Screening for Fabry disease in patients with left ventricular hypertrophy in China: A multicentre and prospective study by Zongwei Lin, Xinyu Zhang, Yan Liu, Dongxia Miao, Huanyi Zhang, Tao Zhang, Fenglei Zhang, Peng Li, Hongyan Dai, Guihua Jiang, Dongxia Zhang, Lin Zhong, Huixia Lu, Xiaoping Ji

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Analysis of the prevalence and role of maladaptive left ventricular remodeling in the risk of early renal graft dysfunction by R. A. Ibadov, D. A. Chernov, S. Kh. Ibragimov, Z. U. Abdugafurov, Z. T. Matkarimov

“…Objective: to study the prevalence of maladaptive left ventricular remodeling (MLVR) among kidney transplant (KT) candidates and the role of MLVR in the development of early graft dysfunction (EGD). …”
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Transcatheter PDA recanalization and interatrial septal stenting as a bridge to arterial switch operation in a late-presenting infant with D-transposition of the great arteries by Revan Satrio, Priyandini Wulandari, Hiradipta Ardining, Brian Mendel, Indriwanto Sakidjan Atmosudigdo, Radityo Prakoso, Bambang Widyantoro

“…Abstract Background Dextro-transposition of the great arteries with intact ventricular septum (d-TGA/IVS) requires early arterial switch operation (ASO) to preserve left ventricular function, but delayed presentations complicate outcomes due to LV regression and hypoxemia. …”
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Temporary microaxial transvalvular left ventricular assist device for post–myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture: Bridging a paradigm shiftCentral MessagePerspective by David Moros, MD, Jean-Luc A. Maigrot, BS, Michael Z.Y. Tong, MD, MBA, Nicholas G. Smedira, MD, MBA, Edward G. Soltesz, MD, MPH, Faisal G. Bakaeen, MD, Shinya Unai, MD, Eric E. Roselli, MD, Ran Lee, MD, Lars G. Svensson, MD, PhD, Eugene H. Blackstone, MD, Aaron J. Weiss, MD, PhD

“…Objective: To characterize the clinical courses and outcomes of patients presenting with post–myocardial infarction (MI) ventricular septal rupture (VSR) receiving temporary microaxial transvalvular left ventricular assist device (tVAD) support. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF PROPAFENONE (PROPANORM®) AND AMIODARONE (CORDARONE®) IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION, ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION, CORONARY HEART DISEASE, AND CHRONIC HE... by O. N. Miller, S. A. Starichkov, Yu. M. Pozdnyakov, S. A. Luchinsky, A. V. Tarasov, V. L. Doshchitsyn, O. A. Kramynina, E. G. Volkova, D. L. Ilyinykh

“…Clinical effectiveness and safety of Propanorm® was studied in patients with arterial hypertension (AH), coronary heart disease (CHD), chronic heart failure (CHF) with intact systolic left ventricular (LV) function, and atrial fibrillation (AF). …”
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Effects of empagliflozin on exercise tolerance and left ventricular diastolic function in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and type 2 diabetes: a prospe... by A. G. Ovchinnikov, A. A. Borisov, K. Yu. Zherebchikova, O. Yu. Ryabtseva, A. D. Gvozdeva, V. P. Masenko, F. T. Ageev, S. A. Boytsov

“…To assess the effect of the sodium-glucose transport protein 2 inhibitor empagliflozin on exercise tolerance and left ventricular (LV) diastolic function in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and type 2 diabetes (T2D).Material and methods. …”
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Evaluating right ventricular function to reveal cancer therapy cardiotoxicity by Alexey N. Sumin

“…Echocardiographic parameters of left ventricular function were conventionally used to detect early manifestations of cancer therapy cardiotoxicity. …”
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Pentoxyphylline: possibilities to reduce manifestations of chronic heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction in elderly by V. B. Shatylo, L. A. Bodretska, I. S. Shapovalenko, H. P. Voinarovska, Zh. S. Butynets

“…The aim: to study the effect of add-on pentoxifylline therapy on the structural and functional indicators of the heart state, endothelial function, quality of life and physical abilities in patients with chronic heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction. …”
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Neonatal intra-atrial baffle repair for isolated ventricular inversion with left isomerism: a case report by Yuta Kuwahara, Yukihiro Takahashi, Yuya Komori, Naohiro Kabuto, Naoki Wada

“…Conclusion We successfully performed an intra-atrial switch procedure for isolated ventricular inversion in a neonate. Long-term follow-up will be necessary to ensure the maintenance of optimal cardiac function.…”
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Management of a Patient with Severe Hypotension and Advanced Heart Failure with Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction by M. S. Bychkova, E. V. Reznik

“…Step–by–step algorithms for prescribing and correcting drug therapy for heart failure patients with hypotension have been developed. This article presents a clinical case of management of a patient with severe hypotension and chronic heart failure with a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction.Aortic valve replacement was performed the patient with congenital heart disease (bicuspid aortic valve) in 25 years. …”
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Clinical and anamnestic characteristics of patients depending on left ventricular ejection fraction: results of a register study by P. G. Parfenov, A. V. Yurkina, D. P. Golubovskaya, S. Y. Shuster, E. V. Dren, Y. I. Guselnikova, N. B. Lebedeva, T. B. Pecherina

“…The largest group of subjects was represented by patients with a low left ventricular ejection fraction (less than 40%) – 546 people. …”
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Case Report: Cardiotoxicity of capecitabine may manifest as STEMI with significant left ventricular cardiac dysfunction and recurrent supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias:... by Sebastian Szmit, Sebastian Szmit, Małgorzata Wojciechowska, Barbara Sobera, Krystian Szczypiorski, Izabela Poprawa, Dagmara Gralak-Łachowska, Maciej Zarębiński

“…Urgent angiography excluded significant changes in the coronary vessels, but a marked reduction in left ventricular systolic function was observed in echocardiography. …”
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Features of the Clinical Signs, Changes of the Natriuretic Propeptide (NT-proBNP), Left Ventricular Diastolic Function and Heart Rate Variability in the Patients with the Stable An... by Shved M., Prypkhan I.

“…To understand the features of the clinical signs, the changes of the natriuretic propeptide – NT-proBNP, left ventricular diastolic function and heart rate variability (HRV) in the patients with the stable angina pectoris, combined with subclinical hypothyroidism, 2 groups of the patients were observed: 39 patients with coronary artery disease: stable angina pectoris of II-III functional class (FC) and 44 patients with the stable angina pectoris in combination with subclinical hypothyroidism. …”
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Stress in Focus: A Rare Case of Mid-Ventricular Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Presenting as Cardiac Asthma by Hasan Munshi MD, Lefika Bathobakae MD, MPH, Aqsa Sorathia MD, Reshma John MD, Jesus Romero MD, Sheriff Elkattawy DO, Hartaj Virk MD, FACC, FSCAI

“…Mid-ventricular Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a variant of Takotsubo syndrome characterized by transient akinesis or dyskinesis of the mid-ventricular segments of the left ventricle, with sparing of the apical and basal segments. …”
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Left ventricular dissecting haematoma and aneurysm formation in a patient who uses methamphetamines: a case report by Pramith Ruwanpathirana, Subhani Poornima, Gayan Dissanayake, Disna Amaratunga, Gamini Galappaththi

“…A transthoracic echocardiogram revealed a poorly functioning dilated left ventricle with a mass within the myocardial apex. …”
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Watchman Device Dislodgement Creating a Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction Requiring Emergency Cardiopulmonary Bypass by Alex Roberts, Steven Mach, Jason Goebel, Heather Palomino, Derek Horstemeyer

“…Studies suggest the procedure has a 98.5% successful deployment rate (Boersma et al., 2016). We present a case where a rare but known complication involving dislodgement and migration of an implanted Watchman LAA occlusion device led to functional stenosis of the aortic valve creating a left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction necessitating emergency cardiopulmonary bypass in the electrophysiology lab to safely retrieve the device.…”
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Effects of Exercise Training on Ventricular Remodelling in Patients with Myocardial Infarction: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis by Tejas R Chokshi, Sohil Takodara, Dinkey Mankad

“…Introduction: Ventricular remodelling refers to the process of alteration in ventricular size, shape, and function. …”
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Effect of genetic specifics of patients on myocardial contractility after acute myocardial infarction: a literature review by S. E. Golovenkin, S. Yu. Nikulina, M. G. Bubnova, V. N. Maksimov

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Association between malnutrition risk and the prognosis of geriatric heart failure patients undergoing left ventricular assist device implantation by Rui Shi, Zhenhan Li, Xinyue Duan, Jun Luo, Yuxiang Luo, Qingchen Wu, Dan Chen, Xin Tian, Hongtao Tie

“…Background: Evidence regarding the association between malnutrition risk and the prognosis of geriatric heart failure (HF) patients undergoing left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation is lacking. …”
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Tale of three services: early UK experience with mavacamten treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction by Jane Draper, Antonio De Marvao, Robert M Cooper, Gerry Carr-White, Nabeel Sheikh, Rachel Bastiaenen, Yande Kasolo, Jason N Dungu, Edward Burford

“…Eligibility criteria included New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II–III symptoms and LVOT gradients >30 mm Hg with normal left ventricular ejection function (LVEF >55%), as per National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines and product literature. …”
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