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High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol: Current Perspective for CliniciansEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
High-density lipoproteins are regarded as ‘‘good guys’’ but not always. Situations involving high-density lipoproteins are discussed and medication results are considered. Clinicians usually consider high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Nicotinic acid is the best available medication to elevate high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and this appears beneficial for cardiovascular risk. The major problem with nicotinic acid is that many patients do not tolerate the associated flushing. Laropiprant decreases this flushing and has an approval in Europe but not in the United States. The most potent medica...
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Whayne, T. F. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

The Effect of Age and Other Atherosclerotic Risk Factors on Carotid Artery Blood Velocity in Individuals Ranging From Young Adults to CentenariansEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To evaluate the effect of age and other risk factors for atherosclerosis on arterial blood velocity, carotid arteries in 179 healthy individuals ranging from 21 to 102 years old were examined using color Doppler ultrasonography. Velocity in common and internal carotid arteries decreased consecutively from young adults to very elderly people except for peak internal carotid artery velocity. Peak common carotid artery velocity in the elderly (≥ 65 years old) people was inversely associated with age and diastolic blood pressure and directly associated with pulse pressure. Minimum velocity of common carotid artery was inver...
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Homma, S., Sloop, G. D., Zieske, A. W. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Selective Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Disease Prior to Isolated Heart Valve SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Prevalence of significant ICA disease is low in patients undergoing IHVS. This population does not benefit from preoperative carotid screening. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zayed, H., Ali, A., Wendler, O., Rashid, H. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Responses of Blood Lipids to Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Aerobic With Resistance Exercise Training: A Systematic Review of Current EvidenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This review considers the effectiveness of aerobic exercise training with different intensities (moderate and high) as well as the type of exercise (aerobic, resistance, and combined aerobic with resistance) in altering the blood lipids. We reviewed various trials via a systematic search of PubMed, published reviews, and references from original articles. We selected studies that involved aerobic and/or resistance and/or combined exercise training in healthy adults over a limit of 12 weeks and had examined the response of training to one or more of the following: triglycerides, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein c...
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tambalis, K., Panagiotakos, D. B., Kavouras, S. A., Sidossis, L. S. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Metoprolol Succinate Combination in the Treatment of HypertensionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Metoprolol is a selective β(1)-adrenergic antagonist extensively used since 1975. Metoprolol has proven its efficacy in reducing cardiovascular events and mortality in patients with hypertension and coronary heart disease. A recently developed controlled release/ extended-release formulation of metoprolol succinate was designed to provide relatively constant metoprolol plasma concentrations and β(1)-blockade while retaining the convenience of once daily administration. A 100-mg metoprolol controlled/extended-release tablet contains 95 mg of metoprolol succinate and is considered to have equivalent activity of 100...
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Papadopoulos, D. P., Papademetriou, V. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Low-dose Fixed Combination of Bisoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide as First Line for Hypertension: A Review of the Rationale and Clinical EvidenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Essential hypertension is a heterogeneous multifactorial disease. Data from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey and from the World Health Organization have clearly demonstrated that, worldwide, less than 30% of hypertensive patients are adequately controlled by our currently accepted blood pressure goals. Although monotherapy is often unable to achieve blood pressure goals, the use of fixed low-dose combination drugs as alternative treatment seems to be related to a better antihypertensive efficacy and higher response rates in the low range of doses as the result of complementary mechanisms of antihypert...
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Papadopoulos, D. P., Papademetriou, V. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Association Between Carotid and Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Aortic Valve Stenosis: An Angiographic StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: In patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis, the presence of significant carotid artery disease is a strong marker of significant coronary artery disease. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Antonini-Canterin, F., Leiballi, E., Capanna, M., Burelli, C., Cassin, M., Macor, F., Grandis, U., Nicolosi, G. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Is Polymorphism Within eNOS Gene Associated With the Late Onset of Myocardial Infarction? A Pilot StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The fact that first clinical manifestation of MI occurred in G carriers when the atherosclerotic plaque was much more advanced than in T carriers may suggest that wild-type genotype provided a better compensatory mechanisms due to NO synthesis and/or release. The polymorphisms within eNOS gene G10T, 894G/T, and -786T/C were not associated with the increased risk of MI. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gluba, A., Banach, M., Rysz, J., Piotrowski, G., Fendler, W., Pietrucha, T. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Mortality After First Myocardial Infarction in Greek Patients: A 4-Year Follow-Up StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: We should emphasize cessation of smoking and increased physical activity in MI survivors. Antismoking programs should start at an early age. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kolovou, G. D., Mihas, C., Kotanidou, A., Dimoula, Y., Karkouli, G., Kadda, O., Anagnostopoulou, K., Mikhailidis, D. P., Marvaki, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

The Influence of COX-2 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms on Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Development and the Associated InflammationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: These COX-2 SNPs do not play any role in AAA development and do not influence serum hsCRP. These results differentiate AAA development from atherosclerotic diseases. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Badger, S. A., Soong, C. V., Young, I. S., McGinty, A., Mercer, C., Hughes, A. E. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Gender-specific Effects of Calcitonin Gene-related Peptide and Substance P on Coronary Blood Flow in an Experimental ModelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: CGRP plays similar roles as a vasodilator in males and females. SP seems to act as a vasoconstrictor in females. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hongbao, M., Yan, Y., Shen, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Evidence for Telomerase Activation in VSMCs Exposed to Hyperglycemic and Hyperhomocysteinemic ConditionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: These data establish a link with telomerase activation and the mitogenic effect of hyperhomocysteinemia and hyperglycemia. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jacob, T., Hingorani, A., Ascher, E. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Acute Limb Ischemia Caused by Femoral Arterial Line Induces Remote Liver Injury in a Rabbit Model of Liver Ischemia/Reperfusion InjuryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, femoral artery cannulation induces remote liver injury. The use of femoral arterial lines should be avoided in experimental studies concerning liver function. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Glantzounis, G. K., Sheth, H., Thompson, C., Hafez, T. S., Kanoria, S., Pamecha, V., Davies, S., Mikhailidis, D. P., Seifalian, A. M., Davidson, B. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Relationship Between Peripheral Arterial Disease and Metabolic SyndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among 388 patients with peripheral arterial disease, to determine the relationship between the number of metabolic syndrome components (metabolic syndrome score) and the degree of established and some of the emerging vascular risk factors, and to estimate whether there was any relationship of metabolic syndrome score and other vascular risk factors with the severity of peripheral arterial disease clinical manifestations. Metabolic syndrome was present in 59.8% of the patients with peripheral arterial disease. All metabolic syndrome components were si...
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Maksimovic, M., Vlajinac, H., Radak, D., Marinkovic, J., Jorga, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Increased apoB/apoA-I Ratio Is Predictive of Peripheral Arterial Disease in Initially Healthy 58-Year-old Men During 8.9 Years of Follow-upEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The aim of the present study was to investigate, if increased levels of apoB/apoA-I ratios are associated with future peripheral arterial disease as measured by ankle-brachial index. Increased apoB/apoA-I levels are defined as 0.9, which has been suggested for men, and as 0.63, which has observed to be associated with plaques in the femoral artery. The study was performed in a cohort of initially clinically healthy 58-year-old men living in the city of Göteborg, Sweden.The group with an apoB/apoA-I ratio ≥0.9 had a significantly increased risk of having PAD during 8.9 years of follow-up than the group below that le...
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Johansson, L., Schmidt, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Angio-Seal Use in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease (ASPIRE)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Patients with peripheral arterial disease in the region of the puncture site and patients at higher complication risk can safely and effectively be closed with an Angio-Seal device. At the puncture site, no lumen change can be observed 3 months postinterventional. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Katzenschlager, R., Tischler, R., Kalchhauser, G., Panny, M., Hirschl, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Hypercoagulability Markers in Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease: Association to Ankle-brachial IndexEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Peripheral arterial disease is diagnosed by measuring the ankle-brachial index. Values lower than 0.90 define the disease being usually related to its severity. Patients with peripheral arterial disease may show a hypercoagulability state. The aim of this study was to assess hemostatic variables and to correlate them with the presence of peripheral arterial disease and its severity as assessed by ankle-brachial index values. Plasma levels of D dimer, plasminogen, prothrombin fragment 1+2, plasminogen activator inhibitor and thrombomodulin were measured in 36 patients with peripheral arterial disease (group 1) and 30 withou...
Source: Angiology - October 22, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mota, A. P. L., de Castro Santos, M. E. R., Lima e Silva, F. d. C., de Carvalho Schachnik, N. C., de Oliveira Sousa, M., das Gracas Carvalho, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Information for AuthorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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ErratumEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Response to Facial Massage and Bilateral Carotid and Bilateral Vertebral Artery DissectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: RuDusky, B. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Response to Letter to Editor of Csajbok E, Gavaller H, Csanady M, Forster T, and Nemes AEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Miyaki, A., Maeda, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Tako-Tsubo-Like Syndrome With Atypical Clinical Presentation: Case Report and Literature ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 78-year-old woman presented herself at emergency for the appearance of severe dyspnea. An electrocardiogram showed signs of inferior and anterior necrosis, and laboratory tests showed a small increase of myocardial cytonecrosis enzymes. An echocardiogram detected a reduction of global systolic function (ejection fraction [EF] approximately 40%) as well as akinesia of the apex, interventricular septum middle segments, and anterior and anterolateral walls, with basal segments showing compensatory hyperkinesia. The coronarography showed a coronary tree substantially free from significant lesions. The patient was transferred...
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ripa, C., Olivieri, F., Antonicelli, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Life-Threatening Pacemaker Dysfunction Associated With Therapeutic Radiation: A Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case in which one of the most clinically relevant type of PM malfunctions, a runaway PM, occurred during radiation in a 76-year-old woman who was treated for inoperable esophageal cancer with a course of photon IR. The estimated IR dose of 0.11 Gy was the lowest in vivo dose ever reported. So a direct radiation effect as cause for this malfunction appears to be improbable. It could be concluded that the PM dysfunction was most likely induced by EMI during radiotherapy. The real reason of the device’s software failure remains unclear. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zweng, A., Schuster, R., Hawlicek, R., Weber, H. S. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Detection of Cytomegalovirus in Atherosclerotic Plaques and Nonatherosclerotic ArteriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Several studies have reported an association between infectious agents and atherosclerosis. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most commonly implicated viral pathogen. However, the role of CMV in atherosclerosis remains obscure. The present study evaluated the presence of CMV DNA in atherosclerotic plaques and normal vessel walls. A total of 40 arterial specimens from coronary plaques and 27 samples from normal vessels were obtained from 26 patients who underwent aortocoronary bypass surgery. The specimens were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction for the presence of the CMV immediate early genomic region. CMV DNA was detected ...
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xenaki, E., Hassoulas, J., Apostolakis, S., Sourvinos, G., Spandidos, D. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

In-Stent Restenosis of the Renal Artery in a Single Kidney Patient: The Role of ACEI in the Therapeutic ChoiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Renal artery stenosis (RAS) caused by atherosclerotic changes of the renal arteries has become a concern as a cause of end-stage renal failure. Percutaneous balloon angioplasty with or without endovascular stenting is an increasingly accepted procedure at the expense of classical approaches such as aortorenal bypass and other types of surgery. Renal percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stenting (RPTAS) represent the first therapeutic choice; however, there is doubt regarding the satisfactory long-term outcome for primary RPTAS. Currently, there is no clear evidence whether or not RPTAS prevents further progressive ren...
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cianci, R., Gigante, A., Polidori, L., Di Donato, D., Martina, P., Barbano, B., Renzulli, R., Zaccaria, A., Fuiano, G. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

The Difficult Venous Ulcer: Case Series of 177 Ulcers Referred for Vascular Surgical Opinion Following Failure of Conservative ManagementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a series of 152 consecutive referrals from a nurse-led specialist dermatology clinic to a vascular surgical service; a group posing particularly challenging problems. This observational study, with median follow-up of 18 months, describes outcomes in a number of important clinically identifiable subgroups. Its findings may assist service planning and discussion of the surgical role within multidisciplinary ulcer management. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Neequaye, S.K., Douglas, A.D., Hofman, D., Wolz, M., Sharma, R., Cummings, R., Hands, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Effect of Family History on the Incidence of Varicose Veins: A Population-Based Follow-Up Study in FinlandEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In the literature, the estimates of high risk of family history for varicose veins are based on prevalence rates from cross-sectional studies. The purpose of this study was to compare such prevalence rates with incidence rates from our longitudinal follow-up study to find out whether there is a difference due to the methodology. A validated questionnaire was used in 3 middle-aged cohorts (n = 6874) in Tampere, Finland. Positive family history was more common both in men (prevalence odds ratio 6.6; 95% confidence interval, 4.7-9.3) and women (4.9; 95% confidence interval, 4.0-6.0) with varicose veins compared to those witho...
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ahti, T. M., Makivaara, L. A., Luukkaala, T., Hakama, M., Laurikka, J. O. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Benefits of Low-Intensity Pain-Free Treadmill Exercise on Functional Capacity of Individuals Presenting With Intermittent Claudication Due to Peripheral Arterial DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, it appears that LIPFE training is an effective intervention for individuals presenting with PAD. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Barak, S., Stopka, C. B., Archer Martinez, C., Carmeli, E. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Comparison of Atherosclerotic Indicators Between Cardio Ankle Vascular Index and Brachial Ankle Pulse Wave VelocityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: As a means of estimating the extent of atherosclerosis in large arteries, our results show that both brachial ankle pulse wave velocity and cardio ankle vascular index are useful and that cardio ankle vascular index may have some advantages in its application to patients taking blood pressure—lowering medication because of the minimum effect of blood pressure on its measurement values. The cardio ankle vascular index has increased performance over brachial ankle pulse wave velocity in predicting the coronary artery disease. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Horinaka, S., Yabe, A., Yagi, H., Ishimura, K., Hara, H., Iemua, T., Matsuoka, H. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Significance of Close Surveillance of Patients With Peripheral Arterial DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion. Long-term treatment at the university clinic had positive effects on atherogenic risk factors. The regular use of secondary preventive medication was improved. Still, this patient population remained undertreated and showed a high incidence of vascular event rates and a need for vascular interventions. This study implies the importance of both specialists and general practitioners in the care of these individuals. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Barrows, R. J., Krumsdorf, U., Zankl, A., Katus, H., Tiefenbacher, C. P. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Lipid Profile, Low-Density Lipoprotein Oxidation and Ceruloplasmin in the Progeny of Families With a Positive History of Cardiovascular Diseases and/or HyperlipidemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In conclusion, progeny with a positive family history for CVD or hyperlipidemia have an atherogenic lipid profile and increased LDL susceptibility to oxidation. High Cp levels seem to be related to lower resistance of LDL to oxidation. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Makedou, K. G., Mikhailidis, D. P., Makedou, A., Iliadis, S., Kourtis, A., Vavatsi-Christaki, N., Papageorgiou, G. E. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Effects of Antioxidants on Endothelial Function in Human Saphenous Vein in an Ex vivo ModelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This ex vivo study is aimed at determining the beneficial effects of antioxidant agents on human saphenous vein endothelial function. Vein rings harvested during infrainguinal bypass surgery were assessed in an organ bath for endothelium-dependent relaxation, initially without and then with the addition of 10 µM manganese tetrakis benzoic acid porphyrin (MnTBAP), 0.01% N-acetylcysteine (NAC), 0.02% NAC, 10 µM vitamin C, and 100 µM vitamin C. Fifty-five vein rings from 22 patients were analyzed. MnTBAP improved the endothelium-dependent relaxation when compared with control (57.0% vs 37.8%, P < .01). Ad...
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sharif, M. A., Bayraktutan, U., Arya, N., Badger, S. A., O'Donnell, M. E., Young, I. S., Soong, C. V. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Wall Shear Stress Measurement Using Phase Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging With Phase Contrast Magnetic Resonance Angiography in Arteriovenous Polytetrafluoroethylene GraftsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: By day 14, there is venous stenosis formation in porcine arteriovenous PTFE grafts with increased shear stress with decreased area when compared to control vein. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Misra, S., Fu, A. A., Misra, K. D., Glockner, J. F., Mukhopadhyay, D. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Impact on Diabetes Mellitus on the Epicardial Coronary Flow Velocity Assessed by the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction Frame CountEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of type 2 diabetes mellitus on epicardial coronary flow velocity assessed by the thrombolysis in myocardial infarction frame count. The thrombolysis in myocardial infarction frame count was measured in 272 coronary arteries from 101 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and in 271 coronary arteries from 104 age- and gender-matched patients without type 2 diabetes mellitus referred for coronary angiography. The thrombolysis in myocardial infarction frame count was measured only in normal arteries or in arteries without significant lesion. By both univariate and multivariate a...
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Soylu, A., Ozdemir, K., Duzenli, M. A., Yazici, M., Tokac, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Serial Changes of Circulating Platelet Activation Markers After Carotid Artery StentingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We investigated serial changes of circulation platelet activation markers in 40 patients undergoing carotid artery stenting under the protection of dual antiplatelet therapy and filter devices. Monocyte-platelet aggregates and PAC-1 (a marker specific for activated glycoprotein IIb/IIIa) analyzed by flow cytometry were determined in patients with symptomatic stenosis undergoing elective carotid artery stenting. Blood samples were obtained immediately before stent implantation and 0.5 hours, 18 hours, and 6 days after the procedure, respectively. All patients were already on dual antiplatelet therapy of aspirin and clopidog...
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Liu, F., Li, J., Wang, D.-M., Liu, J.-C., Huang, Y.-N. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Role of Pro-/Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines and Their Correlation With Established Risk Factors in South Indians With Coronary Artery DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cytokines are responsible for the modulation of immunological and inflammatory processes and play a significant role in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease. We estimated the levels of pro-/anti-inflammatory cytokines in South Indian patients with coronary artery disease. The study population comprised of groups 1-3: 100 patients each with acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and stable angina, respectively, and group 4 (100 healthy controls). Cytokine levels (interleukin-6, interleukin-8, interleukin-10, and tumor necrosis factor-) were estimated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Interleukin-6,...
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rajappa, M., Sen, S.K., Sharma, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Delayed Enhancement Morphology on Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging is Correlated With Signal-averaged Electrocardiogram and QT Dispersion in Myocardial InfarctionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: These findings suggest that the pattern of necrotic scar tissue visualized by delayed enhancement with cardiac magnetic resonance imaging was correlated to the predictive indices of lethal ventricular arrhythmias. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Takase, B., Nagata, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Stimulus Does Not Reduce Microvascular Resistance or Improve Myocardial Blood Flow in Patients Undergoing Elective Percutaneous Coronary InterventionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: RIPC stimuli during elective PCI do not affect coronary microvascular resistance or coronary flow in humans. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hoole, S. P., Heck, P. M., White, P. A., Khan, S. N., O'Sullivan, M., Clarke, S. C., Dutka, D. P. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Atherosclerotic Renal Artery Stenosis: Medical Therapy Alone or in Combination With Revascularization?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Angiology - September 14, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Karagiannis, A., Tziomalos, K., Anagnostis, P., Gossios, T., Athyros, V. G. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Physical Training-Induced Weight Reduction Is Associated With Improved Aortic DistensibilityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Angiology - July 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Csajbok, E., Gavaller, H., Csanady, M., Forster, T., Nemes, A. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

LDL-Cholesterol is the KingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Angiology - July 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Goumas, G. S. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Unilateral Isolated Partial Oculomotor Nerve Paralysis After Percutaneous InterventionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Angiology - July 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kocabay, G., Bayram, T. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Chronic Effort-Induced Angina as Presentation of a Totally Occluded Left Main Coronary Artery: A Case Report and ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this report, the case of a 40-year-old patient with chronic total occlusion of the left main coronary artery is discussed. Total occlusion of the left main coronary artery is a rare finding at coronary angiography. When present, patients most often have extensive collateral circulation from the right coronary artery. The mainstay of treatment is surgical with coronary artery bypass grafting. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - July 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Koster, N. K., White, M. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Intermittent Claudication Caused by Frequent Premature Ventricular Complexes: Resolution After Radiofrequency AblationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A case of a 55-year-old woman with psoriasis and long-lasting history of typical intermittent claudication associated with frequent premature ventricular complexes is reported. Atherosclerotic and nonarterial pathologic conditions were taken into consideration and were excluded. Applying 6-minute walk test and resting and peak-exercise pulsed Doppler ultrasonography, it was possible to prove a decrease in perfusion during exercise-persistent ventricular bigeminy. Rapid improvement in symptoms was observed after a single dose of propafenone; however, it led to a worsening of psoriasis. The patient was referred for radiofreq...
Source: Angiology - July 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stec, S., Zaborska, B., Pilus, A., Lewandowski, P., Kulakowski, P. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Effects of Atorvastatin on Vascular Intimal Hyperplasia: An Experimental Rodent ModelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions Atorvastatin suppresses intimal hyerplasia and aids in intimal regeneration by lowering blood lipids and intimal smooth muscle cell accumulation. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - July 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Aydin, U., Ugurlucan, M., Gungor, F., Ziyade, S., Inan, B., Banach, M., Kalko, Y., Yasar, T. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Platelet Function Following Acute Cerebral IschemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: MPA levels are elevated following an acute ischemic stroke compared to stable patients, but no significant change was seen with other platelet markers. This study suggests MPAs are a more sensitive marker of platelet activation than either P-selectin or aggregation. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - July 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Smout, J., Dyker, A., Cleanthis, M., Ford, G., Kesteven, P., Stansby, G. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Evaluation of Point-of-care Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Testing by Comparison to Laboratory-based Assay for Control of Intravenous HeparinEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The Hemochron Response system is not sufficiently accurate for routine ward use compared with laboratory activated partial thromboplastin time assays. (Source: Angiology)
Source: Angiology - July 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Douglas, A. D., Jefferis, J., Sharma, R., Parker, R., Handa, A., Chantler, J. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Effect of Weight Reduction With Dietary Intervention on Arterial Distensibility and Endothelial Function in Obese MenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Obesity and reduction in central arterial distensibility, respectively, have been identified as powerful and independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease. However, the effect of weight reduction on central arterial function in obese subjects has not yet been clarified. We investigated whether low-calorie diet-induced weight reduction affects central arterial distensibility and endothelial function in middle-aged obese men. Twelve obese men (age: 45+2 yrs, BMI: 30+1 kg/m 2) completed a 12-week dietary intervention. Caloric restriction induced significantly weight loss and decrease in BMI. After the program, carotid a...
Source: Angiology - July 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Miyaki, A., Maeda, S., Yoshizawa, M., Misono, M., Saito, Y., Sasai, H., Endo, T., Nakata, Y., Tanaka, K., Ajisaka, R. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Relationship Between Aortic Atherosclerosis and Dental Loss in an Inner-City PopulationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Prior studies have suggested an association between atherosclerosis and periodontal disease, both of which are more prevalent in certain minority and economically disadvantaged groups. Few studies have addressed the relationship between cardiovascular disease and dentition among ethnically diverse populations. We studied 131 subjects (60% females, age 59 ± 15 years) who were referred for clinically indicated transesophageal echocardiography. Dental loss was more severe in patients with hypertension (P < .001), diabetes (P = .05), coronary artery disease (P = .04), and calcium channel blocker use (P = .04). On uni...
Source: Angiology - July 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Castillo, R., Fields, A., Qureshi, G., Salciccioli, L., Kassotis, J., Lazar, J. M. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

The Association of Active and Passive Smoking With Peripheral Arterial Disease: Results From NHANES 1999-2004Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We aim to quantify the association between different forms of tobacco use and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and to characterize the association between secondhand smoke exposure and PAD in a large nationally representative sample of the US population. We observed significant associations between current and former cigarette smoking and PAD. The association between noncigarette forms of tobacco and PAD was not significant even after adjustment for clinical and demographic variables. Secondhand smoke was not significantly associated with PAD. Interestingly, a ``threshold phenomenon'' for tobacco exposure was demonstrated...
Source: Angiology - July 19, 2009 Category: Cardiology Authors: Agarwal, S. Tags: Article Source Type: journals