Archives of cardiovascular diseases
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Arch Cardiovasc Dis · Jan 2020
ReviewExcitation-contraction coupling and relaxation alteration in right ventricular remodelling caused by pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a progressive and lethal cardiopulmonary disease. The rise in right ventricular afterload leads to right ventricular hypertrophy and failure. Right ventricular failure is the most important prognostic factor for morbidity and mortality in pulmonary arterial hypertension or pulmonary hypertension caused by left heart diseases. ⋯ The physiology and haemodynamic function of the right ventricle in the normal state differ considerably from those of the left ventricle, and the known mechanisms of left ventricular dysfunction cannot be generalized to right ventricular dysfunction. Ion channel activities and calcium homeostasis tightly regulate cardiac function, and their dysfunction contributes to the pathogenesis of cardiac diseases. This review focuses on the ion channels (potassium, calcium) and intracellular calcium handling remodelling involved in right ventricular hypertrophy and dysfunction caused by pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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Arch Cardiovasc Dis · Jan 2020
Observational StudyAnalysis of weather exposure 7 days before occurrence of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
Several studies have highlighted the relationship between weather patterns and the occurrence of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). ⋯ In this specific geographical area, occurrence of STEMI was statistically associated with a decrease in air temperature, an increase in atmospheric pressure and an increase in humidity over the preceding 7-day period.
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Arch Cardiovasc Dis · Nov 2019
Multicenter Study Observational StudyIn-hospital outcomes and 5-year mortality following an acute myocardial infarction in patients with a history of cancer: Results from the French registry on Acute ST-elevation or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (FAST-MI) 2005 cohort.
Cancer and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have important prognostic consequences. Treatment of some cancers may affect coronary artery disease, myocardial function and/or AMI management. Whether the early and long-term mortality of patients with AMI differ according to their history of cancer remains questionable. ⋯ A history of cancer, per se, does not appear to be a risk factor for increased in-hospital mortality or long-term cardiovascular mortality in patients admitted for AMI.
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Arch Cardiovasc Dis · Oct 2019
Evaluation of the efficacy of a self-training programme in focus cardiac ultrasound with simulator.
Focus cardiac ultrasound is a great tool for quick evaluation of cardiac function in acute settings with limited time and expertise in echocardiography. Adequate training is essential for physicians willing to use this imaging technique. ⋯ After a short self-training programme, trainees were able to acquire the main views of focus cardiac ultrasound with sufficient quality and in a short time period.