Cardiomyopathy with cardiomegaly: a diagnostic dilemma.

abstract：:Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) has been well described in the treatment of mesenteric artery stenoses but has met with limited success in ostial lesions. The authors describe a case of a 79-year-old woman diagnosed with chronic mesenteric ischemia associated with a 22-pound weight loss and postprandial pa...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Forauer AR,McLean GK

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine patients with alcoholic cardiomyopathy and 8 patients with mitral stenosis were studied by right and left heart catheterization. Hemodynamic observations were made during control period and during the infusion of phentolamine at a rate of 0.3 mg per minute. The patients with the cardiomyopathy responded to phento...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Gould L,Reddy CV

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and stiffness, reflecting subclinical atherosclerosis, are associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). The relationship between serum fetuin-A, which inhibits ectopic calcification, and atherosclerosis is unclear. Therefore, we investigated the association b...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Akyuz A,Oran M,Alpsoy S,Mutlu LC,Akkoyun DC,Guzel S,Alp R

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transradial approach (TRA) has been used as access site for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for years. However, no large sample study has evaluated the effect of TRA in elderly patients. A total of 1098 elderly patients (age ≥ 75 years) who underwent PCI by TRA or transfemoral approach were recruited. A 1...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： He PY,Yang YJ,Qiao SB,Xu B,Yao M,Wu YJ,Yuan JQ,Chen J,Liu HB,Dai J,Tang XR,Wang Y,Li W,Gao RL

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary edema of non-cardiac origin is usually an urgent clinical problem, which has recently increased in frequency throughout the world in the past few years. This is partly due to sociological factors and to pre-eminent advances in industrial technology. Recent severe massive toxic gas explosions have had nationa...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Cordasco EM,Demeter SR,Kester L,Cordasco MA,Lammert G,Beerel F

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased mean platelet volume (MPV) is associated with poor clinical outcome in patients with acute coronary syndrome. We evaluated the predictive role of MPV in young patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This study includes 373 patients who presented to our hospital with AMI (group 1: 134 young patients,...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Ozkan B,Uysal OK,Duran M,Sahin DY,Elbasan Z,Tekin K,Cagliyan CE,Cayli M

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is a trophic disorder of the anal canal characterized by recurrent, self-resolving acute episodes. The author reports the results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the efficacy of Daflon 500 mg in the treatment of acute and chronic symptoms of hemorrhoids. One hundred and twenty ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Godeberge P

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the safety and efficacy of second-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) fully covering a coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) and stenosis lesion. Patients (n = 33) with CAA and stenosis lesion (>60%) were enrolled between January 2014 and December 2017. Baseline characteristics and biochemical variables were re...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Wu Z,Xu C,You W,Ye F,Wu X

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To clarify relationships between the (endothelial vasodilatory and vasoconstrictive function) and leukocyte inflammatory mediators in subjects with asymptomatic atherosclerosis, we measured (intraplatelet cyclic 3',5'-guanosine monophosphate [cGMP] and cyclic 3',5'-adenosine monophosphate [cAMP]), plasma endothelin (E...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Anwaar I,Gottsäter A,Hedblad B,Palmqvist B,Mattiasson I,Lindgärde F

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to angioscopically observe the process of thrombolysis after intracoronary administration of thrombolytic agents and to investigate the effects of these agents on coagulation/fibrinolysis systems in dogs. The coronary endothelium was removed and thrombus formation was confirmed by angiosc...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Maki A,Shirato C,Ohguchi M,Aoki N,Ochiai N,Taguchi S,Aoki I,Ishikawa K

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serum zinc concentration was examined in 61 patients with acute myocardial infarction who were admitted within twenty-four hours after the onset. Forty-two of 61 patients were admitted within twelve hours. The zinc level fell sharply as early as within three hours after the onset. The minimum values were attained ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Katayama T,Honda Y,Yamasaki H,Kitamura S,Okano Y

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous clonidine was used to treat systolic hypertension (systolic blood pressure greater than 160 mm Hg) in 15 patients with acute myocardial infarction and documented sympathetic overactivity (high plasma norepinephrine). Its effects on haemodynamics and blood gases were studied. After one hour, clonidine signi...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Renard M,Liebens I,Waterschoot P,Bernard R

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A unique instance of an anomalous chorda tendinae visualized in the left ventricular outflow tract during M-Mode and two-dimensional echocardiography, and subsequently confirmed during surgery for concomitant severe rheumatic valvular disease, is described. The M-Mode appearance can be confused with more serious forms...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Choo MH,Chia BL,Wu DC,Tan AT,Ee BK

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a retrospective study carried out by clinical analysis of the authors' experience in 60 patients with cerebellar strokes--of which 39 were spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhage and 21 were cerebellar infarction--to compare the clinical presentation, course, and prognosis. Hypertension was found to be the most impo...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Turgut M,Ozcan OE,Ertürk O,Saribaş O,Erbengi A

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electromagnetic field-focusing (EFF) probe is a precision surgical and interventional tool. Use of the device produces maximum temperature in excess of 1800 degrees C by convergence of radio-frequency (RF) induced eddy currents in biological tissues. Applications of the EFF probe in angioplasty, aneurysm thrombosis, a...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Yamanashi WS,Saksanen SJ,Valentine JL,Powers M,Phillips SW,Wagner BD,Hill D,Lewis JE

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systolic time intervals and heart sounds were studied in twenty patients with left bundle branch block. A definite cause for the organic heart disease was not ascertained. Abnormal duration of the electromechanical systole (Q-A2), due to a prolongation both of the preejection period (PEP) and of the Q-M1 intervals, wa...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Macieira-Coelho E,Lema-Santos A,Machado HB,Faleiro LL

更新日期：1976-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors used the microcorrosion cast technique to study the localization and the role of pericytes in the microcirculation of skeletal muscle. Both fast twitch muscles, the tibialis anterior and the pectineus muscles, and a slow twitch one, the soleus muscle, were studied, because of morphological differences of t...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Gaudio E,Pannarale L,Marinozzi G

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraarterial thrombolysis for acute cerebrovascular occlusion has achieved recanalization at a 50-90% rate. Clinical outcome has been unpredictable. The authors sought to test the hypothesis that intrathrombus administration of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) would improve recanalization rate and to ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Frey JL,Greene KA,Khayata MH,Dean BL,Hodak JA,Spetzler RF

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Computed tomography angiography (CTA) is the gold standard follow-up modality after endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). A potential alternative noninvasive and less expensive modality is duplex ultrasound scanning (DUS). METHODS:We studied 314 follow-up paired scans (DUS and CTA) in 59 patients with EVAR...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Badri H,El Haddad M,Ashour H,Nice C,Timmons G,Bhattacharya V

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The LONFLIT1/2 studies have established that in high-risk subjects after long ( > 10 hours) flights the incidence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) may be between 4% and 6%. The LONFLIT4 study was aimed at evaluating the control of edema and DVT prevention in low-medium-risk subjects. In this study prophylaxis...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Cesarone MR,Belcaro G,Nicolaides AN,Geroulakos G,Lennox A,Myers KA,Moia M,Ricci A,Brandolini R,Ramaswami G,Bavera P,Dugall M,Ippolito E,Winford M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously developed a technique for the in vivo visualization of the pulmonary arteries in the experimental animal with a fiberoptic instrument (angioscope). To assess the potential hemodynamic and gas exchange effects of angioscopy, we studied five dogs before and after pulmonary embolization. Sequential obs...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Shure D,Moser KM,Konopka RG

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A severe thrombotic thrombocytopenic status, induced by heparin in a sixty-nine-year-old woman undergoing total hip joint arthroplasty, was treated by switching the anticoagulant therapy to coumarin, which induced skin necrosis. There appeared to be a possible causal relation between the severe immune reaction to hepa...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Shahak A,Pósán E,Szücs G,Rigó J,Boda Z

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Safety and thrombus imaging capabilities of the 99mTc-labeled form of a new F(ab')2 monoclonal antibody (MoAb) against fragment D dimers from cross-linked human fibrin, previously shown to be effective labeled to 131I in detecting venous thrombi in the rabbit, were investigated. Sixteen patients (seven men, mean age: ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Ciavolella M,Tavolaro R,Di Loreto M,La Torre F,Nicolai A,Schillaci O,Ierardi M,Scopinaro F

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:By means of the digital rheoplethysmographic (RPG) method, the effect of sublingually administered nitroglycerin (NTG), 1/200 gr (0.3 mg), on the digital circulation was studied in 17 normal subjects and 5 patients with ischemic heart disease and angina pectoris. NTG produced dilatation of all digital vessels, reflect...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Burch GE

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial aneurysm is a leading cause of stroke. Its treatment has evolved over the past 2 decades. This review summarizes the treatment strategies for intracranial aneurysms from 3 different perspectives: open surgery approach, transluminal treatment approach, and new technologies being used or trialed. We introdu...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Zhao J,Lin H,Summers R,Yang M,Cousins BG,Tsui J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial dysfunction is regarded as the initial lesion in the development of atherosclerosis. Endocan, previously called endothelial cell-specific molecule 1 (ESM-1), is a new candidate immunoinflammatory marker that may be associated with cardiometabolic risk factors. Therefore, we assessed serum levels of endocan...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Balta S,Mikhailidis DP,Demirkol S,Ozturk C,Kurtoglu E,Demir M,Celik T,Turker T,Iyisoy A

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:The last decade, patients with AMI became older with increased burden of CVRFs. Framingham risk score increased among patients with NSTEMI and decreased in patients with STEMI. These trends impact on risk stratification and secondary prevention programs. ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Plakht Y,Abu Eid A,Gilutz H,Shiyovich A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coagulation factor XII (FXII) plays a key role in both coagulation and fibrinolysis and has been associated with cardiovascular disease in some studies. Plasma FXIIa levels are strongly determined by a common functional polymorphism in the promoter of the FXII gene (F12-4C>T). To investigate the potential association ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Yazdani-Biuki B,Krippl P,Brickmann K,Fuerst F,Langsenlehner U,Paulweber B,Pilger E,Wascher TC,Brezinschek HP,Renner W

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the observation of a 31-year-old woman who presented with total occlusion of digestive arteries and was successfully treated pharmacologically. A review of the literature shows that digestive arteries thrombosis is a rare condition in young women. Only 15 cases have been previously reported. Prognos...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Crètel E,Disdier P,Chagnaud C,Tournigand P,Harlé JR,Piette JC,Weiller PJ

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ostial left main coronary stenosis has a poor prognosis and increased mortality rate with coronary arteriography. Due to its anatomic location, visualization of the stenosis may be difficult. A high index of suspicion based upon only a few signs should prompt the physician to perform certain maneuvers to obtain the co...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： MacMillan RM,Feldman B,Maranhao V

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00