Acute Aortic Dissection in China
The clinical profiles and outcomes of acute aortic dissection (AAD) have not been evaluated in China. We retrospectively analyzed, from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2011, the data from…
Usefulness of International Normalized Ratio to Predict Bleeding Complications in Patients With End-Stage Liver Disease Who Undergo Cardiac Catheterization
Patients with end-stage liver disease frequently require invasive cardiac procedures in preparation for liver transplantation. Because of the impaired hepatic function, these patients often have a prolonged prothrombin time and…
Usefulness of Bidimensional Strain Imaging for Predicting Outcome in Asymptomatic Patients Aged ≤ 16 Years With Isolated Moderate to Severe Aortic Regurgitation
Aortic regurgitation (AR) has increased in the pediatric population because of the expanded use of new surgical and hemodynamic procedures. Unfortunately, the exact timing for operation in patients with AR…
Effect of Transcatheter Closure of Baffle Leaks Following Senning or Mustard Atrial Redirection Surgery on Oxygen Saturations and Polycythaemia
The aim of this study was to describe the clinical importance and methods of transcatheter closure of systemic venous baffle leaks after atrial redirection procedures for transposed great vessels. Until…
Comparison of Accuracy of Mitral Valve Regurgitation Volume Determined by Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography Versus Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Direct planimetry of anatomic regurgitation orifice area (AROA) using 3-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has been described. This study sought to (1) compare mitral valve regurgitant volume (RV) derived by AROA…
Long-Term Follow-Up of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator for Secondary Prevention in Chagas’ Heart Disease
Assessing the efficacy of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) in patients with Chagas’ heart disease (ChHD) and identifying the clinical predictors of mortality and ICD shock during long-term follow-up. ChHD is associated…
Comparison and Effectiveness of Regadenoson Versus Dipyridamole on Stress Electrocardiographic Changes During Positron Emission Tomography Evaluation of Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Dipyridamole is the most common vasodilator used with positron emission tomography for the evaluation of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HC). The aim of this study was to evaluate whether positron…
Outcomes of Patients With Severe Aortic Stenosis at High Surgical Risk Evaluated in a Trial of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Recent randomized clinical trials have demonstrated that transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) reduces mortality in high-risk patients with aortic stenosis who are not candidates for aortic valve replacement (AVR). In…
Significance of False Negative Electrocardiograms in Preparticipation Screening of Athletes for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Preparticipation screening of athletes with 12-lead electrocardiography has been promoted for the detection of asymptomatic cardiovascular disease, particularly hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HC). Although false-positive electrocardiographic (ECG) results for HC are well…
Effects of Preoperative Intravenous Erythropoietin Plus Iron on Outcome in Anemic Patients After Cardiac Valve Replacement
Preoperative anemia is a risk factor for postoperative morbidity and in-hospital mortality in cardiac surgery. However, it is not known whether treatment of anemia before cardiac surgery by administering recombinant…
