Monocyte-endothelial cell interaction in atherogenesis and thrombosis.

abstract：:Long-acting oral isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN) was replaced by Nitroderm TTS, and the utility of this drug in long-term treatment was assessed in 69 patients with angina pectoris. The frequency of attacks (p < 0.001) and the consumption of sublingual nitrate tablets (p < 0.01) were found to be significantly lower at 2 w...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Hayashi H,Ito T,Matsubara T,Watanabe T,Kuzuya F,Mizuno Y,Sotohata I,Fujinami T,Toyama J,Yamada K

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary collateral perfusion to the completely obstructed coronary artery was evaluated by coronary cineangiography in 32 patients. In 13 patients, there was neither history of severe chest pain of longer than 30-min duration nor electrocardiographic evidence of a transmural myocardial infarction (Group I). Among pat...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Fujita M,Sasayama S,Ohno A,Yamanishi K,Hirai T

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The coronary sinus (CS) is a small tubular structure just above the posterior left atrioventricular junction. The CS can be imaged in several different echocardiographic views. Using zoom M-mode recordings of the CS in apical two-chamber view, CS caliber can be sharply imaged and easily measured during different phase...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： D'Cruz IA,Shala MB,Johns C

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On the basis of our reported experience with colchicine for recurrent pericarditis, we administered colchicine to two patients with large pericardial effusions complicating idiopathic pericarditis. The first was a 26-year-old male who showed clinical deterioration following emergency pericardiocentesis and aspirin (3 ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Adler Y,Guindo J,Finkelstein Y,Khouri A,Assali A,Bayes-Genis A,Bayes de Luna A

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors has decreased in the United States in recent years, cardiovascular disparities by sex and race persist. Among the factors contributing to these disparities is the physical environment in which individuals live. Neighborhood characteristics, ranging from air pollution...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Xiao YK,Graham G

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has been studied in models of different cardiovascular entities. Recently, a beneficial effect of RIPC on incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in postsurgical patients has been suggested. However, the potential impact of RIPC on electrophysiological- and thrombogenesis-related p...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Kosiuk J,Milani R,Ueberham L,Uhe T,Stegmann C,Hindricks G,Bollmann A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of intravenous bepridil, a new calcium antagonist with class I and III properties, was tested in 21 patients with sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmias refractory to a mean of five antiarrhythmic agents as assessed by programmed right ventricular stimulation. At control electrophysiologic study without ant...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Schmitt C,Brachmann J,Hölzel C,Waldecker B,Schöls W,Beyer T,Kübler W

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marijuana is the most abused recreational drug in the United States. Cannabinoids, the active ingredients of marijuana, affect multiple organ systems in the human body. The pharmacologic effects of marijuana, based on stimulation of cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2, which are widely distributed in the cardiovascular ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Singla S,Sachdeva R,Mehta JL

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the development of a quality assurance-oriented integrated software system designed for an anesthesiology-based intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography service. Entry data include patient and operation demographics, two-dimensional echocardiographic, saline-contrast, and color flow/pulsed...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Rafferty T,Edwards B,Judd J,Swamy V,Workman R,Lippmann H,Harris S,Cohen I,Prokop E,Ezekowitz M

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myocardial blush grade (MBG), corrected TIMI frame count (cTFC), and ST-segment reduction are indices of myocardial reperfusion. HYPOTHESIS:We evaluated their predictive value for left ventricular (LV) function recovery by gated single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) after acute myocardial infar...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Bellandi F,Leoncini M,Maioli M,Toso A,Gallopin M,Piero Dabizzi R

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Constrictive pericarditis is a fibrotic process involving both layers of the pericardium and is known to give rise to obstruction to blood flow in the right heart. We report a patient with constrictive pericarditis who had echocardiographic features of mitral stenosis caused by a fibrocalcific mass lesion involving th...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Pai RG,Tarazi R,Wong S

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effect of smoking on prognosis among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is controversial, and data on the importance of smoking cessation or reductions were lacking. HYPOTHESIS:Smoking cessation or reductions could reduce the risk of adverse outcomes in patient after PCI. METH...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Chen T,Li W,Wang Y,Xu B,Guo J

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiogenic shock usually is the result of marked depression in myocardial function. Rapid recognition and stabilization are essential if the patient is to survive. A variety of cardiovascular conditions can lead to cardiogenic shock; the most common of these is acute myocardial infarction. Once stabilization of the c...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Alpert JS,Becker RC

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of aortic ball valve prosthesis malfunction is described in which the poppet became alternately stuck in the open and closed position. The patient experienced chest pain followed by pulmonary edema and cardiac arrest. Malfunction of prosthetic valve was diagnosed on echocardiogram and cardiopulmonary resuscitat...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Weisburst MR,Singh AK,Riley RS

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, insulin resistance (IR), and obesity frequently coexist with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), but it is uncertain whether these risk factors for vascular disease contribute to a change in atherosclerosis over time, independently of DM status. HYPOTHESIS:We hypothesized that t...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Sung KC,Ryu S,Lee JY,Lee SH,Cheong ES,Wild SH,Byrne CD

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical impact of increasing levels of blood loss has been shown to increase morbidity and mortality after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The impact of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion for severe bleeding is unknown. We systematically collected baseline and 8-h postprocedure hematocrit (HCT) values on ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Kim P,Dixon S,Eisenbrey AB,O'Malley B,Boura J,O'Neill W

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic stress is estimated to increase the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events two-fold. Although stress reduction has been linked to a reduction in CV events, little is known regarding its exact mechanism of benefit. HYPOTHESIS:Yoga and meditation will improve parameters of endothelial function. METHODS:W...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Sivasankaran S,Pollard-Quintner S,Sachdeva R,Pugeda J,Hoq SM,Zarich SW

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Survival to adulthood is very rare in tricuspid atresia, particularly in certain subtypes and in the presence of Eisenmenger's physiology. We report a 32-year-old woman who has the type IC variant of tricuspid atresia and who has had documented Eisenmenger's physiology for over 10 years. ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Hart AS,Vacek JL

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular wall rupture after myocardial infarction is a mechanical complication that may result in a pseudoaneurysm. Between January 1994 and October 1996, false or pseudoaneurysms were detected in 6 (0.0026%) of 2,600 consecutive patients (4 women, 2 men; mean age 59.4 years) undergoing cardiac catheterization...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Csapo K,Voith L,Szuk T,Edes I,Kereiakes DJ

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Insulin resistance is clearly associated with coronary artery disease (CAD) in diabetics. Insulin resistance may also be present in normoglycemic individuals, and some of these patients can be diagnosed as having metabolic syndrome (MS) according to various definitions. However, the relationship between hype...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Deveci E,Yesil M,Akinci B,Yesil S,Postaci N,Arikan E,Koseoglu M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic ability of cardiac troponin I (TnI) has been demonstrated in general populations and among cardiovascular disease patients, but it has not been evaluated in cancer patients. HYPOTHESIS:This study assumes to have the prognostic ability of cardiac troponin in cancer patients visiting the emerge...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Park SH,Kim T,Cha WC,Yoon H,Hwang SY,Shin TG,Sim MS,Jo I,Lee SH,Park HD,Choi JH

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of tachyarrhythmia and carries a significant risk of serious thromboembolic complications. Anticoagulation is used for long-term thromboprophylaxis and for short-term management in a number of clinical situations, among which is the medical or electrical cardioversion o...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Camm AJ

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report reviews the available evidence for and against the combined use of clonidine and prazosin in treating hypertension. Clinical studies have resulted in modest or no enhancement of the antihypertensive effects when prazosin has been added to clonidine. This report discusses the possible mechanisms of an inter...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Jounela AJ,Kanniainen E,Lilja M

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Echocardiographic evidence of diastolic dysfunction has been demonstrated during acute cigarette smoking in patients with coronary artery disease. Similar studies in healthy patients have shown conflicting results. Furthermore, it is unclear whether nicotine or some other cigarette-related substance is respo...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Gembala MI,Ghanem F,Mann CA,Sorrell VL

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flecainide is reported to be effective in patients with paroxysmal tachycardias, but its effect on rapid ventricular response over accessory atrioventricular pathway during atrial fibrillation is not known. The influence of flecainide on various electrophysiological properties of the accessory pathway with special emp...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Kappenberger LJ,Fromer MA,Shenasa M,Gloor HO

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of catecholamine in atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) secretion and its secretory mechanism in normal humans is not well defined; therefore, we studied the relationship among ANP, catecholamine, and atrial pressures in 25 patients without cardiovascular disease and in 35 patients with chronic congestive heart ...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Matsubara H,Umeda Y,Nishikawa M,Yamane Y,Kurimoto T,Iwasaka T,Inada M

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We previously reported that an index of afterload-related left ventricular diastolic function, operant diastolic elastance (Ed)/effective arterial elastance (Ea) = E/e'/(0.9 × systolic blood pressure), was significantly higher in elderly hypertensive women. We aimed to determine sex-related differences in th...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Hoshida S,Watanabe T,Shinoda Y,Ikeoka K,Minamisaka T,Fukuoka H,Inui H,Ueno K,Suna S,Nakatani D,Hikoso S,Yamada T,Yasumura Y,Fuji H,Sakata Y,PURSUIT HFpEF Investigators.

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery stents have been developed to overcome arterial abrupt closure and restenosis following balloon angioplasty. Complications of stent insertion include loss of the device from its delivery system into the peripheral circulation. Certain types of stents are almost radiolucent, making localization of the l...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Mohiaddin RH,Roberts RH,Underwood R,Rothman M

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HFH) is a very rare autosomal dominant disease characterized by accelerated severe atherosclerosis. We examined 18 patients from 9 families with HFH. The age range was 6-30 years (mean = 16 years). Male to female ratio was equal. All patients had huge, multiple tuberous xantho...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Brook GJ,Keidar S,Boulos M,Grenadier E,Wiener A,Shehada N,Markiewicz W,Benderli A,Aviram M

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) has emerged as a promising pacing modality for preventing pacing induced cardiomyopathy in patients complicated with conduction abnormalities (CAs) after prosthetic valve (PV) implantation. OBJECTIVE:The present study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of LBBP in t...

journal_title：Clinical cardiology

authors： Guo J,Li L,Xiao G,Huang X,Li Q,Wang Y,Cai B

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00