Abdominal aortic calcific deposits are an important predictor of vascular morbidity and mortality.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Direct myocardial revascularization (DMR) has been examined as an alternative treatment for patients with chronic refractory myocardial ischemic syndromes who are not candidates for conventional coronary revascularization. Methods and Results-We used left ventricular electromagnetic guidance in 77 patients w...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Kornowski R,Baim DS,Moses JW,Hong MK,Laham RJ,Fuchs S,Hendel RC,Wallace D,Cohen DJ,Bonow RO,Kuntz RE,Leon MB

更新日期：2000-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adriamycin (ADR) is an anticancer drug known to cause severe cardiac toxicity by generating free radicals. We investigated the role of a redox-regulating molecule, thioredoxin-1 (TRX1), in ADR-induced cardiotoxicity. METHODS AND RESULTS:The in vitro study showed that TRX1 was dose-dependently increased conc...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Shioji K,Kishimoto C,Nakamura H,Masutani H,Yuan Z,Oka S,Yodoi J

更新日期：2002-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from 981 patients evaluated for ischemic heart disease with coronary angiography were reviewed to identify variables predictive of sudden death and duration from onset of symptoms to death. During the period of follow-up, 113 patients died. Of these deaths, 99 were classified as cardiovascular. Forty percent occu...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Oberman A,Ray M,Turner ME,Barnes G,Grooms C

更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the impact of operative reduction of left ventricular outflow obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, measurements of great cardiac vein flow, oxygen and lactate content, left ventricular pressures, and cardiac index were measured at rest and during pacing stress in 20 consecutive patients (13, myotomy-m...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Cannon RO 3rd,McIntosh CL,Schenke WH,Maron BJ,Bonow RO,Epstein SE

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patency of the femoral artery of infants and children who previously had percutaneous arterial catheterization at a weight of less than 25 kg was studied angiographically. During the study period, 118 patients had repeat arterial catheterization. 48 from the opposite leg. Femoral artery occlusion was found in four pat...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Hurwitz RA,Franken EA Jr,Girod DA,Smith JA,Smith WL

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endothelial dysfunction is associated with atherosclerosis and may contribute to ischemic syndromes. We assessed the contribution of endothelium-derived nitric oxide (NO) and vasodilator prostanoids to resting blood flow, metabolic vasodilation, and flow reserve in the human coronary circulation. METHODS AN...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Duffy SJ,Castle SF,Harper RW,Meredith IT

更新日期：1999-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A major advantage of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) relative to percutaneous coronary intervention is its durability, yet there is a paucity of information on rates and predictors of repeat coronary revascularization after CABG in the modern era. METHODS AND RESULTS:We included patients ≥65 yea...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Fosbøl EL,Zhao Y,Shahian DM,Grover FL,Edwards FH,Peterson ED

更新日期：2013-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sympathetic activation and respiratory abnormalities may each be implicated in the pathophysiology of congestive heart failure (CHF). Chemoreflexes are an important mechanism regulating both sympathetic drive and breathing. We therefore tested the hypothesis that chemoreflex function is altered in CHF. METH...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Narkiewicz K,Pesek CA,van de Borne PJ,Kato M,Somers VK

更新日期：1999-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effect of effective refractory period (ERP) shortening on the vulnerability and characteristics of induced functional reentry in the ventricle remain poorly defined. We hypothesized that ERP shortening increases ventricular vulnerability to reentry and accelerates its rate, as is the case in the atrium. ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Uchida T,Yashima M,Gotoh M,Qu Z,Garfinkel A,Weiss JN,Fishbein MC,Mandel WJ,Chen PS,Karagueuzian HS

更新日期：1999-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous coronary excimer laser angioplasty in 60 patients with coronary artery disease. Forty-nine patients had stable exertional angina, and 11 patients had unstable angina despite medical therapy. A novel 1.4-mm diameter catheter with 20 quar...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Karsch KR,Haase KK,Voelker W,Baumbach A,Mauser M,Seipel L

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1970 and 1987, 112 patients were diagnosed as having thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO). The age was 42 +/- 11 years (mean +/- SD; range, 20-75 years); 23% were women, and 7% were more than 60 years old when they were first diagnosed. Ischemic ulcerations were present in 85 (76%) patients: 24 (28%) patients with...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Olin JW,Young JR,Graor RA,Ruschhaupt WF,Bartholomew JR

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This 2020 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations for advanced life support includes updates on multiple advanced life support topics addressed with 3 different types of reviews. Topics were prioritized on the basis of both recen...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Berg KM,Soar J,Andersen LW,Böttiger BW,Cacciola S,Callaway CW,Couper K,Cronberg T,D'Arrigo S,Deakin CD,Donnino MW,Drennan IR,Granfeldt A,Hoedemaekers CWE,Holmberg MJ,Hsu CH,Kamps M,Musiol S,Nation KJ,Neumar RW,Nic

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endothelial integrity is essential for maintaining vascular homeostasis, and endothelial denudation results in neointimal thickening. Balloon-expandable endovascular stents provide a luminal scaffolding within atherosclerotic arteries with minimal direct contact between balloon and endothelium. We wondered w...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Rogers C,Parikh S,Seifert P,Edelman ER

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arterial relaxation is largely regulated by endothelial nitric oxide (NO). Its diminished activity has been associated with incipient atherosclerosis. We investigated the endothelium-dependent relaxation of aorta in apolipoprotein E-knockout (apoE-KO) mice exposed to single or repeated Chlamydia pneumoniae i...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Liuba P,Karnani P,Pesonen E,Paakkari I,Forslid A,Johansson L,Persson K,Wadström T,Laurini R

更新日期：2000-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tenascin is a large extracellular matrix glycoprotein generally found in adult tissues undergoing active remodeling such as healing wounds and tumors. To determine the potential role of tenascin-C (TN-C) in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, we investigated the pattern of expression of TN-C in human cor...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Wallner K,Li C,Shah PK,Fishbein MC,Forrester JS,Kaul S,Sharifi BG

更新日期：1999-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1976 and 1982, 413 consecutive patients underwent valvular replacement with a bioprosthesis. Aortic valve replacement was performed in 240 patients, mitral valve replacement in 132, and multiple-valve replacement in 41. Four prostheses were employed: Carpentier-Edwards porcine (n = 336), Angel-Shiley porcine (...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Teoh KH,Ivanov J,Weisel RD,Darcel IC,Rakowski H

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although for most children the process of atherosclerosis is subclinical, dramatically accelerated atherosclerosis occurs in some pediatric disease states, with clinical coronary events occurring in childhood and very early adult life. As with most scientific statements about children and the future risk for cardiovas...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Kavey RE,Allada V,Daniels SR,Hayman LL,McCrindle BW,Newburger JW,Parekh RS,Steinberger J,American Heart Association Expert Panel on Population and Prevention Science.,American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the

更新日期：2006-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The detection and differentiation of intracardiac masses is still challenging and may include neoplasms and thrombi. The aim of this study was the investigation of a targeted, fibrin-specific contrast agent (EP-2104R) for molecular targeted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of left atrial clots. METHODS AND ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Spuentrup E,Fausten B,Kinzel S,Wiethoff AJ,Botnar RM,Graham PB,Haller S,Katoh M,Parsons EC Jr,Manning WJ,Busch T,Günther RW,Buecker A

更新日期：2005-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiotensin II (Ang II) plays a critical role in the development of vascular lesions in hypertension, atherosclerosis, and several renal diseases. Because Ang II may contribute to the leukocyte recruitment associated with these pathological states, the aim of the present study was to assess the role of Ang I...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Piqueras L,Kubes P,Alvarez A,O'Connor E,Issekutz AC,Esplugues JV,Sanz MJ

更新日期：2000-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Candidates for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) receive either a biventricular pacemaker or a biventricular pacemaker with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (CRT-D). Optimal device selection remains challenging because the benefit of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy may not be un...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Lindvall C,Chatterjee NA,Chang Y,Chernack B,Jackson VA,Singh JP,Metlay JP

更新日期：2016-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Propylthiouracil (PTU) is used to treat hyperthyroid patients by its hypothyroid effect. PTU also is found to have potent antioxidant and immunosuppressive effects. These findings suggest that PTU may play a role in the prevention of atherosclerosis. METHODS AND RESULTS:This study evaluates the effect of PT...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Chen WJ,Lin KH,Lai YJ,Yang SH,Pang JH

更新日期：2004-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty patients who presented with angina pectoris were studied to examine the disturbances of regional myocardial perfusion during stress. Each patient underwent 16-point precordial mapping of the ECG during an exercise test, and coronary and left ventricular angiography. Regional myocardial perfusion was assessed usi...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Selwyn AP,Forse G,Fox K,Jonathan A,Steiner R

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The quantity and intensity of physical activity required for the primary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD) remain unclear. Therefore, we examined the association of the quantity and intensity of physical activity with CHD risk and the impact of other coronary risk factors. METHODS AND RESULTS:We fo...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Sesso HD,Paffenbarger RS Jr,Lee IM

更新日期：2000-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral and retinal ischemic events have been described in mitral valve prolapse. To determine whether platelets play a part in the pathogenesis of thromboembolism we studied 29 patients with mitral valve prolapse, including nine (group I) with thromboembolism (cerebral, retinal and deep venous), eight (group II) wit...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Walsh PN,Kansu TA,Corbett JJ,Savion PJ,Goldburgh WP,Schatz NJ

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate possible occult myocardial disease in 18 patients whose only major manifestation of heart disease was spontaneous ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation, right ventricular endomyocardial biopsies were performed. None of the patients had symptoms of ischemic or congestive heart disease, and at catheterizat...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Strain JE,Grose RM,Factor SM,Fisher JD

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in inflamed atherosclerotic plaques may contribute to extracellular matrix remodeling and the onset of acute thrombotic complications. METHODS AND RESULTS:To test the hypothesis that optical molecular imaging with the use of an activatable near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) p...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Deguchi JO,Aikawa M,Tung CH,Aikawa E,Kim DE,Ntziachristos V,Weissleder R,Libby P

更新日期：2006-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Resistin, a plasma protein, induces insulin resistance in rodents. Recent reports suggest that circulating levels of resistin are elevated in obese and insulin-resistant rodents and humans. Whereas rodent resistin is made in adipocytes, macrophages are a major source of human resistin. Given the convergence ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Reilly MP,Lehrke M,Wolfe ML,Rohatgi A,Lazar MA,Rader DJ

更新日期：2005-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypercholesterolemia and sickle cell disease (SCD) impair endothelium-dependent vasodilation by dissimilar mechanisms. Hypercholesterolemia impairs vasodilation by a low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-dependent mechanism. SCD has been characterized as a chronic state of inflammation in which xanthine oxidase (XO)...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Ou J,Ou Z,Jones DW,Holzhauer S,Hatoum OA,Ackerman AW,Weihrauch DW,Gutterman DD,Guice K,Oldham KT,Hillery CA,Pritchard KA Jr

更新日期：2003-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the fact that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are contraindicated among patients with established cardiovascular disease, many receive NSAID treatment for a short period of time. However, little is known about the association between NSAID treatment duration and risk of cardiovascular d...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Schjerning Olsen AM,Fosbøl EL,Lindhardsen J,Folke F,Charlot M,Selmer C,Lamberts M,Bjerring Olesen J,Køber L,Hansen PR,Torp-Pedersen C,Gislason GH

更新日期：2011-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epinephrine has been shown to impair pulmonary excretion of CO2 during resuscitation. This phenomenon was investigated in a rodent model of cardiac arrest and conventional resuscitation. METHODS AND RESULTS:The effects of racemic epinephrine were compared with the selective alpha 1-agonist methoxamine and w...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Tang W,Weil MH,Gazmuri RJ,Sun S,Duggal C,Bisera J

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00