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Dr Timir Paul is a Professor of Medicine and Founding Program Director for Cardiology Fellowship at University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center at Nashville. After receiving MD, he was awarded PhD and MPH in Cardiovascular Epidemiology by Tulane University. He has served as the Founding Co-Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Risk Research at East […]

Highlights The autonomic nervous system plays a critical role in the aetiopathogenesis of atrial fibrillation (AF). Neuromodulation of the autonomic nervous system has been a topic of increased interest in the management of AF. Ablation of ganglionated plexi, ethanol ablation of the vein of Marshall, renal denervation and pulmonary vein isolation have demonstrated promising results […]

Welcome to the summer 2024 issue of Heart International! With this edition, we present a range of articles highlighting novel treatment strategies and cutting-edge technologies such as 3D mapping technology and transcatheter aortic valve replacement systems, critical reviews and original research findings, as well as commentary on the current situation around renal denervation and the […]

Welcome to the summer issue of Heart International. We are excited to present a collection of insightful articles that delve into various aspects of cardiovascular health and related interventions. This issue encompasses a wide array of topics, from novel treatment strategies and cutting-edge technologies to critical reviews and original research findings, each contributing to our […]

Infiltrative cardiomyopathies are a diverse group of cardiac diseases caused by the deposition of abnormal substances within the myocardium and include diseases, such as Fabry disease, sarcoidosis and less common genetic diseases, such as Friedreich’s ataxia and Danon disease.1 Cardiac amyloidosis is the exemplar infiltrative cardiomyopathy and is characterized by the deposition of misfolded precursor proteins into […]

Summary Few clinical studies have shown an association between coronary artery disease (CAD) and osteoporosis. This cross-sectional study has shown that, among Indian postmenopausal women, the prevalence of CAD increases across lower bone mineral density categories. Femoral neck osteoporosis confers the higher odds of an underlying CAD. Osteoporosis and coronary artery disease (CAD) represent two […]

Hypertension (HTN) is one of the largest contributors to cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality in the USA and is estimated to affect 47% of the adult population or approximately 122 million adults older than 20 years of age.1 Recent estimates suggest that over 40% of these patients continue to have uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) and that […]

Clinically relevant tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a common disorder, affecting approximately 4% of people 75 years of age or older.1 If left untreated, severe TR results in volume overload and right ventricular remodelling. This eventually leads to symptomatic right-sided heart failure, along with increased morbidity and mortality. This disease is highly undertreated due to high complication […]