Hypertension crisis in the emergency department.

abstract：:Despite the decline in rheumatic heart disease worldwide and the use of antibiotic prophylaxis, there is no evidence that the incidence of infective endocarditis is decreasing. In fact, some data suggest it may be increasing. The classical fever of unknown origin presentation represents a minority of infective endocar...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Crawford MH,Durack DT

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary thrombosis is now recognized as the most common proximate cause of acute myocardial infarction, and thrombolysis is evolving as an accepted therapeutic approach to patients presenting in the early stages of myocardial infarction. The ascent of thrombolysis in treatment hierarchies reflects multiple factors, i...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Tiefenbrunn AJ,Sobel BE

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have indicated that women sustaining a myocardial infarction have a higher unadjusted short-term (i.e., in-hospital or 30-day) mortality than men. The advanced age of women at the time of presentation appears to be the major factor contributing to their worse prognosis relative to men. Controlling for ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Nohria A,Vaccarino V,Krumholz HM

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of coronary bifurcation lesions represents a challenging area in interventional cardiology, but recent advances in percutaneous coronary interventions have led to a dramatic increase in the number of patients successfully treated percutaneously. When compared with nonbifurcation interventions, bifurcation in...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Sharma SK,Kini AS

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pericardium consists of a visceral mesothelial monolayer (epicardium) that reflects over the great vessels and joins an outer, relatively inelastic fibrous parietal layer of organized collagen and elastin fibers, between which is a potential space that normally contains up to 50 mL of plasma filtrate. Although not...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Hoit BD

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital abnormalities of the pericardium are a rare group of disorders that include congenital absence of the pericardium, pericardial cysts, and diverticula. These congenital defects result from alterations in the embryologic formation and structure of the pericardium. Although many cases are incidentally found, t...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Parmar YJ,Shah AB,Poon M,Kronzon I

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diseases of the thoracic aorta are serious conditions that require close observations. Impressive advances in imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography sacs, and transesophageal echocardiography have aided diagnosis and provided insights into the pathogenesis and natural history of tho...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Fuster V,Andrews P

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality of life is discussed with focus on the importance of individual patient perspectives. Eight studies including at least one aspect of quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation are reviewed with three approaches evident in assessing quality of life: patient interview, self-reported symptoms, and multi...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Jenkins LS,Bubien RS

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical circulatory assistance is making the transition from an investigational technique to standard clinical practice, especially for post-cardiotomy shock. History, techniques, medications, complications, and results of mechanical assistance are reviewed. Promising trends for the future are presented. ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Elefteriades JA

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years many guidelines on the treatment of specific medical conditions have been published with the goal of advising physicians, promoting good clinical care, and achieving a degree of equity and equality in the delivery of care. Differences exist between European and American guidelines for the management of...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Poole-Wilson PA

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The advent of immunotherapy, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, has ushered in a promising new era of treatment of patients with a variety of malignancies who historically had a poor prognosis. However, these therapies are associated with potentially life-threatenin...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Ganatra S,Parikh R,Neilan TG

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chest pain is a common complaint in the emergency department, and it is the job of clinicians to rule out life-threatening diagnoses such as acute coronary syndrome. The history, physical examination, cardiac risk factors, electrocardiogram findings, and clinician judgment are often not enough to distinguish between c...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Chang AM,Fischman DL,Hollander JE

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The physiology and hemodynamic functions of the right ventricle in normal and disease states differ considerably from those of the left ventricle. To illuminate these differences, the right ventricle's essential functions in the normal circulation are reviewed, its functional anatomy and blood supply are described, pr...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Lee FA

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parenterally administered narcotic analgesics are a critically important part of therapy for the patient with acute myocardial ischemic syndromes. These agents are very effective and, when used with appropriate caution and monitoring, are also generally safe. They not only relieve the sensation of severe pain but also...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Remetz MS,Cabin HS

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has long been unclear how exercise training improves myocardial perfusion in patients with stable CAD. Regression of coronary atherosclerosis and collateral formation have been favorite theories; however, angiographic techniques have so far failed to document any significant increase in coronary collaterals at rest...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Gielen S,Hambrecht R

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The merits of Holter monitor recording, intermittent event recording, and transtelephonic recording are stated, the equipment used for each method is described, and the type of data obtained is analyzed. ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Smith MS,Pritchett EL

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertensive heart disease (HHD), a result of long-standing hypertension, is characterized by changes in the myocardial structure and function in the absence of other primary cardiovascular abnormalities. Although increased blood pressure is the initiating stimulus, neurohormonal factors, particularly the renin-angiot...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Georgiopoulou VV,Kalogeropoulos AP,Raggi P,Butler J

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated blood pressure can be lowered safely in the vast majority of patients by selecting the single drug most likely to be efficacious in that patient. Skillful management with full knowledge of drug pharmacology should provide the patient with the maximum opportunity to benefit from normalization of blood pressure...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Materson BJ

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chest pain units are now established centers for assessment of low-risk patients presenting to the emergency department with symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome. Accelerated diagnostic protocols, of which treadmill testing is a key component, have been developed within these units for efficient evaluation o...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Amsterdam EA,Kirk JD,Diercks DB,Lewis WR,Turnipseed SD

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The indications for clinical electrophysiologic study have continued to evolve since the introduction of this technique in the mid 1960s. They now include evaluation of sinus node dysfunction, AV conduction disturbances, syncope of unknown etiology, supraventricular arrhythmias with and without Wolff-Parkinson-White s...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Horowitz LN

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Survivorship into adulthood of patients with congenital heart disease is due to improvements in prenatal detection, novel surgeries, and specialized adult congenital heart disease care. As patients survive further into adulthood, long-term complications of congenital and repaired physiology have been more clearly eluc...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Kendsersky P,Ward C

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical management of PAD is a considerable challenge. Although patients typically present with IC, there is a substantial pool of subclinical PAD patients. PAD, whether symptomatic or not, confers a marked cardiovascular risk; with affected patients dying of heart attack or stroke, identification of index patients an...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Brook RD,Weder AB,Grossman PM,Rajagopalan S

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic hypertension is a major public health problem and is perhaps the most common chronic disorder in most societies. Most patients with vascular disease report hypertension in their medical history. Irrespective of the specialty that one practices, every physician will likely encounter patients with systemic hype...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Ram CV,Fenves A

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fundamental requirements for a meaningful biomarker have not been met in the prediction of the aneurysm trait, the progression of the aneurysm disease state, or the prevention of catastrophic aortic complications. Aortic aneurysm is a worthy opponent on all fronts, and clinicians should continue actively to evalua...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Farkas EA

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Targeted ultrasound imaging uses acoustically active contrast agents bearing a ligand on the surface that binds to a function-specific molecule. These ultrasound contrast agents are typically gas-filled microbubbles, nongaseous liposomes, or lipid-encapsulated perfluorocarbon emulsions. Binding of the contrast agent t...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Villanueva FS,Wagner WR,Vannan MA,Narula J

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With recent technical and clinical advances, adenosine stress perfusion MRI has evolved from a promising research tool to an everyday clinical test. This article reviews the current state of stress perfusion MRI. Specifically, it addresses the following topics: validation of stress perfusion MRI in preclinical studies...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Kim HW,Klem I,Kim RJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Valvular heart disease (VHD) is generally well tolerated during pregnancy; however, the dramatic changes in hemodynamics that occur during pregnancy can lead to clinical decompensation in high-risk women. Women with VHD considering pregnancy should undergo preconception counseling with a high-risk obstetrician and car...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Lewey J,Andrade L,Levine LD

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Once considered dangerous and potentially life threatening, cardiac catheterization of the patient with pulmonary hypertension can be performed safely and provides essential information in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary hypertension. This article summarizes the modern techniques used for right-heart cathete...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Guillinta P,Peterson KL,Ben-Yehuda O

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development and use of antiretroviral medications to treat patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has dramatically changed the course of this disease from one that was fatal to a chronic and more manageable condition. Recommendations and guidelines for the general population are presented in thi...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Myerson M

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carcinoid heart disease is the collective term for all cardiac manifestations that develop in patients with carcinoid. The cardiac manifestations of carcinoid tumors are attributed to the paraneoplastic effects of vasoactive substances released by the malignant cells. The clinical manifestations of carcinoid heart dis...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Perry D,Hayek SS

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00