The embryological development of the superior vena cava (SVC) is complex. If the left
common cardinal vein fails to occlude it can, along with the left duct of Cuvier form a left …

OBJECTIVE--To determine whether percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty may
be safely performed in cardiology centres in the United Kingdom without immediate on site …

One hundred and eighty-eight patients with evolving acute myocardlal infarction were
treated with intravenous streptokinase. Serial 12-lead electrocardiograms were recorded for …

The occurrence of ventricular late potentials in survivors of acute myocardial infarction
treated with intravenous streptokinase was compared with that in a conservatively treated …

At necropsy five of eight patients (mean age 57 years) who died after intravenous
streptokinase treatment for severe acute myocardial infarction (mean Peel index= 18) were …

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a rare cause of myocardial ischaemia. Typically it
affects young, apparently healthy females, and may result in significant myocardial loss or …

Twelve patients requiring temporary pacing following acute myocardial infarction (AMI)(10
heart block, 2 functional bradycardia) had hemodynamic measurements taken with …

A 19‐year‐old man was admitted with a history and examination findings of probable
bacterial pericarditis. Blood cultures produced Neisseria meningitidis Group C, sensitive to …

A multi-programmable pacemaker (Siemens-Elema Model 668) has been used in the dual
demand mode to treat four patients with re-entry tachycardias. In each case excellent clinical …

A patient with refractory paroxysmal atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia had
required direct current cardioversion to terminate attacks on 83 occasions. A dual demand …