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Cited 26 times since 2009 (1.6 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 24 times since 2009 (1.5 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 15 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 89 times since 2009 (5.5 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 18 times since 2009 (1.1 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 24 times since 2009 (1.5 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 21 times since 2009 (1.3 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 22 times since 2009 (1.4 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 29 times since 2009 (1.8 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 36 times since 2009 (2.2 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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Cited 186 times since 2009 (11.5 per year)
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Journal of the American College of Cardiology,
Volume 53, Issue 7, 1 1 2009, Pages 623-632
Prognostic value of multislice computed tomography and gated single-photon emission computed tomography in patients with suspected coronary artery disease.
van Werkhoven JM, Schuijf JD, Gaemperli O, Jukema JW, Boersma E, Wijns W, Stolzmann P, Alkadhi H, Valenta I, Stokkel MPM, Kroft LJ, de Roos A, Pundziute G, Scholte A, van der Wall EE, Kaufmann PA, Bax JJ
Objectives: This study was designed to determine whether multislice computed tomography (MSCT) coronary angiography has incremental prognostic value over single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Background: Although MSCT is used for the detection of CAD in addition to MPI, its incremental prognostic value is unclear. Methods: In 541 patients (59% male, age 59 +/- 11 years) referred for further cardiac...
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Cited 3 times since 2009 (0.2 per year)
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JACC. Cardiovascular imaging,
Volume 2, Issue 2, 1 1 2009, Pages 226-230
Cardiac resynchronization therapy devices guided by imaging technology.
Krishnan SC, Tops LF, Bax JJ
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Cited 3 times since 2009 (0.2 per year)
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Current treatment options in cardiovascular medicine,
Volume 11, Issue 1, 1 1 2009, Pages 33-44
Treatment recommendations to prevent myocardial ischemia and infarction in patients undergoing vascular surgery.
Flu WJ, Hoeks SE, van Kuijk JP, Bax JJ, Poldermans D
During major vascular surgery (MVS), patients are at high risk for developing unrecognized myocardial infarction (MI) and myocardial ischemia. In reducing postoperative morbidity and mortality, preoperative cardiac risk stratification and adequate medical therapy play a pivotal role. Based on literature and current opinions, medical treatment should comprise at least a combination of beta-blockers, aspirin, and statins. beta-Blockers exert their beneficial effects predominantly through heart rat...
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Cited 258 times since 2009 (15.9 per year)
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Journal of the American College of Cardiology,
Volume 53, Issue 6, 1 1 2009, Pages 483-490
Long-term prognosis after cardiac resynchronization therapy is related to the extent of left ventricular reverse remodeling at midterm follow-up.
Ypenburg C, van Bommel RJ, Borleffs CJ, Bleeker GB, Boersma E, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ
Objectives: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the relation between the extent of left ventricular (LV) reverse remodeling and clinical/echocardiographic improvement after 6 months of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) as well as long-term outcome. Background: Despite the current selection criteria, individual response to CRT varies significantly. Furthermore, it has been suggested that reduction in left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVESV) after CRT is related to outcome. Meth...
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Cited 307 times since 2009 (18.9 per year)
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Journal of the American College of Cardiology,
Volume 53, Issue 6, 1 1 2009, Pages 501-510
Exenatide reduces infarct size and improves cardiac function in a porcine model of ischemia and reperfusion injury.
Timmers L, Henriques JP, de Kleijn DP, Devries JH, Kemperman H, Steendijk P, Verlaan CW, Kerver M, Piek JJ, Doevendans PA, Pasterkamp G, Hoefer IE
Objectives: This study sought to examine whether exenatide is capable of reducing myocardial infarct size. Background: Exenatide is a glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 analogue with insulinotropic and insulinomimetic properties. Because insulin and GLP-1 have been described as reducing apoptosis, exenatide might confer cardioprotection after acute myocardial infarction (MI). Methods: Pigs were randomized to exenatide or phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) treatment after 75 min of coronary artery ligati...
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Cited 8 times since 2009 (0.5 per year)
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Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists,
Volume 16, Issue 1, 1 1 2009, Pages 105-113
Effect of stent-graft compliance on endotension after EVAR.
Bosman WM, Hinnen JW, Rixen DJ, Hamming JF
Purpose: To investigate whether, and to which extent, the type of graft has influence on the pressure in the aneurysm sac. Methods: The study consisted of a dynamic and a static experiment. In the dynamic experiment, a latex aneurysm was inserted into an in-vitro circulation model, with variable (80-180 mmHg) systemic systolic pressure and a pulse pressure of 40 mmHg. Seven types of devices were used to exclude the aneurysm: a latex reference graft, 3 stentless grafts made of different fabrics,...
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Cited 7 times since 2009 (0.4 per year)
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European journal of radiology,
Volume 74, Issue 1, 29 5 2009, Pages 67-70
Improving the false-negative rate of CT in acute appendicitis-Reassessment of CT images by body imaging radiologists: a blinded prospective study.
Poortman P, Lohle PN, Schoemaker CM, Cuesta MA, Oostvogel HJ, de Lange-de Klerk ES, Hamming JF
Purpose: To compare the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) analyzed by individual radiology staff members and body imaging radiologists in a non-academic teaching hospital for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Patients and methods: In a prospective study 199 patients with suspected acute appendicitis were examined with unenhanced CT. CT images were pre-operatively analyzed by one of the 12 members of the radiology staff. In a later stage two body imaging radiologist reassessed all CT images...
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Cited 43 times since 2009 (2.6 per year)
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Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland,
Volume 12, Issue 3, 27 4 2009, Pages 179-186
Colonic diverticulitis: a prospective analysis of diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making.
Toorenvliet BR, Bakker RF, Breslau PJ, Merkus JW, Hamming JF
Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of clinical evaluation and cross-sectional imaging modalities such as ultrasound and computed tomography for patients with suspected colonic diverticulitis and to determine the value of these examinations in clinical decision-making. Method: A prospective analysis was conducted of 802 consecutive patients that presented with abdominal pain at the emergency department. Initial clinical diagnoses and management proposals were compared to the final dia...
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