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Propofol Infusion Syndrome With Arrhythmia, Myocardial Fat Accumulation and Cardiac Failure
The American Journal of Cardiology, 10/13/09

Jorens PG et al. – The investigators describe a 12–year–old male patient with a fatal case of this so–called propofol infusion syndrome. Postmortem investigation showed not only the well–known myocytolysis in skeletal and cardiac muscle but also not previously demonstrated widespread fat accumulation in the myocardium. In conclusion, this cardiac fat accumulation illustrates the proposed underlying pathophysiology of impaired (muscular) free fatty acid utilization.

Heart failure may worsen with statins
CNN Health, 11/06/09 Relevance Score: 71%

Death and Dying in Heart Failure With Normal Ejection Fraction
The American Journal of Cardiology, 10/27/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Physician-Determined Worsening Heart Failure: A Novel Definition for Early Worsening Heart Failure in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Heart Failure - Association with Signs and Symptoms, Hospitalization Duration, and 60-Day Outcomes
Cardiology, 10/22/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Fatigue in elderly with chronic heart failure: an under-recognized symptom
Aging Health, 10/14/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Central Aortic Stiffness is Increased in Patients With Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction
Journal of Cardiac Failure, 10/05/09 Relevance Score: 70%