Chronic antithrombotic therapy in post-myocardial infarction patients.

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：:Stress-first approaches to myocardial perfusion imaging provide diagnostically and prognostically accurate perfusion data equivalent to a full rest-stress study, save time in the imaging laboratory, and reduce the radiation exposure to patients and laboratory staff. Converting a nuclear cardiology laboratory from a co...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Hussain N,Parker MW,Henzlova MJ,Duvall WL

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quantification of regional myocardial blood flow and of its responses to targeted physiologic and pharmacologic interventions, which is now available with positron emitting tracers of blood flow and positron emission tomography (PET), extends the diagnostic potential of standard myocardial perfusion imaging. These non...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Schelbert HR

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transesophageal echocardiography has assisted the detection of intracardiac masses and, in certain cases, aided our ability to define the specific type of mass. This technique, when coupled with three-dimensional imaging, may help to define infiltration of the wall. TEE aids in the intraoperative management of cardiac...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Goldman JH,Foster E

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

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：: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：:This article reviews the wide range of implantable device-based therapies (mainly pacemakers) that are being used in the management of atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter, and atrial tachycardia. The role of pacemakers in the management of patients with AF and in the prevention of AF has been extensively studied....

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Kalahasty G,Ellenbogen K

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Except for the unique eccentricities of individual devices, most dual-chamber paced rhythms, both normal and abnormal, are readily understood and lend themselves to analysis if the programmed parameters are known. Although they may appear intimidating, this need not be the case if the physician is initially willing to...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Levine PA

更新日期：1985-11-01 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：:The Swan-Ganz catheter was developed 35 to 40 years ago for intensive and cardiac care units to allow bedside placement and continuous monitoring and recording of right-sided heart, pulmonary artery, and wedge pressures and reasonably accurate determinations of cardiac output. Considerations for the clinical applicati...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Leier CV

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although it is convenient to think of hypertension in its renal, epidemiologic, and vascular eras, a new perspective is rapidly coming to the forefront. As we become more critical in evaluating the performance of our health care systems, it is obvious that the major problems in hypertension do not lie entirely with un...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Weber MA

更新日期：1995-11-01 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：:Chronic total coronary occlusions (CTOs) are a frequent finding in patients with coronary disease and remain one of the most challenging target lesion subsets for intervention. CTOs have been reported in approximately one-third of patients undergoing diagnostic coronary angiography. By nature of their complexity, CTO ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Galla JM,Whitlow PL

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac transplantation is now an accepted therapeutic procedure in the management of patients suffering from end-stage congestive heart failure. The advances in myocardial preservation, long-distance procurement, immunosuppression, improvement in the treatment of infectious diseases, and utilization of endomyocardial...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Pifarre R,Sullivan HJ,Montoya A,Bakhos M,Grieco J,Foy B,Blakeman B,Costanzo-Nordin MR

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the long-term durability of stent grafts is still a concern, stent-graft treatment is already the best option in a large number of patients with descending thoracic aortic diseases who are poor candidates for surgical repair, or in an acute setting. With improved capability to recognize proper anatomy and sel...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Fattori R

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Incident heart failure and the burden of hospitalization may be demonstrating a decline. However, as the population ages, the prevalence of heart failure continues to increase. Mortality among heart failure patients is increasingly due to non-cardiovascular causes. Current evidence-based therapy for heart failure has ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Mitter SS,Yancy CW

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The chronotropic response is the most important means by which cardiac output is increased and oxygen delivery is maintained in response to increased oxygen consumption during exercise or stress. When the chronotropic response is suboptimal or absent, exercise intolerance results. This condition, called chronotropic i...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Strobel JS,Kay GN

更新日期：2000-02-01 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：:There have been significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient with mitral stenosis over the past two decades. Two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography have supplanted the cardiac catheterization laboratory in the diagnosis and determination of the hemodynamic severity of the stenotic mitral va...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Bruce CJ,Nishimura RA

更新日期：1998-08-01 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：:Until recently, catheter-based radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation was limited to palliative approaches of either atrioventricular node ablation or modification. It is now recognized that at least a proportion of patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation may be suitable for curative ablation of an under...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Kalman JM,Scheinman MM

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this era of interventional electrophysiology, the accuracy of the electrocardiogram in diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardia could be improved by detailed endocardial mapping and confirmed by results of radiofrequency catheter ablation. This article describes the electrocardiographic characteristics for differe...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Chen SA,Tai CT,Chiang CE,Chang MS

更新日期：1997-11-01 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：:This article discusses the epidemiology of cardiovascular (CV) events in end-stage and early renal disease, summarizes the profile of classic and nonclassic CV risk factors in renal patients, highlights recent evidence documenting accelerated atherogenesis in renal disease, and provides information on the central arte...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Dikow R,Zeier M,Ritz E

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excimer laser angioplasty has evolved from a difficult experimental procedure to a more refined intervention with flexible catheters, well-defined indications, and consistent results for certain lesion types such as aortoostial stenosis, total occlusions, and certain saphenous vein graft lesions. This article reviews ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Ahmed WH,Bittl JA

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac CT is an accurate and reasonable alternative modality for valvular imaging. It is used primarily for the evaluation of coronary artery disease; however, important information regarding valvular anatomy and function can be derived from CT. Calcification is a common CT finding in various valvular abnormalities a...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Gaztanaga J,Pizarro G,Sanz J

更新日期：2009-11-01 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：:One hundred years ago, Augustus Desiré Waller recorded the human electrocardiogram for the first time, using a capillary electrometer. Electrocardiography only became clinically relevant in 1901 when Willem Einthoven devised his string galvanometer for this purpose. Sir Thomas Lewis was the key figure in showing the v...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Krikler DM

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The overall management and prognosis of patients with acute myocardial infarction must take into account not only infarct size but also the site and locus of involvement as determined by electrocardiography. Transmural versus nontransmural infarction is discussed in relation to therapy and prognosis. ...

journal_title：Cardiology clinics

authors： Roberts R,Pratt CM

更新日期：1984-02-01 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