Is color-flow duplex a good diagnostic test for detection of isolated calf vein thrombosis in high-risk patients?

abstract：:Six cases of suspected multiple cholesterol emboli syndrome were identified by a review of reports contained in the company's records of adverse event reports. Antecedent risk factors in these reports included cardiac catheterization, thrombolytic therapy, translumbar aortography, renal arteriography, subclavian arter...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Hauben M,Norwich J,Shapiro E,Reich L,Petchel KS,Goldsmith D

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A brief review of the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and metabolism of buflomedil-HCl is presented providing a pharmacologic basis for buflomedil therapy of ischemia associated with peripheral vascular disease. Buflomedil is readily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and has a plasma half-life of approximately 2-...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Dubourg A,Scamuffa RF

更新日期：1981-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the impact of stages of renal dysfunction on mortality after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 449 patients (mean age 63 +/- 11.9 years) with ACS after PCI were included. Serum creatinine was determined and creatini...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Bevc S,Penko M,Kanic V,Hojs R

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microalbuminuria (UAE) may be considered a marker of systemic vascular dysfunction, while pulse pressure (PP) is an indicator of the stiffness of vascular conduits. Both these parameters, together with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), are linked to cardiovascular morbidity in hypertensive patients. The aim of this ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Di Bello V,Pedrinelli R,Giorgi D,Bertini A,Caputo MT,Cioppi A,Talini E,Leonardo M,Dell'Omo G,Paterni M,Giusti C

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to determine the progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC) using electron beam computed tomography (CT) when the initial CAC score (CACS) is zero and to determine the best interval to repeat a CAC scan. We studied 388 individuals with zero CACS (308 males; mean age: 48.8 ± 8.26 years)...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Koulaouzidis G,Charisopoulou D,Maffrett S,Tighe M,Jenkins PJ,McArthur T

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The calcium-blocking agent nifedipine, which possesses vasodilating potency, was tested in 8 patients with peripheral arterial insufficiency. 10 mg sublingually significantly decreased systolic arm and ankle blood pressure. Neither blood flow nor local peripheral resistance in the calf and the forefoot at rest and the...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Lorentsen E,Landmark K

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are associated with the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Statin therapy has been shown to modulate MMPs and TIMP-1 levels, but clinical findings have not been conclusive. This study aimed to systematically re...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Ferretti G,Bacchetti T,Banach M,Simental-Mendía LE,Sahebkar A

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left atrial (LA) storage fraction is defined as the ratio of storage volume of the left atrium (LA) during ventricular systole to left ventricular (LV) stroke volume. To test their hypothesis that left atrial (LA) storage fraction is increased to compensate for impaired LV filling in the heart of aged subjects or with...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Nishigaki K,Arakawa M,Miwa H,Kagawa K,Noda T,Ito Y

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of ruptured aortic cusp leading to acute aortic insufficiency was made by echophonocardiographic techniques in a patient with nonvegetative aortic valvular endocarditis and a negative clinical history. Early closure of the mitral valve, weak first heart sound, tall A wave of apexcardiogram, and early dia...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Zoneraich S,Zoneraich O,Rhee JJ,Gupta MP

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In orthostatic hypotensive patients renin is reported to increase in response to head-up tilt unless the lesion involves postganglionic sympathetic efferent nerves. The authors examined responses of plasma renin activity (PRA) to acute blood pressure reduction in 4 patients with orthostatic hypotension. When the coexi...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Asato C,Muratani H,Touma T,Kawazoe N,Kimura Y,Takishita S,Fukiyama K

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the effects of timing of data acquisition on quality of femoropopliteal magnetic resonance (MR) angiograms, the authors studied 16 healthy men, mean age 34.3 +/- 6 years, by color Doppler imaging and by phase-sensitive (PS) MR angiography. PS MR imaging was performed at 1.5T using a flow adjustable gradient (...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Lanzer P,Gross G,Nanda N,Pohost G

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neointimal hyperplasia is in the forefront in in-stent restenosis. Prevention of in-stent restenosis is possible by reducing and inhibiting the hyperplasia of smooth muscle cells. The authors planned this study to test the hypothesis that when administered orally, mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) could inhibit in-stent neo...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Ilkay E,Tirikli L,Ozercan I,Yavuzkir M,Karaca I,Rahman A,Arslan N

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipid lowering with statins improves morbidity and mortality, particularly in diabetics, and may have additional nonlipid effects. South Asians (SAs) are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes compared with white Europeans (WEs). We hypothesized that abnormal endothelial (marked by von Willebrand factor...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Jaumdally RJ,Lip GY,Varma C,Blann AD

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of enalapril on cerebral blood flow (CBF) was studied in 11 patients with chronic heart failure (NYHA II or III, dilated cardiomyopathy in 6 and old myocardial infarction in 5). CBF was evaluated by analyzing the Patlak-Plot curve obtained from radionuclide angiography with technetium-99m hexamethylpropylen...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Kamishirado H,Inoue T,Fujito T,Kase M,Shimizu M,Sakai Y,Takayanagi K,Morooka S,Natsui S

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-dose dobutamine stress echocardiography (LDDSE) is one of the methods most used to assess myocardial viability. Glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) has been shown to increase contraction of the ischemic zone. The aim of this study was to compare LDDSE and echocardiography during GIK infusion for detection of myocardia...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Yetkin E,Senen K,Ileri M,Atak R,Battaoglu B,Yetkin O,Tandogan I,Turhan H,Cehreli S

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the optimal cuff width for measuring toe blood pressure in patients with lower limb ischemia, this experimental prospective study examined 20 patients with symptoms of peripheral arterial disease referred for vascular examination or vascular surgery. Toe blood pressure was measured hydrostatically by the ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Påhlsson HI,Laskar C,Stark K,Andersson A,Jogestrand T,Wahlberg E

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a 47-year-old woman with intravenous leiomyomatosis (IVL) extending into the right ventricular cavity. This rare entity is a neoplasm originating from smooth muscle of the uterus, with vermiform extensions into the inferior vena cava. The patient underwent a one-stage operation under simultaneous ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Wakiyama H,Sugimoto T,Ataka K,Yamashita C,Tsuji Y,Nakagiri K,Inoue K,Okada M

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with mitral stenosis have usually blunted pulmonary venous (PV) flow, because of decreased mitral valve area and diastolic dysfunction. The authors compared changes in Doppler PV velocities by using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) against hemodynamics parameters before and after mitral balloon valvotom...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Yalçin F,El-Amrousy M,Müderrisoğlu H,Korkmaz M,Flachskampf F,Tuzcu M,Garcia MG,Thomas JD

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of lipid-lowering treatment on renal function in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This was a retrospective study of hyperlipidemic claudicants referred to a vascular surgery and risk modification clinic. Serum creatinine and urate concentration...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Youssef F,Gupta P,Seifalian AM,Myint F,Mikhailidis DP,Hamilton G

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this population research was to find out the risk of arterial disease (defined as angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, peripheral occlusive arterial disease, and cerebrovascular disease) and hypertension in persons with varicose veins. A 5-year follow-up study was conducted in Tampere, Finland. A validat...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Mäkivaara LA,Ahti TM,Luukkaala T,Hakama M,Laurikka JO

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the feasibility of four-dimensional electrocardiography (4-D ECG), a new display in which the vector loop was rotated and scanned along a timed axis to overcome the shortcomings of vectorcardiography (VCG). The subjects consisted of 38 patients with premature atrial complexes and 30 controls. T...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Morikawa J,Habuchi Y,Nishio M,Yamamoto T,Tanaka H,Kashima K

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A thorough search for the natural history of arteriosclerosis involving the cerebrum, aorta, and peripheral vessels has been made. The disease's rate of progress has been studied anatomically, clinically, radiologically, and plethysmographically. We conclude that arteriosclerosis is usually associated with other disea...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Winsor DW,Winsor T,Maranga K

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute mesenteric ischemia is a rare but serious complication of open heart surgery. Between January 2009 and January 2012, 1360 adult patients underwent open heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass at our institution; 29 patients presented gastrointestinal complications. Eight patients developed acute mesenteric isc...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Sever K,Ozbek C,Goktas B,Bas S,Ugurlucan M,Mansuroglu D

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to investigate whether flow velocity profiles of the aorta are related to the severity of aortic valve regurgitation (AR) in patients with diseases of the aorta. Aortic root angiography, abdominal aortic flow velocity measurements by pulsed Doppler method, and regurgitant jet measurements by c...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Mitani M,Tamai J,Miyatake K

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty patients suffering from arterial hypertension and/or obliterative arteriopathy of the lower limbs (20 hypertensive uncomplicated [H group], 20 normotensive affected by obliterative arteriopathy [A group], 20 suffering from both hypertension and peripheral arterial disease [HA group]) were studied, by strain gaug...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Milio G,Cospite V,Cospite M

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute effect of glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) is mainly the reduction of systolic blood pressure (SBP) rather than diastolic blood pressure (DBP). To examine the mechanisms for decrease in SBP by GTN, the authors measured arterial compliance (AC), cardiac output (CO), stroke volume (SV), pulmonary capillary wedge pres...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Kawakami H,Sumimoto T,Hamada M,Mukai M,Shigematsu Y,Matsuoka H,Abe M,Hiwada K

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed coronary arteriography and gave intracoronary injection of nitrates within 8 hours after the onset of symptoms of acute myocardial infarction in eighteen patients. Improved distal filling or patency of the total occluded coronary artery after intracoronary injection of nitrates occurred in 4 of 18 patient...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Omote S,Yasue H,Takizawa A,Nagao M,Hyon H,Nishida S,Horie M

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An echocardiographic study of a 67-year-old patient with pseudoidiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis due to secondary pulmonary hypertension is reported. Autopsy revealed findings consistent with pulmonary hypertension, and no evidence of idiopathic subaortic stenosis was found. ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Pandian MG,Greenwald JG,Lichtman A,Truax H

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate precocious alterations in the artery wall of patients with primary antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). METHODS:We evaluated flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial artery and intima-media thickness (IMT) of carotid arteries in 16 patients and 16 healthy controls matched for age, gender, and ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Bilora F,Sartori MT,Zanon E,Campagnolo E,Arzenton M,Rossato A

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) frequently reveals plaque formation at sites with a normal angiographic appearance. However, whether angiographically normal coronary arteries undergo adaptive expansion in vivo remains uncertain. The authors studied 12 patients (11 men, 1 woman; mean age fifty-three +/- ten years [mean...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Nakamura Y,Takemori H,Shiraishi K,Inoki I,Sakagami M,Shimakura A,Usuda K,Kubota K,Takata S,Kobayashi K

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00