abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have shown contradictive findings regarding mortality and hospital admission time in patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The aim of this study was to assess the impact of "on-" or "off-hour" admission on short- and long-term all-cause mortality of patients in ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Tscharre M,Jäger B,Farhan S,Christ G,Schreiber W,Weidinger F,Stefenelli T,Delle-Karth G,Kaff A,Maurer G,Huber K,Vienna STEMI Registry Group.

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy and safety of warfarin for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) depend on the time in the therapeutic range (TTR) with an international normalised ratio (INR) of 2.0-3.0. This meta-analysis focused the relative efficacy and safety of non-VKA oral anticoagulants (NOAC) compared with warf...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Carmo J,Ferreira J,Costa F,Carmo P,Cavaco D,Carvalho S,Morgado F,Adragão P,Mendes M

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our study aimed to compare three different percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) approaches: culprit-only (COR) and complete (CR) revascularization - categorizing into immediate (ICR) or staged (SCR). METHODS:We searched 13 databases for randomized controlled trials. Articles were included if they compar...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Nguyen AV,Thanh LV,Kamel MG,Abdelrahman SAM,El-Mekawy M,Mokhtar MA,Ali AA,Hoang NNN,Vuong NL,Abd-Elhay FA,Omer OA,Mohamed AA,Hirayama K,Huy NT

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of aortic pathology. We sought to assess the feasibility of performing non-contrast 3D steady-state free-precession (SSFP) magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in pregnant subjects with inherited aortopathy. METHODS:Fifteen pregnant subjects (age 27±4yr) with p...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Moody WE,Pickup L,Plunkett E,Fryearson J,Clift PF,Katie Morris R,Thompson PJ,Thorne S,Hudsmith LE

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical impact of the minimally invasive surgical mitral valve annuloplasty (MVA) of functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) in systolic heart failure on top of the state-of-the-art standards of care remains controversial. Therefore, we aimed to compare clinical outcomes of isolated MVA using the mini-invasiv...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Penicka M,Kotrc M,Ondrus T,Mo Y,Casselman F,Vanderheyden M,Van Camp G,Van Praet F,Bartunek J

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate alterations in left ventricular (LV) diastolic function using traditional and novel echocardiographic parameters, following radiation therapy (RT) in breast cancer patients in the acute setting. METHODS:40 chemotherapy-naïve women with left-sided breast cancer undergoing RT were prospectively...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Sritharan HP,Delaney GP,Lo Q,Batumalai V,Xuan W,Thomas L

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Empagliflozin is reported to reduce cardiovascular mortality and the rate of hospitalization for heart failure in type 2 diabetic patients with prior cardiovascular events. The mechanisms underlying the cardiac effects of this sodium/glucose transporter 2 (SGT2) inhibitor have not yet been clarified, though ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Di Franco A,Cantini G,Tani A,Coppini R,Zecchi-Orlandini S,Raimondi L,Luconi M,Mannucci E

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) on composition of thrombus has not been fully characterized in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). AIMS:To elucidate the differences between diabetic and non-diabetic patients with STEMI in relation to the composition of coronary thrombus, and the pot...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Sambola A,Ruiz-Meana M,Barba I,Del Blanco BG,Barrabés JA,Lip GY,Vilardosa Ú,Sansaloni S,Rello P,García-Dorado D

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:This is an executive summary made by a group of experts named Latin American Academy for the study of Lipids (ALALIP). In the current clinical guidelines, atherogenic dyslipidemia (AD) is a poorly recognized entity. Due to the frequent lipid alterations associated with AD in Latin America (LA), we organized a group of...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Ponte-Negretti CI,Isea-Perez JE,Lorenzatti AJ,Lopez-Jaramillo P,Wyss-Q FS,Pintó X,Lanas F,Medina J,Machado-H LT,Acevedo M,Varleta P,Bryce A,Carrera C,Peñaherrera CE,Gómez-M JR,Lozada A,Merchan-V A,Piskorz D,Morales E

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal blood pressure (BP) target to reduce the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events remains uncertain, especially in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Results from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) suggest that targeting a systolic BP<120mmHg decreases the rate of death a...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Varshney A,Steg PG,Elbez Y,Sorbets E,Eagle KA,Bhatt DL

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the first cause of death and disability in western countries. Despite therapeutic advances, their prevalence is constantly increasing. Detailed assessment of modifiable CV risk factors could improve CVD prevention and management. METHODS:to assess CV risk and hypertension c...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Torlasco C,Faini A,Makil E,Ferri C,Borghi C,Veglio F,Desideri G,Agabiti Rosei E,Ghiadoni L,Pauletto P,Pontremoli R,Stornello M,Tocci G,Galletti F,Trimarco B,Parati G,Council of the Italian Society of Hypertension.

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pre and post-operative administration of sevoflurane in myocardial revascularization surgery provides enhanced cardioprotective effects exerted by pharmacologic pre- and post-conditioning, as compared to propofol. The identification of the enzymes involved in conditioning mechanisms is crucial to the understand...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Guerrero Orriach JL,Galán Ortega M,Ramirez Fernandez A,Ramirez Aliaga M,Moreno Cortes MI,Ariza Villanueva D,Florez Vela A,Alcaide Torres J,Santiago Fernandez C,Matute Gonzalez E,Alsina Marcos E,Escalona Belmonte JJ,Rubio Navarro

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Untreated and preclinical heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) have an impaired ability to alleviate excess intravascular volume. OBJECTIVES:To investigate 1) the renal response to intravascular volume expansion in euvolemic and optimally treated HFrEF patients and 2) loop diuretic ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Nijst P,Verbrugge FH,Martens P,Dupont M,Tang WHW,Mullens W

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Pressure-controlled Intermittent Coronary Sinus Occlusion (PICSO) intermittently increases the pressure in the cardiac venous outflow tract using a balloon-tipped catheter introduced percutaneously into the coronary sinus. It aims to improve microvascular perfusion in STEMI patients during PCI, thus improving infa...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Pappalardo F,Ancona MB,Giannini F,Regazzoli D,Mangieri A,Montorfano M,De Bonis M,Alfieri O,Zangrillo A,Scandroglio AM,Colombo A,Latib A

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, cardiovascular outcome trials with glucose-lowering drugs used in type 2 diabetes mellitus, namely glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), liraglutide and semaglutide, showed a reduction in cardiovascular events, which had not been observed in trials with other incretin-based drugs, such as lixi...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Luconi M,Cantini G,Ceriello A,Mannucci E

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this large retrospective study was to provide a logistic risk model along an additive score to predict early mortality after surgical treatment of patients with heart valve or prosthesis infective endocarditis (IE). METHODS:From 2000 to 2015, 2715 patients with native valve endocarditis (NVE) or ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Di Mauro M,Dato GMA,Barili F,Gelsomino S,Santè P,Corte AD,Carrozza A,Ratta ED,Cugola D,Galletti L,Devotini R,Casabona R,Santini F,Salsano A,Scrofani R,Antona C,Botta L,Russo C,Mancuso S,Rinaldi M,De Vincentiis C,

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective decongestion of heart failure patients predicts improved outcomes, but high dose loop diuretics (HDLD) used to achieve diuresis predict adverse outcomes. In the DOSE trial, randomization to a HDLD intensification strategy (HDLD-strategy) improved diuresis but not outcomes. Our objective was to dete...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Hanberg JS,Tang WHW,Wilson FP,Coca SG,Ahmad T,Brisco MA,Testani JM

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular toxicity has become a challenging issue during cancer therapy. Nonetheless, there is a lack of consensual guidelines for their management. We aimed to determine the current practices of oncologists regarding cardiovascular toxicity related to anthracyclines, trastuzumab and angiogenic inhibito...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Jovenaux L,Cautela J,Resseguier N,Pibarot M,Taouqi M,Orabona M,Pinto J,Peyrol M,Barraud J,Laine M,Bonello L,Paganelli F,Barlesi F,Thuny F

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increased risk of brady- and tachy-arrhythmias in the congenital heart disease (CHD) population means that cardiac rhythm management devices are often required at an early age and expose patients to device-related complications. The present study drew upon four decades of experience at a tertiary adult c...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Midha D,Chen Z,Jones DG,Williams HJ,Lascelles K,Jarman J,Clague J,Till J,Dimopoulos K,Babu-Narayan SV,Markides V,Gatzoulis MA,Wong T

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in systemic sclerosis (SS) identifies a poor prognosis subset of patients. Recent studies suggested a "metabolic theory" on the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension. On this basis we performed a metabolomic study in order to evaluate whether differences in pulm...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Deidda M,Piras C,Cadeddu Dessalvi C,Locci E,Barberini L,Orofino S,Musu M,Mura MN,Manconi PE,Finco G,Atzori L,Mercuro G

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Increased levels of neuro-hormonal biomarkers predict poor prognosis in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD). The predictive value of repeated (one-month interval) brain natriuretic peptides (BNP) and big-endothelin 1 (BigET-1) measurement...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Olivier A,Girerd N,Michel JB,Ketelslegers JM,Fay R,Vincent J,Bramlage P,Pitt B,Zannad F,Rossignol P,EPHESUS Investigators.

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Opening of mitochondrial calcium-activated potassium channels (BKCa) reduces infarct size after myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury (I/R). It is unknown if targeting BKCa-channels improves cardiac performance in the long-term after I/R. METHODS:Experiments were conducted in compliance with institutional ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Behmenburg F,Hölscher N,Flögel U,Hollmann MW,Heinen A,Huhn R

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is a recognised complication during primary PCI that affects short and long term prognosis. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of point-of-care (POC) pre-PPCI creatinine and eGFR testing in STEMI patients. METHODS:160 STEMI patients (STATCREAT group)...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Karamasis GV,Hampton-Till J,Al-Janabi F,Mohdnazri S,Parker M,Ioannou A,Jagathesan R,Kabir A,Sayer JW,Robinson NM,Aggarwal RK,Clesham GJ,Gamma RA,Kelly PA,Tang KH,Davies JR,Keeble T

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have increased risk of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. The development and progression of left ventricular dysfunction before onset of clinical heart failure are unknown. The objective of this study was to evaluate longitudinal changes in cardiac struct...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Davis JM 3rd,Lin G,Oh JK,Crowson CS,Achenbach SJ,Therneau TM,Matteson EL,Rodeheffer RJ,Gabriel SE

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke is the second cause of death worldwide and over than 80% of deaths occurs in developing countries. However, its characteristics in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are poorly defined. This study aimed to describe the key features of stroke in a hospital population of Kinshasa in DRC and to asses...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Limbole EB,Magne J,Lacroix P

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary congestion is the main cause of hospital admission among heart failure (HF) patients. Lung ultrasound (LUS) assessment of B-lines has been recently proposed as a reliable and easy tool for evaluating pulmonary congestion. OBJECTIVE:To determine the prognostic value of LUS in predicting adverse eve...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Miglioranza MH,Picano E,Badano LP,Sant'Anna R,Rover M,Zaffaroni F,Sicari R,Kalil RK,Leiria TL,Gargani L

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Premature acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a rare disease carrying significant morbidity and mortality. Existing data on outcome in these patients is based on retrospective analysis of angiographic reports or refer to time periods with incomparable treatment regimes, making them unusable for risk assessm...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Winter MP,Blessberger H,Alimohammadi A,Pavo N,Huber K,Wojta J,Lang IM,Wiesbauer F,Goliasch G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women with cardiac disease and their infants are at a greater risk of mortality and morbidity during pregnancy. Expert groups recommend preconception counseling (PCC) for all women with cardiac disease so they are made aware of these risks. We have run a specialist maternal cardiac clinic since 1996. The aim...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Cauldwell M,Steer PJ,Swan L,Patel RR,Gatzoulis MA,Uebing A,Johnson MR

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Right parasternal view (RPV) is important in assessing the severity of aortic stenosis (AS). However, the feasibility and relevance of RPV in primary care is unresolved. Moreover, information regarding the role of RPV in the evaluation of the hemodynamic progression of AS is lacking. METHODS:Consecutive pat...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Benfari G,Gori AM,Rossi A,Papesso B,Vassanelli C,Zito GB,Nistri S

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aortic stenosis (AS) poses a perioperative management dilemma to physicians looking after patients who require non-cardiac surgery. The objective of this review is to investigate mortality and adverse cardiovascular events in patients with and without AS who underwent non-cardiac surgery. METHODS:We searche...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Kwok CS,Bagur R,Rashid M,Lavi R,Cibelli M,de Belder MA,Moat N,Hildick-Smith D,Ludman P,Mamas MA

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary artery spasm (CAS) and significant coronary stenosis are known to be major causes of myocardial ischemia. However, their association and the impact of insignificant coronary stenosis (ICS) on long-term clinical outcomes of CAS patients are largely unknown. METHODS:A total of 2797 patients without s...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Choi BG,Park SH,Rha SW,Ahn J,Choi SY,Byun JK,Li H,Mashaly A,Shim MS,Kang JH,Kim W,Choi JY,Park EJ,Lee S,Na JO,Choi CU,Lim HE,Kim EJ,Park CG,Seo HS,Oh DJ

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the effect of change in body mass index (BMI) on incident hypertension by gender and age groups. METHODS:A total of 10,145 non-hypertensive participants 18-75years old from rural areas in the middle of China were selected for this cohort study. Questionnaire interview and anthropometric and labor...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Zhang M,Zhao Y,Sun H,Luo X,Wang C,Li L,Zhang L,Wang B,Ren Y,Zhou J,Han C,Zhang H,Yang X,Pang C,Yin L,Feng T,Zhao J,Hu D

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) increasing levels of total serum cholesterol are associated with improved survival - while statin usage is not. The impact of statin treatment on the "reverse epidemiology" of cholesterol is unclear. METHODS:2992 consecutive patients with non-ischemic CHF due to ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Fröhlich H,Raman N,Täger T,Schellberg D,Goode KM,Kazmi S,Grundtvig M,Hole T,Cleland JGF,Katus HA,Agewall S,Clark AL,Atar D,Frankenstein L

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Fontan palliation is associated with numerous complications during long-term. The Fontan conversion operation has been advocated as an option to avoid some of these problems by converting classical Fontan types to modern forms of the circulation. Early mortality of Fontan conversion, however, remains unc...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Brida M,Baumgartner H,Gatzoulis MA,Diller GP

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dofetilide is a class III antiarrhythmic drug that has been reported to be safe and efficacious in the treatment of atrial dysrhythmias with a known initial risk of QT prolongation and torsades de pointes (TdP). As a result, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) mandated in-hospital dofetilide initiation and...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Turagam MK,Afzal MR,Reddy M,Pillarisetti J,Lavu M,Atkins D,Jeffrey C,Christensen K,Pimentel R,Dendi R,Vacek J,Hurwitz J,Di Biase L,Natale A,Lakkireddy D

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many patients fail to receive β-blockers before cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) implantation, or receive them at a suboptimal dose, and require optimization after implantation. We assessed the effectiveness of a structured program for β-blocker titration in CRT-D patients followed up ...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： D'Onofrio A,Palmisano P,Rapacciuolo A,Ammendola E,Calò L,Ruocco A,Bianchi V,Maresca F,Del Giorno G,Martino A,Mauro C,Campari M,Valsecchi S,Accogli M

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The risk of adverse events in patients with left ventricular non-compaction cardiomyopathy (LVNC) is substantial. This study was designed to determine the prognostic value of NT-proBNP, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), NYHA class, and exercise capacity in LVNC patients. METHODS:Cox regression anal...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Stämpfli SF,Erhart L,Hagenbuch N,Stähli BE,Gruner C,Greutmann M,Niemann M,Kaufmann BA,Jenni R,Held L,Tanner FC

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Microvascular obstruction (MVO) is associated with a worse prognosis in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated by primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, data about incidence, clinical outcome and correlates of MVO in latecomers after STEMI are still lacking. METHODS:W...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Montone RA,Niccoli G,Minelli S,Fracassi F,Vetrugno V,Aurigemma C,Burzotta F,Porto I,Trani C,Crea F

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Amiodarone remains the preferred agent for the treatment and prevention of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in patients with end-stage heart failure. While several reports suggest that pre-operative amiodarone exposure worsens outcomes in heart transplant recipients, other studies have failed to vali...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Jennings DL,Baker WL

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited heart-muscle disease primarily affecting the right ventricle (RV) and potentially causing sudden death in young people. The natural history of the disease is firstly characterized by a concealed form progressing over a biventricular involvement...

journal_title：International journal of cardiology

authors： Gaido L,Battaglia A,Matta M,Giustetto C,Frea S,Imazio M,Richiardi E,Garberoglio L,Gaita F

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00