Clinical and coronary angiographic characteristics of patients with coronary slow flow.

abstract：:In order to study the arterial blood supply of the sinus atrial node in the Dog, the authors have performed the post-mortem injection of the arterial branches going to this node. They observed 65 cases and they came to the following conclusions: in 31 cases (47.7%) the sinus atrial node is supplied by the artery of th...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Pina JA,Pereira AT,Ferreira Ados S

更新日期：1975-01-01 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:This study aimed at determining the effect of percutaneous ASD closure on the AV conduction. Percutaneous closure of ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs) has been widely accepted and has become the standard treatment of this malformation. However, some complications have been reported. Because of the ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Cottens D,Van De Bruaene A,Troost E,Willems R,Moons P,Budts W

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and aim The purpose of this study was to assess incidence, predictors and outcome of radial artery occlusion (RAO) after transradial catheterization (TRC) based on clinical and Doppler ultrasound study. Methods A total of 1,945 consecutive patients undergoing transradial catheterization for diagnostic evalu...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Sinha SK,Jha MJ,Mishra V,Thakur R,Goel A,Kumar A,Singh AK,Sachan M,Varma CM,Krishna V

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of a 44-year-old man, with a history of recurrent syncopal episodes and effort angina, the latter attributed to cardiac syndrome-X, who was admitted to our department because of a syncopal episode. During his hospitalization laboratory investigations including haematologic and blood chemical findi...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Rentoukas EI,Lazaros GA,Deftereos SG,Zacharoulis AA

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The Gubbio Study is an Italian population study measuring risk factors for and incidence of major cardiovascular diseases. This analysis investigates the association of serum uric acid with the incidence of coronary and cardiovascular events. METHODS:A population sample of 2469 men and women aged 35-74 years...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Puddu PE,Lanti M,Menotti A,Mancini M,Zanchetti A,Cirillo M,Angeletti M,Panarelli W,Gubbio Study Research Group.

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 (LOX-1) appears to be involved in atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability and rupture. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the utility of serum LOX-1 levels in the diagnosis and assessment of left ventricular systolic HF and LOX-1’s relationship with serum...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Besli F,Gullulu S,Sag S,Kecebas M,Acikgoz E,Sarandol E,Aydinlar A

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital absence of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is extremely rare.We describe a case of congenial absence of the LAA in a patient scheduled for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Absence of the LAA was found pre-procedurally by transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and cardiac computer tomography (CT). During ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Zhang ZJ,Dong JZ,Ma CS

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 61-year-old male patient who suffered a spontaneous (atraumatic) splenic rupture (SSR) following splenic infarction treated by heparin anticoagulation. Splenic rupture precipitated by thrombolytic or anticoagulant therapy has been reported and putatively attributed to unrecognized micro-traumat...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Deprez FC,Colin GC,Hainaut P

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：:Left ventricular aneurysms are common in clinical practice. Although their underlying aetiology is generally clear by the clinical context, it can be hard to define the exact cause in some cases. We report a case of a patient in whom cardiac MRI provided important information about the differential diagnosis of a left...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Kaplan A,Aslanger E,Polat N,Dursun M,Umman B

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the clinical significance of recovery systolic blood pressure (SBP) ratio, obtained dividing the recovery SBP at 1st (R1/A) or 3rd min (R3/A) by the peak exercise SBP (before stopping), during upright bicycle exercise in 530 subjects (ranging from 17 to 73 years). Our results may be summarized as follo...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Romano M,Caiazzo MR,Di Maro T,De Arcangelis E,Carella G,Golia B,Chiariello M,Condorelli M

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In order to detect myocardial viability in coronary artery disease patients (CAD) with a previous myocardial infarction and dysfunction of the left ventricle (LV), the reliability of the left atrioventricular plane displacement (LAVPD) during low dose dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE), was validated. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Bouki K,Kranidis A,Kostopoulos K,Rondogianni F,Giannopoulou H,Antonelis J,Fehske W,Tavernarakis A,Kesse M,Anthopoulos L

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most accessory pathways in pre-excitation syndrome are capable of antegrade conduction from atrium to ventricle, and identified by characteristic ECG abnormalities such as a delta wave (ventricular pre-excitation) and a shortened PR interval.Therefore, the traditional diagnosis method is to detect the initial changes ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Liu R,Chen J

更新日期：2013-04-01 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：:The effectiveness and safety of intravenous lorcainide was evaluated in 14 patients with normal (QRS less than 110 ms) and in 9 patients with prolonged QRS duration (QRS greater than or equal to 110 ms) showing chronic high frequency premature ventricular complexes (mean value of PVCs 17 min-1). Lorcainide was infused...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Stroobandt R,Kesteloot H

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High platelet reactivity (HPR) to clopidogrel is associated with an increased risk of ischaemic complications during and after coronary interventions and concerns up to 50% of patients undergoing PCI. AIM OF THE STUDY:The aim of the study was to identify patients with HPR to clopidogrel using bedside clinic...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Legrand D,Barbato E,Chenu P,Magne J,Vrolix M,Wijns W,Legrand V,STIB investigators.

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The genesis of the fourth heart sound (S4) is commonly related to the rapid set in vibration of the left ventricular walls, resulting from the rapid inflow of the blood due to the atrial contraction (Nishimura et al., 1989). S4 can be recorded in normal young subjects as an expression of physiologic atrial dynamics bu...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Baracca E,Scorzoni D,Brunazzi MC,Sgobino P,Longhini L,Fratti D,Longhini C

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:With the aim of recommending proper anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and diabetes mellitus, we performed the network meta-analysis comparing the non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and warfarin in terms of efficacy (stroke or systemic embolism) and safety (major bleedi...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Jin H,Zhu K,Wang L,Zhi H

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is related to an increased stroke risk. At present, differentiation between patients with paroxysmal AF (pAF) and without is only possible during AF episodes and not during sinus rhythm. If AF could be diagnosed more quickly and reliably, anticoagulation therapy may be administered...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Brasier N,Engelter S,Kolbitsch T,Tabord A,Knobeloch J,Kühne M,Conen D,Traenka C,Kreutzberger T,Völlmin G,Eckstein J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study sought to examine the use of treatments at discharge in patients hospitalized for myocardial infarction in a French region. METHODS AND RESULTS:Data from 2,102 patients discharged after myocardial infarction were prospectively collected at 48 university, community, and private hospitals in three d...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Excoffier S,De Gevigney G,Ecochard R,Rabilloud M,Cao D,Cheneau E,Milon H,Delahaye F

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Real-time two-dimensional echocardiographic studies of the mitral valve in short-axis view were obtained from 10 normal subjects. Stop-action frames of the video-taped echocardiograms were then photographed to obtain diastolic cross-sectional images of the valve at maximal opening. Tracings from the interior of the le...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Hearn TC,Goldblatt E,Mazumdar J,Fazzalari NL,Nandagopal D

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: All previous meta-analyses including clinical outcomes after remote ischaemic conditioning (RIC) in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) demonstrated that RIC significantly reduced all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Borracci RA,Amrein E,Alvarez Gallesio JM,Trucksäss S,Higa CC

更新日期：2020-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The intima-media thickness (IMT) of the carotid artery is dependent on the risk factor load during life and correlates well with the degree of atherosclerosis, also in other vascular beds. METHODS:We reviewed our database of IMT measurements, from January 2002 to February 2007. We compared the mean IMT value...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Heuten H,Goovaerts I,Ennekens G,Vrints C

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Elevated mean platelet volume predicts restenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty but its effect on the development of in-stent restenosis is not known. We assessed the effect of mean platelet volume measured before coronary stent implantation for stable angina pectoris on subsequent deve...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Norgaz T,Hobikoglu G,Aksu H,Bolca O,Uyarel H,Eren M,Narin A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

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：OBJECTIVES:Large pericardial effusions and cardiac tamponade are rare in childhood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the aetiological factors and clinical findings of large pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade in children. METHODS:We reviewed retrospectively the records of 10 (6 male, 4 female) patients (me...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Guven H,Bakiler AR,Ulger Z,Iseri B,Kozan M,Dorak C

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enalapril is a new angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor which, when absorbed by the digestive tract, is converted to enalaprilat. This metabolite is, in fact, the active form of enalapril. Its duration of action is sufficiently long so that enalapril can be administered in a single daily dose. Enalapril has been pr...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Brunner HR,Nussberger J,Waeber B

更新日期：1986-01-01 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：:A 69-year-old woman was evaluated for chest pain complaints. The ECG demonstrated sinus rhythm with deep negative T waves from V2 to V6, in l, aVL and the inferior leads.Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) showed suboptimal image quality and was nondiagnostic. A repeat TTE study after administration of an echo contra...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Walpot J,Pasteuning WH,Shivalkar B

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00