- Comparison of Frequency of Calcified Versus Non-Calcified Coronary Lesions by Computed Tomographic Angiography in Patients With Stable Versus Unstable Angina Pectoris
[作者:Meijs, MFL; Meijboom, WB; Bots, ML; Kyrzopoulos, S; Eu, RN; Prokop, M; Doevendans, PA; de Feyter, PJ; Cramer, MJ,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:305-311 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- Computed tomographic coronary angiography (CTCA) can noninvasively identify calcified and noncalcified coronary plaques. The aim of this study was to compare the phenotypes of all plaques and of culprit plaques between p...
- Validation of Echocardiographic Two-Dimensional Speckle Tracking Longitudinal Strain Imaging for Viability Assessment in Patients With Chronic Ischemic Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Comparison With Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging
[作者:Roes, SD; Mollema, SA; Lamb, HJ; van der Wall, EE; de Roos, A; Bax, JJ,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:312-317 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- The purpose of the present study was to compare longitudinal strain assessed by two-dimensional speckle tracking with scar tissue on contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with chronic ischemic le...
- Comparison of Dual-Energy Computed Tomography of the Heart With Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography for Assessment of Coronary Artery Stenosis and of the Myocardial Blood Supply
[作者:Ruzsics, B; Schwarz, F; Schoepf, UJ; Lee, YS; Bastarrika, G; Chiaramida, SA; Costello, P; Zwerner, PL,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:318-326 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- To evaluate the performance of dual-energy computed tomography (CT) for integrative imaging of the coronary artery morphology and the myocardial blood supply, 36 patients (15 women, mean age 57 +/- 11 years) with equivoc...
- Usefulness of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Counterpulsation in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock from Acute Myocardial Infarction
[作者:Cheng, JM; Valk, SDA; den Uil, CA; van der Ent, M; Lagrand, WK; van de Sande, M; von Domburg, RT; Simoons, ML,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:327-332 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- Although intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) counterpulsation is increasingly being used for the treatment of patients with cardiogenic shock from acute myocardial infarction, data on the long-term outcomes are lacking. The...
- Comparison of Long-Term Mortality After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients Treated for Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Versus Those With Unstable and Stable Angina Pectoris
[作者:Hirsch, A; Verouden, NJW; Koch, KT; Baan, J; Henriques, JPS; Piek, JJ; Rohling, WJ; van der Schaaf, RJ; Tijssen, JGP; Vis, MM; de Winter, RJ,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:333-337 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- Data remain limited regarding the comparative long-term mortality across the spectrum of patients with different indications for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI.). We evaluated early and late mortality in patient...
- Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients With Anticoagulants Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Stenting (from STENTIng and oral antiCOagulants [STENTICO])
[作者:Gilard, M; Blanchard, D; Helft, G; Carrier, D; Eltchaninoff, H; Belle, L; Finet, G; Le Breton, H; Boschat, J,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:338-342 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- We evaluated the safety and efficacy of dual antiplatelet therapy, in association with oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy, in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The use of this triple therapy inc...
- Relation of Drug-Eluting Stent Strut Distribution to Stent Thrombosis in Coronary Arteries
[作者:Opolski, MP; Pracon, R; Mintz, GS; Okabe, T; Pregowski, J; Lee, SY; van der Waal, EC; Kalinczuk, L; Roy, P; Smith, KA; Torguson, R; Xue, ZY; Satler, LF; Kent, KM; Pichard, AD; Waksman, R; Weissman, NJ,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:343-348 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- The distribution of stent struts is critical to drug deposition and, therefore, may affect the amount of neointima and the risk of thrombosis after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation. The aim of our study was to evalu...
- Is Measuring C-Reactive Protein Useful for Guiding Treatment in Women >= 60 Years and Men >= 50 Years of Age?
[作者:Muntner, P; Mann, D; Razzouk, L; Klarenbach, S; Manns, B; Tonelli, M; Farkouh, ME,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:354-358 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- Using the results of the JUPITER trial, a recent report estimated that up to 11 million older United States (US) adults with C-reactive protein (CRP) levels >= 2 mg/L not currently recommended statins may benefit from tr...
- Five-Year Outcomes After Segmental Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
[作者:Sawhney, N; Anousheh, R; Chen, WC; Narayan, S; Feld, GK,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:366-372 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- Most studies evaluating the efficacy of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation report follow-up periods of 1 year to 2 years, but few report long-term results of >= 5 years after ablation. Therefore, we evaluated the long-ter...
- Relation of Porphyria to Atrial Fibrillation
[作者:Dhoble, A; Patel, MB; Abdelmoneim, SS; Puttarajappa, C; Abela, GS; Bhatt, DL; Thakur, RK,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:373-376 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- Porphyrias are a group of inherited disorders affecting enzymes in the heme biosynthesis pathway, leading to overproduction and/or accumulation of porphyrin or its precursors. Porphyrias have been associated with autonom...
- Epidemiology of Decompensated Heart Failure in a Single Community in the Northeastern United States
[作者:Goldberg, RJ; Darling, C; Joseph, B; Saczynski, J; Chinali, M; Lessard, D; Pezzella, S; Spencer, FA,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:377-382 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- Limited data are available describing the clinical characteristics, hospital treatment practices, and hospital and long-term death rates of patients hospitalized with decompensated heart failure (HF). To examine the desc...
- Long-Term Effect of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy on Functional Mitral Valve Regurgitation
[作者:Sitges, M; Vidal, B; Delgado, V; Mont, L; Garcia-Alvarez, A; Tolosana, JM; Castel, A; Berruezo, A; Azqueta, M; Pare, C; Brugada, J,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:383-388 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been shown to reduce functional mitral regurgitation (MR). The aims of this study were to analyze the underlying mechanisms leading to this reduction and to identify the best c...
- Usefulness of Cystatin C and Prognosis Following Admission for Acute Heart Failure
[作者:Campbell, CY; Clarke, W; Park, H; Haq, N; Barone, BB; Brotman, DJ,期刊:American Journal of Cardiology, 页码:389-392 , 文章类型: Article,,卷期:2009年104-3]
- Cystatin C is a novel marker of renal function that has been found to predict adverse cardiovascular outcomes in ambulatory patients. The aim of this study was to investigate whether this biomarker predicts the length of...
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