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Welcome to the European Society of Cardiology. Our mission: to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe
 
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18 Working Groups to stimulate and disseminate scientific knowledge in different fields of cardiology

10/12/2010 00:00:00
Disorder-specific approaches to screening for inherited cardiac diseases, described.

Authors: Le Page P., MacLachlan H.I., Mitchell A.R.J.
Following on last week’s article reviewing the general approach to sreening for inherited cardiac diseases, see here the disorder-specific approach to screening from detecting conduction and structural disorders through to arrhythmias and channelopathies.

Cardiovascular Research - Free article
ESC Journals article - Editor's choice
An SRF/miR-1 axis regulates NCX1 and Annexin A5 protein levels in the normal and failing heart
Eva Tritsch et al.
The expression of the sodium/calcium exchanger NCX1 increases during cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure, playing an important role in Ca2+ extrusion...
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EP Europace - Free article
ESC Journals article - Open access
Lessons from dissociated pulmonary vein potentials: entry block implies exit block
M Duytschaever et al.
Prior reports using pacing manoeuvres, demonstrated an up to 42% prevalence of residual pulmonary vein to left atrium (PV–LA) exit conduction after apparent LA–PV entry block...
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2013 ESH/ESC Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension

Landmark clinical Guidelines introduced at ESH conference in Milan: Lifestyle factors, lack of awareness by both patients and physicians, hesitancy in initiating and intensifying drug treatment, and healthcare structural deficiencies are amongst the reasons for the increasing problem of high blood pressure in Europe, according to new joint Guidelines issued by the ESH and ESC.  Read more  Access the Guidelines

How to screen for inherited cardiac diseases

Authors: Le Page P, MacLachlan H.I., Mitchell A.R.J.
Who to screen for inherited cardiac disorders remains a matter of debate. However, we can expect the public to consult with the question – "Do I have disease “x”"?
Here we will review the general methods of how to screen in your office. Next week’s article will review the approach to each condition.

European Heart Journal - Free article
ESC Journals article
ESC Working Group on Valvular Heart Disease Position Paper—heart valve clinics: organization, structure, and experiences
Patrizio Lancellotti et al.
With an increasing prevalence of patients with valvular heart disease (VHD), a dedicated management approach is needed. The challenges encountered are manifold and include appropriate diagnosis and quantification of valve lesion...
Discover European Heart Journal.