aortic valve insufficiency/obesity

BACKGROUND The composition of a diet can influence myocardial metabolism and development of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). The impact of a high-fat diet in chronic left ventricular volume overload (VO) causing eccentric LVH is unknown. This study examined the effects of chronic ingestion of a

In order to assess the sensitivity and specificity of the range-gated pulsed Doppler echocardiogram for the detection of aortic regurgitation, a study with use of this technique was carried out in 46 patients. They were classified into 3 groups: Group I was composed of 19 patients with a variety of

BACKGROUND We recently reported the prevalence of aortic regurgitation (AR) by Doppler echocardiography (echo) in obese subjects to be higher than in some previous reports. OBJECTIVE To describe the prevalence of AR in an obese population not taking anorexigens as a function of demographic

OBJECTIVE Previous studies evaluated the effect of obesity on left ventricular (LV) mass and systolic function in healthy subjects and in patients with coexistent chronic LV pressure overload due to hypertension, but no data exist regarding subjects with underlying volume overload. This study

BACKGROUND The appetite-suppressant drug fenfluramine, usually given in combination with phentermine, has been reported to be associated with cardiac valvular regurgitation. Concern has been raised that the d-enantiomer of fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, may also cause this problem. We were able to

OBJECTIVE We sought to determine the prevalence and correlates of aortic regurgitation (AR) in a population-based sample group. BACKGROUND Concern over induction of AR by weight loss medication highlights the importance of assessing the prevalence and correlates of AR in unselected patient

OBJECTIVE Serotonin-releasing agents prescribed as weight-loss medications have been implicated as a cause of acquired aortic and mitral valve abnormalities. Sibutramine hydrochloride (MERIDIA) is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor with proven efficacy of weight reduction. The purpose

OBJECTIVE The aims of present study were 1) to evaluate cardiac valve characteristics, 2) to determine the plasma concentrations of fibrinogen, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), adiponectin, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) in the obese women before and after 19 months

BACKGROUND Second-generation TAVI prostheses may enhance the procedure reducing operative time and complications rate, maintaining adequate valve hemodynamic performance. We present our results with 2 new generation trans-catheter aortic valve (TAVI) prostheses in obese patients. METHODS A series of

Echocardiography is recommended for the detection of valvular regurgitation in asymptomatic users of anorexigens with a heart murmur. To determine the prevalence and diagnostic value of heart murmurs for valvular regurgitation, 223 patients receiving dexfenfluramine therapy for 6.9 months and 189

Bile duct injuries (BDI) tend to be more complex in laparoscopic than in open cholecystectomy procedures, and frequently involve young adults with benign pathologies. The ultimate consequence may be a liver transplantation (LT), making this situation one of the most rare transplant indications.

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the patient profiles and outcomes of men and women undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement. METHODS Patient data were analyzed retrospectively. METHODS This single-center study was performed at Catharina Hospital in Eindhoven, the

In 1997, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported valvular regurgitation (aortic regurgitation [AR] mild or greater and/or mitral regurgitation [MR] moderate or greater) in 32.8% of patients treated with anorexigens. This study sought to determine the natural history of valvular

Transesophageal echocardiography has been proven to be of particular value in all patients with transthoracic echocardiograms of low quality related to pulmonary emphysema, obesity and chest deformation as well as in intensive care unit patients. Similarly, transesophageal Doppler echocardiography

OBJECTIVE Both hypertension and aortic valve stenosis induce left ventricular hypertrophy. However, less is known about the influence of concomitant hypertension on left ventricular structure in patients with aortic valve stenosis. METHODS Baseline Doppler echocardiography was performed in 1720