Cardiology
Efficacy and safety of pitavastatins in patients with acute myocardial infarction: Livalo in Acute Myocardial Infarction Study (LAMIS) II
Young Joon Hong, Myung Ho Jeong, Jang Ho Bae, Seok Kyu Oh, Seung Woon Rha, Seung Ho Hur, Sung Yun Lee, Sang Wook Kim, Kwang Soo Cha, In Ho Chae, Tae Hoon Ahn, Kee Sik Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2017;32(4):656-667. Published online June 16, 2017
Background/Aims: We evaluated the efficacy and safety and influence on glucose tolerance by different doses of pitavastatins in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients.
Methods: Consecutive 1,101 AMI patients who were enrolled in Livalo in Acute Myocardial Infarction Study (LAMIS)-II were random..
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Left ventricular thrombi after simultaneous thrombotic occlusions of multiple coronary arteries presenting acute myocardial infarction: need anticoagulant?
Hyun Joong Kim, Kyung Jin Choe, Woo-Dae Bang, Sang Jin Ha, Sang-Yong Yoo, Sangsig Cheong
Korean J Intern Med. 2017;32(3):552-554. Published online December 20, 2016
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Cardiology
Fragmented QRS and abnormal creatine kinase-MB are predictors of coronary artery disease in patients with angina and normal electrocardiographys
Jung Joo Lee, Jae Hoon Lee, Jin Woo Jeong, Jun Young Chung
Korean J Intern Med. 2017;32(3):469-477. Published online April 17, 2017
Background/Aims: Patients with symptoms of coronary artery disease (CAD) often display normal tracings or only nonspecific changes on electrocardiography (ECG). The aim of this study was to explore strategic elements of the ECG and other potential factors that are predictive of CAD in this scenario...
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Features of electrocardiogram in patients with stenosis of the proximal right coronary artery
Moo Seong Koh, Jae Hoon Lee, Jin Woo Jeong, Jun Young Chung
Korean J Intern Med. 2017;32(2):277-285. Published online February 14, 2017
Background/Aims: Prediction of lesions of the proximal right coronary artery (pRCA) through electrocardiogram (ECG) is very important because pRCA occlusion has many complications and a high mortality rate, which has frequently been related with right ventricular infarction. The purpose of this stud..
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Immediate multivessel revascularization may increase cardiac death and myocardial infarction in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction and multivessel coronary artery disease: data analysis from real world practice
Woo-Young Chung, Jae-Bin Seo, Dong-Hyun Choi, Young-Seok Cho, Joo Myung Lee, Jung-Won Suh, Tae-Jin Youn, In-Ho Chae, Dong-Ju Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2016;31(3):488-500. Published online April 6, 2016
Background/Aims: The best revascularization strategy for patients with both acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel coronary disease (MVD) is still debatable. We aimed to compare the outcomes of multivessel revascularization (MVR) with those of culprit-only revascularization..
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Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers as a first choice in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Jang Hoon Lee, Myung Hwan Bae, Dong Heon Yang, Hun Sik Park, Yongkeun Cho, Won Kee Lee, Myung Ho Jeong, Young Jo Kim, Myeong Chan Cho, Chong Jin Kim, Shung Chull Chae, Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry Investigators
Korean J Intern Med. 2016;31(2):267-276. Published online December 23, 2015
Background/Aims: Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers (ARBs) have not been adequately evaluated in patients without left ventricular (LV) dysfunction or heart failure after acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
Methods: Between November 2005 and January 2008, 6,781 patients who were not receiving a..
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Acute myocardial infarction caused by a floating thrombus in the proximal ascending aorta
Woong Jeon, Seung-Jin Lee, Sang-Ho Park, Se-Whan Lee, Won-Yong Shin, Dong-Kyu Jin
Korean J Intern Med. 2015;30(6):921-924. Published online October 30, 2015
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Cardiology
Temporal trends and in-hospital outcomes of primary percutaneous coronary intervention in nonagenarians with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Joon Young Kim, Myung Ho Jeong, Yong Woo Choi, Yong Keun Ahn, Shung Chull Chae, Seung Ho Hur, Taek Jong Hong, Young Jo Kim, In Whan Seong, In Ho Chae, Myeong Chan Cho, Jung Han Yoon, Ki Bae Seung, Other Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry Investigators
Korean J Intern Med. 2015;30(6):821-828. Published online October 30, 2015
Background/Aims: Data regarding the outcomes of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in nonagenarians are very limited. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the temporal trends and in-hospital outcomes of primary PCI in nonag..
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Effect of revascularization strategy in patients with acute myocardial infarction and renal insuf-ficiency with multivessel disease
Hyukjin Park, Young Joon Hong, Si Hyun Rhew, Sung Soo Kim, Young Wook Jeong, Hae Chang Jeong, Jae Yeong Cho, Soo Young Jang, Ki Hong Lee, Keun Ho Park, Doo Sun Sim, Nam Sik Yoon, Hyun Ju Yoon, Kye Hun Kim, Hyung Wook Park, Ju Han Kim, Youngkeun Ahn, Myung Ho Jeong, Jeong Gwan Cho, Jong Chun Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2015;30(2):177-190. Published online February 27, 2015
Background/Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the risk of complications and outcome between infarct-related artery (IRA)-only revascularization and multivessel (MV) revascularization in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) with renal insufficiency and MV disease.
Methods: A total ..
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The scientific achievements of the decades in Korean Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry
Hyun Kuk Kim, Myung Ho Jeong, Seung Hun Lee, Doo Sun Sim, Young Joon Hong, Youngkeun Ahn, Chong Jin Kim, Myeong Chan Cho, Young Jo Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(6):703-712. Published online October 31, 2014
The Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry (KAMIR) was the first nationwide registry data collection designed to track outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). These studies ref lect the current therapeutic approaches and management for AMI in Korea. The results of KAMIR coul..
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A case of myocardial involvement in lung cancer that mimics ST segment elevation in myocardial infarction
Kye Hun Kim, Myung Ho Jeong, Hyun Ju Yoon, Youngkeun Ahn, Jeong Gwan Cho, Jong Chun Park, Jung Chaee Kang
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(4):525-528. Published online June 27, 2014
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Cardiology
Prediction of infarct severity from triiodothyronine levels in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Dong Hun Kim, Dong-Hyun Choi, Hyun-Wook Kim, Seo-Won Choi, Bo-Bae Kim, Joong-Wha Chung, Young-Youp Koh, Kyong-Sig Chang, Soon-Pyo Hong
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(4):454-465. Published online June 27, 2014
Background/Aims: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between thyroid hormone levels and infarct severity in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed thyroid hormone levels, infarct severity, and the extent of transmura..
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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection by
intravascular ultrasound in a patient with
myocardial infarction
Ji Hun Jang, Dae Hyeok Kim, Dong Hyuk Yang, Seong Il Woo, Jun Kwan, Keum Soo Park, Sung-Hee Shin
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(1):106-110. Published online January 2, 2014
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome
and sudden cardiac death. The incidence, causes, pathogenesis, and treatment
have not been defined clearly, but spontaneous coronary artery dissection
should be considered in young patients without major cardiovascu..
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Cardiology
Long-term outcomes of intravascular
ultrasound-guided implantation of bare metal
stents versus drug-eluting stents in primary
percutaneous coronary intervention
Yun-Kyeong Cho, Seung-Ho Hur, Nam-Hee Park, Sang-Woong Choi, Ji-Hyun Sohn, Hyun-Ok Cho, Hyoung-Seob Park, Hyuck-Jun Yoon, Hyungseop Kim, Chang-Wook Nam, Yoon-Nyun Kim, Kwon-Bae Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2014;29(1):66-75. Published online January 2, 2014
Background/Aims: While drug-eluting stents (DESs) have shown favorable outcomes
in ST‑segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) compared to bare
metal stents (BMSs), there are concerns about the risk of stent thrombosis (ST)
with DESs. Because intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance may ..
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A case of primary aldosteronism presenting as non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
Ja Min Byun, Suk Chon, Soo-Joong Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(6):739-742. Published online October 29, 2013
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Cardiology
Impact of family history on the presentation and clinical outcomes of coronary heart disease: data from the Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry
Choongki Kim, Hyuk-Jae Chang, Iksung Cho, Ji Min Sung, Donghoon Choi, Myung Ho Jeong, Yang Soo Jang,
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(5):547-556. Published online August 14, 2013
Background/AimsFamily history (FHx) of coronary heart disease (CHD) is a well-known risk factor for CHD. However, the prognostic implication of FHx has not been established clearly in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). MethodsIn t..
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Interleukin-33, matrix metalloproteinase-9, and tissue ınhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 in myocardial infarction
Savas Guzel, Ozden Serin, Eda Celik Guzel, Banu Buyuk, Güzin Yılmaz, Guvenc Güvenen
Korean J Intern Med. 2013;28(2):165-173. Published online February 27, 2013
Background/AimsAcute coronary syndrome (ACS) is characterized by increased inflammatory processes and endothelial activation. We investigated the association between ACS and inflammatory mediators and matrix-degrading enzymes. MethodsWe prospect..
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Comparison of Drug-Eluting Stents in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Daisuke Hachinohe, Myung Ho Jeong, Shigeru Saito, Min Chol Kim, Kyung Hoon Cho, Khurshid Ahmed, Seung Hwan Hwang, Min Goo Lee, Doo Sun Sim, Keun-Ho Park, Ju Han Kim, Young Joon Hong, Youngkeun Ahn, Jung Chaee Kang, Jong Hyun Kim, Shung Chull Chae, Young Jo Kim, Seung Ho Hur, In Whan Seong, Taek Jong Hong, Donghoon Choi, Myeong Chan Cho, Chong Jin Kim, Ki Bae Seung, Wook Sung Chung, Yang Soo Jang, Seung Woon Rha, Jang Ho Bae, Seung Jung Park,
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(4):397-406. Published online November 27, 2012
Background/AimsTo determine which drug-eluting stents are more effective in acute myocardial infarction (MI) patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). MethodsThis study included a total of 3,566 acute MI survivors with CKD from the Korea Acute..
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Different Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on In-Hospital and 1-Year Mortality in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction Who Underwent Successful Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Results from the Korean Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry
Keun-Ho Park, Youngkeun Ahn, Myung Ho Jeong, Shung Chull Chae, Seung Ho Hur, Young Jo Kim, In Whan Seong, Jei Keon Chae, Taek Jong Hong, Myeong Chan Cho, Jang Ho Bae, Seung Woon Rha, Yang Soo Jang,
Korean J Intern Med. 2012;27(2):180-188. Published online May 31, 2012
Background/AimsThe aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) on in-hospital and 1-year mortality in patients who suffered acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and underwent successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Meth..
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Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Statins in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction
Min Chul Kim, Youngkeun Ahn, Su Young Jang, Kyung Hoon Cho, Seung Hwan Hwang, Min Goo Lee, Jum Suk Ko, Keun Ho Park, Doo Sun Sim, Nam Sik Yoon, Hyun Ju Yoon, Kye Hun Kim, Young Joon Hong, Hyung Wook Park, Ju Han Kim, Myung Ho Jeong, Jeong Gwan Cho, Jong Chun Park, Jung Chaee Kang
Korean J Intern Med. 2011;26(3):294-303. Published online September 13, 2011
Background/AimsA controversy exists about which statin is preferable for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and clinical impacts of different statins according to lipophilicity have not been established. MethodsThe 1,124 patients w..
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