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Dronedarone: A Promising Alternative for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation
(SPRINGER, 2009)
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequently encountered chronic arrhythmia associated with significant morbidity. It is generally encountered in the elderly, and will presumably become more prevalent in the future due ...
Coronary Flow Slows as Renal Function Worsens
(WILEY, 2009)
Background: Slow coronary flow in patients without obstructive coronary artery disease is an angiographic finding that could easily be detected by thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) frame counts. On the other ...
Asymptomatic total anomalous pulmonary venous connection with double drainage in a young adult: A case report
(FORUM MULTIMEDIA PUBLISHING, LLC, 2007)
Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection is an uncommon congenital anomaly in which all pulmonary venous return drains to the right atrium or one of its tributaries. Survival beyond infancy without surgical palliation ...
Herbals in cardiovascular practice: Are physicians neglecting anything?
(ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD, 2007)
Background: Herbal products have been widely used by many patients with cardiovascular problems solely expecting benefit out of them. Since, it is important to consider patients' needs and believes to prevent breaking off ...
The effect of collateral circulation on left ventricular systolic function
(LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2007)
Background Conflicting reports exist on the influence of coronary collateral circulation on preservation of left ventricular systolic function. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of coronary collateral circulation ...
Heart rate turbulence: An additional parameter in determining the need for mechanical relief of mitral stenosis?
(I C R PUBLISHERS, 2007)
Background and aim of the study: Heart rate turbulence (HRT) is a relatively newer parameter which has predictive value for mortality and severity in a variety of cardiovascular diseases. The study aim was to investigate ...
Fine vs. coarse atrial fibrillation: Which one is more risky?
(KARGER, 2007)
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a frequent arrhythmia, associated with morbidity and mortality. It is identified by two types on surface electrocardiogram as fine and coarse AF. We aimed to search the association ...
Coronary Collaterals in Obese Patients: Impact of Metabolic Syndrome
(SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, 2009)
Obesity is a growing pandemic. Among obese patients with significant coronary artery stenosis, development of coronary collaterals was investigated. Consecutive 104 obese patients with stable angina pectoris were enrolled. ...
Impact of beta-blockers on sleep in patients with mild hypertension: a randomized trial between nebivolol and metoprolol
(SPRINGER, 2008)
Introduction: Sleep is an innate and essential part of human life. Various aspects of sleep are negatively affected by beta-blockers. We compared the impact of two beta-blockers, metoprolol succinate (extended release) and ...
Evaluation of tumor markers CA-125 and CEA in acute myocardial infarction
(HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS INC, 2006)
Serum carbohydrate antigen (CA-125) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) have always been of clinical importance in the diagnosis and follow-up of various tumors. This study was devised to investigate the relationship between ...