Rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disease.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of depression after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is associated with worse prognosis and lower adherence to risk-reducing behaviors. We reported earlier that an enhanced depression care intervention reduces depression symptoms and major adverse cardiac events. This study evaluates the impact ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Kronish IM,Rieckmann N,Burg MM,Edmondson D,Schwartz JE,Davidson KW

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The few available studies of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) care process indicators have not linked receipt of recommended care processes in heart failure (HF) with lower mortality. Because the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) also tracks hospita...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Wu WC,Jiang L,Friedmann PD,Trivedi A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study assessed the feasibility of a 12-week program of exercise, with and without intramuscular testosterone supplementation, in male patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and low testosterone status and collected preliminary data for key health outcomes. METHODS:Male patients with CHF (n = 41, age...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Stout M,Tew GA,Doll H,Zwierska I,Woodroofe N,Channer KS,Saxton JM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, long (> or =20 mm) coronary stents were introduced for clinical use. They are intended as an alternative to multiple conventional stents to treat extensive dissections or suboptimal results of long lesions after balloon angioplasty. METHODS:In a total of 113 such consecutive vessels in 107 patient...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： De Scheerder IK,Wang K,Kostopoulos K,Dens J,Desmet W,Piessens JH

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The normal pattern of the myocardial sympathetic innervation was studied in 15 subjects using single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) gamma scintigraphy with iodine 123-labeled meta-iodobenzylguanidine (I123MIBG). Seven young subjects (mean age 29.4 +/- 7.5 years SD) with supraventricular tachycardia and ei...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Gill JS,Hunter GJ,Gane G,Camm AJ

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability to return to work after infective endocarditis (IE) holds important socioeconomic consequences for both patients and society, yet data on this issue are sparse. We examined return to the workforce and associated factors in IE patients of working age. METHODS:Using Danish nationwide registries, w...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Butt JH,Kragholm K,Dalager-Pedersen M,Rørth R,Kristensen SL,Chaudry MS,Valeur N,Østergaard L,Torp-Pedersen C,Gislason GH,Køber L,Fosbøl EL

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distinction between idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and myocarditis is controversial, both clinically and pathologically. To increase diagnostic accuracy and provide prognostic information, we prospectively tested the routine application of immunofluorescence and electron microscopy in endomyocardial biopsy eval...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Hammond EH,Menlove RL,Anderson JL

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In patients with severe heart failure additional therapeutic support with intravenous inotropic or vasodilator drugs is frequently used in the attempt to obtain hemodynamic control. The nature and extent to which diastolic filling, atrial function, and mitral regurgitation are modified by these drugs have no...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Capomolla S,Pozzoli M,Opasich C,Febo O,Riccardi G,Salvucci F,Maestri R,Sisti M,Cobelli F,Tavazzi L

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left circumflex coronary blood flow was increased significantly (20 per cent) during stimulation of somatic afferent fibers. The change in CBF was associated with significant increases in heart rate and arterial pressure and significant decrease in coronary vascular resistance. Controlling heart rate or preventing car...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Kline RL

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Race-ethnic differences exist in the epidemiology of heart failure, with blacks experiencing higher incidence and worse prognosis. Left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction (LVSD) detected by speckle-tracking global longitudinal strain (GLS) is a predictor of cardiovascular events including heart failure. I...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Russo C,Jin Z,Homma S,Rundek T,Elkind MS,Sacco RL,Di Tullio MR

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the stability of precordial ST-segment mapping techniques in assessing ischemic myocardial injury, we studied 28 patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction using a 49-lead electrocardiographic system (1 mV. = 10 mm.). The sum of ST elevations in millimeters was taken as an index of ischemic injury,...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Madias JE,Hood WB Jr

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the diagnostic value of exercise electrocardiographic (ECG) testing in 191 patients who were completely asymptomatic 6 months after a successful percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty procedure. With > 70%- and > 50%-diameter stenosis at follow-up as restenosis criteria, the sensitivities of exercis...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Desmet W,De Scheerder I,Piessens J

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fractional flow reserve (FFR) has become a gold standard in physiological assessment of coronary artery stenosis. An FFR < 0.75 is considered as a reliable physiological parameter indicating functionally significant lesion. Lesion length (LL) may affect the translesional hemodynamics. However, the effect of ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Brosh D,Higano ST,Lennon RJ,Holmes DR Jr,Lerman A

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiographic evidence of coronary dissection after angioplasty is found in 25% to 30% of cases. Although patients are usually asymptomatic, in a small percentage angioplasty-induced coronary dissection results in luminal impairment and ischemic complications. The present study was undertaken to identify factors respon...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Sharma SK,Israel DH,Kamean JL,Bodian CA,Ambrose JA

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of treating patients with hypertension is not simply to reduce blood pressure but rather to prevent the associated morbidity and mortality. Recent assessments of clinical trials have shown that while the risk of stroke is consistently lower with antihypertensive therapy, the same degree of success has no...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Black HR

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of aspirin to prevent ischemic cardiovascular disease has received considerable attention recently. To determine the prevalence of aspirin use for cardiovascular disease prevention, the Minnesota Heart Survey examined population-based samples of Twin Cities' adults in 1981 to 82 and 1985 to 86. Over the 4...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Folsom AR,Iso H,Sprafka JM,Edlavitch SA,Luepker RV

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biolimus-eluting stents (BESs) with a biodegradable polymer in abluminal coating achieve more complete coverage at 9 months compared with sirolimus-eluting stents (SESs) with a durable polymer, as assessed by optical coherence tomography (OCT). Whether this advantage persists or augments after complete resor...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Gutiérrez-Chico JL,Jüni P,García-García HM,Regar E,Nüesch E,Borgia F,van der Giessen WJ,Davies S,van Geuns RJ,Secco GG,Meis S,Windecker S,Serruys PW,di Mario C

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA) is associated with various types of arrhythmia, including supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and complete atrioventricular block (cAVB). Our study aims to characterize the arrhythmia burden, associated risk factors, arrhythmia mechanisms, and the long-...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Tseng WC,Huang CN,Chiu SN,Lu CW,Wang JK,Lin MT,Chen CA,Wu MH

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The detection of premature ectopic beats coinciding with the T-wave of the antecedent beat is important for patient monitoring. In the method described here, the difficulties of direct measurement of QT time are avoided by evaluating the changes of QT time according to heart rate by use of a diode function generator. ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Breithardt G,Loogen F,Schmiel FK,Seipel L

更新日期：1975-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to assess whether pharmacologic preconditioning by exogenous or endogenous adenosine prevents the deterioration of hemodynamic function and left ventricular performance during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Ischemic preconditioning renders the heart more ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Heidland UE,Heintzen MP,Schwartzkopff B,Strauer BE

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of clinical characteristics thought to be associated with increased coronary risk. This analysis evaluates angiographic progression of coronary disease in women who are postmenopausal with and without the metabolic syndrome enrolled in the Women's Angiographic Vitamin & Es...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Hsia J,Bittner V,Tripputi M,Howard BV

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our goal was to evaluate cross-sectionally the association between ideal risk factor (IRF) profile and the presence and severity of subclinical atherosclerosis measured as coronary artery calcium (CAC) in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health. METHODS:We included 4,077 participants with no prior ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Bensenor IM,Goulart AC,Santos IS,Bittencourt MS,Pereira AC,Santos RD,Nasir K,Blankstein R,Lotufo PA

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The favorable effects of lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol on reducing clinical events in patients with coronary disease have been well established. The mechanisms responsible for this benefit, however, have not been fully understood. This study examined the impact of lipid-lowering therapy ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Cohen JD,Drury JH,Ostdiek J,Finn J,Babu BR,Flaker G,Belew K,Donohue T,Labovitz A

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early reperfusion therapy improves the clinical outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), but benefits are limited by reperfusion injury in some patients. We examined the effect of nicorandil, a hybrid of K(ATP) channel opener and nicotinamide nitrate, on reactive oxygen species (ROS) form...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Ono H,Osanai T,Ishizaka H,Hanada H,Kamada T,Onodera H,Fujita N,Sasaki S,Matsunaga T,Okumura K

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently revised American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for exercise electrocardiography (ExECG) have suggested that ExECG scores be used to assist in management decisions in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). METHODS:We used 442 women who underwent both ExE...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Morise AP,Lauer MS,Froelicher VF

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-four patients with atrial septal defects, aged 7 months to 18 years (median 8.9), underwent biplane transesophageal (TEE) and transthoracic (TTE) echocardiography. The size of the defect and the shunt flow volume were measured by TEE and compared with the actual size at surgery (N = 14) or the shunt volume measu...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Ishii M,Kato H,Inoue O,Takagi J,Maeno Y,Sugimura T,Miyake T,Kumate M,Kosuga K,Ohishi K

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiplatelet therapy has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of serious vascular events in high-risk patients, including those with a prior acute ischemic event. The long-term use of antiplatelet agents is a key component of secondary prevention measures following acute coronary syndromes, including ST-segment...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Valgimigli M,Minarelli M

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women with X-chromosome monosomy or Turner syndrome (TS) are at increased risk for aortic dilation and dissection. To better understand the pathology and develop tools to monitor the risk of aortic disease, we investigated N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) (NT-proBNP) levels in women with TS and...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Gutin LS,Bakalov VK,Rosing DR,Arai AE,Gharib AM,Bondy CA

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Afterload reduction decreases volume overload on the left ventricle and may thereby delay the need for valve replacement in chronic asymptomatic aortic regurgitation. The aims of this randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial were to examine short- and long-term hemodynamic effects of felodipine in c...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Søndergaard L,Aldershvile J,Hildebrandt P,Kelbaek H,Ståhlberg F,Thomsen C

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, cardiovascular disease mortality has decreased steadily during the past 2 decades. This trend is largely attributable to improved detection and management of cardiovascular risk factors, in which the Framingham Heart Study has pla...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Levy D,Wilson PW,Anderson KM,Castelli WP

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00