Spontaneous (atraumatic) splenic rupture complicating anticoagulant treatment for splenic infarction.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The beneficial effect of pentoxifylline (PTX) on ischaemic-reperfusion injury was assessed in a rat model of transient global cerebral ischaemia. DESIGN:Randomized, controlled, prospective study. SETTING:University research laboratory. SUBJECTS:Thirty-six male Wistar albino rats. INTERVENTIONS:Ischaemia w...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Sirin BH,Yilik L,Coşkun E,Ortaç R,Sirin H

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: This study aimed to examine the value of prognostic nutritional index (PNI) as a predictor of outcomes in patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).Methods: We prospectively followed consecutive adult patients admitted to the cardiology outpatient units with HFPEF. Echocardiograph...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Zencirkiran Agus H,Kahraman S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Jugular vein thrombosis (JVT) is usually secondary to central venous catheterisation, distant malignancy, hypercoagulable state or ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Spontaneous internal JVT is an extremely rare entity. A 61-year-old man presented with swelling of the right side of his face. An ultrasonographic scan s...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Chlumský J,Havlín J

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High platelet reactivity (HPR) to clopidogrel is associated with an increased risk of ischaemic complications during and after coronary interventions and concerns up to 50% of patients undergoing PCI. AIM OF THE STUDY:The aim of the study was to identify patients with HPR to clopidogrel using bedside clinic...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Legrand D,Barbato E,Chenu P,Magne J,Vrolix M,Wijns W,Legrand V,STIB investigators.

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The scope of this study is to detect whether or not the entropy (E) circadian rhythm (CR) is maintained preserved in sinusal R-R intervals (SRRI), its loss being the expression of a transition to an indeterministic chaos in heart rate variability (HRV). METHODS:The E of SRRI was estimated in 14 type I diabet...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Cugini P,Curione M,Castro C,Napoli A,Francia P,Colatrella A,Di Bona S,Cammarota C,Cardarelli G,Amato S,Fallucca F

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac rehabilitation for ischaemic heart disease effectively reduces cardiovascular readmission rate and mortality. Current uptake rates however, remain low. This study assesses the social and economic impact of increasing centre-based cardiac rehabilitation uptake and the additional value of cardiac teler...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Frederix I,Vandijck D,Hens N,De Sutter J,Dendale P

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:With the aim of recommending proper anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and diabetes mellitus, we performed the network meta-analysis comparing the non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and warfarin in terms of efficacy (stroke or systemic embolism) and safety (major bleedi...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Jin H,Zhu K,Wang L,Zhi H

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Elevated mean platelet volume predicts restenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty but its effect on the development of in-stent restenosis is not known. We assessed the effect of mean platelet volume measured before coronary stent implantation for stable angina pectoris on subsequent deve...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Norgaz T,Hobikoglu G,Aksu H,Bolca O,Uyarel H,Eren M,Narin A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mild reductions in iodine concentration could reduce acute side effects after intraarterial contrast media administration without affecting the quality of coronary artery images. This study was designed to show the equivalence in terms of image quality of two nonionic low-osmolar monomers, iobitridol 350 and ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Velázquez MT,Albarrán A,Hernández F,García Tejada J,Zueco J,Andreu J,De la Torre JM,Figueroa A,Sainz F,Tascón J

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non invasive blood pressure monitoring using an automatic Nippon Colin recorder was performed in 20 hospitalized hypertensive patients every 15 min during a 4-day study period. A chronobiologic analysis of the data was performed in order to test the consistency of the whole-day blood pressure pattern. Halberg's method...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Portaluppi F,Montanari L

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used frequently in psychiatric practice and various electrocardiographic (ECG) changes have been described during ECT. QT dispersion (defined as maximal QT interval minus minimal QT interval) as assessed on the surface electrocardiogram has been demonstrated to reflect regional inhom...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Güler N,Bilge M,Eryonucu B,Kutaniş R,Erkoç R

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Available clinical and angiographic scoring systems fail to predict clinical outcomes in real-world patients undergoing revascularization of the unprotected left main coronary artery (ULMCA). METHODS:We prospectively assessed major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in a real-world populatio...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Kayaert P,Desmet W,Sinnaeve P,Adriaenssens T,Coosemans M,Ferdinande B,Dubois C

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim of this study was to elucidate the diagnostic significance of left axis deviation (LAD) in patients (pts) with chronic (> 6 months) left bundle branch block (LBBB). We retrospectively studied 2094 consecutive pts who underwent cardiac catheterization. All pts had left heart catheterization and coronary angiography...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Parharidis G,Nouskas J,Efthimiadis G,Styliadis J,Gemitzis K,Hatzimiltiadis S,Karoulas T,Tsifodimos D

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study sought to evaluate the potential prognostic usefulness of QT dispersion (QTd) in patients with unstable angina. METHODS AND RESULTS:QTd was calculated and plasma troponin T (TnT) level was measured and rest perfusion imaging with Tc-99m sestamibi was performed in 62 patients admitted with chest pa...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Dinckal MH,Aksoy SN,Aksoy M,Davutoğlu V,Dinckal N,Akdemir I

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The mechanism underlying recurrence after successful ablation of ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) was unclear. Spectrum analysis can help to identify near-field activation. The purpose of this study was to quantify the changes of near-field activation in response to ablation at the VAs origin in the aortic root ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Liu Z,Liu X,Ren L,Yin X,Han H,Wang Y,Deng W,Jia Y,Fang P,Yang X

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The metabolic syndrome is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. It is important to examine the relation of the metabolic syndrome with the early stages of atherosclerosis. We sought to determine the impact of the metabolic syndrome, defined with International Diabetes Federation criteria, ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Kim YJ,Kim YJ,Cho BM,Lee S

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerotic involvement of extracoronary arteries in patients undergoing myocardial revascularization can cause severe postoperative complications and increase postoperative mortality. Between January and November 1998, routine preoperative echo-Doppler study of carotid vessels, abdominal aorta and iliac-femoral a...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Cirillo F,Renzulli A,Leonardo G,Romano G,De Feo M,Della Corte A,Crescenzi B,Cotrufo M

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is related to an increased stroke risk. At present, differentiation between patients with paroxysmal AF (pAF) and without is only possible during AF episodes and not during sinus rhythm. If AF could be diagnosed more quickly and reliably, anticoagulation therapy may be administered...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Brasier N,Engelter S,Kolbitsch T,Tabord A,Knobeloch J,Kühne M,Conen D,Traenka C,Kreutzberger T,Völlmin G,Eckstein J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Heart failure (HF) is a lethal disorder most common in blacks. Available treatment options have little impact on prognosis, making primary prevention a priority. We aimed to describe the spectrum of established HF risk factors and clinical features in Nigerian adults. METHODS:We recruited consecutive adults...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Laabes EP,Thacher TD,Okeahialam BN

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:European Society of Cardiology (ESC) National Society Cardiovascular Journals (NSCJs) are high-quality biomedical journals focused on cardiovascular diseases. The Editors' Network of the ESC devises editorial initiatives aimed at improving the scientific quality and diffusion of NSCJ. In this article we will discuss o...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Alfonso F,Gonçalves L,Pinto F,Timmis A,Ector H,Ambrosio G,Panos V,Editors' Network European Society of Cardiology Task Force.

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 22-year-old male who had Mustard repair for complete transposition presented with progressive exercise intolerance, documented by a gradual decrease in exercise capacity on cycle ergometer. Cardiac catheterization and angiography demonstrated subvalvular pulmonary stenosis. After surgical relief of the obstruction, ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Matthys D,Verhaaren H,Decoodt P

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to investigate the role of QRS duration on the surface electrocardiogram (ECG) in predicting response to levosimendan therapy in patients with acute systolic heart failure. METHODS:Patients with an ejection fraction (EF) lower than 35% who required intravenous inotropic support despite optimal heart f...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Cetin M,Uçar O,Cicekçioğlu H,Güven Cetin Z,Sahin M,Vasfi Ulusoy F,Aydoğdu S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The interest in transcatheter ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure is continuously growing. Therefore, we report our experience in perimembranous (Pm) and postinfarction (Pi) VSD closure. METHODS:All patients, older than 16 years, were selected from a data base, in which Pm and Pi VSDs were registered. T...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Marinakis A,Vydt T,Dens J,Gewillig M,Van Deyk K,Budts W

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular aneurysms are common in clinical practice. Although their underlying aetiology is generally clear by the clinical context, it can be hard to define the exact cause in some cases. We report a case of a patient in whom cardiac MRI provided important information about the differential diagnosis of a left...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Kaplan A,Aslanger E,Polat N,Dursun M,Umman B

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of our study is to evaluate the prognostic value of heart rate turbulence and heart rate variability in children with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Twenty-five children with DCM and 24 age- and sex-matched healthy children who were admitted between January 2002 and September 2004, enrolled in this prospective ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Karakurt C,Aytemir K,Karademir S,Sungur M,Oğuz D,Ocal B,Senocak F

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective Heart fatty acid binding protein (HFABP) is a low-molecular-weight free protein that is abundant in the intracytoplasmic space of myocytes. Due to its unique features, serum HFABP levels may increase in myocardial ischaemia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of myocardial ischaemia induced by ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Akinci S,Balcioğlu AS,Taçoy G,Tavil Y,Gülbahar Ö,Özdemir M

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The main function of hepatic lipase (HL) with respect to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is hydrolysis of phospholipids and triglycerides. The -514C-->T polymorphism in the promoter region of the hepatic lipase gene affects HL activity. We aimed to investigate the association between the frequency of the -514C...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Gündoğdu F,Gurlertop Y,Pirim I,Aksakal E,Dogan H,Islamoglu Y,Ozkan A,Senocak H

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims: Response to cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) in patients with heart failure depends on the degree of correction of electromechanical dyssynchrony between the left and right ventricles (LV, RV). It is not known whether chronic programming of interventricular (VV) intervals based on characterisation of myoc...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Singh A,Karnik R,Shah AN,Chutani S,Kantharia BK

更新日期：2019-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although non-adherence to medications is associated with increased cardiovascular risks, very little information is focused on the relationship between knowledge and medication adherence among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). AIM:The purposes were to assess the relationship between medication adh...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Zhao S,Zhao H,Wang L,Du S,Qin Y

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The primary aim of the study was to investigate whether there is a difference in plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels among the left ventricular systolic dysfunction caused by different types of heart disease. METHODS AND RESULTS:Plasma BNP was measured in patients with left ventricular systolic d...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Wei T,Zeng C,Chen Q,Chen L,Zhao R,Lu G,Lu C,Wang L

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00