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Review Article
Effect of glitazones on the progression of coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetes patients
Jamison Wyatt, Shailesh Nandish, Rene Oliveros, Adrienne S Zion, Michael S Lujan & Robert Chilton
Pages: 1-8
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforEffect of glitazones on the progression of coronary artery disease in type 2 diabetes patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Role of ICAM-1 and E-selectin gene polymorphisms in pathogenesis of PAOD in Egyptian patients
Olfat Shaker, Amr Zahra, Ahmed Sayed, Ayman Refaat, Zakaria El-Khaiat, Gehan Hegazy, Khaled El-Hindawi & Mohamed Ay-El Deen
Pages: 9-15
Published online: 24 Dec 2009
AbstractforRole of ICAM-1 and E-selectin gene polymorphisms in pathogenesis of PAOD in Egyptian patients | Full Text | References | PDF (231.2 KB)
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Review Article
Impact of data from recent clinical trials on strategies for treating patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Pasquale J Palumbo & Jonathan M Wert
Pages: 17-26
Published online: 06 Jan 2010
AbstractforImpact of data from recent clinical trials on strategies for treating patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (215.3 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Successful management of late right ventricular perforation after pacemaker implantation
Amir K Bigdeli, Andres Beiras-Fernandez, Ingo Kaczmarek, Christian Kowalski, Michael Schmoeckel & Bruno Reichart
Pages: 27-30
Published online: 06 Jan 2010
AbstractforSuccessful management of late right ventricular perforation after pacemaker implantation | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB)
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Effects of telmisartan on office and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure: an observational study in hypertensive patients managed in primary care
Frederic Kontny, Terje Risanger, Arne Bye, Øyvind Arnesen, Odd Erik Johansen & for the TELMIMORE Study Investigators
Pages: 31-38
Published online: 15 Jan 2010
AbstractforEffects of telmisartan on office and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure: an observational study in hypertensive patients managed in primary care | Full Text | References | PDF (246.2 KB)
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Review Article
Safety and efficacy of abciximab as an adjunct to percutaneous coronary intervention
Jennifer Vergara-Jimenez & Pierluigi Tricoci
Pages: 39-45
Published online: 02 Mar 2010
AbstractforSafety and efficacy of abciximab as an adjunct to percutaneous coronary intervention | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Inhaled insulin: overview of a novel route of insulin administration
Lucy D Mastrandrea
Pages: 47-58
Published online: 15 Jan 2010
AbstractforInhaled insulin: overview of a novel route of insulin administration | Full Text | References | PDF (189.4 KB)
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Review of antihemophilic factor injection for the routine prophylaxis of bleeding episodes and risk of joint damage in severe hemophilia A
Hans-Christoph Rossbach
Pages: 59-68
Published online: 29 Jan 2010
AbstractforReview of antihemophilic factor injection for the routine prophylaxis of bleeding episodes and risk of joint damage in severe hemophilia A | Full Text | References | PDF (161.8 KB)
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Letters

Letter
On the antiatherogenic effects of vitamin E: the search for the Holy Grail
Francesco Galli
Pages: 69-71
Published online: 16 Feb 2010
First Page PreviewforOn the antiatherogenic effects of vitamin E: the search for the Holy Grail | Full Text | References | PDF (95.3 KB)
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Review Article
Current status and future directions in lipid management: emphasizing low-density lipoproteins, high-density lipoproteins, and triglycerides as targets for therapy
Yun Lin, Shaymaa S Mousa, Nabil Elshourbagy & Shaker A Mousa
Pages: 73-85
Published online: 12 Feb 2010
AbstractforCurrent status and future directions in lipid management: emphasizing low-density lipoproteins, high-density lipoproteins, and triglycerides as targets for therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (198.6 KB)
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Valsartan addition to amlodipine is more effective than losartan addition in hypertensive patients inadequately controlled by amlodipine
Roberto Fogari, Amedeo Mugellini, Paola Preti, Annalisa Zoppi & Giuseppe Derosa
Pages: 87-93
Published online: 22 Feb 2010
AbstractforValsartan addition to amlodipine is more effective than losartan addition in hypertensive patients inadequately controlled by amlodipine | Full Text | References | PDF (486.3 KB)
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Review Article
Modern role for clopidogrel in management of atrial fibrillation and stroke reduction
Lars Maegdefessel, Junya Azuma & Philip S Tsao
Pages: 95-103
Published online: 26 Feb 2010
AbstractforModern role for clopidogrel in management of atrial fibrillation and stroke reduction | Full Text | References | PDF (232.9 KB)
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A newly designed hydroxyapatite ceramic burr-hole button
Hiroshi Kashimura, Kuniaki Ogasawara, Yoshitaka Kubo, Kenji Yoshida, Atsushi Sugawara & Akira Ogawa
Pages: 105-108
Published online: 03 Mar 2010
AbstractforA newly designed hydroxyapatite ceramic burr-hole button | Full Text | References | PDF (1,013.4 KB)
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Commentary

Article Commentary
Aspirin and clopidogrel resistance: methodological challenges and opportunities
Armen Yuri Gasparyan
Pages: 109-112
Published online: 02 Mar 2010
AbstractforAspirin and clopidogrel resistance: methodological challenges and opportunities | Full Text | References | PDF (98.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
New standards in hypertension and cardiovascular risk management: focus on telmisartan
Domenico Galzerano, Cristina Capogrosso, Sara Di Michele, Antonio Galzerano, Paola Paparello, Diana Lama & Carlo Gaudio
Pages: 113-133
Published online: 04 Mar 2010
AbstractforNew standards in hypertension and cardiovascular risk management: focus on telmisartan | Full Text | References | PDF (600.4 KB)
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The diagnostic value of endothelial function as a potential sensor of fatigue in health
Yoshiko Ohno, Teruto Hashiguchi, Ryuichi Maenosono, Hidetoshi Yamashita, Yukio Taira, Kazufumi Minowa, Yoshihito Yamashita, Yuko Kato, Ko-ichi Kawahara & Ikuro Maruyama
Pages: 135-144
Published online: 09 Mar 2010
AbstractforThe diagnostic value of endothelial function as a potential sensor of fatigue in health | Full Text | References | PDF (304.1 KB)
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Review Article
Type 2 diabetes: postprandial hyperglycemia and increased cardiovascular risk
Ajikumar V Aryangat & John E Gerich
Pages: 145-155
Published online: 09 Mar 2010
AbstractforType 2 diabetes: postprandial hyperglycemia and increased cardiovascular risk | Full Text | References | PDF (703.4 KB)
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Prevalence and risk factors of microalbuminuria in Thai nondiabetic hypertensive patients
Pongsathorn Gojaseni, Angkana Phaopha, Worawon Chailimpamontree, Thaweepong Pajareya & Anutra Chittinandana
Pages: 157-165
Published online: 11 Mar 2010
AbstractforPrevalence and risk factors of microalbuminuria in Thai nondiabetic hypertensive patients | Full Text | References | PDF (187.8 KB)
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Review Article
Advances in the treatment of Raynaud’s phenomenon
Terri L Levien
Pages: 167-177
Published online: 11 Mar 2010
AbstractforAdvances in the treatment of Raynaud’s phenomenon | Full Text | References | PDF (200.3 KB)
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Fondaparinux and acute coronary syndromes: update on the OASIS 5–6 studies
François Schiele
Pages: 179-187
Published online: 26 Mar 2010
AbstractforFondaparinux and acute coronary syndromes: update on the OASIS 5–6 studies | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Concomitant therapy with pioglitazone and insulin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Toshikazu Yamanouchi
Pages: 189-197
Published online: 23 Mar 2010
AbstractforConcomitant therapy with pioglitazone and insulin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes | Full Text | References | PDF (178.9 KB)
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Does plasmin have anticoagulant activity?
Jane Hoover-Plow
Pages: 199-205
Published online: 26 Mar 2010
AbstractforDoes plasmin have anticoagulant activity? | Full Text | References | PDF (209.3 KB)
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Recent achievements in the management of Raynaud’s phenomenon
Magnus Baumhäkel & Michael Böhm
Pages: 207-214
Published online: 30 Mar 2010
AbstractforRecent achievements in the management of Raynaud’s phenomenon | Full Text | References | PDF (995.7 KB)
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Article
Blood flow interplays with elastin: collagen and MMP: TIMP ratios to maintain healthy vascular structure and function
Poulami Basu, Utpal Sen, Neetu Tyagi & Suresh C Tyagi
Pages: 215-228
Published online: 30 Mar 2010
AbstractforBlood flow interplays with elastin: collagen and MMP: TIMP ratios to maintain healthy vascular structure and function | Full Text | References | PDF (3.4 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Atorvastatin in stroke: a review of SPARCL and subgroup analysis
Branko N Huisa, Andrew B Stemer & Justin A Zivin
Pages: 229-236
Published online: 30 Mar 2010
AbstractforAtorvastatin in stroke: a review of SPARCL and subgroup analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (225.4 KB)
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Managing anemia in patients with chronic heart failure: what do we know?
Ankur Sandhu, Sandeep Soman, Michael Hudson & Anatole Besarab
Pages: 237-252
Published online: 07 Apr 2010
AbstractforManaging anemia in patients with chronic heart failure: what do we know? | Full Text | References | PDF (1,022.7 KB)
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Role of valsartan, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide fixed combination in blood pressure control: an update
Maurizio Destro, Francesca Cagnoni, Antonio D’Ospina, Alessandra Rossi Ricci, Elena Demichele, Emmanouil Peros, Augusto Zaninelli & Paola Preti
Pages: 253-260
Published online: 14 Apr 2010
AbstractforRole of valsartan, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide fixed combination in blood pressure control: an update | Full Text | References | PDF (226.4 KB)
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Simultaneous treatment to attain blood pressure and lipid goals and reduced CV risk burden using amlodipine/atorvastatin single-pill therapy in treated hypertensive participants in a randomized controlled trial
Richard Grimm, Mobin Malik, Carla Yunis, Santosh Sutradhar, Attila Kursun & on behalf of the TOGETHER Investigators
Pages: 261-271
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforSimultaneous treatment to attain blood pressure and lipid goals and reduced CV risk burden using amlodipine/atorvastatin single-pill therapy in treated hypertensive participants in a randomized controlled trial | Full Text | References | PDF (266.7 KB)
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Review Article
The emergence of oral tadalafil as a once-daily treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension
Jeremy A Falk, Kiran J Philip & Ernst R Schwarz
Pages: 273-280
Published online: 20 Apr 2010
AbstractforThe emergence of oral tadalafil as a once-daily treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (206.7 KB)
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Predictors of obstructive sleep apnea in males with metabolic syndrome
Nikolaos Papanas, Paschalis Steiropoulos, Evangelia Nena, Argyris Tzouvelekis, Athanasios Skarlatos, Maria Konsta, Vasileios Vasdekis, Efstratios Maltezos & Demosthenes Bouros
Pages: 281-286
Published online: 20 Apr 2010
AbstractforPredictors of obstructive sleep apnea in males with metabolic syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (159 KB)
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Mortality following operations for lower extremity peripheral arterial disease
Tracie C Collins, David Nelson & Jasjit S Ahluwalia
Pages: 287-296
Published online: 03 May 2010
AbstractforMortality following operations for lower extremity peripheral arterial disease | Full Text | References | PDF (267.9 KB)
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Feasibility and effectiveness of a disease and care management model in the primary health care system for patients with heart failure and diabetes (Project Leonardo)
Marco Matteo Ciccone, Ambrogio Aquilino, Francesca Cortese, Pietro Scicchitano, Marco Sassara, Ernesto Mola, Rodolfo Rollo, Pasquale Caldarola, Francesco Giorgino, Vincenzo Pomo & Francesco Bux
Pages: 297-305
Published online: 28 Apr 2010
AbstractforFeasibility and effectiveness of a disease and care management model in the primary health care system for patients with heart failure and diabetes (Project Leonardo) | Full Text | References | PDF (146.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in community hospitals: “current and emerging role”
Rakesh K Sharma, Donald J Voelker, Rajiv K Sharma, Vibhuti N Singh, Girish Bhatt, Mathilde Moazazi, Teresa Nash & Hanumanth K Reddy
Pages: 307-316
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforCoronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in community hospitals: “current and emerging role” | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Volumetric capnography: In the diagnostic work-up of chronic thromboembolic disease
Marcos Mello Moreira, Renato Giuseppe Giovanni Terzi, Laura Cortellazzi, Antonio Luis Eiras Falcão, Heitor Moreno Junior, Luiz Cláudio Martins & Otavio Rizzi Coelho
Pages: 317-319
Published online: 17 May 2010
AbstractforVolumetric capnography: In the diagnostic work-up of chronic thromboembolic disease | Full Text | References | PDF (101.7 KB)
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Review Article
Optimizing blood pressure control through the use of fixed combinations
Rainer Düsing
Pages: 321-325
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforOptimizing blood pressure control through the use of fixed combinations | Full Text | References | PDF (473.2 KB)
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Article
Effect of lipopenic and hypotensive treatment on homocysteine levels in type 2 diabetics
Mabrouka El Oudi, Zied Aouni, Haroun Ouertani, Chakib Mazigh & Salem Machghoul
Pages: 327-332
Published online: 13 May 2010
AbstractforEffect of lipopenic and hypotensive treatment on homocysteine levels in type 2 diabetics | Full Text | References | PDF (149.3 KB)
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Should we screen for masked hypertension in patient with vascular disease?
Pascal Delsart, Philippe Marboeuf, Cedric Delhaye, Gilles Lemesle & Claire Mounier-Vehier
Pages: 333-338
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforShould we screen for masked hypertension in patient with vascular disease? | Full Text | References | PDF (141 KB)
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Review

Review Article
New options with dabigatran etexilate in anticoagulant therapy
Lars Maegdefessel, Joshua M Spin, Junya Azuma & Philip S Tsao
Pages: 339-349
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforNew options with dabigatran etexilate in anticoagulant therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (216.4 KB)
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Review Article
Fenofibric acid: a new fibrate approved for use in combination with statin for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia
Peter Alagona Jr
Pages: 351-362
Published online: 13 May 2010
AbstractforFenofibric acid: a new fibrate approved for use in combination with statin for the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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Review Article
Optimal use of β-blockers in high-risk hypertension: A guide to dosing equivalence
Janet B McGill
Pages: 363-372
Published online: 26 May 2010
AbstractforOptimal use of β-blockers in high-risk hypertension: A guide to dosing equivalence | Full Text | References | PDF (200.9 KB)
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Relationship between natriuretic peptides and echocardiography parameters in patients with poorly regulated type 2 diabetes
Magnus Dencker, Martin Stagmo & Mozhgan Dorkhan
Pages: 373-382
Published online: 18 May 2010
AbstractforRelationship between natriuretic peptides and echocardiography parameters in patients with poorly regulated type 2 diabetes | Full Text | References | PDF (234 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Isolated spontaneous dissection of the celiac trunk in a patient with bicuspid aortic valve
Abdel-Rauf Zeina, Alicia Nachtigal, Anton Troitsa, Gil Admon & Nina Avshovich
Pages: 383-386
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforIsolated spontaneous dissection of the celiac trunk in a patient with bicuspid aortic valve | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Heart rate control with adrenergic blockade: Clinical outcomes in cardiovascular medicine
David Feldman, Terry S Elton, Doron M Menachemi & Randy K Wexler
Pages: 387-397
Published online: 24 May 2010
AbstractforHeart rate control with adrenergic blockade: Clinical outcomes in cardiovascular medicine | Full Text | References | PDF (324 KB)
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Review Article
An update on the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus: focus on insulin detemir, a long-acting human insulin analog
Katarina Raslova
Pages: 399-410
Published online: 24 May 2010
AbstractforAn update on the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus: focus on insulin detemir, a long-acting human insulin analog | Full Text | References | PDF (201.9 KB)
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Natriuretic peptides (BNP and NT-proBNP): measurement and relevance in heart failure
A Palazzuoli, M Gallotta, I Quatrini & R Nuti
Pages: 411-418
Published online: 26 May 2010
AbstractforNatriuretic peptides (BNP and NT-proBNP): measurement and relevance in heart failure | Full Text | References | PDF (656.8 KB)
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Novel antiplatelet agents in the prevention of cardiovascular complications – focus on ticagrelor
Margaret M Marczewski, Marek Postula & Dariusz Kosior
Pages: 419-429
Published online: 24 May 2010
AbstractforNovel antiplatelet agents in the prevention of cardiovascular complications – focus on ticagrelor | Full Text | References | PDF (224.7 KB)
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Article
Influence of demographic and metabolic variables on forearm blood flow and vascular conductance in individuals without overt heart disease
Thiago E Sartori, Rafael AB Nunes, Gisela T da Silva, Sandra C da Silva, Maria UPB Rondon, Carlos E Negrão & Alfredo J Mansur
Pages: 431-437
Published online: 31 May 2010
AbstractforInfluence of demographic and metabolic variables on forearm blood flow and vascular conductance in individuals without overt heart disease | Full Text | References | PDF (245.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Novel approaches for the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation: Time for a guideline revision?
Carlo Nicola De Cecco, Vitaliano Buffa, Vincenzo David & Stefano Fedeli
Pages: 439-447
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforNovel approaches for the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation: Time for a guideline revision? | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Comparison of once-daily versus twice-daily dosing of valsartan in patients with chronic stable heart failure
Inder S Anand, Anita Deswal, Dean J Kereiakes, Das Purkayastha & Dion H Zappe
Pages: 449-455
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforComparison of once-daily versus twice-daily dosing of valsartan in patients with chronic stable heart failure | Full Text | References | PDF (182.1 KB)
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Review Article
Role of clevidipine butyrate in the treatment of acute hypertension in the critical care setting: a review
Ahmed S Awad & Michael E Goldberg
Pages: 457-464
Published online: 09 Jun 2010
AbstractforRole of clevidipine butyrate in the treatment of acute hypertension in the critical care setting: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (156.1 KB)
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Amiodarone for the treatment and prevention of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia
Hugo Van Herendael & Paul Dorian
Pages: 465-472
Published online: 21 Jun 2010
AbstractforAmiodarone for the treatment and prevention of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia | Full Text | References | PDF (169.1 KB)
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Article
Congestive heart failure in subjects with thyrotoxicosis in a black community
R C Anakwue, B J C Onwubere, B C Anisiuba, V O Ikeh, A Mbah & S O Ike
Pages: 473-477
Published online: 05 Jul 2010
AbstractforCongestive heart failure in subjects with thyrotoxicosis in a black community | Full Text | References | PDF (321.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Do we need more than just powerful blood pressure reductions? New paradigms in end-organ protection
Domenico Galzerano, Cristina Capogrosso, Sara Di Michele, Emanuele Bobbio, Paola Paparello & Carlo Gaudio
Pages: 479-494
Published online: 22 Jun 2010
AbstractforDo we need more than just powerful blood pressure reductions? New paradigms in end-organ protection | Full Text | References | PDF (271.8 KB)
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Mid-term outcomes of patients with PCI prior to CABG in comparison to patients with primary CABG
Sandra Eifert, Helmut Mair, Anne-Laure Boulesteix, Eckehard Kilian, Martin Adamczak, Bruno Reichart & Peter Lamm
Pages: 495-501
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforMid-term outcomes of patients with PCI prior to CABG in comparison to patients with primary CABG | Full Text | References | PDF (179.7 KB)
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Review Article
Transradial approach to lower extremity interventions
Ravikiran Korabathina, Sidharth S Yadav, John T Coppola & Cezar S Staniloae
Pages: 503-509
Published online: 01 Jul 2010
AbstractforTransradial approach to lower extremity interventions | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Clinical profile of hypertension at a University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria
Arthur C Onwuchekwa & Sunday Chinenye
Pages: 511-516
Published online: 01 Jul 2010
AbstractforClinical profile of hypertension at a University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (143.2 KB)
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Review Article
Dronedarone for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter: approval and efficacy
Deborah Wolbrette, Mario Gonzalez, Soraya Samii, Javier Banchs, Erica Penny-Peterson & Gerald Naccarelli
Pages: 517-523
Published online: 28 Jun 2010
AbstractforDronedarone for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter: approval and efficacy | Full Text | References | PDF (154.7 KB)
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Management of dyslipidemias with fibrates, alone and in combination with statins: role of delayed-release fenofibric acid
Elisavet Moutzouri, Anastazia Kei, Moses S Elisaf & Haralampos J Milionis
Pages: 525-539
Published online: 29 Jun 2010
AbstractforManagement of dyslipidemias with fibrates, alone and in combination with statins: role of delayed-release fenofibric acid | Full Text | References | PDF (252.4 KB)
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Weight neutrality with the DPP-4 inhibitor, vildagliptin: Mechanistic basis and clinical experience
James E Foley & Jens Jordan
Pages: 541-548
Published online: 01 Jul 2010
AbstractforWeight neutrality with the DPP-4 inhibitor, vildagliptin: Mechanistic basis and clinical experience | Full Text | References | PDF (419 KB)
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Blocking the RAAS at different levels: an update on the use of the direct renin inhibitors alone and in combination
Francesca Cagnoni, Christian Achiri Ngu Njwe, Augusto Zaninelli, Alessandra Rossi Ricci, Diletta Daffra, Antonio D’Ospina, Paola Preti & Maurizio Destro
Pages: 549-559
Published online: 28 Jun 2010
AbstractforBlocking the RAAS at different levels: an update on the use of the direct renin inhibitors alone and in combination | Full Text | References | PDF (217.1 KB)
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Practical recommendations for treatment of hypertension in older patients
Philip A Kithas & Mark A Supiano
Pages: 561-569
Published online: 29 Jun 2010
AbstractforPractical recommendations for treatment of hypertension in older patients | Full Text | References | PDF (165.4 KB)
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Blood pressure-independent effect of candesartan on cardio-ankle vascular index in hypertensive patients with metabolic syndrome
Kanako Bokuda, Atsuhiro Ichihara, Mariyo Sakoda, Asako Mito, Kenichiro Kinouchi & Hiroshi Itoh
Pages: 571-578
Published online: 05 Jul 2010
AbstractforBlood pressure-independent effect of candesartan on cardio-ankle vascular index in hypertensive patients with metabolic syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (244 KB)
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Using noncontrast cardiac CT and coronary artery calcification measurements for cardiovascular risk assessment and management in asymptomatic adults
John A Rumberger
Pages: 579-591
Published online: 07 Jul 2010
AbstractforUsing noncontrast cardiac CT and coronary artery calcification measurements for cardiovascular risk assessment and management in asymptomatic adults | Full Text | References | PDF (871.9 KB)
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Current and emerging therapeutic options for the treatment of chronic chagasic cardiomyopathy
Claudio A Muratore & Adrian Baranchuk
Pages: 593-601
Published online: 14 Jul 2010
AbstractforCurrent and emerging therapeutic options for the treatment of chronic chagasic cardiomyopathy | Full Text | References | PDF (823.9 KB)
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Cardiac risk stratification: Role of the coronary calcium score
Rakesh K Sharma, Rajiv K Sharma, Donald J Voelker, Vibhuti N Singh, Deepak Pahuja, Teresa Nash & Hanumanth K Reddy
Pages: 603-611
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforCardiac risk stratification: Role of the coronary calcium score | Full Text | References | PDF (290.8 KB)
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Management of high-risk popliteal vascular blunt trauma: clinical experience with 62 cases
Ali Pourzand, Bassir A Fakhri, Ramin Azhough, Mohammad Ali Hassanzadeh, Shahryar Hashemzadeh & Amrollah M Bayat
Pages: 613-618
Published online: 14 Jul 2010
AbstractforManagement of high-risk popliteal vascular blunt trauma: clinical experience with 62 cases | Full Text | References | PDF (148.3 KB)
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Estimating glomerular filtration rate in a population-based study
Anoop Shankar, Kristine E Lee, Barbara EK Klein, Paul Muntner, Peter C Brazy, Karen J Cruickshanks, F Javier Nieto, Lorraine G Danforth, Carla R Schubert, Michael Y Tsai & Ronald Klein
Pages: 619-627
Published online: 16 Jul 2010
AbstractforEstimating glomerular filtration rate in a population-based study | Full Text | References | PDF (197.5 KB)
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MRI sagittal abdominal diameter is a stronger predictor of metabolic syndrome than visceral fat area or waist circumference in a high-risk vascular cohort
Michel R Hoenig
Pages: 629-633
Published online: 16 Jul 2010
AbstractforMRI sagittal abdominal diameter is a stronger predictor of metabolic syndrome than visceral fat area or waist circumference in a high-risk vascular cohort | Full Text | References | PDF (145.9 KB)
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Review Article
Recent advances in the management of chronic stable angina I: Approach to the patient, diagnosis, pathophysiology, risk stratification, and gender disparities
Richard Kones
Pages: 635-656
Published online: 15 Jul 2010
AbstractforRecent advances in the management of chronic stable angina I: Approach to the patient, diagnosis, pathophysiology, risk stratification, and gender disparities | Full Text | References | PDF (345.4 KB)
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Levosimendan neither improves nor worsens mortality in patients with cardiogenic shock due to ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Elmir Omerovic, Truls Råmunddal, Per Albertsson, Mikael Holmberg, Per Hallgren, Jan Boren, Lars Grip & Göran Matejka
Pages: 657-663
Published online: 26 Aug 2010
AbstractforLevosimendan neither improves nor worsens mortality in patients with cardiogenic shock due to ST-elevation myocardial infarction | Full Text | References | PDF (186.1 KB)
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Review

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Atherogenic dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus: what’s new in the management arena?
Ajoy Kumar & Vibhuti Singh
Pages: 665-669
Published online: 30 Jul 2010
AbstractforAtherogenic dyslipidemia and diabetes mellitus: what’s new in the management arena? | Full Text | References | PDF (181.1 KB)
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Pioglitazone and alogliptin combination therapy in type 2 diabetes: a pathophysiologically sound treatment
Curtis Triplitt, Eugenio Cersosimo & Ralph A DeFronzo
Pages: 671-690
Published online: 05 Aug 2010
AbstractforPioglitazone and alogliptin combination therapy in type 2 diabetes: a pathophysiologically sound treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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Review Article
The utility of troponin measurement to detect myocardial infarction: review of the current findings
Melissa A Daubert & Allen Jeremias
Pages: 691-699
Published online: 05 Aug 2010
AbstractforThe utility of troponin measurement to detect myocardial infarction: review of the current findings | Full Text | References | PDF (175.1 KB)
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Review Article
Role of olmesartan in combination therapy in blood pressure control and vascular function
Carlos M Ferrario & Ronald D Smith
Pages: 701-709
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforRole of olmesartan in combination therapy in blood pressure control and vascular function | Full Text | References | PDF (207.4 KB)
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Aliskiren and valsartan combination therapy for the management of hypertension
Benjamin J Epstein
Pages: 711-722
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforAliskiren and valsartan combination therapy for the management of hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (408.4 KB)
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Article
Urotensin II-induced signaling involved in proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells
Myriam Iglewski & Stephen R Grant
Pages: 723-734
Published online: 11 Aug 2010
AbstractforUrotensin II-induced signaling involved in proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells | Full Text | References | PDF (5.2 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Effectiveness of percutaneous laser revascularization therapy for refractory angina
Michael McGillion, Allison Cook, J Charles Victor, Sandra Carroll, Julie Weston, Kevin Teoh & Heather M Arthur
Pages: 735-747
Published online: 26 Aug 2010
AbstractforEffectiveness of percutaneous laser revascularization therapy for refractory angina | Full Text | References | PDF (376 KB)
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Review Article
Recent advances in the management of chronic stable angina II. Anti-ischemic therapy, options for refractory angina, risk factor reduction, and revascularization
Richard Kones
Pages: 749-774
Published online: 12 Aug 2010
AbstractforRecent advances in the management of chronic stable angina II. Anti-ischemic therapy, options for refractory angina, risk factor reduction, and revascularization | Full Text | References | PDF (332.8 KB)
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Review Article
Treatment of cardiovascular risk factors to prevent cognitive decline and dementia: a systematic review
Suzanne A Ligthart, Eric P Moll van Charante, Willem A Van Gool & Edo Richard
Pages: 775-785
Published online: 17 Aug 2010
AbstractforTreatment of cardiovascular risk factors to prevent cognitive decline and dementia: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (187.5 KB)
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Review Article
Role of endothelin receptor A and NADPH oxidase in vascular abnormalities
De-Zai Dai & Yin Dai
Pages: 787-794
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforRole of endothelin receptor A and NADPH oxidase in vascular abnormalities | Full Text | References | PDF (167.4 KB)
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Review Article
Management of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema: potential role of icatibant
Hilary J Longhurst
Pages: 795-802
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforManagement of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema: potential role of icatibant | Full Text | References | PDF (171.8 KB)
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Effectiveness and tolerability of a fixed-dose combination of olmesartan and amlodipine in clinical practice
Peter Bramlage, Wolf-Peter Wolf, Thomas Stuhr, Eva-Maria Fronk, Wolfhard Erdlenbruch, Reinhard Ketelhut & Roland E Schmieder
Pages: 803-811
Published online: 27 Aug 2010
AbstractforEffectiveness and tolerability of a fixed-dose combination of olmesartan and amlodipine in clinical practice | Full Text | References | PDF (264.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Argatroban in the management of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Luciano Babuin & Vittorio Pengo
Pages: 813-819
Published online: 01 Sep 2010
AbstractforArgatroban in the management of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia | Full Text | References | PDF (611.9 KB)
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Triple combination therapy with amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide vs dual combination therapy with amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide for stage 2 hypertensive patients
Maurizio Destro, Nora Crikelair, Joseph Yen & Robert Glazer
Pages: 821-827
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforTriple combination therapy with amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide vs dual combination therapy with amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide for stage 2 hypertensive patients | Full Text | References | PDF (222.3 KB)
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Review Article
Lifestyle diseases and cardiovascular risk factors are interrelated to deficiencies of major substrates in ATP synthesis
Jørn Ditzel & Hans-Henrik Lervang
Pages: 829-836
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforLifestyle diseases and cardiovascular risk factors are interrelated to deficiencies of major substrates in ATP synthesis | Full Text | References | PDF (176.5 KB)
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Screening for type 2 diabetes in a multiethnic setting using known risk factors to identify those at high risk: a cross-sectional study
Laura J Gray, Jennifer R Tringham, Melanie J Davies, David R Webb, Janet Jarvis, Timothy C Skinner, Azhar M Farooqi & Kamlesh Khunti
Pages: 837-842
Published online: 20 Sep 2010
AbstractforScreening for type 2 diabetes in a multiethnic setting using known risk factors to identify those at high risk: a cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (144.9 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Benefits of statin therapy and compliance in high risk cardiovascular patients
Joel A Lardizabal & Prakash C Deedwania
Pages: 843-853
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforBenefits of statin therapy and compliance in high risk cardiovascular patients | Full Text | References | PDF (262.7 KB)
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Review Article
Prevention of the renarrowing of coronary arteries using drug-eluting stents in the perioperative period: an update
Juan V Llau, Raquel Ferrandis, Pilar Sierra & Aurelio Gómez-Luque
Pages: 855-867
Published online: 29 Sep 2010
AbstractforPrevention of the renarrowing of coronary arteries using drug-eluting stents in the perioperative period: an update | Full Text | References | PDF (284.9 KB)
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Review Article
New class of agents for treatment of hypertension: focus on direct renin inhibition
Roberto Fogari & Annalisa Zoppi
Pages: 869-882
Published online: 01 Oct 2010
AbstractforNew class of agents for treatment of hypertension: focus on direct renin inhibition | Full Text | References | PDF (479 KB)
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Review Article
Diabetic cardiomyopathy: from the pathophysiology of the cardiac myocytes to current diagnosis and management strategies
Christina Voulgari, Dimitrios Papadogiannis & Nicholas Tentolouris
Pages: 883-903
Published online: 03 Mar 2023
AbstractforDiabetic cardiomyopathy: from the pathophysiology of the cardiac myocytes to current diagnosis and management strategies | Full Text | References | PDF (359.7 KB)
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Costs and outcomes of noncardioembolic ischemic stroke in a managed care population
Nicole M Engel-Nitz, Stephen D Sander, Carolyn Harley, Gabriel Gomez Rey & Hemal Shah
Pages: 905-913
Published online: 05 Oct 2010
AbstractforCosts and outcomes of noncardioembolic ischemic stroke in a managed care population | Full Text | References | PDF (178.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Small coronary vessel angioplasty: outcomes and technical considerations
Sudhir Rathore
Pages: 915-922
Published online: 11 Oct 2010
AbstractforSmall coronary vessel angioplasty: outcomes and technical considerations | Full Text | References | PDF (172.6 KB)
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Impact of a diabetic foot care education program on lower limb amputation rate
Abdullah M Al-Wahbi
Pages: 923-934
Published online: 11 Oct 2010
AbstractforImpact of a diabetic foot care education program on lower limb amputation rate | Full Text | References | PDF (362 KB)
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Diagnostic accuracy of dual-source CT angiography and coronary risk stratification
Xia Yang, Lu-yue Gai, Ping Li, Yun-dai Chen, Tao Li & Li Yang
Pages: 935-941
Published online: 14 Oct 2010
AbstractforDiagnostic accuracy of dual-source CT angiography and coronary risk stratification | Full Text | References | PDF (559.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Risk assessment and aspirin use in Asian and Western populations
Runlin Gao & Xiaoying Li
Pages: 943-956
Published online: 14 Oct 2010
AbstractforRisk assessment and aspirin use in Asian and Western populations | Full Text | References | PDF (299.8 KB)
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Hypothyroidism and the risk of lower extremity arterial disease
Michael A Mazzeffi, Hung-Mo Lin, Brigid C Flynn, Thomas L O’Connell & David E DeLaet
Pages: 957-962
Published online: 20 Oct 2010
AbstractforHypothyroidism and the risk of lower extremity arterial disease | Full Text | References | PDF (156.2 KB)
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Ticagrelor: An investigational oral antiplatelet treatment for reduction of major adverse cardiac events in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Eitan Abergel & Eugenia Nikolsky
Pages: 963-977
Published online: 19 Oct 2010
AbstractforTicagrelor: An investigational oral antiplatelet treatment for reduction of major adverse cardiac events in patients with acute coronary syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (831 KB)
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Review Article
Low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol: current status and future strategies for management
Vibhuti Singh, Rakesh Sharma, Ajoy Kumar & Prakash Deedwania
Pages: 979-996
Published online: 29 Oct 2010
AbstractforLow high-density lipoprotein cholesterol: current status and future strategies for management | Full Text | References | PDF (238.6 KB)
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Review Article
Pitavastatin approved for treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia and combined dyslipidemia
Jun Sasaki
Pages: 997-1005
Published online: 02 Nov 2010
AbstractforPitavastatin approved for treatment of primary hypercholesterolemia and combined dyslipidemia | Full Text | References | PDF (192.4 KB)
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Article
Effects of safflower seed extract on arterial stiffness
Katsuya Suzuki, Shigekazu Tsubaki, Masami Fujita, Naoto Koyama, Michio Takahashi & Kenji Takazawa
Pages: 1007-1014
Published online: 03 Nov 2010
AbstractforEffects of safflower seed extract on arterial stiffness | Full Text | References | PDF (172.6 KB)
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Prognostic value of changes in arterial stiffness in men with coronary artery disease
Iana A Orlova, Eradzh Yu Nuraliev, Elena B Yarovaya & Fail T Ageev
Pages: 1015-1021
Published online: 04 Nov 2010
AbstractforPrognostic value of changes in arterial stiffness in men with coronary artery disease | Full Text | References | PDF (202.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Combination therapy of statin and ezetimibe for the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia
Ian Hamilton-Craig, Karam Kostner, David Colquhoun & Stan Woodhouse
Pages: 1023-1037
Published online: 10 Nov 2010
AbstractforCombination therapy of statin and ezetimibe for the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia | Full Text | References | PDF (274.1 KB)
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Computerized history-taking as a tool to manage dyslipidemia
David Zakim, Christine Fritz, Niko Braun, Peter Fritz & M Dominik Alscher
Pages: 1039-1045
Published online: 12 Nov 2010
AbstractforComputerized history-taking as a tool to manage dyslipidemia | Full Text | References | PDF (176.9 KB)
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Cardio classics revisited – focus on the role of candesartan
Maria Leonarda De Rosa
Pages: 1047-1063
Published online: 23 Nov 2010
AbstractforCardio classics revisited – focus on the role of candesartan | Full Text | References | PDF (403 KB)
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Combination of niacin extended-release and simvastatin results in a less atherogenic lipid profile than atorvastatin monotherapy
William Insull Jr, Peter P Toth, H Robert Superko, Roopal B Thakkar, Scott Krause, Ping Jiang, Rhea A Parreno & Robert J Padley
Pages: 1065-1075
Published online: 24 Nov 2010
AbstractforCombination of niacin extended-release and simvastatin results in a less atherogenic lipid profile than atorvastatin monotherapy | Full Text | References | PDF (334.4 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Percutaneous coronary intervention of a single coronary artery arising from the right sinus of Valsalva
Mehmet Akif Cakar, Ersan Tatli, Bilhan Ozalp & Huseyin Gunduz
Page: 1078
Published online: 25 Nov 2010
AbstractforPercutaneous coronary intervention of a single coronary artery arising from the right sinus of Valsalva | Full Text | References | PDF (284.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Optimal management of familial hypercholesterolemia: treatment and management strategies
Mohammad Hassan Nemati & Behrooz Astaneh
Pages: 1079-1088
Published online: 03 Dec 2010
AbstractforOptimal management of familial hypercholesterolemia: treatment and management strategies | Full Text | References | PDF (762.6 KB)
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Review Article
Insulin therapy in critically ill patients
Samer Ellahham
Pages: 1089-1101
Published online: 01 Dec 2010
AbstractforInsulin therapy in critically ill patients | Full Text | References | PDF (319.6 KB)
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Lower extremity arterial injuries over a six-year period: outcomes, risk factors, and management
Aşkın Ender Topal, Mehmet Nesimi Eren & Yusuf Celik
Pages: 1103-1110
Published online: 03 Dec 2010
AbstractforLower extremity arterial injuries over a six-year period: outcomes, risk factors, and management | Full Text | References | PDF (177.5 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Stent-grafts in the management of life-threatening hemorrhage following inadvertent femoral catheterization in high-risk patients: report of two cases and review of the literature
Abdullah Al Wahbi
Pages: 1111-1114
Published online: 03 Dec 2010
AbstractforStent-grafts in the management of life-threatening hemorrhage following inadvertent femoral catheterization in high-risk patients: report of two cases and review of the literature | Full Text | References | PDF (551.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Inhaled treprostinil and pulmonary arterial hypertension
Samuel T Nadler & Jeffrey D Edelman
Pages: 1115-1124
Published online: 03 Dec 2010
AbstractforInhaled treprostinil and pulmonary arterial hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (223.3 KB)
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Detection of circulating microparticles by flow cytometry: influence of centrifugation, filtration of buffer, and freezing
Emily Dey-Hazra, Barbara Hertel, Torsten Kirsch, Alexander Woywodt, Svjetlana Lovric, Hermann Haller, Marion Haubitz & Uta Erdbruegger
Pages: 1125-1133
Published online: 06 Dec 2010
AbstractforDetection of circulating microparticles by flow cytometry: influence of centrifugation, filtration of buffer, and freezing | Full Text | References | PDF (1,004.4 KB)
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COSEHC global vascular risk management quality improvement program: rationale and design
Carlos M Ferrario, Michael A Moore, William Bestermann Jr, Chris Colby, Alex Exuzides, Debra Simmons & Sumeet Panjabi
Pages: 1135-1145
Published online: 13 Dec 2010
AbstractforCOSEHC global vascular risk management quality improvement program: rationale and design | Full Text | References | PDF (225.5 KB)
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