[Complication of a complex heart failure: perforation of a sinus Valsalva [corrected] aneurysm].

abstract：:Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) using a balloon-expandable valve has been developed by the authors' group 7 years ago to offer a therapeutic solution to nonoperable or surgical high-risk patients with degenerative aortic stenosis. The technique and the devices used have rapidly evolved thereafter and TA...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Cribier A,Litzler PY,Eltchaninoff H,Godin M,Tron C,Bauer F,Bessou JP

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The post-cardiac transplantation patient is frequently debilitated as a result of "end-stage" heart disease and typically demonstrates muscle wasting, with a reduced work capacity, maximum heart rate and peak oxygen uptake. At submaximal effort perceived exertion and ventilation are higher, and the absolute ventilator...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Kavanagh T

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elevated levels of the extracellular matrix glycoprotein osteopontin (OPN) may be detected in both myocardium and plasma under various pathological conditions affecting the heart. Several studies demonstrated increased plasma OPN levels in patients with heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), whil...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Podzimkova J,Palecek T,Kuchynka P,Marek J,Danek BA,Jachymova M,Safarikova M,Kalousova M,Zima T,Linhart A

更新日期：2020-12-01 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 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiologic studies have found an association between overweight and increased mortality arising primarily from cardiovascular disorders. A major determinant is a chronically raised sympathetic nervous system activity which can arise from calorie intake-dependent and -independent mechanisms. Calorie-depend...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Rupp H,Maisch B

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 4th edition of the Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction (MI) recommends measurement of cardiac troponin (cTn) T or I for the diagnosis of MI due to their absolute cardiac tissue specificity. In this MI definition, values exceeding the 99th percentile of a healthy reference population distinguish between d...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Giannitsis E,Gopi V

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1975 and 1991, 5 patients were operated for traumatic tricuspid insufficiency. The patients, all male, with the age at surgery of 15 to 61 years (mean 39 years), suffered previous nonpenetrating trauma to the chest 0.1 to 23 years (mean 13.2 years) earlier. Symptoms were known for 0 to 18 years (mean 10.5 year...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Holper K,Hähnel C,Augustin N,Meisner H

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic importance of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) has recently been reported in patients with heart failure. The myocardial performance index (MPI), which combines parameters of both systolic and diastolic ventricular function, provides a better marker of left ventricular dysfunction...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Kaypakli O,Gür M,Gözükara MY,Uçar H,Kivrak A,Şeker T,Şahin DY,Elbasan Z,Türkoğlu C,Çayli M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Causes of pericardial effusion requiring pericardiocentesis are very complex; a summary of 140 patients, especially those having iatrogenic pericardial effusion, is rare. METHODS:We prospectively analyzed the clinical data and etiology of moderate to large pericardial effusion requiring pericardiocentesis a...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Ma W,Liu J,Zeng Y,Chen S,Zheng Y,Ye S,Lan L,Liu Q,Weig HJ,Liu Q

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Appraisal of the risk to which outpatients with chest pain are exposed is an important clinical problem that frequently occurs. The need to decide in day-to-day practice between a conservative or invasive approach in patients with chest pain is often difficult and the decision has grave implications. Stress echocardio...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Leischik R,Erbel R

更新日期：2005-12-01 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：:Cardiac function, including the heart muscle and valves, can be severely altered by congenital and acquired heart diseases. Several graft materials are currently used to replace diseased cardiac tissue and valvular segments. Implantable grafts are either non-vital or can trigger an immune response which leads to graft...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Cebotari S,Tudorache I,Schilling T,Haverich A

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：IMPORTANCE:Anxiety and depression are frequent problems in patients with heart diseases. Prevalences vary between 15 and 50%, depending on diagnostic criteria as well as on sociodemographic and medical patient characteristics. During the last 10-15 years, a large number of studies have shown that anxiety and depression...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Herrmann-Lingen C

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Formerly the term alcoholism has been defined only by alcohol-related conditions. About 20 years ago a WHO committee recommended to differentiate between alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. The new classifications and manuals followed this proposal: Criteria for alcohol abuse are still alcohol sequelae whereas alcoh...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Feuerlein W

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical syndrome of congestive heart failure can result from inadequate myocardial contraction (systolic myocardial failure), from pseudo-heart failure due to circulatory overload, or from failure of the ventricles to fill at low pressure (diastolic myocardial failure). The presence of systolic or diastolic heart...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Warren SE,Grossman W

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous disease of the lower extremities comprises several common conditions such as varicose veins, superficial thrombophlebitis, deep venous thrombosis and chronic venous insufficiency. The high prevalence and increasing incidence with age of these disorders impose relevant diagnostic and therapeutic concerns. Varico...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Do DD,Husmann M

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Little is known about cardiac involvement in m.3243A>G variant carriers. Thus, this study aimed to assess type and frequency of cardiac disease in symptomatic and asymptomatic m.3243A>G carriers. METHODS:Systematic literature review. RESULTS:The m.3243A>G variant may manifest phenotypically as mitochondria...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Finsterer J,Zarrouk-Mahjoub S

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last decade, epigenetics became one of the fastest growing research fields in numerous clinical and basic science disciplines. Evidence suggests that chromatin modifications (e.g., histone modifications and DNA methylation) as well as the expression of micro-RNA molecules play a crucial role in the pathogen...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Zimmer P,Bloch W

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is now generally recognized that atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease, characterized by overrecruitment of leukocytes (monocytes and T-cells) to the site of inflammation. Vascular injury in response to cardiovascular risk factors promotes endothelial dysfunction, resulting in enhanced adhesion molecule...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Steffens S,Mach F

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery disease is still the no. 1 killer in the developed countries and must thus be detected and treated at an earlier stage. If coronary artery disease is advanced, patients have to be examined regarding the need for revascularization. For secondary prevention, of course, an optimal change of life style and...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Silber S,Krischke I,Prohaska M

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doppler echocardiography enables noninvasive determination of blood velocity and flow area through which quantitation of blood flow in vessels and across valvular orifices can be achieved. The stroke volume is rendered as the product of the flow area and the area beneath the velocity curve; on taking the heart rate in...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Zoghbi WA,Quinones MA

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent developments in technology have stimulated interest in the use of catheter-directed laser energy for removal of atherosclerotic plaques. Over the past three years, intensive research efforts by a number of investigators have defined the potential therapeutic benefit of laser angioplasty, as well as its limitati...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Livesay JJ,Hogan PJ,McAllister HA

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:INFLAMMATORY PROCESS: Within the vessel wall is considered to be crucial for initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. As response to endothelial injury a focal inflammatory response arises which can lead to plaque vulnerability and rupture and a consecutive acute coronary syndrome. Systemic markers of ...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Blankenberg S,Rupprecht HJ,Bickel C,Hafner G,Meyer J

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The natural history of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy is characterized, in particular, in younger patients by sudden cardiac death, in the majority of patients by progressive congestive heart failure [14, 26, 27, 33-36]. With the aid of beta-adrenergic receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers and antiarrhy...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Schulte HD,Lösse B

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-invasive tomographic imaging modalities have recently contributed to identifying aortic intramural hematoma, a variant form of classic dissection, which is characterized by the absence of an intimal tear and thus the absence of direct flow communication, and which represents an important disease entity in acute ao...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Song JK

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipid disorders play an essential role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerotic diseases. An integral part of the clinical evaluation is the estimation of the individual cardiovascular risk using risk scores and patient history. Due to the long established prognostic relevance, reduction of low-density lipoproteins (LDL...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Custodis F,Laufs U

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upon coincubation with platelet aggregates, CD34(+) progenitor cells have the potential to differentiate into foam cells. There is evidence that progenitor cells from diabetic and nondiabetic patients have different properties, which may affect the patients' prognosis. In this study we investigated an in vit...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Schmohl JU,Daub K,von Ungern-Sternberg SN,Lindemann S,Schönberger T,Geisler T,Gawaz M,Seizer P

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy is a severe disease of unknown etiology. Accumulating evidence suggests that agonist-like autoantibodies against the beta 1 adrenoceptor in the circulation of dilated cardiomyopathy may play an important role. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the selective beta 1-a...

journal_title：Herz

authors： Matsui S,Persson M,Fu HM,Hayase M,Katsuda S,Teraoka K,Kurihara T,Fu ML

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00