Annales de cardiologie et d'angéiologie
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Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) · Jun 2016
[The characteristics of arterial hypertension in postmenopausal women in the area of Blida (Algeria)].
Assess the prevalence, the degree of control, and the comorbidities of hypertension in postmenopausal women. ⋯ The systolic blood pressure is more important than the diastolic blood pressure in postmenopausal women. The cerebral vascular accident remains the most feared complication. The control of hypertension remains not enough and the balance of arterial pressure figures is highly recommended to avoid morbidity and fatal complications.
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Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) · Feb 2016
Comparative Study[Validation during exercise of a new device for cardiac output measurement using pulse wave transit time (comparison EsCCO(®) vs. Physioflow(®))].
EsCCO is a novel non-invasive continuous cardiac output monitoring system based on pulse wave transit time already validated at rest. The aim of our study was to compare cardiac output measurements obtained simultaneously by EsCCO(®) (Q˙cOP) and impedance cardiography (Physioflow(®) ; Q˙cIMP), in healthy subjects. ⋯ EsCCO(®) measurements are accurate, reliable and allow a good estimation of cardiac output on healthy subjects. The signal lost observed for high cardiac output levels (>15L/min) can limit its utilization during very high intensity exercise.
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Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) · Feb 2016
Case Reports[Acute coronary syndrome with impaired left ventricular function in a carbon monoxide poisoning].
Carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of death by poisoning in France. Neuropsychological symptoms are most common. ⋯ Coronary angiography shows no significant lesion leading to myocardial stunning diagnose. Patients exposed to carbon monoxide must have systematic cardiac evaluation with electrocardiogram and dosage of biomarkers.
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Ultrasound has revolutionized the practice of emergency medicine, particularly in prehospital setting. About a patient with dyspnea, we present the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and emergency treatment. Echocardiography, but also hemodynamic ultrasound (vena cava) and lung exam are valuable tools. Achieving lung ultrasound and diagnostic value of B lines B are detailed.
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Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) · Nov 2015
Case Reports[Platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome: A case of hypoxemia associated with a patent foramen ovale].
Platypnea-orthodeoxia syndrome is a rare disease characterized by dyspnea and oxygen desaturation in the upright position with improvement in the supine position. We report a case of an 87-year-old woman with a recent history of traumatic hip, spine deformity and vertebral compression fracture, referred due to dyspnea oxygen desaturation. ⋯ Transthoracic echocardiography, with intravenous administration of agitated saline contrast solution, revealed the presence of atrial septal defect associated with a right to left shunting and mild enlargement of aortic root. Surgical closure of atrial septal defect resulted in resolution of the syndrome.