A comparison between coronary artery bypass grafting surgery and drug eluting stent for the treatment of unprotected left main coronary artery disease in elderly patients (aged > or =75 years).

abstract：:Orally active angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have been successfully used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and hypertension. However, adverse skin reactions, such as angioneurotic oedema have been reported following such medication. Furthermore, these drugs have been associated with a persis...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Andersson RG,Persson K

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinicians have long suspected that hypertrophied hearts have an inadequate coronary circulation. This clinical suspicion resulted from the observation that a large proportion of patients with left ventricular hypertrophy who have normal coronary arteriograms complain of angina and have ischaemia-like ST segment depre...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Kaski JC

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypercholesterolaemia is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Both total and LDL cholesterol levels are three-fold higher at the end of the first year of life and about four-fold higher in adulthood compared with the neonatal period. In the USA, only 25% of infants are exclusively breastfed and simple ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Zubin Maslov P,Hill JA,Lüscher TF,Narula J

更新日期：2020-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：Aims:The differential impact on ischaemic and bleeding events of the type of drug-eluting stent [durable polymer stents [DES] vs. biodegradable polymer stents vs. bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS)] and length of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) remains to be defined. Methods and results:Randomized controlled trials compar...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： D'Ascenzo F,Iannaccone M,Saint-Hilary G,Bertaina M,Schulz-Schüpke S,Wahn Lee C,Chieffo A,Helft G,Gili S,Barbero U,Biondi Zoccai G,Moretti C,Ugo F,D'Amico M,Garbo R,Stone G,Rettegno S,Omedè P,Conrotto F,Templin C,C

更新日期：2017-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) presupposes that the patient is identified by echocardiography and is carefully evaluated for risk stratification, taking into consideration possible associated complications. The role of non-pharmacological treatment is limited, except in obese patients. Drug treat...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： de Divitiis O,Celentano A,De Simone G,Di Somma S,Galderisi M,Liguori V,de Divitiis M,Petitto M

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From January 1978 to August 1983, 41 prosthetic valve thromboses in 34 patients were operated upon in our service. They comprised 15 aortic, 25 mitral and one tricuspid valve thromboses. Seven patients had massive thrombus with dysfunction of the prosthesis; others had small and disseminated thrombi on their prosthesi...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Pavie A,Bors V,Baud F,Gandjbakhch I,Cabrol C

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:A new generation of multidetector-row CT (MDCT) scanners allows complete coronary coverage using retrospective ECG gating and 1mm slices. The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential of high resolution MDCT angiography with retrospective gating for detection of coronary artery stenoses. METHODS AND ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Kopp AF,Schroeder S,Kuettner A,Baumbach A,Georg C,Kuzo R,Heuschmid M,Ohnesorge B,Karsch KR,Claussen CD

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of this study is to simultaneously evaluate the incremental prognostic value of multiple cardiac biomarkers reflecting different underlying pathophysiological processes in a well-characterized population of patients with non-ST-segment acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS). METHODS AND RESULTS:We measured ca...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Scirica BM,Sabatine MS,Jarolim P,Murphy SA,de Lemos JL,Braunwald E,Morrow DA

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The haemodynamic effects of intravenous frusemide (1 mg/kg) were studied in 22 male patients with left ventricular failure following acute myocardial infarction. Radiographic pulmonary oedema was present in all patients and their average left heart filling pressure was 20 mmHg. Bolus injection of the drug was followed...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Nelson GI,Ahuja RC,Silke B,Okoli RC,Hussain M,Taylor SH

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aims:The ESC-EHRA Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Long-Term registry is a prospective, multinational study that aims at providing an accurate picture of contemporary real-world ablation for atrial fibrillation (AFib) and its outcome. Methods and results:A total of 104 centres in 27 European countries participated and wer...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Arbelo E,Brugada J,Blomström-Lundqvist C,Laroche C,Kautzner J,Pokushalov E,Raatikainen P,Efremidis M,Hindricks G,Barrera A,Maggioni A,Tavazzi L,Dagres N,on the behalf of the ESC-EHRA Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Long-term Regis

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:In mechanical heart valve recipients, low-dose international normalized ratio (INR) self-management of oral anticoagulants can reduce the risk of developing thrombo-embolic events and improve long-term survival compared with INR control by a general practitioner. Here, we present data on the safety of low-dose INR...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Koertke H,Zittermann A,Tenderich G,Wagner O,El-Arousy M,Krian A,Ennker J,Taborski U,Klövekorn WP,Moosdorf R,Saggau W,Koerfer R

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 35-year-old man developed giant cell myocarditis resulting in severe congestive cardiac failure. He needed urgent orthotopic cardiac transplantation despite maximal doses of inotropes and augmentation with an intra-aortic balloon pump. The patient presented with rhythm disturbances and echocardiographically diminish...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Kong G,Madden B,Spyrou N,Pomerance A,Mitchell A,Yacoub M

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracoronary ultrasound was performed at diagnostic coronary angiography and 10 days later in a 45-year-old patient with a 3-day history of acute inferior myocardial infarction. Coronary angiography showed considerable stenosis (80%) in the distal right coronary artery (RCA) (pre the crux) and what appeared to be a d...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ge J,Haude M,Görge G,Liu F,Erbel R

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Cardiomyopathy produces significant mortality in patients with Friedreich ataxia (FA), a genetic disorder that produces intra-mitochondrial iron accumulation. We sought to test the hypothesis that abnormal myocardial perfusion reserve and fibrosis represent early manifestations of cardiomyopathy. METHODS AND RESU...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Raman SV,Phatak K,Hoyle JC,Pennell ML,McCarthy B,Tran T,Prior TW,Olesik JW,Lutton A,Rankin C,Kissel JT,Al-Dahhak R

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endothelins are a family of three widely expressed 21 amino acid peptides. Apart from the ability to constrict vascular smooth muscle, they have numerous other potent effects, from enhancing mitogenesis to influencing nervous function. The pathway of their production involves the initial synthesis of a predominant...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Warner TD

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Food constituents can either promote cardiovascular health or serve in its demise. In view of the lack of more effective pharmacological interventions in cardiovascular disease (CVDs), attention has focused on the potential protective effects of diet. Food components and their metabolites are emerging as major regulat...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Lionetti V,Tuana BS,Casieri V,Parikh M,Pierce GN

更新日期：2019-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent identification of mutations in the beta-myosin heavy chain gene (MYH7), a major responsible gene for HCM, has provided the opportunity to characterize genotype-phenotype correlation in HCM families. In this study we analysed the phenotypic expression of two beta-myosin heavy chain (beta MHC) mutations...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Marian AJ,Mares A Jr,Kelly DP,Yu QT,Abchee AB,Hill R,Roberts R

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The haemodynamic effects on the peripheral vascular bed of L-acetylcarnitine, L-propionylcarnitine, and nitroglycerin were tested by echo-Doppler in a double blind cross-over study. Eleven male patients suffering from peripheral arterial obliterative disease (PAOD) in the second stage of Fontaine's classification, and...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Sabbá C,Berardi E,Antonica G,Ferraioli G,Buonamico P,Godi L,Brevetti G,Albano O

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This is a prospective, randomized study comparing transvenous cryoablation with radiofrequency (RF) ablation of atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia (AVNRT). METHODS AND RESULTS:In this pilot trial, 200 patients with AVNRT were randomized to undergo cryoablation or RF ablation of the slow pathway. A 7 Fr...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Zrenner B,Dong J,Schreieck J,Deisenhofer I,Estner H,Luani B,Karch M,Schmitt C

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although several randomized trials have been performed to compare the outcomes of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) in patients with multivessel disease, there is little data available on angiographic follow-up results. The present substudy of the German an...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Rupprecht HJ,Hamm C,Ischinger T,Dietz U,Reimers J,Meyer J

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The understanding of atrial fibrillation (AF) evolved from a sole rhythm disturbance towards the complex concept of a cardiomyopathy based on arrhythmia substrates. There is evidence that atrial fibrosis can be visualized using late gadolinium enhancement cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and that it is a powerful pr...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Sohns C,Marrouche NF

更新日期：2020-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of this study involves the early identification, among apparently healthy individuals, of those at high risk for sudden cardiac death. We tested the hypothesis that individuals who respond to mild mental stress in preparation for exercise test with the largest heart rate increases might be at highest risk....

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Jouven X,Schwartz PJ,Escolano S,Straczek C,Tafflet M,Desnos M,Empana JP,Ducimetière P

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study evaluated the predictive value of NT-proBNP for patients with diabetes mellitus and compared the prognostic aptitude of this neurohumoral marker to traditional markers of cardiovascular events. METHODS AND RESULTS:A prospective observational study was conducted in 631 diabetic patients. The composite e...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Huelsmann M,Neuhold S,Strunk G,Moertl D,Berger R,Prager R,Abrahamian H,Riedl M,Pacher R,Luger A,Clodi M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, it has been suggested that oxidized low density lipoprotein (LDL) plays an important role in atherogenesis by facilitating the accumulation of lipids in macrophages. In vitro studies from our laboratory have shown that oxidized LDL is recognized not only by a specific receptor, but also by a receptor which r...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Kita T,Ishii K,Yokode M,Kume N,Nagano Y,Arai H,Kawai C

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:LV reverse remodelling has been shown to be a favourable response after cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in many clinical trials. This study investigated whether left ventricular (LV) reverse remodelling after CRT has any structural benefit, which include the improvement of LV mass or regional wall thicknes...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Zhang Q,Fung JW,Auricchio A,Chan JY,Kum LC,Wu LW,Yu CM

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial bridging of the left anterior descending coronary artery producing complete systolic occlusion was demonstrated in a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, who had localized myocardial hypertrophy in the lateral left ventricular wall outside the territory of that artery. Although a cause and effect relat...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Doi YL,Yamada M,Hamashige N,Yonezawa Y,Odawara H,Ozawa T

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased sympathetic tone is found in about 30% of patients with hypertension. This abnormality is closely associated with the metabolic syndrome of dyslipidaemia and hyperinsulinaemia. In this short review we discuss the mechanisms by which sympathetic over-activity could cause the metabolic syndrome. Sympathetic st...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Julius S

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1978 to 1980, 260 healthy subjects, 40-79 years of age, underwent 24 h ambulatory electrocardiography in order to determine the prevalence and complexity of ventricular premature beats (VPBs) in adults without apparent heart disease. The number of types of VPBs seem in 5% or less were considered 'abnormal' and th...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Bjerregaard P,Sorensen KE,Molgaard H

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Left atrial spontaneous echo contrast, detected by transoesophageal echocardiography in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation reflects slow blood flow and is associated with an increased risk of cardio-embolism. The purpose of this study was to find echo/Doppler predictors of left atrial spontaneous...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Pop GA,Meeder HJ,Roelandt JR,van Oudenaarden W,Bulens C,Verweij W,Gijsbers C,van Domburg R,Koudstaal PJ

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial abnormalities in patients with progressive systemic sclerosis have not been evaluated in terms of intra-atrial conduction. We hypothesized that a delay in atrial conduction in these patients might produce diastolic abnormalities as well as atrial arrhythmias. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the atrial function...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Mizuno R,Fujimoto S,Nakano H,Nakajima T,Kimura A,Nakagawa Y,Dohi K

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00