There is an increase in afterload, potentially raising myocardial ... Jeopardy Score and female sex were the principal determinants of intraprocedural events There was no difference in vascular ...

The patient with severe aortic stenosis is relatively "afterload fixed and preload dependent" -- meaning cardiac output does not increase with after-load reduction. Thus all afterload reducing ...

They conclude: ‘the concept of chronic MR as a disease of pure high-preload and low-afterload is misleading. Afterload is actually normal or above normal in chronic phases of the disease. In addition ...

Welcome to the ACC.25 Early Career Professionals Guide – a roadmap to making the most of your experience at ACC.25, held March 29-31 in Chicago, IL. Below you'll find information on curated sessions, ...

Next week, ACC.25 will open its doors to thousands of cardiologists and medical professionals. ACC's Annual Scientific Session, held March 29-31 in Chicago, IL, is a unique opportunity for Fellows in ...

A study published March 31 by the National Institutes of Health found that adults living in rural areas have worse cardiovascular health than those in urban communities due to social factors such as ...