The aim of this study was to evaluate the value of microvascular obstruction (MO) and infarct
size as a percentage of left ventricular mass (IS% LV), as measured by contrast-enhanced …

Mechanical circulatory support represents an evolving field of clinical research and practice.
Currently, several cardiac assist devices have been developed but, among different …

Objectives To determine and compare the diagnostic performance of stress myocardial
perfusion imaging (MPI) for the diagnosis of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) …

The task of developing ESC/EACTS Guidelines covers not only the integration of the most
recent research, but also the creation of educational tools and implementation programmes …

Background A new generation of subsecond multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT)
scanners, which allow complete coronary coverage, are becoming widely available. We …

Background We hypothesised that ticagrelor, in combination with aspirin for 1 month,
followed by ticagrelor alone, improves outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention …

Objectives: We sought to determine the diagnostic accuracy of noninvasive visual
(computed tomography coronary angiography [CTCA]) and quantitative computed …

Background New-generation coronary stents that release zotarolimus or everolimus have
been shown to reduce the risk of restenosis. However, it is unclear whether there are …

Objectives: This study analyzed the accuracy of gadolinium-enhanced cardiovascular
magnetic resonance (CMR) for the diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis (CS). Background: The …

Background Everolimus-eluting stent (EES) reduces the risk of restenosis in elective
percutaneous coronary intervention. However, the use of drug-eluting stent in patients with …