Cardiovascular alterations are common in patients who had ischaemic stroke, haemorrhagic stroke and other acute brain disorders such as seizures. These cardiac complications are …

The increasing burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) and significant morbidity/mortality associated with this arrhythmia encourage screening it in clinical practice, as recommended in current …

Jan 23, 2011 · Heart is an international peer reviewed journal that keeps cardiologists up to date with important research advances in cardiovascular disease. New scientific developments are …

Background The relationship between atherosclerosis and endotypes of myocardial ischaemia with no obstructive coronary artery disease (INOCA) is unclear. We investigated potential …

The detection of an ejection systolic murmur in the aortic valve region often corresponds to a diagnosis of aortic sclerosis or minor disruption of the aortic valve with associated turbulence …

Learning objectives To review the pathophysiology of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and how this relates to clinical management. To review the critical role of key …

Learning objectives Understand atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk scores and how and when to use them. Appreciate the differences among the major risk assessment …

Resting heart rate (RHR) is a clinical parameter easily measurable with typical value between 50 and 90 beats per minute (bpm) that varies during the day with a night-time decrease.1 RHR …

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The clinical presentation of ischaemic heart disease has a broad spectrum, encompassing not only traditional epicardial coronary artery disease (CAD) characterised by stenosis or …