500(th) anniversary of the birth of the precursor of modern cardiology: Josephus Struthius Polonus (1510-1568).

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: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:The authors analyzed data from Polish national POL-TAVI registry in terms of paravalvular leak (PVL) occurrence after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and its impact on clinical outcomes. METHODS:A total of 331 patients with severe aortic stenosis underwent TAVI (Edwards Sapien, n = 141; CoreV...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kleczyński P,Zasada W,Bagieński M,Rzeszutko Ł,Sorysz D,Sobczyński R,Trębacz J,Kapelak B,Zembala M,Dudek D

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Water immersion may cause adverse cardiovascular events, including arrhythmias in patients with damaged cardiac muscle, e.g. with cardiac failure. So far, there have been rather few reports on arrhythmia induced by water training in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of the study was to ass...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Korzeniowska-Kubacka I,Bilińska M,Dobraszkiewicz-Wasilewska B,Baranowski R,Piotrowicz E,Piotrowicz R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is recommended for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients even when the patient must be transported to a PCI-capable hospital. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of STEMI patients who were transferred for primary ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kim BW,Cha KS,Park MJ,Choi JH,Yun EY,Park JS,Lee HW,Oh JH,Kim JS,Choi JH,Park YH,Lee HC,Kim JH,Chun KJ,Hong TJ,Ahn Y,Jeong MH

更新日期：2016-01-01 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: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：: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:Ultrasonic tissue characterization (UTC) has been widely used to investigate left ventricular (LV) dysfunction in various cardiac disorders. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between functional capacity and UTC in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDCM). METHODS AND RES...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Yildiz A,Karakas MF,Cimen T,Tuncez A,Korkmaz A,Uygur B,Isleyen A,Tufekcioglu O

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Catheter entrapment due to severe radial artery spasm (RAS) during transradial coronary catheterization has been rarely reported and its management is not precisely defined. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence, predictors and management of catheter entrapment due to severe RAS. METHODS:A to...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Zencirci E,Değirmencioğlu A

更新日期：2016-01-01 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:Late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) may reveal myocardial fibrosis which is associated with adverse clinical outcomes in patients undergoing implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement. At the same time, transmural LGE in the posterolateral wall is related to nonr...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Matusik PS,Bryll A,Matusik PT,Popiela TJ

更新日期：2020-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：:At present there is consent that patients with acute pulmonary embolism (APE) and hemodynamic instability have poor prognosis and benefit from thrombolytic therapy or embolectomy, whereas hemodynamically stable patients without echocardiographic signs of right ventricular overload/dysfunction (RVO) have good prognosis...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Mikulewicz M,Lewczuk J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adult patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) usually find their exercise capacity satisfactory. However, objective evaluation is important for diagnostic and prognostic purposes. The aim of this study was to evaluate exercise capacity using cardiopulmonary exercise tests and measurement of serum B-type...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Trojnarska O,Gwizdała A,Katarzyński S,Katarzyńska A,Szyszka A,Lanocha M,Grajek S,Kramer L

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an important advance for the treatment of end-stage heart failure (HF). About 15-50% of HF is complicated by atrial fibrillation (AF), associated with worsened outcomes. The presence of AF may interfere with optimal delivery of CRT due to competition with biventricular (BiV) ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kamath GS,Steinberg JS

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

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journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Degrauwe S,Monney P,Qanadli SD,Prior J,Beigelmann-Aubry C,Masci PG,Eeckhout E,Muller O,Iglesias JF

更新日期：2017-01-01 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: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:Antiplatelet therapy has proven beneficial in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly used for gastroprotection in patients receiving antiplatelet therapy. Several trials have been carried out to establish interactions between PPIs, clopidogrel and soluble formulat...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kasprzak M,Koziński M,Bielis L,Boinska J,Plazuk W,Marciniak A,Budzyński J,Siller-Matula J,Rość D,Kubica J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upstream therapy is the promising issue in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) especially in patients with arterial hypertension and heart failure. The possible beneficial effects of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockade with ACE-inhibitors and angiotensin receptor antagonists in AF prevention have been ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Dąbrowski R,Szwed H

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of psoriasis is currently considered by the European Society of Cardiology cardiovascular prevention guidelines of 2016 as one possible cardiovascular risk factor. Patients with psoriasis and concomitant coronary artery disease treated by means of percutaneous coronary interven-tion (PCI) are a ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Siudak Z,Wysocka-Dubielecka K,Malinowski K,Dziewierz A,Tokarek T,Plens K,Dudek D

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Amplatzer Amulet (St. Jude Medical, Minneapolis, MN, USA) is a second gen-eration Amplatzer device for left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion (LAAO) for stroke prophylaxis in patients with atrial fibrillation. This research sought to assess the clinical performance of the Amplatzer Amulet device and in fo...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kleinecke C,Park JW,Gödde M,Zintl K,Schnupp S,Brachmann J

更新日期：2017-01-01 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: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: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:The highest priority in preventive cardiology was given to patients with established coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of the study was to assess the implementation of guidelines for secondary prevention in everyday clinical practice by evaluating control of the main risk factors and the cardioprotectiv...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Jankowski P,Czarnecka D,Wolfshaut-Wolak R,Łysek R,Łukaszewska A,Bogacki P,Grodecki J,Mirek-Bryniarska E,Nessler J,Podolec P,Kawecka-Jaszcz K,Pająk A

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is still a relatively understudied and often undetected disease. It is usually preceded by emotional or physical triggers. We here report a case of TTS following a car accident. Typical apical ballooning with moderate reduction of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and increased level o...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Schlossbauer SA,Ghadri JR,Cammann VL,Maier W,Lüscher TF,Templin C

更新日期：2016-01-01 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