Comparison of blood-flow velocity waveforms in different coronary artery bypass grafts. Sequential saphenous vein grafts and internal mammary artery grafts.

abstract：:Four revolutions are transforming the cardiology of our day. The first is a social revolution. It has resulted in plummeting esteem for the medical profession reflecting disenchantment coupled with the rapid emergence of the recognition that health care is a right rather than a privilege. The second revolution, interv...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Sobel BE

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various myocardial cell surface and intracellular antigens have been associated with autoimmune myocarditis. Since sarcoplasmic calcium overload is a recognized pathobiochemical finding in cardiomyopathy, we reasoned that there might be a causal relation between inhibition of sarcoplasmic calcium exclusion a...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Sharaf AR,Narula J,Nicol PD,Southern JF,Khaw BA

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The electrophysiologic mechanisms for the initiation and termination of re-entrant ventricular arrhythmias (RVA) were critically analyzed in dogs 3-7 days following ligation of the anterior descending coronary artery, utilizing direct recordings of the re-entrant pathway (RP) from the epicardial surface of the infarct...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： El-Sherif N,Hope RR,Scherlag BJ,Lazzara R

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Variations in the frequency of ventricular premature depolarizations (VPDs) were evaluated with three consecutive 24-hour long-term electrocardiography monitor recordings from 15 clinically stable patients with various cardiac disorders. Mean hourly VPD frequencies ranged from 37--1,801 per hour. Data were subjected t...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Morganroth J,Michelson EL,Horowitz LN,Josephson ME,Pearlman AS,Dunkman WB

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Variations in the frequency of complex ventricular arrhythmias were evaluated by consecutive 24-hour long-term electrocardiographic recordings over 4 days using a two-channel recorder and computer-assisted analysis system with a weighted relative mean error of 7.5 +/ 5% (SD). Twenty patients (mean age 58 +/- 9 years ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Michelson EL,Morganroth J

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Active myocarditis is characterized by large heterogeneity of clinical presentation and evolution. This study describes the characteristics and the long-term evolution of a large sample of patients with biopsy-proven active myocarditis, looking for accessible and valid early predictors of long-term prognosis...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Anzini M,Merlo M,Sabbadini G,Barbati G,Finocchiaro G,Pinamonti B,Salvi A,Perkan A,Di Lenarda A,Bussani R,Bartunek J,Sinagra G

更新日期：2013-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiofrequency catheter ablation of concealed posteroseptal accessory pathways (APS) has been a relatively difficult task for electrophysiologists. Without a detailed mapping procedure, the left versus the right posteroseptal AP could not be distinguished. We investigated the electrophysiological characteris...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Chiang CE,Chen SA,Tai CT,Wu TJ,Lee SH,Cheng CC,Chiou CW,Ueng KC,Wen ZC,Chang MS

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Growth of atherosclerotic plaques is accompanied by neovascularization from vasa vasorum microvessels extending through the tunica media into the base of the plaque and by lumen-derived microvessels through the fibrous cap. Microvessels are associated with plaque hemorrhage and may play a role in plaque rupt...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Moreno PR,Purushothaman KR,Fuster V,Echeverri D,Truszczynska H,Sharma SK,Badimon JJ,O'Connor WN

更新日期：2004-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Observational studies have shown better survival in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with 2 arterial grafts compared with 1. However, whether a third arterial graft is associated with incremental benefit remains uncertain. We sought to analyze the outcomes of 3 versus 2 arterial gra...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Rocha RV,Tam DY,Karkhanis R,Nedadur R,Fang J,Tu JV,Gaudino M,Royse A,Fremes SE

更新日期：2018-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty-six patients undergoing orthotopic cardiac transplantation were given Minnesota ALG prophylactically or therapeutically for acute cardiac rejection. During a follow-up period of 0-28 months (mean follow-up period, 11.9 months), the actuarial survival for the entire group was 96% and 86% at 30 days and 1 year, re...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Keith FM,Magilligan DJ Jr,Lakier JB,Drost CJ

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metabolic syndrome importantly accelerates the atherosclerotic process, the earliest event of which is endothelial dysfunction. Ghrelin, a gastric peptide with cardiovascular actions, has been shown to inhibit proatherogenic changes in experimental models. This study therefore investigated whether ghrelin ad...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Tesauro M,Schinzari F,Iantorno M,Rizza S,Melina D,Lauro D,Cardillo C

更新日期：2005-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We previously reported beneficial effects of pentoxifylline, a xanthine-derived agent known to inhibit the production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha, in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy treated with diuretics, digoxin, and ACE inhibitors. Since then, 3 large clinical trials showed important cl...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Skudicky D,Bergemann A,Sliwa K,Candy G,Sareli P

更新日期：2001-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelets have been implicated in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease, and a number of studies have examined platelet function and coagulation parameters in such patients. We have examined platelet coagulant activities, volumes, and aggregate ratios in 23 patients with chest pain, seven of whom had normal coro...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Rao AK,Mintz PD,Lavine SJ,Bove AA,McDonough MT,Spann JF,Walsh PN

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a major problem affecting 15% to 30% of patients after stent placement. No oral agent has shown a beneficial effect on restenosis or on associated major adverse cardiovascular events. In limited trials, the oral agent tranilast has been shown to de...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Holmes DR Jr,Savage M,LaBlanche JM,Grip L,Serruys PW,Fitzgerald P,Fischman D,Goldberg S,Brinker JA,Zeiher AM,Shapiro LM,Willerson J,Davis BR,Ferguson JJ,Popma J,King SB 3rd,Lincoff AM,Tcheng JE,Chan R,Granett JR,P

更新日期：2002-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:A 58-year-old man with hypertensive cardiovascular disease and atrial flutter underwent electrophysiologic studies, including multiple intra-atrial recordings and atrial stimulation. Although the surface ECG suggested the presence of atrial flutter, intra-atrial recordings demonstrated the presence of (1) sinus-like r...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Gomes JA,Kang PS,Matheson M,Gough WB Jr,El-Sherif N

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes clinical, morphological, and histological findings late (1.6-24.1 months [average, 8.2 months]) after clinically successful coronary balloon angioplasty in 20 necropsied patients with coronary angioplasty restenosis. Clinical evidence of restenosis occurred in 14 (70%) of patients, including six ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Waller BF,Pinkerton CA,Orr CM,Slack JD,VanTassel JW,Peters T

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) is generally accepted to be a major risk factor for progression of atherosclerosis, the traditional measurement of LDL-C includes measurement of IDL. Little is known about the relationship between IDL and progression of atherosclerosis. Therefore, we investigated the associat...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Hodis HN,Mack WJ,Dunn M,Liu C,Liu C,Selzer RH,Krauss RM

更新日期：1997-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To explore roles of endogenous atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) in blood pressure and volume regulation, we examined the effects of a newly developed ANP antagonist, HS-142-1 (HS) in deoxycorticosterone acetate (DOCA)-salt hypertensive rats. METHODS AND RESULTS:We examined 1) the effects of HS on ANP- or br...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Hirata Y,Matsuoka H,Suzuki E,Hayakawa H,Sugimoto T,Matsuda Y,Morishita Y,Kangawa K,Minamino N,Matsuo H

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mechanisms responsible for tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-induced LV structural remodeling in the adult heart are not known. METHODS AND RESULTS:We generated a line of transgenic mice (MHCsTNF) with cardiac restricted overexpression of TNF that develop progressive LV dilation/remodeling from 4 to 12 weeks ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Sivasubramanian N,Coker ML,Kurrelmeyer KM,MacLellan WR,DeMayo FJ,Spinale FG,Mann DL

更新日期：2001-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Decreased renal function has been found to be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular outcomes in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) with markedly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). The aim of this analysis was to evaluate the prognostic importance of renal function in a broader ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Hillege HL,Nitsch D,Pfeffer MA,Swedberg K,McMurray JJ,Yusuf S,Granger CB,Michelson EL,Ostergren J,Cornel JH,de Zeeuw D,Pocock S,van Veldhuisen DJ,Candesartan in Heart Failure: Assessment of Reduction in Mortality and Morbidity

更新日期：2006-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Two types of ischemia, pacing-induced and coronary occlusion-induced, have different effects on left ventricular diastolic properties. During pacing-induced ischemia, the diastolic pressure-volume relation is said to shift upward, whereas during coronary occlusion, it is said to shift rightward or downward. ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Takano H,Glantz SA

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This multicenter trial was conducted to determine the efficacy and safety of pimobendan, an inotropic agent with calcium-sensitizing properties and activity as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, in patients with heart failure. METHODS AND RESULTS:One hundred ninety-eight ambulatory patients with symptoms of mod...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Kubo SH,Gollub S,Bourge R,Rahko P,Cobb F,Jessup M,Brozena S,Brodsky M,Kirlin P,Shanes J

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glycosphingolipids, integral components of the cell membrane, have been shown to serve as messengers, transducing growth factor-initiated phenotypes. Here, we have examined whether inhibition of glycosphingolipid synthesis could ameliorate atherosclerosis and arterial stiffness in transgenic mice and rabbits...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Chatterjee S,Bedja D,Mishra S,Amuzie C,Avolio A,Kass DA,Berkowitz D,Renehan M

更新日期：2014-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Even in high-performing health systems, some patients with diabetes mellitus have poor blood pressure (BP) control because of poor medication adherence and lack of medication intensification. We examined whether the Adherence and Intensification of Medications intervention, a pharmacist-led intervention comb...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Heisler M,Hofer TP,Schmittdiel JA,Selby JV,Klamerus ML,Bosworth HB,Bermann M,Kerr EA

更新日期：2012-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Matricellular proteins are extracellular matrix proteins that do not contribute directly to tissue integrity but are capable of modulating cell function. We hypothesized that the matricellular protein thrombospondin (TSP)-1, a potent inhibitor of angiogenesis and activator of transforming growth factor (TGF-...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Frangogiannis NG,Ren G,Dewald O,Zymek P,Haudek S,Koerting A,Winkelmann K,Michael LH,Lawler J,Entman ML

更新日期：2005-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The release of endothelium-derived relaxing factors has been shown experimentally to be of pivotal importance for the maintenance of coronary blood flow during increased demand. In humans with coronary atherosclerosis, endothelial vasodilator dysfunction is not confined only to epicardial conductance vessels...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Zeiher AM,Krause T,Schächinger V,Minners J,Moser E

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The goal of this study was to assess the clinical value of stress myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (MPS) in elderly patients (> or =75 years of age). METHODS AND RESULTS:We followed up 5200 elderly patients (41% exercise) after dual-isotope MPS over 2.8+/-1.7 years (362 cardiac deaths [CDs], 7.0%, 2.6%/y) ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Hachamovitch R,Kang X,Amanullah AM,Abidov A,Hayes SW,Friedman JD,Cohen I,Thomson LE,Germano G,Berman DS

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient is described in whom a large congenital aneurysm or diverticulum of the right atrium caused repeated attacks of supraventricular arrhythmia and a strikingly reduced cardiac output. The aneurysm, which contained a large thrombus, was demonstrated by preoperative angiographic examinations. At the time of opera...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Morrow AG,Behrendt DM

更新日期：1968-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Children awaiting heart transplantation have severe limitations in their ability to exercise. The purpose of this study was to assess exercise capacity after pediatric heart transplantation and to identify factors influencing exercise performance. METHODS AND RESULTS:Progressive cycle ergometry testing was ...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Hsu DT,Garofano RP,Douglas JM,Michler RE,Quaegebeur JM,Gersony WM,Addonizio LJ

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our objective was to investigate the association between hypertension and concurrent impairments in mobility, cognition, and mood; the role of brain white matter hyperintensities in mediating this association; and the impact of these impairments on disability and mortality in elderly hypertensive individuals...

journal_title：Circulation

authors： Hajjar I,Quach L,Yang F,Chaves PH,Newman AB,Mukamal K,Longstreth W Jr,Inzitari M,Lipsitz LA

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00