Left atrial mechanical function and stiffness in patients with atrial septal aneurysm: a speckle tracking study.

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 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:Common genetic polymorphisms at chromosome 4q25 were associated with increased susceptibility to atrial fibrillation (AF). However, it remained controversial whether these variants could be used as risk predictors for AF recurrence after catheter ablation. We therefore performed a metaanalysis to quantify th...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： He J,Zhu W,Yu Y,Hu J,Hong K

更新日期：2018-01-01 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:The relationship between admission triglyceride (TG) levels and long-term outcomes has not been established in patients with acute coronary syndrome. We tested the hypothesis that patients who develop non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) despite low TG have a worse cardiovascular outcome i...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Khawaja OA,Hatahet H,Cavalcante J,Khanal S,Al-Mallah MH

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：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：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: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：:Diabetic ketoacidosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with insulin dependent diabetes. Myocardial infarction is an uncommon but well-recognised precipitating cause of diabetic ketoacidosis, accounting for 1% of cases. Many diabetic patients with ketoacidosis initially present with hyperkelamia,...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Tatli E,Altun A,Yilmaztepe M

更新日期：2007-01-01 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: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: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：BACKGROUND:Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been confirmed to be involved in the pathologi-cal processes of multiple diseases. However, the characteristic expression of lncRNAs in peripheral blood of coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and whether some of these lncRNAs can be used as diagnostic biomarkers for CAD...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Li X,Zhao Z,Gao C,Rao L,Hao P,Jian D,Li W,Tang H,Li M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, the authors take a closer look at the figure of Josephus Struthius Polonus (1510- -1568), one of the most famous physicians of the European Renaissance, on the 500(th) anniversary of his birth. Struthius became famous for his critical analysis of Galen's works and his own research into the circulatory...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Grzybowski A,Sak J,Pawlikowski J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:QRS duration and morphology, evaluated via a standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), represent an opportunity to derive useful prognostic information regarding the risk of subsequent cardiac events or therapeutic outcomes. Prolonged QRS duration, and the presence of intraventricular conduction abnormalities, usually...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Brenyo A,Zaręba W

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) due to the occlusion of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) is a rare but serious condition in the era of percutaneus coronary intervention (PCI). Even more rare is AMI involved with both LMCA and its branches like trifurcartion or bifurcation: this is challenging for interventional ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Can MM,Tanboga H,Karabay CY,Güler A,Akgun T,Turkyilmaz E,Ozveren O,Mutlu B

更新日期：2011-01-01 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: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：:Dual antiplatelet therapy is currently recommended for all patients with acute coronary syndromes, independent of whether they receive pharmacological treatment or undergo percutaneous coronary intervention. Antiplatelet agents are the cornerstone of pharmacological treatment in interventional cardiology. However, the...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Bryniarski L,Pelc-Nowicka A,Zabojszcz M,Mirek-Bryniarska E

更新日期：2009-01-01 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:Catheter directed thrombolysis (CDT) and thrombectomy represent well established techniques for the treatment of intermediate pulmonary embolism (IPE). The long-term effect of catheter directed thrombolysis of IPE is unknown. METHODS:Clinical, interventional and echocardiographic data from 80 consecutive pa...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Ruzsa Z,Vámosi Z,Berta B,Nemes B,Tóth K,Kovács N,Zima E,Becker D,Merkely B

更新日期：2020-01-01 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: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：: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:Distortion of the terminal portion of the QRS in the initial electrocardiogram (ECG) is a strong predictor of adverse outcome in myocardial infarction. Our purpose is to assess the relationship of distortion of QRS and other ECG characteristics with older age. METHODS AND RESULTS:We analysed 634 consecutive...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： García-Rubira JC,Núnez-Gil I,García-Borbolla R,Lennie V,Manzano MC,Cobos MA,de Isla LP,Fernández-Ortiz A,Macaya C

更新日期：2009-01-01 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:Although many thromboembolism risk factors are well defined, formation of thrombus or dense spontaneous contrast (sludge) in the left atrium remains enigmatic and confounding. Exclusion of the thrombus is extremely important with respect to planned reversal of sinus rhythm. Data regarding the routine transes...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kosmalska K,Rzyman M,Miękus P,Gilis-Malinowska N,Nowak R,Fijałkowski M

更新日期：2019-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:This anesthetic drug may cause a rare condition named propofol infusion syndrome, characterized by unexplained lactic acidosis, lipemia, rhabdomyolysis, cardiovascular collapse and Brugada-like electrocardiographic pattern or Brugada electrocardiographic phenocopy changes following high-dose propofol infusion over pro...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Riera AR,Uchida AH,Schapachnik E,Dubner S,Filho CF,Ferreira C

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