Improved Doppler echocardiographic assessment of the left atrial appendage by peripheral vein injection of sonicated albumin microbubbles.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent data indicate that cardiac antibodies play an active role in the pathogenesis of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and may contribute to cardiac dysfunction in patients with DCM. The present study investigated the influence of immunoadsorption with subsequent immunoglobulin G substitution (IA/IgG) on cardi...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Herda LR,Trimpert C,Nauke U,Landsberger M,Hummel A,Beug D,Kieback A,Dörr M,Empen K,Knebel F,Ewert R,Angelow A,Hoffmann W,Felix SB,Staudt A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minnesota codes (MC), expressing Q-QS, ST segment, and T wave abnormalities in ECGs taken during the acute event and at a 1-year follow-up were studied in 256 survivors of myocardial infarction (MI). On the 1-year ECGs large Q waves (MC 1.1) were more common in patients with a history of previous MI than in those with...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Rissanen V,Raunio H,Halinen MO,Rehnberg S

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Performing preoperative coronary angiography (CA) before surgical repair of a type A acute aortic dissection (TA-AAD) remains controversial. Although the information provided by CA may be useful in planning the surgical approach, the potential delay to surgery and complications of CA may confer added risk of...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Ramanath VS,Eagle KA,Nienaber CA,Isselbacher EM,Froehlich JB,Montgomery DG,Cooper JV,Gu X,Evangelista A,Voehringer M,Beckman J,Myrmel T,Pape L,Pyeritz RE,Hirsch AT,Gilon D,Bossone E

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The potential exists for microcirculatory impairment during rotational coronary atherectomy (RA) due to embolization of plaque debris, platelet aggregation, or vasospasm. This prospective randomized pilot study aimed to confirm favorable effects of nicorandil during RA compared with verapamil. METHODS:We ra...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Matsuo H,Watanabe S,Watanabe T,Warita S,Kojima T,Hirose T,Iwama M,Ono K,Takahashi H,Segawa T,Minatoguchi S,Fujiwara H

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Technetium 99m-Q12 is a new cationic myocardial perfusion imaging agent that produces excellent images in human beings. The purpose of this study was to examine the separate effects of hypoxia and low flow on myocardial clearance kinetics. After a 1 mCi bolus injection, myocardial 99mTc-Q12 clearance was monitored for...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Okada RD,Nguyen KN,Lauinger M,Allton IL,Johnson G 3rd

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical spectrum and outcome of 119 patients with acute non-Q wave myocardial infarction (NQMI) were studied, in comparison with those of 354 patients with acute Q wave myocardial infarction (QMI). The patients with NQMI had a significantly higher incidence of preinfarction angina (73% vs 63%), previous myocardia...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Ogawa H,Hiramori K,Haze K,Saito M,Sumiyoshi T,Fukami K,Goto Y,Ikeda M

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the study was to assess and compare the safety of antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) in an unselected real-world population of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). METHODS AND RESULTS:This is a study of all patients with diagnosed AF in the Swedish Patient register who filled a prescription for sotalol, ami...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Friberg L

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examines how the dissemination of stenting and procedural shifts to high-volume facilities have affected short-term outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS:Discharge information from the 1994 and 1997 US Nationwide Inpatient Sample was used. Data from 1994 involved 84,036...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Watanabe CT,Maynard C,Ritchie JL

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The actions of the beta-adrenergic receptor antagonist, d,l-nadolol, were examined in anesthetized dogs subjected to circumflex coronary artery ligation in the presence of previous anterior myocardial infarction. With circumflex ligation, control dogs (N = 18) developed premature ventricular beats and ventricular tach...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Patterson E,Lucchesi BR

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the TRACER trial, vorapaxar, a protease-activated receptor-1 antagonist, plus standard care in non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE ACS) patients did not significantly reduce the primary composite end point but reduced a key secondary end point and significantly increased bleeding. Histo...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Jones WS,Tricoci P,Huang Z,Moliterno DJ,Harrington RA,Sinnaeve PR,Strony J,Van de Werf F,White HD,Held C,Armstrong PW,Aylward PE,Chen E,Patel MR,Mahaffey KW

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the impact of adjunctive high-dose glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) on ST-segment elevation resolution in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (MI). METHODS:As part of a randomized controlled trial of GIK versus no GIK in patients treated with primary percutaneous coronary int...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： van der Horst IC,De Luca G,Ottervanger JP,de Boer MJ,Hoorntje JC,Suryapranata H,Dambrink JH,Gosselink AT,Zijlstra F,van 't Hof AW

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Programmed ventricular stimulation with a standard protocol that used up to three extrastimuli was compared prospectively with a short-to-long protocol and a two-site protocol in 77 consecutive patients undergoing electrophysiologic study in an attempt to increase the yield of ventricular tachycardia (VT) induction. T...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Simonson JS,Gang ES,Mandel W,Peter T

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the efficacy of a comprehensive transthoracic Doppler echocardiographic examination for correct detection of SVA and its associated lesions of VSD and aortic insufficiency. A consecutive series of 36 patients was obtained; all had surgical confirmation of the anatomic defects. The location of the ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Xu Q,Peng Z,Rahko PS

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been skepticism since the early days of open heart surgery that good long-term or even short-term results were possible with repair of pure mitral insufficiency. The authors report 145 patients in whom a markedly insufficient mitral valve was repaired 6 months to 17 years previously and another 55 patients i...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Kay JH,Zubiate P,Mendez MA,Vanstrom N,Yokoyama T

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of ECG Minnesota Q-QS codes and their subsequent evolution were studied in the first 692 subjects to enter the POSCH program who had had one MI. The mean interval from MI to entry into the study was 2.2 years. Sixty-three percent of the subjects developed the most significant code with the infarction. ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Karnegis JN,Matts J,Tuna N

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), the rate of microvascular embolization and no-reflow promoted by coronary stenting with the use of conventional techniques (CS) appears to be greater than the one that occurs with balloon angioplasty. The minor invasiveness of direct stenting (DS) of the in...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Antoniucci D,Valenti R,Migliorini A,Moschi G,Bolognese L,Cerisano G,Buonamici P,Santoro GM

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The benefits of intra-aortic balloon pumping (IABP) usage reportedly occur through systolic unloading of the left ventricle and the augmentation of diastolic coronary flow. The aim of this study was to assess the change in intracoronary pressure distal to the coronary stenosis after the IABP by using an intr...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Yoshitani H,Akasaka T,Kaji S,Kawamoto T,Kume T,Neishi Y,Koyama Y,Yoshida K

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study is to assess incidence and risk factors for severe renal dysfunction in patients requiring oral anticoagulation to help guide initial drug choice and provide a rational basis for interval monitoring of renal function for patients prescribed non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants. METHOD...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Fanola CL,Mooney D,Cowan AJ,Ko D,Sisson EK,Henault LE,Tripodis Y,Hylek EM

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension and esophageal varices were treated with nadolol for 1 month, and the effects on renal and hepatic hemodynamics and function were studied. A significant decrease in cardiac output, portohepatic gradient, and effective hepatic blood flow was found, whereas mean arteria...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Gatta A,Sacerdoti D,Merkel C,Milani L,Battaglia G,Zuin R

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty-nine patients receiving atrioventricular sequential (DVI) pacemakers are compared to 67 patients receiving ventricular demand (VVI) pacemakers for control of the symptoms of sinus node dysfunction. The populations were similar with comparable preparing incidences of each assayed symptom and number of symptoms pe...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Stone JM,Bhakta RD,Lutgen J

更新日期：1982-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The independent prognostic value of blood pressure (BP) variability in essential hypertension and particularly in uncomplicated mild hypertension is not yet completely clear. We investigated the relationship between BP variability, evaluated by noninvasive monitoring, and cardiovascular outcome in uncomplica...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Pierdomenico SD,Lapenna D,Bucci A,Manente BM,Mancini M,Cuccurullo F,Mezzetti A

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the current editorial is to introduce a new concept ("maimed myocardium") that we believe describes more accurately the incomplete, delayed recovery of LV function that may occur late after reperfusion after AMI. It has been demonstrated previously that myocardium remains viable for a prolonged period...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Boden WE,Brooks WW,Conrad CH,Bing OH,Hood WB Jr

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients with essential hypertension, glomerular filtration rate remains normal or elevated, whereas renal blood flow tends to be lower, which results in an increased filtration fraction. The afferent (preglomerular) arteriolar resistance determines the fraction of the pressure that is transmitted to the glomerular...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Larochelle P

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sequential bedside electrophysiologic testing was performed over 22 hours at intervals of 1 to 2 hours in 13 patients with left-sided Kent bundles to assess possible daily variations in the capacity to electrically induce reciprocating tachycardia. In all patients the tachycardia involved the accessory pathway in retr...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Cinca J,Moya A,Bardají A,Figueras J,Rius J

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Fontan operation results in a circulation that is dependent on low pulmonary vascular resistance to maintain an adequate cardiac output. Medical therapies that lower pulmonary vascular resistance may augment cardiac output and improve long-term outcomes. OBJECTIVES:This phase I/II clinical trial conduct...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Goldberg DJ,Zak V,Goldstein BH,Chen S,Hamstra MS,Radojewski EA,Maunsell E,Mital S,Menon SC,Schumacher KR,Payne RM,Stylianou M,Kaltman JR,deVries TM,Yeager JL,Paridon SM,Pediatric Heart Network Investigators.

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognostic significance of changes in the mode of induction of ventricular tachycardia (VT) noted during therapy was studied in 49 patients with sustained VT or ventricular fibrillation. Before treatment, all patients had inducible sustained VT by programmed stimulation (one to three extrastimuli) and frequent (gr...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Kim SG,Felder SD,Seiden SW,Waspe LE,Fisher JD

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are present in peripheral blood and can promote postnatal angiogenesis. The number and function of circulating EPCs are altered in diabetics. This study sought to investigate whether the number and functional properties of EPCs from patients with type II diabetes could be ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Wang CH,Ting MK,Verma S,Kuo LT,Yang NI,Hsieh IC,Wang SY,Hung A,Cherng WJ

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial shock due to Gram-negative bacilli is best managed by prompt control of the infection with appropriate antibiotics and surgical drainage or excision. Corticosteroids for purposes of controlling systemic reactions to bacteria and their toxins constitute adjunctive therapy. Volume repletion and respiratory sup...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Shubin H,Weil MH,Carlson RW

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apparent treatment-resistant hypertension (aTRH) is associated with an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. We studied the frequency and intensity of care for aTRH among participants aged 65 years and older in the US-based REGARDS study linked with Medicare claims. METHODS:Blood pressure (BP) ...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Vemulapalli S,Deng L,Patel MR,Kilgore ML,Jones WS,Curtis LH,Irvin MR,Svetkey LP,Shimbo D,Calhoun DA,Muntner P

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Randomized trials have established efficacy of clopidogrel in various types of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The objective of this study was to examine the temporal trends and patterns of early clopidogrel use (within the first 24 hours of hospitalization) across the spectrum of patients with ACS in Canada...

journal_title：American heart journal

authors： Rao RV,Goodman SG,Yan RT,Spencer FA,Fox KA,DeYoung JP,Rose B,Grondin FR,Gallo R,Gore JM,Yan AT,Canadian Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE\/GRACE(2)) Investigators.

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00