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Cited 7 times since 2009 (0.4 per year)
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European journal of anaesthesiology,
Volume 26, Issue 3, 1 1 2009, Pages 253-259
Impact of calcium-channel blockers on right heart function in a controlled model of chronic pulmonary hypertension.
Zierer A, Voeller RK, Melby SJ, Steendijk P, Moon MR
Background and objective: Patients with chronic pulmonary hypertension (CPH) who demonstrate pulmonary vasodilation following calcium-channel blocker (CCB) administration are defined as 'responders'. In contrast, 'nonresponders' are patients who do not show such pulmonary vasodilation with CCB therapy. The purpose of this investigation was to study the effects of CCB therapy on right heart mechanics in experimental CCB responders versus CCB nonresponders. Methods: In 12 dogs,...
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Cited 33 times since 2009 (2.1 per year)
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Circulation. Cardiovascular imaging,
Volume 2, Issue 2, 1 1 2009, Pages e12-3
Successful deployment of a transcatheter aortic valve in bicuspid aortic stenosis: role of imaging with multislice computed tomography.
Delgado V, Tops LF, Schuijf JD, van der Kley F, van de Veire NR, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ
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Cited 10 times since 2009 (0.6 per year)
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EuroIntervention : journal of EuroPCR in collaboration with the Working Group on Interventional Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology,
Volume 4, Issue 5, 1 1 2009, Pages 662-668
Incidence, patient characteristics and predictors of aborted myocardial infarction in patients undergoing primary PCI: prospective study comparing pre- and in-hospital abciximab pretreatment.
Hassan AK, Jukema JW, van der Laarse A, Hasan-Ali H, Wolterbeek R, van der Kley F, Spano F, Atsma DE, Schalij MJ
Aims: This study was performed to assess the incidence, patient characteristics and predictors of aborted myocardial infarction (MI) in patients with ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). Methods and results: We enrolled 179 consecutive patients with STEMI within a fixed protocol for PPCI (Leiden MISSION! project); 90 patients received abciximab bolus in the hospital (in-hospital group) and 89 patients received abciximab bolus in the ambula...
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Cited 2 times since 2009 (0.1 per year)
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The Turkish journal of pediatrics,
Volume 51, Issue 2, 1 1 2009, Pages 187-189
A rare cause of mental motor retardation: recessive congenital methemoglobinemia type II.
Yüksel D, Senbil N, Yilmaz D, Yarali N, Gürer YK
Recessive congenital methemoglobinemia (RCM) is a very rare disorder caused by NADH- cytochrome b5 reductase (cytb5r) deficiency. It has been classified into four types. Type I presents with mild cyanosis due to a significant deficiency of cytb5r in erythrocytes only. In type II, the deficiency occurs in all tissues and causes growth and mental retardation and other neurological impairments. RCM types I and II are caused by a defect in a single gene, which is located on chromosome 22 (locus DIA...
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Cited 52 times since 2009 (3.2 per year)
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons,
Volume 208, Issue 3, 1 1 2009, Pages 434-441
Improving diagnosis of acute appendicitis: results of a diagnostic pathway with standard use of ultrasonography followed by selective use of CT.
Poortman P, Oostvogel HJ, Bosma E, Lohle PN, Cuesta MA, de Lange-de Klerk ES, Hamming JF
Background: Preoperative imaging has been demonstrated to improve diagnostic accuracy in appendicitis. This prospective study assessed the accuracy of a diagnostic pathway in acute appendicitis using ultrasonography (US) and complementary contrast-enhanced multidetector CT in a general community teaching hospital. Study design: One hundred fifty-one patients with clinically suspected appendicitis followed the designed protocol: patients underwent operations after a primary performed positive US...
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Annals of vascular surgery,
Volume 23, Issue 2, 1 1 2009, Pages 288-289
Comment on "Carotid chemodectomas: long-term results of subadventitial resection with deliberate external carotid resection".
van der Bogt KE, van Baalen JM, Hamming JF
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Cited 31 times since 2009 (1.9 per year)
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European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery,
Volume 36, Issue 2, 27 4 2009, Pages 322-329
Tranexamic acid and aprotinin in low- and intermediate-risk cardiac surgery: a non-sponsored, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.
Later AF, Maas JJ, Engbers FH, Versteegh MI, Bruggemans EF, Dion RA, Klautz RJ
Objective: Tranexamic acid has been suggested to be as effective as aprotinin in reducing blood loss and transfusion requirements after cardiac surgery. Previous studies directly comparing both antifibrinolytics focus on high-risk cardiac surgery patients only or suffer from methodological problems. We wanted to compare the effectiveness of tranexamic acid versus aprotinin in reducing postoperative blood loss and transfusion requirements in the patient group representing the majority of cardiac...
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Cited 15 times since 2009 (0.9 per year)
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The American journal of cardiology,
Volume 103, Issue 8, 25 4 2009, Pages 1045-1050
Usefulness of echocardiographic assessment of cardiac and ascending aorta calcific deposits to predict coronary artery calcium and presence and severity of obstructive coronary artery disease.
Nucifora G, Schuijf JD, van Werkhoven JM, Jukema JW, Marsan NA, Holman ER, van der Wall EE, Bax JJ
The presence of cardiac and aortic calcific deposits has been related to coronary artery disease (CAD) and cardiovascular events. The present study aimed to evaluate whether comprehensive echocardiographic assessment of cardiac and ascending aorta calcific deposits could predict coronary calcium and obstructive CAD. A total of 140 outpatients (age 61 +/- 11 years; 90 men) without a history of CAD were studied. Aortic valve sclerosis and mitral annular, papillary muscle, and ascending aorta calci...
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Cited 22 times since 2009 (1.4 per year)
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Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands),
Volume 66, Issue 2, 20 3 2009, Pages 198-204
Comparison of EUS-guided fine needle aspiration and integrated PET-CT in restaging after treatment for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Stigt JA, Oostdijk AH, Timmer PR, Shahin GM, Boers JE, Groen HJ
Background: After induction treatment restaging of mediastinal disease in patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may lead to selection of candidates for further surgical treatment. Nodal down-staging is the best predictive characteristic for proceeding with surgery. We report our experience in restaging with endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirations (EUS-FNA) and with repeated integrated positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET-CT). Methods: Twenty...
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Cited 22 times since 2009 (1.4 per year)
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Diabetes care,
Volume 32, Issue 5, 19 3 2009, Pages 839-844
PPAR gamma variant influences angiographic outcome and 10-year cardiovascular risk in male symptomatic coronary artery disease patients.
Regieli JJ, Jukema JW, Doevendans PA, Zwinderman AH, van der Graaf Y, Kastelein JJ, Grobbee DE
Objective: Activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-gamma signaling influences metabolic profiles and the propensity toward inflammation. Small-molecule stimulation of PPARgamma is investigated for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The common PPARgamma Pro12Ala variant has functional and prognostic consequences. A protective effect of the 12Ala-allele carriership on diabetes and myocardial infarction in healthy populations has been suggested. The relevance of...
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Cited 14 times since 2009 (0.9 per year)
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Neonatology,
Volume 96, Issue 2, 19 3 2009, Pages 86-92
Inverse relationship between birth weight and blood pressure in growth-retarded but not in appropriate for gestational age infants during the first week of life.
Smal JC, Uiterwaal CS, Bruinse HW, Steendijk P, van Bel F
Background: Various studies have shown an association between low birth weight and the prevalence of elevated blood pressure later in life. However, a relationship between birth weight and blood pressure in the neonatal period has not been investigated yet. Objective: To study the relationship between birth weight and blood pressure during the first week of life. Methods: Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and mean arterial blood pressure (MBP) were measured every 8 h...
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Cited 82 times since 2009 (5.1 per year)
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Circulation. Arrhythmia and electrophysiology,
Volume 2, Issue 2, 18 3 2009, Pages 135-145
Acute effects of right ventricular apical pacing on left ventricular synchrony and mechanics.
Delgado V, Tops LF, Trines SA, Zeppenfeld K, Marsan NA, Bertini M, Holman ER, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ
Background: Chronic right ventricular (RV) apical pacing has a detrimental effect on left ventricular (LV) function. However, the acute effects of RV apical pacing on LV mechanics remain unclear. The purpose of the study was to assess the acute impact of RV apical pacing on global LV function, evaluating LV contraction synchrony and LV shortening and twist, using 2D speckle-tracking strain imaging. Methods and results: A group of 25 patients with structural normal hearts referred for electrophys...
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Cited 12 times since 2009 (0.7 per year)
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Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine,
Volume 50, Issue 3, 17 3 2009, Pages 390-396
Myocardial perfusion in nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy with and without atrial fibrillation.
Range FT, Paul M, Schäfers KP, Acil T, Kies P, Hermann S, Schober O, Breithardt G, Wichter T, Schäfers MA
Unlabelled: Recent studies have shown that idiopathic atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with diminished myocardial perfusion and perfusion reserve, which are also impaired in various forms of cardiomyopathies. In many cases, AF develops during progression of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and may aggravate heart failure. This study compared myocardial perfusion between patients with nonischemic DCM with and without AF. Methods: Twelve men (age +/- SD, 55 +/- 12 y) who had DCM and persistent A...
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The international journal of cardiovascular imaging,
Volume 25, Issue 4, 17 3 2009, Pages 439-442
Non-significant left main disease; truly non-significant?
van der Wall EE, Schuijf JD, Jukema JW, Bax JJ, Schalij MJ
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Cited 23 times since 2009 (1.4 per year)
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European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery,
Volume 35, Issue 4, 15 3 2009, Pages 582-7; discussion 587-8
Long-term follow-up of arterial switch operation with an emphasis on function and dimensions of left ventricle and aorta.
Vandekerckhove KD, Blom NA, Lalezari S, Koolbergen DR, Rijlaarsdam ME, Hazekamp MG
Objective: To analyze size and function of aortic root and left ventricle as well as quality of life in patients 20 years after arterial switch procedure. Methods: Thirty-nine patients who underwent arterial switch operation between 1977 and 1989 were examined. Perioperative and follow-up data were analyzed. Evaluation included clinical assessment, ECG, echocardiography and quality of life questionnaire. Results: Patients had simple transposition (24), transposition with ventricle septal defect...
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Cited 20 times since 2009 (1.2 per year)
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Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology,
Volume 16, Issue 3, 14 2 2009, Pages 368-375
Prevalence of coronary artery disease across the Framingham risk categories: coronary artery calcium scoring and MSCT coronary angiography.
Nucifora G, Schuijf JD, van Werkhoven JM, Jukema JW, Djaberi R, Scholte AJ, de Roos A, Schalij MJ, van der Wall EE, Bax JJ
Background: Non-invasive assessment of subclinical atherosclerosis by means of coronary artery calcium scoring (CACS) and multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) coronary angiography could improve patients' risk stratification. However, data relating observations on CACS and MSCT coronary angiography to traditional risk assessment are scarce. Methods and results: In 314 consecutive outpatients (54 +/- 13 years, 56% males) without known CAD, CACS and 64-slice MSCT coronary angiography were pe...
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Cited 21 times since 2009 (1.3 per year)
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British journal of pharmacology,
Volume 156, Issue 7, 13 2 2009, Pages 1067-1075
The dual PPARalpha/gamma agonist tesaglitazar blocks progression of pre-existing atherosclerosis in APOE*3Leiden.CETP transgenic mice.
van der Hoorn JW, Jukema JW, Havekes LM, Lundholm E, Camejo G, Rensen PC, Princen HM
Background and purpose: We have evaluated the effects of a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)alpha/gamma agonist on the progression of pre-existing atherosclerotic lesions in APOE*3Leiden.cholesteryl ester transfer protein (E3L.CETP) transgenic mice. Experimental approach: E3L.CETP mice were fed a high-cholesterol diet for 11 weeks to induce atherosclerosis, followed by a low-cholesterol diet for 4 weeks to obtain a lower plasma total cholesterol level of approximately 10 mmol.L(-...
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Cited 25 times since 2009 (1.6 per year)
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IEEE transactions on medical imaging,
Volume 28, Issue 4, 10 2 2009, Pages 595-607
Automated detection of regional wall motion abnormalities based on a statistical model applied to multislice short-axis cardiac MR images.
Suinesiaputra A, Frangi AF, Kaandorp TA, Lamb HJ, Bax JJ, Reiber JH, Lelieveldt BP
In this paper, a statistical shape analysis method for myocardial contraction is presented that was built to detect and locate regional wall motion abnormalities (RWMA). For each slice level (base, middle, and apex), 44 short-axis magnetic resonance images were selected from healthy volunteers to train a statistical model of normal myocardial contraction using independent component analysis (ICA). A classification algorithm was constructed from the ICA components to automatically detect and loca...
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Cited 15 times since 2009 (0.9 per year)
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European heart journal,
Volume 30, Issue 7, 7 1 2009, Pages 797-804
Pressure-volume loop analysis during implantation of biventricular pacemaker/cardiac resynchronization therapy device to optimize right and left ventricular pacing sites.
Delnoy PP, Ottervanger JP, Luttikhuis HO, Vos DH, Elvan A, Ramdat Misier AR, Beukema WP, Steendijk P, van Hemel NM
Aims: To evaluate the clinical utility of pressure-volume loop analyses during pacemaker/implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantations to assess the optimal right ventricular (RV) and/or left ventricular (LV) lead position. Methods and results: 29 patients with heart failure and chronic RV apical pacing were studied. Stroke work (SW), LV ejection fraction (LVEF), cardiac output (CO), and LV dP/dt(max) were assessed using a conductance catheter in the LV during RV apical, RV outflow...
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Cited 33 times since 2009 (2.1 per year)
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The American journal of cardiology,
Volume 103, Issue 7, 7 1 2009, Pages 897-901
Long-term outcome of prophylactic coronary revascularization in cardiac high-risk patients undergoing major vascular surgery (from the randomized DECREASE-V Pilot Study).
Schouten O, van Kuijk JP, Flu WJ, Winkel TA, Welten GM, Boersma E, Verhagen HJ, Bax JJ, Poldermans D, DECREASE Study Group
Prophylactic coronary revascularization in vascular surgery patients with extensive coronary artery disease was not associated with an improved immediate postoperative outcome. However, the potential long-term benefit was unknown. This study was performed to assess the long-term benefit of prophylactic coronary revascularization in these patients. Of 1,880 patients scheduled for major vascular surgery, 430 had > or =3 risk factors (age >70 years, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, hea...
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