Systolic hypertension in older patients: are calcium channel antagonists safe?

abstract：:Radiofrequency ablation of complex cardiac arrhythmias has undergone significant evolution in the past decade, with the development of technology enabling better anatomic and electrophysiologic mapping of abnormal cardiac tissue. In this paper, we will discuss the role of pre-procedural and post-procedural multidetect...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Lobel RM,Lustgarten DL,Spector PS

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thyroid hormone analogue DITPA is a promising potential new treatment for heart failure. Although the mechanism of action is incompletely determined, it is clear that DITPA improves systolic as well as diastolic function. It is also clear that the effects of DITPA are intrinsic to the muscle and not the result of ...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Spooner PH,Morkin E,Goldman S

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Compare the degree of acute vascular injury caused by a polymer-free, thin-strut drug-eluting stent (DES) to that caused by a bioresorbable polymer, thick-strut DES using optical coherence tomography (OCT). METHODS AND RESULTS:Fifty patients requiring nonurgent PCI were randomized to receive either a thin or a th...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Vilchez-Tschischke JP,Salazar C,Gil-Romero J,Mori R,Nuñez-Gil I,Quirós A,Nombela L,Del Trigo M,Jimenez-Quevedo P,Salinas P,Escaned J,Macaya C,Gonzalo N

更新日期：2020-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common arrhythmias associated with not only increased morbidity after coronary artery bypass grafting but also increased healthcare costs. Many factors are associated with atrial fibrillation onset after coronary artery bypass grafting. We prospectively examined which fa...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Dogan SM,Buyukates M,Kandemir O,Aydin M,Gursurer M,Acikgoz S,Yavuzer R,Cam F,Dursun A

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate whether chronotropic incompetence (CI), the inability to reach 85% of the maximal predicted heart rate during exercise, affects the assessment of myocardial ischemia and prognosis in patients undergoing myocardial perfusion single-photon emission computed tomography (MPS)...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： De Lorenzo A,Oliveira G,Ramos AC,Pinto F,Rothstein T,Lima RS

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of initial tests on long-term events have been unknown. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In this observational retrospective study, we analyzed the effects of initial noninvasive tests by myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) and computed tomography angiography (CTA) on long-term major adverse cardiac events (...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Naya M,Uemura Y,Matsumoto N,Momose M,Kato T,Hida S,Yamauchi T,Nakajima T,Suzuki E,Tamaki N,J-COMPASS Extended Follow-Up Study Group.

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability (HRV) time and frequency domain indices are strong predictors of malignant arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. The effect of various angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors on HRV in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has not been studied. METHODS:Ninety patients...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Kontopoulos AG,Athyros VG,Papageorgiou AA,Skeberis VM,Basayiannis EC,Boudoulas H

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bifurcation lesions represent a distinct lesion subset associated with an increased risk of procedural complications. Data on the incidence, treatment, and outcome of bifurcation lesions associated with chronic total occlusions are limited. METHODS:Among chronic total occlusion procedures performed by a sin...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Galassi AR,Boukhris M,Tomasello SD,Marzà F,Azzarelli S,Giubilato S,Khamis H

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Fetuin-A is a circulating glycoprotein that is involved in various stages of atherosclerosis. Despite the fact that emerging evidence suggests fetuin-A acts as a calcification inhibitor that protects against advanced calcified atherosclerosis in dialyzed patients, the role of fetuin-A in cardiovascular diseas...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Mori K,Ikari Y,Jono S,Emoto M,Shioi A,Koyama H,Shoji T,Ishimura E,Inaba M,Hara K,Nishizawa Y

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report on 10 patients with Kawasaki disease and thrombocytopenia who were found to have a high incidence of coronary artery aneurysm and acute myocardial infarction. The clinical features of these patients, the cause of their thrombocytopenia and the relationship between cardiovascular pathology and throm...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Niwa K,Aotsuka H,Hamada H,Uchishiba M,Terai M,Niimi H

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The serum level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) has been shown to be a predictor of cardiovascular mortality. Data on the association between PTH level and degree of atherosclerosis severity are lacking. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship of serum PTH level and number of stenotic co...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Shekarkhar S,Foroughi M,Moatamedi M,Gachkar L

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To maintain the integrity of tissues, endothelial cells play critical roles. Fas ligand (FasL) is well known to deliver a death signal through its receptor, Fas. The Fas/FasL system may concomitantly induce expressions of interleukin-8 (IL-8) and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) besides triggering ...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Yamaoka-Tojo M,Yamaguchi S,Nitobe J,Abe S,Inoue S,Nozaki N,Okuyama M,Sata M,Kubota I,Nakamura H,Tomoike H

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Data on the comparative effectiveness of contemporary drug-eluting stents (DES) in the unrestricted, real-world setting are limited. We investigated the long-term effectiveness and safety of contemporary different drug-eluting stents by means of multiple treatment propensity score weighting. PATIENTS AND MET...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Kwon O,Kang SH,Lee JB,Ahn JM,Lee CH,Kang DY,Lee PH,Kang SJ,Lee SW,Kim YH,Lee CW,Park SW,Park DW,Park SJ,IRIS-DES Registry Investigators.

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With new interventions minimizing ischemic myocardial injury, accurate and reliable techniques for the detection and continuous monitoring of myocardial ischemia are essential. We compared two techniques used for the detection of myocardial ischemia during coronary angioplasty: on-line computerized vectorcar...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Jensen SM,Johansson G,Osterman G,Reiz S,Näslund U

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetic patients show an increased incidence of restenosis after coronary angioplasty than non-diabetic patients. This may be because of differences in the mechanism of lumen gain during coronary revascularization in this population cohort. DESIGN:This study analyses the mechanism of lumen gain during coro...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Syeda B,Wexberg P,Gyongyosi M,Denk S,Beran G,Sperker W,Yahya N,Glogar D

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary artery ectasia is defined as localized or diffuse dilation of the coronary arteries exceeding the 1.5-fold of normal adjacent segment. Scarce data are available about the role of inflammation in coronary artery ectasia. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate the expression of CD11b and CD45 adhe...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Yildirim N,Tekin IO,Dogan SM,Aydin M,Gursurer M,Cam F,Gungorduk A,Akoz A

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We sought to compare the long-term effectiveness and safety of triple antiplatelet therapy (TAPT) versus dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for unprotected left main coronary artery disease (uLMCAD). BACKGROUND:An additional strategy to reduce recurrent ischemia ...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Lee HJ,Yu CW,Hwang HK,Choi RK,Park JS,Li H,Ro YM

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac hypertrophy is associated with numerous alterations in the coronary circulation. OBJECTIVE:To test the hypothesis that, during angioplasty, the coronary collateral blood flow during repetitive coronary occlusions increases more in hypertensives than it does in normotensives. METHODS:We studied 34 p...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Kyriakides ZS,Sbarouni E,Paraskevaidis IA,Giakoumakis T,Tsiapras D,Kremastinos DT

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Experimental and clinical studies have suggested that intracoronary infusion of bone marrow-derived stem/progenitor cells (BMC) may improve left ventricular function after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy and safety of BMC thera...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Kang S,Yang YJ,Li CJ,Gao RL

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although drug-coated balloons (DCBs) are established for de-novo lesions in small coronary arteries, the impact of DCB treatment according to the reference vessel diameter (RVD) remains poorly defined. This study aimed to evaluate the angiographic and long-term clinical outcomes of DCB treatment for de-novo ...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Her AY,Yuan SL,Jun EJ,Bhak Y,Kim MH,Garg S,Kim YH,Kun L,Hui L,Zhi W,Hao J,Zhentao S,Qiang T,Shin ES

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although atherosclerosis is supposed to be responsible for more than 50% of coronary artery ectasia, the precise pathology of coronary artery ectasia is not clearly understood. A histopathological examination of ectatic segments has revealed mainly destruction of the media layer of the artery. In the present...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Yetkin E,Acikgoz N,Aksoy Y,Bariskaner E,Sivri N,Akturk E,Turhan H,Kosar F,Cehreli S

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Current and former smokers are at an increased risk for lung cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD). We investigated two methods of visual scoring of coronary artery calcium on lung cancer screening computed tomography (CT) to predict cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS:Cases we...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Watts JR Jr,Sonavane SK,Snell-Bergeon J,Nath H

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Measurement of antibodies to oxidized low-density lipoprotein (AB-oxLDL) has been proposed as a way of identifying individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease beyond the determination of LDL cholesterol (LDL-c) alone. While this hypothesis is appealing, evidence that AB-oxLDL is a risk factor independent ...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Miller ER 3rd,Erlinger TP,Blumenthal RS,Margolis S,Allen JK

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the long-term quality of life (QOL) influencing of patients following a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) as well as its influencing factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From June 2013 to April 2014, 428 PCI patients were enrolled in this questionnaire survey....

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Li L,Wang H,Wang Y,Gao X,Liu G,Zhao Z,Lin P

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the association of widowhood with the severity and extent of coronary artery disease (CAD), and whether it is modified by sex or socioeconomic status. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 1068 patients undergoing coronary angiography at five centers in Saudi Arabia and the Uni...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Daoulah A,Alama MN,Elkhateeb OE,Al-Murayeh M,Al-Kaabi S,Al-Faifi SM,Alosaimi HM,Lotfi A,Asiri KS,Elimam AM,Abougalambo AS,Murad W,Haddara MM,Dixon CM,Alsheikh-Ali AA

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes is similar to that of patients with previous history of ischaemic heart disease and the prevalence of ischaemic heart disease complicating diabetic syndromes is growing rapidly. Management of ischaemic heart disease in diabetic patients remains a challenge. T...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Marzilli M,Affinito S

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is effective in the treatment of severe coronary artery disease (CAD) unresponsive to anti-anginal medication or revascularization procedures. However, there is still concern about its safety. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the reliability, morbidity, and mortality aspects of SCS in ...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Jessurun GA,Ten Vaarwerk IA,DeJongste MJ,Tio RA,Staal MJ

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study, we examined the relationship between PAI-1 4G/5G polymorphism and patency of the infarct-related artery after thrombolysis in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). METHODS:Acute STEMI patients who received thrombolytic therapy within first 12 h were included in our study. ...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Ozkan B,Cagliyan CE,Elbasan Z,Uysal OK,Kalkan GY,Bozkurt M,Tekin K,Bozdogan ST,Ozalp O,Duran M,Sahin DY,Cayli M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the hypothesis that angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy with ramipril reduces baseline levels of C-reactive protein in patients at high cardiovascular risk. METHODS:Secondary prevention patients were screened for eligibility and treated with ramipril for 6 month. Baseline and 6-month highl...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Lopez Santi RG,Valeff EC,Duymovich CR,Mazziotta D,Mijailovsky NE,Filippa GC,Maltez R,Hernandez VA,Monroy AG,Borzi JG,Acheme RA,Etchegoyen MC,PROCORDIS investigators.

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This Perspective reviews the results of early and contemporary studies evaluating the safety and efficacy of coronary revascularization in patients with diabetes. It also addresses the implications of some of the data in the Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation in type 2 diabetes (BARI 2D) tria...

journal_title：Coronary artery disease

authors： Sobel BE

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00