Prognostic significance of QRS duration and morphology.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to identify differences between proximal and distal cell rewir-ing with subsequent kissing balloon inflation (KBI) in the presence of a link connected to a carina on the jailed side branch ostium (SBO). METHODS:Kaname stents were deployed in bifurcation models (n = 12) with subseque...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Nakao F

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification of high-risk patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HC) for primary prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) remains a challenging issue, since major risk factors sometimes lack specificity. We report the case of a patient with HC and association of apical aneurysm and myocardial bridging who...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Foucault A,Hilpert L,Hédoire F,Saloux E,Gomes S,Pellissier A,Scanu P,Champ-Rigot L,Milliez P

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary hypertension is a contradiction for heart transplantation (HTx). The aim of the study was to examine prognostic significance of pulmonary hemodynamic variables in patients with severe chronic heart failure (HF) considered for HTx. METHODS:Patients with HF were qualified to HTx in Poland. We measur...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Sobieszczańska-Małek M,Zieliński T,Piotrowski W,Korewicki J,Of Polkard-Hf OB

更新日期：2014-01-01 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:Inhibition of the renin-angiotensin axis can reduce the likelihood of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the effects of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) on thrombogenicity in AF remain incompletely elucidated. Thisretrospective case-control study was...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Suo Y,Zhang Y,Wang Y,Yuan M,Kariyawasam S,Tse G,Liu T,Fu H,Li G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of left ventricular (LV) diastolic function are well known in cardiac surgery, but unclear in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The objective of this study was to exam- ine the association of preoperative LV diastolic function with medium to long-term outcomes of TAVI. METHODS:Eigh...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kayama S,Aratake S,Sawamura S,Watanabe Y,Kozuma K

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：: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：:Due to its constantly growing incidence, obesity is an increasingly serious social and medical problem. Available data on the use of novel oral anticoagulants in morbidly obese and obese patients are very limited. However, we tried to summarize the available knowledge on the use of anticoagulants in this subpopulation...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Domienik-Karłowicz J,Pruszczyk P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Common electrocardiogram (ECG) manifestations in acute pulmonary em-bolism (APE) include ST-segment deviation (STDV) along with negative T-waves (NTW). STDV could occur in 3 typical ischemic patterns: (i) the left ventricular (LV) subendocardial ischemic pattern; (ii) the right ventricular (RV) transmural is...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Zhan ZQ,Wang CQ,Wang ZX,Nikus KC,Baranchuk A,Yuan RX,Anselm DD,Pérez-Riera AR,Yang B

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:A 25 year-old female with a history of Caesarian section ten weeks ago presented with symptoms suggestive of pulmonary embolism. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a free-floating large thrombus traversing the right atrial cavity. Transesophageal echocardiography confirmed the presence of an unattached thrombus t...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Eweda II,Samir S,Abbas O,El-Gohary GM,Nammas W

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In those without symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD), the incidence of coronary events is still high. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether flow mediated dilatation (FMD) is a useful tool in identifying those with CAD in who are under 45 years of age. METHODS AND RESULTS:Seventy five men below...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kaźmierski M,Michalewska-Włudarczyk A,Krzych LJ,Tendera M

更新日期：2010-01-01 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:Left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy (LVNC) features extensive trabeculations. Involvement of the right ventricle (RV) has been reported; however, distinction from normal RV trabeculation is difficult. This study aimed at assessing RV morphology and function in LVNC by cardiac magnetic resonance (C...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Stämpfli SF,Gotschy A,Kiarostami P,Özkartal T,Gruner C,Niemann M,Manka R,Tanner FC

更新日期：2020-07-10 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：:Coronary stent loss and its migration is one of complications of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). We present a case of successful retrieval of a coronary stent which moved initially to the left renal artery. Subsequently the stent was lost again and migrated to the left deep femoral artery, while an attempt ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Juszkat R,Dziarmaga M,Zabicki B,Bychowiec B

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of final Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) flow in the infarct-related artery (IRA) on outcomes in non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarc-tion (NSTEMI) patients treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of post-procedur...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Karwowski J,Poloński L,Gierlotka M,Gąsior M,Bęćkowski M,Kowalik I,Szwed H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this project was to study changes in QRS amplitude in junior female athletes during the initial twenty-one months of competitive training programme in aerobic gymnastics. METHODS:Somatometric parameters, heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP) and 12-lead ECGs were recorded in 12 female athletes, ag...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Bacharova L,Tibenska M,Kucerova D,Kyselovicova O,Medekova H,Kyselovic J

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The profile of subjects undergoing percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty (PMBV) in developed countries has shifted toward the elderly. In the group of elderly patients long-term results after PMBV, as well prognostic factors that may improve patient selection for this procedure have not been fully elucid...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Chmielak Z,Kłopotowski M,Demkow M,Konka M,Hoffman P,Kukuła K,Kruk M,Witkowski A,Rużyłło W

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mitral stenosis (MS) is still the most common complication of acute rheumatic fever in Turkey. Rheumatic carditis affects not only cardiac valves but also myocardium. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the subclinical left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction and contraction of short and long axial circumf...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Guven S,Sen T,Tufekcioglu O,Gucuk E,Uygur B,Kahraman E

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：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: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess antiplatelet effect of prasugrel in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients with high on-treatment platelet reactivity (HTPR) on clopidogrel, undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS:A prospective, platelet reactivity-guided, parallel-group, open-label ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Koziński M,Obońska K,Stankowska K,Navarese EP,Fabiszak T,Stolarek W,Kasprzak M,Siller-Matula JM,Rość D,Kubica J,De Servi S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study addresses the safety, feasibility, and interpretability of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in excluding significant coronary artery disease in end-stage renal disease patients on dialysis undergoing pre-renal transplant cardiac risk evaluation. METHODS:Twenty nine patients (55.5 +...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Mao J,Karthikeyan V,Poopat C,Song T,Pantelic M,Chattahi J,Cavalcante JL,Ananthasubramaniam K

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a heterogeneous disease with a spectrum of etiological factors. However, subsets of the disease are not well-characterized with respect to these factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of myocardial inflammation and cardiotropic viruses in DC...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kažukauskienė I,Baltrūnienė V,Jakubauskas A,Žurauskas E,Maneikienė VV,Daunoravičius D,Čelutkienė J,Ručinskas K,Grabauskienė V

更新日期：2020-06-22 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：:Congenital diverticulum of the left ventricle is a very rare cardiac abnormality characterized by a local embryological development failure of the ventricular muscle. It may present as an isolated disorder or may be associated with other cardiac abnormalities. Clinically, it has been reported that it can lead to chest...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Cianciulli TF,Del Carmen Gonzalez Colaso P,Saccheri MC,Lax JA,Redruello HJ,Guerra JE,Prezioso HA,Vidal LA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myocardial dysfunction needing inotropic support is a typical complication after on-pump cardiac surgery. In this study, we evaluate the effect of milrinone on patients with ventricular dysfunction undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). METHODS:Seventy patients with impaired left ventricular functi...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Jebeli M,Ghazinoor M,Mandegar MH,Rasouli MR,Eghtesadi-Araghi P,Goodarzynejad H,Mohammadzadeh R,Darehzereshki A,Dianat S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00