128-detector-row computed tomography coronary angiography evaluating coronary artery disease: who avoids cardiac catheterization?

abstract：:Despite the significant advances made in the understanding and treatment of coronary artery disease much remains unclear about the pathogenesis of this complex atherothrombotic process. Atherogenesis may reflect a combination of multiple factors interacting with one another leading to coronary artery occlusion. One po...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Brody JI,Capuzzi DM,Fink GB

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of ruptured aortic cusp leading to acute aortic insufficiency was made by echophonocardiographic techniques in a patient with nonvegetative aortic valvular endocarditis and a negative clinical history. Early closure of the mitral valve, weak first heart sound, tall A wave of apexcardiogram, and early dia...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Zoneraich S,Zoneraich O,Rhee JJ,Gupta MP

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors encountered 2 brothers with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), both of whom were later found to have progressed to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Case No. 1 (younger brother): A diagnosis of HCM without left ventricular (LV) dilatation was made at age two by cardiac catheterization and echocardiogram. Howev...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Okamoto S,Ozaki M,Konishi T,Nakano T

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This was a retrospective study that assessed achievement of lipid-lowering treatment targets in the setting of a University Hospital Lipid Clinic. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goal attainment according to National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) and European Societ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Barkas F,Liberopoulos EN,Kostapanos MS,Liamis G,Tziallas D,Elisaf M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors aimed to determine the incidence and angiographic features associated with plaque progression requiring nontarget lesion percutaneous coronary intervention after culprit lesion percutaneous coronary intervention. Of 945 consecutive percutaneous coronary interventions reviewed, 100 patients who required non...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Caymaz HO,Yüksel G

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patterns of anterior border zone (ABZ) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) cerebral blood flow (CBF) asymmetry were readily seen during both normocapnic room air (RA) and induced hypercapnic (CO2) inhalation using fluoro-methane and a multislice, high-resolution positron scanner. Wilcoxon two-sample rank testing showed s...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Levine RL,Rozental JM,Nickles RJ

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rosiglitazone may increase cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes. Yet, its effects on atherogenic dyslipidemia are still not fully elucidated. In a prospective open-label study rosiglitazone (4 mg/day for 12 weeks) was added to a maximum of 2 oral antidiabetic drugs in 18 diabetic patients. We evaluated...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Rizzo M,Vekic J,Koulouris S,Zeljkovic A,Jelic-Ivanovic Z,Spasojevic-Kalimanovska V,Rini GB,Sakellariou D,Pastromas S,Mikhailidis DP,Manolis AS

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with mitral stenosis have usually blunted pulmonary venous (PV) flow, because of decreased mitral valve area and diastolic dysfunction. The authors compared changes in Doppler PV velocities by using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) against hemodynamics parameters before and after mitral balloon valvotom...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Yalçin F,El-Amrousy M,Müderrisoğlu H,Korkmaz M,Flachskampf F,Tuzcu M,Garcia MG,Thomas JD

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diastolic and systolic time intervals were measured in 11 control subjects, 11 patients with cardiomyopathy, 7 hyperthyroid patients, and 5 hypothyroid patients. The isovolumic relaxation time (IVRT), rapid filling time (RFT), preejection period (PEP), left ventricular ejection time (LVET), and PEP/LVET ratio were fou...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Rubler S,Arvan SB,Rafii F,Shah N,Olowe O

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left atrial (LA) storage fraction is defined as the ratio of storage volume of the left atrium (LA) during ventricular systole to left ventricular (LV) stroke volume. To test their hypothesis that left atrial (LA) storage fraction is increased to compensate for impaired LV filling in the heart of aged subjects or with...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Nishigaki K,Arakawa M,Miwa H,Kagawa K,Noda T,Ito Y

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial ultrastructural changes are described in a twenty-five-year-old female with typical Kearns-Sayre syndrome. The electrocardiogram revealed complete atrioventricular block with an occasional torsades de pointes type of ventricular tachycardia. His bundle recording demonstrated HV block with normal AH interval...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Nakano T,Imanaka K,Uchida H,Isaka N,Takezawa H

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute mesenteric ischemia is a rare but serious complication of open heart surgery. Between January 2009 and January 2012, 1360 adult patients underwent open heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass at our institution; 29 patients presented gastrointestinal complications. Eight patients developed acute mesenteric isc...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Sever K,Ozbek C,Goktas B,Bas S,Ugurlucan M,Mansuroglu D

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subdural hematomas are well known but infrequent complications of thrombolytic therapy. Although these are usually associated with head trauma, the authors describe a case of a patient who received a particularly aggressive thrombolytic regimen and presented six months later with complaints of nothing more than a head...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Nathan PE,Sonenblick D,Chakote V,Wolf R,Sacchi TJ

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After a review of the history of intra-arterial treatment, our personal experience with a complex treatment of 900 cases of arteriopathy of the lower extremities is reported. The conservative treatment includes stopping smoking, plus diet, exercise, B and C vitamins, and administration of 1% xylocaine (lidocaine) in t...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： van der Molen HR

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superficial venous thrombosis usually resolves spontaneously in a few weeks. In most cases, treatment includes peroral analgesics or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs accompanied by the recommendation to wear elastic stockings and perform regular mild ambulation. In contrast to this "standard treatment," a recent A...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Katzenschlager R,Ugurlouglu A,Sipos G,Bihari I,Anyova EB,Hirschl M,Maruszynski M,Noszczyk W,Rybak Z,Cencora A

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are only a few reports concerning coexistent hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and vasospastic angina. Clinical characteristics in patients with both diseases have not been clarified yet. This study was designed to elucidate the relationship between chest pain and coronary vasospasm in HCM patients and to deline...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Kodama K,Hamada M,Kazatani Y,Matsuzaki K,Murakami E,Shigematsu Y,Hiwada K

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transient pulsus alternans was induced by isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN) in a patient with postmyocarditis congestive heart failure under diuretic therapy. The severity and duration of pulsus alternans depended on the dose of ISDN. According to the echocardiographic and hemodynamic examinations, the superimposed preload ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Matsuhashi H,Onodera S,Hasebe N,Maruyama J,Honda H,Yamashita H,Tobise K

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mortality and morbidity from cerebrovascular and coronary arterial disease over a period of six years were studied in 224 non-diabetic patients with intermittent claudication. Patients with multiple arterial stenoses in the leg had a lower six-year survival than patients with single stenoses (55% versus 77%), with a h...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Jonason T,Ringqvist I

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in stroke prevention is now better defined. However, its role in patients older than 79 years of age is controversial. This group of patients has been excluded in most clinical trials. In this study the authors reviewed their experience with CEA patients >79 years old. The reco...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Hoballah JJ,Nazzal MM,Jacobovicz C,Sharp WJ,Kresowik TF,Corson JD

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The electrocardiographic abnormalities found in 100 patients with acute cerebrovascular disease and previously normal hearts are described. The abnormalities were more often seen in patients with intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhages. The most common changes were Q-Tc Prolongation and ST segment and T wave abnorm...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Ramani A,Shetty U,Kundaje GN

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an overview the microvascular involvement in chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is described. Microangiopathy in the lower leg areas is characterized by the presence of typical enlarged and ramified blood capillaries, reduced capillary number, microvascular thrombosis and obliterations, and/or increased permeabilit...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Bollinger A,Leu AJ,Hoffmann U,Franzeck UK

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Until recently beta-adrenergic blocking agents were considered contraindicated in peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD). However, in recent years several studies have failed to show negative effects on peripheral blood flow. It was the aim of this study to compare the effects of celiprolol, a beta-1-adrenergic ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Karnik R,Valentin A,Slany J

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility, safety, and value of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in evaluating orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) candidates are unknown. We studied a cohort of consecutive OLT candidates with intermediate-to-high risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). Intermediate risk candidates received CCTA, a...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Poulin MF,Chan EY,Doukky R

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The need to standardize treatment with high-dose IV standard heparin by using activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) reagents tested for their heparin sensitivity and by establishing a standard treatment schedule led to the development of the "Lainz concept" of heparin management. The determination of heparin se...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Haushofer A,Halbmayer WM,Prachar H,Fischer M

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double blind placebo-controlled cross-over trial of 24 weeks 31 patients with Raynaud's syndrome were treated with the alpha-blocker phenoxybenzamine (10-20 mg daily) and with the combination of the alpha-blocker phenoxybenzamine (10-20 mg daily) and the beta-blocker sotalol (40-80 mg daily). A favourable effect ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Cleophas TJ,van Lier HJ,Fennis JF,van 't Laar A

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Safety and thrombus imaging capabilities of the 99mTc-labeled form of a new F(ab')2 monoclonal antibody (MoAb) against fragment D dimers from cross-linked human fibrin, previously shown to be effective labeled to 131I in detecting venous thrombi in the rabbit, were investigated. Sixteen patients (seven men, mean age: ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Ciavolella M,Tavolaro R,Di Loreto M,La Torre F,Nicolai A,Schillaci O,Ierardi M,Scopinaro F

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A plausible explanation for the overwhelming incidence of thromboangiitis obliterans with gangrene in lower limbs (as compared to that in upper limbs) in a series of about 1000 cases is given. Based on that a simple local operative procedure is proposed to replace lumbar sympathectomy in early cases. ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Kamath MV

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery aneurysm is a rare coronary abnormality, usually diagnosed incidentally by coronary angiography. Major causes of coronary aneurysms include coronary ectasia, Kawasaki disease, and atherosclerosis. Most of the discrete coronary aneurysms are of atherosclerotic origin. The incidence of atherosclerotic co...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Rahmatullah SI,Khan IA,Nair VM,Vasavada BC,Sacchi TJ

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A subgroup of patients with normal stress myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) have obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) on coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA). A retrospective study was performed to identify factors associated with obstructive CAD in patients with normal MPI. Bivariate differences bet...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Jang JJ,Krishnaswami A,Hung YY

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review provides an outline of the use of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs) in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). A systematic search of PubMed and the Cochrane database was performed on October 2, 2019. Eighteen studies were identified (14 preclinical and 4 clinical). Studies in animal mod...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Álvaro-Afonso FJ,Sanz-Corbalán I,Lázaro-Martínez JL,Kakagia D,Papanas N

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00