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Free Subscription 06.08.2008 4 Am Heart J 1 Ann Emerg Med 1 BMJ 2 Circulation 1 Clin Cardiol 1 Crit Care Med 7 Eur Heart J 12 Int J Cardiol 1 J Am Coll Cardiol 3 J Cardiol 13 J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol

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Am Heart J

1. ELLIOTT DJ , Zhao L, Jasper SE, Lieber EA, et al
   Health status outcomes after cardioversion for atrial fibrillation: results from the Assessment of Cardioversion Using Transesophageal Echocardiography (ACUTE) II Trial.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:374.
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2. SONG YB , On YK, Kim JH, Shin DH, et al
   The effects of atorvastatin on the occurrence of postoperative atrial fibrillation after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:373.
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3. CAPUCCI A , Botto G, Molon G, Spampinato A, et al
   The Drug And Pace Health cliNical Evaluation (DAPHNE) study: a randomized trial comparing sotalol versus beta-blockers to treat symptomatic atrial fibrillation in patients with brady-tachycardia syndrome implanted with an antitachycardia pacemaker.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:373.
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4. ALBERT CM , Quigg R, Saba S, Estes NA 3rd, et al
   Sex differences in outcome after implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation in nonischemic cardiomyopathy.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:367-72.
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   Ann Emerg Med

5. GREENE SC , Brooks DE, Lovecchio F
   Effect of activated charcoal on citalopram-induced QT prolongation.
   Ann Emerg Med. 2008;52:86-7.
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   BMJ

6. GRIFFITH KE , Pye M
   Atrial fibrillation.
   BMJ. 2008;337:a475.
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   Circulation

7. MARCUS GM , Olgin JE
   Preventing atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a new method using an old tool.
   Circulation. 2008;118:467-8.
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8. WITTE KK , Pepper CB, Thomson JD, English KM, et al
   Letter by Witte et al regarding article, "implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in tetralogy of fallot".
   Circulation. 2008;118:e99.
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   Clin Cardiol

9. H FISCHER A , van der Loo B, M Shar G, Zbinden R, et al
   Serological Evidence for the Association of Bartonella henselae Infection with Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.
   Clin Cardiol. 2008.
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   Crit Care Med

10. ODDO M , Ribordy V, Feihl F, Rossetti AO, et al
    Early predictors of outcome in comatose survivors of ventricular fibrillation and non-ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest treated with hypothermia: a prospective study.
    Crit Care Med. 2008;36:2296-301.
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    Eur Heart J

11. PALATINI P
    Is there benefit of cardiac slowing drugs in the treatment of hypertensive patients with elevated heart rate?
    Eur Heart J. 2008;.
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12. KOLLOCH R , Legler UF, Champion A, Cooper-Dehoff RM, et al
    Impact of resting heart rate on outcomes in hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease: findings from the INternational VErapamil-SR/trandolapril STudy (INVEST).
    Eur Heart J. 2008;.
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13. EAGLE KA , Nallamothu BK, Mehta RH, Granger CB, et al
    Trends in acute reperfusion therapy for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction from 1999 to 2006: we are getting better but we have got a long way to go.
    Eur Heart J. 2008;29:609-17.
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14. YARNELL J
    Stress at work--an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease?
    Eur Heart J. 2008;29:579-80.
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15. BALDESBERGER S , Bauersfeld U, Candinas R, Seifert B, et al
    Sinus node disease and arrhythmias in the long-term follow-up of former professional cyclists.
    Eur Heart J. 2008;29:71-8.
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16. FRAGASSO G
    Can prolonged exercise-induced myocardial ischaemia be innocuous?
    Eur Heart J. 2008;29:139.
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17. KNECHT S , Oelschlager C, Duning T, Lohmann H, et al
    Atrial fibrillation in stroke-free patients is associated with memory impairment and hippocampal atrophy.
    Eur Heart J. 2008.
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    Int J Cardiol

18. WATSON T , Lip GY
    Identifying AF patients at risk of stroke: can prothrombotic indices improve things?
    Int J Cardiol. 2008;126:299-301.
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19. GIANNOGLOU GD , Chatzizisis YS, Zamboulis C, Parcharidis GE, et al
    Elevated heart rate and atherosclerosis: an overview of the pathogenetic mechanisms.
    Int J Cardiol. 2008;126:302-12.
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20. ZHAO QY , Huang CX, Liang JJ, Chen H, et al
    Effect of vagal stimulation and differential densities of M2 receptor and IK,ACh in canine atria.
    Int J Cardiol. 2008;126:352-8.
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21. LAKUSIC N , Smalcelj A, Mahovic D, Puljevic D, et al
    Heart rate variability differences in post-myocardial infarction patients based on initial treatment during acute phase of disease.
    Int J Cardiol. 2008;126:437-8.
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22. BOKERIIA LA , Golukhova EZ, Polunina AG, Davydov DM, et al
    Alexithymia, depression and heart rate in candidates for cardiac surgery.
    Int J Cardiol. 2008;126:448-9.
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23. ERDOGAN O , Aktoz M
    Right ventricular outflow tract pacing: relation of high to low synchronous ventricular activation with cardiac memory.
    Int J Cardiol. 2008;127:e27-9.
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24. QUERCIA O , Emiliani F, Foschi FG, Stefanini GF, et al
    Ventricular fibrillation after a hymenoptera sting.
    Int J Cardiol. 2008;127:e5-7.
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25. TAKAMURA T , Dohi K, Onishi K, Kurita T, et al
    Improvement of left ventricular mechanical dyssynchrony associated with restoration of left ventricular function in a patient with fulminant myocarditis and complete left bundle branch block.
    Int J Cardiol. 2008;127:e8-11.
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26. PATANE' S , Marte F, Di Bella G, Pugliatti P, et al
    Atrial fibrillation, pharmacological cardioversion and topical ophthalmic beta-blocker use.
    Int J Cardiol. 2008;126:e43-6.
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27. PATANE S , Marte F, Di Bella G
    Atrial fibrillation with left bundle branch block and intermittent right axis deviation during acute myocardial infarction.
    Int J Cardiol. 2008;127:e1-2.
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28. DOURAKIS S , Sambatakou H, Tsiachris D, Kittou N, et al
    A 70-year-old stock-breeder with tricuspid valve and defibrillator lead brucella endocarditis.
    Int J Cardiol. 2008;126:e47-9.
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29. TOUSOULIS D , Zisimos K, Antoniades C, Stefanadi E, et al
    Oxidative stress and inflammatory process in patients with atrial fibrillation: The role of left atrium distension.
    Int J Cardiol. 2008.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

30. KAPOOR JR
    Combination prophylactic therapy for post-operative atrial fibrillation.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2008;52:397.
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    J Cardiol

31. SUEDA S , Oshita A, Nomoto T, Izoe Y, et al
    Recommendations for performing acetylcholine tests safely: STOP dangerous complications induced by acetylcholine tests (STOP DCIAT).
    J Cardiol. 2008;51:131-4.
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32. SEKIGUCHI M , Hasegawa A, Hiroe M, Morimoto S, et al
    Inclusion of electric disturbance type cardiomyopathy in the classification of cardiomyopathy: a current review.
    J Cardiol. 2008;51:81-8.
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33. TAKENAKA T , Teraguchi H, Yoshida A, Taguchi S, et al
    Terminal stage cardiac findings in patients with cardiac Fabry disease: an electrocardiographic, echocardiographic, and autopsy study.
    J Cardiol. 2008;51:50-9.
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    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol

34. WYLIE JR JV , Essebag V, Reynolds MR, Josephson ME, et al
    Inducibility of Atrial Fibrillation with a Synchronized External Low Energy Shock Post-Pulmonary Vein Isolation Predicts Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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35. KATRITSIS D , Sougiannis D, Giazitzoglou E, Kourlaba G, et al
    Regional Endocardial Left Atrial Voltage and Electrogram Fractionation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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36. CHANG KC , Chen JY, Lin YC, Huang SK, et al
    Usefulness of Interatrial Conduction Time to Distinguish Between Focal Atrial Tachyarrhythmias Originating from the Superior Vena Cava and the Right Superior Pulmonary Vein.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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37. MOSS AJ , Zareba W, Schwarz KQ, Rosero S, et al
    Ranolazine Shortens Repolarization in Patients with Sustained Inward Sodium Current Due to Type-3 Long-QT Syndrome.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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38. LAKKIREDDY D , Rangisetty U, Prasad S, Verma A, et al
    Intracardiac Echo-Guided Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Atrial Septal Defect or Patent Foramen Ovale Repair: A Feasibility, Safety, and Efficacy Study.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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39. DAOUD EG
    Perception Is Not Reality: Elimination of Another Barrier to Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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40. STILES MK , Brooks AG, Kuklik P, John B, et al
    High-Density Mapping of Atrial Fibrillation in Humans: Relationship Between High-Frequency Activation and Electrogram Fractionation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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41. KAUFMAN ES
    Use of Ranolazine in Long-QT Syndrome Type 3.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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42. TSUCHIYA T
    The Challenges of Preventing Lethal Esophageal Damage During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Continue.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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43. AMIN MS , Fox AD, Kalahasty G, Shepard RK, et al
    Benefit of Primary Prevention Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators in the Setting of Chronic Kidney Disease: A Decision Model Analysis.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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44. KNECHT S , Wright M, Lellouche N, Nault I, et al
    Impact of a Patent Foramen Ovale on Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Ablation.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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45. HAUER RN , Cox MG
    The Challenge of Early Diagnosis in Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia/Cardiomyopathy.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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46. CZOSEK RJ , Berul CI
    Congenital Long-QT Syndrome Concealed by Hypercalcemia in Williams Syndrome.
    J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2008.
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