Effects of immunoadsorption and subsequent immunoglobulin G substitution on cardiopulmonary exercise capacity in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.

abstract：:To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of oral angiotensin-converting inhibition (ACE) with captopril in chronic normotensive congestive heart failure (CHF), acute and cardiocirculatory actions were determined by cardiac catheterization and forearm plethysmography, and ambulatory effects were assessed by echocardiograph...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Awan NA,Evenson MK,Needham KE,Win A,Mason DT

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary function was measured serially in two separate randomized trials of pindolol in the treatment of essential hypertension. Patients with overt obstructive airways disease were excluded. In study 1, 131 hypertensive patients were randomized to placebo (31) and 15 mg (33), 30 mg (33), and 60 mg (34) of pindolol....

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Hamilton BP,Hamilton J,Kirkendall WM

更新日期：1982-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The isovolumic index is a recently described echocardiographic parameter of left ventricular function that is calculated as the ratio between the sum of the time of isovolumic contraction and relaxation divided by the ejection time. Although the individual components of this index may be altered by heart rate and load...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Mancini GB,Friedman HZ,Hramiec JE,DeBoe SF

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind multicenter study compared oral acebutolol (n = 182) with hydrochlorothiazide (n = 178) in the treatment of mild to moderate essential hypertension (diastolic blood pressure 95 to 114 mm Hg). Both agents produced significant and comparable reductions in systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial blood press...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Wahl J,Singh BN,Thoden WR

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the significance and mechanism of dilatation of the left ventricular cavity on dipyridamole thallium-201 imaging, we performed both dipyridamole thallium-201 imaging and dipyridamole radionuclide angiography on 83 patients with known angiograms. The dipyridamole/delayed ratio of the left ventricular dim...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Takeishi Y,Tono-oka I,Ikeda K,Komatani A,Tsuiki K,Yasui S

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to validate the measurement of pressure-volume loops and stroke work in humans, simultaneous digital subtraction ventriculography (DSA) and first-pass radionuclide angiocardiography (RNA) coupled with high-fidelity micromanometer left ventricular pressure measurements were undertaken in 34 patients, mean age ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Harpole DH,Skelton TN,Davidson CJ,Jones RH,Bashore TM

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Half of patients with hypertension have poor blood pressure (BP) control. Recent models for treating hypertension have integrated disease monitoring and telephone-based interventions delivered in patients' homes. This study evaluated the costs of the Hypertension Intervention Nurse Telemedicine Study (HINTS)...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Wang V,Smith VA,Bosworth HB,Oddone EZ,Olsen MK,McCant F,Powers BJ,Van Houtven CH

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence and severity of functional mitral regurgitation were quantified by Doppler echocardiography in 17 patients with dilated cardiomyopathy and no evidence of primary valvular disease. Mitral regurgitant fraction was greater than 20% in 11 of the 17 patients, and exceeded 40% in four patients. Total stroke vol...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Keren G,Katz S,Strom J,Sonnenblick EH,LeJemtel TH

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiographic evidence of coronary dissection after angioplasty is found in 25% to 30% of cases. Although patients are usually asymptomatic, in a small percentage angioplasty-induced coronary dissection results in luminal impairment and ischemic complications. The present study was undertaken to identify factors respon...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Sharma SK,Israel DH,Kamean JL,Bodian CA,Ambrose JA

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Type III hyperlipoproteinemia is characterized by the accumulation of chylomicron and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) remnants. Individuals with this disorder have a high risk of premature atherosclerosis, and hypolipidemic drugs are useful in their management. METHODS:We compared, in a double-blind, pl...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Civeira F,Cenarro A,Ferrando J,Puzo J,Garcia-Otín AL,Mozas P,Pocoví M

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To define the incidence and cumulative risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in a population-based cohort of whites and African Americans. BACKGROUND:African-Americans reportedly have a lower risk of AF than whites despite their higher exposure to AF risk factors. However, precise estimates of AF incidence in Af...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Alonso A,Agarwal SK,Soliman EZ,Ambrose M,Chamberlain AM,Prineas RJ,Folsom AR

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Galectin-3, a β-galactoside binding lectin involved in important regulatory roles in adhesion, inflammation, immunity, and fibrosis, may be relevant to atrial fibrillation (AF) etiology. METHODS:We included 8,436 participants free of AF at baseline (1996-1998) and with measures of plasma galectin-3 from the...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Fashanu OE,Norby FL,Aguilar D,Ballantyne CM,Hoogeveen RC,Chen LY,Soliman EZ,Alonso A,Folsom AR

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The associations between socioeconomic status, ethnic origin, and risk factors for CHD were studied in 2,591 white and black children from two socioeconomically dissimilar populations in the New York City area. The study subjects were selected from all fourth graders in 44 elementary schools. Blood pressure, plasma li...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Walter HJ,Hofman A

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pacing leads with a small electrode surface for high-impedance stimulation have been shown to prolong pacemaker longevity, but no sufficient data is available on the safety and feasibility of a defibrillation lead with this novel design. METHODS:We evaluated the clinical performance of a tined, steroid-elut...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Vollmann D,Ahern T,Gerritse B,Canby RC,Zenker D,Binner L,Kimber SK,Unterberg C,Worldwide Medtronic Model 6944 Investigators.

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of cytochrome C, an electron carrier in the process of oxidative phosphorylation, on infarct size and regional left ventricular function after a coronary artery occlusion were investigated. Thus, in 30 dogs, 1 minute after left anterior descending coronary artery occlusion, 99mTc-labeled albumin microspher...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Zalewski A,Goldberg S,Krol R,Maroko PR

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vitro studies have established that intravascular ultrasound is a reliable technique for accurate assessment of vascular anatomic structure and disease conditions before and after intervention. In addition, quantitative data from intravascular ultrasound studies correspond well with histologic findings, which serve...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Gussenhoven EJ,van der Lugt A,van der Steen AF,Ligtvoet KM

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate whether the identification of the different types of relations between premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and the preceding sinus cycle length is capable of predicting the effect of beta-blockers on the PVCs themselves, 55 patients (43 men, 12 women, mean age 52.6 +/- 15.6 years) with different card...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Pitzalis MV,Mastropasqua F,Massari F,Totaro P,Di Maggio M,Rizzon P

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Late potentials have been shown to predict malignant ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. To determine whether prolonged, strenuous activity is associated with the development of ventricular late potentials, signal-averaged electrocardiography was performed on 30 marathon runners before, immediately after...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Smith GS,Vacek JL,Wilson DB,Hawkins JW,Boyer TA

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite clopidogrel therapy, patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stenting are at risk of recurrent coronary events. This could be partly explained by a reduced efficacy of clopidogrel to inhibit platelet aggregation, an ex vivo defined phenomenon called clopidogrel nonresponsive...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Snoep JD,Hovens MM,Eikenboom JC,van der Bom JG,Jukema JW,Huisman MV

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Right ventricular myocardial infarction has been reported to occur exclusively in association with inferior left ventricular infarction. To determine the frequency of right ventricular myocardial infarction in association with anterior left ventricular myocardial infarction, all hearts with anterior myocardial infarct...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Cabin HS,Clubb KS,Wackers FJ,Zaret BL

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitrates are widely used for the management of congestive heart failure (CHF), as well as angina pectoris. In both situations, nitrates significantly increase exercise capacity. The mechanism of this beneficial effect is unclear, especially in CHF. Isosorbide dinitrate reduces pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP)...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Franciosa JA

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the results of coronary angioplasty for a first restenosis, the clinical, anatomic, and procedural data of 400 consecutive patients were compared with the data of 507 consecutive patients undergoing a first angioplasty. After angioplasty for restenosis, emergency redilatation had to be performed in only 0...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Piessens JH,Stammen F,Desmet W,De Scheerder IK,Willems JL

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the reperfusion on myocardial infarction has been studied in the rat in order to assess the possible reversibility of myocardial damage. The present study deals with reperfusion of experimental myocardial infarction in the rat. Two groups of animals were compared: one was subjected to permanent ischemia ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Deloche A,Fabiani JN,Camilleri JP,Relland J,Joseph D,Carpentier A,Dubost C

更新日期：1977-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cell adhesion molecules are key regulators of atherosclerotic plaque development, but circulating levels of soluble fragments, such as intercellular adhesion molecule (sICAM-1) and vascular cell adhesion molecule (sVCAM-1), have yielded conflicting associations with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (AS...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Ren HY,Khera A,de Lemos JA,Ayers CR,Rohatgi A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative atrial fibrillation/flutter (PoAF) commonly complicates cardiac surgery, occurring in 25% to 60% of patients. Postoperative atrial fibrillation/flutter is associated with significant morbidity, higher long-term mortality, and increased health care costs. Novel preventive therapies are clearly needed. In ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Mozaffarian D,Marchioli R,Gardner T,Ferrazzi P,O'Gara P,Latini R,Libby P,Lombardi F,Macchia A,Page R,Santini M,Tavazzi L,Tognoni G

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Head-up tilt provokes vasodepressor syncope in patients with this disorder but may also cause fainting in unaffected subjects. The aims of this study were to examine autonomic function and sequential changes in heart rate variability and plasma catecholamines during graded head-up tilt in patients with vasodepressor s...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Prinz-Zaiss M,Yeap AN,Moguilevski V,Trigg L,McGrath BP

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to systematically evaluate whether percutaneous revascularization is associated with additional clinical benefit in patients with renal artery stenosis (RAS) as compared with medical management alone. METHODS:We included randomized controlled trials that compared percutaneous revascularization in ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Kumbhani DJ,Bavry AA,Harvey JE,de Souza R,Scarpioni R,Bhatt DL,Kapadia SR

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute and chronic cellular electrophysiologic actions of ketanserin, a selective blocker of 5-hydroxytriptamine (5-HT2) receptor, were examined in the isolated rabbit ventricular muscle. This work was prompted by the recent observations that small numbers of patients treated with hypertension develop QTc prolongat...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Kamiya K,Venkatesh N,Singh BN

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine the recovery time of left atrial mechanical function after electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation, we recorded transmitral flow, pulmonary venous flow velocities, and interatrial septal motion during atrial systole within 24 hours (16 +/- 5 hours) and 10 days after cardioversion in 25 patients with...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Iuchi A,Oki T,Fukuda N,Tabata T,Manabe K,Kageji Y,Sasaki M,Hama M,Yamada H,Ito S

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women have been underrepresented in randomized trials of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy, and limited data suggest that women may not benefit from prophylactic ICD implantation to the same extent as men. In the Defibrillators in Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Treatment Evaluation (DEFINITE)...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Albert CM,Quigg R,Saba S,Estes NA 3rd,Shaechter A,Subacius H,Howard A,Levine J,Kadish A,DEFINITE Investigators.

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00