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Cited 23 times since 2011 (1.7 per year) source: EuropePMC

European heart journal, Volume 32, Issue 21, 5 1 2011, Pages 2678-2687 Driving restrictions after implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation: an evidence-based approach. Thijssen J, Borleffs CJ, van Rees JB, de Bie MK, van der Velde ET, van Erven L, Bax JJ, Cannegieter SC, Schalij MJ

Aims: Little evidence is available regarding restrictions from driving following implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation or following first appropriate or inappropriate shock. The purpose of the current analysis was to provide evidence for driving restrictions based on real-world incidences of shocks (appropriate and inappropriate). Methods and results: A total of 2786 primary and secondary prevention ICD patients were included. The occurrence of shocks was noted during a media... Abstract

Cited 27 times since 2011 (2 per year) source: EuropePMC

The international journal of cardiovascular imaging, Volume 28, Issue 4, 3 1 2011, Pages 755-762 Right ventricular function declines after cardiac surgery in adult patients with congenital heart disease. Schuuring MJ, Bolmers PP, Mulder BJ, de Bruin-Bon RA, Koolbergen DR, Hazekamp MG, Lagrand WK, De Hert SG, de Beaumont EM, Bouma BJ

Right ventricular function (RVF) is often selectively declined after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. In adult patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) the incidence and persistence of declined RVF after cardiac surgery is unknown. The current study aimed to describe RVF after cardiac surgery in these patients. Adult CHD patients operated between January 2008 and December 2009 in the Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam were studied. Clinical characteristics, laboratory tests, surgical... Abstract

Cited 39 times since 2011 (2.8 per year) source: EuropePMC

The international journal of cardiovascular imaging, Volume 28, Issue 4, 3 1 2011, Pages 921-933 Automatic centerline extraction of coronary arteries in coronary computed tomographic angiography. Yang G, Kitslaar P, Frenay M, Broersen A, Boogers MJ, Bax JJ, Reiber JH, Dijkstra J

Coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) is a non-invasive imaging modality for the visualization of the heart and coronary arteries. To fully exploit the potential of the CCTA datasets and apply it in clinical practice, an automated coronary artery extraction approach is needed. The purpose of this paper is to present and validate a fully automatic centerline extraction algorithm for coronary arteries in CCTA images. The algorithm is based on an improved version of Frangi's vesseln... Abstract

Cited 8 times since 2011 (0.6 per year) source: EuropePMC

Toxicology and industrial health, Volume 28, Issue 2, 2 1 2011, Pages 114-121 Influence of naringin on cadmium-induced genomic damage in human lymphocytes in vitro. Yilmaz D, Aydemir NC, Vatan O, Tüzün E, Bilaloglu R

Cadmium is an important toxic environmental heavy metal. Generally, occupational and environmental exposures to cadmium result from heavy metal mining, metallurgy and industrial use and the manufacturing of nickel-cadmium batteries, pigments and plastic stabilizers. Cadmium induces oxidative stress and alters the antioxidant system, resulting in oxidative DNA damage and lipid peroxidation. The effect of naringin, a grapefruit flavonone, on cadmium-induced genomic damage was studied by using an i... Abstract

Cited 3 times since 2011 (0.2 per year) source: EuropePMC

Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Volume 13, Issue 3, 1 1 2011, Pages 339-340 Neo-coarctation after the arterial switch operation. Lalezari S, Gittenberger-de Groot AC, Blom NA, Hazekamp MG

Neo-coarctation following arterial switch operation (ASO) for transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a complication that is not regularly described, but may occur. We describe five patients who developed a neo-coarctation after operation. They were diagnosed with TGA, either with or without ventricular septal defect without signs or symptoms of a coarctation. Except for one patient, all patients were reoperated for a neo-coarctation within one year after the ASO. Several explanations are d... Abstract

Cited 2 times since 2011 (0.1 per year) source: EuropePMC

Netherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation, Volume 19, Issue 6, 1 1 2011, Pages 297-300 Patent ductus arteriosus in adults - indications and possibilities for closure. van de Sandt FM, Boekholdt SM, Bouma BJ, Groenink M, Backx AP, Koolbergen DR, de Winter RJ, Mulder BJ

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a rare diagnosis in adults, since symptoms and signs usually occur in infancy and most cases are treated shortly after diagnosis. We present two patients who were first diagnosed with PDA during adulthood. The first case represents a more severe form of PDA, where the need for closure of the PDA is obvious. In the second case the sequelae of the PDA are less clear. In both patients, closure of the PDA (surgically in one case, percutaneously in the other) was suc... Abstract

Cited 11 times since 2011 (0.8 per year) source: EuropePMC

Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Volume 15, Issue 3, 1 1 2011, Pages 256-262 Determinants and outcome of unsuccessful referral after positive screening in a large birth-cohort study of population-based vision screening. Tjiam AM, Groenewoud JH, Passchier J, Loudon SE, De Graaf M, Hoogeveen WC, Lantau VK, Juttmann RE, De Koning HJ, Simonsz HJ

Purpose: The efficacy of population-based vision screening is hampered by unsuccessful referral after a positive screening test. We studied the nature and causes of unsuccessful referral in a 7-year birth cohort study of vision screening in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Methods: All parents of children who had been unsuccessfully referred were asked whether they recalled the referral. Reasons for noncompliance, if any, were identified using semi-structured interviews. Screening records were checke... Abstract

Cited 24 times since 2011 (1.7 per year) source: EuropePMC

Netherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation, Volume 19, Issue 6, 1 1 2011, Pages 290-296 Founder mutations in the Netherlands: familial idiopathic ventricular fibrillation and DPP6. Postema PG, Christiaans I, Hofman N, Alders M, Koopmann TT, Bezzina CR, Loh P, Zeppenfeld K, Volders PG, Wilde AA

In this part of a series on founder mutations in the Netherlands, we review familial idiopathic ventricular fibrillation linked to the DPP6 gene. Familial idiopathic ventricular fibrillation determines an intriguing subset of the inheritable arrhythmia syndromes as there is no recognisable phenotype during cardiological investigation other than ventricular arrhythmias highly associated with sudden cardiac death. Until recently, it was impossible to identify presymptomatic family members at risk... Abstract

Cited 31 times since 2011 (2.2 per year) source: EuropePMC

Arthritis care & research, Volume 63, Issue 6, 1 1 2011, Pages 909-917 Randomized comparison of a multidisciplinary team care program with usual care in patients with systemic sclerosis. Schouffoer AA, Ninaber MK, Beaart-van de Voorde LJ, van der Giesen FJ, de Jong Z, Stolk J, Voskuyl AE, Scherptong RW, van Laar JM, Schuerwegh AJ, Huizinga TW, Vlieland TP

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary team care program with usual outpatient care in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc; scleroderma). Methods: We performed a randomized controlled trial comparing a 12-week multidisciplinary team care program (1 day per week; individual treatments, group exercises, and group education) with outpatient clinic care. Outcome measures included the Hand Mobility in Scleroderma (HAMIS) test, grip strength, maximal mouth opening (MMO), 6-mi... Abstract

Cited 3 times since 2011 (0.2 per year) source: EuropePMC

The Journal of arthroplasty, Volume 27, Issue 3, 31 5 2011, Pages 454-460 A prospective randomized clinical trial comparing tibial baseplate fixation with or without screws in total knee arthroplasty: a radiographic evaluation. Schepers A, Cullingworth L, van der Jagt DR

In a randomized prospective study, we compared the use of tibial screws with screwless tibial baseplate fixation in uncemented total knee arthroplasty and report the results of 154 prostheses at a mean follow-up of 5 years. Patients were mobilized within 24 hours and continued with partial weight-bearing for up to 6 weeks postoperatively. There were no significant differences in radiologic results and revision rates. Radiographic outcomes do not seem to be influenced by the use of screws in tibi... Abstract

Cited 19 times since 2011 (1.4 per year) source: EuropePMC

The international journal of cardiovascular imaging, Volume 28, Issue 4, 26 4 2011, Pages 865-876 Performance and efficacy of 320-row computed tomography coronary angiography in patients presenting with acute chest pain: results from a clinical registry. van Velzen JE, de Graaf FR, Kroft LJ, de Roos A, Reiber JH, Bax JJ, Jukema JW, Schuijf JD, Schalij MJ, van der Wall EE

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of 320-row computed tomography angiography (CTA) in the identification of significant coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients presenting with acute chest pain and to examine the relation to outcome during follow-up. A total of 106 patients with acute chest pain underwent CTA to evaluate presence of CAD. Each CTA was classified as: normal, non-significant CAD ( Abstract

Cited 48 times since 2011 (3.5 per year) source: EuropePMC

Heart (British Cardiac Society), Volume 97, Issue 16, 25 4 2011, Pages 1332-1337 Left atrial strain is related to adverse events in patients after acute myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Antoni ML, ten Brinke EA, Atary JZ, Marsan NA, Holman ER, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ, Delgado V

Background: Left atrial (LA) maximal volume is of prognostic value in patients after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Recently, LA mechanical function and LA strain have been introduced as alternative methods to assess LA performance more accurately. Objective: To evaluate the relation between LA volume, mechanical function and strain, and adverse events in patients after AMI. Methods: Patients with AMI underwent two-dimensional echocardiography within 48 h of admission. LA volume and LA perfo... Abstract

Cited 136 times since 2011 (9.8 per year) source: EuropePMC

Circulation, Volume 123, Issue 23, 23 4 2011, Pages 2690-2700 Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy: pathogenic desmosome mutations in index-patients predict outcome of family screening: Dutch arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy genotype-phenotype follow-up study. Cox MG, van der Zwaag PA, van der Werf C, van der Smagt JJ, Noorman M, Bhuiyan ZA, Wiesfeld AC, Volders PG, van Langen IM, Atsma DE, Dooijes D, van den Wijngaard A, Houweling AC, Jongbloed JD, Jordaens L, Cramer MJ, Doevendans PA, de Bakker JM, Wilde AA, van Tintelen JP, Hauer RN

Background: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C) is an autosomal dominant inherited disease with incomplete penetrance and variable expression. Causative mutations in genes encoding 5 desmosomal proteins are found in ≈50% of ARVD/C index patients. Previous genotype-phenotype relation studies involved mainly overt ARVD/C index patients, so follow-up data on relatives are scarce. Methods and results: One hundred forty-nine ARVD/C index patients (111 male patients; age... Abstract

Cited 94 times since 2011 (6.8 per year) source: EuropePMC

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 65, Issue 2, 20 3 2011, Pages 320-327 Adverse effects of propranolol when used in the treatment of hemangiomas: a case series of 28 infants. de Graaf M, Breur JMPJ, Raphaël MF, Vos M, Breugem CC, Pasmans SGMA

Background: Infantile hemangioma (IH) is a frequently encountered tumor with a potentially complicated course. Recently, propranolol was discovered to be an effective treatment option. Objective: To describe the effects and side effects of propranolol treatment in 28 children with (complicated) IH. Methods: A protocol for treatment of IH with propranolol was designed and implemented. Propranolol was administered to 28 children (21 girls and 7 boys, mean age at onset of treatment: 8.8 months). Re... Abstract

Cited 41 times since 2011 (3 per year) source: EuropePMC

Developmental dynamics : an official publication of the American Association of Anatomists, Volume 240, Issue 7, 20 3 2011, Pages 1670-1680 Tgfβ/Alk5 signaling is required for shear stress induced klf2 expression in embryonic endothelial cells. Egorova AD, Van der Heiden K, Van de Pas S, Vennemann P, Poelma C, DeRuiter MC, Goumans MJ, Gittenberger-de Groot AC, ten Dijke P, Poelmann RE, Hierck BP

Endothelial cells (EC) translate biomechanical forces into functional and phenotypic responses that play important roles in cardiac development. Specifically, EC in areas of high shear stress, i.e., in the cardiac outflow tract and atrioventricular canal, are characterized by high expression of Krüppel-like factor 2 (Klf2) and by transforming growth factor-beta (Tgfβ)-driven endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition. Extraembryonic venous obstruction (venous clip model) results in congenital heart m... Abstract

The international journal of cardiovascular imaging, Volume 28, Issue 3, 19 3 2011, Pages 563-565 Does heart rate influence CMR image quality of the coronary vessel wall? van der Wall EE, Kröner EJ, Siebelink HM, Scholte AJ, Schalij MJ

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Cited 9 times since 2011 (0.6 per year) source: EuropePMC

PloS one, Volume 6, Issue 5, 16 3 2011, Pages e18609 The dyad symmetry element of Epstein-Barr virus is a dominant but dispensable replication origin. Ott E, Norio P, Ritzi M, Schildkraut C, Schepers A

OriP, the latent origin of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), consists of two essential elements: the dyad symmetry (DS) and the family of repeats (FR). The function of these elements has been predominantly analyzed in plasmids transfected into transformed cells. Here, we examined the molecular functions of DS in its native genomic context and at an ectopic position in the mini-EBV episome. Mini-EBV plasmids contain 41% of the EBV genome including all information required for the proliferation of human B... Abstract

Cited 4 times since 2011 (0.3 per year) source: EuropePMC

Current medical research and opinion, Volume 27, Issue 7, 12 2 2011, Pages 1347-1357 How to reduce the incidence of contrast induced acute kidney injury after cardiac invasive procedures, a review and practical recommendations. de Bie MK, van Rees JB, Herzog CA, Rabelink TJ, Schalij MJ, Jukema JW

Background: Contrast induced acute kidney injury is an important complication after cardiac (invasive) procedures and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. The aim of the current article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge regarding contrast induced acute kidney injury. Methods: Current literature was reviewed and relevant articles were selected. Articles were identified through MEDLINE and Pubmed selecting articles, limited between 1980 and 2010. Re... Abstract

Cited 2 times since 2011 (0.1 per year) source: EuropePMC

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, Issue 5, 11 2 2011, Pages CD008128 Treatment of valvular heart disease during pregnancy for improving maternal and neonatal outcome. Henriquez DD, Roos-Hesselink JW, Schalij MJ, Klautz RJ, Helmerhorst FM, de Groot CJ

Background: Valvular heart disease constitutes the majority of all causes of heart disease in pregnancy. In the presence of valvular heart disease, the necessary haemodynamic changes of pregnancy might cause heart failure, leading to severe maternal and fetal morbidity and even mortality. Treatment of valvular heart disease is indicated when patients experience a deterioration of symptoms and in case of a severe valvular lesion. Whether medical therapy or interventional therapy is the optimal tr... Abstract

Cited 11 times since 2011 (0.8 per year) source: EuropePMC

Circulation. Arrhythmia and electrophysiology, Volume 4, Issue 4, 11 2 2011, Pages 486-493 ECG identification of scar-related ventricular tachycardia with a left bundle-branch block configuration. Wijnmaalen AP, Stevenson WG, Schalij MJ, Field ME, Stephenson K, Tedrow UB, Koplan BA, Putter H, Epstein LM, Zeppenfeld K

Background: A left bundle-branch block (LBBB)-like pattern with a dominant S-wave in V(1) is common in idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias (VA). Discrimination between idiopathic and scar-related LBBB pattern VA has important clinical implications. We hypothesized that the VA QRS morphology is influenced by the presence of ventricular scar, allowing ECG discrimination of VA arising from structurally normal versus scarred myocardium. Methods and results: Twelve-lead ECGs of 297 LBBB pattern monomo... Abstract