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ECR – Volume 19, 2024

Prof Juan Carlos Kaski, Dr Pablo Avanzas and the Editorial Board are pleased to present Volume 18 of European Cardiology Review.

The editorial team hopes you find this volume valuable in your clinical practice.

European Cardiology Review is always seeking submissions from leading figures from across the community. A 30% discount on article processing charges is available to ISCP members. For further information, please see the About ECR and Information for Authors pages.

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What is New from the 2024 European Society of Cardiology Congress on the Management of Chronic Coronary Syndromes? Updated Guidelines and Trials
Filippo Gurgoglione ,  Giampaolo Niccoli , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e23.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2024.43
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Commencement of Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe Immediately in Patients Presenting with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Mohammed Sallam ,  Hossameldin Hassan ,  Derek Connolly ,  Mohammed Shamim Rahman , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e22.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2024.06
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Levosimendan, a Promising Pharmacotherapy in Cardiogenic Shock: A Comprehensive Review
Hendri Susilo ,  Fan Maitri Aldian ,  Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu ,  Mochamad Yusuf Alsagaff ,  Henry Sutanto ,  Chaq El Chaq Zamzam Multazam , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e21.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2024.16
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Staging Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction by Assessing Cardiac Chamber Involvement
Anastasia Shchendrygina ,  Ilya Giverts ,  Mariya Tokmakova ,  Ekaterina Kharchenko ,  Alisa Vlasova ,  Anastasia Rogova ,  Nikita Zakharov ,  Nadezda Mukhina , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e20.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2024.31
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Diagnostic Yield of Comprehensive Coronary Function Testing in Patients with Angina and Unobstructed Coronary Arteries: Endotype Characterisation and Clinical Implications
Johanna McChord ,  Astrid Hubert ,  Udo Sechtem ,  Raffi Bekeredjian ,  Peter Ong ,  Andreas Seitz , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e19.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2024.32
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Sex Difference in 5-year Relative Survival Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Jin-Ho Choi ,  Jung-Min Choi ,  Ki-Hong Choi ,  Joo Myung Lee ,  Taek Kyu Park ,  Jeong Hoon Yang ,  Young Bin Song ,  Joo-Yong Hahn ,  Seung-Hyuk Choi ,  Hyeon-Cheol Gwon ,  Eun-Seok Shin , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2024.25
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The Need for Separate Testing with Acetylcholine for the Assessment of Endothelial Dysfunction and Coronary Artery Spasm
Shozo Sueda ,  Tomoki Sakaue , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.16
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A Review of the Role of Tests of Coronary Reactivity in Clinical Practice
Shozo Sueda ,  Tomoki Sakaue , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e16.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2022.12
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Cardiovascular Drug Interactions with Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir for COVID-19: Considerations for Daily Practice
Andrea Di Lenarda ,  Nicola Ferri ,  Massimiliano Lanzafame ,  Eva Agostina Montuori ,  Luciano Pacelli , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2024.04
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Corrigendum: Assessment of the Ischaemic Effects of Myocardial Bridge by Echocardiographic Exercise Stress Test
Priscilla Lamendola ,  Nello Cambise ,  Antonio Di Renzo ,  Lorenzo Tinti ,  Antonio De Vita ,  Saverio Tremamunno ,  Paola Pastena ,  Antonietta Belmusto ,  Rocco Antonio Montone ,  Riccardo Rinaldi ,  Angelo Villano ,  Gaetano Antonio Lanza , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2024.co1
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Unusual Presentations of Thyrotoxic Tricuspid and Mitral Regurgitations in 62 Adults: A Systematic Review of Case Reports with In-depth Pathophysiological Review
Andro Pramana Witarto ,  Bendix Samarta Witarto ,  Shidi Laras Pramudito ,  Lintang Cahyaning Ratri ,  Della Anastasia Candra ,  Stephanie Wirakasa ,  Hermina Novida ,  Hendri Susilo ,  Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu ,  Maya Kusumawati , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2024.05
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Symptomology, Outcomes and Risk Factors of Acute Coronary Syndrome Presentations without Cardiac Chest Pain: A Scoping Review
Meriem Perona ,  Amanda Cooklin ,  Christopher Thorpe ,  Peter O’Meara ,  Muhammad Aziz Rahman , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.45
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Antiplatelet Treatment With Dual Pathway Inhibition: A Pathway of Consistency?
Tobias Geisler , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.52
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What is the Future Position of Factor XIa Inhibitors for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation?
Maki Komiyama ,  Moritake Iguchi ,  Hiromichi Wada ,  Takanori Ikeda ,  Gheorghe-Andrei Dan ,  Koji Hasegawa , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.50
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Assessment of the Ischaemic Effects of Myocardial Bridge by Echocardiographic Exercise Stress Test
Priscilla Lamendola ,  Nello Cambise ,  Antonio Di Renzo ,  Lorenzo Tinti ,  Antonio De Vita ,  Saverio Tremamunno ,  Paola Pastena ,  Antonietta Belmusto ,  Rocco Antonio Montone ,  Riccardo Rinaldi ,  Angelo Villano ,  Gaetano Antonio Lanza , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e09.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2024.03
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Maternal Cardiac Function in Pregnancies with Metabolic Disorders
Deesha Patel ,  Makrina D Savvidou , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e08.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.28
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The Global Burden of Resistant Hypertension and Potential Treatment Options
Giacomo Buso ,  Claudia Agabiti-Rosei ,  Matteo Lemoli ,  Federica Corvini ,  Maria Lorenza Muiesan , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e07.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.51
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Treatment Options and Continuity of Care in Metabolic-associated Fatty Liver Disease: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Carmen Lara-Romero ,  Manuel Romero-Gómez , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e06.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.34
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Evaluating Renal Benefits of Rivaroxaban Versus Vitamin K Antagonists in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Real-world Evidence
Phong Phan Dinh ,  Tri Huynh Quang Ho ,  Hung Manh Pham ,  Hai Hoang Nguyen ,  Minh That Ton ,  Giang Song Tran ,  Nga Quynh Vu ,  Hung Nhu Pham ,  Son Luong Cao ,  Sy Van Hoang , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e05.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2024.07
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Left Atrium: A New Prognostic Marker and Therapeutic Target in Secondary Mitral Regurgitation?
Markos Koukos ,  Yannis Dimitroglou ,  Dimitrios Tsartsalis ,  Eirini Beneki ,  Elias Tolis ,  Dimitrios Patsourakos ,  Argyro Kalompatsou ,  Constantina Aggeli ,  Konstantinos Tsioufis , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e04.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.47
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Navigating the Link Between Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis and Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Sheila Gato ,  Vanessa García-Fernández ,  Antonio Gil-Gómez ,  Ángela Rojas ,  Rocío Montero-Vallejo ,  Rocío Muñoz-Hernández ,  Manuel Romero-Gómez , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e03.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.26
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Management of Cardiovascular Risk in the Non‑alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Setting
Paula Luque-Linero ,  Luis Castilla-Guerra , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e02.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.19
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Dual-pathway Inhibition with Low-dose Aspirin and Rivaroxaban versus Aspirin Monotherapy in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Peripheral Artery Disease: Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis
Dirk Sibbing ,  Michael J Blaha ,  Rajinder Chawla ,  Augusto Lavalle-Cobo ,  Amit Kishore ,  Angel Lanas ,  Li Li ,  Francesca Santilli ,  Oliver Schnell ,  Zhongwei Shi , 
Citation: European Cardiology Review 2024;19:e01.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15420/ecr.2023.40
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