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Volume 14; Issue 3

ACC Current Journal Review

Volume 14; Issue 3

1

A randomized comparison of radial-artery and saphenous-vein coronary bypass grafts

N.D. Desai, E.A. Cohen, C.D. Naylor, S.E. Fremes

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ACC Current Journal Review

Year:

2005

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english

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2

Multicenter experience in revascularization of very elderly patients

E.D. Peterson, K.P. Alexander, D.J. Malenka

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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3

Effect of aprotinin on clinical outcomes in coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

A. Sedrakyan, T. Treasure, J.A. Elefteriades

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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4

Valve-sparing aortic root replacement in bicuspid aortic valves: A reasonable option?

D. Aicher, F. Langer, A. Kissingera, H. Lausberg, R. Fries, H.J. Schäfers

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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5

Prevalence and severity of paravalvular regurgitation in the Artificial Valve Endocarditis Reduction Trial (AVERT) echocardiography study

V.G. Dávila-Román, A.D. Waggoner, E.D. Kennard

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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6

Homograft replacement of the mitral valve: Eight-year results

M. Ali, B. Iung, E. Lansac, P. Bruneval, C. Acar

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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7

Growth rate of aortic diameter in patients with type B aortic dissection during the chronic phase

E. Sueyoshi, I. Sakamoto, K. Hayashi, T. Yamaguchi, T. Imada

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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8

Surgery for left ventricular aneurysm: Early and late survival after simple linear repair and endoventricular patch plasty

R. Lundblad, M. Abdelnoor, J.L. Svennevig

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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9

Reduction in cardiovascular events after vascular surgery with atorvastatin: A randomized trial

A.E.S. Durazzo, F.S. Machado, D.T. Ikeoka

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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10

Comparison of angioplasty and stenting with cerebral protection versus endarterectomy for treatment of internal carotid artery stenosis in elderly patients

A. Kastrup, J.B. Schulz, S. Raygrotzki, K. Gröschel, U. Ernemann

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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11

Does a standardization tool to direct invasive therapy for symptomatic lower extremity peripheral arterial disease improve outcomes?

M.P. Androes, C.A. Kalbaugh, S.M. Taylor

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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12

Effect of diabetes and associated conditions on long-term survival after coronary artery bypass graft surgery

B.J. Leavitt, L. Sheppard, C. Maloney

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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13

Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in congestive heart failure

L.F. Hsu, P. Jais, P. Sanders

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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14

Technique and results of linear ablation at the mitral isthmus

P. Jais, M. Hocini, L.F. Hsu

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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15

Outpatient treatment of recent-onset atrial fibrillation with the “pill-in-the-pocket” approach

P. Alboni, G.L. Botto, N. Baldi

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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16

Advanced age, anticoagulation intensity, and risk for intracranial hemorrhage among patients taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation

M.C. Fang, Y. Chang, E.M. Hylek

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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17

Obesity and the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation

T.J. Wang, H. Parise, D. Levy

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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18

Prevention of iatrogenic atrial tachycardia after ablation of atrial fibrillation. A prospective randomized study comparing circumferential pulmonary vein ablation with a modified approach

C. Pappone, F. Manguso, G. Vicedomini

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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19

Left atrial tachycardia originating from the mitral annulus-aorta junction

M.D. Gonzalez, L.J. Contreras, M.R.M. Jongbloed

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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20

Sagittal abdominal diameter and risk of sudden death in asymptomatic middle-aged men. The Paris Prospective study I

J.P. Empana, P. Ducimetiere, M.A. Charles, X. Jouven

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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21

Prophylactic use of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator after acute myocardial infarction

S.H. Hohnloser, K.H. Kuck, P. Dorian

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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22

Implantable defibrillators for the prevention of mortality in patients with nonischemic cardiomyopathy. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

A.S. Desai, J.C. Fang, W.H. Maisel, K.L. Baughman

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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23

Value of electrocardiographic parameters and ajmaline test in the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome caused by SCN5A mutations

K. Hong, J. Brugada, A. Oliva

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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24

Guidelines on management (diagnosis and treatment) of syncope—update 2004

M. Brignole, P. Alboni, D.G. Benditt

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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25

Evaluation of a scoring scheme, including proinsulin and the apolipoprotein B/apolipoprotein A-1 ratio, for the risk of acute coronary events in middle-aged men: Uppsala Longitudinal Study of Adult Men (ULSAM)

K. Dunder, L. Lind, B. Zethelius, L. Berglund, H. Lithella

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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26

Effects of obesity surgery on the metabolic syndrome

W.-J. Lee, M.-T. Huang, W. Wang, C.-M. Lin, T.-C. Chen, I.R. Lai

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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27

Effects of fosinopril and pravastatin on cardiovascular events in subjects with microalbuminuria

F.W. Asselbergs, G.F.H. Diercks, H.L. Hillege

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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28

Impact of concurrent medication use on statin adherence and refill persistence

R.W. Grant, K.M. O’Leary, J.B. Weilburg

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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29

The association between cardiorespiratory fitness and C-reactive protein in subjects with the metabolic syndrome

D. Aronson, R. Sella, M. Sheikh-Ahmad

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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30

Association between cardiovascular outcomes and antihypertensive drug treatment in older women

S. Wassertheil-Smoller, B. Psaty, P. Greenland

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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31

Ultrasound-enhanced systemic thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke

A.V. Alexandrov, C.A. Molina, J.C. Grotta

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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32

Negative d-dimer result to exclude recurrent deep venous thrombosis: A management trial

S.W. Rathburn, T.L. Whitsett, G.E. Raskob

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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33

A randomized trial of coronary stenting versus balloon angioplasty as a rescue intervention after failed thrombolysis in patients with acute myocardial infarction

A. Schömig, G. Ndrepepa, J. Mehilli

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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34

A simple risk score for prediction of contrast-induced nephropathy after percutaneous coronary intervention

R. Mehran, E.D. Aymong, E. Nikolsky

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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35

Sirolimus-eluting vs. uncoated stents for prevention of restenosis in small coronary arteries: A randomized trial

D. Ardissino, C. Cavallini, E. Bramucci

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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36

Evolution of spontaneous atherosclerotic plaque rupture with medical therapy: Long-term follow-up with intravascular ultrasound

G. Rioufol, M. Gilard, G. Finet

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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37

Correlations between fractional flow reserve and intravascular ultrasound in patients with an ambiguous left main coronary artery stenosis

V. Jasti, E. Ivan, V. Yalamanchili, N. Wongpraparut, M.A. Leesar

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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38

Effect of two different neuroprotection systems on microembolization during carotid artery stenting

A. Schmidt, K.W. Diederich, S. Scheinert

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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39

Predictive value of 16-slice multidetecter spiral computed tomography to detect significant obstructive coronary artery disease in patients at high risk for coronary artery disease: Patient- versus segment-based analysis

U. Hoffman, F. Moselewski, R.C. Cury

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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40

Acute changes in circulating natriuretic peptide levels in relation to myocardial ischemia

M.S. Sabatine, D.A. Morrow, J.A. de Lemos

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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41

Detection of exercise-induced ischemia by changes in B-type natriuretic peptides

R.S. Foote, J.D. Pearlman, A.H. Siegel, K.-T.J. Yeo

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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42

Comparison of echocardiography and plasma B-type natriuretic peptide for monitoring the response to treatment in acute heart failure

A. Gackowski, R. Isnarda, J.-L. Golmardc

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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43

Prognostic significance of left ventricular mass change during treatment of hypertension

R.B. Devereux, K. Wachtell, E. Gerdts

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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44

Regression of electrocardiographic left ventricle hypertrophy during antihypertensive treatment and the prediction of major cardiovascular events

P.M. Okin, R.B. Devereux, S. Jern

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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45

Combination of isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine in blacks with heart failure

A.L. Taylor, S. Ziesche, C. Yancy

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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46

Impact of initiating carvedilol before angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy on cardiac function in newly diagnosed heart failure

K. Sliewa, G.R. Norton, N. Kone

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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47

Randomized, controlled evaluation of short- and long-term benefits of heart failure disease management within a diverse provider network. The SPAN-CHF trial

C. Kimmelstiel, D. Levine, K. Perry

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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48

Transplantation of progenitor cells and regeneration enhancement in acute myocardial infarction. Final one-year results of the TOPCARE-AMI trial

V. Schachinger, B. Assmus, M.B. Britten

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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49

Prognostic value of osteoprotegerin in heart failure after acute myocardial infarction

T. Ueland, R. Jemtland, K. Godang

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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50

N-terminal–natriuretic peptide predicts outcome after hospital discharge in heart failure patients

P. Bettencourt, A. Azevedo, J. Pimenta, F. Friões, S. Ferreira, A. Ferreira

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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51

The association among renal insufficiency, pharmacotherapy, and outcomes in 6,427 patients with heart failure and coronary artery disease

J. Ezekowitz, F.A. McAlister, K.H. Humphries

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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52

β-Blocker use in long-term dialysis patients: Association with hospitalized heart failure and mortality

K.C. Abbott, F.C. Trespalacios, L.Y. Agodoa, A.J. Taylor, G.L. Bakris

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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53

The diagnosis of heart failure in the community comparative validation of four sets of criteria in unselected older adults: The ICARe Dicomano study

M. Di Bari, C. Pozzi, C. Cavallini

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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54

Pharmacogenetic interactions between angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy and the angiotensin-converting enzyme deletion polymorphism in patients with congestive heart failure

D.M. McNamara, R. Holubkov, L. Postava

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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55

Opposite patterns of left ventricular remodeling after coronary revascularization in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy: Role of myocardial viability

V. Rizzello, D. Poldermans, E. Boersma

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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56

Reduction of cyclosporine after introduction of mycophenolate mofetil improves chronic renal dysfunction in heart transplant recipients—the IMPROVED multi-centre study

C.E. Angermann, S. Störk, A. Costard-Jäckle

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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57

Natural history and risk stratification of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C)

J.-S. Hulot, X. Jouven, J.-P. Empana, R. Frank, G. Fontaine

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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58

Severe disease expression of cardiac troponin C and T mutations in patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy

J. Mogensen, R.T. Murphy, T. Shaw

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2005

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english

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59

New approach to multiple ventricular septal defect closure with intraoperative echocardiography and double patches sandwiching the septum

C.P. Brizard, C. Olsson, J.L. Wilkinson

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2005

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english

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60

Cardiac transplantation after the Fontan or Glenn procedure

K.A. Jayakumar, L.J. Addonizio, M.R. Kichuk-Chrisant

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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61

Giant fetal magnetocardiogram P waves in congenital atrioventricular block: A marker of cardiovascular compensation?

Z. Li, J.F. Strasburger, B.F. Cuneo, N.L. Gotteiner, R.T. Wakai

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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62

Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibition in stable coronary artery disease

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2005

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english

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63

Effect of antihypertensive agents on cardiovascular events in patients with coronary disease and normal blood pressure

S.E. Nissen, E.M. Tuzcu, P. Libby

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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64

Risk of myocardial infarction and stroke after acute infection or vaccination

L. Smeeth, S.L. Thomas, A.J. Hall

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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65

Annual revaccination against influenza and mortality risk in community-dwelling elderly persons

A.C.G. Voordouw, M.C.J.M. Sturkenboom, J.P. Dieleman

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2005

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english

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66

Incidence and characteristics of stroke during 90-day follow-up in patients stabilized after an acute coronary syndrome

H. Kassen-Moussa, K.W. Mahaffey, C. Graffagnino

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2005

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english

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67

Inflammatory markers and the risk of coronary heart disease in men and women

J.K. Pai, T. Pischon, J. Ma

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2005

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english

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68

Discontinuation of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy and risk of acute myocardial infarction

L.M. Fischer, R.G. Schlienger, C.M. Matter, H. Jick, C.R. Meier

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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69

Risk of cardiovascular events and rofecoxib: Cumulative meta-analysis

P. Jüni, L. Nartey, S. Reichenbach, R. Sterchi, P.A. Dieppe, M. Egger

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2005

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english

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Prognostic value of low-level cardiac troponin-I elevations in patients without definite acute coronary syndromes

M.X. Pham, M.A. Whooley, G.T. Evans

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2005

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english

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71

Effect of age on the use of evidence-based therapies for acute myocardial infarction

C.T.T. Tran, A. Laupacis, M.M. Mamdani, J.V. Tu

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2005

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english

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N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels for dynamic risk stratification of patients with acute coronary syndromes

C. Heeschen, C.W. Hamm, V. Mitrovic

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ACC Current Journal Review

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2005

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english

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