1989
Heterogeneous signal intensity in magnetic resonance images of hypertrophied left ventricular myocardium
Zahler R, Chelmow D, Gore J, Wilkens K, Pope C, Sostman H, Meese R, Negro-Vilar R, Herfkens R, Wackers F, Zaret B. Heterogeneous signal intensity in magnetic resonance images of hypertrophied left ventricular myocardium. Magnetic Resonance Imaging 1989, 7: 517-528. PMID: 2532699, DOI: 10.1016/0730-725x(89)90405-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeft ventricular hypertrophyVentricular hypertrophyLeft ventricular hypertrophy patientsHypertrophy patientsMagnetic resonance imagesHuman left ventricular hypertrophyDuration of diseaseCongestive heart failureHeterogeneous signal intensityLeft ventricular myocardiumMagnetic resonance imagingResonance imagesElectrocardiographic abnormalitiesHeart failureAortic bandingPathologic changesHypertrophied myocardiumEnd-diastolic imagesVentricular myocardiumPatientsHypertrophyResonance imagingEnd-systolic imagesNormal tissuesTissue characterization algorithm
1988
Electrophysiologic effects of thrombolytic therapy in patients with a transmural anterior myocardial infarction complicated by left ventricular aneurysm formation
Sager P, Perlmutter R, Rosenfeld L, McPherson C, Wackers F, Batsford W. Electrophysiologic effects of thrombolytic therapy in patients with a transmural anterior myocardial infarction complicated by left ventricular aneurysm formation. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 1988, 12: 19-24. PMID: 3379204, DOI: 10.1016/0735-1097(88)90350-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGroup B patientsLeft ventricular aneurysm formationTransmural anterior myocardial infarctionGroup A patientsVentricular aneurysm formationAnterior myocardial infarctionThrombolytic therapyB patientsVentricular tachycardiaA patientsVentricular arrhythmiasMyocardial infarctionAneurysm formationNew bundle branch blockPeak creatine kinase-MB levelsLeft ventricular ejection fractionCreatine kinase-MB levelsClinical arrhythmic eventsEarly thrombolytic therapyCongestive heart failureVentricular ejection fractionSustained ventricular tachycardiaInduced ventricular arrhythmiasBundle branch blockPostmyocardial infarction patients
1987
Congestive heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction complicating doxorubicin therapy Seven-year experience using serial radionuclide angiocardiography
Schwartz R, McKenzie W, Alexander J, Sager P, D'Souza A, Manatunga A, Schwartz P, Berger H, Setaro J, Surkin L, Wackers F, Zaret B. Congestive heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction complicating doxorubicin therapy Seven-year experience using serial radionuclide angiocardiography. The American Journal Of Medicine 1987, 82: 1109-1118. PMID: 3605130, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(87)90212-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical congestive heart failureCongestive heart failureVentricular ejection fractionAbsolute left ventricular ejection fractionLeft ventricular ejection fractionHeart failureEjection fractionDoxorubicin therapyMild congestive heart failureClinical predictor variablesDiscontinuation of doxorubicinTotal cumulative dosageHigh-risk patientsHigh-risk subsetMajority of patientsHigh cumulative doseCommunity hospital settingProportional hazards regressionSeven-year experienceCommunity hospital environmentSerial radionuclideLast followVentricular dysfunctionClinical outcomesRoutine therapy
1983
Serial radionuclide assessment of doxorubicin cardiotoxicity in cancer patients with abnormal baseline resting left ventricular performance
Choi B, Berger H, Schwartz P, Alexander J, Wackers F, Gottschalk A, Zaret B. Serial radionuclide assessment of doxorubicin cardiotoxicity in cancer patients with abnormal baseline resting left ventricular performance. American Heart Journal 1983, 106: 638-643. PMID: 6613807, DOI: 10.1016/0002-8703(83)90080-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeft ventricular ejection fractionVentricular ejection fractionCongestive heart failureLeft ventricular performanceVentricular performanceEjection fractionAbnormal baselineHeart failureDoxorubicin therapyDoxorubicin cardiotoxicityRadionuclide angiocardiographyAbnormal left ventricular ejection fractionFinal left ventricular ejection fractionAntecedent cardiovascular diseaseSerial radionuclide studiesFirst-pass radionuclide angiocardiographyIdentification of patientsUse of doxorubicinSafe discontinuationThoracic radiationVentricular functionCancer patientsCumulative doseCardiovascular diseaseRadionuclide assessment
1976
Coronary artery disease in patients dying from cardiogenic shock or congestive heart failure in the setting of acute myocardial infarction.
Wackers F, Lie K, Becker A, Durrer D, Wellens H. Coronary artery disease in patients dying from cardiogenic shock or congestive heart failure in the setting of acute myocardial infarction. Heart 1976, 38: 906. PMID: 971375, PMCID: PMC483104, DOI: 10.1136/hrt.38.9.906.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongestive heart failureAcute myocardial infarctionHeart failureCardiogenic shockCoronary arteryMyocardial infarctionSevere diseaseFatal congestive heart failureRefractory congestive heart failurePump failureThree-vessel diseaseCoronary bypass surgeryRight coronary arteryCoronary artery diseaseLeft circumflex arteryCent narrowingBypass surgeryArtery diseaseLeft anteriorCircumflex arteryPathological findingsSevere narrowingEqual incidenceAnatomical findingsPatients
1975
Extent and severity of coronary artery disease in patients dying from cardiogenic shock or congestive heart failure following acute myocardial infarction
Wackers F, Lie K, Becker A, Wellens H, Durrer D. Extent and severity of coronary artery disease in patients dying from cardiogenic shock or congestive heart failure following acute myocardial infarction. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1975, 35: 175. DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(75)90805-x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research