Peripheral arterial disease is prevalent but underdiagnosed and undertreated in the primary care setting in central Greece.

abstract：:Elevated plasma levels of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) are prevalent in patients with hypercholesterolemia and coronary artery disease. A total of 83 patients with hypercholesterolemia and angiographically documented mild coronary artery stenosis were randomized to rosuvastatin treatment (20 mg) or atorvastatin ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Kurtoglu E,Balta S,Sincer I,Altas Y,Atas H,Yilmaz M,Korkmaz H,Erdem K,Akturk E,Demirkol S,Can C

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with left main (LM) coronary artery disease (CAD) are at the highest risk of cardiovascular events. We evaluated possible gene polymorphisms of tumor protein 53 ( TP53, rs1042522, p.Arg72Pro) that can differentiate LM-CAD from patients with more peripheral CAD (MP-CAD) and healthy participants (control group)...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Kolovou V,Tsipis A,Mihas C,Katsiki N,Vartela V,Koutelou M,Manolopoulou D,Leondiadis E,Iakovou I,Mavrogieni S,Kolovou G

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary collateral vessels can provide a perfusion reserve in case of increased myocardial oxygen demand. Development of coronary collateral vessels (CCV) is triggered by the pressure gradient between the coronary bed of arteries caused by an obstruction and myocardial ischemia. Myocardial hypoxia can facilitate deve...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Topsakal R,Eryol NK,Abaci A,Oymak S,Ozdoğru I,Yilmaz Y,Seyfeli E,Oğuzhan A,Ergin A

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of oral pentoxifylline, administered 1,200 mg/day (400 mg slow-release tablets tid) through six weeks, was studied in 10 patients with established deep venous incompetence and persisting venous ulcers. The following parameters were used for verification of the therapeutic result: venous patency (VP) and val...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Angelides NS,Weil von der Ahe CA

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed at evaluating the changes in platelet-activating factor (PAF) and its metabolic enzymes over a 6-week follow-up period in patients with newly diagnosed heart failure ([HF] n = 12) compared with age-, sex-, and BMI-matched apparently healthy volunteers (n = 10). The PAF, its key biosynthetic enzymes (l...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Detopoulou P,Fragopoulou E,Nomikos T,Antonopoulou S,Kotroyiannis I,Vassiliadou C,Panagiotakos DB,Chrysohoou C,Pitsavos C,Stefanadis C

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A His bundle electrogram was obtained in a 65 year old male with syncopal episodes. A split bundle of His deflection was recorded. After the intravenous administration of phentolamine, a marked shortening of the H-H' interval was observed. This signifies an improvement in conduction at the bundle of His level. ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Gould L,Reddy CV,Gomprecht RF

更新日期：1975-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We verified whether vascular reactivity is impaired and whether there is any association between vascular reactivity, walking ability, and peripheral artery disease (PAD) severity in patients with intermittent claudication (IC). We studied 63 patients and 17 age- and sex-matched volunteers without PAD. Vascular reacti...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Silva Rde C,Wolosker N,Yugar-Toledo JC,Consolim-Colombo FM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the association between 5 well-defined polymorphisms of the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFB1) gene and coronary artery disease (CAD) among patients with hypertension from northeast China. All study participants were classified into patients with CAD (n = 679) and controls (n = 686) according to angiogr...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Xu J,Yu X,Huang C,Qin R,Peng F,Lin J,Niu W

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Computed tomography angiography (CTA) is the gold standard follow-up modality after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). A potential alternative noninvasive and less expensive modality is duplex ultrasound scanning (DUS). METHODS:We studied 314 follow-up paired scans (DUS and CTA) in 59 patients with EVAR...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Badri H,El Haddad M,Ashour H,Nice C,Timmons G,Bhattacharya V

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is little information about coronary artery endothelial dysfunction in patients with sleep apnea. We evaluated relation between severity of sleep apnea and coronary artery endothelial dysfunction. In all, 26 patients without significant coronary stenoses were enrolled. Endothelial function was estimated by measu...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Kadohira T,Kobayashi Y,Iwata Y,Kitahara H,Komuro I

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) carries a poor prognosis. This study examined the non-invasive parameters that may be predictive of survival in two groups of patients, short-term survivors who died within one year of onset of symptoms (Group I, 6 patients) and long-term survivors who survived greater than one year of pre...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Missri JC

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the first cardiac catheterization in 1929, this procedure has evolved considerably. Historically performed via the transfemoral access, in the last years, the transradial access has been spreading gradually due to its many advantages. We have conducted a review of published literature concerning efficacy, safety...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Bianchi R,D'Acierno L,Crisci M,Tartaglione D,Cappelli Bigazzi M,Canonico M,Albanese M,Gragnano F,Fimiani F,Russo M,Cirillo P,Calabrò P

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of arterial-graft infection are presented. In all cases the gram stain obtained at surgery demonstrated white blood cells but no bacteria. Cultures obtained at operation subsequently grew Pseudomonas aeruginosa in two patients and Bacteroides fragilis in one patient. Failure to recognize the fallibility of...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Samson RH,Gupta SK,Scher LA,Veith FJ

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only a few angiographic studies have correlated the presence and severity of coronary artery disease with atherosclerosis in other arteries. The presence of disease in more than 1 area clearly has important implications on management. One hundred and seventy eight patients had angiographic evaluation of their peripher...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Thomas CS,Varghese K,Habib F,Abraham MT,Hayat NJ,Cherian G

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ethacrynic acid is a potent oral diuretic and saluretic agent. It has been used extensively in the treatment of heart failure and its effects on cardiovascular dynamics are well established. The clinical relief of the symptoms of pulmonary congestion frequently precedes any demonstrable diuretic effect suggesting that...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Gould L,Gopalaswamy C,Chandy F,Abdou O

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growing evidence suggests that atrial fibrillation (AF), in addition to its thromboembolic risk, is a risk factor for cognitive impairment (CI) via several pathways and mechanisms, further contributing to morbidity/mortality. Prior stroke is a contributor to CI, but AF is also associated with CI independently from pri...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Manolis TA,Manolis AA,Apostolopoulos EJ,Melita H,Manolis AS

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this population research was to find out the risk of arterial disease (defined as angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, peripheral occlusive arterial disease, and cerebrovascular disease) and hypertension in persons with varicose veins. A 5-year follow-up study was conducted in Tampere, Finland. A validat...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Mäkivaara LA,Ahti TM,Luukkaala T,Hakama M,Laurikka JO

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four instances of mediastinal wound infection occurred in 100 patients who underwent bilateral internal mammary artery (IMA) mobilization for coronary bypass. Debridement of 3--5 mm of the sternal edges was performed 6--18 days after the primary operation, and 2 patients required additional, anatomically limited debri...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Grmoljez PF,Barner HB

更新日期：1978-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Swallow syncope is usually caused by organic or functional disorders of the esophagus due to abnormal vasovagal reflex. In elderly patients this situation could be confused with postprandial hypotension. We present a case of an elderly patient who presented with swallow syncope that was caused by a waist in the midpor...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Patsilinakos SP,Antonatos DG,Spanodimos S,Nikolaou NI,Sotirellos K,Korkonikitas PI,Tsingas D

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Noninvasive assessment of aortic distensibility (AD) is feasible with cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR). We investigated the relationship between AD (assessed by CMR) and coronary artery disease (CAD) severity (assessed by the SYNTAX score) in patients with premature CAD. We recruited 125 patients with CAD confirmed by...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Razik NA,Kishk YT,Essa M,Ghany MA

更新日期：2020-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is a trophic disorder of the anal canal characterized by recurrent, self-resolving acute episodes. The author reports the results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the efficacy of Daflon 500 mg in the treatment of acute and chronic symptoms of hemorrhoids. One hundred and twenty ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Godeberge P

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 71-year-old man, a cigarette smoker with long-term asbestos exposure, developed multifocal malignant sarcomatous pleural mesothelioma that metastasized to the left ventricular endocardium without invading pericardium, myocardium, or the contiguous pulmonary vein. This is the first reported case of malignant pleural ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Senkottaiyan N,Seacord LM,Fulling KH,Birchem JA,Fraley MA,Alpert MA

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct coronary stenting without balloon predilation has the potential benefits of a reduced risk of extended dissections, reduced fluoroscopy exposure, reduced procedural time, and potential cost savings. The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of angiographically successful direct stent implantation and ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Okmen E,Cam N,Sanli A,Yapici F,Uyarel H,Vural M,Ozturk R

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed coronary arteriography and gave intracoronary injection of nitrates within 8 hours after the onset of symptoms of acute myocardial infarction in eighteen patients. Improved distal filling or patency of the total occluded coronary artery after intracoronary injection of nitrates occurred in 4 of 18 patient...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Omote S,Yasue H,Takizawa A,Nagao M,Hyon H,Nishida S,Horie M

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors encountered a forty-nine-year-old man with a lower limb ulcer refractory to intensive conservative therapy. No varicose vein was found anywhere, and the usual phlebographies and foot venous pressure measurement failed to diagnose it as a venous stasis ulcer. A direct phlebography method developed by the au...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Sugimoto T,Okada M,Fukuoka M,Uematsu M,Yoshida M,Toyama H

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital malformation of the right atrium or the coronary sinus is rare, and cases are classified into 1 of the following 4 categories: (1) congenital enlargement of right atrium, (2) single diverticulum, (3) multiple diverticula of the right atrium, and (4) diverticulum of the coronary sinus. This report presents a...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Yukiiri K,Mizushige K,Ohmori K,Wada Y,Tanimoto K,Ueda T,Takagi Y,Kohno M

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the significant advances made in the understanding and treatment of coronary artery disease much remains unclear about the pathogenesis of this complex atherothrombotic process. Atherogenesis may reflect a combination of multiple factors interacting with one another leading to coronary artery occlusion. One po...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Brody JI,Capuzzi DM,Fink GB

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author refers to a case described in 1761 by G.B. Morgagni, in which there were all the clinico-pathological features of aspecific aorto-arteritis, as it was pointed out in this century by some Japanese authors. Morgagni's case was a woman 40 years old, whose radial pulses were never perceived for many years befor...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Di Giacomo V

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty patients with intermittent claudication (IC) and treated diabetes mellitus and 30 age- and gender-matched nondiabetic claudicants underwent a vascular examination by noninvasive ultrasound methods (continuous-wave Doppler, duplex scanner). The ankle/arm systolic pressure index did not differ in the two groups. ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Rubba P,Leccia G,Faccenda F,De Simone B,Carbone L,Pauciullo P,Vaccaro O,Mancini M

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are at high risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI), a complication associated with poor clinical outcomes. Serum albumin (SA) levels are associated with cardiovascular mortality. We assessed the association...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Murat SN,Kurtul A,Yarlioglues M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00