JTCVS Techniques, 2022 Objective: Some patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may remain limited after surgical relief of the subaortic obstruction. In this report, we describe experience in surgical management of patients with advanced diastolic heart failure ...
Daokun Sun, MD, MPH +5 more
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Increased baseline ECG R-R dispersion predicts improvement in systolic function after atrial fibrillation ablation. [PDF]
, 2019 BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction which may improve after AF ablation. We hypothesised that increased ventricular irregularity, as measured by R-R dispersion on the baseline ECG, would ...
Buch, Eric +7 more
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Pattern and degree of left ventricular remodeling following a tailored surgical approach for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. [PDF]
, 2012 Background The role of a tailored surgical approach for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) on regional ventricular remodelling remains unknown. The aims of this study were to evaluate the pattern, extent and functional impact of regional ventricular ...
Cecchi, F +8 more
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Exercise and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Two incompatible entities? [PDF]
, 2020 A greater understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms underpinning hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) has translated to improved medical care and better survival of affected individuals.
Basu, J, Malhotra, A, Papadakis, M
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Multimodality Imaging of Chronic Ischemia
Cardiology Research and Practice, 2011 Although ischemic cardiomyopathy is commonly caused by chronic obstructive coronary disease, the mechanism of the cause is still under investigation. We present echocardiographic strain, magnetic resonance, and histology findings in a chronic ischemia ...
Kiyotake Ishikawa +8 more
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A rare case report of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy induced by catecholamine-producing tumor [PDF]
, 2018 RATIONALE: Catecholamine-producing tumors are rare, occurring in less than 0.2% of patients with hypertension, but can have relevant cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 37-year-old woman presented with a history of dyspnea, chest
Bisogni, Valeria +12 more
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Assessment of biventricular function by three-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography in adolescents and young adults with human immunodeficiency virus infection. a pilot study. [PDF]
, 2019 Background. The purpose of the study was to assess biventricular parameters of wall deformation with three-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (3DSTE) in adolescents and young adults with human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) on ...
Ajassa, Camilla +12 more
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Clinical Determinants and Prognostic Implications of Renin and Aldosterone in Patients with Symptomatic Heart Failure [PDF]
, 2020 Aims Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system plays an important role in the pathophysiology of heart failure (HF) and has been associated with poor prognosis.
Anker, Stefan D. +17 more
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MYOCARDIAL REMODELLING TYPES IN HYPERTROPHIC NON-OBSTRUCTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY
Российский кардиологический журнал, 2015 Aim. To evaluate the prevalence of the left ventricle remodeling types in hypertrophic non-obstructive cardiomyopathy, and their relation to clinical and instrumental data. Material and methods.
D. V. Bogdanov
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Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Spontaneous Large Animal Model of Human HCM. [PDF]
, 2017 Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common disease in pet cats, affecting 10-15% of the pet cat population. The similarity to human HCM, the rapid progression of disease, and the defined and readily determined endpoints of feline HCM make it an ...
Freeman, Lisa M +4 more
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