Amiodarone pulmonary toxicity.

abstract：:Doxorubicin, an anthracycline antibiotic commonly used as a chemotherapeutic agent for breast cancer, is well known to cause cardiotoxicity. We report the case of an active, otherwise healthy 57-year-old breast cancer survivor who, 17 years after chemotherapy, presented with symptoms of overt heart failure. She had no...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Kumar S,Marfatia R,Tannenbaum S,Yang C,Avelar E

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A few patients with traumatic aortic laceration remain undiagnosed and survive long enough to develop a chronic aneurysm. Such aneurysms are frequently asymptomatic; alternatively, they may manifest themselves in the form of chest pain, dysphonia, dysphagia, bronchial irritation, or sudden death. A case of aortobronch...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Fernández González AL,Montero JA,Luna D,Gil O,Sanjuán VM,Monzonís AM

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 20% to 30% of patients who undergo coronary arteriography for the evaluation of chest pain are found to have normal coronary arteries. These patients have a survival rate comparable to that of the normal population, yet they continue to complain of symptoms on extended follow-up, and about half of this g...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Mukerji V,Beitman BD,Alpert MA

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgically created arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) for hemodialysis can contribute to hemodynamic changes. We describe the cases of 2 male patients in whom new right ventricular enlargement developed after an AVF was created for hemodialysis. Patient 1 sustained high-output heart failure solely attributable to the AVF. A...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Ragupathi L,Johnson D,Marhefka GD

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inferior vena cava filters are commonly used to prevent pulmonary embolism in patients who manifest deep vein thrombosis and recurrent pulmonary embolism despite anticoagulation, or in patients with contraindications to anticoagulation. We report the case of a 69-year-old man with a structurally normal heart who exper...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Peters MN,Khazi Syed RH,Katz MJ,Moscona JC,Nijjar VS,Bisharat MB

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is mounting evidence in support of a significant role for influenza infection in the development of atherosclerosis and the triggering of its complications. Here we review the biologic basis of this relationship, with special emphasis on the pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic effects of influenza infection. We ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Madjid M,Aboshady I,Awan I,Litovsky S,Casscells SW

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our goal was to investigate the efficacy of degradable poly(D,L-lactic-coglycolic acid) (PLGA) scaffolds loaded with basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in inducing cardiac neovascularization, increasing perfusion, and improving cardiac function.For ease of scaffold implantation into the ventricular wall, we develop...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Wang Y,Liu XC,Zhao J,Kong XR,Shi RF,Zhao XB,Song CX,Liu TJ,Lu F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surface electrocardiogram can be simply described as the P, QRS, and T (and U) waves, together with PR and ST segments. However, it is actually the summation of the action potential from the sinoatrial node, the atria, the atrioventricular node, the His-Purkinje system, and the ventricles. Although the action pote...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Shih HT

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular hypertrophy in aortic stenosis is considered a compensatory response for the maintenance of systolic function but a risk factor for cardiac morbidity and death. We investigated the degree of left ventricular mass regression after implantation of the sutureless Medtronic 3f Enable Aortic Bioprosthesis....

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Concistrè G,Miceli A,Marchi F,Chiaramonti F,Glauber M,Solinas M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired long QT syndrome is typically caused by medications, electrolyte disturbances, bradycardia, or catastrophic central nervous system events. We report a case of myocardial infarction-related acquired long QT syndrome in a 58-year-old woman that had no clear cause and progressed to torsades de pointes requiring ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Gordon SS,Hollowed J,Hayase J,Macias C,Wang J,Middlekauff HR

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The epidemiologic profile of infective endocarditis has changed substantially over the past few years, especially in industrialized countries. Our study evaluates the clinical and pathologic characteristics of infective endocarditis patients treated by cardiac surgery in China during a 12-year period. We retrospective...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Li L,Wang H,Wang L,Pu J,Zhao H

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A median laparotomy is the standard approach for endoaneurysmorrhaphy of abdominal aortic aneurysms. The so-called minilaparotomy, which has come into use in recent years to reduce surgical trauma, provides good exposure of the operating field, similar to that afforded by the conventional procedure. From the beginning...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Klokocovnik T

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past, it has been assumed that some basic physiologic responses to altitude, exposure in coronary patients are comparable to those in normal young subjects. In fact there are similar changes in sympathetic activation, heart rate, and blood pressure early after ascent, with decrements in plasma volume, cardiac o...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Alexander JK

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reviewed the clinical presentations, courses, and outcomes of 90 patients seen at Texas Children's Hospital from 1983 through 2008 who had an isolated cleft of the mitral valve without some form of endocardial cushion defect. Additional congenital cardiac defects were present in 61 of the 90 patients, 35 of wh...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Zhu D,Bryant R,Heinle J,Nihill MR

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic mitral regurgitation, a complication of myocardial infarction, is associated with a poor prognosis and can result in postinfarction congestive heart failure. The preferred treatment of its chronic form is a matter of debate. Herein, we report the early and midterm results in 44 patients with chronic ischemic ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Tekumit H,Cenal AR,Uzun K,Tataroglu C,Akinci E

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple technique of controlling a bleeding aortic cannulation site employing autogenous tissue is described in which 3-0 Prolene suture is placed through the lateral pericardial tissue on both sides of the aortotomy closure in a horizontal mattress fashion. This technique is advantageous because of the availability ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Pezzella AT

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One-stage surgery was successfully performed in a 44-year-old hypertensive man with uncontrolled angina, multiple coarctations of the thoracic and abdominal aorta, and a previous subtotal gastrectomy. There was a gradient of 120 mm Hg between the thoracic and abdominal aorta. A graft was placed retroperitoneally from ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Hoover EL,Hsu HK,Diaz C,Khan R,Reddy CV,Gross AM,Webb H,El-Sherif N,Griepp RB

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The glutaraldehyde-preserved stented porcine xenograft valve has been durable in adult patients with a low incidence of valve-related complications. In children, however, early degeneration and calcification of this valve is now being reported. The etiology of the early degeneration is still unclear but may be related...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Chen R,Duncan JM,Nihill M,Cooley DA

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombosis of a previously undiagnosed aneurysm of the abdominal aorta in a 64-year-old woman resulted in acute and severe ischemia in both legs. Prompt surgical resection of the aneurysm and restoration of aortic continuity with a fabric graft brought about complete resolution of her symptoms, with excellent function...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Subram AN,Duncan JM

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 60-year-old man with an acute inferior-wall myocardial infarction was noted, on arteriography, to have an occluded distal right coronary artery. The vessel was reopened with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator; during resolution of the clot, spasm was observed arteriographically but was successfully treated wit...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Karim AH,Bennett W,Silver SJ,Kleiman NS,Goodman D,Heibig J

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical presentation of the bronchogenic cyst is variable, from respiratory distress at birth to late appearance of symptoms. In order to determine clinical features and treatments, we retrospectively studied the medical records and pathology reports of all patients with bronchogenic cysts (n = 22) referred to ou...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Sarper A,Ayten A,Golbasi I,Demircan A,Isin E

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 36-year-old, otherwise-healthy woman with a 6-year history of progressive dysphagia underwent an esophagogram that revealed an oblique extrinsic defect with an inferior-to-superior (left-to-right) course consistent with an aberrant right subclavian artery. An aortogram confirmed the diagnosis of aberrant right subcl...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Carrizo GJ,Marjani MA

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding plaque formation in patients at risk for coronary artery disease-the leading cause of morbidity and death in the world-enables physicians to better determine whether and how to treat these individuals. We used computed tomographic angiography to quantitatively evaluate the progression of nonculprit coron...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Liu X,Wu G,Xu C,He Y,Shu L,Liu Y,Zhang N,Lin C

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We operated on a 14-year-old boy who had an echocardiographic diagnosis of ventricular septal defect. At surgery we found, in addition, an anomalous and obstructive intraventricular muscle bundle. Detection of a continuous thrill over the right pulmonary veins, prior to cardiopulmonary bypass, led to exploration of th...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Victor S,Nayak VM

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Bentall procedure is the standard operation for patients who have lesions of the ascending aorta associated with aortic valve disease. In many cases, however, mechanical prosthetic conduits are not suitable. There are few reports in the English-language medical literature concerning the mid- to long-term outcome o...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Christenson JT,Sierra J,Trindade PT,Dominique D,Kalangos A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of accelerated coronary artery disease after heart transplantation remains the limiting factor for long-term survival. The most widely accepted hypothesis to explain the development of this vascular lesion is chronic immunologic injury to the vessel wall, which leads to recruitment of monocytes and lym...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Ballantyne CM,Masri BM,Clubb FJ Jr,Radovancević B,Smith CW,Hawkins HK,Frazier OH,Willerson JT

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ideal management of stable patients who present late after acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is still a matter of conjecture. We hypothesized that the extent of improvement in left ventricular function after successful revascularization in this subset was related to the magnitude of viability in the...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Goel PK,Bhatia T,Kapoor A,Gambhir S,Pradhan PK,Barai S,Tewari S,Garg N,Kumar S,Jain S,Madhusudan P,Murthy S

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lyme disease is the most prevalent tick-borne disease in the United States. It is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. Cardiac involvement is seen in 4% to 10% of patients with Lyme disease. The principal manifestation of Lyme carditis is self-limited conduction system disease, with predominant involvement o...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Oktay AA,Dibs SR,Friedman H

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The preservation of pleural integrity during mammary artery harvesting may decrease atelectasis and pleural effusion during the postoperative period. We designed this retrospective study to evaluate the effects on postoperative pulmonary function of pleural integrity versus opened pleura, in patients who receive a lef...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Iyem H,Islamoglu F,Yagdi T,Sargin M,Berber O,Hamulu A,Buket S,Durmaz I

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sickle cell disease is a risk factor for cerebrovascular accidents in the pediatric population. This risk is compounded by hypoxemia. Cyanotic congenital heart disease can expose patients to prolonged hypoxemia. To our knowledge, the long-term outcome of patients who have combined sickle cell and cyanotic congenital h...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Iannucci GJ,Adisa OA,Oster ME,McConnell M,Mahle WT

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00