Effect of the Mediterranean diet on heart failure biomarkers: a randomized sample from the PREDIMED trial.

abstract：:COMBAT is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, blinded clinical study, with crossover design. The main objective is the comparative evaluation of atrio-biventricular versus conventional atrioventricular stimulation (atrio and right ventricle) in patients with heart failure and bradycardia as the primary indication ...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Martinelli M,Costa R,de Siqueira SF,Ramires JA

更新日期：2005-03-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the availability of a number of different classes of therapeutic agents with proven efficacy in heart failure, the clinical course of heart failure patients is characterized by a reduction in life expectancy, a progressive decline in health-related quality of life and functional status, as well as a high risk ...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Cowie MR,Filippatos GS,Alonso Garcia MLA,Anker SD,Baczynska A,Bloomfield DM,Borentain M,Bruins Slot K,Cronin M,Doevendans PA,El-Gazayerly A,Gimpelewicz C,Honarpour N,Janmohamed S,Janssen H,Kim AM,Lautsch D,Laws I,Lefk

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Severe heart failure (HF) is often associated with cachexia that reverses post-heart transplantation (HTx) with frequent development of obesity. Ghrelin is a novel appetite-stimulating hormone. The aim was to determine the role of ghrelin in regulating appetite, food intake, and body composition in HF and post-HTx...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Lund LH,Williams JJ,Freda P,LaManca JJ,LeJemtel TH,Mancini DM

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:A restrictive transmitral filling (RF) pattern predicts increased mortality in heart failure (HF) with reduced left ventricular (LV) systolic function. We performed a combined evaluation of LV function and RF for prognosis in patients with HF with and without systolic dysfunction. METHODS AND RESULTS:Doppler echo...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Akkan D,Kjaergaard J,Møller JE,Hassager C,Torp-Pedersen C,Køber L,EchoCardiography and Heart Outcome Study (ECHOS) investigators.

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article contains a series of reports on recent research developments in the field of heart failure. Reports of key presentations made at the European Society of Cardiology meeting, held in Vienna, Austria, between 30 August and 3 September 2003 are reported. In the CHARM study, candesartan reduced cardiovascular ...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Coletta AP,Cleland JG,Freemantle N,Loh H,Memon A,Clark AL

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The purpose of this study was to determine that the administration of an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor enalapril would confer protection against doxorubicin-induced experimental heart failure, and attenuate the development of left ventricular dysfunction. METHODS:Seventeen dogs were chronically in...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Vaynblat M,Shah HR,Bhaskaran D,Ramdev G,Davis WJ 3rd,Cunningham JN Jr,Chiavarelli M

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In heart failure (HF), changes in lung mechanics and gas diffusion are limiting factors to exercise. Their contribution to an increased exercise ventilation to CO2 production (VE/VCO2) slope is undefined. METHODS:A total of 67 stable HF patients underwent cardiopulmonary exercise and pulmonary function test...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Guazzi M,Reina G,Tumminello G,Guazzi MD

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We investigated which patients with heart failure (HF) should receive specialist palliative care (SPC) by first creating a definition of need for SPC in patients hospitalised with HF using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and then testing this definition using the outcome of days alive and out of hospital...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Campbell RT,Petrie MC,Jackson CE,Jhund PS,Wright A,Gardner RS,Sonecki P,Pozzi A,McSkimming P,McConnachie A,Finlay F,Davidson P,Denvir MA,Johnson MJ,Hogg KJ,McMurray JJV

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We aimed to determine the relation between baseline systolic blood pressure (SBP), change in SBP, and worsening renal function (WRF) in acute heart failure (AHF) patients enrolled in the Pre-RELAX-AHF trial. METHODS AND RESULTS:The Pre-RELAX-AHF study enrolled 234 patients within 16 h of admission (median 7 h) fo...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Voors AA,Davison BA,Felker GM,Ponikowski P,Unemori E,Cotter G,Teerlink JR,Greenberg BH,Filippatos G,Teichman SL,Metra M,Pre-RELAX-AHF study group.

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Elecsys NT-proBNP assay is based on two polyclonal antibodies directed at residues 1-21 and 39-50 of the NT-proBNP molecule. Analytical performance was assessed using NCCLS protocol EP-5A using three serum pools in a preliminary study then as part of a multicentre evaluation (16 instruments in 8 hospitals). Using ...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Collinson PO,Barnes SC,Gaze DC,Galasko G,Lahiri A,Senior R

更新日期：2004-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Heart failure (HF) patients with a mid-range ejection fraction (HFmrEF) are not well characterized. Accordingly, we examined the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical outcomes of HF patients with a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 40-50%. METHODS AND RESULTS:We identified 168 patients with an LVE...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Rastogi A,Novak E,Platts AE,Mann DL

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Differentiation of heart failure with reduced (HFrEF) or preserved (HFpEF) ejection fraction independent of echocardiography is challenging in the community. Diagnostic strategies based on monitoring circulating microRNA (miRNA) levels may prove to be of clinical value in the near future. The aim of this study was...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Watson CJ,Gupta SK,O'Connell E,Thum S,Glezeva N,Fendrich J,Gallagher J,Ledwidge M,Grote-Levi L,McDonald K,Thum T

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of the right ventricle has been relatively neglected proportionate to its importance. We sought to evaluate the impact of right ventricular (RV) and NT-proBNP on the outcome of patients with heart failure (HF) and functional mitral regurgitation (MR). METHODS AND PATIENTS:Outpatients with left vent...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Dini FL,Fontanive P,Panicucci E,Andreini D,Chella P,De Tommasi SM

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Rho kinases (ROCKs) are the best characterized effectors of the small G-protein RhoA, and play a role in enhanced vasoconstriction in animal models of congestive heart failure (CHF). This study examined if ROCK activity is increased in CHF and how it is associated with the outcome in CHF. METHODS AND RESULTS:Pati...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Dong M,Liao JK,Fang F,Lee AP,Yan BP,Liu M,Yu CM

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:It is unclear whether myocardial velocity or deformation indices of dyssynchrony are better at predicting response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Therefore, two indices of left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony based on myocardial velocity and deformation were compared to predict success of CRT. METHODS ...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Mele D,Toselli T,Capasso F,Stabile G,Piacenti M,Piepoli M,Giatti S,Klersy C,Sallusti L,Ferrari R

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plasma levels of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-pro BNP) are increased in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Beta-blockers (BB) may influence these levels but it is unclear whether changes in NT-pro BNP reflect concomitant changes in prognosis. OBJECTIVES:To assess the prognostic impor...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Olsson LG,Swedberg K,Cleland JG,Spark PA,Komajda M,Metra M,Torp-Pedersen C,Remme WJ,Scherhag A,Poole-Wilson P,COMET Investigators.

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Beta-blockers (BBs) improve outcomes in heart failure. Results from the Cardiac Insufficiency Bisoprolol Study in Elderly (CIBIS-ELD) trial previously demonstrated the feasibility of heart rate, not maximum dose, as a treatment goal. In this pre-specified analysis, we investigated the prognostic value of achieved ...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Düngen HD,Musial-Bright L,Inkrot S,Apostolović S,Edelmann F,Lainščak M,Sekularac N,Störk S,Tahirovic E,Tscholl V,Krackhardt F,Loncar G,Trippel TD,Gelbrich G

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The cardio-renal syndrome plays a critical role in acute heart failure (HF). Levosimendan, an inodilator drug, has a positive but controversial effect on kidney. Our aim was to evaluate its effects on both renal and systemic haemodynamic parameters as well as on renal function, explaining the possible mechanisms i...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Fedele F,Bruno N,Brasolin B,Caira C,D'Ambrosi A,Mancone M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The EURObservational Research Programme is a rolling programme of cardiovascular registries and surveys of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). These registries will provide information on the nature of cardiovascular disease and its management. This manuscript provides an update on new literature on pe...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Sliwa K,Hilfiker-Kleiner D,Mebazaa A,Petrie MC,Maggioni AP,Regitz-Zagrosek V,Schaufelberger M,Tavazzi L,van Veldhuisen DJ,Roos-Hesslink JW,Shah AJ,Seferovic PM,Elkayam U,van Spaendonck-Zwarts K,Bachelier-Walenta K,Mouquet F

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Post-discharge morbidity and mortality for acute heart failure (AHF) patients remains high. Although the adverse effects of neurohormonal activation are well known in chronic HF, the prognostic significance of serum aldosterone in patients hospitalized for AHF has not been well studied. METHODS AND RESULTS:A seco...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Girerd N,Pang PS,Swedberg K,Fought A,Kwasny MJ,Subacius H,Konstam MA,Maggioni A,Gheorghiade M,Zannad F,EVEREST investigators.

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), NT-proBNP and troponins are useful for the assessment of patients with heart failure. Few data exist about their serial changes and their prognostic value in patients with acute heart failure (AHF). METHODS AND RESULTS:NT-proBNP and troponin-T plasma levels were measured at baseli...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Metra M,Nodari S,Parrinello G,Specchia C,Brentana L,Rocca P,Fracassi F,Bordonali T,Milani P,Danesi R,Verzura G,Chiari E,Dei Cas L

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Liver X receptors (LXRs) transcriptionally regulate inflammation, metabolism, and immunity. Synthetic LXR agonists have been evaluated for their efficacy in the cardiovascular system; however, they elicit prolipogenic side effects which substantially limit their therapeutic use. AZ876 is a novel high-affinity LXR ...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Cannon MV,Yu H,Candido WM,Dokter MM,Lindstedt EL,Silljé HH,van Gilst WH,de Boer RA

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Heart failure (HF) quality registries report quality of care but it is unknown whether they improve outcomes. The aims were to assess predictors of enrolment in a HF registry, test the hypothesis that enrolment in a HF registry is associated with reduced mortality, and assess potential explanatory factors for this...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Lund LH,Carrero JJ,Farahmand B,Henriksson KM,Jonsson Å,Jernberg T,Dahlström U

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:As periprocedural risk is low, MitraClip implantation is often performed in critically ill, not fully recompensated patients, who are in NYHA functional class IV at the time of the procedure, to accelerate convalescence. We herein sought to evaluate the procedural and 30-day outcome of this patient group. METHODS...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Rudolph V,Huntgeburth M,von Bardeleben RS,Boekstegers P,Lubos E,Schillinger W,Ouarrak T,Eggebrecht H,Butter C,Plicht B,May A,Franzen O,Schofer J,Senges J,Baldus S

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Infused C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) was recently found to play a cardioprotective role in preventing myocardial ischaemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury and improving cardiac remodelling after myocardial infarction (MI) in rats. Our study aimed to investigate the effect of cardiomyocyte-specific CNP over-expre...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Wang Y,de Waard MC,Sterner-Kock A,Stepan H,Schultheiss HP,Duncker DJ,Walther T

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article updates the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2007 classification of advanced heart failure and describes new diagnostic and treatment options for these patients. Recognizing the patient with advanced heart failure is critical to facilitate timely referral to advanced h...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Crespo-Leiro MG,Metra M,Lund LH,Milicic D,Costanzo MR,Filippatos G,Gustafsson F,Tsui S,Barge-Caballero E,De Jonge N,Frigerio M,Hamdan R,Hasin T,Hülsmann M,Nalbantgil S,Potena L,Bauersachs J,Gkouziouta A,Ruhparwar A,

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Most studies on acute heart failure (HF) exploring the relationship between admissions to hospital for HF and subsequent outcomes have focused only on HF coded as the primary diagnosis, but many other patients have admissions complicated by HF requiring attention. Failure to quantify the total hospital burden of H...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Shoaib A,Farag M,Nasir M,John J,Gupta S,Pellicori P,Antony R,Perveen R,Rigby A,Goode KM,Yassin A,Clark AL,Cleland JG

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Incident heart failure (HF) continues to pose a common and serious problem. We sought to examine the value of echocardiographic predictors of new HF in a community-based elderly population at risk for HF, independent of and incremental to clinical evaluation. METHODS AND RESULTS:Asymptomatic patients ≥65 years ol...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Yang H,Negishi K,Wang Y,Nolan M,Saito M,Marwick TH

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate right-ventricular (RV) function during stress echocardiography (SE) and to assess its relationship with exercise capacity in heart failure (HF) patients. METHODS AND RESULTS:We included 88 patients aged 60.9 +/- 11.2 years with a mean LVEF of 27.2 +/- 9.5%. The following RV parameters were measured at...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Rubis P,Podolec P,Kopec G,Olszowska M,Tracz W

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plasma renin activity is normal in left ventricular dysfunction in the absence of diuretic therapy. In health there is a reciprocal relationship between renin and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) but a positive correlation in advanced heart failure. The relationship between renin and ANP in mild left ventric...

journal_title：European journal of heart failure

authors： Dutka DP,Puri S,Strong R,Cleland JG

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00