Stress 'Takotsubo' cardiomyopathy: questions still remain

Masunori Matsuzaki

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio1032 | Full Text | PDF (90K)

Atrioesophageal fistula—a dangerous complication of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation

Mauricio Scanavacca, Denise Hachul and Eduardo Sosa

Atrioesophageal fistula is a rare but potentially fatal complication of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Early recognition of this condition is crucial, and raising awareness could help reduce mortality. Here, Scanavacca et al. discuss how and why fistulas occur, and suggest ways in which they could be avoided in future.

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio1010 | Full Text | PDF (132K)

PCI and DES implantation in nonbifurcation unprotected LMCA stenoses

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0976 | Full Text | PDF (101K)

New protocol improves door-to-balloon time in STEMI

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0990 | Full Text | PDF (101K)

cTnT and BNP measurements are prognostic in outpatients with chronic heart failure

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0991 | Full Text | PDF (112K)

Procoagulant mutations are a risk factor for cryptogenic stroke

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0992 | Full Text | PDF (103K)

Genetic variants identified that affect the risk of developing CAD

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0993 | Full Text | PDF (112K)

Partial thrombosis of the false lumen independently predicts mortality

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0994 | Full Text | PDF (101K)

Magnitude of lipid reduction does not predict risk of statin-associated adverse events

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0995 | Full Text | PDF (101K)

Torcetrapib fails to show any clinical benefit in mixed dyslipidemia

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0996 | Full Text | PDF (111K)

Myocardial contrast echocardiography can accurately predict prognosis after AMI

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0997 | Full Text | PDF (101K)

Contractile reserve of the volume-overloaded ventricle is minimal

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0998 | Full Text | PDF (113K)

Primary care practitioners struggle to accurately diagnose AF on electrocardiography

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0999 | Full Text | PDF (103K)

Hospital treatment of heart failure improved by participation in OPTIMIZE-HF

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio1000 | Full Text | PDF (113K)

Nonfasting triglyceride levels predict risk of atherosclerotic events

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio1001 | Full Text | PDF (103K)

Rheumatic heart disease in developing countries more prevalent than expected

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio1002 | Full Text | PDF (103K)

Do patients with ACS aged 90 years or older receive the same standard of care as younger patients?

Jerome L Fleg

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0978 | Full Text | PDF (136K)

Does remote monitoring improve outcome in patients with chronic heart failure?

Frances S Mair

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0977 | Full Text | PDF (131K)

Can tissue Doppler echocardiography detect subclinical myocardial dysfunction in patients with diabetes?

Mario J Garcia

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0983 | Full Text | PDF (133K)

Do corticosteroids prevent atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery?

Marjan Jahangiri and A John Camm

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0981 | Full Text | PDF (135K)

Off-label use of drug-eluting stents: assessing the risk

Roxana Mehran and George D Dangas

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0987 | Full Text | PDF (139K)

Is there a genetic basis for acute coronary syndrome?

Bradley A Patay and Eric J Topol

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio1006 | Full Text | PDF (135K)

Evaluating strategies for behavior change to reduce cardiovascular risk

Andrew Steptoe

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio1003 | Full Text | PDF (135K)

Genetic determinants of plasma lipoproteins

Rebecca L Pollex and Robert A Hegele

In addition to environmental factors, genetic variation exerts a sizeable, complex influence on lipoprotein phenotypes. Rebecca Pollex and Robert Hegele review recent progress on genomic variants and cholesterol metabolism, focusing on key, well-characterized genes that are determinants of plasma lipoproteins and have shown consistent results over the years, and discuss their potential utility in clinical cardiology.

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio1005 | Full Text | PDF (332K)

The 2005 Food Guide Pyramid: an opportunity lost?

Stephanie E Chiuve and Walter C Willett

Dietary quality is fundamental in the prevention of chronic disease. Here, Stephanie Chiuve and Walter Willett respond to the food guide MyPyramid, the most visible source of US nutrition policy and dietary guidance. They discuss why they feel MyPyramid fails to provide the public with clear information about healthy food choices, and assess the current evidence on diet and chronic diseases.

doi:10.1038/ncpcardio1009 | Full Text | PDF (518K)