abstract：:Non-invasive imaging plays an increasingly important role in the diagnosis and risk stratification of coronary artery disease (CAD). Several techniques such as stress echocardiography and myocardial perfusion imaging have become available to assess cardiac function and myocardial perfusion. With the arrival of multi-s...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Van Werkhoven JM,Schuijf JD,Jukema JW,Van Der Wall EE,Bax JJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of routine intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in the bare metal stent era remains controversial. The potential to reduce revascularization was reported without impacting non-fatal myocardial infarction and death. Drug-eluting stents (DES) have realized imp...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Roy P,Waksman R

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Anthracycline (ANT) chemotherapy for breast cancer, while associated with high response rates, is fraught by risks of irreversible cardiotoxicity. Unfortunately means to detect such cardiotoxicity early on and at a sublinical stage are lacking. We evaluated the role of systolic tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) in appra...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Lotrionte M,Palazzoni G,Natali R,Comerci G,Abbate A,Loperfido F,Biondi-Zoccai G

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stenting of symptomatic myocardial bridges is a therapeutic option with documented good short-term outcome. However, limited data on the long term outcome of myocardial bridge stenting has shown a higher restenosis rate comparing to stenting of de novo atherosclerotic lesions. Drug-eluting stenting of de novo atherosc...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Ziakas A,Gavrilidis S,Parisiadou A,Parxaridis G

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last years, endovascular intervention have become an important part of treatment in patients with congenital heart disease particularly for residual defects after surgery done in infancy. These transcatheter procedures can be described as dilatation of stenotic sites (angioplasty, endovascular stenting and va...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Presbitero P,Lisignoli V,Zavalloni D,Rossi ML,Gasparini GL,Belli G,Pagnotta P

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the present study was to compare the safety and efficacy of amiodarone and procainamide in the acute cardiology setting. METHODS:The study population consisted of 223 patients with symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF). After administration of digoxin for ventricular rate control, all patients who failed...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Xanthos T,Prapa V,Papadimitriou D,Papadimitriou L

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition of unknown etiology with thickening of the interventricular septum. It is better defined as a genetic disorder of autosomal dominant inheritance with variable left ventricular hypertrophy and symptoms. HCM has been rarely reported in association with other causes of hyp...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Hountis P,Argyriou M,Hatziveis K,Roumpeas C,Antonopoulos N

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In mitral stenosis (MS) patients with a poor symptom-echocardiography correlation, dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE) still does not have a confirmed utility and predictive value. Our aim is to evaluate usefulness of DSE in assessing 2 and 5 years clinical outcomes. METHODS:Forty-four consecutive patients wi...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Chirio C,Anselmino M,Mangiardi L,Morello M,Oliaro E,Omedè P,Trevi GP

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (IOTEE) has become an important diagnostic and monitoring tool in the operating theatre during cardiac and noncardiac operations. However, its routine application during valve replacement operations has not received universal recognition. The cumulative experience, broug...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Shapira Y,Vaturi M,Weisenberg D,Sagie A

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A carotid stenosis is responsible for about 30% of strokes occurring. Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is considered to be the gold standard treatment of a carotid stenosis. Carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) is emerging as a new alternative treatment for a carotid artery stenosis, but the risk of neurological complic...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Henry M,Polydorou A,Klonaris C,Henry I,Polydorou AD,Hugel M

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) increases up to 5-10-fold during pregnancy and VTE represents the first cause of maternal mortality. The annual incidence of VTE is 0.97 per 1000 women during pregnancy and 7.19 per 1000 in the puerperium. The risk is higher in carriers of inherited thrombophilia. Prophylaxis o...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Carlizza A

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An aortic thrombus may be detected by using transesophageal echocardiography after an embolic event. Clinical features are variable and may include cardiac and neurologic symptoms, such as the stroke. We report a case of a woman with an acute ischemic stroke, a myocardial infarction and a free floating aortic thrombus...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Colombo GM,Albi F,Salvini P,Sacco T,Cicchinelli M

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The decision to offer patients with myocardial ischemia a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery has been largely determined by extent of coronary artery disease (CAD) and left ventricular function, since the early 1970's. Based upon subset analyses, and long-term follow-up, of three moderate-sized trials of stab...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Morrison D

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 56-year-old male heart transplant recipient, who underwent postoperative pacemaker implantation through a left sided superior vena cava (LSVC) via anonymous vein. We describe our successful management of this case. We suggest that the specific anatomic conditions should be considered in all hea...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Fuchs U,Murray E,Gueldner H,Tenderich G,Minami K,Koerfer R

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a very frequent type of arrhythmia. Atrioventricular nodal reciprocating tachycardia (AVNRT) and atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia through extranodal accessory pathways (AVRT) are the most common types of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. We describe...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Amitrano D,Ammendola E,Cavallaro C,Santangelo L

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary thromboembolism is a relatively common disease in an Emergency Department. Diagnosis, often difficult, is based on careful evaluation of risk factors, clinical examination, radiological and laboratory investigations. Plasma D-dimer, a degradation product of cross-linked fibrin with low specificity and very h...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Di Grande A,Tomaselli V,Massarelli L,Narbone G,Sabbia CM,Noto P,Amico S,Nigro F,Di Mauro A

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In presence of a patent foramen ovale (PFO) with cryptogenic cerebral embolism, traditional therapy consists of oral anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy. Surgery was considered only in case of recurrence. Transcatheter closure of PFO is currently performed. The availability of new user friendly devices and the inc...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Chatterjee T,Ritz A,Rehders TC,Ince H,Kische S,Petzsch M,Nienaber CA

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of this paper was to verify whether there is any sign of involvement of the cardiovascular system in the early stages of collagen diseases. METHODS:Seventeen patients (10 female and 7 male, average age 41.35 +/- 9.85 years) (group A) recruited at the Ambulatory of Internal Medicine for suspected collag...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Manes MT,Guzzo D,Rizzo M,Balsano M,Serafini O,Russo F,Venneri N

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular diseases are the major cause of morbidity and mortality in the Western countries and their prevalence is increasing in developing world. The final biological evolution of atherosclerotic process, supporting development and progression of cardiovascular diseases, is thrombosis. In the most recent years s...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： De Lorenzo F,Dotsenko O,Kakkar VV

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of drug-eluting stents is one of the major revolutions in the field of Interventional Cardiology. Restenosis rate has been significantly reduced, in comparison to bare metal stents. The ideal drug to prevent restenosis must have an anti-proliferative and anti-migratory effect on smooth muscle cells but...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Vaina S,Ong AT,Serruys PW

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The worldwide prevalence of heart failure is increasing in part due to an ageing population. In the developed world, heart failure affects 1-2% of the general population, accounting for 5% of adult hospital admissions. There is now convincing evidence supporting the beneficial effects of cardiac resynchronization ther...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Williams L,Ellery S,Frenneaux M

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In about 30% of patients with ST elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI), in which a TIMI 3 flow is obtained in the infarct related artery (IRA) after primary percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), it's not possible to obtain a good perfusion of coronary microcirculation (no reflow). Aim of the study...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Guiducci V,Fioroni S,Giacometti P,Manari A,Gaddi O

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation is an important contributor to atherothrombosis. The C-reactive protein (CRP) is not only an excellent biomarker of inflammation, but it is also a direct participant in atherogenesis. CRP consistently predicts new coronary events, including myocardial infarction and death, in patients with ischemic heart ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Ursella S,Mazzone M,Portale G,Testa A,Pignataro G,Covino M,Fenici P,Gasbarrini GB,Gentiloni Silveri N

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metabolic abnormalities associated with diabetes mellitus result in macrovascular and microvascular complications in multiple organ systems; it is the cardiovascular impact that accounts for the greatest morbidity and mortality associated with this disease. Heart failure, both with reduced and preserved systolic f...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Sander GE,Wilklow FE,Giles TD

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the present study was to investigate the behaviour of plasma adrenomedullin (AM), a hypotensive peptide, in patients with malignant (MHT) and renovascular hypertension (RVH), 2 pathologic conditions in which renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is activated and to compare them with those in essential hypertens...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Caliumi C,Cianci R,Celi M,Cerci S,Cotesta D,Petramala L,Fontana S,Letizia C

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In-stent restenosis still affects 10-50% of long-term outcome after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Large clinical trials have shown that sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) have reduced restenosis rate to 0-9% in lesions at low-moderate risk. The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term clinical and angiog...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Presbitero P,Zavalloni D,Scatturin M,Marisco F,Pagnotta P,Boccuzzi G

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and the most frequent cause of hospitalization and utilization expense among all heart diseases. Taking into account persistent atrial fibrillation we know that, in order to cardiovert persistent atrial fibrillation, external direct current cardioversion is the...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Santini L,Forleo GB,Santini M,Romeo F

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have demonstrated the usefulness of myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) in studying myocardial perfusion. Several first and second generation contrast agent such as Levovist, Sonovue, Optison, Definity and Imagent are commercially available or close to be introduced into the market. Use of MCE al...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Madonna M,Celani F,Funaro S,De Maio F,Agati L

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assays for cardiac troponin have become a standard for the diagnosis of myocardial damage. Due to their high sensitivity, minor myocardial injury can be frequently detected following percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI). Minor elevations in cardiac enzymes after apparently successful PCI are rather common and eve...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Lavi S,Gruberg L

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among the acute effects of cigarette smoking there are an increase in the arterial blood pressure and a decrease in skin temperature. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether these effects are more evident in hypertensive subjects (HTS) than in normotensive (NTS) ones. METHODS:A monitored Ambulatory Blo...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Di Carlo A,Ippolito F

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common observed cardiac arrhythmia and is the most frequent condition associated with thromboembolic events in patients with or without mitral valve disease. The source of cardiac emboli is the left atrium, the left atrial appendage or, less frequently, the left ventricle. Emboli m...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Carerj S,Micari A,Di Rosa S,Pugliatti P,Cerrito M,Zito C,Coglitore S,Luzza F,Arrigo F

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, it has become increasingly recognised that a central feature of the disease progression associated with heart failure is the process of left ventricular remodeling. The remodeling process manifests as an increase in left ventricular volumes, leading to a rise in wall stress and a compensatory increase...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Khattar RS

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prolonged periods of atrial fibrillation (AF) or high frequency atrial pacing lead to a significant shortening of atrial refractory periods. This time-dependent electric remodelling is reduced significantly by the administration of verapamil. METHODS:The present series consists of 24 patients all suffering ...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Martinelli MM,Dragagna G,Vitali A,Fedele F

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brief periods of non-lethal ischemia and reperfusion render the myocardium more resistant to subsequent ischemia. This adaption occurs in a biphasic pattern: the first being active immediately and lasting for 2-3 hrs (early preconditioning), the second starting at 24 hrs until 72 hrs after the initial ischemia (delaye...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Post H,Heusch G

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aim of this study is to estimate the effectiveness of epidural electric stimulation of spinal cord for the treatment of patients with severe peripheral chronic arteriopathy who can't be surgically treated or when surgical therapy failed. METHODS:A retrospective study was carried out on 18 patients with peri...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Matarazzo A,Giordano A,Sassi O,Florio A,Rosati Tarulli V,Razzano D

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory mechanisms play a pivotal role in the atherosclerotic process. At the base of atherogenesis there are complex interactions between macrophages, T lymphocytes and smooth muscle cells. A growing body of experimental evidences suggest that inflammation is involved in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndro...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Biasucci LM,Santamaria M,Liuzzo G

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Post-CABG trial was designed to assess the effects of 2 different lipid lowering strategies and low dose warfarin vs placebo (2 x 2 factorial) design on the progression of atherosclerosis in saphenous vein grafts. Atherosclerotic progression was determined by comparing baseline and follow-up angiograms (mean inter...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Hoogwerf BJ,Hunninghake DB,Knatterud G,Campeau L

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary embolism is a quite frequent event (incidence 1/10000/year), and blood stasis, endothelial lesions and coagulation disorders are predisposable factors. Elective treatment is heparin, but the use of this medication is associated with a possible ipercoagulative rebound effect. The case presented is a patient w...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Paglia I,Carrieri L,Oliaro E,Bergerone S,Mangiardi L,Trevi GP

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical introduction of catheter ablation in 1981 revolutionized the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Implementation of radiofrequency as an alternative energy source, with the advantages of higher selectivity and less collateral damage, provided an expansion of catheter ablation therapy. Today the majority of a...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Lickfett L,Calkins H

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inappropriate secretion of TSH (IST) refers to a heterogeneous group of syndromes in which patients show unsuppressed TSH levels in spite of high serum free thyroid hormone concentrations. It has been recognised that IST can be due to both thyroid hormone resistance (RTH) and pituitary TSH-secreting tumours. The forme...

journal_title：Minerva cardioangiologica

authors： Alberto G,Novi RF,Scalabrino E,Trombetta A,Seardo MA,Maurino M,Brossa C

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00