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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Heart Failure

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Heart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome with a wide variety of clinical presentations, pathophysiologies, and natural histories. HF is becoming more prevalent globally, thus increasing effects on healthcare systems. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is a valuable tool for better understanding HF and its prognosis.

The commonly used reference standard of CMR cine imaging provides accurate assessment of chamber size and function. Phase contrast imaging can be used to assess the degree of valvular regurgitation and complex flow patterns. Stress perfusion imaging can detect subtle areas of ischemia and microvascular dysfunction.

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Clinical Implications and Procedural Complications in Patients with Patent Foramen Ovale Concomitant with Atrial Septal Aneurysm

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) is defined as excursion of the atrial septum exceeding 10 mm beyond the atrial septum into the right or left atrium, or a combined total excursion of 15 mm on the right and left sides during the cardiac cycle.

According to previous studies, 20–40% of patent foramen ovale (PFO) cases are accompanied by ASAs. ASA is associated with the presence of PFO, left atrial dysfunction, cryptogenic stroke, migraine, and arterial embolism, thus making closure of PFO in patients with concomitant ASA necessary but challenging. (more…)

Announcing Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications 2023 Impact Factor

The Co-Editors-in-Chief of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications (CVIA), Jamie B. Conti, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA, Jianzeng Dong, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China and Jun Pu, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China, are pleased to announce that the 2023 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for CVIA is 0.9.

Submissions to Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications (CVIA) can be made using ScholarOne, the online submission and peer review system. Registration and access are available at https://mc04.manuscriptcentral.com/cvia-journal. There are no author submission or article processing fees.

Articles of interest include:

Machine Learning Methods in Real-World Studies of Cardiovascular Disease

Experience in Application of a Three-Dimensional Pulsed Field Ablation System Integrating Mapping and Ablation

Association between Percentage of Neutrophils at Admission and in-Hospital Events in Patients ≥75 Years of Age with Acute Coronary Syndrome

Feasibility of an Integrated Digital and Pharmacological Approach Targeting Blood Lipids in Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Management

Heart Failure Guideline Directed Medical Therapy: Which One and When?

Long-term Effects of Nicorandil Combined with Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease: A Real-world Observational Study

Transcatheter “Sandwich” Valve-in-Valve Implantation Technique for Pure Aortic Regurgitation: Operation Skills and Early Experience

Advances in Renal Denervation in the Treatment of Hypertension

Overview of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) for General Cardiologists

Angiography-Based Computational Modeling for In Vivo Assessment of Endothelial Dynamic Strain in Coronary Arteries with De Novo Lesions: Comparison of Treatment Effects of Drug-Coated Balloons Between Small and Large Arteries

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Acute morphological changes in de novo coronary lesions after drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty can affect endothelial mechanics and consequently clinical outcomes.

Angiography-based computational modeling has been validated to assess endothelial dynamic strain (EDS) in coronary arteries in vivo. The EDS was calculated on the basis of pre- and post-DCB angiography. Parameters of quantitative coronary angiography and EDS were quantified at cross-sections in the treated segments. A total of 336 and 348 lesion cross-sections were included in the small/large vessel groups, respectively. (more…)

Atrial Fibrillation and Adipokines: A Pathophysiological Perspective

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia characterized by irregular and frequently rapid electrical activity in the atria. Adipokines are bioactive molecules that are secreted by adipose tissue, and exert diverse effects on health and disease.

Obesity is a complex condition influenced by multiple interconnected factors, and the specific mechanisms linking obesity to AF may vary among individuals. Obesity contributes to the development of atrial arrhythmia. Moreover, obesity plays major roles in the pathophysiology of AF and its associated complications by inducing systemic changes, including altered hemodynamics, heightened sympathetic tone, and a persistent low-grade inflammatory state.

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Identifying Risk Factors for Native Coronary Atherosclerosis Progression After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at investigating factors influencing the progression of native coronary atherosclerosis after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

A cohort of 462 patients was classified into progressive (n = 73) or non-progressive (n = 389) groups according to the presence of native coronary atherosclerosis progression on coronary angiography. Clinical data and angiography results were compared during follow-up, and the time to progression of native coronary atherosclerosis was recorded. Subsequently, multivariate Cox regression analysis was conducted.

In comparison to the non-progressive group, the progressive group had higher levels of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and triglycerides (TG), and higher scores on the Synergy Between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) scale, but lower levels of high-density (more…)

Immediate Interventional Management of Aortocoronary Dissection During PCI

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Aortocoronary dissection is a rare and potentially fatal complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. It is more common when performing interventions of the right coronary artery or during revascularization of chronic total occlusions. Here, it is aimed to provide more data regarding a less common form of this complication. The case of an 81-year old woman admitted with an acute infero-lateral myocardial infarction, who was indicated for emergency primary coronary intervention is presented. After revascularization of the left circumflex artery, the left main coronary artery exhibited retrograde dissection into the ascending aorta. (more…)

High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Challenges and Considerations

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal.

As global life expectancy increases, cardiologists increasingly face challenges of caring for an older population requiring complex coronary revascularization. A substantial portion of these patients are deemed unsuitable for surgery because of their comorbidities, coronary lesion characteristics, and hemodynamic status. In response to the therapeutic needs of this patient cohort, innovative devices and techniques have been developed to provide viable options for treatment. In assessing these patients, the heart team approach is critical, to identify anatomic, hemodynamic, and procedural characteristics that favor adjunctive MCS support. The available data support using adjunct MCS devices in patients with severely reduced LV function (EF < 35%) or in acute decompensated heart failure in the presence of complex coronary artery disease. (more…)

Delirium in the Cardiac Patient

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5^th Edition (DSM-5) defines delirium as a disturbance in attention and awareness that develops over a short period and involves fluctuation in severity. This profile is also accompanied by an additional disturbance in cognition (e.g., memory), which are not explained by a preexisting neurocognitive disorder. Arousal levels, such as those in patients in a coma, must also not be severely reduced. Finally, to make the diagnosis of delirium, there must be evidence that the disturbance is a direct physiological consequence of another medical condition, substance intoxication or withdrawal, exposure to a toxin, or due to multiple etiologies.

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Current Outcomes after Revascularization for Coronary Very Late Stent Thrombosis

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Limited data are available regarding current outcomes after revascularization for angiographically confirmed very late stent thrombosis (VLST). Therefore, this study investigated the current outcomes of patients with VLST and the risk factors for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

Consecutive patients who underwent revascularization for angiographically confirmed VLST between January 2014 and January 2016 were enrolled in this study. The patients were divided into two groups according to the occurrence of MACE during follow-up. The clinical and interventional parameters between groups were compared.

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