Clinical cardiology
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Clinical cardiology · Jun 1998
Comparative StudyAcute anterior wall myocardial infarction entailing ST-segment elevation in lead V1: electrocardiographic and angiographic correlations.
The correlation between ST elevation in lead V1 during anterior wall acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and the culprit lesion site in the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery is poor. ⋯ ST-segment elevation in lead V1 during first anterior wall AMI was found in one third of the patients, and its magnitude was lower than that in the other precordial leads. ST-segment elevation in lead V1 favors the presence of a small conal branch of the RCA that does not reach the IVS.
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Clinical cardiology · Apr 1998
Review Case ReportsTiclopidine-induced neutropenia mimicking sepsis early after intracoronary stent placement.
We report a case of ticlopidine-induced profound neutropenia early in the course of therapy, which was manifest as a febrile systemic illness mimicking sepsis. This clinical presentation was potentially indicative of a contaminated intracoronary stent. The patient's signs and symptoms of illness promptly resolved with removal of ticlopidine, and no infection was documented. Review of indications for ticlopidine use, potential adverse effects, and monitoring recommendations are discussed.
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Clinical cardiology · Apr 1998
Comparative StudyLong-term outcome of spinal cord electrical stimulation in patients with refractory chest pain.
Treatment of patients with refractory chest pain remains a challenge. In this study, the long-term clinical effects of spinal cord electrical stimulation were evaluated in 10 consecutive male patients (mean age 53.7 years) with chronic chest pain in a prospective observational study. ⋯ Spinal cord electrical stimulation is one of the few therapeutic options in inoperable patients with refractory chest pain.
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Clinical cardiology · Mar 1998
Validation of a decision support tool for the evaluation of cardiac arrest victims.
There is currently no well-accepted model for early and accurate prediction of neurologic and vital outcomes after cardiac arrest. Recent studies indicate that individuals with acute myocardial ischemia as the etiology for the arrest may benefit from early revascularization. ⋯ The cardiac arrest score is a valid decision support tool in the evaluation of cardiac arrest victims. Patients with the most favorable scores may be considered for early angiography and revascularization if myocardial ischemia is the etiology of the arrest.
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Clinical cardiology · Mar 1998
Case ReportsHypocalcemic heart failure: a reversible form of heart muscle disease.
This paper reports the case of a 53-year-old woman with hypocalcemia-induced reversible cardiomyopathy. Laboratory tests showed hypocalcemia caused by idiopathic hypoparathyroidism. Her left ventricular dysfunction persisted for a long period even after normalization of the serum calcium level. Observations suggest that physicians should be aware that hypocalcemia can be a reversible cause of cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure.