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Previous Next 		Contents: Volume 29, Number 22, November 2008   [Index by Author] 

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Down CLINICAL RESEARCH
     Coronary heart disease
     Interventional cardiology
     Heart failure/cardiomyopathy
     Arrhythmia/electrophysiology
     Prevention and epidemiology
     Vascular medicine
     Obesity and metabolic syndrome
Down LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Down CLINICAL VIGNETTES
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EDITORIALS Back

Gerard Pasterkamp and Mat Daemen
Circulating cells: the biofactory for markers of atherosclerotic disease
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 17, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2701-2702; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn469 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Maria G. Crespo-Leiro and Manuel Hermida-Prieto
Sirolimus treatment of left ventricular hypertrophy: who, and when?
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 19, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2703-2704; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn470 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Leslie T. Cooper, Jr
Right from the heart: when should myocardial biopsy be performed for suspected arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia?
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 19, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2705-2707; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn471 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Richard A. Lange and Merry L. Lindsey
HDL-cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk: acCETPing the context
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 28, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2708-2709; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn450 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Hiroki Teragawa, Yukihito Higashi, and Yasuki Kihara
Effect of isoflavone supplement on endothelial function: does efficacy vary with atherosclerotic burden?
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 21, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2710-2712; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn468 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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Coronary heart disease Back

Dimitrios N. Tziakas, Georgios K. Chalikias, Ioannis K. Tentes, Dimitrios Stakos, Sofia V. Chatzikyriakou, Konstantina Mitrousi, Alexandros X. Kortsaris, Juan Carlos Kaski, and Harisios Boudoulas
Interleukin-8 is increased in the membrane of circulating erythrocytes in patients with acute coronary syndrome
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on September 2, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2713-2722; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn382 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Heikki V. Huikuri, Kari Kervinen, Matti Niemelä, Kari Ylitalo, Marjaana Säily, Pirjo Koistinen, Eeva-Riitta Savolainen, Heikki Ukkonen, Mikko Pietilä, Juhani K.E. Airaksinen, Juhani Knuuti, and Timo H. Mäkikallio for the FINCELL Investigators
Effects of intracoronary injection of mononuclear bone marrow cells on left ventricular function, arrhythmia risk profile, and restenosis after thrombolytic therapy of acute myocardial infarction
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 9, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2723-2732; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn436 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Interventional cardiology Back

Lisette Okkels Jensen, Michael Maeng, Per Thayssen, Evald Hoej Christiansen, Knud Noerregaard Hansen, Anders Galloe, Henning Kelbaek, Jens Flensted Lassen, and Leif Thuesen
Neointimal hyperplasia after sirolimus-eluting and paclitaxel-eluting stent implantation in diabetic patients: The Randomized Diabetes and Drug-Eluting Stent (DiabeDES) Intravascular Ultrasound Trial
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 2, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2733-2741; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn434 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Heart failure/cardiomyopathy Back

Sudhir S. Kushwaha, Eugenia Raichlin, Yuri Sheinin, Walter K. Kremers, Krishnaswamy Chandrasekaran, Gregory J. Brunn, and Jeffrey L. Platt
Sirolimus affects cardiomyocytes to reduce left ventricular mass in heart transplant recipients
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on September 11, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2742-2750; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn407 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Marco Guazzi, Jonathan Myers, Mary Ann Peberdy, Daniel Bensimhon, Paul Chase, and Ross Arena
Exercise oscillatory breathing in diastolic heart failure: prevalence and prognostic insights
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 4, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2751-2759; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn437 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Arrhythmia/electrophysiology Back

Cristina Basso, Federico Ronco, Frank Marcus, Aierken Abudureheman, Stefania Rizzo, Anna Chiara Frigo, Barbara Bauce, Francesco Maddalena, Andrea Nava, Domenico Corrado, Francesco Grigoletto, and Gaetano Thiene
Quantitative assessment of endomyocardial biopsy in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy/dysplasia: an in vitro validation of diagnostic criteria
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on September 26, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2760-2771; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn415 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Prevention and epidemiology Back

Aage Tverdal, Vidar Hjellvik, and Randi Selmer
Heart rate and mortality from cardiovascular causes: a 12 year follow-up study of 379 843 men and women aged 40–45 years
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on September 27, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2772-2781; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn435 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Raimund Erbel, Joseph A.C. Delaney, Nils Lehmann, Robyn L. McClelland, Stefan Möhlenkamp, Richard A. Kronmal, Axel Schmermund, Susanne Moebus, Nico Dragano, Andreas Stang, Karl-Heinz Jöckel, and Matthew J. Budoff on behalf of the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis and the Investigator Group of the Heinz Nixdorf Recall Study
Signs of subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in relation to risk factor distribution in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) and the Heinz Nixdorf Recall Study (HNR)
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 9, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2782-2791; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn439 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF]   Creative Commons License OPEN ACCESS  

Jakub J. Regieli, J. Wouter Jukema, Diederick E. Grobbee, John J.P. Kastelein, Jan Albert Kuivenhoven, Aeilko H. Zwinderman, Yolanda van der Graaf, Michiel L. Bots, and Pieter A. Doevendans
CETP genotype predicts increased mortality in statin-treated men with proven cardiovascular disease: an adverse pharmacogenetic interaction
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 28, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2792-2799; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn465 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Vascular medicine Back

Yap-Hang Chan, Kui-Kai Lau, Kai-Hang Yiu, Sheung-Wai Li, Hiu-Ting Chan, Daniel Yee-Tak Fong, Sidney Tam, Chu-Pak Lau, and Hung-Fat Tse
Reduction of C-reactive protein with isoflavone supplement reverses endothelial dysfunction in patients with ischaemic stroke
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on September 23, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2800-2807; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn409 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Obesity and metabolic syndrome Back

Peter E. Westerweel, Frank L.J. Visseren, Gideon R. Hajer, Jobien K. Olijhoek, Imo E. Hoefer, Petra de Bree, Shahin Rafii, Pieter A. Doevendans, and Marianne C. Verhaar
Endothelial progenitor cell levels in obese men with the metabolic syndrome and the effect of simvastatin monotherapy vs. simvastatin/ezetimibe combination therapy
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on September 28, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2808-2817; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn431 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Back

Cristian Martignani, Igor Diemberger, Mauro Biffi, Cinzia Valzania, Matteo Bertini, Giulia Domenichini, and Giuseppe Boriani
Atrial fibrillation ablation: beyond electro-mechanical matters
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on September 14, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2818-2819; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn403 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Frédéric Sacher, Rukshen Weerasooriya, and Pierre Jaïs
Atrial fibrillation ablation: beyond electro-mechanical matters: reply
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on September 14, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2819; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn404 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Koracevic Pante Goran
Suggestion to list acute aortic dissection as a possible cause of type 2 myocardial infarction (according to the universal definition)
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 3, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2819-2820; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn429 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pierfrancesco Agostoni, Luca Testa, and Giuseppe G.L. Biondi-Zoccai
Comment on ‘Comparison of operator radiation exposure with optimized radiation protection devices during coronary angiograms and ad hoc percutaneous coronary interventions by radial and femoral routes’
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on September 30, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2820-2821; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn430 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Tomaso Bottio, Vincenzo Tarzia, Giulio Rizzoli, and Gino Gerosa
Aortic valve stenosis management: old strategies and future directions
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 2, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2821; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn443 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Fleur Descoutures, Dominique Himbert, and Alec Vahanian
Aortic valve stenosis management: old strategies and future directions: reply
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 2, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2822; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn444 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Vivencio Barrios, Carlos Escobar, Alberto Calderon, and Vicente Lahera
N-acetylcysteine for the prevention of atrial fibrillation: beyond its antioxidant effect
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 2, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2822-2823; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn445 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Mehmet Ozaydin, Oktay Peker, Dogan Erdogan, Yasin Turker, Abdullah Dogan, and Ercan Varol
N-acetylcysteine for the prevention of atrial fibrillation: beyond its antioxidant effect: reply
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 2, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2823; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn446 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Carlos Escobar and Vivencio Barrios
High resting heart rate: a cardiovascular risk factor or a marker of risk?
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on October 1, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2823-2824; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn447 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CLINICAL VIGNETTES Back

Marc Vorpahl, Karl-Ludwig Laugwitz, Bernhard Zrenner, Adnan Kastrati, and Albert Schömig
Unusual use of a standard percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty balloon catheter to the rescue
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on May 30, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2732; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn239 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Young Jin Kim, Hye-Jeong Lee, Jin Hur, Ji Eun Nam, Kyu Ok Choe, Yangsoo Jang, and Byoung Wook Choi
Braid-like appearance of the coronary artery in Kawasaki disease: typical computed tomography and angiography findings
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on May 30, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2791; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn242 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Seok-Jae Hwang, Soo-Joong Kim, and Kwon-Sam Kim
A strangled heart by calcified pericardial band: a rare case of localized pericardial constriction detected by chance
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on May 30, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2799; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn240 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pia K. Schuler, Thomas F. Lüscher, and Nils Kucher
Multiple postpartal coronary artery dissections and fibromuscular renal artery dysplasia
European Heart Journal Advance Access published on June 2, 2008
Eur Heart J 2008 29: 2825; doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn241 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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