The American Journal of Cardiology

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Hemodynamic Characteristics and Predictors of Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

Melissa C. Caughey, Alan L. Hinderliter, Susan K. Jones, Sanjeev P. Shah, Kenneth I. Ataga

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2012

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english

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Comparison of Lipid-Modifying Efficacy of Rosuvastatin Versus Atorvastatin in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome (from the LUNAR Study)

Bertram Pitt, Joseph Loscalzo, John Monyak, Elinor Miller, Joel Raichlen

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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english, 2012

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Comparison of Arterial Remodeling and Changes in Plaque Composition Between Patients With Progression Versus Regression of Coronary Atherosclerosis During Statin Therapy (from the TRUTH Study)

Tsuyoshi Nozue, Shingo Yamamoto, Shinichi Tohyama, Kazuki Fukui, Shigeo Umezawa, Yuko Onishi, Tomoyuki Kunishima, Akira Sato, Toshihiro Nozato, Shogo Miyake, Youichi Takeyama, Yoshihiro Morino, Takao

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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Effects of Depression and Anxiety Improvement on Adherence to Medication and Health Behaviors in Recently Hospitalized Cardiac Patients

Leah K. Bauer, Mario A. Caro, Scott R. Beach, Carol A. Mastromauro, Emma Lenihan, James L. Januzzi, Jeff C. Huffman

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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english, 2012

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Prognostic Value of Uric Acid in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes

Gjin Ndrepepa, Siegmund Braun, Hans-Ullrich Haase, Stefanie Schulz, Sabine Ranftl, Martin Hadamitzky, Julinda Mehilli, Albert Schömig, Adnan Kastrati

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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Safety and Efficacy of the XIENCE V Everolimus-Eluting Stent Compared to First-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents in Contemporary Clinical Practice

Ron Waksman, Israel M. Barbash, Danny Dvir, Rebecca Torguson, Itsik Ben-Dor, Gabriel Maluenda, Zhenyi Xue, Lowell F. Satler, William O. Suddath, Kenneth M. Kent, Augusto D. Pichard

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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Electrocardiographic Predictors of Out-of-Hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

Miguel E. Lemmert, Jacqueline J.M. de Vreede-Swagemakers, Luc W.M. Eurlings, Luc Kalb, Harry J.G.M. Crijns, Hein J.J. Wellens, Anton P.M. Gorgels

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Long-Term Outcomes of Patients With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy With Versus Without Angina Pectoris (from the Duke Databank for Cardiovascular Disease)

Robert J. Mentz, Mona Fiuzat, Linda K. Shaw, Harry R. Phillips, Salvador Borges-Neto, G. Michael Felker, Christopher M. O'Connor

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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english, 2012

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Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels as a Predictor for New Atrial Fibrillation During Hospitalization in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

Kensaku Shibazaki, Kazumi Kimura, Shuichi Fujii, Kenichiro Sakai, Yasuyuki Iguchi

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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english, 2012

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Epicardial Fat, Cardiac Dimensions, and Low-Grade Inflammation in Young Adult Monozygotic Twins Discordant for Obesity

Marit Granér, Anneli Seppälä-Lindroos, Aila Rissanen, Antti Hakkarainen, Nina Lundbom, Jaakko Kaprio, Markku S. Nieminen, Kirsi H. Pietiläinen

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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Relation of Diagonal Ear Lobe Crease to the Presence, Extent, and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease Determined by Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

Haim Shmilovich, Victor Y. Cheng, Ronak Rajani, Damini Dey, Balaji K. Tamarappoo, Ryo Nakazato, Thomas W. Smith, Yuka Otaki, Rine Nakanishi, Heidi Gransar, William Paz, Raymond T. Pimentel, Sean W. Ha

Journal:

The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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english, 2012

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Cardio-Cerebrovascular Protective Effects of Valsartan in High-Risk Hypertensive Patients With Coronary Artery Disease (from the Kyoto Heart Study)

Jun Shiraishi, Takahisa Sawada, Masahiro Koide, Hiroyuki Yamada, Hiroaki Matsubara

Journal:

The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

Langue:

english

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english, 2012

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Predicting Outcome in Patients With Left Ventricular Systolic Chronic Heart Failure Using a Nutritional Risk Index

Yahya Al-Najjar, Andrew L. Clark

Journal:

The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

Langue:

english

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PDF, 296 KB

english, 2012

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Longevity to 90 Years or Older

Barry J. Maron, Susan A. Casey, Tammy S. Haas, Carrie L. Kitner, Ross F. Garberich, John R. Lesser

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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english, 2012

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Effect of Coronary Bypass and Valve Structure on Outcome in Isolated Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis

William Clifford Roberts, Carey Camille Roberts, Travis James Vowels, Jong Mi Ko, Giovanni Filardo, Baron Lloyd Hamman, Gregory John Matter, Albert Carl Henry III, Robert Frederick Hebeler Jr.

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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english, 2012

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Relation of Mitral Valve Prolapse to Basal Left Ventricular Hypertrophy as Determined by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Mohammad Imran Zia, Valentina Valenti, Caroline Cherston, Maressa Criscito, Seth Uretsky, Steven Wolff

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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Markov Model for Selection of Aortic Valve Replacement Versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (Without Replacement) in High-Risk Patients

Hemal Gada, Samir R. Kapadia, E. Murat Tuzcu, Lars G. Svensson, Thomas H. Marwick

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

Langue:

english

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english, 2012

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Long-Term (5- to 20-Year) Outcomes After Transcatheter or Surgical Treatment of Hemodynamically Significant Isolated Secundum Atrial Septal Defect

Shelby Kutty, Anas Abu Hazeem, Kimberly Brown, Christopher J. Danford, Sarah E. Worley, Jeffrey W. Delaney, David A. Danford, Larry A. Latson

Journal:

The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

Langue:

english

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PDF, 160 KB

english, 2012

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N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme-2 Levels and Their Association With Postoperative Cardiac Complications After Emergency Orthopedic Surgery

Carol P. Chong, Wen Kwang Lim, Elena Velkoska, William J. van Gaal, Julie E. Ryan, Judy Savige, Louise M. Burrell

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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english, 2012

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Interchangeability of Activated Clotting Time Values Across Different Point-of-Care Systems

Thenappan Thenappan, Rajiv Swamy, Atman Shah, Sandeep Nathan, Jearlyn Nichols, Linda Bond, Neeraj Jolly

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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english, 2012

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Clinical Significance of Cardiomegaly Caused by Cardiac Adiposity

Nevin C. Baker, Chafik Assal, Jamshid Shirani

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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english, 2012

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Utility of Pulmonary Hypertension for the Prediction of Heart Failure Following Acute Myocardial Infarction

Diab Mutlak, Jonathan Lessick, Shemy Carasso, Michael Kapeliovich, Robert Dragu, Haim Hammerman, Yoram Agmon, Doron Aronson

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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Methotrexate and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Haya M. Almalag, Arduino A. Mangoni, Michael A. Crilly

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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english, 2012

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Deactivation of Implantable Cardioverter–Defibrillators in Terminal Illness and End-of-Life Care

Claire E. Raphael

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

Langue:

english

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english, 2012

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Effect of Timing of Chronic Preoperative Aspirin Discontinuation on Morbidity and Mortality in Patients Having Combined Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Valve Surgery

Mate Petricevic, Bojan Biocina, Hrvoje Gasparovic, Visnja Ivancan

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The American Journal of Cardiology

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2012

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english

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Editorial Board

Journal:

The American Journal of Cardiology

Année:

2012

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english

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Ventricular Structure and Function in Children With Sickle Cell Disease Using Conventional and Tissue Doppler Echocardiography

Ahmad Charaf Eddine, Ofelia Alvarez, Steven E. Lipshultz, Richard Kardon, Kristopher Arheart, Sethuraman Swaminathan

Journal:

The American Journal of Cardiology

Année:

2012

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english

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Volume 109; Issue 9

Hemodynamic Characteristics and Predictors of Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

Comparison of Lipid-Modifying Efficacy of Rosuvastatin Versus Atorvastatin in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome (from the LUNAR Study)

Comparison of Arterial Remodeling and Changes in Plaque Composition Between Patients With Progression Versus Regression of Coronary Atherosclerosis During Statin Therapy (from the TRUTH Study)

Effects of Depression and Anxiety Improvement on Adherence to Medication and Health Behaviors in Recently Hospitalized Cardiac Patients

Prognostic Value of Uric Acid in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes

Safety and Efficacy of the XIENCE V Everolimus-Eluting Stent Compared to First-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents in Contemporary Clinical Practice

Electrocardiographic Predictors of Out-of-Hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Long-Term Outcomes of Patients With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy With Versus Without Angina Pectoris (from the Duke Databank for Cardiovascular Disease)

Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels as a Predictor for New Atrial Fibrillation During Hospitalization in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

Epicardial Fat, Cardiac Dimensions, and Low-Grade Inflammation in Young Adult Monozygotic Twins Discordant for Obesity

Relation of Diagonal Ear Lobe Crease to the Presence, Extent, and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease Determined by Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

Cardio-Cerebrovascular Protective Effects of Valsartan in High-Risk Hypertensive Patients With Coronary Artery Disease (from the Kyoto Heart Study)

Predicting Outcome in Patients With Left Ventricular Systolic Chronic Heart Failure Using a Nutritional Risk Index

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Longevity to 90 Years or Older

Effect of Coronary Bypass and Valve Structure on Outcome in Isolated Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis

Relation of Mitral Valve Prolapse to Basal Left Ventricular Hypertrophy as Determined by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Markov Model for Selection of Aortic Valve Replacement Versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (Without Replacement) in High-Risk Patients

Long-Term (5- to 20-Year) Outcomes After Transcatheter or Surgical Treatment of Hemodynamically Significant Isolated Secundum Atrial Septal Defect

N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme-2 Levels and Their Association With Postoperative Cardiac Complications After Emergency Orthopedic Surgery

Interchangeability of Activated Clotting Time Values Across Different Point-of-Care Systems

Clinical Significance of Cardiomegaly Caused by Cardiac Adiposity

Utility of Pulmonary Hypertension for the Prediction of Heart Failure Following Acute Myocardial Infarction

Methotrexate and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Deactivation of Implantable Cardioverter–Defibrillators in Terminal Illness and End-of-Life Care

Effect of Timing of Chronic Preoperative Aspirin Discontinuation on Morbidity and Mortality in Patients Having Combined Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Valve Surgery

Editorial Board

Contents

Ventricular Structure and Function in Children With Sickle Cell Disease Using Conventional and Tissue Doppler Echocardiography