Arrhythmias in acute pericarditis. An endomyocardial biopsy study.

abstract：:Unexplained sudden death in the young is cardiovascular in most cases. Structural and conduction defects in cardiac-related genes can conspire to underlie sudden cardiac death. Here we report a clinical investigation and an extensive genetic assessment of a Tunisian family with sudden cardiac death in young members. I...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Jaouadi H,Bouyacoub Y,Chabrak S,Kraoua L,Zaroui A,Elouej S,Nagara M,Dallali H,Delague V,Levy N,Benkhalifa R,Mechmeche R,Zaffran S,Abdelhak S

更新日期：2020-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:With increasing age valvular heart disease is among the most frequent diseases of the heart. Relevant valvular disease impairs not only the long-term prognosis but also physical resilience, activities of daily living and the quality of life. In cases of middle to high-grade symptomatic cardiac defects, valve replaceme...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Nechwatal RM,Bestehorn K,Leuschner F,Hagendorff A,Guha M,Schlitt A

更新日期：2020-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Implantable defibrillators (ICDs) have to be replaced after 4-6 years due to battery depletion. Therefore, 195-267 ICDs may be necessary for 100 ICD patients, if device longevity is 6 and 4 years, respectively. In Germany, 35% of all ICDs were replacements in 2003. The percentage of replacements will probably increase...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Bänsch D,Kuck KH

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Highly purified omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) (Omacor) is the focus of an extensive and ambitious clinical development program that seeks to build on the results of the Gruppo Italiano per lo Studio della Sopravvivenza nell'Infarto Miocardico (GISSI)-Prevenzione study. Studies currently in progress inclu...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Vik H

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in western countries and is of significant socio-economic importance due to its increasing prevalence. Until percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) were established, CAD could only be treated by surgical revascularization or pharmacological...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Möllmann H,Szardien S,Kempfert J,Nef H,Liebetrau C,Walther T,Hamm C

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular function was assessed in 38 patients two to six days after acute myocardial infarction using nuclear angiocardiography and the following parameters were measured: Left ventricular end-diastolic (LVEDV) and end-systolic volumes (LVESV), ejection fraction (LVEF), indices of left ventricular filling and ...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Gotsman MS,Sold I,Weiss AT,Sapoznikov D,Freiman I,Shefer A,Rozenman Y,Hasin Y

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The German national guidelines on chronic heart failure provide treatment recommendations to physicians and reflect the current level of evidence; however, it is questionable to what extent these recommendations are applied in the routine practice and what the effect of guideline adherence on mortality is. ...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Neubauer S,Schilling T,Zeidler J,Lange A,Engel S,Linder R,Verheyen F,von der Schulenburg JG,Haverich A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With intravenous thrombolysis mortality of acute myocardial infarction can be significantly reduced, not only in the first hours after the onset of symptoms, but also up to 24 hours. The open infarct related coronary artery is important concerning long-term clinical outcome. If thrombolysis can be administered within ...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Rutsch W

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contrast echocardiography has been used as a clinical method for more than 20 years. Using conventional ultrasound techniques the clinical use of contrast was limited. Now the development of "contrast specific" imaging modalities has increased the indications for contrast echocardiography. CONTRAST AGENTS:F...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Becher H

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Remodelling is the adaptive or maladaptive response to cardiac overload or injury resulting in changes of size and function of the heart. The final pathway of maladaptive or adverse cardiac remodelling is the evolution of heart failure or sudden cardiac death. In coronary artery disease, ischemic injury leads to chang...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Brenner S,Ertl G

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doxorubicin is an effective anti-tumor agent with a cumulative dose-dependent cardiotoxicity. In addition to its principal toxic mechanisms involving iron and redox reactions, recent studies have described new mechanisms of doxorubicin-induced cell death, including abnormal protein processing, hyper-activated innate i...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Shi Y,Moon M,Dawood S,McManus B,Liu PP

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although rarely reported, acute instent thrombosis can be life threatening, especially in cases where there are no ST segment changes. For this reason, careful history taking, follow-up, and prompt coronary angiography may be lifesaving. Herein, a case of acute stent thrombosis with no ST segment changes on electrocar...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Canpolat U,Sunman H,Yorgun H,Atalar E

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The genetic information for the development of an organism is stored and inherited by deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). In higher organisms the DNA is located within the cell nucleus. DNA has the structure of a double helix and contains a specific sequence of four types of nucleotides that are specified by the bases adenin...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Marian AJ,Roberts R

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The term "chest pain with normal coronary arteries" encompasses a large number of different cardiac pathophysiological abnormalities, including impairment of coronary flow reserve, endothelial dysfunction, and early atherosclerosis that, in most cases, cannot be readily differentiated one from the other. To study earl...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Bugiardini R

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructive pulmonary vascular disease and pulmonary hypertension are facts daily encountered by pediatric cardiologists. However longterm thromboembolism, pulmonary vascular obstruction and cor pulmonale are rare conditions in children. The case report of a four years old child treated by a Pudenz ventriculo venous s...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Keck EW,Feige M,Riesner K

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Catheter ablation for ventricular fibrillation in structurally normal hearts is in its infancy. Recently, catheter ablation of idiopathic ventricular fibrillation as well as ventricular fibrillation associated with the long QT and Brugada syndromes has been described. This review article is a summary of our current un...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Weerasooriya R,Hsu LF,Scavée C,Sanders P,Hocini M,Cabrera JA,Horlitz M,Schley P,Guelker H,Jaïs P,Haïssaguerre M

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past 25 years carotid artery stenting (CAS) has emerged as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA). Most of all younger patients and symptomatic patients with contralateral carotid artery occlusion particularly benefit from CAS. To achieve an optimal result with CAS, patient selection and even more imp...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Schofer J,Bijuklic K

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diastolic function in coronary artery disease is modified to a variable extent. There are distinct abnormalities produced during acute ischemia, and following myocardial infarction. The pathophysiology of diastolic abnormalities in these two syndromes is reviewed. During acute ischemia filling pressures of the left ve...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Carroll JD,Carroll EP

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In April 1996 the Munich Rehabilitation Center was founded by the Social Security Agency as a "satellite center" of the "Klinik Höhenried for Cardiovascular Diseases", which is located 50 km south of Munich near the lake Starnberg and performs in-patient rehabilitation since 1967. The Munich Rehabilitation Center is e...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Eiber J,Mathes P

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The progress in cardiology during the last 50 years can best be studied by looking at the diagnostics and treatment of patients with aortic valve stenosis. Previously, the clinical examination, electrocardiography (ECG) and chest X‑ray were used before heart catheterization, which included a transseptal puncture to co...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Erbel R

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last decade, we have witnessed substantial improvements in the therapeutic options for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), including true innovations targeting some of the mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of this devastating disease. Intravenous epoprostenol was the first drug to improve symptoms ...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Hoeper MM

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review summarizes some information on the management of diabetic patients at risk for or with already established coronary artery disease. Improved knowledge among diabetologists regarding treatment and prevention of cardiovascular complications and among cardiologists regarding diabetology is a prerequisite for ...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Anselmino M,Gohlke H,Mellbin L,Rydén L

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this investigation, we studied the feasibility of 3D-reconstruction from 2D cross-sectional intracoronary ultrasound images. A computer-aided, automated 3D-reconstruction was used to generate cylindrical and sagittal format of vessels in vitro (n = 9) and in vivo (n = 48). Ultrasound 2D-images were acquired with a ...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Ge J,Koch L,Roth T,Görge G,Kearney P,Haude M,Baumgart D,von Birgelen C,Brennecke R,Meyer J

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fragmented QRS complexes (fQRS) have been associated with increased morbidity and mortality, sudden cardiac death, and recurrent cardiovascular events. The association between left ventricular systolic and diastolic functions and presence of fragmented QRS has not been comprehensively studied to date. We tes...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Canga A,Kocaman SA,Durakoğlugil ME,Cetin M,Erdoğan T,Kırış T,Erden M

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The current epidemic of obesity is primarily a consequence of the modern lifestyle characterized by a hypercaloric, high-fat diet and lack of physical activity. INTEGRATED TREATMENT CONCEPT:In order to establish a treatment strategy oriented at the pathogenesis of the disorder it is necessary to strive for ...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Hauner H

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oncocardiology is an emerging field in cardiovascular healthcare. Besides establishing surveillance and follow-up strategies for cancer patients, it will be essential to set up specialized oncocardiology services. However, there is a lack of clinical studies to give evidence-based recommendations regarding cardiologic...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Lehmann LH,Totzeck M

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased vasoconstriction, activation of platelet vessel wall interaction and invasion of monocytes into the subintima as well as vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation play a fundamental role in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease. Acute coronary syndromes such as myocardial infarction and unstable angina...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Fichtlscherer S,Zeiher AM

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a 45-year-old man is reported who was an active competitive sportsman up to his 38th year. In fall of 1998, exercise limitation was noted. The cardiologic work-up revealed dilated cardiomyopathy. In spite of intensive medical therapy clinical course deteriorated within the next 3 years, cardiologic finding...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Brune S,Kroidl RF

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A congenital aneurysm of the ductus arteriosus Botalli was detected by chest X-ray as an intrathoracic mass in a 7-day-old infant. Following confirmation of the diagnosis by echocardiography and MRI the aneurysm was successfully resected via left lateral thoracotomy without cardiopulmonary bypass. The postoperative co...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Peivandi AA,von Bülow S,Schmid FX,Kampmann C,Choi YH,Oelert H

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The impaired cardiac performance in patients with congestive cardiac failure may be improved by the introduction of inotropic therapy. Dopamine and dobutamine are both potent cardiac stimulants although their haemodynamic profile is different. Dobutamine would appear to be the more appropriate choice in cardiac failur...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Rae AP,Tweddel AC,Hutton I

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00