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Safety and effectiveness of a fixed-dose combination of olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide in clinical practice
Peter Bramlage, Eva-Maria Fronk, Wolf-Peter Wolf, Rüdiger Smolnik, Gemma Sutton & Roland E Schmieder
Pages: 1-8
Published online: 17 Dec 2014
AbstractforSafety and effectiveness of a fixed-dose combination of olmesartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide in clinical practice | Full Text | References | PDF (586 KB)
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Overview of saxagliptin efficacy and safety in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Peter P Toth
Pages: 9-23
Published online: 23 Dec 2014
AbstractforOverview of saxagliptin efficacy and safety in patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease | Full Text | References | PDF (715.9 KB)
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Indirect and direct costs of acute coronary syndromes with comorbid atrial fibrillation, heart failure, or both
Vahram Ghushchyan, Kavita V Nair & Robert L Page II
Pages: 25-34
Published online: 24 Dec 2014
AbstractforIndirect and direct costs of acute coronary syndromes with comorbid atrial fibrillation, heart failure, or both | Full Text | References | PDF (347.5 KB)
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Review Article
Influence of immune activation and inflammatory response on cardiovascular risk associated with the human immunodeficiency virus
Luis M Beltrán, Alfonso Rubio-Navarro, Juan Manuel Amaro-Villalobos, Jesús Egido, Juan García-Puig & Juan Antonio Moreno
Pages: 35-48
Published online: 06 Jan 2015
AbstractforInfluence of immune activation and inflammatory response on cardiovascular risk associated with the human immunodeficiency virus | Full Text | References | PDF (925.7 KB)
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Validation of two automatic devices for the self-measurement of blood pressure according to the ANSI/AAMI/ISO81060-2:2009 guidelines: the Omron BP765 (HEM-7311-ZSA) and the Omron BP760N (HEM-7320-Z)
Hakuo Takahashi, Masamichi Yoshika & Toyohiko Yokoi
Pages: 49-53
Published online: 09 Jan 2015
AbstractforValidation of two automatic devices for the self-measurement of blood pressure according to the ANSI/AAMI/ISO81060-2:2009 guidelines: the Omron BP765 (HEM-7311-ZSA) and the Omron BP760N (HEM-7320-Z) | Full Text | References | PDF (652.7 KB)
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Review Article
Adiponectin as a potential biomarker of vascular disease
Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mamaeghani, Somayeh Mohammadi, Seyed Rafie Arefhosseini, Parviz Fallah & Zahra Bazi
Pages: 55-70
Published online: 16 Jan 2015
AbstractforAdiponectin as a potential biomarker of vascular disease | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Real-world effectiveness of amlodipine/valsartan and amlodipine/valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide in high-risk patients and other subgroups
Samir Helmy Assaad-Khalil, Robert Najem, Jorge Sison, Asad Riaz Kitchlew, Belong Cho, Kwo-Chang Ueng, Shelley DiTommaso & Abhijit Shete
Pages: 71-78
Published online: 21 Jan 2015
AbstractforReal-world effectiveness of amlodipine/valsartan and amlodipine/valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide in high-risk patients and other subgroups | Full Text | References | PDF (583 KB)
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Review Article
Scaffolds in vascular regeneration: current status
Neelima Thottappillil & Prabha D Nair
Pages: 79-91
Published online: 19 Jan 2015
AbstractforScaffolds in vascular regeneration: current status | Full Text | References | PDF (303.5 KB)
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Prevention of stent thrombosis: challenges and solutions
Risheen Reejhsinghani & Amir S Lotfi
Pages: 93-106
Published online: 27 Jan 2015
AbstractforPrevention of stent thrombosis: challenges and solutions | Full Text | References | PDF (544.1 KB)
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Long-term insulin glargine therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a focus on cardiovascular outcomes
Joshua J Joseph & Thomas W Donner
Pages: 107-116
Published online: 28 Jan 2015
AbstractforLong-term insulin glargine therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a focus on cardiovascular outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (267.6 KB)
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The role of factor Xa inhibitors in venous thromboembolism treatment
Katherine P Cabral & Jack E Ansell
Pages: 117-123
Published online: 30 Jan 2015
AbstractforThe role of factor Xa inhibitors in venous thromboembolism treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (231.7 KB)
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Sitagliptin/Simvastatin: a first combination tablet to treat type 2 diabetes and hypercholesterolemia – a review of its characteristics
Wijdan H Ramadan & Wissam K Kabbara
Pages: 125-132
Published online: 11 Feb 2015
AbstractforSitagliptin/Simvastatin: a first combination tablet to treat type 2 diabetes and hypercholesterolemia – a review of its characteristics | Full Text | References | PDF (256.4 KB)
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Platelet function tests: a comparative review
Rita Paniccia, Raffaella Priora, Agatina Alessandrello Liotta & Rosanna Abbate
Pages: 133-148
Published online: 18 Feb 2015
AbstractforPlatelet function tests: a comparative review | Full Text | References | PDF (883 KB)
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Effectiveness and tolerability of second-line treatment with vildagliptin versus other oral drugs for type 2 diabetes in a real-world setting in the Middle East: results from the EDGE study
Charles Saab, Feryal A Al-Saber, Jihad Haddad, Mahir Khalil Jallo, Habib Steitieh, Giovanni Bader & Mohamed Ibrahim
Pages: 149-155
Published online: 24 Feb 2015
AbstractforEffectiveness and tolerability of second-line treatment with vildagliptin versus other oral drugs for type 2 diabetes in a real-world setting in the Middle East: results from the EDGE study | Full Text | References | PDF (334 KB)
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Review

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Strokes in young adults: epidemiology and prevention
Dževdet Smajlović
Pages: 157-164
Published online: 24 Feb 2015
AbstractforStrokes in young adults: epidemiology and prevention | Full Text | References | PDF (256.4 KB)
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Extended-release niacin/laropiprant significantly improves lipid levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus irrespective of baseline glycemic control
Harold E Bays, Eliot A Brinton, Joseph Triscari, Erluo Chen, Darbie Maccubbin, Alexandra A MacLean, Kendra L Gibson, Rae Ann Ruck, Amy O Johnson-Levonas, Edward A O’Neill & Yale B Mitchel
Pages: 165-172
Published online: 24 Feb 2015
AbstractforExtended-release niacin/laropiprant significantly improves lipid levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus irrespective of baseline glycemic control | Full Text | References | PDF (265.5 KB)
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Matrix metalloproteinases in atherosclerosis: role of nitric oxide, hydrogen sulfide, homocysteine, and polymorphisms
Thomas P Vacek, Shahnaz Rehman, Diana Neamtu, Shipeng Yu, Srikanth Givimani & Suresh C Tyagi
Pages: 173-183
Published online: 27 Feb 2015
AbstractforMatrix metalloproteinases in atherosclerosis: role of nitric oxide, hydrogen sulfide, homocysteine, and polymorphisms | Full Text | References | PDF (3.4 MB)
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Adherence to guideline-recommended therapies among patients with diverse manifestations of vascular disease
Debbie C Chen, Ehrin J Armstrong, Gagan D Singh, Ezra A Amsterdam & John R Laird
Pages: 185-193
Published online: 03 Mar 2015
AbstractforAdherence to guideline-recommended therapies among patients with diverse manifestations of vascular disease | Full Text | References | PDF (533.6 KB)
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Review

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Virtual reality simulation for the optimization of endovascular procedures: current perspectives
Nung Rudarakanchana, Isabelle Van Herzeele, Liesbeth Desender, Nicholas JW Cheshire & On behalf of EVEREST (European Virtual reality Endovascular RESearch Team)
Pages: 195-202
Published online: 10 Mar 2015
AbstractforVirtual reality simulation for the optimization of endovascular procedures: current perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (726.6 KB)
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Lowering triglycerides to modify cardiovascular risk: will icosapent deliver?
Daniel J Scherer & Stephen J Nicholls
Pages: 203-209
Published online: 25 Mar 2015
AbstractforLowering triglycerides to modify cardiovascular risk: will icosapent deliver? | Full Text | References | PDF (200.7 KB)
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Experimental study of sutureless vascular anastomosis with use of glued prosthesis in rabbits
Lulzim Vokrri, Arsim Qavdarbasha, Hajriz Rudari, Halil Ahmetaj, Suzana Manxhuka-Kërliu, Nexhmi Hyseni, Paolo Porcu, Philippe Cinquin & Carmine Sessa
Pages: 211-217
Published online: 27 Mar 2015
AbstractforExperimental study of sutureless vascular anastomosis with use of glued prosthesis in rabbits | Full Text | References | PDF (978.2 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Endovascular repair of a life-threatening radiation-induced ruptured false aneurysm of the intrathoracic left subclavian artery: case report
Pascale Hizette, David Horn, Jean Lemaitre & Bernard Segers
Pages: 219-222
Published online: 31 Mar 2015
AbstractforEndovascular repair of a life-threatening radiation-induced ruptured false aneurysm of the intrathoracic left subclavian artery: case report | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Review

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Breast cancer therapy and cardiovascular risk: focus on trastuzumab
Aamer Sandoo, George D Kitas & Amtul R Carmichael
Pages: 223-228
Published online: 07 Apr 2015
AbstractforBreast cancer therapy and cardiovascular risk: focus on trastuzumab | Full Text | References | PDF (754.9 KB)
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Alogliptin benzoate for management of type 2 diabetes
Yoshifumi Saisho
Pages: 229-243
Published online: 10 Apr 2015
AbstractforAlogliptin benzoate for management of type 2 diabetes | Full Text | References | PDF (529.3 KB)
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Comparison of the BPLab® sphygmomanometer for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring with mercury sphygmomanometry in pregnant women: validation study according to the British Hypertension Society protocol
Inna V Dorogova & Elena S Panina
Pages: 245-249
Published online: 13 Apr 2015
AbstractforRETRACTED ARTICLE: Comparison of the BPLab® sphygmomanometer for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring with mercury sphygmomanometry in pregnant women: validation study according to the British Hypertension Society protocol | PDF (268.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Lipid-modifying therapy in the elderly
Ian Hamilton-Craig, David Colquhoun, Karam Kostner, Stan Woodhouse & Michael d’Emden
Pages: 251-263
Published online: 14 May 2015
AbstractforLipid-modifying therapy in the elderly | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Epoprostenol sodium for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Yukihiro Saito, Kazufumi Nakamura, Satoshi Akagi, Toshihiro Sarashina, Kentaro Ejiri, Aya Miura, Aiko Ogawa, Hiromi Matsubara & Hiroshi Ito
Pages: 265-270
Published online: 14 May 2015
AbstractforEpoprostenol sodium for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (238.3 KB)
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Current and emerging strategies in the management of venous thromboembolism: benefit–risk assessment of dabigatran
Christina L Fanola
Pages: 271-282
Published online: 27 May 2015
AbstractforCurrent and emerging strategies in the management of venous thromboembolism: benefit–risk assessment of dabigatran | Full Text | References | PDF (291.3 KB)
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Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors: clinical potential in heart failure and beyond
Jagdeep SS Singh & Chim C Lang
Pages: 283-295
Published online: 01 Jun 2015
AbstractforAngiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors: clinical potential in heart failure and beyond | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Case Report

Case Report
High-flow bypass and wrap-clipping for ruptured blood blister-like aneurysm of the internal carotid artery using intraoperative monitoring of cerebral hemodynamics
Yoshitaka Kubo, Takahiro Koji, Kenji Yoshida, Hideo Saito, Akira Ogawa & Kuniaki Ogasawara
Pages: 297-302
Published online: 03 Jun 2015
AbstractforHigh-flow bypass and wrap-clipping for ruptured blood blister-like aneurysm of the internal carotid artery using intraoperative monitoring of cerebral hemodynamics | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB)
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Article
Doctors’ knowledge, attitudes, and compliance with 2013 ACC/AHA guidelines for prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Singapore
Sajita Setia, Selwyn Sze-Wang Fung & David D Waters
Pages: 303-310
Published online: 04 Jun 2015
AbstractforDoctors’ knowledge, attitudes, and compliance with 2013 ACC/AHA guidelines for prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Singapore | Full Text | References | PDF (600.7 KB)
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Article
Blood pressure control to prevent decline in cognition after stroke
Hege Ihle-Hansen, Bente Thommessen, Morten W Fagerland, Anne R Øksengård, Torgeir B Wyller, Knut Engedal & Brynjar Fure
Pages: 311-316
Published online: 09 Jun 2015
AbstractforBlood pressure control to prevent decline in cognition after stroke | Full Text | References | PDF (231.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Direct oral anticoagulants: key considerations for use to prevent stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Jerome Ment
Pages: 317-332
Published online: 10 Jun 2015
AbstractforDirect oral anticoagulants: key considerations for use to prevent stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation | Full Text | References | PDF (362.2 KB)
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Review Article
Lipidomics in vascular health: current perspectives
Genovefa Kolovou, Vana Kolovou & Sophie Mavrogeni
Pages: 333-342
Published online: 12 Jun 2015
AbstractforLipidomics in vascular health: current perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (409.3 KB)
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Review Article
Profile of betrixaban and its potential in the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism
Noel C Chan, Vinai Bhagirath & John W Eikelboom
Pages: 343-351
Published online: 26 Jun 2015
AbstractforProfile of betrixaban and its potential in the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism | Full Text | References | PDF (340 KB)
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Article
Heart rate variability and arrhythmic patterns of 24-hour Holter electrocardiography among Nigerians with cardiovascular diseases
Rasaaq Ayodele Adebayo, Amanze Nkemjika Ikwu, Michael Olabode Balogun, Anthony Olubunmi Akintomide, Olufemi Eyitayo Ajayi, Victor Oladeji Adeyeye, Tuoyo Omasan Mene-Afejuku, Olaniyi James Bamikole, Suraj Adefabi Ogunyemi, Adeola Olubunmi Ajibare & Omolola Abiodun Oketona
Pages: 353-359
Published online: 29 Jun 2015
AbstractforHeart rate variability and arrhythmic patterns of 24-hour Holter electrocardiography among Nigerians with cardiovascular diseases | Full Text | References | PDF (492.3 KB)
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Physical activity in patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension – insights into motivations and barriers from the MOBILE study
Martine Duclos, Sylvie Dejager, Nicolas Postel-Vinay, Sylvie di Nicola, Stéphane Quéré & Béatrice Fiquet
Pages: 361-371
Published online: 29 Jun 2015
AbstractforPhysical activity in patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension – insights into motivations and barriers from the MOBILE study | Full Text | References | PDF (566.7 KB)
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Role of diclofenac in the prevention of postpericardiotomy syndrome after cardiac surgery
Utkan Sevuk, Erkan Baysal, Rojhat Altindag, Baris Yaylak, Mehmet Sahin Adiyaman, Nurettin Ay, Vahhac Alp & Unal Beyazit
Pages: 373-378
Published online: 30 Jun 2015
AbstractforRole of diclofenac in the prevention of postpericardiotomy syndrome after cardiac surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (247.6 KB)
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Preoperative optimization of the vascular surgery patient
Henry T Zhan, Seth T Purcell & Ruth L Bush
Pages: 379-385
Published online: 01 Jul 2015
AbstractforPreoperative optimization of the vascular surgery patient | Full Text | References | PDF (193.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Supera self-expanding stents for endovascular treatment of femoropopliteal disease: a review of the clinical evidence
Kalkidan Bishu & Ehrin J Armstrong
Pages: 387-395
Published online: 13 Jul 2015
AbstractforSupera self-expanding stents for endovascular treatment of femoropopliteal disease: a review of the clinical evidence | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Feasibility and safety of rehabilitation after venous thromboembolism
Frank Noack, Bernd Schmidt, Mroawan Amoury, Dietrich Stoevesandt, Stephan Gielen, Birgit Pflaumbaum, Christiane Girschick, Heinz Völler & Axel Schlitt
Pages: 397-401
Published online: 13 Jul 2015
AbstractforFeasibility and safety of rehabilitation after venous thromboembolism | Full Text | References | PDF (444.2 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Preeclampsia: long-term consequences for vascular health
Lorena M Amaral, Mark W Cunningham Jr, Denise C Cornelius & Babbette LaMarca
Pages: 403-415
Published online: 15 Jul 2015
AbstractforPreeclampsia: long-term consequences for vascular health | Full Text | References | PDF (318.6 KB)
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Hypoglycemia hospitalization frequency in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a comparison of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors and insulin secretagogues using the French health insurance database
Bruno Detournay, Serge Halimi, Julien Robert, Céline Deschaseaux & Sylvie Dejager
Pages: 417-425
Published online: 17 Jul 2015
AbstractforHypoglycemia hospitalization frequency in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a comparison of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors and insulin secretagogues using the French health insurance database | Full Text | References | PDF (262.4 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Sex differences in predictors of ischemic stroke: current perspectives
Alyana A Samai & Sheryl Martin-Schild
Pages: 427-436
Published online: 27 Jul 2015
AbstractforSex differences in predictors of ischemic stroke: current perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (277.5 KB)
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Secondary stroke prevention: challenges and solutions
Charles Esenwa & Jose Gutierrez
Pages: 437-450
Published online: 07 Aug 2015
AbstractforSecondary stroke prevention: challenges and solutions | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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Assessing the risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism – a practical approach
Jennifer Fahrni, Marc Husmann, Silvia B Gretener & Hong H Keo
Pages: 451-459
Published online: 17 Aug 2015
AbstractforAssessing the risk of recurrent venous thromboembolism – a practical approach | Full Text | References | PDF (253.4 KB)
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Prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing bariatric surgery
Matthew A Bartlett, Karen F Mauck & Paul R Daniels
Pages: 461-477
Published online: 17 Aug 2015
AbstractforPrevention of venous thromboembolism in patients undergoing bariatric surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (361.1 KB)
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Article
Subcutaneous adipose tissue plays a beneficial effect on subclinical atherosclerosis in young survivors of acute lymphocytic leukemia
Adriana Aparecida Siviero-Miachon, Angela Maria Spinola-Castro, Maria Lucia de Martino Lee, Carlos Manoel de Castro Monteiro, Antonio Carlos de Camargo Carvalho, Antonio Ramos Calixto, Bruno Geloneze & Gil Guerra-Junior
Pages: 479-488
Published online: 18 Aug 2015
AbstractforSubcutaneous adipose tissue plays a beneficial effect on subclinical atherosclerosis in young survivors of acute lymphocytic leukemia | Full Text | References | PDF (328.5 KB)
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Editorial

Editorial
Nonvitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs): the tide continues to come in
Andrew Blann
Pages: 489-492
Published online: 20 Aug 2015
First Page PreviewforNonvitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs): the tide continues to come in | Full Text | References | PDF (206.3 KB)
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Review

Review Article
New developments in atherosclerosis: clinical potential of PCSK9 inhibition
Ilaria Giunzioni & Hagai Tavori
Pages: 493-501
Published online: 24 Aug 2015
AbstractforNew developments in atherosclerosis: clinical potential of PCSK9 inhibition | Full Text | References | PDF (269.4 KB)
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Commentary

Article Commentary
Are the current recommendations for the use of aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease applicable in low-income countries?
Jean Jacques N Noubiap & Jobert Richie N Nansseu
Pages: 503-506
Published online: 25 Aug 2015
AbstractforAre the current recommendations for the use of aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease applicable in low-income countries? | Full Text | References | PDF (161.2 KB)
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Comparing withdrawal and non-withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment among patients who died from stroke
Eirik Helvig, Lars Thomassen, Ulrike Waje-Andreassen & Halvor Naess
Pages: 507-510
Published online: 03 Sep 2015
AbstractforComparing withdrawal and non-withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment among patients who died from stroke | Full Text | References | PDF (203.1 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Comparison of bioavailability of krill oil versus fish oil and health effect
Stine M Ulven & Kirsten B Holven
Pages: 511-524
Published online: 28 Aug 2015
AbstractforComparison of bioavailability of krill oil versus fish oil and health effect | Full Text | References | PDF (322.4 KB)
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LDL electronegativity index: a potential novel index for predicting cardiovascular disease
Ekaterina A Ivanova, Yuri V Bobryshev & Alexander N Orekhov
Pages: 525-532
Published online: 28 Aug 2015
AbstractforLDL electronegativity index: a potential novel index for predicting cardiovascular disease | Full Text | References | PDF (629.3 KB)
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Review Article
The MGuard coronary stent: safety, efficacy, and clinical utility
Montserrat Gracida, Rafael Romaguera, Francisco Jacobi, Joan A Gómez-Hospital & Angel Cequier
Pages: 533-539
Published online: 18 Sep 2015
AbstractforThe MGuard coronary stent: safety, efficacy, and clinical utility | Full Text | References | PDF (833.2 KB)
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A comparative cohort study of totally laparoscopic and open aortobifemoral bypass for the treatment of advanced atherosclerosis
Syed SH Kazmi, Jørgen Junkichi Jørgensen, Jon Otto Sundhagen, Anne Helene Krog, Tor L Flørenes, Dagfinn Kollerøs & Michael Abdelnoor
Pages: 541-547
Published online: 18 Sep 2015
AbstractforA comparative cohort study of totally laparoscopic and open aortobifemoral bypass for the treatment of advanced atherosclerosis | Full Text | References | PDF (438.4 KB)
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Progression of carotid-artery disease in type 2 diabetic patients: a cohort prospective study
Marijan Bosevski & Lily Stojanovska
Pages: 549-553
Published online: 16 Oct 2015
AbstractforProgression of carotid-artery disease in type 2 diabetic patients: a cohort prospective study | Full Text | References | PDF (285.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Managing atrial fibrillation in the very elderly patient: challenges and solutions
Nikolaos Karamichalakis, Konstantinos P Letsas, Konstantinos Vlachos, Stamatis Georgopoulos, Athanasios Bakalakos, Michael Efremidis & Antonios Sideris
Pages: 555-562
Published online: 27 Oct 2015
AbstractforManaging atrial fibrillation in the very elderly patient: challenges and solutions | Full Text | References | PDF (233.9 KB)
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Type of dyslipidemia and achievement of the LDL-cholesterol goal in chronic kidney disease patients at the University Hospital
Tamon Sangsawang & Apiradee Sriwijitkamol
Pages: 563-567
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforType of dyslipidemia and achievement of the LDL-cholesterol goal in chronic kidney disease patients at the University Hospital | Full Text | References | PDF (227.3 KB)
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Effectiveness and tolerability of treatment intensification to basal–bolus therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes on previous basal insulin-supported oral therapy with insulin glargine or supplementary insulin therapy with insulin glulisine: the PARTNER observational study
Martin Pfohl, Thorsten Siegmund, Stefan Pscherer, Katrin Pegelow & Jochen Seufert
Pages: 569-578
Published online: 06 Nov 2015
AbstractforEffectiveness and tolerability of treatment intensification to basal–bolus therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes on previous basal insulin-supported oral therapy with insulin glargine or supplementary insulin therapy with insulin glulisine: the PARTNER observational study | Full Text | References | PDF (572 KB)
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Case Report
Reversal of statin-induced memory dysfunction by co-enzyme Q10: a case report
Basil N Okeahialam
Pages: 579-581
Published online: 06 Nov 2015
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Cardiovascular risk assessment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: comparison of the World Health Organization/International Society of Hypertension risk prediction charts versus UK Prospective Diabetes Study risk engine
Herath M Meththananda Herath, Thilak Priyantha Weerarathna & Dilini Umesha
Pages: 583-589
Published online: 13 Nov 2015
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Utility of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T in patients receiving anthracycline chemotherapy
Anne H Blaes, Aamer Rehman, David M Vock, Xianghua Luo, Mark Menge, Douglas Yee, Emil Missov & Daniel Duprez
Pages: 591-594
Published online: 24 Nov 2015
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Preseason preparation training and endothelial function in elite professional soccer players
Nikolaos E Androulakis, Nikolaos E Koundourakis, Eleni Nioti, Paraskevi Spatharaki, Despina Hatzisymeon, Ioannis Miminas & Michael G Alexandrakis
Pages: 595-599
Published online: 26 Nov 2015
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Review

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Personalized medicine and stroke prevention: where are we?
Joosup Kim, Amanda G Thrift, Mark R Nelson, Christopher F Bladin & Dominique A Cadilhac
Pages: 601-611
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
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Fractional flow reserve-guided percutaneous coronary intervention: where to after FAME 2?
Tim P van de Hoef, Martijn Meuwissen & Jan J Piek
Pages: 613-622
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
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