MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Acute Cardiac Care' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:32:25 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660774&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22295883%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In patients admitted to hospital for ACS, statins may reduce hospital mortality when treatment is initiated on the first day of hospitalization. PMID: 22295883 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660774 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5660774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660773&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22295893%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: HF patients in the Middle East present at relatively younger age regardless of ethnicity. In-hospital mortality and stroke rates decreased significantly over the 20-years. PMID: 22295893 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660773 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5660773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660772&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22296564%26dopt%3DAbstract We present 2 patients with syncope where vasospastic angina and severe ventricular arrhythmias were found to be responsible for the syncopal episodes. PMID: 22296564 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660772 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5660772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660771&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22296593%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Georgiadou P, Sbarouni E, Pavlidis AN, Kyrzopoulos S, Voudris VV PMID: 22296593 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660771 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5660771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660770&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22296621%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: GRACE score for IHM, GFR and admission haemoglobin independently predicted risk for pre-discharge MR. MR, including its milder form, was an independent predictor of 2-year mortality, adding prognostic power to GRACE score. PMID: 22296621 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660770 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5660770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5642942&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22273457%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Soon D, Ho HH, Loh KK, Ooi YW, Foo D, Jafary FH, Ong PJ Abstract Intracoronary bolus of eptifibatide during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has been shown to result in higher local platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor occupancy with improved microvascular perfusion. It is unclear whether intracoronary administration of eptifibatide in a larger patient population results in favourable clinical outcomes. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of two regimens of intracoronary eptifibatide (bolus only versus bolus followed by intravenous infusion) in patients undergoing primary PCI for ST-elevation MI. They were divided into two groups: Group A (n =  67) who received fixed-dose intracoronary eptifibatide bolus only and Group B ... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5642942 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5642942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5642941&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22273479%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: A 24/7 Consultant Cardiologist delivered cardiac care is associated with marked reductions in all cause mortality following admission with acute coronary syndromes. This improvement occurred with a significant reduction in hospital length of stay. PMID: 22273479 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5642941 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5642941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5536905&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22142200%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In a population with ACS, a higher admission HR is an independent predictor of short- and medium-term prognosis, which is also independent of left ventricular function. PMID: 22142200 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5536905 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5536905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5536904&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22142201%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Both cobalt-chromium and stainless steel coronary stents were associated with similar and low risk of clinically-driven TVR. PMID: 22142201 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5536904 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5536904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5536903&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22142202%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: This study presents a novel concept of using a mechanical device to transfer energy from systole to diastole, potentially enhancing diastolic function. PMID: 22142202 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5536903 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5536903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5536902&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22142203%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Delia MA, Rubira JC, Silva IS, Urbano RH PMID: 22142203 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5536902 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5536902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5536901&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22142204%26dopt%3DAbstract We described the novel use of intravascular ultrasound-virtual histology (IVUS-VH) imaging in two young adult male patients who presented with acute inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and we highlight the usefulness of this new invasive coronary imaging technique. Both patients had thrombotic occlusion of the right coronary arteries but the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms leading to acute thrombosis were different. The in vivo information obtained by IVUS-VH imaging was invaluable in pinpointing the likely etiology of STEMI and thus, guided our primary percutaneous coronary intervention strategy appropriately. PMID: 22142204 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5536901 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5536901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5424104&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22066832%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Data regarding reperfusion times are unreliable when recorded by nurses. Age and creatinine levels are significantly associated with reperfusion times, whereas organizational aspects are not. PMID: 22066832 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5424104 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5424104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5424105&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22060562%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Glycaemia at admission and fasting glucose could be used as metabolic surrogate markers for ventricular systolic dysfunction and TAG as an independent surrogate marker for six-month re-hospitalization. None of the indicators for hyperglycaemia could be used as independent prognostic factors for survival. Hyperglycaemia rather reflects an underlying impairment in glucose metabolism. PMID: 22060562 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5424105 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5424105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194906&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877871%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moussa ID PMID: 21877871 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194906 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5194906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194905&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877872%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Overweight patients had a better prognosis after primary angioplasty for STEMI compared with other BMI groups. PMID: 21877872 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194905 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5194905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194904&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877873%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kibos A, Guerchicoff A Abstract Coronary heart disease and its main complication, myocardial infarction is leading cause of death worldwide. Over the past years, much progress has been made in the pharmacotherapy of major risk factors like dyslipidemias, diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The targeting of coronary risk factors coupled with advances in the management of coronary artery disease has improved patient survival. However, the incidence of cardiovascular disease is projected to continue to rise and the identification of individuals at risk should improve beyond the traditional models of global risk factor scoring. In the past few years, important progresses have been made in the area of genomics, especially with the completion of the human genome-sequencing Conso... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194904 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5194904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194903&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877874%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Implementation of a territorial network of care for STEMI appears to be associated with reduced mortality OOHCA patients. PMID: 21877874 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194903 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5194903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194902&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877875%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The use of sleeve technique to treat in-stent restenotic bifurcation lesions is associated with good acute procedural result, a fairly low one-year MACE and long-term clinical safety. PMID: 21877875 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194902 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5194902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194901&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877876%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Haemofiltration after PCI may be an effective strategy for the prevention of CIN in patients at high risk of developing it. PMID: 21877876 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194901 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5194901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194900&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877877%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Serial BNP measurements after admission for cardiotoxic drug poisoning are useful to identify patients at the highest risk of CS as well as in-hospital death. PMID: 21877877 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194900 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5194900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194899&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877878%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Speckle tracking may be a sensitive tool for assessing RV dysfunction and predicting mortality in patients with PE in this pilot study. PMID: 21877878 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194899 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5194899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194898&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877879%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pavlidis AN, Orfanidis Z, Levantakis IP, Giannakopoulos A, Manolis AJ PMID: 21877879 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194898 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5194898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194897&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877880%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rahman MS, Soo L, Qasim A Abstract Enoxaparin is used in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes and offers improved outcome in the composite endpoint of death, myocardial infarction and major bleeding when compared with unfractionated heparin (UFH). Our report describes a rare case of massive life-threatening subcutaneous chest wall haemorrhage, distant to the injection site. Clinicians should be aware of atypical presentations of haemorrhage when using combination antiplatelet and antithrombotic therapy. PMID: 21877880 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194897 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5194897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194896&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21877881%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on a novel finding of good visibility of TITAN-2 coronary stents demonstrable on CCTA for 2 patients and discuss the possible mechanism and potential implications of this observation. PMID: 21877881 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194896 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5194896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921889&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21631166%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moussa ID PMID: 21631166 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921889 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4921889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921892&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21627393%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: IM was used sparingly in our ADHF cohort, and was independently associated with increased in-hospital death in multivariable analysis, but not in propensity score analysis. Thus, IM may be used in ADHF, but with caution. Further randomized trials are warranted. PMID: 21627393 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921892 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4921892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921891&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21627394%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tubaro M, Danchin N, Goldstein P, Filippatos G, Hasin Y, Heras M, Jansky P, Norekval TM, Swahn E, Thygesen K, Vrints C, Zahger D, Arntz HR, Bellou A, de La Coussaye JE, de Luca L, Huber K, Lambert Y, Lettino M, Lindahl B, McLean S, Nibbe L, Peacock WF, Price S, Quinn T, Spaulding C, Tatu-Chitoiu G, van de Werf F In ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the pre-hospital phase is the most critical, as the administration of the most appropriate treatment in a timely manner is instrumental for mortality reduction. STEMI systems of care based on networks of medical institutions connected by an efficient emergency medical service are pivotal. The first steps are devoted to minimize the patient's delay in seeking care, rapidly dispatch a properly staffed and equipped ambulance t... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921891 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4921891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921890&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21627395%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Siu CW, Jim MH Coronary arterial obstruction associated with congenital aortic valve disease is rare in childhood, and has not been reported in adult. Here we reported a 49-year-old healthy woman with hypoplastic left coronary cusp resulting in myocardial ischemia in the territory of left main coronary artery. PMID: 21627395 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921890 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4921890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820312&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21539458%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In conclusion, BNP measurement in combination with systolic blood pressure and 2D echocardiography may identify patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes at high risk for adverse events during esmolol infusion. PMID: 21539458 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820312 Mon, 02 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820311&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21539459%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: SARP preserved myocardial function with no damage to the myocyte and venules during three hours of acute LAD ligation. PMID: 21539459 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820311 Mon, 02 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820316&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21526916%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nam D, Lerakis S PMID: 21526916 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820316 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820315&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21526917%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Patients with ACS-associated AHF seem to have a unique clinical course and perhaps should be distinguished from other AHF patients in future trials and registries. PMID: 21526917 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820315 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820314&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21526918%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of successful TEE guided transcatheter closure of a post myocardial infarction (MI) ventricular septal defect (VSD) with an Amplatzer occluder in a 79 years old male with cardiogenic shock. PMID: 21526918 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820314 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820313&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21526919%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: This study did not show any benefit from routine pre-procedural abciximab when compared with a selective abciximab use during the intervention in patients with cardiogenic shock undergoing primary PCI. However, small sample size of the trial preclude any definitive conclusion, a larger prospective, randomized, multicentered trial is needed. PMID: 21526919 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820313 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820323&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21517666%26dopt%3DAbstract This report describes a case of variant angina induced by epidural infusion of bupivacaine hydrochloride for the treatment of intractable low back pain in a 66-year-old male patient with lumbar discopathy. Severe reversible coronary artery spasm of right coronary artery was demonstrated by coronary angiography. Withdrawal of epidural anesthesia and treatment with nitrates and calcium channel antagonists resulted in cessation of variant angina. PMID: 21517666 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820323 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820322&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21517667%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Siu CW, Jim MH, Lau CP, Tse HF While long-term anticoagulation prevents ischemic stroke in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the optimal initial anti-thrombotic regime in acute AF is less well defined. We randomized 96 patients with new onset acute AF in an emergency admission ward to receive (1) once-daily preparation of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), tinzaparin or (2) conventional intravenous unfractionated heparin (target APTT 50-70 s). 5 patients in unfractionated heparin group compared with no patients in LMWH group (0%, P = 0.04) developed ischemic stroke/transient ischemic attack during the first 48 h. An initial subcutaneous LMWH was safe and effective in ischemic stroke prevention in patients with acute AF. PMID: 21517667 [PubMed - as supplie... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820322 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820321&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21517668%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe two patients with left main disease that developed cardiac arrest shortly after diagnostic coronary angiography. They were both successfully treated with emergency left main stenting while cardiopulmonary resuscitation was being performed. Patients with left main disease should be carefully monitored after diagnostic angiography to allow prompt recognition of acute occlusion. Emergency stenting may be required for salvaging the patients. PMID: 21517668 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820321 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820320&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21517669%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Both ischemic and bleeding risk scores are able to predict in-hospital bleeding, ischemic and fatal events. PMID: 21517669 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820320 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820319&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21517670%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Habibzadeh MR, Movahed MR PMID: 21517670 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820319 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820318&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21517671%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: RS correlated well with findings on physical examination during AHF and closely correlated with LI. PMID: 21517671 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820318 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820317&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21517672%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This series is the largest describing rFVIIa use to control bleeding in patients under fondaparinux. rVFIIa was considered efficient in 50%, suggesting inefficacy in the context of elevated anti-Xa. PMID: 21517672 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820317 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4820317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658824&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21410309%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 65-year-old woman with complete atrio-ventricular block who underwent orciprenaline administration and pacemaker implantation. The intervention was complicated by pneumothorax and acute left ventricular systolic dysfunction with typical apical ballooning (Tako-Tsubo like syndrome). The patient was treated with diuretics and calcium-sensitizers and completely recovered. We speculate that both external and internal catecholamine triggered an acute left ventricular impairment with typical Tako-Tsubo features. PMID: 21410309 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658824 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4658824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658823&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21410310%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Maagh P, Wickenbrock I, Prull MW, Schrage MO, Butz T, Trappe HJ, Meissner A PMID: 21410310 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658823 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4658823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4599652&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21361744%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moussa ID PMID: 21361744 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4599652 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4599652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4537068&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323408%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Barison A, de Carlo M, Bellini F, Capozza PF, Lunardini A, Petronio AS Abstract Late stent thrombosis represents a life-threatening event, usually triggered by inadequate antiplatelet therapy and promoted by multiple risk factors, such as stenting of a chronic total occlusion, overlapping stenting, an abnormal vascular response to the eluted drug, stent malapposition and stent fracture. A 57-year-old man with aspirin hypersensitivity underwent successful percutaneous revascularization of a chronic total occlusion of the left anterior descending artery (LAD). He received two sirolimus-eluting stents overlapping for 2 mm and was discharged on clopidogrel and picotamide. Two years later, 15 days after clopidogrel discontinuation, he experienced an anterior ST-segment elevation my... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4537068 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4537068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4537067&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323409%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The DTA decreased in the last 14 years and is actually very short in Germany. We indentified predictors of a longer door-to-angiography time in clinical practice. Given the overall short in-hospital delay, the observed door-to-angiography time did not have influence on hospital and mid term mortality. PMID: 21323409 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4537067 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4537067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4537066&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323410%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Delivery of cells through a Myostar catheter is safe and not associated with changes in cell survival and/or properties. PMID: 21323410 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4537066 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4537066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4537065&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323411%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: In this small retrospective study percutaneous emergency circulatory support provided sufficient hemodynamic stabilization in emergency situations. One fifth of AMI patients were saved by immediate restoration of circulation and causal treatment when other means of resuscitation failed. Higher survival rates were noted in non-coronary patients. PMID: 21323411 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4537065 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4537065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4537064&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21323412%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The use of BES in selected patients with AMI appears to be safe and is associated with significantly reduced rate of TVR, when compared with an otherwise similar BMS. PMID: 21323412 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4537064 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4537064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414777&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21244228%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schiele TM, Herbst J, Pöllinger B, Rieber J, König A, Sohn HY, Krötz F, Leibig M, Belka C, Klauss V Since late vessel failure has been speculated as a significant limitation of vascular brachytherapy (VBT), we conducted a prospective clinical evaluation at 6, 12, 24, 36 and 60 months follow-up after irradiation with (90)Sr/(90)Y for in-stent restenosis (ISR) regardless of the patient's symptomatic status. Complete five-year follow-up is reported for 104 consecutive patients. The cumulative rate of death was 13.5% (6 months: 0.96%; 12 months: 2.88%; 24 months: 4.81%; 36 months: 7.69%), of acute myocardial infarction 4.81% (2.88%; 4.81%; 4.81%; 4.81%), of late thrombotic occlusion 4.81% (3.85%; 4.81%; 4.81%; 4.81%), of target lesion revascularization (TLR) 27.9% (8.65%; 12.5%... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414777 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4414777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414776&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21244229%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Echocardiography is not commonly used in ACS patients while in ICU/CCU. UA and AMI patients who did have echocardiograms during their stay in ICU/CCU were chiefly those presenting heart failure and major complications, and represent a subpopulation with poor prognosis. The performance of echocardiography in ACS patients increased slightly over the length of their stay in ICU/CCU. PMID: 21244229 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414776 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4414776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414775&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21244230%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Presence of MVO is reflected in levels of cTnI sampled at an early time-point following STEMI and this association persists after adjustment for infarct size. PMID: 21244230 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414775 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4414775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414774&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21244231%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Only two RCT have been published emphasizing the difficulty of enrolling critically ill patients. Despite large differences in shock severity, ERV benefit is similar across all ages and not significantly different for the elderly. PMID: 21244231 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414774 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4414774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414773&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21244232%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: As transmyocardial ischemia worsened during progressive STE, acoustic cardiographic indices reflected impaired contractility and increased ventricular stiffness. In particular, the S4 was most predictive of increasing degrees of STE. These findings have implications for assessment of transmyocardial ischemia in patients with ECG findings that confound ST segment interpretation. PMID: 21244232 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414773 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4414773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4140429&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21039082%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beyar R PMID: 21039082 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4140429 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:05:19 +0100 4140429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4140428&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21039083%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shpektor A Abstract Cardiogenic shock (CS) is the leading cause of death in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and we badly need new approaches in its treatment. It has been demonstrated that a number of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, CRP, soluble adhesion molecules, complement system etc) are elevated in acute MI complicated by CS. Baseline levels of pro- inflammatory cytokines have predictive value for the development of CS and subsequent mortality. The deleterious effects of pro- inflammatory cytokines may be due to excessive nitric oxide production by enzyme named NOS. However in multicenter randomized TRIUMPH study non-selective NOS inhibition was ineffective in the treatment of cardiogenic shock. A challenging subject of future studies wi... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4140428 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:05:15 +0100 4140428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4140427&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21039084%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Stenting for LM stenosis can be performed safely with acceptable in hospital and long-term outcome. Reconsideration of current guidelines should be considered. Drug-eluting stent implantation for unprotected LMCA stenosis appears safe with regard to acute and long-term complications and is more effective in preventing restenosis compared to BMS implantation. PMID: 21039084 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4140427 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:05:11 +0100 4140427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4140426&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21039085%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21039085 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4140426 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:05:07 +0100 4140426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4096093&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20954789%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Isolated ST segment depression in the inferior wall leads during ACS is usually an early sign of anterior wall AMI, in which the LAD or one of its branches is the culprit artery. PMID: 20954789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4096093 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4096093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4096092&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20954791%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In a contemporary unselected population with NSTE-ACS, the universal definition of MI alone was not adequate for risk assessment and revascularization decision making. These purposes were fully addressed with the GRS. PMID: 20954791 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4096092 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4096092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3935034&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20809685%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beyar R PMID: 20809685 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3935034 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3935034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3886218&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20712451%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: With this method, CFD levels correlated with the levels of established markers of myocardial necrosis but not with EF. The kinetic pattern of CFD release after STEMI and its prognostic value require further investigation. PMID: 20712451 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3886218 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3886218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3886217&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20712452%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Unselected patients with STEMI treated with primary PCI have mortality rates corresponding to those reported in randomized clinical studies including transport of patients. Mortality is strongly related to high-risk complications developed during admission. Thus, patients with high-risk complications should receive special attention. The majority of patients (65%) without high-risk complications have an excellent short- and long-term prognosis following primary PCI. PMID: 20712452 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3886217 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3886217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865863&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20698732%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Niccoli G, Marino M, Spaziani C, Crea F Abstract No-reflow phenomenon occurs frequently during primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and it has a strong negative impact on outcome. Prevention of no-reflow has to be defined as any attempt to prevent its occurrence prior to or during the recanalization procedure. Strategy of prevention may be pharmacological or device based. Among drugs, abciximab is indicated by European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for prevention of no-reflow (class of recommendation IIa and level of evidence B). Among devices used for preventing no-reflow, manual thrombus aspiration only has been associated with a reduction of no-reflow and lower mortality at follow-up and is currently indicated in... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865863 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3865863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865862&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20698733%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: differently from septic shock, cardiogenic shock following STEMI was associated with heterogeneous patterns of temporal PCT variations since only patients who survived exhibited a significant PCT reduction during ICCU stay. Our findings support the contention that the 'dynamic' approach may be more reliable that the static one especially in cardiogenic shock. PMID: 20698733 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865862 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3865862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827652&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20677906%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Adjunctive manual thrombus aspiration fails to reduce the filter no reflow, and probably has no additional benefit in saphenous vein graft lesions already protected by FilterWire EX/EZ. PMID: 20677906 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827652 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3827652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3586148&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20482325%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beyar R PMID: 20482325 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3586148 Fri, 21 May 2010 19:48:11 +0100 3586148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3586147&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20482326%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The presence of MR on early echocardiography is an important independent predictor of one-year mortality in STEMI patients with CS on admission treated by primary PCI. PMID: 20482326 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3586147 Fri, 21 May 2010 19:48:09 +0100 3586147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3586146&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20482327%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The increasing incidence of NSTEMI from 1988 until year 2000 has suddenly stabilized by the year 2000. The cause of this finding is unknown. It could be related to the recent adaptation of troponin testing or recent advancement in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis. PMID: 20482327 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3586146 Fri, 21 May 2010 19:48:06 +0100 3586146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542925&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20443652%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: We found that one-third of the treated patients developed no-reflow phenomenon. Six-month mortality was 27.7%, most were cardiac deaths that occurred during index hospitalization. PMID: 20443652 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542925 Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3542925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542924&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20443653%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In this study, RSC for the treatment of STEMI was associated with increased rates of reperfusion and reduction of long-term mortality. PMID: 20443653 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542924 Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3542924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542923&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20443654%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 47-year-old man, referred for chest pain radiating to jaws associated with sweating. At coronary angiography, left anterior descending coronary artery was occluded with distal perfusion by collateral flow, and proximal coronary aneurysms involving proximal left circumflex (LCX) right coronary artery with diffuse coronary atherosclerosis were present. Coronary thrombosis was also present into LCX proximal aneurysm. PMID: 20443654 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542923 Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3542923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3468552&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20384472%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Koutouzis M, Albertsson P Abstract Bivalirudin is a direct thrombin inhibitor that seems to be a promising anticoagulation treatment in patient with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We discuss several issues that were raised from the use of Bivalirudin during primary PCI. PMID: 20384472 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3468552 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3468552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3468547&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20384473%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Andò G, Trio O, Gregorio CD Abstract Neurogenic cardiomyopathies are raising a growing interest due to their multidisciplinary implications. Despite the body of literature, questions about pathophysiology, risk predictors and prognosis of the various clinical pictures are still open. The frequent observation of a reversible left ventricular dysfunction complicating subarachnoid haemorrhage drops several hints of discussion about the clinical and pathophysiological similarities with the 'typical' transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome. In the light of the latest clinical and pathophysiological evidences, transient left ventricular apical ballooning syndrome could no longer be considered as an exclusively 'apical' wall motion abnormality and this diagnosis ha... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3468547 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3468547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338615&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20201655%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beyar R PMID: 20201655 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338615 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3338615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338614&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20201656%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: CS on admission is an important determinant of treatment strategy selection and is associated with unfavorable prognosis of ACS patients admitted to hospitals without on-site invasive facilities. PMID: 20201656 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338614 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3338614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338613&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20201657%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In this single centre registry study of unselected patients with STEMI early given abciximab was associated with a significantly higher rate of TIMI 2-3 flow compared to abciximab given after the acute angiography. PMID: 20201657 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338613 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3338613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338612&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20201658%26dopt%3DAbstract We reported that a certain number of clinical studies in ACS considered these methods but provided poor evidence, since their lack of standardization. The main drawback of multiplex arrays lies in the cross-reactions between the array antibodies with the reagents of co-detected analytes and with the sample matrix proteins. This cross-reactivity rises as the increasing number of markers assayed in the same plate. We have shown that these multiplex arrays were employed to screen markers potentially involved in the disease, among a wide spectrum of proteins, without a preliminary robust biological hypothesis. The need of up-to-date biostatistical approaches is stressed. Researchers should address their efforts to build up and standardize sub-microarrays measuring a lower number of markers tha... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338612 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3338612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338611&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20201659%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a case of HES associated myocarditis mimicking a non-ST elevation MI (NSTEMI). Unlike myocarditis in general, our patient responded well to high dose methylprednisone, the standard of care in HES. We review the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, pathology and treatment of eosinophilic myocarditis related to HES. PMID: 20201659 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338611 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3338611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076230&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19995259%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beyar R PMID: 19995259 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076230 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:20:03 +0100 3076230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076229&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19995260%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Taglieri N, Di Mario C Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) is the treatment of choice for patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). In the attempt to reduce the unfavourable effects of time delays before PPCI, the administration of thrombolysis has been advocated (facilitated-PCI), but this treatment was shown to be ineffective and harmful, and should be avoided in patients who can receive PPCI promptly. Fibrinolysis is still indicated when PPCI is not available within 90-120 min but 1/3 of STEMI patients undergoing fibrinolysis does not show signs of reperfusion and even when reperfusion is achieved they have a considerable risk of death and recurrent MI. Thus invasive management with early PCI could be complementary to fibrinolysis both ... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076229 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:20:03 +0100 3076229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076228&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19995261%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: According to our results NR patients with STEMI, despite their higher risk profile, were less likely to receive the recommended drugs at discharge compared to patients treated with pPCI. PMID: 19995261 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076228 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:20:03 +0100 3076228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076227&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19995262%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The use of computerized acoustic cardiography to detect an S3 or S4 may augment the ECG detection of ischemia. PMID: 19995262 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076227 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:20:03 +0100 3076227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076226&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19995263%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Patients with STEMI treated with PPCI who remained in Killip class I after the procedure and receive optimal pharmacological treatment have an excellent prognosis. All of them can probably be admitted safely to a step-down unit. Wide application of this management strategy may result in substantial cost savings. PMID: 19995263 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076226 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:20:03 +0100 3076226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076225&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19995264%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kaneda H, Shiono T, Saito S PMID: 19995264 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076225 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:20:03 +0100 3076225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3034511&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19929264%26dopt%3DAbstract This study show for the first time that levosimendan has no direct detrimental effect on the sympathetic nervous system. PMID: 19929264 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3034511 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3034511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3034510&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19929265%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ito S, Hashimoto G, Hara H, Nakamura M PMID: 19929265 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3034510 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3034510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944606&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19863436%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beyar R PMID: 19863436 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944606 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:26:02 +0100 2944606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2782934&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19742351%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: In this study on patients with NSTE-ACS, women were less likely to be admitted to coronary care units. However, the overall treatment was as intensive for women as for men. Moreover, after adjustment, one-year mortality was lower in women. PMID: 19742351 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2782934 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2782934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2782933&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19742352%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: NT-proBNP is an independent predictor of in-hospital and 30-day mortality after ACS, independently of left ventricular function, but does not increase the prognostic accuracy of GRS. PMID: 19742352 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2782933 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2782933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2782932&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19742353%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Georgiadou P, Karavolias G, Sbarouni E, Adamopoulos S, Malakos J, Voudris V The present study reports the incidence, management and clinical outcome of coronary perforations in 5 of 2991 patients (0.1%) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, with non-debulking (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and stent) techniques. There was 1 type I, 1 type II and 3 type III perforations. One perforation was guidewire related, 2 perforations occurred after stent deployment and two occurred during stent-post dilatation with balloons. Restoration was obtained by prolong balloon inflation in three cases. Subsequent cardiac tamponade occurred in 2 patients, requiring pericardiocentesis. One patient died in the cath lab. due to electromechanical dissociation. At follow-up, 3... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2782932 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2782932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2782931&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19742354%26dopt%3DAbstract This article aims to describe the current and the prospective role of MCS in the treatment of AHF. The support strategies and the indications of MCS are continuously evolving, including situations considered as contraindications in the past. Appropriate patient selection, advanced device technology and improved patient management have contributed to the substantially improved results. Evolution in device technology results in evolution of the clinical applications of MCS. Earlier application of MCS, with novel, flexible and individualized support strategies is now feasible. Bridging to recovery is the most intriguing support strategy and bridging to future treatments is feasible with long-term support. The progressively expanding role of MCS in the treatment of heart failure is not reflect... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2782931 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2782931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2762585&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19722112%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cokkinos P Post-resuscitation care is coming increasingly into focus. The patient with a return in spontaneous circulation (ROSC) often presents with a post-arrest 'sepsis-like syndrome', which requires a multidisciplinary implementation of timely reperfusion, proper inotropic support and monitoring, glucose control, therapeutic hypothermia, and adequate sedation in the intensive care unit (ICU). Low tidal volume (6 ml/kg) ventilation is preferred, and the standard vasopressor treatment of dobutamine, dopamine, and norepinephrine can be used to improve the patient's haemodynamic profile. Coronary revascularization should be attempted where there is evidence of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), even in comatose patients. The recently published TROICA trial did... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2762585 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2762585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530282&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19353405%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The hemodynamic benefit conferred by LEVO added to catecholamines in patients with CS after acute MI was limited to patients with high SVR. PMID: 19353405 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530282 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530280&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19384675%26dopt%3DAbstract This report represents a summary of the presentation at this meeting. PMID: 19384675 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530280 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530279&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19391052%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In clinical practice STEMI and NSTEMI seem to occur with similar frequency. Invasive strategies were applied in a high percentage in both groups, however with different therapeutic consequences. In-hospital mortality was twice as high in STEMI compared to NSTEMI patients. PMID: 19391052 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530279 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530278&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19396641%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beyar R PMID: 19396641 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530278 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530277&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19396642%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Peacock WF, Fonarow GC, Ander DS, Collins SP, Gheorghiade M, Kirk JD, Filippatos G, Diercks DB, Trupp RJ, Hiestand B, Amsterdam EA, Abraham WT, Amsterdam EA, Dodge G, Gaieski DF, Gurney D, Hayes CO, Hollander JE, Holmes K, Januzzi JL, Levy P, Maisel A, Miller CD, Pang PS, Selby E, Storrow AB, Weintraub NL, Yancy CW, Bahr RD, Blomkalns AL, McCord J, Nowak RM, Stomel RJ PMID: 19396642 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530277 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530276&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19396643%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The evaluated FAA obtained accurate, clinically relevant results for left ventricular volumes and LVEF relative to the RS. PMID: 19396643 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530276 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530275&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19449237%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Creatinine clearance on admission is strongly associated with one year mortality in STEMI patients with CS on admission and treated with PCI. PMID: 19449237 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530275 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530273&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19452340%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Van 't Hof AW, Zijlstra F PMID: 19452340 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530273 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530270&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19526381%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beyar R PMID: 19526381 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530270 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530269&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19526382%26dopt%3DAbstract This report represents a summary of the presentation at this meeting. PMID: 19526382 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530269 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530268&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19526383%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vrints CJ The no-reflow phenomenon occurs in about one third of the patients treated with primary PCI for acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. Our understanding of its pathophysiology has expanded considerably: in addition of the effect of prolonged ischaemia also reperfusion injury contributes significantly to the microvascular damage in the perfusion territory of the infarct-related coronary artery. Lethal reperfusion injury to both the endothelial cells and the cardiomyocytes is mainly related to the effects of oxidative stress and the energy paradox. Paradoxical vasoconstriction caused by endothelial dysfunction, plugging of the capillaries by endothelial blebs and by packed neutrophils and mechanical compression by myocardial oedema all related to the reperfu... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530268 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530267&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19526384%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Harinstein ME, Filippatos GS, Gheorghiade M Acute heart failure syndromes (AHFS) resulting in hospitalization are associated with an extremely high post-discharge mortality and readmission rate. There are several important prognostic factors, which includes blood pressure, body weight, renal function, QRS duration, and presence of coronary artery disease. The epidemiology of AHFS, prognostic factors and therapeutic targets were discussed at the 2008 European Society of Cardiology Working Group on Acute Cardiac Care Meeting held in Versailles, France from 25-28 October 2008. This is a brief summary of the lectures presented on these topics at this meeting. PMID: 19526384 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530267 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530266&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19526385%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: In this study, the GPIIIa PlA2 polymorphism was frequent (27.5%), but the homozygous variant was very infrequent (0.5%). The presence of PLA2 had no influence on peri-procedural or one-year clinical outcomes. PMID: 19526385 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530266 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530265&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19526386%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The international standardization and sharing/merging of databases is feasible. This model opens the way to important applications in internationally shared health care policies. PMID: 19526386 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530265 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530264&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19526387%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19526387 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530264 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:18:03 +0100 2530264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530261&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19557556%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Patients who had mini AVR had a significantly lower incidence of LLLA in the cardiac ICU than patients who had AVR through a full sternotomy. PMID: 19557556 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530261 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530263&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19548129%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Acute hyperglycemia on admission does not predict the occurrence of SR in a general population of patients with acute MI. PMID: 19548129 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530263 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530262&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19548130%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Neuzil P, Kmonicek P, Skoda J, Reddy VY Cardiogenic shock remains the leading cause of mortality among patients admitted for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Percutaneous left ventricular assist devices (pVAD) represent one possible means of supporting these critically ill patients during interventional procedures. Tandem Heart is one such pVAD, which uses transseptal cannulation and a paracorporal centrifugal pump to maintain active circulation to the descending aorta. Despite its overall effectiveness in clinical use, the use of the Tandem Heart has several potential limitations, including a contraindication for patients with peripheral artery disease. This case report describes the successful use of the Tandem Heart in one such patient requiring a high-risk coronary inter... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530262 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530274&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19452339%26dopt%3DAbstract This report also emphasizes, that as opposed to manufactures instructions and all previous manuscripts, GraftMaster can be easily deployed via conventional 6F guiding catheters with internal diameter 0.070 inch (1.8 mm). PMID: 19452339 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530274 Sun, 17 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530272&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19452341%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Peacock WF, Soto-Ruiz KM Many professional societies publish acute intervention guidelines, and most are predicated on the knowledge of an accurate diagnosis. In the emergency department patients do not arrive with a diagnosis, rather they present with symptoms that must be evaluated in the context of their estimated illness severity. Unique to emergency medicine practice, and within a relatively short time frame, all emergency patients must go somewhere else. Appropriate dispositions may be home, admission to a chest pain center, hospitalization to a regular medical floor, or transfer to an intensive care unit, but they cannot stay in the emergency department. This disposition process must occur, even in the setting of great diagnostic uncertainty. Since an accurate diagnosis... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530272 Sun, 17 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530271&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19452342%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe three cases of successful PCI to right coronary arteries with anomalous origin (two from the left sinus of Valsalva, one with ectopic origin from the right sinus of Valsalva) using 3DRCA guide catheters after a variety of other catheters were tried unsuccessfully. PMID: 19452342 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530271 Sun, 17 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2530281&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19384674%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Anselmino M, Omede P, Amellone C, Ravera L, Sheiban I PMID: 19384674 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2530281 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2530281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2304516&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19337937%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 50-year-old body-builder Caucasian man with a long-standing abuse of nandrolone and erythropoietin that developed a ventricular septal defect following acute myocardial infarction. This mechanical complication led to cardiogenic shock ultimately treated with the implantation of a circulatory support by means of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The patient subsequently underwent orthotopic heart transplantation. The association of intense isometric exercise, abuse of erythropoietin and nandrolone is likely to have predisposed to coronary thrombus formation and acute myocardial infarction, as the patient presented no traditional cardiovascular risk factors. PMID: 19337937 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2304516 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2304516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2262571&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19280373%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zeina AR, Makhoul N, Nachtigal A PMID: 19280373 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2262571 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2262571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2174630&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19199114%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The data presented above reveal that spontaneous coronary thrombolysis in patients with acute STEMI is associated with a preserved endothelium-dependent vasodilator response in the brachial artery. It can depend on the levels of hs-CRP, of fasting glucose, and of ACE-inhibitors from previous treatment. PMID: 19199114 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2174630 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2174630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112819&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19148837%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Paramedics hold a range of views and perceptions of their role in delivering PHT; some of which appear to be related to age and length of experience, and actual administration of PHT. The vast majority view PHT as a positive step to providing patient care that is evidence based. PMID: 19148837 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112819 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2112819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2054236&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19096957%26dopt%3DAbstract IMAGES IN CARDIOLOGY. Acute Card Care. 2008 Dec 18;:1-2 Authors: Chue CD, Routledge HC, Epstein AC PMID: 19096957 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2054236 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2054236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2041769&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18830849%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 18830849 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2041769 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:47:35 +0100 2041769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2041768&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18830850%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 18830850 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2041768 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:47:35 +0100 2041768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2041767&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18830851%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 18830851 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2041767 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:47:35 +0100 2041767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2041765&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18830853%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 18830853 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2041765 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:47:35 +0100 2041765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2041764&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18830854%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 18830854 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2041764 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:47:35 +0100 2041764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2041763&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18830855%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 18830855 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2041763 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:47:35 +0100 2041763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992917&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19031187%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beyar R, Tubaro M PMID: 19031187 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992917 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:31:33 +0100 1992917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992916&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19031188%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Martinez-Selles M, Bueno H, Estevez A, De Miguel J, Munoz J, Fernandez-Aviles F We studied 100 consecutive patients with coronary angiography performed after a positive result of a non-invasive test in the chest pain unit. Mean age was 66 years. The percentage of patients without significant coronary artery disease, 1-vessel disease and multivessel disease was 35, 33, and 32%, respectively. The CPU-65 index that combines four clinical variables (comorbidity: diabetes, pain: typical, use of: aspirin, 65 years old or more) was associated with the presence of coronary artery disease, multivessel disease, and coronary revascularization. We conclude that in the chest pain unit, patients with a positive non-invasive test the rate of false positive results, one-vessel disease and mul... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992916 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:31:33 +0100 1992916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992915&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19031189%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Among CCU patients undergoing IABP, a selective heparin strategy appears to be superior to a strategy of universal heparin use. PMID: 19031189 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992915 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:31:33 +0100 1992915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992914&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19031190%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Elahi MM, Matata BM The use of cardiotomy suction (CS) in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery is associated with a pronounced systemic inflammatory response and a resulting coagulopathy as well as exacerbating the microembolic load. However, CS is yet been employed to preserve autologous blood during on-pump surgery. Though processing CS blood with a cell saving device is considered paramount in significantly reducing the inflammatory effects, yet this might also have potential harmful effects on the outcome of the patient. Here we discuss the results of the different prospective and randomized studies to address these issue if the cell saver technique in processing CS blood before retransfusion is to establish its identity and role in the CPB surgery. PMID: 19031190 [Pub... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992914 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:31:33 +0100 1992914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921824&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18972627%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee KW, Norell MS Cardiogenic shock is the commonest cause of death in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Although the syndrome of cardiogenic shock complicating AMI is common to all, the spectrum of underlying pathology is broad. While thrombolysis can be attempted with inotropic support or augmentation of blood pressure with an intra-aortic balloon pump, the greatest mortality benefit is seen after urgent coronary angiography and early revascularization. The long-term SHOCK Trial six-year follow-up results confirm durability of early revascularization over medical stabilization in shock patients. Indeed, cardiogenic shock is a catheter laboratory emergency. Percutaneous left ventricular assist devices may provide an advance in the management of patients with left ventricular... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921824 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:01:41 +0100 1921824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921823&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18972628%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with PHV and ACS are a rare subgroup, more likely to be elderly with risk factors for atherosclerotic disease and to present with non-ST-segment-elevation ACS. The pathogenesis for ACS is commonly coronary atherosclerotic disease rather than PHV-derived emboli. PMID: 18972628 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921823 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:01:41 +0100 1921823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921822&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18972629%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Greif M, Zwermann L, Reithmann C, Weis M Data on the use of levosimendan in patients with myocardial infarction related cardiogenic shock already under combined catecholamine treatment and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation (IABP) are scarce. Seven consecutive patients with refractory cardiogenic shock after ST-elevation myocardial infarction, multi-organ dysfunction syndrome and under maximal intensive care (combined catecholamine treatment, IABP) were treated with levosimendan (bolus 12 microg/kg i.v., thereafter 0.1 microg/kg over 24 h). Hemodynamic effects were registered invasively and monitored over 72h post infusion. Therapy with levosimendan significantly reduced required epinephrine dose after 48h (P=0.02 versus baseline). Norepinephrine dose had to be increased du... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921822 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:01:41 +0100 1921822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921821&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18972630%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cohen R, Sfaxi A, Foucher R, Folliguet T, Domniez T, Elhadad S PMID: 18972630 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921821 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:01:41 +0100 1921821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921820&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18972631%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kaid KA, Chen C PMID: 18972631 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921820 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:01:41 +0100 1921820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1816487&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18803073%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beyar R PMID: 18803073 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1816487 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:34:04 +0100 1816487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1816486&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18803074%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: According to our experiences, the use of DES in STEMI is safe and effective as compared to BMS. DES was effective in reducing the incidence of restenosis outcomes and overall adverse cardiac events up to 12 months. PMID: 18803074 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1816486 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:34:04 +0100 1816486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1816485&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18803075%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chen JP PMID: 18803075 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1816485 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:34:04 +0100 1816485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1783649&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18781448%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe the use of biochemical markers in the pre-hospital setting with regard to diagnostic accuracy for the detection of an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and for prognosis in connection with acute chest pain. The sensitivity has been reported to be limited; blood sampling occurs very early and often prior to the release of biochemical markers into the circulation. The specificity was in some studies also limited, but this is more difficult to explain. New biochemical markers like human heart fatty acid binding protein (H-FACB) have shown improved diagnostic accuracy, in the pre-hospital setting, in one small pilot study compared with traditional biochemical markers like troponins, creatine kinase (CK-MB) and myoglobin. However, in a recent small study, the sensitivity for troponi... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1783649 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1783649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1727091&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18720086%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on the use of argatroban, a new direct thrombin inhibitor in 4 patients with intracardiac thrombi. Therapy was effective in all patients with complete resolution of thrombi. Treatment was complicated by recurrent strokes with complete neurological recovery in one patient. Therapy of intracardiac thrombi by argatroban is safe and effective. The drug requires no dosage adjustments for age, sex, or renal impairment, including in dialysis-dependent patients. Argatroban has been found to increase predictably activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and activated clotting time (ACT) in a dose-dependent manner. PMID: 18720086 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1727091 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1727091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1727090&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18720087%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Inotrope administration is a marker of increased mortality in patients with acute heart failure. Still, the use of a single inotrope during hospital stay seems rather safe. PMID: 18720087 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1727090 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1727090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1572766&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17851975%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Crean AM, Kilcullen N, Younger JF PMID: 17851975 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1572766 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:50:53 +0100 1572766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1572764&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17851977%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Esophageal reflux is common in patients with UA and established CAD. As reflux-related chest pain may imitate angina pectoris, it is clinically important that gastroesophageal examination in patients with UA seems to be feasible and well tolerated in the 'acute setting'. PMID: 17851977 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1572764 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:50:53 +0100 1572764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1572758&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17924227%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: TIMI risk score is of limited value for individual risk stratification. The presence of positive cardiac markers (troponin) appears to be a more powerful prognostic marker. PMID: 17924227 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1572758 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:50:53 +0100 1572758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1572757&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17924228%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Osmancik PP, Stros P, Herman D Arrhythmias are frequent complication in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI). The importance of accelerated idioventricular rhythm (AIVR), ventricular fibrillation or tachycardia (VF, VT), atrial fibrillation or flutter (AF) and bradycardias is considered and discussed in this review article. The value of the presence of AIVR as a marker of reperfusion is small, but in combination with other non-invasive markers (ST-segment resolution), its presence is connected with a high probability of successful reperfusion. Early ventricular arrhythmias are a serious complication of MI. However, if they are revealed and treated in time, they apparently do not represent a negative prognostic factor. Later occurred VF or VT are more a symptom of lar... Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1572757 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:50:53 +0100 1572757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1572756&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17924229%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Infusion of levosimendan in acute CS results in early and sustained haemodynamic improvement. Short-term haemodynamic effects compare favourably with those seen after invasive IABP placement. PMID: 17924229 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1572756 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:50:53 +0100 1572756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1572753&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17924232%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: PCT could be considered as a novel sensitive myocardial index. Its release in AMI is probably due to the inflammatory process that occurs during AMI. PMID: 17924232 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1572753 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:50:53 +0100 1572753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1572752&cid=s_37357_7_f&fid=37357&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17924233%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In clinical practice, early therapy with clopidogrel, in addition, to aspirin in patients with NSTEMI is associated with a significant reduction of the combined endpoint of death, non-fatal reinfarction and non-fatal stroke after one year. This advantage was associated with an increase in major in-hospital bleeding complications. PMID: 17924233 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Acute Cardiac Care) Acute Cardiac Care journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1572752 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:50:53 +0100 1572752