Variant rs2200733 and rs10033464 on chromosome 4q25 are associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation after catheter ablation: Evidence from a meta-analysis.

abstract：:A 25 year-old female with a history of Caesarian section ten weeks ago presented with symptoms suggestive of pulmonary embolism. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a free-floating large thrombus traversing the right atrial cavity. Transesophageal echocardiography confirmed the presence of an unattached thrombus t...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Eweda II,Samir S,Abbas O,El-Gohary GM,Nammas W

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a heterogeneous disease with a spectrum of etiological factors. However, subsets of the disease are not well-characterized with respect to these factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of myocardial inflammation and cardiotropic viruses in DC...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kažukauskienė I,Baltrūnienė V,Jakubauskas A,Žurauskas E,Maneikienė VV,Daunoravičius D,Čelutkienė J,Ručinskas K,Grabauskienė V

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS) is still a common disease in developing countries with high morbidity and mortality rates. The purpose of the study was to evaluate arterial stiffness in severe MS before and after percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty (PMBV). METHODS:Thirty patients with MS in sinus rhyth...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Ozdogru I,Celik A,Dogan A,Orscelik O,Sahin O,Elcik D,Saka T,Topsakal R,Oguzhan A

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Although atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is considered a technically challenging procedure, studies on the learning curve of different pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) techniques are limited. We investigated the time-dependent changes in procedural parameters, complication rates, and in the 1-year clinical o...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Martirosyan M,Kiss A,Nagy-Baló E,Sándorfi G,Tint D,Édes I,Csanádi Z

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：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:Osteoprotegerin (OPG) is a member of the tumor necrosis factor superfamily.Recent evidence supports a relationship between serum OPG level and atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible association of OPG with the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD), its severity and prognosis ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Ghaffari S,Yaghoubi A,Baghernejad R,Sepehrvand N,Sokhanvar S,Haghjou AG

更新日期：2013-01-01 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

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: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:Coronary arteriography is still widely accepted as a gold standard for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), despite emerging methods such as multi-slice computed tomography. None of the presently available non-invasive diagnostic tests is perfect. The aim of the article was to make a comparison of...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Lewandowski M,Szwed H,Kowalik I

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：: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：:Mediastinitis is a well-known complication of open heart surgery. Abscess as late complication, presenting years after heart surgery, is adegnotical. Transthoracic needle biopsies of lung parenchyma guided by computer tomography are widely accepted. The puncture of periaortic masses is not routinely performed. We repo...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Urbanowicz T,Buczkowski P,Budniak W,Katyńska I,Walczak M,Tomczyk J,Jemielity M

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: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：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：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:Sudden death risk in Williams syndrome (WS) patients has been shown to be 25-100 times higher than in the general population. This study aims to detect coronary artery anomalies and myocardial perfusion defects in WS patients using noninvasive diagnostic methods. METHODS:This study features 38 patients diag...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Ergul Y,Nisli K,Kayserili H,Karaman B,Basaran S,Dursun M,Yilmaz E,Ergul N,Unal SN,Dindar A

更新日期：2012-01-01 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: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:Intravenous hydration during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) significantly reduces the risk of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), but there are no well-defined protocols regard¬ing the optimal hydration volume (HV) required to prevent CIN following emergent PCI. Therefore, this study investigates t...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Cui T,Zhao J,Bei W,Li H,Tan N,Wu D,Wang K,Guo X,Liu Y,Duan C,Chen S,Lin K,Liu Y

更新日期：2017-01-01 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 aim of the study was to assess the correlation of the selected biomarkers and collagen turn-over indices with advanced echocardiographic parameters among patients with preserved and reduced ejection fraction (EF). METHODS:We included 62 patients with the symptomatic heart failure. The patients were divi...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Michalski B,Trzciński P,Kupczyńska K,Miśkowiec D,Pęczek Ł,Nawrot B,Lipiec P,Kasprzak JD

更新日期：2017-01-01 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: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:Inhibition of the renin-angiotensin axis can reduce the likelihood of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the effects of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) on thrombogenicity in AF remain incompletely elucidated. Thisretrospective case-control study was...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Suo Y,Zhang Y,Wang Y,Yuan M,Kariyawasam S,Tse G,Liu T,Fu H,Li G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of typical counterclockwise atrial flutter (AFL) with conduction block from right to left atrium along the coronary sinus (CS) musculature, confirmed by discontinuous CS activation sequence during pacing near the ostium and differential right atrial pacing. AFL was associated with an atypical flutter ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Irie T,Kaneko Y,Nakajima T,Saito A,Ota M,Kato T,Iijima T,Tamura M,Kobayashi H,Ito T,Manita M,Kurabayashi M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flecainide is a class 1C antiarrhythmic drug especially used for the management of supraventricular arrhythmia. In overdose cases, flecainide can induce life treating ventricular arrhythmias and cardiogenic shock. We report the case of a 72-year-old woman admitted to our intensive care unit for a regular monomorphic w...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Courand PY,Sibellas F,Ranc S,Mullier A,Kirkorian G,Bonnefoy E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00