Effects of Inhaled Iloprost on Exercise Capacity, Quality of Life, and Cardiac Function in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Secondary to Congenital Heart Disease (the Eisenmenger Syndrome) (from the EIGER Study)

Dec 5, 2016 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Effects of Inhaled Iloprost on Exercise Capacity, Quality of Life, and Cardiac Function in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Secondary to Congenital Heart Disease (the Eisenmenger Syndrome) (from the EIGER Study)

There are limited data on the effect of iloprost therapy in patients with Eisenmenger syndrome (ES). The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of inhaled iloprost therapy…

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A Giant Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysm Causing Left Internal Mammary Artery to Left Anterior Descending Artery Graft Compression

Dec 5, 2016 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on A Giant Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysm Causing Left Internal Mammary Artery to Left Anterior Descending Artery Graft Compression

Saphenous vein graft aneurysm is a rare complication after coronary artery bypass surgery. It is defined as a localized dilatation of the vessel to 1.5× the expected normal diameter. We…

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Using Simple Imaging Markers to Predict Prognosis in Patients With Aortic Valve Stenosis and Unacceptable High Risk for Operation

Dec 5, 2016 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Using Simple Imaging Markers to Predict Prognosis in Patients With Aortic Valve Stenosis and Unacceptable High Risk for Operation

Aortic valve stenosis (AS) in patients >75 years of age is a challenge for diagnosis and management of every day clinical routine. Therefore, this clinical follow-up study aims to investigate predictors…

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Mechanisms of Functional Mitral Regurgitation in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Determined by Transesophageal Echocardiography (from the Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure Trial)

Dec 5, 2016 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Mechanisms of Functional Mitral Regurgitation in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Determined by Transesophageal Echocardiography (from the Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure Trial)

The mechanisms underlying functional mitral regurgitation (MR) and the relation between mechanism and severity of MR have not been evaluated in a large, multicenter, randomized controlled trial. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)…

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Usefulness of Updated Valve Academic Research Consortium–2 Criteria for Acute Kidney Injury Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Dec 5, 2016 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Usefulness of Updated Valve Academic Research Consortium–2 Criteria for Acute Kidney Injury Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Acute kidney injury (AKI) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is frequent and associated with adverse outcomes. We aimed to identify the incidence and risk factors for AKI after TAVI…

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Comparison of Accuracy of Aortic Root Annulus Assessment With Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Versus Echocardiography and Multidetector Computed Tomography in Patients Referred for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Dec 5, 2016 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Comparison of Accuracy of Aortic Root Annulus Assessment With Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Versus Echocardiography and Multidetector Computed Tomography in Patients Referred for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

The evaluation of the aortic root in patients referred for transcatheter aortic valve implantation is crucial. The aim of the present study was to compare the accuracy of cardiac magnetic…

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Relation of Serum Magnesium Levels and Postdischarge Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure (from the EVEREST Trial)

Dec 5, 2016 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Relation of Serum Magnesium Levels and Postdischarge Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure (from the EVEREST Trial)

Serum magnesium levels may be impacted by neurohormonal activation, renal function, and diuretics. The clinical profile and prognostic significance of serum magnesium level concentration in patients hospitalized for heart failure…

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Multidetector Row Computed Tomography Parameters Associated With Paravalvular Regurgitation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Dec 5, 2016 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Multidetector Row Computed Tomography Parameters Associated With Paravalvular Regurgitation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Multidetector row computed tomographic (MDCT) assessment of aortic annulus dimensions and frame position and deployment have been associated with paravalvular aortic regurgitation (PAVR) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The…

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Comparison of Dual Versus Triple Antiplatelet Therapy After Drug-Eluting Stent According to Stent Length (from the Pooled Analysis of DECLARE Trials)

Dec 5, 2016 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Comparison of Dual Versus Triple Antiplatelet Therapy After Drug-Eluting Stent According to Stent Length (from the Pooled Analysis of DECLARE Trials)

There are no practical criteria for the use of triple antiplatelet therapy after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation. In our present report, pooled analysis of 3 randomized studies in patients with…

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