Intermittent outpatient based ECUM. A case report.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was performed to assess whether post-stress and rest functional parameters, as measured by gated-SPECT, provide additional predictive value for long-term prognosis, over clinical and perfusion data in patients (pts.) with low left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). METHODS:647 consecutive pts. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Bestetti A,Triulzi A,Di Leo C,Tagliabue L,Strinchini A,Bax J

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitral annular calcification is a degenerative process. It is mostly asymptomatic. As the calcification becomes more extensive it might be mistaken for an intracardiac tumour. Mitral annular calcification predicts cardiovascular events, cardiovascular death and overall death. It is predictive of a doubling of the stro...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Trenson S,de Ceuninck M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of pulmonary valve endocarditis in a patient with patent ductus arteriosus is reported. The diagnosis was made by echocardiographic examination. The M mode echocardiogram showed "shaggy" echoes on the pulmonic valve and the two dimensional echocardiogram disclosed a big vegetation in the right outflow tract. Th...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Touze JE,Ekra A,Bertrand E

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Cardiology Foundation supported by the perspicacious Princess Lilian was created in 1958. As an introduction to this symposium, the challenges that the cardiologist and surgeon encountered in 1958, are recalled as well as the essential problems requiring solutions in that era of evolving cardiac surgery. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Primo G

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although non-adherence to medications is associated with increased cardiovascular risks, very little information is focused on the relationship between knowledge and medication adherence among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). AIM:The purposes were to assess the relationship between medication adh...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Zhao S,Zhao H,Wang L,Du S,Qin Y

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: This study aimed to examine the value of prognostic nutritional index (PNI) as a predictor of outcomes in patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).Methods: We prospectively followed consecutive adult patients admitted to the cardiology outpatient units with HFPEF. Echocardiograph...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Zencirkiran Agus H,Kahraman S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to examine the practice of cardiac bradycardia pacing in an electrophysiology laboratory and to evaluate the safety and efficacy of pacemaker implantation by cardiologists in this setting. METHODS AND RESULTS:We evaluated a consecutive series of the first 500 permanent pacemaker...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： García-Bolao I,Alegría E

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of HR2 polymorphism among patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) and healthy subjects. BACKGROUND:Polymorphism in the factor V gene named HR2 has been described as a possible risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE) development. Contradictive resu...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Aleksova A,Di Nucci M,Gobbo M,Bevilacqua E,Pradella P,Salam K,Barbati G,De Luca A,Mascaretti L,Sinagra G

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A prospective randomized multicentre pilot trial, comparing stenting with balloon angioplasty as a treatment for coronary lesions, located in a bifurcation was performed. METHODS AND RESULTS:After balloon dilatation, with a < 30% residual stenosis in the main vessel and < 50% residual stenosis in the side br...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Dens J,Dubois C,Vermeersch P,Coussement P,Vrolix M,Janssens L,Desmet W,Piessens J

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thromboembolic events are major causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with native heart valve disease and artificial heart valves. Oral anticoagulation can reduce these complications. The indication for and intensity of oral anticoagulation depends on both, the risk for thromboembolic events and the risk of he...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Gohlke-Bärwolf C,Krémer R

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aims at evaluating the acute hemodynamic effects of external and internal (3 and 15 mA) pacing on 30 patients with severe cardiac failure. The global and regional ejection fraction were calculated by repeated radionuclide ventriculography at rest (control) and during increasing pacing rates. Blood pr...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Toumanidis ST,Danopoulos A,Vassilopoulos N,Nanas SN,Kostamis P,Sideris DA,Moulopoulos SD

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enalapril is a new angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor which, when absorbed by the digestive tract, is converted to enalaprilat. This metabolite is, in fact, the active form of enalapril. Its duration of action is sufficiently long so that enalapril can be administered in a single daily dose. Enalapril has been pr...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Brunner HR,Nussberger J,Waeber B

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Quality indicators (QIs) are used to measure and evaluate quality of care. However, QIs to evaluate care for HF patients in general practice in Belgium are lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to determine which QIs, rooted in the electronic health record (EHR), are useful to monitor quality of care for pa...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Smets M,Smeets M,Van den Bulck S,Janssens S,Aertgeerts B,Vaes B

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is underdiagnosed in most countries. We report our first experience from a national pilot project of cascade screening in relatives of FH patients. METHODOLOGY:Participating specialists recruited consecutive index patients (IP) with Dutch Lipid Clinic Network (DLCN) score...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Descamps OS,Rietzschel E,Laporte A,Buysschaert I,De Raedt H,Elegeert I,Chenot F,Lengele JP,Carlier S,Vanderheeren P,Lienart F,Friart A,Guillaume M,Vandekerckhove H,Maudens G,Mertens A,van de Borne P,Bondue A,De Sutter

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary ventricular fibrillation especially occurs during the first hours after acute myocardial infarction and is often not preceded by premonitory ventricular premature beats. In hospital primary ventricular fibrillation can be prevented by an intravenous lidocaine regimen in a rather high dosage. By contrast the ef...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Lie KI,Wellens HJ,Liem KL,Durrer D

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimal management of high-risk patients requiring urgent or emergency noncardiac surgery when the options for further testing and evaluation are limited, is unclear. The focus of most of the literature, including the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines, has been on patients underg...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Jafary FH

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a review of the effects of E on the symptoms of CHF which affect patients' (pts) quality of life and the signs associated with pts' prognosis. The review is based on clinical studies which were included in the New Drug Application for Vasotec (enalapril maleate, MSD) in the United States. There were 3 open-lab...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Rucinska EJ

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to determine the zinc status and assess relationship between serum zinc and in vivo cell mediated immunity (CMI) in patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The study comprised 22 patients with active rheumatic heart disease (ARHD), 15 patients with chronic rheumatic heart disease without ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Gupta RK,Bhattacharya SK,Sundar S,Kumar K,Kachhawaha JS,Sen PC

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Large pericardial effusions and cardiac tamponade are rare in childhood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the aetiological factors and clinical findings of large pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade in children. METHODS:We reviewed retrospectively the records of 10 (6 male, 4 female) patients (me...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Guven H,Bakiler AR,Ulger Z,Iseri B,Kozan M,Dorak C

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The interest in transcatheter ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure is continuously growing. Therefore, we report our experience in perimembranous (Pm) and postinfarction (Pi) VSD closure. METHODS:All patients, older than 16 years, were selected from a data base, in which Pm and Pi VSDs were registered. T...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Marinakis A,Vydt T,Dens J,Gewillig M,Van Deyk K,Budts W

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indices of the first derivative and of the normalized first derivative of the left apexcardiogram were used to evaluate the contractile state of the left ventricle of cyclists in the competitive season compared to their resting season and of cardiac patients before and after a physical training program. In both groups...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Vanhees L,Fagard R,Amery A

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to investigate the role of QRS duration on the surface electrocardiogram (ECG) in predicting response to levosimendan therapy in patients with acute systolic heart failure. METHODS:Patients with an ejection fraction (EF) lower than 35% who required intravenous inotropic support despite optimal heart f...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Cetin M,Uçar O,Cicekçioğlu H,Güven Cetin Z,Sahin M,Vasfi Ulusoy F,Aydoğdu S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular-right atrial communication is a relatively rare surgically corrigible congenital heart defect. We report a case with review of the literature. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Vierendeels T,Rosseel B,Dewilde P,Cham B,Welch W

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aneurysm and dissections localized to the ascending aorta are usually encountered in patients with atherosclerosis and hypertension. Behçet's syndrome is a rare vasculitic syndrome occasionally responsible for inflammation in small to large vessels. Aneurysm formation and dissection in the ascending aorta due to Behce...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Ucer E,Oner AO,Erdinler IC

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Coronary stenoses of intermediate severity create difficulties in decision making when revascularization is concerned. Myocardial fractional flow reserve (mFFR), an accurate tool to identify physiological significance of individual coronary stenoses, may help solve this problem. METHODS AND RESULTS:Fifty-eig...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Ozdemir M,Timurkaynak T,Cemri M,Boyaci B,Yalçin R,Cengel A,Dörtlemez O,Dörtlemez H

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We retrospectively followed 250 patients who started dialysis between 2005 and 2009 to clarify the prevalence, the prognosis and the prescribed heart failure treatment of systolic heart failure patients on dialysis. METHODS AND RESULTS:This cohort was divided according to left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Derthoo D,Belmans A,Claes K,Bammens B,Ciarka A,Droogné W,Vanhaecke J,Van Cleemput J,Janssens S

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study sought to evaluate the potential prognostic usefulness of QT dispersion (QTd) in patients with unstable angina. METHODS AND RESULTS:QTd was calculated and plasma troponin T (TnT) level was measured and rest perfusion imaging with Tc-99m sestamibi was performed in 62 patients admitted with chest pa...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Dinckal MH,Aksoy SN,Aksoy M,Davutoğlu V,Dinckal N,Akdemir I

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Statins are the most widely prescribed class of drugs for coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and yet literature on the prevalence of statin related adverse effects (AEs) and gaps in patient education is quite limited especially in resource-limited settings of developing world. OBJECTIVES:The present stu...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Mulchandani R,Lyngdoh T,Chakraborty P,Kakkar AK

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 73-year-old man admitted to our hospital for acute hepatic failure. Antemortem diagnosis of systemic AA amyloidosis was made because of typical electrocardiographic and echocardiographic findings, in the absence of the classic clinical picture of kidney involvement. ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Morelli S,Bonfiglio D,Galasso L

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a 64-year-old woman who was brought to the emergency department after suffering a motor vehicle accident, involving multiple soft tissue and bone trauma. Even though she was free from cardiovascular symptoms for the last three years, her past medical history of aorto-coronary bypass surgery prompted preoper...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Albrecht CA,Pepper G,Fuentes F

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00