Radioiodinated beta-methyl phenyl fatty acids as potential tracers for myocardial imaging and metabolism.

abstract：:The cytokine hypothesis presently suggests that an excessive production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) and interleukin 6 (IL6), contributes to the pathogenesis of heart failure. The concept, successfully proved in genetically modified animal models, failed to translate to hum...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Lecour S,James RW

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advanced coronary artery disease (CAD), impaired left ventricular function and prolongation of the QT-interval are considered risk factors for sudden cardiac death in CAD-patients. So far, however, there are no studies investigating in detail whether there is a correlation between the QT-interval and changes in corona...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Krämer B,Brill M,Brühn A,Kübler W

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Surgery in patients with infective endocarditis (IE) can be elective (upon completion of antibiotic treatment) or urgent (before antibiotic treatment has ended) when the clinical course is unfavourable. However, urgent surgery for left-sided endocarditis is associated with high mortality. The aims of this study we...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Revilla A,López J,Vilacosta I,Villacorta E,Rollán MJ,Echevarría JR,Carrascal Y,Di Stefano S,Fulquet E,Rodríguez E,Fiz L,San Román JA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension (HTN) is quantitatively the major cardiovascular risk factor and responsible for ∼50% of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Blood pressure (BP) is also a classical complex genetic trait with heritability estimates of 30-50%. Although much is known about BP regulation, the intrinsic origin of essentia...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ehret GB,Caulfield MJ

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liaison with two important scientific societies in the field of hypertension improves contact with readers. ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Taylor J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial catecholamine concentrations were determined in endomyocardial biopsies from patients with heart failure to assess if tissue catecholamine levels relate to the severity of myocardial damage or the aetiology of the underlying disease. Methodological studies revealed a good reproducibility of catecholamine de...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Regitz V,Leuchs B,Bossaller C,Sehested J,Rappolder M,Fleck E

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have evaluated overall and cardiac sympathetic activity in 47 patients undergoing coronary angiography, 27 with stable angina of at least 3 months duration, and 20 with unstable ischaemic symptoms within this period. Cardiac and overall sympathetic activity were assessed using radiotracer noradrenaline kinetic tech...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： McCance AJ,Thompson PA,Forfar JC

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:A higher intake of fruits and vegetables has been associated with a lower risk of ischaemic heart disease (IHD), but there is some uncertainty about the interpretation of this association. The objective was to assess the relation between fruit and vegetable intake and risk of mortality from IHD in the European Pro...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Crowe FL,Roddam AW,Key TJ,Appleby PN,Overvad K,Jakobsen MU,Tjønneland A,Hansen L,Boeing H,Weikert C,Linseisen J,Kaaks R,Trichopoulou A,Misirli G,Lagiou P,Sacerdote C,Pala V,Palli D,Tumino R,Panico S,Bueno-de-Mesqu

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine the diagnostic utility of circulating angiopoietin-1 (Ang-1) and its antagonist angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) as potential biomarkers of disease severity or response to treatment in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). Imbalances in angiogenic factors including vascular endothelial cell growth ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Kümpers P,Nickel N,Lukasz A,Golpon H,Westerkamp V,Olsson KM,Jonigk D,Maegel L,Bockmeyer CL,David S,Hoeper MM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We demonstrate that in patients with stress cardiomyopathy the type of triggering event is associated with different clinical, instrumental, and laboratory features that characterize the phenotype at presentation. ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ancona F,Bertoldi LF,Ruggieri F,Cerri M,Magnoni M,Beretta L,Cianflone D,Camici PG

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Recent data suggest that the administration of bone marrow-derived stem cells (BMSC) might improve myocardial perfusion and left ventricular (LV) function after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The aim of this study was to assess spontaneous mobilization of BMSC expressing the haematopoietic and endothelial prog...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Leone AM,Rutella S,Bonanno G,Abbate A,Rebuzzi AG,Giovannini S,Lombardi M,Galiuto L,Liuzzo G,Andreotti F,Lanza GA,Contemi AM,Leone G,Crea F

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the accuracy of echocardiography in conjunction with quantitative high-dose dipyridamole technetium-99m sestamibi tomography (SPECT) in detecting coronary allograft vasculopathy. METHODS AND RESULTS:Seventy-eight consecutive heart transplant recipients underwent echocardiography while at rest and high...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ciliberto GR,Ruffini L,Mangiavacchi M,Parolini M,Sara R,Massa D,De Maria R,Gronda E,Vitali E,Parodi O

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a survey by questionnaire to assess whether patients 'at risk' from infective endocarditis are aware of the need for good dental hygiene and antibiotic prophylaxis, and receive appropriate advice or treatment. Of 189 patients surveyed, half had told a dentist about their heart, 8% were aware of a dental p...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Forbat LN,Skehan JD

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A group of investigators met for two days in Santorini, Greece, to discuss progress in the field of identification and treatment of high risk/vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques and patients. Many differences in the manner in which terms are being utilized were noted. It was recognized that increased understanding of t...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Schaar JA,Muller JE,Falk E,Virmani R,Fuster V,Serruys PW,Colombo A,Stefanadis C,Ward Casscells S,Moreno PR,Maseri A,van der Steen AF

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of this study was to assess whether perioperative N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant, prevents acute renal injury (ARI) after cardiac surgery. METHODS AND RESULTS:We performed a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of NAC in adult cardiac surgery patients. The RCTs were identified ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Adabag AS,Ishani A,Bloomfield HE,Ngo AK,Wilt TJ

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, stress echocardiography has gained broad acceptance as a non-invasive method for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Facing different protocols, dosages and instrumentation, official guidelines for the performance, standardization and quality control of stress echocardiograms are needed; however...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ketteler T,Krahwinkel W,Gödke J,Wolfertz J,Scheuble L,Hoffmeister T,Gülker H

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common complication in patients with acute myocardial infarction and is associated with an increase in the risk of death. The excess mortality associated with AF complicating acute myocardial infarction has not been studied in detail. Observations indicate that AF facilitates inductio...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Pedersen OD,Abildstrøm SZ,Ottesen MM,Rask-Madsen C,Bagger H,Køber L,Torp-Pedersen C,TRACE Study Investigators.

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Activation of the sympathetic nervous system may contribute to the renal vasoconstriction and sodium retention seen in congestive heart failure. Previous studies in congestive heart failure patients employing large doses of prazosin that lowered systemic blood pressure have been generally disappointing. The renal haem...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Lang CC,Choy AM,Rahman AR,Struthers AD

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Positron emission tomography (PET) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) can non-invasively measure myocardial blood flow reserve (MBFR). We aimed to examine whether MBFR identifies patients with a survival benefit after revascularization, helping to guide post-test management. METHODS AND RESULTS:We examined all-ca...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Patel KK,Spertus JA,Chan PS,Sperry BW,Al Badarin F,Kennedy KF,Thompson RC,Case JA,McGhie AI,Bateman TM

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 16 male patients with heart failure (NYHA II-III), the influence of a single dose of 25 mg captopril on the carotid sinus baroreceptor reflex was examined. Blood pressure fell significantly by 11 +/- 1.7 mm Hg (P less than 0.001), whereas heart rate remained unchanged (85 +/- 3 vs. 83 +/- 3 beats min-1). Carotid si...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Osterziel KJ,Röhrig N,Dietz R,Manthey J,Hecht J,Kübler W

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three siblings with familial Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and two instances of sudden death are described. In all of them, multiple accessory pathways with a very short anterograde refractory period and rapid ventricular responses during atrial fibrillation had been documented, thus surgical ablation of the bypass t...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Patruno N,Coltorti F,Pulignano G,Urbani P,Critelli G

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The syndrome with an electrocardiographic pattern of right bundle branch block, ST segment elevation in leads V(1)to V(3)and sudden death is genetically determined and caused by mutations in the cardiac sodium channel. The inheritance of the disease is autosomal dominant. Sudden death may, however, occur fro...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Brugada P,Brugada R,Brugada J

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Benefits and complications of postoperative implantable cardioverter-defibrillator tests are controversial matters. This study sought to assess the necessity of defibrillation function tests after implantation. METHODS AND RESULTS:We retrospectively analysed 1007 implantable cardioverter-defibrillator tests in 58...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Brunn J,Böcker D,Weber M,Castrucci M,Gradaus R,Borggrefe M,Breithardt G,Block M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular volume and ejection fraction were measured by 2-dimensional echocardiography from 2 orthogonal apical long axis views in 90 patients admitted with acute transmural myocardial infarction. Results were correlated with worst Killip class during hospital stay, enzymatic infarct size (peak CK-MB) and morta...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Kan G,Visser CA,Lie KI,Durrer D

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The obesity paradox refers to the epidemiological evidence that obesity compared with normal weight is associated with counter-intuitive improved health in a variety of disease conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and mortality in patients with acute c...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Angerås O,Albertsson P,Karason K,Råmunddal T,Matejka G,James S,Lagerqvist B,Rosengren A,Omerovic E

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate whether the benefit of thrombolytic therapy was sustained beyond the first decade. We report the 10-14 year outcome of 533 patients who were randomized to treatment with intracoronary streptokinase or to conventional therapy during the years 1980-1985. METHODS AND RESULTS:Details of survival and ca...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Maas AC,van Domburg RT,Deckers JW,Vermeer F,Remme WJ,Kamp O,Manger Cats V,Simoons ML

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Valve compliance might determine the onset of symptoms better than resting measures of aortic stenosis. This study compared valve compliance measured by dobutamine stress echocardiography with resting haemodynamic variables against the end-point of symptoms at low workload during exercise testing. METHODS AND RES...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Das P,Rimington H,Smeeton N,Chambers J

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Right ventricular dysplasia (RVD) is a cardiac anomaly characterized by replacement of right ventricular myocardium by adipose and fibrous tissue that was first described at autopsy, and is now being recognized pre-mortem. Sudden death and ventricular arrhythmias are the most common clinical manifestation of the condi...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Strain J

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Although inflammation contributes to cardiovascular disease, the associations of appendectomy and tonsillectomy, which remove mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, with risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are unknown. Our aim was to assess the association between these operations performed in childhood and AMI ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Janszky I,Mukamal KJ,Dalman C,Hammar N,Ahnve S

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aims of the GISSI Prognosis Registry were to describe the diagnostic strategies initiated in acute myocardial infarction patients by a representative sample of Italian cardiological centres, and to determine which clinical or hospital characteristics were associated with the initiation of invasive diagnostic o...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Maggioni AP,Tavazzi L,Fabbri G,Lucci D,Santoro E,Canonico A,Galli M,Achilli F,Tognoni G

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00