Correlation Between Arteriosclerosis and Periodontal Condition Assessed by Lactoferrin and α1-Antitrypsin Levels in Gingival Crevicular Fluid.

abstract：:Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is presumed to play an important role in the development of coronary artery disease (CAD). The purpose of our study was to examine the influence of EAT volume measured by cardiac CT on the severity and presence of CAD. A total of 209 subjects (114 normal subjects and 95 patients with CA...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Kim SH,Chung JH,Kwon BJ,Song SW,Choi WS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:microRNA-99a (miR-99a) is recently recognized as a key regulator in various cancers and cardiovascular diseases. In the present study, we sought to investigate the effects of miR-99a in rat cardiomyocyte H9c2 cells against oxidative injury induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS).MTT assay, reactive oxygen species (ROS) as...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Jing R,Zhou Z,Kuang F,Huang L,Li C

更新日期：2017-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Several recent studies have suggested that arterial stiffness parameters such as peripheral pulse pressure (PPP), central blood pressure (CBP), and pulse wave velocity (PWV) are more accurate markers than brachial blood pressure for prediction of cardiovascular (CV) events. However, it remains unknown which arterial s...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Ishisone T,Koeda Y,Tanaka F,Sato K,Nagano M,Nakamura M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our previous study showed that pravastatin prevents ischemia and reperfusion-induced lethal ventricular fibrillation in rats. This study explored whether pravastatin decreases myocardial infarct size and this effect is associated with endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) expression in myocardium. Rats were treated...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Li H,Wang C,Sun J,Liu C,Li N,Chen J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ablation catheters with multiple electrodes are effective for the creation of linear atrial lesions but are associated with an increased risk of coagulum formation. In an animal study, we used a novel 9Fr deflectable ablation catheter with two saline/foam electrode pocket covered with 20 mm tubing. Each pocket contain...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Watanabe I,Min N,Okumura Y,Kofune M,Ashino S,Ohkubo K,Nakai T,Kunimoto S,Kasamaki Y,Hirayama A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The long-term prognosis for up to 20 years of patients who have undergone percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy (PTMC) for mitral stenosis (MS) is unknown.We examined 77 of 93 patients (83%) with MS and who underwent PTMC from 1989 to 2002 at our institute, as well as the occurrence of either one of the follo...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Kubota N,Ozaki K,Hoyano M,Nishida K,Takano T,Okubo T,Kimura S,Yanagawa T,Kashimura T,Minamino T

更新日期：2020-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac output (CO) is often desirable for assessing the hemodynamic condition of a patient, especially in critically ill cardiac patients. Various noninvasive methods are available for this purpose. Inert gas rebreathing (IGR) and 2D-Doppler echocardiography methods have been validated. Based on the relationship betw...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Raissuni Z,Zores F,Henriet O,Dallest S,Roul G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the clinical outcomes in patients who underwent rapid deployment aortic valve replacement (RDAVR) and conventional bio prosthetic aortic valve replacement (CAVR).We performed a literature search by August 2018. The primary outcomes were hospital and 1-year mortality, and th...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Lu Y,Wang J,Chen Z,Wei J,Li F,Cai Z

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of hypertonic saline solution (C-HSS) with high dose furosemide on hospitalization time, readmission, and mortality in patients with New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III heart failure.Decompensated heart failure patients (NYHA III) with chronic ischemic o...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Wan Y,Li L,Niu H,Ma X,Yang J,Yuan C,Mu G,Zhang J

更新日期：2017-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：:This experimental study investigated the impact of hyperglycemic control on left ventricular (LV) function using a model of diabetes mellitus (DM) (induced by streptozocin 60 mg/kg). Sixteen adult-Sprague Dawley rats were divided into group 1 (poor hyperglycemic control, n = 8) and group 2 (good hyperglycemic control,...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Sung PH,Sun CK,Ko SF,Chang LT,Sheu JJ,Lee FY,Wu CJ,Chua S,Yip HK

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fungal endocarditis (FE) is a rare and fatal disease. The contemporary in-hospital and long-term surgical outcomes of FE have not been adequately evaluated. This study describes our experience with the surgical management of FE.Eight FE patients who underwent surgery in our center from January 2004 to November 2016 we...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Chen J,Li J,Zhou T,Hu K,Yang Z,Wang Y,Zhu K,Hong T,Lai H,Wang C

更新日期：2017-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) is a recently-developed non-invasive therapy that improves the clinical course of heart failure (HF) patients. However, the precise hemodynamic response and predictors of ASV therapy remain uncertain. Overall, 69 patients with New York Heart Association HF class II-IV underwent 10-minu...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Imamura T,Kinugawa K

更新日期：2017-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Statins improve left ventricular (LV) remodeling in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). This study was designed to investigate the effects of atorvastatin administered in the early stage on LV remodeling in SHRs, and to explore the underlying mechanisms.Sixteen male 8-week-old SHRs were randomized to receive disti...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Zhao XY,Li L,Zhang JY,Liu GQ,Chen YL,Yang PL,Liu RY

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have revealed that stress after catastrophic disasters can trigger cardiovascular events, however, little is known about its association with the occurrence of heart failure in past earthquakes. The objective of the present study was to determine whether the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 201...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Suzuki H,Yamada S,Kamiyama Y,Takeishi Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an inherited connective tissue disorder mainly caused by the fibrillin-1 mutation. Deficient fibrillin-1 is thought to result in the failed sequestration of transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) and subsequent activation of the TGFβ signaling pathway, suggesting that the circulating TGFβ level m...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Ogawa N,Imai Y,Nishimura H,Kato M,Takeda N,Nawata K,Taketani T,Morota T,Takamoto S,Nagai R,Hirata Y

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 37 year-old female who had suffered from arteritis for 20 years underwent a Bentall operation. Since severe stenosis was observed in her left main coronary artery (LMCA) the following year, a minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) operation was performed. Unfortunately, she again complained of ang...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Sakai H,Oyama N,Kishimoto N,Takahashi M,Urasawa K,Tsutsui H

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to determine whether symptoms of atrial fibrillation (AF) differ between patients with and without subsequent permanent AF. Sixty-four patients (68 +/- 10 years old, 45 males) were recruited. AF follow-up was started at the age of 61 +/- 10 years and accomplished in a median period of ...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Kawara T,Narumi J,Hirao K,Kasuya K,Kawabata M,Tojo N,Isobe M,Matsuura M

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of heart failure (HF) management programs is compromised by the challenge of early identification of patients at imminent risk. Segmental multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis can generate an "edema index" (EI) as a surrogate for the body fluid status. In this study, we tested whether integratio...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Liu MH,Wang CH,Huang YY,Tung TH,Lee CM,Yang NI,Wang JS,Kuo LT,Cherng WJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The progression of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction is promoted by sympathovagal imbalance. Baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) by the electrical stimulation of baroreceptors at the carotid sinus significantly improved exercise capacity and NT-proBNP levels in a randomized trial; however, no significant di...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Halbach M,Fritz T,Madershahian N,Pfister R,Reuter H

更新日期：2017-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical stress by pressure overload due to hypertension or valvular heart disease such as aortic valve stenosis induces cardiac hypertrophy. It has been well established that the mechanical stretch of cardiac myocytes in vitro induces hypertrophic responses such as the expression of immediate early response genes i...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Sakai H,Urasawa K,Oyama N,Kaneta S,Saito T,Kitabatake A,Tsutsui H

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been very few studies on serum biomarkers associated with hypertension in disaster situations. We assessed biomarkers associated with disaster-related hypertension (DRH) due to the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 2011.We collected blood samples from members of the Japan Self Defense Forces (JSDF) (n = ...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Shiraishi Y,Kujiraoka T,Hakuno D,Masaki N,Tokuno S,Adachi T

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The factors responsible for the ST-T wave alternans (STTA) and associated arrhythmias during acute ischemia have not been clarified.In acutely ischemic porcine myocardium, we recorded transmural unipolar and bipolar electrocardiograms and mid-myocardial extracellular K(+) ([K(+)]e) from the center of the ischemic zone...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Watanabe I,Gettes LS

更新日期：2016-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：:There is little data on management and outcomes of atrial fibrillation (AF) patients on direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) undergoing general surgery.We retrospectively assessed 98 surgeries in 85 nonvalvular AF patients aged 73 ± 8 (59 men) receiving DOACs. Cardiac, emergency, and minimally invasive surgeries were exc...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Kawabata M,Goya M,Maeda S,Yagishita A,Takahashi Y,Sasano T,Hirao K

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes of global and segmental ventricular strain at different deterioration levels of cardiac function in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) using cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) have not yet been explored. In total, 101 patients diagnosed with DCM consecutively underwent CMR. They were categorized accordin...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Pan J,Wan Q,Li J,Wu H,Gao C,Tao Y,Wei M

更新日期：2018-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:An aorto-cutaneous fistula is a rare complication that occurs after aortic surgery. Due to its rarity, postoperative complications are not normally highlighted in most standard teaching. We report here a case of aorto-cutaneous fistula after surgical treatment of a Stanford type A aortic dissection (AD) in a 67-year-o...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Zhao C,Zhu Z,Zheng X,Liu K

更新日期：2018-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcoidosis is a systemic granulomatous disorder whose prognosis worsens when the heart is involved, and early diagnosis is important. Endomyocardial biopsy is the most helpful diagnostic examination, but suffers from low sensitivity and low specificity. Microvolt T wave alternans (MVTWA) is utilized in noninvasive ex...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Matsumoto S,Hirayama Y,Saitoh H,Ino T,Miyauchi Y,Iwasaki YK,Yasutake M,Seino Y,Atarashi H,Katoh T,Mizuno K

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prevalent atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) represents an important issue with regard to stroke events caused by embolization and is associated with high mortality. Increased epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), which shows high metabolic activity, can locally influence the activi...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Muhib S,Fujino T,Sato N,Hasebe N

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperglycemia is an established risk factor of coronary artery disease (CAD). However, hyperglycemia with preserved pancreatic β cell function induces hyperinsulinemia to correct the glucose profile and may even result in reactive hypoglycemia (RH), which induces an inflammatory response. In this study, the incidence ...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Murata M,Adachi H,Oshima S,Kurabayashi M

更新日期：2018-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Bleeding complications following percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) have been closely associated with morbidity and mortality. Although radial arteries have been widely used in current PCI, including primary PCI, transfemoral PCI remains necessary for complex PCI. The purpose of this study was to compare the in...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Yamamoto S,Sakakura K,Taniguchi Y,Yamamoto K,Wada H,Momomura SI,Fujita H

更新日期：2018-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Prostaglandin F(2alpha) (PGF(2alpha)) stimulates hypertrophic growth of neonatal rat cardiac myocytes, a feature of which includes downregulation of the Ca(2+)-ATPase (SERCA2), a major Ca(2+) transport protein in SR. The molecular mechanisms by which PGF(2alpha) inhibits SERCA2 gene expression remain unknown. We deter...

journal_title：International heart journal

authors： Hara S,Arai M,Tomaru K,Doi H,Koitabashi N,Iso T,Watanabe A,Tanaka T,Maeno T,Suga T,Yokoyama T,Kurabayashi M

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00