In the late 19th century, postmortem examinations demonstrated a possible relationship
between thrombotic occlusion of a coronary artery and myocardial infarction (MI). 1 …

Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are a comprehensive disease concept characterized by
acute myocardial ischemia caused by disruption of coronary artery plaque and consequent …

In the late 19th century, post-mortem examinations demonstrated a possible relationship
between thrombotic occlusion of a coronary artery and myocardial infarction (MI). 1 …

ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is the most acute manifestation of
coronary artery disease and is associated with great morbidity and mortality. A complete …

Objectives: To describe, with an emphasis on clinical applications, what is known about the
pathophysiology, management, and implications of septic cardiomyopathy in the adult ICU …

Myocardial infarction (MI) can be recognised by clinical features, including
electrocardiographic (ECG) findings, elevated values of biochemical markers (biomarkers) …

Background The rapid and reliable diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction is a major unmet
clinical need. Methods We conducted a multicenter study to examine the diagnostic …

Myocardial infarction is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Coronary
atherosclerosis is a chronic disease with stable and unstable periods. During unstable …

Background Cardiac troponin testing is central to the diagnosis of acute myocardial
infarction. We evaluated a sensitive troponin I assay for the early diagnosis and risk …

Since its introduction as a clinical entity in 1992, the Brugada syndrome has progressed
from being a rare disease to one that is second only to automobile accidents as a cause of …