Search Results - "Romanian Journal of Cardiology"

Successful TAVI-in-TAVI for degenerated bioprosthetic aortic valve with severe stenosis-a case report by Apostu Alexandra, Deleanu Dan, Parasca Cătălina, Capșa Răzvan, Dobrovie Monica, Popescu Bogdan Alexandru, Chioncel Ovidiu, Iliescu Vlad Anton, Jurcuţ Ruxandra

“…Aortic stenosis is one of the leading causes of valvular disease requiring surgery or transcatheter intervention, with a rising prevalence due to the aging…”
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Effects of prosthesis-patient mismatch on cardiac function and clinical outcome after transcatheter aortic valve implantation by Parasca Catalina A., Calin Andreea, Rosca Monica, Botezatu Simona, Enache Roxana, Beladan Carmen, Deleanu Dan, Chioncel Ovidiu, Bubenek-Turconi Serban, Iliescu Vlad A., Popescu Bogdan A.

“…Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) prostheses have better hemodynamics compared to surgical prostheses, with a lower incidence of…”
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Massive sinus of Valsalva aneurysm with an associated bicuspid aortic valve: A rare clinical image by English Kevan

“…A sinus of Valsalva aneurysm is a rare cardiac anomaly characterized by an abnormal dilatation of the aortic root. This occurs due to a weakened elastic lamina…”
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Aortitis Secondary to Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: A Rare Complication Unveiled by Cozac Dan-Alexandru, Amato Filippo, Savo Maria Teresa, Lassandro Eleonora, Cordoni Gabriele, Motta Raffaella, Pergola Valeria

“…Aortitis includes both infectious and non-infectious inflammation of the arterial wall. Infectious forms have a worse prognosis, necessitating immediate…”
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Iatrogenic migration of iliac stent graft that was implanted for the reason of iliac artery perforation at the beginning of TAVI into the ascending aorta during the procedure by Hudák Marek, Koščo Martin, Rašiová Maria

“…Vascular complications are one of the substantial complications of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Stent graft implantation is a powerful tool…”
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2D speckle tracking in echocardiography in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and its relation to hypertrophy and late gadolinium enhancement extent by Krid Marouan, Jebberi Zeynab, Boudiche Selim, Ezzaouia Khaled, Ouali Sana, Aouji Cyrine, Mghaieth Fathia, Mizouni Habiba, Halima Manel Ben, Mourali Mohamed Sami

“…The relationship between cardiac deformation by 2D speckle tracking, hypertrophy, and the extent of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) in patients with…”
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Personalized Cardiology by Apetrei Eduard

“…Personalized/precision cardiology is a great hope of our times. In daily practice, we apply personalized, but not precise, cardiology: we take individual…”
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Morphological features of myocardial bridging in patients who underwent CT coronary angiography in the National Heart Centre of Nepal by Kadel Arun, Rauniyar Binay Kumar, Kharel Sushant, Neupane Keshab Raj, Prajapati Dipanker, Adhikari Chandra Mani, Roka Madhu, Neupane Nirmal Psd

“…Multidetector computed tomography is considered a reliable, non-invasive modality for diagnosing myocardial bridging. The prevalence of myocardial bridges…”
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Atrial standstill in a young patient treated with left bundle branch area pacing by Ecaterina Cicala, Dumitrel Luca Cezar, Catalin Pestrea

“…Atrial standstill is a rare arrhythmogenic condition characterized by the absence of electrical and mechanical activity in the atria. The therapeutic options…”
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Complex Congenital Heart Lesion - Should We Operate or Not? by Ene Claudia-Andreea, Olaru-Lego Georgiana, Coman Ioan-Mircea, Platon Pavel, Mereuță Adrian

“…Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA) is a rare congenital anomaly defined by double discordance – atrioventricular and…”
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“SKS is not dead” - A Case Report Of Dual Stenting Technique in the Management of a Complex Coronary Bifurcation Lesion During ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Sever Risca, Alexandru Ispas, Alexandra Gherghina, Irina Pintilie, Florin Ortan

“…Cardiac interventions in the setting of a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) often require complex decision-making, especially when confronted with…”
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Complementary use of conduction system pacing techniques for the “pace and ablate” strategy in permanent atrial fibrillation - a case report by Catalin Pestrea, Roxana Enache, Ecaterina Cicala, Radu Vatasescu

“…The feasibility of the conduction system pacing combined with atrioventricular node ablation was demonstrated in patients with atrial fibrillation in whom rate…”
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A Perspective on a Two-stent Approach in Bifurcation Cases by Gherasie Flavius-Alexandru, Chioncel Valentin

“…Bifurcation lesions are the cause of 20% of all percutaneous coronary interventions, representing a complex category associated with lower procedure success…”
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Heartbeat Chronicles: Decoding the Interplay of Echocardiography and Heart Rate Variability in Chronic Heart Failure Patients – Unraveling the Mysteries with Traditional and Advanced 24-Hour Holter ECG Parameters by Duca Ştefania-Teodora, Tudorancea Ionuţ, Miftode Radu-Ştefan, Chetran Adriana, Costache Alexandru-Dan, Pavăl D. Robert, Costache-Enache Irina-Iuliana

“…Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a clinical syndrome that encompasses individuals who either have received a definitive diagnosis of heart failure or display a…”
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Left Ventricular Non-compaction Cardiomyopathy and Polycystic Kidney Disease Revealed by Inappropriate Polycythemia: A Fortuitous Association? Case Report by Hodorogea Andreea Simona, Dan Gheorghe Andrei Cristian, Pârvu Irina, Nanea Ioan Tiberiu, Gheorghe And Gabriela Silvia

“…We present the case of a patient with heart failure with reduced left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction, diagnosed in the first instance by echocardiography…”
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The Workload of the Interventional Cardiology Centers from Romania: a 2021 Overview and 2014–2021 Trends by Predescu Lucian M., Udroiu Cristian A.

“…This article provides data on the workload of the interventional cardiology centers in Romania during 2021. Members from all interventional cardiology centers…”
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Earlier is Better. New Options for Acute Heart Failure: When, Who, How Much? by Nechita Alexandru Cristian

“…Heart failure (HF) is a major public health problem characterised by a high rate of hospitalisation and death. The risk is maximal for patients admitted with…”
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Serum Lactate, an Independent Prognostic Marker in Normotensive Patients With Acute Pulmonary Thromboembolism by Avram Rodica Lucia, Băluță Monica Mariana, Delcea Caterina, Andronescu Anna Maria, Lechea Elena, Vladu Gabriela, Nechita Alexandru Cristian

“…Serum lactate, a marker of tissue hypoxia, is an important prognostic factor in sepsis, trauma, and cardiogenic shock. Data on the direct correlation of serum…”
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Acute Decompensated Heart Failure in Patients With and Without COVID-19 — The Experience of a Romanian Center by Vintilă Ana-Maria, Horumbă Mihaela, Miron Paul, Balan Răzvan, Catrangiu Maria-Beatrice, Negoescu Iris-Andreea, Trifan Iuliana, Vintilă Vlad-Damian, Gurghean Adriana, Săvulescu-Fiedler Ilinca

“…Our goal was to characterize a cohort of heart failure patients with and without COVID-19 in terms of demographics, comorbid conditions, treatment regimens,…”
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The Influence of Renal Function on In-Hospital Complications in Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Petrosyan Harutyun, Hayrapetyan Hamlet, Torozyan Shahen, Tsaturyan Arsen, Buniatyan Vache, Sedrakyan Surik

“…The goal of this study was to examine in-hospital complications in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction with a different renal function…”
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