The accuracy of electrocardiographic Q waves for the detection of prior myocardial infarction as assessed by a novel standard of reference.

abstract：:Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is a rare cardiomyopathy characterized by the progressive replacement of cardiomyocytes by fatty and fibrous tissue in the right ventricle (RV). These infiltrations lead to cardiac electrical instability and ventricular arrhythmia. Current treatment for ARVD is empiric...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Morel E,Manati AW,Nony P,Maucort-Boulch D,Bessière F,Cai X,Besseyre des Horts T,Janin A,Moreau A,Chevalier P

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) is an electrical-device therapy for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤35% also have indication for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), and in some cases subcutaneous ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Röger S,Rudic B,Akin I,Shchetynska-Marinova T,Fastenrath F,Tülümen E,Liebe V,El-Battrawy I,Baumann S,Kuschyk J,Borggrefe M

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isolated left ventricular abnormal trabeculation (ILVAT) is defined as > 3 coarse trabeculations of the left ventricular wall, apically to the papillary muscles, in hearts without congenital malformations. HYPOTHESIS:The aims of the study were to assess by echocardiography the prevalence of ILVAT, to confir...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Stöllberger C,Finsterer J,Valentin A,Blazek G,Tscholakoff D

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aspirin is integral in the primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome. Given the high clinical importance of aspirin in the management of coronary artery disease, much attention has been directed towards the concept of "aspirin resistance." Unfortunately, the term aspirin r...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Grinstein J,Cannon CP

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inflammation is a key factor in the development of atherosclerotic disease and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The P2Y(12) receptor antagonists ticagrelor (AZD6140) and clopidogrel may have anti-inflammatory effects. The objective of this analysis from the Dose Confirmation Study Assessing Anti-Platelet Effe...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Husted S,Storey RF,Harrington RA,Emanuelsson H,Cannon CP

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from clinical trials with benazepril suggest that the safety profile of benazepril is similar to that of other angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Treatment-related side effects occurred in 20% of benazepril-treated patients and in 18% of patients receiving placebo. The most commonly reported side eff...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： MacNab M,Mallows S

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past, many have avoided nuts because of their high fat content. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, however, recommends regular consumption of this food along with seeds and dried beans (4-5 servings per week) as part of a diet to control hypertension. Nuts are nutrient-dense and most of th...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Fraser GE

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The long-term effects of valve replacement for chronic isolated aortic regurgitation as assessed by first-pass exercise radionuclide angiography have never been reported. We studied 20 males and 5 females before, 15 months postoperatively, and from 29 to 109 (mean 62 +/- 21) months following valve replacement with exe...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Lumia FJ,LaManna M,Gonzalez-Lavin L,Maranhao V

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several investigators have documented the successful use of oral sustained-release theophylline in treating symptomatic bradycardia and sick sinus syndrome. This paper reports a case of chronotropic incompetence in which specific exercise indices, including the chronotropic response index, were used to measure the the...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Dixon WC 4th,Bauch TD

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On the basis of our reported experience with colchicine for recurrent pericarditis, we administered colchicine to two patients with large pericardial effusions complicating idiopathic pericarditis. The first was a 26-year-old male who showed clinical deterioration following emergency pericardiocentesis and aspirin (3 ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Adler Y,Guindo J,Finkelstein Y,Khouri A,Assali A,Bayes-Genis A,Bayes de Luna A

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior studies suggest that the incidence of ventricular arrhythmias is high in patients with Fabry cardiomyopathy. This study evaluated the incidence of significant arrhythmias in a series of patients with Fabry cardiomyopathy. HYPOTHESIS:Arrhythmias are important causes of morbidity and mortality in Fabry ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Acharya D,Robertson P,Kay GN,Jackson L,Warnock DG,Plumb VJ,Tallaj JA

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The impact of transient myocardial ischemia on left ventricular function was examined by digital subtraction left ventricular angiography. Contrast medium was injected into the right pulmonary artery before, at 60 seconds of balloon inflation, and 10 minutes after balloon deflation. A total of 69 patients completed th...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Kitazume H,Kubo I,Iwama T,Ageishi Y,Suzuki A

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nicardipine a second-generation dihidropyridine calcium antagonist, has been approved in oral formulation for use in the United States, and is under review for parenteral use. Nicardipine is the most vascular-selective agent of this class currently approved and should, on theoretical grounds, be ideal for combination ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Lambert CR

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The usual normal S-T segment of the surface electrocardiogram (ECG) contributes little to the diagnostic procedure. When the S-T segment is too long or too short, or when it is displaced upward or downward, it is commonly abnormal. Under such circumstances, an S-T segment abnormality usually contributes considerable d...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Hurst JW

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previously, the high maternal mortality in cardiac patients who became pregnant prompted the assertion: Women with an abnormal heart should not become pregnant. This long-standing notion needs to be revised today. HYPOTHESIS:The study was undertaken to ascertain the experience with a large series of pregnan...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Avila WS,Rossi EG,Ramires JA,Grinberg M,Bortolotto MR,Zugaib M,da Luz PL

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-vitamin K dependent oral anticoagulants (NOAC) are now widely used in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) for stroke prevention and in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) for the treatment and secondary prevention of the disease. Among NOAC, edoxaban demonstrated noninferiority to warfarin ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Colonna P,von Heymann C,Santamaria A,Matsushita Y,Unverdorben M

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apixaban is a non-vitamin K oral anticoagulant approved for prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF). Current labeling recommends dose reduction based on patient age, weight, and renal function. HYPOTHESIS:The aim of this study was to analyze adherence...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Buchholz A,Ueberham L,Gorczynska K,Dinov B,Hilbert S,Dagres N,Husser D,Hindricks G,Bollmann A

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac injury is common in COVID-19 patients and is associated with increased mortality. However, it remains unclear if reduced cardiac function is associated with cardiac injury, and additionally if mortality risk is increased among those with reduced cardiac function in COVID-19 patients. HYPOTHESIS:The ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Chen LQ,Burdowski J,Marfatia R,Weber J,Gliganic K,Diaz N,Ramjattan N,Zheng H,Mihalatos D,Wang L,Barasch E,Leung A,Gopal A,Craft J,Ren X,Stergiopoulos K,Jeremias A,Petrossian G,Robinson N,Levine J,Shlofmitz RA,Gu

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three randomized, clinical trials of the drug ranolazine relate to patients with symptomatic myocardial ischemia. A fourth randomized, controlled, clinical trial compares optimal medical therapy with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) plus medical therapy. ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Conti CR

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of the patient-based coronary heart disease (CHD) risk management strategy in general practice by analyzing patients who were sent to a specialized center as refractory to conventional treatment. Of the 452 patients studied, 152 were excluded because of seconda...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Leitha T,Staudenherz A,Bachmann B,Dudczak R

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pre-infarction angina, in the absence of coronary artery disease, was found in a 62 year-old man with severe calcific aortic stenosis. After application of intraaortic balloon pump counter-pulsation, the condition was stabilized, and coronary arteriograms were safely carried out. Interestingly, an elevated right atria...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Huang MT,Goodman MA,Delaney TB

更新日期：1978-08-01 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:Vasovagal syncope (VVS) is a common cause of recurrent syncope. Nevertheless, the exact hemodynamic mechanism has not been elucidated. Pulse wave analysis (PWA) is widely used to evaluate vascular properties, as it reflects the condition of the entire arterial system. HYPOTHESIS:Cardiovascular autonomic mod...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Jang JH,Park JH,Ko KY,Baek YS,Kwon SW,Park SD,Shin SH,Woo SI,Kwan J,Kim DH

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The poor clinical outcome in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been attributed to myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI). OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to identify the predictive factors of MIRI during PCI in Chinese AMI patients w...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Luo Y,Li GL,Pan YZ,Zhou SF

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study analyzes the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) among patients with rheumatic valvular heart disease (VHD) in Chile. Coronary angiography was performed in all patients referred to cardiac catheterization with VHD who were over age 50 years and who had angina or ECG signs of ischemia. A total of 100...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Marchant E,Pichard A,Casanegra P

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In many cardiac catheterization laboratories interventional procedures are performed at a date later than the diagnostic study, causing increased hospital days and costs. Few data exist which compare procedural success, complications, and costs between procedures performed at the time of diagnostic study and...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Panchamukhi VB,Flaker GC

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although ischemic threshold reportedly is lower in the early morning than in the afternoon, the mechanisms that account for the diurnal change in minimal coronary vascular resistance in the potentially ischemic area are unknown. HYPOTHESIS:We hypothesized that calcium-channel blockers and alpha 1 blockers m...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Fujita M,Tanaka T,Nakae I,Tamaki S,Kihara Y,Nohara R,Sasayama S

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to test the comparative sensitivities of first-pass radionuclide and digital subtraction ventriculography in detecting wall motion abnormalities during exercise, 29 patients referred for coronary angiography were submitted to both types of stress ventriculograms. Resting and exercise ventriculograms by both t...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Detrano R,Yiannikas J,Simpfendorfer C,Underwood DA,Salcedo EE,Rollins M

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical ablation procedure can restore sinus rhythm (SR) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing cardiac surgery. However, it is not known whether it has any impact on clinical outcomes. There is a need for a randomized trial with long-term follow-up to study the outcome of surgical ablation in patients ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Straka Z,Budera P,Osmančík P,Vaněk T,Hulman M,Smíd M,Malý M,Widimský P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of interatrial block (IAB) is high in the elderly, particularly in those with heart disease. Despite this high prevalence-and the association of IAB with the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), stroke, and cognitive decline-little information exists about the prognosis of older patients with IAB. P-wave d...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Martínez-Sellés M,Baranchuk A,Elosua R,de Luna AB

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00