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Publication date: September 2019Source: Global Heart, Volume 14, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Raising Cardiovascular Health in Low Resource Settings: Challenges and Road Maps Ahead
Publication date: September 2019Source: Global Heart, Volume 14, Issue 3Author(s): Diederick E. Grobbee (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
World Heart Federation Roadmap for Heart Failure
Publication date: September 2019Source: Global Heart, Volume 14, Issue 3Author(s): João Pedro Ferreira, Sarah Kraus, Sharon Mitchell, Pablo Perel, Daniel Piñeiro, Ovidiu Chioncel, Roberto Colque, Rudolf de Boer, Juan Esteban Gomez-Mesa, Hugo Grancelli, Carolyn S.P. Lam, Antoni Martinez-Rubio, John J.V. McMurray, Alexandre Mebazaa, Gurusher Panjrath, Ileana L. Piña, Mahmoud Sani, David Sim, Mary Walsh, Clyde Yancy (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
A Roadmap on the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Among People Living With Diabetes
Publication date: September 2019Source: Global Heart, Volume 14, Issue 3Author(s): Sharon Mitchell, Belma Malanda, Albertino Damasceno, Robert H. Eckel, Dan Gaita, Kornelia Kotseva, James L. Januzzi, George Mensah, Jorge Plutzky, Maksym Prystupiuk, Lars Ryden, Jorge Thierer, Salim S. Virani, Laurence Sperling (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Atrial Fibrillation in Africa—An Under-Reported and Unrecognized Risk Factor for Stroke: A Systematic Review
Publication date: September 2019Source: Global Heart, Volume 14, Issue 3Author(s): Maartje S. Jacobs, Marinus van Hulst, Abiodun M. Adeoye, Robert G. Tieleman, Maarten J. Postma, Mayowa O. OwolabiAbstractOver three-quarters of deaths from cardiovascular disease and diabetes occur in low- and middle-income countries, which include many African countries. Global studies showed that the prevalence of the cardiac arrhythmia atrial fibrillation (AF) appeared to be lower in Africa. A systematic search of PubMed and African Journals Online was conducted to determine the prevalence of AF and associated stroke risk factors in Afric...
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Is it Affected by Treatment Strategy?
ConclusionsThe incidence of CIN was slightly lower in PIS as compared to PPCI; however, this reduction was not statistically significant. The independent predictors of CIN were advanced age, history of diabetes mellitus and hypertension, high dose of contrast agent, and cardiogenic shock. (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Barriers and Facilitators to the Use of Cardiovascular Fixed-Dose Combination Medication (Polypills) in Andhra Pradesh, India: A Mixed-Methods Study
ConclusionsIn a market in which polypill use is licensed, their availability and use is very low. Lack of prescription of polypills was the predominant barrier to polypill use; therefore, making polypills with drugs that are more acceptable and at different available strengths, in conjunction with broader prescriber education and training, may improve their use. (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The Importance of Conscious Sedation for Life-Saving Valve Procedures in Patients With Rheumatic Heart Disease From Low- to Middle-Income Countries
ConclusionsThis simple model of conscious sedation was able to promote anxiolysis, analgesia, and comfort for the procedure without serious hemodynamic effects, which can be a reasonable choice in developing countries. (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Current State of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinical Trials
ConclusionsThe study revealed a low number of trials, lack of geographic diversity, and scarcity of published results concerning HCM clinical trials. Proper management of HCM trials is of vast importance to achieve effective therapies. (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Equivalence in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient of Generic Antihypertensive Medicines Available in Nigeria (EQUIMEDS): A Case for Further Surveillance
ConclusionsMore than one-quarter of some commonly prescribed antihypertensive medicines available in Nigeria may be of substandard quality. Enhanced quality assurance processes in low- and middle-income countries, such as Nigeria, are needed to support optimum management. (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Clinical, Angiographic Characteristics and In-Hospital Outcomes of Smoker and Nonsmoker Patients After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
ConclusionsSmokers were predominantly male and around 3 years younger than nonsmokers. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension were less common among smokers and single-vessel disease was the more common angiographic finding for smokers as compared to 3-vessel disease for nonsmokers. No statistically significant differences in in-hospital outcomes were observed. ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in smokers despite younger age and the low atherosclerotic risk profile, in our region, emphasize the need for nicotine addiction management and smoking cessation campaigns at large and for pre-discharge counseling. (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
WHF Staff and Board Members
Publication date: September 2019Source: Global Heart, Volume 14, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
General Information
Publication date: September 2019Source: Global Heart, Volume 14, Issue 3Author(s): (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 24, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Access to Essential Medicines for Circulatory Diseases: A Call to Action
Publication date: Available online 2 August 2019Source: Global HeartAuthor(s): Martin McKee, Oana Scarlatescu, David Wood, Jean-Luc Eiselé, Pablo Perel, Salim Yusuf (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - August 3, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Cardiovascular Health in a National Sample of Venezuelan Subjects Assessed According to the AHA Score: The EVESCAM
ConclusionsA high prevalence of ideal CHS was observed in Venezuelan adults compared with other reports; however, a large proportion remain with high risk for cardiovascular disease. (Source: Global Heart)
Source: Global Heart - July 20, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
