Sharing success - understanding barriers and enablers to secondary prophylaxis delivery for rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac fibrosis play a key role in the atrial fibrillation pathogenesis but the underlying potential molecular mechanism is still understood. However, potential mechanisms for miR-21 upregulation and its role in cardiac fibrosis remain unclear. The controls cell proliferation and processes fundamental to di...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Cao W,Shi P,Ge JJ

更新日期：2017-03-23 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:In a previous study, we found that titrating clopidogrel maintenance doses (MDs) according to vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP) monitoring minimised the rate of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebral events (MACCE) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) without increasing bleeding in pa...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Hu C,Zhang X,Liu Y,Gao Y,Zhao X,Zhou H,Luo Y,Liu Y,Wang X

更新日期：2018-06-18 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:The interventional left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a guideline-conform alternative to oral anticoagulation (OAC) in non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients with OAC ineligibility. It was aimed to directly compare two contemporary devices in a real-world patient population. METHODS:LAAC was conduct...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Fastner C,Hoffmann L,Aboukoura M,Behnes M,Lang S,Borggrefe M,Akin I,Nienaber CA

更新日期：2018-08-20 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:Left ventricular (LV) rotation is increasingly examined in those with heart disease. The available evidence measuring LV rotation in those with heart diseases has not been systematically reviewed. METHODS:To review systematically the evidence measuring LV rotational changes in various heart diseases compare...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Phillips AA,Cote AT,Bredin SS,Warburton DE

更新日期：2012-06-24 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: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: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:Diabetes patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) scheduled for primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) have an increased risk of contrast induced-acute kidney injury (CI-AKI). The effects of continuous use of metformin on kidney function are still controversial in...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Yu Q,Zhu JJ,Liu WX

更新日期：2020-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inflammatory cells infiltrate into the ischemic and hypoxic myocardial tissue after myocardial infarction. B cells gather at the site of myocardial injury and secrete cytokines to regulate immune inflammation and fiber repair processes. METHODS:The animal experiment used ligation of the left anterior descen...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Mo F,Luo Y,Yan Y,Li J,Lai S,Wu W

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microsomal transfer protein inhibitors (MTPi) have the potential to be used as a drug to lower plasma lipids, mainly plasma triglycerides (TG). However, studies with animal models have indicated that MTPi treatment results in the accumulation of hepatic TG. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether J...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Aggarwal D,West KL,Zern TL,Shrestha S,Vergara-Jimenez M,Fernandez ML

更新日期：2005-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart failure is a major and growing medical and economic problem worldwide as 1-2% of the healthcare budget are spent for heart failure. The prevalence of heart failure has increased over the past decades and it is expected that there will be further raise due to the higher proportion of elderly in the west...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Lesyuk W,Kriza C,Kolominsky-Rabas P

更新日期：2018-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disease-management programmes including patient education have promoted improvement in outcome for patients with heart failure. However, there is sparse evidence concerning which component is essential for success, and very little is known regarding the validity of methods or material used for the education....

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Linné AB,Liedholm H

更新日期：2006-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metabolism remodeling has been recognized as an early event following cardiac pressure overload. However, its temporal association with ventricular hypertrophy has not been confirmed. Moreover, whether trimetazidine could favorably affect this process also needs to be determined. The aim of the study was to ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Chen A,Li W,Chen X,Shen Y,Dai W,Dong Q,Li X,Ou C,Chen M

更新日期：2016-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies from Saudi Arabia have reported a continued increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and their associated risk factors. The objective of this study was to measure the gender differences in the cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk based on Framingham risk scores (FRS) and to explore the asso...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： AlQuaiz AM,Siddiqui AR,Kazi A,Batais MA,Al-Hazmi AM

更新日期：2019-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a common treatment for patients with coronary heart disease, and intra-stent restenosis (ISR) is a serious complication after PCI. It's necessary to identify the potential risk factors to provide evidence for the prevention of ISR. METHODS:The patients who underwe...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Wang P,Qiao H,Wang R,Hou R,Guo J

更新日期：2020-12-04 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:Carotid intima-media thickness (C-IMT) is a reliable predictor of cardiovascular events. We Investigated the relationship between markers of glycemia and C-IMT in intermediate-risk cardiovascular patients. METHODS:This study analyzed 427 subjects, aged 35 to 74 years (mean, 60.3 ± 8.5 years), 55 % women, en...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Gomez-Marcos MA,Gomez-Sanchez L,Patino-Alonso MC,Recio-Rodriguez JI,Regalado NG,Ramos R,Marti R,Agudo-Conde C,Rodriguez-Sanchez E,Maderuelo-Fernandez JA,Garcia-Ortiz L,MARK Group.

更新日期：2016-10-28 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:Cardiovascular secondary preventive recommendations are often not reached. We investigated whether a nurse-led telephone-based follow-up could improve the implementation of a new guideline within a year after its release. METHODS:In February 2013, a new secondary preventive guideline for diabetic patients w...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Jakobsson S,Huber D,Björklund F,Mooe T

更新日期：2016-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Up to over half of the patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are reported to undergo spontaneous reperfusion without therapeutic interventions. Our objective was to evaluate the applicability of T wave inversion in electrocardiography (ECG) of patients with STEMI as an indicator of...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Ranjbar A,Sohrabi B,Sadat-Ebrahimi SR,Ghaffari S,Kazemi B,Aslanabadi N,Seyvani B,Hajizadeh R

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association of platelet reactivity and clinical outcomes, especially stent thrombosis, was not so clear. We sought to investigate whether high platelet reactivity affects clinical outcomes of patients with drug eluting stents (DESs) implantation. METHODS:All enrolled individuals treated with DESs implan...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Zhang JJ,Gao XF,Ge Z,Tian NL,Liu ZZ,Lin S,Ye F,Chen SL

更新日期：2016-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In subjects with hypercholesterolaemia, cholesterol values remain above guideline levels. One of the limiting factors to the achievement of goals in such patients is therapeutic non-adherence. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of an intervention designed to improve control of hypercholeste...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Párraga-Martínez I,Rabanales-Sotos J,Lago-Deibe F,Téllez-Lapeira JM,Escobar-Rabadán F,Villena-Ferrer A,Blasco-Valle M,Ferreras-Amez JM,Morena-Rayo S,del Campo-del Campo JM,Ayuso-Raya MC,Pérez-Pascual JJ

更新日期：2015-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:High fat diet (HFD) is a major contributor to the development of obesity and cardiovascular diseases due to the induction of cardiac structural and hemodynamic abnormalities. We used a model of diabetic cardiomyopathy in C57Bl/6 mice fed with a HFD to investigate the effects of granulocyte-colony ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Daltro PS,Alves PS,Castro MF,Azevedo CM,Vasconcelos JF,Allahdadi KJ,de Freitas LA,de Freitas Souza BS,Dos Santos RR,Soares MB,Macambira SG

更新日期：2015-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes is one of the major risk factors for cardiomyopathy and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (EF) and highly associated with left ventricular (LV) dysfunction in human. This study aimed 1) to noninvasively assess cardiac function using echocardiography; 2) to test the hypothesis that like di...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Gu H,Liu Y,Mei S,Wang B,Sun G,Wang X,Xiao Y,Staup M,Gregoire FM,Chng K,Wang YJ

更新日期：2015-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intervention of diabetes care education with regular laboratory check-up in outpatient visits showed long-term benefits to reduce the risk of macrovascular complications among people with type 2 diabetes. However, research on the level of a priori health knowledge to the prevention of diabetic complications ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Lai YJ,Hu HY,Lee YL,Ku PW,Yen YF,Chu D

更新日期：2017-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress is involved in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis, and hyperglycemia is known to increase oxidative stress, which injures the endothelium and accelerates atherosclerosis. To clarify the relation between oxidative stress, diabetes mellitus (DM), and acute myocardial infarction ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Kitano D,Takayama T,Nagashima K,Akabane M,Okubo K,Hiro T,Hirayama A

更新日期：2016-05-23 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