Acute pericarditis induced stress cardiomyopathy.

abstract：:Extracorporeal Ultrafiltration Method (ECUM) could be used in patients with refractory congestive heart failure (CHF). We have encountered a 56-year-old woman with refractory congestive heart failure (CHF) (NYHA II-III) due to coronary artery disease, complicated by moderately advanced diabetic nephropathy (Cr = 2.4 m...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Kuriyama S,Tomonari H,Utsunomia Y,Matsui K,Sakai O

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The genesis of the fourth heart sound (S4) is commonly related to the rapid set in vibration of the left ventricular walls, resulting from the rapid inflow of the blood due to the atrial contraction (Nishimura et al., 1989). S4 can be recorded in normal young subjects as an expression of physiologic atrial dynamics bu...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Baracca E,Scorzoni D,Brunazzi MC,Sgobino P,Longhini L,Fratti D,Longhini C

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to investigate the role of QRS duration on the surface electrocardiogram (ECG) in predicting response to levosimendan therapy in patients with acute systolic heart failure. METHODS:Patients with an ejection fraction (EF) lower than 35% who required intravenous inotropic support despite optimal heart f...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Cetin M,Uçar O,Cicekçioğlu H,Güven Cetin Z,Sahin M,Vasfi Ulusoy F,Aydoğdu S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical, hemodynamic findings and surgical results of forty patients with rheumatic tricuspid stenosis are presented. It is concluded that tricuspid stenosis is a frequent lesion. Its signs should be sought carefully and documented by simultaneous measurements of the right ventricular diastolic and right atrial p...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Sheikhzadeh A,Tarbiat S,Paydar D,Shakibi J

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although non-adherence to medications is associated with increased cardiovascular risks, very little information is focused on the relationship between knowledge and medication adherence among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). AIM:The purposes were to assess the relationship between medication adh...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Zhao S,Zhao H,Wang L,Du S,Qin Y

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left atrial scarring is recognised as a critical component in the maintenance of atrial fibrillation and is associated with the failure of interventional treatment. Diminished bipolar voltage (LV) has been proposed as a useful tool for left atrial scar quantification. We hypothesised that, due to its anatomi...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Attanasio P,Qaiyumi D,Röhle R,Wutzler A,Safak E,Muntean B,Boldt LH,Pieske B,Haverkamp W,Huemer M

更新日期：2017-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological information on the prevalence, incidence and natural history of intermittent claudication and peripheral vascular disease is limited, partially by the limitation of techniques of their study. The available data from the literature are review and supplemented by results from an on-going survey the ankle...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： De Backer G,Kornitzer M,Sobolski J,Denolin H

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of pulmonary valve endocarditis in a patient with patent ductus arteriosus is reported. The diagnosis was made by echocardiographic examination. The M mode echocardiogram showed "shaggy" echoes on the pulmonic valve and the two dimensional echocardiogram disclosed a big vegetation in the right outflow tract. Th...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Touze JE,Ekra A,Bertrand E

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Defibrillation threshold testing (DT) following implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation has not shown to improve mortality. However, the impact of DT on burden of heart failure (HF) hospitalisations has not been well defined.Methods: We studied retrospectively consecutive patients who und...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Akdemir B,Li Y,Krishnan B,Adabag S,Tholakanahalli V,Benditt DG,Li JM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to analyse age-related changes in human myocardial nerve plexuses and collagen networks of the auricle of the right atrium in subjects in whom no cardiac diseases or pathology had been diagnosed. METHODS AND RESULTS:Morphometric analysis of acetylcholinesterase (AChE)-stained ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Burkauskiene A,Mackiewicz Z,Virtanen I,Konttinen YT

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The interest in transcatheter ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure is continuously growing. Therefore, we report our experience in perimembranous (Pm) and postinfarction (Pi) VSD closure. METHODS:All patients, older than 16 years, were selected from a data base, in which Pm and Pi VSDs were registered. T...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Marinakis A,Vydt T,Dens J,Gewillig M,Van Deyk K,Budts W

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the availability of guidelines for preoperative cardiology consultations, their efficacy in real clinical practice remains unknown. Furthermore, there are concerns that overused cardiology consultations can lead to unnecessary investigations, prolonged hospital stays, and even cancellation of necessa...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Aslanger E,Altun I,Guz G,Kiraslan O,Polat N,Golcuk E,Oflaz H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We aimed to compare the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) between atorvastatin versus rosuvastatin in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary coronary angioplasty. METHODS:One hundred ninety-two consecutive patients, who underwent primary percutaneous inter...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Kaya A,Kurt M,Tanboğa IH,Işik T,Ekinci M,Aksakal E,Kaya Y,Topçu S,Sevimli S

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD) is a heart muscle disease characterized pathologically by fibrofatty replacement of right ventricular myocardium. It is further characterized by an electrical instability that precipitates ventricular arrhythmias and sudden death. The prevalence is estimated at 0.4% de...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Hagenah G,Andreas S,Konstantinides S

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In order to detect myocardial viability in coronary artery disease patients (CAD) with a previous myocardial infarction and dysfunction of the left ventricle (LV), the reliability of the left atrioventricular plane displacement (LAVPD) during low dose dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE), was validated. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Bouki K,Kranidis A,Kostopoulos K,Rondogianni F,Giannopoulou H,Antonelis J,Fehske W,Tavernarakis A,Kesse M,Anthopoulos L

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transradial approach to coronary angiography is a progressive and increasingly more often used technique. Apart from its advantages, radial artery occlusion (RAO) represents the most serious drawback. Re-canalization of an iatrogenic RAO, although asymptomatic in the majority of cases, remains a discussed and challeng...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Skvaril J,Kockova R,Danickova K,Sedlon P

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The levels of adiponectin, an anti-atherogenic protein, are decreased in patients with coronary artery disease. Syndrome X is associated with endothelial dysfunction, which is a key feature in the evolution of atherosclerosis. We sought to determine whether serum adiponectin levels are decreased in patients w...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Susam I,Yaylali YT,Dursunoglu D,Göksoy H,Oztürk M,Yaylali O,Semiz E

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 22-year-old male who had Mustard repair for complete transposition presented with progressive exercise intolerance, documented by a gradual decrease in exercise capacity on cycle ergometer. Cardiac catheterization and angiography demonstrated subvalvular pulmonary stenosis. After surgical relief of the obstruction, ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Matthys D,Verhaaren H,Decoodt P

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The available literature has not been able to demonstrate the exact association between preoperative statin therapy and the reduction in the rates of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE). The aim of this study is to explore these unanswered questions. METHODS:A review of patients having ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Zhang M,Kang JP,Nie SP,Lv Q,Liu XH,Ma CS

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is a key enzyme in the production of angiotensin II and thus may participate in the modulation of cardiac growth. The cloning of the ACE gene has made it possible to identify a deletion (D)-insertion (I) polymorphism that appears to affect the level of serum ACE activity. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Dursunoglu D,Evrengül H,Tanriverdi H,Turgut G,Genç O,Kaftan HA,Kilic M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The intima-media thickness (IMT) of the carotid artery is dependent on the risk factor load during life and correlates well with the degree of atherosclerosis, also in other vascular beds. METHODS:We reviewed our database of IMT measurements, from January 2002 to February 2007. We compared the mean IMT value...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Heuten H,Goovaerts I,Ennekens G,Vrints C

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The modifications that atrial flutter determines on the phonocardiogram, apexcardiogram, carotid pulse tracing, jugular venous pulse tracing, and indirect (esophageal) left atrial pulse tracing were studied. On the basis of the data here presented and that of the literature, a polygraphic profile of atrial flutter has...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Longhini C,Musacci GF,Portaluppi F

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We describe the clinical and echocardiographic features in 12 patients with hydatid cyst of the heart who were screened between 1985 and 2001. Presenting symptoms have a wide variability but the main symptom was precordial pain. The electrocardiogram was always abnormal and showed T wave inversion in 8 cases...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Bouraoui H,Trimeche B,Mahdhaoui A,Majdoub A,Zaaraoui J,Hajri Ernez S,Gouider J,Ammar H

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of adhesions after heart operations increases the risk of life-threatening damage to the heart and extracardiac grafts. Infections, tissue injury and inflammations are suspected aetiologic agents. The main purpose of our study is to evaluate the effect of an antiinflammatory agent piroxicam on t...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Iskesen I,Aksoy O,Cerrahoglu M,Sirin H

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our study is designed to evaluate the plasma BNP levels in patients with pure MS and its possible correlation with clinical and echocardiographic parameters of the disease. METHODS AND RESULTS:The study included 29 patients (27 women, 2 men, mean age 43.4 +/- 11.8 y) with pure mitral valve stenosis in sinus ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Uçar O,Bayar N,Karagöz A,Aydoğdu S

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) developed progressive heart failure several years after mitral valve replacement with a Björk-Shiley prosthesis for treating mitral stenosis due to Libman-Sacks endocarditis. She was admitted to the hospital with pulmonary oedema. Transoesophageal echocardiography ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Hoffer E,Itoua M,Radermecker M,Piérard L

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Results of many studies show that apolipoprotein B (apo B) is a better marker of risk of vascular disease than other lipid markers including LDL and HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides. We investigated the association between two infectious agents: C. pneumoniae and H. pylori, known to have an atherogenic effec...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Adiloglu AK,Can R,Kinay O,Aridogan BC

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The objective was to explore the value of serum carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) combined with N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in predicting the clinical prognosis of patients with acute heart failure (AHF).Methods: We prospectively observed 213 patients with AHF. CA125 (U/ml) and NT-...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Chen X,Wu M,Xu K,Huang M,Zhuo X

更新日期：2020-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a review of the effects of E on the symptoms of CHF which affect patients' (pts) quality of life and the signs associated with pts' prognosis. The review is based on clinical studies which were included in the New Drug Application for Vasotec (enalapril maleate, MSD) in the United States. There were 3 open-lab...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Rucinska EJ

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purulent pericarditis is rarely the primary site of bacterial infection. It is usually a complication of an infection originating elsewhere in the body, arising by contiguous spread or haematogenous dissemination.This paper, however, describes a previously healthy young man, who developed a purulent streptococcal peri...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Keersmaekers T,Elshot SR,Sergeant PT

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00