Extended dual antiplatelet therapy after acute coronary syndrome in Spain: Results from the EPICOR study.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death worldwide. Different medical and surgical therapeutic options are well established, but a significant number of patients are not amenable to standard therapeutic options. Cell-based therapies after clinical application have shown different results in recent ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Ghodsizad A,Ruhparwar A,Bordel V,Mirsaidighazi E,Klein HM,Koerner MM,Karck M,El-Banayosy A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Warfarin treatment discontinuation is significant among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Studies mainly focused on whether the proportion of warfarin persistence and discontinuation are clinically appropriate are absent. This study evaluates warfarin persistence with focus on predictors for, a...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Björck F,Ek A,Johansson L,Själander A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have demonstrated that intensive lipid lowering using rosuvastatin results in regression of coronary plaques. However, few data exist regarding lipid profiles over time, drug tolerability, and the effects of prior use of lipid lowering agents in patients on rosuvastatin treatment. Therefore,...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Kawashiri MA,Yamagishi M,Sakamoto T,Takayama T,Hiro T,Daida H,Hirayama A,Saito S,Yamaguchi T,Matsuzaki M,COSMOS Investigators.

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Data evaluating the complications of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) using second-generation cryoballoons (CB) related to different anticoagulation regimes are limited. This study evaluates the total complications and the impact of novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) compared to phenprocoumon on adverse events in the ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Koektuerk B,Turan CH,Yorgun H,Keskin K,Schoett M,Dahmen A,Gorr E,Yang A,Hoppe C,Horlitz M,Turan RG

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Inflammation after myocardial infarction (MI) causes cardiac nerve sprouting and consequent ventricular arrhythmias (VAs). Macrophages, as major immune cells, are involved in the entire inflammation response process and serve as a link between inflammation and sympathetic hyperinnervation by regulating nerve...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Yang N,Cheng W,Hu H,Xue M,Li X,Wang Y,Xuan Y,Li X,Yin J,Shi Y,Yan S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is the most fearful side effect of oral anticoagulant therapy. It is still unclear which risk factor is involved in ICH during vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) treatment and if commonly used bleeding risk scores are able to predict ICH. PURPOSE:Search for individual risk factors an...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Zanella L,Zoppellaro G,Marigo L,Denas G,Padayattil Jose S,Pengo V

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia are the main candidates for limb amputations and have a poor life expectancy. Frequently, these patients are not eligible for either surgical or percutaneous interventions aimed at mechanical revascularization. Therefore, new strategies need to b...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Germani A,Di Campli C,Pompilio G,Biglioli P,Capogrossi MC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nonadherence to secondary preventative medications after stroke is common and is associated with poor outcomes. Numerous strategies exist to promote adherence. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to describe the efficacy of strategies to improve adherence to stroke secondary prevention. MET...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Al AlShaikh S,Quinn T,Dunn W,Walters M,Dawson J

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) has been defined as the new cardiovascular "epidemic". Its prevalence is rising in developed countries, and the associated social and economic costs are high. In the last few years, there has been an increasing interest in understanding the mechanisms of AF and its management. New pharmacother...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Romero I,Nedios S,Kriatselis C

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) may complicate an episode of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC), potentially leading to cardiogenic shock. Beta-blockers are considered the most suitable treatment for such complication. AIM OF THE STUDY:The objective of this study was to evaluate the hemodynam...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Santoro F,Ieva R,Ferraretti A,Fanelli M,Musaico F,Tarantino N,Martino LD,Gennaro LD,Caldarola P,Biase MD,Brunetti ND

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Data on the clinical impact of gender in "real-life" patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), receiving clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor are limited. We aimed to investigate sex-based differences in clinical outcome of those patients. METHODS:In a prosp...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Xanthopoulou I,Davlouros P,Deftereos S,Hamilos M,Sitafidis G,Kanakakis I,Vavouranakis M,Goudevenos J,Lekakis J,Alexopoulos D

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is very common within the first 5 days of cardiac surgery. It is associated with significant morbidity including stroke, ventricular arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, heart failure, acute kidney injury, prolonged hospital stay, and also short- and long-term mortality. The underlying mechanis...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Ho KM,Lewis JP

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Doxorubicin (DOX) is an anthracycline antitumor drug. However, its clinical use is limited by dose-dependent cardiotoxicity and even progresses to chronic heart failure (CHF). OBJECTIVE:This study aims to investigate whether the Nrf2 activator, sulforaphane (SFN), can prevent DOX-induced CHF. METHODS:Male ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Bai Y,Chen Q,Sun YP,Wang X,Lv L,Zhang LP,Liu JS,Zhao S,Wang XL

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In two, 6-month, randomized, double-blind Phase 3 trials, PA32540 (enteric-coated aspirin 325 mg and immediate-release omeprazole 40 mg) compared to aspirin alone was associated with fewer endoscopic gastric and duodenal ulcers in patients requiring aspirin therapy for secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Goldstein JL,Whellan DJ,Scheiman JM,Cryer BL,Eisen GM,Lanas A,Fort JG

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally contributing to 37% of all global deaths. A common complication of cardiovascular disease is heart failure, where, in such cases, the only solution would be to conduct a heart transplant. Every 10 minutes a new patient is added to the trans...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Sunjaya AF,Sunjaya AP

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The effectiveness of statin pretreatment in reducing the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) has been examined in some observational and randomized studies, yielding controversial results. AIM:This study sought to evaluate the role of atorvastatin in prevention of CIN in diabetic patients with...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Shehata M,Hamza M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aspirin resistance is associated with increased cardiovascular risk in aspirin-treated patients. Poor compliance may explain many cases of "resistance," yet few clinical studies have used objective measurement of therapy compliance. We did so in a case-controlled study. METHODS:We enrolled patients within...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Dawson J,Quinn T,Rafferty M,Higgins P,Ray G,Lees KR,Walters MR

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Anticoagulation is a common treatment modality in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Further studies are needed to appropriately assess the risk/benefit ratio of anticoagulation, particularly in PAH patients receiving PAH-specific therapies. AIMS:We use observational long-term data on PA...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Ascha M,Zhou X,Rao Y,Minai OA,Tonelli AR

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Statins are known to prevent heart failure (HF). However, it is unclear whether statins as class or type (lipophilic or hydrophilic) improve outcomes of established HF. AIMS:The current meta-analysis was performed to compare the treatment effects of lipophilic and hydrophilic statins on inflammation and c...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Bonsu KO,Reidpath DD,Kadirvelu A

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accelerated atherosclerosis and microvascular complications are the leading causes of coronary heart disease, stroke, blindness, and end-stage renal failure, which could account for disabilities and high mortality rates in patients with diabetes. Recent clinical studies have substantiated the concept of "hyperglycemic...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Yamagishi S,Nakamura K,Matsui T,Ueda S,Noda Y,Imaizumi T

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rap1, a member of Ras superfamily of small GTP-binding proteins, is involved in cardiovascular biology in numerous ways. It is an evolutionary conserved regulator of adhesion, polarity, differentiation and growth. AIMS:Our aim was to analyze Rap1-activated rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Khan I,Ali A,Akhter MA,Naeem N,Chotani MA,Iqbal H,Kabir N,Atiq M,Salim A

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study aimed to assess prescribers' monitoring for arrhythmic risk with QT-prolonging medications (LQT drugs). METHODS:Over a 6-month period, all inpatients under the care of Cardiologists (Cohort A) and General Physicians (Cohort B) at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary who were prescribed drugs with known risk of Tor...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Choo WK,Turpie D,Milne K,Davidson L,Elofuke P,Whitfield J,Broadhurst P

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Morbidity of patients with cardiac syndrome X (typical anginal-like chest pain and normal coronary arteriogram) is high with continuing episodes of chest pain and frequent hospital readmissions. Management of this syndrome represents a major challenge for the treating physician. Conventional therapies with antianginal...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Lim TK,Choy AJ,Khan F,Belch JJ,Struthers AD,Lang CC

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing evidence to suggest that chronic heart failure (CHF) is an insulin resistant (IR) state and that the degree of IR correlates with the severity and mortality of CHF. The pathophysiology of IR in CHF has yet to be fully defined. Additionally, it remains to be determined if IR is merely a marker refle...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Wong AK,AlZadjali MA,Choy AM,Lang CC

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We performed a multicenter, randomized controlled trial to determine the noninferiority of a novel biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stent (BP-DES), the EXCEL 2 stent, to the first-generation BP-DES, the EXCEL stent. METHODS AND RESULTS:Patients (n = 419) scheduled to undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Xu K,Han Y,Xu B,Yang Y,Wang G,Li H,Sun Y,Tao L,Wang H,Yuan Z,Liu H,Liu J,Jia Y,Ma G,Fu G,Li X,Li S,Wang S,Pu K,CREDIT 2 Investigators.

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the correlation between complement C1q tumor necrosis factor-related protein 1 (CTRP1) and subclinical target organ damage (STOD) in essential hypertension (EH). 720 patients were enrolled in this study, including 360 healthy subjects and 360 patients with EH. The EH group included 183 ...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Su Z,Tian S,Liang W

更新日期：2019-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a common and independent risk factor for cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Controlling blood pressure is the standard approach to the management of LVH, but this is only partially effective as LVH also persists in normotensive patients. Apart fr...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Mohan M,McSwiggan S,Baig F,Rutherford L,Lang CC

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with ischemic heart disease, the goal of cell therapy is to improve perfusion and function of the damaged heart muscle. For this review, we selected articles that reported the findings from the major clinical studies of cardiovascular stem cell therapy in patients with chronic ischemic heart disease. Becau...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Perin EC,Silva GV

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Bariatric surgery has emerged as a promising treatment option for weight loss and to counter the metabolic consequences of obesity. Obesity has been linked to a hyperaggregable state, as well as a blunted response to aspirin. This pilot study assessed the hypothesis that bariatric surgery would lead to an improvem...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Norgard NB,Monte SV,Fernandez SF,Ma Q

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac rhythm disturbance found in clinical practice, increasing in prevalence with age. AF is often associated with structural heart disease, although a significant proportion has no detectable heart disease. In the last 2 decades, there has been an increase of 6...

journal_title：Cardiovascular therapeutics

authors： Escobar C,Barrios V,Jimenez D

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00