Review
The authors present a literature review which provides simple information, evidence-based indications, and a practical approach for cardiologists who may encounter acutely ill adult patients that may be extracorporeal membrane oxygenation candidates.
Original Research
This study was designed to evaluate the antiplatelet effect of deferiprone in patients with transfusion-dependent β-thalassaemia/Hb E at the dose of iron-chelation therapy. The results may provide a mechanistic insight in antiplatelet effects and support the benefit of deferiprone in the prevention of thrombotic events in β-thalassaemia.
Review
This article provides a narrative review on the current non-glycaemic and glycaemic treatment options for cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with Type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Case Report
This report describes the case of a 72-year-old man where anticoagulation therapy was postponed due to a haemorrhagic lesion, leading to new ischaemic stroke.
Original Research
This study sought to evaluate the influence of testosterone replacement therapy in men with late-onset hypogonadism, regarding fatigue, coronary
artery disease, carotid intima-media thickness and cardiovascular risk.