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European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery,
Volume 34, Issue 3, 19 3 2007, Pages 378
The Oslo Balloon Angioplasty versus Conservative Treatment Study (OBACT) - The 2-years results of a single centre, prospective, randomised study in patients with intermittent claudication.
Breek JC, De Vries J, Hamming JF
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Cited 29 times since 2007 (1.6 per year)
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FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology,
Volume 21, Issue 12, 19 3 2007, Pages 3369-3379
Fibroblasts from human postmyocardial infarction scars acquire properties of cardiomyocytes after transduction with a recombinant myocardin gene.
van Tuyn J, Pijnappels DA, de Vries AA, de Vries I, van der Velde-van Dijke I, Knaän-Shanzer S, van der Laarse A, Schalij MJ, Atsma DE
Myocardial scar formation impairs heart function by inducing cardiac remodeling, decreasing myocardial compliance, and compromising normal electrical conduction. Conversion of myocardial scar fibroblasts (MSFs) into (functional) cardiomyocytes may be an effective alternative treatment to limit loss of cardiac performance after myocardial injury. In this study, we investigated whether the phenotype of MSFs can be modified by gene transfer into cells with properties of cardiomyocytes. To this end,...
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Cited 197 times since 2007 (11 per year)
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Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine,
Volume 48, Issue 7, 15 3 2007, Pages 1104-1111
Can LV dyssynchrony as assessed with phase analysis on gated myocardial perfusion SPECT predict response to CRT?
Henneman MM, Chen J, Dibbets-Schneider P, Stokkel MP, Bleeker GB, Ypenburg C, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Garcia EV, Bax JJ
Unlabelled: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is now a well-recognized therapeutic option for patients with end-stage heart failure. However, not all patients respond to CRT, and, therefore, preimplantation identification of responders is desirable. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the degree of left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony, as assessed with phase analysis from gated myocardial perfusion SPECT (GMPS), can predict which patients will respond to CRT. Methods: For...
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Cited 71 times since 2007 (4 per year)
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Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine,
Volume 48, Issue 7, 15 3 2007, Pages 1135-1146
Assessment of myocardial viability in patients with heart failure.
Schinkel AF, Poldermans D, Elhendy A, Bax JJ
The prognosis for patients with chronic ischemic left ventricular dysfunction is poor, despite advances in different therapies. Noninvasive assessment of myocardial viability may guide patient management. Multiple imaging techniques have been developed to assess viable and nonviable myocardium by evaluating perfusion, cell membrane integrity, mitochondria, glucose metabolism, scar tissue, and contractile reserve. PET, (201)Tl and (99m)Tc scintigraphy, and dobutamine stress echocardiography have...
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Cited 17 times since 2007 (0.9 per year)
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The American journal of cardiology,
Volume 100, Issue 3, 14 2 2007, Pages 476-482
Usefulness of triplane tissue Doppler imaging to predict acute response to cardiac resynchronization therapy.
Van de Veire NR, Bleeker GB, Ypenburg C, De Sutter J, Ajmone Marsan N, Holman ER, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ
This study evaluated the value of triplane tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) to predict acute response after cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Forty-nine patients scheduled for CRT underwent triplane echocardiography with simultaneous TDI acquisition before and 48 hours after implantation. A 3-dimensional left ventricular (LV) volume was generated and LV volumes and ejection fraction were calculated. A parametric imaging technique, tissue synchronization imaging, was applied to portray the are...
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Cited 278 times since 2007 (15.5 per year)
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Journal of the American College of Cardiology,
Volume 49, Issue 24, 4 1 2007, Pages 2303-2311
Outcome of pregnancy in women with congenital heart disease: a literature review.
Drenthen W, Pieper PG, Roos-Hesselink JW, van Lottum WA, Voors AA, Mulder BJ, van Dijk AP, Vliegen HW, Yap SC, Moons P, Ebels T, van Veldhuisen DJ, ZAHARA Investigators
A search of peer-reviewed literature was conducted to identify reports that provide data on complications associated with pregnancy in women with structural congenital heart disease (CHD). This review describes the outcome of 2,491 pregnancies, including 377 miscarriages (15%) and 114 elective abortions (5%). Important cardiac complications were seen in 11% of the pregnancies. Obstetric complications do not appear to be more prevalent. In complex CHD, premature delivery rates are high, and more...
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Cited 20 times since 2007 (1.1 per year)
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America,
Volume 104, Issue 24, 4 1 2007, Pages 10000-10005
Global distribution of negative cofactor 2 subunit-alpha on human promoters.
Albert TK, Grote K, Boeing S, Stelzer G, Schepers A, Meisterernst M
Negative cofactor 2 (NC2) forms a stable complex with TATA-binding protein (TBP) on promoters in vitro. Its association with TBP prevents the binding of TFIIB and leads to inhibition of preinitiation complex formation. Here, we investigate the association of NC2 subunit-alpha with human RNA polymerase II promoter regions by using gene-specific ChIP and genome-wide promoter ChIPchip analyses. We find NC2alpha associated with a large number of human promoters, where it peaks close to the core regi...
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Cited 19 times since 2007 (1.1 per year)
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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society,
Volume 55, Issue 6, 1 1 2007, Pages 872-877
The routine electrocardiogram for cardiovascular risk stratification in old age: the Leiden 85-plus study.
de Ruijter W, Westendorp RG, Macfarlane PW, Jukema JW, Assendelft WJ, Gussekloo J
Objectives: To explore the prognostic value of signs of prior myocardial infarction (MI) and atrial fibrillation (AF) on routine electrocardiograms (ECGs) at the age of 85 with respect to mortality and changes in functional status. Design: Observational, prospective cohort study with complete 6-year follow-up. Setting: General population. Participants: A population-based sample of 566 85-year-old participants (377 women, 189 men), without exclusion criteria. Measurements: Annual ECG recording an...
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Cited 4 times since 2007 (0.2 per year)
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Current opinion in anaesthesiology,
Volume 20, Issue 3, 1 1 2007, Pages 254-260
Perioperative medical management of ischemic heart disease in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.
Feringa HH, Bax JJ, Poldermans D
Purpose of review: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death after anesthesia and surgery. The preoperative identification of patients with underlying coronary artery disease is important to initiate appropriate treatment strategies in order to reduce the risk of perioperative complications. The current review will discuss new insights in the field of perioperative medicine that can be applied to clinical practice or stimulate further investigation. Recent findings: Recent findings in...
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Cited 12 times since 2007 (0.7 per year)
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Current opinion in anaesthesiology,
Volume 20, Issue 3, 1 1 2007, Pages 274-278
Management of patients with cardiac stents undergoing noncardiac surgery.
Schouten O, Bax JJ, Poldermans D
Purpose of review: Coronary stenting is performed in over 4 million patients annually. Approximately 5% of these patients undergo a noncardiac surgical procedure within 1 year after stenting. Surgery might induce hypercoagulability. This causes increased concern about the effects of previous coronary stenting on postoperative cardiac outcome, particularly in-stent thrombosis. On the other hand, patients with multiple cardiac risk factors are at high risk for postoperative adverse cardiac events...
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Cited 38 times since 2007 (2.1 per year)
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Heart (British Cardiac Society),
Volume 94, Issue 1, 31 5 2007, Pages 48-52
Gender influence on the diagnostic accuracy of 64-slice multislice computed tomography coronary angiography for detection of obstructive coronary artery disease.
Pundziute G, Schuijf JD, Jukema JW, van Werkhoven JM, Boersma E, de Roos A, van der Wall EE, Bax JJ
Objective: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of 64-slice multislice computed tomography (MSCT) coronary angiography between female and male patients using conventional coronary angiography as the reference standard. Design: Diagnostic accuracy study. Setting: University hospital. Patients: 103 consecutive patients (51 men, 52 women, mean (SD) age 60 (10) years) with known and suspected coronary artery disease underwent 64-slice MSCT. Main outcome measures: Diagnostic accuracy of 64-slice MSCT t...
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Cited 11 times since 2007 (0.6 per year)
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Heart rhythm,
Volume 4, Issue 9, 24 4 2007, Pages 1144-1148
Does left ventricular dyssynchrony immediately after acute myocardial infarction result in left ventricular dilatation?
Mollema SA, Bleeker GB, Liem SS, Boersma E, van der Hoeven BL, Holman ER, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ
Background: Reverse remodeling of the left ventricle (LV) is one of the advantageous mechanisms of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Substantial LV dyssynchrony seems mandatory for echocardiographic response to CRT. Conversely, LV dyssynchrony early after acute myocardial infarction may result in LV dilatation during follow-up. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relation between LV dyssynchrony early after acute myocardial infarction and the occurrence of long-term L...
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Cited 71 times since 2007 (4 per year)
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Journal of lipid research,
Volume 48, Issue 8, 24 4 2007, Pages 1763-1771
Fenofibrate increases HDL-cholesterol by reducing cholesteryl ester transfer protein expression.
van der Hoogt CC, de Haan W, Westerterp M, Hoekstra M, Dallinga-Thie GM, Romijn JA, Princen HM, Jukema JW, Havekes LM, Rensen PC
In addition to efficiently decreasing VLDL-triglycerides (TGs), fenofibrate increases HDL-cholesterol levels in humans. We investigated whether the fenofibrate-induced increase in HDL-cholesterol is dependent on the expression of the cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP). To this end, APOE*3-Leiden (E3L) transgenic mice without and with the human CETP transgene, under the control of its natural regulatory flanking regions, were fed a Western-type diet with or without fenofibrate. Fenofibrate...
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Cited 81 times since 2007 (4.5 per year)
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Journal of the American College of Cardiology,
Volume 49, Issue 22, 23 4 2007, Pages 2204-2210
Usefulness of 64-slice multislice computed tomography coronary angiography to assess in-stent restenosis.
Cademartiri F, Schuijf JD, Pugliese F, Mollet NR, Jukema JW, Maffei E, Kroft LJ, Palumbo A, Ardissino D, Serruys PW, Krestin GP, Van der Wall EE, de Feyter PJ, Bax JJ
Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of 64-slice multislice computed tomography (MSCT) coronary angiography in the follow-up of patients with previous coronary stent implantation. Background: Recent investigations have shown increased image quality and diagnostic accuracy for noninvasive coronary angiography with 64-slice MSCT as compared with previous-generation MSCT scanners, but data on the evaluation of coronary stents are scarce. Methods: In 182 patients (152 [8...
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Cited 67 times since 2007 (3.7 per year)
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The American journal of cardiology,
Volume 100, Issue 2, 22 4 2007, Pages 316-320
Effect of statin withdrawal on frequency of cardiac events after vascular surgery.
Schouten O, Hoeks SE, Welten GM, Davignon J, Kastelein JJ, Vidakovic R, Feringa HH, Dunkelgrun M, van Domburg RT, Bax JJ, Poldermans D
The discontinuation of statin therapy in patients with acute coronary syndromes has been associated with an increase of adverse coronary events. Patients who undergo major surgery frequently are not able to take oral medication shortly after surgery. Because there is no intravenous formula for statins, the interruption of statins in the postoperative period is a serious concern. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of perioperative statin withdrawal on postoperative cardiac outco...
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Cited 76 times since 2007 (4.2 per year)
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Clinical and vaccine immunology : CVI,
Volume 14, Issue 7, 16 3 2007, Pages 880-885
Discrepancy between Mycobacterium tuberculosis-specific gamma interferon release assays using short and prolonged in vitro incubation.
Leyten EM, Arend SM, Prins C, Cobelens FG, Ottenhoff TH, van Dissel JT
The sensitivities of various gamma interferon release assays (IGRAs) for the detection of past latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection are not known. In this study, we aimed to assess the effects of various IGRA formats and in vitro incubation periods on test outcome. The results of the tuberculin skin test (TST) were compared with those of the QuantiFERON-TB Gold in-tube (QFT-GIT) test, an overnight enzyme-linked immunospot assay (ELISPOT), and a 6-day lymphocyte stimulation test (LST) by u...
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Cited 29 times since 2007 (1.6 per year)
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American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology,
Volume 293, Issue 2, 11 2 2007, Pages H1300-7
Early changes in rat hearts with developing pulmonary arterial hypertension can be detected with three-dimensional electrocardiography.
Henkens IR, Mouchaers KT, Vliegen HW, van der Laarse WJ, Swenne CA, Maan AC, Draisma HH, Schalij I, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Vonk-Noordegraaf A
The study aim was to assess three-dimensional electrocardiogram (ECG) changes during development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PAH was induced in male Wistar rats (n = 23) using monocrotaline (MCT; 40 mg/kg sc). Untreated healthy rats served as controls (n = 5). ECGs were recorded with an orthogonal three-lead system on days 0, 14, and 25 and analyzed with dedicated computer software. In addition, left ventricular (LV)-to-right ventricular (RV) fractional shortening ratio was determi...
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Cited 7 times since 2007 (0.4 per year)
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Genomics,
Volume 90, Issue 1, 11 2 2007, Pages 110-120
Gene identification and evidence for expression of G protein alpha subunits, phospholipase C, and an inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor in Aplysia californica rhinophore.
Cummins SF, De Vries MR, Hill KS, Boehning D, Nagle GT
In the marine mollusk Aplysia californica, waterborne protein pheromones that are released during egg laying act in concert to stimulate mate attraction. However, molecular information concerning the cellular receptors and signaling mechanisms that may be involved in waterborne peptide and protein pheromonal communication is lacking. As a first step toward examining whether members of the G protein family and phosphoinositide signaling pathway are present in the primary peripheral chemosensory o...
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Cited 66 times since 2007 (3.7 per year)
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International journal of cardiology,
Volume 126, Issue 2, 4 1 2007, Pages 240-246
Risk of complications during pregnancy in women with congenital aortic stenosis.
Yap SC, Drenthen W, Pieper PG, Moons P, Mulder BJ, Mostert B, Vliegen HW, van Dijk AP, Meijboom FJ, Steegers EA, Roos-Hesselink JW, ZAHARA investigators
Background: Pregnancy in women with congenital aortic stenosis (AS) is associated with increased cardiac complications. Data on non-cardiac complications are limited, and this information is crucial for prenatal counselling and perinatal care. The aim of this study was to present the maternal and perinatal outcome of pregnancy in women with congenital AS. Methods: By review of the Dutch CONCOR national registry and a local Belgian tertiary care centre database, 35 women with congenital AS with a...
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Cited 20 times since 2007 (1.1 per year)
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Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN,
Volume 18, Issue 6, 2 1 2007, Pages 1872-1879
Lower progression rate of end-stage renal disease in patients with peripheral arterial disease using statins or Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
Feringa HH, Karagiannis SE, Chonchol M, Vidakovic R, Noordzij PG, Elhendy A, van Domburg RT, Welten G, Schouten O, Bax JJ, Berl T, Poldermans D
Patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are at increased risk for ESRD and cardiovascular events. The primary objective was to assess the association between ankle-brachial index (ABI) values and renal outcome. The secondary objective was to evaluate whether statins and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) are associated with improved renal and cardiovascular outcome in patients with PAD. In a prospective observational cohort study of 1940 consecutive patients with PAD, ABI wa...
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