OBJECTIVES To determine the morphologic features of coronary plaques associated with
acute coronary syndrome, we prospectively followed patients with atherosclerotic disease …

This study was conducted to assess the determinants of the procedural success and long‐
term clinical benefits of percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty (PTCA) of chronic …

To investigate the relation between plasma brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and progressive
ventricular remodeling, we measured plasma BNP and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) in 30 …

Objectives To investigate the pathophysiological role of adrenomedullin in myocardial
infarction. Patients and design Plasma concentrations of adrenomedullin, atrial natriuretic …

There is little information on how previous angina influences in-hospital deaths secondary to
acute myocardial infarction (MI). This study evaluated the causes of in-hospital deaths in MI …

Coronary vasospasm is manifested by either focal or diffuse pattern in clinical settings. To
examine the differences in vessel wall morphologic appearance between the sites of focal …

抄録 A 52-year-old man with pheochromocytoma had cardiogenic shock and was rescued
using a percutaneous cardiopulmonary supporting system. After recovery, diagnostic tests …

Percutaneous cardiopulmonary support (PCPS) is now available for hemodynamic support
in patients with cardiogenic shock, but there are no guidelines for its use. The present study …

This study was designed to assess the cardioprotective effect of intravenous nicorandil, a
potassium channel opener, in preventing reperfusion injury in acute myocardial infarction …

Nifekalant hydrocholoride, a novel class III antiarrhythmic agent, was used as the treatment
in 4 patients with extensive anterior infarction and severe ventricular dysfunction. The …