objectives : to determine the correlation between the success rates of the cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation (cpcr) and the team’s leader education and skill level in shiraz, southern iran. m e th o d: this cross-sectional study was conducted during a 6-month period from october 2007 to march 2008 in nemazee hospital of shiraz. we included all the patients who underwent cpcr due to cardiop...

The following are highlights from the new series, Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging Topic Review. This series summarizes the most important articles, as selected by the editors, that have been published in the Circulation portfolio. The objective of this new series is to provide our readership with a timely, comprehensive selection of important articles that are relevant to the imaging and ge...

The following are highlights from the new series, Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging Topic Review. This series summarizes the most important articles, as selected by the editors, that have been published in the Circulation portfolio. The objective of this new series is to provide our readership with a timely, comprehensive selection of important articles that are relevant to the imaging and ge...

The absence of clinical response in 30% to 40% of patients receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) poses a great challenge to heart failure clinicians and device implanters. It is well documented that positioning of the left ventricular (LV) lead in areas of myocardial scar in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy is associated with a diminished response to CRT. Regions of slow conduc...

Uncorrected chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation (CIMR) is associated with decreased left ventricular (LV) torsion and may contribute to a vicious cycle wherein “MR begets MR.” It has not been definitively established, however, whether the reduced LV torsion in CIMR is a direct result of the infarct, the MR, or a combination of the two. Currently, the most common technique to restore valve com...

The following articles are being highlighted as part of Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging’s Topic Review. This series will summarize the most important manuscripts, as selected by the editors, that have been published in the Circulation portfolio. The studies included in this article represent the most significant research in the area of congenital heart disease. (Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 201...

The following articles are being highlighted as part of Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging’s Topic Review. This series will summarize the most important manuscripts, as selected by the editors, that have been published in the Circulation portfolio. The studies included in this article represent the most significant research in the area of congenital heart disease. (Circ Cardiovasc Imaging. 201...

cirrhosis is characterized by marked abnormalities in the cardiovascular system. a hyperdynamic splanchnic and systemic circulation is typical of cirrhotic patients and has been observed in all experimental forms of portal hypertension. the hyperdynamic circulation is most likely initiated by arterial vasodilatation, leading to central hypovolemia, sodium retention, and an increased intravascul...

Uncorrected chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation (CIMR) is associated with decreased left ventricular (LV) torsion and may contribute to a vicious cycle wherein “MR begets MR.” It has not been definitively established, however, whether the reduced LV torsion in CIMR is a direct result of the infarct, the MR, or a combination of the two. Currently, the most common technique to restore valve com...