Abstract:
:Until recently, catheter-based radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation was limited to palliative approaches of either atrioventricular node ablation or modification. It is now recognized that at least a proportion of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation may be suitable for curative ablation of an underlying single arrhythmogenic focus. With the intense interest in this area, a catheter-based cure involving endocardial linear lesion creation for patients with chronic or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation may not be far in the future.
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Cardiol Clinjournal_title
Cardiology clinicsauthors
Kalman JM,Scheinman MMdoi
10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70371-4subject
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1997-11-01 00:00:00pages
721-37issue
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1558-2264pii
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70098-9
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1989-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2007.12.015
更新日期:2008-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1993-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1994-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70148-x
更新日期:2000-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2016.08.004
更新日期:2017-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2012.07.006
更新日期:2012-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70132-6
更新日期:2000-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70184-3
更新日期:2000-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Magnetic resonance imaging is unique in its variety of applications for imaging the cardiovascular system. A thorough assessment of myocardial structure, function, and perfusion; assessment of coronary artery anatomy and flow; and spectroscopic evaluation of cardiac energetics can be readily performed by magnetic reso...
journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70012-6
更新日期:1998-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1984-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2010.11.004
更新日期:2011-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2010.04.004
更新日期:2010-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The Swan-Ganz catheter was developed 35 to 40 years ago for intensive and cardiac care units to allow bedside placement and continuous monitoring and recording of right-sided heart, pulmonary artery, and wedge pressures and reasonably accurate determinations of cardiac output. Considerations for the clinical applicati...
journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2007.08.005
更新日期:2007-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0733-8651(03)00054-7
更新日期:2003-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Dilated cardiomyopathy is a heterogeneous disease, both clinically and genetically. Two genes responsible for X-linked DCM have been identified. Five genetic loci responsible for X-linked DCM have been identified. Five genetic loci responsible for autosomal dominant DCM have also been mapped but no genes identified so...
journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70037-0
更新日期:1998-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1992-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::The differentiation of restrictive cardiomyopathy from pericardial constriction remains a difficult clinical problem. Although the historical, noninvasive, and hemodynamic and angiographic features discussed here provide poor discriminating value when considered individually, a combination of clues may suggest one dia...
journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1990-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) represents an umbrella of ischemic myocardial disease and diagnoses encompassing unstable angina (UA), non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). UA and NSTEMI for all intents and purposes, share similar pathophysiology, but at increas...
journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2017.08.003
更新日期:2018-02-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2012.04.006
更新日期:2012-08-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70232-0
更新日期:2001-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The advent of immunotherapy, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, has ushered in a promising new era of treatment of patients with a variety of malignancies who historically had a poor prognosis. However, these therapies are associated with potentially life-threatenin...
journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2019.07.008
更新日期:2019-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Although the long-term durability of stent grafts is still a concern, stent-graft treatment is already the best option in a large number of patients with descending thoracic aortic diseases who are poor candidates for surgical repair, or in an acute setting. With improved capability to recognize proper anatomy and sel...
journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2010.01.011
更新日期:2010-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Subaortic stenosis can be a complex disease of multiple anatomic etiologies. At the core is either an elongated and narrow outflow tract as compared to normal or a fully muscle-rimmed VSD used as an intraventricular routing pathway. An array of treatment modalities is needed for an effective management strategy. ...
journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0733-8651(02)00013-9
更新日期:2002-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Atrial fibrillation (AF), an escalating dysrhythmia, is accountable for extensive population morbidity and mortality. In the United States, approximately 2.3 million people are presently diagnosed with AF and it is estimated that this prevalence may increase to 5.6 million by 2050. Foremost predisposing risk factors f...
journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2008.09.015
更新日期:2009-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Morphologic observations following transluminal balloon angioplasty are summarized from eight adult patients undergoing coronary or saphenous vein bypass graft angioplasty and from an infant with aortic valve stenosis angioplasty. Possible mechanisms of dilation injury and complications of balloon bursting are discuss...
journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1984-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Valvular heart disease (VHD) is generally well tolerated during pregnancy; however, the dramatic changes in hemodynamics that occur during pregnancy can lead to clinical decompensation in high-risk women. Women with VHD considering pregnancy should undergo preconception counseling with a high-risk obstetrician and car...
journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2020.09.010
更新日期:2021-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::The field of defibrillation is one of the most rapidly advancing areas in resuscitation. Defibrillation is also one of the most promising interventions for achieving improved survival from cardiac arrest. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the science and clinical applications of defibrillation. ...
journal_title:Cardiology clinics
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0733-8651(03)00062-6
更新日期:2002-02-01 00:00:00