Abstract Background Diagnosis-to-ablation time (DAT) strongly predicts recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) after ablation. Whether this association holds with any lower and/or upper limits is un…
AbstractBackgroundThe expansion of hematopoietic stem cells caused by acquired somatic mutations (clonal hematopoiesis [CH]) is a novel cardiovascular risk factor. The prognostic value of CH…
As part of infrastructure enhancements to ACC-related systems and platforms, the ability to log-in to JACC.org using ACC usernames and passwords will be unavailable from…
AbstractSevere acute mitral regurgitation after myocardial infarction includes partial and complete papillary muscle rupture or functional mitral regurgitation. Although its incidence is <1%, mitra…
AbstractBackgroundHypotension is a potential adverse effect of sacubitril/valsartan, but there are limited data regarding the predictors and implications of treatment-related hypotension in heart f…
JACC: Case Reports is inviting submissions of challenging rheumatic heart disease (RHD) cases highlighting the global burden of cardiovascular disease for a forthcoming special issue…
AbstractBackgroundThe expansion of hematopoietic stem cells caused by acquired somatic mutations (clonal hematopoiesis [CH]) is a novel cardiovascular risk factor. The prognostic value of CH…
AbstractRight ventricular infarction (RVI) complicates 50% of cases of acute inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, and is associated with high in-hospital morbidity and mortality. Is…
AbstractSevere acute mitral regurgitation after myocardial infarction includes partial and complete papillary muscle rupture or functional mitral regurgitation. Although its incidence is <1%, mitra…
AbstractPremature ventricular complexes (PVCs) are common arrhythmias in clinical practice. Although benign and asymptomatic in most cases, PVCs may result in disabling symptoms, left ventricular…
AbstractWe present a 41-year-old female with progressive shortness of breath immediately after moving to sea level from high altitude. The patient was found to have…
