1998
Modulation of Circulating Cellular Adhesion Molecules in Postmenopausal Women With Coronary Artery Disease
Caulin-Glaser T, Farrell W, Pfau S, Zaret B, Bunger K, Setaro J, Brennan J, Bender J, Cleman M, Cabin H, Remetz M. Modulation of Circulating Cellular Adhesion Molecules in Postmenopausal Women With Coronary Artery Disease. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 1998, 31: 1555-1560. PMID: 9626834, DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(98)00145-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE2 replacement therapyCoronary artery diseaseVascular cell adhesion molecule-1Cellular adhesion moleculesPostmenopausal womenAdhesion molecule-1Premenopausal womenArtery diseaseCardioprotective effectsInflammatory responseAdhesion moleculesMolecule-1Incidence of CADControl groupInflammatory cytokine-induced expressionIntercellular adhesion molecule-1Expression of CAMsCell adhesion molecule-1Consecutive eligible subjectsAssociation of estrogenEndothelial cell activationCytokine-induced expressionFemale control groupSignificant increaseEnzyme-linked immunoabsorbant assay
1994
Predictors of Coronary Dissection following Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Balloon Angioplasty
Ilia R, Bigham H, Brennan J, Cabin H, Cleman M, Remetz M. Predictors of Coronary Dissection following Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Balloon Angioplasty. Cardiology 1994, 85: 229-234. PMID: 7987880, DOI: 10.1159/000176680.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary dissectionLong lesionsPercutaneous transluminal coronary balloon angioplastyNon-Q-wave myocardial infarctionAcute coronary dissectionCoronary balloon angioplastyConsecutive patientsCoronary angioplastyBalloon dilatationFemale patientsArterial dilatationBalloon angioplastyMyocardial infarctionMost dissectionsPatientsMore dissectionAngioplastyDissectionLesionsComplicationsArteryDilatationPredictorsInfarctionWomen
1993
Myocardial risk area defined by technetium-99m sestamibi imaging during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty: Comparison with coronary angiography
Haronian H, Remetz M, Sinusas A, Baron J, Miller H, Cleman M, Zaret B, Wackers F. Myocardial risk area defined by technetium-99m sestamibi imaging during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty: Comparison with coronary angiography. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 1993, 22: 1033-1043. PMID: 8409038, DOI: 10.1016/0735-1097(93)90413-u.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAngioplasty, Balloon, CoronaryClinical ProtocolsCollateral CirculationCoronary AngiographyCoronary DiseaseEvaluation Studies as TopicFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionObserver VariationPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisReproducibility of ResultsRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexTechnetium Tc 99m SestamibiTomography, Emission-Computed, Single-PhotonConceptsMyocardial risk areaCoronary angiographyCoronary angioplastyQuantitative myocardial perfusionMyocardial perfusionMyocardial areaPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyAngiographic risk scoresSmall risk areasTransluminal coronary angioplastyCoronary artery diseaseCoronary artery stenosisInitial myocardial uptakeAngioplasty balloon inflationArtery diseaseLeft anteriorNonperfused areaArtery stenosisCoronary anatomyCoronary arteryBalloon inflationPatient managementMyocardial uptakeRisk scoreAngioplastyClinical and Angiographic Determinants of Initial Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty Success
Ilia R, Kolanski D, Setaro J, Brennan J, Cabin H, Cleman M, Remetz M. Clinical and Angiographic Determinants of Initial Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty Success. Angiology 1993, 44: 677-682. PMID: 8357092, DOI: 10.1177/000331979304400901.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary angioplastyPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyTransluminal coronary angioplastyAcute myocardial infarctionSuccess rateDegree of stenosisLong-term pretreatmentAngiographic determinantsAngioplasty successPostinfarction anginaAngiographic characteristicsSuccessful angioplastyClinical featuresMyocardial infarctionAnatomic determinantsPrimary successAngioplastyPatientsSuccessful procedureAspirinBeneficial effectsLesionsHigh rateAdditional findingsAnginaCoronary angioplasty with gradual versus rapid balloon inflation: Initial results and complications
Ilia R, Cabin H, McConnell S, Cleman M, Remetz M. Coronary angioplasty with gradual versus rapid balloon inflation: Initial results and complications. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 1993, 29: 199-202. PMID: 8402842, DOI: 10.1002/ccd.1810290305.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInflation protocolFrequency of dissectionLesion morphological characteristicsRapid balloon inflationProcedure-related complicationsComplete success rateSuccess rateGradual inflationUnstable anginaComplication rateCoronary angioplastySignificant group differencesArterial damageBalloon inflationDissection rateHigh success rateDiseased vesselsMore lesionsPatientsLesionsInflation groupGroup differencesAngioplastyComplicationsVessel diameter ratio
1992
Characteristics of cigarette smokers versus nonsmokers in patients referred for coronary angioplasty
Ilia R, Brennan J, Cabin H, Cleman M, Remetz M. Characteristics of cigarette smokers versus nonsmokers in patients referred for coronary angioplasty. Coronary Artery Disease 1992, 3: 859-862. DOI: 10.1097/00019501-199209000-00013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyTransluminal coronary angioplastyCoronary angioplastyCoronary dissectionSuccess rateConsecutive patientsMajor complicationsCigarette smokersTotal occlusionLong lesionsAngioplastySmokersConsecutive lesionsPatientsLesionsNonsmokersDissectionComplicationsGroupOcclusionThe Right Ventricle in Disorders Causing Pulmonary Venous Hypertension
Setaro J, Cleman M, Remetz M. The Right Ventricle in Disorders Causing Pulmonary Venous Hypertension. Cardiology Clinics 1992, 10: 165-183. PMID: 1739957, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30261-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary venous hypertensionRight ventricular functionRight ventricleVenous hypertensionVentricular functionLeft-sided heart lesionsLeft-sided heart failurePulmonary arterial hypertensionCharacteristic clinical findingsPulmonary arterial systemImportant prognostic informationObstructive originArterial hypertensionHeart failureHemodynamic adaptationClinical findingsHeart lesionsPulmonary veinsPrognostic informationInterventricular septumHypertensionChronic compensationLeft ventricleVentricleArterial systemPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty in Unstable and Stable Angina pectoris: A Comparison of Immediate Success and Complications
Ilia R, Kolansky D, Setaro J, Brennan J, Cabin H, Cleman M, Remetz M. Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty in Unstable and Stable Angina pectoris: A Comparison of Immediate Success and Complications. Cardiology 1992, 81: 245-250. PMID: 1301250, DOI: 10.1159/000175811.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyTransluminal coronary angioplastyStable angina pectorisUnstable angina pectorisAngina pectorisCoronary angioplastyMyocardial infarctionAcute Q-wave myocardial infarctionMore acute myocardial infarctionUrgent coronary artery bypassQ-wave myocardial infarctionUnstable angina groupCoronary artery bypassMajor complication ratePresence of thrombusAcute myocardial infarctionSuccess rateAngina groupArtery bypassStable anginaUnstable anginaComplication rateConsecutive patientsAdditional patientsCoronary thrombus
1991
Validation of continuous radionuclide left ventricular functioning monitoring in detecting silent myocardial ischemia during balloon angioplasty of the left anterior descending coronary artery
Kayden D, Remetz M, Cabin H, Deckelbaum L, Cleman M, Wackers F, Zaret B. Validation of continuous radionuclide left ventricular functioning monitoring in detecting silent myocardial ischemia during balloon angioplasty of the left anterior descending coronary artery. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1991, 67: 1339-1343. PMID: 2042565, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(91)90462-t.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSilent myocardial ischemiaLV ejection fractionLV dysfunctionMyocardial ischemiaEjection fractionLV functionBalloon inflationRelative end-systolic volumeTransient ST-segment depressionPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyMean LV ejection fractionST-segment depressionContinuous electrocardiographic monitoringTransluminal coronary angioplastyLeft ventricular functionST-segment changesEnd-diastolic volumeEnd-systolic volumeIschemic decreaseCoronary angioplastyVentricular functionElectrocardiographic changesElectrocardiographic monitoringBalloon angioplastyCoronary artery
1990
Inadvertent “atherectomy” during ostial right coronary artery angioplasty
Lasala J, Remetz M, Cleman M, Cabin H. Inadvertent “atherectomy” during ostial right coronary artery angioplasty. American Heart Journal 1990, 120: 423-424. PMID: 2382619, DOI: 10.1016/0002-8703(90)90089-g.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMyocardial dysfunction during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.
Cleman M, Wohlgelernter D, Cabin H, Remetz M, McConnell S, Jaffe C. Myocardial dysfunction during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. Circulation 1990, 81: iv14-9. PMID: 2306846.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyTransluminal coronary angioplastyBalloon inflationCoronary angioplastyEjection fractionMyocardial dysfunctionBrief balloon inflationBalloon inflation timeRegional myocardial dysfunctionRegional contractile dysfunctionTwo-dimensional echocardiographyRegional wall motionHemodynamic consequencesIschemic periodElectrocardiographic changesCardiac outputContractile dysfunctionProcedural resultsCoronary arteryPTCA proceduresTemporary ischemiaEchocardiographic recordingsVentricular myocardiumVentricular volumeInflation timeHypermedia program on coronary angiography
Cleman M, Cabin H, Remetz M, Lynch P, Jaffe C. Hypermedia program on coronary angiography. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 1990, 15: a267. DOI: 10.1016/0735-1097(90)92782-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA new technique for on-line continuous radionuclide measurement of left ventricular ejection fraction
Kayden D, Suzuki A, Remetz M, Cleman M, Cabin H, Zaret B. A new technique for on-line continuous radionuclide measurement of left ventricular ejection fraction. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 1990, 15: a171. DOI: 10.1016/0735-1097(90)92400-v.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1989
Predictors of success in percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty of chronic total occlusions
LaVeau P, Remetz M, Cabin H, Hennecken J, McConnell S, Rosen R, Cleman M. Predictors of success in percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty of chronic total occlusions. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1989, 64: 1264-1269. PMID: 2589190, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(89)90565-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyTransluminal coronary angioplastyChronic total occlusionTotal occlusionAngiographic variablesClinical durationCoronary angioplastySuccess rateUnderwent repeat percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyRepeat percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastySuccessful percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyEmergency coronary artery bypassNon-Q-wave infarctionCoronary artery bypassAcute myocardial infarctionQ-wave infarctionClinical occlusionArtery bypassMean durationMyocardial infarctionDilatation sitePredictors of successLow success rateInfarctionPatientsPulmonary and Pleural Complications of Cardiac Disease
Remetz M, Cleman M, Cabin H. Pulmonary and Pleural Complications of Cardiac Disease. Clinics In Chest Medicine 1989, 10: 545-592. PMID: 2689066, DOI: 10.1016/s0272-5231(21)00655-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongestive heart failurePulmonary vascular resistanceHeart failureCongenital heart diseasePulmonary vasculatureVascular resistancePulmonary dysfunctionPulmonary hypertensionRight shuntingMitral stenosisSevere gradesHeart diseaseLeft-sided congestive heart failureNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agentsIrreversible pulmonary hypertensionPostcardiac injury syndromePulmonary arterial toneLeft heart failureRight heart failureRheumatic mitral stenosisPulmonary function testingPulmonary venous pressurePleural fluid accumulationPulmonary artery flowPulmonary blood flow
1988
Preservation of left ventricular ejection fraction during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty by distal transcatheter coronary perfusion of oxygenated fluosol DA 20%
Jaffe C, Wohlgelernter D, Cabin H, Bowman L, Deckelbaum L, Remetz M, Cleman M. Preservation of left ventricular ejection fraction during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty by distal transcatheter coronary perfusion of oxygenated fluosol DA 20%. American Heart Journal 1988, 115: 1156-1164. PMID: 2967624, DOI: 10.1016/0002-8703(88)90002-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVentricular ejection fractionPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyTransluminal coronary angioplastyEjection fractionCoronary perfusionBalloon inflationCoronary angioplastyDistal coronary perfusionLeft ventricular functionDistal coronary arteriesEnd-diastolic volumeEnd-systolic volumeTwo-dimensional echocardiographyFluosol-DA 20Area-length methodOxygenated perfluorocarbon emulsionPercutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty During Acute Myocardial Infarction
Remetz M, Cleman M. Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty During Acute Myocardial Infarction. Cardiology Clinics 1988, 6: 139-152. PMID: 2971441, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30507-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystemic thrombolytic therapyThrombolytic therapyVentricular functionAcute MISymptom onsetAcute PTCABlood flowPercutaneous transluminal coronary angioplastyInitial thrombolytic therapyRecent cerebrovascular eventsIntravenous thrombolytic therapyCent of patientsInfarct-related arteryPost-infarction anginaRegional left ventricular functionImproved ventricular functionTransluminal coronary angioplastyLeft ventricular functionAcute myocardial infarctionIntravenous r-tPASecond generation thrombolytic agentUse of PTCAAcute angioplastyIntracoronary streptokinaseProvokable ischemia