Ischemic and non-ischemic patterns of late gadolinium enhancement in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

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: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：BACKGROUND:Prediction of functional myocardial recovery post acute myocardial infarction should be based not only on flow patency of the infarct related artery (IRA) but also on the quality of microcirculation in at-risk segments. Myocardial blush grade (MBG) is a method of perfusion assessment which has an established...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Streb W,Duszańska A,Stabryła-Deska J,Pluta S,Swierad M,Was T,Kalarus Z,Kukulski T

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is growing worldwide. Prothrombotic and proinflammatory states, in adjunct to endothelial dysfunction and metabolic disorders, such as hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, obesity, insulin resistance, and oxidative stress, are key features of the accelerated atherosclerotic progression...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Tenenbaum A,Fisman EZ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The associations between statin and coronary plaque compositional changes were re-ported according to the use of high dose or not. An evaluation of the impact of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) < 70 mg/dL by using real world dosages of statin on coronary plaque composition was undertaken. METHOD...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Seo YH,Seo DJ,Song IG,Kim KH,Kwon TG,Bae JH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of a novel clinical score - the InterTAK Diagnostic Score in differentiating Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) from acute coronary syndrome (ACS). METHODS:Medical records of 40 consecutive patients with ACS and 20 patients with TTS were managed and retrospectively...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Samul-Jastrzębska J,Roik M,Wretowski D,Łabyk A,Ślubowska A,Bizoń A,Paczyńska M,Kurnicka K,Pruszczyk P,Ciurzyński M

更新日期：2019-09-06 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：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary hypertension is a contradiction for heart transplantation (HTx). The aim of the study was to examine prognostic significance of pulmonary hemodynamic variables in patients with severe chronic heart failure (HF) considered for HTx. METHODS:Patients with HF were qualified to HTx in Poland. We measur...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Sobieszczańska-Małek M,Zieliński T,Piotrowski W,Korewicki J,Of Polkard-Hf OB

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Dysautonomic syndromes are very common clinical conditions with different presentations and a wide spectrum of mechanisms. Many non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions have been recommended to treat dysautonomic patients along these years, but the majority of them were not supported by multicenter contro...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Hachul D

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：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:Multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) can be used to visualize the anatomy of the coronary venous system (CVS). A pre-procedural evaluation of target veins is a very important element of cardiac resynchronization. Thus, the quality of visualization of the CVS is of great importance. The aim of this study wa...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Młynarska A,Młynarski R,Kargul W,Sosnowski M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pheochromocytoma is a rare, catecholamine-secreting tumor of neuroendocrine cells. It has been documented to present atypically as myocardial ischemia, arrhythmias, or congestive heart failure. We present the case of a patient who had transient cardiomyopathy with hypokinesia of the basal portions of the left ventricl...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Naderi N,Amin A,Setayesh A,Pouraliakbar H,Mozaffari K,Maleki M

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：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:Red cell distribution width (RDW) in acute heart failure (AHF) is accepted as a prognostic indicator with unclear pathophysiological ties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of RDW in AHF patients in relation to clinical and echocardiographic data. METHODS:170 patients with AHF were ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Targoński R,Sadowski J,Starek-Stelmaszczyk M,Targoński R,Rynkiewicz A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study focuses on the role of sex steroids on the libido, sexual life, emotional and physiological heart of men of all ages. Sex steroids play a significant role throughout a man's life, with a gradual decline in old age. The foetal testis secretes testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone at about nine weeks gestat...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Sarkar NN

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Recent clinical studies have shown that treatment with LCZ696, a complex containing the angiotensin receptor blocker valsartan and neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril, improves the prognosis of heart failure patients with a reduced ejection fraction. This study evaluated whether LCZ696 affects left ventricular h...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Miyoshi T,Nakamura K,Miura D,Yoshida M,Saito Y,Akagi S,Ohno Y,Kondo M,Ito H

更新日期：2019-01-01 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: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：: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

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:The purpose of this study was to compare risk predicted using available risk scores and actual outcomes in patients with left main coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with stent implantation (PCI LM). METHODS:We studied 204 patients treated with elective or emergent coronar...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Sukiennik A,Ostrowska-Nowak J,Wiśniewska-Szmyt J,Radomski M,Rychter M,Jabłoński M,Białoszyński T,Koziński M,Fabiszak T,Dobosiewicz R,Zabielska E,Sukiennik T,Kubica A,Król A,Demidowicz K,Chojnicki M,Grabczewska Z,Swiatki

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the effects of a noninvasive positive pressure ventilation therapy on cardiac structure and function in patients with coronary heart disease combined with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). METHODS:80 coronary heart disease OSAHS patients from three hospitals in Shanghai were ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Liu X,Feng L,Cao G,Huang H,Yu J,Xu Q,Zhang S,Zhou M

更新日期：2014-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The meta-analysis was aimed to compare the long time (> 2 year) clinical outcomes of limus-based stents (LBS) and paclitaxel-eluting stents (PES). LBS and PES are two kinds of most common coronary artery stents in clinics. METHODS:Electronic data bases of PubMed, Cochrane, and EMBASE were searched. We inclu...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Gao L,Hu X,Hou Y,Xue Q

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Patients with complete interruption of the aortic arch (IAA) very rarely reach late adulthood without having undergone surgical intervention. Only a few cases of IAA in adults have been reported in the medical literature. In this case report, we present a late diagnosis of interrupted aortic arch in a 68 year-old male...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Erden I,Kayapinar O,Erden EC,Yalçin S

更新日期：2011-01-01 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