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Pulmonary vein isolation for the treatment of drug-refractory atrial fibrillation in adults with congenital heart disease.
(Congenit Heart Dis, 2012-07)
BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia in adults with congenital
heart disease (CHD). Long-term antiarrhythmic therapy (AAT) in these patients has
significant shortcomings. The safety and efficacy of ...
Effect of obesity on B-type natriuretic peptide levels in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
(Am J Cardiol, 2012-09-15)
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are lower in obese patients with left ventricular
failure than in their comparably ill, leaner counterparts. The effect of obesity on
BNP in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension ...
Provoked exercise desaturation in patent foramen ovale and impact of percutaneous closure.
(JACC Cardiovasc Interv, 2012-04)
OBJECTIVES: This study was designed to assess the prevalence of provoked exercise
desaturation (PED) in patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO) referred for cardiovascular
evaluation and to evaluate the impact of PFO closure. ...
Lateral caval flap repair of adult sinus venosus atrial septal defect: A natural novel approach.
(J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2012-10)
Caloric restriction alters the metabolic response to a mixed-meal: results from a randomized, controlled trial.
(PLoS One, 2012)
OBJECTIVES: To determine if caloric restriction (CR) would cause changes in plasma
metabolic intermediates in response to a mixed meal, suggestive of changes in the
capacity to adapt fuel oxidation to fuel availability or ...
Left ventricular dysfunction screening in hypertensive patients with N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide and electrocardiogram.
(Am J Emerg Med, 2012-01)
OBJECTIVE: Early recognition of left ventricular hypertrophy is important because
antihypertensive treatment decreases morbidity and mortality. The ideal screening
method for left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive ...
Off-label closure during CLOSURE study.
(J Invasive Cardiol, 2012-11)
BACKGROUND: The role of percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) in patients
with cryptogenic stroke or transient ischemic attack remains controversial. Registry
data have suggested considerable benefit of closure ...
Effect of genetic testing for risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus on health behaviors and outcomes: study rationale, development and design.
(BMC Health Serv Res, 2012-01-18)
BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes is a prevalent chronic condition globally that results
in extensive morbidity, decreased quality of life, and increased health services utilization.
Lifestyle changes can prevent the development ...
Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection and pulmonary arterial hypertension.
(Respirology, 2012-08)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Isolated partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC)
has been implicated as a cause of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH); however this
condition is often overlooked in the diagnostic ...
Medication coaching program for patients with minor stroke or TIA: a pilot study.
(BMC Public Health, 2012-07-25)
BACKGROUND: Patients who are hospitalized with a first or recurrent stroke often are
discharged with new medications or adjustment to the doses of pre-admission medications,
which can be confusing and pose safety issues ...