abstract：INTRODUCTION:The mechanism of immersion pulmonary oedema occurring in healthy divers is a matter of debate. Among consecutive injured divers admitted to our hyperbaric centre, we analysed prospective data about pulmonary oedema. METHOD:A total of 22 divers suffering from immersion pulmonary oedema without cardiac dise...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Coulange M,Rossi P,Gargne O,Gole Y,Bessereau J,Regnard J,Jammes Y,Barthélémy A,Auffray JP,Boussuges A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is a promising method for detecting coronary artery disease (CAD). The first reports of new diagnostic techniques indicated generally unrealistic diagnostic performance relying on retrospectively observed cut-off values of quantitative parameters. Although visual anal...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Pärkkä JP,Koskenvuo JW,Kervinen H,Poutanen VP,Lohela P,Järvinen V

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY:Increasing evidence suggests that local blood flow should be monitored during microdialysis (MD) as the recovery of analytes is affected by local blood flow. At present ethanol clearance is the standard technique for this purpose, but it is not functional at very low perfusion velocities. Here, we introduce a t...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Farnebo S,Samuelsson A,Henriksson J,Karlander LE,Sjöberg F

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Differences in circulating bubble production have been described after exposures in altitude chambers between men and women. The present study was designed to examine gender differences in circulating bubble production after a dive. METHODS:Fifty-two men and 52 women performed the same dive profile (25 min t...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Boussuges A,Retali G,Bodéré-Melin M,Gardette B,Carturan D

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to evaluate the functionality of an adapted inspiratory muscle training device designed to allow pressures higher than 41 cmH(2)O that can be precisely controlled. The adaptation was made in a commercially available Threshold IMT device, and the opening pressures and linearity of load were evaluated in...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Fregonezi GA,Azevedo IG,Araujo TL,Dias FA,Resqueti VR

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:(i) To evaluate the feasibility of tracer kinetics analysis of dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) CT and T2-weighted MR data of squamous cell carcinoma (SCCA) of the upper aerodigestive tract. (ii) To compare functional parameters derived by both modalities and examine the interchangeability of them as well as the...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Bisdas S,Baghi M,Wagenblast J,Bisdas T,Thng CH,Mack MG,Koh TS,Ernemann U

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study takes a novel approach to describing time-related changes in dynamic cerebral autoregulation (dCA). It is well-recognized that dCA exhibits both intra- and inter- subject variability, and this study seeks to characterize the extent to which intra-subject variability occurs after a significant period of time...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Brodie FG,Panerai RB,Foster S,Evans DH,Robinson TG

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we examined possible differences in brain activation between smooth pursuit and optokinetic reflexive (OKR) eye movements using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Eighteen healthy subjects performed two different eye movement paradigms. In the first paradigm, smooth pursuit eye movements were...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Schraa-Tam CK,van der Lugt A,Smits M,Frens MA,van Broekhoven PC,van der Geest JN

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the inter- and intra-session reliability of spatio-temporal gait variables collected during walking and stair climbing with the Intelligent Device for Energy Expenditure and physical Activity (IDEEA) accelerometer-based system. Eighteen healthy subjects (10 men, 8 women) c...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Gorelick ML,Bizzini M,Maffiuletti NA,Munzinger JP,Munzinger U

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability (HRV) reflects the balance between cardiac parasympathetic and sympathetic autonomic influences. Reduced HRV has adverse prognostic implications. The time course for changes in HRV over prolonged periods of time and the influence of an acute coronary event on HRV are not well establish...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Björkander I,Forslund L,Ericson M,Rehnqvist N,Hjemdahl P,Kahan T

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Early identification of haemorrhage is difficult when a bleeding site is not apparent. This study explored the potential use of the finger photoplethysmographic (PPG) waveform derived left ventricular ejection time (LVET(p)) and pulse transit time (PTT) for detecting blood loss, by using blood donation as a ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Middleton PM,Chan GS,O'Lone E,Steel E,Carroll R,Celler BG,Lovell NH

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:It has been reported that the endocardium in Fabry disease has a binary appearance on transthoracic echocardiography. It has been suggested that this sign could be used with good accuracy to differentiate Fabry disease from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and even as a first filter to screen for suspecte...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Koskenvuo JW,Engblom E,Kantola IM,Hartiala JJ,Saraste A,Kiviniemi TO,Mononen I,Saraste M

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The aim of the study was to validate the accuracy of the EXINI heart software (EXINI) package in assessing left ventricular end-diastolic/systolic volumes (EDV, ESV) and ejection fraction (LVEF) from gated (99m)Tc-MIBI single-photon emission tomography (SPECT). Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI) was u...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Winz OH,Meyer PT,Knollmann D,Lipke CS,Kühl HP,Oelve C,Schaefer WM

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Obstructive sleep apnoeas generate an intense afferent traffic leading to arousal and apnoea termination. Yet a decrease in the sensitivity of the afferents has been described in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea, and could be a determinant of disease severity. How mechanical changes within the respiratory sys...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Donzel-Raynaud C,Redolfi S,Arnulf I,Similowski T,Straus C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary aim of this study was to compare the maximal oxygen uptake as evaluated from a submaximal exercise test (EVO2peak) to direct measurements of VO2peak during a maximal exercise test as means of monitoring the aerobic endurance capacity in women with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Twenty-seven women with T2D particip...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Segerström AB,Glans F,Eriksson KF,Groop L,Thorsson O,Wollmer P

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Short axis (SA) images obtained from cardiac magnetic resonance imaging are used to advantage in the calculation of important clinical parameters such as the ejection fraction and stroke volume (SV). A prerequisite for these calculations is the separation of the left ventricle and the left atrium. When only using the ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Thunberg P,Emilsson K,Rask P,Kähäri A

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Lung scintigraphy using single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) allows accurate regional measurement of the ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) relationship. Objective V/Q analysis has been shown to be useful in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE). By using anatomical information provided by co-register...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Harris B,Bailey DL,Chicco P,Bailey EA,Roach PJ,King GG

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed enhancement magnetic resonance imaging depicts scar in the left ventricle which can be quantitatively measured. Manual segmentation and scar determination is time consuming. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a software for infarct quantification, to compare with manual scar determination, and...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Rosendahl L,Blomstrand P,Heiberg E,Ohlsson J,Björklund PG,Ahlander BM,Engvall J

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryogenic temperature transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM) makes it possible to study the nanostructure of a wide range of fluid phases with a high degree of preservation. Most studies based on scanning electron microscopy or TEM employ specimen preparation techniques that give extraordinary results for tissues...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Waisman D,Danino D,Weintraub Z,Schmidt J,Talmon Y

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) is common in bakery workers. The relation between bronchial responsiveness measured with a tidal breathing method and smoking, airway symptoms, IgE-sensitization, nasal indices of inflammation and flour dust exposure have been studied with bronchial responsiveness expresse...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Storaas T,Irgens A,Florvaag E,Steinsvåg SK,Ardal L,Do TV,Greiff L,Aasen TB

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with nemaline myopathy, a muscle disorder primarily affecting the thin filaments, suffer from weakness which is poorly understood. As disturbed excitation-contraction coupling has been suggested as a possible mechanism, the present study was designed to investigate whether the contractile properties of the kn...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Gerrits K,Pauw-Gommans I,van Engelen B,de Haan A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heatstroke is a serious condition and clinical studies indicate that vascular stroke increases with excessive consumption of alcohol (ethanol). It was our objective to test the influence of ethanol on cerebral perfusion at normal and higher temperatures. METHODS:Recording of isometric tension in rabbit caro...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Mustafa S,Thulesius O,Elgazzar AH,Ismael HN

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Historically, Q-wave myocardial infarction (MI) has been equated with transmural MI. This association have, however, recently been rejected. The endocardial extent of MI is another potential determinant of pathological Q waves, since the first part of the QRS complex where the Q wave appears reflects depolar...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Engblom H,Carlsson MB,Hedström E,Heiberg E,Ugander M,Wagner GS,Arheden H

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have indicated that, during mechanical ventilation, an inspiratory pause enhances gas exchange. This has been attributed to prolonged time during which fresh gas of the tidal volume is present in the respiratory zone and is available for distribution in the lung periphery. The mean distribution time o...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Aboab J,Niklason L,Uttman L,Kouatchet A,Brochard L,Jonson B

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the association between glucose abnormalities and left ventricular (LV) function assessed by tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) in patients with previous history of myocardial infarction and without known diabetes mellitus. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In a cross-sectional study, 123 patients, aged 31-80 years, ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Henareh L,Lind B,Brodin LA,Agewall S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Myocardial perfusion imaging with single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is useful for the evaluation of patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease. Parameters of interest are the reduction in the blood perfusion (severity) and the lesion volume (extent). The aim of this study was t...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Bartosik J,El-Ali HH,Nilsson U,Dahlström J,Edenbrandt L,Ljungberg M

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is used to relieve acute and chronic pain. TENS electrodes are applied at the site of pain or in segments related to the pain, although there is limited research to support either approach. This study investigated the effects of unilateral TENS on mechanical and therm...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Dean J,Bowsher D,Johnson MI

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by inflammation of the lung in association with airflow obstruction. There is increasing evidence of upper airway involvement in COPD and we have reported that this nasal inflammation is proportional to that in the lung. Given recognized relations...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Hurst JR,Kuchai R,Michael P,Perera WR,Wilkinson TM,Wedzicha JA

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown a significantly higher correlation between left ventricular mass index (LVMi) and high-frequency QRS components (HF-QRS) than between LVMi and QRS amplitudes in the standard frequency range in rabbits. The purpose of the present study was to compare ECG measurements from standard ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Trägårdh E,Arheden H,Pettersson J,Wagner GS,Pahlm O

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationships between electromyographic (EMG) activity and force as well as muscle blood flow and work have been well established. However, the association between muscle blood flow and EMG activity remains unsolved. Thus, to test the hypothesis that muscle EMG activity relates to muscle perfusion in different com...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Laaksonen MS,Kyröläinen H,Kalliokoski KK,Nuutila P,Knuuti J

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Computerized lung sounds analysis offers a new technique to monitor regional ventilation during spontaneous breathing. The purpose of the present study was to assess the acoustic behaviour of the respiratory system in healthy pigs during mechanical ventilation when a positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is applied....

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Vena A,Perchiazzi G,Giuliani R,Fiore T,Hedenstierna G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Volumetric capnography provides a breath-by-breath analysis of ventilation-perfusion imbalances and deadspace volumes. The technique has been best described in intubated and ventilated patients, but promising clinical applications also concern spontaneously breathing patients. The objective of the study was to verify ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Verschuren F,Heinonen E,Clause D,Zech F,Reynaert MS,Liistro G

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of radioactive compounds for sentinel node biopsy is now a generally accepted part of the surgical treatment of breast cancer and melanoma, with the risk of radiation exposure to the operating team. The aim of this investigation was to study the levels of this exposure in relation to the permissible ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Klausen TL,Chakera AH,Friis E,Rank F,Hesse B,Holm S

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The suspicion of chronic rejection [bronchiolithis obliterans syndrome (BOS)] is usually based on deteriorating forced expired volume in 1 s. It is however, desirable to develop more sensitive methods as increased anti-inflammatory therapy is thought to stop progression of the rejection. The aim of the present study w...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Johansson A,Moonen M,Enocson A,Mårtensson G,Bake B

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haemodialysis (HD) patients are characterized by muscle wasting and consequently decreased physical functioning and poor outcome. This pilot study investigated if a novel intradialytic exercise programme could increase lean mass via up-regulation of the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system. Nine HD patients were as...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Macdonald JH,Marcora SM,Jibani M,Phanish MK,Holly J,Lemmey AB

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The stroke volume (SV) during exercise is an important index of the heart's functional capacity. A new method has been developed for the non-invasive estimation of exercise SV (SVex). It requires the determination of the slope for the oxygen uptake versus heart rate relationship in the steady state of graded exercise ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Davis JA,Sorrentino KM,Soriano AC,Pham PH

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical therapy treatments for and evaluation of lower limb swelling are usually performed in supine lying position. However, the limb is usually treated or assessed in the dependent position, i.e. sitting or standing. The purpose of this study was to determine the possible confounding effect of subject positioning o...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Man IO,Glover K,Nixon P,Poyton R,Terre R,Morrissey MC

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tracers for myocardial perfusion imaging during stress should not only have high cardiac uptake but they should also have a fast blood clearance to prevent myocardial tracer uptake after the ischaemic stimulus. The present study characterize the early phase of the arterial (99m)Tc-sestamibi (MIBI) time-activity curve ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Sand NP,Juelsgaard P,Rasmussen K,Flø C,Thuesen L,Bagger JP,Nielsen TT,Rehling M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Planar lung ventilation/perfusion scintigraphy (V/P(PLANAR)) is a standard method for diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE). The goals of this study were to test whether the diagnostic information of ventilation/perfusion tomography (V/P(SPET)) applied in clinical routine might enhance information compared with V/P(PLA...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Bajc M,Olsson CG,Olsson B,Palmer J,Jonson B

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Levels of glucose and lactate were measured in the brain by means of microdialysis in order to evaluate the effects of ventilator-induced hypocapnia and hypercapnia on brain metabolism in healthy non-brain-traumatized animals. DESIGN AND SETTING:Prospective animal study in a university laboratory. SUBJECTS:...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： van Hulst RA,Lameris TW,Haitsma JJ,Klein J,Lachmann B

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00