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Cited 24 times since 2018 (3.4 per year)
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The American journal of cardiology,
Volume 122, Issue 5, 2 1 2018, Pages 780-784
Interactions Among Vitamin D, Atrial Fibrillation, and the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System.
Turin A, Bax JJ, Doukas D, Joyce C, Lopez JJ, Mathew V, Pontone G, Shah F, Singh S, Wilber DJ, Rabbat MG
Blockade of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) has been shown to decrease incident atrial fibrillation (AF). Vitamin D deficiency has been implicated but associations between vitamin D and AF are inconsistent. However, vitamin D deficiency results in renin and angiotensin upregulation. This study seeks to determine the relation between vitamin D deficiency and incident AF and characterize t...
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Cited 3 times since 2018 (0.4 per year)
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Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi : Turk Kardiyoloji Derneginin yayin organidir,
Volume 46, Issue 4, 1 1 2018, Pages 283-295
The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, risk factors, and cardiovascular drug therapy in very elderly Turkish patients admitted to cardiology clinics: A subgroup analysis of the ELDER-TURK study.
Gök G, Sinan ÜY, Özyüncü N, Zoghi M, ELDER-TÜRK Investigators
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the baseline clinical characteristics and the cardiovascular drug usage of patients aged ≥80 years who were admitted to cardiology clinics and to compare the cardiovascular disease and risk factors with patients aged 65-79 years who participated in the Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease in Elderly Turkish Population (ELDER-TURK) study. Methods: The ELDER-TURK study included 5694 patients aged over 65 years who were followed up at cardiology c...
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Cited 28 times since 2018 (4 per year)
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World journal of surgery,
Volume 42, Issue 6, 1 1 2018, Pages 1895-1903
Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation Failure in a Large Cohort of Hemodialysis Patients in the Netherlands.
Voorzaat BM, van der Bogt KEA, Janmaat CJ, van Schaik J, Dekker FW, Rotmans JI, Dutch Vascular Access Study Group
Objectives: Radiocephalic arteriovenous fistulas (RCAVF) are the preferred vascular access (VA) for hemodialysis (HD). Cohort studies from North America revealed that nonmaturation is a significant disadvantage of RCAVFs compared to other VAs. Design: This present retrospective study describes the incidence of nonmaturation of AVFs and functional failure of arteriovenous grafts (AVG) in a multicentre cohort in the Netherlands and attempts to create a prediction model for nonmaturation of RCAVFs....
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Cited 11 times since 2018 (1.6 per year)
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Circulation,
Volume 137, Issue 23, 1 1 2018, Pages 2514-2527
Risk Stratification of Genetic, Dilated Cardiomyopathies Associated With Neuromuscular Disorders: Role of Cardiac Imaging.
van der Bijl P, Delgado V, Bootsma M, Bax JJ
The etiology of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) can be grouped as either genetic or nongenetic. More than 50 pathogenic genes have been described, with sarcomeric and lamin A/C mutations being the most common. Mutation carriers for genetic DCM are often asymptomatic until cardiac disease manifests with heart failure, arrhythmias, or sudden cardiac death. Preventive strategies are promising but can only be applied and tested adequately if genetic DCM can be diagnosed at an early stage. Early diagnos...
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Cited 8 times since 2018 (1.1 per year)
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Physical review. X,
Volume 8, Issue 2, 1 1 2018, Pages 021077
Paradoxical Onset of Arrhythmic Waves from Depolarized Areas in Cardiac Tissue Due to Curvature-Dependent Instability.
Teplenin AS, Dierckx H, de Vries AAF, Pijnappels DA, Panfilov AV
The generation of abnormal excitations in pathological regions of the heart is a main trigger for lethal cardiac arrhythmias. Such abnormal excitations, also called ectopic activity, often arise from areas with local tissue heterogeneity or damage accompanied by localized depolarization. Finding the conditions that lead to ectopy is important to understand the basic biophysical principles underlying arrhythmia initiation and might further refine clinical procedures. In this study, we are the fir...
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Cited 2 times since 2018 (0.3 per year)
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European heart journal,
Volume 39, Issue 21, 1 1 2018, Pages 2000-2002
Left ventricular stroke volume in severe aortic stenosis and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction: prognostic relevance.
Delgado V, Bax JJ
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Cited 406 times since 2018 (57.9 per year)
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European heart journal,
Volume 39, Issue 22, 1 1 2018, Pages 2047-2062
International Expert Consensus Document on Takotsubo Syndrome (Part II): Diagnostic Workup, Outcome, and Management.
Ghadri JR, Wittstein IS, Prasad A, Sharkey S, Dote K, Akashi YJ, Cammann VL, Crea F, Galiuto L, Desmet W, Yoshida T, Manfredini R, Eitel I, Kosuge M, Nef HM, Deshmukh A, Lerman A, Bossone E, Citro R, Ueyama T, Corrado D, Kurisu S, Ruschitzka F, Winchester D, Lyon AR, Omerovic E, Bax JJ, Meimoun P, Tarantini G, Rihal C, Y-Hassan S, Migliore F, Horowitz JD, Shimokawa H, Lüscher TF, Templin C
The clinical expert consensus statement on takotsubo syndrome (TTS) part II focuses on the diagnostic workup, outcome, and management. The recommendations are based on interpretation of the limited clinical trial data currently available and experience of international TTS experts. It summarizes the diagnostic approach, which may facilitate correct and timely diagnosis. Furthermore, the document covers areas where controversies still exist in risk stratification and management of TTS. Based on a...
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Cited 781 times since 2018 (111.4 per year)
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European heart journal,
Volume 39, Issue 22, 1 1 2018, Pages 2032-2046
International Expert Consensus Document on Takotsubo Syndrome (Part I): Clinical Characteristics, Diagnostic Criteria, and Pathophysiology.
Ghadri JR, Wittstein IS, Prasad A, Sharkey S, Dote K, Akashi YJ, Cammann VL, Crea F, Galiuto L, Desmet W, Yoshida T, Manfredini R, Eitel I, Kosuge M, Nef HM, Deshmukh A, Lerman A, Bossone E, Citro R, Ueyama T, Corrado D, Kurisu S, Ruschitzka F, Winchester D, Lyon AR, Omerovic E, Bax JJ, Meimoun P, Tarantini G, Rihal C, Y-Hassan S, Migliore F, Horowitz JD, Shimokawa H, Lüscher TF, Templin C
Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a poorly recognized heart disease that was initially regarded as a benign condition. Recently, it has been shown that TTS may be associated with severe clinical complications including death and that its prevalence is probably underestimated. Since current guidelines on TTS are lacking, it appears timely and important to provide an expert consensus statement on TTS. The clinical expert consensus document part I summarizes the current state of knowledge on clinical pre...
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Cited 157 times since 2018 (22.4 per year)
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European heart journal,
Volume 39, Issue 21, 1 1 2018, Pages 1949-1969
European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) and European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) joint position statement: recommendations for the indication and interpretation of cardiovascular imaging in the evaluation of the athlete's heart.
Pelliccia A, Caselli S, Sharma S, Basso C, Bax JJ, Corrado D, D'Andrea A, D'Ascenzi F, Di Paolo FM, Edvardsen T, Gati S, Galderisi M, Heidbuchel H, Nchimi A, Nieman K, Papadakis M, Pisicchio C, Schmied C, Popescu BA, Habib G, Grobbee D, Lancellotti P, Internal reviewers for EAPC and EACVI
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Cited 23 times since 2018 (3.3 per year)
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European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery,
Volume 53, Issue 6, 1 1 2018, Pages 1173-1179
Outcomes from the Delphi process of the Thoracic Robotic Curriculum Development Committee.
Veronesi G, Dorn P, Dunning J, Cardillo G, Schmid RA, Collins J, Baste JM, Limmer S, Shahin GMM, Egberts JH, Pardolesi A, Meacci E, Stamenkovic S, Casali G, Rueckert JC, Taurchini M, Santelmo N, Melfi F, Toker A
Objectives: As the adoption of robotic procedures becomes more widespread, additional risk related to the learning curve can be expected. This article reports the results of a Delphi process to define procedures to optimize robotic training of thoracic surgeons and to promote safe performance of established robotic interventions as, for example, lung cancer and thymoma surgery. Methods: In June 2016, a working panel was spontaneously created by members of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeon...
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Cited 796 times since 2018 (113.6 per year)
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European heart journal. Cardiovascular Imaging,
Volume 19, Issue 6, 1 1 2018, Pages 591-600
Standardization of left atrial, right ventricular, and right atrial deformation imaging using two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography: a consensus document of the EACVI/ASE/Industry Task Force to standardize deformation imaging.
Badano LP, Kolias TJ, Muraru D, Abraham TP, Aurigemma G, Edvardsen T, D'Hooge J, Donal E, Fraser AG, Marwick T, Mertens L, Popescu BA, Sengupta PP, Lancellotti P, Thomas JD, Voigt JU, Industry representatives, Reviewers: This document was reviewed by members of the 2016–2018 EACVI Scientific Documents Committee
The EACVI/ASE/Industry Task Force to standardize deformation imaging prepared this consensus document to standardize definitions and techniques for using two-dimensional (2D) speckle tracking echocardiography (STE) to assess left atrial, right ventricular, and right atrial myocardial deformation. This document is intended for both the technical engineering community and the clinical community at large to provide guidance on selecting the functional parameters to measure and how to measure them u...
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Cited 11 times since 2018 (1.6 per year)
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European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery,
Volume 53, Issue 6, 1 1 2018, Pages 1272-1278
Twenty-year experience with stentless biological aortic valve and root replacement: informing patients of risks and benefits.
Schneider AW, Putter H, Hazekamp MG, Holman ER, Bruggemans EF, Versteegh MIM, Schalij MJ, Varkevisser RRB, Klautz RJM, Braun J
Objectives: The aim of this study was to provide predictive data on the performance of the Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis that can be used to support and improve the shared decision-making process of prosthetic valve choice for aortic valve replacement. Methods: Between 1993 and 2014, 604 patients received the Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis (143 subcoronary, 58 root inclusion and 403 full-root replacement). Perioperative data were collected retrospectively, and follow-up data were collecte...
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Cited 15 times since 2018 (2.1 per year)
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International journal of cardiology,
Volume 260, 1 1 2018, Pages 184-190
The role of CD27-CD70-mediated T cell co-stimulation in vasculogenesis, arteriogenesis and angiogenesis.
Simons KH, Aref Z, Peters HAB, Welten SP, Nossent AY, Jukema JW, Hamming JF, Arens R, de Vries MR, Quax PHA
Background: T cells have a distinctive role in neovascularization, which consists of arteriogenesis and angiogenesis under pathological conditions and vasculogenesis under physiological conditions. However, the role of co-stimulation in T cell activation in neovascularization has yet to be established. The aim of this study was to investigate the role T cell co-stimulation and inhibition in angiogenesis, arteriogenesis and vasculogenesis. Methods and results: Hind limb ischemia was induced by do...
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Cited 121 times since 2018 (17.3 per year)
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European heart journal,
Volume 39, Issue 21, 1 1 2018, Pages 2003-2013
Pacemaker implantation rate after transcatheter aortic valve implantation with early and new-generation devices: a systematic review.
van Rosendael PJ, Delgado V, Bax JJ
Aims: The incidence of new-onset conduction abnormalities requiring permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with new-generation prostheses remains debated. This systematic review analyses the incidence of PPI after TAVI with new-generation devices and evaluates the electrical, anatomical, and procedural factors associated with PPI. In addition, the incidence of PPI after TAVI with early generation prostheses was reviewed for comparison. Methods...
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Cited 17 times since 2018 (2.4 per year)
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Proceedings. Biological sciences,
Volume 285, Issue 1880, 1 1 2018, Pages 20172323
Male monkeys use punishment and coercion to de-escalate costly intergroup fights.
Arseneau-Robar TJM, Müller E, Taucher AL, van Schaik CP, Bshary R, Willems EP
In numerous social species, males direct aggression towards female group members during intergroup fights, and this behaviour is commonly thought to function as mate guarding, even though males often target non-receptive females. In studying intergroup fights in a wild population of vervet monkeys, we found that male intragroup aggression was primarily directed towards individuals who had either just finished exhibiting, or were currently attempting to instigate intergroup aggression. Targeted f...
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Cited 1 times since 2018 (0.1 per year)
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Optics letters,
Volume 43, Issue 11, 1 1 2018, Pages 2660-2663
Highly controlled Bloch wave propagation in surfaces with broken symmetry.
Yilmaz D, Yeltik A, Kurt H
We propose and demonstrate reduced symmetry photonic surfaces providing highly controlled Bloch wave propagation. The backward and dual directional propagations have been observed in the proposed low-symmetric periodic structures without variation in the unit-cell filling factor. Frequency-domain analyses present group indices up to negative/positive -237/+96 as strong indicators of the observed directional controlled surface waves driven by the orientation angle in the range of 20°-90°. Further...
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Cited 12 times since 2018 (1.7 per year)
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Journal of cardiology,
Volume 72, Issue 6, 31 5 2018, Pages 473-479
Long-term results of mitral valve repair for severe mitral regurgitation in asymptomatic patients.
Tomšič A, Hiemstra YL, van Hout FMA, van Brakel TJ, Versteegh MIM, Marsan NA, Klautz RJM, Palmen M
Background: In asymptomatic patients with severe degenerative mitral valve regurgitation (MR), early surgery is often performed in experienced centers. The patient- and valve-related results and the quality of life after surgery in these patients remain insufficiently explored. Methods: Between 1/2000 and 12/2015, 83 asymptomatic patients (mean age 56.6±12.6 years, 21 female) without any complications related to long-lasting MR underwent early surgery. Follow-up clinical and echocardiographic da...
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Cited 36 times since 2018 (5.1 per year)
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Clinical epigenetics,
Volume 10, 30 5 2018, Pages 71
Urine cell-based DNA methylation classifier for monitoring bladder cancer.
van der Heijden AG, Mengual L, Ingelmo-Torres M, Lozano JJ, van Rijt-van de Westerlo CCM, Baixauli M, Geavlete B, Moldoveanud C, Ene C, Dinney CP, Czerniak B, Schalken JA, Kiemeney LALM, Ribal MJ, Witjes JA, Alcaraz A
Background: Current standard methods used to detect and monitor bladder cancer (BC) are invasive or have low sensitivity. This study aimed to develop a urine methylation biomarker classifier for BC monitoring and validate this classifier in patients in follow-up for bladder cancer (PFBC). Methods: Voided urine samples (N = 725) from BC patients, controls, and PFBC were prospectively collected in four centers. Finally, 626 urine samples were available for analysis. DNA was extracted from the urin...
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Cited 395 times since 2018 (56.3 per year)
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Nature communications,
Volume 9, Issue 1, 29 5 2018, Pages 2098
Study of 300,486 individuals identifies 148 independent genetic loci influencing general cognitive function.
Davies G, Lam M, Harris SE, Trampush JW, Luciano M, Hill WD, Hagenaars SP, Ritchie SJ, Marioni RE, Fawns-Ritchie C, Liewald DCM, Okely JA, Ahola-Olli AV, Barnes CLK, Bertram L, Bis JC, Burdick KE, Christoforou A, DeRosse P, Djurovic S, Espeseth T, Giakoumaki S, Giddaluru S, Gustavson DE, Hayward C, Hofer E, Ikram MA, Karlsson R, Knowles E, Lahti J, Leber M, Li S, Mather KA, Melle I, Morris D, Oldmeadow C, Palviainen T, Payton A, Pazoki R, Petrovic K, Reynolds CA, Sargurupremraj M, Scholz M, Smith JA, Smith AV, Terzikhan N, Thalamuthu A, Trompet S, van der Lee SJ, Ware EB, Windham BG, Wright MJ, Yang J, Yu J, Ames D, Amin N, Amouyel P, Andreassen OA, Armstrong NJ, Assareh AA, Attia JR, Attix D, Avramopoulos D, Bennett DA, Böhmer AC, Boyle PA, Brodaty H, Campbell H, Cannon TD, Cirulli ET, Congdon E, Conley ED, Corley J, Cox SR, Dale AM, Dehghan A, Dick D, Dickinson D, Eriksson JG, Evangelou E, Faul JD, Ford I, Freimer NA, Gao H, Giegling I, Gillespie NA, Gordon SD, Gottesman RF, Griswold ME, Gudnason V, Harris
General cognitive function is a prominent and relatively stable human trait that is associated with many important life outcomes. We combine cognitive and genetic data from the CHARGE and COGENT consortia, and UK Biobank (total N = 300,486; age 16-102) and find 148 genome-wide significant independent loci (P
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Cited 15 times since 2018 (2.1 per year)
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Journal of the American Heart Association,
Volume 7, Issue 11, 27 4 2018, Pages e009592
Interaction of Left Ventricular Size and Sex on Outcome of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Among Patients With a Narrow QRS Duration in the EchoCRT Trial.
Varma N, Sogaard P, Bax JJ, Abraham WT, Borer JS, Dickstein K, Singh JP, Gras D, Holzmeister J, Brugada J, Ruschitzka F
Background: Longer QRS duration (QRSd) improves, but increased left ventricular (LV) end-diastolic volume (LVEDV) reduces, efficacy of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). QRSd/LVEDV ratios differ between sexes. We hypothesized that in the EchoCRT (Echocardiography Guided Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy) trial enrolling patients with heart failure with QRSd
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