Cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a tomographic method of assessing
regional ventricular function in any desired plane. It has not been possible to obtain adequate …

Five cases of cardiac amyloidosis diagnosed after endomyocardial biopsy are described.
Systolic function was normal in three cases as assessed by cardiac index, ejection fraction and …

Coronary artery fistulas are rare congenital malformations. Two cases presenting with
bacterial endocarditis are described. Both were treated successfully by grafting of the …

Dobutamine has favorable properties for the pharmacologic manipulation of myocardial
oxygen demand in the provocation of ischemia during the investigation of coronary artery …

OBJECTIVE--To assess the incidence and complications of permanent pacing in patients who
undergo tricuspid valve replacement. DESIGN--A retrospective study of records of patients …

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Local differences in the time course of recovery of excitability during the early phase of
myocardial ischaemia are important in the genesis of arrhythmias. Catecholamines are known to …

BACKGROUND--Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a versatile technique for examination
of the cardiovascular system but only recently has assessment of myocardial ischaemia in …

We describe an unusual case of interrupted aortic arch, aneurysmal ascending aorta, and
aortic regurgitation in a 24-year-old man. He presented with general malaise, weakness of his …

The results of left ventricular endomyocardial biopsy by means of a long sheath technique
in 154 patients are reported. The risks of left ventricular biopsy are those of left heart …