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Cardiographic conundrum: Adding insult to injury
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.04.001
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George Nikolić
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21 May 2012 |
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Effect of bronchodilator treatment on the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.03.005
Abstract: Objective: We sought to examine the effects of bronchodilator treatment on the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) after cardiac surgery. Methods: A cross-sectional design ...
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Mary Ann Cunningham,
Joanne L. Thanavaro,
Rebecca Lorenz,
Timothy Delicath,
Chakra B. Budhathoki
et al.
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21 May 2012 |
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A stepwise progression in the treatment of cardiogenic shock
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.03.007
Abstract: Cardiogenic shock remains a deadly complication of acute myocardial infarction (MI). Early revascularization, inotropic support, and intraaortic balloon counterpulsation are the mainstays of...
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Ari Pollack,
Nir Uriel,
Isaac George,
Susheel Kodali,
Hiroo Takayama,
Yoshifumi Naka,
Ulrich Jorde
et al.
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Short communication
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18 May 2012 |
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Nurses' strategies to address self-care aspects related to medication adherence and symptom recognition in heart failure patients: An in-depth look
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.03.003
Abstract: Objective: Despite an increasing body of knowledge on self-care in heart failure patients, the need for effective interventions remains. We sought to deepen the understanding of intervention...
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Tiny Jaarsma,
Mariana Nikolova-Simons,
Martje H.L. van der Wal
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30 April 2012 |
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Treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock in critically ill patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.03.004
We would like to offer several comments regarding the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock in critically ill patients. First, guidelines recommend a central venous pressure (CVP) of 8-12 mm Hg ...
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Silvio A. Ñamendys-Silva,
Marisol Hernández-Garay
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Correspondence
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25 April 2012 |
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Risk groups and predictors of short-term abstinence from smoking in patients with coronary heart disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.03.001
Abstract: Objectives: We sought to identify risk groups among smoking cardiac patients from their social cognitive profiles, and to assess predictors of smoking abstinence shortly after discharge. Met...
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Nadine Berndt,
Catherine Bolman,
Aart Mudde,
Freek Verheugt,
Hein de Vries,
Lilian Lechner
et al.
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Full-length article
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25 April 2012 |
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Neurological comorbidity affects prognosis in left ventricular hypertrabeculation/noncompaction
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.03.002
Abstract: Objective: Left ventricular hypertrabeculation/noncompaction (LVHT) is a cardiac abnormality frequently associated with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs). Whether differences exist between LVHT...
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Claudia Stöllberger,
Gerhard Blazek,
Christian Wegner,
Josef Finsterer
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19 April 2012 |
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A rare combination of left ventricular noncompaction, patent ductus arteriosus, and persistent left superior vena cava demonstrated by multidetector computed tomography and echocardiography
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.03.006
Abstract: Noncompaction of the ventricular myocardium (NCM) is a disorder characterized by numerous prominent ventricular trabeculations and deep intertrabecular recesses. It may present in an isolate...
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Hae Jin Yang,
Bong Gun Song,
Bong Oh Ma,
Gi Jung Jeon,
Tae Hun Kim,
Jae Un Lee,
Gu Hyun Kang,
Yong Hwan Park,
Woo Jung Chun,
Ju Hyeon Oh
et al.
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Short communication
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13 April 2012 |
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An unusual presentation of lymphoma: Chylotamponade
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.02.014
Abstract: Chylopericardium is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening clinic entity. Here we reported a case with chylopericardium causing tamponade and shock as an unusual presentation of lympho...
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Ercan Erdoğan,
Ahmet Bacaksiz,
Mehmet Akkaya,
Abdurrahman Tasal,
Osman Sönmez,
Mehmet Ali Elbey,
Ömer Göktekin
et al.
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Short communication
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01 April 2012 |
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae preceding Lemierre’s syndrome due to Fusobacterium nucleatum complicated by acute Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infectious mononucleosis in an immunocompetent host
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.02.015
Abstract: We report an unusual case of Lemierre’s syndrome due to a rare species of Fusobacterium, that is, Fusobacterium nucleatum preceded by Mycoplasma pneumoniae pharyngitis and followed later by ...
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Natalie C. Klein,
Andrew Petelin,
Burke A. Cunha
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30 March 2012 |
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Feasibility and compliance with daily home electrocardiogram monitoring of the QT interval in heart transplant recipients
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.02.012
Abstract: Background: Recent evidence suggests that acute allograft rejection after heart transplantation causes an increased QT interval on electrocardiogram (ECG). The aims of this pilot study were ...
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Erik V. Carter,
Kathleen T. Hickey,
David M. Pickham,
Lynn V. Doering,
Belinda Chen,
Patricia R.E. Harris,
Barbara J. Drew
et al.
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29 March 2012 |
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Coping strategies and adaptation to coronary artery bypass surgery as experienced by three couples
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.02.013
Abstract: Objective: Coping strategies affect the psychosocial adaptation of couples in which one of the partners has undergone coronary artery bypass grafting. Research has focused on coping strategi...
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David R. Whitsitt
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29 March 2012 |
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Cardiovascular implantable electronic device endocarditis treated with daptomycin with or without transvenous removal
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.02.002
Abstract: Background and Methods: Nine patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED) endocarditis were treated with daptomycin after the failure of previous treatment. The blood an...
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Carlo Tascini,
Maria Grazia Bongiorni,
Andrea Di Cori,
Antonello Di Paolo,
Marina Polidori,
Enrico Tagliaferri,
Serena Fondelli,
Ezio Soldati,
Ilaria Ciullo,
Alessandro Leonildi,
Romano Danesi,
Giovanni Coluccia,
Francesco Menichetti
et al.
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22 March 2012 |
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Community trends in the use and characteristics of persons with acute myocardial infarction who are transported by emergency medical services
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.02.007
Abstract: Objective: Limited data exist on recent trends in ambulance use and factors associated with ambulance use in patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), particularly from t...
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Robert J. Goldberg,
Julie Lamusta,
Chad Darling,
Matthew DeWolf,
Jane S. Saczynski,
Darleen Lessard,
Jeanine Ward,
Joel M. Gore
et al.
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22 March 2012 |
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Cement pulmonary embolism after percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty: An overview
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.02.008
Abstract: Background: Because of the aging of the American population, osteoporotic vertebral fractures are becoming a common problem in the elderly. Minimally invasive percutaneous vertebral augmenta...
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Nicholas Habib,
Theodore Maniatis,
Sara Ahmed,
Thomas Kilkenny,
Homam Alkaied,
Dany Elsayegh,
Michel Chalhoub,
Kassem Harris
et al.
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Full-length article
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19 March 2012 |
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Correlation of noninvasive markers of cardiac allograft rejection with endomyocardial biopsy: A case report
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.02.005
Abstract: Although endomyocardial biopsy remains the gold standard to diagnose cardiac allograft rejection, the search continues for clinical parameters that may aid in the early diagnosis of rejectio...
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Marian Manankil,
Ashim Aggarwal,
Sunil Pauwaa,
Geetha Bhat
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Short communication
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15 March 2012 |
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Complete heart block in takotsubo cardiomyopathy
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.02.006
Abstract: Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy is a relatively recently recognized clinical entity, which presents similar to an acute myocardial infarction but there is no evidence of obstructive coronary arter...
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Sameer Chadha,
Ankur Lodha,
Vijay Shetty,
Adnan Sadiq,
Gerald Hollander,
Jacob Shani
et al.
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Short communication
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15 March 2012 |
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Association of body mass index with exercise cardiopulmonary responses in lung function-matched patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.02.010
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Lung function is traditionally used to define the severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, this does not exclude other factors. This stud...
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Chou-Chin Lan,
Chiu-Ping Su,
Lih-Lih Chou,
Mei-Chen Yang,
Chor-Shen Lim,
Yao-Kuang Wu
et al.
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Full-length article
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15 March 2012 |
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Rare case of left-dominant arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy with dramatic reverse remodeling after cardiac resynchronization as an adjunct to pharmacological therapy
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.02.009
Abstract: A 57-year-old man presented with near syncope and hemodynamic compromise after exercise. A sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) of right bundle-branch block morphology was evident upon exa...
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Chih-Chung Hsiao,
Jen-Yuan Kuo,
Chun-Ho Yun,
Chung-Lieh Hung,
Cheng-Ho Tsai,
Hung-I Yeh
et al.
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Short communication
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14 March 2012 |
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Pulmonary hemorrhage after the use of sildenafil
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.02.003
We read with great interest the well-written case report by Azuma et al regarding a patient with pulmonary hemorrhage induced by an epileptic seizure. Computed tomography (CT) of the chest revealed di...
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Jorge Luiz Pereira e Silva,
Cesar Augusto Araujo Neto,
Edson Marchiori
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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09 March 2012 |
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Human leukocyte antigen-DQ beta 1 chain (DQB1) gene polymorphisms are associated with dilated cardiomyopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.01.005
Abstract: Background: Previous studies reported an association between the human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DQ antigen beta 1 chain (DQB1) alleles and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). However, the results o...
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Xiaoping Li,
Rong Luo,
Rongjian Jiang,
Ruizhen Chen,
Wei Hua
et al.
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Review article
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05 March 2012 |
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Infectious mononucleosis-like syndrome probably attributable to Coxsackie A virus infection
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2012.01.001
Abstract: Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is a clinical syndrome most often attributable to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Characteristic clinical features of EBV IM include bilateral upper lid edema, exudat...
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Burke A. Cunha,
Nardeen Mickail,
Andrew P. Petelin
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Full-length article
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10 February 2012 |
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Rare case of an unroofed coronary sinus
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.12.001
Abstract: Unroofed coronary sinus (CS) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly described by a communication between the CS and the left atrium due to the partial or complete absence of the CS roof. Echoc...
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Hyoun Soo Lee,
Bong Gun Song,
Man Je Park,
Ki Hoon Kim,
Hea Sung Ok,
Byeong Ki Kim,
Woo Jung Chun,
Ju Hyeon Oh
et al.
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Short communication
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26 December 2011 |
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Legionella pneumophila community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in a post-splenectomy patient with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.10.005
Abstract: Legionnaire’s disease is a cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in normal hosts, but those with impaired cell-mediated immunity (CMI) and T-lymphocyte function are particularly predis...
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Burke A. Cunha,
Jean E. Hage
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26 December 2011 |
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) cerebritis versus Listeria monocytogenes meningoencephalitis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus on chronic corticosteroid therapy: The diagnostic importance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of lactic acid levels
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.09.002
Abstract: Background: Listeria monocytogenes is a motile, aerobic, Gram-positive intracellular bacillus that causes enteritis, meningitis, meningoencephalitis, or subacute bacterial endocarditis. Pati...
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Lucas M. McCaffrey,
Andrew Petelin,
Burke A. Cunha
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19 December 2011 |
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Fever of unknown origin (FUO) attributable to indolent lymphoproliferative disorder due to a plasmacytoma expressing immunoglobulin A
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.09.008
Abstract: Background: The most common categories causing fevers of unknown origin (FUOs) include infective rheumatic/inflammatory disorders and malignancies. Among neoplastic causes of FUOs, lymphomas...
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Burke A. Cunha,
Andrew P. Petelin,
George K. Turi,
Attilio Oraji
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16 December 2011 |
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Arteriovenous fistula of the wrist after transradial coronary intervention
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.10.002
Yang et al recently reported on an interesting case of iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula (AVF) after a transradial coronary intervention. The authors described a radial AVF submitted to surgical revisi...
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Francesco Summaria,
Enrico Romagnoli,
Marina Mustilli
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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15 December 2011 |
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Cryptococcal pneumonia in a patient with presumptive sarcoidosis and selective immunoglobulin A deficiency
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.08.004
Abstract: Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disease of unknown cause associated with impaired T-lymphocyte function and impaired cell-mediated immunity. Decreased cell-mediated immunity predi...
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Jean E. Hage,
Jason Wu,
Burke A. Cunha
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15 December 2011 |
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Spontaneous healing of posttraumatic focal coronary aneurysm: A case report
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.09.004
Abstract: We report on the spontaneous healing of a posttraumatic focal coronary aneurysm in a previously healthy 61-year-old man after his involvement in a motor vehicle accident, resulting in blunt ...
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Kenji Miwa,
Takao Matsubara,
Toshihiko Yasuda,
Masaru Inoue,
Ryota Teramoto,
Haruyuki Kinoshita,
Hirofumi Okada,
Yohei Yakuta,
Honin Kanaya,
Masaaki Kawashiri,
Masakazu Yamagishi
et al.
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Short communication
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04 November 2011 |
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Lethal hemorrhagic alveolitis after adenovirus pneumonia in a lung transplant recipient
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.09.006
Abstract: Viral infections are frequent and severe in lung transplant recipients. They frequently occur during the first year after transplantation. We report on a rare case of bilateral adenovirus ne...
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Nicolas Mayeur,
Mohamed Srairi,
Laurent Tetu,
Céline Guilbeau Frugier,
Olivier Fourcade,
Marcel Dahan
et al.
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Short communication
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04 November 2011 |
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Effect of coronary revascularization on serum collagen biomarkers and left ventricular remodeling in patients with acute myocardial infarction
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.09.013
Abstract: Objective: After an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), early coronary revascularization alleviates the synthesis of cardiac collagen and ventricular remodeling. However, the impact of late c...
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Hai-Zhou Ren,
Xue-Song Zhang,
Le-Xin Wang
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04 November 2011 |
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Response to pulmonary vasodilator treatment in a former smoker with combined interstitial lung disease complicated by pulmonary hypertension: Case report and review of the literature
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.09.005
Abstract: We describe a 76-year-old former smoker with a diagnosis of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema associated with pulmonary hypertension and rapidly progressive right heart failure, in w...
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Valentina Mercurio,
Guido Carlomagno,
Serafino Fazio
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Full-length article
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04 November 2011 |
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Novel c.367_369del LMNA mutation manifesting as severe arrhythmias, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myopathy
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.07.007
Abstract: Objective: The 3-bp deletion in exon 2 of the Lamin A/C (LMNA) gene has not been described in association with dilated cardiomyopathy, which is characterized by progressive heart failure, at...
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Hans Keller,
Josef Finsterer,
Christine Steger,
Paul Wexberg,
Edmund Gatterer,
Cesar Khazen,
Günter Stix,
Brenda Gerull,
Romana Höftberger,
Franz Weidinger
et al.
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Short communication
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24 October 2011 |
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Recurrence of sarcoidosis: The follow-up of splenic involvement
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.09.010
Abstract: We report the case of a 53-year-old woman who initially presented with an intermittent dry cough that had lasted for 6 months. An investigation into these symptoms with thoracic computed tom...
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Ying-Ting Wang,
Yi-Ping Han,
Qiang Li,
He-Zhong Chen
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Short communication
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24 October 2011 |
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Widespread systemic embolization with isolated tricuspid valve endocarditis
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.09.003
Abstract: Concurrent systemic and pulmonary septic emboli from isolated right-sided infective endocarditis are rare. One mechanism described is that of intrapulmonary shunting. We describe a case of w...
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Smita I. Negi,
Aashish Anand
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Short communication
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10 October 2011 |