[Non compaction cardiomyopathy: a series of 15 cases].

Background: Non compaction cardiomyopathy is a rare disorder caused by the arrest of myocardial compaction during embryogenesis, leading to a non compacted endocardial layer with marked hypertrabeculation and deep recesses.

Aim: To report the clinical and echocardiographic characteristics of a series of 15 adult patients with non-compaction cardiomyopathy.

Patients And Methods: We included a total of 15 patients aged 52 ± 17 years (40% males) diagnosed at our echocardiography laboratory between January 2001 and July 2010.

[Risk factors for postoperative atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting. A prospective analysis].

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a relevant complication after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). However there is controversy regarding possible contributing factors.

Aim: To study the incidence of AF, its risk factors and its repercussion on hospital stay and charges, in patients undergoing CABG.

[Coronary biomarkers and long-term clinical outcome in acute coronary syndrome without ST segment elevation].

Background: The use of new biomarkers improved risk stratification for patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS).

Aim: To evaluate the relationship between multiple biomarkers and long-term clinical outcome in ACS without ST segment elevation.

Patients And Methods: Consecutive patients presenting with suspected ACS were studied.