Mediastinal tumour as the presenting manifestation of Wegener's granulomatosis.

abstract：:We present three patients with variant angina pectoris and episodes of cardiac arrest. All of them had typical clinical symptoms, ST-segment changes in electrocardiogram, and coronary artery spasm confirmed by arteriography. They were treated with high doses of calcium antagonists and nitrates. An automatic cardiovert...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Seniuk W,Mularek-Kubzdela T,Grygier M,Grajek S,Cieśliński A

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiopulmonary diseases are major causes of death worldwide, but currently recommended strategies for diagnosis and prevention may be outdated because of recent changes in risk factor patterns. The Swedish CArdioPulmonarybioImage Study (SCAPIS) combines the use of new imaging technologies, advances in large-scale 'om...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Bergström G,Berglund G,Blomberg A,Brandberg J,Engström G,Engvall J,Eriksson M,de Faire U,Flinck A,Hansson MG,Hedblad B,Hjelmgren O,Janson C,Jernberg T,Johnsson Å,Johansson L,Lind L,Löfdahl CG,Melander O,Östgren CJ,

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumonia exhibits a broad range of severity, from mildly symptomatic at one end to fulminant septic shock and death at the other. Although an adequate inflammatory response is necessary for the clearance of microorganisms, excessive inflammation can lead to ongoing local and systemic damage. Because of this extended ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Meijvis SC,van de Garde EM,Rijkers GT,Bos WJ

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysbetalipoproteinaemia is a genetic disorder characterized by accumulation of lipoprotein remnant particles in the plasma, accelerated atherosclerosis, and the abnormal apoprotein E2. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus can aggravate the hyperlipidaemia associated with this disorder, presumably by increasing triglyceride ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Duell PB,Bierman EL

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association of sex, age, relative weight, smoking and drinking habits, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and economic and marital status, with benign oesophageal disease (BOD) was investigated by means of a point-prevalence study of BOD in a Danish population. A total of 346 individuals, representing su...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Andersen LI,Jensen G

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is generally performed through a right minithoracotomy, in contrast to the traditional full median sternotomy approach. Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is performed with increasing frequency, and by reducing surgical trauma, several observational studies suggest potentia...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Kastengren M,Svenarud P,Ahlsson A,Dalén M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction the pathophysiologic and prognostic value of serum C-reactive protein is not well defined. This study assessed the association between serum C-reactive protein levels on admission and mortality in patients admitted because of acute myocardial infarction....

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Nikfardjam M,Müllner M,Schreiber W,Oschatz E,Exner M,Domanovits H,Laggner AN,Huber K

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 61-year-old female patient, treated for hyperthyroidism with thiamazole, developed a severe maturation arrest in the granulocytic lineage and a total agranulocytosis. Subcutaneous GM-CSF was started immediately and given for 6 days. Bone marrow samples were taken before GM-CSF therapy and on days 3 and 8. An increas...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Björkholm M,Pisa P,Arver S,Beran M

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) can occur as in isolated form (sporadic LAM) or as a pulmonary manifestation of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) (TSC-associated LAM). Recent studies, however, revealed that both forms of LAM are genetically related but that sporadic LAM is a distinct clinical entity caused by ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Sato T,Seyama K,Kumasaka T,Fujii H,Setoguchi Y,Shirai T,Tomino Y,Hino O,Fukuchi Y

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the impact of hypertension and other risk factors on mortality, in particular cardiovascular mortality, in a geographically defined population of elderly subjects. DESIGN:An observational 25-year study of a total population. SETTING:The local health centre in the village of Dalby in southern Sw...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Lidfeldt J,Lanke J,Sundquist J,Lindholm LH

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease remains the most prevalent cause of human morbidity and mortality in ageing Western societies. Basic and translational scientific efforts have focused on the development and improvement of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to limit the burden of associated diseases, such as stroke and myocar...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Maegdefessel L

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The relationship between physical activity and cognitive function is intriguing but controversial. We performed a systematic meta-analysis of all the available prospective studies that investigated the association between physical activity and risk of cognitive decline in nondemented subjects. METHODS:We con...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Sofi F,Valecchi D,Bacci D,Abbate R,Gensini GF,Casini A,Macchi C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of a clinically occult ovarian carcinoma leading to subacute cor pulmonale in a 62-year-old woman is described. The patient was admitted to hospital with increasing respiratory distress. Physical examination and echocardiography showed signs of pulmonary hypertension. She died from circulatory failure. Autopsy ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Lambert-Jensen P,Mertz H,Nyvad O,Christensen JH

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The mortality from coronary heart disease (CHD) is exceptionally low in northernmost Finland, the Sámi (formerly known as Lapp) area. To clarify the reasons for this, the levels of serum cholesterol, other classic risk factors, and major antioxidants, alpha-tocopherol, retinol, albumin and selenium were dete...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Luoma PV,Näyhä S,Sikkilä K,Hassi J

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periodontal disease is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) but it is unknown if periodontal disease severity is associated with asymptomatic carotid plaque. The aim of the current population-based, observational study was to investigate if signs of periodontal disease are associated with the occurre...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Jönsson D,Orho-Melander M,Demmer RT,Engström G,Melander O,Klinge B,Nilsson PM

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate if exercise-induced ST-segment depression without typical angina pectoris is related to increases in sympatho-adrenal activity or beta-adrenoceptor sensitivity. PATIENTS:Thirteen patients (four men) aged 35-62 years with ST-segment depression during exercise but atypical symptoms and normal myoca...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Sundkvist GM,Hjemdahl P,Kahan T,Melcher A

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP) is an emerging cardiometabolic risk marker that is important in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and triglyceride metabolism. Plasma PLTP activity is elevated in type 2 diabetes mellitus, whereas glucose may regulate PLTP gene transcription in vitro. Of interest, common PLT...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Dullaart RP,Vergeer M,de Vries R,Kappelle PJ,Dallinga-Thie GM

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We estimated the prevalence, incidence and risk factors of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in a prospective cohort study of 26 489 participants. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The LVH was defined as Minnesota Code 310 on electrocardiogram (ECG). Everyone with this code at first visit was defined as a prevalence cas...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Thrainsdottir IS,Hardarson T,Thorgeirsson G,Sigvaldason H,Sigfusson N

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyse and evaluate current practice of asthma therapy by use of computerized prescription data. DESIGN:Descriptive, non-interventive. SETTING:A pharmacoepidemiological database on computerized refund claims from pharmacies in the Odense region in Denmark. SUBJECTS:Persons aged 20-44, presenting presc...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Hallas J,Hansen NC

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence of an association between job strain and obesity is inconsistent, mostly limited to small-scale studies, and does not distinguish between categories of underweight or obesity subclasses. OBJECTIVES:To examine the association between job strain and body mass index (BMI) in a large adult population. ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Nyberg ST,Heikkilä K,Fransson EI,Alfredsson L,De Bacquer D,Bjorner JB,Bonenfant S,Borritz M,Burr H,Casini A,Clays E,Dragano N,Erbel R,Geuskens GA,Goldberg M,Hooftman WE,Houtman IL,Jöckel KH,Kittel F,Knutsson A,Kos

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial disease, in part characterized by chronic inflammatory changes in the vessel wall and loss of normal physical and biochemical interactions between endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells. Previous studies [Hu J., Cotgreave IA. J Clin Invest; 99: 1-5] have ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Boerma M,Forsberg L,Van Zeijl L,Morgenstern R,De Faire U,Lemne C,Erlinge D,Thulin T,Hong Y,Cotgreave IA

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Protease inhibitors are efficient drugs as part of highly active antiretroviral therapy. They have been shown to cause hyper- and dyslipoproteinemia. Since antiretroviral therapy is able to delay disease progression and possibly extend life expectancy in HIV-infected individuals, the precise nature of serum ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Berthold HK,Parhofer KG,Ritter MM,Addo M,Wasmuth JC,Schliefer K,Spengler U,Rockstroh JK

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:APOA5 encodes a novel apolipoprotein (apo A-V) which appears to be a modulator of plasma triglyceride (TG). In apoA5 knock out mice plasma TG level increases almost fourfold, whereas in human APOA5 transgenic mice it decreases by 70%. Some SNPs in the APOA5 gene have been associated with variations in plasma TG in hum...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Priore Oliva C,Carubbi F,Schaap FG,Bertolini S,Calandra S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the relationships between plasma renin activity and metabolic cardiovascular risk factors in patients with essential hypertension. SUBJECTS AND DESIGN:Patients with uncomplicated essential hypertension (n = 36) with a diastolic blood pressure of 95-115 mmHg were studied. Assessment of plasma renin ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Allikmets K,Parik T,Teesalu R

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cigarette smoking has been identified as a major modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease and mortality. However, findings on the relationship between smoking and atrial fibrillation (AF) have been inconsistent. Furthermore, findings from previous studies were based on self-reported smoking. OBJECT...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Zuo H,Nygård O,Vollset SE,Ueland PM,Ulvik A,Midttun Ø,Meyer K,Igland J,Sulo G,Tell GS

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clonal haematopoiesis results from acquired mutations in haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs). These mutations can confer the HSPC with a competitive advantage, leading to their clonal expansion within the limiting bone marrow niche. This process is often insufficient to produce a haematologic malignancy; ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Min KD,Kour A,Sano S,Walsh K

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To establish a population-based 24-h ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) reference material with day/night mean BP calculated by standardized and true bedtimes. DESIGN:A cross-sectional study of 200 randomly selected subjects (20 men and 20 women in each 10-year age interval 20-70 years) in Linköping, Sweden. ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Nyström F,Malmström O,Karlberg BE,Ohman KP

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD), coronary heart disease (CHD) and all causes in relation to use of any hormone therapy (HT) and HT with oestradiol and norethisterone or levonorgestrel. DESIGN:Population-based cohort study. SETTING AND SUBJECTS:Women in three Norwegian counties were...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Graff-Iversen S,Hammar N,Thelle DS,Tonstad S

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroendocrine tumour of the small intestine (SI-NET), formerly known as midgut carcinoid tumour, is the most common small intestinal malignancy. The incidence is rising, with recent reports of 0.67 per 100 000 in the USA and 1.12 per 100 000 in Sweden. SI-NETs often present a challenge in terms of diagnosis and treat...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Stålberg P,Westin G,Thirlwell C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Small LDL particle size has been shown to be associated with coronary artery disease. However, no previous study has been performed relating LDL particle size to ultrasound measurement of atherosclerosis in hypercholesterolaemic subjects. The main aims of the present study were therefore: (i) to investigate ...

journal_title：Journal of internal medicine

authors： Hulthe J,Wiklund O,Bondjers G,Wikstrand J

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00