Inter‐arm blood pressure differences in young, healthy patients
A Grossman, A Prokupetz, B Gordon… - The Journal of …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
The prevalence and magnitude of inter‐arm BP difference ( IAD) in young healthy patients is
not well characterized. Flight academy applicants and designated aviators undergo annual …
not well characterized. Flight academy applicants and designated aviators undergo annual …
Interventricular septum and posterior wall thickness are associated with higher systolic blood pressure
N Eliakim‐Raz, A Prokupetz, B Gordon… - The Journal of …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Elevated blood pressure ( BP ) is a known factor that affects the structure of the left ventricle.
The association between left ventricular hypertrophy ( LVH ) and BP in normotensive …
The association between left ventricular hypertrophy ( LVH ) and BP in normotensive …
Comparison of usefulness of Sokolow and Cornell criteria for left ventricular hypertrophy in subjects aged< 20 years versus> 30 years
A Grossman, A Prokupetz, N Koren-Morag… - The American journal of …, 2012 - Elsevier
The use of electrocardiography in sports or military screening is considered an effective tool
for diagnosing potentially fatal conditions. The present study was designed to compare the …
for diagnosing potentially fatal conditions. The present study was designed to compare the …
Natural history of mitral valve prolapse in military aircrew
O Wand, A Prokupetz, A Grossman, A Assa - Cardiology, 2011 - karger.com
Objective: Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common cardiac abnormality whose natural
history differs among various patient populations. High-performance flight is associated with …
history differs among various patient populations. High-performance flight is associated with …
Echocardiographic evaluation and follow-up of cardiac and aortic indexes in aviators exposed to acceleration forces
A Assa, A Prokupetz, O Wand, D Harpaz… - Journal of the American …, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Military jet fighter pilots are routinely exposed to acceleration (+Gz) forces.
This recurrent exposure may influence various cardiac parameters. A few previous studies …
This recurrent exposure may influence various cardiac parameters. A few previous studies …
Acceleration forces and cardiac and aortic indexes in jet fighter pilots
…, O Wand, D Harpaz, A Prokupetz… - Aviation, Space, and …, 2011 - ingentaconnect.com
Grossman A, Wand O, Harpaz D, Prokupetz A, Assa A. Acceleration forces and cardiac and
aortic indexes in jet fighter pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med 2011; 82:901–3. Background: …
aortic indexes in jet fighter pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med 2011; 82:901–3. Background: …
Pulmonary artery pressure in young healthy subjects
A Grossman, A Prokupetz, M Benderly, O Wand… - Journal of the American …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) is frequently measured noninvasively
using transthoracic echocardiography. Normal values of PASP are based on studies …
using transthoracic echocardiography. Normal values of PASP are based on studies …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of repeated exposure to acceleration forces (+ Gz) and anti-G manoeuvres on cardiac dimensions and performance
D Carter, A Prokupetz, D Harpaz… - Experimental & Clinical …, 2010 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Exposure to acceleration forces (+ Gz) and anti-G protective manoeuvres causes changes
in cardiac preload and afterload. These changes can result in cardiac hypertrophy or …
in cardiac preload and afterload. These changes can result in cardiac hypertrophy or …
[HTML][HTML] Pre-participation ECG screening in military recruits
A Grossman, A Prokupetz, I Lipchenca - Arquivos Brasileiros de …, 2013 - SciELO Brasil
Background: The findings and additional investigations required based on pre-participation
electrocardiography (ECG) among military recruits are poorly defined in the literature. …
electrocardiography (ECG) among military recruits are poorly defined in the literature. …
Screening echocardiography of military aircrew candidates: aeromedical implications
O Wand, A Prokupetz, A Assa, E Barenboim - Cardiology, 2009 - karger.com
Objectives: Cardiovascular evaluation has a significant aspect in the medical screening
process of aircrew candidates. Echocardiography may identify asymptomatic cardiac …
process of aircrew candidates. Echocardiography may identify asymptomatic cardiac …