Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM) is characterized by nondilated left or right ventricle with
diastolic dysfunction. The restrictive cardiomyopathies are a heterogenous group of …

Restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM), a potentially devastating heart muscle disorder, is
characterized by diastolic dysfunction due to abnormal muscle relaxation and myocardial …

Background: Early readmissions contribute significantly to heart failure–related morbidity
and negatively affect quality of life. Data on left ventricular assist device (LVAD)–related 30 …

Continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (CF-LVADs) decrease mortality and improve
quality of life in patients with advanced heart failure (HF). Their widespread utilization has …

Myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading cause of mortality globally and is predominantly
attributed to coronary artery disease (CAD). MI is categorized as ST-elevation MI (STEMI) or …

The function of the heart is defined by its ability to deliver adequate cardiac output to meet
the requirements of the body both at rest and with exertion. To fill this role, the heart …

Outcomes following hepatitis C virus (HCV)-viremic heart transplantation into HCV-negative
recipients with HCV treatment are good. We assessed cost-effectiveness between cohorts of …

The prevalence of chronic heart failure is increasing in the United States due to the increase
in the number of older adults and because many people are surviving acute cardiac events …

Cardiogenic shock (CS) remains a critical condition with high mortality rates, often arising
from acute myocardial infarction and advanced heart failure. Despite advancements in …

Low haemocompatibility of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) surfaces necessitates
anticoagulative therapy. Endothelial cell (EC) seeding can support haemocompatibility …