Pitfalls in diagnosis: suspected anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the pulmonary artery.

abstract：:A 56-year-old woman had unstable angina pectoris 3 months after aortic and mitral valve replacement for rheumatic heart disease. Repeat coronary arteriography revealed critical proximal left anterior descending and circumflex artery stenoses in previously normal coronary arteries. This case emphasizes the need for tho...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Graf R,Verani MS

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous coronary intervention in tortuous or calcified vessels poses a substantial challenge for interventional cardiologists. Many techniques have been described to overcome the challenge, including the use of stiffer wires, buddy wires, the anchor balloon technique, and deep seating of the guide catheter. Herei...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Attaran RR,Butman S,Movahed MR

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pericardial calcification is detrimental to the long-term durability of valvuloplasty. However, whether calcification susceptibility differs between heterologous and autologous pericardium is unclear. In this study, we compared the progression of calcification in vivo between autologous and heterologous pericardium. W...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Jiang WJ,Cui YC,Li JH,Zhang XH,Ding HH,Lai YQ,Zhang HJ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current criteria for donor hearts limit the number of hearts available for transplantation, despite an increasing number of recipients on waiting lists. We report the case of a patient with ischemic cardiomyopathy and refractory ventricular tachycardia who underwent successful orthotopic heart transplantation and conc...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Patel M,Vahdat KK,Nathan S,Petrovic M,Loyalka P,Kar B,Gregoric ID

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial fibrosis can occur in patients who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the absence of epicardial coronary disease. In such patients, myocardial fibrosis has been linked to a poorer prognosis than in those without fibrosis. Gadolinium-DTPA delayed-enhancement magnetic resonance imaging (de-MRI) accurately id...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Wilson JM,Villareal RP,Hariharan R,Massumi A,Muthupillai R,Flamm SD

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial myxoma is the most common primary cardiac tumor. Patients with atrial myxoma typically present with obstructive, embolic, or systemic symptoms; asymptomatic presentation is very rare. To our knowledge, isolated association of atrial myxoma with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy has been reported only once in the Engl...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Abdou M,Hayek S,Williams BR 3rd

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudoaneurysm of the mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa is a rare but serious sequela of endocarditis or valve replacement surgery. Because open-heart surgery is a high-risk treatment option, alternative methods are sought. We present the case of a 77-year-old man with a noninfected mechanical mitral valve whose pse...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Babaliaros VC,Lerakis S,Thourani VH,Iturra S,Hartlage G,Shirazi F,Clements SD Jr

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are difficult to treat because they often have little or no proximal aortic neck. Patients with this complex anatomy are not usually candidates for an endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Chimney-graft EVAR has been introduced, but type Ia endoleak is a typical risk. We hav...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Galiñanes EL,Hernandez-Vila EA,Krajcer Z

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of adults with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease who underwent aortic valve reconstructive surgery (AVRS), consisting of replacement of the diseased BAV with 2 or 3 pericardial leaflets plus fixation of the sinotubular junction for accurate and constant leaflet...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Song MG,Yang HS,Choi JB,Shin JK,Chee HK,Kim JS

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orthoclone OKT3 (muromonab-CD3), a murine monoclonal antibody that virtually eliminates circulating T cells and inhibits medullary lymphocyte function, has recently been found effective in reversing stubborn severe allograft rejection after heart transplantation. To determine the influence of OKT3 therapy on the devel...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Sinnott JT 4th,Cullison JP,Sweeney MS,Weinstein SS

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interventionalists encounter widely different coronary anatomies during left main coronary artery stenting. Optimal percutaneous coronary intervention in left main disease necessitates stents that achieve adequate apposition and adapt to frequently disparate diameters in the same lesion, without the need for overexpan...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Lozano I,Rondan J,Vegas JM,Segovia E

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of an 11-year-old girl who presented with a slowly enlarging mass in the right posterolateral chest wall. Computed tomography showed a soft-tissue mass 8.5 × 7.5 × 5.5 cm in size, arising from the right posterolateral 9th, 10th, and 11th intercostal spaces. Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed a vascu...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Ulku R,Onat S,Avci A,Ozmen CA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 49-year-old patient, referred with a diagnosis of right atrial myxoma, was found at surgery to have extensive cardiac metastases from a previously undetected cutaneous melanoma. In reviewing the literature, we found 5 other patients with a clinical diagnosis of melanoma metastatic to the heart, all of whom had a pre...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Bortolotti U,Tursi V,Milano A,Mazzucco A,Gallucci V

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to compare outcomes in patients > or = 60 years of age with those of their younger counterparts who underwent ventricular assist device implantation intended as a bridge to cardiac transplantation and also to identify retrospectively additional pre- and postoperative factors that might portend adverse outcom...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Kwon MH,Moriguchi JD,Ardehali A,Jocson R,Marelli D,Laks H,Shemin RJ,Esmailian F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inflammatory response induced by cardiopulmonary bypass decreases vascular tone, which in turn can lead to vasoplegic syndrome. Indeed the hypotension consequent to on-pump cardiac surgery often necessitates vasopressor and intravenous fluid support. Methylene blue counteracts vasoplegic syndrome by inhibiting the...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Manghelli J,Brown L,Tadros HB,Munfakh NA

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycotic aneurysm formation is a rare and potentially fatal sequela of bacteremia. We present the cases of 2 octogenarians who had surgically confirmed mycotic aneurysms that involved the ascending aorta, with contained rupture (pseudoaneurysm). Neither patient had evidence of valvular endocarditis. Patient 1, an 82-ye...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Mukherjee JT,Nautiyal A,Labib SB

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our goal was to investigate the efficacy of degradable poly(D,L-lactic-coglycolic acid) (PLGA) scaffolds loaded with basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) in inducing cardiac neovascularization, increasing perfusion, and improving cardiac function.For ease of scaffold implantation into the ventricular wall, we develop...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Wang Y,Liu XC,Zhao J,Kong XR,Shi RF,Zhao XB,Song CX,Liu TJ,Lu F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortoventricular fistula, a rare congenital or acquired defect of the aortic wall, is characterized by an abnormal connection between the aorta and one of the ventricles. Symptom severity correlates with the diameter of the fistula and with the acute or chronic timing of presentation. The diagnosis is usually made by ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Mve Mvondo C,Pugliese M,Dailor EM

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A few patients with traumatic aortic laceration remain undiagnosed and survive long enough to develop a chronic aneurysm. Such aneurysms are frequently asymptomatic; alternatively, they may manifest themselves in the form of chest pain, dysphonia, dysphagia, bronchial irritation, or sudden death. A case of aortobronch...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Fernández González AL,Montero JA,Luna D,Gil O,Sanjuán VM,Monzonís AM

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the rarity of isolated, nonrheumatic, noninfective tricuspid valvular disease, the long-term results of treatment by tricuspid valve replacement are uncertain. From June 1967 to April 1986, we implanted 23 biological or mechanical tricuspid valve prostheses in 20 patients for nonrheumatic, noninfective endo...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Renzulli A,Goudevenos I,Santé P,Naik S,Behl PR,Blesovsky A

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surface electrocardiogram can be simply described as the P, QRS, and T (and U) waves, together with PR and ST segments. However, it is actually the summation of the action potential from the sinoatrial node, the atria, the atrioventricular node, the His-Purkinje system, and the ventricles. Although the action pote...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Shih HT

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery fistulae that communicate with the left ventricle are quite rare; those accompanied by sinus-node dysfunction are even more unusual. We report 2 cases of congenital coronary-artery-to-left-ventricle fistula with sinus-node dysfunction. In each of these patients, fistulae arose from both left and right ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Endoh R,Maruyama T,Akahane K,Koike S,Sasaki Y,Furuta S,Homma T

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiogenic shock after acute myocardial infarction is associated with a high mortality rate despite modern reperfusion methods and intra-aortic balloon pump support. For myocardial infarction patients in cardiogenic shock that is refractory to intra-aortic ballon pump counterpulsation and pressors (severe refractory ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Idelchik GM,Loyalka P,Kar B

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac amyloidosis is an infiltrative cardiomyopathy with a grave prognosis. Its clinical manifestations include restrictive cardiomyopathy, diastolic heart failure, conduction defects, and arrhythmias. Isolated cardiac involvement and significant conduction disturbances are reported very infrequently. We report a ra...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Pattanshetty DJ,Bhat PK,Chamberlain WA,Lyons MR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of cancer survivors in the United States has exceeded 12 million and is increasing. After secondary malignancies, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of late morbidity and death among cancer survivors. The cardiovascular needs of cancer survivors have not been described. We describe the clinical cha...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Daher IN,Daigle TR,Bhatia N,Durand JB

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transmyocardial laser revascularization, a new surgical technique, is being tested in patients with chronic obstructive coronary artery disease that is refractory to conventional revascularization techniques and to maximal medical therapy. During the operation, which is performed on the beating heart through a left th...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Cooley DA,Frazier OH,Kadipasaoglu KA,Pehlivanoglu S,Shannon RL,Angelini P

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From January of 1984 through December of 1990, we implanted 739 Pop De Popa wild boar aortic valves in 626 patients, in all cardiac valvular positions. Of these patients, 562 received only the Pop De Popa xenobioprostheses, which numbered 620 valves. Only patients with contraindications for bioprosthetic valves (such ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： De Popa IP,Gherghiceanu D,Bârsan M,Macarie C,Socoteanu I,Petrila T,Bradu F,Fagarasanu R,Panta L

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of aortic valve replacement combined with aortic root enlargement, performed on an achondroplastic dwarf with severe calcific aortic stenosis. There are no data about the incidence of valvular diseases in achondroplastic patients. To our knowledge, this is the 1st time that an aortic valve replacemen...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Scafuri A,Moscarelli M,Guerrieri Wolf L,Del Giudice C,Nardi P,Chiariello L

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most reports of coronary artery bypass grafting in adult patients with dextrocardia have focused on the surgeon's position with respect to the operating table. Herein, we describe the cases of 2 patients with dextrocardia who underwent surgery at our own institution, then discuss preoperative evaluation, surgical appr...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Murtuza B,Gupta P,Goli G,Lall KS

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Right ventricular failure secondary to pulmonary embolism is associated with morbidity and death. The Impella RP System has often been used for percutaneous mechanical circulatory support in patients with right ventricular failure from other causes, including myocardial infarction, cardiac surgery, and left ventricula...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Shokr M,Rashed A,Mostafa A,Mohamad T,Schreiber T,Elder M,Kaki A

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00