abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) as complication after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) for atrial fibrillation (AF) has decreased in the last decade. However, as PVI for AF is becoming more prevalent, the incidence remains considerable in absolute terms. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to i...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Buiatti A,von Olshausen G,Martens E,Schinke K,Laugwitz KL,Hoppmann P,Ibrahim T

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertension (HTN) is the most prevalent co-morbidity among atrial fibrillation (AF) patients; the relationship between the two is bidirectional, with an incremental effect on adverse outcomes. PURPOSE:To study clinical features, treatment patterns and 1year outcomes amongst AF patients with HTN in the EURO...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Dan GA,Badila E,Weiss E,Laroche C,Boriani G,Dan A,Tavazzi L,Maggioni AP,Crijns HJ,Popescu R,Blommaert D,Streb W,Lip GYH,EORP-AF General Pilot Registry Investigators.

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower urinary sodium concentration (UNa) may reflect impaired renal perfusion, higher neurohormonal activity and diuretic resistance. However, the prognostic impact of UNa in patients with acute heart failure (AHF) has not been fully elucidated. METHODS:We investigate the association between UNa and clinica...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Honda S,Nagai T,Nishimura K,Nakai M,Honda Y,Nakano H,Iwakami N,Sugano Y,Asaumi Y,Aiba T,Noguchi T,Kusano K,Yokoyama H,Ogawa H,Yasuda S,Anzai T,NaDEF investigators.

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Nitroglycerine-induced vasodilation (NID) is usually assessed as a control test for flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD). However, NID per se is impaired in patients with high cardiovascular risk. The purpose of this study was to investigate the associations of chronic kidney disease (CKD) with NID and FMD. ME...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Iwamoto Y,Maruhashi T,Kajikawa M,Oda N,Kishimoto S,Matsui S,Hashimoto H,Aibara Y,Yusoff FM,Hidaka T,Kihara Y,Chayama K,Noma K,Nakashima A,Goto C,Higashi Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unraveling the mechanisms underlying Takotsubo (TTS) leads to question the current inclusion of the condition within the spectrum of cardiomyopathies. Indeed, the clinical presentation and pathophysiology of TTS clearly differ from cardiomyopathies, i.e. diseases of heart muscle unexplained by abnormal loading conditi...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Pelliccia F,Sinagra G,Elliott P,Parodi G,Basso C,Camici PG

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical outcomes for women compared with men undergoing left main PCI were sparse. We compared the characteristics and long-term outcomes in women versus men after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents (DES) for unprotected left main CAD. METHODS:We identified 2328 patients ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Shin ES,Lee CW,Ahn JM,Lee PH,Chang M,Kim MJ,Yoon SH,Park DW,Kang SJ,Lee SW,Kim YH,Park SW,Park SJ

更新日期：2018-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Since increased heart rate (HR) is associated with higher mortality in several cardiac disorders, HR is considered not only a physiological indicator but also a prognostic and biological marker. In heart failure (HF), it represents a therapeutic target in chronic phase. The use or up-titration of beta-blockers, a mile...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Oliva F,Sormani P,Contri R,Campana C,Carubelli V,Cirò A,Morandi F,Di Tano G,Mortara A,Senni M,Metra M,Ammirati E

更新日期：2018-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Published procedural and short-term outcome of the Portico valve for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is limited. We report a single-center patient series assessing procedural and 30-day outcome of this device. METHODS AND RESULTS:Procedural and 30-day follow-up data were prospectively collect...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Denegri A,Nietlispach F,Kottwitz J,Suetsch G,Haager P,Rodriguez H,Taramasso M,Obeid S,Maisano F

更新日期：2018-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy of qualitative stress perfusion cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) to diagnose ischemia-causing lesions according to different definitions of significant coronary artery disease (CAD), and magnetic field strength. METHODS:We searched PubMed, Web of S...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Kiaos A,Tziatzios I,Hadjimiltiades S,Karvounis C,Karamitsos TD

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower serum chloride (Cl) is associated with mortality in heart failure patients and may be more prognostically relevant than sodium. However, the association of hemodynamics and Cl levels is unknown. METHODS:438 sequential patients with advanced chronic heart failure (ACHF) underwent invasive hemodynamic a...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Grodin JL,Mullens W,Dupont M,Taylor DO,McKie PM,Starling RC,Testani JM,Tang WHW

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The risk of cardiovascular disease is notably increased in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1R) plays an important role in the development of uremic cardiomyopathy. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the uremic toxin-induced upregulation of CB1R remains e...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Hsu YJ,Hsu SC,Chang YL,Huang SM,Shih CC,Tsai CS,Lin CY

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Takayasu arteritis (TA), a systemic vasculitis typically occurring in female patients aged ≤40, can affect coronary arteries and cause ischemic heart disease (IHD). In this study, we investigated the prevalence of TA in young women presenting with IHD in the Emergency Department. METHODS:We evaluated hospit...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Cavalli G,Tomelleri A,Di Napoli D,Baldissera E,Dagna L

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the role of mesoderm/mesenchyme homeobox gene l (Meox1) in vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs) phenotypic modulation during vascular remodeling. METHODS AND RESULTS:By using immunostaining, Western blot, and histological analyses, we found that Meox1 was up-regulated in PDGF-BB-treated SMCs in vitr...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Wu B,Zhang L,Zhu YH,Zhang YE,Zheng F,Yang JY,Guo LY,Li XY,Wang L,Tang JM,Chen SY,Wang JN

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To quantify the decline in recurrent major cardiovascular events (MCVE) risk in patients with clinically manifest vascular disease between 1996 and 2014 and to assess whether the improvements in recurrent MCVE-risk can be explained by reduced prevalence of risk factors, more medication use and less subclinic...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Berkelmans GFN,van der Graaf Y,Dorresteijn JAN,de Borst GJ,Cramer MJ,Kappelle LJ,Westerink J,Visseren FLJ,SMART study group.

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We describe the feasibility of monitoring with a Textile Wearable Holter (TWH) in patients included in Crypto AF registry. METHODS:We monitored cryptogenic stroke patients from stroke onset (<3days) continuously during 28days. We employed a TWH composed by a garment and a recorder. We compared two garments ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Pagola J,Juega J,Francisco-Pascual J,Moya A,Sanchis M,Bustamante A,Penalba A,Usero M,Cortijo E,Arenillas JF,Calleja AI,Sandin-Fuentes M,Rubio J,Mancha F,Escudero-Martinez I,Moniche F,de Torres R,Pérez-Sánchez S,Gonzál

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients who have had a prior myocardial infarction (MI) are at increased risk for adverse outcomes after subsequent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to examine the efficacy and safety of cangrelor, a potent intravenous P2Y12 inhibitor, in patients with prio...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Eisen A,Harrington RA,Stone GW,Steg PG,Gibson CM,Hamm CW,Price MJ,Prats J,Deliargyris EN,Mahaffey KW,White HD,Bhatt DL,CHAMPION Investigators.

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standardization of diagnostic criteria for ischemic symptoms due to coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is needed for further investigation of patients presenting with anginal chest pain consistent with "microvascular angina" (MVA). At the annual Coronary Vasomotion Disorders International Study Group (COVADIS) S...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Ong P,Camici PG,Beltrame JF,Crea F,Shimokawa H,Sechtem U,Kaski JC,Bairey Merz CN,Coronary Vasomotion Disorders International Study Group (COVADIS).

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of baseline renal dysfunction on early and late clinical outcomes after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) remains to be defined. METHODS:927 patients included in the prospective Bern TAVI registry were classified on the basis of the baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Franzone A,Stortecky S,Pilgrim T,Asami M,Lanz J,Heg D,Langhammer B,Piccolo R,Lee JKT,Praz F,Räber L,Valgimigli M,Roost E,Windecker S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a strong reciprocal relationship between heart failure (HF) and diabetes mellitus (DM). Shared pathophysiological mechanisms might be a possible explanation. Therefore, we hypothesised that biomarkers linked to HF would also predict new-onset type 2 DM in the general population. METHODS AND RESULTS...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Suthahar N,Meijers WC,Brouwers FP,Heerspink HJL,Gansevoort RT,van der Harst P,Bakker SJL,de Boer RA

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excessive atrial ectopic activity (EAEA) has been related with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke but different cutoff values have been used. We aimed to determine the association between EAEA and stroke, AF and overall death. METHODS:Consecutive 24-hour Holter monitoring performed bet...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Marinheiro R,Parreira L,Amador P,Sá C,Duarte T,Caria R

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although several hypotheses have been proposed, the true origin and pathogenesis of aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) remain unclear. Evolution of patients with aortic IMH is highly variable. Progression to classic aortic dissection, aneurysm or to complete resolution have been described. Our purpose was to a...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Ferrera C,Vilacosta I,Gómez-Polo JC,Villanueva-Medina S,Cabeza B,Ortega L,Cañadas V,Carnero-Alcázar M,Martínez-López I,Maroto-Castellanos L,Serrano-Hernando FJ

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Systemic scleroderma (SSc) is a rare connective tissue disease presenting with fibrosis affecting skin and internal organs. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) with quantification of extracellular volume (ECV) and T1 mapping might help to detect heart involvement. We aimed to evaluate whether myocardial ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Hromádka M,Seidlerová J,Suchý D,Rajdl D,Lhotský J,Ludvík J,Rokyta R,Baxa J

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It remains unclear whether feelings of being disabled are a relevant psychological factor that determines long term outcome after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Therefore, we evaluated 'feelings of being disabled' as an independent risk factor for mortality 12years post-PCI. METHODS:The study pop...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Bergmann MJ,Utens EMWJ,de Jager TAJ,Radhoe SP,Daemen J,Lenzen MJ,van Domburg RT,Dulfer K

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We previously investigated the prognostic utility of red blood cell (RBC) n-3 fatty acids (FAs) in survivors of an acute myocardial syndrome (ACS) but found no relationship with all-cause mortality and cardiac death or MI after two years. Here we extend our follow-up to 7years, focusing on the potential pred...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Nilsen DWT,Aarsetoey H,Pönitz V,Brugger-Andersen T,Staines H,Harris WS,Grundt H

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) in the adult population is steadily increasing. A substrate of prosthetic material and residual lesions, constantly evolving as surgical techniques change over time, predispose these patients to the potentially devastating complication of infective endocarditi...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Moore B,Cao J,Kotchetkova I,Celermajer DS

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) is a feasible method to investigate the inflammatory activity of the myocardium in cardiac sarcoidosis. However, PET is costly and not as widely available as standard electrocardiogram (ECG). Current ECG findings related to cardiac sarcoidosis a...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Sipilä K,Tuominen H,Haarala A,Tikkakoski A,Kähönen M,Nikus K

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myocardial bridge (MB) has been reported to induce cardiac complications including coronary vasospasm. Although MB has some anatomical and morphological variations, the association of these variations with vasospasm is unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the relation between morphological sever...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Saito Y,Kitahara H,Shoji T,Tokimasa S,Nakayama T,Sugimoto K,Fujimoto Y,Kobayashi Y

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Current clinical practice guidelines recommend risk stratification in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) upon admission to hospital. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is widely recognized as an independent predictor of mortality in these patients, although it is not included in the GRACE risk score. OBJECTI...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Baeza-Román A,de Miguel-Balsa E,Latour-Pérez J,Carrillo-López A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) are affected by atrial arrhythmias (AA). To elucidate the impact of AA on prognosis, we aimed to determine the impact of AA on death, heart failure and stroke in ACHD patients in a prospective nationwide clinical registry. METHODS:All patients aged ≥18years includ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Yang H,Kuijpers JM,de Groot JR,Konings TC,van Dijk A,Sieswerda GT,Post MC,Mulder BJM,Bouma BJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION:Outcome after ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), has improved but patients with high Killip class still have a poor prognosis, and those ≥II need a closer monitoring in a specialized cardiac care unit. PURPOSE:We aimed to determine the predictors of Killip class in a group of p...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Vicent L,Velásquez-Rodríguez J,Valero-Masa MJ,Díez-Delhoyo F,González-Saldívar H,Bruña V,Devesa C,Juárez M,Sousa-Casasnovas I,Fernández-Avilés F,Martínez-Sellés M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guanosine is a natural product and an endogenous nucleoside that has shown to increase during myocardial ischemia. Platelets are critically involved in ischemic coronary events. It remains unknown, however, whether guanosine may affect platelet activation and function. We sought to investigate the potential ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Fuentes F,Alarcón M,Badimon L,Fuentes M,Klotz KN,Vilahur G,Kachler S,Padró T,Palomo I,Fuentes E

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased inflammation was found in the left stellate ganglion (LSG) in patients with malignant ventricular arrhythmia (VA). However, the role of inflammation in LSG remodeling is unknown. This study aimed to investigate whether exogenous interleukin-1β (IL-1β) could aggravate VA through regulating LSG remod...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Wang M,Li S,Zhou X,Huang B,Zhou L,Li X,Meng G,Yuan S,Wang Y,Wang Z,Wang S,Yu L,Jiang H

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Atrial fibrillation (AF) often converts to and from atrial tachycardia (AT), but it is undefined if these rhythms are mechanistically related in such patients. We tested the hypothesis that critical sites for AT may be related to regional AF sources in patients with both rhythms, by mapping their locations...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Baykaner T,Zaman JAB,Rogers AJ,Navara R,AlHusseini M,Borne RT,Park S,Wang PJ,Krummen DE,Sauer WH,Narayan SM

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Platelet inhibition has been linked to improved endothelial function, a prognostic factor in coronary artery disease. Whether prasugrel, a potent platelet inhibitor, affects endothelial function remains unknown. METHODS:This was a double-blind, randomized, active-controlled, parallel trial. Patients with un...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Rudolph TK,Fuchs A,Klinke A,Schlichting A,Friedrichs K,Hellmich M,Mollenhauer M,Schwedhelm E,Baldus S,Rudolph V

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether right atrial (RA) function has prognostic value in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). METHODS AND RESULTS:Overall, 104 patients (70 female, mean age 58±13years) with idiopathic PAH underwent standard Doppler echocardiography and strain and strain rate (SR) analysis...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： D'Alto M,D'Andrea A,Di Salvo G,Scognamiglio G,Argiento P,Romeo E,Di Marco GM,Mattera Iacono A,Bossone E,Sarubbi B,Russo MG

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistence or recurrence of angina after successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) represent an important clinical issue involving from one fifth to one third of patients undergoing myocardial revascularization at one-year follow-up. A systematic approach to this syndrome is strongly needed. Precision medic...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Niccoli G,Montone RA,Lanza GA,Crea F

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data regarding bioresorbable vascular scaffolds (BVS) use in coronary bifurcation lesions are limited. The aim of this study was to compare mid-term clinical outcomes of all-comer patients treated with BVS versus everolimus-eluting stents (EES) for bifurcation lesions. METHODS:A total of 351 non-left-main b...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Naganuma T,Kawamoto H,Panoulas VF,Latib A,Tanaka A,Mitomo S,Ruparelia N,Jabbour RJ,Chieffo A,Carlino M,Montorfano M,Colombo A

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess clinical characteristics, use of resources and costs of patients at very high risk (VHR) of cardiovascular (CV) events. Further, to assess how VHR patients are treated with statins (rate of prescription, dosages, adherence). METHODS AND RESULTS:A record linkage analysis was carried out of patient demogra...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Maggioni AP,Calabria S,Rossi E,Martini N,on the behalf of the ARNO Observatory.

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information on the association between γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT) and the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is scarce. We evaluated the association between GGT and AF incidence, and the interaction between GGT and obesity on developing AF in a large population-based cohort. METHODS:We evaluated 266,550...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Lee SR,Choi EK,Han KD,Cha MJ,Oh S

更新日期：2017-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Right ventricular (RV) systolic function is a powerful prognostic factor in patients with systolic heart failure. The accurate estimation of RV function remains difficult. The aim of the study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of 2D-speckle tracking RV strain in patients with systolic heart failure, a...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Mouton S,Ridon H,Fertin M,Pentiah AD,Goémine C,Petyt G,Lamblin N,Coisne A,Foucher-Hossein C,Montaigne D,de Groote P

更新日期：2017-10-15 00:00:00