Coronary computed tomography angiography in dialysis patients undergoing pre-renal transplantation cardiac risk stratification.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distortion of the terminal portion of the QRS in the initial electrocardiogram (ECG) is a strong predictor of adverse outcome in myocardial infarction. Our purpose is to assess the relationship of distortion of QRS and other ECG characteristics with older age. METHODS AND RESULTS:We analysed 634 consecutive...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： García-Rubira JC,Núnez-Gil I,García-Borbolla R,Lennie V,Manzano MC,Cobos MA,de Isla LP,Fernández-Ortiz A,Macaya C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The additional purpose for pacemaker implantation, beyond treating arrhythmias and conduction disturbances, is to improve the quality of life (QoL) of the patient. Most previous research has shown this purpose to have been achieved. However, the question as to whether all mental and physical components impro...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Młynarski R,Włodyka A,Kargul W

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although many thromboembolism risk factors are well defined, formation of thrombus or dense spontaneous contrast (sludge) in the left atrium remains enigmatic and confounding. Exclusion of the thrombus is extremely important with respect to planned reversal of sinus rhythm. Data regarding the routine transes...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kosmalska K,Rzyman M,Miękus P,Gilis-Malinowska N,Nowak R,Fijałkowski M

更新日期：2019-06-21 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:Awareness of risks associated with radiation exposure to patients and medical staff has significantly increased. It has been reported before that the use of advanced three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping (EAM) system significantly reduces fluoroscopy time, however this study aimed for zero or near zero...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Haegeli LM,Stutz L,Mohsen M,Wolber T,Brunckhorst C,On CJ,Duru F

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent clinical studies have shown that treatment with LCZ696, a complex containing the angiotensin receptor blocker valsartan and neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril, improves the prognosis of heart failure patients with a reduced ejection fraction. This study evaluated whether LCZ696 affects left ventricular h...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Miyoshi T,Nakamura K,Miura D,Yoshida M,Saito Y,Akagi S,Ohno Y,Kondo M,Ito H

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduced heart rate variability (HRV) is associated with a poor outcome in patients with sinus rhythm (SR) or atrial fibrillation (AF). However, cut-off points for HRV measures differ between SR and AF. We hypothesized that a global index of 24-hour HRV based on evaluation of scatterplot would describe HRV ir...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Sosnowski M,Korzeniowska B,Macfarlane PW,Tendera M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mechanical efficiency (ME) refers to the ability of an individual to transfer energy consumed by external work. A decreased ME, could represent an increased energy cost during exercise and may, therefore, be limited in terms of physical activity. This study aimed to compare the influence of two different exe...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Villelabeitia-Jaureguizar K,Vicente-Campos D,Berenguel Senen A,Hernández Jiménez V,Ruiz Bautista L,Barrios Garrido-Lestache ME,López Chicharro J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoprotegerin (OPG) is a member of the tumor necrosis factor superfamily.Recent evidence supports a relationship between serum OPG level and atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible association of OPG with the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD), its severity and prognosis ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Ghaffari S,Yaghoubi A,Baghernejad R,Sepehrvand N,Sokhanvar S,Haghjou AG

更新日期：2013-01-01 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:The aim of this study is to evaluate heart rate recovery (HRR) and association between coronary flow rate and HRR in patients with metabolic syndrome (MS) who had morphologically normal coronary angiogram. METHODS:Study population included 43 patients with MS and 37 control subjects without MS. All patients...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Alihanoglu YI,Kilic ID,Evrengul H,Yildiz BS,Alur I,Uludag B,Kuru O,Taskoylu O,Kaftan HA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whereas coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is a rare abnormality of the coronary arteries, co-existent coronary artery disease (CAD) is commonly seen in CAE patients. Since a causative relationship has been shown to exist between oxidative stress and CAD, we sought to determine whether any relationship exists bet...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Sezen Y,Bas M,Polat M,Yildiz A,Buyukhatipoglu H,Kucukdurmaz Z,Kaya Z,Demirbag R

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tolvaptan (TLV) is a useful diuretic for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) with fluid overload, but its clinical response varies between patients. The aim of this study is to investigate whether plasma TLV concentrations correlate with the urine volume. METHODS:ADHF inpatients with evidence of fluid ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kato M,Tohyama K,Ohya T,Hiro T,Hirayama A

更新日期：2016-01-01 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: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：: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:Multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) can be used to visualize the anatomy of the coronary venous system (CVS). A pre-procedural evaluation of target veins is a very important element of cardiac resynchronization. Thus, the quality of visualization of the CVS is of great importance. The aim of this study wa...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Młynarska A,Młynarski R,Kargul W,Sosnowski M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between right ventricle (RV), extracellular matrix (ECM) fibrosis and fibrosis-linked, circulating microRNAs in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is unknown. AIM:The aim of the study was to uncover the associations between serum markers of ECM metabolism and circulating microRNAs with RV morphol...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Rubiś P,Totoń-Żurańska J,Wiśniowska-Śmiałek S,Kołton-Wróż M,Wołkow P,Wypasek E,Rudnicka-Sosin L,Pawlak A,Kozanecki K,Tomkiewicz-Pająk L,Podolec P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent reports suggest that torasemide might be more beneficial than furosemide in patients with symptomatic heart failure (HF). The aim was to compare the effects of torasemide and furosemide on clinical outcomes in HF patients. METHODS:This study pilot consisted of data from the ongoing multicenter, rando...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Balsam P,Ozierański K,Marchel M,Gawałko M,Niedziela Ł,Tymińska A,Sieradzki B,Sieradzki M,Fojt A,Bakuła E,Główczyńska R,Peller M,Markulis M,Bednarski J,Kowalik R,Cacko A,Niewiński G,Filipiak KJ,Opolski G,Grabowski M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although it has been realized that restrictive mitral valve annuloplasty (MVA) may re-sult in clinically significant functional mitral stenosis (MS), it still cannot be predicted. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for clinically significant functional MS following restrictive MVA surgery...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Li B,Wu H,Sun H,Xu J,Song Y,Wang W,Wang S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of typical counterclockwise atrial flutter (AFL) with conduction block from right to left atrium along the coronary sinus (CS) musculature, confirmed by discontinuous CS activation sequence during pacing near the ostium and differential right atrial pacing. AFL was associated with an atypical flutter ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Irie T,Kaneko Y,Nakajima T,Saito A,Ota M,Kato T,Iijima T,Tamura M,Kobayashi H,Ito T,Manita M,Kurabayashi M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Herein is hypothesised that a comprehensive optical coherence tomography (OCT)-guided implantation protocol for bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS) can improve expansion and apposition, thus resulting in better clinical outcomes, particularly in reducing thrombotic events. METHODS:Patients considered suitable for...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Gutiérrez-Chico JL,Cortés C,Schincariol M,Limon U,Yalcinli M,Durán-Cortés MA,Jaguszewski M

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：:Dysautonomic syndromes are very common clinical conditions with different presentations and a wide spectrum of mechanisms. Many non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions have been recommended to treat dysautonomic patients along these years, but the majority of them were not supported by multicenter contro...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Hachul D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) is a risk factor for arterial embolism. Atrial dysfunction and atrial arrhythmia, such as atrial fibrillation, might represent a mechanism for arterial embolism in such patients. Speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) is a novel and promising tool for detecting early changes in ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Demir M,Aktaş İ,Çamci S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evaluating prospectively the feasibility, accuracy and reproducibility of optical flow ratio (OFR), a novel method of computational physiology based on optical coherence tomography (OCT). METHODS AND RESULTS:Sixty consecutive patients (76 vessels) underwent prospectively OCT, angiography- based quantitative...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Gutiérrez-Chico JL,Chen Y,Yu W,Ding D,Huang J,Huang P,Jing J,Chu M,Wu P,Tian F,Xu B,Tu S

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：:This study focuses on the role of sex steroids on the libido, sexual life, emotional and physiological heart of men of all ages. Sex steroids play a significant role throughout a man's life, with a gradual decline in old age. The foetal testis secretes testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone at about nine weeks gestat...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Sarkar NN

更新日期：2009-01-01 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:Coronary sinus (CS) has been shown to be larger in patients with atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT). We sought to determine if echocardiographically measured CS diameter can help identify the mechanism of tachycardia in patients with narrow complex tachycardia without preexcitation before t...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Ezhumalai B,Satheesh S,Anantha A,Pakkirisamy G,Balachander J,Selvaraj RJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00