- Long-Term Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Angina Pectoris Presenting With Bundle Branch Block
[作者:Bansilal, S; Aneja, A; Mathew, V; Reeder, GS; Smars, PA; Lennon, RJ; Wiste, HJ; Traverse, K; Farkouh, ME,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1565-1570 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- Long-term outcomes of unselected patients with angina pectoris and bundle branch block (BBB) on initial electrocardiogram are not well established. The Olmsted County Chest Pain Study is a community-based cohort of 2,271...
- Comparison of the Effects of Combination Atorvastatin (40 mg) + Ezetimibe (10 mg) Versus Atorvastatin (40 mg) Alone on Secretory Phospholipase A2 Activity in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease or Coronary Artery Disease Equivalent
[作者:Azar, M; Valentin, E; Badaoui, G; Kassab, R; Sarkis, A; Azar, RR,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1571-1574 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- Secretory phospholipase A2 (sPLA2) is an enzyme that plays an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and of adverse cardiovascular events. It is currently the target of emerging therapeutic agents. Our stu...
- Comparison of Quantity of Left Ventricular Scarring and Remodeling by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Versus Without Diabetes Mellitus and With Coronary Artery Disease
[作者:Donnino, R; Patel, S; Nguyen, AH; Sedlis, SP; Babb, JS; Schwartzbard, A; Katz, SD; Srichai, MB,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1575-1578 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- Diabetic patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) are more likely to develop heart failure (HF) than nondiabetic patients, but the mechanism responsible is unclear. Evidence suggests that infarct size and accompanying...
- Relation of Concentric Remodeling to Adverse Outcomes in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease (from the Heart and Soul Study)
[作者:Berger, J; Ren, XS; Na, B; Whooley, MA; Schiller, NB,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1579-1584 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- Concentric remodeling (CR) is defined as increased left ventricular (LV) wall thickness with normal total LV mass. When encountered in populations with hypertension or patients undergoing aortic valve replacement, some s...
- Sex Differences in Patient-Reported Symptoms Associated With Myocardial Infarction (from the Population-Based MONICA/KORA Myocardial Infarction Registry)
[作者:Kirchberger, I; Heier, M; Kuch, B; Wende, R; Meisinger, C,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1585-1589 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- Many studies have examined gender-related differences in symptoms of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, findings have been inconsistent, largely because of different study populations and different methods of sy...
- Presentation and Therapy of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection and Comparisons of Postpartum Versus Nonpostpartum Cases
[作者:Ito, H; Taylor, L; Bowman, M; Fry, ETA; Hermiller, JB; Van Tassel, JW,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1590-1596 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- Predisposing risk factors, clinical course, and prognosis of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) remain poorly understood. We reviewed medical records and coronary angiograms of patients admitted to our institu...
- Usefulness of Preprocedure High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein to Predict Death, Recurrent Myocardial Infarction, and Stent Thrombosis According to Stent Type in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Randomized to Bare Metal or Drug-Elu
[作者:Schoos, MM; Kelbaek, H; Kofoed, KF; Kober, L; Klovgaard, L; Helqvist, S; Engstrom, T; Saunamaki, K; Jorgensen, E; Holmvang, L; Clemmensen, P,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1597-1603 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- It is unknown whether high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) predicts outcome depending on implanted stent type. We investigated the prognostic value of hs-CRP in relation to type of stent implanted in patients wit...
- A New Protocol Using Sodium Bicarbonate for the Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography
[作者:Motohiro, M; Kamihata, H; Tsujimoto, S; Seno, T; Manabe, K; Isono, T; Sutani, Y; Yuasa, F; Iwasaka, T,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1604-1608 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality rates. Although a previous study reported that pretreatment with sodium bicarbonate is more effective than sodium chloride for proph...
- Midterm Outcomes and Quality of Life Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Nonagenarians
[作者:Chait, R; Zad, O; Ramineni, R; Shukla, A; Mitchell, A,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1609-1612 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- The midterm clinical and functional benefits of percutaneous coronary intervention in patients aged >= 90 years have not been clearly defined. From January 2005 to June 2009, 173 patients aged >= 90 years underwent diagn...
- Relation Between the Presence and Extent of Coronary Lipid Core Plaques Detected by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy With Postpercutaneous Coronary Intervention Myocardial Infarction
[作者:Raghunathan, D; Abdel-Karim, ARR; Papayannis, AC; daSilva, M; Jeroudi, OM; Rangan, BV; Banerjee, S; Brilakis, ES,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1613-1618 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- We aimed to examine whether an association exists between the presence and extent of coronary lipid core plaques (LCPs) detected by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIBS) performed before percutaneous coronary intervention (P...
- Comparison of Bleeding Complications Using Arterial Closure Device Versus Manual Compression by Propensity Matching in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
[作者:Allen, DS; Marso, SP; Lindsey, JB; Kennedy, KF; Safley, DM,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1619-1623 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- Arterial closure devices (ACDs) provide immediate hemostasis, improve comfort, and allow early ambulation after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The aim of this study was to evaluate ACD utilization and post-PCI...
- Relation of Coronary Plaque Composition Determined by 64-Slice Multidetector Computed Tomography in Patients With Suspected Coronary Heart Disease
[作者:Makino, K; Yoshitama, T; Kanda, S; Takasawa, Y; Yamada, T; Itaya, H; Lee, T; Saeki, F; Nakamura, M; Sugi, K,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1624-1629 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- Sixty-four-slice multidetector row computed tomography is a noninvasive method of assessing coronary artery stenosis and plaque composition. The aim of this study was to clarify the relation between plaque composition an...
- Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction
[作者:Lee, JH; Gadi, R; Spertus, JA; Tang, FM; O'Keefe, JH,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1636-1638 , 文章类型: Review,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- Deficiency in 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) is a treatable condition that has been associated with coronary artery disease and many of its risk factors. A practical time to assess for 25(OH)D deficiency, and to initiate ...
- Reaching C-Reactive Protein and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Goals in Dyslipidemic Patients (from the Lipid Treatment Assessment Project [L-TAP] 2)
[作者:Chiang, CW; Santos, RD; Waters, DD; Messig, M; Tarasenko, L; Jukema, JW; Ferrieres, J; Foody, J; Seung, KB,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1639-1643 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- The purpose of the present substudy of the Lipid Treatment Assessment Project 2 was to assess dual C-reactive protein (CRP) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol goal attainment across a spectrum of low-, moderat...
- Effect of Low-Dose (1 mg/day) Pitavastatin on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function and Albuminuria in Patients With Hyperlipidemia
[作者:Yagi, S; Akaike, M; Aihara, KI; Iwase, T; Ishikawa, K; Yoshida, S; Sumitomo-Ueda, Y; Kusunose, K; Niki, T; Yamaguchi, K; Koshiba, K; Taketani, Y; Tomita, N; Yamada, H; Soeki, T; Wakatsuki, T; Matsumoto, T; Sata, M,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:1644-1649 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2011年107-11]
- The aim of the present study was to evaluate the factors that modulate the protective action of statins on cardiorenal function, regardless of the lipid-lowering effect. To treat abnormal serum lipid profiles, low-dose p...
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