Journal of cardiology
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Journal of cardiology · Aug 2013
Correlation between inflammation state and successful medical cardioversion using bepridil for refractory atrial fibrillation.
It has been reported that inflammation is associated with long-term maintenance of sinus rhythm after electrical cardioversion for non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). However, the relation between high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and the recurrence of AF after medical cardioversion is unknown. On the other hand, bepridil is very effective in restoring sinus rhythm for patients with refractory AF. ⋯ Bepridil is effective in restoring sinus rhythm for refractory AF patients. Inflammation, in addition to left atrial dimension, may be associated with successful cardioversion using bepridil.
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Journal of cardiology · Jun 2013
Prognostic value of B-type natriuretic peptide and its amino-terminal proBNP fragment for cardiovascular events with stratification by renal function.
Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and amino-terminal proBNP (NT-proBNP) are useful biomarkers for diagnosis and prediction of prognosis. Both of these peptides are elevated in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), but there is no evidence as to which peptide is the more suitable biomarker in patients with severe renal dysfunction. ⋯ Both BNP and NT-proBNP are useful biomarkers for mortality and cardiovascular events, but NT-proBNP may be superior to BNP for CKD stages 4-5.
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Journal of cardiology · Apr 2013
Multicenter StudyFactors determining achievement of early postoperative cardiac rehabilitation goal in patients with or without preoperative kidney dysfunction undergoing isolated cardiac surgery.
The aim of this multicenter study was to evaluate the relationship between preoperative kidney function, postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI), and postoperative fluid balance (POFB) with the progress of early postoperative cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in patients undergoing isolated cardiac surgery. ⋯ Preoperative CKD stage correlated significantly with the progress of early postoperative CR after cardiac surgery. Independent determinants of achieving JCS early postoperative CR guideline goal were postoperative AKI in patients with or without CKD, and POFB/PBW only in patients without CKD.
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Journal of cardiology · Apr 2013
Vitamin B12 deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia as correlates of cardiovascular risk factors in Indian subjects with coronary artery disease.
Folate and vitamin B12 are essential components in the metabolism of homocysteine (Hcy). Hyperhomocysteinemia has been implicated in endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. However, the association of Hcy, vitamin B12, and folic acid with cardiovascular risk factors in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) has not been studied in Indian patients. This study was conducted with the aim to evaluate the relationship of vitamin B12, folic acid, and Hcy levels with cardiovascular risk factors in subjects with known CAD. ⋯ Serum vitamin B12 deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia are related with cardiovascular risk factors in Indian patients with CAD.