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Anaemia is an independent predictor of death in patients hospitalized for acute heart failureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Anaemia is a frequent co-morbidity in patients with acute heart failure. Moderate to severe anaemia is an independent predictor of death in these patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0092-3Authors Stephan von Haehling, Charité Medical School Applied Cachexia Research, Department of Cardiology Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Augustenburger Platz 1 13353 Berlin GermanyJoerg C. Schefold, Charité Medical School Department of Nephrology and Intensive Care Medicine Campus Virchow-Klinikum Berlin GermanyLea Majc Hodoscek, General Hospital Murska Sobota Depa...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - November 17, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Happy birthday Richard Bing!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory LaudatioDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0086-1Authors Martin Gottwik, Institut für Herzinfarktforschung Bremserstr. 79 67063 Ludwigshafen Germany Journal Clinical Research in CardiologyOnline ISSN 1861-0692Print ISSN 1861-0684 (Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology)
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - November 17, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Successful use of a wearable cardioverter-defibrillator in myocarditis with normal ejection fractionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0093-2Authors Dirk Prochnau, Friedrich Schiller University Department of Internal Medicine I Erlanger Allee 101 07747 Jena GermanyRalf Surber, Friedrich Schiller University Department of Internal Medicine I Erlanger Allee 101 07747 Jena GermanyHelmut Kuehnert, Friedrich Schiller University Department of Internal Medicine I Erlanger Allee 101 07747 Jena GermanyMatthias Heinke, Friedrich Schiller University Department of Internal Medicine I Erlanger Allee 101 07747 Jena GermanyHelmut U. Klein, University of Rochester Medical Center Heart R...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - November 17, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Should transesophageal echocardiography be done in all patients who underwent catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation? A case report and review of the literatureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0091-4Authors Manuela Frühauf, University of Leipzig Department of Electrophysiology, Heart Center Strümpellstrasse 39 04289 Leipzig GermanyCharlotte Eitel, University of Leipzig Department of Electrophysiology, Heart Center Strümpellstrasse 39 04289 Leipzig GermanyAndreas Bollmann, University of Leipzig Department of Electrophysiology, Heart Center Strümpellstrasse 39 04289 Leipzig GermanyChristopher Piorkowski, University of Leipzig Department of Electrophysiology, Heart Center Strümpellstrasse 39 04289 Leipzig GermanyUlrike Wetze...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - November 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Highlights from Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics 2009Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article provides the reader with comprehensive summaries of the most recent diagnostic and therapeutic developments in CV medicine. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Congress ReportDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0090-5Authors Helge Möllmann, Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center Department of Cardiology Benekestr. 2-8 61231 Bad Nauheim GermanyHolger M. Nef, Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center Department of Cardiology Benekestr. 2-8 61231 Bad Nauheim GermanyChristian W. Hamm, Kerckhoff Heart and Thorax Center Department of Cardiology Benekestr. 2-8 61231 Bad Nauheim GermanyMichael Böhm, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlande...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - November 10, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis and myocardial infarction as presenting manifestations of infective endocarditis: a case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0089-yAuthors Janine Pöss, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Klinik für Innere Medizin III, Kardiologie, Angiologie und Internistische Intensivmedizin Kirrberger Straße 66421 Homburg/Saar GermanyHans-Joachim Schäfers, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Klinik für Thorax- und Herz-Gefäßchirurgie Homburg/Saar GermanyMathias Herrmann, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie und Hygiene Homburg/Saar GermanyLutz von Müller, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Institut für Medizinische M...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - November 3, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Left atrial wall dissection, mitral valve prosthesis dehiscence and pericardial hematoma: complex findings after successful cardiac resuscitationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0087-0Authors Christian Mayer, University of Heidelberg Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology Im Neuenheimer Feld 410 69121 Heidelberg GermanyChristian Frank, University of Heidelberg Department of Cardiac Surgery Heidelberg GermanyDerk Frank, University of Heidelberg Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pneumology Im Neuenheimer Feld 410 69121 Heidelberg GermanyUrsula Tochtermann, University of Heidelberg Department of Cardiac Surgery Heidelberg GermanyChristoph Rehnitz, University of Heidelberg Department of Diagnostic ...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - November 2, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Coronary stenting with the sirolimus-eluting stent in patients with restenosis after intracoronary brachytherapy: results from the prospective multicentre German Cypher Stent RegistryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The treatment of lesions after ICB occurred in 0.8% out of all patients treated with an SES. Clinical event rates during early follow-up were low. However, the TVR rate was 16.4%, which was significantly higher when compared with other SES-treated patients (8.4%, P = 0.04). The treatment of restenosis after ICB with SES seems to be safe and reasonably effective; however, there might be a late catch-up phenomenon. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0088-zAuthors Ralf Zahn, Herzzentrum Ludwigshafen einfach weglassen der Med. Klinik B, Kardiol...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - October 31, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Gender differences in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shockEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion In women, STEMI was more often complicated by cardiogenic shock when compared to men. However, the use of early reperfusion therapy did not differ between the sexes. Primary PCI was associated with the best outcome in female patients with STEMI complicated by cardiogenic shock and is therefore the therapy of choice. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0080-7Authors Oliver Koeth, Herzzentrum Ludwigshafen Department of Cardiology Ludwigshafen GermanyRalf Zahn, Herzzentrum Ludwigshafen Department of Cardiology Ludwigshafen GermanyTobias Heer, Herzzentrum L...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - October 24, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Contrast medium induced nephropathy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention for acute coronary syndrome: differences in STEMI and NSTEMIEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion This prospective study showed no differences in the incidence of developing CIN in patients undergoing PCI for STEMI or NSTEMI, but the predisposing factors, however, differed significantly. Although STEMI patients needed significantly more contrast medium for revascularisation, they did not develop CIN more often. CIN was associated with higher in-hospital complication rate and mortality. Thus, better preventive strategies according to the different predisposing factors leading to CIN are needed to reduce morbidity and mortality, especially in high risk patients. Content Type Journal Artic...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - October 23, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

33. Herbsttagung der DGK und 20. Jahrestagung der Arbeitsgruppe Herzschrittmacher und ArrhythmieEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
vom 08. bis 10.10.2009 Congress-Center Dresden. Tagungspräsident der Herbsttagung: Prof. Dr. R. Erbel, Essen Tagungspräsident der Jahrestagung der Arbeitsgruppe Herzschrittmacher und Arrhythmie: Prof. Dr. T. Lewalter, Paderborn Der Link führt Sie zu einer Abstract-Datenbank in der Sie mit verknüpften Begriffen online nach Dokumenten suchen können. The link leads you to a searchable online abstract data base. http://www.steinkopff.springer.de/journal/392/home_ht09.htm Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00392...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - October 13, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Intervention study shows outpatient cardiac rehabilitation to be economically at least as attractive as inpatient rehabilitationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion The ratio of mean cost over mean effect difference (incremental cost-effectiveness ratio) indicates dominance of outpatient rehabilitation, but at a considerable statistical uncertainty. However, outpatient rehabilitation cannot be rejected from an economic perspective. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0081-6Authors Bernd Schweikert, Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management P.O.Box 1129 85758 Neuherberg GermanyHarry Hahmann, Klinik Schwabenland Isny-Neutrauch...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - October 11, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Multimodal visualization of a retrocardial bronchial artery aneurysm with rare origin from the distal descending aortaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0079-0Authors Lars Kamper, University Hospital Witten/Herdecke Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, HELIOS Klinikum Wuppertal Heusnerstr. 40 42283 Wuppertal GermanyJan Smettan, University Hospital Witten/Herdecke Department of Cardiology, Heart Center, HELIOS Klinikum Wuppertal Arrenberger Str. 20 42117 Wuppertal GermanyNadine Abanador-Kamper, University Hospital Witten/Herdecke Department of Cardiology, Heart Center, HELIOS Klinikum Wuppertal Arrenberger Str. 20 42117 Wuppertal GermanyWerner Piroth, University Hospital...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 24, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Reduction in ECG abnormalities and improvement of regional left ventricular function in a patient with Fabry’s disease during enzyme-replacement therapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0084-3Authors Christian Prinz, Ruhr University Bochum Department of Cardiology, Heart and Diabetes Center North Rhine-Westphalia Georgstrasse 11 32545 Bad Oeynhausen GermanyMartin Farr, Ruhr University Bochum Department of Cardiology, Heart and Diabetes Center North Rhine-Westphalia Georgstrasse 11 32545 Bad Oeynhausen GermanyDetlef Hering, Ruhr University Bochum Department of Cardiology, Heart and Diabetes Center North Rhine-Westphalia Georgstrasse 11 32545 Bad Oeynhausen GermanyDieter Horstkotte, Ruhr University Bochum Department of Ca...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 23, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Incidence and clinical significance of mitral regurgitation in Takotsubo cardiomyopathyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Acute MR is a noteworthy finding in TC, but it is not associated with the severity of TC. Dysfunction of mid-ventricular myocardium seems to be a conditio sine qua non, whereas LVOT obstruction does not seem to play an important role. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0078-1Authors Dariusch Haghi, University Hospital Mannheim I. Medical Department Mannheim 68167 GermanyStefanie Röhm, University Hospital Mannheim I. Medical Department Mannheim 68167 GermanyTim Suselbeck, University Hospital Mannheim I. Medical Department Mannheim 68167 GermanyMartin B...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 23, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Hotlines and clinical trial updates presented at the European Society of Cardiology Meeting 2009: data from RE-LY, PLATO, MADIT-CRT, PROTECT, SYNTAX, TRITON and moreEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article provides the reader with comprehensive summaries of the most recent diagnostic and therapeutic developments in CV medicine as previously reported (Kindermann et al. in Clin Res Cardiol 96:767–786, 2007; Müller et al. in Clin Res Cardiol 97:851–864, 2008). Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CLINICAL TRIAL UPDATES AND HOTLINE SESSIONSDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0085-2Authors S. H. Schirmer, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes Klinik für Innere Medizin III (Kardiologie, Angiologie und Internistische Intensivmedizin) Kirrberger Straße 66421 Homburg/Saar GermanyA. M. van der Laan, Academic Medical Cente...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 23, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Complete reversal of paraplegia after thoracic endovascular aortic repair in a patient with complicated acute aortic dissection using immediate cerebrospinal fluid drainageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0082-5Authors Holger Eggebrecht, University of Duisburg-Essen Department of Cardiology, West-German Heart Center Hufelandstraße 55 45122 Essen GermanyDirk Böse, University of Duisburg-Essen Department of Cardiology, West-German Heart Center Hufelandstraße 55 45122 Essen GermanyThomas Gasser, University of Duisburg-Essen Department of Neurosurgery Essen GermanyJaroslav Benedik, University of Duisburg-Essen Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, West-German Heart Center Essen Essen GermanyPetra Mummel, University of Duisburg-Essen Depart...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 23, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Recurrent syncope associated with a distinct ECG pattern consisting of short QT interval, early repolarization and atrioventricular blockEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0083-4Authors Michael Efremidis, Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens Second Department of Cardiology 10676 Athens GreeceKonstantinos P. Letsas, Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens Second Department of Cardiology 10676 Athens GreeceReinhold Weber, Abteilung Rhythmologie Herz-Zentrum 79189 Bad Krozingen GermanyGerasimos Gavrielatos, Evangelismos General Hospital of Athens Second Department of Cardiology 10676 Athens GreeceGerasimos S. Filippatos, Atticon University Hospital of Athens Second Department of Cardiology 12461 Athens Gre...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 23, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Cardiac volumetry in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction: a comparative study correlating multi-slice computed tomography and magnetic resonance tomography. Reasons for intermodal disagreementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion When compared with CMR a continuous overestimation of volumes and underestimation of EF needs to be considered when applying MSCT in HFREF patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0074-5Authors Janina Schroeder, University Hospital of the Ruhr-University Bochum Department of Cardiology, Heart and Diabetes Center North Rhine-Westphalia Georgstrasse 11 32545 Bad Oeynhausen GermanyAndreas Peterschroeder, University Hospital of the Ruhr-University Bochum Institute of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Molecular Imaging, Heart and Diabetes Center North Rhi...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 21, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Intravascular ultrasound radiofrequency analysis of the lesion segment profile in ACS patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions In the majority of the lesion segments in ACS patients the ws-CSA is not identical with the mla-CSA. The ws-CSA compared to mla-CSA presented with significantly more NC and DC tissue resulting in a higher amount of TCFA lesions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0077-2Authors Andreas König, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik Ziemssenstr. 1, Campus Innenstadt 80336 Munich GermanyØyvind Bleie, Haukeland University Hospital Department of Heart Disease Bergen NorwayJohannes ...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Comparative study of clinical characteristics between Chinese Han and German Caucasian patients with coronary heart diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion There were significant differences in clinical characteristics, risk factors and treatment of Chinese Han and German Caucasian patients with CHD. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0076-3Authors Yali Zheng, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Department of Internal Cardiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College Jiefangdadao 1095 430030 Wuhan ChinaWenfei Ma, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Department of Internal Cardiology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College Jiefangdadao 1095 430030 Wuhan ChinaYan Zeng, Huazhong Universi...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 18, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Prognostic value of minimal blood flow restoration in patients with acute myocardial infarction after reperfusion therapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Patients with STEMI with totally occluded infarct-related arteries and no collateral blood flow to the infarcted region show a greater mortality with post-PCI TIMI flow grade 1 than TIMI flow grade 0. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0070-9Authors Gjin Ndrepepa, Technische Universität Deutsches Herzzentrum Lazarettstr. 36 80636 Munich GermanyDritan Keta, Technische Universität Deutsches Herzzentrum Lazarettstr. 36 80636 Munich GermanyStefanie Schulz, Technische Universität Deutsches Herzzentrum Lazarettstr. 36 80636 Munich GermanyRobert A. Byrne, ...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 18, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0073-6Authors Olaf Franzen, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf Department of Cardiology, Heart Center Martinistrasse 52 20246 Hamburg GermanyChristian Lund, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf Division of Radiology 20246 Hamburg GermanyStephan Baldus, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf Department of Cardiology, Heart Center Martinistrasse 52 20246 Hamburg Germany Journal Clinical Research in CardiologyOnline ISSN 1861-0692Print ISSN 1861-0684 (Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology)
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 17, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Abstracts Pädiater - InhaltsverzeichnisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory AbstractsDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0063-8 Journal Clinical Research in CardiologyOnline ISSN 1861-0692Print ISSN 1861-0684 Journal Volume Volume 98 Journal Issue Volume 98, Number 9 / September, 2009 (Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology)
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 17, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Vorträge Fontan Kreislauf V2–V7Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory AbstractsDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0064-7 Journal Clinical Research in CardiologyOnline ISSN 1861-0692Print ISSN 1861-0684 Journal Volume Volume 98 Journal Issue Volume 98, Number 9 / September, 2009 (Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology)
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 17, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

AutorenregisterEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory AbstractsDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0065-6 Journal Clinical Research in CardiologyOnline ISSN 1861-0692Print ISSN 1861-0684 Journal Volume Volume 98 Journal Issue Volume 98, Number 9 / September, 2009 (Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology)
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 17, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Prevention of inappropriate ICD shocks in patients with Brugada syndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Programming of a single, high-rate VF zone in patients with Brugada syndrome and an implanted defibrillator is safe. Such programming may be associated with reduced inappropriate defibrillator discharges. A single detection zone with a high VF cut-off rate can be recommended in patients with Brugada syndrome. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0075-4Authors Christian Veltmann, University Medical Centre Mannheim 1st Department of Medicine-Cardiology Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3 68167 Mannheim GermanyJuergen Kuschyk, University Medical Centre Mannheim 1st De...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 17, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Non-invasive imaging in the diagnosis of acute viral myocarditisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract Autopsy series of consecutive cases have demonstrated an incidence of myocarditis at approximately 1–10%; on the contrary, myocarditis is seriously underdiagnosed clinically. In a traditional view, the gold standard has been myocardial biopsy. However, it is generally specific but invasive and less sensitive, mostly because of the focal nature of the disease. Thus, non-invasive approaches to detect myocarditis are necessary. The traditional diagnostic tools are electrocardiography, laboratory values, especially troponin T or I, creatine kinase and echocardiography. For a long period, nuclear techn...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 16, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Predictors and short-term prognosis of angiographically detected distal embolization after emergency percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-elevation acute myocardial infarctionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions High thrombus burden on angiography before PCI and right coronary artery of IRA and female sex are the significant predictors of distal embolization in patients with AMI after PCI. In addition, distal embolization on angiography predicts an adverse short-term outcome in AMI patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0066-5Authors Li Dong-bao, Capital Medical University Department of Cardiology, Xuanwu Hospital Changchun Ave 45 100053 Beijing Xuanwu District ChinaHua Qi, Capital Medical University Department of Cardiology, Xuanwu Hospital Changchun A...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 16, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Diagnostic performance of magnetic resonance first pass perfusion imaging is equally potent in female compared to male patients with coronary artery diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Diagnostic accuracy of CMR-FPPI is very high in women with intermediate risk of CAD and comparable or in part superior to results in males. With the advantage of the absence of radiation exposure and high spatial and temporal resolution, CMR-FPPI has the potential to become the preferred imaging test to select women for coronary angiography. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0071-8Authors Nico Merkle, University Hospital of Ulm Clinic of Internal Medicine II-Cardiology Albert-Einstein-Allee 23 89081 Ulm GermanyJochen Wöhrle, University Hospital of Ul...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 16, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Benefits and limitations of cardiovascular pre-competition screening in international footballEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Cardiovascular pre-competition screening proved feasible in international elite football teams, but turned out to be vital to ensure high quality of data, particularly with regard to stress testing and echocardiography. The screening concept was revised mainly to improve completeness and quality of data acquisition. Resting ECG and echocardiography were retained, but it is questionable if exercise testing should be included in this context. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0072-7Authors Thomas Thünenkötter, University of Saarland Institute of Spor...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 16, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

ST-segment resolution and prognosis after facilitated versus primary percutaneous coronary intervention in acute myocardial infarction: a meta-analysisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Prehospital initiated facilitated PCI results in a higher percentage of complete STR before and after PCI when compared with primary PCI. However, this enhanced early reperfusion did not significantly improve the outcome after facilitated PCI. Therefore, the current data suggest that facilitated PCI does not offer an advantage over primary PCI. The results from ongoing clinical trials in STEMI patients presenting early (<3 h) after symptom-onset with more effective antithrombotic co-therapy will provide guidance regarding the utility of a facilitated PCI strategy. Content Type Jour...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - September 3, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Incessant ventricular tachycardia, refractory to catheter ablation, in an ICD patient terminated by ICD lead extraction: a case reportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0067-4Authors Corinna Lenz, Medizinische Klinik II, Klinikum Kassel Mönchebergstrasse 41-43 34125 Kassel GermanyThomas Dietze, Medizinische Klinik II, Klinikum Kassel Mönchebergstrasse 41-43 34125 Kassel GermanyMichael Möller, Medizinische Klinik II, Klinikum Kassel Mönchebergstrasse 41-43 34125 Kassel GermanyWolfgang Schöbel, Medizinische Klinik II, Klinikum Kassel Mönchebergstrasse 41-43 34125 Kassel GermanyJens Wicke, Medizinische Klinik II, Klinikum Kassel Mönchebergstrasse 41-43 34125 Kassel GermanyHans-Jörg Kellner, Klinik ...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - August 28, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Effects of selective If-channel inhibition with ivabradine on hemodynamics in a patient with restrictive cardiomyopathyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0057-6Authors Philip Wenzel, Universitätsmedizin der Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, II. Medizinische Klinik—Kardiologie, Angiologie und Internistische Intensivmedizin Langenbeckstr. 1 55131 Mainz GermanyNico Abegunewardene, Universitätsmedizin der Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, II. Medizinische Klinik—Kardiologie, Angiologie und Internistische Intensivmedizin Langenbeckstr. 1 55131 Mainz GermanyThomas Münzel, Universitätsmedizin der Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, II. Medizinische Klinik—Kardiologie, Angi...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - August 27, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Cobalt–chrome MULTI-LINK VISION™-stent implantation in diabetics and complex lesions: results from the DaVinci-RegistryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion This large registry confirms good acute and long-term success of CoCr stents making this strategy valuable, particularly in a special cohort (diabetics and complex lesions) as long as late stent thrombosis with DES plays a role and short-term antiplatelet therapy is favoured. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0061-xAuthors Holger M. Nef, Kerckhoff Heart Center Department of Cardiology Benekestr. 2-8 61231 Bad Nauheim GermanyHelge Möllmann, Kerckhoff Heart Center Department of Cardiology Benekestr. 2-8 61231 Bad Nauheim GermanyMichael Weber, Kerckhoff...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - August 21, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Association of exercise capacity and the heart rate profile during exercise stress testing with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis: data from the Heinz Nixdorf Recall studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion The strong inverse association of exercise capacity, chronotropic response and abnormal HR recovery during exercise stress testing with the CAC burden in unadjusted univariate analysis is largely influenced by age, sex and cardiovascular RFs. The degree, to which exercise stress-test variables and the CAC burden independently contribute to the prediction of cardiovascular events, remains to be shown. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0054-9Authors Stefan Möhlenkamp, West-German Heart Center Essen, University Clinic Duisburg-Essen Department of Cardi...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - August 20, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Short-term prognosis of contemporary interventional therapy of ST-elevation myocardial infarction: does gender matter?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Women underwent PCI therapy for STEMI with the same frequency and the same angiographic success as men. Despite their more advanced age and the higher prevalence of co-morbidities, they did not have a significantly higher 30-day mortality rate than men. Female gender was not an independent risk factor of 30-day mortality. Longer pre-hospital delays before hospital admission in women indicate that awareness of risk from coronary artery disease should be further raised in women. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0055-8Authors Stefan Zimmermann, Univer...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - August 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Lost central venous line caused tricuspid stenosis after 28 yearsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0059-4Authors C. Schimmer, University of Wuerzburg Department of Cardiac Surgery Wuerzburg GermanyF. Panther, University of Wuerzburg Department of Medicine I Josef Schneider St. 2 97080 Wuerzburg GermanyR. Leyh, University of Wuerzburg Department of Cardiac Surgery Wuerzburg GermanyW. Voelker, University of Wuerzburg Department of Medicine I Josef Schneider St. 2 97080 Wuerzburg GermanyOliver Ritter, University of Wuerzburg Department of Medicine I Josef Schneider St. 2 97080 Wuerzburg Germany Journal Clinical Research in Cardiol...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - August 18, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Left main PCI after trans-subclavian CoreValve implantation. Successful outcome of a combined procedure for management of a rare complicationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0062-9Authors Ulrich Gerckens, HELIOS Heart Center Siegburg Department of Cardiology/Angiology Ringstrasse 49 53721 Siegburg GermanyGeorge Latsios, HELIOS Heart Center Siegburg Department of Cardiology/Angiology Ringstrasse 49 53721 Siegburg GermanyRalf Mueller, HELIOS Heart Center Siegburg Department of Cardiology/Angiology Ringstrasse 49 53721 Siegburg GermanyLutz Buellesfeld, HELIOS Heart Center Siegburg Department of Cardiology/Angiology Ringstrasse 49 53721 Siegburg GermanyBarthel Sauren, HELIOS Heart Center Siegburg Department of A...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - August 17, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Fractal scaling properties of heart rate dynamics and myocardial efficiency in dilated cardiomyopathyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The present study suggests that short-term fractal scaling exponent α1, an important prognostic marker in heart failure, is related to LV myocardial efficiency. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0060-yAuthors Tiina Marjatta Salo, University of Turku Department of Medicine Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8 20520 Turku FinlandJan Sundell, University of Turku Department of Medicine Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8 20520 Turku FinlandJuhani Knuuti, University of Turku Turku PET Centre Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8 20520 Turku FinlandJukka Kemppainen, University of Turku Turku PET Centre Kiin...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - August 17, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Adenosine-induced maximal coronary hyperemia for myocardial fractional flow reserve measurements: comparison of administration by femoral venous versus antecubital venous accessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions The intravenous application of adenosine via antecubital venous access is feasible but slightly less effective than the femoral approach. In this setting, an antecubital dosage of 170 μg kg−1 min−1 is comparable to the standard dosage of 140 μg kg−1 min−1 in the femoral vein. In some patients, this regimen might prevent an underestimation of lesion severity. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0056-7Authors Michael Lindstaedt, Universitätsklinik Bergmannsheil, Ruhr-Universität Bochum Medizinische Klinik II Bürk...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - August 15, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Endovascular reconstruction of the aortic bifurcation in patients with Leriche syndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions In this small series of patients with Leriche syndrome, the reconstruction of the totally occluded aortoiliac bifurcation by endoluminal means was shown to be feasible and safe and associated with excellent mid-term clinical outcomes. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0052-yAuthors Hans Krankenberg, Medical Care Center Prof. Mathey, Prof. Schofer Wördemanns Weg 25-27 22527 Hamburg GermanyMichael Schlüter, Medical Care Center Prof. Mathey, Prof. Schofer Wördemanns Weg 25-27 22527 Hamburg GermanyCarsten Schwencke, Medical Care Center Prof. Mathey, Pr...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - August 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

A simple MR algorithm for estimation of myocardial salvage following acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarctionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion A simple MR algorithm based upon the relationship of functional impairment, which includes myocardial stunning, to the extent of LGE (infarct necrosis) is in accordance with STR as a clinical marker of successful reperfusion in acute myocardial infarction. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0051-zAuthors Christoph J. Jensen, Elisabeth Hospital Essen Department of Cardiology and Angiology Klara-Kopp-Weg 1 45138 Essen GermanyDominik Bleckmann, Elisabeth Hospital Essen Department of Cardiology and Angiology Klara-Kopp-Weg 1 45138 Essen GermanyHolger C. Ebe...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - August 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

The risk of definitive stent thrombosis is increased after “off-label” stent implantation irrespective of drug-eluting stent or bare-metal stent useEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Implantation of coronary stents outside of the FDA-approved indications for DES is associated with an increased risk of stent thrombosis using DES and BMS. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0039-8Authors Rainer Hoffmann, University Hospital RWTH Aachen Department of Cardiology Aachen GermanyHelene Klinker, University Hospital RWTH Aachen Department of Cardiology Aachen GermanyUmar Adamu, University Hospital RWTH Aachen Department of Cardiology Aachen GermanyMalte Kelm, University Clinic Aachen Aachen GermanyRüdiger Blindt, University Hospital RWTH Aa...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - August 11, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Predictors of preoperative depressive risk in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Knowledge of these risk factors will allow for better identification of patients at high depressive risk and thereby facilitate optimal treatment in order to improve postoperative outcomes. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0050-0Authors Anne Dunkel, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin Institute of Gender in Medicine (GiM) Luisenstr. 65 10117 Berlin GermanyFriederike Kendel, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Institute for Medical Psychology Luisenstr. 57 10117 Berlin GermanyElke Lehmkuhl, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin In...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - July 31, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Symptomatic and hemodynamic benefit of pentaerythrityl tetranitrate and hydralazine in a case of congestive heart failureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Clinical CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0053-xAuthors Tommaso Gori, Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 2. Medizinische Klinik Mainz GermanyThomas Münzel, Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz 2. Medizinische Klinik Mainz Germany Journal Clinical Research in CardiologyOnline ISSN 1861-0692Print ISSN 1861-0684 (Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology)
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - July 30, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Comparison of hospital-based versus home-based exercise training in patients with heart failure: effects on functional capacity, quality of life, psychological symptoms, and hemodynamic parametersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion Both the hospital-based and home-based exercise groups improved significantly in functional capacity, quality of life, depression symptoms, and LVEF. Based on these results, we believe that physicians can recommend home-based exercise under strict supervision for stable HF patients. However, additional research should be conducted in this area. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0049-6Authors Hale Karapolat, Ege University Medical Faculty Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department 35100 Bornova Izmir TurkeyEmre Demir, Ege University Medical Facult...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - July 30, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Renal dysfunction is associated with shorter telomere length in heart failureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion The association between shorter leukocyte telomere length and reduced renal function in heart failure suggests that intrinsic biological aging affects the ability of the kidney to cope with the systemic changes evoked by heart failure. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0048-7Authors Liza S. M. Wong, University of Groningen Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Groningen Hanzeplein 1 9700RB Groningen The NetherlandsPim van der Harst, University of Groningen Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Groningen Hanzeplein 1 9700RB G...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - July 15, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

In-hospital outcomes after elective and non-elective percutaneous coronary interventions in hospitals with and without on-site cardiac surgery backupEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions There was no evidence of an excess risk associated with PCI-procedures performed in non-SB hospitals. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original PaperDOI 10.1007/s00392-009-0045-xAuthors Ulrich Tebbe, Fachbereich Herz-Kreislauf Klinikum Lippe GmbH Röntgenstrasse 18 32756 Detmold GermanyMatthias Hochadel, Stiftung Institut für Herzinfarktforschung Ludwigshafen an der Universität Heidelberg Ludwigshafen GermanyPeter Bramlage, Institut für kardiovaskuläre Pharmakologie und Epidemiologie Mahlow GermanySebastian Kerber, Herz- und Gefäßklinik GmbH Bad Neustadt GermanyRainer Hambrecht, Kr...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - July 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals

Clinical implications of the echocardiographic assessment of left ventricular long axis functionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract The assessment of the left and right ventricular long axis function by Doppler echocardiography was started many years ago with the use of M-mode. Two-dimensional echocardiography was subsequently used to study the longitudinal function of the left ventricle. The studies of that era led to useful conclusions. However, tissue Doppler imaging, a relatively new echocardiographic technique, recently became the first choice for such an assessment. Moreover, the advances of tissue tracking and strain rate also have an important contribution. New studies were conducted and new data derived for left and rig...
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - July 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Research in Cardiology Source Type: journals