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Review Article
Avoiding permanent atrial fibrillation: treatment approaches to prevent disease progression
Ashish Shukla & Anne B Curtis
Pages: 1-12
Published online: 16 Dec 2013
AbstractforAvoiding permanent atrial fibrillation: treatment approaches to prevent disease progression | Full Text | References | PDF (358.7 KB)
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Letter

Letter
Accurate use of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio from the perspective of laboratory experts
Erdim Sertoglu & Metin Uyanik
Pages: 13-14
Published online: 20 Dec 2013
CitationforAccurate use of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio from the perspective of laboratory experts | Full Text | References | PDF (125.4 KB)
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Experience with DPP-4 inhibitors in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes fasting during Ramadan
Anja Schweizer, Serge Halimi & Sylvie Dejager
Pages: 15-24
Published online: 24 Dec 2013
AbstractforExperience with DPP-4 inhibitors in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes fasting during Ramadan | Full Text | References | PDF (229.5 KB)
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Risk of stroke associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Ki Park & Anthony A Bavry
Pages: 25-32
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforRisk of stroke associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | Full Text | References | PDF (376.7 KB)
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Validation of four devices: Omron M6 Comfort, Omron HEM-7420, Withings BP-800, and Polygreen KP-7670 for home blood pressure measurement according to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol
Jirar Topouchian, Davide Agnoletti, Jacques Blacher¹, Ahmed Youssef, Mirna N Chahine, Isabel Ibanez, Nathalie Assemani & Roland Asmar
Pages: 33-44
Published online: 16 Jan 2014
AbstractforValidation of four devices: Omron M6 Comfort, Omron HEM-7420, Withings BP-800, and Polygreen KP-7670 for home blood pressure measurement according to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol | Full Text | References | PDF (483.7 KB)
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Dabigatran and myocardial infarction: a foggy scenario
Daniele Pontillo & Nicolino Patruno
Pages: 45-48
Published online: 20 Jan 2014
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Is higher body temperature beneficial in ischemic stroke patients with normal admission CT angiography of the cerebral arteries?
Christopher Elnan Kvistad, Andrej Khanevski, Aliona Nacu, Lars Thomassen, Ulrike Waje-Andreassen & Halvor Naess
Pages: 49-54
Published online: 21 Jan 2014
AbstractforIs higher body temperature beneficial in ischemic stroke patients with normal admission CT angiography of the cerebral arteries? | Full Text | References | PDF (209.6 KB)
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Increased prevalence of coronary artery disease risk markers in patients with chronic hepatitis C – a cross-sectional study
Torsten Roed, Ulrik Sloth Kristoffersen, Andreas Knudsen, Niels Wiinberg, Anne-Mette Lebech, Thomas Almdal, Reimar W Thomsen, Andreas Kjær & Nina Weis
Pages: 55-62
Published online: 21 Jan 2014
AbstractforIncreased prevalence of coronary artery disease risk markers in patients with chronic hepatitis C – a cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (220 KB)
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Effect of eprosartan-based antihypertensive therapy on coronary heart disease risk assessed by Framingham methodology in Canadian patients: results of the POWER survey
Robert J Petrella, Guy Tremblay, Guy De Backer, Dawn P Gill & On behalf of the POWER survey Study Group
Pages: 63-74
Published online: 29 Jan 2014
AbstractforEffect of eprosartan-based antihypertensive therapy on coronary heart disease risk assessed by Framingham methodology in Canadian patients: results of the POWER survey | Full Text | References | PDF (391.1 KB)
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Current perspectives on the use of intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) for treatment of acute ischemic stroke
Sherita N Chapman, Prachi Mehndiratta, Michelle C Johansen, Timothy L McMurry, Karen C Johnston & Andrew M Southerland
Pages: 75-87
Published online: 24 Feb 2014
AbstractforCurrent perspectives on the use of intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) for treatment of acute ischemic stroke | Full Text | References | PDF (367.1 KB)
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Pantethine, a derivative of vitamin B5, favorably alters total, LDL and non-HDL cholesterol in low to moderate cardiovascular risk subjects eligible for statin therapy: a triple-blinded placebo and diet-controlled investigation
Malkanthi Evans, John A Rumberger, Isao Azumano, Joseph J Napolitano, Danielle Citrolo & Toshikazu Kamiya
Pages: 89-100
Published online: 27 Feb 2014
AbstractforPantethine, a derivative of vitamin B5, favorably alters total, LDL and non-HDL cholesterol in low to moderate cardiovascular risk subjects eligible for statin therapy: a triple-blinded placebo and diet-controlled investigation | Full Text | References | PDF (470.7 KB)
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Practical guidance for using rivaroxaban in patients with atrial fibrillation: balancing benefit and risk
Sylvia Haas, Christoph Bode, Bo Norrving & Alexander GG Turpie
Pages: 101-114
Published online: 10 Mar 2014
AbstractforPractical guidance for using rivaroxaban in patients with atrial fibrillation: balancing benefit and risk | Full Text | References | PDF (663.7 KB)
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Challenges associated with peripheral arterial disease in women
Jessica Barochiner, Lucas S Aparicio & Gabriel D Waisman
Pages: 115-128
Published online: 10 Mar 2014
AbstractforChallenges associated with peripheral arterial disease in women | Full Text | References | PDF (388 KB)
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Association of hypertension and obesity with HIV and antiretroviral therapy in a rural tertiary health center in Nigeria: a cross-sectional cohort study
Olarinde Jeffrey Ogunmola, Olatunji Yusuf Oladosu & Adeyemi Michael Olamoyegun
Pages: 129-137
Published online: 18 Mar 2014
AbstractforAssociation of hypertension and obesity with HIV and antiretroviral therapy in a rural tertiary health center in Nigeria: a cross-sectional cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (903 KB)
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The “Pulse Time Index of Norm” highly correlates with the left ventricular mass index in patients with arterial hypertension
Igor N Posokhov, Natalya N Kulikova, Irina V Starchenkova, Elena A Grigoricheva, Vitaly V Evdokimov, Artemy V Orlov, Anatoly N Rogoza & On behalf of The BPLab-Vasotens Registry Collaborators
Pages: 139-144
Published online: 19 Mar 2014
AbstractforThe “Pulse Time Index of Norm” highly correlates with the left ventricular mass index in patients with arterial hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (313.5 KB)
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Reduction in cardiovascular risk using a proactive multifactorial intervention is consistent among patients residing in Pacific Asian and non-Pacific Asian regions: a CRUCIAL trial subanalysis
Eun Joo Cho, Jae Hyung Kim, Santosh Sutradhar, Carla Yunis, Mogens Westergaard & On behalf of the CRUCIAL trial investigators
Pages: 145-156
Published online: 26 Mar 2014
AbstractforReduction in cardiovascular risk using a proactive multifactorial intervention is consistent among patients residing in Pacific Asian and non-Pacific Asian regions: a CRUCIAL trial subanalysis | Full Text | References | PDF (818.9 KB)
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Benefit–risk assessment of rivaroxaban versus enoxaparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after total hip or knee arthroplasty
Bennett Levitan, Zhong Yuan, Alexander GG Turpie, Richard J Friedman, Martin Homering, Jesse A Berlin, Scott D Berkowitz, Rachel B Weinstein & Peter M DiBattiste
Pages: 157-167
Published online: 26 Mar 2014
AbstractforBenefit–risk assessment of rivaroxaban versus enoxaparin for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after total hip or knee arthroplasty | Full Text | References | PDF (356.7 KB)
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Review

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Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension in Parkinson’s disease: evaluation, management, and emerging role of droxidopa
Stuart H Isaacson & Julia Skettini
Pages: 169-176
Published online: 03 Apr 2014
AbstractforNeurogenic orthostatic hypotension in Parkinson’s disease: evaluation, management, and emerging role of droxidopa | Full Text | References | PDF (254.7 KB)
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Unmet needs in the management of acute myocardial infarction: role of novel protease-activated receptor-1 antagonist vorapaxar
Jung Rae Cho, Fabiana Rollini, Francesco Franchi, Elisabetta Ferrante & Dominick J Angiolillo
Pages: 177-188
Published online: 03 Apr 2014
AbstractforUnmet needs in the management of acute myocardial infarction: role of novel protease-activated receptor-1 antagonist vorapaxar | Full Text | References | PDF (875 KB)
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Comparative review of the blood pressure-lowering and cardiovascular benefits of telmisartan and perindopril
Ji-Guang Wang, Eduardo Pimenta & Frank Chwallek
Pages: 189-200
Published online: 05 Apr 2014
AbstractforComparative review of the blood pressure-lowering and cardiovascular benefits of telmisartan and perindopril | Full Text | References | PDF (416 KB)
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Stroke and diabetic ketoacidosis – some diagnostic and therapeutic considerations
Aleksandar Jovanovic, Radojica V Stolic, Dragisa V Rasic, Snezana R Markovic-Jovanovic & Vladan M Peric
Pages: 201-204
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforStroke and diabetic ketoacidosis – some diagnostic and therapeutic considerations | Full Text | References | PDF (166.3 KB)
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Current guidelines for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in therapy and future directions
Bishnu H Subedi, Parag H Joshi, Steven R Jones, Seth S Martin, Michael J Blaha & Erin D Michos
Pages: 205-216
Published online: 08 Apr 2014
AbstractforCurrent guidelines for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in therapy and future directions | Full Text | References | PDF (851.5 KB)
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Telemonitoring: use in the management of hypertension
Darshi Sivakumaran & Kenneth Anthony Earle
Pages: 217-224
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforTelemonitoring: use in the management of hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Factors influencing dyslipidemia in statin-treated patients in Lebanon and Jordan: results of the Dyslipidemia International Study
Sami T Azar, Hadi Abu Hantash, Selim Jambart, Mohamed M El-Zaheri, Rachoin Rachoin, Amal Chalfoun, Layla Lahoud, Osama Okkeh, Peter Bramlage, Philippe Brudi & Baishali M Ambegaonkar
Pages: 225-235
Published online: 07 May 2014
AbstractforFactors influencing dyslipidemia in statin-treated patients in Lebanon and Jordan: results of the Dyslipidemia International Study | Full Text | References | PDF (745.2 KB)
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Limitations of real-world treatment with atorvastatin monotherapy for lowering LDL-C in high-risk cardiovascular patients in the US
Elizabeth Marrett, Changgeng Zhao, Ning Jackie Zhang, Qiaoyi Zhang, Dena R Ramey, Joanne E Tomassini, Andrew M Tershakovec & David R Neff
Pages: 237-246
Published online: 25 Apr 2014
AbstractforLimitations of real-world treatment with atorvastatin monotherapy for lowering LDL-C in high-risk cardiovascular patients in the US | Full Text | References | PDF (367.9 KB)
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The 24-hour pulse wave velocity, aortic augmentation index, and central blood pressure in normotensive volunteers
Tatyana Y Kuznetsova, Viktoria A Korneva, Evgeniya N Bryantseva, Vitaliy S Barkan, Artemy V Orlov, Igor N Posokhov, Anatoly N Rogoza & On behalf of BPLab-Vasotens registry collaborators
Pages: 247-251
Published online: 28 Apr 2014
AbstractforThe 24-hour pulse wave velocity, aortic augmentation index, and central blood pressure in normotensive volunteers | Full Text | References | PDF (199.6 KB)
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Serum uric acid and target organ damage in essential hypertension
Sandra N Ofori & Osaretin J Odia
Pages: 253-261
Published online: 02 May 2014
AbstractforSerum uric acid and target organ damage in essential hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (409.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Inhibition of hepatic microsomal triglyceride transfer protein – a novel therapeutic option for treatment of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Alpo Vuorio, Matti J Tikkanen & Petri T Kovanen
Pages: 263-270
Published online: 06 May 2014
AbstractforInhibition of hepatic microsomal triglyceride transfer protein – a novel therapeutic option for treatment of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia | Full Text | References | PDF (192.8 KB)
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Influence of serological factors and BMI on the blood pressure/hematocrit association in healthy young men and women
Beatriz Y Salazar Vázquez, Miguel A Salazar Vázquez, Adolfo Chávez-Negrete, Galileo Escobedo, Pedro Cabrales, Shankar Subramaniam, Marcos Intaglietta & Ruy Pérez-Tamayo
Pages: 271-277
Published online: 06 May 2014
AbstractforInfluence of serological factors and BMI on the blood pressure/hematocrit association in healthy young men and women | Full Text | References | PDF (397.4 KB)
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Effects of extended-release niacin/laropiprant, simvastatin, and the combination on correlations between apolipoprotein B, LDL cholesterol, and non-HDL cholesterol in patients with dyslipidemia
Michel Farnier, Erluo Chen, Amy O Johnson-Levonas, Christine McCrary Sisk & Yale B Mitchel
Pages: 279-290
Published online: 07 May 2014
AbstractforEffects of extended-release niacin/laropiprant, simvastatin, and the combination on correlations between apolipoprotein B, LDL cholesterol, and non-HDL cholesterol in patients with dyslipidemia | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Rivaroxaban in patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome event: integration of trial findings into clinical practice
Ganesh Nallur Shivu & Nick Ossei-Gerning
Pages: 291-302
Published online: 12 May 2014
AbstractforRivaroxaban in patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome event: integration of trial findings into clinical practice | Full Text | References | PDF (352.4 KB)
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Validation of the custo screen 400 ambulatory blood pressure-monitoring device according to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol revision 2010
Peter Bramlage, Cornelia Deutsch, Ralf Krüger, Andreas Wolf, Peter Müller, Thomas Zwingers, Beate Beime & Thomas Mengden
Pages: 303-309
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforValidation of the custo screen 400 ambulatory blood pressure-monitoring device according to the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol revision 2010 | Full Text | References | PDF (494.1 KB)
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Blood and urine levels of heavy metal pollutants in female and male patients with coronary artery disease
Michael Sponder, Monika Fritzer-Szekeres, Rodrig Marculescu, Martina Mittlböck, Maria Uhl, Birgit Köhler-Vallant & Jeanette Strametz-Juranek
Pages: 311-317
Published online: 13 May 2014
AbstractforBlood and urine levels of heavy metal pollutants in female and male patients with coronary artery disease | Full Text | References | PDF (230.2 KB)
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A double-blind, randomized trial, including frequent patient–physician contacts and Ramadan-focused advice, assessing vildagliptin and gliclazide in patients with type 2 diabetes fasting during Ramadan: the STEADFAST study
Mohamed Hassanein, Khalifa Abdallah & Anja Schweizer
Pages: 319-326
Published online: 28 May 2014
AbstractforA double-blind, randomized trial, including frequent patient–physician contacts and Ramadan-focused advice, assessing vildagliptin and gliclazide in patients with type 2 diabetes fasting during Ramadan: the STEADFAST study | Full Text | References | PDF (234.3 KB)
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Serum lipid profile and its association with hypertension in Bangladesh
Kamrun Nahar Choudhury, AKM Mainuddin, Mohammad Wahiduzzaman & Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam
Pages: 327-332
Published online: 30 Jun 2014
AbstractforSerum lipid profile and its association with hypertension in Bangladesh | Full Text | References | PDF (219 KB)
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Vascular quality of care pilot study: how admission to a vascular surgery service affects evidence-based pharmacologic risk factor modification in patients with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease
Naomi Steenhof, Francesca Le Piane, Kori Leblanc, Naomi R Eisenberg, Yvonne Kwan, Christine Malmberg, Alexandra Papadopoulos & Graham Roche-Nagle
Pages: 333-340
Published online: 04 Jun 2014
AbstractforVascular quality of care pilot study: how admission to a vascular surgery service affects evidence-based pharmacologic risk factor modification in patients with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease | Full Text | References | PDF (249.7 KB)
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How are patients with type 2 diabetes and renal disease monitored and managed? Insights from the observational OREDIA study
Alfred Penfornis, Jean Frédéric Blicklé, Béatrice Fiquet, Stéphane Quéré & Sylvie Dejager
Pages: 341-352
Published online: 13 Jun 2014
AbstractforHow are patients with type 2 diabetes and renal disease monitored and managed? Insights from the observational OREDIA study | Full Text | References | PDF (1,003.8 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Update on ranolazine in the management of angina
J Nicolás Codolosa, Subroto Acharjee & Vincent M Figueredo
Pages: 353-362
Published online: 24 Jun 2014
AbstractforUpdate on ranolazine in the management of angina | Full Text | References | PDF (317.5 KB)
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The triple line pattern on carotid intima media thickness imaging and its relationship to cardiovascular risk factors in patients on lipid lowering therapy
Tania A Singh, Todd C Villines & Allen J Taylor
Pages: 363-366
Published online: 20 Jun 2014
AbstractforThe triple line pattern on carotid intima media thickness imaging and its relationship to cardiovascular risk factors in patients on lipid lowering therapy | Full Text | References | PDF (240.7 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Defining risks and predicting adverse events after lower extremity bypass for critical limb ischemia
Jeffrey J Siracuse, Zhen S Huang, Heather L Gill, Inkyong Parrack, Darren B Schneider, Peter H Connolly & Andrew J Meltzer
Pages: 367-374
Published online: 23 Jun 2014
AbstractforDefining risks and predicting adverse events after lower extremity bypass for critical limb ischemia | Full Text | References | PDF (219.4 KB)
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Epidemiology of stroke in a rural community in Southeastern Nigeria
Kelechi O Enwereji, Maduaburochukwu C Nwosu, Adesola Ogunniyi, Paul O Nwani, Azuoma L Asomugha & Ezinna E Enwereji
Pages: 375-388
Published online: 24 Jun 2014
AbstractforEpidemiology of stroke in a rural community in Southeastern Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (569.8 KB)
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Effects of aliskiren- and ramipril-based treatment on central aortic blood pressure in elderly with systolic hypertension: a substudy of AGELESS
Fabio Baschiera, William Chang, Patrick Brunel & On behalf of the AGELESS Study Group
Pages: 389-397
Published online: 25 Jun 2014
AbstractforEffects of aliskiren- and ramipril-based treatment on central aortic blood pressure in elderly with systolic hypertension: a substudy of AGELESS | Full Text | References | PDF (685.2 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Cardiac angiosarcoma: utility of [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography–computed tomography in evaluation of residue, metastases, and treatment response
Handan Tokmak, Nurhan Demir & Mehmet Onur Demirkol
Pages: 399-401
Published online: 27 Jun 2014
AbstractforCardiac angiosarcoma: utility of [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography–computed tomography in evaluation of residue, metastases, and treatment response | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Review

Review Article
Carotid revascularization: risks and benefits
Marlene O’Brien & Ankur Chandra
Pages: 403-416
Published online: 07 Jul 2014
AbstractforCarotid revascularization: risks and benefits | Full Text | References | PDF (319.2 KB)
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Lower extremity amputation in peripheral artery disease: improving patient outcomes
Aparna Swaminathan, Sreekanth Vemulapalli, Manesh R Patel & W Schuyler Jones
Pages: 417-424
Published online: 16 Jul 2014
AbstractforLower extremity amputation in peripheral artery disease: improving patient outcomes | Full Text | References | PDF (978.2 KB)
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XANTUS: rationale and design of a noninterventional study of rivaroxaban for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
A John Camm, Pierre Amarenco, Sylvia Haas, Susanne Hess, Paulus Kirchhof, Martin van Eickels & Alexander GG Turpie
Pages: 425-434
Published online: 17 Jul 2014
AbstractforXANTUS: rationale and design of a noninterventional study of rivaroxaban for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation | Full Text | References | PDF (311.5 KB)
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Diagnostic accuracy of sensitive or high-sensitive troponin on presentation for myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Ankur Sethi, Anurag Bajaj, Gurveen Malhotra, Rohit R Arora & Sandeep Khosla
Pages: 435-450
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforDiagnostic accuracy of sensitive or high-sensitive troponin on presentation for myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis and systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (1,012.4 KB)
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Heart rate variability measured early in patients with evolving acute coronary syndrome and 1-year outcomes of rehospitalization and mortality
Patricia R E Harris, Phyllis K Stein, Gordon L Fung & Barbara J Drew
Pages: 451-464
Published online: 05 Aug 2014
AbstractforHeart rate variability measured early in patients with evolving acute coronary syndrome and 1-year outcomes of rehospitalization and mortality | Full Text | References | PDF (580.5 KB)
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Review

Review Article
Insulin degludec/insulin aspart combination for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Angela Dardano, Cristina Bianchi, Stefano Del Prato & Roberto Miccoli
Pages: 465-475
Published online: 05 Aug 2014
AbstractforInsulin degludec/insulin aspart combination for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes | Full Text | References | PDF (313.7 KB)
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Postconditioning in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a systematic review, critical appraisal, and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
M Abdelnoor, I Sandven, S Limalanathan & J Eritsland
Pages: 477-491
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforPostconditioning in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a systematic review, critical appraisal, and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials | Full Text | References | PDF (558.2 KB)
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Review Article
Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair: current endovascular perspectives
Nathan Orr, David Minion & Joseph L Bobadilla
Pages: 493-505
Published online: 19 Aug 2014
AbstractforThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair: current endovascular perspectives | Full Text | References | PDF (3 MB)
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Review Article
A clinician’s perspective: novel oral anticoagulants to reduce the risk of stroke in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation – full speed ahead or proceed with caution?
Eugene Yang
Pages: 507-522
Published online: 21 Aug 2014
AbstractforA clinician’s perspective: novel oral anticoagulants to reduce the risk of stroke in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation – full speed ahead or proceed with caution? | Full Text | References | PDF (460.5 KB)
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Original Research

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Vasa vasorum anti-angiogenesis through H2O2, HIF-1α, NF-κB, and iNOS inhibition by mangosteen pericarp ethanolic extract (Garcinia mangostana Linn) in hypercholesterol-diet-given Rattus norvegicus Wistar strain
Titin Andri Wihastuti, Djanggan Sargowo, Askandar Tjokroprawiro, Nur Permatasari, Mohammad Aris Widodo & Setyowati Soeharto
Pages: 523-531
Published online: 21 Aug 2014
AbstractforVasa vasorum anti-angiogenesis through H2O2, HIF-1α, NF-κB, and iNOS inhibition by mangosteen pericarp ethanolic extract (Garcinia mangostana Linn) in hypercholesterol-diet-given Rattus norvegicus Wistar strain | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Coronary microvascular endothelial dysfunction is an independent predictor of development of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Megha Prasad, Martin Reriani, Sundeep Khosla, Mario Gössl, Ryan Lennon, Rajiv Gulati, Abhiram Prasad, Lilach O Lerman & Amir Lerman
Pages: 533-538
Published online: 26 Aug 2014
AbstractforCoronary microvascular endothelial dysfunction is an independent predictor of development of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women | Full Text | References | PDF (541.7 KB)
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Letter

Letter
Perindopril for improving cardiovascular events
James J DiNicolantonio & James H O’Keefe
Pages: 539-548
Published online: 30 Aug 2014
First Page PreviewforPerindopril for improving cardiovascular events | Full Text | References | PDF (257.7 KB)
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A three-dimensional electronic report of a venous echo color Doppler of the lower limbs: MEVeC®
Aldo Innocente Galeandro, Pietro Scicchitano, Annapaola Zito, Cristina Galeandro, Michele Gesualdo, Francesco Ciciarello, Annagrazia Cecere, Andrea Marzullo, Vincenzo Contursi, Annamaria Annicchiarico & Marco Matteo Ciccone
Pages: 549-555
Published online: 01 Sep 2014
AbstractforA three-dimensional electronic report of a venous echo color Doppler of the lower limbs: MEVeC® | Full Text | References | PDF (901.9 KB)
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Guizhou Hu, Martin Root & Ashlee W Duncan
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Published online: 05 Sep 2014
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Nicolas W Shammas, Gail A Shammas, Michael Jerin & Peter Sharis
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Published online: 09 Sep 2014
AbstractforSex differences in long-term outcomes of coronary patients treated with drug-eluting stents at a tertiary medical center | Full Text | References | PDF (267.3 KB)
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Published online: 10 Sep 2014
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Endothelial function testing and cardiovascular disease: focus on peripheral arterial tonometry
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Pages: 577-584
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforEndothelial function testing and cardiovascular disease: focus on peripheral arterial tonometry | Full Text | References | PDF (612.4 KB)
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N-terminal fragment of probrain natriuretic peptide is associated with diabetes microvascular complications in type 2 diabetes
Kumiko Hamano, Ikue Nakadaira, Jun Suzuki & Megumi Gonai
Pages: 585-589
Published online: 24 Dec 2022
AbstractforN-terminal fragment of probrain natriuretic peptide is associated with diabetes microvascular complications in type 2 diabetes | Full Text | References | PDF (210.9 KB)
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Published online: 24 Dec 2022
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Optimal management of infrainguinal arterial occlusive disease
David J Pennywell, Tze-Woei Tan & Wayne W Zhang
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Published online: 24 Oct 2014
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Brooke M Lamparello, Cameron R Erickson, Arun Kulthia, Vasudev Virparia & Zeyar Thet
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Antonio Gómez-Outes, Mª Luisa Suárez-Gea, Ramón Lecumberri, Ana Isabel Terleira-Fernández & Emilio Vargas-Castrillón
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Published online: 07 Nov 2014
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Published online: 07 Nov 2014
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N-terminal fragment of probrain natriuretic peptide is associated with diabetes microvascular complications in type 2 diabetes [Corrigendum]
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Published online: 13 Nov 2014
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Published online: 24 Dec 2022
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Matthias Blüher, Anja Schweizer, Giovanni Bader & James E Foley
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Published online: 25 Nov 2014
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Published online: 28 Nov 2014
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Published online: 09 Dec 2014
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