Delayed improvement of myocardial function after recanalization of a chronic coronary occlusion in a patient with intractable heart failure.

abstract：:Diagnosis of myocarditis has improved with the application of new techniques such as immunohistochemistry, polymerase chain reaction, in situ hybridization and Southern blot in endomyocardial biopsies. Treatment of inflammatory heart disease is still difficult and not yet validated by a study with patient numbers suff...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Maisch B,Hufnagel G,Schönian U,Hengstenberg C

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite therapeutic improvements, cardiogenic shock (CS) remains the most common cause of death in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In addition to percutaneous coronary intervention, inotropes, fluids, adjunctive medication, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, and also assist devices are widely used...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Thiele H,Allam B,Chatellier G,Schuler G,Lafont A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Brugada syndrome is considered to be a distinctive subgroup of idiopathic ventricular fibrillation. Identification of the circadian pattern of ventricular fibrillation would contribute to the elucidation of its underlying pathophysiology, but this pattern remains unknown in patients with Brugada syndrome. METHODS...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Matsuo K,Kurita T,Inagaki M,Kakishita M,Aihara N,Shimizu W,Taguchi A,Suyama K,Kamakura S,Shimomura K

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We investigated the influence of type one cannabinoid receptor (CB1) deficiency on acute heart failure (AHF) and the underlying mechanism. Acute heart failure syndrome is an important clinical problem because of its high morbidity and mortality rates. Activation of CB1 induces vascular dilation and reinforces the ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Liao Y,Bin J,Asakura M,Xuan W,Chen B,Huang Q,Xu D,Ledent C,Takashima S,Kitakaze M

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare rubidium-82 PET with thallium-201 SPECT imaging in 150 patients. Both techniques followed a single dipyridamole-handgrip stress, and images were displayed using the same 3-dimensional format and quantitative colour scale. Coronary arteriography was employed to assign the correc...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Marwick TH,Go RT,MacIntyre WJ,Saha GB,Underwood DA

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial catecholamine concentrations were determined in endomyocardial biopsies from patients with heart failure to assess if tissue catecholamine levels relate to the severity of myocardial damage or the aetiology of the underlying disease. Methodological studies revealed a good reproducibility of catecholamine de...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Regitz V,Leuchs B,Bossaller C,Sehested J,Rappolder M,Fleck E

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several targets for heart failure therapy may be met through different mechanisms which are not necessarily associated. In the Australia/New Zealand Heart Failure Research Collaborative Group Study, patients with chronic stable heart failure of ischaemic aetiology on treatment including ACE inhibitors were randomized ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Sharpe N,Doughty RN

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infective endocarditis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, with valvular destruction and congestive heart failure being more common in patients with echocardiographically discernible vegetations. The transoesophageal approach affords consistently high quality images with excellent structural resolu...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Rohmann S,Erbel R,Görge G,Makowski T,Mohr-Kahaly S,Nixdorff U,Drexler M,Meyer J

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For clinical prognosis, LV function is best described in terms of ejection fraction (EF) or end-systolic volume (ESV). Because deterioration of LV function is the most important adverse prognostic factor for patients after recovery from myocardial infarction, any agent which improves function should improve long-term ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Norris RM,White HD

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical fitness of athletes affected by mitral valve prolapse (MVP) was examined, in order to evaluate the influence of sport activity on the natural history of the disease. Maximal workload, total workload, percentage efficiency (according to Hollmann's formula), double product of maximal cycloergometric stress test...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Musante R,Cupelli V,Mori F,Attinà DA

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence and type of arrhythmias has been studied in a representative sample of 2000 Athenians, aged 18-81 years, who underwent exercise testing on a treadmill according to the Bruce protocol. It was found that 121 persons (mean age 55.7 +/- 14.9 years, 31% greater than 65 years), exhibited arrhythmias on the EC...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Diamantopoulos EJ,Anthopoulos L,Nanas S,Maliaras G,Chrisos D,Moulopoulos SD

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In untreated congestive heart failure, aldosterone plasma concentrations are elevated in proportion to the severity of the disease and are further increased by the use of diuretic treatment. Angiotensin II, plasma potassium concentration, and corticotropin are the major stimulators of aldosterone synthesis. During ang...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Zannad F

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aims:To characterize the relationship between blood pressure (BP) or heart rate and mortality and morbidity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods and results:We performed post hoc analysis of baseline BP or heart rate and all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events in the SUMMIT trial. SUMMIT was ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Byrd JB,Newby DE,Anderson JA,Calverley PMA,Celli BR,Cowans NJ,Crim C,Martinez FJ,Vestbo J,Yates J,Brook RD,SUMMIT Investigators.

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective trial in 124 patients with acute myocardial infarction, Holter and surface ECG recordings were obtained simultaneously and compared for their ability to assess thrombolysis-induced ST segment changes. Accuracy in predicting patency of the infarct-related artery was evaluated in both methods. Success o...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Zabel M,Hohnloser SH,Parussel A,Just H

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to compare different criteria for the definition of late potentials in patients after myocardial infarction, three signal averaged ECG variables, duration of the signal-averaged QRS complex (QRS), root-mean-square voltage of the terminal 40 ms (RMS-40), and the duration of low amplitude signals less than 40 m...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Malik M,Odemuyiwa O,Poloniecki J,Kulakowski P,Farrell T,Staunton A,Camm AJ

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This treatise reviews two-dimensional echocardiographic criteria which have been developed to describe and distinguish reversible vs irreversible myocardial ischaemia. It also discusses the new pathophysiologic concepts such as 'hibernating' and 'decapitated' myocardium, and also 'reperfusion injury' and 'stunned' myo...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Corday E,Hajduczki I,O'Byrne GT,Kar S,Areeda J,Corday SR

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart rate and age are independent variables associated with the pattern of normal left ventricular filling. Since heart rate variability also varies with age, the relationship between these and left ventricular filling in normal subjects was assessed. In 31 subjects (age range 21 to 71 years), power spectral analysis...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Finkelhor RS,Karwa P,Kaufman ES,Bahler RC

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aims:Fractional flow reserve (FFR) has proven to its prognostic and therapeutic value. However, the additive prognostic value of coronary flow reserve (CFR) remains unclear. This study sought to investigate the clinical utility of combined FFR and CFR measurements to predict outcomes. Methods and results:Using the pro...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ahn JM,Zimmermann FM,Johnson NP,Shin ES,Koo BK,Lee PH,Park DW,Kang SJ,Lee SW,Kim YH,Lee CW,Park SW,Pijls NHJ,Park SJ

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), a proteolytic enzyme able to degrade types I and III collagens, is present in atherosclerotic lesions but absent from the normal blood vessel wall. The recent observation that, in a transgenic mouse model, MMP-1 gene expression slows the development and progression of atheroscle...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ye S,Gale CR,Martyn CN

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We studied the synergism between high-dose furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide in patients with severe congestive heart failure and impaired renal function showing diuretic resistance to a daily dose of furosemide of at least 250 mg. DESIGN AND SETTING:An open study. A general hospital in The Netherlands. ME...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Dormans TP,Gerlag PG

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since fatty acids provide the majority of myocardial energy requirements under basal conditions, an alteration in the global or regional utilization of these substrates may be an early indicator of myocardial disease. To determine areas of potential clinical utility of fatty acid imaging, we synthesized a radioiodinat...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Livni E,Elmaleh DR,Barlai-Kovach MM,Goodman MM,Knapp FF Jr,Strauss HW

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spectral turbulence analysis of the signal-averaged electrocardiogram is a new method for identifying patients prone to sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia. In contrast to analysis in the time domain, it has been claimed to be applicable in patients with bundle branch block. The aim of this study was to asse...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Englund A,Andersson M,Bergfeldt L

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study compared plasma levels of established risk markers for atherosclerosis and indices of inflammation in 50 patients with severe periodontitis to those in 46 healthy cases. METHODS AND RESULTS:Full blood counts were performed and levels of high density lipoproteins (HDL), total cholesterol, haptoglobin, e...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Buhlin K,Gustafsson A,Pockley AG,Frostegård J,Klinge B

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aims:Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is characterized by right ventricular myocardial replacement and life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. Desmosomal gene mutations are sometimes identified, but clinical and genetic diagnosis remains challenging. Desmosomal skin disorders can be caused by de...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Chatterjee D,Fatah M,Akdis D,Spears DA,Koopmann TT,Mittal K,Rafiq MA,Cattanach BM,Zhao Q,Healey JS,Ackerman MJ,Bos JM,Sun Y,Maynes JT,Brunckhorst C,Medeiros-Domingo A,Duru F,Saguner AM,Hamilton RM

更新日期：2018-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:In 16 male patients with heart failure (NYHA II-III), the influence of a single dose of 25 mg captopril on the carotid sinus baroreceptor reflex was examined. Blood pressure fell significantly by 11 +/- 1.7 mm Hg (P less than 0.001), whereas heart rate remained unchanged (85 +/- 3 vs. 83 +/- 3 beats min-1). Carotid si...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Osterziel KJ,Röhrig N,Dietz R,Manthey J,Hecht J,Kübler W

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We examined the geographic variations in InTIME-II, a randomized double-blind trial comparing alteplase with lanoteplase for myocardial infarction. METHODS AND RESULTS:We compared baseline characteristics, management, and outcomes in four regions (Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, and Latin America) ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Giugliano RP,Llevadot J,Wilcox RG,Gurfinkel EP,McCabe CH,Charlesworth A,Thompson SL,Antman EM,Braunwald E,InTIME (Intravenous nPA for Treatment of Infarcting Myocardium Early) II Investigators.

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated cardiovascular and coronary responses to intravenous infusions of adrenaline, which raised arterial concentrations in a stepwise fashion from basal to about 5-6 nmol.l-1, in 11 non-rejecting heart transplanted patients, and in eight intact innervated subjects. Cardiac adrenaline extraction and noradren...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Roca J,Cruz Caturla M,Hjemdahl P,Masotti M,Ventura A,Oriol A,Crexells C

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess the prognostic significance of infarct core tissue characteristics using cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging in survivors of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). METHODS AND RESULTS:We performed an observational prospective single centre cohort study in 300 reperfused STEMI patients (m...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Carrick D,Haig C,Rauhalammi S,Ahmed N,Mordi I,McEntegart M,Petrie MC,Eteiba H,Hood S,Watkins S,Lindsay M,Mahrous A,Ford I,Tzemos N,Sattar N,Welsh P,Radjenovic A,Oldroyd KG,Berry C

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Currently available non-invasive imaging methods frequently fail to detect alterations in left ventricular (LV) function despite histological evidence of injury. Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) can detect subtle LV dysfunction. The aim of this study was to investigate whether TDI indices can predict LV systolic dysfu...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Neilan TG,Jassal DS,Perez-Sanz TM,Raher MJ,Pradhan AD,Buys ES,Ichinose F,Bayne DB,Halpern EF,Weyman AE,Derumeaux G,Bloch KD,Picard MH,Scherrer-Crosbie M

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), left ventricular (LV) systolic function, and mitral filling pattern (MFP) are prognostic indicators in patients with heart failure (HF). This study evaluated the potential role of E/Ea for predicting cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with suspected HF. This non-invasive measur...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Whalley GA,Wright SP,Pearl A,Gamble GD,Walsh HJ,Richards M,Doughty RN

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00