Small heart syndrome in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.

abstract：:Ranolazine utilization in the management of refractory angina has been established by multiple randomized clinical studies. However, there is growing evidence showing an evolving role in the field of cardiac arrhythmias. Multiple experimental and clinical studies have evaluated the role of ranolazine in prevention and...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Saad M,Mahmoud A,Elgendy IY,Richard Conti C

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the changes induced in atherosclerotic arteries by a CO2 laser beam delivered through a silver halide optical fiber. We found that the crater depth and diameter correlate with the total energy delivered and with the mode of delivery. Short-duration high-power pulses caused shallower and narrower crater...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Eldar M,Battler A,Gal D,Rath S,Rotstein Z,Neufeld HN,Akselrod S,Katzir A,Gaton E,Wolman M

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this editorial, I would like to share some thoughts about clinical studies, including value and limitations using as an example a recently published randomized clinical trial. Randomized and non-randomized clinical trials, epidemiologic studies, and registries guide our clinical practice. They are good but not perf...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Richard Conti C

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overt hypothyroidism has been found to be associated with cardiovascular disease. Moreover, subclinical hypothyroidism is a strong indicator of risk for aortic atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction. HYPOTHESIS:We hypothesized that variation of thyroid function within the normal range may influence the p...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Auer J,Berent R,Weber T,Lassnig E,Eber B

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elevated admission glucose level is a strong predictor of short-term adverse outcome in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). However, the prognostic value of diabetic control (ie, hemoglobin A(1c) levels) in patients with ACS is still undefined. HYPOTHESIS:Hemoglobin A(1c) level may predict short-te...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Chan CY,Li R,Chan JY,Zhang Q,Chan CP,Dong M,Yan BP,Lam YY,Yu CM

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2009, much was written about computed tomography (CT) angiography of the coronary circulation and little about catheter-based coronary angiography, despite its continued use since 1958 in patients with all types of cardiac disease or potential disease. ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Richard Conti C

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angina pectoris usually occurs in patients with significant coronary artery disease during periods of increased coronary demand such as increased heart rate. Bradycardia is a rare and unusal cause of angina pectoris that should be considered during the evaluation of patients with agnia. This paper reports three cases ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Shaheen J,Wanderman A,Tzivoni D

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many patients with coronary artery disease treated by percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) have a history of previous myocardial injury resulting in a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (EF). The effects of successful PTCA on myocardial perfusion and left ventricular function in these patients...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Singh A,Chandler S,Pears D,Perry R,Murray RG,Shiu MF

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) has shown to predict outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF). Left ventricular recovery (LVR) has shown to improve prognosis. HYPOTHESIS:Guideline-directed medical therapy will predict LVR in patients with HF and reduced LVEF. METHODS:We studied 244 patients w...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Valika A,Paprockas K,Villines D,Costanzo MR

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of treatment in systemic hypertension and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has been established. Although systemic hypertension is the most important factor in the pathogenesis of left ventricular hypertrophy, other factors such as catecholamines and renin-angiotensin system may be involved. Incre...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Georgiou D,Brundage BH

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The usual normal S-T segment of the surface electrocardiogram (ECG) contributes little to the diagnostic procedure. When the S-T segment is too long or too short, or when it is displaced upward or downward, it is commonly abnormal. Under such circumstances, an S-T segment abnormality usually contributes considerable d...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Hurst JW

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of the patient-based coronary heart disease (CHD) risk management strategy in general practice by analyzing patients who were sent to a specialized center as refractory to conventional treatment. Of the 452 patients studied, 152 were excluded because of seconda...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Leitha T,Staudenherz A,Bachmann B,Dudczak R

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventricular arrhythmias are the most common consequences of structural and functional heart diseases, but cases with no evident pathology are also observed. A parameter indicating asymptomatic circulatory failure could support decisions related to possible treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. HYPOTHESIS:Th...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Mazurek B,Szydłowski L,Giec-Fuglewicz G,Markiewicz-Łoskot G

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of atrial fibrillation (AF) on the immediate and long-term outcome of patients undergoing balloon mitral valvotomy (BMV). HYPOTHESIS:Patients with atrial fibrillation fair poorly after balloon mitral valvotomy. METHODS:There were a total of 818 consecu...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Nair KK,Pillai HS,Thajudeen A,Krishnamoorthy KM,Sivasubramonian S,Namboodiri N,Sasidharan B,Ganapathy S,Varaparambil A,Titus T,Tharakan J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 62-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with unstable angina. The coronary arteriography showed the occlusion of the left anterior descending artery and other stenotic lesions. The patient underwent an aortocoronary bypass operation, but unfortunately he did not survive. Surprisingly, the necropsy revealed him ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Sciagrà R,Tebbe U,Rahlf G,Neuhaus KL,Kreuzer H

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Triage decisions for chest pain patients receiving usual care are based on a dynamic and comprehensive strategy performed in the physician's mind. It remains controversial whether simple, structured risk tools can surpass real, complex judgments. HYPOTHESIS:The potentially used History, Electrocardiogram, A...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Wang G,Zheng W,Wu S,Ma J,Zhang H,Zheng J,Wang J,Xu F,Chen Y

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is highly beneficial in patients with heart failure (HF) and left bundle branch block (LBBB); however, up to 30% of patients in this selected group are nonresponders. HYPOTHESIS:We hypothesized that clinical and echocardiographic variables can be used to develop a sim...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Biton Y,Costa J,Zareba W,Baman JR,Goldenberg I,McNitt S,Solomon SD,Polonsky B,Kutyifa V

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-acting oral isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN) was replaced by Nitroderm TTS, and the utility of this drug in long-term treatment was assessed in 69 patients with angina pectoris. The frequency of attacks (p < 0.001) and the consumption of sublingual nitrate tablets (p < 0.01) were found to be significantly lower at 2 w...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Hayashi H,Ito T,Matsubara T,Watanabe T,Kuzuya F,Mizuno Y,Sotohata I,Fujinami T,Toyama J,Yamada K

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of coronary cameral fistulas (CCFs) are congenital in origin. On the other hand, acquired coronary cameral fistulas, having various etiopathogenic origins, are increasingly recognized. HYPOTHESIS:The aim of this study was to assess the possible involvement of coronary atherosclerosis in the pat...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Said SA,van der Werf T

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In two patient series including 809 and 327 patients, respectively, with acute myocardial infarction we have compared those who died in myocardial rupture (verified at autopsy, Group A) with those who died without rupture (autopsied, Group B), and those who survived hospitalization (Group C) with regard to previous hi...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Herlitz J,Samuelsson SO,Richter A,Hjalmarson A

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Within 3 h after the onset of symptoms of myocardial infarction, 64 patients were randomly assigned to receive either a 1-h intravenous infusion of 1,500,000 IU of streptokinase (SK) or a conventional therapy. Infarct size was estimated in CK gram equivalent (CKg) by measurement of CK-MB every 3 hours during a 48-h pe...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Durand P,Asseman P,Pruvost P,Bertrand ME,LaBlanche JM,Thery C

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiologic evidence suggests that an elevated heart rate (HR) is an adverse and independent prognostic factor in arterial hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. Although diltiazem is characterized as an HR-lowering calcium antagonist, no studies have quantified the magnitude of HR changes in pati...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Boden WE,Vray M,Eschwege E,Lauret D,Scheldewaert R

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and diabetic dyslipidemia is a major contributor to cardiovascular risk in these patients. Here we report the rationale and design of a phase 3, double-blind study specifically designed to evaluate the lipid-lowering efficac...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Lorenzatti AJ,Eliaschewitz FG,Chen Y,Fialkow J,Lu J,Baass A,Monsalvo ML,Hsu HC,Somaratne R,Ge J

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of monotherapy with atenolol or diltiazem-SR on blood pressure, 24-h blood pressure (BP) load, and exercise capacity were tested in patients with mild to moderate (stages I and II) essential hypertension. After 3-week single-blind placebo therapy, patients with sitting diastolic blood pressure (SDBP) of 94...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Chrysant SG,Miller E

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study analyzes the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) among patients with rheumatic valvular heart disease (VHD) in Chile. Coronary angiography was performed in all patients referred to cardiac catheterization with VHD who were over age 50 years and who had angina or ECG signs of ischemia. A total of 100...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Marchant E,Pichard A,Casanegra P

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various anatomical and functional features of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are analyzed in view of the data provided by two-dimensional echocardiography. Measurement of septal thickness is crucial, and is best done by a combination of M-Mode and 2-D echo. Two types of systolic anterior movement of the mitral valve (SAM...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Ballester M,Rees S,Rickards AF,McDonald L

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The coronary artery thrombus that causes acute myocardial infarction can be lysed, and reperfusion can be achieved, in the first few hours after infarction. However, the infarct vessel will reocclude in 15-30% of patients, and this event is frequently associated with pain, reinfarction, arrhythmias, or death. The risk...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Goldberg RK,Levine S,Fenster PE

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the accuracy of two-dimensional echocardiography (2-D echo) for assessment of exercise-induced wall motion abnormalities in patients with coronary artery disease, the results of stress echocardiography were compared with exercise cineventriculography. In 56 consecutive patients, biplane cineventriculograp...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Voelker W,Jacksch R,Dittmann H,Karsch KR

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serial echocardiographic findings in a patient with an Omniscience mitral prosthesis presenting progressive perivalvular pannus ingrowth are described. The first echocardiographic study was carried out one year after prosthesis implantation and showed decreased prosthetic opening velocity. As prosthetic thrombosis was...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Evangelista Masip A,Bruguera Cortada J,Serrat Serradell R,Robles Castro A

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myocardial infarction can be stratified into electrocardiographic subsets based on the presence or absence of new Q waves. This stratification has important clinical and prognostic utility. Coronary angiography during acute non-Q-wave compared with Q-wave infarction shows much higher infarct-related artery paten...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： O'Brien TX,Ross J Jr

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00