Combination therapy with nicardipine and beta-adrenergic blockade for angina pectoris.

abstract：:Computer interpretation of electrocardiograms is far from adequate. This paper highlights a particular type of computer error that is merely symbolic of the large number of errors the computer can make. In addition to computer errors in electrocardiography, it is likely that computer interpretation has diminished the ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Hurst JW,Treasure CB,Sathavorn CS

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has been used to identify the potential risk for cardiogenic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, ischemic stroke in patients with AF is not always attributable to embolism. Identification of the risk of embolic versus atherothrombotic stroke sho...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Shinokawa N,Hirai T,Takashima S,Kameyama T,Obata Y,Nakagawa K,Asanoi H,Inoue H

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most information concerning hypertrophic cardiomyopathy has been derived from western countries and Japan. HYPOTHESIS:Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in Taiwan may have a distinct morphology and clinical picture. METHODS:Information from 163 consecutive patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy a...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Lee CH,Liu PY,Lin LJ,Chen JH,Tsai LM

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Constrictive pericarditis is a fibrotic process involving both layers of the pericardium and is known to give rise to obstruction to blood flow in the right heart. We report a patient with constrictive pericarditis who had echocardiographic features of mitral stenosis caused by a fibrocalcific mass lesion involving th...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Pai RG,Tarazi R,Wong S

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to determine whether lifestyle modifications are associated with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) change in a cohort with long-term follow-up. HYPOTHESIS:Changes in alcohol consumption, smoking, or body mass index (BMI) are associated with within-individual changes in HDL-C. METHODS:W...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Rahilly-Tierney C,Vokonas P,Gaziano JM,Spiro A 3rd

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of systemic hypotension with volume depletion not responding to intravenous fluids was found to have features of cardiac tamponade on two-dimensional (2-D) echocardiography. Intracardiac pressures were normal on cardiac catheterization. An interesting observation was the presence of left ventricular (LV) collap...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Dwivedi SK,Saran R,Narain VS

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common autosomal dominant disease associated with premature coronary heart disease (CHD). Studies tend to show that patients with FH associated with an identified mutation (mutation+ FH) are at higher risk than patients without an identified mutation (mutation- FH). We...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Séguro F,Rabès JP,Taraszkiewicz D,Ruidavets JB,Bongard V,Ferrières J

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early reperfusion therapy has reduced the infarct size and mortality rate in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The occurrence of bundle-branch block in AMI is related to the amount of myocardial damage and the insult to the conduction system. HYPOTHESIS:To evaluate the clinical and angiograph...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Sugiura T,Yamasaki F,Hatada K,Nakamura S,Iwasaka T

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimal approach to electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation includes appropriate patient selection, anticoagulation, careful selection and monitoring of antiarrhythmic therapy, and proper electrical cardioversion technique. The optimal technique requires the use of metal electrodes, with one electrode of a...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Ewy GA

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myocardial blush grade (MBG), corrected TIMI frame count (cTFC), and ST-segment reduction are indices of myocardial reperfusion. HYPOTHESIS:We evaluated their predictive value for left ventricular (LV) function recovery by gated single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) after acute myocardial infar...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Bellandi F,Leoncini M,Maioli M,Toso A,Gallopin M,Piero Dabizzi R

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS:Genetic influence on development of athlete's heart is uncertain. This study investigated whether angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphism influenced development of athlete's heart. METHODS:Forty-three participants in a 100-km ultramarathon were classified on the basis of ACE gen...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Nagashima J,Musha H,Takada H,Awaya T,Oba H,Mori N,Ohmiya K,Nobuoka S,Murayama M

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery disease (CAD) is still the number-one killer in the world, and clinical trials indicate that it is preventable. Mortality and morbidity can be reduced by at least 30% to 40% by treating known risk factors. Genetic susceptibility is claimed to account for 50% of predisposition. The challenge of preventi...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Roberts R,Stewart AF

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cusp entrapment is a previously unreported mechanism of aortic insufficiency after balloon aortic valvuloplasty. In a patient who developed severe acute aortic insufficiency and expired after balloon aortic valvuloplasty, pathologic evaluation revealed a large, solitary, fractured, calcific nodule in the noncoronary c...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Treasure CB,Schoen FJ,Treseler PA,Bittl JA

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, insulin resistance (IR), and obesity frequently coexist with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), but it is uncertain whether these risk factors for vascular disease contribute to a change in atherosclerosis over time, independently of DM status. HYPOTHESIS:We hypothesized that t...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Sung KC,Ryu S,Lee JY,Lee SH,Cheong ES,Wild SH,Byrne CD

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pseudoaneurysm is a rare cardiac pathology, in which the left ventricular free wall ruptures and the pericardium surrounds the rupture in combination with thrombus and inflammation and thus prevents the development of a hemopericardium. Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm may remain silent unless it gives rise to card...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Bildirici U,Agacdiken A,Ural E,Kahraman G,Komsuoglu B

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to the role of the electrophysiological substrate, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation depends on the modulation of the atrial tissues by the autonomic nervous system. Experimentally, models of atrial fibrillation can be based on either adrenergic or vagal stimulations that provoke the arrhythmia by disturbing ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Coumel P

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although women typically develop coronary artery disease several years after men, once they have symptomatic disease their thromboembolic complications are worse than in men. The mechanism mediating this gender difference in outcome after thromboembolic events is unknown. We previously studied platelet funct...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Goldschmidt-Clermont PJ,Schulman SP,Bray PF,Chandra NC,Grigoryev D,Dise KR,Sagar M,Fox RJ,Coleman LD,Richardson C,Dorsey FC,du Mee C,Kitt MM,Ouyang P,Baughman KL,Gerstenblith G

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic stress is estimated to increase the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events two-fold. Although stress reduction has been linked to a reduction in CV events, little is known regarding its exact mechanism of benefit. HYPOTHESIS:Yoga and meditation will improve parameters of endothelial function. METHODS:W...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Sivasankaran S,Pollard-Quintner S,Sachdeva R,Pugeda J,Hoq SM,Zarich SW

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anticoagulation with heparin is recommended with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) to prevent thrombosis and embolization. However, anticoagulation increases the risk of bleeding, particularly in combination with glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa antagonists. HYPOTHESIS:We investigated the safety of using GP IIb/II...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Laish-Farkash A,Hod H,Matetzky S,Guetta V

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preoperative assessment of cardiac risk using thallium-201 scintigraphy and atrial pacing (n = 42) or dipyridamole stress testing (n = 35) was performed in 77 patients (mean age 65 +/- 7 years), who subsequently underwent elective nonvascular surgery. All patients were at low cardiac risk by clinical criteria; none co...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Stratmann HG,Mark AL,Williams GA

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1350 patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction, serum potassium levels during the first 3 days in hospital was correlated to clinical history and clinical course. A higher incidence of hypokalemia was observed in women, in patients with hypertension, and in those on chronic diuretic treatment. Patients wi...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Herlitz J,Hjalmarson A,Bengtson A

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise-induced dyspnea is a frequent feature in patients with hyperthyroidism. HYPOTHESIS:Data from clinical studies to elucidate the origin of this symptom are lacking. In the current study, we examined the hemodynamic and oxygenation responses to exercise and beta-adrenergic blockade in patients with hy...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Monachini MC,Lage SG,Ran MA,Cardoso RH,Medeiros C,Caramelli B,Sposito AC,Ramires JA

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To enhance the bedside diagnosis of tricuspid regurgitation, the influence of manual pressure applied below the liver on lower left sternal border murmurs was determined in 23 patients. All 23 subjects had right ventriculograms and right atrial phonocardiograms. The sign was positive in 13 cases, including 3 who were ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Gooch AS,Cha SD,Maranhao V

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The question of whether several attempts at transducer insertion increase the risk of performing transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) has not been addressed to date. In the course of performing TEE in 45 patients with CAD, two or more attempts to insert the transducer w...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Grosse-Heitmeyer W,Engberding R

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnant patients with mechanical prosthetic heart valves pose a great problem for medical management. The problem is even greater in a pregnant woman with mechanical valve thrombosis. This article describes a pregnant woman with prosthetic mitral valve thrombosis who had a successful fibrinolytic treatment. ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Kaya EB,Kocabaş U,Aksoy H,Aytemir K,Tokgözoğlu L

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases are presented where acute myocardial infarction occurred in young individuals after an episode of heavy alcohol intake. Subsequent coronary arteriograms demonstrated normal coronary arteries. Several mechanisms by which acute ethanol intoxication might precipitate myocardial infarction are discussed. To ou...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Moreyra AE,Kostis JB,Passannante AJ,Kuo PT

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) provides incremental diagnostic and prognostic information, even in patients with high exercise tolerance. HYPOTHESIS:Myocardial perfusion imaging provides significant diagnostic value, specifically in women with high exercise tolerance. METHODS:Our study population consi...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Chatziioannou SN,Moore WH,Dhekne RD,Ford PV

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of neuroleptanalgesia in acute myocardial infarction offers the possibility of reducing pain and emotional stress. The influence of such treatment on hemodynamic parameters (heart rate, cardiac output, stroke volume, peripheral resistance, systemic blood pressure, and pulmonary pressure) and on the plasma leve...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Magometschnigg D,Hörtnagl H,Gassner A,Hammerle AF,Kleinberger G,Lenzhofer R,Lochs H,Pall H,Pichler M

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary artery disease (CAD) risk is not fully revealed by traditional risk factors. Identification of a simple, noninvasive tool that allows for detection of high-risk CAD patients and can be applied in large populations and clinical settings would prove valuable. HYPOTHESIS:We sought to test the hypothes...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Heffernan KS,Karas RH,Patvardhan EA,Jafri H,Kuvin JT

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmacologic management of the patient post myocardial infarction (MI) aims to achieve several goals. Chief among these is to prevent subsequent events, which include death, reinfarction, and rehospitalization. Secondary goals include preventing arrhythmias, minimizing left ventricular (LV) remodeling, and preven...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Reiffel JA,American Heart Association.,American College of Cardiology.

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00