Canadian Journal of Cardiology

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A Novel Method of Axillary Venipuncture Using the Cephalic Vein as a Sole Anatomic Landmark

Imnadze, Guram, Awad, Khaled, Wolff, Endrik, Amberger, Johannes, Franz, Norbert, Thale, Joachim, Kranig, Wolfgang

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2015

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english

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Percutaneous Coronary Interventions for Chronic Total Occlusions: More Benefit for the Patient or for the Interventionist's Ego?

Galassi, Alfredo R., Boukhris, Marouane, Azzarelli, Salvatore, Marzà, Francesco, Tomasello, Salvatore D.

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 1.13 MB

english, 2015

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Effect of Aortic Annulus Size and Prosthesis Oversizing on the Hemodynamics and Leaflet Bending Stress of Transcatheter Valves: An In Vitro Study

Maleki, Hoda, Shahriari, Shahrokh, Labrosse, Michel, Rodés-Cabau, Josep, Pibarot, Philippe, Kadem, Lyes

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 3.59 MB

english, 2015

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Thermodilutional Confirmation of Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Patients With Recurrent Angina After Successful Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Li, Yi, Yang, Daya, Lu, Lihe, Wu, Dexi, Yao, Jianping, Hu, Xun, Long, Ming, Luo, Chufan, Du, Zhimin

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 2.43 MB

english, 2015

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CHA2DS2-VASC and CHADS2 Scores Predict Adverse Clinical Events in Patients With Pacemakers and Sinus Node Dysfunction Independent of Atrial Fibrillation

Glotzer, Taya V., Hellkamp, Anne S., Lee, Kerry L., Lamas, Gervasio A.

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 1.10 MB

english, 2015

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Multiple Coronary Arteries to Left Atrial Fistulae: An Uncommon Complication of Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Jang, Ji-Yong, Shim, Chi Young, Pak, Hui-Nam

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 2.04 MB

english, 2015

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Preoperative Statin Therapy and Renal Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-analysis and Meta-regression of 59,771 Patients

Wang, Jiayang, Gu, Chengxiong, Gao, Mingxin, Yu, Wenyuan, Yu, Yang

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 1.49 MB

english, 2015

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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Associated With Ascending Aortic Dystrophy: A Tear for Fear

Amabile, Nicolas, Lansac, Emmanuel, Caussin, Christophe

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

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PDF, 1.63 MB

english, 2015

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Persistent J-ST Changes: Suspect Ongoing Pericardial Irritation!

Chhabra, Lovely, Khalid, Nauman, Spodick, David H.

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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english, 2015

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Long Live β-Blockers in Takotsubo Outflow Obstruction! Rather With a Short Half-Life?

Santoro, Francesco, Ieva, Riccardo, Di Biase, Matteo, Brunetti, Natale Daniele

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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english, 2015

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Right Bundle Branch Block–Like Pattern During Ventricular Pacing: A Surface Electrocardiographic Mapping Technique to Locate the Ventricular Lead

Almehairi, Mohammed, Enriquez, Andres, Redfearn, Damian, Michael, Kevin, Abdollah, Hoshiar, Alfagih, Ahmed, Nolan, Robert, Baranchuk, Adrian, Simpson, Christopher S.

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

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2015

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english

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Reply to Letter From Santoro et al.—Long Live β-Blockers in Takotsubo Outflow Obstruction! Rather With a Short Half-Life?

Doucet, Katie M., Labinaz, Marino X., Beauchesne, Luc M., Burwash, Ian G.

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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english, 2015

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Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels and the Occurrence of Subclinical Pulmonary Edema in Healthy Lowlanders at High Altitude

Pagé, Maude, Henri, Christine, Pagé, Pierre, Sauvé, Claude, Schampaert, Erick

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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english, 2015

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Statin Use and Incident Diabetes Explained by Bias Rather Than Biology

Blackburn, David F., Chow, Jonathan Y., Smith, Amy D.

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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english, 2015

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Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Aggravates Viral Myocarditis by Raising Inflammation Through the IRE1-Associated NF-κB Pathway

Zha, Xi, Yue, Yan, Dong, Ning, Xiong, Sidong

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

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PDF, 2.82 MB

english, 2015

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Oral Anticoagulants, Health Technology Assessment, and Health Policy

Xu, Yan

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 241 KB

english, 2015

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Incident Diabetes With Statins: Biology, Artifact, or Both?

Brahm, Amanda J., Hegele, Robert A.

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 272 KB

english, 2015

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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Misdiagnosed as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Series

Chou, Annie Y., Sedlak, Tara, Aymong, Eve, Sheth, Tej, Starovoytov, Andrew, Humphries, Karin H., Mancini, G.B. John, Saw, Jacqueline

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 455 KB

english, 2015

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Biodegradable Stent Platforms: Are We Heading in the Right Direction?

Lavi, Shahar, Džavík, Vladimír

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

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PDF, 275 KB

english, 2015

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Chest Pain After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: More Than Meets the Eye

Anderson, Todd J.

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 266 KB

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Information for Readers

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 108 KB

english, 2015

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Bivalirudin vs Heparin in Patients Who Undergo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Lange, Philipp, Greif, Martin, Bongiovanni, Dario, Thaumann, Antonia, Näbauer, Michael, Bischoff, Bernhard, Helbig, Susanne, Becker, Christoph, Schmitz, Christoph, D'Anastasi, Melvin, Mehilli, Julinda

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

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english, 2015

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The Ethics of Denying Prehospital STEMI Bypass to Patients With Do Not Resuscitate Orders

Foerster, Christopher R.

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

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PDF, 239 KB

english, 2015

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Extracardiac Interatrial Tunnel and Atrial Septal Defect Closed With a Single Atrial Septal Occluder in an Adolescent Girl

Torigoe, Tsukasa, Sato, Seiichi, Sanada, Akiko

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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PDF, 694 KB

2015

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Are Statins out in the COLD? The STATCOPE Trial

Mancini, G.B. John, Road, Jeremy

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 285 KB

english, 2015

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Warfarin Monotherapy in Atrial Fibrillation Patients With Stable Coronary Disease One Year After Myocardial Infarction/Stent: Two Birds With One Stone?

Chou, Annie Y., Mancini, G.B. John

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

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PDF, 304 KB

english, 2015

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The Assessment of Atrial Electromechanical Delay in Patients With Acromegaly

Yayla, Çağrı, Canpolat, Uğur, Şahinarslan, Asife, Özkan, Çiğdem, Eroğlu Altinova, Alev, Gayretli Yayla, Kadriye, Akboğa, Mehmet Kadri, Eyiol, Azmi, Boyaci, Bülent

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 469 KB

english, 2015

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Novel Application of 3-Dimensional Real-Time Cardiac Imaging to Guide Stem Cell-Based Therapy

Carbucicchio, Corrado, Casella, Michela, Catto, Valentina, Bassetti, Beatrice, Bestetti, Alberto, Pompilio, Giulio

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

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PDF, 785 KB

english, 2015

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Patent Foramen Ovale in Recreational and Professional Divers: An Important and Largely Unrecognized Problem

Honěk, Jakub, Šefc, Luděk, Honěk, Tomáš, Šrámek, Martin, Horváth, Martin, Veselka, Josef

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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english, 2015

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The Disconnect Between Novel Oral Anticoagulant Eligibility and Provincial Drug Coverage: An Albertan Anticoagulation Clinic Audit

Dhillon, Sandeep K., McMurtry, M. Sean, Bungard, Tammy J.

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Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 508 KB

english, 2015

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Preserved Estimated Ejection Fraction in a Patient With Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Due to Good News

Allen, David, Kass, Malek

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

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PDF, 1.23 MB

english, 2015

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Serial Optical Coherence Tomography Evaluation at 6, 12, and 24 Months After Biolimus A9-Eluting Biodegradable Polymer-Coated Stent Implantation

Konishi, Akihide, Shinke, Toshiro, Otake, Hiromasa, Takaya, Tomofumi, Osue, Tsuyoshi, Kinutani, Hiroto, Kuroda, Masaru, Takahashi, Hachidai, Terashita, Daisuke, Shite, Junya, Hirata, Ken-ichi

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

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PDF, 1.88 MB

english, 2015

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Left Atrial Compression After Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

Ahmed, Hoda, Abuzeid, Wael

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

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PDF, 586 KB

english, 2015

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Reply to Xu—Oral Anticoagulants, Health Technology Assessment, and Health Policy

Stone, James A., Sharma, Mukul, Earl, Karen M.

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

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PDF, 240 KB

english, 2015

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Low-Voltage Electrocardiogram and Normal Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in a Patient With Takotsubo Syndrome After Good News

Madias, John E.

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

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english

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PDF, 241 KB

english, 2015

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Editorial Board

Journal:

Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Year:

2015

Language:

english

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PDF, 108 KB

english, 2015

Volume 31; Issue 8

A Novel Method of Axillary Venipuncture Using the Cephalic Vein as a Sole Anatomic Landmark

Percutaneous Coronary Interventions for Chronic Total Occlusions: More Benefit for the Patient or for the Interventionist's Ego?

Effect of Aortic Annulus Size and Prosthesis Oversizing on the Hemodynamics and Leaflet Bending Stress of Transcatheter Valves: An In Vitro Study

Thermodilutional Confirmation of Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Patients With Recurrent Angina After Successful Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

CHA2DS2-VASC and CHADS2 Scores Predict Adverse Clinical Events in Patients With Pacemakers and Sinus Node Dysfunction Independent of Atrial Fibrillation

Multiple Coronary Arteries to Left Atrial Fistulae: An Uncommon Complication of Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Preoperative Statin Therapy and Renal Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-analysis and Meta-regression of 59,771 Patients

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Associated With Ascending Aortic Dystrophy: A Tear for Fear

Persistent J-ST Changes: Suspect Ongoing Pericardial Irritation!

Long Live β-Blockers in Takotsubo Outflow Obstruction! Rather With a Short Half-Life?

Right Bundle Branch Block–Like Pattern During Ventricular Pacing: A Surface Electrocardiographic Mapping Technique to Locate the Ventricular Lead

Reply to Letter From Santoro et al.—Long Live β-Blockers in Takotsubo Outflow Obstruction! Rather With a Short Half-Life?

Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels and the Occurrence of Subclinical Pulmonary Edema in Healthy Lowlanders at High Altitude

Statin Use and Incident Diabetes Explained by Bias Rather Than Biology

Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Aggravates Viral Myocarditis by Raising Inflammation Through the IRE1-Associated NF-κB Pathway

Oral Anticoagulants, Health Technology Assessment, and Health Policy

Incident Diabetes With Statins: Biology, Artifact, or Both?

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Misdiagnosed as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Series

Biodegradable Stent Platforms: Are We Heading in the Right Direction?

Chest Pain After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: More Than Meets the Eye

Information for Readers

Bivalirudin vs Heparin in Patients Who Undergo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation

The Ethics of Denying Prehospital STEMI Bypass to Patients With Do Not Resuscitate Orders

Table of Contents

Extracardiac Interatrial Tunnel and Atrial Septal Defect Closed With a Single Atrial Septal Occluder in an Adolescent Girl

Are Statins out in the COLD? The STATCOPE Trial

Warfarin Monotherapy in Atrial Fibrillation Patients With Stable Coronary Disease One Year After Myocardial Infarction/Stent: Two Birds With One Stone?

The Assessment of Atrial Electromechanical Delay in Patients With Acromegaly

Novel Application of 3-Dimensional Real-Time Cardiac Imaging to Guide Stem Cell-Based Therapy

Patent Foramen Ovale in Recreational and Professional Divers: An Important and Largely Unrecognized Problem

The Disconnect Between Novel Oral Anticoagulant Eligibility and Provincial Drug Coverage: An Albertan Anticoagulation Clinic Audit

Preserved Estimated Ejection Fraction in a Patient With Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Due to Good News

Serial Optical Coherence Tomography Evaluation at 6, 12, and 24 Months After Biolimus A9-Eluting Biodegradable Polymer-Coated Stent Implantation

Left Atrial Compression After Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

Reply to Xu—Oral Anticoagulants, Health Technology Assessment, and Health Policy

Low-Voltage Electrocardiogram and Normal Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in a Patient With Takotsubo Syndrome After Good News

Editorial Board