1440 and clinical studies, we propose that the pathophysiological mechanisms known as
Virchow’s triad may be responsible for LST with gen1-DES. 53 Furthermore, we comment on …

For many years, the functional sequelae of chronic coronary artery disease were considered
irreversible and amenable only to palliative therapy. For example, a finding of asynergy (the …

This report of an ESC Study Group reviews current knowledge on myocardial hibernation
and relevant imaging techniques, and provides an algorithm for investigation and …

Myocardial infarction is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Coronary atherosclerosis
is a chronic disease with stable and unstable periods. During unstable periods with …

Hypertension is highly prevalent and one of the most frequent chronic diseases worldwide. 1
It has been suggested that over the next two decades up to 50% of the adult population will …

Background—PTCA of a coronary stenosis without documented ischemia at noninvasive
stress testing is often performed, but its benefit is unproven. Coronary pressure–derived …

Importance Dual antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) reduces
ischemia but increases bleeding. Objective To develop a clinical decision tool to identify …

Aims It remains unknown whether the treatment of hypertension influences the mortality of
patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods and results This is a …

Background— Bone marrow CD133-postive (CD133 + ) cells possess high hematopoietic
and angiogenic capacity. We tested the feasibility, safety, and functional effects of the use of …

Background To assess coronary lesion severity in the catheterization laboratory, several
guide wire–based methods have been proposed. The purpose of the present study was to …