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Cited 2 times since 2011 (0.1 per year)
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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...
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Cited 11 times since 2011 (0.8 per year)
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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...
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Cited 24 times since 2011 (1.7 per year)
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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...
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Cited 31 times since 2011 (2.2 per year)
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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...
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Cited 3 times since 2011 (0.2 per year)
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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...
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Cited 19 times since 2011 (1.4 per year)
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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 (
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Cited 48 times since 2011 (3.5 per year)
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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...
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Cited 136 times since 2011 (9.8 per year)
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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...
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Cited 94 times since 2011 (6.8 per year)
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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...
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Cited 41 times since 2011 (3 per year)
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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...
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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)
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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...
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Cited 4 times since 2011 (0.3 per year)
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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...
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Cited 2 times since 2011 (0.1 per year)
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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...
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Cited 11 times since 2011 (0.8 per year)
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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...
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Cited 18 times since 2011 (1.3 per year)
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American heart journal,
Volume 161, Issue 6, 11 2 2011, Pages 1060-1066
Site of latest activation in patients eligible for cardiac resynchronization therapy: patterns of dyssynchrony among different QRS configurations and impact of heart failure etiology.
van Bommel RJ, Ypenburg C, Mollema SA, Borleffs CJ, Delgado V, Bertini M, Marsan NA, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ
Introduction: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has emerged as a treatment option for patients with end-stage heart failure and a QRS duration ≥120 ms. Nonetheless, many patients with a prolonged QRS do not demonstrate left ventricular (LV) mechanical dyssynchrony, and discrepancies between electrical and mechanical dyssynchrony have been observed. In addition, several studies demonstrated that superior benefits after CRT could be achieved when the LV pacing lead was positioned at the most...
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Cited 28 times since 2011 (2 per year)
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The American journal of cardiology,
Volume 108, Issue 3, 6 1 2011, Pages 435-439
Usefulness of exercise-induced hypertension as predictor of chronic hypertension in adults after operative therapy for aortic isthmic coarctation in childhood.
Luijendijk P, Bouma BJ, Vriend JW, Vliegen HW, Groenink M, Mulder BJ
Chronic hypertension is a major concern in adults who have undergone resection of coarctation of the aorta (CoA) in childhood. In otherwise healthy subjects, exercise-induced hypertension is prognostic for chronic hypertension; however, the prognostic value in patients with CoA remains unknown. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the predictive value of exercise-induced hypertension for chronic hypertension in these patients. In the present prospective follow-up study, 74 patients with...
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Cited 16 times since 2011 (1.2 per year)
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Congenital heart disease,
Volume 6, Issue 3, 5 1 2011, Pages 219-227
The perspective of patients with congenital heart disease: does health care meet their needs?
Schoormans D, Sprangers MA, Pieper PG, van Melle JP, van Dijk AP, Sieswerda GT, Hulsbergen-Zwarts MS, Plokker TH, Brunninkhuis LG, Vliegen HW, Mulder BJ
Objective: A first step in the delivery of tailored care is answering the following question: does health care meet the needs of patients? Therefore patients' perspective on health care use and their needs was examined. The design used was cross-sectional questionnaire study. Patients: A total of 1109 adult congenital heart defect (CHD) patients attending one of eight Dutch hospitals were randomly selected from a national database (10% of all registered patients). Main outcome measures: Pat...
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Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology,
Volume 18, Issue 3, 1 1 2011, Pages 393-395
Cardiac risk assessment in asymptomatic diabetes: combining [corrected] different imaging modalities and surrogate markers?
Scholte AJ
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Cited 12 times since 2011 (0.9 per year)
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Mycoses,
Volume 54, Issue 3, 1 1 2011, Pages 234-242
A rescue therapy with a combination of caspofungin and liposomal amphotericin B or voriconazole in children with haematological malignancy and refractory invasive fungal infections.
Yilmaz D, Balkan C, Ay Y, Akin M, Karapinar B, Kavakli K
Combination treatment of paediatric invasive fungal infections (IFIs) has rarely been reported. A total of 17 children with 19 IFI episodes were enrolled in the study. The median age of the patients was 5.3 (range 0.5-17) years. IFI was classified as proven in 4, probable in 12 and possible in 3 episodes. These patients received empiric antifungal treatment, which consisted of liposomal amphotericin B (LAmB) monotherapy for a median duration of 12 days (range 3-69 days). All patients were refrac...
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