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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Editor’s Message344
Editor’s Message325
The various perioperative issues of structural heart diseases and cardiogenic shock269
Title Page146
Editorial Board138
Drug-Coated Balloon Angioplasty vs Plain Balloon Angioplasty in patients with coronary In-Stent Restenosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials118
Guidelines for Authors117
Editorial Board97
The Association Between Myocardial Bridging and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Their Implications on Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Outcomes: A Retrospective Study95
In-hospital outcomes of percutaneous left ventricular assist device recipients in cardiogenic shock hospitalizations with chronic kidney disease: A nationwide analysis94
Multidisciplinary management strategies for atrial fibrillation88
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 Medell78
Serum Lipoprotein(a) and 3-Year Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention76
Comment on: Temporal Trends of the Prevalence of Angina With No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease (ANOCA)76
Status of Research on Sestrin2 and Prospects for its Application in Therapeutic Strategies Targeting Myocardial Aging76
The tip of the iceberg: Will GLP-1 receptor agonists unintentionally contribute to titanic cardiovascular events in certain individuals?76
Acute Decompensated Aortic Stenosis: State of the Art Review75
Carotid Enadrterectomy for Thrombosis of the Internal Carotid Artery in Patients With COVID-1969
Representation of Chronic Kidney Disease in Randomized Controlled Trials Among Patients With Heart failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Systematic Review68
Long-term hyperuricemia impact on atrial fibrillation outcomes66
Independent Risk Factors for Thromboembolic Events in High-Risk Patients With Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy63
Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Pregnancy: Systematic Review of Existing Literature and Case Report63
Novel Treatments of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in GDMT for Heart Failure: A State-of-art Review62
Prevalence and Prognosis of Hypothyroidism in Patients With Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: An Updated Review With Description of Case Series60
Impact of Earthquake on Cardiovascular Health: What Should Cardiovascular Healthcare Providers Anticipate After the Devastating Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria?60
Role of Positive Emotions in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy59
Basal natriuresis as a predictor of diuretic resistance and clinical evolution in acute heart failure57
Stratifying clinically relevant risk factors for acute ischemic stroke and cerebrovascular events in chagas disease: A systematic review and meta-Analysis57
Changing the triglyceride diagnostic criteria of metabolic syndrome for African Americans56
Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Non-late Gadolinium Enhancement Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Parameters in Cardiac Amyloidosis55
Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis: A USRDS Registry Study54
A review regarding the article ‘Impact of tricuspid regurgitation severity on mortality in pulmonary hypertension patients: A comprehensive analysis53
Global and regional prevalence and cardiovascular risk of primary aldosteronism: a systematic review and meta-analysis51
A Bibliometric Analysis of Cardioembolic Stroke From 2012 to 202249
Where Adults with Congenital Heart Disease Die: Insights from the CDC-WONDER Database48
Efficacy and safety of aldosterone synthase inhibitors in hypertension: A systematic review and meta- analysis47
Percutaneous Repair of Mitral Regurgitation: A Comprehensive Review of Literature46
Efficacy and Safety of P2Y12 monotherapy vs standard DAPT in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: meta-analysis of randomized trials45
PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade Accelerates the Progression of Atherosclerosis in Cancer Patients45
Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries: A multimodal imaging approach to diagnosis and etiology-targeted therapy45
Evaluation of warfarin management in primary health care centers in Qatar: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of the national dataset44
Mitochondrial calcium homeostasis and atrial fibrillation: Mechanisms and therapeutic strategies review44
High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate Continuous Training in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis44
Healthcare Big Data in Hong Kong: Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Predictive Models for Risk Stratification44
Editor’s Message43
Neighborhood-level Social Vulnerability and Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Coronary Heart Disease43
Title Page42
Twiddler-, Reel-, and Ratchet-syndrome: an alternative approach to address the underlying mechanism of complication in cardiac implantable electronic devices41
Table of Contents40
Safety and effectiveness after atrial shunt device in patients with heart failure:A systematic review and Meta-Analysis40
Prevalence rate of left ventricular hypertrophy and the burden of arrhythmias among hypertensive patients attending Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, eastern Uganda39
Guidelines for Authors38
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-analysis38
Table of Content38
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 cohor38
It's a long way to the top! Congenital venous anomalies and left isomerism limiting atrial fibrillation transcatheter ablation37
The Potential Relationship Between Cardiovascular Diseases and Monkeypox37
Title Page36
The Prognostic Value and Treatment Strategies of Nutritional Status in Heart Failure Patients36
Title Page36
Guidelines for Authors35
Descriptive Epidemiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in US Nursing Home Residents With Heart Failure35
Comment on "Revisiting beta-blocker therapy in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction"35
WITHDRAWN: Comment on: Effect of Flu Vaccination on Severity and Outcome of Heart Failure Decompensations34
Outcomes in Hospitalization in Patients with Heart Failure Undergoing Remote Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Major Trials34
Association Between Catheter Ablation and Dementia Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis34
Prevalence and impact of pulmonary hypertension on acute decompensated heart failure with preserved ejection fraction hospitalizations: A five-year retrospective analysis34
Corrigendum to “Sex differences in myocarditis hospitalizations: Rates, outcomes, and hospital characteristics in the National Readmission Database”. [Current problems in cardiology, 49(2), 10223]34
Association of Psychosocial Risk Factors and Outcomes in Heart Failure: Does COVID-19 Affect Outcomes?34
Title Page33
WITHDRAWN: Myocardial Fibrosis in Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: Mechanisms, Implications, and Therapeutic Perspectives33
Trends and Predictors of Poor Outcomes in Patients With Right Heart Failure: Insights From the National Readmission Database33
Acute Coronary Syndromes in Antiphospholipid Syndrome-above Suspicion: A Systematic Review33
The Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Ischemia with No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease – A Pilot Study32
Table of Contents32
Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: Global Burden From 1990 to 2019, Current Research Hotspots and Emerging Trends32
Mortality post in-patient catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in rural versus urban areas: Insights from national inpatient sample database31
Comparing outcomes of an ‘early’ versus ‘late’ diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis following a baseline presentation of high-grade atrioventricular block31
Diverse Transcatheter Closure Strategies in Coronary Artery Fistulas A State-of-the-Art Approach31
Transradial Interventions at the Forefront of Innovation31
Cardiovascular outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation and concomitant cardiac amyloidosis undergoing percutaneous catheter ablation31
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 Breast30
Pharmacovigilance study for SGLT 2 inhibitors- Safety review of real-world data & randomized clinical trials30
Multi-modality assessment of congestion in acute heart failure: Associations with left ventricular ejection fraction and prognosis30
Amiodarone Related Skin Toxicity –The Blue Man Syndrome; a Case Report and Review of Literature30
Paravalvular Leak After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Its Incidence, Diagnosis, Clinical Implications, Prevention, Management, and Future Perspectives: A Review Article30
Echocardiography Assessment of Rheumatic Heart Disease: Implications for Percutaneous Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty30
Role of Yoga in Cardiovascular Diseases30
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 Da30
Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Syncope Management - An Update30
Effect of Genistein Intake on Some Cardiovascular Risk Factors: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis30
Maternal-fetal dyad beyond the phenomenology of pregnancy: from primordial cardiovascular prevention on out, do not miss this boat!29
Peripheral Artery Disease: A Comprehensive Updated Review29
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for left ventricular function in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis29
Predictors of arrhythmias in the population hospitalized for SARS-CoV-229
Information for Readers29
Prevalence rate of left ventricular hypertrophy and the burden of arrhythmias among hypertensive patients attending Jinja regional referral hospital, eastern Uganda29
Guidelines for Authors28
Temporal trends and disparities in atherosclerosis-associated cerebrovascular disease mortality in the United States, 1999-202028
Comment on: Prevalence and Related Factors of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders Among In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients28
Editor’s Message28
Title Page28
Pharmacotherapy and revascularization strategies of peripheral artery disease27
Hypertension the ‘Missed Modifiable Risk Factor’ for Diabetic Neuropathy: a Systematic Review27
Adding Surgical Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair to Myectomy in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: Long-Term Functional and Echocardiographic Outcome27
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)27
The global magnitude and temporal trend of hypertensive heart disease burden attributable to high sodium intake from 1990 to 202127
Associations between Alcohol Consumption and HDL Subspecies Defined by ApoC3, ApoE and ApoJ: the Cardiovascular Health Study26
Did Australia's COVID-19 Restrictions Impact Statin Incidence, Prevalence or Adherence?26
Emotions & Heart:Exploring the Impact of Negative Emotions on Cardiovascular Health26
Updated review on pulmonary arterial hypertension: Differences between down syndrome and non-down syndrome populations26
Clinical phenotypic characteristics in patients carrying MYH7-R143Q mutation with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy26
Table of Content25
Troponin I as a Biomarker for Early Detection of Acute Myocardial Infarction25
Short-term Outcomes of Hypertensive Crises in Patients with Orthostatic Hypotension25
3D Printing for Cardiovascular Surgery and Intervention: A Review Article25
Guidelines for Authors25
Table of Content24
Comment on "Mortality and Burden Related with aortic aneurysm and dissections. The importance of information and education."24
Editorial Board24
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 survivors24
Guidelines for Authors24
Comment on “renal denervation for hypertension”24
Timing of Nonurgent Transesophageal Echocardiography and The Risk of Embolic Events Among Patients Admitted With Infective Endocarditis. A Review of the National Inpatient Sample24
Cardiovascular Complications and Imaging in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic 2020 to Present24
Guidelines for Authors23
Information for Readers23
Effect of Microalgae Arthrospira on Biomarkers of Glycemic Control and Glucose Metabolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis23
Impact of day of admission on in-hospital outcomes of cardiogenic shock23
Right Heart Catheterization Timing and Outcomes of Cardiogenic Shock: Analysis from the National Readmission Database23
Left Atrial Septal Pouch (LASP) and cryptogenic stroke risk: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies23
Transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients. Insights from a third-world country23
Title Page23
Clinical outcomes for patients with cardiovascular diseases before, during, and after the COVID19 pandemic. A pooled analysis of 600.000 patients23
Elevated lipoprotein(a) levels: A crucial determinant of cardiovascular disease risk and target for emerging therapies22
Integrating Cardiac MRI Imaging and Multidisciplinary Clinical Care is Associated With Improved Outcomes in Patients With Fabry Disease22
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-analysis22
Endomyocardiofibrosis in the Americas Collaborative Study: The EMF-SIAC Registry22
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
Frequent POCUS and auscultation for an earlier diagnosis of takotsubo syndrome and unraveling of its pathophysiology: The possible crucial role of LVOTO22
WITHDRAWN: Letter to the Editor: TAVi Checking Cardio Result Pulmonary Edema22
Ischemic heart disease in Africa: An overnight epidemiological transition22
Trends, Burden, and Impact of Arrhythmias on Cardiac Transplant Recipients: A 16-year Nationwide Study22
Precision Medicine Approaches in Cardiology and Personalized Therapies for Improved Patient Outcomes: A systematic review22
Comments on: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Predicts Acute Kidney Injury Readmission in Heart Failure Hospitalizations: A Nationwide Analysis22
Metabolic surgery in improving arterial health in obese individuals22
Evaluation of brain function in adult patent ductus arteriosus surgery: A multimodal monitoring approach22
Exploring the complex relationships between health behaviors, health outcomes, social vulnerability, regional cultures, and oral health22
The top 100 most cited articles in cardiovascular research: A bibliometric perspective22
EDUCATE: An international, randomized controlled trial for teaching electrocardiography21
Cardiovascular disease risk communication: Strategies, impact, and future directions21
Association of spontaneous coronary artery dissection and takotsubo syndrome: What has been suspected has been found21
High-Sensitivity Troponin T For The Risk Assessment Of Patients With Acute Atrial Fibrillation21
Electrodes and leads in electrocardiography: a conceptual review21
Association between psoriasis and atrial fibrillation: A Systematic review and meta-analysis21
Beta-blocker therapy in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (B-HFpEF): A systematic review and meta-analysis21
Systemic scleroderma: Review and updated approach and case description to addressing pulmonary arterial hypertension and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: A dual challenge in treatment21
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 States21
Meta-analysis Comparing the Efficacy of Dobutamine Versus Milrinone in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock21
Altitude-Related Venous Thrombosis With Heart Disease: An Updated Review21
U-Shaped Relationship of Sodium-to-chloride Ratio on admission and Mortality in Elderly Patients with Heart Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study21
Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy: Issues, Contradictions and Search for Effective Diagnostic Criteria. Literature Review. Part 220
Title Page20
Editorial Board20
The GLP-1 RA Era - A positive disruptor to the ecological framework of population health20
Editor’s Message20
Comment on: The Relationship Between Dyspnea-Related Kinesiophobia and Physical Activity in People With COPD: Cross-Section Survey and Mediated Moderation Analysis20
Comment on: Prognostic Value Of Liver Damage Assessed Through Direct Bilirubin Levels And Skeleton Muscle Weakness In Patients With Heart Failure20
Title Page20
Age-related disparities in complications among women with peripartum cardiomyopathy20
Information for Readers20
Editorial Board20
Table of Content20
A review regarding the article ‘Dose-response association between cardiovascular health and mortality in cancer survivors’20
A review regarding the article ‘Multidisciplinary management strategies for atrial fibrillation.’20
Response to “Five-year risk of all-cause death and cardiovascular events in women with gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy”20
Expanding Indications of Nonvitamin K Oral Anticoagulants Beyond Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism: A Review of Emerging Clinical Evidence20
Ablation in Brugada Syndrome: A Review of Two Cases20
Table of Content19
A review regarding the article ‘Impact of previous cardiac operations in patients undergoing surgery for type A acute aortic dissection. Long-term follow up.’19
Title Page19
Response to “Body Mass Index and Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Retrospective Observational Study”19
Cardiac Involvement in Systemic and Local Vasculitides: The Value of Noninvasive Multimodality Imaging19
WITHDRAWN: Letter to the Editor ‘Folic acid and plasma lipids: Interactions and effect of folate supplementation’19
Cardiovascular Outcomes and Readmissions of Atrial Fibrillation Among Patent Foramen Ovale Occluder Device Recipients: A Propensity Matched National Readmission Study19
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]19
Social vulnerability and mortality attributable to non-optimal temperature in the United States: A county-level ecological analysis19
Artificial intelligence electrocardiography for the evaluation of cardiac involvement in Fabry disease18
Feasibility and Safety of Intracardiac Echocardiography Guidance in Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair: Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample Data From 2015 to 202018
Information for Readers18
Association between lipoprotein (a) and risk of heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of Mendelian randomization studies18
Interplay of inflammatory biomarkers in heart disease patients with depressive symptoms: An update18
Prevalence and Determinants of Delay in Time-to-Diagnosis for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Patients in Gansu China: A Observational Cohort Study18
Relationship of Subclinical Hypothyroidism on Epicardial Adipose Tissue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis18
RNA-targeting therapies for amyloid transthyretin cardiomyopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis18
Information for Readers18
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 Outpat18
Title Page18
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 IC18
Spatio-temporal correlation between admissions for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms and levels of atmospheric pollution in Italy18
Literature Review: Pathophysiology of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction18
Trends in Rheumatic Heart Disease-Related Mortality in the United States from 1999 to 202018
Ischemia testing and revascularization in patients with monomorphic ventricular tachycardia: A relic of the past?18
Rethinking obesity care in the United States: Lessons from the cardiovascular disease – Cardiac rehabilitation model18
Carbon nanotube fibers to restore interatrial conduction in patients for prevention/management of atrial fibrillation18
Coagulation Disorders and Thrombotic Complications in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction18
Same-Day Discharge after Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Insights from the Nationwide Readmission Database 2015-201918
Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy and Athletes: A Dangerous Relationship18
Coronary Sinus Reducer: A Solution for Patients With Refractory Angina17
Balancing Benefits and Risks of Oral Antiplatelet Strategies in patients With Coronary Artery Diseases: An Evolving Issue17
The Relation Between Inter Arm Blood Pressure Difference and Presence of Cardiovascular Disease: A Review of Current Findings17
Information for Readers17
Comment on: Outcomes of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Japanese Children: A Retrospective Cohort Study17
A review regarding the article ‘Effectiveness of mechanical circulatory support devices in reversing pulmonary hypertension among heart transplant candidates: A systematic review.’17
Guidelines for Authors17
The dual functionality of EZH2 in cardiovascular disease: Bridging cancer biology and cardiac pathophysiology through epigenetic regulation, metabolic reprogramming, and novel therapeutic intervention17
Value of extreme left axis deviation in patients with complete left bundle branch block17
Table of Content17
Bibliometric Analysis of Top 100 Most Cited Papers on Multimodality Imaging for Complex Congenital Heart Disease17
Editorial Board17
Preimplant Hyponatremia Does Not Predict Adverse Outcomes in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices17
Comparison of sleep quality between outpatient and hospitalized children with respiratory tract dysfunction17
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
Extensive Painless Aortic Dissection in a Patient With Breast Cancer17
Coronary artery evaluation during ECG-gated CT of the thoracic aorta: Do not consider it a negligible clinical information17
Critique on "Anxiety and quality of life outcomes after coronary artery bypass graft surgery—A prospective cohort study"17
Temporal Trends and Outcomes of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States17
Yoga in Obesity Management: Reducing cardiovascular risk and enhancing well-being- A review of the current literature17
Table of Content17
Guidelines for Authors17
Particulate Matter Air Pollution is a Significant Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease17
Brugada phenocopy vs. Brugada syndrome: Delineating the differences for optimal diagnosis and management17
Geographical and Socioeconomic Factors Influence the Birth Prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease: A Population-based Cross-sectional Study in Eastern China17
RETRACTED: Comment on: Kinesiophobia in Patients With Angina Pectoris of Coronary Artery Disease: A Cross-Sectional Survey16
Editor’s Message16
Short-term outcomes of endovascular aortic aneurysm repair with the new Braile Biomédica® total custom-made abdominal endograft: Experience from three Italian centers16
Clinical Risk Factors for Infective Endocarditis Patients With Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia and the Diagnostic Utility of Transesophageal Echocardiogram16
Prognostic significance of diastolic wall strain as a predictor of remodeling and poor outcomes in heart failure and pulmonary embolism: A systematic review16
Severe pulmonary hypertension in pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis: A comprehensive literature review16
Gene Editing as the Future of Cardiac Amyloidosis Therapeutics16
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 surgery16
Moving from left ventricular ejection fraction to deformation imaging in mitral valve regurgitation16
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: A review of medical management approaches16
Present Knowledge on Direct Oral Anticoagulant and Novel Oral Anti Coagulants and Their Specific Antidotes: A Comprehensive Review Article16
Information for Readers16
Geographic proximity to cardiovascular clinical trial sites: A National analysis in the United States16
Skeletonized versus Pedicled harvesting of internal mammary artery: A systematic review and Meta-analysis16
Development of the cardioprotective drugs class based on pathophysiology of myocardial infarction: A comprehensive review16
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