When an MI is not an MI: a case of varicella zoster myocarditis.

abstract：:Lipid-lowering agents are used with the purpose of ameliorating hyperlipoproteinemias, in order to prevent arterial disease. Lipid-lowering drugs can be classified into absorbable agents and into nonabsorbable compounds, acting within the gastrointestinal lumen. Absorbable drugs (fibric acids, nicotinic acid, probucol...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Sirtori CR,Manzoni C,Lovati MR

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The venoarterial carbon dioxide tension gradient (P[v-a]CO2) was studied in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Seven patients with congestive heart failure (CHF group) and 10 patients without heart failure (control) were enrolled in this study. In all patients, hemodynamics were continuously monitored. Simulta...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Inoue T,Sakai Y,Morooka S,Hayashi T,Takayanagi K,Yamaguchi H,Takabatake Y

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A) reductase inhibitors, or 'statins', have revolutionized the management of patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease. Following 2 large acute coronary syndrome trials, additional clinical benefit outside their effect of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) lowering was prop...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Shaw SM,Fildes JE,Yonan N,Williams SG

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although very useful agents, fluoroquinolones are associated with a number of adverse events, some with considerable clinical significance. Prolongation of the QT interval, for example, is an adverse effect associated with the use of fluoroquinolones. Fluoroquinolones prolong the QT interval by blocking voltage-gated ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Briasoulis A,Agarwal V,Pierce WJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low cardiac output in acute heart failure can result in a functional impairment of organs, when tissue hypoxia occurs and cardiogenic shock develops. To restore cardiac output, various forms of therapy can be considered. Fluid replacement is sometimes beneficial in acute situations where oedema can reduce effective pl...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Vincent JL,Léon M,Berré J

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation is a complex disease. Its etiologies are diverse and genetic factors may also contribute to this disease. With the advent of modern molecular biology technology, it is now possible to explore the genetic components in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation. Past molecular genetic studies on atrial...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Lai LP,Lin JL,Huang SK

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term sequential changes in serum levels of the carboxyterminal propeptide of type-I procollagen (s-PICP), which is a marker of type-I collagen synthesis, and to assess its clinical value in relation to left ventricular (LV) function and prognosis following acute my...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Poulsen SH,Høst NB,Egstrup K

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to observe the association between fibrinogen C148T, G854A polymorphisms and plasma fibrinogen levels in a large cohort of Chinese patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). METHODS:Fibrinogen gene beta148/beta854 polymorphisms were screened and plasma fibrinogen levels and lipids...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Sun AJ,Ma HL,Chen XY,Wang Y,Fang YM,Ma YL,Wang KQ,Zou YZ,Huang W,Ge JB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Single photon emission computed tomographic (SPECT) imaging with thallium-201 was evaluated in 492 consecutive, unselected patients to ascertain the patterns of use and additive value to the exercise electrocardiogram in the diagnosis of myocardial ischemia in a community hospital setting. Myocardial perfusion images ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： McClellan JR,Dugan TM,Heller GV

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare disorder of uncertain etiology and pathogenesis that is characterized by tiny calcium phosphate depositions in lung alveoli. Ectopic organ involvement has been reported infrequently. We hereby present a patient with PAM complicated by severe pleural calcification that ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Kacmaz F,Alyan O,Celenk M,Ozdemir O,Turkvatan A,Dogan M,Ilkay E

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility, reproducibility, safety and information obtained on exercise physiology from cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPX) in patients with aortic stenosis. METHODS:Patients with an aortic valve area (AVA) <1.3 cm2 who were judged asymptomatic or equivocal sym...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： van Le D,Jensen GV,Carstensen S,Kjøller-Hansen L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the introduction of fenofibrate to European clinical practice in 1975, some 6.5 million patient-years of experience in the treatment of hyperlipidemia have been accumulated. A review of results of clinical trials shows fenofibrate to have a broad spectrum of lipid-lowering activity, reducing the total cholestero...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Blane GF

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various aspects of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism were studied in two groups of patients with mild hypertension before and after 6 months' treatment with either lisinopril (n = 10) or hydrochlorothiazide (n = 10). A significant reduction of arterial blood pressure was seen after both treatment regimens. Circulating...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： De Cesaris R,Ranieri G,Filitti V,Andriani A,Lamontanara G

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the efficacy and safety of daily administration of gallopamil 150 mg/day and its effects on myocardial perfusion in a medium-term, randomized, double-blind, cross-over, placebo-controlled trial. We studied 19 patients (17 males and 2 females; mean age 57 +/- 6.8 years) with stable effort angina, angiograp...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Acanfora D,Vitale DF,Rengo C,Iannuzzi GL,Furgi G,Picone C,Rossi M,Trojano L,Rengo F

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present study aimed to evaluate the hypertension status of community residents, analyze environmental and epigenetic factors, and propose prevention measures for hypertension. METHODS:In our study, different methylation levels were distinguished utilizing melting temperature (Tm) values in both the case...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Lin J,Lin S,Wu Y,Wang X,Wu S,Li H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with Marfan syndrome are at risk for ascending aortic dilation and dissection at the level of the aortic sinuses, making aortic root and valve replacement common. Patients undergoing an aortic root replacement with concomitant replacement of the aortic valve with a bioprosthesis (Bio-Bentall) are predisposed ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Beigel R,Siegel RJ,Kahlon RS,Jilaihawi H,Cheng W,Makkar RR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Heart failure (HF) patients with diabetes mellitus experience poor prognosis. We assessed the independent predictive effect of prevalent diabetes mellitus on all-cause mortality in HF outpatients. Furthermore, we investigated if optimized HF medication differed in diabetic versus nondiabetic patients. METHO...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Stubnova V,Os I,Grundtvig M,Waldum-Grevbo B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:It is known that the expression, activity and alternative splicing of Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase IIδ (CaMKIIδ) are dysregulated in the cardiac remodeling process. Recently, we found a further signaling pathway, by which dual-specificity tyrosine phosphorylation-regulated kinase 1A (Dyrk1A) regu...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Yao J,Qin X,Zhu J,Sheng H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following electrocardiographic analysis, isolated or combined blocks in the intraventricular trifascicular system including predivisional left bundle branch block with left posterior hemiblock in Nigerians are presented and the underlying causes reviewed. The rarity of complete heart block, despite the not uncommon fa...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Cole TO,Falase AO

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Hyponatremia is very often associated with renal disease in patients with heart failure (HF) and, when present, determines a poor outcome. We investigated the role of hyponatremia in HF patients in whom the presence or absence renal insufficiency was accurately predefined. METHODS:This was a cohort study based on ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Arévalo-Lorido JC,Carretero-Gómez J,Robles NR,Llácer P,Carrera M,Suárez-Pedreira I,Álvarez-Rocha P,Manzano-Espinosa L,Cepeda-Rodrigo JM,Montero-Pérez-Barquero M,on behalf of the RICA Investigators Group.

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the impact of different CYP2C19*2 polymorphisms on clinical outcomes and the effects of CYP2C19*2 polymorphism on predicting clinical outcomes in association with classic risk factors in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). METHODS:Between July 2008 and September 2009, 497 consecutive pat...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Yan SD,Chen M,Li Q,Liu XJ,Peng Y,Chai H,Xu YN,Wei JF,Huang DJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common entity in female population. Although this is a minor disease, it may cause annoying symptoms that impair quality of life (QOL), and no established therapy for this problem. The aim of this study isto examine whether programmed exercise training by treadmill in female ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Hung HF,Kao PF,Lin YS,Chen FC,Chen FC,Tsai JC,Chan P

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A number of innovative approaches have been investigated for their value in the early detection of acute ischemia or infarction in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with chest pain suggestive of a cardiac origin. Prior investigations have demonstrated the utility of adding right precordial...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Ganim RP,Lewis WR,Diercks DB,Kirk D,Sabapathy R,Baker L,Amsterdam EA

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periodically in the history of hypertensive therapy there have been minor storms that have significantly affected the utilization of entire classes of agents. The first storm struck with the case-control studies suggesting that reserpine was associated with an increased risk of carcinoma of the breast, a claim subsequ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Zanchetti A

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of oral anticoagulation (OAC) and aspirin was the antithrombotic treatment initially adopted after coronary stenting (PCI-S). Although dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and a thienopyridine subsequently proved safer and more effective, OAC and aspirin combination is still used in patients with an ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Rubboli A,Milandri M,Castelvetri C,Cosmi B

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of the present study was to examine physician's attitudes and practices toward the use of different lipid-lowering management strategies in patients at increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). AIMS/METHODS:An internet-based questionnaire was completed by 78 general internists and family ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Goldberg RJ,Rosen J,Roselli A,Lewis B

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and arterial stiffness in nondiabetic, nonhypertensive individuals with and without metabolic syndrome (MetS). METHODS:Hepatic ultrasound and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) were investigated in 4,467 individuals. The sub...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Kim BJ,Kim NH,Kim BS,Kang JH

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is increasingly prevalent and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. HFpEF has a complex pathophysiology, with recent evidence suggesting that an interaction of cardiovascular and noncardiovascular comorbidities (e.g. obesity, hypertension, diabet...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Garg A,Virmani D,Agrawal S,Agarwal C,Sharma A,Stefanini G,Kostis JB

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study investigates the effect of aging on the radial viscoelastic behavior of the left ventricle (LV) based on a previously validated model that uses myocardial tissue phase mapping (TPM) of cine phase-contrast MRI. METHODS:Previous studies suggest that aging remarkably influences regional myocardial m...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Mangual JO,Föll D,Jung B,Pedrizzetti G,Kheradvar A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the effect of age and gender on the results of balloon angioplasty using current technique and indications. A consecutive group of 2,067 patients who underwent angioplasty at a single institution after 1990 is described. Angioplastic success was 92.2% and similar among men and women and the vario...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Rozenman Y,Gilon D,Zelingher J,Sapoznikov D,Lotan C,Mosseri M,Weiss AT,Hasin Y,Gotsman MS

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00