Cannabis-induced coronary artery thrombosis and acute anterior myocardial infarction in a young man.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart failure (HF) imposes both direct costs to healthcare systems and indirect costs to society through morbidity, unpaid care costs, premature mortality and lost productivity. The global economic burden of HF is not known. METHODS:We estimated the overall cost of heart failure in 2012, in both direct and ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Cook C,Cole G,Asaria P,Jabbour R,Francis DP

更新日期：2014-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excessive atrial ectopic activity (EAEA) has been related with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke but different cutoff values have been used. We aimed to determine the association between EAEA and stroke, AF and overall death. METHODS:Consecutive 24-hour Holter monitoring performed bet...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Marinheiro R,Parreira L,Amador P,Sá C,Duarte T,Caria R

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the differentiation between physiological and pathological trabeculation is challenging, we assessed its distribution in a reference population of selected healthy volunteers. METHODS:We studied 117 subjects (58 males) stratified into age tertiles and by gender. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance image...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： André F,Burger A,Loßnitzer D,Buss SJ,Abdel-Aty H,Gianntisis E,Steen H,Katus HA

更新日期：2015-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proper patient selection criteria for treatment of carotid chronic total occlusion (CTO) are unclear. This study was designed to predict procedure successful rate and 1-year patency after carotid artery stenting (CAS) for carotid CTO using pre-procedural CTA. METHODS:Patients with CTO detected on CTA who un...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Lee CW,Lin YH,Liu HM,Wang YF,Chen YF,Wang JL

更新日期：2016-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) is a rare disorder that results in multiple deep trabeculations within the left ventricular myocardium. It is thought to be due in part, to an arrest of myocardial development but more recent evidence suggests that some cases may actually be acquired while other isolated cases ha...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Captur G,Nihoyannopoulos P

更新日期：2010-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the advances in imaging modalities and surgical techniques, the management of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) over the years has remained largely empirical rather than evidence-based. Animal models have been difficult to develop and very costly, while clinical trials are difficult to design and per...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Giannakoulas G,Dimopoulos K,Xu XY

更新日期：2009-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guanosine is a natural product and an endogenous nucleoside that has shown to increase during myocardial ischemia. Platelets are critically involved in ischemic coronary events. It remains unknown, however, whether guanosine may affect platelet activation and function. We sought to investigate the potential ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Fuentes F,Alarcón M,Badimon L,Fuentes M,Klotz KN,Vilahur G,Kachler S,Padró T,Palomo I,Fuentes E

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To recapitulate progressive human dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and heart block in the Lmna R225X mutant mice model and investigate the molecular basis of LMNA mutation induced cardiac conduction disorders (CD); To investigate the potential interventional impact of exercise endurance. METHODS AND RESULTS:A Lmna R2...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Cai ZJ,Lee YK,Lau YM,Ho JC,Lai WH,Wong NL,Huang D,Hai JJ,Ng KM,Tse HF,Siu CW

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the first described use of the Venture (St. Jude Medical Inc.) catheter to accomplish balloon crush stenting of a severely angulated bifurcation via the radial approach. We outline the lessons learned and pitfalls of performing percutaneous intervention to severely angulated bifurcations such as this one. ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Hussain F,Rajaram M

更新日期：2007-08-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the literature, data is lacking on mid-term results of epicardial pacemaker implantation in neonates and infants. Our aim was to evaluate the mid-term results of epicardial pacemakers implanted in infants under 1 year of age. METHODS AND RESULTS:We conducted a retrospective review of patients who underwe...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Stanner C,Horndasch M,Vitanova K,Strbad M,Ono M,Hessling G,Lange R,Cleuziou J

更新日期：2019-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This case-control study was carried out to investigate the possible relationship between the gene frequencies of HLA-DRB1, -DQA1 and -DQB1 alleles/haplotypes and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) among the Chinese population in Taiwan. A group of 115 patients with RHD documented by echocardiography, and a group of 115 nor...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Chou HT,Chen CH,Chen JY,Chang KC

更新日期：2008-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the actions of sandostatin (0.1-1000 nM), an analogue of somatostatin, on human atrial tissues obtained from hearts of 20 patients undergoing corrective cardiac surgery. In 3 preparations showing fast response action potential in normal [K]0 Tyrode solution, sandostatin induced little effect, even at the hi...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Lin CI,Wei J,Cheng KK,Ho LT

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doppler echocardiographic characteristics of 75 normally functioning Björk-Shiley mitral prostheses were studied in patients whose valvar function was considered normal by clinical and fluoroscopic evaluation. The mean Doppler peak and end-diastolic gradients were 9.01 +/- 3.23 mm Hg, and 2.36 +/- 1.0 mm Hg, respectiv...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Radhakrishnan S,Behl VK,Bajaj R,Bhatia ML,Shrivastava S

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inotropes aim at increasing cardiac output by enhancing cardiac contractility. They constitute the third pharmacological pillar in the treatment of patients with decompensated heart failure, the other two being diuretics and vasodilators. Three classes of parenterally administered inotropes are currently indicated for...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Farmakis D,Agostoni P,Baholli L,Bautin A,Comin-Colet J,Crespo-Leiro MG,Fedele F,García-Pinilla JM,Giannakoulas G,Grigioni F,Gruchała M,Gustafsson F,Harjola VP,Hasin T,Herpain A,Iliodromitis EK,Karason K,Kivikko M,Liau

更新日期：2019-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of extensive exfoliative dermatitis in a patient appearing 3 days after intracoronary administration of non-ionic contrast medium Iodixanol (Visipaque) during the primary percutaneous coronary intervention. The patient presented with acute myocardial infarction and has never exposed to any X-ray contr...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Choi CU,Rha SW,Suh SY,Kim JW,Kim EJ,Park CG,Seo HS,Oh DJ

更新日期：2008-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dapagliflozin is an antidiabetic medication that has been shown to reduce the risk of heart failure hospitalization and cardiovascular death in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). This study aimed to determine the cost-utility of add-on dapagliflozin treatment for HFrEF. METH...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Krittayaphong R,Permsuwan U

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis is a rare granulomatous disease of unknown etiology that can affect any organ. Cardiac involvement, although uncommon, has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations and is potentially fatal. Although there is no agreement upon a strategy for the diagnosis (which is difficult to make based on clinical info...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Bargout R,Kelly RF

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with Fabry disease (FD) develop progressive left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). In screening studies in patients with LVH, the prevalence of FD ranges from 0 to 12%. This variability is attributable to different factors like diverging inclusion and exclusion criteria, the evaluation of selected popu...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Terryn W,Deschoenmakere G,De Keyser J,Meersseman W,Van Biesen W,Wuyts B,Hemelsoet D,Pascale H,De Backer J,De Paepe A,Poppe B,Vanholder R

更新日期：2013-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The renal and hormonal effects of atrial natriuretic peptide given as a bolus injection (2.0 micrograms/kg) were studied in 12 patients with congestive heart failure before and after treatment with captopril for 4 weeks and in 13 healthy control subjects. Atrial natriuretic peptide caused a rise in urinary excretion o...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Eiskjaer H,Bagger JP,Danielsen H,Jensen JD,Jespersen B,Thomsen K,Pedersen EB

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We assessed the hypothesis whether behavioral stress may affect the development of atherosclerosis and whether regular exercise training may influence the composition of atherosclerotic plaques in apolipoprotein (apo) E-deficient mice. METHODS:Atherosclerosis was induced in apo E-deficient mice fed a high f...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Shimada K,Mikami Y,Murayama T,Yokode M,Fujita M,Kita T,Kishimoto C

更新日期：2011-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In heart failure, in addition to the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and sympathetic nervous system, the natriuretic peptide (NP) system plays a fundamental role among compensating mechanisms. The NPs undergo rapid enzymatic degradation that limits their vasorelaxant, natriuretic, and diuretic actions. Degradatio...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Volterrani M,Iellamo F,Senni M,Piepoli MF

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary embolism is an uncommon cause of myocardial infarction which should be considered especially in patients with associated conditions like atrial fibrillation, intracardiac prosthesis or infective endocarditis. We present the case of a 64-year-old man with lone paroxysmal AF who sustained an acute anterior wall...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Van de Walle S,Dujardin K

更新日期：2007-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is a strong inverse predictor of cardiovascular events. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the correlation between changes in HDL-C and subsequent cardiovascular events. METHODS:Study population comprised 13,037 subjects free of cardiovascular disease w...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Milwidsky A,Kivity S,Kopel E,Klempfner R,Berkovitch A,Segev S,Sidi Y,Goldenberg I,Maor E

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cross-sectional and Doppler echocardiographic characteristics of infective endocarditis are described in six cases following patch closure of a ventricular septal defect. The patients presented to us with fever one to five months after surgery. Five of them also had congestive cardiac failure. Cross-sectional echocard...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Shrivastava S,Radhakrishnan S

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased inflammation was found in the left stellate ganglion (LSG) in patients with malignant ventricular arrhythmia (VA). However, the role of inflammation in LSG remodeling is unknown. This study aimed to investigate whether exogenous interleukin-1β (IL-1β) could aggravate VA through regulating LSG remod...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Wang M,Li S,Zhou X,Huang B,Zhou L,Li X,Meng G,Yuan S,Wang Y,Wang Z,Wang S,Yu L,Jiang H

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of flecainide acetate, a class 1c antiarrhythmic agent, was examined in 15 patients with recurrent ventricular tachycardia. Intravenous flecainide was administered in a dose of 2 mg/kg at the time of intracardiac stimulation and recording studies. Oral flecainide was given to 10/15 patients and retesting wa...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Ward DE,Cheesman M,Dancy M

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several trials enrolling thousands of patients have demonstrated the beneficial effect of thrombolytic therapy on survival in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Three large trials have compared the effect of different thrombolytic agents on mortality from myocardial infarction: GISSI-2/International trial, ISI...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Agnelli G

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To provide confirmatory evidence that the accuracy of MSCT coronary angiography is comparable to that of conventional coronary angiography. METHOD:19 patients who had both MSCT and conventional coronary angiography were included in our study. The mean age of our patients was 62.3 (SD 7.7) and 42% of our pat...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Tan KT,Reed D,Howe J,Challenor V,Gibson M,McGann G

更新日期：2007-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Implanted defibrillators have become a mainstream therapy for the prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) from ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients with chronic coronary artery disease. A decade of studies has confirmed the superiority of ICDs over antiarrhythmic drug therapy in prolonging the life of patients wi...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Ray IB,Reddy VY

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower urinary sodium concentration (UNa) may reflect impaired renal perfusion, higher neurohormonal activity and diuretic resistance. However, the prognostic impact of UNa in patients with acute heart failure (AHF) has not been fully elucidated. METHODS:We investigate the association between UNa and clinica...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Honda S,Nagai T,Nishimura K,Nakai M,Honda Y,Nakano H,Iwakami N,Sugano Y,Asaumi Y,Aiba T,Noguchi T,Kusano K,Yokoyama H,Ogawa H,Yasuda S,Anzai T,NaDEF investigators.

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00