Abstract:
:The recent death of a popular politician in India was followed by a spate of sudden deaths. In this letter, we analyze the deaths as reported in newspapers, and try to arrive at a reason for this strange phenomenon.
journal_name
Int J Cardioljournal_title
International journal of cardiologyauthors
Babu V,Paul Ndoi
10.1016/j.ijcard.2009.09.475subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2010-11-19 00:00:00pages
266-267issue
2eissn
0167-5273issn
1874-1754pii
S0167-5273(09)01398-9journal_volume
145pub_type
信件abstract:OBJECTIVE:Show how lunar catecholamine cardiomyopathy alone, exemplified by Neil Armstrong's single space walk, prior to exposure to inhalation of fine particulate matter, can trigger " Neil Armstrong Syndrome" or by Irwin with coronary, possibly hypertensive heart disease, and catecholamine cardiomyopathy. With space ...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.10.052
更新日期:2017-03-15 00:00:00
abstract::There is some evidence that Covid 19 pneumonia is associated with prothrombotic status and increased risk of venous thromboembolic events (deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism). Over a two-week period we admitted in our Unit 25 patients with Covid-19 pneumonia, of these pulmonary embolism was diagnosed using ...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.04.028
更新日期:2020-08-15 00:00:00
abstract::The cardiology and field of cardiovascular approaches are often mentioned as of the earliest concerns throughout the history of mankind civilization. During the golden ages of Islamic era, 9th to 12th centuries A.D., medical knowledge from various fields including cardiology was flourished by prominent Persian physici...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 传,历史文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.12.145
更新日期:2015-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To systematically evaluate the cost-effectiveness of screening and treatment of familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH). METHODS:An extensive search strategy using MeSH terms was used to search Medline, Embase, EBM review (includes databases such as the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination database), the NHS Ec...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.01.280
更新日期:2013-09-10 00:00:00
abstract:AIMS:This study aimed to review the effectiveness of oral health promotion activities conducted among patients with cardiovascular disease. METHODS AND RESULTS:Three electronic databases were searched for effective papers using standardized search methods, and key findings of effective studies were summarized. The ini...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2010.11.014
更新日期:2011-09-15 00:00:00
abstract::The data from 50 permanently paced children [mean standard deviation follow-up 5.3 +/- 3.7 years] were reviewed, with special attention being paid to the cause of complications and the efficacy of follow-up. The 5-year survival (SD) of the patients was 78 +/- 6%; mortality was mainly due to the underlying cardiac dise...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0167-5273(91)90348-s
更新日期:1991-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::The current investigation sought to evaluate the relation between hemorheological properties and the metabolic syndrome. 1400 office workers aged 35 to 59 years were enrolled in this study. Waist circumference and blood pressure were determined. Plasma high-density lipoprotein (HDL cholesterol), triglyceride, fasting ...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2005.11.104
更新日期:2006-09-20 00:00:00
abstract::We report a patient with a significant residual left-to-right shunt who underwent surgical repair for traumatic VSD. This 13-year-old boy was stabbed with a pair of scissors through his heart. After initial life-saving surgery with lacerated left ventricular wall repair and VSD closure, residual VSD was noted. Six mon...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.11.184
更新日期:2008-02-29 00:00:00
abstract::A 75-year-old man, who had a history of coronary dissection after percutaneous coronary intervention in left anterior descending coronary artery, underwent coronary magnetic resonance. Magnetic resonance demonstrated coronary dissection in the distal portion of the left anterior descending artery. Both the true lumen ...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 信件
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.01.026
更新日期:2008-06-06 00:00:00
abstract::Coronary artery infection after angioplasty or stent implantation is a rare and dreaded complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. 80% of the cases are due to Staphylococcus aureus. About half the cases lead to rupture or perforation of the coronary artery while the other half presents as abscesses or aneurys...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 信件
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.12.106
更新日期:2010-10-08 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:To provide confirmatory evidence that the accuracy of MSCT coronary angiography is comparable to that of conventional coronary angiography. METHOD:19 patients who had both MSCT and conventional coronary angiography were included in our study. The mean age of our patients was 62.3 (SD 7.7) and 42% of our pat...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 信件
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.08.057
更新日期:2007-09-14 00:00:00
abstract::Aortic valve sparing surgery offers a unique opportunity to save the normal aortic valve in patients who require surgery for aortic root disease such as aneurysms, annuloaortic ectasia or aortic dissection. The surgical anatomy of the aortic root and the basic concepts of aortic valve sparing surgery are reviewed to p...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2004.08.010
更新日期:2004-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Abnormalities of diastolic function are common to virtually all forms of cardiac failure. However, the molecular events leading to diastolic dysfunction have not been fully elucidated. We performed a differential proteomic profiling study on diastolic dysfunction hearts induced by renovascular hypertension. Left ventr...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.07.003
更新日期:2008-07-04 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Transcatheter treatment of congenital heart defects in adult patients is dramatically changing the way in which this population is being treated. This report outlines mid-term follow-up results and complications in adult patients that underwent transcatheter VSD closure. METHODS:The data of 40 adult patie...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.11.098
更新日期:2009-03-20 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:In preparation for an invasive procedure with a high bleeding risk, patients with a mechanical heart valve temporarily have to discontinue their anticoagulant therapy and are usually bridged with either intravenous unfractionated heparin (UFH) or subcutaneous low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH). In this stud...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.01.042
更新日期:2017-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:AKI is a known complication of PCI and is associated with higher rates of adverse events. We assessed temporal trends in rates of AKI, factors associated with risk of AKI and prognosis. METHODS:From a prospective registry of patients undergoing PCI at two hospitals of the Rabin Medical Center, 15,153 consec...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.10.039
更新日期:2020-10-22 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Low radiation doses from diagnostic and therapeutic procedures may increase cancer incidence after decades in cardiac patients. The aim of the study was to evaluate the long-term outcome and the prognostic effect of radiological exposure. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study examined 16,311 Italian cardiac ...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.05.080
更新日期:2015-09-15 00:00:00
abstract::Massive mitral valvular and myocardial calcification is rare. Successful valve replacement poses a technical challenge. One such case is described with a 5-year follow-up. ...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0167-5273(88)90274-4
更新日期:1988-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::We describe the case of a man who suffered recurrent pulmonary embolisms despite well-conducted oral anticoagulant therapy. Echocardiography and helical computed tomography revealed a non-mobile right atrial mass related to a leiomyosarcoma of the left renal vein. The prognosis of such a disease is bad and the patient...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 信件
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2005.07.044
更新日期:2006-09-20 00:00:00
abstract::Antiarrhythmic drugs may aggravate or induce ventricular arrhythmia. The induction of a supraventricular tachycardia or its facilitation has rarely been reported. The purpose of the study was to know whether the potential for supraventricular proarrhythmic effect of a class Ia intravenous antiarrhythmic drug can be ex...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0167-5273(92)90155-v
更新日期:1992-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Congenital cardiovascular malformations (CCVMs) are the most common forms of congenital defects, contributing to morbidity and mortality in neonates but information on the association of CCVMs and race is limited. This study aims to determine prevalence of congenital cardiovascular malformations (CCVMs) in t...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2009.03.054
更新日期:2010-09-03 00:00:00
abstract::The long preclinical phase of atherosclerosis involves the interaction of genetic and environmental factors that modulate the progression of disease from early life. Injury to the endothelium is a critical step in atherosclerotic process. Conventional and novel risk factors for coronary artery disease operate from ear...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2005.06.010
更新日期:2006-05-10 00:00:00
abstract::In this substudy of the ADAPT-DES trial Généreux et al. compared two years outcomes according to the presence or absence of coronary artery calcification (CAC) as assessed by coronary angiography. Coronary calcification was an independent predictor of interventional treatment failure and a higher incidence of both isc...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 社论
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.01.054
更新日期:2017-03-15 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:We assessed the hypothesis whether behavioral stress may affect the development of atherosclerosis and whether regular exercise training may influence the composition of atherosclerotic plaques in apolipoprotein (apo) E-deficient mice. METHODS:Atherosclerosis was induced in apo E-deficient mice fed a high f...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2010.05.057
更新日期:2011-09-15 00:00:00
abstract::A novel cardiac syndrome of left ventricular apical ballooning (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy-ampulla cardiomyopathy) involves reversible left ventricular apical ballooning (during systole) of acute onset with chest pain, electrocardiographic changes, and minimal elevation of cardiac enzymes resembling acute myocardial inf...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 信件
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2004.05.070
更新日期:2005-07-10 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Perioperative administration of Enoximone has been shown to improve hemodynamics, organ function, and inflammatory response. Aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of Enoximone after on-pump cardiac surgery. METHODS:A protocol for a multicenter observational study was reviewed and approved by ...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.07.071
更新日期:2018-10-15 00:00:00
abstract::Presently, facilitated percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients remains controversial. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of facilitated PCI, intravenous low-dose rt-PA administration prior to urgent PCI, in Chinese patients < 70 years of age with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Our results s...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 信件
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.08.021
更新日期:2007-09-14 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is common in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). An increased apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is associated with poor outcomes. We examined whether an analysis of nocturnal desaturations (NDs) can improve the risk stratification. METHODS:Three-hund...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.11.108
更新日期:2016-01-15 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Clinical impact of the minimally invasive surgical mitral valve annuloplasty (MVA) of functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) in systolic heart failure on top of the state-of-the-art standards of care remains controversial. Therefore, we aimed to compare clinical outcomes of isolated MVA using the mini-invasiv...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.06.029
更新日期:2017-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Normally, the inside of the left atrial (LA) body and pulmonary veins (PVs) is lined by vessel wall tissue covered by myocardium. In total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC), no connection of the PVs with the LA body exists. These veins have an increased incidence of PV stenosis. We describe the c...
journal_title:International journal of cardiology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2008.11.098
更新日期:2009-05-29 00:00:00