Peripartum cardiomyopathy as a part of familial dilated cardiomyopathy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bone marrow-derived cells have been shown to contribute to endothelial replacement after vascular injury. In vitro culture of peripheral blood mononuclear cells produces cells with phenotypic characteristics of endothelium. To test the hypothesis that delivery of autologous culture-modified mononuclear cells...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Gulati R,Jevremovic D,Peterson TE,Witt TA,Kleppe LS,Mueske CS,Lerman A,Vile RG,Simari RD

更新日期：2003-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) after cardiac surgery is associated with increased risk of complications, length of stay, and cost of care. Observational evidence suggests that patients who have undergone previous statin therapy have a lower incidence of postoperative AF. We tested this observation in a randomized,...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Patti G,Chello M,Candura D,Pasceri V,D'Ambrosio A,Covino E,Di Sciascio G

更新日期：2006-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myocardial afterload depends on left ventricular (LV) cavity size, pressure, and wall thickness, all of which change markedly throughout ejection. We assessed the relationship between instantaneous ejection-phase pressure and myocardial stress and the effect of arterial wave reflections on myocardial stress ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Chirinos JA,Segers P,Gupta AK,Swillens A,Rietzschel ER,De Buyzere ML,Kirkpatrick JN,Gillebert TC,Wang Y,Keane MG,Townsend R,Ferrari VA,Wiegers SE,St John Sutton M

更新日期：2009-06-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiotensin II (Ang II) plays a critical role in the development of vascular lesions in hypertension, atherosclerosis, and several renal diseases. Because Ang II may contribute to the leukocyte recruitment associated with these pathological states, the aim of the present study was to assess the role of Ang I...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Piqueras L,Kubes P,Alvarez A,O'Connor E,Issekutz AC,Esplugues JV,Sanz MJ

更新日期：2000-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A recent study has shown that the implantable atrial defibrillator can restore sinus rhythm in patients with recurrent atrial fibrillation when therapy was delivered under physician observation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ambulatory use of the implantable atrial de...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Daoud EG,Timmermans C,Fellows C,Hoyt R,Lemery R,Dawson K,Ayers GM

更新日期：2000-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Small-scale clinical investigations have demonstrated that single doses of beta-blocking agents can improve left ventricular function in heart failure from idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDC). The purpose of this multicenter clinical trial was to determine the dose-effect characteristics of beta-blockade...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Bristow MR,O'Connell JB,Gilbert EM,French WJ,Leatherman G,Kantrowitz NE,Orie J,Smucker ML,Marshall G,Kelly P

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-four Japanese patients with occlusive thromboaortopathy (OTAP), including four males, were classified according to evidence of complications attributed to OTAP at the time when the diagnosis was established: Group I, uncomplicated OTAP with or without the involvement of the pulmonary artery. Group II, mono-compl...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Ishikawa K

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cell-mediated autoimmunity has been strongly implicated in the pathogenesis of viral myocarditis. METHODS AND RESULTS:Using a murine model of acute myocarditis caused by coxsackievirus B3, we analyzed the phenotypes and morphology of the infiltrating cells in the hearts by immunofluorescence and electron mi...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Seko Y,Shinkai Y,Kawasaki A,Yagita H,Okumura K,Takaku F,Yazaki Y

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During septic shock, the vasoconstrictor response to norepinephrine is seriously blunted. Animal experiments suggest that hyperpolarization of smooth muscle cells by opening of potassium (K) channels underlies this phenomenon. In the present study, we examined whether K-channel blockers and/or nitric oxide (...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Pickkers P,Dorresteijn MJ,Bouw MP,van der Hoeven JG,Smits P

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endothelin 1 has been implicated in various human diseases, including atherosclerosis. In this study, we examined the expression and localization of endothelin-converting enzyme-1 (ECE-1), the final key enzyme of endothelin 1 processing, in rat carotid arteries after balloon injury and in human coronary athe...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Minamino T,Kurihara H,Takahashi M,Shimada K,Maemura K,Oda H,Ishikawa T,Uchiyama T,Tanzawa K,Yazaki Y

更新日期：1997-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The major problem associated with percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is recurrence of the stenotic lesion. Balloon catheter-mounted intracoronary stent devices may reduce restenosis by improving luminal morphology and flow characteristics. This study assessed the effects of a stainless steel wire, interdig...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Robinson KA,Roubin GS,Siegel RJ,Black AJ,Apkarian RP,King SB 3rd

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac volume overload by an aortocaval shunt increases left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) and plasma and cardiac renin activity and results in LV hypertrophy. To a similar extent, the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors enalapril and quinapril prevent the increase in LVEDP. However,...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Ruzicka M,Skarda V,Leenen FH

更新日期：1995-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to identify preoperative and intraoperative variables predictive of left ventricular dysfunction 6 months after aortic valve replacement. Patients were considered to have postoperative left ventricular dysfunction if the end-diastolic-volume index was greater than or equal to 101 ml/m2 or...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Hwang MH,Hammermeister KE,Oprian C,Henderson W,Bousvaros G,Wong M,Miller DC,Folland E,Sethi G

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adults with obesity or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at higher risk for stroke and myocardial infarction. Increased carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and stiffness are associated with these adverse outcomes. We compared carotid arteries in youth who were lean, were obese, or had T2DM. METHODS AND ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Urbina EM,Kimball TR,McCoy CE,Khoury PR,Daniels SR,Dolan LM

更新日期：2009-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the development of subsequent cardiovascular (CV) complications differ by sex. We hypothesize that the relationship between OSA and high-sensitivity troponin T (hs-TnT), cardiac structure, and CV outcomes differs by sex. METHODS AND RESULTS:Seven hundred fi...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Roca GQ,Redline S,Claggett B,Bello N,Ballantyne CM,Solomon SD,Shah AM

更新日期：2015-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although type B aortic dissection has been treated with beta blockers to lower the arterial blood pressure (BP), there has been little evidences about reduction in heart rate (HR). We assessed whether tight HR control improved the outcome of medical treatment in patients with aortic dissection. METHODS AND ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Kodama K,Nishigami K,Sakamoto T,Sawamura T,Hirayama T,Misumi H,Nakao K

更新日期：2008-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected health and economy worldwide on an unprecedented scale. Patients have diverse clinical outcomes, but those with preexisting cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and related conditions incur disproportionately worse outcome. The high infectivity of severe a...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Liu PP,Blet A,Smyth D,Li H

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability of echocardiographic dyssynchrony to predict response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been unclear. METHODS AND RESULTS:A prospective, longitudinal study was designed with predefined dyssynchrony indexes and outcome variables to test the hypothesis that baseline dyssynchrony is as...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Gorcsan J 3rd,Oyenuga O,Habib PJ,Tanaka H,Adelstein EC,Hara H,McNamara DM,Saba S

更新日期：2010-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Over an 8-year period, 20 patients underwent operative repair of ventricular aneurysms during the first 8 weeks after acute myocardial infarction. All patients with multivessel coronary occlusive disease underwent concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting. There was one hospital death, for an early mortality rate o...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Walker WE,Stoney WS,Alford WC Jr,Burrus GR,Glassford DM,Thomas CS Jr

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Natural history of aortic dissection (AD) with intimal tear in the descending or abdominal aorta and retrograde extension into the ascending aorta (retrograde AD) remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to elucidate medium-term prognosis of patients with retrograde AD. METHODS AND RESULTS:Study popul...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Kaji S,Akasaka T,Katayama M,Yamamuro A,Yamabe K,Tamita K,Akiyama M,Watanabe N,Tanemoto K,Morioka S,Yoshida K

更新日期：2003-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:An enzyme histochemical study of the sinoatrial node, the coronary sinus, and the atrial muscle extending into the anterior mitral valve was performed on human hearts. Investigation of the activity and localization of the structurally bound enzymes was performed by conventional histochemical techniques. Determination ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Théry C,Krivosic I,Asseman P,Meijer AE

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To examine the influence active-play video gaming (also referred to as exergaming, exertainment, and active gaming) might have on improving health-related skills, enhancing self-esteem and self-efficacy, promoting social support, and ultimately motivating positive changes in health behaviors, the American He...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Lieberman DA,Chamberlin B,Medina E Jr,Franklin BA,Sanner BM,Vafiadis DK,Power of Play: Innovations in Getting Active Summit Planning Committee.

更新日期：2011-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) and tri-iodothyronine (T3) may improve cardiovascular performance after coronary artery surgery (CABG) but their effects have not been directly compared and the effects of combined treatment are unknown. METHODS AND RESULTS:In 2 consecutive randomized double-blind placeb...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Ranasinghe AM,Quinn DW,Pagano D,Edwards N,Faroqui M,Graham TR,Keogh BE,Mascaro J,Riddington DW,Rooney SJ,Townend JN,Wilson IC,Bonser RS

更新日期：2006-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optical mapping of cytosolic calcium transients in intact mammalian hearts is now possible using long-wavelength [Ca(2+)](i) indicators. We propose that beat-to-beat [Ca(2+)](i) transient alternans during ischemia may lead to spatial and temporal heterogeneity of calcium-activated membrane currents. METHODS...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Qian YW,Clusin WT,Lin SF,Han J,Sung RJ

更新日期：2001-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We tested the hypothesis that intracoronary delivery of an adenovirus encoding adenylyl cyclase type VI (Ad.AC(VI)) would be associated with increased left ventricular (LV) function in pigs with congestive heart failure. METHODS AND RESULTS:Pigs (52+/-6 kg; n=16) underwent placement of pacemakers, LV pressu...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Lai NC,Roth DM,Gao MH,Tang T,Dalton N,Lai YY,Spellman M,Clopton P,Hammond HK

更新日期：2004-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Convincing evidence suggests that atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease. The inflammatory response is an important determinant of atherosclerotic plaque instability. Therefore, we investigated the prognostic impact of key inflammatory players, namely the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP) and ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Heeschen C,Dimmeler S,Hamm CW,Fichtlscherer S,Boersma E,Simoons ML,Zeiher AM,CAPTURE Study Investigators.

更新日期：2003-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several nonatherosclerotic animal models of restenosis exist and are used for the evaluation of the vascular response to angioplasty-induced injury. However, few studies have evaluated the response of an atherosclerotic vessel to angioplasty. The present study examined the radiographic, histological, immunoh...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Wilensky RL,March KL,Gradus-Pizlo I,Sandusky G,Fineberg N,Hathaway DR

更新日期：1995-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Second trimester routine ultrasound evaluation of the fetal heart by means of the four-chamber view has been proposed for prenatal detection of cardiac anomalies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of this procedure. METHODS AND RESULTS:A prospective follow-up study on 6922 scanned fetuses w...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Buskens E,Grobbee DE,Frohn-Mulder IM,Stewart PA,Juttmann RE,Wladimiroff JW,Hess J

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined quantitative regional myocardial perfusion (RMP) measured by the washout of 133Xe at rest and after an isoproterenol challenge in 50 patients (group I) studied 8 to 14 days after they underwent saphenous vein bypass grafting to the left coronary artery, and compared this with RMP measured in the na...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Schmidt DH,Blau FM,Hendrix LJ,Kamath ML,Ray G

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The isthmus between the inferior vena cava and the tricuspid annulus has been shown to be involved in the reentry circuit of common atrial flutter. The effects of radio-frequency catheter ablation of this isthmus were examined in the canine model of atrial flutter due to reentry around the tricuspid annulus....

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Tabuchi T,Okumura K,Matsunaga T,Tsunoda R,Jougasaki M,Yasue H

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00