Age-Specific Analyses of Breast Cancer Versus Heart Disease Mortality in Women
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, which had 7.5 million women with a history of CHD in 2008, surpassing the…
A Simple Echocardiographic Method to Estimate Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
We read the report entitled “A Simple Echocardiographic Method to Estimate Pulmonary Vascular Resistance.” It showed the equation pulmonary artery systolic pressure/right ventricular outflow tract velocity time integral + 3 correlated…
Recognizing Pregnancy-Associated Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, or pregnancy-induced hypertension identify a woman at risk for cardiovascular disease. This information should be incorporated into the routine cardiovascular risk assessment for women, as a basis…
BURTON ELIAS SOBEL (1937-2013): His Friends Speak
From Eugene Braunwald, MD I first met Burt in July 1964 when he joined the intramural program of the National Heart Institute (now the NHLBI) as a Clinical Associate. He…
Comparison of Two- and Three-Dimensional Unenhanced and Contrast-Enhanced Echocardiographies Versus Cineventriculography Versus Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for Determination of Left Ventricular Function
Contrast enhancement has been shown to improve detection of regional wall motion abnormalities (RWMA) in 2-dimensional (2D) echocardiography. This study determined the use of contrast enhancement in the setting of…
Effect of Delayed Inferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval After Early Initiation of Anticoagulation
Retrievable inferior vena cava filters (IVCFs) were designed to provide temporary protection from pulmonary embolism in high-risk situations. However, little is known about their effectiveness, and many remain permanently implanted,…
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Study of CO 2 -Induced Panic Attack
Chest pain is often seen alongside with panic attacks. Moreover, panic disorder has been suggested as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and even a trigger for acute coronary syndrome….
Relation of Left Ventricular Mass at Age 23 to 35 Years to Global Left Ventricular Systolic Function 20 Years Later (from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study)
Left ventricular (LV) mass and the LV ejection fraction (LVEF) are major independent predictors of future cardiovascular disease. The association of LV mass with the future LVEF in younger populations…
Outcome of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Patients With Low-Gradient Severe Aortic Stenosis and Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
We aimed to evaluate the clinical and hemodynamic impact of transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with typical low-gradient severe aortic stenosis (LGSAS) and at high operative risk for surgical…
Prevalence and Clinical Correlates of Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HC) is a disease that mainly affects the left ventricle (LV), however recent studies have suggested that it can also be associated with right ventricular (RV) dysfunction. The…
