Endothelial derived vasoactive factors and leukocyte derived inflammatory mediators in subjects with asymptomatic atherosclerosis.

abstract：:This case report describes an aggressive form of accelerated atherosclerosis predicted early after transplant by dobutamine stress echocardiography in a patient who died of massive myocardial infarction 32 months after transplantation. The main objective finding of this event was markedly increased cardiac filling pre...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Rossignol DA,Kipreos B,Akosah K,Mohanty PK

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to observe coronary thrombus formation serially from an antegrade perspective by means of a new thin flexible angioscope that has an inflatable balloon at the distal tip and an angulation mechanism. To test its capabilities, thrombi were induced in the left anterior descending coronary artery...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Mizuno K,Miyamoto A,Isojima K,Kurita A,Senoo A,Arai T,Kikuchi M,Nakamura H

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to determine the proportion of Greek patients referred to outpatient clinics for dyslipidemia who achieved the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goal defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATP III) guidelines, using lifestyle chan...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Diamantopoulos EJ,Athyros VG,Yfanti GK,Migdalis EN,Elisaf M,Vardas PE,Manolis AS,Karamitsos DT,Ganotakis ES,Hatseras D,OLYMPIC Study Group.

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemorrhagic complications from anticoagulants are common and may manifest in any part of the human body. Skin discoloration, pain, tenderness, and soft-tissue swelling may be the main clinical features. The authors present 3 extraordinary cases of brachial plexus neuropathy associated with anticoagulant-induced hemorr...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Frangides C,Kounis NG

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Every day, thousands of people in the United States receive polycyclic antidepressants (PCAs) prescribed by their primary care physicians. We have examined the cardiovascular manifestations of polycyclic antidepressants in 14 patients with primary depression receiving various antidepressant drugs for a period of six m...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Mahapatra RK,Paul SK,Mahapatra D,Winter S

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperlipidemia is an important modifiable risk factor of coronary heart diseases. So far, several studies, have indicated the beneficial effects of nuts on plasma lipid profile. Previously, in a pilot study the authors have shown that administration of 20 g/day of Persian walnut (Juglans regia L.) for 8 weeks could de...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Zibaeenezhad MJ,Rezaiezadeh M,Mowla A,Ayatollahi SM,Panjehshahin MR

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The term quality of life can be identified in Aristotle's classical writings of 330 BC. In his Nichomachian ethics he recognises the multiple relationships between happiness, well-being, "eudemonia" and quality of life. Historically the concept of quality of life has undergone various interpretations. It involves pers...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Panagiotakos DB,Yfantopoulos JN

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In contrast to the widespread use of dobutamine stress Doppler echocardiography in the hemodynamic evaluation of the prosthetic valves in aortic position, it has been rarely, if ever, used for assessment of these valves in mitral position. Therefore, this pilot study was done to assess the hemodynamic performance of S...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Rezaian GR,Aghasadeghi K,Kojuri J

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Modifications in transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TcPO2), induced by the administration of 3 mg/kg/day buflomedil chlorhydrate for seven days were evaluated in 12 subjects suffering from peripheral vascular disease (PVD). After the treatment a significant increase in TcPO2 basal values was observed in Stage III and Sta...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Mannarino E,Pasqualini L,Maragoni G,Orlandi U

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nine patients with alcoholic cardiomyopathy and 8 patients with mitral stenosis were studied by right and left heart catheterization. Hemodynamic observations were made during control period and during the infusion of phentolamine at a rate of 0.3 mg per minute. The patients with the cardiomyopathy responded to phento...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Gould L,Reddy CV

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Until recently beta-adrenergic blocking agents were considered contraindicated in peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD). However, in recent years several studies have failed to show negative effects on peripheral blood flow. It was the aim of this study to compare the effects of celiprolol, a beta-1-adrenergic ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Karnik R,Valentin A,Slany J

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pentoxifylline (PF), known to increase red blood cell (RBC) deformability, has recently attracted much attention because of its possible effect of reducing capillary resistance. There has been practically no reliable demonstration of an increase in capillary blood flow by this drug. This study was intended to examine ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Ohshima N,Sato M

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Revascularizing procedures like percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) aim at reducing the incidence and severity of myocardial ischemia. To evaluate this, continuous Holter ST analysis is a possible method. DESIGN:41 patients (35 men, 6 women) with stable angina pectoris had continuous twenty-f...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Johansson SR,Sánez M,Emanuelsson H

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent clinical studies have demonstrated that 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors are effective in the prevention of cardiovascular events and regression of atherosclerotic lesions evaluated by angiography. In this study, the authors investigated how lipid-lowering therapy effects on ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Arai Y,Hirose N,Yamamura K,Kimura M,Murayama A,Fujii I,Tsushima M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a recent need to study glucose metabolism of the heart in ischemic, as well as in "hibernating or stunned" myocardium, and compare it with that in perfusion studies. In non-positron emission tomography centers, positron imaging is possible with a standard Anger-type camera if proper collimation and adequate s...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Höflin F,Ledermann H,Noelpp U,Weinreich R,Rösler H

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine whether lipid abnormalities contributed to the endemic peripheral vascular disease (PVD) in villages where arseniasis was hyperendemic in Taiwan, the authors studied 533 adults with Doppler ultrasound and lipid profiles including total cholesterol, triglyceride, high- and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Tseng CH,Chong CK,Chen CJ,Tai TY

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even though the underlying mechanisms of myocardial ischemia may be different, it is difficult to differentiate syndrome X from coronary artery disease (CAD) by means of the treadmill exercise test in elderly patients with chest pain and exercise-induced myocardial ischemia. One hundred sex- and age-matched patients-4...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Hsu NW,Chen JW,Jen SL,Kuo BI,Lee WL,Mar GY,Lin SJ,Wang SP,Chang MS

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are reported to prevent neointimal formation after balloon injury in animal models, but in most prospective studies in humans, ACE inhibitors failed to prevent restenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The ACE genotype assigned by an insertio...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Okamura A,Ohishi M,Rakugi H,Katsuya T,Yanagitani Y,Takiuchi S,Taniyama Y,Moriguchi K,Ito H,Higashino Y,Fujii K,Higaki J,Ogihara T

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the role of digital photoplethysmography in screening asymptomatic patients who are susceptible for developing deep vein thrombosis. METHODS:Three hundred and thirty-seven limbs in 169 patients who were high risk for development of deep vein thrombosis were assessed by ultrasonography digital ph...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Sharif-Kashani B,Behzadnia N,Shahabi P,Sadr M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Left ventricular (LV) diastolic function may be affected early in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), regardless of the phenotypic expression of the disease. The aim of the present study was to detect whether LV diastolic performance, evaluated by conventional Doppler echocardiography, is impaired in firs...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Efthimiadis GK,Parharidis GE,Karvounis HI,Papadopoulos CE,Gemitzis KD,Styliadis IH,Karoulas TN,Louridas GE

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hypothesis that blood rheology is of prognostic value in patients with arteriosclerotic diseases was tested in a prospective study of 843 patients at a rehabilitation clinic. They were tested for blood serum and plasma viscosity, hematocrit, fibrinogen, red cell aggregation and deformability, erythrocyte sedimenta...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Resch KL,Ernst E,Matrai A,Buhl M,Schlosser P,Paulsen HF

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a retrospective study carried out by clinical analysis of the authors' experience in 60 patients with cerebellar strokes--of which 39 were spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhage and 21 were cerebellar infarction--to compare the clinical presentation, course, and prognosis. Hypertension was found to be the most impo...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Turgut M,Ozcan OE,Ertürk O,Saribaş O,Erbengi A

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient being treated with amiodarone experienced acute respiratory failure and death immediately following pulmonary angiography. Physicians must be aware of the potential catastrophic complication of both ionic and nonionic contrast angiography in this setting. ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Malden ES,Tartar VM,Gutierrez FR

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The collagen, elastin, total sugar, and nonscleroprotein content was evaluated in 32 samples of saphenous varicose vein and in 34 controls. A significantly lower collagen and elastin content was found in the varicose samples without correlation with the degree of pathologic broadening. Otherwise the total sugars and t...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Andreotti L,Cammelli D

更新日期：1979-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a rare event and only in a few patients has the diagnosis been angiographically confirmed during life. A spontaneous dissection of the right coronary artery was detected as a cause of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in a patient with coronary artery ectasia. ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Huikuri HV,Mallon SM,Myerburg RJ

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Procoagulant and prothrombotic states in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation (AF) are higher than those in patients with normal sinus rhythm. We assessed and compared serum γ-glutamyltranferase (GGT) activity in elderly patients with nonvalvular AF and control participants with normal sinus rhythm. Consecutive p...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Tekin G,Tekin YK,Senarslan DA,Gocmen AY,Senarslan O,Erbay AR

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral neuropathy is often found in ischemic limbs with nondiabetic atherosclerotic peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Sensory symptoms such as burning pain are common in severely ischemic limbs, and sympathectomy has been undertaken for ischemic rest pain. The authors assessed noninvasive quantitative skin vasomo...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Nukada H,van Rij AM,Packer SG,Patterson A

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The syndrome of nonejection click-late systolic murmur and mitral valve prolapse is reviewed. A patient with this syndrome is reported. Physical findings, important diagnostic studies, and possible complications are discussed. ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Pittman DE,Patel II,Gay TC,Joyner CR

更新日期：1976-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), a disease well described in the renal and cerebrovascular circulations, also manifests in the lower extremity (LE) arteries. This study reports on the clinical presentation, imaging findings, and treatment of patients with LE FMD seen at a single center. Over a 7-year span, 100 of 449 pa...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Brinza E,Grabinski V,Durga S,O'Connor S,Yesenko SL,Kim ESH,Gornik HL

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is common for patients to be diagnosed as having valvular regurgitation by Doppler echo when no such murmur has been heard by the referring clinician. To test the hypothesis that such patients have clinically unimportant heart disease, the authors evaluated the records of 213 consecutive men in whom mitral regurgit...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Kinney EL,Wright RJ

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00