Heart Disease
Data from University of Louisville advance knowledge in heart disease
Published in Cardiovascular Week, January 11th, 2010
"The presentation with endocarditis is insidious, with negative blood cultures, and oftentimes it is not obvious in diagnostic imaging studies until hemodynamic changes or valve destruction is reached [1]. We report a case of Q fever endocarditis involving the tricuspid and aortic valves and a congenital ventricular septal defect," wrote S. Pagni and colleagues, University of Louisville.
The researchers concluded: "Surgical treatment and distinct aspects of this unusual case are herein described."
Pagni and colleagues...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Cardiovascular Week
Source: Cardiovascular Week (2010-01-11)
More Articles from Cardiovascular Week
- American Academy of Neurology
Alzheimer's disease may protect against cancer and vice versa - American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Anti-inflammatory drugs coxibs interfere with aspirin's clotting ability -- Ben-Gurion U. - Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health
Exposure to tobacco smoke in childhood home associated with early emphysema in adulthood - JAMA and Archives Journals
Findings suggest cardiovascular devices often approved by FDA without high-quality studies - The Translational Genomics Research Institute
TGen analysis identifies biomarkers for diabetic kidney failure - University of Iowa
Study shows a key protein helps control blood pressure - More from this issue of Cardiovascular Week
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
