we aim to
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Open Surgical Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Emmanuel C. Nwachuku, Alik Farber
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Update on the Role of Colchicine in Cardiovascular Disease Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Darcy Banco, Mohammad Mustehsan, Binita Shah
Purpose of Review This review focuses on the use of colchicine to target inflammation to prevent cardiovascular events among those at-risk for or with established coronary artery disease. Recent Findings Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory drug that reduces cardiovascular events through its effect on the IL-1β/IL-6/CRP pathway, which promotes the progression and rupture of atherosclerotic plaques. Clinical
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Lysophosphatidic Acid-Mediated Inflammation at the Heart of Heart Failure Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Rajesh Chaudhary, Tahra Suhan, Mahmud W. Tarhuni, Ahmed Abdel-Latif
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Fulminant Myocarditis Temporally Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Enrico Ammirati, Nicolina Conti, Matteo Palazzini, Matteo Rocchetti, Andrea Spangaro, Andrea Garascia, Laura Lupi, Alberto Cereda
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Combined Heart Kidney Transplantation Versus Heart Transplant in Patients with Renal Failure: Contemporary Insights and Future Perspectives Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Anju Bhardwaj, Preethi Pirlamarla, Yevgeniy Brailovsky, Ajith Nair, Indranee Rajapreyar
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The Expansion of Genetic Testing in Cardiovascular Medicine: Preparing the Cardiology Community for the Changing Landscape Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Nosheen Reza, Raye L. Alford, John W. Belmont, Nicholas Marston
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Nutritional Aspects to Cardiovascular Diseases and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Hayley E. Billingsley, Emily M. Heiston, Moriah P. Bellissimo, Carl J. Lavie, Salvatore Carbone
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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) from an Interventionalist Perspective Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-18
Abstract Purpose of Review Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an increasingly recognized cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), particularly among women < 50 years of age. Here, we aim to review the pathogenesis of SCAD, discuss SCAD as an initial manifestation of systemic arterial disease, and highlight invasive strategies as well as unique challenges in the care of women with SCAD
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Post Cardiac Arrest Care in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-12
Abstract Purpose of Review Cardiac arrests constitute a leading cause of mortality in the adult population and cardiologists are often tasked with the management of patients following cardiac arrest either as a consultant or primary provider in the cardiac intensive care unit. Familiarity with evidence-based practice for post-cardiac arrest care is a requisite for optimizing outcomes in this highly
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MicroRNAs and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Charles D. Searles
Purpose of Review MicroRNAs (miRNAs)—short, non-coding RNAs—play important roles in almost all aspects of cardiovascular biology, and changes in intracellular miRNA expression are indicative of cardiovascular disease development and progression. Extracellular miRNAs, which are easily measured in blood and can be reflective of changes in intracellular miRNA levels, have emerged as potential non-invasive
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Patient Engagement in Research: Considerations in Creating a Registry for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Ruth Phillippi, Scott Leezer, Mindi Messmer, Danielle Hile, Anitha S. John
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Infective Endocarditis Antibiotic Prophylaxis: Review of the Evidence and Guidelines Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Mia M. Pries-Heje, Henning Bundgaard, Kasper K. Iversen, Lindsey R. Baden, Ann E. Woolley
Purpose of Review The question of antibiotic prophylaxis and its role in prevention of infective endocarditis (IE) remains controversial, with differing recommendations from international societies. The aim of this review was to compare and contrast current recommendations on antibiotic prophylaxis for IE by the American Heart Association (AHA), the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and the National
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Exercise as Medicine: Evaluation and Prescription for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 David Leone, Jonathan Buber, Keri Shafer
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Medical and Mechanical Circulatory Support of the Failing Right Ventricle Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Eugene Yuriditsky, Meshe Chonde, Oren Friedman, James M. Horowitz
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Assessment of the Severity of Aortic Regurgitation by Noninvasive Imaging Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Elena Ferrer-Sistach, Albert Teis, Claudia Escabia, Victoria Delgado
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Multi-proteomic Biomarker Risk Scores for Predicting Risk and Guiding Therapy in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Matthew E. Gold, Edward Woods, Darlington Pobee, Rand Ibrahim, Arshed A. Quyyumi
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Cardiac Rehabilitation After Hospitalization for Acute Coronary Syndrome Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Ravi Thakker, Mahin Khan, Bashar Al-Hemyari
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Multimodality Imaging Approach Evaluation of the Congenital Pericardial Defect: a Contemporary Review Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Mohamed Khayata, Alice A. Haouzi, Craig R. Asher, Bo Xu
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Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Coronary Artery Fistulas in Infants and Children Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Stephan Wu, Munes Fares, Thomas M. Zellers, Maanya Jyothinagaram, Surendranath R. Veeram Reddy
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The Echocardiographic Evaluation of the Right Heart: Current and Future Advances Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-02 Christian O’Donnell, Pablo Amador Sanchez, Bettia Celestin, Michael V. McConnell, Francois Haddad
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The Brain–Heart Axis: Neuroinflammatory Interactions in Cardiovascular Disease Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Jiun-Ruey Hu, Ahmed Abdullah, Michael G. Nanna, Robert Soufer
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Polypill and Combination Therapy: Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Jinwook Park, Chien-Wen Yang, Yonghong Huan, Sandeep Aggarwal
Purpose of Review The number of medications prescribed to patients has been progressively increasing, primarily driven by cardioprotective medications. The advent of pharmaceutical 3D printing technology holds the promise of reducing the burden of multiple pills by combining various medications with different release mechanisms into a single tablet. This development encourages a comprehensive review
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Cardiovascular and Renal Benefit of Novel Non-steroidal Mineralocorticoid Antagonists in Patients with Diabetes Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Ulrich Kintscher
Purpose of Review Novel non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) antagonists (MRAs) are a new class of drugs blocking adverse MR-mediated effects with an improved benefit-risk profile compared to steroidal MRAs. This review will provide information on the preclinical and clinical pharmacology of this new drug class and will discuss their future clinical applications in patients with cardiorenal
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Global Cardiovascular Research: Gaps and Opportunities Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Maha Inam, Zainab Samad, Elizabeth M. Vaughan, Aysha Almas, Bashir Hanif, Abdul Mannan Minhas, Zeerak Jarrar, Fatima Zohra Habib, Sana Sheikh, Dongshan Zhu, Salim S. Virani
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Cardioneuroablation for the Treatment of Vasovagal Syncope: Current Status and Impact on Quality of Life Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Vassil Traykov, Tchavdar Shalganov
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Screening for Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Diabetes Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Antti Saraste, Juhani Knuuti, Jeroen Bax
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Advancements in the Genetics of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-18 Alexander E. Katz, Santhi K. Ganesh
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Achieving Health Equity in the Care of Patients with Heart Failure Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Jose L. Lopez, Gustavo Duarte, Christy N. Taylor, Nasrien E. Ibrahim
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Comparison of Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone) and Reduced Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinol) as Supplement to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Reduce Cardiovascular Mortality Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Johannes-Paul Fladerer, Selina Grollitsch
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Biomarkers of Hepatic Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Risk Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Terence B. Lee, Martin T. W. Kueh, Vardhmaan Jain, Alexander C. Razavi, Pamela Alebna, Nicholas W. S. Chew, Anurag Mehta
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High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment: Exploring and Explaining the “U”-Shaped Curve Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Alexander C. Razavi, Anurag Mehta, Vardhmaan Jain, Parth Patel, Chang Liu, Nidhi Patel, Scott Eisenberg, Viola Vaccarino, Ijeoma Isiadinso, Laurence S. Sperling, Arshed A. Quyyumi
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Using Technology to Deliver Cardiovascular Care in African Countries Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Zainab Mahmoud, Muhammad Sanusi, Cecilia Nartey, Demilade Adedinsewo
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Role of Soluble Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator Receptor in Cardiovascular Disease Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Anis Ismail, Salim S. Hayek
Purpose of Review Chronic inflammation is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) is an immune-derived glycoprotein that is strongly associated with atherosclerotic disease. This review summarizes evidence on suPAR’s role in CVD pathogenesis and its potential as a prognostic indicator and therapeutic target. Recent Findings
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Using Patient Decision Aids for Cardiology Care in Diverse Populations Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Ruth Masterson Creber, Natalie Benda, Arnaldo Dimagli, Annie Myers, Stephanie Niño de Rivera, Shalom Omollo, Yashika Sharma, Parag Goyal, Meghan Reading Turchioe
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Surgical Approaches for Pericardial Diseases: What Is New? Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 David Moros, Anthony Zaki, Michael Zhen-Yu Tong
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Genetic Engineering of Donor Pig for the First Human Cardiac Xenotransplantation: Combatting Rejection, Coagulopathy, Inflammation, and Excessive Growth Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Shreya Singireddy, Andy Tully, Javier Galindo, David Ayares, Avneesh K. Singh, Muhammad M. Mohiuddin
Purpose of Review The first successful pig to human cardiac xenotransplantation in January 2022 represented a major step forward in the fields of heart failure, immunology, and applied genetic engineering, using a 10-gene edited (GE) pig. This review summarizes the evolution of preclinical modelling data which informed the use of each of the 10 genes modified in the 10-GE pig: GGTA1, Β4GalNT2, CMAH
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Stroke and Mechanical Circulatory Support in Adults Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 David J. Bae, Joshua Z. Willey, Chinwe Ibeh, Melana Yuzefpolskaya, Paolo C. Colombo
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Preventative Imaging with Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-28 Alexios S. Antonopoulos, Spyridon Simantiris
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Initial Evaluation and Management of Patients Presenting with Acute Chest Pain in the Emergency Department Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Paul Y. Lee, Kyrollos Saad, Afif Hossain, Irene Lieu, Joseph Allencherril
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Novel Approaches to the Failing Congenital Heart Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Bruke A. Tedla, Yuli Y. Kim, Sumeet Vaikunth
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Emerging Medical Therapies for the Treatment of Obesity in Women with Cardiovascular Diseases Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Leili Behrooz, Carrie G. Lenneman, Naomi M. Hamburg
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Indications for Cardiac Catheterization and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Resuscitated Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Dhruv Sarma, Jacob C. Jentzer
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The Evolving Paradigm of Revascularization in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy: from Recovery of Systolic Function to Protection Against Future Ischemic Events Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Ameesh Isath, Julio A. Panza
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Index-Guided High-Power Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Yoga Waranugraha, Chia-Ti Tsai, Lian-Yu Lin
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Noninvasive Multimodality Imaging for the Assessment of Anomalous Coronary Artery Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Christoph Gräni, Marius R. Bigler, Raymond Y. Kwong
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Computed Tomography–Guided Pericardiocentesis: A Practical Guide Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Kunaal R. Bafna, Anouva Kalra-Lall, Ram Kishore Gurajala, Karunakaravel Karuppasamy
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Contraception and Cardiovascular Effects: What Should the Cardiologist Know? Curr. Cardiol. Rep. (IF 3.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Anhthu Trinh, Ankit Vyas, Anna Roselle, Dhivya Velu, Lekha Hota, Madhavi Kadiyala