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Reviews
Hypertension and cerebrovascular damage, 19 December 2008 Franco Veglio, Cristina Paglieri, Franco Rabbia, Daniela Bisbocci, Mauro Bergui, Paolo Cerrato pages 331-341 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1145 KB)
Comparability of methods for LDL subfraction determination: A systematic review, 22 January 2009 Mei Chung, Alice H. Lichtenstein, Stanley Ip, Joseph Lau, Ethan M. Balk pages 342-348 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (154 KB) | Add-Ons
Insights into atherosclerosis from invasive and non-invasive imaging studies: Should we treat subclinical atherosclerosis?, 13 March 2009 Raul D. Santos, Khurram Nasir pages 349-356 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (696 KB)
Letters to the Editor
ADMA and SDMA levels in healthy men exposed to tobacco smoke, 02 February 2009 Andrzej Sobczak, Maciej Lukasz Goniewicz, Izabela Szoltysek-Boldys pages 357-359 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (110 KB)
Effects of oxygen therapy on systemic inflammation and myeloperoxidase modified LDL in hypoxemic COPD patients, 24 February 2009 K. Zouaoui Boudjeltia, G. Tragas, S. Babar, A. Moscariello, V. Nuyens, P. Van Antwerpen, O. Gilbert, J. Ducobu, D. Brohee, M. Vanhaeverbeek, A. Van Meerhaeghe pages 360-362 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (110 KB)
Metabolic syndrome in 10–16-year-old learners from the Western Cape, South Africa: Comparison of the NCEP ATP III and IDF criteria, 24 February 2009 T. Matsha, S. Hassan, A. Bhata, Y. Yako, B. Fanampe, A. Somers, M. Hoffmann, Z. Mohammed, R.T. Erasmus pages 363-366 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (121 KB)
Lack of association of chromosome 9p21.3 genotype with cardiovascular function in persons with stable coronary artery disease: The heart and soul study, 01 May 2009 Sonny Dandona, Alexandre F.R. Stewart page 367 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (81 KB)
Authors’ reply: Lack of association of chromosome 9p21.3 genotype with cardiovascular function in persons with stable coronary artery disease: The Heart and Soul Study, 27 April 2009 Ramin Farzaneh-Far, Mary A. Whooley page 368 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (81 KB)
Basic Research
Vascular Biology, Hemostasis and Oxidative Stress
Intracellular labile iron promotes firm adhesion of human monocytes to endothelium under flow and transendothelial migration: Iron and monocyte–endothelial cell interactions, 02 February 2009 Apriliana E.R. Kartikasari, Frank L.J. Visseren, Joannes J.M. Marx, Sanne van Mullekom, J. Henny van Kats-Renaud, B. Sweder van Asbeck, Laurien H. Ulfman, Niki A. Georgiou pages 369-375 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (788 KB)
Telmisartan induces proliferation of human endothelial progenitor cells via PPARγ-dependent PI3K/Akt pathway, 04 February 2009 Atsushi Honda, Katsuhisa Matsuura, Noritoshi Fukushima, Yukio Tsurumi, Hiroshi Kasanuki, Nobuhisa Hagiwara pages 376-384 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (992 KB) | Add-Ons
Circulating fibroblast growth factor-23 is associated with vascular dysfunction in the community, 02 February 2009 Majd A.I. Mirza, Anders Larsson, Lars Lind, Tobias E. Larsson pages 385-390 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (489 KB) | Add-Ons
Anti-inflammatory action of apoptotic cells in patients with acute coronary syndromes, 09 February 2009 Luca A. Ferri, Norma Maugeri, Patrizia Rovere-Querini, Alice Calabrese, Enrico Ammirati, Domenico Cianflone, Attilio Maseri, Angelo A. Manfredi pages 391-395 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (301 KB) | Add-Ons
Transition from atherosclerosis to aortic aneurysm in humans coincides with an increased expression of RAS components, 04 February 2009 Elena Kaschina, Hans Scholz, U. Muscha Steckelings, Manuela Sommerfeld, Ulrich Rudolf Kemnitz, Metin Artuc, Sven Schmidt, Thomas Unger pages 396-403 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1642 KB) | Add-Ons
Soy phosphatidylcholine inhibited TLR4-mediated MCP-1 expression in vascular cells, 12 February 2009 Atsushi Ishikado, Yoshihiko Nishio, Kazuko Yamane, Atsushi Mukose, Katsutaro Morino, Yoko Murakami, Osamu Sekine, Taketoshi Makino, Hiroshi Maegawa, Atsunori Kashiwagi pages 404-412 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (928 KB)
On the mechanism for PPAR agonists to enhance ABCA1 gene expression, 09 February 2009 Masaki Ogata, Maki Tsujita, Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Nobukatsu Akita, Frank J. Gonzalez, Bart Staels, Shogo Suzuki, Tatsuya Fukutomi, Genjiro Kimura, Shinji Yokoyama pages 413-419 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (891 KB)
Independent protective roles for macrophage Abcg1 and Apoe in the atherosclerotic lesion development, 17 February 2009 Bart Lammers, Ruud Out, Reeni B. Hildebrand, Carmel M. Quinn, David Williamson, Menno Hoekstra, Illiana Meurs, Theo J.C. Van Berkel, Wendy Jessup, Miranda Van Eck pages 420-426 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (663 KB) | Add-Ons
Atherosclerosis proceeds independently of thrombin-induced platelet activation in ApoE−/− mice, 17 February 2009 J.R. Hamilton, I. Cornelissen, J.K. Mountford, S.R. Coughlin pages 427-432 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1794 KB)
Metabolism: Lipids, Lipoproteins, Carbohydrates, Homocysteine and Cholesterol
Regulation and possible role of endocannabinoids and related mediators in hypercholesterolemic mice with atherosclerosis, 02 February 2009 Fabrizio Montecucco, Isabel Matias, Sébastien Lenglet, Stefania Petrosino, Fabienne Burger, Graziano Pelli, Vincent Braunersreuther, François Mach, Sabine Steffens, Vincenzo Di Marzo pages 433-441 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (949 KB)
oxLDL uptake by dendritic cells induces upregulation of scavenger-receptors, maturation and differentiation, 09 February 2009 Thomas Nickel, Daniel Schmauss, Henner Hanssen, Zelka Sicic, Bjarne Krebs, Sarika Jankl, Claudia Summo, Peter Fraunberger, Autar K. Walli, Susanne Pfeiler, Michael Weis pages 442-450 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1141 KB)
Endothelin-1 activates ETA receptors on human vascular smooth muscle cells to yield proteoglycans with increased binding to LDL, 17 February 2009 Mandy L. Ballinger, Melanie E. Ivey, Narin Osman, Walter G. Thomas, Peter J. Little pages 451-457 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (932 KB)
The negative effects of hydrogenated trans fats and what to do about them, 06 April 2009 Fred A. Kummerow pages 458-465 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (429 KB)
Clinical and Population Research
Imaging and Measurement of Vessel Health
Intraoperative detection of intimal lipid in the radial artery predicts degree of postoperative spasm, 06 March 2009 Emile N. Brown, Nicholas S. Burris, Zachary N. Kon, Michael C. Grant, Philip S. Brazio, Chenyang Xu, Patrick Laird, Junyen Gu, Seeta Kallam, Pranjal Desai, Robert S. Poston pages 466-471 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (809 KB)
Microvascular degenerative complications are associated with increased aortic stiffness in type 2 diabetic patients, 30 January 2009 Claudia R.L. Cardoso, Marcel T. Ferreira, Nathalie C. Leite, Pablo N. Barros, Paulo H. Conte, Gil F. Salles pages 472-476 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (137 KB) | Add-Ons
Measurement of arterial stiffness in subjects with vascular disease: Are vessel wall changes more sensitive than increase in intima–media thickness?, 06 February 2009 M.W. Claridge, G.R. Bate, P.R. Hoskins, D.J. Adam, A.W. Bradbury, A.B. Wilmink pages 477-480 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (123 KB)
Association between diabetes and different components of coronary atherosclerotic plaque burden as measured by coronary multidetector computed tomography, 24 February 2009 Chun-Ho Yun, Christopher L. Schlett, Ian S. Rogers, Quynh A. Truong, Michael Toepker, Patrick Donnelly, Thomas J. Brady, Udo Hoffmann, Fabian Bamberg pages 481-485 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (233 KB)
An echolucent carotid artery intima-media complex is a new and independent predictor of mortality in an elderly male cohort, 26 February 2009 M. Wohlin, J. Sundström, B. Andrén, Anders Larsson, L. Lind pages 486-491 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (287 KB)
Genetics
Lack of association of chromosome 9p21.3 genotype with cardiovascular structure and function in persons with stable coronary artery disease: The Heart and Soul Study, 27 January 2009 Ramin Farzaneh-Far, Beeya Na, Nelson B. Schiller, Mary A. Whooley pages 492-496 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (130 KB)
A propensity score-based case–control study of renin–angiotensin system gene polymorphisms and diastolic heart failure, 30 January 2009 Cho-Kai Wu, Jing-Ling Luo, Xue-Ming Wu, Chia-Ti Tsai, Jou-Wei Lin, Juey-Jen Hwang, Jiunn-Lee Lin, Chuen-Den Tseng, Fu-Tien Chiang pages 497-502 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (349 KB)
Replication of calpain-10 genetic association with carotid intima-media thickness, 04 February 2009 Mark O. Goodarzi, Kent D. Taylor, Michelle R. Jones, Belle Fang, Xiuqing Guo, Anny H. Xiang, Thomas A. Buchanan, Howard N. Hodis, Leslie J. Raffel, Jerome I. Rotter pages 503-505 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (113 KB) | Add-Ons
A novel homozygous mutation in CETP gene as a cause of CETP deficiency in a caucasian kindred, 06 February 2009 Laura Calabresi, Peter Nilsson, Elisa Pinotti, Monica Gomaraschi, Elda Favari, Maria Pia Adorni, Franco Bernini, Cesare R. Sirtori, Sebastiano Calandra, Guido Franceschini, Patrizia Tarugi pages 506-511 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (223 KB) | Add-Ons
FcγRIIa genotype is associated with acute coronary syndromes as first manifestation of coronary artery disease, 17 February 2009 Dorette Raaz, Martin Herrmann, Arif B. Ekici, Lutz Klinghammer, Berthold Lausen, Reinhard E. Voll, Jeanette H.W. Leusen, Jan G.J. van de Winkel, Werner G. Daniel, André Reis, Christoph D. Garlichs pages 512-516 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (141 KB)
Intervention
Statins inhibit Rho kinase activity in patients with atherosclerosis, 27 January 2009 Anju Nohria, Adnan Prsic, Ping-Yen Liu, Ryuji Okamoto, Mark A. Creager, Andrew Selwyn, James K. Liao, Peter Ganz pages 517-521 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (208 KB) | Add-Ons
Congestive heart failure is associated with lipoprotein components in statin-treated patients with coronary heart disease: Insights from the Incremental Decrease in End points Through Aggressive Lipid Lowering Trial (IDEAL), 27 March 2009 Ingar Holme, Timo E. Strandberg, Ole Faergeman, John J.P. Kastelein, Anders G. Olsson, Matti J. Tikkanen, Mogens Lytken Larsen, Christina Lindahl, Terje R. Pedersen, on behalf of the Incremental Decrease in End Points Through Aggressive Lipid Lowering Study Group pages 522-527 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (136 KB)
Changes in lipoprotein profile and urinary albumin excretion in familial LCAT deficiency with lipid lowering therapy, 24 February 2009 Michael S. Yee, Darrell V. Pavitt, William Richmond, H. Terence Cook, Adam G. McLean, Jonathan Valabhji, Robert S. Elkeles pages 528-532 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (669 KB)
Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Nutrition
Elevated alanine aminotransferase levels predict mortality from cardiovascular disease and diabetes in Koreans, 21 January 2009 Kyung Eun Yun, Chan Yim Shin, Yeong Sook Yoon, Hye Soon Park pages 533-537 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (227 KB)
Inverse association of erythrocyte n-3 fatty acid levels with inflammatory biomarkers in patients with stable coronary artery disease: The Heart and Soul Study, 30 January 2009 Ramin Farzaneh-Far, William S. Harris, Sachin Garg, Beeya Na, Mary A. Whooley pages 538-543 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (401 KB)
Increased serum HMGB1 level is associated with coronary artery disease in nondiabetic and type 2 diabetic patients, 16 January 2009 Xiao Xiang Yan, Lin Lu, Wen Hui Peng, Ling Jie Wang, Qi Zhang, Rui Yan Zhang, Qiu Jing Chen, Wei Feng Shen pages 544-548 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (256 KB)
Vitamin E supplement use and the incidence of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in the Framingham Heart Study: Does the underlying health status play a role?, 05 February 2009 M. Dietrich, P.F. Jacques, M.J. Pencina, K. Lanier, M.J. Keyes, G. Kaur, P.A. Wolf, R.B. D’Agostino, R.S. Vasan pages 549-553 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (134 KB) | Add-Ons
Asymmetric dimethylarginine induces tissue factor expression in monocytes via NF-kappaB-dependent pathway: Role in acute coronary syndromes, 27 January 2009 De-Jian Jiang, Yu Cao, Hong-Ya Xin, Xiao-Hui Li, Zi-Qiang Luo, Yuan-Jian Li pages 554-560 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (532 KB)
Usefulness of haptoglobin and serum amyloid A proteins as biomarkers for atherothrombotic ischemic stroke diagnosis confirmation, 27 January 2009 David Brea, Tomás Sobrino, Miguel Blanco, Máximo Fraga, Jesús Agulla, Manuel Rodríguez-Yáñez, Raquel Rodríguez-González, Natalia Pérez de la Ossa, Rogelio Leira, Jerónimo Forteza, Antonio Dávalos, José Castillo pages 561-567 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1521 KB)
Association of apolipoprotein A5 concentration with serum insulin and triglyceride levels and coronary artery disease in Korean men, 02 February 2009 Yae Jung Hyun, Yangsoo Jang, Jey Sook Chae, Ji Young Kim, Jean Kyung Paik, So Yeon Kim, Ju Young Yang, Jose M. Ordovas, Young Guk Ko, Jong Ho Lee pages 568-573 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (326 KB)
Plasma phospholipid EPA and DHA in relation to atherosclerosis in 61-year-old men, 06 February 2009 Helen M. Lindqvist, Ann-Sofie Sandberg, Björn Fagerberg, Johannes Hulthe pages 574-578 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (142 KB)
Exercise tolerance test for predicting coronary heart disease in asymptomatic individuals: A review, 17 February 2009 Jean-Louis Mégnien, Alain Simon pages 579-583 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (182 KB)
Immigration presents a potential increased risk for atherosclerosis, 02 February 2009 Scott A. Lear, Karin H. Humphries, Samantha Hage-Moussa, Arun Chockalingam, G.B. John Mancini pages 584-589 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (311 KB) | Add-Ons
Increased serum levels of methylglyoxal-derived hydroimidazolone-AGE are associated with increased cardiovascular disease mortality in nondiabetic women, 02 February 2009 Bente K. Kilhovd, Auni Juutilainen, Seppo Lehto, Tapani Rönnemaa, Peter A. Torjesen, Kristian F. Hanssen, Markku Laakso pages 590-594 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (146 KB)
The effect of age and risk factors on coronary and carotid artery atherosclerotic burden in males—Results of the Heinz Nixdorf Recall Study, 06 February 2009 Marcus Bauer, Stefan Möhlenkamp, Nils Lehmann, Axel Schmermund, Ulla Roggenbuck, Susanne Moebus, Andreas Stang, Klaus Mann, Karl-Heinz Jöckel, Raimund Erbel pages 595-602 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (541 KB)
Small dense LDL-cholesterol determined by a simple precipitation assay for screening familial combined hyperlipidemia, 09 February 2009 Tsutomu Hirano, Kyoko Nohtomi, Yoshikatsu Sato, Kunio Kamata, Yasuki Ito pages 603-607 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (218 KB)
Shift work in young adults and carotid artery intima–media thickness: The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns study, 13 February 2009 Sampsa Puttonen, Mika Kivimäki, Marko Elovainio, Laura Pulkki-Råback, Mirka Hintsanen, Jussi Vahtera, Risto Telama, Markus Juonala, Jorma S.A. Viikari, Olli T. Raitakari, Liisa Keltikangas-Järvinen pages 608-613 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (142 KB)
Blood pressure has a greater impact on cardiovascular mortality than other components of metabolic syndrome in Koreans, 23 February 2009 Chan Yim Shin, Kyung Eun Yun, Hye Soon Park pages 614-619 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (194 KB)
Leukocyte telomere length is associated with HDL cholesterol levels: The Bogalusa heart study, 24 February 2009 Wei Chen, Jeffrey P. Gardner, Masayuki Kimura, Michael Brimacombe, Xiaojian Cao, Sathanur R. Srinivasan, Gerald S. Berenson, Abraham Aviv pages 620-625 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (301 KB)
Cardiovascular risk screening in school children predicts risk in parents, 17 February 2009 Peter Schwandt, Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari, Hannes B. Staehelin, Gerda-Maria Haas pages 626-631 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (263 KB)
Smoking cessation increases serum adiponectin levels in an apparently healthy Greek population, 17 February 2009 Stamatis P. Efstathiou, Irini I. Skeva, Cleanthi Dimas, Anna Panagiotou, Kleo Parisi, Labros Tzanoumis, Anna Kafouri, Konstantinos Bakratsas, Theodore D. Mountokalakis pages 632-636 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (260 KB)
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