Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. The risk of death and the benefit from early revascularization are highest within the first hours, and therefore early diagnosis is critical. Biomarkers play a critical role in the early diagnosis of AMI. In fact, an elevation in cardiac troponin (cTn) of at least one measurement above the 99th percentile of a...

The term cardiorenal syndrome has evolved over the years. The understanding of the interactions between these two organ systems has led to better recognition and treatment strategies. As cardiovascular mortality is high in individuals with renal dysfunction, it is imperative to understand the pathophysiology behind the disease process. This knowledge may better serve these patients with this sy...

Lung Ultrasound: The Cardiologists' New Friend Marcelo Haertel Miglioranza,1 Antonio Carlos Sobral Sousa,2 Caroline de Souza Costa Araujo,2 Marcos Antonio Almeida-Santos,3 Luna Gargani4 Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia,1 Porto Alegre, RS; Núcleo de Pós-graduação em Ciências da Saúde da Universidade Federal de Sergipe,2 São Cristóvão, SE; Núcleo...