Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death,requiring innovative approaches for prevention,diagnosis,and treatment.Personalized medicine customizes interventions according to individual characteristics,with...Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death,requiring innovative approaches for prevention,diagnosis,and treatment.Personalized medicine customizes interventions according to individual characteristics,with artificial intelligence(AI)playing a key role in analyzing complex data to improve diagnostic accuracy,predict outcomes,and optimize therapies.AI can identify patterns in imaging and biomarkers,facilitating the earlier detection of medical conditions.Wearable devices and health applications facilitate continuous monitoring and personalized care.Emerging fields such as digital Chinese medicine offer additional perspectives by integrating traditional diagnostic principles with modern digital tools,contributing to holistic and individualized cardiovascular care.This study examines the advancements and challenges in personalized cardiovascular medicine,highlighting the need to address issues such as data privacy,algorithmic bias,and accessibility to promote the equitable application of personalized medicine.展开更多
In this article,artificial intelligence(AI)usage and its benefits in medicine are reviewed in the oncology,radiology,and cardiology fields.The relevant literature was searched in PubMed and Google Scholar using the wo...In this article,artificial intelligence(AI)usage and its benefits in medicine are reviewed in the oncology,radiology,and cardiology fields.The relevant literature was searched in PubMed and Google Scholar using the words“Artificial Intelligence”,“Artificial Intelligence in Medicine”,“Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology”,“Artificial Intelligence in Oncology”,and“Artificial Intelligence in Radiology”for the last 10 years.This article covers the AI’s current implications in daily practice,discussing its advantages and disadvantages based on the findings.AI’s effect in medicine for reducing workload,diagnosis,time management,and drug dosing is going to be reviewed especially in radiology,oncology,and cardiology fields as well as general usage of AI in addition to important highlights.Lastly,this minireview evaluates the current challenges of AI technology in medicine and how clinicians should work with this emerging technology.展开更多
This manuscript provides a commentary on the article by Zhang et al.Patients with heart and pulmonary failure who do not respond to standard treatment may benefit from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)support....This manuscript provides a commentary on the article by Zhang et al.Patients with heart and pulmonary failure who do not respond to standard treatment may benefit from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)support.Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology(AHFTC)teams play an essential role in managing patients in cardiogenic shock.To determine whether ECMO patient management outcomes differ based on whether AHFTC physicians assume a direct or consultative role,a retrospective cohort study of 51 patients placed on veno-venous and veno-arterial(VA)ECMO between January 2015 and February 2023 was conducted.Results demonstrated a significantly higher 30-day postdischarge survival rate in the AHFTC direct involvement cohort compared to the consultative group(67%vs 30%)for all ECMO patients.This survival benefit was primarily attributable to VA ECMO patients(64%vs 20%).Direct involvement of AHFTC teams in patient selection and management may enhance survival in patients requiring VA ECMO for cardiogenic shock;however,further research is necessary to confirm these findings.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the impact of MDT-oriented CBL model on teaching for cardiac nursing interns.Methods:A convenience sampling study was conducted with 100 cardiac nursing interns from September 2023 to June 202...Objective:To investigate the impact of MDT-oriented CBL model on teaching for cardiac nursing interns.Methods:A convenience sampling study was conducted with 100 cardiac nursing interns from September 2023 to June 2024 as subjects.The cohort was divided into two groups:50 interns(control group,traditional teaching method)from September 2023 to January 2024,and 50 interns(experimental group,MDT-oriented CBL model)from February 2024 to June 2024.Comparative analyses were performed on theoretical assessments,practical skill evaluations,and teaching satisfaction.Results:The experimental group demonstrated higher scores in both theoretical and practical knowledge assessments(p<0.05)compared to the control group.The experimental group also scored higher in all skill assessment categories(communication,teamwork,emergency response,medical history acquisition,organizational skills,humanistic care,and clinical competence)(p<0.05).Satisfaction ratings for teaching objectives,content,methods,process,and outcomes were significantly higher in the experimental group(p<0.05).Conclusion:Implementing the MDT-oriented CBL model in cardiac nursing education significantly improves interns’theoretical and practical knowledge assessment scores,enhances nursing skills,and increases teaching satisfaction.This teaching model demonstrates significant potential for widespread application.展开更多
Introduction: Congenital heart disease includes all cardiac and vascular malformations. It accounts for approximately one third of all congenital malformations and is a public health problem, particularly in developin...Introduction: Congenital heart disease includes all cardiac and vascular malformations. It accounts for approximately one third of all congenital malformations and is a public health problem, particularly in developing countries. The aim of this study was to analyze the epidemiological, clinical and paraclinical aspects of congenital heart disease. Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive and analytical study based on the records of 135 patients referred for surgery and followed up in the cardiology department of the Ignace Deen University Hospital, collected in November 2022. Results: Hospital prevalence was 5%. The mean age was 71 months, ranging from 1 month to 19 years. The age group over 24 months was the most represented (62%). The M/F sex ratio was 1.36. Urban origin was predominant (58%). The rate of children not attending school or dropping out was high (16%). Siblings with fewer than 4 children were the most common (88%). A heart murmur was the most frequent sign (78%), followed by cyanosis (36%) and heart failure (29%). The association between heart murmurs and CHD was proven with a p-value Conclusion: CHDs represent the main indication for paediatric cardiac surgery and follow-up (95%). We stress the importance of implementing a screening and management strategy for congenital heart disease.展开更多
Cardiac rehabilitation(CR)typically consists of physical activity supplemented with lifestyle modifications,including smoking cessation,adherence to a healthful diet,stress management,medication adherence management,r...Cardiac rehabilitation(CR)typically consists of physical activity supplemented with lifestyle modifications,including smoking cessation,adherence to a healthful diet,stress management,medication adherence management,risk factor reduction,psychosocial support,and education[1].Because CR involves important changes in lifestyle and physical activity,self-management is central to successful CR[2].Proper knowledge regarding.展开更多
On behalf of the Editorial Office of World Journal of Cardiology(WJC),we extend our sincere gratitude to our authors,readers,Editorial Board members,and peer reviewers,thanking each and every one for their contributio...On behalf of the Editorial Office of World Journal of Cardiology(WJC),we extend our sincere gratitude to our authors,readers,Editorial Board members,and peer reviewers,thanking each and every one for their contributions to WJC in 2020 and with wishes for a Happy New Year.It was the collective support of all authors,Editorial Board members,peer reviewers and staff of the Editorial Office that allowed the Baishideng Publishing Group Inc.to carry out successfully the complete peer review,editing and publishing processes for WJC in 2020.We have now analyzed the metric data of WJC's manuscripts that were submitted and published in 2020,the peer review of manuscripts in 2020,the invited manuscripts for 2021 and the Editorial Board members’composition and activities.As a global academic journal in cardiology,the findings from such will facilitate greater productivity and more efficient collaborative efforts to raise the academic rank of WJC in 2021.We enthusiastically anticipate WJC’s contributions to promote further cardiology research sharing and exchange in 2021.展开更多
The advanced heart failure cardiology practice treats a wide spectrum of patients in different stages of heart failure,including those at risk of developing heart failure syndrome;those requiring advanced heart failur...The advanced heart failure cardiology practice treats a wide spectrum of patients in different stages of heart failure,including those at risk of developing heart failure syndrome;those requiring advanced heart failure therapies such as transplantation or left ventricular assist device(LVAD)placement;and those at the end of life,receiving palliative focused therapies such as inotropes.The timing of referral to advanced heart failure practices has been thoroughly discussed in the cardiology community.However,objective data to guide this timing are limited.展开更多
Machine learning (ML) is a software solution with the ability of making predictions without prior explicit programming, aiding in the analysis of large amounts of data. These algorithms can be trained through supervis...Machine learning (ML) is a software solution with the ability of making predictions without prior explicit programming, aiding in the analysis of large amounts of data. These algorithms can be trained through supervised or unsupervised learning. Cardiology is one of the fields of medicine with the highest interest in its applications. They can facilitate every step of patient care, reducing the margin of error and contributing to precision medicine. In particular, ML has been proposed for cardiac imaging applications such as automated computation of scores, differentiation of prognostic phenotypes, quantification of heart function and segmentation of the heart. These tools have also demonstrated the capability of performing early and accurate detection of anomalies in electrocardiographic exams. ML algorithms can also contribute to cardiovascular risk assessment in different settings and perform predictions of cardiovascular events. Another interesting research avenue in this field is represented by genomic assessment of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, ML could aid in making earlier diagnosis of disease, develop patient-tailored therapies and identify predictive characteristics in different pathologic conditions, leading to precision cardiology.展开更多
Background End-of-life care is not usually a priority in cardiology departments. We sought to evaluate the changes in end-of-life care after the introduction of a do-not-resuscitate （DNR） order protocol. Methods ＆ ...Background End-of-life care is not usually a priority in cardiology departments. We sought to evaluate the changes in end-of-life care after the introduction of a do-not-resuscitate （DNR） order protocol. Methods ＆ Results Retrospective analysis of all deaths in a cardiology department in two periods, before and after the introduction of the protocol. Comparison of demographic characteristics, use of DNR orders, and end-of-life care issues between both periods, according to the presence in the second period of the new DNR sheet （Group A）, a conven- tional DNR order （Group B） or the absence of any DNR order （Group C）. The number of deaths was similar in both periods （n = 198 vs. n = 197）. The rate of patients dying with a DNR order increased significantly （57.1% vs. 68.5%; P = 0.02）. Only 4% of patients in both periods were aware of the decision taken about cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Patients in Group A received the DNR order one day earlier, and 24.5% received it within the first 24 h of admission （vs. 2.6% in the first period; P 〈 0.001）. All patients in Group A with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator （ICD） had shock therapies deactivated （vs. 25.0% in the first period; P = 0.02）. Conclusions The introduction of a DNR order protocol may improve end-of-life care in cardiac patients by increasing the use and shortening the time of registration of DNR orders. It may also contribute to increase ICD deactivation in patients with these orders in place. However, the introduction of the sheet in late stages of the disease failed to improve patient participation.展开更多
The Journal of Geriatric Cardiology(JGC,ISSN 1671-5141/CN 11-5329/R)is a monthly,open-access,international,and peer-reviewed journal sponsored and published by the Institute of Geriatric Cardiology affiliated with Chi...The Journal of Geriatric Cardiology(JGC,ISSN 1671-5141/CN 11-5329/R)is a monthly,open-access,international,and peer-reviewed journal sponsored and published by the Institute of Geriatric Cardiology affiliated with Chinese PLA General Hospital.It was created in 2004 by Prof.Shi-Wen WANG,and as the current editor-in-chief,Prof.Yun-Dai CHEN has been involved in JGC for eight years and has achieved impressive advancements.展开更多
The field of geriatric cardiology reflects the evolving medical approaches tailored to address the needs of the growing population of oldest old with cardiovascular diseases （CVD）. The burden of CVD is expected to i...The field of geriatric cardiology reflects the evolving medical approaches tailored to address the needs of the growing population of oldest old with cardiovascular diseases （CVD）. The burden of CVD is expected to increase particularly for the most common types of chronic heart disease of the elderly including coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation. In this context of dramatic demographic changes, geriatric cardiologists are facing important challenges. In this review, we outline the basic concepts of geriatric cardiology and describe these challenges as well as the unmet needs around this discipline with also a focus on the translation from basic research.展开更多
[Objectives]To explore the effect of psychosomatic nursing on the daily living ability and psychosomatic state rehabilitation of cardiology patients with coronary heart disease treated with percutaneous coronary inter...[Objectives]To explore the effect of psychosomatic nursing on the daily living ability and psychosomatic state rehabilitation of cardiology patients with coronary heart disease treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). [Methods] 512 patients with coronary heart disease treated with PCI in the Cardiology Department of Taihe Hospital,Hubei University of Medicine from August 2015 to August 2018were given psychosomatic holistic nursing. Before and after the intervention,the improvement of the patients’ daily living ability,psychosomatic status and social support was analyzed by using the Barthel index of activities of daily living (ADL) scale,self-rating scale of 90 symptoms (SCL-90),and social support rating scale (SSRS). [Results]Before nursing intervention,the proportion of patients with grade Ⅰ objective score (26.56%) was lower than that of patients with grade Ⅰ subjective score (48.63%),and the difference was statistically significant (P <0.05);the proportion of patients with grade Ⅱ objective score (70.11%) was higher than that of patients with grade Ⅱ subjective score (47.27%),and the difference was statistically significant (P <0.05). After the intervention,there was no significant difference between the distribution of the subjective score and the objective score (P > 0.05). After nursing intervention,the SCL-90 total score,number of positive items,average score of positive items,physical factor,forcing factor,depression factor,anxiety factor,interpersonal factor and hostile factor score significantly dropped,and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05);the SSRS total score,objective support,subjective support and support utilization score significantly rose,and the difference was also statistically significant (P < 0.05). [Conclusions]Psychosomatic nursing for cardiology patients with coronary heart disease treated with PCI can effectively improve the patients’ ADL score,reduce the SCL-90 score,improve their social support,be beneficial to patients’ recovery,and improve their prognosis.展开更多
Ethical concerns about stem cell-based research have delayed important advances in many areas of medicine,including cardiology.The introduction of induced pluripotent stem cells(iPSCs)has supplanted the need to use hu...Ethical concerns about stem cell-based research have delayed important advances in many areas of medicine,including cardiology.The introduction of induced pluripotent stem cells(iPSCs)has supplanted the need to use human stem cells for most purposes,thus eliminating all ethical controversies.Since then,many new avenues have been opened in cardiology research,not only in approaches to tissue replacement but also in the design and testing of antiarrhythmic drugs.This methodology has advanced to the point where induced human cardiomyocyte cell lines can now also be obtained from commercial sources or tissue banks.Initial studies with readily available iPSCs have generally confirmed that their behavioral characteristics accurately predict the behavior of beating cardiomyocytes in vivo.As a result,iPSCs can provide new ways to study arrhythmias and heart disease in general,accelerating the development of new,more effective antiarrhythmic drugs,clinical diagnoses,and personalized medical care.The focus on producing cardiomyocytes that can be used to replace damaged heart tissue has somewhat diverted interest in a host of other applications.This manuscript is intended to provide non-specialists with a brief introduction and overview of the research carried out in the field of heart rhythm disorders.展开更多
Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical and Para clinical characteristics in patients hospitalized for pulmonary embolism in the cardiology department of Gabriel Toure University...Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical and Para clinical characteristics in patients hospitalized for pulmonary embolism in the cardiology department of Gabriel Toure University Hospital. Methodology: It was a retrospective and descriptive study from January 2011 to December 2014 and involved all patients hospitalized during the study period. Results: The study included 21 patients out of 1738 hospitalized patients, with a prevalence of 1.21%. The mean age was 38.57 years with extreme ages of 18 and 64 years. The sex ratio was 0.40. Risk factors found in the study were oral contraception (19.05%), overweight (19.05%), smoking (14.28%), HIV (4.76%) and heart failure (4, 76%). 61.90% (n = 13) had isolated pulmonary embolism, 38.09% (n = 8) had venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism association. Through the chest angio-CT, 28.57% of obstructions were located at the left branch of the pulmonary artery, 9.52% at the right branch and 61.90% were bilateral obstructions. Four deaths were recorded, all in a context of massive pulmonary embolism, with a fatality rate of 19.05%. Conclusion: Pulmonary embolism is a serious and common disease, often difficult to diagnose. It is a cardiovascular emergency and requires immediate and adequate care.展开更多
Objective:To study the clinical effect of applying clinical pathway teaching method in clinica1 teaching of cardiology.Methods:This paper verifies and calculates that 50 interns working in cardiology department in our...Objective:To study the clinical effect of applying clinical pathway teaching method in clinica1 teaching of cardiology.Methods:This paper verifies and calculates that 50 interns working in cardiology department in our hospita1 from October 2016 to October 2019 are divided into groups and comparea in the form of double-blind method.1he rererence group(n=25)uses traditional teachingmethods,and the experimental group(n=25)uses clinical pathway teaching method.The satisfaction degree,teaching quality,theoretical assessment results,operation assessment and comprehensive assessment results of interns in the experimental group and the reference group are compared.Results:The satisfaction degree,theoretical examination result,operation examinationt comprehensive examination result,improvement of team spirit,professiona1 quality,improvemen of professional ethics,standardized diagnosis and treatment,improvement of clinical problem handling ability,stimulation of learning interest and cultivation of clinical thinking of the interns in the experimental group were compared with those of the reference group(P<0.05),showing the value of statistica1 comparison and demonstration between data indexes.Conclusion:The application of clinical path-teaching method in clinical teaching of cardiology can improve the clinical teaching effect and teaching quality.展开更多
The first issue of World Journal of Cardiology (WJC), whose preparatory work was initiated on December 13, 2009, will be published on December 31, 2009. The WJC Editorial Board has now been established and consists of...The first issue of World Journal of Cardiology (WJC), whose preparatory work was initiated on December 13, 2009, will be published on December 31, 2009. The WJC Editorial Board has now been established and consists of 298 distinguished experts from 40 countries. Our purpose of launching WJC is to publish peer-reviewed, high-quality articles via an open-access online publishing model, thereby acting as a platform for communication between peers and the wider public, and maximizing the benefits to editorial board members, authors and readers展开更多
文摘Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death,requiring innovative approaches for prevention,diagnosis,and treatment.Personalized medicine customizes interventions according to individual characteristics,with artificial intelligence(AI)playing a key role in analyzing complex data to improve diagnostic accuracy,predict outcomes,and optimize therapies.AI can identify patterns in imaging and biomarkers,facilitating the earlier detection of medical conditions.Wearable devices and health applications facilitate continuous monitoring and personalized care.Emerging fields such as digital Chinese medicine offer additional perspectives by integrating traditional diagnostic principles with modern digital tools,contributing to holistic and individualized cardiovascular care.This study examines the advancements and challenges in personalized cardiovascular medicine,highlighting the need to address issues such as data privacy,algorithmic bias,and accessibility to promote the equitable application of personalized medicine.
文摘In this article,artificial intelligence(AI)usage and its benefits in medicine are reviewed in the oncology,radiology,and cardiology fields.The relevant literature was searched in PubMed and Google Scholar using the words“Artificial Intelligence”,“Artificial Intelligence in Medicine”,“Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology”,“Artificial Intelligence in Oncology”,and“Artificial Intelligence in Radiology”for the last 10 years.This article covers the AI’s current implications in daily practice,discussing its advantages and disadvantages based on the findings.AI’s effect in medicine for reducing workload,diagnosis,time management,and drug dosing is going to be reviewed especially in radiology,oncology,and cardiology fields as well as general usage of AI in addition to important highlights.Lastly,this minireview evaluates the current challenges of AI technology in medicine and how clinicians should work with this emerging technology.
文摘This manuscript provides a commentary on the article by Zhang et al.Patients with heart and pulmonary failure who do not respond to standard treatment may benefit from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)support.Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology(AHFTC)teams play an essential role in managing patients in cardiogenic shock.To determine whether ECMO patient management outcomes differ based on whether AHFTC physicians assume a direct or consultative role,a retrospective cohort study of 51 patients placed on veno-venous and veno-arterial(VA)ECMO between January 2015 and February 2023 was conducted.Results demonstrated a significantly higher 30-day postdischarge survival rate in the AHFTC direct involvement cohort compared to the consultative group(67%vs 30%)for all ECMO patients.This survival benefit was primarily attributable to VA ECMO patients(64%vs 20%).Direct involvement of AHFTC teams in patient selection and management may enhance survival in patients requiring VA ECMO for cardiogenic shock;however,further research is necessary to confirm these findings.
文摘Objective:To investigate the impact of MDT-oriented CBL model on teaching for cardiac nursing interns.Methods:A convenience sampling study was conducted with 100 cardiac nursing interns from September 2023 to June 2024 as subjects.The cohort was divided into two groups:50 interns(control group,traditional teaching method)from September 2023 to January 2024,and 50 interns(experimental group,MDT-oriented CBL model)from February 2024 to June 2024.Comparative analyses were performed on theoretical assessments,practical skill evaluations,and teaching satisfaction.Results:The experimental group demonstrated higher scores in both theoretical and practical knowledge assessments(p<0.05)compared to the control group.The experimental group also scored higher in all skill assessment categories(communication,teamwork,emergency response,medical history acquisition,organizational skills,humanistic care,and clinical competence)(p<0.05).Satisfaction ratings for teaching objectives,content,methods,process,and outcomes were significantly higher in the experimental group(p<0.05).Conclusion:Implementing the MDT-oriented CBL model in cardiac nursing education significantly improves interns’theoretical and practical knowledge assessment scores,enhances nursing skills,and increases teaching satisfaction.This teaching model demonstrates significant potential for widespread application.
文摘Introduction: Congenital heart disease includes all cardiac and vascular malformations. It accounts for approximately one third of all congenital malformations and is a public health problem, particularly in developing countries. The aim of this study was to analyze the epidemiological, clinical and paraclinical aspects of congenital heart disease. Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive and analytical study based on the records of 135 patients referred for surgery and followed up in the cardiology department of the Ignace Deen University Hospital, collected in November 2022. Results: Hospital prevalence was 5%. The mean age was 71 months, ranging from 1 month to 19 years. The age group over 24 months was the most represented (62%). The M/F sex ratio was 1.36. Urban origin was predominant (58%). The rate of children not attending school or dropping out was high (16%). Siblings with fewer than 4 children were the most common (88%). A heart murmur was the most frequent sign (78%), followed by cyanosis (36%) and heart failure (29%). The association between heart murmurs and CHD was proven with a p-value Conclusion: CHDs represent the main indication for paediatric cardiac surgery and follow-up (95%). We stress the importance of implementing a screening and management strategy for congenital heart disease.
基金supported by the Qingdao Science and Technology Benefit People Demonstration and Guidance Project(20-3-4-54-nsh)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant No.82370272)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(ZR2023MH337).
文摘Cardiac rehabilitation(CR)typically consists of physical activity supplemented with lifestyle modifications,including smoking cessation,adherence to a healthful diet,stress management,medication adherence management,risk factor reduction,psychosocial support,and education[1].Because CR involves important changes in lifestyle and physical activity,self-management is central to successful CR[2].Proper knowledge regarding.
文摘On behalf of the Editorial Office of World Journal of Cardiology(WJC),we extend our sincere gratitude to our authors,readers,Editorial Board members,and peer reviewers,thanking each and every one for their contributions to WJC in 2020 and with wishes for a Happy New Year.It was the collective support of all authors,Editorial Board members,peer reviewers and staff of the Editorial Office that allowed the Baishideng Publishing Group Inc.to carry out successfully the complete peer review,editing and publishing processes for WJC in 2020.We have now analyzed the metric data of WJC's manuscripts that were submitted and published in 2020,the peer review of manuscripts in 2020,the invited manuscripts for 2021 and the Editorial Board members’composition and activities.As a global academic journal in cardiology,the findings from such will facilitate greater productivity and more efficient collaborative efforts to raise the academic rank of WJC in 2021.We enthusiastically anticipate WJC’s contributions to promote further cardiology research sharing and exchange in 2021.
文摘The advanced heart failure cardiology practice treats a wide spectrum of patients in different stages of heart failure,including those at risk of developing heart failure syndrome;those requiring advanced heart failure therapies such as transplantation or left ventricular assist device(LVAD)placement;and those at the end of life,receiving palliative focused therapies such as inotropes.The timing of referral to advanced heart failure practices has been thoroughly discussed in the cardiology community.However,objective data to guide this timing are limited.
文摘Machine learning (ML) is a software solution with the ability of making predictions without prior explicit programming, aiding in the analysis of large amounts of data. These algorithms can be trained through supervised or unsupervised learning. Cardiology is one of the fields of medicine with the highest interest in its applications. They can facilitate every step of patient care, reducing the margin of error and contributing to precision medicine. In particular, ML has been proposed for cardiac imaging applications such as automated computation of scores, differentiation of prognostic phenotypes, quantification of heart function and segmentation of the heart. These tools have also demonstrated the capability of performing early and accurate detection of anomalies in electrocardiographic exams. ML algorithms can also contribute to cardiovascular risk assessment in different settings and perform predictions of cardiovascular events. Another interesting research avenue in this field is represented by genomic assessment of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, ML could aid in making earlier diagnosis of disease, develop patient-tailored therapies and identify predictive characteristics in different pathologic conditions, leading to precision cardiology.
文摘Background End-of-life care is not usually a priority in cardiology departments. We sought to evaluate the changes in end-of-life care after the introduction of a do-not-resuscitate （DNR） order protocol. Methods ＆ Results Retrospective analysis of all deaths in a cardiology department in two periods, before and after the introduction of the protocol. Comparison of demographic characteristics, use of DNR orders, and end-of-life care issues between both periods, according to the presence in the second period of the new DNR sheet （Group A）, a conven- tional DNR order （Group B） or the absence of any DNR order （Group C）. The number of deaths was similar in both periods （n = 198 vs. n = 197）. The rate of patients dying with a DNR order increased significantly （57.1% vs. 68.5%; P = 0.02）. Only 4% of patients in both periods were aware of the decision taken about cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Patients in Group A received the DNR order one day earlier, and 24.5% received it within the first 24 h of admission （vs. 2.6% in the first period; P 〈 0.001）. All patients in Group A with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator （ICD） had shock therapies deactivated （vs. 25.0% in the first period; P = 0.02）. Conclusions The introduction of a DNR order protocol may improve end-of-life care in cardiac patients by increasing the use and shortening the time of registration of DNR orders. It may also contribute to increase ICD deactivation in patients with these orders in place. However, the introduction of the sheet in late stages of the disease failed to improve patient participation.
基金the Project for Excellence Action Plan of China STM Journals(C-074).
文摘The Journal of Geriatric Cardiology(JGC,ISSN 1671-5141/CN 11-5329/R)is a monthly,open-access,international,and peer-reviewed journal sponsored and published by the Institute of Geriatric Cardiology affiliated with Chinese PLA General Hospital.It was created in 2004 by Prof.Shi-Wen WANG,and as the current editor-in-chief,Prof.Yun-Dai CHEN has been involved in JGC for eight years and has achieved impressive advancements.
文摘The field of geriatric cardiology reflects the evolving medical approaches tailored to address the needs of the growing population of oldest old with cardiovascular diseases （CVD）. The burden of CVD is expected to increase particularly for the most common types of chronic heart disease of the elderly including coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation. In this context of dramatic demographic changes, geriatric cardiologists are facing important challenges. In this review, we outline the basic concepts of geriatric cardiology and describe these challenges as well as the unmet needs around this discipline with also a focus on the translation from basic research.
基金Scientific Research Project of Hubei Provincial Department of Science and Technology(2018CFB747,2018CFB537)Scientific Research Project of Hubei Provincial Department of Education(B2017112,B20181130)Project of Shiyan Science and Technology Bureau(18Y42).
文摘[Objectives]To explore the effect of psychosomatic nursing on the daily living ability and psychosomatic state rehabilitation of cardiology patients with coronary heart disease treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). [Methods] 512 patients with coronary heart disease treated with PCI in the Cardiology Department of Taihe Hospital,Hubei University of Medicine from August 2015 to August 2018were given psychosomatic holistic nursing. Before and after the intervention,the improvement of the patients’ daily living ability,psychosomatic status and social support was analyzed by using the Barthel index of activities of daily living (ADL) scale,self-rating scale of 90 symptoms (SCL-90),and social support rating scale (SSRS). [Results]Before nursing intervention,the proportion of patients with grade Ⅰ objective score (26.56%) was lower than that of patients with grade Ⅰ subjective score (48.63%),and the difference was statistically significant (P <0.05);the proportion of patients with grade Ⅱ objective score (70.11%) was higher than that of patients with grade Ⅱ subjective score (47.27%),and the difference was statistically significant (P <0.05). After the intervention,there was no significant difference between the distribution of the subjective score and the objective score (P > 0.05). After nursing intervention,the SCL-90 total score,number of positive items,average score of positive items,physical factor,forcing factor,depression factor,anxiety factor,interpersonal factor and hostile factor score significantly dropped,and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05);the SSRS total score,objective support,subjective support and support utilization score significantly rose,and the difference was also statistically significant (P < 0.05). [Conclusions]Psychosomatic nursing for cardiology patients with coronary heart disease treated with PCI can effectively improve the patients’ ADL score,reduce the SCL-90 score,improve their social support,be beneficial to patients’ recovery,and improve their prognosis.
文摘Ethical concerns about stem cell-based research have delayed important advances in many areas of medicine,including cardiology.The introduction of induced pluripotent stem cells(iPSCs)has supplanted the need to use human stem cells for most purposes,thus eliminating all ethical controversies.Since then,many new avenues have been opened in cardiology research,not only in approaches to tissue replacement but also in the design and testing of antiarrhythmic drugs.This methodology has advanced to the point where induced human cardiomyocyte cell lines can now also be obtained from commercial sources or tissue banks.Initial studies with readily available iPSCs have generally confirmed that their behavioral characteristics accurately predict the behavior of beating cardiomyocytes in vivo.As a result,iPSCs can provide new ways to study arrhythmias and heart disease in general,accelerating the development of new,more effective antiarrhythmic drugs,clinical diagnoses,and personalized medical care.The focus on producing cardiomyocytes that can be used to replace damaged heart tissue has somewhat diverted interest in a host of other applications.This manuscript is intended to provide non-specialists with a brief introduction and overview of the research carried out in the field of heart rhythm disorders.
文摘Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical and Para clinical characteristics in patients hospitalized for pulmonary embolism in the cardiology department of Gabriel Toure University Hospital. Methodology: It was a retrospective and descriptive study from January 2011 to December 2014 and involved all patients hospitalized during the study period. Results: The study included 21 patients out of 1738 hospitalized patients, with a prevalence of 1.21%. The mean age was 38.57 years with extreme ages of 18 and 64 years. The sex ratio was 0.40. Risk factors found in the study were oral contraception (19.05%), overweight (19.05%), smoking (14.28%), HIV (4.76%) and heart failure (4, 76%). 61.90% (n = 13) had isolated pulmonary embolism, 38.09% (n = 8) had venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism association. Through the chest angio-CT, 28.57% of obstructions were located at the left branch of the pulmonary artery, 9.52% at the right branch and 61.90% were bilateral obstructions. Four deaths were recorded, all in a context of massive pulmonary embolism, with a fatality rate of 19.05%. Conclusion: Pulmonary embolism is a serious and common disease, often difficult to diagnose. It is a cardiovascular emergency and requires immediate and adequate care.
文摘Objective:To study the clinical effect of applying clinical pathway teaching method in clinica1 teaching of cardiology.Methods:This paper verifies and calculates that 50 interns working in cardiology department in our hospita1 from October 2016 to October 2019 are divided into groups and comparea in the form of double-blind method.1he rererence group(n=25)uses traditional teachingmethods,and the experimental group(n=25)uses clinical pathway teaching method.The satisfaction degree,teaching quality,theoretical assessment results,operation assessment and comprehensive assessment results of interns in the experimental group and the reference group are compared.Results:The satisfaction degree,theoretical examination result,operation examinationt comprehensive examination result,improvement of team spirit,professiona1 quality,improvemen of professional ethics,standardized diagnosis and treatment,improvement of clinical problem handling ability,stimulation of learning interest and cultivation of clinical thinking of the interns in the experimental group were compared with those of the reference group(P<0.05),showing the value of statistica1 comparison and demonstration between data indexes.Conclusion:The application of clinical path-teaching method in clinical teaching of cardiology can improve the clinical teaching effect and teaching quality.
文摘The first issue of World Journal of Cardiology (WJC), whose preparatory work was initiated on December 13, 2009, will be published on December 31, 2009. The WJC Editorial Board has now been established and consists of 298 distinguished experts from 40 countries. Our purpose of launching WJC is to publish peer-reviewed, high-quality articles via an open-access online publishing model, thereby acting as a platform for communication between peers and the wider public, and maximizing the benefits to editorial board members, authors and readers
