Lesion morphology assessed by pre-interventional intravascular ultrasound does not predict the incidence of severe coronary artery dissections.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the atherogenic risk-reducing effect of bezafibrate and lovastatin. DESIGN, SETTING, PATIENTS, INTERVENTIONS:Double-blind, randomized clinical trial of male and female patients with moderate hypercholesterolaemia with or without hypertriglyceridaemia. Two months dietary treatment followed by 400 m...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Sinzinger H,Pirich C,Kondor P,Etti H

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recent report of the EuroHeart project has shown that women are still underrepresented in many cardiovascular clinical trials, while important gender differences are present within most areas of heart disease. As the burden of cardiovascular disease is increasing in middle-aged women relative to men, a more profound...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Maas AH,van der Schouw YT,Regitz-Zagrosek V,Swahn E,Appelman YE,Pasterkamp G,Ten Cate H,Nilsson PM,Huisman MV,Stam HC,Eizema K,Stramba-Badiale M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Using a large, contemporary primary care population we aimed to provide absolute long-term risks of cardiovascular death (CVD) based on the QTc interval and to test whether the QTc interval is of value in risk prediction of CVD on an individual level. METHODS AND RESULTS:Digital electrocardiograms from 173 529 pr...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Nielsen JB,Graff C,Rasmussen PV,Pietersen A,Lind B,Olesen MS,Struijk JJ,Haunsø S,Svendsen JH,Køber L,Gerds TA,Holst AG

更新日期：2014-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors suppress plasma concentrations of the sodium retaining hormones angiotensin II and aldosterone. This action should potentiate the natriuretic and diuretic effects of loop diuretics. Some studies indicate, however, that the introduction of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Flapan AD,Davies E,Waugh C,Williams BC,Shaw TR,Edwards CR

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Adverse left ventricular (LV) remodelling after myocardial infarction (MI) frequently leads to congestive heart failure (CHF). We have previously shown that myocardial beta-adrenoceptor density (beta-ARD) is reduced soon after acute MI and correlates with LV dilatation in the short term. The aim of the present stu...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Gaemperli O,Liga R,Spyrou N,Rosen SD,Foale R,Kooner JS,Rimoldi OE,Camici PG

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess the long-term benefit-risk ratio of drug-eluting (DES) vs. bare-metal stents (BMS) relative to stent size. METHODS AND RESULTS:All 826 consecutive BASKET (BAsel Stent Kosten-Effektivitäts Trial) patients randomized 2:1 to DES vs. BMS were followed after 3 years. Data were analysed separately for patient...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Pfisterer M,Brunner-La Rocca HP,Rickenbacher P,Hunziker P,Mueller C,Nietlispach F,Leibundgut G,Bader F,Kaiser C,BASKET.

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:There is no cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension, but current approved treatment options include prostanoids, endothelin-receptor antagonists, and phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors. The effect on survival of these compounds has not been appropriately assessed in individual trials because of small sample size...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Galiè N,Manes A,Negro L,Palazzini M,Bacchi-Reggiani ML,Branzi A

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Drug-eluting stents (DES) represent a major advance in interventional cardiology. Along with the success shown, current DES also present limitations related to the presence of polymer-coating, fixed drug, and dose used. With the ISAR (Individualized Drug-Eluting Stent System to Abrogate Restenosis) project, a DES ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Hausleiter J,Kastrati A,Wessely R,Dibra A,Mehilli J,Schratzenstaller T,Graf I,Renke-Gluszko M,Behnisch B,Dirschinger J,Wintermantel E,Schömig A,investigators of the individualizable durg-eluting Stent System to Abrogate Restenosi

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Previous analyses suggest only modest agreement between local site and core-laboratory (core-lab) electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACSs); however, this has not been well examined outside of clinical trial populations. METHODS AND RESULTS:Patients (n = 5277 from 51 ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Vijayaraghavan R,Yan AT,Tan M,Fitchett DH,Georgescu AA,Hassan Q,Langer A,Goodman SG,Canadian Acute Coronary Syndromes Registry Investigators.

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The European Myocardial Infarction Project (E.M.I.P.) participants have evaluated out-of-hospital coronary care services in different cities within the E.E.C. and concluded that these facilities would support a study within these European centres on pre-hospital intervention in myocardial infarction. Based on a pilot ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors：

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Subjects with lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] elevation have increased arterial wall inflammation and cardiovascular risk. In patients at increased cardiovascular risk, arterial wall inflammation is reduced following lipid-lowering therapy by statin treatment or lipoprotein apheresis. However, it is unknown whether lipid-l...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Stiekema LCA,Stroes ESG,Verweij SL,Kassahun H,Chen L,Wasserman SM,Sabatine MS,Mani V,Fayad ZA

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a survey by questionnaire to assess whether patients 'at risk' from infective endocarditis are aware of the need for good dental hygiene and antibiotic prophylaxis, and receive appropriate advice or treatment. Of 189 patients surveyed, half had told a dentist about their heart, 8% were aware of a dental p...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Forbat LN,Skehan JD

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The role of aspirin in the primary prevention setting is continuously evolving. Recent randomized trials have challenged the role of aspirin in the primary prevention setting. METHODS AND RESULTS:Electronic databases were searched for randomized trials that compared aspirin vs. placebo (or control) in subjects wi...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Mahmoud AN,Gad MM,Elgendy AY,Elgendy IY,Bavry AA

更新日期：2019-02-14 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：:The transdermal nitroglycerin patches have been very successful nitrate formulations since their introduction in 1982. Nevertheless, considerable controversy regarding efficacy and tolerance has arisen. Nitroglycerin has multiple mechanisms of action in angina pectoris. Transdermal nitroglycerin in ointment formulatio...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Abrams J

更新日期：1989-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The epidemic of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a global phenomenon, and the magnitude of its increase in incidence and prevalence in low- and middle-income countries (LIMIC) has potentially major implications for those high-income countries that characterize much of the developed world. Cardiovascular disease remains...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Gersh BJ,Sliwa K,Mayosi BM,Yusuf S

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common complication in patients with acute myocardial infarction and is associated with an increase in the risk of death. The excess mortality associated with AF complicating acute myocardial infarction has not been studied in detail. Observations indicate that AF facilitates inductio...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Pedersen OD,Abildstrøm SZ,Ottesen MM,Rask-Madsen C,Bagger H,Køber L,Torp-Pedersen C,TRACE Study Investigators.

更新日期：2006-02-01 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：AIMS:We used the hospital discharge records of Piedmont region (northern Italy) to evaluate whether a national law banning smoking in public resulted in a short-term reduction in hospital admissions for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). METHODS AND RESULTS:Rates of admission for AMI before the ban (October-December 2...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Barone-Adesi F,Vizzini L,Merletti F,Richiardi L

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in molecular genetics present new opportunities and challenges for cardiologists who manage patients and families with cardiomyopathies. The aims of this position statement of the European Society of Cardiology Working Group on Myocardial and Pericardial Diseases are to review the general issues related to ge...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Charron P,Arad M,Arbustini E,Basso C,Bilinska Z,Elliott P,Helio T,Keren A,McKenna WJ,Monserrat L,Pankuweit S,Perrot A,Rapezzi C,Ristic A,Seggewiss H,van Langen I,Tavazzi L,European Society of Cardiology Working Group on

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation is a frequent cause of stroke; in the elderly, more than 20% of strokes are attributed to this common arrhythmia. Anticoagulation with warfarin reduces the risk of stroke by ∼60%; however, a large proportion of patients with atrial fibrillation do not receive this treatment because of relative/abso...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Landmesser U,Holmes DR Jr

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The non-invasive quantification of mitral and aortic regurgitation using the left-to-right stroke count ratio (SCR) calculated with gated equilibrium radionuclide ventriculography (RNV), is affected by the overlap of atria and ventricles and the consequent difficult definition of the ventricular regions of interest (R...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Sciagrà R,Voth E,Tebbe U,Schicha H,Neuhaus KL

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously shown that transdermal nitroglycerin may induce an increase in the activity of the adrenergic and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone systems (SRAA) in patients with chronic stable angina pectoris (SA); when the activation of these systems is more pronounced, the antianginal effect of this drug seems ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Muiesan ML,Boni E,Castellano M,Beschi M,Cefis G,Cerri B,Verdecchia P,Porcellati C,Pollavini G,Agabiti-Rosei E

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to improve the reproducibility and the standardization of the topographical assessment of myocardial infarctions in routine two-dimensional echocardiography. A myocardial map of the left ventricle was derived from a necropsy study of normal human hearts; interventricular grooves and papillary...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Touche T,Vervin P,Prasquier R,Diebold B,Curien N,Gourgon R

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine what proportion of patients with heart failure are eligible for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). METHODS AND RESULTS:Eligibility criteria from the trials establishing the efficacy of CRT were applied to two prospective cohorts: the first enrolled patients with newly diagnosed heart failure di...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： McAlister FA,Tu JV,Newman A,Lee DS,Kimber S,Cujec B,Armstrong PW

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liaison with two important scientific societies in the field of hypertension improves contact with readers. ...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Taylor J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxygen supplementation is a standard treatment for all patients who present with acute coronary syndrome, regardless of oxygen saturation levels. Most of the data regarding the function of oxygen in myocardial infarction is based on a limited number of basic and clinical studies. We performed a systematic literature r...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Shuvy M,Atar D,Gabriel Steg P,Halvorsen S,Jolly S,Yusuf S,Lotan C

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) require dose reductions according to patient or clinical factors for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). In this meta-analysis, we aimed to assess outcomes with reduced-dose NOACs when given as pre-specified in pivotal trials. METHODS AND RESULTS:Aggregated...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Wang KL,Lopes RD,Patel MR,Büller HR,Tan DS,Chiang CE,Giugliano RP

更新日期：2019-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracoronary ultrasound was performed at diagnostic coronary angiography and 10 days later in a 45-year-old patient with a 3-day history of acute inferior myocardial infarction. Coronary angiography showed considerable stenosis (80%) in the distal right coronary artery (RCA) (pre the crux) and what appeared to be a d...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ge J,Haude M,Görge G,Liu F,Erbel R

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To identify changes in multidirectional strain and strain rate (SR) in patients with aortic stenosis (AS). METHODS AND RESULTS:A total of 420 patients (age 66.1 ± 14.5 years, 60.7% men) with aortic sclerosis, mild, moderate, and severe AS with preserved left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction [(EF), ≥50%] were in...

journal_title：European heart journal

authors： Ng AC,Delgado V,Bertini M,Antoni ML,van Bommel RJ,van Rijnsoever EP,van der Kley F,Ewe SH,Witkowski T,Auger D,Nucifora G,Schuijf JD,Poldermans D,Leung DY,Schalij MJ,Bax JJ

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00