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[Myocardial deformation and rotation in hypertensive men with different degrees of left ventricular hypertrophy].
PURPOSE: to assess parameters of myocardial deformation and rotation in untreated hypertensive men depending on presence and degree of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). MATERIAL AND METHODS: We examined 98 hypertensive men aged 51 (46-58) years. Examination included clinical evaluation, conventional transthoracic ...
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[Fixed irbesartan/amlodipine combination: efficacy and safety of the use of four dosing regimens in patients with arterial hypertension].
AIM: to assess efficacy, safety, and tolerability of 4 fixed irbesartan/amlodipine combinations in hypertensive patients resistant to monotherapy with 150 mg irbesartan or 5 mg amlodipine in a 16 week prospective open uncontrolled randomized multicenter study. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We included in this study 158 pati...
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[Postregistration study of comparative assessment efficacy of the use of fixed combination of nebivolol and amlodipine for the treatment of patients with moderate and high degree of arterial hypertension].
AIM: of the study was to assess efficacy of the use of fixed combination of nebivolol and amlodipine in patients with moderate and high degree of arterial hypertension (AH). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients with diagnosis of primary AH (n=124) were divided into 2 groups by random sample method. Patients of group 1 (n=...
26,803
[Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2: relation to development of ischemic stroke in patients with essential hypertension].
AIM: to investigate association of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) level (mass) with ischemic stroke in patients with essential hypertension (EH) with or without dyslipidemia. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We examined 60 patients with EH without complications and 90patients with EH and history of ischemic ...
26,804
[Detection of early markers of atherosclerosis in men with various levels of risk of cardiovascular complications].
AIM: to assess rate of additional risk factors, and to elucidate association of early markers of atherosclerosis with total cardiovascular risk in a cohort of working age men. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We examined 200 men aged 40-55 years without overt cardiovascular (CV) diseases and with various levels of CV risk. Acc...
26,805
[Proaterogenic metabolic disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease nondiabetic origin: possibility of statin therapy].
PURPOSE AND MATERIAL: In order to study the state of coronary arteries, and dynamics of parameters of kidney function, lipid metabolism, levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), uricemia during administration of atorvastatin in a complex of standard cardioprotective treatment, we examined 54 patients with chronic kid...
26,806
[Concentration of osteoprotegerin and RANKL in blood serum of patients with aortic stenosis].
PURPOSE: to compare blood serum levels of osteoprotegerin (OPG) and soluble receptor activator of nuclear factor B ligand (sRANKL) in patients with different morphological variants of stenosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We included in this study 57 patients with aortic stenosis: 29 with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) and 2...
26,807
[Dynamics of risk of fatal cardiovascular diseases evaluated with the SCORE scale in men with disorders of fat metabolism].
In 141 apparently healthy working men aged 55 years (mean) we assessed body mass index (BMI), states of lipid, carbohydrate and purine metabolism, morphological and functional state of the cardiovascular system (transthoracic echocardiography), carotid artery intima-media complex (IMC) (ultrasound investigation). T...
26,808
[Calcification of coronary arteries and dyslipidemia in women with rheumatoid arthritis].
OBJECTIVE: to identify features of lipid profile in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) depending on calcification of coronary arteries (CA). MATERIAL AND METHODS: We examined 40 women with RA (mean age 48.6 ± 1.4 years, average duration of RA 7.77 ± 1 years) and 22 women of control group. Coronary artery calcifica...
26,809
[Populational characteristics of metabolic syndrome in open male population].
OBJECTIVE: to assess prevalence of various clusters of metabolic syndrome (MS) in open male population aged 25- 64 years. METHODS: This cross sectional epidemiological study was conducted on a representative population sample formed from lists of male voters in one of administrative districts in Tumen. NCEP ATP III ...
26,810
[Rational approach to administration of combination therapy in arterial hypertension: modern recommendations and personal experience].
Modern treatment of arterial hypertension (AH) in based on concept of necessity of arterial pressure (AP) lowering to target levels for prevention of cardiovascular (CV) diseases (D) and reduction of cardiovascular mortality. AP <140/90 and <140/80-85 mm Hg are target levels for general population and patients with...
26,811
[Twelve months results of percutaneous coronary interventions in patients with ischemic heart disease combined with diabetes mellitus using sirolimus and everolimus covered stents].
We included into this study 112 patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) and concomitant type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) subjected to percutaneous coronary interventions with stenting. Everolimus and sirolimus eluting stents (EES and SES) were implanted in 54 (group 1) and 58 (group 2) patients, respectively. After...
26,812
[The role of subclinical inflammation in progression of multifocal atherosclerosis during one year after myocardial infarction].
AIM: To elucidate role of subclinical inflammation in progression of atherosclerotic process in magistral noncoronary arteries in patients during one year after ST-elevation myocardial infarction (MI). MATERIAL AND METHODS: We examined 168 men with MI (mean age 59.5 years). All patients during hospitalization underw...
26,813
[Clinical aspects of vaso-and cardioprotection in patients with primary and recurrent myocardial infarction].
The paper is devoted to characteristics of vascular and cardiac remodeling in patients with primary and recurrent myocardial infarction (MI). Data on multifocal atheroslerotic involvement of vessels in these patients associated with development of multivascular involvement of coronary arteries are presented. Emphas...
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[Analysis of 24-hour blood pressure profile, heart rate variability and carotid atherosclerosis in hypertensive patients among native and nonnative population living in Yamalo-Nenets autonomous district].
OBJECTIVE: To study special characteristics of the course of arterial hypertension (AH) among native and nonnative population of Yamalo-Nenets autonomous district. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We examined 100 residents of Far North with AH (men and women aged 21-55, mean age 44.08 ± 1.15 years). All patients were divided i...
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[Effect of atorvastatin on pro-inflammatory status (in vivo and in vitro) in patients with essential hypertension and metabolic syndrome].
AIM: To study effect of atorvastatin on spontaneous production of cytokines and reactive oxygen species by mononuclear leukocytes of blood of hypertensive patients with metabolic syndrome in vivo and in vitro. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We conducted an 8-week open prospective study on 36 patients with essential stage II ...
26,816
[Predictors of high-grade ventricular arrhythmias in patients referred for the coronary angiography].
Ventricular arrhythmias (VA) are still the leading cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Therefore identification of predictors of high-grade (hg) VA and stratification of risk of fatal events remain important problems of cardiology. We analyzed data of 993 patients with and without hgVA according to 24 hours Holter...
26,817
[Cerebral oxygen supply in patients with chronic pulmonary artery embolism].
Aim of this study was to assess brain oxygen supply in patients with chronic pulmonary embolism (CPE) for elucidation of factors of risk of neurological complications in early postoperative period. We examined 34 patients with diagnosis of CPE. Mean duration of the disease was 3 (1.4-4.2) years. Data on baseline ce...
26,818
[Actual problems of cardiovascular risk in urban population of Ukrain].
AIM: To study cardiovascular (CV) risk in urban population of Ukraine. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In a framework of Ukrainian-Russian study conducted in 2009-2013 we registered levels of 20 factors of CV risk in a sample of population of Dnepropetrovsk (n = 1000, 468 men, 532 women, age 30-69 years) and assessed prevalen...
26,819
[Signs of diabetic cardiomyopathy in patients with controlled arterial hypertension and early postprandial hyperglycemia].
AIM: To study signs of diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) in nondiabetic patients with controlled arterial hypertension (AH) and glycemic response during first hour of glucose tolerance test (GTT). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients (n = 47) with controlled AH were divided into 2 groups according to results of GTT with 75 g ...
26,820
[Assessment and reduction of risk of cardiac complications of noncardiac surgery].
One of actual problems of modern cardiology is assessment and correction of risk of cardiac complications of noncardiac surgery. Recommendations on this issue propose reduction of preoperative examination and wide use of drug therapy, primarily statins and β-blockers. However, new data accumulated in recent years, ...
26,821
[Perioperative therapy with thienopyridines in coronary artery bypass surgery].
The number of patients taking dual antiplatelet therapy is growing with high cardiovascular risk associated with even short-time antiplatelets cessation in some clinical scenarios (e.g., after acute coronary syndrome or percutaneous coronary interventions). However, sometimes, it is required to hold antiplatelets p...
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[Carnitine as a marker of atherosclerosis and other risks of cardiovascular diseases].
L-carnitine was first isolated from the extracts of muscle tissue in 1905 by the employees of the department of medicinal chemistry at Moscow University. Later the role of L-carnitine in both the oxidation of long chain fatty acids and the metabolism of carbohydrates was discovered. Today L-carnitine is not just a d...
26,823
[Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in T-Cadherin Gene (CDH13) Have Cumulative Effect on Body Mass in Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease].
BACKGROUND: Low adiponectin concentration observed in obese patients is associated with a high risk of metabolic disorders and cardiovascular diseases and could be related to single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in T-cadherin gene (CDH13). T-cadherin is a receptor for adiponectin and low-density lipoprotein. Aim ...
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[Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index and Subclinical Peripheral Atherosclerosis in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease].
AIM: To study relationship between cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) and subclinical manifestations of noncoronary atherosclerosis in patients with stable ischemic heart disease (IHD). MATERIAL AND METHOD: We included into this study 511 patients with IHD examined within framework of a register of patients before a...
26,825
[The Impact of Renal Dysfunction on Outcomes of In-Hospital and Remote Periods in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Combined With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus].
PURPOSE. To elucidate association of renal dysfunction (RD) with unfavorable outcomes of in-hospital and long-term (1 year) treatment stages of patients with ST-elevation (STE) myocardial infarction (M) and concomitant diabetes mellitus (DM). MATERIAL AND METHODS: We enrolled in this register study 954 patients (65%...
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[Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Is Associated With Polymorphism of Interleukin 6 Gene].
It can be suggested that development of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is directly related to the system of inflammation. Genetic polymorphism of factors of this system can be one of components of mechanism of AF in COPD. Aim: to elucidate polymorphic markers ...
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[Left Atrial Remodeling and Thromboembolic Risk in Patients With Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation].
PURPOSE: To assess the relationship between left ventricular and left atrial (LA) structural and functional characteristics and thromboembolic (TE) risk in patients (pts) with recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Sixty pts (mean age 65 [61; 72] years, 42% men) with nonvalvular paroxysmal and per...
26,828
[The Possibilities of Pharmacological Correction of Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients With Arterial Hypertension].
OBJECTIVE: To assess the possibility of a fixed combination of perindopril arginine and amlodipine in the correction of endothelial dysfunction (ED) in patients with arterial hypertension (AH). MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 49 patients with hypertension and ED receiving any antihypertensive therapy and ha...
26,829
[Comparative Clinical Biochemical Assesment of the State of Mycardium After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Performed Using Various Techniques].
We compared parameters of the state of myocardium after coronary artery bypass surgery (CABS) performed according to the following techniques--with complete cardiopulmonary bypass (CABS-CBP), beating heart bypass grafting with parallel normothermic perfusion (CABS- BH-NP), and beating heart bypass grafting (CABS-BH...
26,830
[Immediate Results of Mitral Valve Surgery in Asymptomatic Patients With Severe Mitral Regurgitation Due to Degenerative Mitral VaIve Disease].
Degenerative mitral valve disease nowadays is the most common cause of mitral insufficiency in developed countries and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In the last decades repairing the mitral valve has become the operation of choice for treatment of the mitral valve prolapse, enabling to improve th...
26,831
[Proignostic Factors of Cardiovascular Complications After Ischemic Stroke].
We included into prospective cohort observational study 148 patients with ischemic stroke aged 60 [52; 68] years. Duration of a prospective follow-up was 35 [28; 40] months. Cardiovascular events (CVE) registered during follow-up were recurrent stroke, transient ischemic attack, myocardial infarction, unstable angi...
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[Predictive Value of Renal Dysfunction for Early and Long-Term Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting].
AIM: to assess value of renal dysfunction for immediate and long-term prognosis after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). MATERIAL AND METHODS: We examined 657 patients (419 men and 238 women) aged 54-68 (60.6 ± 5.3) years before and after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Patients with baseline glomerular...
26,833
[Inflammatory Markers and Their RoIe in Assessing Prognosis of patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease After Coronary Stenting].
In recent years, expanded data have demonstrated the association between increased inflammatory markers and risk of adverse cardiovascular events in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stent implantation. Particularly, several studies have demonstrated association between increased C-r...
26,834
[The Results of Long-Term Observation of Patients Who Participated in the ADVANCE Trial].
We present in this article data on the prevalence and risk of complications in patients with diabetes and hypertension. From the standpoint of current guidelines on the management of arterial hypertension we consider problems of target blood pressure levels and choice of antihypertensive drugs in patients with diab...
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[Relationship Between Respiratory Function and Myocardial Structure and Function in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Ischemic Heart Disease].
PURPOSE: to analyze main parameters of respiratory dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) with and without concomitant ischemic heart disease (IHD). MATERIAL AND METHODS: We examined 104 patients with DM without (n= 64, 61.5%) and with (n=40, 38.5%) concomitant IHD. Examination included taking me...
26,836
[Anxiety and Polymorphism Val66Met of BDNF gene Predictors of Depression Severity in Ischemic Heart Disease].
In a framework of search for early predictors of depression in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) we studied effect of molecular- genetic factors (polymorphism of brain-derived neirotrophic factor - BDNF), personality traits (anxiety, neuroticism), IHD severity, and psychosocial stressors on manifestations ...
26,837
[Renal Dysfunction in Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease].
We studied effects of various forms of coronary heart disease on the progression of renal dysfunction. Three groups of patients were examined: 1 - patients with exertional angina (n=29), 2 - patients with old myocardial infarction (postinfarction cardiosclerosis) and exertional angina (n=22), 3 - patients with atri...
26,838
[Cognitive Impairment in Postmenopausal Women With Arterial Hypertension].
The aim of the study was to assess relationship between organ damage and changes of cognitive function in postmenopausal women with arterial hypertension during 3 years of follow-up. A total of 55 women (aged 69+/-9,5 years) with stable course of hypertension were included. During period of observation and treatment...
26,839
[Microvolt T-Wave Alternans in Adolescent Elite Athletes].
Microvolt T-wave alternans (MTA) is one of markers of electrical myocardial instability. STUDY AIM: to elucidate normal range of MTA parameters during bicycle exercise test (ET) in adolescent elite athletes. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We examined 500 athletes aged 9-18 (mean 16.1+/-2.2) years members of national teams of...
26,840
[The Use of Novel Technologies for Assessment of Myocardial Function in Clinical Practice].
Key factors defining the prognosis of patients with heart failure (HF) are cardiac remodeling and myocardial contractility. New methods of visualization of myocardial motion gave impulse to research in the area of heart physiology and pathology. However in clinical practice these methods are still rarely used. Eval...
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[To the Centennial of Norman Holter (19141983)].
The article is devoted to the centennial of the founder of ambulatory ECG monitoring Norman Jeffrey Holter (1914-1983). It contains brief history of the scientists family, and depiction of his own educational way from magister of chemistry and physics to specialist in nuclear research. His activity during World War...
26,842
[Comparative Assessment of Effects of Isosorbide Dinitrate, Isosorbide-5-Mononitrate and Nicorandil on the Frequency-of Angina Attacks and Vasoregulating Endothelial Function in Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease].
AIM: to compare effects of isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide-5-mononitrate and nicorandil on frequency of angina attacks and vasoregulating endothelial function in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD). MATERIAL AND METHODS: In 117 patients with stable II-III functional class angina we analyzed frequency of angi...
26,843
[Type of Thrombolytic Agent and Rate of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Myocardial Infarction].
Aim of this study was to assess incidence and severity of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with ST-elevation (STE) myocardial infarction (MI) after thrombolytic therapy with alteplase or streptokinase. Among 292 included patients (227 men, 65 women, mean age 58+/-11 years) 170 received streptokinase, 122 - alt...
26,844
[Plasma Renin Activity and Potential of Indapamide Retard to Improve Control of Hypertension].
PURPOSE: to study plasma renin activity (PRA) as a predictor of antihypertensive response to addition of diuretic to combination of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) and calcium antagonist (CA). MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 72 patients (39% men, mean age 62.0+/-8.3 years) with uncontrolled d...
26,845
[Structural and Functional Remodeling of Vascular Wall in Persons With Family History of Hypertension].
Aim of investigation - to study parameters of structural and functional remodeling of vascular wall in persons with family history of hypertension (with burdened or positive hypertensive heredity). We examined 95 persons (aged 17 - 28 years) with family history of hypertension (positive hypertensive heredity) and d...
26,846
[Effect of Fixed Lercanidipine/Enalapril Combination on 24-Hour Blood Pressure Profile in Elderly Patients With Arterial Hypertension].
We studied effect of therapy with fixed combination of lercanidipine and enalapril on 24-hour blood pressure (BP) profile in 34 elderly patients (mean age 76.4+/-5.2 years, 14 men, 20 women) with degree II hypertension. After clinical examination patients were given lercanidipine/enalapril combination (10/10 mg/day...
26,847
[Biomarkers in Heart Failure: Apelin Level Is not Associated With Presence and Severity of the Disease].
We tested possibility of the use of apelin-12 as a biomarker of chronic heart failure (CHF). The study comprised 108 patients with I-IV functional class CHF of various etiology (ischemic heart disease, dilation cardiomyopathy) and 40 healthy volunteers. Blood samples were taken at hospital admission before prescrip...
26,848
[Prediction of Subclinical Carotid Atherosclerosis With Parameters of Negative for Ischemia Exercise Testing].
AIM: to elucidate relationship between parameters of negative ischemic stress test and subclinical atherosclerosis of carotid arteries. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Electrocardiographic stress test on treadmill and ultrasound study of carotid arteries (CA) were carried out in 204 patients (100women and 104 men, mean age 54...
26,849
[First Results of Analysis of the Russian Part of the European Register on Cardiac Rehabilitation EuroCaReD (European Cardiac Rehabilitation Database)].
The joint European Registry of patients with cardiovascular diseases participating in cardiac rehabilitation programs (European Cardiac Rehabilitation Database, EuroCaReD) is conducted in collaboration between the ESC and EACPR). Its main goals were to improve the routine use of cardiac rehabilitation, to develop j...
26,850
[Chronic Mitral Regurgitation in Postmyocardial Infarction Patients: Gender Differences].
There are two mechanisms of mitral regurgitation formation in postmyocardial infarction patients: local myocardial remodeling with changing of mitral chord tethering, and global myocardial remodeling with dilatation of mitral ring. Analysis of data of the "Register of provided coronary angiography" showed that the ...
26,851
[Assessment of Risk of Development of Diabetes Mellitus Among Physicians of Therapeutic Profile: Results of a Screening Study].
AIM: to assess risk of development of diabetes mellitus (DM) and detection of other metabolic derangements among physicians-internists. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In an open clinical screening study participated 117 male and 167 female physicians mostly cardiologists and internists from various regions of Russia. All par...
26,852
[Efficacy and Safety of Rosuvastatin in Patients of Different Risk Groups of Developing Cardiovascular].
The purpose of the review - analysis of randomized clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rosuvastatin in respect of primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events, as well as in patients with acute coronary syndrome. As a primary pathogenetic therapy aimed at reducing the risk of cardiov...
26,853
[Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in the Treatment of Heart Failure in Children].
Cardiac resynchronizing therapy (CRT) is currently a leading approach to the treatment of heart failure in adults. However, data regarding application of CRT in children remain limited and indications for CRT are unclear. There is evidence that the best treatment outcomes result from the administration of CRT to th...
26,854
[ADVANCE-ON Trial: How to Achieve Maximum Reduction of Mortality in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes].
Of 10 261 patients with type 2 diabetes who survived to the end of a randomized ADVANCE trial 83% were included in the ADVANCE-ON project for observation for 6 years. The difference in the level of blood pressure which had been achieved during 4.5 years of within trial treatment with fixed perindopril/indapamide co...
26,855
[Prevalence of cardiiovascular risk factors in Russian population of patients with arterial hypertension].
We studied prevalence of arterial hypertension (AH) and its association with major cardiovascular (CV) risk factors among unorganized adult population aged 25-64 years in 10 Russian cities (Volgograd, Voronezh, Ivanovo, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Orenburg, Vladikavkaz, Samara, Tomsk, Tyumen) with different climatic, geo...
26,856
[Approaches potentiating cardioprotective effect of ambulatory physical training in patients with ischemic heart disease and multivessel coronary artery involvement after coronary stenting].
Cardiorehabilitation of patients with multivessel coronary lesions is an obligatory component of ambulatory stage of care. With the aim of potentiating cardioprotective and antiischemic impact of rehabilitative preventive measures in 36 patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) and multivessel coronary artery invo...
26,857
[Polymorphic alele variants of eNOS gene in patients with disorders of cardiac conduction].
We studied the role of endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphism 4a/4b in development of such disturbances of cardiac conduction as atrioventricular (AV) block and sick sinus node syndrome (SSNS). We examined 69 subjects (36 men, 33 women) with AV block and 90 subjects (33 men and 57 women) with SSNS. They...
26,858
[What physicians think and know about antithrombotic therapy in atrial fibrillation].
We conducted an anonymous survey among 382 physicians (58% internists, 42% cardiologists) in order to obtain information on their opinion on various aspects of antithrombotic therapy in atrial fibrillation. The survey revealed low level of awareness about algorithms of stratification of risks of stroke, systemic em...
26,859
[Prognosis of unfavorable cardiac events in patients with severe chronic heart failure with preserved coronary myocardial reserve].
OBJECTIVE: To elucidate predictors of unfavorable cardiac events in patients with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (CMP) complicated by congestive heart failure (CHF) with preserved myocardial coronary reserve (MCR). MATERIAL: We followed 114 patients with non-ischemic MCP and NYHA class III-IV CHF. MCR was estimated by ...
26,860
[Strategy of sinus rhythm restoration after single stage correction of mitral valve defect and maze procedure for improvement of efficacy and safety of anticoagulant therapy].
We analyzed clinical efficacy of a strategy of sinus rhythm (SR) restoration after single stage correction of mitral valve defect and failed radiofrequency maze procedure elaborated and realized in the Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases, and assessed its value for increase of efficacy ...
26,861
[The ability to use meldonium as adaptogen in winter in patients with cardiovascular disease].
Given that the effects of frost can play the role of independent stress factor influencing the course of cardiovascular disease (CVD), it is reasonable to supplementation of drugs that increase the body's resistance to cold stress. Aim: To evaluate the possibility of using meldonium to prevent unwanted seasonal cha...
26,862
[Diagnostics of magnesium deficiency and measurements of magnesium concentrations in biosubstrates in norm and in various pathologies].
In accordance with the evidence from large-scale studies magnesium deficiency has a significant negative impact on the cardiovascular system, carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Diagnosis of magnesium deficiency should be based on clinical symptoms of magnesium deficit and confirmed by additional diagnostic methods--E...
26,863
[Optimization of organizational approaches to management of patients with atherosclerosis].
Despite undoubted achievements of modern cardiology in prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, cardiologists, neurologists, and vascular surgeons are still facing severe stenotic atherosclerotic lesions in different vascular regions, both symptomatic and asymptomatic. As a rule hemodynamically significant sten...
26,864
[Role of kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) for inhospital event risk assessment after coronary artery bypass surgery].
AIM: To assess value of kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) for prediction of inhospital events in CAD patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We analyzed postoperative course of 719 patients subjected to CABG in Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Dise...
26,865
[The features of myocardial deformation of left ventricle in patients with ischemic heart disease defined by the two dimensional strain method].
Aim of this study was to assess qualitative and quantitative features of deformation parameters of left ventricular myocardium in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) with and without history of myocardial infarction (MI) using two-dimensional strain imaging. We examined 30 patients with clinical IHD with (gr...
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[Evaluating the effectiveness of a fixed combination of amlodipine and bisoprolol in ambulatory patients with arterial hypertension and ischemic heart disease].
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a fixed-term combination of β-blocker bisoprolol and the calcium antagonist amlodipine in the outpatient treatment of patients with arterial hypertension (AH) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The study involved 100 patients with hypertension 1-3 first degree and CHD, which pr...
26,867
[Efficacy and safety of allapinine and quinidine bisulphate in the treatment of patients with persistent atrial fibrillation after cardioversion].
OBJECTIVE: To assess and compare the safety and efficacy of allapinine and quinidine bisulphate in the treatment of patients with persistent atrial fibrillation after cardioversion. Design--Prospective, randomised, open study. Patients--73 consecutive patients (men only, mean age 44 ± 11 years) with persisnent atri...
26,868
[Corrective effect of olmesartan on parameters of the local rigidity using the echo-tracking technology].
Purpose of this study was to determine clinical value of intima-media thickness (IMT) and indicators of local stiffness obtained by ultrasonography of the carotid arteries by echo-tracking technology in patients with hypertension and coronary artery disease (CAD), and to assess vasoprotective effect of 24-week trea...
26,869
[One-stage carotid and coronary artery surgeries in the treatment of multifocal atherosclerosis].
One of the most severe forms of multifocal atherosclerosis often accompanied by heart attacks and strokes is concomitant coronary and carotid artery disease. Unfortunately to date there have been no qualitative randomized trials allowing us to develop a unified optimal approach to the treatment of this pathology. We...
26,870
[Extracellular matrix remodeling myocardium of the left ventricle rats with experimental heart failure after perindopril and melatonin administration].
The aim of the study was to examine the reorganization of extracellular matrix left ventricular myocardium (LVM) rats (n = 38) with experimental heart failure (EHF) as affected by perindopril and melatonin administration. Rats LVM was studied using the methods of light microscopy, immunocytochemistry and morphometr...
26,871
[Heart and liver fibrosis: the components of a single equation].
Myocardial fibrosis plays a key role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. The chronic pressure overload of the heart activates collagen that leads to its excessive accumulation, fibrosis and cardiac hypertrophy. Myocardial injury is often accompanied by liver damage. These two processes are closely linke...
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[The use of dabigatran for prevention of ischemic stroke in patiets with atrial fibrillation: special features of treatment in different clinical situations].
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is extremely highly prevalent both in Russia and in the world. Ischemic stroke is a severe complication of AF often resulting in disability or death. Therefore important role is given to conduct of primary and secondary prevention of development of thromboembolic complications which is real...
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[The place of pharmacoinvasive management in patients with ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome in Russia].
The present article reviews the issues of medical healthcare provision for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in the Russian Federation from the perspective of benefits of pharmacoinvasive management for these patients. A brief analysis of clinical trials, promoting and defining pharmacoinvasive management as a preferre...
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[Possibilities of Correction of Endothelial Dysfunction at the Background of Combined Antihypertensive Therapy in Patients With Arterial Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes].
AIM: To evaluate the impact of a 12-week combined antihypertensive therapy with enalapril + indapamide on endothelial dysfunction in patients with arterial hypertension (AH) and diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 30 patients with AH stage II-III and DM type 2 age from 40 to 65 years were included ...
26,875
[Correlation of Endothelial Dysfunction With Course of Essential Arterial hypertension in Adolescence].
AIM: to study laboratory parameters of endothelial dysfunction (ED) and their correlation with risk factors (RF) of cardiovascular diseases at early stages of essential arterial hypertension (AH) in adolescents. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We examined 299 adolescents aged 12 - 18 years with EAH. According to results of 24...
26,876
[Activity of Vegetative Nervous System and Levels of Inflammatory Cytokines During Glucose Tolerance Test in Subjects With Optimal and High Normal Blood Pressure].
Fourteen patients with high normal (main group) and 15 subjects with optimal (control group) blood pressure (BP) were examined. Fasting and postprandial (60 and 120 min after oral intake of glucose) levels of glucose, insulin, interleukin (IL)-1, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-, and C-reactive protein were measured. A...
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[Clinical and Economic Analysis Riotsiguata in Patients With Unresectable or Residual Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension].
OBJECTIVE: to undertake economic evaluation of riociguat in comparison with standard practice of treating patients with inoperable or residual chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) in Russian healthcare. METHODS: Standard practice was revealed by means of peer interview. It comprised bosentan monothe...
26,878
[Blood Content of Markers of Inflammation and Cytokines in Patients With Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy and Ischemic Heart Disease at Various Stages of Heart Failure].
We conducted a comparative study of content proinflammatory cytokines, biomarkers of inflammatory process, biochemical indicators of congestive heart failure (CHF) and hemodynamic parameters in patients with alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACMP) and ischemic heart disease (IHD) with various NYHA classes. We examined 62 m...
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[Clinical and Economic Efficacy of Ivabradine in Patients Suffered Myocardial Infarction].
OBJECTIVE: to assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of the addition to the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (MI) If current blocker ivabradine. MATERIAL AND METHODS: as a basis for pharmacoeconomic research results of the program are taken battleships, in which 1226 pati...
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[Detection of Signs of Thrombus Formation in Patients With Typical Atrial Flutter].
AIM: to assess rate of detection of markers of thrombi formation and to determine whether transthoracic echocardiography data or clinical characteristics predict severe left atrial appendage [LAA] dysfunction (low LAA velocity, severe spontaneous echo contrast [SEC], LAA thrombus) in patients with typical atrial fl...
26,881
[Detection of Determinants of Functional Aortic Regurgitation in Patients With Ascending Aorta Aneurism by Transesophageal Echocardioscopy].
We used transesophageal echocardioscopy for the study of effects of linear parameters of the aortic root and characteristics of its subvalvular space (area of subvalvular space of the aortic root during diastole and aortic cusps coaptation height) on severity of aortic regurgitation in patients with aneurism of asc...
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[Comparative Randomized Study of the Effects of Long-Term Therapy With Rosuvastatin and With Combination of Atorvastatin and Ezetimibe on Carbohydrate Metabolism and Adipokynes Levels in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Diabetes Mellitus].
OBJECTIVE: This open randomized study compares the effects of 24-week-long treatment with rosuvastatin and with atorvastatin coadministered with ezetimibe on the parameters of carbohydrate metabolism and the plasma levels of adipokynes in patients with coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus or impaire...
26,883
[Personalized Risk Assessment of Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Young Patients With Connective Tissue Dysplasia].
Adverse cardiovascular manifestations (ACVM) were registered during 7-year follow-up of young patients with undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia (CTD). ACVM developed in 28.42% of patients. Most frequent ACVMs were extension/aneurysm of the thoracic aorta (10.75%), cerebral vascular syndrome (10.56%), and a...
26,884
[Possible Choice of New Oral Anticoagulants With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: a Review of Meta-Analyzes].
This review presents the results of a meta-analysis including data from all four studies of new oral anticoagulants for the prevention of stroke or systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. It was found that all of the drugs had a favorable risk profile/efficiency, and provides a signific...
26,885
[Optimal Control Strategy Allies in Blood Pressure].
OBJECTIVE: to review the available results of clinical trials on the efficacy and safety of a fixed combination of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor lisinopril and the calcium antagonist amlodipine, including an analysis of the actual antihypertensive effect and organoprotective action in the russian...
26,886
[Comparison of Empiric and Pharmacogenetic Approaches in Assessment of Efficacy of Anticoagulant Therapy].
We compared pharmacogenetic (PG) and standard approaches to selection of individual dose of warfarin on 2 groups of patients each comprising 17 persons. In the group with PG selection we took into consideration the result of preliminary genotyping of polymorphisms of VKORC1 and CYP2C9 genes known to be associated w...
26,887
[Evolution of Lipoprotein(a): From Biomarker to the Therapeutic Target].
Series of experimental, epidemiological, and genetic studies have demonstrated that elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] level is associated with cardiovascular disease independently from traditional risk factors of atherosclerosis. This review covers the basics of Lp(a) pathogenicity in atherothrombosis and scrutinizes...
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[Evaluation of the Antianginal Efficacy of Ivabradine In Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease Complicated by Heart Failure].
Results of the multicenter open observational program NACHALO (evaluation of therapy in patients with combined coronary artery disease and heart failure as part of daily clinical practice), in which 569 doctors in 58 regions of the Russian Federation participated, were presented. The program included 2751 patients ...
26,889
[Age-related Changes of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function, NT-proBNP Level and Their Association with Leukocyte Telomere Length].
With advancing age the left ventricle (LV) undergoes structural and functional changes, thereby creating the substrate for the development of diseases. One possible mechanism of the ageing of the heart is cellular senescence. Leukocyte telomere length (LTL) is a marker of replicative ageing. The purpose of this stu...
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[Brugada Syndrome: Possibilities of the Use of Noninvasive Electrocardiographic Mapping].
Patient P., 50 years old, male, with type I Brugada syndrome was examined. The patient had aborted sudden death event (2006) in his clinical history, ICD Gem III VR was implanted in 2006, ICDLumax DR was reimplanted in 2012. The patient had coved type pattern in right precordial ECG-leads. The p.E553X mutation in S...
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[Noninvasive Electrophysiological Predictors and Biomarkers of Malignant Arrhythmias in Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease: a 2-Year Prospective Follow-Up].
AIM: to assess prognostic value of clinical and instrumental parameters, results of noninvasive electrophysiological tests and biomarkers as predictors of malignant ventricular arrhythmias in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) during long-term follow-up as well as during myocardial revascularization surgery...
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[Therapy of Arterial Hypertension in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure and Signs of Chronic Kidney Disease With Fixed Perindopril/Amlodipine Combination].
PURPOSE: to assess efficacy of a fixed combination of perindopril arginine and amlodipine besylate in the treatment of hypertensive patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and signs of chronic kidney disease (CKD). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Persons with CKD (n=53, age 64.5+/-8.2years) were selected from 118 patients w...
26,893
[The Antihypertensive Effect of the Fixed Combination of Amlodipine and Lisinopril in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting].
Literature data and results of our own register have indicate that hypertension is one of the most common risk factor in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) who have undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). But despite proven benefits of control of hypertension after CABG adherence of patients to co...
26,894
[What Are the Realities of Prescription and Control of Antithrombotic Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation in Outpatient Practice?].
We analyzed documentation of 648 outpatients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation receiving ambulatory care in 3 cities in Russia (Moscow, Krasnodar, and Bryansk). Frequency of use of any anticoagulant in patients with AF and high risk of stroke and systemic embolism was low (30.9% overall, novel oral anticoagulant...
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[Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow and Cognitive Function in Patients Undergoing Coronary Bypass Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass].
PURPOSE: to study effect of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on regional cerebral blood flow and cognitive function in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD). MATERIAL AND METHODS: We included into this study 22 patients with IHD subjected to CABG surgery with CPB. Al...
26,896
[Association Between T455C Polymorphism of Apolipoprotein C-III Gene, Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome Components].
AIM: to study an association between T455C apolipoprotein C-III (apo C-III) gene polymorphism, insulin resistance (IR), metabolic syndrome (MS) and its components in a Kyrgyz ethnic group. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 259 persons: 162 patients with MS and 97 sex and age matched controls without MS, diabetes mellitus and ca...
26,897
[Relationship between respiratory function and myocardial structure and function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease].
PURPOSE: To analyze main parameters of respiratory dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) with and without concomitant ischemic heart disease (IHD). MATERIAL AND METHODS: We examined 104 patients with DM without (n = 64, 61.5%) and with (n = 40, 38.5%) concomitant IHD. Examination included taking...
26,898
[Anxiety and polymorphism Val66Met of BDNF gene--predictors of depression severity in ischemic heart disease].
In a framework of search for early predictors of depression in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) we studied effect of molecular-genetic factors (polymorphism of brain-derived neirotrophic factor--BDNF), personality traits (anxiety, neuroticism), IHD severity, and psychosocial stressors on manifestations of...
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[Content of circulating endothelial progenitor cells in patients with chronic ischemic heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction].
PURPOSE: To assess content of various subpopulations of endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) with CD45-CD34+, CD14+CD309+ and CD14+CD309+Tie2+ phenotypes in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) of ischemic origin with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We included into the study 1...