Nidus: the registry redefining surgery in infective endocarditis
The Danish NIDUS registry provides one of the most comprehensive contemporary series on left-sided infective endocarditis, with particular emphasis on the role of surgery in real-world clinical practice.
Red flags in heart transplantation for failing Fontan circulation
This multicenter retrospective study (20 centers, 2008–2022) identifies Fontan-specific morbidities that limit post-transplant survival.
Ross II in pediatric patients: is it worth it?
This single-center, retrospective, observational study conducted at Fuwai Hospital (China) evaluates the outcomes of the Ross II procedure in pediatric patients.
European 2025 guidelines on myocarditis and pericardial disease: from organ to syndrome
The 2025 European guidelines redefine the management of myopericardial inflammation under a unified clinical concept—Inflammatory Myopericardial Syndrome (IMPS)—and deliver practical updates on diagnostic pathways, therapeutic approaches and circulatory support strategies.
Three-dimensional echocardiography in adult congenital heart disease: an increasingly indispensable tool
Summary of the consensus statement from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) on the use of three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in the diagnosis of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD).
Edge-to-edge tricuspid valve repair and heart failure hospitalizations: the TRI-SPA registry
Multicenter retrospective registry evaluating patients undergoing transcatheter tricuspid edge-to-edge repair, with specific focus on the impact of prior heart failure hospitalizations on mortality and readmissions.
Updates to pediatric heart failure guidelines: what has changed after a decade?
Summary of the updated pediatric heart failure guideline released by the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) in 2025, expanding, refining, and modernizing the 2014 version through a broader multidisciplinary vision and new therapeutic and diagnostic evidence.
Mitochondrial transplantation update and clinical implications
Expert opinion on basic research in mitochondrial transplantation and potential applications in cardiovascular medicine.
