Echocardiographic characterization of left ventricular adaptation in a genetically determined heart failure rat model.

abstract：:In this editorial, the problem of restenosis after coronary balloon angioplasty and other transluminal interventions is reviewed from the perspective of quantitative coronary angiography. The review is largely based on the experience of the Thoraxcentre in the application of quantitative angiography to the study of re...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Serruys PW,Foley DP,Kirkeeide RL,King SB 3rd

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fenoldopam mesylate (SK&F 82526-J) is a novel benzazepine derivative. It has selective agonist activity at post-junctional (DA1) vascular dopaminergic receptors, which normally subserve renal artery vasodilation. Previous studies in normal subjects and in patients with hypertension indicate that fenoldopam increases r...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Francis GS,Wilson BC,Rector TS

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pectoral approach to implantation of cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) has become a standard in defibrillator therapy because of reduced generator size, weight, and volume. But the size of these devices is still comparable to the size of the early conventional antibradycardia pacemakers that were associ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Korte T,Jung W,Schlippert U,Wolpert C,Esmailzadeh B,Fimmers R,Schmitt O,Lüderitz B

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our purpose was to determine the effect of postoperative beta-blocker withdrawal on mortality and cardiovascular events after vascular surgery. METHODS:Detailed data were collected on perioperative cardiovascular medication use and discontinuation and cardiovascular risk factors among consecutive major vascu...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Shammash JB,Trost JC,Gold JM,Berlin JA,Golden MA,Kimmel SE

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:ISAR-REACT was a trial designed to evaluate whether the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor abciximab is beneficial in patients undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent placement after pretreatment with a 600 mg loading dose of clopidogrel. Objective for the angiographic substudy w...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Schühlen H,Kastrati A,Mehilli J,Hausleiter J,Dirschinger J,Dotzer F,Bollwein H,Schömig A

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial ischemia, electrolyte changes, and fluctuations in autonomic tone may play an important role in the presentation of malignant ventricular arrhythmias. beta-Adrenoceptor blocking agents have been shown to decrease the incidence of ventricular fibrillation and sudden cardiac death in patients with coronary ar...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Peuhkurinen KJ,Huikuri HV,Linnaluoto M,Takkunen JT

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in conduction times induced by ischemia (delta CT) have been shown to be quantitatively related to genesis of spontaneous ischemic ventricular fibrillation (VF). We studied conduction delay encountered by premature impulses in epicardium and endocardium in both anterograde and retrograde directions during isch...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Hamamoto H,Peter T,Fujimoto T,Mandel WJ

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The CD40 receptor and its ligand (CD40L) are known to modulate both inflammation and thrombosis-2 processes important for the development and clinical expression of atherosclerosis. Circulating soluble CD40L (sCD40L) concentration predicts cardiovascular risk in selected patient samples. The purpose of this ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Keaney JF Jr,Lipinska I,Larson MG,Dupuis J,Freedman JE,Hamburg NM,Massaro JM,Rong J,Sutherland P,Vita JA,Vasan RS,Benjamin EJ

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic periodontal infection is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. Although the mechanism responsible for the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular events is not fully understood, it is hypothesized that the chronic inflammatory burden of periodontal disease m...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Elter JR,Hinderliter AL,Offenbacher S,Beck JD,Caughey M,Brodala N,Madianos PN

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The response of S1 amplitude to exercise stress was investigated in patients with coronary heart disease. Phonocardiograms were recorded at rest and during a multistage bicycle ergometer exercise test in a group of 22 patients with angina pectoris and documented coronary disease, and in a normal control group comprise...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Bergman ST Jr,Blomqvist CG

更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiarrhythmic drugs are often more effective in suppressing ventricular tachycardias than are background premature extrasystoles. The mechanism of action of these agents was examined by studies on the effects of lidocaine and quinidine on post-repolarization refractoriness of both basic and premature action potential...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Nakaya Y,Nii H,Nomura M,Fujino K,Mori H

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of cocaine-related acute coronary syndromes presents unique challenges. Although percutaneous coronary intervention in cocaine abusers appears to be safe in the short term, longer-term outcomes have not been reported. We postulated that cocaine use would be associated with increased risk for st...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： McKee SA,Applegate RJ,Hoyle JR,Sacrinty MT,Kutcher MA,Sane DC

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:There is a growing concern about the occurrence of coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation and their long-term course. We assessed the occurrence and the factors affecting the long-term outcome of DES-associated CAA. METHODS AND RESULTS:We analyzed 3,612 consecutive patients (...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Ahn CM,Hong BK,Kim JY,Min PK,Yoon YW,Lee BK,Kwon HM,Kim JS,Ko YG,Choi D,Hong MK,Jang Y,Shim WH,Cho SY,Kim BK,Oh S,Jeon DW,Yang JY,Jung JH

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-generated coronary perfusion pressure and intracoronary flow velocity was studied with high-fidelity pressure transducers and an intracoronary Doppler catheter in 11 swine undergoing closed-chest manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Retrograde coronary blood flow in the mid left anterior...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Kern KB,Hilwig R,Ewy GA

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute hemodynamic and hormonal effects of the oral angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor lisinopril (MK-521) were assessed over a period of 96 hours in 12 patients with heart failure. This compound is the lysine analogue of enalaprilat (MK-422), is biologically active following absorption, and is cleared v...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Dickstein K,Aarsland T,Woie L,Abrahamsen AM,Fyhrquist F,Cummings S,Gomex HJ,Hagen E,Kristianson K

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess one-year outcomes of invasive and non-invasive strategies in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) among multimorbid older people with complex health needs. METHODS:We included patients, registered between 2006 and 2013 in the SWEDEHEART registry, who were 70 years o...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Gudnadottir GS,James SK,Andersen K,Lagerqvist B,Thrainsdottir IS,Ravn-Fischer A,Varenhorst C,Gudnason T

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine whether paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) and/or restoration to sinus rhythm with electric or pharmacologic cardioversion induce modifications to the coagulation system. Thirty-five patients with PAF undergoing either electric (n = 11) or pharmacologic (n = 24) cardioversion w...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Giansante C,Fiotti N,Miccio M,Altamura N,Salvi R,Guarnieri G

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left atrial (LA) volume is a prognostic index in chronic mitral regurgitation (MR). However, little is known about LA function in this setting. We hypothesized that LA dysfunction is related to pulmonary hypertension in chronic MR. METHODS:Seventy-one patients with organic chronic MR who underwent real-time...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Saraiva RM,Yamano T,Matsumura Y,Takasaki K,Toyono M,Agler DA,Greenberg N,Thomas JD,Shiota T

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic significance of ventricular flutter (VFL) induced during programmed electrical stimulation (PES) is currently unknown. METHODS:This study examined patients who had PES-induced VFL and assessed their long-term prognosis compared with patients who had inducible sustained monomorphic ventricular...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Gurevitz O,Viskin S,Glikson M,Ballman KV,Rosales AG,Shen WK,Hammill SC,Friedman PA

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment strategies, either invasive or noninvasive, for patients with unstable coronary artery disease still vary. There are no published studies comparing the strategies for health-related quality of life. METHODS:A total of 2457 patients with unstable coronary artery disease were randomized. We prospect...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Janzon M,Levin LA,Swahn E

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Viable myocardium after acute myocardial infarction may be characterized by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) either by demonstration of recovery of wall motion under dobutamine stress or by perfusion patterns after contrast medium administration. This study examines the relation between the two techniques. MAT...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Dendale P,Franken PR,Block P,Pratikakis Y,De Roos A

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to properly advise cardiac patients in the regulation of their sexual activity, more basic physiologic information is needed concerning the cardiovascular effects of sexual intercourse. This study examined the effects of the male's position during sexual intercourse on heart rate and blood pressure responses....

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Nemec ED,Mansfield L,Kennedy JW

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women have been underrepresented in randomized trials of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) therapy, and limited data suggest that women may not benefit from prophylactic ICD implantation to the same extent as men. In the Defibrillators in Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Treatment Evaluation (DEFINITE)...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Albert CM,Quigg R,Saba S,Estes NA 3rd,Shaechter A,Subacius H,Howard A,Levine J,Kadish A,DEFINITE Investigators.

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular ejection fraction and regional wall motion were assessed by multigated equilibrium radionuclide ventriculography within 24 hours of onset of first acute transmural myocardial infarction (MI) in 32 patients. Abnormal left ventricular wall motion was noted in all 16 patients with anterior infarction and...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Pichler M,Shah PK,Peter T,Singh B,Berman D,Shellock F,Swan HJ

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the angiographic studies of 53 consecutive patients with angiographic coronary artery disease (CAD) and recurrent sustained ventricular tachycardia occurring at least 6 weeks remote from an acute myocardial infarction. Triple-vessel disease was present in 25 patients (47%), double-vessel disease in 19 patien...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Lam W,Pietras R,Bauernfeind R,Swiryn S,Strasberg B,Palileo E,Rosen KM

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guidelines recommend consideration of cardiac biomarker measurement after elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), especially with complex cases or complicated procedures. However, the long-term prognostic implications of biomarker measurement after elective PCI have not been well characterized in ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Wang TY,McCoy LA,Messenger JC,Neely ML,Ho KK,Roe MT,Anderson HV

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the stability of precordial ST-segment mapping techniques in assessing ischemic myocardial injury, we studied 28 patients with acute anterior myocardial infarction using a 49-lead electrocardiographic system (1 mV. = 10 mm.). The sum of ST elevations in millimeters was taken as an index of ischemic injury,...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Madias JE,Hood WB Jr

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with recurrent forms of atrial fibrillation may receive dual-chamber pacemakers after atrioventricular junction ablation for refractory symptoms. These patients are at risk for chronic atrial fibrillation, which would negate the benefits of dual-chamber pacing. The purpose of this study was to exami...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Wood MA,Curtis AB,Takle-Newhouse TA,Ellenbogen KA

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation is a common disease of the elderly, conferring considerable morbidity and mortality related to cardiovascular effects and thromboembolic risks. Anticoagulation, antiarrhythmic medications, and rate control are the cornerstone of contemporary management, whereas ablation and evolving surgical techni...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Hui DS,Morley JE,Mikolajczak PC,Lee R

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of atrial pacing on the signal-averaged electrocardiogram were studied in 14 patients with remote myocardial infarction and a history of cardiac arrest or sustained ventricular tachycardia (group I) and in 13 patients with coronary artery disease and no history of sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmia (gro...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Greenspon AJ,Volosin K

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00