Structural Heart-The Journal of the Heart Team
Scope & Guideline
Bridging gaps in heart health with interdisciplinary research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interventional Techniques in Structural Heart Disease:
The journal emphasizes the latest advancements in interventional cardiology, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), mitral valve repair and replacement, and edge-to-edge repair techniques, focusing on procedural efficacy and patient outcomes. - Imaging and Diagnostic Innovations:
A significant focus is placed on advanced imaging modalities such as echocardiography, computed tomography, and 3D imaging techniques that aid in the assessment and planning of structural heart interventions. - Multidisciplinary Approaches to Patient Management:
The journal promotes the integration of various specialties in managing structural heart disease, emphasizing the role of the heart team in optimizing patient care and outcomes. - Patient Selection and Risk Stratification:
Research on identifying appropriate candidates for interventional procedures, risk factors, and predictive models for outcomes is a critical area of focus, ensuring that patients receive the most suitable therapies. - Long-term Outcomes and Quality of Life Assessments:
The journal explores long-term follow-up studies that assess the impact of interventions on patients' quality of life and overall health, contributing to a better understanding of the durability of treatments.
Trending and Emerging
- Transcatheter Innovations and Techniques:
There is a growing emphasis on novel transcatheter devices and techniques, such as valve-in-valve procedures, and the development of new materials and technologies aimed at improving patient outcomes and procedural success. - Complex Cases and Multimodal Management:
Emerging literature increasingly addresses complex patient cases, showcasing innovative management strategies that incorporate multidisciplinary approaches, particularly for patients with multiple comorbidities. - Patient-Centric Research:
A noticeable trend is the focus on patient-reported outcomes and quality of life assessments post-intervention, reflecting a commitment to understanding the holistic impact of structural heart interventions on patients' lives. - Radiation Safety and Occupational Hazards:
With the rise of interventional procedures, there is an increasing focus on the occupational risks associated with radiation exposure, driving research into protective strategies and guidelines for healthcare providers. - Technological Integration in Interventions:
The integration of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning in procedural planning and execution, is emerging as a significant area of interest, with potential implications for precision medicine in structural cardiology.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Surgical Approaches:
As interventional techniques gain prominence, traditional surgical approaches may be receiving less attention, with fewer studies focusing solely on open-heart surgical methods compared to transcatheter alternatives. - Basic Science and Laboratory Studies:
There seems to be a decline in publications centered on basic science research related to structural heart disease, as the journal shifts towards clinical applications and procedural outcomes. - General Cardiology Topics:
The focus appears to be narrowing from broader cardiology topics to more specialized areas within structural heart interventions, suggesting a waning interest in general cardiovascular research.
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