Stroke and Systemic Embolism After Successful Ablation of Typical Atrial Flutter.

abstract：:Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and diabetic dyslipidemia is a major contributor to cardiovascular risk in these patients. Here we report the rationale and design of a phase 3, double-blind study specifically designed to evaluate the lipid-lowering efficac...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Lorenzatti AJ,Eliaschewitz FG,Chen Y,Fialkow J,Lu J,Baass A,Monsalvo ML,Hsu HC,Somaratne R,Ge J

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 55-year-old Caucasian woman suddenly developed substernal chest pain at rest accompanied by pallor, diaphoresis, nausea, and vomiting. Physical examination was otherwise unremarkable. The resting ECG showed T-wave inversion in all anterior leads which returned to normal 24 h after the onset of the symptoms. The pain...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Bestetti RB,Finzi LA,Oliveira JS

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of coronary cameral fistulas (CCFs) are congenital in origin. On the other hand, acquired coronary cameral fistulas, having various etiopathogenic origins, are increasingly recognized. HYPOTHESIS:The aim of this study was to assess the possible involvement of coronary atherosclerosis in the pat...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Said SA,van der Werf T

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Therapeutic angiogenesis, if combined with primary percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or stent placement, could improve the outcome of patients suffering from multifocal coronary disease. HYPOTHESIS:Because of the concern that angiogenic growth factors might promote restenosis, we studied the ef...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Post MJ,Laham RJ,Kuntz RE,Novicki D,Simons M

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic stress is estimated to increase the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events two-fold. Although stress reduction has been linked to a reduction in CV events, little is known regarding its exact mechanism of benefit. HYPOTHESIS:Yoga and meditation will improve parameters of endothelial function. METHODS:W...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Sivasankaran S,Pollard-Quintner S,Sachdeva R,Pugeda J,Hoq SM,Zarich SW

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many patients with coronary artery disease treated by percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) have a history of previous myocardial injury resulting in a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (EF). The effects of successful PTCA on myocardial perfusion and left ventricular function in these patients...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Singh A,Chandler S,Pears D,Perry R,Murray RG,Shiu MF

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study affirms that compliance with medical regimen in a university cardiac clinic favorably influences patient outcome. The multiplicity of factors influencing compliance are emphasized, as is the need for continuing physician evaluation of compliance, and attempts to favorably influence it. ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Sampson JJ,Arbona CL

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of myocardial ischemia that could present as angina, acute myocardial infarction, or even sudden death. It occurs more commonly in women and it has been associated with autoimmune and collagen vascular diseases. The management and prognosis in these patient...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Dakik HA,Nader GA,Arja WA,Sawaya J,Gharzuddine W

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An acute-phase response in patients with acute myocardial infarction could contribute to the development of anemia. HYPOTHESIS:An association may exist between symptom duration, hemoglobin (Hb) concentration and serum C-reactive protein (CRP) values in patients presenting to an emergency department (ED) wit...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Shacham Y,Leshem-Rubinow E,Ben-Assa E,Roth A,Steinvil A

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myocardial blush grade (MBG), corrected TIMI frame count (cTFC), and ST-segment reduction are indices of myocardial reperfusion. HYPOTHESIS:We evaluated their predictive value for left ventricular (LV) function recovery by gated single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) after acute myocardial infar...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Bellandi F,Leoncini M,Maioli M,Toso A,Gallopin M,Piero Dabizzi R

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fourteen morbidly obese patients scheduled for gastric bypass surgery were diagnosed preoperatively as suffering from sleep apnea syndrome. There were 13 males and 1 female aged 24 to 59 years. Mean preoperative excessive body weight was 222 +/- 38%; mean apnea index prior to surgery was 84 +/- 44. A whole night lead ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Peiser J,Ovnat A,Uwyyed K,Lavie P,Charuzi I

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common autosomal dominant disease associated with premature coronary heart disease (CHD). Studies tend to show that patients with FH associated with an identified mutation (mutation+ FH) are at higher risk than patients without an identified mutation (mutation- FH). We...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Séguro F,Rabès JP,Taraszkiewicz D,Ruidavets JB,Bongard V,Ferrières J

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of treatment in systemic hypertension and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has been established. Although systemic hypertension is the most important factor in the pathogenesis of left ventricular hypertrophy, other factors such as catecholamines and renin-angiotensin system may be involved. Incre...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Georgiou D,Brundage BH

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many invasive and noninvasive methods have been used to study the cardiac atria; however, few allow quantitative measurement of atrial function. To determine the interaction between left ventricular (LV) contraction and left atrial (LA) filling, gated radionuclide angiography was conducted in 30 normal subjects (24 me...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Fujii K,Ozaki M,Yamagishi T,Ishine K,Furutani Y,Nagano H,Yamamoto K,Saiki A,Matsuzaki M

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infusion of dobutamine in low and high doses in combination with echocardiography can be used for the assessment of myocardial viability and functional significance of coronary artery disease. Improvement of contractile function of hypokinetic or akinetic ventricular wall segment with low-dose dobutamine has a high pr...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Tanimoto M,Pai RG,Jintapakorn W,Shah PM

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a series of 20 coronary excimer laser angioplasties, two patients presented with a peculiar type of malignant restenosis 6 and 8 weeks after a successful laser angioplasty procedure. One patient had a successful recanalization of an occluded left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery and the second patient had ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Buchwald A,Werner G,Unterberg C,Voth A,Wiegand V

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to study left ventricular diastolic function, digitized M-mode echocardiograms of the free wall endocardium were analyzed. A population of 117 healthy individuals was compared with a group of 22 patients with myocardial hypertrophy due to aortic stenosis (AS), and a group of 21 with hypertrophic cardiomyopath...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Bryhn M

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcium channel blockers are important drugs for the treatment of chronic stable angina. However, negative inotropic and dromotropic effects may limit their usefulness in patients with atrioventricular conduction abnormalities or left ventricular dysfunction. A new generation of calcium channel blockers will soon be a...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Pepine C

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of nisoldipine (10-20 mg b.i.d.) was evaluated as a replacement therapy for long-acting nifedipine (40-120 mg/day) in 21 patients with severe hypertension, who were resistant to or intolerant of nifedipine. Except for one patient with specific contraindications, all participants received an individually determ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Grossman E,Rosenthal T

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a patient with controlled atrial fibrillation-flutter (AFF) and mitral stenosis who developed a marked increase in atrioventricular conduction during an infusion of low dose dopamine with development of hemodynamic compromise. This side effect has not been previously described in humans. Dopamine infusion sh...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Gelfman DM,Ornato JP,Gonzalez ER

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early recurrence of atrial fibrillation (ERAF) after catheter ablation is common and has been thoroughly studied. However, very late recurrence of atrial fibrillation (VLRAF) is rarely researched, and its characteristics have not been determined. HYPOTHESIS:The aim of this study was to investigate the clini...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Tao H,Liu X,Dong J,Long D,Tang R,Zheng B,Kang J,Yu R,Tian Y,Ma C

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Statins are the most widely used lipid lowering therapies which reduce cardiovascular risk, but are associated with muscular adverse events (AEs). Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are autoimmune diseases of the muscle with higher risk of cardiovascular disease. More data is needed regarding statin sa...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Bae SS,Oganesian B,Golub I,Charles-Schoeman C

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have an increased stroke risk compared with those in sinus rhythm, although the absolute risk for individual patients is modulated by the presence of various additional risk factors. Patient selection for oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention is based on risks of stroke and ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Verheugt FW

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Constrictive pericarditis is a fibrotic process involving both layers of the pericardium and is known to give rise to obstruction to blood flow in the right heart. We report a patient with constrictive pericarditis who had echocardiographic features of mitral stenosis caused by a fibrocalcific mass lesion involving th...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Pai RG,Tarazi R,Wong S

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases are presented where acute myocardial infarction occurred in young individuals after an episode of heavy alcohol intake. Subsequent coronary arteriograms demonstrated normal coronary arteries. Several mechanisms by which acute ethanol intoxication might precipitate myocardial infarction are discussed. To ou...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Moreyra AE,Kostis JB,Passannante AJ,Kuo PT

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of catecholamine in atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) secretion and its secretory mechanism in normal humans is not well defined; therefore, we studied the relationship among ANP, catecholamine, and atrial pressures in 25 patients without cardiovascular disease and in 35 patients with chronic congestive heart ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Matsubara H,Umeda Y,Nishikawa M,Yamane Y,Kurimoto T,Iwasaka T,Inada M

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac anatomy and rhythm were evaluated in the fetuses of 18 pregnant women (between 20 and 42 weeks of gestation) referred because of abnormal fetal heart rate or rhythm. Utilizing a 3 MHz two-dimensional scan head with M-mode capability, M-mode recordings were obtained at paper speeds of 50 and 100 mm/s from 16 fe...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Crowley DC,Dick M,Rayburn WF,Rosenthal A

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that viable but stunned myocardium displays contractile reserve and exhibits cardiac cycle-dependent variations of integrated backscatter (CVIB), whereas infarcted myocardium does not. HYPOTHESIS:This study was designed to clarify whether assessment of the acoustic properties of ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Hu X,Wang J,Sun Y,Jiang X,Sun B,Fu H,Guo R

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In addition to the well-investigated proinflammatory cytokine expression, there is an ever increasing interest in the field of anti-inflammatory response to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Evidence suggests that myocardium serves as an important source of cytokines during reperfusion and application of CPB. Th...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Gasz B,Lenard L,Racz B,Benko L,Borsiczky B,Cserepes B,Gal J,Jancso G,Lantos J,Ghosh S,Szabados S,Papp L,Alotti N,Roth E

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The safety of quinapril hydrochloride, a new nonsulfhydryl angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor with an intermediate duration of action, has been evaluated in 3,031 patients with hypertension and congestive heart failure (CHF) and has been compared with other ACE inhibitors. A comparison of double-blind studi...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Canter D,Frank GJ,Knapp LE,McLain RW

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00