Publications by authors named "C Papanastasiou"
Background: Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) allows comprehensive myocardial tissue characterisation, revealing areas of myocardial inflammation or fibrosis that may predispose to ventricular arrhythmias (VAs). With this study, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of structural heart disease (SHD) and decipher the prognostic implications of CMR in selected patients presenting with significant VAs.
Methods: Electronic databases were searched for studies enrolling adult patients that underwent CMR for diagnostic or prognostic purposes in the setting of significant VAs.
Article Synopsis
- Heart failure (HF) is a major reason for unplanned hospital admissions globally, often complicated by other health issues, leading to many patients being treated in Internal Medicine Departments (IMD) rather than Cardiology Departments (CD).
- A study involving 302 patients with acutely decompensated HF examined the differences in demographics, treatment, and short-term outcomes between those admitted to IMD and CD, revealing that IMD patients were older and had less severe symptoms upon admission.
- Results showed higher in-hospital mortality (21% in IMD vs. 6% in CD) and increased rates of rehospitalization for HF within 30 days and 6 months for patients admitted to IMD, indicating poorer short-term
Thromboembolism is a significant complication after the Fontan procedure because of endothelial dysfunction, abnormal blood flow, and hypercoagulability. This is the reason why it is recommended for these patients to receive thromboprophylaxis. The aim of our study was to compare the efficacy and safety of antiplatelets versus anticoagulants in patients with a history of a Fontan procedure.
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