BMJ3d
Genetic variants associated with cardiac hypertrophy-related sudden cardiac death and cardiovascular outcomes in a Finnish population
Background Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a common cause of non-ischaemic sudden cardiac death (SCD). Left ventricular ...
BMJ2d
New-onset atrial fibrillation after coronary surgery and stroke risk: a nationwide cohort study
Background New-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) increases ...
BMJ2d
Clinical and echocardiographic parameters associated with outcomes in patients with moderate secondary mitral regurgitation
Background Significant secondary mitral regurgitation (SMR) is known to be associated with worse prognosis. However, data ...
BMJ1d
59 The effect of a virtual reality immersive experience upon anxiety levels in patients undergoing cardiac catheterisation: the virtual cath trial
Introduction Patients undergoing cardiac catheterisation are understandably anxious. This is due to a lack of familiarity with both the hospital environment and the planned procedure. Anxiety may ...
BMJ4d
Anatomy of the mitral valve
Correspondence to: Dr Siew Yen Ho, Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College, Dovehouse Street, London SW3 6LY, UK; yen.ho{at}ic.ac.uk According to Walmsley, ...
BMJ3d
Left ventricular bands. A normal anatomical feature.
Discrete delicate fibromuscular structures crossing the cavity of the left ventricle were identified on morphological examination in 329 (48%) of 686 hearts from patients of all ages with congenital ...
BMJ3d
Systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve—beyond hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Dr Rajdeep S Khattar, Manchester Heart Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PH, UK; rskhattar{at}hotmail.com If you wish to reuse any or ...
BMJ1d
Subclinical cardiomyopathy in Becker muscular dystrophy
Objective—To investigate the prevalence, age distribution, and spectrum of cardiac involvement in a cohort of patients with Becker muscular dystrophy. Design—A prospective non-invasive study with ...
BMJ1d
Effects of carvedilol on left ventricular remodelling in chronic stable heart failure: a cardiovascular magnetic resonance study
Background: The ability of β blockers to improve left ventricular function has been demonstrated, but data on the effects on cardiac remodelling are limited. Objective: To investigate, using ...
BMJ1d
Silent right ventricular myocardial infarction: the Q wave never lies
If you wish to reuse any or all of this article please use the link below which will take you to the Copyright Clearance Center’s RightsLink service. You will be ...
BMJ1d
Weight change and the risk of incident atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Correspondence to Dr Nicholas R Jones, University of Oxford, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford, OX2 6GG; nicholas.jones2{at}phc.ox.ac.uk ...
BMJ3d
Exercise recommendations in patients with valvular heart disease
Valvular heart disease affects 1%–2% of young individuals, many of whom aspire to partake in competitive sport or high intensity recreational exercise. There are limited reports on the impact of ...