Current Problems in Cardiology

Papers
(The median citation count of Current Problems in Cardiology is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
Editor’s Message324
Editor’s Message279
The various perioperative issues of structural heart diseases and cardiogenic shock230
Title Page133
Editorial Board121
Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty vs Plain Balloon Angioplasty in patients with coronary In-Stent Restenosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials111
Where Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Die: Insights from the CDC-WONDER Database109
Basal natriuresis as a predictor of diuretic resistance and clinical evolution in acute heart failure94
Guidelines for Authors88
Editorial Board86
The Association Between Myocardial Bridging and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Their Implications on Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Outcomes: A Retrospective Study80
A review regarding the article ‘Impact of tricuspid regurgitation severity on mortality in pulmonary hypertension patients: A comprehensive analysis78
Percutaneous Repair of Mitral Regurgitation: A Comprehensive Review of Literature75
In-hospital outcomes of percutaneous left ventricular assist device recipients in cardiogenic shock hospitalizations with chronic kidney disease: A nationwide analysis75
Application of eligibility criteria from DAPA-HF, EMPEROR-Reduced, and PARADIGM-HF trials to a population with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction at a specialized cardiology Clinic in Medell73
Multidisciplinary management strategies for atrial fibrillation73
Serum Lipoprotein(a) and 3-Year Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention70
Status of Research on Sestrin2 and Prospects for its Application in Therapeutic Strategies Targeting Myocardial Aging70
The tip of the iceberg: Will GLP-1 receptor agonists unintentionally contribute to titanic cardiovascular events in certain individuals?67
Comment on: Temporal Trends of the Prevalence of Angina With No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease (ANOCA)65
Stratifying clinically relevant risk factors for acute ischemic stroke and cerebrovascular events in chagas disease: A systematic review and meta-Analysis63
Healthcare Big Data in Hong Kong: Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Predictive Models for Risk Stratification59
Carotid Enadrterectomy for Thrombosis of the Internal Carotid Artery in Patients With COVID-1959
Acute Decompensated Aortic Stenosis: State of the Art Review59
Efficacy and Safety of P2Y12 monotherapy vs standard DAPT in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: meta-analysis of randomized trials55
Representation of Chronic Kidney Disease in Randomized Controlled Trials Among Patients With Heart failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Systematic Review54
A Bibliometric Analysis of Cardioembolic Stroke From 2012 to 202254
Long-term hyperuricemia impact on atrial fibrillation outcomes53
Impact of Earthquake on Cardiovascular Health: What Should Cardiovascular Healthcare Providers Anticipate After the Devastating Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria?52
Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Pregnancy: Systematic Review of Existing Literature and Case Report52
Prevalence and Prognosis of Hypothyroidism in Patients With Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: An Updated Review With Description of Case Series51
PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade Accelerates the Progression of Atherosclerosis in Cancer Patients50
Evaluation of warfarin management in primary health care centers in Qatar: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of the national dataset50
Changing the triglyceride diagnostic criteria of metabolic syndrome for African Americans49
Mitochondrial calcium homeostasis and atrial fibrillation: Mechanisms and therapeutic strategies review49
Neighborhood-level Social Vulnerability and Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Coronary Heart Disease47
Global and regional prevalence and cardiovascular risk of primary aldosteronism: a systematic review and meta-analysis44
Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis: A USRDS Registry Study44
High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate Continuous Training in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis43
Efficacy and safety of aldosterone synthase inhibitors in hypertension: A systematic review and meta- analysis43
Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Non-late Gadolinium Enhancement Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Parameters in Cardiac Amyloidosis43
Role of Positive Emotions in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy43
Independent Risk Factors for Thromboembolic Events in High-Risk Patients With Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy42
Novel Treatments of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in GDMT for Heart Failure: A State-of-art Review41
Twiddler-, Reel-, and Ratchet-syndrome: an alternative approach to address the underlying mechanism of complication in cardiac implantable electronic devices40
Title Page40
Table of Contents40
Editor’s Message40
Safety and effectiveness after atrial shunt device in patients with heart failure:A systematic review and Meta-Analysis39
Prevalence rate of left ventricular hypertrophy and the burden of arrhythmias among hypertensive patients attending Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, eastern Uganda38
Efficacy of GLP-1 receptor agonists in obese patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials and propensity score-matched cohor37
Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Syncope Management - An Update37
Letter to the Editor: Comparative efficacy and safety of mitral valve repair versus mitral valve replacement in rheumatic heart disease: A high-value care systematic review and meta-analysis37
Guidelines for Authors36
Table of Content36
It's a long way to the top! Congenital venous anomalies and left isomerism limiting atrial fibrillation transcatheter ablation35
Title Page35
The Potential Relationship Between Cardiovascular Diseases and Monkeypox35
Title Page35
Comment on "Revisiting beta-blocker therapy in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction"34
The Prognostic Value and Treatment Strategies of Nutritional Status in Heart Failure Patients34
Association Between Catheter Ablation and Dementia Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis33
Guidelines for Authors33
Descriptive Epidemiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in US Nursing Home Residents With Heart Failure33
Rational, Design and Preliminary Results of a Cohort Study on Breast and Colorectal Cancer to Develop a Risk Assessment Model to Predict Future Cardiovascular Events. “Cardio Vascular Events in Breast32
Transradial Interventions at the Forefront of Innovation32
Diverse Transcatheter Closure Strategies in Coronary Artery Fistulas A State-of-the-Art Approach32
Outcomes in Hospitalization in Patients with Heart Failure Undergoing Remote Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Major Trials31
Echocardiography Assessment of Rheumatic Heart Disease: Implications for Percutaneous Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty31
Amiodarone Related Skin Toxicity –The Blue Man Syndrome; a Case Report and Review of Literature30
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for left ventricular function in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis30
Role of Yoga in Cardiovascular Diseases30
Pharmacovigilance study for SGLT 2 inhibitors- Safety review of real-world data & randomized clinical trials30
Mortality post in-patient catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in rural versus urban areas: Insights from national inpatient sample database30
Paravalvular Leak After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Its Incidence, Diagnosis, Clinical Implications, Prevention, Management, and Future Perspectives: A Review Article30
Cardiovascular outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation and concomitant cardiac amyloidosis undergoing percutaneous catheter ablation30
Effect of Genistein Intake on Some Cardiovascular Risk Factors: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis30
Peripheral Artery Disease: A Comprehensive Updated Review30
Hypertension and the Role of Dietary Fiber30
Corrigendum to “Sex differences in myocarditis hospitalizations: Rates, outcomes, and hospital characteristics in the National Readmission Database”. [Current problems in cardiology, 49(2), 10223]29
Association of Psychosocial Risk Factors and Outcomes in Heart Failure: Does COVID-19 Affect Outcomes?29
WITHDRAWN: Comment on: Effect of Flu Vaccination on Severity and Outcome of Heart Failure Decompensations29
Maternal-fetal dyad beyond the phenomenology of pregnancy: from primordial cardiovascular prevention on out, do not miss this boat!29
WITHDRAWN: Myocardial Fibrosis in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: Mechanisms, Implications, and Therapeutic Perspectives29
Prevalence and impact of pulmonary hypertension on acute decompensated heart failure with preserved ejection fraction hospitalizations: A five-year retrospective analysis29
Characteristics and Outcomes of Early vs Late Initiation of Mechanical Circulatory Support in Non-Acute Myocardial Infarction related Cardiogenic Shock: An Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample Da29
The Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Ischemia with No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease – A Pilot Study28
Trends and Predictors of Poor Outcomes in Patients With Right Heart Failure: Insights From the National Readmission Database28
Table of Contents28
Title Page28
Acute Coronary Syndromes in Antiphospholipid Syndrome-above Suspicion: A Systematic Review28
Predictors of arrhythmias in the population hospitalized for SARS-CoV-227
Multi-modality assessment of congestion in acute heart failure: Associations with left ventricular ejection fraction and prognosis27
Association of spontaneous coronary artery dissection and takotsubo syndrome: What has been suspected has been found27
Prevalence rate of left ventricular hypertrophy and the burden of arrhythmias among hypertensive patients attending Jinja regional referral hospital, eastern Uganda27
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: Global Burden From 1990 to 2019, Current Research Hotspots and Emerging Trends27
Title Page27
Information for Readers27
Comparing outcomes of an ‘early’ versus ‘late’ diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis following a baseline presentation of high-grade atrioventricular block27
Comment on: Prevalence and Related Factors of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Among In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients26
Adding Surgical Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair to Myectomy in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: Long-Term Functional and Echocardiographic Outcome26
Associations between Alcohol Consumption and HDL Subspecies Defined by ApoC3, ApoE and ApoJ: the Cardiovascular Health Study26
Guidelines for Authors26
Electrodes and leads in electrocardiography: a conceptual review26
High-Sensitivity Troponin T For The Risk Assessment Of Patients With Acute Atrial Fibrillation26
Editor’s Message26
Updated review on pulmonary arterial hypertension: Differences between down syndrome and non-down syndrome populations26
Emotions & Heart:Exploring the Impact of Negative Emotions on Cardiovascular Health26
Clinical phenotypic characteristics in patients carrying MYH7-R143Q mutation with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy25
Did Australia's COVID-19 Restrictions Impact Statin Incidence, Prevalence or Adherence?25
The global magnitude and temporal trend of hypertensive heart disease burden attributable to high sodium intake from 1990 to 202125
Development and Validation of a Machine Learning Risk-Prediction Model for 30-Day Readmission for Heart Failure Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR-HF Score)25
Guidelines for Authors24
3D Printing for Cardiovascular Surgery and Intervention: A Review Article24
Comment on “renal denervation for hypertension”24
Urban-Rural Disparities in Pulmonary Hypertension-Related Mortality Between 2004 and 2019: A Call to Improve Access to Specialty Care Centers for Rural Residents in the United States24
Table of Content24
Table of Content24
Troponin I as a Biomarker for Early Detection of Acute Myocardial Infarction24
Short-term Outcomes of Hypertensive Crises in Patients with Orthostatic Hypotension24
Letter to the Editor: Safety of Pitavastatin in Patients With Impaired Glucose Tolerance24
Letter to the editor: Dose-response association between cardiovascular health and mortality in cancer survivors23
Guidelines for Authors23
Cardiovascular Complications and Imaging in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic 2020 to Present23
Editorial Board23
Timing of Nonurgent Transesophageal Echocardiography and The Risk of Embolic Events Among Patients Admitted With Infective Endocarditis. A Review of the National Inpatient Sample23
Comment on "Mortality and Burden Related with aortic aneurysm and dissections. The importance of information and education."23
Left Atrial Septal Pouch (LASP) and cryptogenic stroke risk: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies22
Impact of day of admission on in-hospital outcomes of cardiogenic shock22
Right Heart Catheterization Timing and Outcomes of Cardiogenic Shock: Analysis from the National Readmission Database22
Effect of Microalgae Arthrospira on Biomarkers of Glycemic Control and Glucose Metabolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis22
Systemic scleroderma: Review and updated approach and case description to addressing pulmonary arterial hypertension and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: A dual challenge in treatment22
Title Page22
Transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients. Insights from a third-world country22
Clinical outcomes for patients with cardiovascular diseases before, during, and after the COVID19 pandemic. A pooled analysis of 600.000 patients22
Clinical characteristics and evolution of patients with cardiogenic shock in Argentina in the context of an acute myocardial infarction with ST segment elevation. Data from the nationwide ARGEN-IAM-ST22
Guidelines for Authors22
Information for Readers22
The top 100 most cited articles in cardiovascular research: A bibliometric perspective22
Elevated lipoprotein(a) levels: A crucial determinant of cardiovascular disease risk and target for emerging therapies21
Long-term outcomes comparison of mitral valve repair or replacement for secondary mitral valve regurgitation. An updated systematic review and reconstructed time-to-event study-level meta-analysis21
U-Shaped Relationship of Sodium-to-chloride Ratio on admission and Mortality in Elderly Patients with Heart Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study21
Pharmacotherapy and revascularization strategies of peripheral artery disease21
Integrating Cardiac MRI Imaging and Multidisciplinary Clinical Care is Associated With Improved Outcomes in Patients With Fabry Disease21
Association between psoriasis and atrial fibrillation: A Systematic review and meta-analysis21
Comments on: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Predicts Acute Kidney Injury Readmission in Heart Failure Hospitalizations: A Nationwide Analysis21
WITHDRAWN: Letter to the Editor: TAVi Checking Cardio Result Pulmonary Edema21
Evaluation of brain function in adult patent ductus arteriosus surgery: A multimodal monitoring approach21
Frequent POCUS and auscultation for an earlier diagnosis of takotsubo syndrome and unraveling of its pathophysiology: The possible crucial role of LVOTO21
Metabolic surgery in improving arterial health in obese individuals21
Hypertension the ‘Missed Modifiable Risk Factor’ for Diabetic Neuropathy: a Systematic Review21
Altitude-Related Venous Thrombosis With Heart Disease: An Updated Review21
Precision Medicine Approaches in Cardiology and Personalized Therapies for Improved Patient Outcomes: A systematic review20
EDUCATE: An international, randomized controlled trial for teaching electrocardiography20
Cardiovascular disease risk communication: Strategies, impact, and future directions20
Beta-blocker therapy in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (B-HFpEF): A systematic review and meta-analysis20
Meta-analysis Comparing the Efficacy of Dobutamine Versus Milrinone in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock20
Ischemic heart disease in Africa: An overnight epidemiological transition20
Endomyocardiofibrosis in the Americas Collaborative Study: The EMF-SIAC Registry20
Trends, Burden, and Impact of Arrhythmias on Cardiac Transplant Recipients: A 16-year Nationwide Study20
Temporal trends and disparities in atherosclerosis-associated cerebrovascular disease mortality in the United States, 1999-202020
Exploring the complex relationships between health behaviors, health outcomes, social vulnerability, regional cultures, and oral health20
Information for Readers19
Editorial Board19
Response to “Five-year risk of all-cause death and cardiovascular events in women with gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy”19
Editorial Board19
Ablation in Brugada Syndrome: A Review of Two Cases19
Expanding Indications of Nonvitamin K Oral Anticoagulants Beyond Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism: A Review of Emerging Clinical Evidence19
Prevalence and Determinants of Delay in Time-to-Diagnosis for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients in Gansu China: A Observational Cohort Study19
The GLP-1 RA Era - A positive disruptor to the ecological framework of population health19
Editor’s Message19
Comment on: The Relationship Between Dyspnea-Related Kinesiophobia and Physical Activity in People With COPD: Cross-Section Survey and Mediated Moderation Analysis19
A review regarding the article ‘Multidisciplinary management strategies for atrial fibrillation.’19
Age-related disparities in complications among women with peripartum cardiomyopathy19
Literature Review: Pathophysiology of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction19
Title Page19
Table of Content19
Spatio-temporal correlation between admissions for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms and levels of atmospheric pollution in Italy18
Cardiac Involvement in Systemic and Local Vasculitides: The Value of Noninvasive Multimodality Imaging18
Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy: Issues, Contradictions and Search for Effective Diagnostic Criteria. Literature Review. Part 218
Title Page18
Response to “Body Mass Index and Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Retrospective Observational Study”18
Retraction notice to “Comment on Kinesiophobia in Patients with Angina Pectoris of Coronary Artery Disease: A Cross-Sectional Survey” [Curr Probl Cardiol 48/10 (2023) 101882]18
Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy and Athletes: A Dangerous Relationship18
Comment on: Prognostic Value Of Liver Damage Assessed Through Direct Bilirubin Levels And Skeleton Muscle Weakness In Patients With Heart Failure18
Cardiovascular Outcomes and Readmissions of Atrial Fibrillation Among Patent Foramen Ovale Occluder Device Recipients: A Propensity Matched National Readmission Study18
A review regarding the article ‘Impact of previous cardiac operations in patients undergoing surgery for type A acute aortic dissection. Long-term follow up.’18
WITHDRAWN: Letter to the Editor ‘Folic acid and plasma lipids: Interactions and effect of folate supplementation’18
Cardiovascular Outcomes With Anti-Inflammatory Therapies: Review of Literature18
A review regarding the article ‘Dose-response association between cardiovascular health and mortality in cancer survivors’18
Table of Content18
Interplay of inflammatory biomarkers in heart disease patients with depressive symptoms: An update17
Brugada phenocopy vs. Brugada syndrome: Delineating the differences for optimal diagnosis and management17
Rethinking obesity care in the United States: Lessons from the cardiovascular disease – Cardiac rehabilitation model17
Relationship of Subclinical Hypothyroidism on Epicardial Adipose Tissue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis17
Title Page17
An Updated Systematic Review on the Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Human Blood Lipid Profile17
Association of neighborhood deprivation and hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis17
RNA-targeting therapies for amyloid transthyretin cardiomyopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis17
The dual functionality of EZH2 in cardiovascular disease: Bridging cancer biology and cardiac pathophysiology through epigenetic regulation, metabolic reprogramming, and novel therapeutic intervention17
Feasibility and Safety of Intracardiac Echocardiography Guidance in Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair: Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample Data From 2015 to 202017
Ischemia testing and revascularization in patients with monomorphic ventricular tachycardia: A relic of the past?17
Favorable Neighborhood Walkability is Associated With Lower Burden of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Patients Within an Integrated Health System: The Houston Methodist Learning Health System Outpat17
Geographical and Socioeconomic Factors Influence the Birth Prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease: A Population-based Cross-sectional Study in Eastern China17
Shock Index, Modified Shock Index, and Age-adjusted Shock Index as Predictors of In-hospital Death in Acute Heart Failure. Sub Analysis of the ARGEN IC17
Trends in Rheumatic Heart Disease-Related Mortality in the United States from 1999 to 202017
Association between lipoprotein (a) and risk of heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of Mendelian randomization studies17
Coagulation Disorders and Thrombotic Complications in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction17
Social vulnerability and mortality attributable to non-optimal temperature in the United States: A county-level ecological analysis17
Title Page17
Same-Day Discharge after Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Insights from the Nationwide Readmission Database 2015-201917
Particulate Matter Air Pollution is a Significant Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease17
Artificial intelligence electrocardiography for the evaluation of cardiac involvement in Fabry disease17
Information for Readers17
Carbon nanotube fibers to restore interatrial conduction in patients for prevention/management of atrial fibrillation17
Value of extreme left axis deviation in patients with complete left bundle branch block16
Guidelines for Authors16
Comparison of sleep quality between outpatient and hospitalized children with respiratory tract dysfunction16
Preimplant Hyponatremia Does Not Predict Adverse Outcomes in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices16
Bibliometric Analysis of Top 100 Most Cited Papers on Multimodality Imaging for Complex Congenital Heart Disease16
On animal pathophysiology-seeking models of takotsubo syndrome16
Editor’s Message16
RETRACTED: Comment on: Kinesiophobia in Patients With Angina Pectoris of Coronary Artery Disease: A Cross-Sectional Survey16
Coronary Sinus Reducer: A Solution for Patients With Refractory Angina16
Information for Readers16
Table of Content16
Guidelines for Authors16
Table of Content16
Temporal Trends and Outcomes of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States16
Developing a tool to predict the likelihood of undergoing orthotopic cardiac transplant from the urgent waitlist – a single centre UK experience16
Severe pulmonary hypertension in pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis: A comprehensive literature review16
Balancing Benefits and Risks of Oral Antiplatelet Strategies in patients With Coronary Artery Diseases: An Evolving Issue16
Coronary artery evaluation during ECG-gated CT of the thoracic aorta: Do not consider it a negligible clinical information16
Extensive Painless Aortic Dissection in a Patient With Breast Cancer16
Comment on: Outcomes of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Japanese Children: A Retrospective Cohort Study16
A review regarding the article ‘Effectiveness of mechanical circulatory support devices in reversing pulmonary hypertension among heart transplant candidates: A systematic review.’16
Critique on "Anxiety and quality of life outcomes after coronary artery bypass graft surgery—A prospective cohort study"16
The Relation Between Inter Arm Blood Pressure Difference and Presence of Cardiovascular Disease: A Review of Current Findings16
Peripartum hypertension and neonatal outcomes across races: 2016-202216
Present Knowledge on Direct Oral Anticoagulant and Novel Oral Anti Coagulants and Their Specific Antidotes: A Comprehensive Review Article16
Prognostic significance of diastolic wall strain as a predictor of remodeling and poor outcomes in heart failure and pulmonary embolism: A systematic review15
Fish Oil Derivatives in Hypertriglyceridemia: Mechanism and Cardiovascular Prevention: What Do Studies Say?15
Development of the cardioprotective drugs class based on pathophysiology of myocardial infarction: A comprehensive review15
The Impact of Environmental Toxins on Cardiovascular Diseases15
The impact of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation in phase II cardiac rehabilitation program on the health-related quality of life of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery15
Cardiac Reverse Remodeling After Transcatheter Patent Ductus Arteriosus Closure in Adults15
Clinical Risk Factors for Infective Endocarditis Patients With Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia and the Diagnostic Utility of Transesophageal Echocardiogram15
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: A review of medical management approaches15
Geographic proximity to cardiovascular clinical trial sites: A National analysis in the United States15
Yoga in Obesity Management: Reducing cardiovascular risk and enhancing well-being- A review of the current literature15
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