Assessment of mitral annulus velocity by Doppler tissue imaging in the evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function
Objectives. This study assessed the clinical utility of mitral annulus velocity in the evaluation
of left ventricular diastolic function. Background. Mitral inflow velocity recorded by Doppler …
of left ventricular diastolic function. Background. Mitral inflow velocity recorded by Doppler …
[HTML][HTML] Early surgery versus conventional treatment for infective endocarditis
…, CH Chung, JK Song, JW Lee, DW Sohn - … England Journal of …, 2012 - Mass Medical Soc
Background The timing and indications for surgical intervention to prevent systemic embolism
in infective endocarditis remain controversial. We conducted a trial to compare clinical …
in infective endocarditis remain controversial. We conducted a trial to compare clinical …
Effects of intracoronary infusion of peripheral blood stem-cells mobilised with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor on left ventricular systolic function and restenosis …
…, KW Park, HJ Cho, BK Koo, YJ Kim, DS Lee, DW Sohn… - The Lancet, 2004 - thelancet.com
Background Bone-marrow stem-cell transplantation has been shown to improve cardiac
function in patients with myocardial infarction. We examined the feasibility and efficacy of …
function in patients with myocardial infarction. We examined the feasibility and efficacy of …
Physiologic assessment of jailed side branch lesions using fractional flow reserve
…, TJ Youn, IH Chae, DJ Choi, HS Kim, DW Sohn… - Journal of the American …, 2005 - jacc.org
Objectives : This study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of the physiologic assessment
of jailed side branches using fractional flow reserve (FFR) and to compare the measured …
of jailed side branches using fractional flow reserve (FFR) and to compare the measured …
Mitral annulus velocity in the evaluation of left ventricular diastolic function in atrial fibrillation
DW Sohn, JM Song, JH Zo, IH Chai, HS Kim… - Journal of the American …, 1999 - Elsevier
This study assessed the clinical utility of mitral annulus velocity in the evaluation of left
ventricular diastolic function in patients with atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is the most common …
ventricular diastolic function in patients with atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is the most common …
Differential effect of intracoronary infusion of mobilized peripheral blood stem cells by granulocyte colony–stimulating factor on left ventricular function and remodeling …
…, W Lee, WJ Kang, BK Koo, YJ Kim, DS Lee, DW Sohn… - Circulation, 2006 - Am Heart Assoc
Background— The efficacy of intracoronary infusion of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
(G-CSF) mobilized peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) has not been compared between …
(G-CSF) mobilized peripheral blood stem cells (PBSCs) has not been compared between …
Assessment of left ventricular rotation and torsion with two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography
BACKGROUND: Speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) has a unique feature of angle
independence and, thus, may provide a powerful means of assessing left ventricular (LV) …
independence and, thus, may provide a powerful means of assessing left ventricular (LV) …
Determinants of surgical outcome in patients with isolated tricuspid regurgitation
Background— We sought to identify preoperative predictors of clinical outcomes after surgery
in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation. Methods and Results— We prospectively …
in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation. Methods and Results— We prospectively …
Increased risk of atherothrombotic events associated with cytochrome P450 3A5 polymorphism in patients taking clopidogrel
…, KW Park, JY Cho, IJ Jang, DS Lee, DW Sohn… - Cmaj, 2006 - Can Med Assoc
Background: Clopidogrel is a prodrug requiring metabolism by cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A)
isoenzymes, including CYP3A5, in order to be active. It is controversial whether …
isoenzymes, including CYP3A5, in order to be active. It is controversial whether …
Prevention of radiocontrast medium–induced nephropathy using short-term high-dose simvastatin in patients with renal insufficiency undergoing coronary …
…, TJ Youn, WY Chung, IH Chae, DJ Choi, DW Sohn… - American heart …, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Contrast media cause oxidative stress, which has been suggested as one
possible mechanism responsible for contrast-induced nephropathy. Statins appear to have …
possible mechanism responsible for contrast-induced nephropathy. Statins appear to have …