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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: …

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 …

[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 …

[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. …

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 …