Abstract:
:In reviewing selected publications on congenital heart disease management for 1990 and 1991, some topics have been chosen for discussion, including isolated patent ductus arteriosus, coarctation of the aorta, critical aortic stenosis in early infancy, hypoplastic left-heart syndrome, pulmonary artery banding, Fontan procedures, pulmonary atresia and intact ventricular septum, Ebstein's anomaly, tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great vessels, and others.
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Curr Opin Cardioljournal_title
Current opinion in cardiologyauthors
Mee RBdoi
10.1097/00001573-199204000-00010subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1992-04-01 00:00:00pages
249-58issue
2eissn
0268-4705issn
1531-7080journal_volume
7pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Vitamin D deficiency is common throughout the world, with a particularly high prevalence in northern latitudes and colder climates. Although the best known sequelae of vitamin D deficiency involve the musculoskeletal system, a growing body of evidence suggests that vitamin D status may influence cardi...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0b013e32833cd491
更新日期:2010-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Because the main cause of death in patients with established coronary heart disease (CHD) is sudden cardiac death (SCD), physicians should develop specific strategy, including dietary changes, to prevent it. In the long term, reduction of the diet-dependent chronic risk factors of CHD, hypercholesterolemia, hypertensi...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00001573-200009000-00009
更新日期:2000-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Malperfusion is present in up to 40% of acute type A aortic dissections (ATAADs) and results in increased morbidity and mortality. This review presents different management strategies in patients with ATAAD and malperfusion to improve outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS:While the ideal management strategy of A...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0000000000000667
更新日期:2019-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Although activation of the endocrine renin-angiotensin system with consequent vasoconstriction and salt retention have long been known as the hallmarks of the early phase of renovascular hypertension, the recent recognition of a local vascular angiotensin system and the understanding of the process of vascular remodel...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00001573-199409000-00015
更新日期:1994-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Assessment of the pulmonary circulation and right ventricular function is a cornerstone in the evaluation of the patient as a potential heart transplant recipient. The importance of pulmonary hypertension is linked to outcomes in the posttransplant period. Preoperative pulmonary vascular resistance is an independent r...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00001573-200303000-00012
更新日期:2003-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Patients with aortic dissection are divided into two main groups: those with hypertension and those with syndromes involving hereditary defects of the aortic wall. The common finding in the setting of both Marfan syndrome and hypertension is dilatation of the aorta. The biological events that may lead to dissection ar...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1995-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Thrombus formation, usually on a ruptured atherosclerotic plaque, is pivotal in the pathogenesis of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This thrombus formation provides the milieu for re-occlusion of the infarct-related artery, the main location of re-infarction post-STEMI. Although ra...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0000000000000193
更新日期:2015-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hypertension (HTN) is a widespread and growing disease, with medication intolerance and side-effect present among many. To address these obstacles novel pharmacotherapy is an active area of drug development. This review seeks to explore future drug therapy for HTN in the preclinical and clinical arena...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0000000000000529
更新日期:2018-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy has been shown to be a genetically heterogeneous disorder, linked to at least four different loci on chromosomes 14, 1, 15, and 11. Thus far, three genes have been identified that harbor mutations leading to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. These genes--cardiac beta myosin heavy chain, alpha tr...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00001573-199505000-00010
更新日期:1995-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize changing paradigms and perceptions in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies have shown that arterial inflammation probably plays a key role in the development and progression of atherosclerosis, that acute myocardial infarctions often evol...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0b013e32830b360b
更新日期:2008-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Over the past year, many advances have been made in the management of cardiac arrhythmias in the pediatric patient. It has become evident that the new surgical procedures for congenital cardiac disease can result in arrhythmia-associated morbidity and mortality. New pharmacologic agents such as adenosine have been s...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00001573-199102000-00016
更新日期:1991-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review describes changes in indications for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation made in the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology 2002 update of the 1998 guideline for the implantation of cardia...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00001573-200401000-00006
更新日期:2004-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::In this paper, we review literature from June 1990 through May 1991. We discuss normal anatomy and physiology of the proximal coronary arteries, anomalous origin of the coronary arteries from an inappropriate aortic sinus, and anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery. Other topics revie...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00001573-199112000-00011
更新日期:1991-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Low cholesterol syndromes were considered curiosities. The present article reviews some hypolipidaemic disorders and the drugs developed from the insights they provided. RECENT FINDINGS:Abetalipopoproteinaemia and hypobetalipoproteinaemia are associated with low cholesterol concentrations and caused ...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0000000000000745
更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::The therapeutic benefits of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and atherosclerotic heart disease are undeniable. Recent studies, however, suggest that the cardioprotective effect produced by these drugs is complex and may not be solely related to inhibi...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00001573-199409000-00004
更新日期:1994-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of the review is to provide an update on the safety and efficacy of catheter cryoablation. RECENT FINDINGS:Catheter cryoablation is a safe and clinically effective method for ablation of atrioventricular nodal reentrant supraventricular tachycardia. Although the acute procedural success r...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:2005-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review demonstrates the need for enhancing strategic approaches to the prevention and control of hypertension, a global health issue. RECENT FINDINGS:An epidemic of chronic noncommunicable diseases is threatening national healthcare systems' sustainability and the economy of many countries. Incr...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0000000000000067
更新日期:2014-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Since the last few years, three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) has become an accurate tool for mitral stenosis assessment. We will review the latest developments of 3DE in this matter. RECENT FINDINGS:Accuracy of 3DE planimetry is superior to the accuracy of the invasive Gorlin's method for mitra...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0b013e32832e165b
更新日期:2009-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize literature on the application of myocardial strain in patients with heart failure published since 2018. RECENT FINDINGS:Left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular strain provides important prognostic information in patients with acute and chronic heart failure and new insights in diseas...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0000000000000653
更新日期:2019-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The review summarizes recent literature on standardization of care in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), with particular attention to the impact of standardization on outcomes and resource utilization. RECENT FINDINGS:An increasing number of studies have demonstrated potential advantages to stan...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0000000000000113
更新日期:2014-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite numerous advances in coronary interventional techniques, the frequent occurrence of restenosis continues to plague interventional cardiology. With the widespread use of drug-eluting stents, there is a need to reexamine critically the roles of the various interventional techniques currently ava...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/01.hco.0000133658.77024.59
更新日期:2004-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Though tachyarrhythmias occur commonly in patients with the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, many patients remain asymptomatic. Recent studies suggest that routine electrophysiologic testing in these individuals is of limited value. However, electrophysiologic testing remains very helpful in the symptomatic patient fo...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1991-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Arterial tortuosity is emerging as a common feature in genetically mediated thoracic aortic disease that may be prognostic. This review will summarize recent literature on arterial tortuosity in the setting of genetic arteriopathies. RECENT FINDINGS:Although arterial tortuosity has been primarily des...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0000000000000218
更新日期:2015-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Studies comparing outcomes in left-sided endocarditis based on the prosthesis selected for implantation are limited and no randomized studies have been performed. The purpose of this review is to summarize the best available studies to determine what prosthesis is most appropriate when valve replaceme...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0000000000000040
更新日期:2014-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Lifestyle counseling that includes exercise training, diet modification, and medication adherence is critical to hypertension management. This article summarizes the efficacy of lifestyle counseling interventions in face-to-face, telehealth, and e-counseling settings. It also discusses the therapeutic...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0000000000000080
更新日期:2014-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Indications for cardiac catheterization--including coronary angiography--have substantially broadened with the advent of nonsurgical therapeutic interventions performed in the catheterization laboratory. Consequently, the increasing number of facilities performing these procedures require clear and unmistakable guidel...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00001573-199307000-00004
更新日期:1993-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:A healthy lifestyle throughout one's lifespan is the core foundation for both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Risk-based decisions for pharmacological therapy is added on-top of lifestyle management. Thus, understanding lifestyle-based recommendations is central to CV...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0000000000000763
更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Coarctation of the aorta is the discrete narrowing of the proximal descending aorta and is the sixth most common lesion in congenital heart disease. Repair of the coarctation can relieve the obstruction, but recurrent coarctation and future aneurysm formation can occur, and a heightened risk of vascul...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/HCO.0b013e328330cc22
更新日期:2009-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Despite recent advances in operative and percutaneous surgical techniques for valvular heart disease, medical management of complications of valvular disease, such as atrial fibrillation and infection, and prevention of thromboembolism remain important clinical problems. This review discusses recent data that address...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00001573-199104000-00005
更新日期:1991-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::There has been an intensive effort in the past year to identify immunologic and nonimmunologic factors in the pathogenesis of cardiac allograft vasculopathy. Significant progress has been made regarding cell proliferation and cell death, with particular focus on cell growth factors, cell death factors, and their recep...
journal_title:Current opinion in cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00001573-199603000-00012
更新日期:1996-03-01 00:00:00