Elevated vascular endothelial growth factor levels are associated with aortopulmonary collateral vessels in patients before and after the Fontan procedure.

abstract：:Progress in our understanding diabetic angiopathy has been slow, but we are now learning a number of lessons of interest to the cardiologist. Diabetic angiopathy is a collective term for conditions specific to the diabetic state and related to its duration more than to patient age. The angiopathy produces calcificatio...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： McMillan DE

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selective blockade of the angiotensin II AT1 receptor represents a novel mechanism for interrupting the renin-angiotensin system without altering the potential benefits of AT2 receptor stimulation. This selective inhibition produces none of the disadvantages associated with reduced bradykinin metabolism and angiotensi...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Brooks DP,Ohlstein EH,Ruffolo RR Jr

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with syndrome X have been found to have an abnormal coronary blood flow reserve. The physical performance during exercise, however, has been incompletely investigated. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX) is a reliable noninvasive method to provide indexes of lung, heart, circulation, and muscle functions. ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Montorsi P,Agostoni PG,Annoni L,Vincenzi P,Guazzi MD

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the relationship between echocardiographic and hemodynamic parameters in 28 patients with documented acute myocardial infarction (AMI), who underwent M-mode echocardiography and Swan-Ganz catheterization during the same hospitalization. Patients with valvular heart disease were excluded from the study. On ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Nador F,De Martini M,Binda A,Radrizzani D,Cirò E,Lotto A

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although controversial, reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) to target levels remains a common therapeutic goal after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). We sought to illuminate patient and provider characteristics associated with LDL-C goal nonattainment after AMI. METHODS:In an observationa...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Martin SS,Gosch K,Kulkarni KR,Spertus JA,Mathews R,Ho PM,Maddox TM,Newby LK,Alexander KP,Wang TY

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metoprolol or placebo was gradually withdrawn during 1 week in 115 patients participating in a 3-year, double-blind, postinfarction study. During the first month after withdrawal mental symptoms and increased cardiac symptoms occurred significantly more frequently in the metoprolol group. Disabling symptoms requiring ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Olsson G,Hjemdahl P,Rehnqvist N

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical practice is discrepant regarding routine enlargement of the interatrial communication (IAC) in patients with right-sided atrioventricular valve atresia. We determined the percentage and risk factors of those who develop a restrictive IAC. METHODS:Medical records were reviewed for patients treated f...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Tzifa A,Gauvreau K,Geggel RL

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of captopril (CPT), an oral angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, on systemic failure (CHF). In 15 patients, CPT decreased mean arterial pressure from 75 +/- 3 to 60 +/- 3 mm Hg associated with a 16% increase in cardiac output, a 24% reduction in systemic vascular resistance, and a 36% decrease in...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Powers ER,Bannerman KS,Stone J,Reison DS,Escala EL,Kalischer A,Weiss MB,Sciacca RR,Cannon PJ

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine correlates of and recent trends in aspirin use in middle-age men and women, we analyzed data from population-based samples selected in four U.S. communities. Aspirin use (during a 2-week period preceding the study examination) was more prevalent in whites than in blacks (30% vs 11%; p < 0.001) and in men ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Shahar E,Folsom AR,Romm FJ,Bisgard KM,Metcalf PA,Crum L,McGovern PG,Hutchinson RG,Heiss G

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endothelin 1 is a potent endogenous vasoconstrictor neurohormone, and endothelin 1 plasma concentrations predict adverse outcomes in patients with acute heart failure (AHF). Tezosentan, an intravenous endothelin receptor antagonist, improved hemodynamics in patients with AHF; however, its effects on morbidit...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Teerlink JR,McMurray JJ,Bourge RC,Cleland JG,Cotter G,Jondeau G,Krum H,Metra M,O'Connor CM,Parker JD,Torre-Amione G,Van Veldhuisen DJ,Frey A,Rainisio M,Kobrin I,VERITAS Investigators.

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-five patients with dilated cardiomyopathy were studied by means of 24-hour ECG monitoring. Ventricular arrhythmias were present in 62 (95.4%), of whom 52 (80%) showed a complex form (multiform ventricular extrasystoles, pairs, and ventricular tachycardia). Forty-one patients, presenting with complex ventricular ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Neri R,Mestroni L,Salvi A,Pandullo C,Camerini F

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We tested the efficacy of microwave-frequency energy for ablating atrial tachycardia in eight open-chest dogs. Five other dogs served as controls. Atrial tachycardia was induced by direct application of aconitine crystals to the epicardial atrial surface or by injection of aconitine solution (0.15 mg/ml) into the righ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Rho TH,Ito M,Pride HP,Waller B,Zipes DP

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiarrhythmic drugs are often more effective in suppressing ventricular tachycardias than are background premature extrasystoles. The mechanism of action of these agents was examined by studies on the effects of lidocaine and quinidine on post-repolarization refractoriness of both basic and premature action potential...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Nakaya Y,Nii H,Nomura M,Fujino K,Mori H

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vesnarinone has yielded controversial results on morbidity in patients with congestive heart failure. We tested the hypothesis that vesnarinone may have a beneficial effect on cardiac remodeling and function. METHODS:Thirty-four patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) <30% (17 treated with v...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Scherrer-Crosbie M,Cocca-Spofford D,DiSalvo TG,Semigran MJ,Dec GW,Picard MH

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To elucidate the long-term outcome and frequency of complications after heart transplantation for peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), we compared the courses of eight consecutive patients undergoing transplantation for PPCM with those of nine female age-matched control subjects undergoing transplantation for idiopathic ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Rickenbacher PR,Rizeq MN,Hunt SA,Billingham ME,Fowler MB

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rheumatic disease and heart disease share common underpinnings involving inflammation. The high levels of inflammation that characterize rheumatic diseases provide a "natural experiment" to help elucidate the mechanisms by which inflammation accelerates heart disease. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most co...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Crowson CS,Liao KP,Davis JM 3rd,Solomon DH,Matteson EL,Knutson KL,Hlatky MA,Gabriel SE

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent experimental and clinical data have stimulated interest in the use of alpha-adrenergic antagonists in acute myocardial infarction. We evaluated nicergoline, a new relatively selective alpha 1-antagonist which uniquely lowers heart rate. Open-chest dogs, randomized to control (n = 25) or intravenously treated gr...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Bolli R,Brandon TA,Fisher DJ,Fernandez GC,Miller RR

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unclear whether fibrinogen predicts cardiovascular events independently of echocardiographic cardiovascular abnormalities and traditional risk factors. METHODS:We studied 2671 American Indians who participated in the second Strong Heart Study examination (1993-1995) and were observed for an average of...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Palmieri V,Celentano A,Roman MJ,de Simone G,Best L,Lewis MR,Robbins DC,Fabsitz RR,Howard BV,Devereux RB,Strong Heart Study.

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior studies have reported race and sex differences in cardiac catheterization use after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). It is unclear whether race or sex differences in procedure refusal may contribute to this difference. We sought to determine whether cardiac catheterization refusal rates differ by pat...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Rathore SS,Ordin DL,Krumholz HM

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 47-year-old man presented with exertional angina. Selective coronary arteriography showed complete systolic segmental occlusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery producing milking effect. Permanent relief of symptoms was achieved by surgical excision of myocardial bridges. Postoperative angiography per...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Betriu A,Tubau J,Sanz G,Magriña J,Navarro-Lopez F

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Balloon inflation during coronary angioplasty results in shear stress-induced vessel wall injury with development of restenosis. This randomized trial compared the impact of two different balloon inflation strategies (slow versus fast) on restenosis after coronary angioplasty. METHODS:Two hundred seven pati...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Miketic S,Carlsson J,Tebbe U

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diastolic dysfunction is common immediately after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). The duration of this phenomenon is unknown. Intravenous calcium is frequently administered during separation from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We sought to determine whether intravenous calcium influences perioperative ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Ekery DL,Davidoff R,Orlandi QG,Apstein CS,Hesselvik JF,Shemin RJ,Shapira OM

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes is associated with a high rate of events after acute coronary syndrome and percutaneous coronary intervention despite aspirin treatment. Once daily aspirin might not provide 24-hour stable biological efficacy in patients with diabetes. We compared the biological efficacy of the same daily dose of as...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Dillinger JG,Drissa A,Sideris G,Bal dit Sollier C,Voicu S,Manzo Silberman S,Logeart D,Drouet L,Henry P

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 2020 American Heart Association Impact Goal aims to improve cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% while reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20%. A large step toward this goal would be to better understand and take advantage of the significant intersection between behavior an...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Bansilal S,Vedanthan R,Kovacic JC,Soto AV,Latina J,Björkegren JLM,Jaslow R,Santana M,Sartori S,Giannarelli C,Mani V,Hajjar R,Schadt E,Kasarskis A,Fayad ZA,Fuster V

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study is to assess trends in evidence-based therapy use and short- and long-term mortality over time among older patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). BACKGROUND:With the prevalence of national quality improvement efforts, the use of evidence-based ther...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Chin CT,Wang TY,Chen AY,Mathews R,Alexander KP,Roe MT,Peterson ED

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is increasing evidence that transplantation of autologous stem cells improves cardiac function after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). For propagation of peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs), application of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) has been shown to be feasible, effective, and safe...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Steinwender C,Hofmann R,Kammler J,Kypta A,Pichler R,Maschek W,Schuster G,Gabriel C,Leisch F

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the management of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) has improved significantly, patients presenting with aortic dissections, rupture, or other acute complications of TAAs continue to have high rates of morbidity and mortality. Accumulating data have indicated that many TAAs are due to underlying gene...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Eagle KA,GenTAC Consortium.

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CHD remains the leading cause of death in most developed countries; therefore, elucidation of risk factors and associated mechanisms for atherosclerosis and development of CHD has been a high priority. Data from the Framingham Heart Study and other large-scale epidemiologic studies have identified major risk factors a...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Basha BJ,Sowers JR

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transthoracic echocardiography has played a useful role in the screening of cardiac transplant donors. However, transthoracic echocardiograms may be suboptimal in many patients on ventilators. The role of transesophageal echocardiography in cardiac donor screening is unknown. Therefore we compared the potential benefi...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Stoddard MF,Longaker RA

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of mitral regurgitation is difficult whether invasive or noninvasive methods are used. The determination of the regurgitant volume itself cannot be done in clinical practice with reasonable accuracy. In six sheep with chronic mitral regurgitation, left ventricular and left atrial pressures were recorded wit...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Teien D,Jones M,Shiota T,Yamada I,Sahn DJ

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00