The echocardiographic association of mitral valve prolapse and mitral anulus calcification.

abstract：:The AFFIRM study showed no clear survival advantage for a rhythm versus rate control strategy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, rhythm control with antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) is appropriate in a large number of patients with AF. The American College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association/European...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Reiffel JA,Naccarelli GV

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report four patients who developed severe adverse reactions to protamine sulfate following cardiac surgery. Two types of reactions were seen. First, an immediate anaphylaxis which is a complement-dependent IgG antibody-mediated reaction. In the literature, 80% of patients who had similar reactions have had previous...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Holland CL,Singh AK,McMaster PR,Fang W

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:According to the Rosenblueth-Simeone model, the heart rate (HR) is proportional to the sympathovagal balance. The individual proportionality constant is the intrinsic HR, which can be determined only invasively. The percentage low-frequency spectral HR variability power, relative to the low- plus high-frequency spectr...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Bootsma M,Swenne CA,Bruschke AV

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At present, there is an exponential use of new interventional techniques whose proper role and value have not yet been defined. The intracoronary stent is just one example. There is no doubt that stents can be implanted with a high technical success rate associated with highly predictable immediate angiographic result...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： de Jaegere PP,de Feyter PJ,van der Giessen WJ,Serruys PW

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:His-bundle ablation is a very effective method to control drug-refractory supraventricular arrhythmias. We present a 69-year-old woman with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, in whom several attempts of unipolar and bipolar His-bundle ablation were ineffective. Ultimately a stable 2/1 atrioventricular block was induced w...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Pop T,Treese N,Erbel R,Von Olshausen K,Meyer J

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic ability of cardiac troponin I (TnI) has been demonstrated in general populations and among cardiovascular disease patients, but it has not been evaluated in cancer patients. HYPOTHESIS:This study assumes to have the prognostic ability of cardiac troponin in cancer patients visiting the emerge...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Park SH,Kim T,Cha WC,Yoon H,Hwang SY,Shin TG,Sim MS,Jo I,Lee SH,Park HD,Choi JH

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Auscultation was compared to two-dimensional echocardiography (2D echo) and Doppler ultrasonography in 140 consecutive patients referred for evaluation for suspected mitral valve prolapse (MVP) to asses the precision of the two diagnostic methods. Ninety patients (64%) had midsystolic clicks, of which 42 (47%) had MVP...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Barron JT,Manrose DL,Liebson PR

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) has shown to predict outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF). Left ventricular recovery (LVR) has shown to improve prognosis. HYPOTHESIS:Guideline-directed medical therapy will predict LVR in patients with HF and reduced LVEF. METHODS:We studied 244 patients w...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Valika A,Paprockas K,Villines D,Costanzo MR

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an important component in the continuum of care for patients with cardiovascular diseases, including the older population. Benefits of CR which include mortality benefit, decreased hospitalizations, increased functional capacity all extend to an older population. In Medicare beneficiarie...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Kumar KR,Pina IL

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of congestive heart failure (CHF) has not significantly declined over the past 50 years, and overall survival rates are low at 5 years following diagnosis. Numerous studies have shown low serum sodium to be a poor prognostic indicator of all cause mortality in CHF patients. HYPOTHESIS:The goal...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： DeWolfe A,Lopez B,Arcement LM,Hebert K

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of hypertension continues to be challenging due to the lack of understanding regarding underlying modulators of blood pressure as well as co-existing conditions such as atherosclerosis and diabetes. This has led to uncertainty regarding treatment strategy and intensity. The INternational VErapamil SR/tra...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Kolloch RE

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of atrial rate-responsive (RR) pacing in cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is unclear due to the favorable effect of rate lowering in systolic heart failure. Atrial high rate episodes (AHREs) in CRT recipients are particularly worrisome since they cause loss of CRT, beyond representing a strok...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Biffi M,D'Onofrio A,Pignalberi C,Pisanò EC,Iacopino S,Curnis A,Senatore G,Capucci A,Della Bella P,Calvi V,Zanotto G,Caravati F,Maglia G,Manzo M,Santamaria M,Ziacchi M,Lissoni F,Giacopelli D,Gargaro A,Solimene F

更新日期：2019-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Within 3 h after the onset of symptoms of myocardial infarction, 64 patients were randomly assigned to receive either a 1-h intravenous infusion of 1,500,000 IU of streptokinase (SK) or a conventional therapy. Infarct size was estimated in CK gram equivalent (CKg) by measurement of CK-MB every 3 hours during a 48-h pe...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Durand P,Asseman P,Pruvost P,Bertrand ME,LaBlanche JM,Thery C

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rarely occurring in the pediatric and adolescent population, aortic dissection is a condition with many predisposing factors. Previous studies have suggested that congenital cardiovascular disorders are the most common predisposing conditions. Trauma-associated aortic dissection is considered a rare occurren...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Fikar CR,Fikar R

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2009, much was written about computed tomography (CT) angiography of the coronary circulation and little about catheter-based coronary angiography, despite its continued use since 1958 in patients with all types of cardiac disease or potential disease. ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Richard Conti C

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Considering that prehypertension is associated with an increase in cardiovascular risk, hypoadiponectinemia seems to be a predictor of hypertension. HYPOTHESIS:This study investigated whether adiponectin plasma levels are affected in Brazilian obese prehypertensives compared with those in normotensives and ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Celoria BM,Genelhu VA,Pimentel Duarte SF,Delfraro PA,Francischetti EA

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type II heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a potentially severe adverse effect of heparin treatment triggered by an immune response. Although most cases occur in patients receiving unfractioned heparin, HIT can also arise after low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH). We report a case of HIT in a postoperative orth...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Mumoli N,Cei M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases are presented where acute myocardial infarction occurred in young individuals after an episode of heavy alcohol intake. Subsequent coronary arteriograms demonstrated normal coronary arteries. Several mechanisms by which acute ethanol intoxication might precipitate myocardial infarction are discussed. To ou...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Moreyra AE,Kostis JB,Passannante AJ,Kuo PT

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS:Japan is an aging society, and the number of nonagenarians with severe aortic stenosis undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is increasing, but their outcomes have not been determined fully. METHODS:We prospectively enrolled 767 consecutive patients who underwent TAVI in t...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Yokoyama H,Tobaru T,Muto Y,Hagiya K,Higuchi R,Saji M,Takamisawa I,Shimizu J,Takanashi S,Takayama M,Tomita H,Tamura H,Doi S,Okazaki S,Isobe M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and adenosine exert strong and transient depressant effects on the sinoatrial and atrioventricular (AV) nodes of the human heart. The AV nodal effects of these drugs explain their high efficacy in either terminating AV re-entrant supraventricular tachycardia or in slowing ventricular rate ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Belhassen B,Pelleg A

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from clinical trials with benazepril suggest that the safety profile of benazepril is similar to that of other angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Treatment-related side effects occurred in 20% of benazepril-treated patients and in 18% of patients receiving placebo. The most commonly reported side eff...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： MacNab M,Mallows S

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hospitalized medically ill patients are at greater risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Although pharmacologic prophylaxis regimens have reduced VTE risk in medically ill patients, associations with early postdischarge adverse clinical outcomes among patients with heart failure are unknown. HYPOTHESIS:We ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Kociol RD,Hammill BG,Hernandez AF,Klaskala W,Mills RM,Curtis LH,Fonarow GC

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infusion of dobutamine in low and high doses in combination with echocardiography can be used for the assessment of myocardial viability and functional significance of coronary artery disease. Improvement of contractile function of hypokinetic or akinetic ventricular wall segment with low-dose dobutamine has a high pr...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Tanimoto M,Pai RG,Jintapakorn W,Shah PM

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to determine the long-term effects of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) on the incidence of myocardial infarction, survival, and relief of symptoms. A total of 124 patients were included in the study and were followed for 16 to 25 months. The success rate of PTCA was 91.2% ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Sahni R,Maniet AR,Banka VS

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess whether drinking social amounts of alcohol impairs myocardial contractility in normal humans. To that end, 17 healthy volunteers performed isometric handgrip exercise before and 60 minutes after an intake of 1 g/kg body weight of ethanol within 60 minutes. Left ventricular M-mode ec...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Kupari M,Heikkilä J,Ylikahri R

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤35% is the cutoff value used to identify patients at high risk of sudden cardiac death. However, whether patients who have moderate left ventricular dysfunction and left ventricular enlargement (LVE) have a high risk of ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) and cardiac deat...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Zhao S,Chen K,Su Y,Hua W,Yang J,Chen S,Liang Z,Xu W,Zhang S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Slow coronary flow in patients without obstructive coronary artery disease is an angiographic finding that could easily be detected by thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) frame counts. On the other hand, impaired renal function is a frequent problem. We searched the association between the 2 entitie...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Yilmaz MB,Yalta K

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated 26 patients admitted to our catheterization laboratory with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction. In each case acute revascularization was unsuccessful, but the diagnosis was confirmed by angiography. In 11 patients with an uncomplicated course of acute myocardial infarction magnetic resonance im...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Eichstaedt HW,Felix R,Dougherty FC,Langer M,Rutsch W,Schmutzler H

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of myocardial ischemia that could present as angina, acute myocardial infarction, or even sudden death. It occurs more commonly in women and it has been associated with autoimmune and collagen vascular diseases. The management and prognosis in these patient...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Dakik HA,Nader GA,Arja WA,Sawaya J,Gharzuddine W

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recommendations in the 2007 update of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) provide considerable latitude regarding treatment choices and care pathways. Nevertheless, as accumulating evidence leads to increased recomme...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Boden WE,Gupta V

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00