Evaluation of coronary artery abnormalities in Williams syndrome patients using myocardial perfusion scintigraphy and CT angiography.

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: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：: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: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:Implantable loop recorders (ILR) are a valuable tool for the investigation of unexplainedsyncopal episodes. The aim of this retrospective single center study was to identify predictive factors for pacemaker implantation in patients with unexplained syncope who underwent ILR insertion. METHODS:One hundred si...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Huemer M,Becker AK,Wutzler A,Attanasio P,Parwani AS,Lacour P,Boldt LH,Pieske B,Haverkamp W,Blaschke F

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conduction disturbances requiring permanent pacemaker implantation following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) are a common problem. Pacemaker implantation rates after TAVR appear to be higher compared to conventional aortic valve replacement. The aim of this study was to analyze whether a high a...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Krackhardt F,Kherad B,Krisper M,Pieske B,Laule M,Tschöpe C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper describes the clinical outcomes from a novel direct access arrhythmia monitoring service. METHODS:The study was carried out in the north of Scotland. Data was collected over a 29 month period between 18 June 2008 and 8 November 2010 from consecutive cases from two groups of patients, general prac...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Skipsey DA,Dawson FM,Breen C,Leslie SJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

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：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：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:Vasovagal syncope (VVS) is a common symptom with empirical therapy and high recurrence rate. Our goal was to determine whether the pattern of presyncopal prodromal symptoms can predict the recurrence probability of vasovagal syncope. METHODS:Seventy-nine consecutive patients (male/female: 53/26) with histor...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Fazelifar AF,Basiri HA,Tolooie A,Haghjoo M,Barakpour H,Emkanjoo Z,Abkenar HB,Zeighami M,Asgari F,Sadr-Ameli MA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Beta-catenin has been implicated in cell-cell communication in a wide variety of developmental and physiological processes. Defective Wnt signaling could result in various cardiac and vascular abnormalities. Little is known regarding Wnt/frizzled pathway in cardiomyocyte apoptosis. METHODS:In this study, th...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Lin JC,Kuo WW,Baskaran R,Chen MC,Ho TJ,Chen RJ,Chen YF,Vijaya Padma V,Lay IS,Huang CY

更新日期：2017-01-01 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:Aspirin remains the mainstay of anti-platelet therapy in cardiac patients. However, if a patient is allergic to aspirin and dual anti-platelet therapy is indicated - such as with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), then there is no clear guidance. One possibility is aspirin desensitization. A variety o...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Chapman AR,Rushworth GF,Leslie SJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Device optimization is not routinely performed in patients who underwent cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device implantation. Noninvasive optimization of CRT devices by measurement of cardiac output (CO) can be used as a simple method to assess ventricular systolic performance. The aim of this study ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Urbanek B,Chudzik M,Klimczak A,Rosiak M,Lewek J,Wranicz JK

更新日期：2013-01-01 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 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: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：: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: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：: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

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：:We describe the case of a 57 year-old woman with NSTE ACS, a history of recurrent and prolonged epistaxis, and low prior cardiovascular risk. Additional findings revealed anemia and an aneurysm in her central nervous system. During her hospital stay, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) was diagnosed. After app...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Janion M,Brzyzkiewicz H,Siuda M,Domagała S,Karliński M

更新日期：2010-01-01 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: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: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: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: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：:Recently, some investigators have reported seeing microvascular dysfunction in patients with cardiac syndrome X (CSX). In addition, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a bacterium causing chronic gastritis and peptic ulcers, has recently been associated with CSX. Yet the mechanism(s) by which H. pylori infection leads to...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Rasmi Y,Raeisi S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00