Acta Cardiologica, Volume 73, Issue 3 (2018)

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Acta Cardiologica, Volume 73, Issue 3 (2018)

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Review Article

Review Article
Syncope: current knowledge, uncertainties and strategies for management optimisation in the emergency department
Filippo Numeroso, Gianluigi Mossini, Giuseppe Lippi & Gianfranco Cervellin
Pages: 215-221
Published online: 11 Aug 2017
AbstractforSyncope: current knowledge, uncertainties and strategies for management optimisation in the emergency department | Full Text | References | PDF (657.5 KB)
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Original Scientific Paper

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Economic and social impact of increased cardiac rehabilitation uptake and cardiac telerehabilitation in Belgium – a cost–benefit analysis
Ines Frederix, Dominique Vandijck, Niel Hens, Johan De Sutter & Paul Dendale
Pages: 222-229
Published online: 11 Aug 2017
AbstractforEconomic and social impact of increased cardiac rehabilitation uptake and cardiac telerehabilitation in Belgium – a cost–benefit analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Protocol-driven remote monitoring of cardiac resynchronization therapy as part of a heart failure disease management strategy
Christophe J. P. Smeets, Frederik H. Verbrugge, Julie Vranken, Jo Van der Auwera, Wilfried Mullens, Matthias Dupont, Lars Grieten, Hélène De Cannière, Dorien Lanssens, Thijs Vandenberk, Valerie Storms, Inge M. Thijs & Pieter Vandervoort
Pages: 230-239
Published online: 14 Aug 2017
AbstractforProtocol-driven remote monitoring of cardiac resynchronization therapy as part of a heart failure disease management strategy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Comparison of radial access versus femoral access with the use of a vascular closure device for the prevention of vascular complications and mortality after percutaneous coronary intervention
Arno Téblick, Wies Vanderbruggen, Tom Vandendriessche, Johan Bosmans, Steven Els Frans Haine, Hielko Miljoen, Vincent Segers, Kristien Wouters, Christiaan Vrints & Marc J. Claeys
Pages: 241-247
Published online: 29 Aug 2017
AbstractforComparison of radial access versus femoral access with the use of a vascular closure device for the prevention of vascular complications and mortality after percutaneous coronary intervention | Full Text | References | PDF (953.6 KB)
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Left ventricular assist device: exercise capacity evolution and rehabilitation added value
Michel X. Lamotte, Sara Chimenti, Gael Deboeck, Alexis Gillet, Raymond Kacelenenbogen, Jonathan Strapart, Frédéric Vandeneynde, Guido Van Nooten & Martine Antoine
Pages: 248-255
Published online: 28 Aug 2017
AbstractforLeft ventricular assist device: exercise capacity evolution and rehabilitation added value | Full Text | References | PDF (686.4 KB)
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Hemorheological dysfunction in cardiac syndrome X
Emine Kilic-Toprak, Olga Yaylali, Yalin Tolga Yaylali, Yasin Ozdemir, Dogangun Yuksel, Hande Senol, Tarık Sengoz & Melek Bor-Kucukatay
Pages: 257-265
Published online: 11 Sep 2017
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Predictors of a high defibrillation threshold test during routine ICD implantation
B. Al-Atia, B. Vandenberk, G. Vörös, C. Garweg, J. Ector & R. Willems
Pages: 267-273
Published online: 08 Sep 2017
AbstractforPredictors of a high defibrillation threshold test during routine ICD implantation | Full Text | References | PDF (822.4 KB)
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Long-term outcomes of bioresorbable vascular scaffold in ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Quentin de Hemptinne, Fabien Picard, Hung Q. Ly, Reda Ibrahim, Anita W. Asgar, Pierre de Guise, Serge Doucet, Jean-François Dorval, Guillaume Marquis-Gravel, Michael Levi, Philippe L.-L’allier & Jean-François Tanguay
Pages: 276-281
Published online: 28 Sep 2017
AbstractforLong-term outcomes of bioresorbable vascular scaffold in ST-elevation myocardial infarction | Full Text | References | PDF (794.4 KB)
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Moderate, but not vigorous, intensity exercise training reduces C-reactive protein
Michael V. Fedewa, Elizabeth D. Hathaway, Simon Higgins, Ronald L. Forehand, Michael D. Schmidt & Ellen M. Evans
Pages: 283-290
Published online: 28 Aug 2017
AbstractforModerate, but not vigorous, intensity exercise training reduces C-reactive protein | Full Text | References | PDF (647.5 KB)
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Image Focus

Intrafissural fat mimicking pulmonary embolism!
Soheila Talebi, Ahmadreza Moradi, Hans Alexi Reyes, Gerald Pekler & Getaw Worku Hassen
Pages: 291-292
Published online: 11 Aug 2017
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Huge pericardial effusion with subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium in anorexia nervosa
Martine K. F. Docx & Bernard P. Paelinck
Pages: 293-294
Published online: 11 Aug 2017
CitationforHuge pericardial effusion with subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium in anorexia nervosa | Full Text | References | PDF (495.6 KB)
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A cardio-abdominal dilemma
Sofie Rosier, Jan Breuls, Philippe Dewolf & Koen Ameloot
Pages: 297-298
Published online: 25 Aug 2017
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Serial electrocardiographic changes in isolated cardiac sarcoidosis
Shu Yoshihara, Masaki Matsunaga, Shioto Suzuki, Toshiyuki Suzuki & Masaaki Naito
Pages: 299-300
Published online: 22 Aug 2017
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Long RP tachycardia with cycle length alternans and QRS alternans. What is the mechanism?
Krishna Kumar Mohanan Nair, Narayanan Namboodiri, Sreevilasam Pushpangadhan Abhilash & Ajitkumar Valaparambil
Pages: 301-302
Published online: 22 Aug 2017
CitationforLong RP tachycardia with cycle length alternans and QRS alternans. What is the mechanism? | Full Text | PDF (912.7 KB)
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A bullet through the aortic arch
Thomas Nguyen, Martine Antoine, Frédéric Vanden Eynden, Guido Van Nooten & Bachar El Oumeiri
Pages: 303-304
Published online: 22 Aug 2017
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Intramural haematoma and delayed ischaemia of a non-target vessel following percutaneous coronary intervention: insights from optical coherence tomography
Crochan J. O’Sullivan, Alain M. Bernheim & Franz R. Eberli
Pages: 305-306
Published online: 22 Aug 2017
CitationforIntramural haematoma and delayed ischaemia of a non-target vessel following percutaneous coronary intervention: insights from optical coherence tomography | Full Text | PDF (1.1 MB)
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A percutaneous repair of a coronary pseudo-aneurysm, the role of the intravascular ultrasound
Giacinto Calculli, Rocco Contuzzi, Marco Matteo Ciccone, Cataldo Loiodice & Francesca Cortese
Pages: 308-310
Published online: 12 Sep 2017
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Complete recovery of string sign of the internal mammary artery graft 11 years after coronary artery bypass surgery associated with disparition of competitive flow
François Simon, Antoine Guedes & Claude Hanet
Pages: 311-312
Published online: 28 Sep 2017
CitationforComplete recovery of string sign of the internal mammary artery graft 11 years after coronary artery bypass surgery associated with disparition of competitive flow | Full Text | References | PDF (754.8 KB)
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The perils of intense exercise: swimming-induced pulmonary oedema
Ilse Vermaete & Luc Muyldermans
Pages: 314-315
Published online: 26 Sep 2017
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Letter to the Editor

Letter
A commentary on the ‘glycosylated haemoglobin and coronary atherosclerosis in non-diabetic patients: is it a prognostic factor?’
Abdolkarim Mobasher Jannat & Parichehr Shahlavi-Monavvar
Page: 317
Published online: 22 Aug 2017
CitationforA commentary on the ‘glycosylated haemoglobin and coronary atherosclerosis in non-diabetic patients: is it a prognostic factor?’ | Full Text | References | PDF (339.6 KB)
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Letter
Reduction in electrocardiographic lateral precordial voltage after subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation
Luc De Roy & Dominique Blommaert
Page: 318
Published online: 12 Sep 2017
CitationforReduction in electrocardiographic lateral precordial voltage after subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation | Full Text | PDF (123.3 KB)
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