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Cited 5 times since 2016 (0.5 per year)
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Human nature (Hawthorne, N.Y.),
Volume 27, Issue 2, 1 1 2016, Pages 141-159
The Conditions Favoring Between-Community Raiding in Chimpanzees, Bonobos, and Human Foragers.
Pandit SA, Pradhan GR, Balashov H, Van Schaik CP
Chimpanzees, bonobos, and human foragers share a fission-fusion social system and a mating system of joint male resource defense polygyny. Within-community skew in male strength varies among and within species. In this study, we extend a mathematical model of within-group male coalition formation among primates to derive the conditions for between-community conflicts in the form of raids. We show that the main factor affecting the presence of successful raiding is the likelihood of major discrep...
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Cited 29 times since 2016 (3.1 per year)
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Journal of vascular surgery,
Volume 63, Issue 6, 1 1 2016, Pages 1451-1457
Experience with the GORE EXCLUDER iliac branch endoprosthesis for common iliac artery aneurysms.
van Sterkenburg SM, Heyligers JM, van Bladel M, Verhagen HJ, Eefting D, van Sambeek MR, Zeebregts CJ, Reijnen MM, Dutch IBE Collaboration
Objective: In this study, we analyzed the procedural success and early outcome of endovascular treatment of a multicenter cohort of patients with common iliac artery (CIA) aneurysms treated with the new GORE EXCLUDER (W. L. Gore & Associates, Flagstaff, Ariz) iliac branch endoprosthesis (IBE). Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis was performed in 13 sites in The Netherlands. Anatomic, demographic, procedural, and follow-up data were assessed from hospital records. Results: From November...
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Cited 12 times since 2016 (1.3 per year)
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Circulation. Arrhythmia and electrophysiology,
Volume 9, Issue 6, 1 1 2016, Pages e003924
Effect of Gender on Outcomes After Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Patients With a Narrow QRS Complex: A Subgroup Analysis of the EchoCRT Trial.
Steffel J, Varma N, Robertson M, Singh JP, Bax JJ, Borer JS, Dickstein K, Ford I, Gorcsan J, Gras D, Krum H, Sogaard P, Holzmeister J, Brugada J, Abraham WT, Ruschitzka F
Background: In EchoCRT, a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in patients with a QRS duration of
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Cited 157 times since 2016 (17 per year)
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JAMA cardiology,
Volume 1, Issue 3, 1 1 2016, Pages 335-340
Differences in the Clinical Profile and Outcomes of Typical and Atypical Takotsubo Syndrome: Data From the International Takotsubo Registry.
Ghadri JR, Cammann VL, Napp LC, Jurisic S, Diekmann J, Bataiosu DR, Seifert B, Jaguszewski M, Sarcon A, Neumann CA, Geyer V, Prasad A, Bax JJ, Ruschitzka F, Lüscher TF, Templin C, International Takotsubo (InterTAK) Registry
Importance: Apical ballooning is broadly recognized as the classic form of takotsubo syndrome (TTS). Atypical subtypes of TTS also exist, which constitute about 20% of all cases. To date, clinical profile and course of atypical TTS types have rarely been studied. Objective: To characterize the clinical profile and outcomes of typical vs atypical types of TTS in a large patient cohort. Design, setting, and participants: Records of 1750 patients from the International Takotsubo Registry, comprisin...
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Cited 14 times since 2016 (1.5 per year)
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Laboratory investigation; a journal of technical methods and pathology,
Volume 96, Issue 7, 30 5 2016, Pages 784-790
Activation of the vitamin D receptor selectively interferes with calcineurin-mediated inflammation: a clinical evaluation in the abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Nieuwland AJ, Kokje VB, Koning OH, Hamming JF, Szuhai K, Claas FH, Lindeman JH
In vitro and in vivo studies attribute potent immune regulatory properties to the vitamin D receptor (VDR). Yet, it is unclear to what extend these observations translate to the clinical context of (vascular) inflammation. This clinical study evaluates the potential of a VDR agonist to quench vascular inflammation. Patients scheduled for open abdominal aneurysm repair received paricalcitol 1 μg daily during 2-4 weeks before repair. Results were compared with matched controls. Evaluation in a par...
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Cited 11 times since 2016 (1.2 per year)
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The American journal of cardiology,
Volume 118, Issue 4, 29 5 2016, Pages 567-571
Impact of Different Iterations of Devices and Degree of Aortic Valve Calcium on Paravalvular Regurgitation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Kong WK, van Rosendael PJ, van der Kley F, de Weger A, Kamperidis V, Regeer MV, Marsan NA, Bax JJ, Delgado V
The iterations of the SAPIEN prosthesis might impact the incidence and grade of paravalvular regurgitation (PVR). The aim of this study was to assess the impact of iterations of balloon-expandable valves (SAPIEN, SAPIEN XT, and SAPIEN 3) and degree of aortic valve calcification (AVC) on the severity of PVR after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Comprehensive echocardiographic examinations and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) were performed in 272 patients (127 men, 81 ± 7 ...
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Cited 44 times since 2016 (4.8 per year)
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American heart journal,
Volume 178, 28 4 2016, Pages 135-144
Evaluating bococizumab, a monoclonal antibody to PCSK9, on lipid levels and clinical events in broad patient groups with and without prior cardiovascular events: Rationale and design of the Studies of PCSK9 Inhibition and the Reduction of vascular Events (SPIRE) Lipid Lowering and SPIRE Cardiovascular Outcomes Trials.
Ridker PM, Amarenco P, Brunell R, Glynn RJ, Jukema JW, Kastelein JJ, Koenig W, Nissen S, Revkin J, Santos RD, Schwartz PF, Yunis C, Tardif JC, Studies of PCSK9 Inhibition and the Reduction of vascular Events (SPIRE) Investigators
Background: Although statins significantly reduce vascular event rates, residual cholesterol risk remains high in many patient groups, including those with known vascular disease as well as in the setting of high-risk primary prevention. Bococizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that inhibits proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 (PCSK9), prolongs the half-life of hepatic low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, and reduces circulating atherogenic cholesterol levels. Design: The SPI...
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Cited 7 times since 2016 (0.8 per year)
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International journal of legal medicine,
Volume 131, Issue 1, 28 4 2016, Pages 45-51
Microbial population analysis improves the evidential value of faecal traces in forensic investigations.
Quaak FC, de Graaf MM, Weterings R, Kuiper I
The forensic science community has a growing interest in microbial population analysis, especially the microbial populations found inside and on the human body. Both their high abundance, microbes outnumber human cells by a factor 10, and their diversity, different sites of the human body harbour different microbial communities, make them an interesting tool for forensics. Faecal material is a type of trace evidence which can be found in a variety of criminal cases, but is often being ignored in...
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Cited 200 times since 2016 (21.6 per year)
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Frontiers in microbiology,
Volume 7, 26 4 2016, Pages 788
Global Emergence and Dissemination of Enterococci as Nosocomial Pathogens: Attack of the Clones?
Guzman Prieto AM, van Schaik W, Rogers MR, Coque TM, Baquero F, Corander J, Willems RJ
Enterococci are Gram-positive bacteria that are found in plants, soil and as commensals of the gastrointestinal tract of humans, mammals, and insects. Despite their commensal nature, they have also become globally important nosocomial pathogens. Within the genus Enterococcus, Enterococcus faecium, and Enterococcus faecalis are clinically most relevant. In this review, we will discuss how E. faecium and E. faecalis have evolved to become a globally disseminated nosocomial pathogen. E. faecium has...
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Cited 266 times since 2016 (28.7 per year)
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Nature reviews. Microbiology,
Volume 14, Issue 7, 23 4 2016, Pages 421-433
Human norovirus transmission and evolution in a changing world.
de Graaf M, van Beek J, Koopmans MP
Norovirus infections are a major cause of gastroenteritis, and outbreaks occur frequently. Several factors are currently increasing the challenge posed by norovirus infections to global health, notably the increasing number of infections in immunocompromised individuals, who are more susceptible to disease, and the globalization of the food industry, which enables large norovirus outbreaks to occur on an international scale. Furthermore, the rapid rate of the genetic and antigenic evolution of c...
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Cited 3428 times since 2016 (370.5 per year)
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European heart journal,
Volume 37, Issue 29, 23 4 2016, Pages 2315-2381
2016 European Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice: The Sixth Joint Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology and Other Societies on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice (constituted by representatives of 10 societies and by invited experts)Developed with the special contribution of the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation (EACPR).
Piepoli MF, Hoes AW, Agewall S, Albus C, Brotons C, Catapano AL, Cooney MT, Corrà U, Cosyns B, Deaton C, Graham I, Hall MS, Hobbs FDR, Løchen ML, Löllgen H, Marques-Vidal P, Perk J, Prescott E, Redon J, Richter DJ, Sattar N, Smulders Y, Tiberi M, van der Worp HB, van Dis I, Verschuren WMM, Binno S, ESC Scientific Document Group
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Cited 5 times since 2016 (0.5 per year)
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The international journal of cardiovascular imaging,
Volume 32, Issue 8, 21 3 2016, Pages 1311-1322
Automatic detection of aorto-femoral vessel trajectory from whole-body computed tomography angiography data sets.
Gao X, Kitslaar PH, Budde RP, Tu S, de Graaf MA, Xu L, Xu B, Scholte AJ, Dijkstra J, Reiber JH
Extraction of the aorto-femoral vessel trajectory is important to utilize computed tomography angiography (CTA) in an integrated workflow of the image-guided work-up prior to trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The aim of this study was to develop a new, fully-automated technique for the extraction of the entire arterial access route from the femoral artery to the aortic root. An automatic vessel tracking algorithm was first used to find the centerline that connected the femoral acce...
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Cited 7132 times since 2016 (770.2 per year)
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European heart journal,
Volume 37, Issue 27, 20 3 2016, Pages 2129-2200
2016 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure: The Task Force for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)Developed with the special contribution of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the ESC.
Ponikowski P, Voors AA, Anker SD, Bueno H, Cleland JGF, Coats AJS, Falk V, González-Juanatey JR, Harjola VP, Jankowska EA, Jessup M, Linde C, Nihoyannopoulos P, Parissis JT, Pieske B, Riley JP, Rosano GMC, Ruilope LM, Ruschitzka F, Rutten FH, van der Meer P, ESC Scientific Document Group
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Cited 175 times since 2016 (18.9 per year)
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Nature reviews. Cardiology,
Volume 13, Issue 8, 19 3 2016, Pages 451-470
Vein graft failure: from pathophysiology to clinical outcomes.
de Vries MR, Simons KH, Jukema JW, Braun J, Quax PH
Occlusive arterial disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Aside from balloon angioplasty, bypass graft surgery is the most commonly performed revascularization technique for occlusive arterial disease. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is performed in patients with left main coronary artery disease and three-vessel coronary disease, whereas peripheral artery bypass graft surgery is used to treat patients with late-stage peripheral artery occlusive disease. The great...
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Cited 28 times since 2016 (3 per year)
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Water research,
Volume 100, 19 3 2016, Pages 556-567
Quantification of human-associated fecal indicators reveal sewage from urban watersheds as a source of pollution to Lake Michigan.
Templar HA, Dila DK, Bootsma MJ, Corsi SR, McLellan SL
Sewage contamination of urban waterways from sewer overflows and failing infrastructure is a major environmental and public health concern. Fecal coliforms (FC) are commonly employed as fecal indicator bacteria, but do not distinguish between human and non-human sources of fecal contamination. Human Bacteroides and human Lachnospiraceae, two genetic markers for human-associated indicator bacteria, were used to identify sewage signals in two urban rivers and the estuary that drains to Lake Michig...
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Cited 30 times since 2016 (3.2 per year)
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British journal of pharmacology,
Volume 173, Issue 12, 19 3 2016, Pages 2046-2061
A novel transgenic rabbit model with reduced repolarization reserve: long QT syndrome caused by a dominant-negative mutation of the KCNE1 gene.
Major P, Baczkó I, Hiripi L, Odening KE, Juhász V, Kohajda Z, Horváth A, Seprényi G, Kovács M, Virág L, Jost N, Prorok J, Ördög B, Doleschall Z, Nattel S, Varró A, Bősze Z
Background and purpose: The reliable assessment of proarrhythmic risk of compounds under development remains an elusive goal. Current safety guidelines focus on the effects of blocking the KCNH2/HERG ion channel-in tissues and animals with intact repolarization. Novel models with better predictive value are needed that more closely reflect the conditions in patients with cardiac remodelling and reduced repolarization reserve. Experimental approach: We have developed a model for the long QT syndr...
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Cited 6 times since 2016 (0.6 per year)
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Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie,
Volume 27, Issue 2, 19 3 2016, Pages 131-136
Ventricular tachycardia in repaired congenital heart disease.
Zeppenfeld K
Ventricular arrhythmias are an important cause of late morbidity and sudden cardiac death in the growing population of adults with repaired congenital heart disease. Risk stratification remains challenging because of the heterogeneity of the malformations and the surgical approaches. Therapeutic interventions depend on the type of ventricular arrhythmia, which can be polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) or ventricular fibrillation in patients without ventricular scars, but also potentially f...
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Cited 2 times since 2016 (0.2 per year)
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BMC neurology,
Volume 16, 16 3 2016, Pages 67
Erratum to: Pain management strategies for neuropathic pain in Fabry disease - a systematic review.
Schuller Y, Linthorst GE, Hollak CE, Van Schaik IN, Biegstraaten M
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Cited 27 times since 2016 (2.9 per year)
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PloS one,
Volume 11, Issue 5, 16 3 2016, Pages e0155468
Calcium Imaging of AM Dyes Following Prolonged Incubation in Acute Neuronal Tissue.
Cameron M, Kékesi O, Morley JW, Tapson J, Breen PP, van Schaik A, Buskila Y
Calcium-imaging is a sensitive method for monitoring calcium dynamics during neuronal activity. As intracellular calcium concentration is correlated to physiological and pathophysiological activity of neurons, calcium imaging with fluorescent indicators is one of the most commonly used techniques in neuroscience today. Current methodologies for loading calcium dyes into the tissue require prolonged incubation time (45-150 min), in addition to dissection and recovery time after the slicing proced...
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Cited 8 times since 2016 (0.9 per year)
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The American journal of cardiology,
Volume 118, Issue 3, 14 2 2016, Pages 326-331
Prognostic Implications of Elevated Pulmonary Artery Pressure After ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Haeck ML, Hoogslag GE, Boden H, Velders MA, Katsanos S, Al Amri I, Debonnaire P, Schalij MJ, Vliegen HW, Bax JJ, Marsan NA, Delgado V
Elevated systolic pulmonary artery pressure (SPAP) after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has been associated with adverse outcome. However, little is known about the development of increased SPAP after STEMI treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention. The aims of this study were to investigate the incidence and determinants of elevated SPAP (SPAP ≥36 mm Hg at 12 months) after first STEMI and to analyze its prognostic implications. A total of 705 patients (60 ± 12 ...
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