Circulating angiopoietins in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension.

abstract：:Left ventricular performance at rest and during supine symptom-limited exercise was determined by radionuclide ventriculography (RNV) in 65 subjects of the age of 65 years or older. Eleven subjects had no evidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) by history or submaximal stress ECG. In this control group left ventricu...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Pichler M,Mostbeck G,Fridrich L,Eghbalian F,Gassner A

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:Studies have reported less favourable outcomes in women compared with men after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Whether sex-specific differences in the magnitude or prognostic impact of infarct size or post-infarction cardiac function explain t...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Kosmidou I,Redfors B,Selker HP,Thiele H,Patel MR,Udelson JE,Magnus Ohman E,Eitel I,Granger CB,Maehara A,Kirtane A,Généreux P,Jenkins PL,Ben-Yehuda O,Mintz GS,Stone GW

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxygen supplementation is a standard treatment for all patients who present with acute coronary syndrome, regardless of oxygen saturation levels. Most of the data regarding the function of oxygen in myocardial infarction is based on a limited number of basic and clinical studies. We performed a systematic literature r...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Shuvy M,Atar D,Gabriel Steg P,Halvorsen S,Jolly S,Yusuf S,Lotan C

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:A substantial number of patients with dysfunctional but potentially viable myocardium cannot be accurately evaluated by transthoracic echocardiography due to a poor acoustic window. This study compares the diagnostic value of alternative functional imaging techniques, such as dobutamine-transoesophageal echocardio...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Baer FM,Theissen P,Crnac J,Schmidt M,Deutsch HJ,Sechtem U,Schicha H,Erdmann E

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Out of 84,609 Europeans in the ERICA sample (EHJ 9, Suppl I) 18,931 had adequate 6-year follow-up data so that coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality could be assessed in relation to five risk factors (age, cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, body mass index and cigarette smoking) measured at baseline. In view of kn...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors：

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Cardiac dyssynchrony is common in patients with heart failure, whether or not they have ischaemic heart disease (IHD). The effect of the underlying cause of cardiac dysfunction on the response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is unknown. This issue was addressed using data from the CARE-HF trial. METHOD...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Wikstrom G,Blomström-Lundqvist C,Andren B,Lönnerholm S,Blomström P,Freemantle N,Remp T,Cleland JG,CARE-HF study investigators.

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:There is currently no medical therapy that can prevent the progression of aortic valve stenosis (AS). Recent data highlight a possible relationship between bone metabolism and AS progression but prospective data are lacking. METHODS AND RESULTS:Serum levels of calcium, phosphorus, creatinine, 25-OH vitamin D, int...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Hekimian G,Boutten A,Flamant M,Duval X,Dehoux M,Benessiano J,Huart V,Dupré T,Berjeb N,Tubach F,Iung B,Vahanian A,Messika-Zeitoun D

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical expert consensus statement on takotsubo syndrome (TTS) part II focuses on the diagnostic workup, outcome, and management. The recommendations are based on interpretation of the limited clinical trial data currently available and experience of international TTS experts. It summarizes the diagnostic approac...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ghadri JR,Wittstein IS,Prasad A,Sharkey S,Dote K,Akashi YJ,Cammann VL,Crea F,Galiuto L,Desmet W,Yoshida T,Manfredini R,Eitel I,Kosuge M,Nef HM,Deshmukh A,Lerman A,Bossone E,Citro R,Ueyama T,Corrado D,Kurisu S,

更新日期：2018-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The 18 month mortality rate in 2180 patients excluded from the Danish Verapamil Infarction Trail II (DAVIT II) was 25.6%. In non-consenters (n = 368) this was 15.0% compared with 13.85 in 897 placebo-treated patients (hazard ratio 1.09 [P = 0.60] when adjusting for sex and age). The increased mortality rate in exclude...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Madsen JK,Hansen JF

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aims:The purpose of the current trial was to test the hypothesis that breathing oxygen-enriched air increases exercise performance of patients with pulmonary arterial or chronic thrombo-embolic pulmonary hypertension (PAH/CTEPH) and to investigate involved mechanisms. Methods and results:Twenty-two patients with PAH/C...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ulrich S,Hasler ED,Saxer S,Furian M,Müller-Mottet S,Keusch S,Bloch KE

更新日期：2017-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:In experimental studies the recovery of pressure distal to stenotic valve orifices has been well described. We evaluated the extent, determinants, and clinical importance of pressure recovery in patients with aortic valve stenosis. METHODS AND RESULTS:The study was performed in 37 patients with aortic valve steno...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Schöbel WA,Voelker W,Haase KK,Karsch KR

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre trial of oral isosorbide 5-mononitrate (ISMN) in 360 patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction. Patients were stratified prior to analysis according to the presence or absence of left ventricular failure on admission. ISMN caused a ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Fitzgerald LJ,Bennett ED

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:There is no cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension, but current approved treatment options include prostanoids, endothelin-receptor antagonists, and phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors. The effect on survival of these compounds has not been appropriately assessed in individual trials because of small sample size...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Galiè N,Manes A,Negro L,Palazzini M,Bacchi-Reggiani ML,Branzi A

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate outcomes for left main coronary artery (LMCA) stenting and compare results between protected (left coronary grafted) and unprotected LMCA stenting in the current bare-metal stent era. METHODS:We reviewed outcomes among 142 consecutive patients who underwent protected or unprotected LMCA stenting since...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Kelley MP,Klugherz BD,Hashemi SM,Meneveau NF,Johnston JM,Matthai WH Jr,Banka VS,Herrmann HC,Hirshfeld JW Jr,Kimmel SE,Kolansky DM,Horwitz PA,Schiele F,Bassand JP,Wilensky RL

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We sought to assess the effect of clopidogrel on clinical events 1 year after discharge in survivors of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in clinical practice. METHODS AND RESULTS:We analysed data of consecutive survivors of acute STEMI and either concomitant therapy with aspirin or aspirin plus clopidog...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Zeymer U,Gitt AK,Jünger C,Heer T,Wienbergen H,Koeth O,Bauer T,Mark B,Zahn R,Gottwik M,Senges J,Acute COronary Syndromes (ACOS) registry investigators.

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the Danish Verapamil Infarction Trial II (DAVIT II) intervention with verapamil significantly decreased the first major event rate (i.e. reinfarction or death) in patients recovering from acute myocardial infarction. As calcium channel antagonists might have a detrimental effect in patients with heart failure, the ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Jespersen CM

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aims:Optimal blood pressure for prevention of cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains uncertain and there is concern for increased risk with low diastolic blood pressure (DBP). This study analysed the association between blood pressure and CV outcomes in high-risk patients wi...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Bergmark BA,Scirica BM,Steg PG,Fanola CL,Gurmu Y,Mosenzon O,Cahn A,Raz I,Bhatt DL,SAVOR-TIMI 53 Investigators.

更新日期：2018-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Nisoldipine is a calcium antagonist with potent coronary vasodilating effects in patients with chronic stable angina pectoris. We studied the acute effects of nisoldipine in six patients within 24 h (mean 14 +/- 4 h) after the onset of myocardial infarction. Nisoldipine was administered as a 4.5 micrograms kg-1 intrav...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Chin JC,van der Wall EE,Manger Cats V,van der Laarse A,Blokland JA,Pauwels EJ,Bruschke AV

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to describe the frequencies of various diagnoses in patients admitted with acute chest pain, but without acute myocardial infarction, and to evaluate a non-invasive screening programme for these patients. PATIENTS:A total of 204 consecutive non-acute myocardial infarction patien...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Fruergaard P,Launbjerg J,Hesse B,Jørgensen F,Petri A,Eiken P,Aggestrup S,Elsborg L,Mellemgaard K

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aims:To analyse reasons, timing and predictors of hospital readmissions after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Methods and results:Patients included in the Bern TAVI Registry between August 2007 and June 2014 were analysed. Fine and Gray competing risk regression was used to identify factors predictive ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Franzone A,Pilgrim T,Arnold N,Heg D,Langhammer B,Piccolo R,Roost E,Praz F,Räber L,Valgimigli M,Wenaweser P,Jüni P,Carrel T,Windecker S,Stortecky S

更新日期：2017-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We explored the association between exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and various cardiometabolic biomarkers in 10-year-old children. METHODS AND RESULTS:A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out. Data on ETS exposure and potential confounders were collected by parental questionnaire. A...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Nagel G,Arnold FJ,Wilhelm M,Link B,Zoellner I,Koenig W

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) often experience recurrent arrhythmias within the first few months post-ablation. We aimed to investigate whether short-term use of amiodarone to prevent early arrhythmias following radiofrequency ablation for AF could reduce later recurrence. MET...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Darkner S,Chen X,Hansen J,Pehrson S,Johannessen A,Nielsen JB,Svendsen JH

更新日期：2014-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The understanding of atrial fibrillation (AF) evolved from a sole rhythm disturbance towards the complex concept of a cardiomyopathy based on arrhythmia substrates. There is evidence that atrial fibrosis can be visualized using late gadolinium enhancement cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and that it is a powerful pr...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Sohns C,Marrouche NF

更新日期：2020-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of our study was to examine if echocardiography can reproducibly be used in a multicentre study to select high risk patients with reduced left ventricular function early after an acute myocardial infarction (MI). In the TRAndolapril Cardiac Evaluation Study (TRACE) patients with reduced left ventricular systol...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Køber L,Torp-Pedersen C,Carlsen J,Videbaek R,Egeblad H

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to assess the independent contribution of left bundle branch block (LBBB) on long-term mortality in a large cohort with symptomatic heart failure (HF) requiring hospitalization. METHODS AND RESULTS:We studied a prospective cohort of 21 685 cases of symptomatic HF requiring hosp...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Tabrizi F,Englund A,Rosenqvist M,Wallentin L,Stenestrand U

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:we investigated the relationship between sublingual perfused capillary density (PCD) as a measure of tissue perfusion and outcome (i.e. occurrence of organ failure and mortality) in patients with cardiogenic shock from acute myocardial infarction. METHODS AND RESULTS:we performed a prospective study in 68 patient...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： den Uil CA,Lagrand WK,van der Ent M,Jewbali LS,Cheng JM,Spronk PE,Simoons ML

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have been shown to reduce cardiovascular risk in different groups of patients. Whether these effects can be generalized to the broad group of patients with vascular disease is unknown. Therefore, we undertook a combined analysis using individual data from ADVANCE, EUR...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Brugts JJ,Ninomiya T,Boersma E,Remme WJ,Bertrand M,Ferrari R,Fox K,MacMahon S,Chalmers J,Simoons ML

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:In patients with sick sinus syndrome, bradycardia can be treated with a single-lead pacemaker or a dual-chamber pacemaker. Previous trials have revealed that pacing modes preserving atrio-ventricular synchrony are superior to single-lead ventricular pacing, but it remains unclear if there is any difference between...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Nielsen JC,Thomsen PE,Højberg S,Møller M,Vesterlund T,Dalsgaard D,Mortensen LS,Nielsen T,Asklund M,Friis EV,Christensen PD,Simonsen EH,Eriksen UH,Jensen GV,Svendsen JH,Toff WD,Healey JS,Andersen HR,DANPACE Investigato

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Valvular heart disease is a significant, global cause of morbidity and mortality. In the ageing population of industrialized nations, degenerative aortic stenosis has become the most common native valve disorder. Although surgical aortic valve replacement is associated with excellent clinical outcomes, a large number ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Schoenhagen P,Tuzcu EM,Kapadia SR,Desai MY,Svensson LG

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The primary objectives of this study were to assess the feasibility of temperature-controlled radiofrequency catheter ablation of left and right sided manifest accessory pathways in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and to gain more insights into biophysical aspects of temperature-controlled cathe...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Willems S,Chen X,Kottkamp H,Hindricks G,Haverkamp W,Rotman B,Shenasa M,Breithardt G,Borggrefe M

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00