Evaluation of children with a large pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade.

abstract：:The authors present a case of symptomatic non-sustained ventricular tachycardia induced by mechanical irritation of the outflow tract of the right ventricle by a loop in a permanent ventricular pacing lead. Reposition of the lead eliminated the rhythm disturbance. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Bõhm A,Pintér A,Préda I

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Coronary revascularization methods are among the most common major medical procedures performed in industrialized countries. The short- and long-term comparative effectiveness of different techniques remains undetermined. METHODS AND RESULTS:The study population included all adult patients (94,864 subjects) ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： D'Errigo P,Seccareccia F,Barone AP,Fusco D,Rosato S,Maraschini A,Colais P,Casali G

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary ventricular fibrillation especially occurs during the first hours after acute myocardial infarction and is often not preceded by premonitory ventricular premature beats. In hospital primary ventricular fibrillation can be prevented by an intravenous lidocaine regimen in a rather high dosage. By contrast the ef...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Lie KI,Wellens HJ,Liem KL,Durrer D

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Heart failure (HF) is a lethal disorder most common in blacks. Available treatment options have little impact on prognosis, making primary prevention a priority. We aimed to describe the spectrum of established HF risk factors and clinical features in Nigerian adults. METHODS:We recruited consecutive adults...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Laabes EP,Thacher TD,Okeahialam BN

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The mechanisms of the different haemodynamic and clinical responses to dobutamine infusion in mitral stenosis (MS) are not clearly established. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relation between left atrial (LA) function and haemodynamic response in patients with MS during dobutamine infusion. METHOD...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Belgi A,Yalçinkaya S,Cetin S,Kabukçu M,Gölbaşi I,Sancaktar O

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Few studies described the home blood pressure (HBP) in young children. Using intrafamilial correlations of blood pressure as research focus, we assessed the feasibility of HBP monitoring in this age group. METHODS:We enrolled 382 mothers (mean age 38.8 years) and singletons (7.0 years) in theTohoku Study of ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Asayama K,Staessen JA,Hayashi K,Hosaka M,Tatsuta N,Kurokawa N,Satoh M,Hashimoto T,Hirose T,Obara T,Metoki H,Inoue R,Kikuya M,Ohkubo T,Nakai K,Imai Y,Satoh H

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical, fono-mechano-echocardiographic, hemodynamic and angiographic findings before and after surgery of a patient who developed bilateral extensive endomyocardial fibrosis probably secondary to filariasis, are described. The patient was surgically treated by endocardial decortication and insertion of a mitral ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Dejaegher P,Stalpaert J,De Geest H

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In coronary artery disease, the implementation of a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programme favourably affects cardiovascular prognosis. However, it remains uncertain whether patients benefit to a similar extent from CR after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Hansen D,Dendale P,Leenders M,Berger J,Raskin A,Vaes J,Meeusen R

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Due to uncertainty in the clinical implications of slow coronary flow (SCF), we aimed to investigate the clinical features and mid-term outcome of the Iranian patients with the slow coronary flow phenomenon. METHODS:During a four-year period from January 2005 to December 2009, out of 3523 consecutive patient...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Amirzadegan A,Motamed A,Davarpasand T,Shahrzad M,Lotfi-Tokaldany M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We aimed to compare the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) between atorvastatin versus rosuvastatin in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary coronary angioplasty. METHODS:One hundred ninety-two consecutive patients, who underwent primary percutaneous inter...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Kaya A,Kurt M,Tanboğa IH,Işik T,Ekinci M,Aksakal E,Kaya Y,Topçu S,Sevimli S

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to define the role of the ubiquitin-proteasome system in atherosclerotic plaque rupture in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), we evaluated the amount of this system, of the main inflammatory cells, of the collagen content and some indexes indicative of oxidative stress in the carotid plaques of bo...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Marfella R,Cacciapuoti F,Grassia A,Manfredi E,De Maio G,Caruso G,Pepe M,Nittolo G,Cacciapuoti F

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Elevated mean platelet volume predicts restenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty but its effect on the development of in-stent restenosis is not known. We assessed the effect of mean platelet volume measured before coronary stent implantation for stable angina pectoris on subsequent deve...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Norgaz T,Hobikoglu G,Aksu H,Bolca O,Uyarel H,Eren M,Narin A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 51-year-old man of central African origin. Medical evaluation revealed severe heart failure. Echocardiography disclosed poor left ventricular function. The apex of the left ventricle showed complete obliteration and retraction. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed subendocardial hyperenhancement...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Vermeulen T,Conraads VM,Vrints CJ,Paelinck BP

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular aneurysms are common in clinical practice. Although their underlying aetiology is generally clear by the clinical context, it can be hard to define the exact cause in some cases. We report a case of a patient in whom cardiac MRI provided important information about the differential diagnosis of a left...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Kaplan A,Aslanger E,Polat N,Dursun M,Umman B

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study was undertaken to test the hypothesis that smoking induces peripheral endothelial dysfunction and altered function in central conduit arteries. METHODS:A total of 22 healthy volunteers (10 women and 12 men; mean age 25.3 +/- 5.8 years) were included. At baseline, brachial artery flowmediate...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Ciftçi O,Günday M,Calişkan M,Güllü H,Güven A,Müderrisoğlu H

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most decision-support systems in medicine have been developed in hospital environments, but only few are designed for being used by general practitioners. The present work aims to design an expert system for practitioners in chronic heart failure (CHF) treatment. It provides assistance in defining the therapy relying ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Perlini S,Piepoli M,Marti G,Rabino A,Rota P,Compagnoni F,Moroni V,Ponzini D,Pugni M,Bernardi L

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a 64-year-old woman who was brought to the emergency department after suffering a motor vehicle accident, involving multiple soft tissue and bone trauma. Even though she was free from cardiovascular symptoms for the last three years, her past medical history of aorto-coronary bypass surgery prompted preoper...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Albrecht CA,Pepper G,Fuentes F

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Smoking mentholated cigarettes inhibits the metabolism of nicotine and increases systemic exposure to cigarette smoke toxins. However, the possible effects of smoking mentholated cigarettes on coronary microvascular functions are unknown. We sought to investigate whether smoking mentholated cigarettes impairs...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Ciftci O,Topcu S,Caliskan M,Gullu H,Erdogan D,Yildirim E,Yildirir A,Muderrisoglu H

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated ventricular noncompaction of myocardium is a rare congenital disease due to an arrest of myocardial morphogenesis during foetal development. It is characterized by a thin compacted epicardial and an extremely thickened endocardial layer with prominent trabeculations and deep intertrabecular recesses. The pers...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Okçün Baniş,Tekin A,Oz B,Küçükoğlu MS

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is related to an increased stroke risk. At present, differentiation between patients with paroxysmal AF (pAF) and without is only possible during AF episodes and not during sinus rhythm. If AF could be diagnosed more quickly and reliably, anticoagulation therapy may be administered...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Brasier N,Engelter S,Kolbitsch T,Tabord A,Knobeloch J,Kühne M,Conen D,Traenka C,Kreutzberger T,Völlmin G,Eckstein J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Strength exercises influence the cardiovascular system by promoting autonomic adjustments induced by the increased metabolic demand and consequent increase in local blood flow. However, it is unclear whether there are differences between upper and lower limbs. We aimedto evaluate recovery of cardiac auton...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Isidoro NJ,Santana MDR,Valenti VE,Garner DM,de Abreu LC

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical experience with repeated tilt testing and standing training has shown that this procedure can be used as a new therapy for the restoration of abnormal autonomic orthostatic reflexes. The introduction of tilt training therapy for neurally mediated syncope is a new and effective treatment. This new therapy has ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Reybrouck T,Ector H

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our study is designed to evaluate the plasma BNP levels in patients with pure MS and its possible correlation with clinical and echocardiographic parameters of the disease. METHODS AND RESULTS:The study included 29 patients (27 women, 2 men, mean age 43.4 +/- 11.8 y) with pure mitral valve stenosis in sinus ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Uçar O,Bayar N,Karagöz A,Aydoğdu S

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thromboembolic events are major causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with native heart valve disease and artificial heart valves. Oral anticoagulation can reduce these complications. The indication for and intensity of oral anticoagulation depends on both, the risk for thromboembolic events and the risk of he...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Gohlke-Bärwolf C,Krémer R

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is associated with a risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Several models have been developed to estimate SCD risk and guide preventive therapy. The comparison of the previous 2003 with novel 2014 SCD risk models have never been studied. Methods Over a year we included 103 con...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Rubis P,Biernacka-Fijalkowska B,Khachatryan L,Karabinowska A,Faltyn P,Dzwiecka E,Wisniowska-Smialek S,Tomkiewcz-Pająk L,Podolec P

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV-ECMO) provides a bridge to recovery in patients with acute respiratory failure due to the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Survival in ARDS has improved over 15 years, and VV-ECMO may rescue even the most severe of these patients. Predictors of survival on...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Smith A,Morgan C,Ledot S,Doyle J,Xu T,Shedden L,Passariello M,Patel B,Doyle AM,Price S,Vandenbriele C,Singh S

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cardiac rehabilitation programmes result in reduced morbidity and mortality and improvement of functional class. Behaviour of natriuretic peptides coupled to these programmes is not well established. Our study's objective is to evaluate the behaviour of natriuretic peptides in a sample of patients undergoing ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Montiel-Trujillo A,Isasti-Aizpurua G,Carrasco-Chinchilla F,Jiménez-Navarro MF,Gómez-González A,Bravo Navas JC,Jimeno C,De Teresa-Galván E

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The scope of this study is to detect whether or not the entropy (E) circadian rhythm (CR) is maintained preserved in sinusal R-R intervals (SRRI), its loss being the expression of a transition to an indeterministic chaos in heart rate variability (HRV). METHODS:The E of SRRI was estimated in 14 type I diabet...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Cugini P,Curione M,Castro C,Napoli A,Francia P,Colatrella A,Di Bona S,Cammarota C,Cardarelli G,Amato S,Fallucca F

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Creatine kinase (CK) and its isoenzyme CK-MB are important tools for the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. The content of CK-MB relative to total CK in myocardial cells is variable; it is low in normal myocardium and increased several-fold in hypoxic myocardium. We tested the hypothesis that CK-MB mass (CK-MBm...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Sax H,Contesse J,Dubach P,Reinhart WH

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vasoconstrictory responses to noradrenaline (NA) or high potassium chloride (130 mM) usually show a biphasic behaviour: an initial peak is followed by a lower steady state level. The influence of three beta-sympatholytic agents (propranolol, pindolol, practolol) and a "Ca-antagonist" (verapamil) on this particular beh...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Kababgi MD,Henrich H,Schneider KW

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00