Spiritual activation in very elderly individuals assessed as heart rate variability and plasma IL/10/IL-6 ratios.

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to clarify the effect of standing balance training on walking speed (short-term outcome) and cardiac events (long-term outcome) in elderly ischemic heart disease (IHD) patients. This was a retrospective cohort study. Ninety-two elderly (≥ 65 years) IHD patients who underwent an inpatient ...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Yamamoto S,Matsunaga A,Wang G,Hoshi K,Kamiya K,Noda C,Kimura M,Yamaoka-Tojo M,Masuda T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After the new left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) classification criteria emerged, many studies have focused on the differences between heart failure (HF) with reduced EF (HFrEF), HF with midrange EF (HFmrEF), and HF with preserved EF (HFpEF). However, the lack of consensus on sex-related differences in prognosi...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Wang C,Zhou Y,Zhong R,Bao Y,Li Z,Tian J

更新日期：2020-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to prevent ischemic stroke, it is important to identify and treat patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who do not consult a doctor in a medical institution. The aim of this study was to determine the consultation rate at medical institutions for patients with AF in group medical examinations conducted in a ...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Matsumi H,Nakamura K,Eguchi E,Miyoshi T,Nakagawa K,Nishii N,Watanabe A,Ueoka A,Yoshida M,Tokunaga N,Amioka N,Yamada N,Saito D,Morita H,Ogino K,Ito H,Ibara-AF Investigators.

更新日期：2019-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal injury is an important factor for worsening outcome in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF). An 81-year-old woman was admitted due to ADHF with dyspnea and mild peripheral edema. The patient was managed with intravenous administration of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) at a dose of 0.0125 μg/kg/minute, whic...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Kamiya M,Sato N,Akiya M,Okazaki H,Takahashi Y,Mizuno K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High plasma HDL-cholesterol (HDL-c) is a well-established protective factor in coronary artery disease (CAD). One of its potential protective mechanisms is the inhibition of the cytokine-induced upregulation of expression of cellular adhesion molecules (CAMs). High sCAM levels were found to be associated with low HDL-...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Stanojević NB,Ivanović ZJ,Djurovic S,Kalimanovska VS,Spasić S,Ostrić DK,Memon L

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We experienced a 33-year-old patient with D-looped transposition of the great arteries (D-TGA) and a history of Senning operation who was referred to our institute with cardiogenic shock and subsequently underwent urgent paracorporeal ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation, which was a first in Japan, that was e...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Nakamura M,Imamura T,Kuwahara H,Nakagaito M,Yokoyama S,Doi T,Fukahara K,Yoshimura N,Kinugawa K

更新日期：2020-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have revealed that stress after catastrophic disasters can trigger cardiovascular events, however, little is known about its association with the occurrence of heart failure in past earthquakes. The objective of the present study was to determine whether the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 201...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Suzuki H,Yamada S,Kamiyama Y,Takeishi Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical scenario, which is based on systolic blood pressure (SBP) upon admission, is useful for classifying and determining initial treatment for acute heart failure (HF). However, the prognostic significance of SBP following the initial treatment is unclear.The Japanese Heart Failure Syndrome with Preserved Ejec...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Sato Y,Yoshihisa A,Oikawa M,Nagai T,Yoshikawa T,Saito Y,Yamamoto K,Takeishi Y,Anzai T

更新日期：2019-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Sirt1 is a highly conserved nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD(+)) dependent histone deacetylase which plays an important role in heart diseases. Studies performed with Sirt1 activators indicated that it protects cells from ischemia/ reperfusion (I/R) injury. The protective effects of H2S against I/R injury also h...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Hu MZ,Zhou B,Mao HY,Sheng Q,Du B,Chen JL,Pang QF,Ji Y

更新日期：2016-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:An increase of pulmonary artery pressure in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) results in right ventricular failure and ultimately death. High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), a nuclear protein, acts as a pro-inflammatory cytokine by activating receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) in the extracellul...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Suzuki S,Nakazato K,Sugimoto K,Yoshihisa A,Yamaki T,Kunii H,Suzuki H,Saitoh S,Takeishi Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plaque erosion (PE) is a significant substrate of acute coronary thrombosis. An improved ability to distinguish plaque phenotype in vivo among patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is of considerable interest because of the potential to formulate tailored treatment. This study assessed the p...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Dong H,Hu S,Sun R,Wang C,Dai J,Pan W,Xing L,Liu X,Wu J,Liu J,Jia H,Yu B

更新日期：2019-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism underlying thrombosis in atrial fibrillation (AF) is not yet clearly understood. The apelin/APJ axis parallel and counter-regulate with the angiotensin system. The present study hypothesizes that apelin/APJ axis exert its anti-thrombus effect in normal left atrial tissue and is disrupted by up-regulated ...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Cheng H,Chen Y,Li X,Chen F,Zhao J,Hu J,Shan A,Qiao S,Wei Z,He G,Xu B

更新日期：2019-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrocardiography (ECG) is used to screen for pulmonary hypertension (PH). However, it is unclear which parameters of ECG are the most useful for screening.ECG parameters related to right ventricular hypertrophy criteria were examined in 145 ECGs of subjects who were suspected to have PH and underwent right heart ca...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Miura M,Ikeda S,Yoshida T,Yamagata Y,Nakata T,Koga S,Koide Y,Kawano H,Maemura K

更新日期：2018-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) has various morphological and clinical features. A decade has passed since the previous survey of the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of Japanese HCM patients. The Aichi Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (AHC) Registry is based on a prospective multicenter observational study o...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Yoshinaga M,Yoshikawa D,Ishii H,Hirashiki A,Okumura T,Kubota A,Sakai S,Harada K,Somura F,Mizuno T,Fujiwara W,Yokoi H,Hayashi M,Ishii J,Ozaki Y,Murohara T,Yoshida Y,Amano T,Izawa H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have been shown to be safe and effective for the prevention of stroke in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients, however, experience with peri-AF ablation management of DOACs is scarce. This study aimed to investigate the safety and feasibility of periprocedural anticoagulat...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Kawabata M,Sasaki T,Maeda S,Shirai Y,Yamauchi Y,Nitta J,Goya M,Hirao K

更新日期：2016-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：:A 52-year-old woman with intermittent complete atrioventricular (AV) block detected on exercise was admitted to the hospital. Echocardiography revealed lesions on the right ventricular side of the interventricular septum and free wall of the basal inferolateral area. Gadolinium-enhanced cardiovascular magnetic resonan...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Fujimoto R,Asano T,Maezawa H,Shimojima H,Tsujiuchi M,Hori Y,Ebato M,Suzuki H

更新日期：2018-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart failure (HF) is a disease with high morbidity and mortality. In patients with HF, decreased cardiac output and blood redistribution results in decreased intestinal perfusion and destruction of intestinal barrier. Microorganisms and endotoxins can migrate into the blood circulation, aggravating systemic inflammat...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Jin B,Ji F,Zuo A,Liu H,Qi L,He Y,Wang Q,Zhao P

更新日期：2020-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of unilateral pulmonary artery occlusion (UPAO) test for the preoperative evaluation of pneumonectomy was reported in adult patients. On the contrary, in infants, no strategies have yet been recommended to predict hemodynamics after pneumonectomy, nor has use of the UPAO test been reported. We describe the fir...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Kato K,Kato T,Hayano S,Fukasawa Y,Numaguchi A,Hattori T,Saito A,Sato Y,Hayakawa M

更新日期：2018-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with periodontal disease exhibit exacerbated atherosclerosis, aortic stiffness, or vascular endothelial dysfunction. However, in a recent scientific statement, the American Heart Association noted that neither has periodontal disease been proven to cause atherosclerotic vascular disease nor has the treatment ...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Hayashi S,Yamada H,Fukui M,Ito HO,Sata M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The usefulness of coronary magnetic resonance angiography (cMRA) has been reported, although the difference in the diagnostic accuracy of different protocols has not been established.We compared conventional coronary angiography (CAG) and cMRA, conducted within 6 months in 24 consecutive patients between September 201...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Namba Y,Fuke S,Kashihara Y,Tanaka M,Yumoto A,Saito H,Sato T

更新日期：2016-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Although pressure-overload right ventricular hypertrophy is a long-term risk in some congenital heart diseases such as tetralogy of Fallot, how it develops is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanism of development of this right ventricular heart failure.Pulmonary artery banding in 10-day-old ra...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Minegishi S,Kitahori K,Murakami A,Ono M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients requiring an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), the combined use of a prior pacemaker and a subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) could be an alternative treatment option to implantation of new leads or upgrading of pacemakers to an ICD if vascular access is limited. Here, we assessed the prevalence of S-ICD...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Kawabata M,Goya M,Takahashi Y,Maeda S,Yagishita A,Shirai Y,Kaneko M,Shiohira S,Hirao K

更新日期：2018-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Tolvaptan is a highly selective and orally effective arginine vasopressin V2 receptor antagonist, and is potentially useful for the treatment of heart failure (HF) patients. However, the renoprotective effect of long-term tolvaptan therapy and its underlying mechanisms remain unknown. We evaluated the effects of chron...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Ishikawa M,Kobayashi N,Sugiyama F,Onoda S,Ishimitsu T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although some patients with fulminant myocarditis can be rescued owing to the improvements in mechanical circulatory support therapy, there are few reports providing evidence of cardiac rehabilitation during mechanical circulatory supports, particularly among pediatric patients. We treated two pediatric patients who u...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Amao R,Imamura T,Sawada Y,Endo S,Ozaki S,Okamura K,Masuzawa A,Takaoka T,Hirata Y,Shindo T,Ono M,Haga N

更新日期：2016-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Although calcium channel blockers (CCB) are expected to improve the augmentation index (AI) in CKD patients, the potential effect of benidipine on AI has been poorly studied.The present study aimed to compare the effect of benidipine and amlodipine in the treatment of CKD patients as measured through AI and urinary al...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Takayama T,Yoda S,Yajima Y,Kasamaki Y,Kunimoto S,Kanai T,Hirayama A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) is commonly observed in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) or left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). While some patients develop LVOTO at rest, it can also be provoked by physical exertion, and hence termed latent LVOTO (L-LVOTO). Recent reports demonstrated...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Semba H,Sawada H,Uejima T,Takeda N,Soma K,Abe H,Yamashita T,Nagai R

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 37 year-old female who had suffered from arteritis for 20 years underwent a Bentall operation. Since severe stenosis was observed in her left main coronary artery (LMCA) the following year, a minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) operation was performed. Unfortunately, she again complained of ang...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Sakai H,Oyama N,Kishimoto N,Takahashi M,Urasawa K,Tsutsui H

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate whether electrical stimulation of skeletal muscles could represent a rehabilitation alternative for patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Thirty patients with CHF and NYHA class II-III were randomly assigned to a rehabilitation program using either electrical stimulation o...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Dobsák P,Nováková M,Fiser B,Siegelová J,Balcárková P,Spinarová L,Vítovec J,Minami N,Nagasaka M,Kohzuki M,Yambe T,Imachi K,Nitta S,Eicher JC,Wolf JE

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:T1 or longitudinal relaxation time is one of the very fundamental magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) time constants and a tissue characterizing parameter. Only during the last decade did it become possible to quantify T1 values of the myocardium through T1 mapping. Evolving from only region of interest analysis and long...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Hamdy A,Kitagawa K,Ishida M,Sakuma H

更新日期：2016-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies reporting that statin increases coronary artery calcium (CAC) were conducted exclusively on patients with statin as a prevention, regardless of the presence or absence of dyslipidemia. The impact of sex on CAC has not been fully evaluated. We aimed to determine the association of dyslipidemia and sex ...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Asami M,Yamaji K,Aoki J,Tanimoto S,Watanabe M,Horiuchi Y,Furui K,Kato N,Hara K,Tanabe K

更新日期：2017-10-21 00:00:00