The value of admission HbA(1c) level in diabetic patients with acute coronary syndrome.

abstract：:A total of 1150 consecutive patients (1052 males and 98 females; age 51.2 +/- 10.1 years) with suspected coronary artery disease (Group I) were subjected to fluoroscopy for detection of coronary artery calcification (CAC) and coronary angiography. Another group (Group II) of 120 patients (95 males and 25 females; age ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Wasir HS,Dev V,Kaul U,Rajani M,Mukherjee S,Sharma S,Bhatia ML

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) is a reliable cardiac risk stratifier that has widespread applicability because of its clinical accuracy and cost effectiveness. Dobutamine has positive inotropic and chronotropic effects and is commonly used in patients who cannot exercise or achieve an adequate heart rate res...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Usher BW Jr,O'Brien TX

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ACC/AHA guidelines assign a class I indication for use of myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) for the evaluation of chest pain in patients with acute coronary syndromes and a nondiagnostic ECG. However, MPI is not a widely used modality for the evaluation of patients who present to the ER with chest pain and an interme...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Grube H,Rosenblatt J

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has been studied in models of different cardiovascular entities. Recently, a beneficial effect of RIPC on incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in postsurgical patients has been suggested. However, the potential impact of RIPC on electrophysiological- and thrombogenesis-related p...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Kosiuk J,Milani R,Ueberham L,Uhe T,Stegmann C,Hindricks G,Bollmann A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study analyzes the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) among patients with rheumatic valvular heart disease (VHD) in Chile. Coronary angiography was performed in all patients referred to cardiac catheterization with VHD who were over age 50 years and who had angina or ECG signs of ischemia. A total of 100...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Marchant E,Pichard A,Casanegra P

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work attempted to study the segmental wall motion on left ventriculograms, in terms of segmental shortening, velocity of segmental shortening, and temporal sequences of various events in systole as well as in diastole. The ability of such a method to characterize patterns of normal regional wall motion and to det...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Colle JP,Le Goff G,Ohayon J,Bonnet J,Bricaud H,Besse P

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart failure is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, yet patient risk stratification may be difficult. Prevention or treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) may be an important strategy in these patients that could positively affect their outcome. It has been demonstrated that in patients with syst...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Gigliotti JN,Sidhu MS,Robert AM,Zipursky JS,Brown JR,Costa SP,Palac RT,Steckman DA,Malenka DJ,Kono AT,Greenberg ML

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac anatomy and rhythm were evaluated in the fetuses of 18 pregnant women (between 20 and 42 weeks of gestation) referred because of abnormal fetal heart rate or rhythm. Utilizing a 3 MHz two-dimensional scan head with M-mode capability, M-mode recordings were obtained at paper speeds of 50 and 100 mm/s from 16 fe...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Crowley DC,Dick M,Rayburn WF,Rosenthal A

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite efforts targeting the growth of healthcare spending within the United States, the current increase in expenditures remains a widespread systemic issue. The overuse of healthcare testing has previously been identified as a modifiable contributing factor. One such test, echocardiography, has seen a con...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Bethge A,Penciu O,Baksh S,Parve S,Lobraico J,Keller AM

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inflammation is a key factor in the development of atherosclerotic disease and acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The P2Y(12) receptor antagonists ticagrelor (AZD6140) and clopidogrel may have anti-inflammatory effects. The objective of this analysis from the Dose Confirmation Study Assessing Anti-Platelet Effe...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Husted S,Storey RF,Harrington RA,Emanuelsson H,Cannon CP

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF), the mortality rate continues to be high. A large number of the deaths are sudden, presumably due to ventricular arrhythmias. Complex ventricular arrhythmias are recorded in as many as 80% of patients with CHF, with nonsustained ventricular tachycardi...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Chakko S,de Marchena E,Kessler KM,Myerburg RJ

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Catheter ablation has become an accepted technique for creating complete heart block in patients with drug refractory supraventricular tachycardias. However, it remains experimental for other indications, such as ablation of accessory pathway or ventricular tachycardia. The use of high energy defibrillator discharges ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Cunningham D

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is the third cause of acute deterioration of renal function in hospitalized patients. HYPOTHESIS:The purpose of the study was to compare the efficacy of saline infusion, saline infusion plus N-acetylcysteine (NAC), and sodium bicarbonate (SB) infusion to prevent CIN in pat...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Castini D,Lucreziotti S,Bosotti L,Salerno Uriarte D,Sponzilli C,Verzoni A,Lombardi F

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The left ventricular filling and regional wall motion patterns were compared in 6 normal subjects, 20 patients with coronary artery disease, and 10 patients with syndrome X by means of Doppler and two-dimensional echocardiography during high-dose (0.9 mg/kg body weight in 10 min) dipyridamole infusion. During the proc...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Nadazdin A,Shahi M,Foale RA

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmacologic management of the patient post myocardial infarction (MI) aims to achieve several goals. Chief among these is to prevent subsequent events, which include death, reinfarction, and rehospitalization. Secondary goals include preventing arrhythmias, minimizing left ventricular (LV) remodeling, and preven...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Reiffel JA,American Heart Association.,American College of Cardiology.

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Reduction in ENdpoints with the Angiotensin Antagonist Losartan (RENAAL) study reported that losartan delayed the progression of renal disease in patients with type 2 diabetes and nephropathy. Diabetic or renally impaired patients are at high cardiovascular risk, a risk potentially increased in patients ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Kowey PR,Dickson TZ,Zhang Z,Shahinfar S,Brenner BM,RENAAL Investigators.

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:According to the Rosenblueth-Simeone model, the heart rate (HR) is proportional to the sympathovagal balance. The individual proportionality constant is the intrinsic HR, which can be determined only invasively. The percentage low-frequency spectral HR variability power, relative to the low- plus high-frequency spectr...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Bootsma M,Swenne CA,Bruschke AV

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, insulin resistance (IR), and obesity frequently coexist with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), but it is uncertain whether these risk factors for vascular disease contribute to a change in atherosclerosis over time, independently of DM status. HYPOTHESIS:We hypothesized that t...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Sung KC,Ryu S,Lee JY,Lee SH,Cheong ES,Wild SH,Byrne CD

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Randomized Endo-vein Graft Prospective (REGROUP) trial (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01850082) is a randomized, intent-to-treat, 2-arm, parallel-design, multicenter study funded by the Cooperative Studies Program (CSP No. 588) of the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Cardiac surgeons at 16 Veterans Affairs (VA) medical ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Zenati MA,Gaziano JM,Collins JF,Biswas K,Gabany JM,Quin JA,Bitondo JM,Bakaeen FG,Kelly RF,Shroyer AL,Bhatt DL

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evaluation of chest pain accounts for millions of costly Emergency Department (ED) visits and hospital admissions annually. Of these, approximately 10-20% are myocardial infarctions (MI). HYPOTHESIS:Patients with chest pain whose initial electrocardiogram (ECG) is normal do not require hospital admission fo...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Challa PK,Smith KM,Conti CR

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conventional approaches to management of congestive heart failure (CHF) rely on drugs that increase myocardial contractility or reduce ventricular afterload. These approaches often improve cardiac symptoms and survival, but may be associated with significant deleterious effects. An alternative approach is to...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Lewis JF,DaCosta M,Wargowich T,Stacpoole P

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Investigate the usefulness of echocardiography and acoustic cardiography to monitor patients exposed to anthracycline chemotherapy. HYPOTHESIS:Serial echocardiographies to monitor systolic function may not be neccessary in all patients undergoing anthracycline chemotherapy. METHODS:In a prospective study, ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Toggweiler S,Odermatt Y,Brauchlin A,Zander T,Müller A,Zuber M,Winterhalder R,Erne P

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of older patients who develop heart failure (HF), particularly older women, have a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (HFpEF). Patients with HFpEF have severe symptoms of exercise intolerance, poor quality-of-life, frequent hospitalizations, and increased mortality. The prevalence of HFpEF is in...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Upadhya B,Kitzman DW

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physicians previously perceived heart disease to be a man's disease; yet, since 1984, more women have died of ischemic heart disease. Because women who develop obstructive coronary heart disease and heart failure tend to do so 10 years later than men, cardiology clinical trials that use arbitrary age cutoffs or exclus...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Clayton JA,Arnegard ME

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Separately, electrophysiologic study (EPS) and placement of a transvenous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) can be performed safely in the majority of patients. The safety and potential cost savings of same-setting procedures have not been evaluated. HYPOTHESIS:Electrophysiologic study and placem...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Pires LA,Ravi S,Lal VR,Kahlon JP

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery disease (CAD) is still the number-one killer in the world, and clinical trials indicate that it is preventable. Mortality and morbidity can be reduced by at least 30% to 40% by treating known risk factors. Genetic susceptibility is claimed to account for 50% of predisposition. The challenge of preventi...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Roberts R,Stewart AF

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 10 men with stable exertional angina, the changes in exercise capacity, hemodynamics, and left ventricular (LV) function were measured after 20 mg sublingual nifedipine (N) and again after adding 100 mg oral metoprolol (M). Nifedipine alone did not significantly improve exercise workloads (+18%) and duration (+21%)...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Choong CY,Roubin GS,Shen WF,Tokuyasu Y,Harris PJ,Kelly DT

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Auscultation was compared to two-dimensional echocardiography (2D echo) and Doppler ultrasonography in 140 consecutive patients referred for evaluation for suspected mitral valve prolapse (MVP) to asses the precision of the two diagnostic methods. Ninety patients (64%) had midsystolic clicks, of which 42 (47%) had MVP...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Barron JT,Manrose DL,Liebson PR

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most series of patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT) of right bundle-branch block (RBBB)-left axis deviation (LAD) morphology include young individuals with no overt evidence of structural heart disease. In the present report, the clinical and electrophysiologic findings in two patients with verapamil-responsive ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Rechavia E,Strasberg B,Kusniec J,Sclarovsky S

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS:In patients with stable angina pectoris, eccentric stenoses have a greater potential for dynamic changes of caliber in response to vasoactive stimuli than concentric lesions. It is not known whether in patients with coronary artery spasm the degree of coronary vasoconstriction differs in eccen...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Tousoulis D,Davies G,Kaski JC

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00