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Cited 17 times since 2017 (2.2 per year)
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The international journal of cardiovascular imaging,
Volume 33, Issue 11, 25 4 2017, Pages 1753-1759
Effects of caffeine intake prior to stress cardiac magnetic resonance perfusion imaging on regadenoson- versus adenosine-induced hyperemia as measured by T1 mapping.
van Dijk R, Kuijpers D, Kaandorp TAM, van Dijkman PRM, Vliegenthart R, van der Harst P, Oudkerk M
The antagonistic effects of caffeine on adenosine receptors are a possible cause of false-negative stress perfusion imaging. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of coffee intake
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Cited 7 times since 2017 (0.9 per year)
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Diabetology & metabolic syndrome,
Volume 9, 22 4 2017, Pages 40
Association of metabolic syndrome and electrocardiographic markers of subclinical cardiovascular disease.
Elffers TW, de Mutsert R, Lamb HJ, Maan AC, Macfarlane PW, Willems van Dijk K, Rosendaal FR, Jukema JW, Trompet S
Background: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components are well-established risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). It is inconclusive whether MetS and MetS score are associated with electrocardiographic markers of subclinical CVD, therefore we investigated this in a population without pre-existing CVD. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional analysis in the Netherlands Epidemiology of Obesity study, a population-based cohort including 6671 participants aged 45-65. We excluded part...
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Cited 10 times since 2017 (1.3 per year)
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Clinical and experimental dermatology,
Volume 42, Issue 5, 22 4 2017, Pages 536-538
Guttate psoriasis triggered by perianal streptococcal infection.
Garritsen FM, Kraag DE, de Graaf M
The association of guttate psoriasis (GP) with streptococcal pharyngitis is well accepted. However, less is known about the association with perianal streptococcal infection. We report a case of a 19-month-old boy with GP after a preceding perianal streptococcal dermatitis, with no clinical signs of a streptococcal pharyngitis. Treatment with phenethicillin was given together with mometasone ointment. After 4 weeks, the perianal redness was reduced and the psoriasis had improved significantly. A...
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Cited 28 times since 2017 (3.6 per year)
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JACC. Cardiovascular imaging,
Volume 10, Issue 11, 17 3 2017, Pages 1361-1370
Prognostic Value of Coronary CT Angiography With Selective PET Perfusion Imaging in Coronary Artery Disease.
Maaniitty T, Stenström I, Bax JJ, Uusitalo V, Ukkonen H, Kajander S, Mäki M, Saraste A, Knuuti J
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of sequential hybrid imaging strategy in which positron emission tomography (PET) perfusion imaging is performed selectively in patients with suspected obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) on coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA). Background: Coronary CTA is an accurate diagnostic test for excluding obstructive CAD. However, the positive predictive value is suboptimal. Methods: We investigated 864 consecutiv...
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Cited 7 times since 2017 (0.9 per year)
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JACC. Cardiovascular imaging,
Volume 10, Issue 12, 17 3 2017, Pages 1451-1458
Long-Term Prognosis of Patients With Intramural Course of Coronary Arteries Assessed With CT Angiography.
Dimitriu-Leen AC, van Rosendael AR, Smit JM, van Elst T, van Geloven N, Maaniitty T, Jukema JW, Delgado V, Scholte AJHA, Saraste A, Knuuti J, Bax JJ
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate, in low-to-intermediate pre-test probability patients who were referred for coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) and did not show obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), whether an intramural course of a coronary artery is associated with worse outcome compared with patients without an intramural course of the coronary arteries. Background: The prognostic value of an intramural course of the coronary arteries on coronary CTA i...
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Cited 48 times since 2017 (6.1 per year)
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Advanced healthcare materials,
Volume 6, Issue 11, 12 2 2017
Engineered 3D Cardiac Fibrotic Tissue to Study Fibrotic Remodeling.
Sadeghi AH, Shin SR, Deddens JC, Fratta G, Mandla S, Yazdi IK, Prakash G, Antona S, Demarchi D, Buijsrogge MP, Sluijter JPG, Hjortnaes J, Khademhosseini A, Khademhosseini A
Activation of cardiac fibroblasts into myofibroblasts is considered to play an essential role in cardiac remodeling and fibrosis. A limiting factor in studying this process is the spontaneous activation of cardiac fibroblasts when cultured on two-dimensional (2D) culture plates. In this study, a simplified three-dimensional (3D) hydrogel platform of contractile cardiac tissue, stimulated by transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), is presented to recapitulate a fibrogenic microenvironment. It is...
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Cited 6 times since 2017 (0.8 per year)
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European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery,
Volume 54, Issue 1, 12 2 2017, Pages 28-33
The Consequences of Real Life Practice of Early Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Cost-Benefit Analysis.
Tomee SM, Bastiaannet E, Schermerhorn ML, Golledge J, Hamming JF, Lindeman JH
Background: The reported 54 mm median intervention diameter for endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) in the Vascular Quality Initiative and European data from the Pharmaceutical Aneurysm Stabilisation Trial (PHAST) implies that in real life the majority of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repairs occur at diameters smaller than the consensus intervention threshold of 55 mm. This study explores the potential consequences of this practice. Methods: The differences between real life AAA repair and co...
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Cited 204 times since 2017 (26.1 per year)
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Circulation,
Volume 135, Issue 24, 12 2 2017, Pages 2373-2388
Causal Associations of Adiposity and Body Fat Distribution With Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke Subtypes, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Mendelian Randomization Analysis.
Dale CE, Fatemifar G, Palmer TM, White J, Prieto-Merino D, Zabaneh D, Engmann JEL, Shah T, Wong A, Warren HR, McLachlan S, Trompet S, Moldovan M, Morris RW, Sofat R, Kumari M, Hyppönen E, Jefferis BJ, Gaunt TR, Ben-Shlomo Y, Zhou A, Gentry-Maharaj A, Ryan A, UCLEB Consortium; METASTROKE Consortium, Mutsert R, Noordam R, Caulfield MJ, Jukema JW, Worrall BB, Munroe PB, Menon U, Power C, Kuh D, Lawlor DA, Humphries SE, Mook-Kanamori DO, Sattar N, Kivimaki M, Price JF, Davey Smith G, Dudbridge F, Hingorani AD, Holmes MV, Casas JP
Background: The implications of different adiposity measures on cardiovascular disease etiology remain unclear. In this article, we quantify and contrast causal associations of central adiposity (waist-to-hip ratio adjusted for body mass index [WHRadjBMI]) and general adiposity (body mass index [BMI]) with cardiometabolic disease. Methods: Ninety-seven independent single-nucleotide polymorphisms for BMI and 49 single-nucleotide polymorphisms for WHRadjBMI were used to conduct Mendelian randomiza...
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Cited 21 times since 2017 (2.7 per year)
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The American journal of cardiology,
Volume 120, Issue 3, 11 2 2017, Pages 500-504
Prognostic Implications of Left Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain in Predialysis and Dialysis Patients.
Hensen LCR, Goossens K, Delgado V, Rotmans JI, Jukema JW, Bax JJ
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide growing epidemic associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Left ventricular (LV) global longitudinal strain (GLS) is a measure of LV systolic function associated with prognosis in the general population. However, little is known about the association between LV GLS and survival in patients with CKD. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prognostic implications of LV GLS in predialysis and dialysis patien...
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Cited 1 times since 2017 (0.1 per year)
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Cardiovascular and interventional radiology,
Volume 40, Issue 10, 3 1 2017, Pages 1641-1644
Aortic Aneurysm Rupture After Urokinase Treatment for Acute Limb Ischemia in Two Patients After EVAR.
Sudiono DR, Hoencamp R, Ottevanger J, Eefting D, van der Linden E
Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is first-choice treatment for many patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms. Complications unique to endovascular treatment include endoleak and endotension, which can eventually lead to rupture. We present two cases of late aortic rupture after EVAR, where both patients had recent preceding catheter-directed thrombolysis with urokinase for acute limb ischemia. These cases suggest a relation between thrombolytic therapy and aortic rupture after EVAR, and we sh...
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Cited 11 times since 2017 (1.4 per year)
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Journal of wound care,
Volume 26, Issue 5, 1 1 2017, Pages 218-227
Outcomes after foot surgery in people with a diabetic foot ulcer and a 12-month follow-up.
Lenselink E, Holloway S, Eefting D
Objective: The aim of this study was to retrospectively measure the outcomes of foot-sparing surgery at one year follow-up for patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). We assessed wound healing and the need for further surgery in relation to the variables that influence healing. Method: Data were retrospectively collected by reviewing the electronic files of patients attending the Wound Expert Clinic (WEC). Outcomes of surgical debridement, toe, ray and transmetatarsal amputations were assesse...
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Cited 31 times since 2017 (3.9 per year)
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The European respiratory journal,
Volume 49, Issue 5, 1 1 2017, Pages 1602008
Defining asthma-COPD overlap syndrome: a population-based study.
Bonten TN, Kasteleyn MJ, de Mutsert R, Hiemstra PS, Rosendaal FR, Chavannes NH, Slats AM, Taube C
Asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap syndrome (ACOS) seems an important clinical phenotype, but multiple definitions have been proposed. This study's objectives were to assess the effect of different ACOS definitions on prevalence, patient characteristics and exacerbations.5675 individuals aged 45-65 years, with 846 asthma/COPD patients, were included in the Netherlands Epidemiology of Obesity study between 2008 and 2012, and followed-up for a median of 1.8 years. ACO...
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Cited 4 times since 2017 (0.5 per year)
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ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992),
Volume 63, Issue 3, 1 1 2017, Pages 266-272
Pump Speed Optimization in Stable Patients with a Left Ventricular Assist Device.
Couperus LE, Delgado V, Khidir MJH, Vester MPM, Palmen M, Fiocco M, Holman ER, Tops LF, Klautz RJM, Verwey HF, Schalij MJ, Beeres SLMA
Optimal left ventricular assist device (LVAD) functioning and preservation of right ventricular (RV) function are major survival determinants in destination therapy (DT)-LVAD recipients. Currently, the indication for routine pump speed optimization in stable patients and its effect on RV function at follow-up remain underexplored. Hemodynamically stable patients (N = 17, age 61 [interquartile range {IQR} 51-66] years; 13 [77%] male) underwent a routine speed ramp test. Echocardiographic images w...
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Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology,
Volume 19, Issue 5, 1 1 2017, Pages 703-704
Death after ablation of atrial flutter: are we doing the right thing?
Trines SA
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Cited 20 times since 2017 (2.5 per year)
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Circulation,
Volume 135, Issue 20, 1 1 2017, Pages 1956-1976
Stress Testing in Asymptomatic Aortic Stenosis.
Redfors B, Pibarot P, Gillam LD, Burkhoff D, Bax JJ, Lindman BR, Bonow RO, O'Gara PT, Leon MB, Généreux P
Aortic stenosis is 1 of the most common heart valve diseases among adults. When symptoms develop, prognosis is poor, and current guidelines recommend prompt aortic valve replacement. Depending of the severity of the aortic stenosis and the presence of concomitant heart disease and medical comorbidities, stress testing represents a reasonable strategy to help better risk stratify asymptomatic patients. The present report provides a comprehensive review of the current available data on stress test...
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Cited 1 times since 2017 (0.1 per year)
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European heart journal. Cardiovascular Imaging,
Volume 18, Issue 8, 1 1 2017, Pages 849-850
Improved risk stratification with computed tomographic coronary angiography in patients with suspected coronary artery disease.
van Rosendael AR, Bax JJ
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Cited 5 times since 2017 (0.6 per year)
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Journal of the American College of Cardiology,
Volume 69, Issue 19, 1 1 2017, Pages 2465-2466
Role of Acquired Cardiovascular Disease in Tetralogy of Fallot Patients >50 Years of Age.
Bokma JP, Winter MM, Kuijpers JM, Jongbloed MR, Duijnhouwer AL, Hoendermis ES, Sieswerda GT, Post MC, Mulder BJM, Bouma BJ
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Cited 53 times since 2017 (6.7 per year)
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Journal of the American College of Cardiology,
Volume 69, Issue 19, 1 1 2017, Pages 2383-2392
Prognostic Implications of Moderate Aortic Stenosis in Patients With Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction.
van Gils L, Clavel MA, Vollema EM, Hahn RT, Spitzer E, Delgado V, Nazif T, De Jaegere PP, Geleijnse ML, Ben-Yehuda O, Bax JJ, Leon MB, Pibarot P, Van Mieghem NM
Background: Left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction and moderate aortic stenosis (AS) are more frequent with advancing age and often coexist. Afterload reduction is the mainstay of pharmacological treatment of heart failure (HF). Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is only formally indicated for symptomatic severe AS. Objectives: This study sought to determine the clinical outcome of patients with concomitant moderate AS and LV systolic dysfunction. Methods: Echocardiographic and clinical data of...
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Cited 87 times since 2017 (11.1 per year)
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Journal of the American College of Cardiology,
Volume 69, Issue 17, 1 1 2017, Pages 2119-2129
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy With Wireless Left Ventricular Endocardial Pacing: The SELECT-LV Study.
Reddy VY, Miller MA, Neuzil P, Søgaard P, Butter C, Seifert M, Delnoy PP, van Erven L, Schalji M, Boersma LVA, Riahi S
Background: A total of 30% to 40% of patients with congestive heart failure eligible for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) either do not respond to conventional CRT or remain untreated due to an inability or impediment to coronary sinus (CS) lead implantation. The WiSE-CRT system (EBR Systems, Sunnyvale, California) was developed to address this at-risk patient population by performing biventricular pacing via a wireless left ventricular (LV) endocardial pacing electrode. Objectives: The S...
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Cited 4 times since 2017 (0.5 per year)
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Journal of telemedicine and telecare,
Volume 24, Issue 6, 29 5 2017, Pages 404-409
Comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of four smartphone-compatible blood pressure monitors in post-myocardial infarction patients.
Treskes RW, Wolterbeek R, van der Velde ET, Eindhoven DC, Schalij MJ
Introduction Smartphone-compatible blood pressure devices may be a good alternative to enable self-measurement of blood pressure by patients. Furthermore, automatic transferral of data to the hospital allows for remote monitoring. To our knowledge, no study has compared four of these smartphone-compatible blood pressure devices. Methods Patients who were followed up for acute myocardial infarction were asked to participate during their outpatient clinic visit. After five minutes of rest, six blo...
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