Searching for a better assessment of the individual coronary risk profile. The role of angiotensin-converting enzyme, angiotensin II type 1 receptor and angiotensinogen gene polymorphisms.

abstract：:Recent studies have illustrated that in addition to the well known risk factors, such as lipoproteins, smoking, hypertension, there are others that cause atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction. Our knowledge of atherosclerotic lesions has increased. We now know that atherosclerotic changes are due to inflammatory c...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Nieminen MS,Mattila K,Valtonen V

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Early and late microvascular obstruction (MO) assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are prognostic markers for combined clinical endpoints after ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, there are only limited data for hard endpoints and no consensus exists which of the two best predicts clinical...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： de Waha S,Desch S,Eitel I,Fuernau G,Zachrau J,Leuschner A,Gutberlet M,Schuler G,Thiele H

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The CONSENSUS trial was the first study to show prognostic improvement by an ACE inhibitor. Patients in NYHA class IV heart failure were treated with enalapril or placebo. After study completion (average 183 days) all patients were offered open-label enalapril therapy. This paper reports on the survival at t...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Swedberg K,Kjekshus J,Snapinn S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When selecting coronary stenoses for interventional treatment, assessment of reversible ischaemia is paramount from a symptomatic as well as prognostic point of view. Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is now considered the gold standard for invasive assessment of ischaemia. By measuring FFR in the catheterization laborato...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Pijls NH,Tanaka N,Fearon WF

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The objectives of this study were to determine the association of waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) with the risk of incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and to determine whether the strength of association of WC and WHR with CVD risk is different. METHODS AND RESULTS:This meta-regress...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： de Koning L,Merchant AT,Pogue J,Anand SS

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spectral turbulence analysis of the signal-averaged electrocardiogram is a new method for identifying patients prone to sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia. In contrast to analysis in the time domain, it has been claimed to be applicable in patients with bundle branch block. The aim of this study was to asse...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Englund A,Andersson M,Bergfeldt L

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:A substantial number of patients with dysfunctional but potentially viable myocardium cannot be accurately evaluated by transthoracic echocardiography due to a poor acoustic window. This study compares the diagnostic value of alternative functional imaging techniques, such as dobutamine-transoesophageal echocardio...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Baer FM,Theissen P,Crnac J,Schmidt M,Deutsch HJ,Sechtem U,Schicha H,Erdmann E

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The anti-anginal efficacy and safety of ranolazine in diabetic and non-diabetic patients included in the Combination Assessment of Ranolazine In Stable Angina (CARISA) trial (JAMA 2004;291:309) were studied. Glycaemic control was also assessed in CARISA and its long-term open-label extension study. METHODS AND RE...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Timmis AD,Chaitman BR,Crager M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) on long-term survival of patients without baseline left ventricular (LV) mechanical dyssynchrony. METHODS AND RESULTS:A total of 290 heart failure patients (age 67 ± 10 years, 77% males) without significant baseline LV dyssynchrony (<60 ms as asse...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Auger D,Bleeker GB,Bertini M,Ewe SH,van Bommel RJ,Witkowski TG,Ng AC,van Erven L,Schalij MJ,Bax JJ,Delgado V

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transesophageal echocardiographic evaluation of right and left pulmonary arteries, up to the origin of their lobar branches, was prospectively performed with a single plane probe in 32 consecutive patients (18 M, 14 F, aged 55.5 +/- 14.6, from 32 to 80 years) with clinical or echocardiographic suspicion of pulmonary e...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Pruszczyk P,Torbicki A,Kuch-Wocial A,Chlebus M,Miśkiewicz ZC,Jedrusik P

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Valve compliance might determine the onset of symptoms better than resting measures of aortic stenosis. This study compared valve compliance measured by dobutamine stress echocardiography with resting haemodynamic variables against the end-point of symptoms at low workload during exercise testing. METHODS AND RES...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Das P,Rimington H,Smeeton N,Chambers J

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess the outcome and costs of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) after initial admission to hospitals with or without catheterization facilities in Belgium. METHODS AND RESULTS:From a nationwide hospital register, we retrieved the data of 34 961 patients discharged during 1999-2001 with a princi...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Van Brabandt H,Camberlin C,Vrijens F,Parmentier Y,Ramaekers D,Bonneux L

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sequential alterations of left ventricular volumes and haemodynamics were studied in 29 patients between 4 days and 4 weeks after myocardial infarction. Left ventricular volume was determined by single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT), infarct size by creatine kinase (CK) analysis, angiography and thall...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Gaudron P,Eilles C,Ertl G,Kochsiek K

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Flavanol-rich chocolate (FRC) is beneficial for vascular and platelet function by increasing nitric oxide bioavailability and decreasing oxidative stress. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is characterized by impaired endothelial and increased platelet reactivity. As statins are ineffective in CHF, alternative therap...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Flammer AJ,Sudano I,Wolfrum M,Thomas R,Enseleit F,Périat D,Kaiser P,Hirt A,Hermann M,Serafini M,Lévêques A,Lüscher TF,Ruschitzka F,Noll G,Corti R

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Adults who engage in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) have a reduced risk of developing heart failure. We hypothesized that high levels of LTPA are associated with diminished adverse age-related changes in cardiac structure and function. METHODS AND RESULTS:We studied 4342 Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Hegde SM,Gonçalves A,Claggett B,Evenson KR,Cheng S,Shah AM,Folsom AR,Solomon SD

更新日期：2016-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We describe a new strategic stepwise mapping approach for fast and accurate identification and ablation of ectopic atrial foci using an electroanatomic mapping system. METHODS AND RESULTS:Mapping procedures started with the acquisition of four points at the superior/septal part of the tricuspid annulus. According...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Wetzel U,Hindricks G,Schirdewahn P,Dorszewski A,Fleck A,Heinke F,Kottkamp H

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The prognostic role of time-to-treatment in primary angioplasty is still a matter of debate. The aim of our study was to evaluate the relationship between time-to-treatment and myocardial perfusion in patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated by primary angioplasty. METHODS AND RESU...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： De Luca G,van 't Hof AW,de Boer MJ,Ottervanger JP,Hoorntje JC,Gosselink AT,Dambrink JH,Zijlstra F,Suryapranata H

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to improve the reproducibility and the standardization of the topographical assessment of myocardial infarctions in routine two-dimensional echocardiography. A myocardial map of the left ventricle was derived from a necropsy study of normal human hearts; interventricular grooves and papillary...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Touche T,Vervin P,Prasquier R,Diebold B,Curien N,Gourgon R

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The obesity paradox refers to the epidemiological evidence that obesity compared with normal weight is associated with counter-intuitive improved health in a variety of disease conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and mortality in patients with acute c...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Angerås O,Albertsson P,Karason K,Råmunddal T,Matejka G,James S,Lagerqvist B,Rosengren A,Omerovic E

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Monocytes are critical mediators of healing following acute myocardial infarction (AMI), making them an interesting target to improve myocardial repair. The purpose of this study was a gain of insight into the source and recruitment of monocytes following AMI in humans. METHODS AND RESULTS:Post-mortem tissue spec...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： van der Laan AM,Ter Horst EN,Delewi R,Begieneman MP,Krijnen PA,Hirsch A,Lavaei M,Nahrendorf M,Horrevoets AJ,Niessen HW,Piek JJ

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The left atrial appendage (LAA) is the main source of thromboembolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). As such, the LAA can be the target of specific occluding device therapies. Optimal management of patients with AF includes a comprehensive knowledge of the many aspects related to LAA structure...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Patti G,Pengo V,Marcucci R,Cirillo P,Renda G,Santilli F,Calabrò P,De Caterina AR,Cavallari I,Ricottini E,Parato VM,Zoppellaro G,Di Gioia G,Sedati P,Cicchitti V,Davì G,Golia E,Pariggiano I,Simeone P,Abbate R,Prisco

更新日期：2017-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is characterized by acute left ventricular dysfunction often triggered by emotional or physical stress. Severe activation of the sympathetic nervous system with catecholamine release caused by a dysfunctional limbic system has been proposed as a potential mechanism. We hypothesize that bra...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Templin C,Hänggi J,Klein C,Topka MS,Hiestand T,Levinson RA,Jurisic S,Lüscher TF,Ghadri JR,Jäncke L

更新日期：2019-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Opiate agonists were administered into the cisterna magna of normotensive urethane-anaesthetized artificially-ventilated rats. Increases in blood pressure and heart rate were produced by fentanyl (0.3-3.0 nmol). [D-ala]2-met-enkephalinamide (17 nmol), and beta-endorphin (2.9 nmol). On the contrary, ethylketocyclazocin...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Laurent S,Schmitt H

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), left ventricular (LV) systolic function, and mitral filling pattern (MFP) are prognostic indicators in patients with heart failure (HF). This study evaluated the potential role of E/Ea for predicting cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with suspected HF. This non-invasive measur...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Whalley GA,Wright SP,Pearl A,Gamble GD,Walsh HJ,Richards M,Doughty RN

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess safety, feasibility and short term outcome of pulmonary vein (PV) isolation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) with a cryoballoon. METHODS:We consecutively treated 57 patients with a double lumen 23 or 28 mm cryoballoon. The acute results, complications and follow-up over the first three months were...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Van Belle Y,Janse P,Rivero-Ayerza MJ,Thornton AS,Jessurun ER,Theuns D,Jordaens L

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unstable angina is a high-risk phase of coronary heart disease defined by clinical symptoms. Electrocardiographic findings are heterogeneous and creatine kinase is only rarely elevated. However, troponin T and troponin I are found in about 30-40% of patients with angina at rest disclosing minor myocardial cell injury....

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Hamm CW

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experience accumulated from several large trials strongly suggests that beta-blockers should be used for the management of chronic heart failure[87]. It is appropriate to add beta-blockade to conventional therapy such as diuretics, ACE inhibitors and digoxin, as this was the approach used in the major trials. It is ap...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Cleland JG,Bristow MR,Erdmann E,Remme WJ,Swedberg K,Waagstein F

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aims:The burden of cardiovascular disease is increasing worldwide, which has to be reflected by cardiovascular (CV) research in Europe. CardioScape, a FP7 funded project initiated by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), identified where CV research is performed, how it is funded and by whom. It could be transforme...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Pries AR,Naoum A,Habazettl H,Dunkel M,Preissner R,Coats CJ,Tornada A,Orso F,Van de Werf F,Wood DA,CardioScape steering committee.,Van de Werf F,Wood DA,O'Kelly S,Craven J,Coats A,Sipido K,De Backer D,Wallentin L,Has

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We investigated the role of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) for clinical outcome of patients with unstable angina. METHODS AND RESULTS:Forty-five patients with stable angina, 36 patients with unstable angina, and 40 healthy controls were included in this study. Coronary artery disease (CAD) patients were prosp...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Krempl TK,Maas R,Sydow K,Meinertz T,Böger RH,Kähler J

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An investigation was undertaken to assess the value of adding streptokinase therapy to standard penicillin treatment of artificially induced infective endocarditis due to Streptococcus sanguis. In pigs a low-grade infection could be induced which closely simulated streptococcal endocarditis in man, but for technical r...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Dewar HA,Jones MR,Barnes WS,Griffin SG

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00