Cardiology
Current Awareness Bulletin October 2014
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working in Cardiology with a range of resources to support practice. It includes recently published
guidelines and research articles, news and policy items
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NICE Guidance
DG14 Atrial fibrillation and heart valve disease: self‑monitoring coagulation status using point‑of‑
care coagulometers (the CoaguChek XS system and the INRatio2 PT/INR monitor)
Diagnostics guidance
IPG504 Transcatheter valve-in-valve implantation for aortic bioprosthetic valve dysfunction
Interventional procedure guidance
DG15 Myocardial infarction (acute): Early rule out using high-sensitivity troponin tests (Elecsys
Troponin T high-sensitive, ARCHITECT STAT High Sensitive Troponin-I and AccuTnI+3 assays)
Diagnostics guidance
Quality Standards
QS68 Acute coronary syndromes (including myocardial infarction)
Quality standards
support tools http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/QS68/resources
Cochrane new reviews
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) plus delayed defibrillation versus immediate defibrillation for out-of-hospital
cardiac arrest
Perioperative beta-blockers for preventing surgery-related mortality and morbidity
Pre-hospital versus in-hospital thrombolysis for ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Cochrane reviews updated
Statins for acute coronary syndrome
Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Soylu E, Harling L, Ashrafian H, Casula R, Kokotsakis J, Athanasiou T. Adjunct coronary
endarterectomy increases myocardial infarction and early mortality after coronary artery bypass
grafting: a meta-analysis. Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery 2014; 19(3): 462-473
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014036547&UserID=8
402#.VD56nGddXig
Lim CH, Nam MJ, Lee JS, Kim HJ, Kim JY, Shin HW, Lee HW, Sun K. A meta-analysis of pulmonary
function with pulsatile perfusion in cardiac surgery. Artificial Organs 2014: epub
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014031171&UserID=8
402#.VD56xWddXig
Yang L, Tai BC, Khin LW, Quek SC. A systematic review on the efficacy and safety of transcatheter
device closure of ventricular septal defects (VSD) Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2014; 27(3):
260-272
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014028802&UserID=8
402#.VD568GddXig
Lin JS, O'Connor E, Evans CV, Senger CA, Rowland MG, Groom HC. Behavioral counseling to promote
a healthy lifestyle in persons with cardiovascular risk factors: a systematic review for the U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force Annals of Internal Medicine 2014: epub
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014052302&UserID=8
402#.VD57DWddXig
Galyfos G, Sigala F, Karanikola E, Loizou C, Toutouzas K, Filis K. Cardiac damage after carotid
intervention: a meta-analysis after a decade of randomized trials. Journal of Anesthesia 2014: epub
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014032765&UserID=8
402#.VD57MGddXig
Zeng J, He W, Qu Z, Tang Y, Zhou Q, Zhang B. Cold blood versus crystalloid cardioplegia for
myocardial protection in adult cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia 2014; 28(3): 674-681
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014026697&UserID=8
402#.VD57ZmddXig
Huang F, Lai W, Chan C, Peng H, Zhang F, Zhou Y, Teng S, Huang Z. Comparison of bypass surgery and
drug-eluting stenting in diabetic patients with left main and/or multivessel disease: a systematic
review and meta-analysis of randomized and nonrandomized studies. Cardiology Journal 2014: epub
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014034017&UserID=8
402#.VD57gmddXig
Gomes Neto M, Alves Menezes M, Oliveira Carvalho V. Dance therapy in patients with chronic heart
failure: a systematic review and a meta-analysis. Clinical Rehabilitation 2014
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014033962&UserID=8
402#.VD57nWddXig
Schoenthaler A, Kalet A, Nicholson J, Lipkin M. Does improving patient-practitioner communication
improve clinical outcomes in patients with cardiovascular diseases? A systematic review of the
evidence Patient Education and Counseling 2014; 96(1): 3-12
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014030631&UserID=8
402#.VD58yWddXig
Jiang B, Wang J, Lv X, Cai W. Dual-source CT versus single-source 64-section CT angiography for
coronary artery disease: a meta-analysis. Clinical Radiology 2014; 69(8): 861-869
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014034861&UserID=8
402#.VD58-mddXig
Uyei J, Braithwaite RS. Effectiveness of wearable defibrillators: systematic review and quality of
evidence. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care 2014; 30(2): 194-202
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014036543&UserID=8
402#.VD59JGddXig
Varounis C, Katsi V, Kallikazaros IE, Tousoulis D, Stefanadis C, Parissis J, Lekakis J, Siristatidis C,
Manolis AJ, Makris T. Effect of CPAP on blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and
resistant hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Cardiology
2014; 175(1): 195-198
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014034087&UserID=8
402#.VD59Q2ddXig
Tu RH, Zeng ZY, Zhong GQ, Wu WF, Lu YJ, Bo ZD, He Y, Huang WQ, Yao LM. Effects of exercise
training on depression in patients with heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of
randomized controlled trials. European Journal of Heart Failure 2014; 16(7): 749-757
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014031014&UserID=84
02#.VD594GddXig
Mabvuure NT, Rodrigues JN. External cardiac compression during cardiopulmonary resuscitation of
patients with left ventricular assist devices. Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery 2014;
19(2): 286-289
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014032826&UserID=8
402#.VD5-DmddXig
Wang X, Su Q, Li L. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of postconditioning during primary
percutaneous coronary intervention. Experimental and Clinical Cardiology 2014; 20(1): 688-720
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014031765&UserID=84
02#.VD5-bGddXig
Sedaghat-Hamedani F, Zitron E, Kayvanpour E, Lorenz HM, Katus HA, Meder B. Post cardiac injury
syndrome after initially uncomplicated CRT-D implantation: a case report and a systematic review.
Clinical Research in Cardiology 2014: epub
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014028743&UserID=8
402#.VD6H8GddXig
Guo P. Preoperative education interventions to reduce anxiety and improve recovery among cardiac
surgery patients: a review of randomised controlled trials. Journal of Clinical Nursing 2014: epub
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014037568&UserID=8
402#.VD6IEmddXig
Bosanquet DC, Glasbey JC, Williams IM, Twine CP. Systematic review and meta-analysis of direct
versus indirect angiosomal revascularisation of infrapopliteal arteries. European Journal of Vascular
and Endovascular Surgery 2014; 48(1): 88-97
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014034108&UserID=8
402#.VD6IaGddXig
Wang CH, Chang WT, Huang CH, Tsai MS, Yu PH, Wang AY, Chen NC, Chen WJ. The effect of
hyperoxia on survival following adult cardiac arrest: a systematic review and meta-analysis of
observational studies. Resuscitation 2014; 85(9): 1142-1148
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014036571&UserID=8
402#.VD6Ig2ddXig
Kotb A, Hsieh S, Wells GA. The effect of telephone support interventions on coronary artery disease
(CAD) patient outcomes during cardiac rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis PLOS
ONE 2014; 9(5): e96581
http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?AccessionNumber=12014031242&UserID=8
402#.VD6InWddXig
NEWS
What’s New in cardiovascular medicine from UpToDate
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/whats-new-in-cardiovascular-medicine?
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Nursing Times
Standards planned for congenital heart disease care in England
Communication skills and staff training form part of new proposals to improve the care given to
patients with lifelong heart problems by the NHS in England.
http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/specialisms/cardiology/standards-planned-forcongenital-heart-disease-care-in-england/5074807.article
Specialist teams should treat acute heart failure, says NICE
Hospitals should ensure patients with suspected heart failure are seen by a specialist team,
according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
BMJ
Diagnosing and managing acute heart failure in adults: summary of NICE guidance
Katharina Dworzynski, Emmert Roberts, Andrew Ludman, Jonathan Mant on behalf of the Guideline
Development Group
Head To Head
Should we take patients to hospital in cardiac arrest?
BMJ2014; 349 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g5659(Published 23 September 2014) Cite this as:
BMJ 2014;349:g5659 http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g5659?etoc=
Editorials
Patients are overoptimistic about PCI
BMJ2014; 349 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g5613(Published 18 September 2014) Cite this as:
BMJ 2014;349:g5613 http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g5613?etoc=
NHS Choices – behind the headlines
Fruit juice link to high blood pressure not proven
Monday Oct 13 2014
"Does drinking fruit juice give you high blood pressure?," the Mail Online asks, as an Australian study
found people who reported a daily intake of fruit juice tended to have slightly higher blood
pressure…
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Journals
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Cardiovascular disease
American Heart Journal
American Journal of Cardiology, The
Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases
Artery Research
Atherosclerosis
Canadian Journal of Cardiology
Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics
Cardiology Clinics
Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine
Contemporary Clinical Trials
Cor et Vasa
Current Problems in Cardiology
CVD Prevention and Control (now titled Global Heart)
Global Heart (formerly CVD Prevention and Control)
Heart Failure Clinics
Heart, Lung and Circulation
Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Heart Rhythm
IJC Heart & Vessels
Indian Heart Journal
International Journal of Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology Clinics
JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging
JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions
JACC: Heart Failure
JACC (Journal of the American College of Cardiology)
Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography
Journal of the American Society of Hypertension
Journal of Arrhythmia
Journal of Cardiac Failure
Journal of Cardiology
Journal of Cardiology Cases
Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Journal of Clinical Lipidology
Journal of Electrocardiology
Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology
Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The
Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases
Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Pregnancy Hypertension: An International Journal of Women's Cardiovascular Health
Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases
Progress in Pediatric Cardiology
Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Annual
Spanish Review of Cardiology (Revista Española de Cardiología, English Edition)
Thoracic Surgery Clinics
Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine
Vascular Pharmacology