Successful alcohol septal ablation for late recurrence of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction after surgical myectomy in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study sought to evaluate the potential prognostic usefulness of QT dispersion (QTd) in patients with unstable angina. METHODS AND RESULTS:QTd was calculated and plasma troponin T (TnT) level was measured and rest perfusion imaging with Tc-99m sestamibi was performed in 62 patients admitted with chest pa...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Dinckal MH,Aksoy SN,Aksoy M,Davutoğlu V,Dinckal N,Akdemir I

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 67-year-old Caucasian woman presented with chest pain suggestive of acute pericarditis. On initial evaluation the apical ballooning variant of stress-related cardiomyopathy (CMP) was present. The stress CMP and acute pericarditis resolved within a week. The patient returned in four weeks with early cardiac tamponade...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Li JW,Nanda S,Longo S

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is a heart muscle disease characterized pathologically by fibrofatty replacement of right ventricular myocardium. It is further characterized by an electrical instability that precipitates ventricular arrhythmias and sudden death. The prevalence is estimated at 0.4% de...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Hagenah G,Andreas S,Konstantinides S

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The levels of adiponectin, an anti-atherogenic protein, are decreased in patients with coronary artery disease. Syndrome X is associated with endothelial dysfunction, which is a key feature in the evolution of atherosclerosis. We sought to determine whether serum adiponectin levels are decreased in patients w...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Susam I,Yaylali YT,Dursunoglu D,Göksoy H,Oztürk M,Yaylali O,Semiz E

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective Heart fatty acid binding protein (HFABP) is a low-molecular-weight free protein that is abundant in the intracytoplasmic space of myocytes. Due to its unique features, serum HFABP levels may increase in myocardial ischaemia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of myocardial ischaemia induced by ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Akinci S,Balcioğlu AS,Taçoy G,Tavil Y,Gülbahar Ö,Özdemir M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The beneficial effect of pentoxifylline (PTX) on ischaemic-reperfusion injury was assessed in a rat model of transient global cerebral ischaemia. DESIGN:Randomized, controlled, prospective study. SETTING:University research laboratory. SUBJECTS:Thirty-six male Wistar albino rats. INTERVENTIONS:Ischaemia w...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Sirin BH,Yilik L,Coşkun E,Ortaç R,Sirin H

更新日期：1998-01-01 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：:Hereditary diseases under the age of 35 are the most common underlying heart disease, leading to sudden cardiac death (SCD) in competitive sports, while in older people, atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main cause. The following preventive measures are recommended: (a) The pre-participation cardiov...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Deligiannis A,Kouidi E

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerotic involvement of extracoronary arteries in patients undergoing myocardial revascularization can cause severe postoperative complications and increase postoperative mortality. Between January and November 1998, routine preoperative echo-Doppler study of carotid vessels, abdominal aorta and iliac-femoral a...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Cirillo F,Renzulli A,Leonardo G,Romano G,De Feo M,Della Corte A,Crescenzi B,Cotrufo M

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmacokinetic parameters for a two compartment open model were defined for six patients receiving a wide range of Digoxin doses. It was demonstrated that the two compartment model is a valid one to use for Digoxin pharmacokinetics. This model is an useful concept because it can explain the necessity to vary Digo...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Rabkin SW,Grupp G

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In eighteen consecutive patients (14 male, 4 females, in the age 37-52 years, mean = 43 years) with dilated cardiomyopathy in NYHA functional classification groups III-IV, the efficacy of ambulatory long-term (mean = 6 years) vasodilator therapy by means mechanocardiography (systolic and diastolic time intervals) and ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Riecansky I

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe two cases of Duchenne's cardiomyopathy with severe cardiac dysfunction, sporadic episodes of myoglobinuria induced by effort and increased levels of serum creatine kinase. Very mild signs of skeletal myopathy were clinically evident. Left ventriculography showed diffuse severe hypokinesia. Skeletal muscle ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Guo H,Shen J,Lee JD

更新日期：2006-08-01 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：:During inflammation, several cell types synthesize and secrete phospholipase A2 that catalyses lipid oxidation in LDL. Myeloperoxidase, a haeme protein secreted by activated phagocytes, oxidizes L-tyrosine to a tyrosyl radical that is a physiological catalyst for the initiation of lipid oxidation in LDL. Lipid oxidati...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Holvoet P

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The primary aim of the study was to investigate whether there is a difference in plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels among the left ventricular systolic dysfunction caused by different types of heart disease. METHODS AND RESULTS:Plasma BNP was measured in patients with left ventricular systolic d...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Wei T,Zeng C,Chen Q,Chen L,Zhao R,Lu G,Lu C,Wang L

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Annular calcifications carry some technical difficulties for success in conventional valve surgery. In this paper we present an easy alternative mitral valve replacement method applied for a patient with a heavily calcified mitral annulus. Excision of both leaflets and partial resection of the annular calcification wi...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Sirin BH,Iskesen I,Erbuyun K

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Coronary stenoses of intermediate severity create difficulties in decision making when revascularization is concerned. Myocardial fractional flow reserve (mFFR), an accurate tool to identify physiological significance of individual coronary stenoses, may help solve this problem. METHODS AND RESULTS:Fifty-eig...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Ozdemir M,Timurkaynak T,Cemri M,Boyaci B,Yalçin R,Cengel A,Dörtlemez O,Dörtlemez H

更新日期：2002-10-01 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：: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

abstract：:This study was conducted to determine the zinc status and assess relationship between serum zinc and in vivo cell mediated immunity (CMI) in patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The study comprised 22 patients with active rheumatic heart disease (ARHD), 15 patients with chronic rheumatic heart disease without ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Gupta RK,Bhattacharya SK,Sundar S,Kumar K,Kachhawaha JS,Sen PC

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meningitis due to Neisseria meningitidis occurred in a young man. On admission, he was in septic shock and the electrocardiogram revealed convex upwards ST-segment elevation in inferior and lateral leads. Rapid and complete normalisation of the ECG was observed and the patient had a favourable evolution with intensive...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Gach O,Lancellotti P,Pierard LA

更新日期：2001-10-01 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：:Residual risk, which cannot be prevented by statins alone, must be controlled for inhibiting the onset of coronary events. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) play an important role in controlling residual risk. The Japan eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Lipid Intervention Study demonstrated the inhibitory effect o...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Nishizaki Y,Shimada K,Daida H

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whereas effective strategies are available to treat acute cellular cardiac rejection, humoral rejection, also called vascular or antibody-mediated rejection, is more difficult to manage. Antibody-mediated (non-cellular) rejections (AMR) are rare and few successfully treated cases have been described in the literature....

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Verheyen J,Vermeulen T,Janssen Van Doorn K,Vrints C,Conraads V

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 73-year-old man admitted to our hospital for acute hepatic failure. Antemortem diagnosis of systemic AA amyloidosis was made because of typical electrocardiographic and echocardiographic findings, in the absence of the classic clinical picture of kidney involvement. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Morelli S,Bonfiglio D,Galasso L

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary dissemination of a cardiac cyst is a rare condition. In the present study, we report a case of a 20-year-old patient with cardiac hydatosis located in the interventricular septum, which was previously diagnosed and treated as pulmonary hydatid disease. Diagnosis was made by spiral computed tomography and tre...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Darçin OT,Kazaz H,Celkan A

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:European Society of Cardiology (ESC) National Society Cardiovascular Journals (NSCJs) are high-quality biomedical journals focused on cardiovascular diseases. The Editors' Network of the ESC devises editorial initiatives aimed at improving the scientific quality and diffusion of NSCJ. In this article we will discuss o...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Alfonso F,Gonçalves L,Pinto F,Timmis A,Ector H,Ambrosio G,Panos V,Editors' Network European Society of Cardiology Task Force.

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Jugular vein thrombosis (JVT) is usually secondary to central venous catheterisation, distant malignancy, hypercoagulable state or ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Spontaneous internal JVT is an extremely rare entity. A 61-year-old man presented with swelling of the right side of his face. An ultrasonographic scan s...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Chlumský J,Havlín J

更新日期：2009-10-01 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：:We present a case of a 87-year-old patient presenting with signs suggestive of new-onset heart failure which lead to the diagnosis of a large right ventricular mass occupying the entire cavity and extending to the right ventricular outflow tract. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Briasoulis A,Siddiqui F,Siddiqui S,Mohamad T,Afonso L

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00