Non-invasive diagnosis of ischaemic heart failure using 64-slice computed tomography.

abstract：:Recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (rt-PA) is presently used for the treatment of different clinical entities, mostly myocardial infarction. Its use for treatment of thrombotic dysfunction of prosthetic cardiac valves is more recent and has been only rarely reported. A 33-year-old woman with a St Jude Medic...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Prieto Palomino MA,Ruiz de Elvira MJ,Sanchez Llorente F,Torrado E,Castillo JL,Gonzalez de Vega N,Garijo Galve A

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypokalaemia commonly occurs in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and may be caused by elevated serum levels of adrenaline, allegedly by beta 2-adrenergic mediated influx of potassium (K) into cells. We investigated the effect on serum K of intravenous acebutolol (a relatively beta 1-selective agent) in 50 patients wi...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Jardine RM,Obel IW,Smith AM

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanisms of ventricular arrhythmias were assessed by the application of ECG criteria derived from experimental electrophysiology. These interval criteria describe for ideal and modulated parasystole, resetable spontaneous automaticity, early and delayed afterdepolarizations and reentry, how QRS complexes of ectopic ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： van Hemel NM,Swenne CA,Robles de Medina EO

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:In the dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) study, continued thienopyridine beyond 12 months after drug-eluting stent placement was associated with increased mortality compared with placebo. We sought to evaluate factors related to mortality in randomized patients receiving either drug-eluting or bare metal stents in ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Mauri L,Elmariah S,Yeh RW,Cutlip DE,Steg PG,Windecker S,Wiviott SD,Cohen DJ,Massaro JM,D'Agostino RB Sr,Braunwald E,Kereiakes DJ,DAPT Study Investigators.

更新日期：2016-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary success rate and incidence of major complications have been retrospectively assessed in a consecutive series of 224 patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) in one centre. The patients have been divided into three groups; those with angina and no previous myocardial infarct...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Perry RA,Seth A,Singh A,Shiu MF

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In untreated congestive heart failure, aldosterone plasma concentrations are elevated in proportion to the severity of the disease and are further increased by the use of diuretic treatment. Angiotensin II, plasma potassium concentration, and corticotropin are the major stimulators of aldosterone synthesis. During ang...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Zannad F

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antibody prevalence data indicate that C. pneumoniae infections are common worldwide and more frequently occur in middle-aged and elderly males than in females. C. pneumoniae infections are first acquired in childhood in heavily populated areas, whereas in northern countries, first infections are generally at teen...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Leinonen M

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have determined the effects of the acute administration of intravenous (i.v.) digitalis administration (0.8 mg of digoxin in 5-10 min) on the electrophysiological variables of 12 normal subjects (group 1), 12 patients with asymptomatic sinus node bradycardia (group 2) and 34 patients with symptomatic sinus node dys...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Bolognesi R,Benedini G,Ferrari R,Visioli O

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emerging evidence suggests that a mildly elevated body mass index (BMI), is related to improved survival and fewer cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). We hypothesize that these results are related to the poor diagnostic performance of BMI to detect adiposity, especially in t...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Romero-Corral A,Somers VK,Sierra-Johnson J,Jensen MD,Thomas RJ,Squires RW,Allison TG,Korinek J,Lopez-Jimenez F

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of adenosine Tc-99m sestamibi single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in the detection of jeopardized myocardium early after acute myocardial infarction. Coronary arteriography and myocardial scintigraphy were performed in 50 consecutive patients with a...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Claeys MJ,Vrints CJ,Krug B,Bosmans JM,Blockx PP,Bossaert LL,Snoeck JP

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:In experimental studies the recovery of pressure distal to stenotic valve orifices has been well described. We evaluated the extent, determinants, and clinical importance of pressure recovery in patients with aortic valve stenosis. METHODS AND RESULTS:The study was performed in 37 patients with aortic valve steno...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Schöbel WA,Voelker W,Haase KK,Karsch KR

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We sought to investigate the factors associated with restenosis and its potential association with late clinical deterioration after successful percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty (PMV). METHODS AND RESULTS:We analysed echocardiographic (median 74 months) and clinical (median 109 months) follow-up data of 329 patie...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Song JK,Song JM,Kang DH,Yun SC,Park DW,Lee SW,Kim YH,Lee CW,Hong MK,Kim JJ,Park SW,Park SJ

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To examine the extent of platelet inhibition by prasugrel vs. clopidogrel in a TRITON-TIMI 38 substudy. METHODS AND RESULTS:TRITON-TIMI 38 randomized acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to prasugrel or standard dose clopidogrel. Selected sites prospectively e...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Michelson AD,Frelinger AL 3rd,Braunwald E,Downey WE,Angiolillo DJ,Xenopoulos NP,Jakubowski JA,Li Y,Murphy SA,Qin J,McCabe CH,Antman EM,Wiviott SD,TRITON-TIMI 38 Investigators.

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Valvular heart disease is a significant, global cause of morbidity and mortality. In the ageing population of industrialized nations, degenerative aortic stenosis has become the most common native valve disorder. Although surgical aortic valve replacement is associated with excellent clinical outcomes, a large number ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Schoenhagen P,Tuzcu EM,Kapadia SR,Desai MY,Svensson LG

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-four hour Holter monitoring and symptom-limited exercise testing were carried out prior to discharge in 157 patients recovering from acute myocardial infarction. Supraventricular arrhythmias (SVT) during Holter monitoring were recorded in 15%, and ST segment depression during exercise in 27%. No association bet...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Jespersen CM,Vaage-Nilsen M,Hansen JF

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study investigated the relationship between right ventricular (RV) structure and function and survival in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). METHODS AND RESULTS:In 64 patients, cardiac magnetic resonance, right heart catheterization, and the six-minute walk test (6MWT) were performed at basel...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： van Wolferen SA,Marcus JT,Boonstra A,Marques KM,Bronzwaer JG,Spreeuwenberg MD,Postmus PE,Vonk-Noordegraaf A

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To analyse the relationship between initial exercise parameters and peak oxygen consumption and prognosis in 96 patients with congestive heart failure. METHODS AND RESULTS:Comparison of responses during the initial 6 min of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (Naughton modified protocol) in patients stratified to th...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： de Vries RJ,van Veldhuisen DJ,Dunselman PH,van der Veer N,Crijns HJ

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronically ischaemic myocardium from patients with coronary heart disease was investigated by light and electron microscopy using tissue biopsies taken during cardiac surgery. Light microscopy showed a significantly increased amount of fibrotic material, cell size was variable. By electron microscopy, the most obviou...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Schaper J

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Impaired left ventricular (LV) filling is known to be a major determinant of non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Seventeen patients with non-obstructive HCM (mean age 71 years) were investigated by Doppler echocardiography, before and after oral treatment with verapamil (mean daily doses: 335 mg). Diagn...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Friart A,Stamatakis L,Philippart C

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Coronary artery dissections are common findings following percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and occur with an incidence of approximately 20% to 40%. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of intravascular ultrasound for the prediction of severe dissections by pre-interventional analysis ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Athanasiadis A,Haase KK,Wullen B,Treusch AW,Mahrholdt H,Voelker W,Baumbach A,Oberhoff M,Karsch KR

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring has emerged as a tool for risk stratification and potentially for monitoring response to risk factor modification. Therefore, repeat measurements should provide robust results and low inter-scanner variability for allowing meaningful comparison. The purpose of this study was t...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ghadri JR,Goetti R,Fiechter M,Pazhenkottil AP,Küest SM,Nkoulou RN,Windler C,Buechel RR,Herzog BA,Gaemperli O,Templin C,Kaufmann PA

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The Pacing to Avoid Cardiac Enlargement (PACE) trial is a prospective, double-blinded, randomized, multicentre study that reported the superiority of biventricular (BiV) pacing to right ventricular apical (RVA) pacing in the prevention of left ventricular (LV) adverse remodelling and deterioration of systolic func...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Chan JY,Fang F,Zhang Q,Fung JW,Razali O,Azlan H,Lam KH,Chan HC,Yu CM

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common complication in patients with acute myocardial infarction and is associated with an increase in the risk of death. The excess mortality associated with AF complicating acute myocardial infarction has not been studied in detail. Observations indicate that AF facilitates inductio...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Pedersen OD,Abildstrøm SZ,Ottesen MM,Rask-Madsen C,Bagger H,Køber L,Torp-Pedersen C,TRACE Study Investigators.

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Organic nitrates exert their effect by direct inhibition of vascular tone, resulting in decreased myocardial oxygen demand and improved oxygen supply. Less well known is the effect of nitrates on blood rheology. To evaluate the haemodiluting effect of intravenous nitroglycerin we studied 70 consecutive patients admitt...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Arend SM,Bax JJ,Hermans J,van der Wall EE,Sedney MI

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The Occluded Artery Trial (OAT) (n = 2201) showed no benefit for routine percutaneous intervention (PCI) (n = 1101) over medical therapy (MED) (n = 1100) on the combined endpoint of death, myocardial infarction (MI), and class IV heart failure (congestive heart failure) in stable post-MI patients with late occlude...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Menon V,Pearte CA,Buller CE,Steg PG,Forman SA,White HD,Marino PN,Katritsis DG,Caramori P,Lasevitch R,Loboz-Grudzien K,Zurakowski A,Lamas GA,Hochman JS

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The study set out to assess the relative contributions of donor heart rate, respiration and recipient atrial contraction on the mean of pulsed wave transmitral Doppler flow indices in orthotopic heart transplant recipients. This would provide information on the theoretical usefulness of pacemaker synchronization o...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Mannaerts H,Balk A,Roelandt J

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a pilot study, a computerized precordial mapping system monitored ischaemia on-line in 50 patients (40 with acute myocardial infarction and 10 with unstable angina, class IV (Canadian Cardiovascular Society). All had ST-segment depression or elevation greater than or equal to 0.2 mV in one or more precordial leads ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： von Essen R,Hinsen R,Louis R,Merx W,Silny J,Rau G,Effert S

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Impaired coronary reserve and increased minimal coronary resistance have been documented in several animal models of left ventricular hypertrophy. There is controversy whether the increased minimal coronary resistance is due to vascular or extravascular causes. To test the hypothesis that pressure-overloaded left vent...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： O'Gorman DJ,Thomas P,Turner MA,Sheridan DJ

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the subacute effects of a sustained intravenous infusion of urocortin-I (Ucn-I) in experimental heart failure (HF). METHODS AND RESULTS:In eight sheep with pacing-induced HF, a 4-day infusion of Ucn-I (0.3 microg/kg/h) induced prompt (30 min) and sustained (4-day) increases in cardiac output (CO, D...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Rademaker MT,Charles CJ,Espiner EA,Frampton CM,Lainchbury JG,Richards AM

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of severe iatrogenic fibrous left main coronary artery stenosis following aortic valve replacement (Hall-Kaster prosthesis) is documented clinically, angiographically and histologically. Reported histological data of this rare complication of valve replacement are reviewed. The onset of ischaemic symptoms in th...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Prachar H,Mühlbauer J,Pollak H,Enenkel W

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00