Failed Maximal Defibrillation Threshold Testing in the Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We tested the acute effects of resynchronization in heart failure patients with a normal (>50%) left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (HFNEF) and mechanical dyssynchrony. METHODS:Twenty-four HFNEF patients (72 ± 6 years, 5 male) with mechanical dyssynchrony (standard deviation of electromechanical time de...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Wang YC,Yu CC,Chiu FC,Splett V,Klepfer R,Hilpisch K,Tsai CT,Lai LP,Hwang JJ,Lin JL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrogenated oils containing trans-fatty acids (TFA) are used to produce margarine and various processed foods. TFA affect serum lipid levels, fatty acid metabolism, and endothelial function. High TFA intake is linked to increased all-cause mortality, coronary heart disease mortality, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Wilczek MM,Olszewski R,Krupienicz A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies of heart rate and blood pressure responses to 70 degrees head-up tilt and 30 degrees head-down tilt were conducted in normal subjects and in chronic cardiac chagasic patients without past or present cardiac decompensation. During steady state of tilt, heart rate alterations were less marked in the chagasic tha...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Neto JA,Gallo L Jr,Manço JC,Rassi A,Amorim DS

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:It was the purpose of this study to demonstrate the feasibility of performing coronary artery flow and coronary flow reserve (CFR) measurements in normal human volunteers using a magnetic resonance (MR) phase contrast technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Coronary flow rate, flow velocity, peak flow and CFR were de...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Grist TM,Polzin JA,Bianco JA,Foo TK,Bernstein MA,Mistretta CM

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Four drug classes, platelet inhibitors, β-blockers, statins, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (or angiotensin receptor blockers), have been shown to reduce mortality in clinical trials. We sought to evaluate whether the simple number of secondary prevention drugs at discharge is independently asso...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Kopel E,Klempfner R,Goldenberg I,Schwammenthal E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori infects over 50% of the worldwide population. For eradication, European, Canadian, and American guidelines recommend a regimen consisting of a proton pump inhibitor, clarithromycin, and metronidazole or amoxicillin dosed twice daily for at least 7 days. When this treatment strategy fails, a complex...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Page RL 2nd,Ferguson D,Cantu M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The temporal and spatial pattern of left ventricular (LV) contraction and relaxation in 34 patients with isolated lesions of the left anterior descending artery (LAD) were studied from the LV cineangiogram in the right anterior oblique position using a computer interactive technique. The LV outline was divided into 10...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Gotsman MS,Welber S,Sapoznikov D,Freiman I,Rosenman D,Lotan C

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The natriuretic effects of furosemide and the long-acting loop diuretic torasemide have been compared in patients with chronic renal failure with and without nephrotic syndrome. In patients with chronic renal failure without nephrotic syndrome, furosemide and torasemide exerted similar natriuretic activity. In patient...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Russo D,Minutolo R,Andreucci VE

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two commonly used thrombolytic agents are streptokinase (SK) and tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), which have different impacts on the incidence of mortality and thrombolysis-related acute intracranial hemorrhage. A decision-analytic model was developed to compare the use of SK and t-PA in the treatment of a patien...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Hiatt MD

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 50 patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty because of chronic angina pectoris, a collateral flow index (CFI) was determined at the start and the end of two 1-min coronary occlusions, randomly accompanied by a resting state or a 3-min dynamic handgrip exercise (DHE). CFI expressing collate...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Pohl T,Wustmann K,Zbinden S,Windecker S,Mehta H,Meier B,Seiler C

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The long-term patency of the left internal mammary artery (IMA) has made it the preferred conduit for myocardial revascularization. The proximal segment of the subclavian artery becomes functionally connected to the coronary circulation as a result of IMA implantation during coronary artery bypass surgery. The subclav...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Elian D,Gerniak A,Guetta V,Jonas M,Agranat O,Har-Zahav Y,Rath S,Di Segni E

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of nicotine on cardiomyocyte apoptosis in vitro and explore the potential mechanisms involved. METHODS:The MTT assay was used to detect the viability of cultured cardiomyocytes exposed to different concentrations of nicotine (0.1-100 microM). Laser confocal microscopy, TUNEL assay a...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Zhou X,Sheng Y,Yang R,Kong X

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the effects of aerobic exercise on resting and 24-hour blood pressure (BP), left ventricular mass (LVM), plasma fibrinogen and factor VII (FVII). For this purpose 14 sedentary subjects with untreated diastolic BP between 90 and 104 mm Hg completed a 12-week supervised exercise progr...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Zanettini R,Bettega D,Agostoni O,Ballestra B,del Rosso G,di Michele R,Mannucci PM

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women are underrepresented in sacubitril/valsartan (SV) clinical trials. The aim of this study was to assess sex-specific differences in efficacy, tolerability, and safety of SV in real-world heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) patients. METHODS:A prospective registry in 10 centers includin...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Vicent L,Ayesta A,Esteban-Fernández A,Gómez-Bueno M,De-Juan J,Díez-Villanueva P,Iniesta ÁM,Rojas-González A,Bover-Freire R,Iglesias D,García-Aguado M,Perea-Egido JA,Martínez-Sellés M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limited prospective data are available regarding the influence of pacemaker leads on tricuspid valve function. To examine the true incidence of these complications, 35 patients were prospectively examined by two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography before and after implantation of either a permanent pacemaker or a...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Leibowitz DW,Rosenheck S,Pollak A,Geist M,Gilon D

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary aim of the management of hypertension should be to prevent coronary heart disease. Antihypertensive treatment should have a beneficial effect on the risk factors associated with coronary heart disease, particularly hypertension, dyslipidemia, hyperinsulinemia, and/or glucose intolerance. Other important ri...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Weidmann P

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart failure is a huge healthcare issue not only for clinicians but for healthcare managers also, with increasing pressure to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of therapies especially for common chronic conditions. The cost-effectiveness of heart failure treatments relate to their effects on the progression of the d...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Giles T

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether detection of pathologic exercise hemodynamics can be based on assessment of noninvasive parameters, pulmonary artery pressure and cardiac output were measured during graded bicycle ergometry in 33 patients with mitral valve replacement and 42 patients with aortic valve replacement. No relationship...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Kraus F,Rudolph W

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the 2- and 5-year prognoses following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in relation to smoking habits among consecutive patients being operated on in western Sweden during a 3-year period. Among the 2,121 patients, 10.2% admitted smoking at coronary angiography as compared with 7.5% 2 years after CABG...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Herlitz J,Haglid M,Albertsson P,Westberg S,Karlson BW,Hartford M,Lurje L,Caidahl K

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bisoprolol, carvedilol and nebivolol have been shown to be effective in the treatment of heart failure. However, the beta-blocking effects of these drugs have never been compared directly. METHODS:Therefore, we performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial in 16 healthy males. Su...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Stoschitzky K,Stoschitzky G,Brussee H,Bonelli C,Dobnig H

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare disorder of uncertain etiology and pathogenesis that is characterized by tiny calcium phosphate depositions in lung alveoli. Ectopic organ involvement has been reported infrequently. We hereby present a patient with PAM complicated by severe pleural calcification that ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Kacmaz F,Alyan O,Celenk M,Ozdemir O,Turkvatan A,Dogan M,Ilkay E

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:β-Thalassemias are inherited hemolytic anemias with a broad phenotype and an increased rate of vascular complications despite a near absence of coronary artery disease. METHODS:We investigated the presence of endothelial dysfunction and subclinical atherosclerosis in non-transfusion-dependent patients with ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Hahalis G,Kalogeropoulos A,Terzis G,Tselepis AD,Kourakli A,Mylona P,Grapsas N,Alexopoulos D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitrovasodilators relax vascular smooth muscle by stimulating soluble guanylate cyclase (GC). The resulting rise in cGMP probably initiates Ca extrusion from the smooth muscle cell which causes relaxation. Since repeated administration of organic nitrates, particularly nitroglycerin, leads to tolerance, i.e. a decreas...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Kukovetz WR,Holzmann S,Romanin C

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Most cases of infective endocarditis are caused by nonenterococcal streptococci. The emergence of strains resistant to penicillin is increasingly recognized worldwide. This study sought to assess the effect of penicillin resistance on presentation and outcome of streptococcal endocarditis. METHODS:...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Hsu RB,Lin FY

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The induction of spontaneous repetitive activity by a drive ('overdrive excitation') was studied in the sinoatrial node of the guinea pig by recording electrical and mechanical activity in sinoatrial preparations made quiescent by exposure to 20 mM caffeine of caffeine plus high [Ca]0. Electrical drive induced action ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Vassalle M,Carbonin P,Iacono G,Di Gennaro M

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the left ventricle function in 24 patients with severe (forced expiratory volume in 1 sec less than 50% of predicted) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and in 21 normal people. We measured the left ventricular systolic time intervals (STI) and echocardiographic left ventricular diameters, volume...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Louridas G,Patakas D,Stavropoulos C

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with acute or chronic heart disease may have limited exercise capacity if they have reduced left ventricular function. Indexes of reduced left ventricular function during exercise are a predictor of subsequent survival although left ventricular ejection fraction is a poor predictor of physical endurance. We e...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Søgaard P,Gøtzsche CO,Ravkilde J,Nørgaard A,Thygesen K

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A smooth muscle layer exists in the parietal endocardium. Notwithstanding previous pioneer work, little has been known on the phenotypes of these smooth muscles. In humans as in animals, smooth muscles show two distinct phenotypes, the 'synthetic' and 'contractile' states, which can be differentiated on the basis of t...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Suzuki T,Aikawa M,Kuro-o M,Watanabe M,Kimura K,Yazaki Y,Nagai R

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute renal infarction due to emboli represents a very rare but significant threat for kidney loss, and the clinical presentation is challenging. The differential diagnosis of massive renal thrombi includes all other causes of abdominal pain, and they can be easily misdiagnosed as renal colic due to nephrolithiasis. A...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Can MM,Tanboğa IH,Demircan HC,Ozkan A,Koca F,Keleş N,Sönmez K,Kaymaz C,Serebruany V

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) is the major cytokine for stimulating endothelial cells (ECs) to transdifferentiate to mesenchymal cells (MCs) in the process known as endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT). Recently, TGF-β1-induced EndMT has been implicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Feng J,Zhang J,Jackson AO,Zhu X,Chen H,Chen W,Gui Q,Yin K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00