Pocket hematoma is a common complication following cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation, traditionally perceived as a manageable local issue. Accumulating evidence, however, indicates that clinically significant pocket hematoma (...
Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a heterogeneous pathophysiological state with high mortality, despite the development of cardiac intensive care units (CICUs) and the advanced treatments applied. The cornerstones of therapy that have been proposed in many a...
In the cardiovascular system, geometric remodeling of the cardiac chambers is the main mechanism enabling increased cardiac performance during exercise in athletes, as well as underlying pathological progression toward heart failure. In this study, w...
Background: A sternum-sparing approach of minimally invasive total coronary revascularization via left anterior thoracotomy (TCRAT) demonstrated favorable early and midterm results in unselected patients with coronary artery multivessel disease. Howe...
Background: Orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT) remains the gold standard for end-stage heart failure, yet individualized risk assessment for postoperative mortality remains challenging. We aimed to develop and interpret random forest-based models...
Background: Acute heart failure (AHF) is a common reason for emergency care, yet data on its epidemiology and prognosis in the prehospital setting remain limited. This study aims to analyze the characteristics and long-term survival outcomes of patie...
Heart failure (HF) remains a major challenge in cardiovascular medicine, contributing to high global rates of hospitalization and mortality. Recent research (2022–2025) has emphasized its heterogeneity, highlighting distinct phenotypes—HF...
Background: Left atrial appendage (LAA) closure is an alternative to oral anticoagulants (OAC) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF), but comparative evidence remains inconsistent. This study systematically evaluates the efficacy and safe...
(1) Background: The systemic right ventricular (SRV) dysfunction and severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) remain significant challenges in patients with congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA) or following atrial switch proc...
Background. Accurate anatomical assessment is essential for pre-procedural planning in structural heart disease. Advanced 3D imaging could offer improved visualization for more accurate reconstruction. We assessed the performance of a novel immersive...
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