Evaluation of plaque morphology by coronary CT angiography.

abstract：:Cardiac arrest in pregnancy is not only uncommon but also catastrophic. Early aggressive resuscitation by well-trained health care providers improves the chances of successful outcomes for both the patient and her fetus. Significant physiologic changes that occur normally in pregnancy require several modifications to ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Farinelli CK,Hameed AB

更新日期：2012-08-01 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：:Proarrhythmia is a potentially lethal adverse effect of antiarrhythmic drugs. Underlying mechanisms and the approaches to identification are discussed. The applicability of electrophysiologic testing is considered, with particular reference to the validity of the different responses to programmed stimulation considere...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Rae AP

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial infections of the heart in compromised patients are uncommon but may be increasing in relative frequency. They are associated with near-equal frequencies in patients who have pre-existing or simultaneous infections at other sites, patients with neoplasms (usually solid tumors), those who have undergone cardi...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Atkinson JB,Robinowitz M,McAllister HA Jr,Forman MB,Virmani R

更新日期：1984-11-01 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：:Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic heart disease with heterogeneous clinical features, including progression to advanced heart failure. The development of these symptoms can be related to outflow obstruction but in some patients reflects an underlying process of fibrosis and progressive ventricular dysfunction. ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Levine A,Gupta CA,Gass A

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surrogate endpoints are important for validation of mechanism, early proof of concept, and the rational design of clinical trials for regulatory approval of drugs. The recent failure of several drugs in peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and in atherosclerosis highlights the importance of understanding drug effect and ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Rajagopalan S,Mihai G

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF), an escalating dysrhythmia, is accountable for extensive population morbidity and mortality. In the United States, approximately 2.3 million people are presently diagnosed with AF and it is estimated that this prevalence may increase to 5.6 million by 2050. Foremost predisposing risk factors f...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Kannel WB,Benjamin EJ

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ebstein anomaly is a congenital malformation involving primarily the tricuspid valve, with failure of delamination from the underlying myocardium and right ventricular myopathy. Echocardiography is diagnostic in most patients and demonstrates apical displacement of the septal leaflet and variable tethering of leaflet ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Fuchs MM,Connolly HM

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the rapid evolution of cardiovascular medicine, clinicians must sift through an enormous array of information about new therapies in order to determine how best to treat patients with ischemic heart disease. They should first consider the evidence from randomized clinical trials, because these trials eliminate b...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Califf RM

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When considering all the major series comparing the early and late results of mitral valve repair versus prosthetic or bioprosthetic mitral valve replacement, the operative mortality rate is slightly lower for patients undergoing valve reconstruction. Late survival is also superior after valve repair. Although these m...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Yun KL,Miller DC

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertensive crises, which include hypertensive emergencies and urgencies, are frequently encountered in the emergency department, and require immediate attention as they can lead to irreversible end-organ damage. Normal blood pressure (BP) regulation is altered during acute rises in BP, leading to end-organ damage. M...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Johnson W,Nguyen ML,Patel R

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A syncope evaluation should start by identifying potentially life-threatening causes, including valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, and arrhythmias. Most patients who present with syncope, however, have the more benign vasovagal (reflex) syncope. A busy syncope practice often also sees patients with neurogenic o...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Nwazue VC,Raj SR

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past, much attention in imaging research was focused on the macroscopic morphology and patency of arteries. Only recently, research and clinical interest have shifted to the microcirculation and its impact on the long-term prognosis in patients with vascular diseases. This focus and newly developed therapeutic ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Kantor B,Möhlenkamp S

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past several decades there has been enormous progress in the understanding of many electrophysiologic characteristics of the AVNRT circuit. Although a great number of questions have been resolved, several pertinent issues require further investigation. Medical treatment remains the most widely used therapeuti...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Jazayeri MR,Sra JS,Akhtar M

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal systolic ventricular function and persistent ischemia are sensitive indicators of poor prognosis following myocardial infarction. The use of exercise improves the utility of both radionuclide ventriculography and myocardial perfusion scintigraphy in the identification of postinfarction patients at high risk o...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Schocken DD

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Balloon floatation pulmonary artery catheters (PACs) have been used for hemodynamic monitoring in cardiac, medical, and surgical intensive care units since the 1970s. With the availability of newer noninvasive diagnostic modalities, particularly echocardiography, the frequency of diagnostic pulmonary artery catheteriz...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Gidwani UK,Mohanty B,Chatterjee K

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subaortic stenosis can be a complex disease of multiple anatomic etiologies. At the core is either an elongated and narrow outflow tract as compared to normal or a fully muscle-rimmed VSD used as an intraventricular routing pathway. An array of treatment modalities is needed for an effective management strategy. ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Van Arsdell G,Tsoi K

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

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：:Over the last 2 decades human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has become a chronic disease requiring long-term management. Aging, antiretroviral therapy, chronic inflammation, and several other factors contribute to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in patients infected with HIV. In low-income and mi...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Bloomfield GS,Leung C

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the next millennium approaches, excitement and promise characterize the future of dilated cardiomyopathy. Until recently, dilated cardiomyopathy was considered an incurable, uniformly fatal chronic disease. Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that at least a quarter of patients with recent onset of symptoms wit...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Starling RC,Young JB

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The AbioCor is a revolutionary device. It is the only device of its kind in the clinical world. The role of the AbioCor is to provide permanent replacement of the failing heart for patients who are not transplant candidates. The clinical trial has been successful in the majority (four of seven) of patients implanted t...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Samuels LE,Dowling R

更新日期：2003-02-01 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：:A number of therapeutic agents, foods, chemicals, and poisons have been associated with the development or exacerbation of hypertension. This review discusses those identified in recent years. ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Oren S,Grossman E,Messerli FH,Frohlich ED

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tricuspid and mitral valves are homologous whose function depends on coordination among components. Isolated tricuspid valve abnormalities are relatively uncommon. Rheumatic disease, chemicals, immunologic and degenerative disorders alter leaflet anatomy and may result in either stenosis, insufficiency or a combin...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Blaustein AS,Ramanathan A

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The majority of individuals with diabetes die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and related complications. The risk of CVD is 2 to 4 fold greater in diabetes and largely magnified by co-morbidities that aggregate along with it. Sufficient evidence-based data now exist to support multifactorial risk intervention with s...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Srikanth S,Deedwania P

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concurrent, independent clinical series at Yale University and the University of Virginia demonstrate an important role for CABG in patients with advanced ischemic cardiomyopathy. It is found that CABG can be performed safely in these patients, both angina and congestive heart failure states improve, ejection fraction...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Elefteriades JA,Kron IL

更新日期：1995-02-01 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：:Because 1.1 million myocardial infarctions occur in the United States alone each year, and 450,000 of them are recurrent infarctions, which carry an inherently greater risk of death and disability than first events, the importance of secondary prevention strategies that can be implemented widely is unparalleled in hea...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Nagarakanti R,Sodhi S,Lee R,Ezekowitz M

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracoronary ultrasound provides unique information during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), including more accurate measurement of vessel size and plaque burden as well as plaque characteristics such as composition and distribution. As a research tool, it has been useful in determining the mecha...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Tenaglia AN

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00