Decreasing incidence of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm already before start of screening.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reported effects of obesity on the extent of angiographic coronary artery disease(CAD) have been inconsistent. The present study aimed to investigate the relationships between the indices of obesity and other anthropometric markers with the extent of CAD. METHODS:This study was conducted on 1008 consecutive...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Nabati M,Moosazadeh M,Soroosh E,Shiraj H,Gholami M,Ghaemian A

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systolic compression of a coronary artery by overlying myocardial tissue is termed myocardial bridging. Myocardial bridging usually has a benign prognosis, but some cases resulting in myocardial ischemia, infarction and sudden cardiac death have been reported. We are reporting a case of myocardial bridging w...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Akdemir R,Gunduz H,Emiroglu Y,Uyan C

更新日期：2002-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Timely restoration of bloodflow acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) reduces myocardial damage and improves prognosis. The objective of this study was describe the association of demographic factors with hospitalisation rates for STEMI and time to angiography, Percutaneous Coronary Interv...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Taylor LK,Nelson MA,Gale M,Trevena J,Brieger DB,Winch S,Cretikos MA,Newman LA,Phung HN,Faddy SC,Kelly PM,Chant K

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical impact of PlA2 polymorphism has been investigated in several diseases, but the definition of its specific role on thrombotic cardiovascular complications has been challenging. We aimed to explore the effect of PlA2 polymorphism on outcome in patients with atherosclerosis. METHODS:We studied 400...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Galasso G,Santulli G,Piscione F,De Rosa R,Trimarco V,Piccolo R,Cassese S,Iaccarino G,Trimarco B,Chiariello M

更新日期：2010-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Iron may damage sarcomeric proteins through oxidative stress. We explored the left ventricular (LV) torsional mechanics in patients with beta-thalassaemia major and its relationship to myocardial iron load. Using HL-1 cell and B6D2F1 mouse models, we further determined the impact of iron load on proteolysis ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Chen MP,Li SN,Lam WW,Ho YC,Ha SY,Chan GC,Cheung YF

更新日期：2014-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ticagrelor and clopidogrel, P2Y12 receptor antagonists, can prevent thrombotic events and are used to treat cardiovascular diseases such as acute coronary syndrome and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, in which inflammation is involved. Moreover, NF-B is the central regulator of inflammation. Thus, we s...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Jia Z,Huang Y,Ji X,Sun J,Fu G

更新日期：2019-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate whether B-type natriuretic peptide (NP)-guided treatment of heart failure (HF) patients improved their health related quality of life (Hr-QoL) compared to routine HF treatment, and whether changes in Hr-QoL differed depending on whether the patient was a responder to NP-guided therapy or not. ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Karlström P,Johansson P,Dahlström U,Boman K,Alehagen U

更新日期：2016-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is an effective therapeutic strategy for coronary heart disease (CHD). Myocardial longitudinal strain echocardiography with 2D speckle tracking could obtain ventricular function with better accuracy and reliability than the left ventricular ejection fraction. The a...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Gozdzik A,Letachowicz K,Grajek BB,Plonek T,Obremska M,Jasinski M,Gozdzik W

更新日期：2019-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac fibroblasts, regarded as the immunomodulatory hub of the heart, have been thought to play an important role during sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC). However, the detailed molecular mechanism and targeted therapies for SIC are still lacking. Therefore, we sought to investigate the likely protective...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Ji J,Liu Z,Hong X,Liu Z,Gao J,Liu J

更新日期：2020-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertension is a common comorbidity in patients with heart failure and may contribute to development and course of disease, but the importance of a history of hypertension in patients with prevalent heart failure remains uncertain. METHODS:3078 consecutively hospitalized heart failure patients (NYHA classe...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Andersson C,Gislason GH,Weeke P,Kjaergaard J,Hassager C,Akkan D,Møller JE,Køber L,Torp-Pedersen C,EchoCardiography and Heart Outcome Study (ECHOS) investigators.

更新日期：2012-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a life-threatening arrhythmia that carries the high risk of thromboembolic complication. Stroke often develops in patients who undergo successful Cox Maze procedure, despite the fact that the procedure has shown a high rate of success in sinus conversion from AF. This study examin...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Kim JS,Lee SA,Park JB,Chee HK,Chung JW

更新日期：2014-09-11 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: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: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:Although drug-eluting stents have dramatically reduced the rates of restenosis and target lesion revascularization, they are associated with stent thrombosis (ST), a catastrophic event likely due to delayed endothelialization and chronic inflammation caused by the polymer and the metal scaffolds. To increase...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Zhang B,Zheng B,Wang X,Shi Q,Jia J,Huo Y,Pan C,Han J,Chen M

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although various iatrogenic complications could be observed in the process of permanent pacemaker implantation, pacemaker electrode mistakenly implanted into left ventricle via subclavian artery and aortic valve has not been reported. CASE PRESENTATION:Herein, we reported a 71-year-old woman with permanent ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Tang G,Zhai C,Wang Z,Chen H

更新日期：2015-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the efficacy and safety of novel P2Y12 antagonists, including prasugrel or ticagrelor, has not been established relative to that of the clopidogrel-based triple-antiplatelet treatments (T...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Wang Z,Zhou DY,Su Y,Si LY,Xu Q

更新日期：2020-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autophagy plays a crucial role in the pathological process of cardiovascular diseases. However, little is known about the pathological mechanism underlying autophagy regulation in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). METHODS:We explored whether up-regulating autophagy could improve cardiac function in mice with ex...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Jin B,Shi H,Zhu J,Wu B,Geshang Q

更新日期：2020-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the impact of uric acid (UA) levels on cardiovascular disease and mortality at a population level. METHODS:Prospective analysis of baseline serum UA measurement and 15 year follow-up data from the Busselton Health Survey (n = 4,173), stratified by existence or absence of baseline cardiovascul...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Nossent J,Raymond W,Divitini M,Knuiman M

更新日期：2016-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mitral stenosis, one of the grave consequences of rheumatic heart disease, was generally considered to take decades to evolve. However, several studies from the developing countries have shown that mitral stenosis follows a different course from that seen in the developed countries. This study reports the pr...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Tadele H,Mekonnen W,Tefera E

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atherosclerosis (AT) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the accumulation of inflammatory cells, lipoproteins and fibrous tissue in the walls of arteries. AT is the primary cause of heart attacks and stroke and is the leading cause of death in Western countries. To date, the pathogenesis of AT...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Karagiannis GS,Weile J,Bader GD,Minta J

更新日期：2013-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) uptake and adherence remain sub-optimal despite the apparent health benefits of modifying healthy behavior and slowing disease progression. eHealth is the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for health. eHealth lifestyle interventions and disease management have ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Su JJ,Yu DSF

更新日期：2019-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Denmark and other countries, there has been a shift in the management of patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) with remote device monitoring largely replacing in-hospital visits. Less patient-nurse and patient-physician interaction may lead to gaps in patients' quality of care and ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Pedersen SS,Skovbakke SJ,Wiil UK,Schmidt T,dePont Christensen R,Brandt CJ,Sørensen J,Vinther M,Larroudé CE,Melchior TM,Riahi S,Smolderen KGE,Spertus JA,Johansen JB,Nielsen JC

更新日期：2018-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asprosin is a novel fasting glucogenic adipokine discovered in 2016. Asprosin induces rapid glucose releases from the liver. However, its molecular mechanisms and function are still unclear. Adaptation of energy substrates from fatty acid to glucose is recently considered a novel therapeutic target in heart ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Wen MS,Wang CY,Yeh JK,Chen CC,Tsai ML,Ho MY,Hung KC,Hsieh IC

更新日期：2020-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardio-metabolic syndrome (CMS) is a highly prevalent condition. There is an urgent need to identify effective and integrated multi-disciplinary approaches that can reduce risk factors for CMS. METHODS:Sixty-two patients with a history of CMS were randomized 1:1 into two groups: a standard information -only...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Zhang Y,Mei S,Yang R,Chen L,Gao H,Li L

更新日期：2016-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs provide significant benefit for people with cardiovascular disease. Despite these benefits, such services are not universally available. We designed and evaluated a national home-based CR (HBCR) program in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The primary aim of the s...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Wakefield BJ,Drwal K,Paez M,Grover S,Franciscus C,Reisinger HS,Kaboli PJ,El Accaoui R

更新日期：2019-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluated the association between linear standard Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures and vascular, renal and cardiac target organ damage (TOD). METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed including 200 patients registered in the Regione Campania network (aged 62.4 ± 12, male 64%). HRV analysis was ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Melillo P,Izzo R,De Luca N,Pecchia L

更新日期：2012-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tobacco smoke is one of the most significant risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and damages in the myocardial tissue directly. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) has been used and is a promising tool to evaluate morphometry and cardiac function in humans. The objective of this study was to evaluate assoc...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Batista ANR,Garcia T,Franco EAT,Azevedo PS,Barbosa MF,Zornoff LAM,Minicucci MF,de Paiva SAR,Zucchi JW,de Godoy I,Tanni SE

更新日期：2020-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) or Cockett's syndrome is a rare clinical syndrome, which refers to the compression of the left common iliac vein (LCIV) by right common iliac artery and vertebral body. Complications of MTS include deep vein thrombus formation and even life-threatening pulmonary embolism. CASE PRE...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Meng Y,Qin H,Ma Q,Zhang J,Zhang B,Pang H,Yin Q,Tian H

更新日期：2020-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metabolic syndrome is associated with cardio-metabolic risk factors and lipid abnormalities. Previous studies evaluated the dietary habits and nutrient intakes among patients with metabolic syndrome; however the association between metabolic risk factors and adiponectin with dietary diversity score (DDS) in ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Farhangi MA,Jahangiry L

更新日期：2018-04-17 00:00:00