Advance in Diagnostic and Management of Ischemic Heart Disease

Dear Colleagues,

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, accounting for approximately one third of global deaths. Among CVD, ischemic heart disease (IHD) ranks as the most prevalent and is predominantly driven by coronary atherosclerosis. However, rates of IHD-related mortality have decreased during the past few decades due to promising advances in diagnosis, prognostic stratification, and treatment of its two clinical manifestations—myocardial infarction and ischemic cardiomyopathy.

Recent developments in molecular assessment, laboratory assays, imaging (in particular cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR)), and invasive coronary angiography permit comprehensive characterization of diseased coronary arteries (both epicardial and microcirculatory) and of the ischemic myocardium. Concurrently, advances in pharmacological, interventional, and surgical therapeutic modalities allow patient-tailored treatment and reduce IHD-related death and disability.

With this Special Issue, we aim to present the current developments in diagnosis and treatment of ischemic heart disease and inspire further progress in management of coronary artery disease.

Prof. Dr. Maria I. Dorobantu
Prof. Dr. Victor A Voicu
Prof. Dr. Liviu Klein
Guest Editors

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