Primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction in a patient taking dabigatran for chronic anticoagulation.

abstract：:Massive isolated chylopericardium is a rare postoperative complication of coronary artery bypass surgery. In the following case, massive chylopericardium developed after a coronary artery bypass procedure in which the left internal mammary artery was used for revascularization. The chylopericardium resulted from direc...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Pellegrini RV,Travers DJ,Marrangoni AG,DiMarco RF,Bekoe S,Grant KJ,Woelfel GF

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The echocardiographic aspects of the coronary sinus have not received much attention in the literature. In the few published articles about anomalous venous connection to the coronary sinus, the parasternal long axis view has been suggested as ideal for its visualization. More recently, it has been suggested that the ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Andrade JL,Somerville J,Carvalho AC,Campos O Jr,Mitre N,Martinez EE Jr,Atik E,Pieretti F F

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Legionella infection can manifest itself in many clinical forms, most commonly as pneumonia, but rarely in the form of myocardial involvement. Legionella with myocardial involvement independent of pneumonia is almost never seen in the adult population and therefore is cited only a handful of times in the medical liter...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Burke PT,Shah R,Thabolingam R,Saba S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cobrahead deformity is a known (but uncommon) phenomenon associated with the left atrial disc of the Amplatzer or Occlutech Figulla septal occluder device during percutaneous transcatheter atrial septal defect closure. It has also been postulated that the right atrial disc of the Amplatzer septal occluder device might...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Kilic T,Ural E,Sahin T

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:No data are available on the long-term outcome of coronary-coronary venous bypass grafting. We describe a case in which we successfully stented a discrete, critical stenosis of a coronary-coronary venous graft that had been placed 19 years earlier to minimize manipulation of a severely calcified ascending aorta. Coron...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Mariscalco G,Blanzola C,Leva C,Bruno VD,Luvini M,Sala A

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (TIMPs) are thought to be associated with coronary artery disease. The association of these markers with incident coronary artery disease has not been well described. Using a case-cohort design, we selected 216 individuals who had inci...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Nambi V,Morrison AC,Hoogeveen RC,Coresh J,Miles S,Rhodes CE,Sharrett AR,Boerwinkle BE,Ballantyne CM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative tricuspid valve regurgitation is moderate to severe in 15% to 20% of heart transplant recipients despite use of the bicaval surgical technique. We hypothesized that the regurgitation might be partly due to increased tension on the donor right atrium. To study the right atrial distortion, we modified the ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Marelli D,Silvestry SC,Zwas D,Mather P,Rubin S,Dempsey AF,Stein L,Rodriguez E,Diehl JT,Feldman AM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After heart surgery, complications affecting the brachial plexus have been reported in 2% to 38% of cases. The long thoracic nerve is vulnerable to damage at various levels, due to its long and superficial course. This nerve supplies the serratus anterior muscle, which has an important role in the abduction and elevat...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Bizzarri F,Davoli G,Bouklas D,Oncchio L,Frati G,Neri E

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to investigate, in adult patients after successful repair of aortic coarctation, potential relationships between B-type natriuretic peptide levels and exercise capacity and the following factors: arterial hypertension, residual stenosis of the ascending aorta, and age at the time of surgery. T...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Trojnarska O,Gwizdala A,Lanocha M,Katarzynska A,Katarzynski S,Oko-Sarnowska Z,Szyszka A,Chmara E

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patient with a patent, infected vascular graft presents a dilemma to the surgeon, who must decide whether revascularization is necessary in addition to removal of the infected graft. When a graft infection points superficially or requires drainage, the graft may be well enough exposed to provide easy access. A tec...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Lawrence PF

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrioventricular septal defects represent a class of congenital cardiac malformations that vary in presentation and management strategy depending upon the severity of the particular lesions present. We present the case of a premature neonate who had a partial atrioventricular septal defect and an accessory mitral (or ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Wilkes JK,Fraser CD,Seery TJ

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carditis is a well-recognized finding in rheumatic heart disease and is one of the major criteria in the diagnosis of rheumatic fever. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance with gadolinium enhancement has been used in the evaluation of several disease entities, most commonly in the imaging of myocardial infarctions. We re...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Shriki J,Talkin B,Thomas IC,Farvid A,Colletti PM

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudoaneurysms of the ascending aorta after the original inclusion/wrap technique of the Bentall procedure present a difficult surgical management problem and are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Patients with Marfan syndrome frequently develop aneurysms and dissections that involve multiple aorti...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Kokotsakis JN,Lioulias AG,Foroulis CN,Skouteli EA,Milonakis MK,Bastounis EA,Boulafendis DG

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herein, we present the case of a 22-year-old man who sustained a gunshot wound to a persistent sciatic artery. Endovascular stent management of the arterial injury obviated the need for surgical repair and revascularization in the presence of acute trauma. We believe this to be the 1st report of a completely endovascu...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Baumgartner FJ,Kalinowski A,Grant S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 14-year-old boy who developed ischemic contracture of the heart after open heart surgery to correct complex congenital heart disease. Because he had no cardiac function, an extracorporeal, continuous-flow device was used to support him until he was transferred to our institution. Shortly after ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Frazier OH,Gregoric ID,Messner GN

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：:Direct cannulation of both venae cavae (bicaval venous cannulation) is the gold standard for right atrial isolation in intracavitary surgery, but there has been no consensus about an alternative site. Therefore, we studied an alternative method for bicaval venous drainage in which the left brachiocephalic vein (LBCV) ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Aazami MH,Gholoobi A,Amini S,Abdollahi-Moghadam A,Soltani G

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding plaque formation in patients at risk for coronary artery disease-the leading cause of morbidity and death in the world-enables physicians to better determine whether and how to treat these individuals. We used computed tomographic angiography to quantitatively evaluate the progression of nonculprit coron...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Liu X,Wu G,Xu C,He Y,Shu L,Liu Y,Zhang N,Lin C

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Willem Einthoven (1860--1927), known as the creator of the electrocardiograph, won a Nobel Prize in 1924 for his contributions to the field of electrocardiography. He was dedicated to research and learning. In developing the electrocardiograph, Einthoven built on the work of earlier physiologists who had studied the e...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Rivera-Ruiz M,Cajavilca C,Varon J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For safe resection, left ventricular aneurysmal repair after acute myocardial infarction is usually delayed. However, delaying surgery may not be possible or prudent in some patients who are clinically unstable after acute myocardial infarction. We retrospectively reviewed the early and mid-term outcomes of left ventr...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Battaloglu B,Erdil N,Nisanoglu V

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficiency and risks of a method that allows closed-chest decannulation of an intraoperatively inserted cardiac-assist balloon catheter are examined. The technique involves direct insertion of the balloon catheter into the ascending aorta under the protection of an indwelling silastic tourniquet. At the discretion...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Robicsek F

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of a quadricuspid aortic valve with single, central leaflet fenestrations causing aortic insufficiency has not previously been reported. We recently encountered these features during aortic valve replacement for severe aortic regurgitation in a 20-year-old man who had had a history of aortic insufficien...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Coltharp WH,Warren ET,Heath BJ

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, researchers have investigated the relationship between biological markers of inflammation and prognosis in patients who experience acute coronary syndromes; however, the association between plasma fibrinogen and coronary heart disease is still not clear. We studied the prognostic value of fibrinogen, ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Shi Y,Wu Y,Bian C,Zhang W,Yang J,Xu G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Newer generations of assist devices for postcardiotomy support in patients with ventricular failure have eliminated bearings and incorporated suspended impellers, smaller cannulae and hardware, and simplified insertion techniques. We describe the use of a surgically implanted, percutaneous, continuous-flow centrifugal...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Cohn WE,Morris CD,Reverdin S,Frazier OH,Gregoric ID

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:Because of the variety of their anatomy and clinical implications, coronary anomalies tend to confuse many observers. Recently, our group and other investigators have proposed that only 1 specific type of anomaly, by means of a specific mechanism, is able to cause both symptoms of myocardial ischemia and sudden death....

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Angelini P,Walmsley R,Cheong BY,Ott DA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is mounting evidence in support of a significant role for influenza infection in the development of atherosclerosis and the triggering of its complications. Here we review the biologic basis of this relationship, with special emphasis on the pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic effects of influenza infection. We ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Madjid M,Aboshady I,Awan I,Litovsky S,Casscells SW

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular heart disease in the developed world. About 7% of the population over age 65 years suffers from degenerative aortic stenosis. The prognosis of patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis is dismal without valve replacement. Even though the American College of Cardiology...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Arora S,Misenheimer JA,Ramaraj R

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary obstruction, a rare complication of transcatheter aortic valve replacement, can be fatal. Few data exist on this phenomenon, and, to date, authors have reported only single coronary lesions. We present a case in which 2 coronary arteries obstructed immediately after transapical transcatheter aortic valve repl...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Kaneko U,Koshima R,Doi H,Fujita T

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients who have either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism can present with cardiovascular complications. These manifestations of thyroid disease-congestive heart failure, atrial tachyarrhythmias, atrioventricular conduction disorders, and mitral valve dysfunction-are well known to the clinician. Pericardial effusion ...

journal_title：Texas Heart Institute journal

authors： Ovadia S,Lysyy L,Zubkov T

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00