Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and recurrent cardiovascular events in patients with stable coronary heart disease.

abstract：:The incidence of inadvertent permanent ventricular pacing from the coronary vein is not known. In a retrospective analysis of 69 patients in whom transvenous pacemakers were implanted between 1979 and 1986, 12 patients were discovered to have right bundle-branch block pattern to the paced complexes on electrocardiogra...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Shettigar UR,Loungani RR,Smith CA

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At present, there is an exponential use of new interventional techniques whose proper role and value have not yet been defined. The intracoronary stent is just one example. There is no doubt that stents can be implanted with a high technical success rate associated with highly predictable immediate angiographic result...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： de Jaegere PP,de Feyter PJ,van der Giessen WJ,Serruys PW

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid assessment of patients presenting with acute chest pain is essential, in order to distinguish between those who have a life-threatening condition, such as myocardial infarction or unstable angina, and the substantial proportion who do not have an acute coronary syndrome. It is thus of vital importance that relia...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Husted SE

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review examines the issue of preoperative cardiac evaluation from a critical point of view, based on recent medical literature. We reviewed the history of that field and focused on the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines, which are a cornerstone in the field of cardiac patient...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Barak M,Ben-Abraham R,Katz Y

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of cardiac perforation caused by the lead of a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) is currently unclear. This study evaluated the outcomes of transvenous lead extraction (TLE) in patients with cardiac perforation caused by a transvenous lead. HYPOTHESIS:Removal of perforated lead by tran...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Zhou X,Ze F,Li D,Wang L,Guo J,Li X

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart transplantation is the only curative therapy for chronic heart failure, and it plays an important role in the treatment of chronic heart failure with a survival rate of approximately 50% of all patients after 10 years. This has to be kept in mind when alternative therapies enter into our daily routine in treatin...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Garbade J,Barten MJ,Bittner HB,Mohr FW

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The noninvasive assessment of the severity of aortic stenosis is difficult. A recent description of systolic flutter of aortic valve leaflets as a screening test for severe aortic stenosis was applied to a group of patients who had undergone catheterization. As opposed to the previous report, we found this an inaccura...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Vacek JL,Phelix J,Rycyna JL

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identifying patients with advanced left atrial (LA) remodeling before catheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) is crucial. HYPOTHESIS:This study aimed to identify echocardiographic parameters associated with changes in anatomy and conduction properties of the left atrium (LA). METHODS:We examined...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Nedios S,Löbe S,Knopp H,Seewöster T,Heijman J,Crijns HJGM,Arya A,Bollmann A,Hindricks G,Dinov B

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are very sparse data on patient outcomes related to the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) prior to heart operation in children with congenital heart disease. This study was designed to evaluate this association using the Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS) database. HYPOTHESIS:W...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Gupta P,Robertson MJ,Beam BW,Rettiganti M

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognosis for patients with non-Q-wave myocardial infarction (MI) remains controversial, although a number of studies have shown a less favorable outlook after hospital discharge for patients with non-Q-wave than for those with Q-wave infarction. Numerous management strategies are available to the clinician, many ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Boden WE

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although physical fitness is a powerful prognostic marker in clinical medicine, most cardiovascular population-based studies do not have a direct measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness. In line with the call from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute for innovative, low-cost, epidemiologic studies leveraging e...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Al-Mallah MH,Keteyian SJ,Brawner CA,Whelton S,Blaha MJ

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although suppression of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) is not a predictor of mortality over the long term, the extent of PVC suppression is an important characteristic of any antiarrhythmic drug. HYPOTHESIS:This study was undertaken to determine whether intravenous (i.v.) dofetilide has the abili...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Pool PE,Singh SN,Friedrich T

更新日期：2000-06-01 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: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:The incidence of congestive heart failure (CHF) has not significantly declined over the past 50 years, and overall survival rates are low at 5 years following diagnosis. Numerous studies have shown low serum sodium to be a poor prognostic indicator of all cause mortality in CHF patients. HYPOTHESIS:The goal...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： DeWolfe A,Lopez B,Arcement LM,Hebert K

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracoronary (i.c.) thrombus is a frequent finding in patients with unstable angina (UA). Accordingly, thrombolytic treatment could be beneficial, as resolution of thrombus might result in increased delivery of blood flow to the ischemic regions. To test this hypothesis, we studied 13 patients with active UA and ST-s...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Pozzati A,Bugiardini R,Ottani F,Morgagni GL,Puddu P

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last several years dilating balloons have been applied in the treatment of stenotic cardiac valves. This interest has been extended to stenotic porcine bioprosthetic valves. Part I of this review discusses the pathologic changes producing stenotic porcine prosthetic valves. Part II of this review describes ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Waller BF,McKay C,VanTassel J,Allen M

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of atrial fibrillation (AF) on the immediate and long-term outcome of patients undergoing balloon mitral valvotomy (BMV). HYPOTHESIS:Patients with atrial fibrillation fair poorly after balloon mitral valvotomy. METHODS:There were a total of 818 consecu...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Nair KK,Pillai HS,Thajudeen A,Krishnamoorthy KM,Sivasubramonian S,Namboodiri N,Sasidharan B,Ganapathy S,Varaparambil A,Titus T,Tharakan J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with malignant ventricular arrhythmias, antiarrhythmic therapy is known to carry a substantial risk of proarrhythmia. This risk is usually considered to be low when supraventricular arrhythmias or benign ventricular arrhythmias are considered. We were able to collect data on four patients without a history...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Faber TS,Zehender M,Van de Loo A,Hohnloser S,Just H

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to determine the long-term effects of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) on the incidence of myocardial infarction, survival, and relief of symptoms. A total of 124 patients were included in the study and were followed for 16 to 25 months. The success rate of PTCA was 91.2% ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Sahni R,Maniet AR,Banka VS

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cross-sectional echocardiography was performed on two patients with mitral regurgitation in whom M-mode echocardiographic findings were not specific for the etiology of mitral regurgitation. In one patient, flail motion of the free edge of the anterior mitral leaflet into the left atrium was demonstrated only by cross...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Ogawa S,Mardelli TJ,Hubbard FE

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, several treadmill scores have been proposed as means for improving the diagnostic accuracy of the exercise treadmill test (ETT). Questions remain regarding the diagnostic accuracy of treadmill scores when applied to a different patient population than that from which they were derived; furthermore,...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Fearon WF,Gauri AJ,Myers J,Raxwal VK,Atwood JE,Froelicher VF

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS:The aim of this study was to define the prevalence of previously undetected coronary heart disease among asymptomatic males, aged 30-65 years, by means of resting and exercise electrocardiography in conjunction with an analysis of conventional and exertional coronary risk factors. METHODS:Bet...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Davies B,Ashton WD,Rowlands DJ,eL-Sayed M,Wallace PC,Duckett K,Coley J,Daggett AM

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines recognize low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) below 100 mg/dl as an optimal level. Evidence supporting this is scant. Both LDL-C and C reactive protein (CRP) are known correlates of atherosclerosis progression. HYPOTHESIS:We examined t...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Kent SM,Coyle LC,Flaherty PJ,Markwood TT,Taylor AJ

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:VA Cooperative Studies Program #571 (DIVA) was designed to evaluate the efficacy of drug-eluting stents (DES) for reducing aortocoronary saphenous vein bypass graft (SVG) failure when compared with bare-metal stents (BMS) in participants undergoing stenting of de novo SVG lesions. Participants undergoing clinically in...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Brilakis ES,Banerjee S,Edson R,Shunk K,Goldman S,Holmes DR Jr,Bhatt DL,Rao SV,Smith MW,Sather M,Colling C,Kar B,Nielsen L,Conner T,Wagner T,Rangan BV,Ventura B,Lu Y,Holodniy M,Shih MC

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antihypertensive drug therapy can lower blood pressure and prolong life, but many hypertensive patients continue to develop further risk factors and to die prematurely of heart disease. Antihypertensive drugs can also interfere with the patient's quality of life, and many are not compatible with the concomitant medica...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Itskovitz HD

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current guidelines for the use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are broad and significantly increase the cost of caring for patients with heart failure. In an effort to identify the specific subset of patients who benefit from this therapy, the predictive value of numerous echocardiographic ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Dorosz JL,Aaronson KD,Good ED,Kolias TJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:The extracellular matrix tissue of the myocardium importantly contributes to left ventricular (LV) performance. Inherited connective tissue disorders related to the FBN1 gene could involve cardiac interstitium resulting in functional abnormalities. HYPOTHESIS:To disclose a primary involvement of myocardium,...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Porciani MC,Giurlani L,Chelucci A,Pepe G,Giusti BH,Brunelli T,Attanasio M,Martinucci P,Fattrori R,Abbatea R,Gensini GF

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overt hypothyroidism has been found to be associated with cardiovascular disease. Moreover, subclinical hypothyroidism is a strong indicator of risk for aortic atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction. HYPOTHESIS:We hypothesized that variation of thyroid function within the normal range may influence the p...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Auer J,Berent R,Weber T,Lassnig E,Eber B

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00