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October 2013 Volume 10 Number 10
Impact Factor 10.400 *	In this issue Research Highlights News and Views Correspondence Reviews Also this month  Featured article: Update on atrial fibrillation catheter ablation technologies and techniques Jane Dewire & Hugh Calkins
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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS Top Hypertension: Riociguat therapy for pulmonary hypertension Published online: 13 August 2013 p549 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.122 PDF Arrhythmias: AF pacing in sick sinus syndrome Published online: 06 August 2013 p550 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.119 PDF Genetics: Potassium channelopathy implicated in the pathogenesis of familial PAH Published online: 13 August 2013 p550 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.123 PDF Heart failure: Air pollution linked with heart-failure-related hospitalization and mortality Published online: 30 July 2013 p551 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.112 PDF Risk factors: Kidney stones associated with increased CHD risk in women Published online: 13 August 2013 p551 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.124 PDF Interventional cardiology: Platelet reactivity after stenting Published online: 13 August 2013 p551 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.125 PDF Vascular disease: Peripheral artery disease pandemic Published online: 20 August 2013 p552 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.128 PDF Anticoagulation therapy: Enoxaparin dosing for VTE during pregnancy Published online: 27 August 2013 p552 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.131 PDF Dyslipidaemia: Role of remnant cholesterol in IHD Published online: 27 August 2013 p553 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.132 PDF Atherosclerosis: Addition of niacin to optimal statin therapy does not affect plaque regression Published online: 06 August 2013 p554 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.120 PDF Public health: Echocardiography—no role in population screening Published online: 13 August 2013 p554 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.126 PDF Cardiology JOBS of the week Research Associate University of Louisville - Institute of Molecular Cardiology POSTDOC in Cardiopulmonary Molecular Biology Hannover Medical School (MHH) More Science jobs from Cardiology EVENT World Congress of Cardiology Scientific Sessions 2014 04.05.14 Melbourne, Australia More science events from
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Coronary artery disease: Variation in ischaemic heart disease between EU countries Fausto J. Pinto Published online: 06 August 2013 p555 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.116 Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) causes a large number of deaths in the European Union, but a new study reveals important inequalities in IHD mortality between countries. Surveillance systems might help to identify these differences and define tailored treatment strategies, so that the burden of IHD can be reduced across Europe. Full Text | PDF
Valve disease: Is early surgery beneficial in prosthetic valve endocarditis? Bernard Prendergast & James Harrison Published online: 03 September 2013 p556 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.130 Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is a devastating disease, and guidelines currently recommend early surgery in patients with PVE and associated complications. However, a study from the International Collaboration on Endocarditis suggests that, after correcting for treatment selection bias and survivor bias, early surgery might not be beneficial. Full Text | PDF
Congenital heart conditions: Patent foramen ovale closure—not all devices are equal Bernhard Meier Published online: 03 September 2013 p558 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.136 Debate surrounds the best method of treating patent foramen ovale (PFO). Randomized trials suggest that catheter-based closure of PFO is beneficial for secondary stroke prevention; however, with multiple devices available, which performs best in a head-to-head trial? A paper published in the European Heart Journal might have the answer. Full Text | PDF
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Targeting RV failure and cardiomyocyte injury in acute pulmonary thromboembolism Jose E. Tanus-Santos Published online: 20 August 2013 p559 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.12-c1 Full Text | PDF
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Matrix metalloproteinases in right ventricular failure Marc A. Simon Published online: 20 August 2013 p559 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.12-c2 Full Text | PDF
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Pharmacotherapies for lipid modification: beyond the statins Antonio M. Gotto, Jr & Jennifer E. Moon Published online: 20 August 2013 p560 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.117 Statins are the first-line therapy for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerotic vascular disease; however, various other lipid-lowering agents can provide additional beneficial effects when to statin therapy or alternatives for patients who are intolerant to statins. In this Review, Antonio Gotto Jr and Jennifer Moon discuss the mechanisms of action, indications, and clinical data for existing pharmacotherapies for lipid modification, as well as trials of investigational agents that are being developed for cardiovascular risk reduction. Abstract | Full Text | PDF
Genetic testing for inherited cardiac disease Arthur A. M. Wilde & Elijah R. Behr Published online: 30 July 2013 p571 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.108 Cardiomyopathies and cardiac channelopathies can predispose individuals to sudden cardiac death. The genetics that underlie these phenotypes are complex and incompletely understood. In this Review, Wilde and Behr discuss the indications for genetic testing of index patients, and its use in cascade testing of family members, to guide diagnosis, management, and assessment of prognosis. Abstract | Full Text | PDF
Cardiac contractility modulation therapy in advanced systolic heart failure Alexander R. Lyon, Michael A. Samara & David S. Feldman Published online: 13 August 2013 p584 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.114 Cardiac contractility modulation has positive inotropic effects in the failing heart, without increasing oxygen consumption. Here, Lyon and colleagues review the preclinical data, mode of action, and clinical evidence for the use of this therapy in patients with chronic heart failure. Long-term application of cardiac contractility modulation seems to improve exercise tolerance and quality of life, and have an acceptable safety profile. Abstract | Full Text | PDF
Update on atrial fibrillation catheter ablation technologies and techniques Jane Dewire & Hugh Calkins Published online: 27 August 2013 p599 | doi:10.1038/nrcardio.2013.121 Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart arrhythmias. In this Review, Dewire and Calkins discuss the development and role of catheter ablation to electrically isolate the pulmonary veins in patients with paroxysmal, persistent, or longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation. They go on to highlight novel tools that improve the safety, efficacy, and precision of ablation techniques. Abstract | Full Text | PDF
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