abstract：:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of parental longevity and parental cardiovascular disease (CVD) history in CVD risk and successful aging of a random sample of older adults living in the Mediterranean basin and who participated in the MEDiterranean Islands (MEDIS) study. During 2005 to 2011, 2663 ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Tyrovolas S,Polychronopoulos E,Mariolis A,Piscopo S,Valacchi G,Makri K,Zeimbekis A,Tyrovola D,Bountziouka V,Gotsis E,Metallinos G,Tur JA,Matalas A,Lionis C,Haro JM,Panagiotakos DB

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial cell-specific molecule 1 (ESM-1; endocan) is expressed by endothelial cells, and it can be overexpressed in diabetic patients. However, little is known concerning diabetic patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Therefore, we assessed serum ESM-1 level in patients having typ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Qiu CR,Fu Q,Sui J,Zhang Q,Wei P,Wu Y,Zhu K,Lu Y,Wan P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac trauma is a leading cause of death in the United States and occurs mostly due to motor vehicle accidents. Blunt cardiac trauma and penetrating chest injuries are most common, and both can lead to aortic injuries. Timely diagnosis and early management are the key to improve mortality. Cardiac computed tomograph...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Gosavi S,Tyroch AH,Mukherjee D

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between liver function and clopidogrel response has not been studied so far. We therefore sought to investigate the associations between 3 parameters of liver synthesis and on-treatment platelet reactivity to adenosine diphosphate in patients on dual antiplatelet therapy. On-treatment platelet reactiv...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Gremmel T,Mueller M,Koppensteiner R,Panzer S

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial cell-specific molecule 1 ([ESM-1], endocan) is a new biomarker of endothelial dysfunction, which may be involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and stress hyperglycemia in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Therefore, we investigated serum ESM-1 levels in patien...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Qiu C,Sui J,Zhang Q,Wei P,Wang P,Fu Q

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease of unknown etiology. A major cause of morbidity and mortality in SLE is accelerated atherosclerosis. Endothelial-specific molecule 1 (endocan) is a potential predictor of vascular events and is expressed in response to inflammatory cytokines in endothe...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Icli A,Cure E,Cure MC,Uslu AU,Balta S,Mikhailidis DP,Ozturk C,Arslan S,Sakız D,Sahin M,Kucuk A

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different patterns of flow and valve gradients can lead to diagnostic uncertainty about the severity of aortic stenosis (AS). Consecutive patients with severe AS (valve area <1 cm(2)) underwent echocardiography and computed tomography. Patients were classified into 4 groups (high-gradient/normal flow [HGNF], high-grad...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Bhattacharyya S,Mittal T,Abayalingam M,Kabir T,Dalby M,Cleland JG,Baltabaeva A,Rahman Haley S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is a major public health problem, with a prevalence of 10% to 20% in Western Europe. Morbid obesity, characterized by body mass index >40 kg/m(2), showed an increased prevalence in the last 30 years. Obesity is associated with reduced economic and social opportunities, reduced quality of life, and is a determi...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Ricci MA,De Vuono S,Scavizzi M,Gentili A,Lupattelli G

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The feasibility, safety, and value of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in evaluating orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) candidates are unknown. We studied a cohort of consecutive OLT candidates with intermediate-to-high risk of coronary artery disease (CAD). Intermediate risk candidates received CCTA, a...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Poulin MF,Chan EY,Doukky R

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1991 and 2013, we evaluated the demographics, presentations, and final diagnosis of patients hospitalized with acute cardiac events and left bundle branch block (LBBB). Of 50 992 patients, 768 (1.5%) had LBBB. Compared with non-LBBB patients, patients with LBBB were mostly older, female, diabetic, and had hype...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Alkindi F,El-Menyar A,Al-Suwaidi J,Patel A,Gehani AA,Singh R,Albinali H,Arabi A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patency of infarct-related artery (IRA) in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) before primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) is associated with lower mortality and better clinical outcome. However, there were little data regarding the predictors of IRA patency before pPCI in the...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Yayla Ç,Akboğa MK,Canpolat U,Akyel A,Yayla KG,Doğan M,Yeter E,Aydoğdu S

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are at high risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI), a complication associated with poor clinical outcomes. Serum albumin (SA) levels are associated with cardiovascular mortality. We assessed the association...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Murat SN,Kurtul A,Yarlioglues M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is rising due to increased use of coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention. Many agents, including statins, have been evaluated in several studies for the prevention of CI-AKI. To date, there have been 14 prospective randomized studies r...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Akyuz S,Yaylak B,Altay S,Kasikcioglu H,Cam N

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We verified whether vascular reactivity is impaired and whether there is any association between vascular reactivity, walking ability, and peripheral artery disease (PAD) severity in patients with intermittent claudication (IC). We studied 63 patients and 17 age- and sex-matched volunteers without PAD. Vascular reacti...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Silva Rde C,Wolosker N,Yugar-Toledo JC,Consolim-Colombo FM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the association between 5 well-defined polymorphisms of the transforming growth factor-β1 (TGFB1) gene and coronary artery disease (CAD) among patients with hypertension from northeast China. All study participants were classified into patients with CAD (n = 679) and controls (n = 686) according to angiogr...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Xu J,Yu X,Huang C,Qin R,Peng F,Lin J,Niu W

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lower mortality rates from coronary heart disease and higher levels of serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) have been observed in populations residing at high altitude. However, this effect has not been investigated in Arab populations, which exhibit considerable genetic homogeneity. We assessed the rela...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Al Riyami NB,Banerjee Y,Al-Waili K,Rizvi SG,Al-Yahyaee S,Hassan MO,Albarwani S,Al-Rasadi K,Bayoumi RA

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to determine the association of major cardiovascular risk factors and other comorbidities with the presence or absence of coronary collateral (CC) circulation. All electronic medical records from 2010 to 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. A total of 563 patients were divided into 2 groups: CC present (180) ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Bhatt H,Kochar S,Htun WW,Julliard K,Fernaine G

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transradial approach (TRA) has been used as access site for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for years. However, no large sample study has evaluated the effect of TRA in elderly patients. A total of 1098 elderly patients (age ≥ 75 years) who underwent PCI by TRA or transfemoral approach were recruited. A 1...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： He PY,Yang YJ,Qiao SB,Xu B,Yao M,Wu YJ,Yuan JQ,Chen J,Liu HB,Dai J,Tang XR,Wang Y,Li W,Gao RL

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipid-lowering drugs may cause adverse effects and, although lipid targets may be achieved, a substantial residual cardiovascular (CV) risk remains. Treatment with agents mimicking proteins present in the body, such as incretin-based therapies, provided promising results. However, in order to improve lipids and CV ris...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Patti AM,Katsiki N,Nikolic D,Al-Rasadi K,Rizzo M

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the prevalence and severity of occult coronary artery disease (CAD) and cerebrovascular disease (CeVD) in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). We studied 100 consecutive patients with no history of CAD, normal electrocardiogram, normal systolic function, and no angina or dyspnea. All patients un...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Marsico F,Giugliano G,Ruggiero D,Parente A,Paolillo S,Guercio LD,Esposito G,Trimarco B,Filardi PP

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This was a retrospective study that assessed achievement of lipid-lowering treatment targets in the setting of a University Hospital Lipid Clinic. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goal attainment according to National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) and European Societ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Barkas F,Liberopoulos EN,Kostapanos MS,Liamis G,Tziallas D,Elisaf M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although limb salvage rate has improved in critical limb ischemia (CLI), an improvement in CLI prognosis has been scarcely reported. Multidisciplinary therapy (MT) including revascularization, wound bed preparation, treatment of comorbidity, and education of patients with CLI may improve prognosis. The aim of this stu...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Hioki H,Miyashita Y,Miura T,Ebisawa S,Motoki H,Izawa A,Tomita T,Koyama J,Ikeda U

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the relation between diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN) and left ventricular (LV) function in 59 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) free of coronary artery disease (CAD) or hypertension. Diabetic autonomic neuropathy was established by ≥2 abnormal autonomic nervous function tests. Left vent...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Didangelos TP,Arsos G,Karamitsos T,Iliadis F,Papageorgiou A,Moralidis E,Athyros V

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated plasma levels of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) are prevalent in patients with hypercholesterolemia and coronary artery disease. A total of 83 patients with hypercholesterolemia and angiographically documented mild coronary artery stenosis were randomized to rosuvastatin treatment (20 mg) or atorvastatin ...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Kurtoglu E,Balta S,Sincer I,Altas Y,Atas H,Yilmaz M,Korkmaz H,Erdem K,Akturk E,Demirkol S,Can C

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial dysfunction is regarded as the initial lesion in the development of atherosclerosis. Endocan, previously called endothelial cell-specific molecule 1 (ESM-1), is a new candidate immunoinflammatory marker that may be associated with cardiometabolic risk factors. Therefore, we assessed serum levels of endocan...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Balta S,Mikhailidis DP,Demirkol S,Ozturk C,Kurtoglu E,Demir M,Celik T,Turker T,Iyisoy A

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and stiffness, reflecting subclinical atherosclerosis, are associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). The relationship between serum fetuin-A, which inhibits ectopic calcification, and atherosclerosis is unclear. Therefore, we investigated the association b...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Akyuz A,Oran M,Alpsoy S,Mutlu LC,Akkoyun DC,Guzel S,Alp R

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the effect of increased serum uric acid (SUA) concentration and hyperuricemia on subclinical organ damage. A cross-sectional examination of 1243 asymptomatic patients aged 55 to 84 years was conducted from September to October 2012. All participants underwent the measurements of SUA and other established c...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Li Y,Lu J,Wu X,Yang C

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute mesenteric ischemia is a rare but serious complication of open heart surgery. Between January 2009 and January 2012, 1360 adult patients underwent open heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass at our institution; 29 patients presented gastrointestinal complications. Eight patients developed acute mesenteric isc...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Sever K,Ozbek C,Goktas B,Bas S,Ugurlucan M,Mansuroglu D

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to noninvasively assess the relationship between arterial remodeling, endothelial shear stress (ESS), and wall stiffness in coronary arteries. We studied 28 coronary arteries from 22 patients undergoing coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). The ESS was calculated in 2-mm long segments using comput...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Katranas SA,Kelekis AL,Antoniadis AP,Chatzizisis YS,Giannoglou GD

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ranolazine is a relatively novel antiischemic/antianginal compound with antiarrhythmic properties. We investigated its ability to shorten the time to conversion of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) when added to amiodarone after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. In this prospective, randomized, alloc...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Simopoulos V,Tagarakis GI,Daskalopoulou SS,Daskalopoulos ME,Lenos A,Chryssagis K,Skoularingis I,Molyvdas PA,Tsilimingas NB,Aidonidis I

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advanced chronic heart failure (ACHF) patients often require inotropes before transplantation or ventricular assist device implantation. Milrinone, an inotrope and vasodilator, may accumulate in cardiorenal syndrome with serious adverse effects. We investigated the potential for therapeutic drug monitoring of milrinon...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Charisopoulou D,Leaver N,Banner NR

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed at evaluating the changes in platelet-activating factor (PAF) and its metabolic enzymes over a 6-week follow-up period in patients with newly diagnosed heart failure ([HF] n = 12) compared with age-, sex-, and BMI-matched apparently healthy volunteers (n = 10). The PAF, its key biosynthetic enzymes (l...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Detopoulou P,Fragopoulou E,Nomikos T,Antonopoulou S,Kotroyiannis I,Vassiliadou C,Panagiotakos DB,Chrysohoou C,Pitsavos C,Stefanadis C

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the long-term effects of transradial procedures on the radial artery diameter and vasodilator properties. The study included a total of 35 patients (28 males and 7 females) who underwent left transradial coronary angiography with an appropriate indication. The radial artery diame...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Okuyan H,Açikgoz SK,Tacoy G,Kocaman SA,Abaci A

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to determine the progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC) using electron beam computed tomography (CT) when the initial CAC score (CACS) is zero and to determine the best interval to repeat a CAC scan. We studied 388 individuals with zero CACS (308 males; mean age: 48.8 ± 8.26 years)...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Koulaouzidis G,Charisopoulou D,Maffrett S,Tighe M,Jenkins PJ,McArthur T

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelets play a role in the pathogenesis of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We assessed the relationship between mean platelet volume (MPV) on admission and pre- and postinterventional flow with the infarct-related artery (IRA) in patients with STEMI. We prospectively included 840 patients with ST...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Elbasan Z,Gür M,Sahin DY,Kuloglu O,Icen YK,Turkoglu C,Ozkan B,Uysal OK,Kalkan GY,Cayli M

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB-1) is a nuclear protein physiologically involved in the maintaining of DNA structure in the nucleus. When tissue damage occurs, necrotic cells as well as inflammatory cells, once activated, release this protein in circulating blood, where it seems to exert a direct proinflammatory actio...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Cirillo P,Giallauria F,Di Palma V,Maresca F,Ziviello F,Bevilacqua M,Vigorito C,Trimarco B

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increased mean platelet volume (MPV) is associated with poor clinical outcome in patients with acute coronary syndrome. We evaluated the predictive role of MPV in young patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This study includes 373 patients who presented to our hospital with AMI (group 1: 134 young patients,...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Ozkan B,Uysal OK,Duran M,Sahin DY,Elbasan Z,Tekin K,Cagliyan CE,Cayli M

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between echocardiographically measured epicardial fat thickness (EFT) and plasma concentrations of leptin, ghrelin, and adiponectin has not been evaluated in patients with noncachectic heart failure (HF). Patients with noncachectic HF and age- and sex-matched controls did not differ significantly in E...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Karayannis G,Giamouzis G,Tziolas N,Georgoulias P,Skoularigis J,Mikhailidis DP,Triposkiadis F

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Primary Care Health Centers (n = 14) in Thessaly (central Greece) recruited 436 participants, mean age 71 (50-79) years. Peripheral arterial disease was considered present if the ankle-brachial index (ABI) was <0.9 or >1.4 in at least 1 leg. Asymptom...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Argyriou C,Saleptsis V,Koutsias S,Giannoukas AD

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Procoagulant and prothrombotic states in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation (AF) are higher than those in patients with normal sinus rhythm. We assessed and compared serum γ-glutamyltranferase (GGT) activity in elderly patients with nonvalvular AF and control participants with normal sinus rhythm. Consecutive p...

journal_title：Angiology

authors： Tekin G,Tekin YK,Senarslan DA,Gocmen AY,Senarslan O,Erbay AR

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00