abstract：:Therapeutic hypothermia is currently used to reduce neurological ischemic damage in postcardiac arrest patients. Nevertheless, it has been associated with relevant side effects such as infections, bleeding, hypotension and hyperkalemia. Although hypothermia-induced coronary spasm is rare, its occurrence needs to be co...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Todaro MC,Oreto L,Gupta A,Bajwa T,Khandheria BK

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Intracoronary administration of glycosaminoglycan analogs, including the complement inhibitor dextran sulfate, attenuates myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (I/R injury). However, dextran sulfate has a distinct anticoagulatory effect, possibly limiting its use in specific situations in vivo. We therefore...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Banz Y,Hess OM,Meier P,Korchagina EY,Gordeeva EA,Robson SC,Gajanayake T,Csizmadia E,Mettler D,Haeberli A,Bovin NV,Rieben R

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate a polymorphism of the apolipoprotein J (APOJ) gene in relation to coronary artery disease (CAD) and lipid variables in a Chinese male population of genetically unrelated individuals. METHODS:In this study, we recruited 126 control male subjects and 237 CAD male patients. CAD was defined as a ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Pan JP,Wei SL,Chiang SC,Lee-Chen GJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ticagrelor has been shown to be superior to clopidogrel in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction who undergo early invasive treatment. We discuss a hitherto unreported use of ticagrelor in the management of a patient resistant to multiple thienopyridines at high risk of stent thrombosis. ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Morgan KP,More RS,Chauhan A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Endothelin-1 (ET-1) induces cardiac hypertrophy, whereas adiponectin may elicit protective effects in the vasculature and myocardium. We therefore evaluated the relationship between plasma ET-1 and adiponectin levels in heart failure (HF) patients, and the association between adiponectin expression and ET-1-...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Yin WH,Chen YH,Wei J,Jen HL,Huang WP,Young MS,Chen DC,Liu PL

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the impact of different CYP2C19*2 polymorphisms on clinical outcomes and the effects of CYP2C19*2 polymorphism on predicting clinical outcomes in association with classic risk factors in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). METHODS:Between July 2008 and September 2009, 497 consecutive pat...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Yan SD,Chen M,Li Q,Liu XJ,Peng Y,Chai H,Xu YN,Wei JF,Huang DJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bromocriptine-induced coronary spasm (BICS) causing myocardial infarction has been reported. Association between BICS and Takotsubo syndrome (TS) has not been described. We report on a 37-year-old woman presenting with a clinical picture of acute coronary syndrome 1 day after initiation of treatment with bromocriptine...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Y-Hassan S,Jernberg T

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:β-Thalassemias are inherited hemolytic anemias with a broad phenotype and an increased rate of vascular complications despite a near absence of coronary artery disease. METHODS:We investigated the presence of endothelial dysfunction and subclinical atherosclerosis in non-transfusion-dependent patients with ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Hahalis G,Kalogeropoulos A,Terzis G,Tselepis AD,Kourakli A,Mylona P,Grapsas N,Alexopoulos D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although very useful agents, fluoroquinolones are associated with a number of adverse events, some with considerable clinical significance. Prolongation of the QT interval, for example, is an adverse effect associated with the use of fluoroquinolones. Fluoroquinolones prolong the QT interval by blocking voltage-gated ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Briasoulis A,Agarwal V,Pierce WJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortic valve myxoma is an extremely rare cardiac tumour. We describe a 60-year-old woman found to have an aortic valve myxoma and a patent foramen ovale (PFO) presenting as a stroke. In view of the recurrent cerebral ischaemic events, the aortic valve myxoma was surgically removed and the PFO was closed. To the best o...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Koyalakonda SP,Mediratta NK,Ball J,Royle M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent studies have shown that high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) measured before cardioversion (CV) plays a significant role in predicting atrial fibrillation (AF) relapse. The time course of changes in hs-CRP after successful electrical CV remains controversial. The aim of the present study was to...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Celebi OO,Celebi S,Canbay A,Ergun G,Aydogdu S,Diker E

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare all-cause mortality in JUPITER with other statin trials at 21 months of follow-up. BACKGROUND:Outcome advantages including all-cause mortality reduction yielded from the JUPITER trial support aggressive use of rosuvastatin and, perhaps by extension, other statins for primary prevention. Despite en...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Serebruany VL

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We compared the effect of arterial remodeling on intimal hyperplasia (IH) after the implantation of a sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) and a paclitaxel-eluting stent (PES). METHODS:The study population consisted of patients with positive or intermediate remodeling and negative remodeling. RESULTS:Sixty-nine p...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Kang WC,Ahn T,Moon CI,Lee K,Han SH,Shin EK,Kim JS,Ko YG,Choi D,Jang Y,Kim BK,Oh SJ,Jeon DW,Yang JY

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) with positron emission tomography (PET) has advantages over single-photon emission computerized tomography, particularly for women. This investigation was undertaken to define the prognosis of a normal stress PET MPI study in women. METHODS:The cohort comprised 457 women e...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Van Tosh A,Supino PG,Nichols KJ,Garza D,Horowitz SF,Reichek N

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of nicotine on cardiomyocyte apoptosis in vitro and explore the potential mechanisms involved. METHODS:The MTT assay was used to detect the viability of cultured cardiomyocytes exposed to different concentrations of nicotine (0.1-100 microM). Laser confocal microscopy, TUNEL assay a...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Zhou X,Sheng Y,Yang R,Kong X

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute renal infarction due to emboli represents a very rare but significant threat for kidney loss, and the clinical presentation is challenging. The differential diagnosis of massive renal thrombi includes all other causes of abdominal pain, and they can be easily misdiagnosed as renal colic due to nephrolithiasis. A...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Can MM,Tanboğa IH,Demircan HC,Ozkan A,Koca F,Keleş N,Sönmez K,Kaymaz C,Serebruany V

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are noncoding single-stranded RNA molecules that regulate gene expression in physiological functions, development and disease. In recent studies, three miRNAs have been described as muscle or cardiac specific: miR-1, miR-133, and miR-208, being involved in heart development and disease; bu...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Bostjancic E,Zidar N,Stajer D,Glavac D

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The risk for cardiovascular events conferred by decreased renal function is curvilinear with exponentially greater increases in risk as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) declines. In 13 non-diabetic pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, we employed quantitative F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Fink JC,Lodge MA,Smith MF,Hinduja A,Brown J,Dinits-Pensy MY,Dilsizian V

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mutations in genes encoding desmosomal proteins have been linked to arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia (ARVC/D). We hypothesized that a Scandinavian ARVC/D population would have a different spectrum of plakophilin-2 (PKP2) mutations and that some of the reported missense mutations may ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Christensen AH,Benn M,Tybjaerg-Hansen A,Haunso S,Svendsen JH

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Increased homocysteine (HCY) levels are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Plasma HCY is increased in chronic heart failure (CHF) patients, and previous studies suggest that hyperhomocysteinemia causes adverse cardiac remodeling and affects pump function. We aimed to evaluate the HC...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Okuyan E,Uslu A,Cakar MA,Sahin I,Onür I,Enhos A,Biter HI,Cetin S,Dinçkal MH

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:CHADS(2) score predicts embolic risk in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), but also bleeding risk in patients receiving oral anticoagulation (OAC). Our objective is to analyze the effectiveness and safety of OAC in patients with NVAF in daily clinical practice, according to embolic risk ev...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Ruiz Ortiz M,Romo E,Mesa D,Delgado M,Anguita M,Castillo JC,Arizón JM,Suárez de Lezo J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most frequent heart rhythm disorders. It potentially influences cardiac function and its measurement. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) has become the new gold standard for non-invasive assessment of cardiac output (CO). A novel inert gas rebreathing (IGR) device...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Saur J,Trinkmann F,Doesch C,Weissmann J,Hamm K,Schoenberg SO,Borggrefe M,Haghi D,Kaden JJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have suggested that a lower lymphocyte ratio (Ly%) in the white blood cell (WBC) differential count is related to worse outcomes in patients with acute heart failure (AHF) and other cardiovascular disorders. METHODS:In the Pre-RELAX-AHF study, 234 patients with AHF, systolic blood pressure ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Milo-Cotter O,Teerlink JR,Metra M,Felker GM,Ponikowski P,Voors AA,Edwards C,Weatherley BD,Greenberg B,Filippatos G,Unemori E,Teichman SL,Cotter G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Water immersion-induced skin wrinkling (WISW) is dependent on intact peripheral sympathetic function. WISW was hypothesized to reflect autonomic function in subjects without peripheral neuropathy. We prospectively studied 70 healthy subjects (aged 31 ± 8 years, 63% females) without cardiovascular risk factors or neuro...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Win S,Salciccioli L,Kamran H,Baweja P,Stewart M,Lazar JM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate clinical predictors of poor sleep quality and quality of life (QOL) in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). METHODS:Consecutive stable patients with HCM were evaluated for the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by the Berlin Questionnaire, daytime sleepiness by the Epworth Sleepin...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Pedrosa RP,Lima SG,Drager LF,Genta PR,Amaro AC,Antunes MO,Arteaga E,Mady C,Lorenzi-Filho G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare pathology, principally affecting young women free of atheroma risk factors. Its physiopathology remains little understood, and the prognosis for such acute coronary syndromes is poor, as they occur suddenly. Management is often difficult, and no guidelines exist....

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Motreff P,Souteyrand G,Dauphin C,Eschalier R,Cassagnes J,Lusson JR

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A) reductase inhibitors, or 'statins', have revolutionized the management of patients with atherosclerotic vascular disease. Following 2 large acute coronary syndrome trials, additional clinical benefit outside their effect of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) lowering was prop...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Shaw SM,Fildes JE,Yonan N,Williams SG

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The long-term prognostic value (>5 years) of elevated cardiac biomarkers after elective cardiac surgery is not clear. Most previous studies have included high-risk, unstable patients. The aim of this study was to determine the prognostic value of creatine kinase-myocardial band (CK-MB) mass after elective ca...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Vikenes K,Andersen KS,Melberg T,Farstad M,Nordrehaug JE

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Myocardial infarction (MI) may be classified as ST elevation MI (STEMI) or non-ST elevation MI (NSTEMI). Procoagulants such as plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) as well as markers of inflammation such as C-reactive protein (CRP), serum amyloid A (SAA) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) are elevated in acute co...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Rott D,Leibowitz D,Finci-Yeheskel Z,Barak V,Chajek-Shaul T,Weiss T,Levin M,Urieli-Shoval S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Niacin is underutilized due to flushing, which occurs in over 90% of niacin-treated patients. Laropiprant (LRPT) reduces flushing associated with niacin. This study compared flushing with a combination tablet of extended-release (ER) niacin (ERN)/LRPT to niacin ER (N-ER; without LRPT) during the first week of...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Kush D,Hu DY,Ye P,Kim HS,Chen E,Sirah W,McCrary Sisk C,Paolini JF,Maccubbin D

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We undertook this study to assess the relationship between presentation pattern and mortality in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. METHODS:This registry included 10,455 patients with ACS, of whom 2,853 patients had ST-segment elevation myocardial infa...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Ndrepepa G,Mehilli J,Schulz S,Iijima R,Keta D,Byrne RA,Pache J,Seyfarth M,Schömig A,Kastrati A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the prognostic significance of early ultra-short-term heart rate variability (HRV) measurement in patients admitted for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). METHODS:HRV was calculated retrospectively from the standard admission and discharge 10-second ECG of 196 consecutive patients with ...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Karp E,Shiyovich A,Zahger D,Gilutz H,Grosbard A,Katz A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Assuming an immune component in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, we have investigated a possible association between coronary artery disease (CAD) and the acid phosphatase locus 1 (ACP1) genetic polymorphism, which has previously been found to be associated with immune disorders. METHODS:226 subjects ad...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Banci M,Saccucci P,D'Annibale F,Dofcaci A,Trionfera G,Magrini A,Bottini N,Bottini E,Gloria-Bottini F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to clarify the influence of cardiac diastolic and peripheral vascular function on the exercise capacity of patients with coronary bypass surgery (CABG) and diabetes mellitus (DM) by tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) and flow-mediated vasodilatation (FMD), and to investigate interrelati...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Wu YW,Hsu CL,Wang SS,Tsai MW,Chu SH,Chen YS,Yang WS,Wu YT

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A pulmonary artery aneurysm is defined as pulmonary artery dilatation >4 cm. Pulmonary artery aneurysms are rare findings and are usually not associated with chest pain. This is the first report of a case of pulmonary artery aneurysm causing chest pain in a patient with Noonan's syndrome. Chest X-ray showed cardiomega...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Brown JR,Plotnick G

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study is to retrospectively analyze risk factors, diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal (GI) complications following cardiac operations. METHODS:Patients who developed GI complications after a cardiac operation were studied. Anesthesia protocols, techniques of cardiac surgery, potenti...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Vassiliou I,Papadakis E,Arkadopoulos N,Theodoraki K,Marinis A,Theodosopoulos T,Palatianos G,Smyrniotis V

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormal atrial depolarization, characterized by P waves >or=110 ms on the electrocardiogram, can manifest as partial or advanced interatrial conduction delay or interatrial block (IAB). Progression from partial to advanced IAB has been shown to be altered by the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and bet...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Ariyarajah V,Shaikh N,Spodick DH

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to define the phenotypic spectrum of apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (ApHCM) and clinical characteristics pertaining to identified subtypes. METHODS:In 182 consecutive ApHCM patients (58.9 +/- 11.2 years; 142 men) with left ventricular ejection fraction > or =50%, we measured en...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Choi EY,Rim SJ,Ha JW,Kim YJ,Lee SC,Kang DH,Park SW,Song JK,Sohn DW,Chung N

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to observe the association between fibrinogen C148T, G854A polymorphisms and plasma fibrinogen levels in a large cohort of Chinese patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). METHODS:Fibrinogen gene beta148/beta854 polymorphisms were screened and plasma fibrinogen levels and lipids...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Sun AJ,Ma HL,Chen XY,Wang Y,Fang YM,Ma YL,Wang KQ,Zou YZ,Huang W,Ge JB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the mechanism of alpha-allocryptopine-induced inhibition of the transient outward potassium current (I(to)) in rabbit left-ventricular myocytes. METHODS:We used the whole-cell patch-clamp technique to record the I(to) in the myocytes, which were isolated from the rabbit left ventricle by a Lan...

journal_title：Cardiology

authors： Li Y,Wang S,Liu Y,Li Z,Yang X,Wang H,Wen Y,Chen Y

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00