Abstract：
:Excimer laser angioplasty has evolved from a difficult experimental procedure to a more refined intervention with flexible catheters, well-defined indications, and consistent results for certain lesion types such as aortoostial stenosis, total occlusions, and certain saphenous vein graft lesions. This article reviews the current clinical results with excimer laser angioplasty, discusses the procedural technique and indications, and emphasizes the need for rigorous comparison of excimer laser angioplasty with alternative approaches for patients with coronary artery disease.
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Cardiol Clinjournal_title
Cardiology clinicsauthors
Ahmed WH,Bittl JAsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1994-11-01 00:00:00pages
585-93issue
4eissn
0733-8651issn
1558-2264journal_volume
12pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract：:Given the rapid evolution of cardiovascular medicine, clinicians must sift through an enormous array of information about new therapies in order to determine how best to treat patients with ischemic heart disease. They should first consider the evidence from randomized clinical trials, because these trials eliminate b...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:As the next millennium approaches, excitement and promise characterize the future of dilated cardiomyopathy. Until recently, dilated cardiomyopathy was considered an incurable, uniformly fatal chronic disease. Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that at least a quarter of patients with recent onset of symptoms wit...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70047-3
更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Chest pain is a common complaint in the emergency department, and it is the job of clinicians to rule out life-threatening diagnoses such as acute coronary syndrome. The history, physical examination, cardiac risk factors, electrocardiogram findings, and clinician judgment are often not enough to distinguish between c...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ccl.2017.08.001
更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Several studies have indicated that women sustaining a myocardial infarction have a higher unadjusted short-term (i.e., in-hospital or 30-day) mortality than men. The advanced age of women at the time of presentation appears to be the major factor contributing to their worse prognosis relative to men. Controlling for ...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70383-0
更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:As the incidence of valvular disease in the elderly is increasing, understanding of its pathogenesis and natural progression as well as surgical approaches and device technologies are improving. Future studies are needed to develop medical interventions that slow or halt the degenerative valvular processes associated ...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70061-8
更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In recent years many guidelines on the treatment of specific medical conditions have been published with the goal of advising physicians, promoting good clinical care, and achieving a degree of equity and equality in the delivery of care. Differences exist between European and American guidelines for the management of...
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
abstract：:Exercise therapy is a valid therapeutic modality in patients with hyperlipoproteinemia (HLP). In combination with appropriate dietary modification, it can be a powerful therapeutic tool and may allow a reduction in hyperlipidemic medication doses. Improved triglyceride values and lipoprotein profiles can be obtained. ...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Although it is convenient to think of hypertension in its renal, epidemiologic, and vascular eras, a new perspective is rapidly coming to the forefront. As we become more critical in evaluating the performance of our health care systems, it is obvious that the major problems in hypertension do not lie entirely with un...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The success of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) led to the concept of a device that would terminate atrial fibrillation (AF) using an implantable device. Implantable devices for AF are undergoing rapid evolution. Currently used devices combine pacing and cardioversion therapies to prevent and to treat ...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s0733-8651(03)00114-0
更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The number of supporters of complete arch replacement in the surgery of acute type A aortic dissection has been steadily increasing as a result of cerebral perfusion techniques that enable the extension of safe circulatory arrest time. However, there is no agreement in the surgical community on an optimal surgical app...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ccl.2010.01.007
更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:On a variety of fronts, chronic infection has been found to be significantly associated with the development of atherosclerosis and the clinical complications of unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and stroke. For the most part, these relationships are still just associations. Failure to confirm initial reports of...
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：:Cardiovascular drugs are often used in pregnancy for the treatment of maternal and fetal conditions. The complex physiologic changes occurring during pregnancy may significantly affect the pharmacokinetics of many drugs and, consequently, the toxicity and therapeutic response. Of special concern are the effects of mat...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:To overcome the not negligible metallic drug-eluting stents adverse events rate, the polymeric or metallic bioresorbable scaffolds were designed to provide early drug delivery and mechanical support followed by complete resorption. However, the long-term evidence, focusing on the leading Absorb BVS technology, showed ...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ccl.2020.07.004
更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:ACC Stage C heart failure includes those patients with prior or current symptoms of heart failure in the context of an underlying structural heart problem who are primarily managed with medical therapy. Although there is guideline-based medical therapy for those with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ccl.2013.09.012
更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Apoptosis consists of a complex set of biochemical events initiated by an array of different stimuli and enzymatic pathways. There is a set of common morphologic and biochemical features of apoptosis that could be exploited as hot or cold targets to image cardiovascular apoptosis. First, the authors review the potenti...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70202-2
更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The indications for clinical electrophysiologic study have continued to evolve since the introduction of this technique in the mid 1960s. They now include evaluation of sinus node dysfunction, AV conduction disturbances, syncope of unknown etiology, supraventricular arrhythmias with and without Wolff-Parkinson-White s...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Mechanical circulatory support using left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) has become an accepted mode of therapy for both bridging patients with end-stage heart failure to transplant and as a destination therapy. Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is common after LVAD insertion and is a significant source of morbidi...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ccl.2011.08.011
更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Hypertensive crises, which include hypertensive emergencies and urgencies, are frequently encountered in the emergency department, and require immediate attention as they can lead to irreversible end-organ damage. Normal blood pressure (BP) regulation is altered during acute rises in BP, leading to end-organ damage. M...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ccl.2012.07.011
更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The overall management and prognosis of patients with acute myocardial infarction must take into account not only infarct size but also the site and locus of involvement as determined by electrocardiography. Transmural versus nontransmural infarction is discussed in relation to therapy and prognosis. ...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Cardiac CT is an accurate and reasonable alternative modality for valvular imaging. It is used primarily for the evaluation of coronary artery disease; however, important information regarding valvular anatomy and function can be derived from CT. Calcification is a common CT finding in various valvular abnormalities a...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ccl.2009.06.010
更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Initial pharmacologic therapy for hypertension is low-dose thiazide diuretics, beta-blockers, and ACE inhibitors. Increasing data have confirmed that ACE inhibitors have specific benefit in patients with diabetes, atherosclerosis, left ventricular dysfunction, and renal insufficiency. CCBs are alternative agents for I...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70213-7
更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Heart-kidney interactions have been increasingly recognized by clinicians and researchers who study and treat heart failure and kidney disease. A classification system has been developed to categorize the different manifestations of cardiac and renal dysfunction. Work has highlighted the significant negative prognosti...
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：:Bacterial infections of the heart in compromised patients are uncommon but may be increasing in relative frequency. They are associated with near-equal frequencies in patients who have pre-existing or simultaneous infections at other sites, patients with neoplasms (usually solid tumors), those who have undergone cardi...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This article discusses exercise testing in valvular heart disease, hypertension, and the evaluation of patients for surgery. It also provides information on the effects of drugs on the exercise test and the clinical significance of block patterns and arrhythmias encountered during exercise. ...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Optimum arrhythmia management has evolved to couple ICD therapy with catheter ablative and drug therapy to attempt to eliminate or reduce arrhythmia risk. No longer should the clinician approach such therapy as a choice among single alternative strategies only. Optimum patient management includes not only recognition ...
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
abstract：:There has been heightened interest in the design and role of preparticipation screening for high school and college athletes. An American Heart Association consensus panel, composed of cardiovascular specialists and other physician experts having extensive clinical experience with athletes of all ages as well as a leg...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70353-2
更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This article presents an approach to real-time three-dimensional imaging of the tricuspid valve from three different views. This is followed by some representative cases that illustrate these views and some unique tricuspid valve abnormalities, including one case of corrected transposition. ...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ccl.2007.06.001
更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This article reviews some important aspects of driveline infection in patients under left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support, including epidemiology, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, both medical and surgical. Focus is placed on prevention along every aspect of the process of LVAD therapy, as the author...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.ccl.2011.08.004
更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The development and use of antiretroviral medications to treat patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has dramatically changed the course of this disease from one that was fatal to a chronic and more manageable condition. Recommendations and guidelines for the general population are presented in thi...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.ccl.2015.01.003
更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty remains the standard interventional catheterization approach for the treatment of coronary artery disease. Three broad groups of new therapeutic devices, including atherectomy or devices for mechanical debridement, lasers, and endoprostheses, and diagnostic devices such a...
journal_title：Cardiology clinics
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00
