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Blood pressure and blood viscosity are not correlated in normal healthy subjects
Beatriz Y Salazar Vázquez
Pages: 1-6
Published online: 30 Dec 2011
AbstractforBlood pressure and blood viscosity are not correlated in normal healthy subjects | Full Text | References | PDF (210.9 KB)
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The impact of diurnal fasting during Ramadan on the lipid profile, hs-CRP, and serum leptin in stable cardiac patients
Hadi Abdul Ridha Hadi Khafaji, Abdulbari Bener, Mohammed Osman, Ajayeb Al Merri & Jassim Al Suwaidi
Pages: 7-14
Published online: 30 Dec 2011
AbstractforThe impact of diurnal fasting during Ramadan on the lipid profile, hs-CRP, and serum leptin in stable cardiac patients | Full Text | References | PDF (162.9 KB)
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Metabolic syndrome and its components associated with endothelial dysfunction in chronic kidney disease patients
Qiong Bai, Xuan Lai, Ai-Hua Zhang, Xin-Hong Lu, Shun-Li Tian, Min-Hua Fan, Yue Wang & Tao Wang
Pages: 15-21
Published online: 06 Jan 2012
AbstractforMetabolic syndrome and its components associated with endothelial dysfunction in chronic kidney disease patients | Full Text | References | PDF (174.9 KB)
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Predictors of poor blood pressure control assessed by 24 hour monitoring in patients with type B acute aortic dissection
Pascal Delsart, Marco Midulla, Jonathan Sobocinski, Charles Achere, Stephan Haulon, Gonzague Claisse & Claire Mounier-Vehier
Pages: 23-30
Published online: 10 Jan 2012
AbstractforPredictors of poor blood pressure control assessed by 24 hour monitoring in patients with type B acute aortic dissection | Full Text | References | PDF (240.1 KB)
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Indicators of the atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype measured with density gradient ultracentrifugation predict changes in carotid intima-media thickness in men and women
Kevin C Maki, Mary R Dicklin, Michael H Davidson, Patrick D Mize & Krishnaji R Kulkarni
Pages: 31-38
Published online: 16 Jan 2012
AbstractforIndicators of the atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype measured with density gradient ultracentrifugation predict changes in carotid intima-media thickness in men and women | Full Text | References | PDF (188.5 KB)
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Niacin extended-release/simvastatin combination therapy produces larger favorable changes in high-density lipoprotein particles than atorvastatin monotherapy
Peter P Toth, Kamlesh M Thakker, Ping Jiang & Robert J Padley
Pages: 39-44
Published online: 25 Jan 2012
AbstractforNiacin extended-release/simvastatin combination therapy produces larger favorable changes in high-density lipoprotein particles than atorvastatin monotherapy | Full Text | References | PDF (216.4 KB)
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Review

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New oral antithrombotics: focus on dabigatran, an oral, reversible direct thrombin inhibitor for the prevention and treatment of venous and arterial thromboembolic disorders
Ola E Dahl
Pages: 45-57
Published online: 25 Jan 2012
AbstractforNew oral antithrombotics: focus on dabigatran, an oral, reversible direct thrombin inhibitor for the prevention and treatment of venous and arterial thromboembolic disorders | Full Text | References | PDF (284.2 KB)
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Doppler ultrasound venous mapping of the lower limbs
Aldo Innocente Galeandro, Giovanni Quistelli, Pietro Scicchitano, Michele Gesualdo, Annapaola Zito, Paola Caputo, Rosa Carbonara, Giuseppe Galgano, Francesco Ciciarello, Sandro Mandolesi, Claude Franceschi & Marco Matteo Ciccone
Pages: 59-64
Published online: 07 Feb 2012
AbstractforDoppler ultrasound venous mapping of the lower limbs | Full Text | References | PDF (732.7 KB)
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Evolving role of platelet function testing in coronary artery interventions
Rakesh K Sharma, Donald J Voelker, Rohit Sharma, Hanumanth K Reddy, Harvinder Dod & James D Marsh
Pages: 65-75
Published online: 08 Feb 2012
AbstractforEvolving role of platelet function testing in coronary artery interventions | Full Text | References | PDF (269.6 KB)
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Oral antiplatelet therapy for atherothrombotic disease: overview of current and emerging treatment options
Dan J Fintel
Pages: 77-89
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforOral antiplatelet therapy for atherothrombotic disease: overview of current and emerging treatment options | Full Text | References | PDF (358.3 KB)
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Sudden death in eating disorders
Beatriz Jáuregui-Garrido & Ignacio Jáuregui-Lobera
Pages: 91-98
Published online: 15 Feb 2012
AbstractforSudden death in eating disorders | Full Text | References | PDF (182.6 KB)
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Challenges for heart disease stem cell therapy
Jane Hoover-Plow & Yanqing Gong
Pages: 99-113
Published online: 17 Feb 2012
AbstractforChallenges for heart disease stem cell therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (2.8 MB)
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Outcome of the HORIZONS-AMI trial: bivalirudin enhances long-term survival in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction undergoing angioplasty
Ashish Shah & Dmitriy N Feldman
Pages: 115-123
Published online: 27 Feb 2012
AbstractforOutcome of the HORIZONS-AMI trial: bivalirudin enhances long-term survival in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction undergoing angioplasty | Full Text | References | PDF (209.3 KB)
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Absorbable stent: focus on clinical applications and benefits
Nieves Gonzalo & Carlos Macaya
Pages: 125-132
Published online: 29 Feb 2012
AbstractforAbsorbable stent: focus on clinical applications and benefits | Full Text | References | PDF (177.8 KB)
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Differential pharmacology and benefit/risk of azilsartan compared to other sartans
Theodore W Kurtz & Takashi Kajiya
Pages: 133-143
Published online: 28 Feb 2012
AbstractforDifferential pharmacology and benefit/risk of azilsartan compared to other sartans | Full Text | References | PDF (266.8 KB)
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CVD and obesity in transitional Syria: a perspective from the Middle East
Hani Barakat, Hanniya Barakat & Mohamad K Baaj
Pages: 145-150
Published online: 06 Mar 2012
AbstractforCVD and obesity in transitional Syria: a perspective from the Middle East | Full Text | References | PDF (140.4 KB)
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Nebivolol: impact on cardiac and endothelial function and clinical utility
Jorge Eduardo Toblli, Federico DiGennaro, Jorge Fernando Giani & Fernando Pablo Dominici
Pages: 151-160
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforNebivolol: impact on cardiac and endothelial function and clinical utility | Full Text | References | PDF (335.8 KB)
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Lower extremity venous thrombosis in patients younger than 50 years of age
Raghid Kreidy, Pascale Salameh & Mirna Waked
Pages: 161-167
Published online: 13 Mar 2012
AbstractforLower extremity venous thrombosis in patients younger than 50 years of age | Full Text | References | PDF (168.7 KB)
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Major risk factors for the appearance of white-matter lesions on MRI in hypertensive patients with controlled blood pressure
Takeshi Takami, Shigeru Yamano, Sadanori Okada, Mio Sakuma, Takeshi Morimoto, Hiroshi Hashimoto, Satoshi Somekawa & Yoshihiko Saito
Pages: 169-176
Published online: 14 Mar 2012
AbstractforMajor risk factors for the appearance of white-matter lesions on MRI in hypertensive patients with controlled blood pressure | Full Text | References | PDF (167.8 KB)
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Barriers to cardiovascular risk prevention and management in Germany – an analysis of the EURIKA study
Roland E Schmieder, Matthias Goebel & Peter Bramlage
Pages: 177-186
Published online: 15 Mar 2012
AbstractforBarriers to cardiovascular risk prevention and management in Germany – an analysis of the EURIKA study | Full Text | References | PDF (255.7 KB)
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Effects of protein and omega-3 supplementation, provided during regular dialysis sessions, on nutritional and inflammatory indices in hemodialysis patients
Zulfitri A Mat Daud, Boniface Tubie, Judy Adams, Tracey Quainton, Robert Osia, Sharon Tubie, Deepinder Kaur, Pramod Khosla & Marina Sheyman
Pages: 187-195
Published online: 20 Mar 2012
AbstractforEffects of protein and omega-3 supplementation, provided during regular dialysis sessions, on nutritional and inflammatory indices in hemodialysis patients | Full Text | References | PDF (230.6 KB)
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Hemocompatibility of stent materials: alterations in electrical parameters of erythrocyte membranes
A Basoli, C Cametti, F Ginnari Satriani, P Mariani & P Severino
Pages: 197-204
Published online: 21 Mar 2012
AbstractforHemocompatibility of stent materials: alterations in electrical parameters of erythrocyte membranes | Full Text | References | PDF (881.9 KB)
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Outcomes of patients treated with the everolimus-eluting stent versus the zotarolimus eluting stent in a consecutive cohort of patients at a tertiary medical center
Nicolas W Shammas, Gail A Shammas, Elie Nader, Michael Jerin, Luay Mrad, Peter Marogil, Courtney Henn, Alex Dvorak, Archana Chintalapani & Susan Meriner
Pages: 205-211
Published online: 11 Apr 2012
AbstractforOutcomes of patients treated with the everolimus-eluting stent versus the zotarolimus eluting stent in a consecutive cohort of patients at a tertiary medical center | Full Text | References | PDF (179.2 KB)
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Correlation of natriuretic peptides and inferior vena cava size in patients with congestive heart failure
Virginia Hebl, Marina Y Zakharova, Mariana Canoniero, Daniel Duprez & Santiago Garcia
Pages: 213-218
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforCorrelation of natriuretic peptides and inferior vena cava size in patients with congestive heart failure | Full Text | References | PDF (391.4 KB)
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate as a marker for coronary heart disease
Josef Yayan
Pages: 219-223
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforErythrocyte sedimentation rate as a marker for coronary heart disease | Full Text | References | PDF (198.6 KB)
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Effects of a 6-month exercise program pilot study on walking economy, peak physiological characteristics, and walking performance in patients with peripheral arterial disease
Robert G Crowther, Anthony S Leicht, Warwick L Spinks, Kunwarjit Sangla, Frank Quigley & Jonathan Golledge
Pages: 225-232
Published online: 17 Apr 2012
AbstractforEffects of a 6-month exercise program pilot study on walking economy, peak physiological characteristics, and walking performance in patients with peripheral arterial disease | Full Text | References | PDF (245.6 KB)
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The predictive power of depression screening procedures for veterans with coronary artery disease
Stewart A Shankman, Jeffrey Nadelson, Sarah Kate McGowan, Ali A Sovari & Mladen I Vidovich
Pages: 233-238
Published online: 17 Apr 2012
AbstractforThe predictive power of depression screening procedures for veterans with coronary artery disease | Full Text | References | PDF (149.8 KB)
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Accuracy of the ankle-brachial index using the SCVL®, an arm and ankle automated device with synchronized cuffs, in a population with increased cardiovascular risk
David Rosenbaum, Sandra Rodriguez-Carranza, Patrick Laroche, Eric Bruckert, Philippe Giral & Xavier Girerd
Pages: 239-246
Published online: 17 Apr 2012
AbstractforAccuracy of the ankle-brachial index using the SCVL®, an arm and ankle automated device with synchronized cuffs, in a population with increased cardiovascular risk | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Mixed dyslipidemias in primary care patients in France
Laurent Laforest, Baishali M Ambegaonkar, Thierry Souchet, Vasilisa Sazonov & Eric Van Ganse
Pages: 247-254
Published online: 19 Apr 2012
AbstractforMixed dyslipidemias in primary care patients in France | Full Text | References | PDF (304.7 KB)
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Health and economic outcomes for exenatide once weekly, insulin, and pioglitazone therapies in the treatment of type 2 diabetes: a simulation analysis
Julia A Gaebler, Gerardo Soto-Campos, Peter Alperin, Marc Cohen, Amy Blickensderfer, Matthew Wintle, David Maggs, Byron Hoogwerf, Jenny Han, Richard Pencek & Barbara Peskin
Pages: 255-264
Published online: 23 Apr 2012
AbstractforHealth and economic outcomes for exenatide once weekly, insulin, and pioglitazone therapies in the treatment of type 2 diabetes: a simulation analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (291 KB)
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Treatment patterns and risk factor control in patients with and without metabolic syndrome in cardiac rehabilitation
Anselm Gitt, Christina Jannowitz, Marthin Karoff, Barbara Karmann, Martin Horack & Heinz Völler
Pages: 265-274
Published online: 24 Apr 2012
AbstractforTreatment patterns and risk factor control in patients with and without metabolic syndrome in cardiac rehabilitation | Full Text | References | PDF (285.5 KB)
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Lack of a relationship between circulating gamma-glutamyltransferase levels and carotid intima media thickness in hypertensive and diabetic patients
Marco Nuti, Paolo Spontoni, Chrysanthos Grigoratos, Giulia Dell’Omo, Alberto Balbarini & Roberto Pedrinelli
Pages: 275-281
Published online: 01 May 2012
AbstractforLack of a relationship between circulating gamma-glutamyltransferase levels and carotid intima media thickness in hypertensive and diabetic patients | Full Text | References | PDF (217.3 KB)
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Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for treatment of acute femoropopliteal bypass occlusion
Michael Lichtenberg, Matthias Käunicke & Birgit Hailer
Pages: 283-289
Published online: 04 May 2012
AbstractforPercutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for treatment of acute femoropopliteal bypass occlusion | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Smoking status and sex as indicators of differences in 2582 obese patients presenting for weight management
Michael J Abunassar, George A Wells & Robert R Dent
Pages: 291-298
Published online: 07 May 2012
AbstractforSmoking status and sex as indicators of differences in 2582 obese patients presenting for weight management | Full Text | References | PDF (182.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Critical evaluation of the efficacy and tolerability of azilsartan
Alberto R De Caterina, Andrew R Harper & Florim Cuculi
Pages: 299-305
Published online: 14 May 2012
AbstractforCritical evaluation of the efficacy and tolerability of azilsartan | Full Text | References | PDF (190.2 KB)
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Review Article
Use of carvedilol in hypertension: an update
Gastone Leonetti & Colin G Egan
Pages: 307-322
Published online: 18 May 2012
AbstractforUse of carvedilol in hypertension: an update | Full Text | References | PDF (445.5 KB)
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Review Article
Cholesteryl ester transfer-protein modulator and inhibitors and their potential for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases
Hisashi Shinkai
Pages: 323-331
Published online: 15 May 2012
AbstractforCholesteryl ester transfer-protein modulator and inhibitors and their potential for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (3.7 MB)
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Article
Low body temperature associated with severe ischemic stroke within 6 hours of onset: The Bergen NORSTROKE Study
Christopher E Kvistad, Lars Thomassen, Ulrike Waje-Andreassen & Halvor Naess
Pages: 333-338
Published online: 01 Jun 2012
AbstractforLow body temperature associated with severe ischemic stroke within 6 hours of onset: The Bergen NORSTROKE Study | Full Text | References | PDF (210.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Evidence to support the use of vildagliptin monotherapy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Sylvie Dejager, Anja Schweizer & James E Foley
Pages: 339-348
Published online: 18 May 2012
AbstractforEvidence to support the use of vildagliptin monotherapy in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (288.1 KB)
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Article
Atherosclerotic disease and risk factor modification in Saudi Arabia: a call to action
Mohammed Al-Omran
Pages: 349-355
Published online: 28 May 2012
AbstractforAtherosclerotic disease and risk factor modification in Saudi Arabia: a call to action | Full Text | References | PDF (144.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Very low levels of HDL cholesterol and atherosclerosis, a variable relationship – a review of LCAT deficiency
Julia Savel, Marianne Lafitte, Yann Pucheu, Vincent Pradeau, Antoine Tabarin & Thierry Couffinhal
Pages: 357-361
Published online: 05 Jun 2012
AbstractforVery low levels of HDL cholesterol and atherosclerosis, a variable relationship – a review of LCAT deficiency | Full Text | References | PDF (166.6 KB)
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Methodology

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Rationale and design of XAMOS: noninterventional study of rivaroxaban for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism after major hip and knee surgery
Alexander GG Turpie, André C Schmidt, Reinhold Kreutz, Michael R Lassen, Waheed Jamal, Lorenzo Mantovani & Sylvia Haas
Pages: 363-370
Published online: 01 Jun 2012
AbstractforRationale and design of XAMOS: noninterventional study of rivaroxaban for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism after major hip and knee surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (221.7 KB)
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Article
Rationale for triple fixed-dose combination therapy with an angiotensin II receptor blocker, a calcium channel blocker, and a thiazide diuretic
Massimo Volpe & Giuliano Tocci
Pages: 371-380
Published online: 11 Jun 2012
AbstractforRationale for triple fixed-dose combination therapy with an angiotensin II receptor blocker, a calcium channel blocker, and a thiazide diuretic | Full Text | References | PDF (345.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Clinical utility of azilsartan–chlorthalidone fixed combination in the management of hypertension
Jerrica E Shuster, Barry E Bleske & Michael P Dorsch
Pages: 381-387
Published online: 13 Jun 2012
AbstractforClinical utility of azilsartan–chlorthalidone fixed combination in the management of hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (460.3 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Lift the quilt in case of atrial fibrillation and disc prolapse
Adam Bastovansky, Kathrin Ziegler, Claudia Stöllberger & Josef Finsterer
Pages: 389-392
Published online: 22 Jun 2012
AbstractforLift the quilt in case of atrial fibrillation and disc prolapse | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Everolimus-eluting stents in interventional cardiology
Jacob C Townsend, Phillip Rideout & Daniel H Steinberg
Pages: 393-405
Published online: 27 Jun 2012
AbstractforEverolimus-eluting stents in interventional cardiology | Full Text | References | PDF (291.3 KB)
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Original Research

Article
The effects of fatigue, pain, and depression on quality of life in ischemic stroke patients: The Bergen Stroke Study
Halvor Naess, Lene Lunde & Jan Brogger
Pages: 407-413
Published online: 27 Jun 2012
AbstractforThe effects of fatigue, pain, and depression on quality of life in ischemic stroke patients: The Bergen Stroke Study | Full Text | References | PDF (232.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Ezetimibe therapy: mechanism of action and clinical update
Binh An P Phan, Thomas D Dayspring & Peter P Toth
Pages: 415-427
Published online: 03 Jul 2012
AbstractforEzetimibe therapy: mechanism of action and clinical update | Full Text | References | PDF (3 MB)
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Treatment strategy for type 2 diabetes from the perspective of systemic vascular protection and insulin resistance
Kazunori Utsunomiya
Pages: 429-436
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforTreatment strategy for type 2 diabetes from the perspective of systemic vascular protection and insulin resistance | Full Text | References | PDF (474.4 KB)
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Proof of concept in cardiovascular risk: the paradoxical findings in blood pressure and lipid abnormalities
Flavio Danni Fuchs, Sandra Costa Fuchs, Leila Beltrami Moreira & Miguel Gus
Pages: 437-442
Published online: 12 Jul 2012
AbstractforProof of concept in cardiovascular risk: the paradoxical findings in blood pressure and lipid abnormalities | Full Text | References | PDF (231 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Corrigendum
Pages: 443-445
Published online: 19 Jul 2012
First Page PreviewforCorrigendum | Full Text | PDF (111.6 KB)
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Endotoxin-induced and vaccine-induced systemic inflammation both impair endothelium-dependent vasodilation, but not pulse wave reflection
Lars Lind, Johannes Hulthe, Annika Johansson & Ewa Hedner
Pages: 447-453
Published online: 24 Jul 2012
AbstractforEndotoxin-induced and vaccine-induced systemic inflammation both impair endothelium-dependent vasodilation, but not pulse wave reflection | Full Text | References | PDF (248.7 KB)
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Helicobacter pylori infection is identified as a cardiovascular risk factor in Central Africans
Benjamin Longo-Mbenza, Jacqueline Nkondi Nsenga, Etienne Mokondjimobe, Thierry Gombet, Itoua Ngaporo Assori, Jean Rosaire Ibara, Bertrand Ellenga-Mbolla, Dieudonné Ngoma Vangu & Simon Mbungu Fuele
Pages: 455-461
Published online: 15 Aug 2012
AbstractforHelicobacter pylori infection is identified as a cardiovascular risk factor in Central Africans | Full Text | References | PDF (240.6 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Glimepiride: evidence-based facts, trends, and observations
Abdul Basit, Musarrat Riaz & Asher Fawwad
Pages: 463-472
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforGlimepiride: evidence-based facts, trends, and observations | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Disparity in risk factor pattern in premature versus late-onset coronary artery disease: a survey of 15,381 patients
Rona Reibis, Andras Treszl, Karl Wegscheider, Kurt Bestehorn, Barbara Karmann & Heinz Völler
Pages: 473-481
Published online: 17 Aug 2012
AbstractforDisparity in risk factor pattern in premature versus late-onset coronary artery disease: a survey of 15,381 patients | Full Text | References | PDF (269.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Patient considerations and clinical impact of cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors in the management of dyslipidemia: focus on anacetrapib
Marta A Miyares & Kyle Davis
Pages: 483-493
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforPatient considerations and clinical impact of cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors in the management of dyslipidemia: focus on anacetrapib | Full Text | References | PDF (369.6 KB)
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Perspectives

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The ClaudicatioNet concept: design of a national integrated care network providing active and healthy aging for patients with intermittent claudication
Gert-Jan Lauret, Harm JH Gijsbers, Erik JM Hendriks, Marie-Louise Bartelink, Rob A de Bie, Joep AW Teijink & On behalf of the ClaudicatioNet Study Group members
Pages: 495-503
Published online: 24 Aug 2012
AbstractforThe ClaudicatioNet concept: design of a national integrated care network providing active and healthy aging for patients with intermittent claudication | Full Text | References | PDF (364.1 KB)
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Original Research

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Ethnicity and acute myocardial infarction: risk profile at presentation, access to hospital management, and outcome in Norway
M Abdelnoor, J Eritsland, C Brunborg & S Halvorsen
Pages: 505-515
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforEthnicity and acute myocardial infarction: risk profile at presentation, access to hospital management, and outcome in Norway | Full Text | References | PDF (619.8 KB)
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Avanafil for treatment of erectile dysfunction: review of its potential
Ryan M Burke & Jeffery D Evans
Pages: 517-523
Published online: 29 Aug 2012
AbstractforAvanafil for treatment of erectile dysfunction: review of its potential | Full Text | References | PDF (161.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Rivaroxaban in atrial fibrillation
Mariano A Giorgi & Lucas San Miguel
Pages: 525-531
Published online: 30 Aug 2012
AbstractforRivaroxaban in atrial fibrillation | Full Text | References | PDF (196.6 KB)
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Review Article
The complex regulation of TGF-β in cardiovascular disease
Santiago Redondo, Jorge Navarro-Dorado, Marta Ramajo, Úrsula Medina & Teresa Tejerina
Pages: 533-539
Published online: 13 Sep 2012
AbstractforThe complex regulation of TGF-β in cardiovascular disease | Full Text | References | PDF (293.1 KB)
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Diabetes prevalence and metabolic risk profile in an unselected population visiting pharmacies in Switzerland
Alexandre Rey, Martin Thoenes, Rolf Fimmers, Christoph A Meier & Peter Bramlage
Pages: 541-547
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforDiabetes prevalence and metabolic risk profile in an unselected population visiting pharmacies in Switzerland | Full Text | References | PDF (233.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
The prevention and regression of atherosclerotic plaques: emerging treatments
Atul Ashok Kalanuria, Paul Nyquist & Geoffrey Ling
Pages: 549-561
Published online: 25 Sep 2012
AbstractforThe prevention and regression of atherosclerotic plaques: emerging treatments | Full Text | References | PDF (295.6 KB)
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Effect of eprosartan-based therapy on systolic blood pressure and total cardiovascular risk in a large international population: preliminary report of the observational POWER study
Assen Goudev, Jean-Pascal Berrou, Atul Pathak & On behalf of the POWER Investigators
Pages: 563-568
Published online: 25 Sep 2012
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The potential benefit of stem cell therapy after stroke: an update
Soma Banerjee, Deborah A Williamson, Nagy Habib & Jeremy Chataway
Pages: 569-580
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
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Prevalence and risk factors associated with peripheral artery disease in elderly patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis
Ding-Wei Kuang, Chiu-Leong Li, Un-I Kuok, Kin Cheung, Weng-In Lio & Jing Xin
Pages: 581-586
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforPrevalence and risk factors associated with peripheral artery disease in elderly patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (199.1 KB)
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Patterns of warfarin use and subsequent outcomes in atrial fibrillation in primary care practices
Edward Ewen, Zugui Zhang, Teresa A Simon, Paul Kolm, Xianchen Liu & William S Weintraub
Pages: 587-598
Published online: 28 Dec 2022
AbstractforPatterns of warfarin use and subsequent outcomes in atrial fibrillation in primary care practices | Full Text | References | PDF (360.8 KB)
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Pages: 599-611
Published online: 23 Oct 2012
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Treatment of prehypertension: lifestyle and/or medication
Scott R Collier & Michael J Landram
Pages: 613-619
Published online: 15 Nov 2012
AbstractforTreatment of prehypertension: lifestyle and/or medication | Full Text | References | PDF (165.9 KB)
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Treatment with exenatide once weekly or twice daily for 30 weeks is associated with changes in several cardiovascular risk markers
Elaine Chiquette, Peter P Toth, Gilbert Ramirez, Michael Cobble & Robert Chilton
Pages: 621-629
Published online: 12 Nov 2012
AbstractforTreatment with exenatide once weekly or twice daily for 30 weeks is associated with changes in several cardiovascular risk markers | Full Text | References | PDF (292.6 KB)
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Diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis with oculopneumoplethysmography alone and in combination with MRA
Richard M Elias, John T Wald & David F Kallmes
Pages: 631-639
Published online: 23 Nov 2012
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Mipomersen and other therapies for the treatment of severe familial hypercholesterolemia
Damon A Bell, Amanda J Hooper, Gerald F Watts & John R Burnett
Pages: 651-659
Published online: 28 Nov 2012
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Roberta F Carvalho, Sofia K Uehara & Glorimar Rosa
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ESR rate can be a marker for coronary artery disease
Tasnim Eghbal Eftekhaari
Pages: 669-670
Published online: 18 Dec 2012
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