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Chronic Heart Failure

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July 2008
1. EZEKOWITZ JA , Lee DS, Tu JV, Newman AM, et al
   Comparison of one-year outcome (death and rehospitalization) in hospitalized heart failure patients with left ventricular ejection fraction >50% versus those with ejection fraction <50%.
   Am J Cardiol. 2008;102:79-83.
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2. RISTOW B , Ali S, Whooley MA, Schiller NB, et al
   Usefulness of Left Atrial Volume Index to Predict Heart Failure Hospitalization and Mortality in Ambulatory Patients With Coronary Heart Disease and Comparison to Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (from the Heart and Soul Study).
   Am J Cardiol. 2008;102:70-6.
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3. MCALISTER FA , Quan H, Fong A, Jin Y, et al
   Effect of invasive coronary revascularization in acute myocardial infarction on subsequent death rate and frequency of chronic heart failure.
   Am J Cardiol. 2008;102:1-5.
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   June 2008
4. SEREBRUANY VL
   Controlled rosuvastatin multinational trial in heart failure (the positive negative trial).
   Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1808-9.
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5. FILIPPATOS GS , Adamopoulos C, Sui X, Love TE, et al
   A propensity-matched study of hypertension and increased stroke-related hospitalization in chronic heart failure.
   Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1772-6.
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6. KALANTAR-ZADEH K , Anker SD, Horwich TB, Fonarow GC, et al
   Nutritional and anti-inflammatory interventions in chronic heart failure.
   Am J Cardiol. 2008;101.
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7. AQUILANI R , Viglio S, Iadarola P, Opasich C, et al
   Oral amino acid supplements improve exercise capacities in elderly patients with chronic heart failure.
   Am J Cardiol. 2008;101.
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8. CAUTHEN CA , Lipinski MJ, Abbate A, Appleton D, et al
   Relation of blood urea nitrogen to long-term mortality in patients with heart failure.
   Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1643-7.
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   May 2008
9. ARIYARAJAH V , Malinski M, Zieroth S, Harizi R, et al
   Risk stratification for recurrent heart failure in patients post-myocardial infarction with electrocardiographic and echocardiographic left atrial abnormality.
   Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1373-8.
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10. BARSHESHET A , Leor J, Goldbourt U, Garty M, et al
    Effect of bundle branch block patterns on mortality in hospitalized patients with heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1303-8.
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11. MULLENS W , Abrahams Z, Skouri HN, Taylor DO, et al
    Prognostic evaluation of ambulatory patients with advanced heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1297-302.
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    April 2008
12. KOC M , Bozkurt A, Acarturk E, Sahin DY, et al
    Usefulness of N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Increase With Exercise for Predicting Cardiovascular Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1157-1162.
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13. SWEITZER NK , Lopatin M, Yancy CW, Mills RM, et al
    Comparison of clinical features and outcomes of patients hospitalized with heart failure and normal ejection fraction (>/=55%) versus those with mildly reduced (40% to 55%) and moderately to severely reduced (<40%) fractions.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1151-6.
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14. BANERJEE S , Compton AP, Hooker RS, Cipher DJ, et al
    Cardiovascular outcomes in male veterans with rheumatoid arthritis.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1201-5.
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15. GIANNAKOULAS G , Parcharidou D, Efthimiadis G, Karvounis H, et al
    Right ventricular dysfunction in chronic heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1070.
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16. PIAZZA G , Seddighzadeh A, Goldhaber SZ
    Heart failure in patients with deep vein thrombosis.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1056-9.
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17. VAN DE VEIRE NR , Marsan NA, Schuijf JD, Bleeker GB, et al
    Noninvasive imaging of cardiac venous anatomy with 64-slice multi-slice computed tomography and noninvasive assessment of left ventricular dyssynchrony by 3-dimensional tissue synchronization imaging in patients with heart failure scheduled for cardiac r
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1023-9.
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18. LOEHR LR , Rosamond WD, Chang PP, Folsom AR, et al
    Heart Failure Incidence and Survival (from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study).
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:1016-22.
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    March 2008
19. KOSHINO Y , Satoh M, Katayose Y, Yasuda K, et al
    Association of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients Without Heart Failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:882-886.
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20. FLANNERY G , Gehrig-Mills R, Billah B, Krum H, et al
    Analysis of randomized controlled trials on the effect of magnitude of heart rate reduction on clinical outcomes in patients with systolic chronic heart failure receiving Beta-blockers.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:865-9.
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21. FARZANEH-FAR R , Na B, Whooley MA, Schiller NB, et al
    Usefulness of Noninvasive Estimate of Pulmonary Vascular Resistance to Predict Mortality, Heart Failure, and Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease (from the Heart and Soul Study).
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:762-6.
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22. KAPOOR JR
    Effect of combination Angiotensin-converting enzyme and Angiotensin receptor blocker therapy on heart failure mortality and morbidity.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:744-5.
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23. WANG YC , Hwang JJ, Yu CC, Lai LP, et al
    Provocation of Masked Left Ventricular Mechanical Dyssynchrony by Treadmill Exercise in Patients With Systolic Heart Failure and Narrow QRS Complex.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:658-61.
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24. SOLIMAN OI , Geleijnse ML, Theuns DA, Nemes A, et al
    Reverse of left ventricular volumetric and structural remodeling in heart failure patients treated with cardiac resynchronization therapy.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:651-7.
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25. TRIBOUILLOY C , Rusinaru D, Leborgne L, Peltier M, et al
    Prognostic impact of Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy in diastolic heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:639-44.
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26. AKSNES TA , Schmieder RE, Kjeldsen SE, Ghani S, et al
    Impact of New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus on Development of Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure in High-Risk Hypertension (from the VALUE Trial).
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:634-8.
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27. ANAVEKAR NS , Skali H, Bourgoun M, Ghali JK, et al
    Usefulness of Right Ventricular Fractional Area Change to Predict Death, Heart Failure, and Stroke Following Myocardial Infarction (from the VALIANT ECHO Study).
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:607-12.
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28. VESELY MR , Li S, Kop WJ, Reese A, et al
    Test-retest reliability of assessment for intraventricular dyssynchrony by tissue Doppler imaging echocardiography.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:645-50.
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    February 2008
29. FERRATINI M , Modica M, Spezzaferri R
    Living wills and therapeutic remorselessness in cardiology.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:553-4.
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30. DUNKELGRUN M , Schreiner F, Schockman DB, Hoeks SE, et al
    Usefulness of preoperative oral glucose tolerance testing for perioperative risk stratification in patients scheduled for elective vascular surgery.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:526-9.
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31. TROUGHTON RW , Richards AM
    Outpatient monitoring and treatment of chronic heart failure guided by amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide measurement.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101.
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32. BETTENCOURT P , Januzzi JL Jr
    Amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide testing for inpatient monitoring and treatment guidance of acute destabilized heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101.
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33. MASSON S , Latini R
    Amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptides and prognosis in chronic heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101.
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34. BAGGISH AL , van Kimmenade RR, Januzzi JL Jr
    Amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide testing and prognosis in patients with acute dyspnea, including those with acute heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101.
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35. JANUZZI JL JR , Chen-Tournoux AA, Moe G
    Amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide testing for the diagnosis or exclusion of heart failure in patients with acute symptoms.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101.
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36. HILDEBRANDT P , Collinson PO
    Amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide testing to assist the diagnostic evaluation of heart failure in symptomatic primary care patients.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101.
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37. JOHNS MC , Stephenson C
    Amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide testing in neonatal and pediatric patients.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101.
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38. BAGGISH AL , van Kimmenade RR, Januzzi JL Jr
    The differential diagnosis of an elevated amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide level.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101.
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39. VAN KIMMENADE RR , Pinto YM, Januzzi JL Jr
    Importance and interpretation of intermediate (gray zone) amino-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide concentrations.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101.
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40. TANG WH , Shrestha K, Van Lente F, Troughton RW, et al
    Usefulness of C-reactive protein and left ventricular diastolic performance for prognosis in patients with left ventricular systolic heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:370-3.
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41. ILER MA , Hu T, Ayyagari S, Callahan TD 4th, et al
    Prognostic Value of Electrocardiographic Measurements Before and After Cardiac Resynchronization Device Implantation in Patients With Heart Failure due to Ischemic or Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:359-63.
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42. RUSINARU D , Saaidi I, Godard S, Mahjoub H, et al
    Impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on long-term outcome of patients hospitalized for heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:353-8.
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43. CHASE P , Arena R, Myers J, Abella J, et al
    Relation of the prognostic value of ventilatory efficiency to body mass index in patients with heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:348-52.
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44. GIAMOUZIS G , Sui X, Love TE, Butler J, et al
    A propensity-matched study of the association of cardiothoracic ratio with morbidity and mortality in chronic heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:343-7.
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    January 2008
45. BROWN SB , Shannon RP
    Improving medication compliance in patients with heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:274-7.
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46. EIMER MJ , Wright JM, Wang EC, Kulik L, et al
    Frequency and significance of acute heart failure following liver transplantation.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:242-4.
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47. SHALABY A , Voigt A, El-Saed A, Saba S, et al
    Usefulness of pulmonary artery pressure by echocardiography to predict outcome in patients receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:238-41.
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48. YOUNG JB , Abraham WT, Albert NM, Gattis Stough W, et al
    Relation of Low Hemoglobin and Anemia to Morbidity and Mortality in Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure (Insight from the OPTIMIZE-HF Registry).
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:223-30.
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49. SHAH R , Wang Y, Foody JM
    Effect of Statins, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, and Beta Blockers on Survival in Patients >/=65 Years of Age With Heart Failure and Preserved Left Ventricular Systolic Function.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:217-222.
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50. YOSHINAGA M , Niwa K, Niwa A, Ishiwada N, et al
    Risk factors for in-hospital mortality during infective endocarditis in patients with congenital heart disease.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:114-8.
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51. ARIYARAJAH V , Malinski M, Khadem A, Harizi R, et al
    Relation of Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation After Non-ST-Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction to Left Atrial Abnormality.
    Am J Cardiol. 2008;101:30-4.
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    December 2007
52. MOLLEMA SA , Bleeker GB, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, et al
    Usefulness of QRS Duration to Predict Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Patients With End-Stage Heart Failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1665-70.
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53. BECKER M , Hoffmann R, Schmitz F, Hundemer A, et al
    Relation of optimal lead positioning as defined by three-dimensional echocardiography to long-term benefit of cardiac resynchronization.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1671-6.
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    November 2007
54. SCHOU M , Gustafsson F, Kistorp CN, Corell P, et al
    Prognostic usefulness of anemia and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic Peptide in outpatients with systolic heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1571-6.
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55. AURICCHIO A , Sorgente A, Singh JP, Faletra F, et al
    Role of multislice computed tomography for preprocedural evaluation before revision of a chronically implanted transvenous left ventricular lead.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1566-70.
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56. BLENDEA D , Mansour M, Shah RV, Chung J, et al
    Usefulness of high-speed rotational coronary venous angiography during cardiac resynchronization therapy.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1561-5.
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57. MEHTA RH , Honeycutt E, Shaw LK, Milano CA, et al
    Clinical and angiographic correlates of short- and long-term mortality in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1538-42.
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58. RAUTAHARJU PM , Prineas RJ, Wood J, Zhang ZM, et al
    Electrocardiographic Predictors of New-Onset Heart Failure in Men and in Women Free of Coronary Heart Disease (from the Atherosclerosis in Communities [ARIC] Study).
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1437-41.
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59. SHAH MR , Hasselblad V, Tasissa G, Christenson RH, et al
    Rapid Assay Brain Natriuretic Peptide and Troponin I in Patients Hospitalized With Decompensated Heart Failure (from the Evaluation Study of Congestive Heart Failure and Pulmonary Artery Catheterization Effectiveness Trial).
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1427-33.
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60. FRIEDEWALD VE , Maron BJ, Roberts WC
    The editor's roundtable: sudden cardiac death in athletes.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1451-9.
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61. RAJAGOPALAN N , Suffoletto MS, Tanabe M, Miske G, et al
    Right ventricular function following cardiac resynchronization therapy.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1434-6.
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62. O'DONOGHUE M , Kenney P, Oestreicher E, Anwaruddin S, et al
    Usefulness of Aminoterminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide Testing for the Diagnostic and Prognostic Evaluation of Dyspneic Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Seen in the Emergency Department (from the PRIDE Study).
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1336-40.
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    October 2007
63. MARTIN TC
    Comparison of Afro-Caribbean Patients Presenting in Heart Failure With Normal Versus Poor Left Ventricular Systolic Function.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1271-1273.
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64. YU CM , Gorcsan J 3rd, Bleeker GB, Zhang Q, et al
    Usefulness of tissue Doppler velocity and strain dyssynchrony for predicting left ventricular reverse remodeling response after cardiac resynchronization therapy.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1263-70.
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65. HOWIE-ESQUIVEL J , Dracup K
    Effect of gender, ethnicity, pulmonary disease, and symptom stability on rehospitalization in patients with heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1139-44.
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66. FRIEDEWALD VE JR , Boehmer JP, Kowal RC, Saxon L, et al
    The editor's roundtable: Cardiac resynchronization therapy.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1145-52.
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    September 2007
67. LANDOLINA M , Lunati M, Gasparini M, Santini M, et al
    Comparison of the Effects of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Patients With Class II Versus Class III and IV Heart Failure (from the InSync/InSync ICD Italian Registry)(,).
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1007-12.
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68. VIDAL B , Sitges M, Marigliano A, Delgado V, et al
    Optimizing the Programation of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices in Patients With Heart Failure and Left Bundle Branch Block.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:1002-1006.
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69. MANSENCAL N , d'Allonnes LR, Beauchet A, Fabre S, et al
    Reliability of echocardiography for hemodynamic assessment of end-stage heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:998-1001.
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70. APOSTOLAKIS E , Akinosoglou K
    Reexamining the new york heart association functional classification of heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:911-2.
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71. LIM TK , Hayat SA, Gaze D, Celik E, et al
    Independent value of echocardiography and N-terminal pro-natriuretic Peptide for the prediction of major outcomes in patients with suspected heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:870-5.
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72. ZUBER M , Kipfer P, Attenhofer Jost CH
    Usefulness of acoustic cardiography to resolve ambiguous values of B-type natriuretic Peptide levels in patients with suspected heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:866-9.
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73. BRUCH C , Klem I, Breithardt G, Wichter T, et al
    Diagnostic usefulness and prognostic implications of the mitral e/e' ratio in patients with heart failure and severe secondary mitral regurgitation.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:860-5.
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74. TAKAHASHI T , Hiasa Y, Ohara Y, Miyazaki S, et al
    Usefulness of coronary flow reserve immediately after primary coronary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction in predicting long-term adverse cardiac events.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:806-11.
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    August 2007
75. KAPOOR JR
    Nesiritide in acute decompensated heart failure: to use or not to use, that is the question?
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:745-6.
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76. SONG ZZ , Ma J
    Patients with advanced heart failure and the effects of levosimendan.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:742.
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77. MAY HT , Horne BD, Levy WC, Kfoury AG, et al
    Validation of the Seattle heart failure model in a community-based heart failure population and enhancement by adding B-type natriuretic Peptide.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:697-700.
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78. GO AS , Yang J, Gurwitz JH, Hsu J, et al
    Comparative effectiveness of Beta-adrenergic antagonists (atenolol, metoprolol tartrate, carvedilol) on the risk of rehospitalization in adults with heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:690-6.
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79. YANCY CW , Ghali JK, Braman VM, Sabolinski ML, et al
    Evidence for the Continued Safety and Tolerability of Fixed-Dose Isosorbide Dinitrate/Hydralazine in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure (the Extension to African-American Heart Failure Trial).
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:684-9.
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80. FUKUNAGA T , Soejima H, Irie A, Sugamura K, et al
    Relation Between CD4(+) T-Cell Activation and Severity of Chronic Heart Failure Secondary to Ischemic or Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:483-8.
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81. SOLIMAN OI , Theuns DA, Ten Cate FJ, Anwar AM, et al
    Baseline predictors of cardiac events after cardiac resynchronization therapy in patients with heart failure secondary to ischemic or nonischemic etiology.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:464-9.
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82. VAN DE VEIRE NR , Bleeker GB, Ypenburg C, De Sutter J, et al
    Usefulness of triplane tissue Doppler imaging to predict acute response to cardiac resynchronization therapy.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:476-82.
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83. SASSONE B , Capecchi A, Boggian G, Gabrieli L, et al
    Value of baseline left lateral wall postsystolic displacement assessed by M-mode to predict reverse remodeling by cardiac resynchronization therapy.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:470-5.
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    July 2007
84. HSICH E , Chadalavada S, Krishnaswamy G, Starling RC, et al
    Long-term prognostic value of peak oxygen consumption in women versus men with heart failure and severely impaired left ventricular systolic function.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:291-5.
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85. BIOLO A , Chao T, Duhaney TA, Kotlyar E, et al
    Usefulness of the aldosterone synthase gene polymorphism C-344-T to predict cardiac remodeling in african-americans versus non-african-americans with chronic systolic heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:285-90.
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86. AHMED A , Gambassi G, Weaver MT, Young JB, et al
    Effects of discontinuation of digoxin versus continuation at low serum digoxin concentrations in chronic heart failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:280-4.
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87. DE SILVA R , Loh H, Rigby AS, Nikitin NP, et al
    Epidemiology, associated factors, and prognostic outcomes of renal artery stenosis in chronic heart failure assessed by magnetic resonance angiography.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:273-9.
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88. HOLPER EM , Brooks MM, Kim LJ, Detre KM, et al
    Effects of Heart Failure and Diabetes Mellitus on Long-Term Mortality After Coronary Revascularization (from the BARI Trial).
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:196-202.
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89. BRAR SS , Khan SS, Sandhu GK, Jorgensen MB, et al
    Incidence, mortality, and racial differences in peripartum cardiomyopathy.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:302-4.
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90. ADELSTEIN EC , Saba S
    Burden of atrial fibrillation after cardiac resynchronization therapy.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:268-72.
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91. MARSO SP , Miller T, Rutherford BD, Gibbons RJ, et al
    Comparison of Myocardial Reperfusion in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in ST-Segment Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction With Versus Without Diabetes Mellitus (from the EMERALD Trial).
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:206-210.
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92. OKIN PM , Roman MJ, Lee ET, Galloway JM, et al
    Usefulness of Quantitative Assessment of Electrocardiographic ST Depression for Predicting New-Onset Heart Failure in American Indians (from the Strong Heart Study).
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:94-8.
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93. HERWEG B , Ilercil A, Cutro R, Dewhurst R, et al
    Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Patients With End-Stage Inotrope-Dependent Class IV Heart Failure.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:90-3.
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94. DIAZ-INFANTE E , Sitges M, Vidal B, Mont L, et al
    Usefulness of ventricular dyssynchrony measured using M-mode echocardiography to predict response to resynchronization therapy.
    Am J Cardiol. 2007;100:84-9.
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