Background We aimed to estimate mental disorder disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and determine whether ...

Background The minimally important difference (MID) for frailty variation associated with adverse outcomes remains unknown in ...

Background Many observational studies highlight clonal haematopoiesis (CH) as a novel determinant of cardiovascular disease ...

Objective To clarify whether atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), a comprehensive indicator reflecting both the protective and ...

Background Myocarditis is a rare but potentially serious complication of COVID-19 vaccination. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) with late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) imaging can identify cardiac scar ...

Background Malnutrition is a common condition that is associated with adverse prognosis in patients with heart failure (HF). The Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI), Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index ...

Objective To determine research priorities in advanced heart failure (HF) for patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Methods Priority setting partnership using the systematic James Lind ...

Background This study aimed to investigate the frequently overlooked symptoms of cold hypersensitivity and heavy legs related to varicose veins in a large sample of patients. Methods Data on 8782 ...

Aims We aimed to study time trends of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and stroke incidence rates among immigrant groups living in Norway, with a special focus on immigrants from South Asia and ...

Background Information is needed on bleeding risk factors specific for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) treated with non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs). We aimed to identify risk factors ...

Background Sex differences have not been fully explored for certain risk factors or by age or age-related factors, such as menopause. We addressed this issue in a large population cohort. Methods UK ...

Background Pre-procedural and post-procedural plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels can predict rhythm outcomes after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the significance ...