Combination of high-dose furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide in the treatment of refractory congestive heart failure.

abstract：AIMS:To assess EuroSCORE performance in predicting in-hospital mortality in on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB). METHODS AND RESULTS:Additive and logistic EuroSCORE were computed for consecutive patients undergoing CABG (n = 3440, 75%) or OPCAB (n = 1140,...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Parolari A,Pesce LL,Trezzi M,Loardi C,Kassem S,Brambillasca C,Miguel B,Tremoli E,Biglioli P,Alamanni F

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of valve surgery (VS) in infective endocarditis (IE) on 5-year mortality and to evaluate whether conflicting results reported by previous studies could be due to differences in their methodological approaches. METHODS AND RESULTS:Four hundred and forty-nine patient...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Bannay A,Hoen B,Duval X,Obadia JF,Selton-Suty C,Le Moing V,Tattevin P,Iung B,Delahaye F,Alla F,AEPEI Study Group.

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After single chamber atrial pacemaker implantation, serial electrophysiologic studies were performed noninvasively at intervals of 3 months over a total period of 3 years in 24 patients with symptomatic sinus node dysfunction. All patients underwent invasive electrophysiologic studies before pacemaker implantation and...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： van Mechelen R,Segers A,Hagemeijer F

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:We addressed a potential mechanism of myocardial dysfunction following coronary microembolization at the level of myofibrillar proteins. METHODS AND RESULTS:Anaesthetized pigs underwent intracoronary infusion of microspheres. After 6 h, the microembolized areas (MEA) had decreased systolic wall thickening to 38 +...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Canton M,Skyschally A,Menabò R,Boengler K,Gres P,Schulz R,Haude M,Erbel R,Di Lisa F,Heusch G

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Cardiac hypertrophy is a common and often lethal complication of arterial hypertension. Elevation of myocyte cyclic GMP levels by local actions of endogenous atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) or by pharmacological inhibition of phosphodiesterase-5 was shown to counter-regulate p...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Frantz S,Klaiber M,Baba HA,Oberwinkler H,Völker K,Gaβner B,Bayer B,Abeβer M,Schuh K,Feil R,Hofmann F,Kuhn M

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) on long-term survival of patients without baseline left ventricular (LV) mechanical dyssynchrony. METHODS AND RESULTS:A total of 290 heart failure patients (age 67 ± 10 years, 77% males) without significant baseline LV dyssynchrony (<60 ms as asse...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Auger D,Bleeker GB,Bertini M,Ewe SH,van Bommel RJ,Witkowski TG,Ng AC,van Erven L,Schalij MJ,Bax JJ,Delgado V

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：:The study of 'atrial vulnerability' is often clinically indicated but it requires the use of invasive intracardiac stimulation. The purpose of the study was to assess the use of oesophageal pacing in the evaluation of atrial tachyarrhythmias (ATA). Fifty-five patients with documented ATA (group I) and 60 without (grou...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Brembilla-Perrot B

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The object of this study is to analyse the trends in coronary events in Finland during 1993-2002, correcting for the effect of troponins. METHODS AND RESULTS:A population-based myocardial infarction register recorded all coronary events (n=14 782) in four geographical areas of Finland during 1993-2002. Correction...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Salomaa V,Ketonen M,Koukkunen H,Immonen-Räihä P,Lehtonen A,Torppa J,Kuulasmaa K,Kesäniemi YA,Pyörälä K,FINAMI Study Group.

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the acute haemodynamic effects of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition with intravenous enalaprilat alone or in combination with preload restoration were determined in patients with severe heart failure complicating acute myocardial infarction. Ten patients with raised pulmonary arterial wedge...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Tohmo H,Karanko M,Korpilahti K

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The scientific assessment of diagnostic tests should not be based upon a small series of results published by the best academic institutions, but ought to require large scale, multicentre validation founded on grass roots institutions with real doctors, real patients and real problems. To this purpose, an internationa...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Picano E,Sicari R,Landi P,Raciti M,Pingitore A,Vassalle C,Mathias W Jr,Lowenstein J,Petix N,Gigli G

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Elevated brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and tumour marker antigen carbohydrate 125 (CA125) levels have shown to be associated with higher risk for adverse outcomes in patients with acute heart failure (AHF). Nevertheless, no attempt has been made to explore the utility of combining these two biomarkers. We sought ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Núñez J,Sanchis J,Bodí V,Fonarow GC,Núñez E,Bertomeu-González V,Miñana G,Consuegra L,Bosch MJ,Carratalá A,Chorro FJ,Llàcer A

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to describe the frequencies of various diagnoses in patients admitted with acute chest pain, but without acute myocardial infarction, and to evaluate a non-invasive screening programme for these patients. PATIENTS:A total of 204 consecutive non-acute myocardial infarction patien...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Fruergaard P,Launbjerg J,Hesse B,Jørgensen F,Petri A,Eiken P,Aggestrup S,Elsborg L,Mellemgaard K

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Despite advances in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes based on randomized trial data and published guidelines, the extent to which such treatments are applied in practice remains uncertain. Data from clinical trials derive from selected geographical areas and in highly selected populations of patients, and...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Fox KA,Goodman SG,Klein W,Brieger D,Steg PG,Dabbous O,Avezum A

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the number of individuals reaching 80 who are considered to be healthy is increasing, the very elderly are likely to have long-term conditions, to report symptoms and/or be taking at least one regular medication. The impact of antihypertensive treatment has to be taken into account in this context. The treatm...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Peters R,Beckett N,McCormack T,Fagard R,Fletcher A,Bulpitt C

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reactive thrombocytosis following cardiopulmonary bypass surgery is generally considered to be a benign condition which is transient and does not require specific therapy. We describe three patients who developed stroke in association with reactive thrombocytosis in the late recovery period following cardiopulmonary b...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Crowley JJ,Hannigan M,Daly K

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spectral turbulence analysis of the signal-averaged electrocardiogram is a new method for identifying patients prone to sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia. In contrast to analysis in the time domain, it has been claimed to be applicable in patients with bundle branch block. The aim of this study was to asse...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Englund A,Andersson M,Bergfeldt L

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is mounting evidence to support the influence of inflammation in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation (AF). Indeed, AF is associated with increased levels of known inflammatory markers, even after adjustment for confounding factors. The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) appears to play a key role in...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Boos CJ,Anderson RA,Lip GY

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Prospective studies indicate that apolipoprotein measurements predict coronary heart disease (CHD) risk; however, evidence is conflicting, especially in the US. Our aim was to assess whether measurements of apolipoprotein B (apoB) and apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) can improve the ability to predict CHD death beyond ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Sierra-Johnson J,Fisher RM,Romero-Corral A,Somers VK,Lopez-Jimenez F,Ohrvik J,Walldius G,Hellenius ML,Hamsten A

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:A substantial number of patients with dysfunctional but potentially viable myocardium cannot be accurately evaluated by transthoracic echocardiography due to a poor acoustic window. This study compares the diagnostic value of alternative functional imaging techniques, such as dobutamine-transoesophageal echocardio...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Baer FM,Theissen P,Crnac J,Schmidt M,Deutsch HJ,Sechtem U,Schicha H,Erdmann E

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary revascularization procedures by means of percutaneous coronary interventions or coronary artery bypass graft surgeries are performed worldwide daily for the symptomatic treatment of patients with myocardial ischaemia. Nevertheless, angina remains a significant clinical problem. Management of angina recurring ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Abbate A,Biondi-Zoccai GG,Agostoni P,Lipinski MJ,Vetrovec GW

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of left ventricular (LV) thrombosis and incidence of arterial embolism after acute anterior myocardial infarction (AAMI) treated with streptokinase 1.5 x 10(6) IU intravenously was studied in 136 patients enrolled consecutively in five cardiological centres. Adjunctive antithrombotic therapy was adminis...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Kontny F,Dale J,Hegrenaes L,Lem P,Søberg T,Morstøl T

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to describe the mechanism and determine predictive factors of mitral valve rupture requiring valve replacement following percutaneous mitral commissurotomy. Of the 350 consecutive patients treated by balloon mitral commissurotomy, the procedure was not completed in 16, and 11 developed ac...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Le Feuvre C,Bonan R,Rey MJ,Serra A,Leung TK,Petitclerc R,Leclerc Y,Creépeau J,Dyrda I

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We tested the hypothesis that dapagliflozin may regress left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). METHODS AND RESULTS:We randomly assigned 66 people (mean age 67 ± 7 years, 38 males) with T2D, LVH, and controlled blood pressure (BP) to receive dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily or placeb...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Brown AJM,Gandy S,McCrimmon R,Houston JG,Struthers AD,Lang CC

更新日期：2020-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：:After years of stagnant finances for research, moves are under way to increase research funds in Europe. ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Smith U,Sipido K,Dive C,Nicod L

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Recent randomized clinical trials have reported a reduction in restenosis with intracoronary stents and have suggested that this restenosis reduction is a result of the higher immediate luminal gain, in comparison to conventional percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The hypothesis of this study i...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Haase KK,Athanasiadis A,Mahrholdt H,Treusch A,Wullen B,Jaramillo C,Baumbach A,Voelker W,Meisner C,Karsch KR

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the predictive value of high sensitivity (hs) C-reactive protein levels on long-term survival in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with primary PCI. METHODS AND RESULTS:We conducted a retrospective analysis of 758 STEMI patients (from January 2003 to December 2005), with...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ortolani P,Marzocchi A,Marrozzini C,Palmerini T,Saia F,Taglieri N,Baldazzi F,Silenzi S,Bacchi-Reggiani ML,Guastaroba P,Grilli R,Branzi A

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The extent to which hospital and geographic characteristics influence the time course of uptake of evidence from key clinical trials and practice guidelines is unknown. The gap between evidence and practice is well recognized but the factors influencing this disjunction, and the extent to which such factors are mo...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Fox KA,Goodman SG,Anderson FA Jr,Granger CB,Moscucci M,Flather MD,Spencer F,Budaj A,Dabbous OH,Gore JM,GRACE Investigators.

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although indicated by several experimental studies, the presence of a renin-angiotensin system has not been demonstrated in the human heart. The influence of a local renin-angiotensin system on the coronary vessels may be difficult to establish after oral or intravenous administration of an angiotensin converting-enzy...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Foult JM,Tavolaro O,Antony I,Nitenberg A

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-nine patients admitted for assessment of chest pain underwent coronary angiography, planar Thallium 201 myocardial scintigraphy after submaximal exercise (TE) and transoesophageal atrial pacing (TAP). Early hypofixation with redistribution after 4 h indicated ischaemia. The criterion for a myocardial infarction ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Le Feuvre C,Vacheron A,Metzger JP,Berdah J,Etienne D,Albarede P,De Vernejoul P

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00