Influence of high cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic people on the duration and cost of sick leave: results of the ICARIA study.

abstract：AIMS:To assess the effect of experimentally induced atrial fibrillation on coronary flow in humans. METHODS AND RESULTS:In 16 patients (10 men, mean age 43+/-13 years) with normal coronary vessels, baseline and hyperaemic blood pressure and Doppler phasic coronary flow velocity were measured, using a 0.014 inch intrac...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Kochiadakis GE,Skalidis EI,Kalebubas MD,Igoumenidis NE,Chrysostomakis SI,Kanoupakis EM,Simantirakis EN,Vardas PE

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the effects of secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA(2)) inhibition on plasma lipoproteins. Secretory phospholipase A2 isoenzymes promote atherosclerosis by mechanisms that include lipoprotein modification, retention, and oxidation. METHODS AND RESULTS:Phospholipase Levels And Serological Markers of Ath...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Rosenson RS,Elliott M,Stasiv Y,Hislop C,PLASMA II Investigators.

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Doppler ultrasonic estimation of cardiac output in man is reviewed. Minimal requirements for accurate measurements are discussed, and the published results of reproducibility studies and validation studies are summarized and analysed. Analysis of Doppler records has a coefficient of repeat determination of 5-8% fo...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Coats AJ

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Current data concerning the influence of X-ray contrast media on the incidence of thrombotic complications in interventional cardiology are controversial. The effect of ionic contrast media on acute (< or =72 h) and subacute (< or =30 days) stent thrombosis has not been investigated. METHODS:Three thousand, nine ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Scheller B,Hennen B,Pohl A,Schieffer H,Markwirth T

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The management and outcomes of patients with functional moderate/severe mitral regurgitation and severe left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction are not well defined. We sought to determine the characteristics, management strategies, and outcomes of patients with moderate or severe mitral regurgitation (MR) and ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Samad Z,Shaw LK,Phelan M,Ersboll M,Risum N,Al-Khalidi HR,Glower DD,Milano CA,Alexander JH,O'Connor CM,Wang A,Velazquez EJ

更新日期：2015-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The prognostic role of time-to-treatment in primary angioplasty is still a matter of debate. The aim of our study was to evaluate the relationship between time-to-treatment and myocardial perfusion in patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated by primary angioplasty. METHODS AND RESU...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： De Luca G,van 't Hof AW,de Boer MJ,Ottervanger JP,Hoorntje JC,Gosselink AT,Dambrink JH,Zijlstra F,Suryapranata H

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty patients (31 male, 29 female) were studied in a 4-week double-blind parallel dose-response study. Patients received amlodipine 1.25 mg (n = 12), 2.5 mg (n = 12), 5 mg (n = 12), 10 mg (n = 12) or placebo (n = 12) once a day. Anti-anginal efficacy was assessed by sequential treadmill testing 24 h post-dose, freque...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Cocco G,Alfiero R

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension induced in rats by suprarenal banding has a blood pressure elevating effect that is accompanied by the occurrence of cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis. This phenomenon is already present at 2 weeks after banding and persists up to 1.5 years. The increase in cardiac weight is mostly due to the development o...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Nagasawa K,Zimmermann R,Münkel B,Linz W,Schölkens B,Schaper J

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:In patients with ischaemic left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and viable myocardium, revascularization improves systolic function. Diastolic dysfunction is also present in such patients; however, whether revascularization improves diastolic function also is largely unknown. METHODS:Twenty-six patients with chronic...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Carluccio E,Biagioli P,Alunni G,Murrone A,Leonelli V,Pantano P,Vincenti G,Giombolini C,Ragni T,Reboldi G,Gentile F,Ambrosio G

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present review summarizes the available information on the effects of the three major classes of antianginal agents (nitrates, calcium and beta-blockers) on myocardial energy metabolism. It also discusses the role of some new molecules (L-carnitine, trimetazidine and ranolazine) that have been proposed as an alter...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Chierchia SL,Fragasso G

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) presupposes that the patient is identified by echocardiography and is carefully evaluated for risk stratification, taking into consideration possible associated complications. The role of non-pharmacological treatment is limited, except in obese patients. Drug treat...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： de Divitiis O,Celentano A,De Simone G,Di Somma S,Galderisi M,Liguori V,de Divitiis M,Petitto M

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assessment of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) by early radionuclide exercise test was evaluated for 11 arteries undergoing a successful procedure. Exercise thallium-201 (Tl-201) and radionuclide ventriculography (RNV) were performed within 3 days before and after PTCA and compared to % diameter s...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Legrand V,Aueron FM,Bates ER,O'Neill WW,Hodgson JM,Mancini GB,Vogel RA

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Short QT syndrome (SQTS) is a genetically determined ion-channel disorder, which may cause malignant tachyarrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Thus far, mutations in five different genes encoding potassium and calcium channel subunits have been reported. We present, for the first time, a novel loss-of-function mu...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Templin C,Ghadri JR,Rougier JS,Baumer A,Kaplan V,Albesa M,Sticht H,Rauch A,Puleo C,Hu D,Barajas-Martinez H,Antzelevitch C,Lüscher TF,Abriel H,Duru F

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study analyses the immediate outcome and the risk of recurrent restenosis in patients who, at the time of repeat coronary angioplasty for a first restenosis, had unstable (n = 50), 19%) or stable (n = 218, 81%) angina. Successful angioplasty was accomplished in 250 (93%) patients, 222 (89%) of whom had follow-up ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Bauters C,Lablanche JM,McFadden EP,Leroy F,Bertrand ME

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advanced coronary artery disease (CAD), impaired left ventricular function and prolongation of the QT-interval are considered risk factors for sudden cardiac death in CAD-patients. So far, however, there are no studies investigating in detail whether there is a correlation between the QT-interval and changes in corona...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Krämer B,Brill M,Brühn A,Kübler W

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility of transcatheter laser coagulation of atrial myocardium was tested in a canine model by using a combined electrode-laser catheter. In 17 anaesthetized beagles a total of 264 lesions, 12-19 per dog, and 3-5 in each area were produced in: (1) the lateral walls, (2) the posterior right atrial walls, (3) t...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Weber HP,Heinze A,Enders S,Ruprecht L,Unsöld E

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study was designed to compare the degree of inhibition of platelet aggregation (IPA) of prasugrel with that of clopidogrel in stable aspirin-treated patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). METHODS AND RESULTS:Subjects (n=101) were randomly assigned to the following loading dose (LD) (day 1)/maintenance ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Jernberg T,Payne CD,Winters KJ,Darstein C,Brandt JT,Jakubowski JA,Naganuma H,Siegbahn A,Wallentin L

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, betathromboglobulin (BTG) and fibrinopeptide A (FPA) in peripheral venous blood were measured in 20 patients with stable angina pectoris before and immediately after exercise-induced myocardial ischaemia; in 5 of the 20 patients stable angina was associated with typical peripheral artery disease. A tota...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Gallino A,Häberli A,Straub PW,Steinbrunn W,Turina M,Rothlin ME

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Recent studies suggest an association between acute inflammation and deterioration of arterial function. The effect of acute inflammation on endothelial function and the role of treatment with statins have not been investigated in subjects with dyslipidaemia. METHODS AND RESULTS:In this randomized, placebo-contro...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Vlachopoulos C,Aznaouridis K,Dagre A,Vasiliadou C,Masoura C,Stefanadi E,Skoumas J,Pitsavos C,Stefanadis C

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a study of the concept of pacemaker dependence, 86 patients who had permanent ventricular demand (VVI) pacemakers implanted for more than six months and were in predominantly paced rhythm underwent repeated interruption of pacing both abruptly and after gradual reduction of paced rate. Non-invasive pace slowing was...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Crick JC,Rokas S,Sowton E

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular flow patterns were studied at rest by colour flow Doppler echocardiography in 33 patients with mitral tilting-disc prostheses (group 1), in 38 patients with mitral tissue prostheses (group 2) and in 18 healthy volunteers (controls). A 'crossed' flow pattern was seen in 14 patients with mechanical (42%...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Maire R,Ikram S,Odemuyiwa O,Groves PH,Lo SV,Banning AP,Hall RJ

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Transplant-associated coronary artery disease (TxCAD) is a major cause of post-transplant graft failure. The aim of this study was to investigate a possible role of mannose-binding lectin (MBL) deficiency and complement activation in TxCAD. METHODS AND RESULTS:In a prospective study of heart transplant recipients...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Fiane AE,Ueland T,Simonsen S,Scott H,Endresen K,Gullestad L,Geiran OR,Haraldsen G,Heggelund L,Andreassen AK,Wergeland R,Frøland S,Aukrust P,Mollnes TE

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial bridging of the left anterior descending coronary artery producing complete systolic occlusion was demonstrated in a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, who had localized myocardial hypertrophy in the lateral left ventricular wall outside the territory of that artery. Although a cause and effect relat...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Doi YL,Yamada M,Hamashige N,Yonezawa Y,Odawara H,Ozawa T

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the predictive value of high sensitivity (hs) C-reactive protein levels on long-term survival in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with primary PCI. METHODS AND RESULTS:We conducted a retrospective analysis of 758 STEMI patients (from January 2003 to December 2005), with...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ortolani P,Marzocchi A,Marrozzini C,Palmerini T,Saia F,Taglieri N,Baldazzi F,Silenzi S,Bacchi-Reggiani ML,Guastaroba P,Grilli R,Branzi A

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess EuroSCORE performance in predicting in-hospital mortality in on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB). METHODS AND RESULTS:Additive and logistic EuroSCORE were computed for consecutive patients undergoing CABG (n = 3440, 75%) or OPCAB (n = 1140,...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Parolari A,Pesce LL,Trezzi M,Loardi C,Kassem S,Brambillasca C,Miguel B,Tremoli E,Biglioli P,Alamanni F

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stress echocardiography is an established method for the diagnosis and prognostic stratification of coronary artery disease. In the last few years, the tremendous technological and conceptual versatility of this technique has been increasingly applied in challenging diagnostic fields. Today, in the echocardiography la...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Picano E,Pellikka PA

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Previous studies have reported lifestyle and risk factor deterioration following completion of a cardiac rehabilitation program (CRP). We report the results of a one-year Extensive Lifestyle Management Intervention (ELMI) aimed at preventing these adverse changes. METHODS AND RESULTS:A total of 302 men and women w...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Lear SA,Ignaszewski A,Linden W,Brozic A,Kiess M,Spinelli JJ,Haydn Pritchard P,Frohlich JJ

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 13 patients with chronic stable angina, left ventricular pressures were measured by catheter-tip micromanometer, and left cineventriculography was performed at matched atrial paced rates before and 20 min after administration of intravenous gallopamil (3 mg). Mean plasma concentration of gallopamil at the second ha...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Di Mario C,Iavernaro A,Cucchini F

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Ivabradine, a new I(f) inhibitor which acts specifically on the pacemaker activity of the sinoatrial node, is a pure heart rate lowering agent. Ivabradine has shown anti-ischaemic and anti-anginal activity in a placebo-controlled trial. The objective of this study was to compare the anti-anginal and anti-ischaemic...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Tardif JC,Ford I,Tendera M,Bourassa MG,Fox K,INITIATIVE Investigators.

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common complication in patients with acute myocardial infarction and is associated with an increase in the risk of death. The excess mortality associated with AF complicating acute myocardial infarction has not been studied in detail. Observations indicate that AF facilitates inductio...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Pedersen OD,Abildstrøm SZ,Ottesen MM,Rask-Madsen C,Bagger H,Køber L,Torp-Pedersen C,TRACE Study Investigators.

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00