Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure Formula Using Echocardiography Finding.

This study aims to introduce a new formula for pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) derived from the pathophysiology of Velocity A (VA) waves. The current formula is the the Nagueh formula. Left ventricular (LV) filling is described as a velocity A (VA) wave.

The Role of New Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure Formula to Predict Diastolic Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a common condition with high morbidity and mortality  in  Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), especially in obese patient. The causes of HF are often abnormal conduction pathways, pump filling and/or heart valves. Right heart catheterization using Swan-Ganz catheter remains the gold standard to determine pulmonary hemodynamics, but it is costly and invasive.

Prediction of Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: an Observational Study in Tertiary Hospital in Indonesia.

Aim: to evaluate the role of clinical characteristics, functional markers of vasodilation, inflammatory response, and atherosclerosis in predicting wound healing in diabetic foot ulcer.

Methods: a cohort study (February - October 2010) was conducted from 40 subjects with acute diabetic foot ulcer at clinical ward of Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central General Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.

ST2 Levels Before and After Treatment of NYHA III and IV Heart Failure.

Aim: to find whether ST2 can be used to determine clinical improvement in patients with NYHA III and IV heart failure.

Methods: this is a longitudinal, pre and post-test study without a control group. Study subjects are 23 NYHA III and IV heart failure patients.

QT interval prolongation associated with amiodarone use in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta.

Aim: To evaluate the incidence of QTc interval prolongation associated with the use of amiodarone, as well as factors that influence its occurrence.

Methods: This was a descriptive retrospective study conducted from November 2010 until December 2011 using medical record of patients at ICCU Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital from 2004-2011. Four groups of patients were included: (1) patients receiving amiodarone and other drugs causing which can cause QTc prolongation, (2) patients receiving amiodarone and other drug not causing QTc prolongation, (3) patients receiving drugs which can cause causing QTc prolongation, (4) patients not receiving amiodarone, nor other drugs which can cause causing QTc prolongation (served as control group).

Effect of a weight loss program on body composition and metabolic syndrome markers in obese weight cyclers.

Aim: to evaluate the effect of weight loss program on fat mass, visceral fat rating and metabolic syndrome markers in obese subjects with weight cycling.

Methods: this was an 8-week open trial. The subjects were recruited consecutively from Balai Kota DKI Jaya.

AADMA as a marker of endothelial dysfunction in prediabetic women.

Aim: to determine the correlation between glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) with level of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) in serum, between HbA1c and value of brachial artey flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) by ultrasound study, and between ADMA serum and FMD in prediabetes women.

Methods: the study was done in prediabetes women aged between 30-55 years of age in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta (RSCM). Prediabetes was based on PERKENI criteria.