Using aortic distensibility index to detect coronary stenosis.

abstract：:We describe two cases of Duchenne's cardiomyopathy with severe cardiac dysfunction, sporadic episodes of myoglobinuria induced by effort and increased levels of serum creatine kinase. Very mild signs of skeletal myopathy were clinically evident. Left ventriculography showed diffuse severe hypokinesia. Skeletal muscle ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Guo H,Shen J,Lee JD

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary cardiac tumours are uncommon, with an estimated incidence between 0.0017% and 0.19%. Cardiac myxoma is a rare cause of cerebrovascular disease, especially in children. This case report emphasizes the importance of cardiac evaluation, especially echocardiographic examination in cases with stroke and peripheral ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Uner A,Dogan M,Sal E,Peker E

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this randomized trial was to evaluate whether omission of heparin infusion after successful coronary interventions increased the incidence of ischaemic complications. Continuous heparin infusion after percutaneous coronary interventions could increase the occurrence of bleeding; however, the probab...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Zibaeenezhad MJ,Mazloum Y

更新日期：2009-02-01 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

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：OBJECTIVE:The levels of adiponectin, an anti-atherogenic protein, are decreased in patients with coronary artery disease. Syndrome X is associated with endothelial dysfunction, which is a key feature in the evolution of atherosclerosis. We sought to determine whether serum adiponectin levels are decreased in patients w...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Susam I,Yaylali YT,Dursunoglu D,Göksoy H,Oztürk M,Yaylali O,Semiz E

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Real-time two-dimensional echocardiographic studies of the mitral valve in short-axis view were obtained from 10 normal subjects. Stop-action frames of the video-taped echocardiograms were then photographed to obtain diastolic cross-sectional images of the valve at maximal opening. Tracings from the interior of the le...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Hearn TC,Goldblatt E,Mazumdar J,Fazzalari NL,Nandagopal D

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left sinus of Valsalva with an interarterial course is a rather rare congenital anomaly. Treatment strategies are determined by the risk of sudden cardiac death and the presence of cardiac ischaemia. We present two cases of middle-aged patients who were diagnos...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： De Pooter J,Van Driessche L,Bartunek J

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a 87-year-old patient presenting with signs suggestive of new-onset heart failure which lead to the diagnosis of a large right ventricular mass occupying the entire cavity and extending to the right ventricular outflow tract. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Briasoulis A,Siddiqui F,Siddiqui S,Mohamad T,Afonso L

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of pulmonary valve endocarditis in a patient with patent ductus arteriosus is reported. The diagnosis was made by echocardiographic examination. The M mode echocardiogram showed "shaggy" echoes on the pulmonic valve and the two dimensional echocardiogram disclosed a big vegetation in the right outflow tract. Th...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Touze JE,Ekra A,Bertrand E

更新日期：1986-01-01 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：:In order to study the arterial blood supply of the sinus atrial node in the Dog, the authors have performed the post-mortem injection of the arterial branches going to this node. They observed 65 cases and they came to the following conclusions: in 31 cases (47.7%) the sinus atrial node is supplied by the artery of th...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Pina JA,Pereira AT,Ferreira Ados S

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) is one of the important complications of acute anterior wall myocardial infarction (MI). Mean platelet volume (MPV) is one of the platelet indices reflecting platelet reactivity. In this present study we investigated the effect of MPV on LVT formation after primary percutaneous...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Acar Z,Ziyrek M,Korkmaz L,Kiris A,Sahin S,Celik S

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：UNLABELLED:The aim of study was to determine the significance of the best echocardiographic parameters for assessing the severity of mitral regurgitation (MR). METHODS:The study population consisted of 107 patients, mean age 52 +/- 7 y with chronic isolated non-ischaemic MR. Quantification of the MR was performed usin...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Leśniak-Sobelga A,Kostkiewicz M,Olszowska M,Pieniazek P,Tracz W

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Strength exercises influence the cardiovascular system by promoting autonomic adjustments induced by the increased metabolic demand and consequent increase in local blood flow. However, it is unclear whether there are differences between upper and lower limbs. We aimedto evaluate recovery of cardiac auton...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Isidoro NJ,Santana MDR,Valenti VE,Garner DM,de Abreu LC

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study is to determine plasma fibronectin level and its relationships with plasma lipids, lipoproteins and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in patients with dyslipidaemia during lipid-lowering therapy. METHODS:Plasma levels of fibronectin, CRP, fibrinogen, lipids and lipoproteins in 38 pat...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Orem C,Orem A,Calapoğlu M,Baykan M,Uydu HA,Erdöl C

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: To explore the prognostic value of combination of coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) on the long-term risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) in Chinese patients at low risk of suspected coronary artery disease (CAD).Methods: The medical recor...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Huang Z,Tang J,Zheng S,Jiang H,Deng L,Wang P

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the availability of guidelines for preoperative cardiology consultations, their efficacy in real clinical practice remains unknown. Furthermore, there are concerns that overused cardiology consultations can lead to unnecessary investigations, prolonged hospital stays, and even cancellation of necessa...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Aslanger E,Altun I,Guz G,Kiraslan O,Polat N,Golcuk E,Oflaz H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A definitive diagnosis in patients with syncope is often problematic if the cause is not evident after initial clinical assessment. The cause of syncope may be not established due to the infrequent, episodic occurrence. A symptom-rhythm correlation is frequently an unattainable gold standard in many patients. The impl...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Dionísio P,Vestraets A,Vandenbulcke F,Depuydt P,Stroobandt R

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Few studies described the home blood pressure (HBP) in young children. Using intrafamilial correlations of blood pressure as research focus, we assessed the feasibility of HBP monitoring in this age group. METHODS:We enrolled 382 mothers (mean age 38.8 years) and singletons (7.0 years) in theTohoku Study of ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Asayama K,Staessen JA,Hayashi K,Hosaka M,Tatsuta N,Kurokawa N,Satoh M,Hashimoto T,Hirose T,Obara T,Metoki H,Inoue R,Kikuya M,Ohkubo T,Nakai K,Imai Y,Satoh H

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study sought to compare characteristics and management of myocardial infarction in men and women, and whether a difference in management would translate into a difference in in-hospital mortality. METHODS AND RESULTS:Data were prospectively collected in 2,519 patients (801 women) admitted in all hospita...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： de Gevigney G,Mosnier S,Ecochard R,Rabilloud M,Cao D,Excoffier S,Cheneau E,Milon H,Delahaye F,PRIMA Group.

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is a key enzyme in the production of angiotensin II and thus may participate in the modulation of cardiac growth. The cloning of the ACE gene has made it possible to identify a deletion (D)-insertion (I) polymorphism that appears to affect the level of serum ACE activity. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Dursunoglu D,Evrengül H,Tanriverdi H,Turgut G,Genç O,Kaftan HA,Kilic M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cigarette smoking increases the synthesis of angiotensin-1 converting enzyme (ACE) and induces oxidative modifications of the apolipoprotein E (apo E).Thus we explored the gene-environment interactions between APOE gene epsilon and ACE gene insertion/deletion polymorphisms and cigarette smoking in coronary ar...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Zak I,Niemiec P,Balcerzyk A,Krauze J

更新日期：2008-12-01 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：:In order to define the role of the ubiquitin-proteasome system in atherosclerotic plaque rupture in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), we evaluated the amount of this system, of the main inflammatory cells, of the collagen content and some indexes indicative of oxidative stress in the carotid plaques of bo...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Marfella R,Cacciapuoti F,Grassia A,Manfredi E,De Maio G,Caruso G,Pepe M,Nittolo G,Cacciapuoti F

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Quality indicators (QIs) are used to measure and evaluate quality of care. However, QIs to evaluate care for HF patients in general practice in Belgium are lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to determine which QIs, rooted in the electronic health record (EHR), are useful to monitor quality of care for pa...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Smets M,Smeets M,Van den Bulck S,Janssens S,Aertgeerts B,Vaes B

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital absence of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is extremely rare.We describe a case of congenial absence of the LAA in a patient scheduled for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation. Absence of the LAA was found pre-procedurally by transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and cardiac computer tomography (CT). During ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Zhang ZJ,Dong JZ,Ma CS

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) developed progressive heart failure several years after mitral valve replacement with a Björk-Shiley prosthesis for treating mitral stenosis due to Libman-Sacks endocarditis. She was admitted to the hospital with pulmonary oedema. Transoesophageal echocardiography ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Hoffer E,Itoua M,Radermecker M,Piérard L

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00