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Intrapartum Management of Maternal Congenital Heart Disease
Purpose of ReviewThis review discusses the special considerations in the care of pregnant patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) to minimize...
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Accuracy of oscillometric-based blood pressure monitoring devices: impact of pulse volume, arrhythmia, and respiratory artifact
An oscillometric waveform (OMW) envelope-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring device is widely used to monitor blood pressure and prevent...
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Assessing the impact of a combination of sofosbuvir and daclatasvir treatment for hepatitis C virus infection on heart rate, rhythm and heart rate variability using 24-hour ECG monitoring
BackgroundDirect-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) cure patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Concerns have arisen the occurrence of...
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Novel Diagnostics for Pediatric Heart Transplant Rejection
Purpose of ReviewDiagnosis of pediatric heart transplant rejection has historically relied on endomyocardial biopsy and clinical assessment. This...
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Cardiac autonomic dysfunction in adult congenital heart disease
PurposeDue to recent advances in diagnosis and treatment, the number of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) has substantially increased. This...
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The HF-AF ENERGY Trial: Nicotinamide Riboside for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure Patients
BackgroundThe presence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in heart failure (HF) patients with reduced ejection fraction is common and associated with an...
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Heart rhythm complexity as predictors for the prognosis of end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis
BackgroundHeart rhythm complexity, a measure of heart rate dynamics and a risk predictor in various clinical diseases, has not been systematically...
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Secretion of glucagon, GLP-1 and GIP may be affected by circadian rhythm in healthy males
BackgroundGlucagon is secreted from pancreatic alpha cells in response to low blood glucose and increases hepatic glucose production. Furthermore,...
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Effectiveness of implantable loop recorder and Holter electrocardiographic monitoring for the detection of arrhythmias in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy
BackgroundPatients with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) are at increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). However, the exact underlying...
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Nonlinear analysis of heart rhythm in preeclampsia: a route for translational clinical applications in neuroinflammation
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific condition which gets detected through hypertension and excessive protein excretion in urine. While preeclampsia...
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Remote Monitoring of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices: What is the Evidence?
Purpose of ReviewThis review offers an overview of the evidence in diagnostic and therapeutic applications of remote monitoring implantable devices.
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A case report of autoimmune GFAP astrocytopathy presenting with abnormal heart rate variability and blood pressure variability
BackgroundAutonomic dysfunctions including bladder dysfunction, gastrointestinal dysfunction and orthostasis are common symptoms of autoimmune glial...
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Preeclamptic heart failure — perioperative concerns and management: a narrative review
Preeclampsia is an important cause of heart failure during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The aim of this review is to elucidate the...
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Autoimmune congenital heart block: a case report and review of the literature related to pathogenesis and pregnancy management
Autoimmune congenital heart block (ACHB) is a passively acquired immune-mediated disease characterized by the presence of maternal antibodies against...
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Reverse complete heart block using transcutaneous pacing and repeated plasmapheresis in a neonate with lupus: a case report
BackgroundIt has been reported that the complete heart block (CHB) in neonatal lupus (NL) cannot be reversed. This study reported a case of NL-CHB...
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Heart rate variability: an objective measure of mental stress in surgical simulation
PurposeHighly stressful conditions in the operating room are associated with an increased risk of surgical adverse events and worse patient outcomes....
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Heart rate variability: reference values and role for clinical profile and mortality in individuals with heart failure
AimsTo establish reference values and clinically relevant determinants for measures of heart rate variability (HRV) and to assess their relevance for...
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Smartwatches in healthcare medicine: assistance and monitoring; a sco** review
Smartwatches have become increasingly popular in recent times because of their capacity to track different health indicators, including heart rate,...
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Do Heart Failure Biomarkers Influence Heart Failure Treatment Response?
Purpose of ReviewHeart failure (HF) is one of the leading causes of cardiac morbidity and mortality around the world. Our evolving understanding of...
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Atrial Fibrillation Management: A Comprehensive Review with a Focus on Pharmacotherapy, Rate, and Rhythm Control Strategies
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an increasingly common arrhythmia encountered in clinical practice that leads to a substantial increase in utilization of...
