A new method of scoring coronary angiograms to reflect extent of coronary atherosclerosis and improve correlation with major risk factors.

abstract：:Transient U wave inversion can be caused either by regional myocardial ischemia or by an elevation of systemic blood pressure. The characteristics of U wave inversion during chest pain attacks in 21 patients with variant angina were compared with those observed in 38 patients with hypertension without apparent ischemi...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Miwa K,Miyagi Y,Fujita M,Fujiki A,Sasayama S

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with left ventricular dysfunction who undergo coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery frequently have late sudden cardiac death. The CABG Patch Trial is a prospective, randomized, multicenter clinical trial that randomized patients at high risk at the completion of CABG surgery to implantation o...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Curtis AB,Cannom DS,Bigger JT Jr,DiMarco JP,Estes NA 3rd,Steinman RC,Parides MK

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathophysiologic features and clinical manifestations of HCM have been elucidated by the introduction of several new diagnostic options. Knowledge of the molecular defects of HCM has advanced rapidly, and genetic screening studies have reemphasized the value of the standard electrocardiogram as an initial screenin...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Posma JL,van der Wall EE,Blanksma PK,van der Wall E,Lie KI

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chest pain in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) is common in women; it is frequently associated with debilitating symptoms and repeated evaluations and may be caused by coronary microvascular dysfunction. However, the prevalence and determinants of microvascular dysfunction in these wo...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Reis SE,Holubkov R,Conrad Smith AJ,Kelsey SF,Sharaf BL,Reichek N,Rogers WJ,Merz CN,Sopko G,Pepine CJ,WISE Investigators.

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elevations of creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) and cardiac troponin T (cTnT) have an uncertain long-term prognostic value after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. We aimed to test the hypothesis that CK-MB and cTnT are predictors of long-term survival after CABG and to assess which of these 2 biomarkers ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Søraas CL,Friis C,Engebretsen KV,Sandvik L,Kjeldsen SE,Tønnessen T

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early postexercise polarcardiographic (PCG) changes in the ST segment vector, as reflected in the variable MS X theta, are reported to clearly distinguish normal subjects from those with myocardial ischemia. We prospectively assessed the value of this test in detecting coronary artery disease (CAD) during treadmill ex...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Lam JC,Chaitman BR,Hanson JS,Bernard P,Bourassa MG

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study aimed to compare the short-term costs and long-term cost-effectiveness of 2 antithrombotics, fondaparinux and enoxaparin, for non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome in the United States. METHODS:It was based on a large randomized trial of 20,078 patients Fifth Organization to Assess Strategies i...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Sculpher MJ,Lozano-Ortega G,Sambrook J,Palmer S,Ormanidhi O,Bakhai A,Flather M,Steg PG,Mehta SR,Weintraub W

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise training is recommended for chronic heart failure (HF) patients to improve functional status and reduce risk of adverse outcomes. Elevated plasma levels of amino-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and cardiac troponin T (cTnT) are associ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Ahmad T,Fiuzat M,Mark DB,Neely B,Neely M,Kraus WE,Kitzman DW,Whellan DJ,Donahue M,Zannad F,Piña IL,Adams K,O'Connor CM,Felker GM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sequential bedside electrophysiologic testing was performed over 22 hours at intervals of 1 to 2 hours in 13 patients with left-sided Kent bundles to assess possible daily variations in the capacity to electrically induce reciprocating tachycardia. In all patients the tachycardia involved the accessory pathway in retr...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Cinca J,Moya A,Bardají A,Figueras J,Rius J

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HC) is the most prevalent genetic cardiac disease caused by a mutation in sarcomeres, Z-disks, or calcium-handling genes and is characterized by unexplained left ventricular hypertrophy. The aim of this study was to determine the genetic profile of Brazilian patients with HC and ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Marsiglia JD,Credidio FL,de Oliveira TG,Reis RF,Antunes Mde O,de Araujo AQ,Pedrosa RP,Barbosa-Ferreira JM,Mady C,Krieger JE,Arteaga-Fernandez E,Pereira Ada C

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:M-mode echocardiographic records of 26 patients with surgically proven complete atrioventricular canal defect were reviewed. Fragmentation of the interventricular septum and anterior displacement of the mitral annulus into the left ventricular outflow tract were noted in all patients. In 25 of 26 a common atrioventric...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Johnson GL,Twyman RE,Todd EP,Cottrill CM,Noonan JA

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to properly advise cardiac patients in the regulation of their sexual activity, more basic physiologic information is needed concerning the cardiovascular effects of sexual intercourse. This study examined the effects of the male's position during sexual intercourse on heart rate and blood pressure responses....

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Nemec ED,Mansfield L,Kennedy JW

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the incidence and clinical significance of postoperative pericardial effusion (PE), the presence of PE was evaluated by echocardiography, 1 and 2 weeks postoperatively, in 50 patients after insertion of a valve prosthesis and in 100 patients after coronary bypass surgery (50 patients receiving a combina...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Ikäheimo MJ,Huikuri HV,Airaksinen KE,Korhonen UR,Linnaluoto MK,Tarkka MR,Takkunen JT

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study of 14 patients hospitalized with a first event of myocardial infarction, maximal ST segment depression in precordial leads V2 and V3 was the sole ECG finding during chest pain in the first 24 hours of evolving posterolateral infarction, based upon further two-dimensional echocardiographic examination and...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Sclarovsky S,Topaz O,Rechavia E,Strasberg B,Agmon J

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perflenapent injectable emulsion is a newer echocardiographic contrast agent that provides chamber opacification and improved endocardial border delineation. In >1000 patients tested, adverse effects have been minimal. However, previous studies have included few patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) o...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Kitzman DW,Wesley DJ

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women with X-chromosome monosomy or Turner syndrome (TS) are at increased risk for aortic dilation and dissection. To better understand the pathology and develop tools to monitor the risk of aortic disease, we investigated N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) (NT-proBNP) levels in women with TS and...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Gutin LS,Bakalov VK,Rosing DR,Arai AE,Gharib AM,Bondy CA

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few data are available concerning the effects on clinical outcome and left ventricular function of abciximab administration in patients undergoing rescue percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) after failed thrombolysis for acute myocardial infarction. The aim of the study was to investigate su...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Petronio AS,Musumeci G,Limbruno U,De Carlo M,Baglini R,Paterni G,Grazia Delle Donne M,Caravelli P,Nardi C,Mariani M

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the frequency and significance of left ventricular wall motion abnormalities in patients without clinical evidence of myocardial infarction, we reviewed the two-dimensional echocardiograms of 252 patients who had no history or electrocardiographic evidence of myocardial infarction and who subsequently und...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Lewis SJ,Sawada SG,Ryan T,Segar DS,Armstrong WF,Feigenbaum H

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) without ST-segment elevation are a heterogenic group with a variety of underlying causes. Up to one-third of patients display a significant coronary lesion compatible with myocardial infarction as OHCA trigger. There are no randomized data on patient selectio...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Desch S,Freund A,Graf T,Fichtlscherer S,Haake H,Preusch M,Hammer F,Akin I,Christ M,Liebetrau C,Skurk C,Steiner S,Voigt I,Schmitz R,Mudra H,Ledwoch J,Menck N,Horstkotte J,Pels K,Lahmann AL,Otto S,Lenk K,Ohlow M

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present generation of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) provides a very effective device for monitoring and treating life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmia. Patients at risk of sudden cardiac death who are directed to this form of treatment usually have severe coronary artery disease, previous m...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Zehender M,Faber T,Grom A,Schwab T,Geibel A,Meinertz T,Just H

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anxiety is highly prevalent among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), and there is growing evidence that high levels of anxiety are associated with worse prognosis. However, few studies have evaluated the efficacy of treating anxiety in CHD patients for reducing symptoms and improving clinical outcom...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Blumenthal JA,Feger BJ,Smith PJ,Watkins LL,Jiang W,Davidson J,Hoffman BM,Ashworth M,Mabe SK,Babyak MA,Kraus WE,Hinderliter A,Sherwood A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In regional systems of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) care, patients presenting to hospitals without percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are transferred to PCI-capable hospitals for primary PCI. Repatriation, a practice whereby such patients are transferred back to non-PCI referral h...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Ting R,Tejpal A,Finken L,Fisher M,Lefkowitz C,Parthasarathy H,Fallis B,Fosbol EL,Al-Shehri M,Kutryk M,Buller CE,Fam N,Graham JJ,Cheema AN,Bagai A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advanced age is a well-established prognostic risk factor after acute myocardial infarction (AMI), yet approximately 10% of MIs occur in patients <45 years. We examined characteristics, cardiovascular outcomes, and the influence of risk factors on outcomes in young survivors of AMI. METHODS:Fourteen thousan...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Anderson RE,Pfeffer MA,Thune JJ,McMurray JJ,Califf RM,Velazquez E,White HD,Rouleau JL,Skali H,Maggioni A,Solomon SD

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke in patients with heart failure is associated with poor outcomes. Risk stratification schemes may improve clinical decision making in this patient population. This study investigated whether female sex is a risk factor for stroke in patients with heart failure in sinus rhythm. METHODS:This is a popula...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Melgaard L,Gorst-Rasmussen A,Lip GY,Rasmussen LH,Larsen TB

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart failure (HF) remains a major public health issue. Data on long-term trends in the incidence of HF and survival after its onset are limited. METHODS:A prospective cohort study conducted between 1985 and 2004 in 21,906 participants of the Physicians' Health Study I who were alive and free of HF on Janua...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Djoussé L,Kochar J,Gaziano JM

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The response of S1 amplitude to exercise stress was investigated in patients with coronary heart disease. Phonocardiograms were recorded at rest and during a multistage bicycle ergometer exercise test in a group of 22 patients with angina pectoris and documented coronary disease, and in a normal control group comprise...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Bergman ST Jr,Blomqvist CG

更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The timely and accurate identification of symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a challenge for patients and clinicians. It is unknown whether response times and clinical outcomes differ with specific symptoms. We sought to identify which ACS symptoms are related-symptom clusters-and to determine if s...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Riegel B,Hanlon AL,McKinley S,Moser DK,Meischke H,Doering LV,Davidson P,Pelter MM,Dracup K

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The plasma concentration of atrial natriuretic polypeptide (ANP) was measured in nine patients with essential hypertension during two grades of exercise tests performed in the supine position on a bicycle ergometer. The plasma ANP concentration significantly increased from 97.0 +/- 19.2 pg/ml to 107.6 +/- 23.7 pg/ml (...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Saito Y,Nakao K,Sugawara A,Nishimura K,Morii N,Yamada T,Itoh H,Shiono S,Mukoyama M,Arai H

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the cardiac manifestations of Lyme disease may be diverse, in general they are treatable with currently available therapies. A high index of suspicion is required to make a diagnosis, especially for patients who may lack a suggestive history of tick exposure or residence in an endemic region. Lyme disease-rel...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Cox J,Krajden M

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognostic significance of functional status has not been previously studied in the setting of acute myocardial infarction. We assessed the Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) score, a simple functional status scale that is commonly used to categorize physical ability, in 849 patients with acute myocardial infarcti...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Brezinski D,Stone PH,Muller JE,Tofler GH,Davis V,Parker C,Hartley LH,Braunwald E

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00