Association of adiponectin with type 2 diabetes and hypertension in African American men and women: the Jackson Heart Study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the relationships of plasma renin, angiotensin, and aldosterone levels to blood pressure variability and target organ damage in children with essential hypertension. METHODS:A case-control study was conducted on 132 children diagnosed with essential hypertension (103 males and 29 females with...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Liu Y,Lin Y,Zhang MM,Li XH,Liu YY,Zhao J,Shi L

更新日期：2020-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a form of stress-induced cardiomyopathy featured by the dilatation of the apex of the left ventricle during systole. Whereas the pathogenesis of this disorder is not well understood, it usually occurs after an emotional or physical stress such as acute asthma, surgery, chemo...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Guo CC,Chou NS

更新日期：2017-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess among pacemaker patients their overall satisfaction with the pacemaker system, pain, soreness/discomfort, cosmetic results, restrictions due to impaired movement of the shoulder/arm/chest, related sleep disturbances, and concern about possible device malfunction. METHODS:...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Magnusson P,Liv P

更新日期：2018-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Provisional 1-stent technique is currently regarded as the default approach for the majority of bifurcation lesions. Nonetheless, 2-stent techniques may be required for complex bifurcations with high compromise risk or fatal consequences of side branch (SB) occlusion. Limitations exist in current approaches,...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Yang H,Qian J,Huang Z,Ge J

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:First-degree atrioventricular block (AVB) has traditionally been regarded as a benign condition but recent studies have challenged this conception. Prevalence of 1-2% have been reported in developed countries in Asia. However, no epidemiologic studies have established the prevalence of first-degree AVB in de...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Du Z,Xing L,Lin M,Tian Y,Jing L,Yan H,Zhang B,Liu S,Yu S,Sun Y

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies showed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) to be associated with worse adverse clinical outcomes compared to non-T2DM (NDM) following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). In addition, patients with insulin-treated T2DM (ITDM) showed worse clinical outcomes compared to patients with non-insul...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Li N,Yang YG,Chen MH

更新日期：2016-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Premature infants may present with damage to the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which may be related to poorer neurological development. Among the techniques used to evaluate the ANS, heart rate variability (HRV) emerged as a simple, non-invasive, and easy to apply tool. The aim of the present study was to ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： de Souza Filho LFM,de Oliveira JCM,Ribeiro MKA,Moura MC,Fernandes ND,de Sousa RD,Pedrino GR,Rebelo ACS

更新日期：2019-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic heart failure requires a complex treatment regimen on a life-long basis. Therefore, self-care/self-management is an essential part of successful treatment and comprehensive patient education is warranted. However, specific information on program features and educational strategies enhancing treatment...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Meng K,Musekamp G,Seekatz B,Glatz J,Karger G,Kiwus U,Knoglinger E,Schubmann R,Westphal R,Faller H

更新日期：2013-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Due to increased CAD risk factors in Saudi Arabia, research on more feasible and predictive biomarkers is needed. We aimed to evaluate glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) as a predictor of CAD in low-risk profile non-diabetic patien...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Ewid M,Sherif H,Billah SMB,Saquib N,AlEnazy W,Ragab O,Enabi S,Rajab T,Awad Z,Abazid R

更新日期：2019-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the ageing population of industrialized nations requires an intensive search for means of reducing this epidemic. In order to improve prevention, detection, therapy and prognosis of cardiovascular diseases on the population level in Eastern Germany, i...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Greiser KH,Kluttig A,Schumann B,Kors JA,Swenne CA,Kuss O,Werdan K,Haerting J

更新日期：2005-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. Over 80% of CVD deaths take place in low-and middle-income countries. One-third of the population aged above 40 years suffers from Hypertension (HTN) and this is largely unreported as there is no registry for C...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Khan MA,Javed W,Ahmed M,Walley J,Khan HJ

更新日期：2013-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transesophageal echocardiography may be used to assess pulmonary veins for atrial fibrillation ablation. No study focused on the role of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in evaluating the diameter and anatomy of pulmonary veins. METHODS:Among 142 atrial fibrillation patients (57.7% men; mean age, 60.5) ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Dong QQ,Yang WY,Sun YP,Zhang Q,Chu G,Zhou GQ,Chen G,Chen SW,Liu SW,Wang F

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a potential biomarker for monitoring the status of heart failure. However, the optimal monitoring interval of NT-proBNP is unknown. This study sought to investigate the minimal informative monitoring interval of NT-proBNP in patients with stable chroni...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Dai Z,Asano T,Takahashi O,Komiyama N,Ohde S

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Care pathways have become a popular tool to enhance the quality of care by improving patient outcomes, promoting patient safety, increasing patient satisfaction, and optimizing the use of resources. We performed a disease specific systematic review to determine how care pathways in the hospital treatment of ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Kul S,Barbieri A,Milan E,Montag I,Vanhaecht K,Panella M

更新日期：2012-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy and safety of ambrisentan has been previously evaluated in Chinese patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). This post-hoc analysis assessed the efficacy and safety of ambrisentan in a subgroup of connective tissue disease (CTD) patients with PAH. METHODS:In this open-label, single-a...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Li M,Jing ZC,Li Y,Huo Y,Yu Z,Zhang G,Zhu P,Liu J,Ji Q,Wu B,Zhong J,Wang P,Zhu W,Zeng X

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have found a connection between left coronary artery dominance and worse prognoses in patient with acute coronary syndrome, which remains a predominant cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The aim of this study was to investigate whether coronary dominance is associated with the incide...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Wang L,Li J,Gao Y,Li R,Zhang J,Su D,Wang T,Yang G,Wang X

更新日期：2019-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left ventricle mass (LVM) can be influenced by various conditions including hypertension and/or inherent cardiomyopathies. Dysglycemia is also thought to exert an anabolic effect on heart tissue by hyperinsulinemia and thereby promoting increased LVM. The primary aim of this study was to assess the influence...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Pararajasingam G,Løgstrup BB,Høfsten DE,Christophersen TB,Auscher S,Hangaard J,Egstrup K

更新日期：2019-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sudden cardiac death (SCD) among the young is a rare and devastating event, but its exact incidence in many countries remains unknown. An autopsy is recommended in every case because some of the cardiac pathologies may have a genetic origin, which can have an impact on the living family members. The aims of ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Hofer F,Fellmann F,Schläpfer J,Michaud K

更新日期：2014-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colchicine has been used as anti-inflammatory agent in pericardial effusion (PE). We sought to perform a meta-analysis of randomized trials assessing the efficacy and safety of colchicine in patients with pericarditis or postpericardiotomy syndrome (PPS). METHODS:In the systematic literature search followin...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Lutschinger LL,Rigopoulos AG,Schlattmann P,Matiakis M,Sedding D,Schulze PC,Noutsias M

更新日期：2019-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Areca nut (commonly known as betel nut) chewing has been shown to be associated with metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The mechanism by which betel nut ingestion could lead to development of CVD is not precisely known; however, dyslipidemia, hyperhomocysteinemia, hypertriglyceridemia and i...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Iqbal MP,Mehboobali N,Haider G,Pervez S,Azam I

更新日期：2012-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Annually > 10% of patients with atrial fibrillation on oral anticoagulation undergo invasive procedures. Optimal peri-procedural management of anticoagulation, as judged by major bleeding and thromboembolic events, especially in the elderly, is still debated. METHODS:Procedures from 1442 patients were evalu...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Unverdorben M,von Heymann C,Santamaria A,Saxena M,Vanassche T,Jin J,Laeis P,Wilkins R,Chen C,Colonna P

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Small conductance calcium-activated potassium channels (SK channels) play a critical role in action potential repolarization in cardiomyocytes. Recently, the potential anti-arrhythmic effect of metformin in diabetic patients has been recognized, yet the underlying mechanism remains elusive. METHODS:Diabetic...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Fu X,Pan Y,Cao Q,Li B,Wang S,Du H,Duan N,Li X

更新日期：2018-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The known risk factors for coronary heart disease among people prior suffering an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with validated myocardial infarction aetiology and their thoughts about what lifestyle means to them after surviving have rarely been described. Therefore the aim of the study was to describe risk...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Forslund AS,Lundblad D,Jansson JH,Zingmark K,Söderberg S

更新日期：2013-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Globally, rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains an important cause of heart disease. In Australia it particularly affects younger Indigenous and older non-Indigenous Australians. Despite its impact there is limited understanding of the factors influencing outcome following surgery for RHD. METHODS:The Austr...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Russell EA,Tran L,Baker RA,Bennetts JS,Brown A,Reid CM,Tam R,Walsh WF,Maguire GP

更新日期：2015-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) and secondary prevention are effective components of evidence-based management for cardiac patients, resulting in improved clinical and behavioural outcomes. Mobile health (mHealth) is a rapidly growing health delivery method that has the potential to enhance CR and heart failure ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Hamilton SJ,Mills B,Birch EM,Thompson SC

更新日期：2018-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased arterial stiffness (iAS) and microalbuminuria (MAU), which may occur simultaneously or separately in the general population and share similar risk factors, are markers of macro- and microvascular injuries. Our research investigated the comorbidity of iAS and MAU in the middle-aged population and ex...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Miao R,Wu L,Ni P,Zeng Y,Chen Z

更新日期：2018-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The identification of new risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) is increasingly sought in an effort to tackle this threatening disease. β2-microglobulin (B2M) is reported to associate with peripheral arterial disease and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, the association between B2M and cardi...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： You L,Xie R,Hu H,Gu G,Zheng H,Zhang J,Yang X,He X,Cui W

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several meta-analyses have indicated that periodontal disease (PD) are related to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, the association between PD and myocardial infarction (MI) remains controversial. Here we aimed to assess the association between PD and MI by meta-analysis of observational studies. MET...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Xu S,Song M,Xiong Y,Liu X,He Y,Qin Z

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies adopting electronic medical records and genomic information are becoming widespread. Through this new modality in research, it is possible to study how genetic variants influence susceptibility towards chronic conditions and can improve patient care.Our aim is to develop a biobank with 2,000 heart fa...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Gioli-Pereira L,Bernardez-Pereira S,Goulart Marcondes-Braga F,Rocha Spina JM,Muniz Miranda da Silva R,Evangelista Ferreira N,Bacal F,Fernandes F,Mansur AJ,Krieger JE,Costa Pereira A

更新日期：2014-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We examined whether impaired renal function causes thickening of the aortic valve leaflets in hyperlipidemic apoE-knockout (apoE-/-) mice, and whether the putative effect on the aortic valves could be prevented by inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) with enalapril. METHODS:Thickening of the a...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Simolin MA,Pedersen TX,Bro S,Mäyränpää MI,Helske S,Nielsen LB,Kovanen PT

更新日期：2009-03-03 00:00:00