Severe hypophosphataemia induced by glucose-insulin-potassium therapy. A case report and proposal for altered protocol.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individuals with hypertension and hyperuricemia have an increased risk of coronary artery disease and cerebral vascular disease as compared to patients with normal uric acid levels. Our aim is to determine the prevalence of hyperuricemia in hypertensive patients in Taiwan, and whether serum uric acid (SUA) i...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Lin CS,Hung YJ,Chen GY,Tzeng TF,Lee DY,Chen CY,Huang WP,Huang CH

更新日期：2011-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Swyer-James (MacLeod's) syndrome is a rare entity that is characterized by the hyperlucent appearance of one or more lobes of one lung, diminished ipsilateral hilar shadow and hardly visible arterial structure on chest radiography. Ventricular septal defect is the most common childhood congenital heart defect and, if ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Demirkan B,Guray Y,Guray U,Korkmaz S

更新日期：2006-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Serial electrocardiograms as well as echocardiographic studies of 51 pilgrims suffering from acute heat stroke (mean rectal temperature 41.6 degrees C) were performed. All patients were examined immediately after cooling and 24 h later whenever possible. Regional wall motion abnormalities were detected in 9 cases (17....

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： al-Harthi SS,Nouh MS,al-Arfaj H,Qaraquish A,Akhter J,Nouh RM

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report documenting the "Fatigue" phenomenon in the accessory pathway of a patient with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Ohe T,Shimonura K,Shiroeda O

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart failure (HF) imposes both direct costs to healthcare systems and indirect costs to society through morbidity, unpaid care costs, premature mortality and lost productivity. The global economic burden of HF is not known. METHODS:We estimated the overall cost of heart failure in 2012, in both direct and ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Cook C,Cole G,Asaria P,Jabbour R,Francis DP

更新日期：2014-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery is a complication influencing postoperative outcome. Preoperative hemoglobin is a predictor of postoperative AKI. We aimed to identify preoperative predictors of Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) and to develop a new risk-scoring system including hemoglobin to be...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Paparella D,Guida P,Mazzei V,Carbone C,Speziale G,Fanelli V,Zaccaria S,Labriola C,Scrascia G

更新日期：2014-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) as complication after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for atrial fibrillation (AF) has decreased in the last decade. However, as PVI for AF is becoming more prevalent, the incidence remains considerable in absolute terms. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to i...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Buiatti A,von Olshausen G,Martens E,Schinke K,Laugwitz KL,Hoppmann P,Ibrahim T

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-year-old man without previous medical history or risk factors for coronary artery disease, presented with chest pain 2 weeks after violent blunt chest trauma. He was as a spectator, beaten and kicked almost to death during an amateur soccer match. Because of embarrassment, this was denied till shortly after his d...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Said SA,Keeris LM,van Ingen G

更新日期：1998-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:The extent of microvascular obstruction (MVO) during myocardial infarction referred to as the "no-reflow phenomenon", may determine myocardial damage. Our study aimed to investigate the incidence and the influencing factors of MVO in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Jesel L,Morel O,Ohlmann P,Germain P,Faure A,Jahn C,Coulbois PM,Chauvin M,Bareiss P,Roul G

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired left ventricular hypertrabeculation/noncompaction (LVHT) is rare and has been described in patients with mitochondriopathy, Barth syndrome, and Becker muscular dystrophy. Here we report acquired LVHT in a 28-year-old man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who required non-invasive, positive-pressure ventilation...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Finsterer J,Stöllberger C,Gaismayer K,Janssen B

更新日期：2006-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study, using right ventricular endomyocardial biopsies, was to determine whether adenylyl cyclase activity is decreased-despite cardiac denervation-in human failing transplanted myocardium. beta-Adrenoceptor-stimulated adenylyl cyclase activity in membranes of moderately failing transplanted hearts was...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Reithmann C,von Scheidt W,Werdan K

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes are a major problem in clinical practice. Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) are agonists of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma which improve glycaemic control by reducing insulin resistance. TZDs also seem to have beneficial effects on v...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Stafylas PC,Sarafidis PA,Lasaridis AN

更新日期：2009-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sixty-four-slice multidetector spiral computed tomography (CT) has improved temporal resolution and reduced acquisition time. We aimed to evaluate the functional analysis using 64-slice CT comparing with echocardiography, electrocardiographically gated single-photon emission tomography (SPECT) and cardiovasc...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Wu YW,Tadamura E,Yamamuro M,Kanao S,Okayama S,Ozasa N,Toma M,Kimura T,Komeda M,Togashi K

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduced exercise tolerance and muscle weakness are present in patients with CHF. Altered metabolism, histology and function in skeletal muscle of patients with CHF have been reported. The sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) has control of Ca(++) release and uptake required for contraction and relaxation, respectivel...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Bekedam MA,van Beek-Harmsen BJ,van Mechelen W,Boonstra A,Visser FC,van der Laarse WJ

更新日期：2009-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) for the assessment of myocardial infarction (MI) after alcohol septal ablation (ASA). METHODS:Ten patients (mean age, 60 years ± 16) were examined with both MDCT and 1.5-T MR imaging performed 10 minutes after injection,...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Deux JF,Potet J,Lim P,Teiger E,Mayer J,Bensaid A,Luciani A,Randé JL,Kobeiter H,Rahmouni A

更新日期：2013-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigated the genetic variation of 3' flanking region of ApoA-I (PstI), 3' untranslated region of ApoC-III (SstI) and intron 2 of ApoA-IV (XbaI) in 193 angiographically diagnosed CHD patients and 150 CHD negative controls of Punjab, Northwest India. Haplotype analysis reveals that P2-S2-X1 is a su...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Singh P,Singh M,Kaur TP,Grewal SS

更新日期：2008-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Absence of the proximal segment of the right pulmonary artery was diagnosed by echocardiography in two neonates. In both a right-sided duct communicated with the right pulmonary artery at the hilum of the lung. Successful surgical repair was undertaken at seven months and 10 weeks, respectively ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Sreeram N,Asante-Korang A,Ladusans E

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute heart failure (HF) is a frequently encountered cardiac condition. Its prevalence increases exponentially with age. In spite of this, elderly patients are underrepresented in clinical trials and the implementation of guideline-based medical therapy (GBMT) in them is not well established. We investigated...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Akita K,Kohno T,Kohsaka S,Shiraishi Y,Nagatomo Y,Izumi Y,Goda A,Mizuno A,Sawano M,Inohara T,Fukuda K,Yoshikawa T,West Tokyo Heart Failure Registry Investigators.

更新日期：2017-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined serial changes in serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) measured by ELISAs in 45 patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who received heparin intravenously for 3 to 5 days after the onset and in 30 control subjects with an old myocardial...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Kawamoto A,Kawata H,Akai Y,Katsuyama Y,Takase E,Sasaki Y,Tsujimura S,Sakaguchi Y,Iwano M,Fujimoto S,Hashimoto T,Dohi K

更新日期：1998-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary perforation is a rare complication of percutaneous coronary intervention. We report a case of left anterior descending artery osteal perforation that led to acute cardiac tamponade during excimer laser angioplasty. Perforation was successfully covered with a PTFE-coated stent with preserved distal coronary fl...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Yilmaz H,Demir I,Sancaktar O,Basarici I

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with Fabry disease (FD) develop progressive left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). In screening studies in patients with LVH, the prevalence of FD ranges from 0 to 12%. This variability is attributable to different factors like diverging inclusion and exclusion criteria, the evaluation of selected popu...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Terryn W,Deschoenmakere G,De Keyser J,Meersseman W,Van Biesen W,Wuyts B,Hemelsoet D,Pascale H,De Backer J,De Paepe A,Poppe B,Vanholder R

更新日期：2013-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The characteristics of unique ECG findings in the Brugada syndrome have not been well explained. METHODS:To clarify their characteristics and mechanisms, body surface maps (BSM) were recorded from patients with the Brugada syndrome (13 cases; a mean age of 48 years) before and after administration of isopro...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Izumida N,Asano Y,Doi S,Wakimoto H,Fukamizu S,Kimura T,Ueyama T,Sakurada H,Kawano S,Sawanobori T,Hiraoka M

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our study aimed to compare three different percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) approaches: culprit-only (COR) and complete (CR) revascularization - categorizing into immediate (ICR) or staged (SCR). METHODS:We searched 13 databases for randomized controlled trials. Articles were included if they compar...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Nguyen AV,Thanh LV,Kamel MG,Abdelrahman SAM,El-Mekawy M,Mokhtar MA,Ali AA,Hoang NNN,Vuong NL,Abd-Elhay FA,Omer OA,Mohamed AA,Hirayama K,Huy NT

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) weight loss frequently occurs that may ultimately lead to cachexia as a serious co-morbidity, indicating severely impaired functional capacity, health status and increased mortality. Increased energy expenditure due to mechanic and metabolic ineff...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Koehler F,Doehner W,Hoernig S,Witt C,Anker SD,John M

更新日期：2007-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A number of observations suggest that cytokines may be important modulators in the ventricular remodeling process. It is unclear whether carvedilol modulates myocardial pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines expression. We hypothesized that carvedilol could improve ventricular remodeling partly thro...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Li B,Liao YH,Cheng X,Ge H,Guo H,Wang M

更新日期：2006-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The association between aortic valve sclerosis (AVSc) and cardiovascular (CV) events is not consistent among different studies. We have performed a meta-analysis evaluating the association between AVSc and fatal and/or non-fatal CV and cerebrovascular events. METHODS AND RESULTS:A systematic search was performed ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Di Minno MND,Di Minno A,Ambrosino P,Songia P,Pepi M,Tremoli E,Poggio P

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Takayasu arteritis (TA), a systemic vasculitis typically occurring in female patients aged ≤40, can affect coronary arteries and cause ischemic heart disease (IHD). In this study, we investigated the prevalence of TA in young women presenting with IHD in the Emergency Department. METHODS:We evaluated hospit...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Cavalli G,Tomelleri A,Di Napoli D,Baldissera E,Dagna L

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a series of 171 consecutive survivors of acute myocardial infarction, the predictive value of late potentials and QTc prolongation was prospectively assessed. QT intervals were measured in lead V2, corrected QT (QTc) was calculated using Bazett's equation (cut-off value 440 ms). Late potentials were considered to b...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Tobé TJ,de Langen CD,Crijns HJ,Wiesfeld AC,van Gilst WH,Faber KG,Lie KI,Wesseling H

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the left ventricular dimensions, systolic function, and left ventricular myocardial performance index in the first-degree relatives of the children with dilated cardiomyopathy (n=19), 30.0+/-17.6 years to normal age- and sex-matched controls (n=25), 27.4+/-17.7 years. The percentage ratio of the measure...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Khositseth A,Ausayapao P

更新日期：2008-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of myocardial focal fibrosis quantified by late gadolinium enhanced (LGE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). METHODS:One-hundred eleven HFpEF patients (mean age: 70 ± 14 years...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Kato S,Saito N,Kirigaya H,Gyotoku D,Iinuma N,Kusakawa Y,Iguchi K,Nakachi T,Fukui K,Futaki M,Iwasawa T,Taguri M,Kimura K,Umemura S

更新日期：2015-07-15 00:00:00