Aeroembolism in left atrium during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation in a patient with dextrocardia: a case report and review of the literature.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a controversy about the association between vitamin D and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The effect of serum 25-OH-vitD on the risk of CVDs was evaluated. METHODS:Major electronic databases including Scopus, Science Direct, and PubMed were searched. All prospective cohort studies on the relationsh...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Gholami F,Moradi G,Zareei B,Rasouli MA,Nikkhoo B,Roshani D,Ghaderi E

更新日期：2019-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suspected nonischemic cardiomyopathy (NICM) is a common clinical setting with highly variable prognosis. Early noninvasive risk-stratification is important for justification of invasive examinations, specific treatment and patient surveillance. We studied the additional prognostic value of late gadolinium en...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Pöyhönen P,Kivistö S,Holmström M,Hänninen H

更新日期：2014-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the benefits of supervised physical activity programs in cardiac rehabilitation have been well documented, the amount of physical activity often drops quickly after the end of the supervised period. This trial (registered as ISRCTN77313697 ) will evaluate the effectiveness of an experimental interve...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Fournier M,Radel R,Tifratene K,Pradier C,Fuch A,Mossé P,Domerego JJ,Gal J,d'Arripe-Longueville F

更新日期：2016-08-22 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:Non-obstructive coronary artery disease (NOCAD) is a common finding on coronary angiography. Our goal was to evaluate the long-term prognosis of NOCAD patients with stable angina (SA). METHODS:The study cohort consisted of 7478 NOCAD patients with normal EF (≥ 50%), and SA who underwent coronary angiography...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Kissel CK,Chen G,Southern DA,Galbraith PD,Anderson TJ,APPROACH investigators.

更新日期：2018-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) has expanded rapidly in healthcare research but its application specifically to the field of cardiology has been limited. This study presents essential information concerning the feasibility and validity of EMA in patients with acute coronary syndrome. ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Jean FAM,Sibon I,Husky M,Couffinhal T,Swendsen J

更新日期：2020-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Candida prosthetic endocarditis is associated with high mortality rates and valve replacement surgery, together with antifungal treatment, play a major role in eradicating the fungal infection. Valve reoperations in these scenarios may be relatively common due to the high infection relapse rates and, in some...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： de Santis A,Gilberto GM,Mangini S,Megale AB,Gaiotto FA,Terra RM,Garcia RG

更新日期：2020-10-31 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: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:The 'My Experience of Taking Medicines' (MYMEDS) questionnaire is a self-reporting tool for identifying modifiable adherence barriers among individuals prescribed post-myocardial infarction (MI) secondary prevention medicines (SPM) in clinical practice. It was found to be a useful tool to support the conduct...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Khatib R,Patel N,Hall AS

更新日期：2020-02-03 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:Depression is common in patients with cardiometabolic diseases but little is known about the relationship, if any, between cardiovascular risk factor values and depressive symptoms in patients with these conditions. The objective of this paper is to study the association between cardiovascular risk factors a...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Jani BD,Cavanagh J,Barry SJ,Der G,Sattar N,Mair FS

更新日期：2014-10-28 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: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:Ectonucleotidase plays an important role in the regulation of cardiac function by controlling extracellular levels of adenine nucleotides and adenosine. To determine the influence of ischemia-reperfusion injury on ectonucleotidase activity in coronary vascular bed, we compared the metabolic profile of adenin...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Takahashi-Sato K,Murakawa M,Kimura J,Ito MA,Matsuoka I

更新日期：2013-07-28 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:Low molecular weight heparins hold several advantages over unfractionated heparin including convenience of administration. Enoxaparin is one such heparin licensed in the UK for use in unstable coronary artery disease (unstable stable angina and non-Q wave myocardial infarction). In these patients, two large ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Nicholson T,McGuire A,Milne R

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prevention and early detection of arterial stiffness are required to avoid severe cardiovascular events. Recently, new noninvasive arterial stiffness indices, the arterial pressure volume index (API) and the arterial velocity pulse index (AVI), have been developed. The purpose of this study was to examine th...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Okamoto M,Nakamura F,Musha T,Kobayashi Y

更新日期：2016-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Del Nido cardioplegia (DNC) has been proven safe and effective in pediatric patients. However, the use of DNC in adult undergoing cardiovascular surgery lacks support with substantial evidence. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of DNC as a cardioplegia of prophylaxis to ventricular arrhythmias associ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Shu C,Hong L,Shen X,Zhang W,Niu Y,Song X,Kong J,Zhang C

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies regarding the association between prehypertension and the structual changes of left heart are scanty. However, which type of the geometrical change of left heart is predominated one in prehypertension and hypertension is controversial. It is therefore important to investigate geometrical and function...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Li T,Yang J,Guo X,Chen S,Sun Y

更新日期：2016-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implantation of left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion devices was shown to be a feasible and effective alternative to oral anticoagulation in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. However, only few data about in-hospital and peri-procedural data are currently available. This study aims to report ab...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Fastner C,Behnes M,Sartorius B,Yildiz M,Mashayekhi K,El-Battrawy I,Lehmann R,Baumann S,Becher T,Borggrefe M,Akin I

更新日期：2016-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiomyopathy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an increasing cause of death in patients. The absence of dystrophin leads to loss of membrane integrity, cell death and fibrosis in cardiac muscle. Treatment of cardiomyocyte membrane instability could help prevent cardiomyopathy. METHODS:Three month ol...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Spurney CF,Guerron AD,Yu Q,Sali A,van der Meulen JH,Hoffman EP,Nagaraju K

更新日期：2011-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Systemic inflammation is an important feature of post-cardiac arrest syndrome (PCAS). This study was designed to determine whether the plasma concentrations of some circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-17 [IL-8], IL-22, IL-23 and IL-33) are of value in predicting the outcome of patients after ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Zhuang YG,Chen YZ,Zhou SQ,Peng H,Chen YQ,Li DJ

更新日期：2020-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Higher creatine kinase (CK) activity is associated with the development of cardiovascular disease in black African populations. We compared CK activity and investigated associations of blood pressure with CK activity in black and white men as well as black and white women. METHODS:Ambulatory blood pressure,...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Mels CM,van Zyl C,Huisman HW

更新日期：2016-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Loss-of-function mutations of human cardiac sodium channel gene SCN5A induce a wide range of arrhythmic disorders. Mutation carriers with co-existing conditions such as congenital heart diseases and histories of cardiac surgeries, could develop complex arrhythmic events that are difficult to diagnose. CASE ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Kato K,Ozawa T,Ohno S,Nakagawa Y,Horie M

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We characterised the phenotypic consequence of genetic variation at the PCSK9 locus and compared findings with recent trials of pharmacological inhibitors of PCSK9. METHODS:Published and individual participant level data (300,000+ participants) were combined to construct a weighted PCSK9 gene-centric score ...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Schmidt AF,Holmes MV,Preiss D,Swerdlow DI,Denaxas S,Fatemifar G,Faraway R,Finan C,Valentine D,Fairhurst-Hunter Z,Hartwig FP,Horta BL,Hypponen E,Power C,Moldovan M,van Iperen E,Hovingh K,Demuth I,Norman K,Steinhagen-

更新日期：2019-10-29 00:00:00

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:Serum paraoxonase 1 (PON1), an enzyme associated with high - density lipoproteins (HDL) particles, inhibits the oxidation of serum lipoproteins and cell membranes. PON1 activity is lower in patients with atherosclerosis and in inflammatory diseases. The systemic inflammatory response provoked during cardiopu...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Wysocka A,Cybulski M,Berbeć H,Wysokiński A,Stążka J,Daniluk J,Zapolski T

更新日期：2017-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To explore why bicuspid aortic stenosis has certain clinical differences from the tricuspid morphology, we evaluated the metabolomics profile involved in bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) aortic stenosis prior to and after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in comparison with tricuspid aortic valve (TAV...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Xiong TY,Liu C,Liao YB,Zheng W,Li YJ,Li X,Ou Y,Wang ZJ,Wang X,Li CM,Zhao ZG,Feng Y,Liu XJ,Chen M

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aortic calcification is a major risk factor for death from cardiovascular disease. We investigated the relationship between mortality and the composite markers of number, size, morphology and distribution of calcified plaques in the lumbar aorta. METHODS:308 postmenopausal women aged 48-76 were followed for...

journal_title：BMC cardiovascular disorders

authors： Nielsen M,Ganz M,Lauze F,Pettersen PC,de Bruijne M,Clarkson TB,Dam EB,Christiansen C,Karsdal MA

更新日期：2010-11-10 00:00:00