An interesting case series of cardiotoxicity of modern chemotherapy attempting to elucidate mechanisms of heart failure.
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Cardiac - Physiology
November 1, 2016
October 31, 2016
This single institution study explored the frequency and time course of failure of mitral valve repair for MR caused by prolapse using longitudinal echocardiography. Recurrent MR developed in 49 (5.7%) patients at a mean of 3.1 years; 6 had prolapse and 43 did not. Severe MS occurred in 3. Reoperation was performed in 21 patients, and was most c
September 27, 2016
In this single institution retrospective study of postoperative cardiac surgery patients, serum potassium and magnesium levels at times when postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) occured were compared with levels in patients who did not experience POAF. The incidence of POAF was 37%, and was associated with increasing magnesium levels.
August 2, 2016
Physiologic effects of pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) for chronic thromboembolic disease (CTED) were studied 1 year postop. PEA resulted in improved RV stroke volume response, heart rate response, and ventilatory efficiency related to exercise.
June 25, 2016
A large retrospective study of the UNOS database advances that elevated troponin I in selected cardiac donors is NOT associated with various adverse events. The conclusion is likely to stimulate heated discussions.
May 5, 2016
The authors measured serum amino-terminal procollagen III (PIII) as a marker of myocardial fibrogenesis in patients undergoing the Fontan procedure for single ventricle circulation and in controls. Patients with single venticle circulation had elevated PIII levels compared to controls. Staged Fontan elements successively reduced PIII levels. The
March 31, 2016
A commentary and follow-up comment on last year's ERICCA and RIPHeart- related publications in the NEJM.
March 24, 2016
For you chocolate lovers out there, hard evidence that dark chocolate can boost endurance performance.
March 4, 2016
Lactic acidosis is a very common biological issue for the postoperative patient with shock. This very nice review addresses thehemodynamic consequences of shock-associated lactic acidosis and highlights the various therapeutic options that can be considered by the bedside clinician.
February 18, 2016
An Editorial suggesting that atheroma is here to stay...