abstract：BACKGROUND:Aspirin remains the mainstay of anti-platelet therapy in cardiac patients. However, if a patient is allergic to aspirin and dual anti-platelet therapy is indicated - such as with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), then there is no clear guidance. One possibility is aspirin desensitization. A variety o...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Chapman AR,Rushworth GF,Leslie SJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flecainide is a class 1C antiarrhythmic drug especially used for the management of supraventricular arrhythmia. In overdose cases, flecainide can induce life treating ventricular arrhythmias and cardiogenic shock. We report the case of a 72-year-old woman admitted to our intensive care unit for a regular monomorphic w...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Courand PY,Sibellas F,Ranc S,Mullier A,Kirkorian G,Bonnefoy E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoprotegerin (OPG) is a member of the tumor necrosis factor superfamily.Recent evidence supports a relationship between serum OPG level and atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible association of OPG with the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD), its severity and prognosis ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Ghaffari S,Yaghoubi A,Baghernejad R,Sepehrvand N,Sokhanvar S,Haghjou AG

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upstream therapy is the promising issue in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) especially in patients with arterial hypertension and heart failure. The possible beneficial effects of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockade with ACE-inhibitors and angiotensin receptor antagonists in AF prevention have been ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Dąbrowski R,Szwed H

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sudden death risk in Williams syndrome (WS) patients has been shown to be 25-100 times higher than in the general population. This study aims to detect coronary artery anomalies and myocardial perfusion defects in WS patients using noninvasive diagnostic methods. METHODS:This study features 38 patients diag...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Ergul Y,Nisli K,Kayserili H,Karaman B,Basaran S,Dursun M,Yilmaz E,Ergul N,Unal SN,Dindar A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rheumatic mitral stenosis (MS) is still a common disease in developing countries with high morbidity and mortality rates. The purpose of the study was to evaluate arterial stiffness in severe MS before and after percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty (PMBV). METHODS:Thirty patients with MS in sinus rhyth...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Ozdogru I,Celik A,Dogan A,Orscelik O,Sahin O,Elcik D,Saka T,Topsakal R,Oguzhan A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The identification of high-risk patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HC) for primary prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) remains a challenging issue, since major risk factors sometimes lack specificity. We report the case of a patient with HC and association of apical aneurysm and myocardial bridging who...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Foucault A,Hilpert L,Hédoire F,Saloux E,Gomes S,Pellissier A,Scanu P,Champ-Rigot L,Milliez P

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of the use of a quadripolar left ventricular (LV) lead for cardiac resynchronization therapy and to compare its acute and mid-term outcomes with those obtained with bipolar leads. Cardiac resynchronization exhibits a high incidence of problems involvi...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Arias MA,Pachón M,Puchol A,Jiménez-López J,Rodríguez-Padial L

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pheochromocytoma is a rare, catecholamine-secreting tumor of neuroendocrine cells. It has been documented to present atypically as myocardial ischemia, arrhythmias, or congestive heart failure. We present the case of a patient who had transient cardiomyopathy with hypokinesia of the basal portions of the left ventricl...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Naderi N,Amin A,Setayesh A,Pouraliakbar H,Mozaffari K,Maleki M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary arterial hypertension is of importance in congenital cardiac surgery as being a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Although therapy options are limited, inhaled nitric oxide (NO) is used as a standard therapy. The present study aimed to compare inhaled NO and aerosolized iloprost in chil...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kirbas A,Yalcin Y,Tanrikulu N,Gürer O,Isik O

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, it has been hypothesized that type 2 diabetes might interfere with acute intravenous thrombolysis effectiveness as estimated by angiographic or electrocardiographic criteria. In our study, we compared the thrombolytic effect of streptokinase infusion between diabetic and non-diabetic myocardial inf...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Masoomi M,Samadi S,Sheikhvatan M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Present day 24-h Holter monitors have been shown to miss many arrhythmias that may occur infrequently or under specific circumstances. The advancement in electronic and adhesive technologies have enabled the development of first generation wearable long-term 14-day patch ECG monitors that attach directly to the skin a...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Lobodzinski SS,Laks MM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper describes the clinical outcomes from a novel direct access arrhythmia monitoring service. METHODS:The study was carried out in the north of Scotland. Data was collected over a 29 month period between 18 June 2008 and 8 November 2010 from consecutive cases from two groups of patients, general prac...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Skipsey DA,Dawson FM,Breen C,Leslie SJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prolonged corrected QT interval (QTc) holds independent prognostic importance in predicting mortality in patients with coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure. However, its association with all cause or cardiac mortality in the general population remains unclear. We evaluated ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Aggarwal A,Sherazi S,Levitan B,Lakshmanadoss U,Choudhary N,Shah A,Hsi D

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of typical counterclockwise atrial flutter (AFL) with conduction block from right to left atrium along the coronary sinus (CS) musculature, confirmed by discontinuous CS activation sequence during pacing near the ostium and differential right atrial pacing. AFL was associated with an atypical flutter ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Irie T,Kaneko Y,Nakajima T,Saito A,Ota M,Kato T,Iijima T,Tamura M,Kobayashi H,Ito T,Manita M,Kurabayashi M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduced heart rate variability (HRV) is associated with a poor outcome in patients with sinus rhythm (SR) or atrial fibrillation (AF). However, cut-off points for HRV measures differ between SR and AF. We hypothesized that a global index of 24-hour HRV based on evaluation of scatterplot would describe HRV ir...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Sosnowski M,Korzeniowska B,Macfarlane PW,Tendera M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, the authors take a closer look at the figure of Josephus Struthius Polonus (1510- -1568), one of the most famous physicians of the European Renaissance, on the 500(th) anniversary of his birth. Struthius became famous for his critical analysis of Galen's works and his own research into the circulatory...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Grzybowski A,Sak J,Pawlikowski J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:QRS duration and morphology, evaluated via a standard 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), represent an opportunity to derive useful prognostic information regarding the risk of subsequent cardiac events or therapeutic outcomes. Prolonged QRS duration, and the presence of intraventricular conduction abnormalities, usually...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Brenyo A,Zaręba W

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) due to the occlusion of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) is a rare but serious condition in the era of percutaneus coronary intervention (PCI). Even more rare is AMI involved with both LMCA and its branches like trifurcartion or bifurcation: this is challenging for interventional ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Can MM,Tanboga H,Karabay CY,Güler A,Akgun T,Turkyilmaz E,Ozveren O,Mutlu B

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) can be used to visualize the anatomy of the coronary venous system (CVS). A pre-procedural evaluation of target veins is a very important element of cardiac resynchronization. Thus, the quality of visualization of the CVS is of great importance. The aim of this study wa...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Młynarska A,Młynarski R,Kargul W,Sosnowski M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between admission triglyceride (TG) levels and long-term outcomes has not been established in patients with acute coronary syndrome. We tested the hypothesis that patients who develop non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) despite low TG have a worse cardiovascular outcome i...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Khawaja OA,Hatahet H,Cavalcante J,Khanal S,Al-Mallah MH

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research on cardiac rehabilitation has raised interesting methods and effects without however establishing the share of the profits according to age, sex and cardiac pathology. Yet today, this disease with various pathologies strikes people of all ages and both sexes, and the recommended rehabilitation exerc...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Temfemo A,Chlif M,Mandengue SH,Lelard T,Choquet D,Ahmaidi S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with complete interruption of the aortic arch (IAA) very rarely reach late adulthood without having undergone surgical intervention. Only a few cases of IAA in adults have been reported in the medical literature. In this case report, we present a late diagnosis of interrupted aortic arch in a 68 year-old male...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Erden I,Kayapinar O,Erden EC,Yalçin S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In those without symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD), the incidence of coronary events is still high. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether flow mediated dilatation (FMD) is a useful tool in identifying those with CAD in who are under 45 years of age. METHODS AND RESULTS:Seventy five men below...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kaźmierski M,Michalewska-Włudarczyk A,Krzych LJ,Tendera M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The widespread use of primary coronary intervention (PCI) has significantly improved the prognosis of men presenting with acute coronary syndromes, but the cardiovascular event rate among women has either levelled off or increased. The purpose of the present prospective study was to compare the clinical outc...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kralev S,Hennig O,Lang S,Kälsch T,Borggrefe M,Dempfle CE,Süselbeck T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study addresses the safety, feasibility, and interpretability of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in excluding significant coronary artery disease in end-stage renal disease patients on dialysis undergoing pre-renal transplant cardiac risk evaluation. METHODS:Twenty nine patients (55.5 +...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Mao J,Karthikeyan V,Poopat C,Song T,Pantelic M,Chattahi J,Cavalcante JL,Ananthasubramaniam K

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 25 year-old female with a history of Caesarian section ten weeks ago presented with symptoms suggestive of pulmonary embolism. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a free-floating large thrombus traversing the right atrial cavity. Transesophageal echocardiography confirmed the presence of an unattached thrombus t...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Eweda II,Samir S,Abbas O,El-Gohary GM,Nammas W

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whereas coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is a rare abnormality of the coronary arteries, co-existent coronary artery disease (CAD) is commonly seen in CAE patients. Since a causative relationship has been shown to exist between oxidative stress and CAD, we sought to determine whether any relationship exists bet...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Sezen Y,Bas M,Polat M,Yildiz A,Buyukhatipoglu H,Kucukdurmaz Z,Kaya Z,Demirbag R

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myocardial dysfunction needing inotropic support is a typical complication after on-pump cardiac surgery. In this study, we evaluate the effect of milrinone on patients with ventricular dysfunction undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). METHODS:Seventy patients with impaired left ventricular functi...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Jebeli M,Ghazinoor M,Mandegar MH,Rasouli MR,Eghtesadi-Araghi P,Goodarzynejad H,Mohammadzadeh R,Darehzereshki A,Dianat S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This anesthetic drug may cause a rare condition named propofol infusion syndrome, characterized by unexplained lactic acidosis, lipemia, rhabdomyolysis, cardiovascular collapse and Brugada-like electrocardiographic pattern or Brugada electrocardiographic phenocopy changes following high-dose propofol infusion over pro...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Riera AR,Uchida AH,Schapachnik E,Dubner S,Filho CF,Ferreira C

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of a 57 year-old woman with NSTE ACS, a history of recurrent and prolonged epistaxis, and low prior cardiovascular risk. Additional findings revealed anemia and an aneurysm in her central nervous system. During her hospital stay, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) was diagnosed. After app...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Janion M,Brzyzkiewicz H,Siuda M,Domagała S,Karliński M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study focuses on the role of sex steroids on the libido, sexual life, emotional and physiological heart of men of all ages. Sex steroids play a significant role throughout a man's life, with a gradual decline in old age. The foetal testis secretes testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone at about nine weeks gestat...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Sarkar NN

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is electrical resynchronization of the ventricles. Bachmann's bundle (BB) pacing is considered to be electrical resynchronization of the atria. Atrial fibrillation (AF) and congestive heart failure (HF) often coexist in the same patient. A 69 year-old man who underwent CRT combi...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Omichi C,Kawasaki A,Kasai A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The additional purpose for pacemaker implantation, beyond treating arrhythmias and conduction disturbances, is to improve the quality of life (QoL) of the patient. Most previous research has shown this purpose to have been achieved. However, the question as to whether all mental and physical components impro...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Młynarski R,Włodyka A,Kargul W

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adult patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) usually find their exercise capacity satisfactory. However, objective evaluation is important for diagnostic and prognostic purposes. The aim of this study was to evaluate exercise capacity using cardiopulmonary exercise tests and measurement of serum B-type...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Trojnarska O,Gwizdała A,Katarzyński S,Katarzyńska A,Szyszka A,Lanocha M,Grajek S,Kramer L

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dual antiplatelet therapy is currently recommended for all patients with acute coronary syndromes, independent of whether they receive pharmacological treatment or undergo percutaneous coronary intervention. Antiplatelet agents are the cornerstone of pharmacological treatment in interventional cardiology. However, the...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Bryniarski L,Pelc-Nowicka A,Zabojszcz M,Mirek-Bryniarska E

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an important advance for the treatment of end-stage heart failure (HF). About 15-50% of HF is complicated by atrial fibrillation (AF), associated with worsened outcomes. The presence of AF may interfere with optimal delivery of CRT due to competition with biventricular (BiV) ...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kamath GS,Steinberg JS

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital diverticulum of the left ventricle is a very rare cardiac abnormality characterized by a local embryological development failure of the ventricular muscle. It may present as an isolated disorder or may be associated with other cardiac abnormalities. Clinically, it has been reported that it can lead to chest...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Cianciulli TF,Del Carmen Gonzalez Colaso P,Saccheri MC,Lax JA,Redruello HJ,Guerra JE,Prezioso HA,Vidal LA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antiplatelet therapy has proven beneficial in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly used for gastroprotection in patients receiving antiplatelet therapy. Several trials have been carried out to establish interactions between PPIs, clopidogrel and soluble formulat...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Kasprzak M,Koziński M,Bielis L,Boinska J,Plazuk W,Marciniak A,Budzyński J,Siller-Matula J,Rość D,Kubica J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, some investigators have reported seeing microvascular dysfunction in patients with cardiac syndrome X (CSX). In addition, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a bacterium causing chronic gastritis and peptic ulcers, has recently been associated with CSX. Yet the mechanism(s) by which H. pylori infection leads to...

journal_title：Cardiology journal

authors： Rasmi Y,Raeisi S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00