1. Introduction: Current Status and Clinical Issues in Heart Failure Device Therapy At the joint forum channel of the 36th Great Wall Cardiology Conference and the Asian Cardiology Conference 2025, a high-level seminar focusing on innovations in heart failure (HF) device therapy (THT 2025 Highlights) gathered insights from top global experts. Professors Nir Uriel, Ulrich … Read more
Hypothyroidism, Atherosclerosis, and Cardiovascular Risk Prevention Journal: Nat Rev EndocrinolPMID: 41198906 Abstract: Hypothyroidism affects approximately 5% of the population and is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This review explores the complex relationship between hypothyroidism and cardiovascular risk factors, analyzes the molecular mechanisms that accelerate atherosclerosis, and discusses risk assessment and personalized … Read more
Implantable hemodynamic sensors can provide early warnings of worsening conditions in heart failure patients before symptoms appear, assisting doctors in intervening early and reducing hospitalization rates. As a nephrologist, I often face the management challenges of heart failure. The current model resembles “firefighting” rather than “fire prevention.” After discharge, we advise patients to weigh themselves … Read more
Diuretics are the cornerstone of heart failure treatment. What are the commonly used diuretics? What are their characteristics? At the 15th Qianjiang International Cardiovascular Disease Conference, Professor Mao Wei from the Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine gave an excellent presentation on these questions! Recommended Common Diuretics Professor Mao Wei mentioned that the 2018 … Read more
Diuretics are the cornerstone of heart failure treatment. So, what are the commonly used diuretics? What are their characteristics? At the 15th Qianjiang International Cardiovascular Disease Conference, Professor Mao Wei from Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine shared his insights on these questions! Recommended Common Diuretics Professor Mao Wei mentioned that the 2018 heart … Read more
The five-year survival rate for heart failure is comparable to that of breast cancer and colorectal cancer. End-stage patients not only suffer from a significantly reduced quality of life but also impose a substantial economic and psychological burden on their families. Despite decades of research and development leading to the introduction of heart failure medications … Read more
First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China Professor Yan Ji Device therapy is an important treatment method for heart failure, especially severe heart failure. Currently, the acceptance and prevalence of this therapy in China still lag behind that of developed countries in Europe and America. This article reviews some representative heart … Read more
Author: Professor Tao Rong, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine The anatomical structure of the mitral valve includes leaflets, annulus, chordae tendineae, and papillary muscles. Its normal opening and closing play a crucial role in maintaining left ventricular systolic and diastolic function. Any structural or functional abnormalities in any part can lead … Read more