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 'Texas Heart Institute Journal' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:32:59 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552778&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199419%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Grais IM PMID: 22199419 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552778 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552777&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199420%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Miller AJ PMID: 22199420 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552777 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552776&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199421%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined the effects of acute vagal stimulation on ventricular fibrillation in a canine model. In 4 dogs, we induced 30-second periods of ventricular fibrillation by means of intraventricular pacing. During 2 of the 4 periods of fibrillation that we analyzed, vagal stimulation was delivered through electrodes in the caudal ends of the vagus nerves. Noncontact unipolar electrograms were recorded from 3 ventricular regions: the basal septum, apical septum, and lateral free wall. We then computed the most frequent cycle length, mean organization index, and mean electrogram amplitude for each region.During fibrillation, vagal stimulation shortened the most frequent cycle lengths in the basal septum (P=0.02) and apical septum (P=0.0001), but not in the lateral wall (P=0.46). In addition, vag... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552776 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552775&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199422%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ma TS, Bozkurt B, Paniagua D, Kar B, Ramasubbu K, Rothe CF Abstract Heart-failure phenotypes include pulmonary and systemic venous congestion. Traditional heart-failure classification systems include the Forrester hemodynamic subsets, which use 2 indices: pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) and cardiac index. We hypothesized that changes in PCWP and central venous pressure (CVP), and in the phenotypes of heart failure, might be better evaluated by cardiovascular modeling. Therefore, we developed a lumped-parameter cardiovascular model and analyzed forms of heart failure in which the right and left ventricles failed disproportionately (discordant ventricular failure) versus equally (concordant failure). At least 10 modeling analyses were carried out to the equilibrium... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552775 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552774&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199423%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jiang SL, Li BJ, Zhang T, Ren CL, Wang Y, Chen TT, Gao CQ Abstract We reviewed our department's experience with the perioperative features and surgical treatment of isolated right-sided infective endocarditis. From January 2000 through July 2010, 35 patients underwent surgery for isolated right-sided infective endocarditis in our department. The mean pathologic course was 3.6 months. Preoperative transthoracic echocardiography had revealed intracardiac vegetations in all 35 patients: the tricuspid valve was involved in 28, and preoperative cultures were positive in 31. The median follow-up time was 5.8 years, and the follow-up rate was 85.3%. All the operations were performed with the patients on cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without cardiac arrest. All concomitant conge... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552774 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552773&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199424%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Guo X, Zou L, Zhang X, Li J, Zheng L, Sun Z, Hu J, Wong ND, Sun Y Abstract We investigated the prevalence and risk factors of prehypertension, as well as the predictors of progression from prehypertension to hypertension. To do this, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, after unrestricted searches of PubMed and The Cochrane Library through September 2010. In addition, we reviewed references, major textbooks, and review articles. Pooled prevalence, standardized mean differences, and odds ratios were estimated by using a random-effects model.Twenty-six articles met our inclusion criteria; these included 20 cross-sectional and 6 longitudinal studies, with a total sample of 250,741 individuals. The overall pooled preva... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552773 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552772&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199425%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22199425 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552772 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552771&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199426%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chiesa R, Kahlberg A, Tshomba Y, Marone EM, Marrocco-Trischitta MM, Melissano G PMID: 22199426 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552771 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552770&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199427%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Coselli JS, Green SY, Lemaire SA PMID: 22199427 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552770 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552769&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199428%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Badiu CC, Voss B, Dorfmeister M, Lange R PMID: 22199428 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552769 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552768&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199429%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hughes GC PMID: 22199429 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552768 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552767&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199430%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pettersson GB PMID: 22199430 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552767 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552766&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199431%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Roselli EE PMID: 22199431 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552766 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552765&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199432%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bolman RM PMID: 22199432 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552765 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552764&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199433%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee TY, Safi HJ, Estrera AL PMID: 22199433 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552764 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552763&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199434%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Subramanian S, Seeburger J, Noack T, Mohr FW PMID: 22199434 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552763 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552762&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199435%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Girardi LN PMID: 22199435 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552762 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552761&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199436%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Volguina IV, Lemaire SA, Palmero LC, Miller DC, Coselli JS PMID: 22199436 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552761 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552760&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199437%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chiesa R, Tshomba Y, Logaldo D, Civilini E, Bertoglio L, Melissano G PMID: 22199437 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552760 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552759&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199438%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chitwood WR PMID: 22199438 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552759 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552758&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199439%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Criado FJ PMID: 22199439 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552758 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552757&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199440%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Petracek MR PMID: 22199440 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552757 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552756&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199441%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bolling SF PMID: 22199441 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552756 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552755&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199442%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moodie D PMID: 22199442 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552755 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552754&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199443%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Munden RF PMID: 22199443 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552754 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552753&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199444%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22199444 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552753 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552752&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199445%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mackerrow S, Farb A, Sullivan R Abstract Herein, we describe late complications after the transcatheter device closure of a patent foramen ovale in a patient with migraine headaches. The clinical presentation included acute neurologic symptoms and new-onset atrial fibrillation. A mass on the left atrial side of the occluder was surgically removed. Histologic results showed an inflammatory lesion that consisted predominantly of lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophages. Despite complete surgical closure and the termination of atrial fibrillation, the patient continued to experience neurologic events.Although transcatheter patent foramen ovale closure is associated with low complication rates, a careful risk-benefit evaluation is warranted in view of the potentially severe ... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552752 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552751&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199446%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Forman MB, Sutej PG, Jackson EK Abstract Elevated catecholamine levels are a well-recognized cause of various types of cardiomyopathy. Causes of catecholamine elevation include tumors, toxins, drugs, emotional stress, and sepsis. Milnacipran is a dual and equipotent inhibitor of norepinephrine and serotonin uptake. It is frequently prescribed as therapy for fibromyalgia, and the drug has a good safety profile. Herein, we report the case of a 42-year-old woman with undefined connective-tissue disease and fibromyalgia who developed a severe and reversible cardiomyopathy while taking recommended doses of milnacipran. The cardiomyopathy was associated with a hyperadrenergic state manifested by tachycardia, hypertension, and elevated plasma catecholamine levels. The discontinua... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552751 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552750&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199447%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ipek G, Omeroglu SN, Goksedef D, Balkanay OO, Kanbur E, Engin E, Baskurt M, Kucukoglu S Abstract Cystic hydatid disease results from infection with the larval or adult form of the Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm. Cardiac involvement is seen in 0.5% to 2% of patients with hydatid disease, and involvement of the interventricular septum is even rarer. Herein, we report our surgical treatment of a large cardiac hydatid cyst in the interventricular septum.A 39-year-old woman presented with dyspnea. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a large cyst in the apical part of the interventricular septum. Thoracic computed tomography showed a cystic lesion in that site, and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the presence of a 50 × 55-mm mass.The patient was placed on cardiopulmo... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552750 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552749&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199448%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dahhan A, Mohammad A, Kapoor D, Sharma GK Abstract Persistent hypotension subsequent to percutaneous coronary intervention is attributed to access-site bleeding, re-infarction, or mechanical complications either of myocardial infarction or of the procedure itself (for example, pericardial tamponade). Dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction after an uncomplicated percutaneous coronary intervention is an unusual, and to our knowledge not previously reported, complication that manifests itself as hypotension refractory to the usual therapy with inotropic agents. We discuss the clinical course, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of hypotension due to left ventricular outflow tract obstruction after percutaneous coronary intervention. Early recognition and ac... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552749 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552748&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199449%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ren X PMID: 22199449 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552748 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552747&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199450%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Muñoz-García AJ, Rodríguez-Bailón I, Briales JH, Navarro MJ, García JM, de Teresa-Galván E PMID: 22199450 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552747 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552746&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199451%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jung KT, Lee KJ PMID: 22199451 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552746 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552745&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199452%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Papazian J, Yang EH, Thomas JL Abstract WEBSITE FEATURE. PMID: 22199452 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552745 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552744&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199453%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yu L, Shi E, Gu T PMID: 22199453 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552744 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552743&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199454%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Weisse AB PMID: 22199454 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552743 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552741&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22199456%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Volpintesta EJ PMID: 22199456 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552741 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:54:03 +0100 5552741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515980&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163118%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bryan CS PMID: 22163118 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515980 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515979&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163119%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Grais IM PMID: 22163119 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515979 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515978&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163120%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mackie AR, Losordo DW Abstract Bone marrow-derived CD34(+) cells are a well-characterized population of stem cells that have traditionally been used clinically to reconstitute the hematopoietic system after radiation or chemotherapy. More recently, CD34(+) cells have also been shown to induce therapeutic angiogenesis in animal models of myocardial, peripheral, and cerebral ischemia. The mechanism by which CD34(+) cells promote therapeutic angiogenesis is not completely understood, although evidence supports both direct incorporation of the cells into the expanding vasculature and paracrine secretion of angiogenic growth factors that support the developing microvasculature. Phase I and phase II clinical trials have explored the usefulness of CD34(+) cells in the treatment o... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515978 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515977&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163121%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Weisse AB Abstract Well into the first decades of the 20th century, medical opinion held that any surgical attempts to treat heart disease were not only misguided, but unethical. Despite such reservations, innovative surgeons showed that heart wounds could be successfully repaired. Then, extracardiac procedures were performed to correct patent ductus arteriosus, coarctation of the aorta, and tetralogy of Fallot. Direct surgery on the heart was accomplished with closed commissurotomy for mitral stenosis. The introduction of the heart-lung machine and cardiopulmonary bypass enabled the surgical treatment of other congenital and acquired heart diseases. Advances in aortic surgery paralleled these successes. The development of coronary artery bypass grafting greatly aided the ... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515977 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515976&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163122%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tambaca J, Canic S, Kosor M, Fish RD, Paniagua D Abstract The mechanical behavior of endovascular coronary stents influences their therapeutic efficacy. Through computational studies, researchers can analyze device performance and improve designs. We developed a 1-dimensional finite element method, net-based algorithm and used it to analyze the effects of radial loading and bending in commercially available stents. Our computational study included designs modeled on the Express, Cypher, Xience, and Palmaz stents.We found that stents that did not fully expand were less rigid than the fully expanded stents and, therefore, exhibited larger displacement. Stents with an open-cell design, such as Express-like or Xience-like stents, had a higher bending flexibility. Stents with i... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515976 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515975&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163123%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tanaka M, Tsuno NH, Mitsudo K, Kadota K, Tatami R, Kato M, Kato K, Nogami A, Ishikawa O, Takahashi K Abstract The KW39 stent is a balloon-expandable, stainless-steel, slotted-tube stent, newly designed to adjust to the shape of the coronary arteries. We evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of KW39 stent-based percutaneous coronary interventions in human native coronary arteries. A total of 105 patients (110 lesions), with a diagnosis of stable angina, acute coronary syndrome, or asymptomatic myocardial ischemia, were included in this prospective study. The primary endpoint was the target-lesion revascularization rate at the conclusion of a 6-month follow-up period. The secondary endpoints were the rates of technical and procedural success and the rate of major advers... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515975 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515974&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163124%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Munir M, Aliota J, Ahmed A, Mohammed A, Lee VV, Elayda MA, Wilson JM Abstract Conflicting patient outcomes have been reported after the use of sirolimus-eluting stents or bare-metal stents. In this nonrandomized study, we examine the outcomes after placement of sirolimus-eluting versus bare-metal stents in an unselected population of patients who underwent percutaneous coronary revascularization.We used THIRD-base, a longitudinal data registry of patients who underwent revascularization at our institution, to compare demographics and outcomes in patients treated with a sirolimus-eluting or bare-metal stent from January 2001 through June 2006. Outcome measures included major acute coronary and cerebral events at 30 days, target-vessel failure at 9 months and at 3 years, and... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515974 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515973&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163125%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhao B, Li J, Luo X, Zhou Q, Chen H, Shi H Abstract We prospectively studied the correlations between plasma levels of von Willebrand factor and its cleaving protease-a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin type I motif, member 13 (ADAMTS13)-in 126 patients who did or did not develop no-reflow phenomenon after primary percutaneous intervention for acute ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction. Quantitative plasma levels of von Willebrand factor and ADAMTS13 were measured by immunoturbidometric assay.Angiographic no-reflow was observed in 46 (37%) of the 126 patients. At admission, plasma levels of von Willebrand factor were significantly higher in the no-reflow group (P < 0.001), but levels of ADAMTS13 at admission were similar in the 2 groups (P = 0.... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515973 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515972&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163126%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we evaluated the factors affecting the development of iatrogenic atrial septal defect and searched for the possible influence of this defect on long-term outcomes.We reviewed the medical records of 267 patients who had undergone successful percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty for symptomatic moderate or severe mitral stenosis from January 2000 through March 2004. Sixty-three of the 267 patients were enrolled in a face-to-face follow-up study. We noted their clinical and demographic characteristics. All included patients were asked for the endpoints of repeat percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty or mitral valve surgery, cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, and the need of intervention for the iatrogenic atrial septal defect. They underwent standard... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515972 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515971&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163127%26dopt%3DAbstract We present our experience with 2 options for device closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect with aneurysm. Thirty-four patients with perimembranous ventricular septal defect with aneurysm, aged from 14 to 42 years, underwent transcatheter closure with modified double-disk occluders. A sheath was used to deliver the occluder after establishment of a stable "arteriovenous loop" under fluoroscopy. Electrocardiography and transthoracic echocardiography were used for follow-up. All but 1 patient experienced successful transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect with aneurysm, when occluders were used in 2 different positions. There were 19 patients whose perimembranous ventricular septal defects were closed at the inlet of the aneurysm and 15 patients whose def... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515971 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515970&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163128%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Janardhan A, Chen J, Crawford PA Abstract Heart failure is a systemic disease in which both myocardium and skeletal muscle exhibit alterations of energy metabolism. Failing myocardium exhibits impaired utilization of free fatty acids and glucose, which are major substrates for myocardial energy production. Ketone bodies normally provide a modest contribution to energy balance, but serum concentrations of ketone bodies are elevated in heart failure. To profile ketone body metabolism in advanced heart failure, we directly measured ketone body utilization by heart and skeletal muscle.Metabolite concentrations in arterial, coronary sinus, and central venous beds were measured to derive myocardial and skeletal-muscle ketone body utilization in 11 patients with advanced heart fa... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515970 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515969&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163129%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jo Y, Uranaka Y, Iwaki H, Matsumoto J, Koura T, Negishi K Abstract Anomalous origin of the coronary artery from the opposite sinus of Valsalva and a course of that artery between the ascending aorta and the pulmonary artery is a rare congenital anomaly. It can cause myocardial ischemia, syncope, and sudden cardiac death in young people. Herein, we report the case of a 24-year-old man who was brought to our hospital after cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation. Emergent coronary angiography revealed that the left coronary artery was normal; however, the right coronary artery originated at the left sinus of Valsalva. After admission, the patient was treated with mild therapeutic hypothermia for 48 hours and had a favorable neurologic recovery. Subsequent 16-slice mul... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515969 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515968&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163130%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Angelini P PMID: 22163130 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515968 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515967&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163131%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kawajiri H, Mochizuki Y, Kashima I Abstract Patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms sometimes also have peripheral vascular disease. In such cases, staged operations are usually performed in order to avoid additional morbidity. We have achieved good long-term outcomes in 2 patients with use of a single-stage surgical technique. Our novel procedure uses a pre-sewn side branch with a Dacron graft as the inflow source for the aortofemoral bypass during thoracic aortic aneurysm repair. As of 25 and 52 months' follow-up, these grafts were patent in our 2 patients. We believe that this procedure is a safe and easy single-stage operation that achieves favorable patency. To our knowledge, this is the first report to document the use of a pre-sewn perfusion branch of a Dacron graft... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515967 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515966&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163132%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Slaughter MS PMID: 22163132 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515966 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515965&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163133%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Birks EJ PMID: 22163133 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515965 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515964&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163134%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Loebe M PMID: 22163134 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515964 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515963&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163135%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bugan B, Iyisoy A, Celik M, Kucuk U, Boz U, Celik T Abstract Interrupted aortic arch, characterized by luminal and anatomic discontinuity between the ascending and descending aorta, is a very rare congenital malformation. The condition is typically diagnosed in neonates and is highly fatal if left untreated. Herein, we report the unusual diagnosis of an isolated type A interrupted aortic arch in a hypertensive, asymptomatic 19-year-old man. PMID: 22163135 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515963 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515962&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163136%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Huebler M, Habazettl H, Boettcher W, Kuppe H, Hetzer R, Redlin M Abstract In neonates, the major obstacle to transfusion-free complex cardiac surgery is the severe hemodilution that can result from the mismatch between the priming volume of the circuit and the patients' blood volume. Herein, we report the case of a 13-day-old, 2.96-kg preterm neonate who had a hypoplastic aortic arch and atrial and ventricular septal defects. At the insistence of her Jehovah's Witness parents, we performed corrective surgery without transfusing homologous blood products-using deep hypothermic circulatory arrest in the process. A specially designed cardiopulmonary bypass circuit with a priming volume of only 95 mL was the key component of an interdisciplinary effort to avoid transfusion whi... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515962 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515961&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163137%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gregoric ID, Kar B, Gholkar G, Patel S, Crane T, Nathan S, Loyalka P Abstract Herein, we describe the case of a 60-year-old man with severe nonischemic cardiomyopathy and hypervolemia. By means of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation at the bedside, along with hemoconcentration, the patient was resuscitated from severe cardiogenic shock and normal blood volume was restored. Within 24 hours, he was able to undergo a high-risk aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis, with a successful outcome. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case in which hemoconcentration with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has been used to support a patient with severe hypervolemia. PMID: 22163137 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515961 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515960&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163138%26dopt%3DAbstract We report what we believe is the 1st case of serotonin syndrome as an indirect cause of stress-induced cardiomyopathy with a reverse takotsubo profile. PMID: 22163138 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515960 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515959&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163139%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Selke KJ, Dhar G, Cohn JM Abstract Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is characterized by transient multisegmental left ventricular dysfunction, dynamic electrocardiographic changes that mimic acute myocardial infarction, and the absence of obstructive coronary disease. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy has been solidly associated with antecedent emotional and physical stressors that trigger catecholamine surges, which lead to coronary vasospasm or direct myocardial injury. Some medications can also cause catecholamine surges, although this phenomenon is not as well described. Duloxetine is a combined serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). The basic goal of SNRIs is to increase catecholamine levels in neuronal tissue. However, the increased catecholamine levels may also affe... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515959 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515958&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163140%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yarlioglues M, Akpek M, Ardic I, Elcik D, Sahin O, Kaya MG Abstract Mad-honey poisoning can occur after the eating of honey that contains grayanotoxin. Mad honey is intentionally produced from the nectar of Rhododendron ponticum, which grows in Japan, Nepal, Brazil, parts of North America and Europe, and the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. Low doses of grayanotoxin can cause dizziness, hypotension, and bradycardia, and high doses can cause impaired consciousness, syncope, atrioventricular block, and asystole due to vagal stimulation. Reports of acute coronary syndrome are very rare. Herein, we present the case of a 50-year-old husband and 42-year-old wife who, to improve sexual performance, intentionally ate honey from the Black Sea area of Turkey for 1 week. Within 3 ... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515958 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515957&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163141%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Surapaneni P, Vinales KL, Najib MQ, Chaliki HP Abstract Exposure to the anorectic drug fenfluramine, alone or in combination with phentermine, a noradrenergic central nervous system stimulant, has been associated with unusual cardiac valvular morphology and resultant regurgitation of the left- and right-sided heart valves. The prevalence of significant valvular disease associated with the use of these anorectic drugs is reported to be as high as 23%. Herein, we report the occurrence of multivalvular disease and pulmonary hypertension associated with fenfluramine-phentermine use, discovered in an obese 59-year-old woman before expected gastric bypass surgery. PMID: 22163141 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515957 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515956&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163142%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Haruyama A, Toyoda S, Kikuchi M, Arikawa T, Inami S, Otani N, Amano H, Matsuda R, Inoue T Abstract A 65-year-old woman who had previously undergone aortic root replacement with a bioprosthetic valve (Bentall operation) in treatment of annuloaortic ectasia became feverish after developing dental caries and was admitted to our hospital. Transesophageal echocardiography showed an 18 × 4-mm vegetation on her prosthetic valve. Campylobacter fetus was isolated on blood cultures, and she was diagnosed with infectious endocarditis. Aggressive combined antibiotic treatment was effective for her recovery. C. fetus infection is a rarely reported cause of prosthetic valve endocarditis. PMID: 22163142 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515956 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515955&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163143%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of an 83-year-old man in whom acute left ventricular failure with ventricular arrhythmic storm developed during a Bentall operation. During re-exploration of the annular and coronary ostial anastomoses, no abnormality was seen, and none of the common sequelae of aortic root replacement was evident. The application of retrograde cardioplegia yielded a Teflon pledget that had migrated into the distal part of the left main stem. The pledget was removed, the anastomoses were reestablished, and the patient recovered uneventfully. This case suggests that left ostial anastomosis re-exploration should be carefully considered when no other cause of coronary insufficiency is obvious, and that retrograde cardioplegia may be useful to detect embolization in the left coronary system.... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515955 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515954&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163144%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case in which we discovered, in a young, asymptomatic woman, an atrial myxoma arising from the anterior-superior junction of the inferior vena cava with the right atrium.Although transthoracic echocardiography is still considered the most important diagnostic imaging method for application to cardiac tumors, its use in our patient failed, probably due to the unusual location and small size of the mass. The diagnosis was made with the aid of transesophageal echocardiography, which proved its superiority and accuracy in this application. PMID: 22163144 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515954 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515953&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163145%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Panduranga P, Riyami AA Abstract WEB SITE FEATURE. PMID: 22163145 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515953 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515952&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163146%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mittal CM, Aslam N, Mohan B, Tandon R, Sood N, Wander GS PMID: 22163146 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515952 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515951&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163147%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cetin M, Ucar O, Canbay A, Cicekcioglu H, Diker E PMID: 22163147 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515951 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515950&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163148%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bolad IA, Khan B, Ghumman W PMID: 22163148 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515950 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515949&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163149%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Molaee P, Teo KS, Wong DT, Leong DP, Sanders P, Worthley SG PMID: 22163149 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515949 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515948&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163150%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Brenna EJ, Bethencourt A, Contreras AE, Ballarino MA, Peirone A PMID: 22163150 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515948 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515947&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163151%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moorthy N, Kapoor A Abstract WEB SITE FEATURE. PMID: 22163151 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515947 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515946&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163152%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Saeed G, Onundu J PMID: 22163152 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515946 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515945&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22163153%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Abstract [This corrects the article on p. 427 in vol. 38, PMID: 21841876.]. PMID: 22163153 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515945 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:30:03 +0100 5515945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142724&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841852%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hurst JW PMID: 21841852 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142724 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142723&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841853%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Grais IM PMID: 21841853 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142723 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142722&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841854%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kabbani SS Abstract Herein, I describe my experience (spanning 40 years) in helping to develop the specialty of cardiovascular surgery in Syria. Especially in the early years, the challenges were daunting. We initially performed thoracic, vascular, and closed-heart operations while dealing with inadequate facilities, bureaucratic delays, and poorly qualified personnel. After our independent surgical center was established in early 1976, we performed 1 open-heart and 1 closed-heart procedure per day. Open-heart procedures evolved from the few and simple to the multiple and complex, and we solved difficulties as they arose. Today, our cardiac surgical center occupies an entire 6-floor building. We have 12 cardiac surgeons, 10 surgical residents, a formal 6-year surgical resi... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142722 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142721&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841855%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ludka O, Konecny T, Somers V PMID: 21841855 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142721 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142720&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841856%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ganjehei L, Massumi A, Nazeri A, Razavi M PMID: 21841856 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142720 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142719&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841857%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ganjehei L, Massumi A, Razavi M, Rasekh A PMID: 21841857 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142719 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142718&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841858%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wilkoff BL PMID: 21841858 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142718 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142717&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841859%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Saeed M PMID: 21841859 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142717 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142716&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841860%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ganjehei L, Razavi M, Massumi A PMID: 21841860 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142716 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142715&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841861%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ganjehei L, Razavi M, Rasekh A PMID: 21841861 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142715 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142714&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841862%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined the correlation between the ultrasonographic characterization of ascending aortic atherosclerotic plaque and plasma C-reactive protein, interleukin-1, and interleukin-6 levels in these mice.In 4 age groups (8, 16, 24, and 32 wk) of 8 male knockout mice each (atherosclerotic groups) and age-matched male C57BL/6 mice (control groups), we used ultrasonographic biomicroscopy to measure maximal plaque thickness or intima-media thickness in the ascending aorta. We compared the findings with corresponding histologic measurements, and we measured plasma C-reactive protein, interleukin-1, and interleukin-6 levels in each group.Mean atherosclerotic thicknesses and C-reactive protein and interleukin levels were significantly higher in each atherosclerotic group than in the control groups ... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142714 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142713&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841863%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Esme H, Eren S, Sezer M, Solak O Abstract The purpose of this retrospective study was to analyze our experience with mediastinal cysts, emphasizing the clinical presentations and results of surgery.Thirty-two patients with mediastinal cysts underwent surgery from January 2000 through June 2005. The records of these patients were reviewed for age at presentation, sex, signs and symptoms at presentation, results of the imaging techniques, types of mediastinal cysts, location and size of cysts, types of surgical procedure, length of hospital stay, early postoperative complications, death, and other follow-up information.The 32 mediastinal cysts comprised 12 bronchogenic, 9 pericardial, 7 thymic, and 2 enteric cysts, together with 2 cystic teratomas. Overall, 14 of the 32 pati... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142713 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142712&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841864%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we reviewed a 15-year experience with the treatment of a severe sequela of cardiac surgery: post-sternotomy mediastinitis. We compared the outcomes of conventional treatment with those of negative-pressure wound therapy, focusing on mortality rate, sternal reinfection, and length of hospital stay.We reviewed data on 157 consecutive patients who were treated at our institution from 1995 through 2010 for post-sternotomy mediastinitis after cardiac surgery. Of these patients, 74 had undergone extensive wound débridement followed by negative-pressure wound therapy, and 83 had undergone conventional treatment, including primary wound reopening, débridement, closed-chest irrigation without rewiring, topical application of granulated sugar for recurrent cases, and final plastic r... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142712 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142711&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841865%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Krajcer Z, Rajan L, Thota V, Dougherty KG, Strickman NE, Mortazavi A, Cheong BY Abstract We sought to compare the efficacy of a low-permeability version of the Gore Excluder™ device with that of the original device. We used volumetric analysis and maximum transverse diameter measurements to examine abdominal aortic aneurysm size regression after endovascular aneurysm repair.From November 2002 through April 2007, 101 patients (82% men; mean age, 71.5 ± 8.9 yr) underwent endovascular aneurysm repair with the Excluder stent-graft: 34 with the original device, and 67 with the low-permeability device. Only patients without endoleak and with preprocedural and 1- and 2-year follow-up computed tomographic scans were included. Eight patients with type II endoleak and 2 with type... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142711 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142710&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841866%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fernández JF, González CS, Navarro MJ, Fernández Guerrero JC, Menchero AG, Briales JH, Piris RM, Herrador J, Herrera MG, García JM Abstract Percutaneous coronary intervention with drug-eluting stents is an alternative for patients with high-risk unprotected left main coronary artery disease; those with diabetes mellitus are at even higher risk. Recent advances in percutaneous coronary intervention could lead to better results. The aim of this study was to evaluate medium-term results in a real-world sample of high-risk diabetic patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with drug-eluting stents for unprotected left main coronary artery disease.From 3 tertiary hospitals, we retrospectively identified 334 high-risk patients, of whom 141 (42%) were diabetic an... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142710 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142709&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841867%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Smith M, Pappy R, Hennebry TA Abstract Chronic occlusions are present in up to 40% of patients who undergo treatment for symptomatic peripheral arterial disease. The primary difficulty encountered during the treatment of chronic occlusions is inability to re-enter the true lumen after subintimal crossing of the occlusion. Two devices have been designed to mitigate this limitation via controlled re-entry. Herein, we report our experience with the Outback LTD catheter and the Pioneer Plus Catheter PPlus 120 in re-entering the true arterial lumen during percutaneous intentional extraluminal revascularization for peripheral chronic occlusions involving the superficial femoral artery. In reviewing our peripheral interventions performed from February 2006 through February 2009, ... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142709 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142708&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841868%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shanmugasundaram M Abstract Persons aged 65 years or older, often referred to as the elderly, are a rapidly increasing population in the United States. Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of morbidity and death in this age group, and acute coronary syndrome accounts for a significant proportion of the deaths. Percutaneous coronary intervention is a well-established treatment for acute coronary syndrome and symptomatic coronary artery disease. However, community studies have shown that elderly patients are less likely to undergo revascularization, perhaps due to a "treatment-risk" paradox: elderly patients-at higher risk of morbidity and death from acute coronary syndrome-are denied revascularization even though they are likely to benefit from it. Age alone is o... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142708 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142707&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841869%26dopt%3DAbstract We present our experience with arch-to-descending aorta bypass grafting in combination with intracardiac or ascending aortic aneurysm repair.From October 2004 through April 2010, 5 patients (4 men, 1 woman; mean age, 45.8 ± 9.4 yr) underwent anatomic bypass grafting of the arch to the descending aorta through a median sternotomy and concomitant repair of an intracardiac disorder or an ascending aortic aneurysm. Operative indications included coarctation of the aorta in all cases, together with severe mitral insufficiency arising from damaged chordae tendineae in 2 patients, ascending aortic aneurysm with aortic regurgitation in 2 patients, and coronary artery disease in 1 patient. Data from early and midterm follow-up were reviewed.There was no early or late death. Follow-up was complete ... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142707 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142706&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841870%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Loyalka P, Hariharan R, Gholkar G, Gregoric ID, Tamerisa R, Nathan S, Kar B Abstract A 58-year-old man presented with chest pain and tightness and was diagnosed with a Q-wave anterior myocardial infarction. He then developed pulseless ventricular arrhythmias, which were treated with repeated direct-current shocks and intravenous amiodarone. He underwent emergency cardiac catheterization: stents were deployed in the left anterior descending coronary artery and right coronary artery, and an intra-aortic balloon pump was inserted. Severe refractory cardiogenic shock and incessant ventricular arrhythmias compelled us to place a TandemHeart percutaneous left ventricular assist device 4 hours later. The patient's hemodynamic status stabilized, but the arrhythmias persisted for 3... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142706 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142705&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841871%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sachdeva A, Bansal RC, Bailey LL, Razzouk AJ Abstract Balloon atrial septostomy is ordinarily a safe palliative procedure for cyanotic congenital heart disease; however, if echocardiographic guidance is unavailable and fluoroscopy is used, distortions in the cardiac anatomy can invalidate the usual landmarks. Herein, we report iatrogenic mitral papillary muscle rupture during balloon atrial septostomy in a 4-day-old male neonate with total anomalous connection of the pulmonary veins. The anomalous connection and severe mitral regurgitation were emergently corrected, and the patient grew and developed normally. At age 24 years, he had only mild residual mitral regurgitation and was in New York Heart Association functional class I.In addition to describing the surgical treat... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142705 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142704&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841872%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mohamed A, Cherian S, El-Ashmawy A, Abdelmoneim SE, Soliman M, Abu-Rayan M, Kalangos A Abstract Non-Hodgkin lymphoblastic lymphomas are very uncommon tumors that rarely involve the heart; however, when they do, they typically cause cardiac symptoms. Herein, we describe the case of a young woman who presented with respiratory symptoms. These were caused by a high-grade lymphoblastic lymphoma, which originated in the left inferior pulmonary vein and extended into the left atrium. The tumor was surgically debulked, but it recurred in 1 month, and the patient underwent chemotherapy. Six months later, she had recurrent respiratory symptoms, and echocardiography revealed a persistent mass in the left lower lobar vein. A modified chemotherapy regimen led to complete resolution of... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142704 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142703&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841873%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Letsou GV, Forrester M, Frazier OH Abstract Left ventricular reconstruction is advocated as a surgical option for patients with severe congestive heart failure. Despite initial enthusiasm for this procedure, reports of long-term results are sparse. Herein, we describe a particularly gratifying case of left ventricular reconstruction in a 43-year-old man, who continues to have excellent left ventricular function 10 years postoperatively. This approach may be a reasonable alternative to cardiac transplantation in patients who lack other treatment options. PMID: 21841873 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142703 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142702&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841874%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bryant R, Aboutalebi A, Kim JJ, Kertesz N, Morales DL Abstract Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators have aided the prevention of sudden cardiac death in adults. The hope is to provide similar benefits to the pediatric population as the devices become smaller. Herein, we present the case of a 4.9-kg, 5-week-old infant boy who presented with cardiopulmonary arrest. After emergency defibrillation, conventional treatment options included long-term hospitalization for later cardioverter-defibrillator implantation, or installation of an external defibrillator with subsequent home telemetry. On the basis of the infant's body dimensions, we decided that an epicardial implantable cardioverter-defibrillator was feasible and the best option. We performed a median sternotomy and pl... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142702 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142701&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841875%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Singh A, Ramanakumar A, Hannan J Abstract Air embolism is rare and potentially fatal. Its early recognition and prompt treatment can help to prevent life-threatening sequelae. Herein, we report the case of a 75-year-old man who underwent a computed tomographic-guided lung biopsy of a left-lower-lobe pulmonary nodule. A few minutes after the procedure, he experienced numbness and weakness in his right hand; this lasted for approximately 10 minutes and resolved on its own. Similar symptoms developed in his left hand and subsided in 5 minutes. His speech then became garbled. An urgent computed tomographic scan of the head showed no acute abnormality. Review of the chest computed tomographic scans that were performed during the biopsy revealed 10 cc of air in the left ventricu... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142701 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142700&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841876%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yorgun H, Canpolat U, Kaya EB, Aytemir K, Oto A Abstract Percutaneous closure of an ostium secundum-type atrial septal defect is typically a safe and effective therapeutic option in the presence of significant shunting or paradoxical embolism. Infrequently, however, periprocedural sequelae occur.Herein, we report the cases of 2 patients, each of whom underwent transcatheter closure of an atrial septal defect with the use of an Amplatzer Septal Occluder under transesophageal echocardiographic guidance. In both patients, acute thrombi formed periprocedurally, despite preprocedural anticoagulation. In patient 1, the infusion of unfractionated heparin for 24 hours prevented the recurrence of thrombus; in patient 2, the thrombus was isolated under the arm of the occluder, and u... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142700 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142699&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841877%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mundra V, Savage EB, Novaro GM, Asher CR Abstract Chylopericardium after cardiac surgery is rare, and there are few reports of its occurrence after aortic valve surgery. Chylous pericardial effusion 4 months after aortic valve replacement for endocarditis is highly unusual.Herein, we report the case of a 54-year-old man who had undergone bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement because of endocarditis and valvular dysfunction. Two months later, he underwent pericardiocentesis twice because of large pericardial effusions consisting of pinkish white fluid with predominant lymphocytes. Four months after valve replacement, he presented with recurrent effusion consistent with early tamponade, and a pericardial window was created. At surgery, 1,500 cc of milky white fluid was reco... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142699 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142698&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841878%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 55-year-old man who presented with acute coronary syndrome due to coronary slow flow after spinal cord injury. Data regarding the causes and clinical manifestations of coronary slow flow are inconclusive, but the autonomic nervous system is believed to be at least a contributing factor. The predominant vagal activity causes vasodilation and hemostasis, which can lead to acute coronary syndrome. We hereby call attention to hyperactive parasympathetic tonicity, which can lead to coronary slow flow and acute coronary syndrome in acute spinal cord injury patients. PMID: 21841878 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142698 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142697&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841879%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Suradi H, Breall JA Abstract Idiopathic giant cell myocarditis is a rare condition with a poor prognosis. Patients with giant cell myocarditis typically die of refractory ventricular arrhythmias or progressive congestive heart failure in about 3 months. The benefit of immunosuppressive therapy varies among patients with giant cell myocarditis, and no factors that would predict which patients will respond to therapy have been identified. Mechanical circulatory support devices, from intra-aortic balloon pumps to more permanent systems, have been used for ventricular support in cases of acute heart failure.Herein, we describe a case of giant cell myocarditis in a previously healthy 44-year-old woman who presented with cardiogenic shock. She was supported hemodynamically with ... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142697 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142696&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841880%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Garg N, Moorthy N, Agrawal SK, Pandey S, Kumari N Abstract Malignant metastases to the heart and pericardium, which occur far more often than do primary cardiac neoplasms, typically lead to fatal outcomes. The phyllodes tumor is a rare, predominantly benign fibroepithelial breast neoplasm with variable malignancy potential. Herein, we describe the case of a 35-year-old woman who, 3 years after undergoing a simple mastectomy for a rapidly enlarging breast neoplasm, presented with cardiogenic shock and was found to have a large right ventricular tumor that obstructed the right ventricular outflow tract. Despite successful resection of the ventricular mass and a right atrial mass of organized thrombus, the patient died 8 days postoperatively of multiorgan failure due to sever... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142696 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142695&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841881%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alla VM, Thota R, Mathias S, Holmberg M, Hunter C Abstract WEB SITE FEATURE. PMID: 21841881 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142695 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142694&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841882%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ellis A, Kalogeropoulos A, Chung A, Martin RP, Caras D, Clements SD Abstract WEB SITE FEATURE. PMID: 21841882 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142694 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142693&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841883%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alasti M, Omidvar B, Mali S, Majidi S Abstract WEB SITE FEATURE. PMID: 21841883 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142693 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142692&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841884%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jabbad H, Shehata R, Al-Ebrahim KE PMID: 21841884 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142692 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142691&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841885%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kao CL, Lu MS, Chang JP PMID: 21841885 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142691 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142690&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841886%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bruno VD, Mariscalco G, De Vita S, Piffaretti G, Nassiacos D, Sala A Abstract WEB SITE FEATURE. PMID: 21841886 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142690 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5142689&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21841887%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aratari C PMID: 21841887 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5142689 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:44:06 +0100 5142689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5111152&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21748048%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yeh ET PMID: 21748048 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5111152 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:00:16 +0100 5111152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018037&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720456%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, transendocardial injections (up to 200 × 10(6) bone marrow mononuclear cells) were safe. Analyses of individual injected segments suggest potential benefit from higher cell concentrations per segment. PMID: 21720456 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018037 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5018037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018036&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720457%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Traube E, Coplan NL Atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac complication of hyperthyroidism, occurs in an estimated 10% to 25% of overtly hyperthyroid patients. The prevalence of atrial fibrillation increases with age in the general population and in thyrotoxic patients. Other risk factors for atrial fibrillation in thyrotoxic patients include male sex, ischemic or valvular heart disease, and congestive heart failure. The incidence of arterial embolism or stroke in thyrotoxic atrial fibrillation is less clear. There are many reports of arterial thromboembolism associated with hyperthyroidism, including cases of young adults without coexisting risk factors other than thyrotoxic atrial fibrillation.THE USE OF ANTICOAGULATIVE AGENTS TO PREVENT THROMBOEMBOLIC SEQUELAE OF THYR... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018036 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5018036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018032&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720458%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cevik C, Nugent K, Meyerrose G, Otahbachi M, Izgi C, Lyte M, Fish RD Matrix metalloproteinases degrade the collagen content of atherosclerotic plaque and reduce plaque stability. In tissue sections of atherosclerotic plaque, the expression of matrix metalloproteinases is increased. 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins) decrease the tissue expression of matrix metalloproteinases-1, -2, -3, and -9 in atheromatous plaque by attenuating the inflammatory process that leads to increased expression. However, it is not known whether statins decrease levels of matrix metalloproteinase-13-an enzyme crucial to the initiation of collagen degradation-as part of their plaque-stabilizing effect.We prospectively examined the effect of statin therapy on serum lev... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018032 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5018032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5018018&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720459%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kane C, Kogon B, Pernetz M, McConnell M, Kirshbom P, Rodby K, Book WM Congenital heart defects that have a component of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction, such as tetralogy of Fallot, are frequently palliated in childhood by disruption of the pulmonary valve. Although this can provide an initial improvement in quality of life, these patients are often left with severe pulmonary valve insufficiency. Over time, this insufficiency can lead to enlargement of the right ventricle and to the deterioration of right ventricular systolic and diastolic function. Pulmonary valve replacement in these patients decreases right ventricular volume overload and improves right ventricular performance. To date, few studies have examined the effects of pulmonary valve replacement on left... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5018018 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5018018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017996&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720460%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Palma G, Giordano R, Russolillo V, Cioffi S, Palumbo S, Mucerino M, Poli V, Vosa C Pulmonary hypertension associated with pediatric congenital heart defects is a major cause of postoperative morbidity and death. Sildenafil has been combined with inhaled nitric oxide to treat pulmonary hypertension. We retrospectively studied the pre- and postoperative effects of oral sildenafil as monotherapy in children with pulmonary hypertension who underwent surgery to correct congenital cardiac defects.From September 2005 through November 2009, 38 children with moderate-to-severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (pulmonary arterial/aortic pressure ratio, >0.7) underwent cardiac surgery at our institution. Fifteen patients were given sildenafil (0.35 mg/kg, every 4 hr) orally or through ... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017996 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017995&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720461%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zamfir LE, Diena M, Cerin G, Hakimpour M, Benea DC, Tesler UF Congenital clefts of the mitral valve without an associated atrioventricular canal defect are rare, and they may cause mitral insufficiency that requires surgical correction. Repair is typically by direct suture; however, if the cleft is especially wide, the use of this technique may distort the valve leaflet and cause poor coaptation with valvular insufficiency.Herein, we present the case of a 39-year-old woman who had severe mitral valve insufficiency secondary to a wide isolated cleft of the anterior mitral leaflet. The valve was reconstructed with an autologous pericardial patch supported by polytetrafluoroethylene neochordae and an implanted annuloplasty ring. Echocardiographic examination 1 year postoperativel... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017995 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017991&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720462%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ewer MS, Swain SM, Cardinale D, Fadol A, Suter TM PMID: 21720462 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017991 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017988&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720463%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Khakoo AY, Liu PP, Force T, Lopez-Berestein G, Jones LW, Schneider J, Hill J PMID: 21720463 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017988 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017986&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720464%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cutter DJ, Darby SC, Yusuf SW PMID: 21720464 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017986 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017979&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720465%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Iliescu C, Durand JB, Kroll M PMID: 21720465 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017979 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017978&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720466%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Leja MJ, Shah DJ, Reardon MJ PMID: 21720466 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017978 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017974&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720467%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mouhayar E, Salahudeen A PMID: 21720467 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017974 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017972&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720468%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tsimberidou AM, Minotti G, Cardinale D PMID: 21720468 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017972 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017971&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720469%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Banchs J, Jefferies JL, Plana JC, Hundley WG PMID: 21720469 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017971 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017970&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720470%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Attaran RR, Butman S, Movahed MR Percutaneous coronary intervention in tortuous or calcified vessels poses a substantial challenge for interventional cardiologists. Many techniques have been described to overcome the challenge, including the use of stiffer wires, buddy wires, the anchor balloon technique, and deep seating of the guide catheter. Herein, we describe a way to facilitate stent delivery in many tortuous, calcified, and acutely angled vessels: having the patient take a deep breath during the delivery. Deep inspiration displaces the diaphragm and the heart into a more vertical position and causes the coronary tree to straighten slightly, which facilitates balloon and stent delivery. We have found that this method minimizes patients' radiation exposure and saves subst... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017970 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017968&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720471%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schwartz BG, Schussler JM, Rosenthal RL The concept that atherosclerotic disease could be a form of neoplasm has been proposed in the medical literature for centuries, yet few modern cardiologists or pathologists describe atherosclerotic plaques as having the appearance of tumors. Although atherosclerosis is now considered to be an inflammatory disease, parallels between the pathophysiologic courses of atherosclerosis and neoplasia have been described since the 19th century. Current research is increasingly focused on mechanisms common to both diseases.Herein, we present the case of a 70-year-old man with a tumor-like coronary atheroma that was diagnosed on computed tomographic coronary angiography and confirmed with the use of intravascular ultrasound. However, the large plaq... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017968 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017967&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720472%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Leja MJ, Perryman L, Reardon MJ Cardiac fibroma is a rare, benign tumor that occurs chiefly in children and rarely in adults. Most fibromas occur in the ventricles and may reach a very large size that complicates surgical removal. Herein, we report the case of a 38-year-old woman who presented with shortness of breath, fatigue, and lightheadedness and was found to have a 6 × 8-cm fibroma of the left ventricle. Surgical resection was successful, but 7 days later she developed sudden-onset severe mitral regurgitation due to partial disruption of the posterolateral papillary muscle. Mitral valve replacement with a 27-mm mechanical valve was performed. Five years later, the patient remained well, without evident tumor recurrence or cardiac dysfunction.Mitral valve dysfunction wit... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017967 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017966&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720473%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chrysant GS, Horstmanshof DA, Guniganti UM Cardiac tumors are rare and usually indicate metastatic disease. Characterizing a tumor and reaching an exact diagnosis can be difficult. Diagnosis has been aided greatly by advances in imaging, such as cardiovascular magnetic resonance with the use of gadolinium-pentetic acid. Carcinoid tumors are neuroendocrine neoplasms that are found most often in the intestinal tract, although they can also develop in the lung, stomach, or heart. Herein, we report the case of a 72-year-old woman with a history of intestinal carcinoid disease and presenting symptoms of dizziness, fatigue, and chest pain. We used cardiovascular magnetic resonance with gadolinium enhancement to identify a large mass obstructing left ventricular outflow. The histopat... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017966 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017947&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720474%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Guhamajumdar M, Agarwala B A 2-year-old black girl was diagnosed with Sweet syndrome and cutis laxa, and she was given corticosteroid therapy. At that presentation, a cardiac evaluation revealed nothing unusual. Nine days later, she emergently presented with respiratory distress, and circulatory collapse rapidly developed. A 2-dimensional Doppler echocardiogram showed a dilated and poorly contractile left ventricle, severe aortic regurgitation, and a large aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva. Despite resuscitative efforts, the child died. Inspection on autopsy revealed a markedly enlarged heart and 2 large aneurysms of the sinus of Valsalva. Histologic analysis disclosed acute necrosis in the cardiac apex and interventricular septum, and focal chronic inflammatory and granulatio... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017947 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017908&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720475%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: De A, Myridakis D, Kerrigan M, Kiblawi F Varicella (chickenpox), a common childhood infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, is self-limiting and usually benign. Although atypical manifestations of the virus are occasionally seen, it rarely presents with cardiovascular sequelae. Cardiovascular complications of varicella can include pericarditis, myocarditis, or endocarditis. Herein, we report the case of a 17-year-old boy who had varicella infection and severe chest pain. Examination revealed atypical electrocardiographic findings of pericarditis and remarkably elevated cardiac biomarker levels: peak cardiac troponin I, 37.2 ng/mL; total creatine kinase, 1,209 U/L; and creatine kinase-MB fraction, 133.6 ng/mL. After results of coronary angiography reliably excluded isch... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017908 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017907&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720476%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park KM, Nam GB, Choi KJ, Kim YH A 70-year-old patient with 3-vessel coronary artery disease and a left ventricular aneurysm underwent coronary artery bypass grafting, together with a surgical anterior ventricular endocardial restoration (SAVER) procedure. Four days later, he suddenly developed recurrent sustained and nonsustained polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, preceded by monomorphic ventricular premature contractions, and did not respond to any antiarrhythmic drug, including lidocaine, esmolol, or amiodarone. Repeated electrical cardioversion procedures were performed (28 in total). Mapping was performed to target the earliest site of activation in the left ventricle during the ventricular premature contractions, a site where the premature beats were preceded by Purkin... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017907 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017902&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720477%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tanawuttiwat T, Dia M, Hanif T, Mihailescu M Libman-Sacks endocarditis is a well-known and rather common cardiac manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Transesophageal and transthoracic echocardiography are the definitive imaging methods used to evaluate cardiac valvular involvement in this disease. Valvular masses (vegetations) and valvular thickening are 2 common morphologic echocardiographic patterns. Libman-Sacks lesions are typically characterized by single-valve involvement and their small size of 1 to 4 mm.Herein, we present the unusual case of a 22-year-old woman with newly diagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus who had large, sterile vegetations of Libman-Sacks endocarditis that involved the mitral and aortic valves. This compromised coronary blood flow and re... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017902 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017897&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720478%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Santana O, Lamelas J Herein, we report the case of a 77-year-old man who presented with congestive heart failure. Echocardiography and cardiac catheterization revealed severe aortic stenosis with severe mitral regurgitation and a left ventricular ejection fraction of 0.20. Because of comorbidities, the patient was considered to be at high risk for double-valve surgery. In order to reduce the operative risk, a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement was performed together with a transaortic edge-to-edge repair (Alfieri stitch) of the mitral valve. We discuss the surgical technique and note the positive outcome. To our knowledge, this is the 1st report of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement and transaortic mitral valve repair with use of the Alfieri stitch. PMID:... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017897 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017892&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720479%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Darwazah AK, Eida M, Bader V, Khalil M Double-chambered right ventricle is a congenital anomaly in which the right ventricle is divided into 2 portions by anomalous muscle bundles. These cases often present in children, but rarely in adults.We discuss 2 cases of double-chambered right ventricle, in patients aged 42 and 35 years. When cases remain asymptomatic until adulthood, they can present with unusual symptoms that lead to incorrect diagnosis. Our cases represent 2 very different manifestations of double-chambered right ventricle, which differ in presentation, in the site of abnormal obstructive muscle bundles, and in the presence of associated lesions. Both of our patients underwent successful surgical resection of the obstruction. One patient also underwent closure of a ... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017892 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017888&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720480%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mehrotra D, Kejriwal NK Tricuspid regurgitation secondary to percutaneous lead extraction is uncommon, and it rarely requires surgical intervention. Most tricuspid regurgitation occurs during the implantation of tined leads, which can be entrapped in the tricuspid valve apparatus and may require immediate withdrawal. Severe tricuspid regurgitation as a sequela of extracting chronically implanted leads has rarely been reported. Herein, we report a case of torrential tricuspid regurgitation in a 67-year-old woman after the extraction of a permanent pacemaker lead. The regurgitation was confirmed on transesophageal echocardiography during lead extraction, and the tricuspid valve was successfully repaired with suture bicuspidization of the valve and the support of ring annuloplast... Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017888 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017886&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720481%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Das M, Odisio E, Loyalka P, Cheong BY WEB SITE FEATURE. PMID: 21720481 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017886 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017885&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720482%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nathani S, Parakh N, Chaturvedi V, Tyagi S WEB SITE FEATURE. PMID: 21720482 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017885 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017884&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720483%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aksoy S, Gurkan U, Oz D, Durmus G, Canga Y, Karatas B PMID: 21720483 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017884 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017883&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720484%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tekbas G, Onder H, Tekbas E, Yavuz C, Bilici A PMID: 21720484 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017883 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017882&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720485%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yuce M, Davutoglu V, Sari I, Ercan S, Cakici M PMID: 21720485 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017882 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017881&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720486%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gulati GS, Gupta A, Juneja R, Saxena A PMID: 21720486 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017881 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017880&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720487%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Portillo-Sanchez J, Hessein-Abdou Y PMID: 21720487 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017880 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017878&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720489%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Omar HR PMID: 21720489 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017878 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5017877&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21720490%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ricci M PMID: 21720490 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5017877 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:03 +0100 5017877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720534&cid=s_29165_7_f&fid=29165&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21494514%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Willerson JT PMID: 21494514 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Texas Heart Institute Journal) Texas Heart Institute Journal journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720534 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:45:06 +0100 4720534