Synergistic effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy and Bachmann's bundle pacing on heart failure with atrial tachyarrhythmias.

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to assess in-hospital outcomes of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) in elderly subjects. METHODS:A total of 1000 consecutive patients, who had all been admitted for interventional treatment of symptomatic coronary artery disease, were retrospectively analysed. RESULTS:Elderly p...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Sukiennik A,Król A,Jachalska A,Koziński M,Fabiszak T,Kubica A,Radomski M,Demidowicz K,Bogdan M,Raczak G,Sukiennik T,Zabielska E,Dobosiewicz R,Rychter M,Jabłoński M,Białoszyński T,Chojnicki M,Grześk G,Kubica J

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prolonged corrected QT interval (QTc) holds independent prognostic importance in predicting mortality in patients with coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure. However, its association with all cause or cardiac mortality in the general population remains unclear. We evaluated ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Aggarwal A,Sherazi S,Levitan B,Lakshmanadoss U,Choudhary N,Shah A,Hsi D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research on cardiac rehabilitation has raised interesting methods and effects without however establishing the share of the profits according to age, sex and cardiac pathology. Yet today, this disease with various pathologies strikes people of all ages and both sexes, and the recommended rehabilitation exerc...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Temfemo A,Chlif M,Mandengue SH,Lelard T,Choquet D,Ahmaidi S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a 26-year-old man without continuity of blood flow in the level of the isthmus of the aorta is described. During interventional catheterization, we reconstructed this continuity and implanted a vascular stent. ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kusa J,Szkutnik M,Białkowski J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Catheter directed thrombolysis (CDT) and thrombectomy represent well established techniques for the treatment of intermediate pulmonary embolism (IPE). The long-term effect of catheter directed thrombolysis of IPE is unknown. METHODS:Clinical, interventional and echocardiographic data from 80 consecutive pa...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Ruzsa Z,Vámosi Z,Berta B,Nemes B,Tóth K,Kovács N,Zima E,Becker D,Merkely B

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to prospectively assess the influence of the recommended dose, 1.0 g of polyunsaturated fatty acids (N-3 PUFA) daily, on platelet reactivity in patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) after elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS:Forty consecutive patients with SAP and success...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Mizia-Stec K,Mizia M,Haberka M,Lasota B,Gieszczyk-Strózik K,Chmiel A,Najda J,Gąsior Z,Kyrcz-Krzemień S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to assess the correlation of the selected biomarkers and collagen turn-over indices with advanced echocardiographic parameters among patients with preserved and reduced ejection fraction (EF). METHODS:We included 62 patients with the symptomatic heart failure. The patients were divi...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Michalski B,Trzciński P,Kupczyńska K,Miśkowiec D,Pęczek Ł,Nawrot B,Lipiec P,Kasprzak JD

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the significance of lipid disorders and endothelial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of microvascular angina. METHODS:Levels of plasma lipids, lipoproteins and apolipoproteins were assessed in 21 patients with microvascular angina and 24 healthy subjects as controls. Also, the endothelium-depe...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Liu QM,Zhou SH,Qi SS,Zhao SP,Minghuib L

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) parameters in assessing exercise capacity improvement after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI). Additionally, it aimed to determine if there are any baseline characteristics influencing that change. METHOD...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Biernacka EK,Piotrowicz E,Fronczak A,Mazgaj M,Demkow M,Rużyłło W,Śpiewak M,Kowalski M,Piotrowicz R,Weroński K,Hoffman P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to compare risk predicted using available risk scores and actual outcomes in patients with left main coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with stent implantation (PCI LM). METHODS:We studied 204 patients treated with elective or emergent coronar...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Sukiennik A,Ostrowska-Nowak J,Wiśniewska-Szmyt J,Radomski M,Rychter M,Jabłoński M,Białoszyński T,Koziński M,Fabiszak T,Dobosiewicz R,Zabielska E,Sukiennik T,Kubica A,Król A,Demidowicz K,Chojnicki M,Grabczewska Z,Swiatki

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The second-generation cryoballoon (CB2) provides effective and durable pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) associated with encouraging and reproducible clinical outcome data. The latest- -generation cryoballoon (CB3) incorporates a 40% shorter distal tip, thus allowing for an increased rate of PVI real-time signa...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Heeger CH,Schuette C,Seitelberger V,Wissner E,Rillig A,Mathew S,Reissmann B,Lemes C,Maurer T,Fink T,Inaba O,Hashiguchi N,Santoro F,Ouyang F,Kuck KH,Metzner A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics, the incidence of left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus and its predictors, and spontaneous echo contrast (SEC) in a population ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Budnik M,Gawałko M,Gorczyca I,Uziębło-Życzkowska B,Krzesiński P,Kochanowski J,Scisło P,Michalska A,Jelonek O,Starzyk K,Jurek A,Kiliszek M,Wożakowska-Kapłon B,Gielerak G,Filipiak KJ,Opolski G,Kapłon-Cieślicka A

更新日期：2020-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concomitant thyroid and heart disease are frequently encountered in clinical practice. There are many studies evaluating thyroid function in acute and critical conditions. Information on thyroid dysfunction in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is limited; its correlation with short and long-...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Özcan KS,Osmonov D,Toprak E,Güngör B,Tatlısu A,Ekmekçi A,Kaya A,Tayyareci G,Erdinler İ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the effects of a noninvasive positive pressure ventilation therapy on cardiac structure and function in patients with coronary heart disease combined with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). METHODS:80 coronary heart disease OSAHS patients from three hospitals in Shanghai were ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Liu X,Feng L,Cao G,Huang H,Yu J,Xu Q,Zhang S,Zhou M

更新日期：2014-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Mediastinitis is a well-known complication of open heart surgery. Abscess as late complication, presenting years after heart surgery, is adegnotical. Transthoracic needle biopsies of lung parenchyma guided by computer tomography are widely accepted. The puncture of periaortic masses is not routinely performed. We repo...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Urbanowicz T,Buczkowski P,Budniak W,Katyńska I,Walczak M,Tomczyk J,Jemielity M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is considered a technically challenging procedure, studies on the learning curve of different pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) techniques are limited. We investigated the time-dependent changes in procedural parameters, complication rates, and in the 1-year clinical o...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Martirosyan M,Kiss A,Nagy-Baló E,Sándorfi G,Tint D,Édes I,Csanádi Z

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increasing number of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) causes a rise in the absolute percentage of individuals qualifying for a transvenous lead extraction (TLE) due to infectious, vascular or lead failure related indications. As the survival time prolongs, TLE procedures more ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Maciąg A,Syska P,Przybylski A,Kuśmierski K,Sterliński M,Oręziak A,Pytkowski M,Różański J,Szwed H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart failure (HF) is a manifestation of aberrant vascular responses and remains a public health concern with a worldwide prevalence of around 23 million and a 5-year mortality numerically equivalent to many cancers. Over the last two decades, mortality from HF reached a plateau with current pharmaceutical agents and ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Howell EH,Cameron SJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:AFTER (Atrial Fibrillation in Turkey: Epidemiologic Registry) is a prospective, multicenter study designed with the aim of describing the prevalence and epidemiology of AF practice in Turkey. This study aims to evaluate stroke risk in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) and anticoagulant drug utilization w...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Ertas F,Eren NK,Kaya H,Aribas A,Acar G,Kanadasi M,Gedik S,Oylumlu M,Yuksel M,Ulgen MS,AFTER Investigators.

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) often present with similar symptoms (chest pain, shortness of breath), similar electrocar¬diographic changes and elevated high-sensitivity troponin (Tn). It is not clear whether troponin reflects critical CAD or ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Murer M,Cuculi F,Toggweiler S,Weberndoerfer V,Young M,Kobza R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of dissection and re-entry (DR) vs. wire escalation (WE) techniques on long-term clinical outcomes in patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO) lesions undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS:Studies were searched in electronic da...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Zhao Y,Peng H,Li X,Liu J

更新日期：2020-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:QRS duration and morphology, evaluated via a standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), represent an opportunity to derive useful prognostic information regarding the risk of subsequent cardiac events or therapeutic outcomes. Prolonged QRS duration, and the presence of intraventricular conduction abnormalities, usually...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Brenyo A,Zaręba W

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Present day 24-h Holter monitors have been shown to miss many arrhythmias that may occur infrequently or under specific circumstances. The advancement in electronic and adhesive technologies have enabled the development of first generation wearable long-term 14-day patch ECG monitors that attach directly to the skin a...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Lobodzinski SS,Laks MM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study of patients with Wenckebach-type second-degree sinoatrial block (W-block) evaluated the probability of the development of a more advanced grade of sinoatrial block. Data on the clinical significance of W--block are limited. It is unknown whether W-block predicts a more advanced grade of sin...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Dabrowski A,Piotrowicz R,Kramarz E,Kubik L

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in pharmacological treatments aimed at a neurohormonal blockade for heart failure, there is still a growing number of patients with advanced symptoms who suffer significant morbidity and mortality. At present the most effective cure for end-stage congestive heart failure is cardiac transplantation. Th...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Bielecka A,Wierzbicka M,Goch J

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been confirmed to be involved in the pathologi-cal processes of multiple diseases. However, the characteristic expression of lncRNAs in peripheral blood of coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and whether some of these lncRNAs can be used as diagnostic biomarkers for CAD...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Li X,Zhao Z,Gao C,Rao L,Hao P,Jian D,Li W,Tang H,Li M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Objective of this study was to make an assessment of standard functional and defor-mation parameters (strain) in patients after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) and the evaluation of their prognostic impact. METHODS:Patients undergoing TAVR received C...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Buckert D,Tibi R,Cieslik M,Radermacher M,Qu YY,Rasche V,Bernhardt P,Hombach V,Rottbauer W,Wöhrle J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphopenia is associated with adverse prognosis in chronic disease states that are related to immune dysregulation. We aimed to determine the association between lymphopenia and mortality in patients presenting to coronary angiography and investigate whether elevated red blood cell distribution width (RDW),...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Zafrir B,Hussein S,Jaffe R,Barnett-Griness O,Saliba W

更新日期：2020-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is growing worldwide. Prothrombotic and proinflammatory states, in adjunct to endothelial dysfunction and metabolic disorders, such as hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, obesity, insulin resistance, and oxidative stress, are key features of the accelerated atherosclerotic progression...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Tenenbaum A,Fisman EZ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of the use of a quadripolar left ventricular (LV) lead for cardiac resynchronization therapy and to compare its acute and mid-term outcomes with those obtained with bipolar leads. Cardiac resynchronization exhibits a high incidence of problems involvi...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Arias MA,Pachón M,Puchol A,Jiménez-López J,Rodríguez-Padial L

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00