Early and 3 months follow-up results in 22 adult patients undergoing percutaneous transvenous mitral valvuloplasty.

abstract：:Residual risk, which cannot be prevented by statins alone, must be controlled for inhibiting the onset of coronary events. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) play an important role in controlling residual risk. The Japan eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) Lipid Intervention Study demonstrated the inhibitory effect o...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Nishizaki Y,Shimada K,Daida H

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Decreased left ventricular mass index in anorexia nervosa is amply reported. The aim of this study is to identify non-burdensome predictors of reduced left yentricular mass/height (cLVM) in a cohort of adolescent restrictive anorexic girls. METHODS:This is a retrospective study of all anorexic girls...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Docx MK,Weyler J,Simons A,Ramet J,Mertens L

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a 87-year-old patient presenting with signs suggestive of new-onset heart failure which lead to the diagnosis of a large right ventricular mass occupying the entire cavity and extending to the right ventricular outflow tract. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Briasoulis A,Siddiqui F,Siddiqui S,Mohamad T,Afonso L

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A prospective randomized multicentre pilot trial, comparing stenting with balloon angioplasty as a treatment for coronary lesions, located in a bifurcation was performed. METHODS AND RESULTS:After balloon dilatation, with a < 30% residual stenosis in the main vessel and < 50% residual stenosis in the side br...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Dens J,Dubois C,Vermeersch P,Coussement P,Vrolix M,Janssens L,Desmet W,Piessens J

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the M-mode and two-dimensional echocardiographic findings in a patient with familial amyloidosis. The diagnosis was made by the clinical picture and histologic evidence of amyloid in peripheral nerve biopsy. Though the patient had no clinical sign of heart failure, extensive involvement of the heart was demo...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Piérard L,Verheugt FW,Meltzer RS,Roelandt J

更新日期：1981-01-01 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

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：:Jugular vein thrombosis (JVT) is usually secondary to central venous catheterisation, distant malignancy, hypercoagulable state or ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Spontaneous internal JVT is an extremely rare entity. A 61-year-old man presented with swelling of the right side of his face. An ultrasonographic scan s...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Chlumský J,Havlín J

更新日期：2009-10-01 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：:Nineteen asymptomatic patients affected by isolated chronic aortic regurgitation received 20 mg of nifedipine sublingually: the acute hemodynamic effects of nifedipine were evaluated by combined cross-sectional and Doppler echocardiography. To assess variations in the regurgitant flow volume, the flow volume across th...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Gentile F,Ornaghi M,Esposti D,Triulzi MO

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with unstable angina and known heart failure, and marked U wave alternans on the electrocardiogram is reported. Alternans of the U wave with no change in the QRS complex is extremely rare. The relevant literature is reviewed. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Lefebvre P,Mantia M,Friart A

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: All previous meta-analyses including clinical outcomes after remote ischaemic conditioning (RIC) in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) demonstrated that RIC significantly reduced all-cause mortality and major adverse cardiovascular...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Borracci RA,Amrein E,Alvarez Gallesio JM,Trucksäss S,Higa CC

更新日期：2020-07-03 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：:Between January 1970 and August 1974, eleven postinfarction patients underwent left ventricular aneurysmectomy for refractory tachyarrhythmias. Ten suffered from ventricular tachycardias and one from supraventricular tachycardia. All had localized aneurysms and normal contractions of the surrounding myocardium on angi...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Atlas P,Yahini JG,Deutsch V,Eshchar Y,Lieberman Y,Neufeld HN

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven cases of an unusual type of ventricular arrhythmia, already named "Torsades de pointe" by French authors, are presented. It is characterized by a changing pattern of the ventricular complexes, spontaneous onset and cessation, and refractoriness to defibrillation and antiarrhythmic drugs which decrease intraventr...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Cokkinos DV,Mallios C,Philias N,Vorides EM

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

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：OBJECTIVES:The role of adenosine as a cardioprotective agent is well known and recent experimental studies suggest that impairment of adenosine-related signal transduction contributes to the pathophysiology of chronic heart failure. The recent observation of an association between ADA, genetic polymorphism and coronary...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Saccucci P,Binczak-Kuleta A,Banci M,Krzysztalowska M,Dofcaci A,Safranow K,Magrini A,Loniewska B,Kornacewicz-Jach Z,Chlubek D,Bottini E,Ciechanowicz A,Gloria-Bottini F

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aneurysm and dissections localized to the ascending aorta are usually encountered in patients with atherosclerosis and hypertension. Behçet's syndrome is a rare vasculitic syndrome occasionally responsible for inflammation in small to large vessels. Aneurysm formation and dissection in the ascending aorta due to Behce...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Ucer E,Oner AO,Erdinler IC

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：:We present a 64-year-old woman who was brought to the emergency department after suffering a motor vehicle accident, involving multiple soft tissue and bone trauma. Even though she was free from cardiovascular symptoms for the last three years, her past medical history of aorto-coronary bypass surgery prompted preoper...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Albrecht CA,Pepper G,Fuentes F

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular (LV) asynchrony has been demonstrated to result in diastolic dysfunction. To test the hypothesis that altered LV synchrony interferes with LV diastolic function in essential hypertensive patients (HT), we performed radionuclide ventriculography and echocardiography in 38 HT and 11 normotensive subject...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Nii T,Nakashima Y,Ikeda M,Arakawa K

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During inflammation, several cell types synthesize and secrete phospholipase A2 that catalyses lipid oxidation in LDL. Myeloperoxidase, a haeme protein secreted by activated phagocytes, oxidizes L-tyrosine to a tyrosyl radical that is a physiological catalyst for the initiation of lipid oxidation in LDL. Lipid oxidati...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Holvoet P

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Decreased effects of smoking on serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) were demonstrated in subjects smoking more than 20 cigarettes a day. We aimed to evaluate the effects of non-heavy smoking (< or =20 cigarettes a day) on HDL-c in young, healthy men who are similar in terms of age, physical act...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Barcin C,Tapan S,Kursaklioglu H,Iyisoy A,Olcay A,Erbil MK,Isik E

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Heart failure (HF) is a lethal disorder most common in blacks. Available treatment options have little impact on prognosis, making primary prevention a priority. We aimed to describe the spectrum of established HF risk factors and clinical features in Nigerian adults. METHODS:We recruited consecutive adults...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Laabes EP,Thacher TD,Okeahialam BN

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of coarctation of the aorta in the presence of severe aortic insufficiency poses a serious clinical problem. Although successful single- and two-stage repair for combined coarctation in the presence of severe aortic regurgitation has been described, the surgical management of this lesion remains partic...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： De Meester C,Budts W,Gewillig M,Daenen W,Van de Werf F

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study was undertaken to test the hypothesis that smoking induces peripheral endothelial dysfunction and altered function in central conduit arteries. METHODS:A total of 22 healthy volunteers (10 women and 12 men; mean age 25.3 +/- 5.8 years) were included. At baseline, brachial artery flowmediate...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Ciftçi O,Günday M,Calişkan M,Güllü H,Güven A,Müderrisoğlu H

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The mechanisms of the different haemodynamic and clinical responses to dobutamine infusion in mitral stenosis (MS) are not clearly established. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relation between left atrial (LA) function and haemodynamic response in patients with MS during dobutamine infusion. METHOD...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Belgi A,Yalçinkaya S,Cetin S,Kabukçu M,Gölbaşi I,Sancaktar O

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed at determining the effect of percutaneous ASD closure on the AV conduction. Percutaneous closure of ostium secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs) has been widely accepted and has become the standard treatment of this malformation. However, some complications have been reported. Because of the ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Cottens D,Van De Bruaene A,Troost E,Willems R,Moons P,Budts W

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is underdiagnosed in most countries. We report our first experience from a national pilot project of cascade screening in relatives of FH patients. METHODOLOGY:Participating specialists recruited consecutive index patients (IP) with Dutch Lipid Clinic Network (DLCN) score...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Descamps OS,Rietzschel E,Laporte A,Buysschaert I,De Raedt H,Elegeert I,Chenot F,Lengele JP,Carlier S,Vanderheeren P,Lienart F,Friart A,Guillaume M,Vandekerckhove H,Maudens G,Mertens A,van de Borne P,Bondue A,De Sutter

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The relation between cardiovascular diseases and serum immunoglobulin E (Ig E) levels has been investigated by different authors. Serum Ig E may play a direct role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases, or it may only be a marker formed during pathological mechanisms. In this study, we determined serum Ig E l...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Büyükberber S,Sencan O,Büyükberber N,Tuncer C,Akyol O,Turgay M,Kocakavak C

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00