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June 2018

GARCIA-GARCIA C, Oliveras T, Rueda F, Perez-Fernandez S, et al
Primary Ventricular Fibrillation in the Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Era (from the "Codi IAM" Multicenter Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 27. pii: S0002-9149(18)31055.
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May 2018

MOON S, Kong SH, Choi HS, Hwangbo Y, et al
Relation of Subclinical Hypothyroidism is Associated With Cardiovascular Events and All-Cause Mortality in Adults With High Cardiovascular Risk.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 May 16. pii: S0002-9149(18)31118.
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KOMOCSI A, Aradi D, Szuk T, Nagy GG, et al
Comparison of Platelet Function Guided Versus Unguided Treatment With P2Y12 Inhibitors in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction (from the Hungarian Myocardial Infarction Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2018;121:1129-1137.
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GOKSULUK H, Gulec S, Ozyuncu N, Kurklu ST, et al
Comparison of Frequency of Silent Cerebral Infarction After Coronary Angiography and Stenting With Transradial Versus Transfemoral Approaches.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 May 11. pii: S0002-9149(18)31057.
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GRIPETEG L, Arvidsson D, Johannesson E, Larsson C, et al
Concomitant Associations of Healthy Food Intake and Cardiorespiratory Fitness With Coronary Artery Calcium.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 May 11. pii: S0002-9149(18)31060.
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YESIN M, Karakoyun S, Kalcik M, Gursoy MO, et al
Status of the Epicardial Coronary Arteries in Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients with Mechanical Prosthetic Heart Valves (from the TROIA-ACS Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 May 11. pii: S0002-9149(18)31046.
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April 2018

TOLPPANEN H, Javanainen T, Sans-Rosello J, Parenica J, et al
Prevalence, Temporal Evolution, and Impact on Survival of Ventricular Conduction Blocks in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome and Cardiogenic Shock.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 20. pii: S0002-9149(18)30857.
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DAETER EJ, Timmermans MJC, Hirsch A, Lipsic E, et al
Defining and Measuring a Standard Set of Patient-Relevant Outcomes in Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 20. pii: S0002-9149(18)30273.
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ROBERTS WC
Good Books Received in Cardiovascular Disease in 2017 and in Early 2018.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)30321.
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KALKA D, Gebala J, Rusiecki L, Smolinski R, et al
Relation of Postexercise Reduction of Arterial Blood Pressure and Erectile Dysfunction in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 18. pii: S0002-9149(18)30861.
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PI SH, Rhee TM, Lee JM, Hwang D, et al
Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus According to Insulin Treatment After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in the Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stent Era.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 18. pii: S0002-9149(18)30270.
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SHAH AP, Nathan S
Challenges in Implementation of Institutional Protocols for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 17. pii: S0002-9149(18)30837.
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OTO A
14th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, April 5 to 8: Presidential Invitation.
Am J Cardiol. 2018;121.
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NAKAMURA Y, Asaumi Y, Miyagi T, Nakai M, et al
Comparison of Long-Term Mortality in Patients With Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Versus Without Optimal Medical Therapy.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30858.
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NGUYEN XT, Quaden RM, Wolfrum S, Song RJ, et al
Prevalence of Ideal Cardiovascular Health Metrics in the Million Veteran Program.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30843.
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MISUMIDA N, Ahmed AE, Barlow M, Goodwin R, et al
Prognostic Value of Anatomical SYNTAX Score and SYNTAX Score II in Veterans With Left Main and/or Three-Vessel Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30859.
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KWOK CS, Rao SV, Gilchrist I, Martinez SC, et al
Relation Between Age and Unplanned Readmissions After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Findings from the Nationwide Readmission Database).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30860.
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KIM I, Kim MC, Sim DS, Hong YJ, et al
Effect of the Metabolic Syndrome on Outcomes in Patients Aged <50 Years Versus >50 Years With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 11. pii: S0002-9149(18)30856.
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VELAGAPUDI P, Kolte D, Ather K, Khera S, et al
Temporal Trends and Factors Associated With Prolonged Length of Stay in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 11. pii: S0002-9149(18)30855.
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NDREPEPA G, Byrne RA, Cassese S, Fusaro M, et al
Markers of Reperfusion and Long-Term (8-Year) Prognosis after Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 9. pii: S0002-9149(18)30836.
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PATEL JK, Thippeswamy G, Kataya A, Loeb CA, et al
Predictors of Obstructive Coronary Disease and Mortality in Adults Having Cardiac Arrest.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 3. pii: S0002-9149(18)30391.
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ILARDI F, Gargiulo G, Schiattarella GG, Giugliano G, et al
Effects of Carvedilol Versus Metoprolol on Platelet Aggregation in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: The PLATE-BLOCK Study.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Apr 3. pii: S0002-9149(18)30372.
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March 2018

SIROIS FM, Jiang L, Upchurch DM
Use and Disclosure of Complementary Health Approaches in US Adults With Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 29. pii: S0002-9149(18)30382.
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KOBAYASHI N, Hata N, Tsurumi M, Shibata Y, et al
Relation of Coronary Culprit Lesion Morphology Determined by Optical Coherence Tomography and Cardiac Outcomes to Serum Uric Acid Levels in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 28. pii: S0002-9149(18)30390.
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BERTRAND OF, Larose E, Bagur R, Maes F, et al
A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study Comparing Intracoronary Versus Intravenous Abciximab in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Transradial Rescue Percutaneous Coronary Intervention After Failed Thrombolysis.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 28. pii: S0002-9149(18)30375.
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WELLINGS J, Kostis JB, Sargsyan D, Cabrera J, et al
Risk Factors and Trends in Incidence of Heart Failure Following Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 28. pii: S0002-9149(18)30373.
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MOURTZINIS G, Kahan T, Bengtsson Bostrom K, Schioler L, et al
Relation Between Lipid Profile and New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Systemic Hypertension (From the Swedish Primary Care Cardiovascular Database [SPCCD]).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 28. pii: S0002-9149(18)30392.
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MILASINOVIC D, Milosevic A, Vasiljevic-Pokrajcic Z, Marinkovic J, et al
Three-Year Impact of Immediate Invasive Strategy in Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (from the RIDDLE-NSTEMI Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 28. pii: S0002-9149(18)30374.
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CAVUSOGLU E, Kassotis JT, Anwar A, Marmur JD, et al
Usefulness of Complement C1q to Predict 10-Year Mortality in Men With Diabetes Mellitus Referred for Coronary Angiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 28. pii: S0002-9149(18)30376.
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WETTERSTEN N, Cushman M, Howard VJ, Hartmann O, et al
Usefulness of Proneurotensin to Predict Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality in a United States Population (from the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 28. pii: S0002-9149(18)30377.
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DE ROSA R, Silverio A, Varricchio A, De Luca G, et al
Meta-Analysis Comparing Outcomes After Everolimus-Eluting Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds Versus Everolimus-Eluting Metallic Stents in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 27. pii: S0002-9149(18)30371.
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ROBERTS WC
Quantitative Extent of Atherosclerotic Plaque in the Major Epicardial Coronary Arteries in Patients with Fatal Coronary Heart Disease, in Coronary Endarterectomy Specimens, in Aorta-Coronary Saphenous Venous Conduits, and Means to Prevent the Plaques:
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 27. pii: S0002-9149(18)30253.
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PAVLOV M, Babic Z
ST-Segment Elevation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survivors Not Always Related to Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 23. pii: S0002-9149(18)30263.
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MARSO SP, Nauck MA, Monk Fries T, Rasmussen S, et al
Myocardial Infarction Subtypes in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the Effect of Liraglutide Therapy (from the LEADER Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 15. pii: S0002-9149(18)30266.
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SRIVASTAVA P, Butler J, Shroyer AL, Lacey M, et al
Impact of Depressive Disorder on Access and Quality of Care in Veterans With Prevalent Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 14. pii: S0002-9149(18)30284.
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SANDESARA PB, O'Neal WT, Tahhan AS, Hayek SS, et al
Comparison of the Association Between High-Sensitivity Troponin I and Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Versus Without Chronic Kidney Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 14. pii: S0002-9149(18)30275.
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ALLONEN J, Nieminen MS, Hiippala S, Sinisalo J, et al
Relation of Use of Red Blood Cell Transfusion After Acute Coronary Syndrome to Long-Term Mortality.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)30271.
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NAGANUMA T, Tsujita K, Mitomo S, Ishiguro H, et al
Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusions (from the Japanese Multicenter Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)30268.
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BUCHANAN KD, Torguson R, Rogers T, Xu L, et al
In-Stent Restenosis of Drug-Eluting Stents Compared With a Matched Group of Patients With De Novo Coronary Artery Stenosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)30269.
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YONG CM, Ungar L, Abnousi F, Asch SM, et al
Racial Differences in Quality of Care and Outcomes After Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)30272.
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DUDEK D, Ebner A, Sobczynski R, Trebacz J, et al
Efficacy and Safety of the HeartMate Percutaneous Heart Pump During High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the SHIELD I Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)30282.
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AGGARWAL V, Mulukutla V, Maskatia S, Justino H, et al
Outcomes after Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty for Critical Pulmonary Stenosis and Incidence of Coronary Artery Fistulas.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)30285.
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ZHU Y, Blumenthal JA, Shi C, Jiang R, et al
Sedentary Behavior and the Risk of Depression in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)30267.
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BLONDHEIM DS, Kleiner-Shochat M, Asif A, Kazatsker M, et al
Characteristics, Management, and Outcome of Transient ST-elevation Versus Persistent ST-elevation and Non-ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30265.
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KIM HO, Kim JM, Woo JS, Park CB, et al
Circadian Distribution of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Different Age Groups.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 7. pii: S0002-9149(18)30241.
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WILSON G, Kurian K, Zamin S, Urbanczyk J, et al
Rates of Echocardiography, Coronary Angiography, and Coronary Intervention Associated With Troponin Testing in Hospitalized Patients.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 2. pii: S0002-9149(18)30244.
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KIM H, Kim IC, Yoon HJ, Park HS, et al
Prognostic Usefulness of Tricuspid Annular Diameter for Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Tricuspid Regurgitation of Moderate to Severe Degree.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 2. pii: S0002-9149(18)30249.
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GARBER L, McAndrew TC, Chung ES, Stancak B, et al
Predictors of Left Ventricular Remodeling After Myocardial Infarction in Patients With a Patent Infarct Related Coronary Artery After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the Post-Myocardial Infarction Remodeling Prevention Therapy [PRomPT] Trial)
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 1. pii: S0002-9149(18)30242.
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ITO S, Watanabe H, Morimoto T, Yoshikawa Y, et al
Impact of Baseline Thrombocytopenia on Bleeding and Mortality After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 1. pii: S0002-9149(18)30245.
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KIM MC, Jeong MH, Sim DS, Hong YJ, et al
Optimal Timing of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (from the Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry-National Institutes of Health [K
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 1. pii: S0002-9149(18)30240.
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February 2018

JEEVARETHINAM A, Venuraju S, Dumo A, Ruano S, et al
Usefulness of Carotid Plaques as Predictors of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiovascular Events in Asymptomatic Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 27. pii: S0002-9149(18)30091.
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AZZALINI L, Candilio L, Ojeda S, Dens J, et al
Impact of Incomplete Revascularization on Long-Term Outcomes Following Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 23. pii: S0002-9149(18)30175.
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BADINGS EA, Hermanides RS, The SHK, Dambrink JE, et al
Comparison of Outcomes and Intervention Among Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction of Those With a Left Circumflex Versus Those With a Non-Left Circumflex-Related Coronary Artery (From the ELISA-3 Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 21. pii: S0002-9149(18)30173.
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KHAN SU, Khan MU, Ghani AR, Lone AN, et al
Meta-Analysis of Antithrombotic Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 14. pii: S0002-9149(18)30178.
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KOIFMAN E, Garcia-Garcia HM, Kuku KO, Kajita AH, et al
Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Orbital and Rotational Atherectomy in Calcified Narrowings in Patients Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)30094.
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BARUCH A, Mosesova S, Davis JD, Budha N, et al
Corrigendum to 'Effects of RG7652, a Monoclonal Antibody Against PCSK9, on Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C), LDL-C Subfractions, and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Patients at High Risk of or with Established Coronary Heart Disease (From the Ph
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30115.
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CHEN YR, Hsieh FI, Chang CC, Chi NF, et al
Effect on Risk of Stroke and Acute Myocardial Infarction of Nonselective Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30189.
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KARALIS DG, Mallya UG, Ghannam AF, Elassal J, et al
Prescribing Patterns of Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin-Kexin Type 9 Inhibitors in Eligible Patients With Clinical Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease or Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30185.
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WANG ZQ, Qiang H, Luo X, Li W, et al
Meta-Analysis of Risk of Ventricular Arrhythmias and All-Cause Mortality in Patients With Chronic Total Occlusion of a Coronary Artery and/or Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30184.
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SONG RJ, Nguyen XT, Quaden R, Ho YL, et al
Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Coronary Artery Disease (from the Million Veteran Program).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30186.
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MANSOUR M, Heist EK, Agarwal R, Bunch TJ, et al
Stroke and Cardiovascular Events After Ablation or Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Treatment of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30187.
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DI SERAFINO L, Turturo M, Lanzone S, Marano M, et al
Comparison of the Effect of Dual-Axis Rotational Coronary Angiography Versus Conventional Coronary Angiography on Frequency of Acute Kidney Injury, X-Ray Exposure Time, and Quantity of Contrast Medium Injected.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 7. pii: S0002-9149(18)30170.
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SPITALERI G, Brugaletta S, Scalone G, Moscarella E, et al
Role of ST-Segment Resolution in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated With Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the 5-Year Outcomes of the EXAMINATION [Evaluation of the Xience-V Stent in Acute Myocardial Infarc
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 7. pii: S0002-9149(18)30157.
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BACHMANN JM, Mayberry LS, Wallston KA, Huang S, et al
Relation of Perceived Health Competence to Physical Activity in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 7. pii: S0002-9149(18)30166.
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LEE YSG, Baradi A, Peverelle M, Sultani R, et al
Usefulness of Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio to Predict Long-Term All-Cause Mortality in Patients at High Risk of Coronary Artery Disease Who Underwent Coronary Angiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 7. pii: S0002-9149(18)30160.
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HO JS, Cannaday JJ, FitzGerald SJ, Leonard D, et al
Relation of Coronary Artery Diameters With Cardiorespiratory Fitness.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 6. pii: S0002-9149(18)30163.
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FRANCK C, Filion KB, Eisenberg MJ
Smoking Cessation in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 6. pii: S0002-9149(18)30159.
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TIBUAKUU M, Kianoush S, DeFilippis AP, McEvoy JW, et al
Usefulness of Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 Activity and C-Reactive Protein in Identifying High-Risk Smokers for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 6. pii: S0002-9149(18)30162.
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LEE MS, Lluri G, Finch W, Park KW, et al
Role of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in the Treatment of Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 6. pii: S0002-9149(18)30167.
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RICOTTINI E, Mangiacapra F, Nusca A, Melfi R, et al
Relation of Platelet Indexes to Platelet Reactivity and Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction in Patients Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 5. pii: S0002-9149(18)30155.
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FRIKHA Z, Ferreira JP, Bozec E, McMurray JJV, et al
Relation of High Serum Bilirubin to Short-Term Mortality Following a Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (from the High-Risk Myocardial Infarction Database Initiative).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 5. pii: S0002-9149(18)30154.
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SKOWRONSKI J, Pregowski J, Mintz GS, Kruk M, et al
Measurements of Lumen Areas and Diameters of Proximal and Middle Coronary Artery Segments in Subjects Without Coronary Atherosclerosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 2. pii: S0002-9149(18)30095.
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KHAN H, Kunutsor SK, Rauramaa R, Merchant FM, et al
Long-Term Change in Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Relation to Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure (from the Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 2. pii: S0002-9149(18)30096.
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MEDINA-INOJOSA JR, Batsis JA, Supervia M, Somers VK, et al
Relation of Waist-Hip Ratio to Long-Term Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 2. pii: S0002-9149(18)30090.
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MCCULLOUGH PA, Ballantyne CM, Sanganalmath SK, Langslet G, et al
Efficacy and Safety of Alirocumab in High-Risk Patients With Clinical Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and/or Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (from 5 Placebo-Controlled ODYSSEY Trials).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Feb 2. pii: S0002-9149(18)30093.
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January 2018

HUYNH T, Montigny M, Iftikhar U, Gagnon R, et al
Recurrent Cardiovascular Events in Survivors of Myocardial Infarction With ST-Segment Elevation (from the AMI-QUEBEC Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 31. pii: S0002-9149(18)30059.
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KODUMURI V, Balasubramanian S, Vij A, Siddamsetti S, et al
A Meta-Analysis Comparing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Drug-Eluting Stents Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Unprotected Left Main Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 31. pii: S0002-9149(18)30092.
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SADJADIEH G, Engstrom T, Helqvist S, Hofsten DE, et al
Relation of Bleeding Events to Mortality in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated by Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (a DANAMI-3 Substudy).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30039.
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PODOLECKI T, Lenarczyk R, Kowalczyk J, Jedrzejczyk-Patej E, et al
Prognostic Significance of Complex Ventricular Arrhythmias Complicating ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30057.
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PATEL KK, Arnold SV, Jones PG, Qintar M, et al
Relation of Age and Health-Related Quality of Life to Invasive Versus Ischemia-Guided Management of Patients with Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 10. pii: S0002-9149(18)30054.
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HIZOH I, Banhegyi G, Domokos D, Gulyas Z, et al
Impact of Selective Aspiration Thrombectomy on Mortality in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 10. pii: S0002-9149(18)30053.
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TURGEON RD, Pearson GJ, Graham MM
Pharmacologic Treatment of Patients With Myocardial Ischemia With No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 10. pii: S0002-9149(18)30045.
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HOWELL SJ, Bui J, Thevakumar B, Amsterdam EA, et al
Utility of Physician Selection of Cardiac Tests in a Chest Pain Unit to Exclude Acute Coronary Syndrome Among Patients Without a History of Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 10. pii: S0002-9149(18)30050.
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KWOK CS, Potts J, Gulati M, Alasnag M, et al
Effect of Gender on Unplanned Readmissions After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the Nationwide Readmissions Database).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 10. pii: S0002-9149(18)30052.
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GUILLON B, Ecarnot F, Marcucci C, Ducloux D, et al
Incidence, Predictors, and Impact on Six-Month Mortality of Three Different Definitions of Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury After Coronary Angiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 9. pii: S0002-9149(18)30049.
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TANRIVERDI Z, Besli F, Gungoren F, Altiparmak IH, et al
Effect of Antiplatelet Therapy on Cardiac Outcomes in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 9. pii: S0002-9149(18)30048.
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EBRAHIMI R, Gupta S, Carr BM, Bishawi M, et al
Comparison of Outcomes and Costs Associated With Aspirin +/- Clopidogrel After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 2. pii: S0002-9149(17)31926.
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ZAFRIR B, Jaffe R, Rubinshtein R, Karkabi B, et al
Influence of Body Mass Index on Long-Term Survival After Cardiac Catheterization.
Am J Cardiol. 2018;121:113-119.
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December 2017

CAVALLARI I, Patti G
Meta-Analysis Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Dual Versus Triple Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Dec 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)31932.
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ALASWAD K, Basir MB, Khandelwal A, Schreiber T, et al
The Role of Mechanical Circulatory Support During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients Without Severely Depressed Left Ventricular Function.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Dec 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)31923.
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LADOR A, Hasdai D, Mager A, Porter A, et al
Incidence and Prognosis of Pericarditis After ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (from the Acute Coronary Syndrome Israeli Survey 2000 to 2013 Registry Database).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Dec 23. pii: S0002-9149(17)31920.
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NUMASAWA Y, Ueda I, Sawano M, Kuno T, et al
Relation of Baseline Hemoglobin Level to In-Hospital Outcomes in Patients Who Undergo Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from a Japanese Multicenter Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Dec 23. pii: S0002-9149(17)31921.
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SERRAO GW, Lansky AJ, Mehran R, Stone GW, et al
Predictors of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Improvement After Primary Stenting in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (from the Harmonizing Outcomes With Revascularization and Stents in Acute Myocardial Infarction Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Dec 22. pii: S0002-9149(17)31918.
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GARG L, Agrawal S, Agarwal M, Shah M, et al
Influence of Atrial Fibrillation on Outcomes in Patients Who Underwent Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Dec 22. pii: S0002-9149(17)31917.
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TESCHE C, Vliegenthart R, Duguay TM, De Cecco CN, et al
Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography-Derived Fractional Flow Reserve for Therapeutic Decision Making.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;120:2121-2127.
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BANGALORE S, Toklu B, Stone GW
Meta-Analysis of Culprit-Only Versus Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Multivessel Coronary Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Dec 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)31847.
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MAHMOUD AN, Elgendy IY
Gender Impact on 30-Day Readmissions After Hospitalization With Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock (from the 2013 to 2014 National Readmissions Database).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Dec 11. pii: S0002-9149(17)31848.
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BENEDETTO U, Lau C, Caputo M, Kim L, et al
Comparison of Outcomes for Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Low-Volume and High-Volume Centers and by Low-Volume and High-Volume Surgeons.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Dec 11. pii: S0002-9149(17)31860.
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ELFFERS TW, de Mutsert R, Lamb HJ, Maan AC, et al
Relation of Overall and Abdominal Adiposity With Electrocardiogram Parameters of Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease in Individuals Aged 45 to 65 Years (from the Netherlands Epidemiology of Obesity Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Dec 11. pii: S0002-9149(17)31855.
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AHN MJ, Kim MC, Ahn Y, Sim DS, et al
Impact of Complete Revascularization on Six-Year Clinical Outcomes and Incidence of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Dec 11. pii: S0002-9149(17)31850.
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DIMITRIU-LEEN AC, Hermans MPJ, van Rosendael AR, van Zwet EW, et al
Gender-Specific Differences in All-Cause Mortality Between Incomplete and Complete Revascularization in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Multi-Vessel Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Dec 11. pii: S0002-9149(17)31851.
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JANG SJ, Ahn JM, Kim B, Gu JM, et al
Comparison of Accuracy of One-Use Methods for Calculating Fractional Flow Reserve by Intravascular Optical Coherence Tomography to That Determined by the Pressure-Wire Method.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;120:1920-1925.
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CHEN M, Gerson H, Eintracht S, Nessim SJ, et al
Effect of Hemodialysis on Levels of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;120:2061-2064.
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November 2017

PICARD F, Panagiotidou P, Wolf-Putz A, Buschmann I, et al
Usefulness of Individual Shear Rate Therapy, New Treatment Option for Patients With Symptomatic Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Nov 24. pii: S0002-9149(17)31762.
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LEE CH, Lee JY, Park GM, Lee SW, et al
Comparison of 1-Year Outcomes of Triple (Aspirin + Clopidogrel + Cilostazol) Versus Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (Aspirin + Clopidogrel + Placebo) After Implantation of Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents into One or More Coronary Arteries: from the DE
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Nov 24. pii: S0002-9149(17)31763.
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LUTSKI M, Weinstein G, Goldbourt U, Tanne D, et al
Cardiovascular Health and Cognitive Decline 2 Decades Later in Men with Preexisting Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Nov 23. pii: S0002-9149(17)31761.
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TRAN HV, Lessard D, Tisminetzky MS, Yarzebski J, et al
Trends in Length of Hospital Stay and the Impact on Prognosis of Early Discharge After a First Uncomplicated Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Nov 22. pii: S0002-9149(17)31759.
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TOMASEVIC D, El Khoury C, Subtil F, Dubien PY, et al
Effect of Optimal Medical Therapy at Discharge in Patients With Reperfused ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction on 1-Year Mortality (from the Regional RESCUe Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Nov 22. pii: S0002-9149(17)31760.
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SARAK B, Goodman SG, Brieger D, Gale CP, et al
Electrocardiographic Findings in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Presenting With Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Nov 3. pii: S0002-9149(17)31687.
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October 2017

LOFFLER AI, Perez MV, Nketiah EO, Bourque JM, et al
Usefulness of Achieving >/=10 METs With a Negative Stress Electrocardiogram to Screen for High-Risk Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease in Patients Referred for Coronary Angiography After Exercise Stress Testing.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31689.
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BISWAS S, Duffy SJ, Lefkovits J, Andrianopoulos N, et al
Australian Trends in Procedural Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31682.
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KHAN SU, Arshad A, Riaz IB, Talluri S, et al
Meta-Analysis of the Safety and Efficacy of the Oral Anticoagulant Agents (Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran) in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31692.
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MONGRAW-CHAFFIN M, Gujral UP, Kanaya AM, Kandula NR, et al
Relation of Ectopic Fat with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score in South Asians Living in the United States (from the Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America [MASALA] Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31683.
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AGARWAL N, Mahmoud AN, Patel NK, Jain A, et al
Meta-Analysis of Aspirin Versus Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 26. pii: S0002-9149(17)31594.
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SHENG SP, Howell LA, Caughey MC, Yeung M, et al
Relation of an Echocardiographic-Based Cardiac Calcium Score to Mitral Stenosis Severity and Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 26. pii: S0002-9149(17)31619.
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ALADIN AI, Al Rifai M, Rasool SH, Dardari Z, et al
Relation of Coronary Artery Calcium and Extra-Coronary Aortic Calcium to Incident Hypertension (from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 24. pii: S0002-9149(17)31672.
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ALSAGHEIR A, Belley-Cote EP, Whitlock RP
Impact of Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (from the National Inpatient Sample Database).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 20. pii: S0002-9149(17)31623.
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LEE JJ, Pedley A, Hoffmann U, Massaro JM, et al
Longitudinal Associations of Pericardial and Intrathoracic Fat With Progression of Coronary Artery Calcium (from the Framingham Heart Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 19. pii: S0002-9149(17)31613.
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KU PW, Chen LJ, Fox KR, Chen YH, et al
Leisure-Time, Domestic, and Work-Related Physical Activity and Their Prospective Associations With All-Cause Mortality in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 19. pii: S0002-9149(17)31610.
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LAHTINEN M, Toukola T, Junttila MJ, Piira OP, et al
Effect of Changes in Physical Activity on Risk for Cardiac Death in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 19. pii: S0002-9149(17)31609.
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CHAMARIA S, Bhatheja S, Vengrenyuk Y, Sweeny J, et al
Prognostic Relation Between Severity of Diabetes Mellitus (On or Off Insulin) +/- Chronic Kidney Disease with Cardiovascular Risk After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 19. pii: S0002-9149(17)31611.
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ROSENBAUM AN, Naksuk N, Gharacholou SM, Brenes-Salazar JA, et al
Outcomes of Nonagenarians Admitted to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit by the Elders Risk Assessment Score for Long-Term Mortality Risk Stratification.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;120:1421-1426.
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HUANG X, Wang X, Zou Y, Chen S, et al
Impact of Cigarette Smoking and Smoking Cessation on Stent Changes as Determined by Optical Coherence Tomography After Sirolimus Stent Implantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;120:1279-1284.
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CALISKAN E, Salzberg SP, Emmert MY
Impact of Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting-The Surgeon's Comment.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)31589.
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NILSSON BB, Lunde P, Grogaard HK, Holm I, et al
Long-Term Results of High-Intensity Exercise-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation in Revascularized Patients for Symptomatic Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)31583.
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DONNELLY PM, Kolossvary M, Karady J, Ball PA, et al
Experience With an On-Site Coronary Computed Tomography-Derived Fractional Flow Reserve Algorithm for the Assessment of Intermediate Coronary Stenoses.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)31590.
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WILLIAMS RP, de Waard GA, De Silva K, Lumley M, et al
Doppler Versus Thermodilution-Derived Coronary Microvascular Resistance to Predict Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction or Stable Angina Pectoris.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)31584.
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MAO TF, Bajwa A, Muskula P, Coggins TR, et al
Incidence of Left Ventricular Thrombus in Patients With Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)31582.
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FOROUZANDEH F, Suh J, Stahl E, Ko YA, et al
Performance of J-CTO and PROGRESS CTO Scores in Predicting Angiographic Success and Long-term Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Interventions for Chronic Total Occlusions.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)31585.
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JANTTI T, Tarvasmaki T, Harjola VP, Parissis J, et al
Frequency and Prognostic Significance of Abnormal Liver Function Tests in Patients With Cardiogenic Shock.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;120:1090-1097.
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VADUGANATHAN M, Harrington RA, Stone GW, Steg PG, et al
Cangrelor Versus Clopidogrel on a Background of Unfractionated Heparin (from CHAMPION PHOENIX).
Am J Cardiol. 2017;120:1043-1048.
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September 2017

PANCHOLY MS, Skelding K, Scott T, Blankenship J, et al
Effect of Access Site Choice on Acute Kidney Injury After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Sep 20. pii: S0002-9149(17)31458.
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HASUN M, Dorler J, Edlinger M, Alber H, et al
In-Hospital Outcome Comparing Bivalirudin to Heparin in Real-World Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Sep 20. pii: S0002-9149(17)31456.
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ROBERTS WC, Berry AE
Frequency of Coronary Endarterectomy in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting at a Single Tertiary Texas Hospital 2010 to 2016 With Morphologic Studies of the Operatively Excised Specimens.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Sep 19. pii: S0002-9149(17)31454.
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OLSEN M, Marino B, Kaltman J, Laursen H, et al
Myocardial Infarction in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Sep 19. pii: S0002-9149(17)31474.
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RIVERA-CARAVACA JM, Marin F, Esteve-Pastor MA, Rana-Miguez P, et al
Usefulness of the 2MACE Score to Predicts Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Sep 19. pii: S0002-9149(17)31459.
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ABE M, Morimoto T, Nakagawa Y, Furukawa Y, et al
Impact of Transient or Persistent Contrast-induced Nephropathy on Long-term Mortality After Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Sep 19. pii: S0002-9149(17)31455.
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DHITAL R, Basnet S, Poudel DR
Impact of Hypothyroidism on Occurrence and Outcome of Acute Coronary Syndrome from the National Inpatient Sample.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Sep 19. pii: S0002-9149(17)31453.
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GUBBI S, Schwartz E, Crandall J, Verghese J, et al
Effect of Exceptional Parental Longevity and Lifestyle Factors on Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease in Offspring.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Sep 18. pii: S0002-9149(17)31460.
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ARNSON Y, Rozanski A, Gransar H, Friedman JD, et al
Comparison of the Coronary Artery Calcium Score and Number of Calcified Coronary Plaques for Predicting Patient Mortality Risk.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Sep 18. pii: S0002-9149(17)31452.
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LADWIG KH, Fang X, Wolf K, Hoschar S, et al
Comparison of Delay Times Between Symptom Onset of an Acute ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction and Hospital Arrival in Men and Women <65 Years Versus >/=65 Years of Age.: Findings From the Multicenter Munich Examination of Delay in Patients Expe
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Sep 18. pii: S0002-9149(17)31466.
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SCHOOS M, Chandrasekhar J, Baber U, Bhasin A, et al
Causes, Timing, and Impact of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Interruption for Surgery (from the Patterns of Non-adherence to Anti-platelet Regimens In Stented Patients Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2017;120:904-910.
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EL SHAHAWY M, Cannon CP, Blom DJ, McKenney JM, et al
Efficacy and Safety of Alirocumab Versus Ezetimibe Over 2 Years (from ODYSSEY COMBO II).
Am J Cardiol. 2017;120:931-939.
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KAWJI MM, Glancy DL
Painless Mini-Wellens Sign 5 Minutes After Exercise in a Man With Previously Undiagnosed Total Occlusion of the Left Anterior Descending and Right Coronary Arteries.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Sep 5. pii: S0002-9149(17)31402.
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HUSSAIN ST, Paul M, Morton G, Schuster A, et al
Correlation of Fractional Flow Reserve With Ischemic Burden Measured by Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Perfusion Imaging.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Sep 4. pii: S0002-9149(17)31372.
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August 2017

ABELA GS, Kalavakunta JK, Janoudi A, Leffler D, et al
Frequency of Cholesterol Crystals in Culprit Coronary Artery Aspirate During Acute Myocardial Infarction and Their Relation to Inflammation and Myocardial Injury.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31281.
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TAKAGI H, Ando T, Mitta S
Meta-Analysis Comparing >/=10-Year Mortality of Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)31377.
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WANDELL P, Carlsson AC, Holzmann MJ, Arnlov J, et al
Comparison of Mortality and Nonfatal Cardiovascular Events in Adults With Atrial Fibrillation With Versus Without Levothyroxine Treatment.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)31383.
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LEVESQUE V, Poirier P, Despres JP, Almeras N, et al
Relation Between a Simple Lifestyle Risk Score and Established Biological Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)31378.
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SONG C, Sukul D, Seth M, Dupree JM, et al
Ninety-Day Readmission and Long-Term Mortality in Medicare Patients (>/=65 Years) Treated With Ticagrelor Versus Prasugrel After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)31379.
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PAZ Y, Morgenstern R, Weinberg R, Chiles M, et al
Relation of Coronary Flow Reserve to Other Findings on Positron Emission Tomography Myocardial Perfusion Imaging and Left Heart Catheterization in Patients With End-stage Renal Disease Being Evaluated for Kidney Transplant.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)31376.
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NUDI F, Schilllaci O, Di Belardino N, Versaci F, et al
Temporal Trends in the Prevalence, Severity, and Localization of Myocardial Ischemia and Necrosis at Myocardial Perfusion Imaging After Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 24. pii: S0002-9149(17)31171.
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KOSMIDOU I, Embacher M, McAndrew T, Dizon JM, et al
Early Ventricular Tachycardia or Fibrillation in Patients With ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Impact on Mortality and Stent Thrombosis (from the Harmonizing Outcomes with Revascularization
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(17)31286.
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KESKIN M, Hayiroglu MI, Uzun AO, Guvenc TS, et al
Effect of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease on In-Hospital and Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(17)31313.
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OGUNBAYO GO, Misumida N, Olorunfemi O, Elbadawi A, et al
Comparison of Outcomes in Patients Having Acute Myocardial Infarction With Versus Without Sickle-Cell Anemia.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(17)31314.
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BARRABES JA, Gupta A, Porta-Sanchez A, Strait KM, et al
Comparison of Electrocardiographic Characteristics in Men Versus Women </= 55 Years With Acute Myocardial Infarction (a Variation in Recovery: Role of Gender on Outcomes of Young Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients Substudy).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(17)31312.
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ALNSASRA H, Zahger D, Geva D, Matetzky S, et al
Contemporary Determinants of Delayed Benchmark Timelines in Acute Myocardial Infarction in Men and Women.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(17)31291.
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TOMA A, Stahli BE, Gick M, Gebhard C, et al
Comparison of Benefit of Successful Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion in Patients With Versus Without Reduced (</=40%) Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(17)31294.
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BURKE GM, Genuardi M, Shappell H, D'Agostino RB Sr, et al
Temporal Associations Between Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease, 1971 to 2006 (from the Framingham Heart Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(17)31293.
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SEIKE F, Uetani T, Nishimura K, Kawakami H, et al
Intracoronary Optical Coherence Tomography-Derived Virtual Fractional Flow Reserve for the Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(17)31289.
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RAHMAN F, Al Rifai M, Blaha MJ, Nasir K, et al
Relation of Diastolic Blood Pressure and Coronary Artery Calcium to Coronary Events and Outcomes (From the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(17)31300.
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KURTUL A, Ozturk S
WITHDRAWN: Relation of Mean Platelet Volume-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(17)31290.
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SUH Y, Lee CJ, Cho DK, Cho YH, et al
Impact of National Health Checkup Service on Hard Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events and All-Cause Mortality in the General Population.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 7. pii: S0002-9149(17)31299.
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SHARMA K, Al Rifai M, Ahmed HM, Dardari Z, et al
Usefulness of Coronary Artery Calcium to Predict Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction in Men Versus Women (from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 7. pii: S0002-9149(17)31295.
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CORNARA S, Somaschini A, De Servi S, Crimi G, et al
Prognostic Impact of in-Hospital-Bleeding in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated by Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 4. pii: S0002-9149(17)31282.
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KHERA R, Jain S, Pandey A, Agusala V, et al
Comparison of Readmission Rates After Acute Myocardial Infarction in 3 Patient Age Groups (18 to 44, 45 to 64, and >/=65 Years) in the United States.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 4. pii: S0002-9149(17)31287.
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KESKIN M, Kaya A, Tatlisu MA, Uzman O, et al
Effect of Adjunctive Thrombus Aspiration on In-Hospital and 3-Year Outcomes in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Large Native Coronary Artery Thrombus Burden.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 4. pii: S0002-9149(17)31285.
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ENEZATE TH, Omran J, Al-Dadah AS, Alpert M, et al
Comparison of Outcomes of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated by Percutaneous Coronary Intervention During Off-Hours Versus On-Hours.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 4. pii: S0002-9149(17)31288.
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BARRIA PEREZ AE, Costerousse O, Cieza T, Barbeau G, et al
Feasibility and Safety of Early Repeat Transradial Access Within 30 Days of Previous Coronary Angiography and Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 2. pii: S0002-9149(17)31173.
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CHUNG JH, Lee KE, Nam CW, Doh JH, et al
Diagnostic Performance of a Novel Method for Fractional Flow Reserve Computed from Noninvasive Computed Tomography Angiography (NOVEL-FLOW Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017;120:362-368.
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ARJAMAA O
Myocardial Infarction and N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)31246.
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ZHANG D, Cogswell ME, Wang G, Bowman BA, et al
Evidence of Dietary Improvement and Preventable Costs of Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)31241.
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KHAN MR, Kayani WT, Ahmad W, Hira RS, et al
Meta-Analysis of Comparison of 5-Year Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery in the Era of Drug-eluting Stents.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)31221.
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DADEKIAN G, Kaplan AV, Chang CH, Morden NE, et al
Atrial Fibrillation and Stent Selection (Bare Metal vs Drug Eluting) (from Medicare Claims).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Aug 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)31225.
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July 2017

MAZZELLA AJ, Abisogun AA, Caughey M, Dai X, et al
Mortality Rates and Length of Stay in Patients With Acute Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Hospitalized for Noncardiac Conditions on Surgical Versus Nonsurgical Services.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31214.
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TONG CW, Dusio GF, Govindan S, Johnson DW, et al
Usefulness of Released Cardiac Myosin Binding Protein-C as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Events.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31215.
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TROBS M, Achenbach S, Plank PM, Marwan M, et al
Predictors of Technical Failure in Transradial Coronary Angiography and Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31222.
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VILLINES TC, Hsu LL, Blackshear C, Nelson CR, et al
Relation of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness to Cardiovascular Events in Black Americans (From the Jackson Heart Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31219.
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VIVES-BORRAS M, Moustafa AH, Alvarez-Garcia J, Ferrero-Gregori A, et al
Clinical and Prognostic Value of the Electrocardiogram in Patients With Acute Occlusion of the Left Circumflex Coronary Artery.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31211.
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MOSCARELLA E, Spitaleri G, Brugaletta S, Senti Farrarons S, et al
Impact of Body Mass Index on 5-Year Clinical Outcomes in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction After Everolimus-Eluting or Bare-Metal Stent Implantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31213.
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EGBUCHE O, Millard HR, Renelus B, Maihemuti A, et al
Serum Ferritin Levels in Blacks Without Known Cardiovascular Disease (from the Jackson Heart Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31218.
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MATSUSHITA K, Harada K, Miyazaki T, Miyamoto T, et al
Effect of Heart Failure Secondary to Ischemic Cardiomyopathy on Body Weight and Blood Pressure.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)31227.
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PETERS AE, Keeley EC
Patient Engagement Following Acute Myocardial Infarction and Its Influence on Outcomes.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)31210.
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LI J, Chen Z, Gao X, Zhang H, et al
Meta-Analysis Comparing Metoprolol and Carvedilol on Mortality Benefits in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)31209.
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ALENEZI F, Brummett BH, Boyle SH, Samad Z, et al
Usefulness of Myocardial Annular Velocity Change During Mental Stress to Predict Cardiovascular Outcome in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease (From the Responses of Mental Stress-Induced Myocardial Ischemia to Escitalopram Treatment Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)31212.
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LAMELAS P, Schwalm JD, Quazi I, Mehta S, et al
Effect of Body Mass Index on Clinical Events After Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)31216.
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YUDI MB, Hamilton G, Farouque O, Andrianopoulos N, et al
Trends and Impact of Door-to-Balloon Time on Clinical Outcomes in Patients Aged <75, 75 to 84, and >/=85 Years With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 28. pii: S0002-9149(17)31169.
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DUGUAY TM, Tesche C, Vliegenthart R, De Cecco CN, et al
Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography-Derived Fractional Flow Reserve Based on Machine Learning for Risk Stratification of Non-Culprit Coronary Narrowings in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)31172.
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SONG S, Yang PS, Kim TH, Uhm JS, et al
Relation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease to Cardiovascular Disease in the General Population.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)31197.
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KIM JH, Hollowed C, Irwin-Weyant M, Patel K, et al
Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Cardiovascular Correlates in College Football Players.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)31195.
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MENTIAS A, Raza MQ, Barakat AF, Youssef D, et al
Effect of Shorter Door-to-Balloon Times Over 20 Years on Outcomes of Patients With Anterior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 24. pii: S0002-9149(17)31170.
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SCHULMAN-MARCUS J, Weintraub WS, Boden WE
Reconsidering the Gatekeeper Paradigm for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Stable Coronary Disease Management.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 24. pii: S0002-9149(17)31185.
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DANEK BA, Karatasakis A, Tajti P, Sandoval Y, et al
Incidence, Treatment, and Outcomes of Coronary Perforation During Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 24. pii: S0002-9149(17)31174.
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ALRAIES MC, Lee SY, Lipinski MJ, Buchanan K, et al
Effect of Bleeding Risk on Type of Stent Used in Patients Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 24. pii: S0002-9149(17)31177.
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TRAN HV, Waring ME, McManus DD, Erskine N, et al
Underuse of Effective Cardiac Medications Among Women, Middle-Aged Adults, and Racial/Ethnic Minorities With Coronary Artery Disease (from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005 to 2014).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 24. pii: S0002-9149(17)31168.
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SHECHTER M, Rubinstein R, Goldenberg I, Matetzki S, et al
Comparison of Outcomes of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients >/=80 Years Versus Those <80 Years in Israel from 2000 to 2013.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 24. pii: S0002-9149(17)31167.
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ELBADAWI A, Elgendy IY, Megaly M, Ha LD, et al
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials of Intracoronary Versus Intravenous Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 21. pii: S0002-9149(17)31102.
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CAOBELLI F, Haaf P, Chronis J, Haenny G, et al
Prognostic Usefulness of Cardiac Stress Test Modalities in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Underwent Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy (from the Basel Asymptomatic High-Risk Diabetics' Outcome Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 20. pii: S0002-9149(17)31110.
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PENG Y, Du X, Rogers KD, Wu Y, et al
Predicting In-Hospital Mortality in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome in China.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 19. pii: S0002-9149(17)31106.
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WONG ND
Residual Risk After Treatment of Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease With Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin-Kexin Type 9 Monoclonal Antibody Therapy (from the Further Cardiovascular Outcomes Research With PCSK9 Inhibition in Subjects W
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 17. pii: S0002-9149(17)31125.
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PANCHOLY S, Patel G, Pancholy M, Nanavaty S, et al
Association Between Health Insurance Status and In-Hospital Outcomes After ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 17. pii: S0002-9149(17)31103.
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ALSAMARAH A, Bansari A, Nasser H, Raza W, et al
Comparison of the Appropriateness of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Men Versus Women.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;120:191-195.
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O'BRIEN C, Valsdottir L, Wasfy JH, Strom JB, et al
Comparison of 30-Day Readmission Rates After Hospitalization for Acute Myocardial Infarction in Men Versus Women.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 14. pii: S0002-9149(17)31108.
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QINTAR M, Smolderen KG, Chan PS, Gosch KL, et al
Preinfarct Health Status and the Use of Early Invasive Versus Ischemia-Guided Management in Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 14. pii: S0002-9149(17)31107.
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ALI M, Li Y, O'Neal WT, Soliman EZ, et al
Tobacco Exposure as Determined by Serum Cotinine and Subclinical Myocardial Injury in Individuals Free from Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 14. pii: S0002-9149(17)31112.
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OKUYA Y, Saito Y, Kitahara H, Nakayama T, et al
Intraluminal Intensity of Blood Speckle on Intravascular Ultrasound, a Novel Predictor of Periprocedural Myocardial Injury After Coronary Stenting.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 14. pii: S0002-9149(17)31105.
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KAGOLANU D, Sayedy N, Haseeb S, Shah S, et al
Usefulness of PA32540 in Protecting the Gastric Layer While Providing Secondary Prevention for Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 14. pii: S0002-9149(17)31114.
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ROMAN MJ, Pugh NL, Devereux RB, Eagle KA, et al
Aortic Dilatation Associated With Bicuspid Aortic Valve: Relation to Sex, Hemodynamics, and Valve Morphology (the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute-Sponsored National Registry of Genetically Triggered Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Cardiovascular
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LIEBETRAU C, Kim WK, Meyer A, Arsalan M, et al
Identification of Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction Using a High-Sensitivity Troponin I Assay in Patients Who Underwent Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 14. pii: S0002-9149(17)31131.
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TADURU SS, Ramakrishnan M, Mustafa RA, Baweja PS, et al
Comparison of the Frequency of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Renal Transplant Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jul 14. pii: S0002-9149(17)31109.
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STAELS B
Cardiovascular Protection by Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors: Potential Mechanisms.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;120.
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PANENI F, Luscher TF
Cardiovascular Protection in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes: A Review of Clinical Trial Results Across Drug Classes.
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June 2017

MAKARYUS AN, Jauhar R, Tortez LM, Pekmezaris R, et al
Comparison of the Diameters of the Major Epicardial Coronary Arteries by Angiogram in Asian-Indians Versus European Americans <40 Years of Age Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Artery Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)31026.
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GIJSBERTS CM, Ellenbroek GHJM, Ten Berg MJ, Huisman A, et al
Effect of Monocyte-to-Lymphocyte Ratio on Heart Failure Characteristics and Hospitalizations in a Coronary Angiography Cohort.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)31028.
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PARIKH RV, Khush KK, Luikart H, Pargaonkar VS, et al
Impact of Asymmetric Dimethylarginine on Coronary Physiology Early After Heart Transplantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)31044.
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BRYNIARSKI KL, Walters DL, Kim CJ, Soeda T, et al
SYNTAX Score and Pre- and Poststent Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery in Patients With Stable Angina Pectoris.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 28. pii: S0002-9149(17)31025.
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FAROUX L, Blanpain T, Nazeyrollas P, Tassan-Mangina S, et al
Trends in Patient Exposure to Radiation in Percutaneous Coronary Interventions Over a 10-Year Period.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 28. pii: S0002-9149(17)31029.
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ZHAO Y, Yu BY, Liu Y, Liu Y, et al
Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Cardiovascular Events After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 28. pii: S0002-9149(17)31043.
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REDFORS B, Ben-Yehuda O, Lin SH, Furer A, et al
Quantifying Ischemic Risk After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Attributable to High Platelet Reactivity on Clopidogrel (From the Assessment of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy with Drug-Eluting Stents Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 28. pii: S0002-9149(17)31027.
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ELBADAWI A, Ogunbayo GO, Elgendy IY, Olorunfemi O, et al
Impact of Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (From the National Inpatient Sample Database).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 28. pii: S0002-9149(17)31033.
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MARAZZI G, Campolongo G, Pelliccia F, Quattrino S, et al
Comparison of Low-Dose Statin Versus Low-Dose Statin + Armolipid Plus in High-Intensity Statin-Intolerant Patients With a Previous Coronary Event and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (ADHERENCE Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 28. pii: S0002-9149(17)31023.
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LIU H, Tian Y, Xiang X, Sun K, et al
Air Pollution and Hospitalization for Acute Myocardial Infarction in China.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(17)30954.
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GOEDEMANS L, Abou R, Hoogslag GE, Ajmone Marsan N, et al
Comparison of Left Ventricular Function and Myocardial Infarct Size Determined by 2-Dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in Patients With and Without Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease After ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(17)30961.
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UNGPRASERT P, Matteson EL, Crowson CS
Reliability of Cardiovascular Risk Calculators to Estimate Accurately the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With Sarcoidosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(17)30966.
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DE LORENZO A
Prolongation of the QT Interval and Myocardial Ischemia Are More Pieces of the "Metabolically Unhealthy Obesity" Puzzle.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(17)30963.
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SHUVY M, Qiu F, Chee-A-Tow A, Graham JJ, et al
Management of Chronic Total Coronary Occlusion in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease by Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Versus Medical Therapy.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(17)30967.
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KWOK CS, Wong CW, Shufflebotham H, Brindley L, et al
Early Readmissions After Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(17)30949.
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SHAVELLE DM, Bosson N, Thomas JL, Kaji AH, et al
Outcomes of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (from the Los Angeles County Regional System).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(17)30968.
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TENTZERIS I, Farhan S, Freynhofer MK, Rohla M, et al
Usefulness of Elevated Levels of Growth Differentiation Factor-15 to Classify Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Having Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Who Would Benefit from High-Dose Statin Therapy.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(17)30944.
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KOH AS, Lye WK, Chia SY, Salunat-Flores J, et al
Long-Term Prognostic Value of Appropriate Myocardial Perfusion Imaging.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:1957-1962.
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CORTESE B, Ielasi A, Moscarella E, Loi B, et al
Thirty-Day Outcomes After Unrestricted Implantation of Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (from the Prospective RAI Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:1924-1930.
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KAJIMOTO K, Minami Y, Otsubo S, Sato N, et al
Ischemic or Nonischemic Functional Mitral Regurgitation and Outcomes in Patients With Acute Decompensated Heart Failure With Preserved or Reduced Ejection Fraction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(17)30951.
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KOIFMAN E, Garcia-Garcia HM, Alraies MC, Buchanan K, et al
Correlates and Significance of Elevation of Cardiac Biomarkers Elevation Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(17)30965.
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RALLIDIS LS, Gialeraki A, Triantafyllis AS, Tsirebolos G, et al
Characteristics and Long-Term Prognosis of Patients </=35 Years of Age with ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and "Normal or Near Normal" Coronary Arteries.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 13. pii: S0002-9149(17)30942.
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SILBERBERG A, Tan MK, Yan AT, Angaran P, et al
Use of Evidence-Based Therapy for Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Canadian Outpatients With Atrial Fibrillation: From the Facilitating Review and Education to Optimize Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation (FREEDOM AF) and Co-ordinated National Netw
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)30863.
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ABUZAID AS, Al Ashry HS, Elbadawi A, Ld H, et al
Meta-Analysis of Cardiovascular Outcomes With Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jun 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)30878.
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May 2017

DOMINGUEZ-RODRIGUEZ A, Abreu-Gonzalez P, de la Torre-Hernandez JM, Consuegra-Sanchez L, et al
Usefulness of Early Treatment With Melatonin to Reduce Infarct Size in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Receiving Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (From the Melatonin Adjunct in the Acute Myocardial Infarction Treated With An
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)30854.
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PODOLECKI T, Lenarczyk R, Kowalczyk J, Jedrzejczyk-Patej E, et al
Significance of Atrial Fibrillation Complicating ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)30853.
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KURTUL A, Acikgoz SK
Usefulness of Mean Platelet Volume-to-Lymphocyte Ratio for Predicting Angiographic No-Reflow and Short-Term Prognosis After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)30856.
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VINTER N, Christesen AMS, Mortensen LS, Lindholt JS, et al
Relation of Coronary Artery Calcium Score and Risk of Cancer (from a Danish Population-Based Follow-up Study in Patients Who Underwent Cardiac Computed Tomography).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)30858.
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JAKOBSEN L, Terkelsen CJ, Christiansen EH, Maeng M, et al
Severe Mental Illness and Clinical Outcome After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)30857.
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SEO MY, Lee JY, Hahn JY, Ryu G, et al
Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease Predicted by Coronary Artery Calcium Score in Asymptomatic Subjects.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)30859.
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MUSER D, Tioni C, Shah R, Selvanayagam JB, et al
Prevalence, Correlates, and Prognostic Relevance of Myocardial Mechanical Dispersion as Assessed by Feature-Tracking Cardiac Magnetic Resonance After a First ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)30855.
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GUTIERREZ NG, Shirinsky O, Gagarina N, Lyskina G, et al
Assessment of Coronary Artery Aneurysms Caused by Kawasaki Disease Using Transluminal Attenuation Gradient Analysis of Computerized Tomography Angiograms.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)30861.
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RIGATTIERI S, Zoccai GB, Sciahbasi A, Di Russo C, et al
Meta-Analysis of Head-to-Head Comparison of Intracoronary Versus Intravenous Adenosine for the Assessment of Fractional Flow Reserve.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)30860.
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KIM J, Schulman-Marcus J, Watkins AC, Feldman DN, et al
In-Hospital Cardiovascular Complications After Pancreas Transplantation in the United States from 2003 to 2012.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)30874.
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ZHANG ZJ, Bi Y, Xia H, Wang H, et al
Risk of Death Is Higher After Stent Postdilation in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 19. pii: S0002-9149(17)30797.
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ONUMA OK, Pencina K, Qazi S, Massaro JM, et al
Relation of Risk Factors and Abdominal Aortic Calcium to Progression of Coronary Artery Calcium (from the Framingham Heart Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:1584-1589.
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AMANO H, Koizumi M, Okubo R, Yabe T, et al
Comparison of Coronary Intimal Plaques by Optical Coherence Tomography in Arteries With Versus Without Internal Running Vasa Vasorum.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:1512-1517.
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GODSCHALK TC, Willemsen LM, Zwart B, Bergmeijer TO, et al
Effect of Tailored Antiplatelet Therapy to Reduce Recurrent Stent Thrombosis and Cardiac Death After a First Episode of Stent Thrombosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:1500-1506.
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NAKAMURA M, Tanaka K, Tanaka F, Matsuura Y, et al
Long-Term Effects of the 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami on Incidence of Fatal and Nonfatal Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)30768.
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CHIDESTER JP, Keeley EC
Comparison of 1, 2, and 6-Month Readmission Rates in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction Directly Admitted to Hospital Versus Transferred From Another Hospital to an Academic Medical Center.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)30770.
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ZHANG Q, Jiang R, Wang Y, Zhang S, et al
Relation of Ideal Cardiovascular Health Metrics to Asymptomatic Polyvascular Disease in a Chinese Population.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)30775.
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CHANG M, Lee CW, Ahn JM, Cavalcante R, et al
Comparison of Outcome of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Versus Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation for Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)30773.
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MANGIONE FM, Jatene T, Eslam RB, Bergmark BA, et al
Usefulness of Intracoronary Brachytherapy for Patients With Resistant Drug-Eluting Stent Restenosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)30771.
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DANGOISSE V, Guedes A, Chenu P, Hanet C, et al
Usefulness of a Gentle and Short Hemostasis Using the Transradial Band Device after Transradial Access for Percutaneous Coronary Angiography and Interventions to Reduce the Radial Artery Occlusion Rate (from the Prospective and Randomized CRASOC I, II
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)30772.
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BADRELDIN HA, Carter D, Cook BM, Qamar A, et al
Safety and Tolerability of Transitioning from Cangrelor to Ticagrelor in Patients Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)30769.
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DANIEL M, Agewall S, Caidahl K, Collste O, et al
Effect of Myocardial Infarction With Nonobstructive Coronary Arteries on Physical Capacity and Quality-of-Life.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 May 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)30767.
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KARGOLI F, Shulman E, Aagaard P, Briceno DF, et al
Socioeconomic Status as a Predictor of Mortality in Patients Admitted With Atrial Fibrillation.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:1378-1381.
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KAWJI MM, Glancy DL
The Value of Reciprocal Electrocardiographic Leads.
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CHIN CY, Matsumura M, Maehara A, Zhang W, et al
Coronary Plaque Characteristics in Hemodialysis-Dependent Patients as Assessed by Optical Coherence Tomography.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:1313-1319.
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IELASI A, Kawamoto H, Latib A, Boccuzzi GG, et al
In-Hospital and 1-Year Outcomes of Rotational Atherectomy and Stent Implantation in Patients With Severely Calcified Unprotected Left Main Narrowings (from the Multicenter ROTATE Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:1331-1337.
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MAHESHWARI A, Norby FL, Soliman EZ, Alraies MC, et al
Relation of Prolonged P-Wave Duration to Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in the General Population (from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:1302-1306.
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LEE MS, Park KW, Shlofmitz E, Shlofmitz RA, et al
Comparison of Rotational Atherectomy Versus Orbital Atherectomy for the Treatment of Heavily Calcified Coronary Plaques.
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April 2017

MARGOLIS G, Khoury S, Ben-Shoshan J, Letourneau-Shesaf S, et al
Prognostic Implications of Mid-Range Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction on Patients Presenting With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 27. pii: S0002-9149(17)30693.
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PIAO ZH, Jin L, Kim JH, Ahn Y, et al
Benefits of Statin Therapy in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction With Serum Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol </= 50 mg/dl.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 27. pii: S0002-9149(17)30691.
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VAN DEN BERG MJ, Westerink J, van der Graaf Y, Kappelle LJ, et al
Risk Factors for Recurrent Cardiovascular Events Before Age 65 Years or Within 2.5 Years of a Recent First Cardiovascular Event.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 27. pii: S0002-9149(17)30690.
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ROCCO PTP, Bensenor IM, Griep RH, Moreno AB, et al
Job Strain and Cardiovascular Health Score (from the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health [ELSA-Brasil] Baseline).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 27. pii: S0002-9149(17)30696.
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CHOI KN, Jin HY, Shin HC, Park YA, et al
Comparison of the Antiplatelet Effects of Once and Twice Daily Low-Dose Ticagrelor and Clopidogrel After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 27. pii: S0002-9149(17)30698.
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KONTOS MC, Lanfear DE, Gosch K, Daugherty SL, et al
Prognostic Value of Serial N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide Testing in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 27. pii: S0002-9149(17)30692.
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ROBERTS WC, Grayburn PA, Guileyardo JM, Stoler RC, et al
Full Development of Consequences of Congenital Pulmonic Stenosis in Eighty-Four Years.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:1284-1287.
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FARBER AJ, Suarez K, Slicker K, Patel CD, et al
Frequency of Troponin Testing in Inpatient Versus Outpatient Settings.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:1153-1155.
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KARACSONYI J, Karmpaliotis D, Alaswad K, Jaffer FA, et al
Impact of Calcium on Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 13. pii: S0002-9149(17)30634.
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CAVUSOGLU E, Kassotis JT, Marmur JD, Banerji MA, et al
Usefulness of Plasma Tissue Inhibitor of Matrix Metalloproteinase-4 to Predict Death and Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Referred for Coronary Angiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)30638.
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YEOH J, Yudi MB, Andrianopoulos N, Yan BP, et al
Evolution of Australian Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the Melbourne Interventional Group [MIG] Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)30629.
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GILI S, D'Ascenzo F, Di Summa R, Conrotto F, et al
Radial Versus Femoral Access for the Treatment of Left Main Lesion in the Era of Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)30633.
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MCCARTHY CP, van Kimmenade RRJ, Gaggin HK, Simon ML, et al
Usefulness of Multiple Biomarkers for Predicting Incident Major Adverse Cardiac Events in Patients Who Underwent Diagnostic Coronary Angiography (from the Catheter Sampled Blood Archive in Cardiovascular Diseases [CASABLANCA] Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)30636.
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KURAMITSU S, Jinnouchi H, Shinozaki T, Hiromasa T, et al
Incidence and Long-Term Clinical Impact of Late-Acquired Stent Fracture After Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation in Narrowed Coronary Arteries.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)30630.
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DI GIOIA G, Scarsini R, Strisciuglio T, De Biase C, et al
Correlation between Angiographic and Physiologic Evaluation of Coronary Artery Narrowings in Patients With Aortic Valve Stenosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)30621.
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KANG SH, Lee CW, Baek S, Lee PH, et al
Comparison of Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Versus Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation in Patients With Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)30632.
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KURTUL A, Acikgoz SK
Validation of the CHA2DS2-VASc Score in Predicting Coronary Atherosclerotic Burden and In-Hospital Mortality in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)30637.
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DE ROSA R, De Rosa S, Leistner D, Boeckel JN, et al
Transcoronary Concentration Gradient of microRNA-133a and Outcome in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)30635.
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ZOU Y, Zhao X, Hou YY, Liu T, et al
Meta-Analysis of Effects of Voluntary Slow Breathing Exercises for Control of Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)30618.
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SHAH R, Morsy MS, Weiman DS, Vetrovec GW, et al
Meta-Analysis Comparing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting to Drug-Eluting Stents and to Medical Therapy Alone for Left Main Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 12. pii: S0002-9149(17)30631.
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GOODMAN ZA, Thomas SG, Wald RC, Goodman JM, et al
Cardiovascular Response to Recreational Hockey in Middle-Aged Men.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 11. pii: S0002-9149(17)30612.
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TOPAZ G, Finkelstein A, Flint N, Shacham Y, et al
Comparison of 30-Day and Long-Term Outcomes and Hospital Complications Among Patients Aged <75 Versus >/=75 Years With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Apr 8. pii: S0002-9149(17)30337.
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KAHN AM, Budoff MJ, Daniels LB, Oyamada J, et al
Usefulness of Calcium Scoring as a Screening Examination in Patients With a History of Kawasaki Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:967-971.
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CHEUNG YY, Tai BC, Loo G, Khoo SM, et al
Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Assessment of Coronary Risk.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:996-1002.
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ALFONSO F, Perez-Vizcayno MJ, Garcia Del Blanco B, Garcia-Touchard A, et al
Usefulness of Drug-Eluting Balloons for Bare-Metal and Drug-Eluting In-Stent Restenosis (from the RIBS IV and V Randomized Trials).
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:983-990.
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March 2017

AGARWAL S, Sud K, Thakkar B, Menon V, et al
Changing Trends of Atherosclerotic Risk Factors Among Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Acute Ischemic Stroke.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 31. pii: S0002-9149(17)30213.
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SHAMIM S, Tang F, Safley D, Jones P, et al
Patient Versus Physician Variation in Use of Transradial Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 30. pii: S0002-9149(17)30343.
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LIGA R, Orsini E, Caravelli P, De Carlo M, et al
Interactions Between Reciprocal ST-Segment Downsloping During ST-Elevated Myocardial Infarction and Global Cardiac Perfusion and Functional Abnormalities.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)30338.
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ERTELT K, Brener SJ, Mehran R, Ben-Yehuda O, et al
Comparison of Outcomes and Prognosis of Patients With Versus Without Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (the HORIZONS-AMI Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)30339.
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BIERE L, Behaghel V, Mateus V, Assuncao A Jr, et al
Relation of Quantity of Subepicardial Adipose Tissue to Infarct Size in Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)30348.
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KHAN AR, Golwala H, Tripathi A, Riaz H, et al
Meta-analysis of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Left Main Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)30346.
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ELBADAWI A, Olorunfemi O, Ogunbayo GO, Saad M, et al
Cardiovascular Outcomes With Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Exclusion in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Who Underwent Valvular Heart Surgery (from the National Inpatient Sample Database).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)30361.
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STAHLI BE, Gebhard C, Gick M, Ferenc M, et al
Comparison of Outcomes in Men Versus Women After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)30345.
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GARG A, Rao SV, Agrawal S, Theodoropoulos K, et al
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Drug-Eluting Stents Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Left Main Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)30342.
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VELASQUEZ-RODRIGUEZ J, Diez-Delhoyo F, Valero-Masa MJ, Vicent L, et al
Prognostic Impact of Age and Hemoglobin in Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated With Reperfusion Therapy.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)30341.
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ZIPURSKY RT, Press MC, Srikanthan P, Gornbein J, et al
Relation of Stress Hormones (Urinary Catecholamines/Cortisol) to Coronary Artery Calcium in Men Versus Women (from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis [MESA]).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)30349.
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NGUYEN P, Kamran H, Nasir S, Chan W, et al
Comparison of Frequency of Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure Using Versus Not Using Cocaine.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)30358.
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POLTE CL, Gao SA, Johnsson AA, Lagerstrand KM, et al
Characterization of Chronic Aortic and Mitral Regurgitation Undergoing Valve Surgery Using Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 29. pii: S0002-9149(17)30365.
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TANIGUCHI T, Shiomi H, Morimoto T, Watanabe H, et al
Incidence and Prognostic Impact of Heart Failure Hospitalization During Follow-Up After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 22. pii: S0002-9149(17)30298.
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SHAH R, Rashid A, Hwang I, Fan TM, et al
Meta-Analysis of the Relative Efficacy and Safety of Oral P2Y12 Inhibitors in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 16. pii: S0002-9149(17)30294.
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BRENER SJ, Mehran R, Dangas GD, Ohman EM, et al
Relation of Baseline Hemoglobin Levels and Adverse Events in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes (from the Acute Catheterization and Urgent Intervention Triage strategY and Harmonizing Outcomes with RevasculariZatiON and Stents in Acute Myocardial
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 16. pii: S0002-9149(17)30292.
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BANKS A, Broderick S, Chiswell K, Shaw L, et al
Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients With Versus Without Diabetes Mellitus and With Versus Without Angina Pectoris (from the Duke Databank for Cardiovascular Disease).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 16. pii: S0002-9149(17)30295.
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WADA H, Dohi T, Miyauchi K, Doi S, et al
Prognostic Impact of the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index on Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 16. pii: S0002-9149(17)30291.
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DEEN JF, Rhoades DA, Noonan C, Best LG, et al
Comparison of QRS Duration and Associated Cardiovascular Events in American Indian Men Versus Women (The Strong Heart Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 16. pii: S0002-9149(17)30287.
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TOMOMATSU T, Morishima I, Okumura K, Tsuboi H, et al
Comparison of Frequency and Characteristics of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Having Ablation With Versus Without Coronary Narrowing (>/=50%) by Angiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 16. pii: S0002-9149(17)30286.
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SARDAR P, Giri J, Elmariah S, Chatterjee S, et al
Meta-Analysis of Drug-Eluting Stents Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Unprotected Left Main Coronary Narrowing.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 15. pii: S0002-9149(17)30290.
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BASIR MB, Schreiber TL, Grines CL, Dixon SR, et al
Effect of Early Initiation of Mechanical Circulatory Support on Survival in Cardiogenic Shock.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:845-851.
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BARUCH A, Mosesova S, Davis JD, Budha N, et al
Effects of RG7652, a Monoclonal Antibody Against PCSK9, on LDL-C, LDL-C Subfractions, and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Patients at High Risk of or With Established Coronary Heart Disease (from the Phase 2 EQUATOR Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)30206.
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HE C, Song Y, Wang CS, Yao Y, et al
Prognostic Value of the Clinical SYNTAX Score on 2-Year Outcomes in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)30217.
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YOKOI K, Hara M, Ueda Y, Sumitsuji S, et al
Ideal Guiding Catheter Position During Bilaterally Engaged Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)30212.
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CHATTERJEE K, Gupta T, Goyal A, Kolte D, et al
Association of Obesity With In-Hospital Mortality of Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)30216.
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TOFLER GH, Kopel E, Klempfner R, Eldar M, et al
Triggers and Timing of Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)30208.
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AGARWAL M, Agrawal S, Garg L, Garg A, et al
Effect of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on In-Hospital Mortality and Clinical Outcomes After ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)30210.
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PUYMIRAT E, Aissaoui N, Lemesle G, Cottin Y, et al
Long-Term Clinical Outcomes According to Previous Manifestations of Atherosclerotic Disease (from the FAST-MI 2010 Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:692-697.
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KAWJI MM, Glancy DL
Repeat the Electrocardiogram!
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:816-817.
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BARGEHR J, Thomas CS, Oken KR, Thomas RJ, et al
Predictors of Suboptimal Gain in Exercise Capacity After Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:687-691.
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NEZARAT N, Budoff MJ, Luo Y, Darabian S, et al
Presence, Characteristics, and Volumes of Coronary Plaque Determined by Computed Tomography Angiography in Young Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Mar 1. pii: S0002-9149(17)30209.
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February 2017

TARANTINI G, D'Amico G, Tellaroli P, Colombo C, et al
Meta-Analysis of the Optimal Percutaneous Revascularization Strategy in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction, Cardiogenic Shock, and Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 28. pii: S0002-9149(17)30214.
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GOTO Y, Ishida M, Takase S, Sigfridsson A, et al
Comparison of Displacement Encoding With Stimulated Echoes to Magnetic Resonance Feature Tracking for the Assessment of Myocardial Strain in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 28. pii: S0002-9149(17)30215.
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ROBERTS WC
Good Books Received in Cardiovascular Disease in 2016.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 28. pii: S0002-9149(17)30186.
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STEINVIL A, Garcia-Garcia HM, Rogers T, Koifman E, et al
Comparison of Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Acute Kidney Injury After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Transradial Versus Transfemoral Approaches.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 27. pii: S0002-9149(17)30218.
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KOSMIDOU I, Redfors B, Dordi R, Dizon JM, et al
Incidence, Predictors, and Outcomes of High-Grade Atrioventricular Block in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the HORIZONS-AMI Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 16. pii: S0002-9149(17)30118.
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XIE JX, Glorioso TJ, Dattilo PB, Aggarwal V, et al
Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease on Mortality in Patients Who Underwent Lower Extremity Peripheral Vascular Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:669-674.
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AHN JM, Lee PH, Park DW, Kang SJ, et al
Benefit of Final Kissing Balloon Inflation Mandatory After Simple Crossover Stenting for Left Main Bifurcation Narrowing.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:528-534.
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BYKOV K, Schneeweiss S, Donneyong MM, Dong YH, et al
Impact of an Interaction Between Clopidogrel and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:651-657.
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ELGENDY IY, Mahmoud AN, Wen X, Bavry AA, et al
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials of Long-Term All-Cause Mortality in Patients With Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome Managed With Routine Invasive Versus Selective Invasive Strategies.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:560-564.
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MEREDITH D, Bazemore TC, Shah A, Dilley J, et al
Identification of Factors Associated With Improved Survival After Renal Artery Stenting.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:664-668.
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SHARMA V, Wilson W, Smith W, McEntegart M, et al
Comparison of Characteristics and Complications in Men Versus Women Undergoing Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:535-541.
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FRANSSENS BT, Nathoe HM, Visseren FL, van der Graaf Y, et al
Relation of Epicardial Adipose Tissue Radiodensity to Coronary Artery Calcium on Cardiac Computed Tomography in Patients at High Risk for Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 11. pii: S0002-9149(17)30130.
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QIAN C, Feng H, Cao J, Wei B, et al
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials Comparing Drug-Eluting Stents Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Significant Left Main Coronary Narrowing.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)30126.
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BITTENCOURT MS, Santos RD, Staniak H, Sharovsky R, et al
Relation of Fasting Triglyceride-Rich Lipoprotein Cholesterol to Coronary Artery Calcium Score (from the ELSA-Brasil Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 10. pii: S0002-9149(17)30132.
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NESTAAS E, Shih JY, Smedsrud MK, Gjesdal O, et al
Comparison of Electrocardiography Markers and Speckle Tracking Echocardiography for Assessment of Left Ventricular Myocardial Scar Burden in Patients With Previous Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 9. pii: S0002-9149(17)30119.
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DIDIER R, Gaglia MA Jr, Lipinski MJ, Koifman E, et al
Comparison of Baseline Characteristics and Inhospital Outcomes of Patients and Use of Bare Metal Versus Drug-Eluting Stents During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention 2005 to 2015 at a Single Tertiary Hospital.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 9. pii: S0002-9149(17)30115.
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ROBERTS JK, Rao SV, Shaw LK, Gallup DS, et al
Comparative Efficacy of Coronary Revascularization Procedures for Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Feb 9. pii: S0002-9149(17)30128.
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NESTOROVIC EM, Grupper A, Joyce LD, Milic NM, et al
Effect of Pretransplant Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices on Cellular and Antibody-Mediated Rejection and Subsequent Allograft Outcomes.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:452-456.
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INABA S, Mintz GS, Burke AP, Stone GW, et al
Intravascular Ultrasound and Near-Infrared Spectroscopic Characterization of Thin-Cap Fibroatheroma.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:372-378.
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January 2017

GAGLIA MA JR, Lipinski MJ, Lhermusier T, Steinvil A, et al
Comparison of Platelet Reactivity in Black Versus White Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes After Treatment With Ticagrelor.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30041.
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JANG HJ, Oh PC, Moon J, Suh J, et al
Prognostic Impact of Combined Dysglycemia and Hypoxic Liver Injury on Admission in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Who Underwent Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the INTERSTELLAR Cohort).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30057.
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COHEN R, Bavishi C, Haider S, Thankachen J, et al
Meta-Analysis of Relation of Vital Exhaustion to Cardiovascular Disease Events.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30067.
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LI S, Ye D, Chen G, Xu W, et al
Meta-Analysis of Comparison of Drug-Eluting Stents and Bare-Metal Stents in Patients on Dialysis.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30065.
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HARADA K, Suzuki S, Ishii H, Aoki T, et al
Impact of Skeletal Muscle Mass on Long-Term Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30042.
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ZAFRIR B, Jaffe R, Rubinshtein R, Karkabi B, et al
Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Long-Term Mortality in Patients Presenting for Coronary Angiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30049.
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ALEXANDER B, MacHaalany J, Lam B, van Rooy H, et al
Comparison of the Extent of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Versus Without Interatrial Block and Implications for New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30056.
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MILLER AL, Simon D, Roe MT, Kontos MC, et al
Comparison of Delay Times from Symptom Onset to Medical Contact in Blacks Versus Whites With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30039.
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FARHAN S, Baber U, Vogel B, Aquino M, et al
Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Ischemic Events in Men and Women After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30063.
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NUMASAWA Y, Sawano M, Miyata H, Ueda I, et al
Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Acute Coronary Syndrome Complicated With Cardiopulmonary Arrest (from a Japanese Multicenter Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30062.
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APFALTRER G, Szolar DH, Wurzinger E, Takx RA, et al
Impact on Image Quality and Radiation Dose of Third-Generation Dual-Source Computed Tomography of the Coronary Arteries.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30051.
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HARARI G, Green MS, Magid A, Zelber-Sagi S, et al
Usefulness of Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Disease Mortality in Men in 22-Year Follow-Up.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30064.
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CHEN DC, Singh GD, Armstrong EJ, Waldo SW, et al
Long-Term Comparative Outcomes of Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease With and Without Concomitant Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30044.
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KAWJI MM, Glancy DL
Hypotension and Left Bundle Branch Block.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30038.
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ANDO T, Akintoye E, Telila T, Briasoulis A, et al
Comparison of Hospital Outcome of Transcatheter Versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus (from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30048.
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ABE M, Ogawa H, Ishii M, Masunaga N, et al
Relation of Stroke and Major Bleeding to Creatinine Clearance in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (from the Fushimi AF Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(17)30054.
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CASTAGNA O, Gempp E, Poyet R, Schmid B, et al
Cardiovascular Mechanisms of Extravascular Lung Water Accumulation in Divers.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 20. pii: S0002-9149(16)31950.
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SOLIMAN EZ, Zhang ZM, Chen LY, Tereshchenko LG, et al
Usefulness of Maintaining a Normal Electrocardiogram Over Time for Predicting Cardiovascular Health.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:249-255.
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EINARSEN E, Cramariuc D, Lonnebakken MT, Boman K, et al
Comparison of Frequency of Ischemic Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Aortic Stenosis With Versus Without Asymmetric Septal Hypertrophy (from the SEAS Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 6. pii: S0002-9149(16)32015.
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D'ASCENZO F, Chieffo A, Cerrato E, Ugo F, et al
Incidence and Management of Restenosis After Treatment of Unprotected Left Main Disease With Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents (from Failure in Left Main Study With 2nd Generation Stents-Cardiogroup III Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 6. pii: S0002-9149(16)31997.
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WHITE WB, Hauser RA, Rowse GJ, Ziemann A, et al
Cardiovascular Safety of Droxidopa in Patients With Symptomatic Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 6. pii: S0002-9149(16)32020.
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MCCULLOUGH PA, Vasudevan A, Sathyamoorthy M, Schussler JM, et al
Urinary 11-Dehydro-Thromboxane B2 and Mortality in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 5. pii: S0002-9149(16)31995.
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XIE H, Chen L, Liu H, Cui Y, et al
Long-Term Prognostic Value of Lipoprotein(a) in Symptomatic Patients With Nonobstructive Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 5. pii: S0002-9149(16)31992.
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ALHALABI L, Singleton MJ, Oseni AO, Shah AJ, et al
Relation of Higher Resting Heart Rate to Risk of Cardiovascular Versus Noncardiovascular Death.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 5. pii: S0002-9149(16)32001.
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GONZALEZ-PACHECO H, Amezcua-Guerra LM, Sandoval J, Martinez-Sanchez C, et al
Prognostic Implications of Serum Albumin Levels in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 5. pii: S0002-9149(16)31993.
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LEE MS, Shlofmitz E, Haag E, Santiago L, et al
Optimal Same-Day Platelet Inhibition in Patients Receiving Drug-Eluting Stents With or Without Previous Maintenance Thienopyridine Therapy: from the Evaluation of Platelet Inhibition in Patients Having A VerifyNow Assay (EPIPHANY) Trial.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 5. pii: S0002-9149(16)31998.
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WAGENER M, Abacherli R, Honegger U, Schaerli N, et al
Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of Lead aVR During Exercise Testing in Patients Suspected of Having Myocardial Ischemia.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 5. pii: S0002-9149(16)31996.
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CERIT L
Triggering of Stroke or Atrial Fibrillation by Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Jan 3. pii: S0002-9149(16)31990.
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LUI GK, Rogers IS, Ding VY, Hedlin HK, et al
Risk Estimates for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2017;119:112-118.
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December 2016

RICHARDS JR
Beta-blockers and Cocaine-Associated ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in an Inner-City Community.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 26. pii: S0002-9149(16)31989.
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ELBADAWI A, Ha LD, Abuzaid AS, Crimi G, et al
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials on Remote Ischemic Conditioning During Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 21. pii: S0002-9149(16)31936.
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NUMASAWA Y, Inohara T, Ishii H, Kuno T, et al
Comparison of Outcomes of Women Versus Men With Non-ST-elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the Japanese Nationwide Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31934.
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KURTUL A, Yarlioglues M, Duran M
Predictive Value of CHA2DS2-VASC Score for Contrast-Induced Nephropathy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31933.
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SUGIHARA R, Ueda Y, Nishimoto Y, Takahashi K, et al
Outcomes of First- Versus Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stent Implanted for Right Coronary Artery Ostial Narrowing.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31938.
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MAURER MS, Koh WJ, Bartz TM, Vullaganti S, et al
Relation of the Myocardial Contraction Fraction, as Calculated from M-Mode Echocardiography, With Incident Heart Failure, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality (Results from the Cardiovascular Health Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31948.
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EMDIN CA, Khera AV, Natarajan P, Klarin D, et al
Evaluation of the Pooled Cohort Equations for Prediction of Cardiovascular Risk in a Contemporary Prospective Cohort.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31942.
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LU DY, Huang CC, Huang PH, Chen JW, et al
Usefulness of the CHADS2 Score for Prognostic Stratification in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Having Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31935.
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YAMAJI K, Kohsaka S, Morimoto T, Fujii K, et al
Relation of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction to Daily Ambient Temperature and Air Pollutant Levels in a Japanese Nationwide Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Registry.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31941.
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PAGAN E, Chatenoud L, Rodriguez T, Bosetti C, et al
Comparison of Trends in Mortality from Coronary Heart and Cerebrovascular Diseases in North and South America: 1980 to 2013.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31940.
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ROBERTS WC, Won VS, Vasudevan A, Guileyardo JM, et al
Characteristics of Hearts at Necropsy in Patients Treated Chronically With Prednisone (The Corticosteroid Heart).
Am J Cardiol. 2016;118:1935-1940.
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DAVIES R, Liu G, Sciamanna C, Davidson WR Jr, et al
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Stress Echocardiography Versus Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department With Low-Risk Chest Pain.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;118:1786-1791.
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SALMOIRAGO-BLOTCHER E, Dunsiger S, Swales HH, Aurigemma GP, et al
Reproductive History of Women With Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;118:1922-1928.
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JONES PH, Bays HE, Chaudhari U, Pordy R, et al
Safety of Alirocumab (A PCSK9 Monoclonal Antibody) from 14 Randomized Trials.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;118:1805-1811.
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ARORA S, Patel P, Lahewala S, Patel N, et al
Etiologies, Trends, and Predictors of 30-Day Readmission in Patients With Heart Failure.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)31891.
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MARINO M, Crimi G, Leonardi S, Ferlini M, et al
Comparison of Outcomes of Staged Complete Revascularization Versus Culprit Lesion-Only Revascularization for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 9. pii: S0002-9149(16)31808.
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ALTARABSHEH SE, Deo SV, Dunlay SM, Erwin PJ, et al
Meta-Analysis of Usefulness of Concomitant Mitral Valve Repair or Replacement for Moderate Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation With Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 9. pii: S0002-9149(16)31893.
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BRASCIA D, Reichart D, Onorati F, Perrotti A, et al
Validation of Bleeding Classifications in Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 3. pii: S0002-9149(16)31896.
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TESCHE C, Caruso D, De Cecco CN, Shuler DC, et al
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography-Derived Plaque Quantification in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 3. pii: S0002-9149(16)31899.
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GOBARDHAN SN, Dimitriu-Leen AC, van Rosendael AR, van Zwet EW, et al
Prevalence by Computed Tomographic Angiography of Coronary Plaques in South Asian and White Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Low and High Risk Using Four Cardiovascular Risk Scores (UKPDS, FRS, ASCVD, and JBS3).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 2. pii: S0002-9149(16)31898.
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DENG M, Tang M, Wang C, Shan L, et al
Cardiodynamicsgram as a New Diagnostic Tool in Coronary Artery Disease Patients With Nondiagnostic Electrocardiograms.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 2. pii: S0002-9149(16)31897.
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IQBAL MB, Ilsley C, De Robertis F, Lane R, et al
Comparison of Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Using Internal Mammary Graft Versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Isolated Proximal Left Anterior Descending Narrowing.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 2. pii: S0002-9149(16)31900.
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SIDDIQI HK, Luminais SN, Montgomery D, Bossone E, et al
Chronobiology of Acute Aortic Dissection in the Marfan Syndrome (from the National Registry of Genetically Triggered Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Cardiovascular Conditions and the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 2. pii: S0002-9149(16)31890.
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JAAKKOLA S, Lip GY, Biancari F, Nuotio I, et al
Predicting Unsuccessful Electrical Cardioversion for Acute Atrial Fibrillation (from the AF-CVS Score).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 2. pii: S0002-9149(16)31895.
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SCHOOS MM, Mehran R, Dangas GD, Yu J, et al
Gender Differences in Associations Between Intraprocedural Thrombotic Events During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Adverse Outcomes.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;118:1661-1668.
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November 2016

O'KEEFE JH, DiNicolantonio JJ, Lavie CJ
Statins, Ezetimibe, and Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin-Kexin Type 9 Inhibitors to Reduce Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Events.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 23. pii: S0002-9149(16)31805.
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LEE MJ, Jang JH, Lee MD, Kwon SW, et al
Prognostic Implications of Newly Developed T-Wave Inversion After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 16. pii: S0002-9149(16)31807.
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KOSKINAS KC, Taniwaki M, Rigamonti F, Heg D, et al
Impact of Patient and Lesion Complexity on Long-Term Outcomes Following Coronary Revascularization With New-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 16. pii: S0002-9149(16)31806.
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AGRAWAL S, Garg L, Garg A, Mohananey D, et al
Recent Trends in Management and Inhospital Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Renal Transplant Recipients.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 16. pii: S0002-9149(16)31812.
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TANGUAY A, Brassard E, Lebon J, Begin F, et al
Effectiveness of a Prehospital Wireless 12-Lead Electrocardiogram and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Activation for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 16. pii: S0002-9149(16)31813.
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NAQVI SY, Klein J, Saha T, McCormick DJ, et al
Comparison of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 16. pii: S0002-9149(16)31810.
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TESCHE C, De Cecco CN, Vliegenthart R, Albrecht MH, et al
Accuracy and Radiation Dose Reduction Using Low-Voltage Computed Tomography Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring With Tin Filtration.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 16. pii: S0002-9149(16)31828.
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GUO L, Li S, Wang P, Zhong X, et al
Comparative Efficacy of Clinical Events Prevention of Five Anticoagulants in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (A Network Meta-Analysis).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 16. pii: S0002-9149(16)31817.
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PIGHI M, Estevez-Loureiro R, Maisano F, Ussia GP, et al
Immediate and 12-Month Outcomes of Ischemic Versus Nonischemic Functional Mitral Regurgitation in Patients Treated With MitraClip (from the 2011 to 2012 Pilot Sentinel Registry of Percutaneous Edge-To-Edge Mitral Valve Repair of the European Society o
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 16. pii: S0002-9149(16)31825.
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RAMKUMAR S, Yang H, Wang Y, Nolan M, et al
Relation of Functional Status to Risk of Development of Atrial Fibrillation.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 16. pii: S0002-9149(16)31815.
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SUN Y, Liu X, He Y, Tang M, et al
Meta-Analysis of Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 16. pii: S0002-9149(16)31824.
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SHAHID M, Hoey E, Basavarajaiah S
Acute Myocarditis and ST-Segment Elevation.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;118:1605-1608.
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MADEN O, Kafes H, Balci KG, Tola M, et al
Relation Between End-Procedural Activated Clotting Time Values and Radial Artery Occlusion Rate With Standard Fixed-Dose Heparin After Transradial Cardiac Catheterization.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;118:1455-1459.
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LOLAY GA, Burchett A, Ziada KM
Pneumomediastinum and ST-Segment Elevation.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;118:1603-1604.
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BANGALORE S, Fayyad R, Messerli FH, Laskey R, et al
Relation of Variability of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Blood Pressure to Events in Patients With Previous Myocardial Infarction from the IDEAL Trial.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 4. pii: S0002-9149(16)31749.
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SNODGRASS B
The Prognosis of Thebesian Veins Can Be Obfuscated by Conflating the Vessels (Veins) of Thebesius With Coronary Artery-Cameral Connections.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 1. pii: S0002-9149(16)31747.
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KARJALAINEN PP, Niemela M, Laine M, Airaksinen JK, et al
Usefulness of Post-coronary Dilation to Prevent Recurrent Myocardial Infarction in Patients Treated With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndrome (from the BASE ACS Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 1. pii: S0002-9149(16)31745.
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VERGARA R, Valenti R, Migliorini A, Cerisano G, et al
A New Risk Score to Predict Long-Term Cardiac Mortality in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock and Treated With Primary Percutaneous Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 1. pii: S0002-9149(16)31746.
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MIURA K, Kadota K, Habara S, Shimada T, et al
Five-Year Outcomes After Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Angioplasty for Drug-Eluting Stent Restenosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 1. pii: S0002-9149(16)31741.
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ZHANG J, Xu S, Xu Y, Liu Y, et al
Relation of Mitochondrial DNA Copy Number in Peripheral Blood to Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Isolated Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 1. pii: S0002-9149(16)31728.
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October 2016

OHYA M, Kadota K, Toyofuku M, Morimoto T, et al
Long-Term Outcomes After Stent Implantation for Left Main Coronary Artery (from the Multicenter Assessing Optimal Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Left Main Coronary Artery Stenting Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 31. pii: S0002-9149(16)31744.
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MADIAS JE
A Possible Amphidromic Relation Between Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection and Takotsubo Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 26. pii: S0002-9149(16)31686.
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TULLY PJ
Anxiety and Incident Cardiovascular Disease: Is the Jury Still Out?
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 20. pii: S0002-9149(16)31098.
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VIANA VB, Melo ER, Terra-Filho M, Dallan LA, et al
Frequency of Deep Vein Thrombosis and/or Pulmonary Embolism After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Investigation Regardless of Clinical Suspicion.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 8. pii: S0002-9149(16)31628.
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KAMIYA K, Masuda T, Matsue Y, Hamazaki N, et al
Prognostic Usefulness of Arm and Calf Circumference in Patients >/=65 Years of Age With Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 8. pii: S0002-9149(16)31612.
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MOREYRA AE, Maniatis GA, Gu H, Swerdel JN, et al
Frequency of Stroke After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (from an Eleven-Year Statewide Analysis).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 8. pii: S0002-9149(16)31618.
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TASKESEN T, Sekhon H, Wroblewski I, Goldfarb M, et al
Usefulness of Mean Platelet Volume to Predict Significant Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 8. pii: S0002-9149(16)31614.
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ARCARI L, Limite LR, Cacciotti L, Alonzo A, et al
Tortuosity, Recurrent Segments, and Bridging of the Epicardial Coronary Arteries in Patients With the Takotsubo Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 8. pii: S0002-9149(16)31627.
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MACCAGNI D, Godino C, Latib A, Azzalini L, et al
Analysis of a Low Dose Protocol to Reduce Patient Radiation Exposure During Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 8. pii: S0002-9149(16)31616.
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METKUS TS, Albaeni A, Chandra-Strobos N, Eid SM, et al
Incidence and Prognostic Impact of Respiratory Support in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 8. pii: S0002-9149(16)31609.
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CHANG M, Lee CW, Ahn JM, Cavalcante R, et al
Impact of Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease With Versus Without Left Main Coronary Artery Disease on Long-Term Mortality After Coronary Bypass Grafting Versus Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 8. pii: S0002-9149(16)31620.
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KUNADIAN V, Qiu W, Lagerqvist B, Johnston N, et al
Gender Differences in Outcomes and Predictors of All-Cause Mortality After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Data from United Kingdom and Sweden).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 7. pii: S0002-9149(16)31624.
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CHIN CY, Mintz GS, Saito S, Witzenbichler B, et al
Relation Between Renal Function and Coronary Plaque Morphology (from the Assessment of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy With Drug-Eluting Stents Virtual Histology-Intravascular Ultrasound Substudy).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 7. pii: S0002-9149(16)31622.
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MOTTILLO S, Filion KB, Joseph L, Eberg M, et al
Effect of Fixed-Bolus (5,000 Units) Unfractionated Heparin Before Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention on Activated Clotting Time, Time Flow, and All-Cause Mortality.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 7. pii: S0002-9149(16)31611.
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HAN SS, Park S, Kang SH, Cho GY, et al
Usefulness of Preoperative Echocardiography to Predict Acute Kidney Injury and Long-Term Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Oct 7. pii: S0002-9149(16)31626.
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September 2016

DIMITRIU-LEEN AC, Scholte AJ, Katsanos S, Hoogslag GE, et al
Influence of Myocardial Ischemia Extent on Left Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain in Patients After ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 30. pii: S0002-9149(16)31570.
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YOON SH, Kim YH, Yang DH, Roh JH, et al
Risk of New Native-Vessel Occlusion After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 30. pii: S0002-9149(16)31569.
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MENTIAS A, Raza MQ, Barakat AF, Hill E, et al
Prognostic Significance of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation on Outcomes in Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Managed by Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)31565.
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WANG EY, Dixson J, Schiller NB, Whooley MA, et al
Causes and Predictors of Death in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease (from the Heart and Soul Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)31564.
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JATENE T, Biering-Sorensen T, Nochioka K, Mangione FM, et al
Frequency of Cardiac Death and Stent Thrombosis in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the BASKET-PROVE I and II Trials).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)31572.
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VARMDAL T, Janszky I, Bakken IJ, Ellekjaer H, et al
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention as a Trigger for Stroke.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)31571.
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LAZAROS G, Zografos T, Oikonomou E, Siasos G, et al
Usefulness of C-Reactive Protein as a Predictor of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy After Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Presentation of a New Risk Score (Athens CIN Score).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 28. pii: S0002-9149(16)31339.
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MOORE JA, Cabrera AG, Kim JJ, Valdes SO, et al
Follow-Up of Electrocardiographic Findings and Arrhythmias in Patients With Anomalously Arising Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Trunk.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 23. pii: S0002-9149(16)31382.
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GURBEL PA, Bliden KP, Chaudhary R, Patrick J, et al
Antiplatelet Effect Durability of a Novel, 24-Hour, Extended-Release Prescription Formulation of Acetylsalicylic Acid in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 20. pii: S0002-9149(16)31504.
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BORER JS, Deedwania PC, Kim JB, Bohm M, et al
Benefits of Heart Rate Slowing With Ivabradine in Patients With Systolic Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31505.
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YALCIN H, Valenta I, Yalcin F, Corona-Villalobos C, et al
Effect of Diffuse Subendocardial Hypoperfusion on Left Ventricular Cavity Size by 13N-Ammonia Perfusion PET in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31501.
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CIARKA A, Lund LH, Van Cleemput J, Voros G, et al
Effect of Heart Rate and Use of Beta Blockers on Mortality After Heart Transplantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31500.
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SANDOVAL Y, Zakharova M, Rector TS, Brilakis ES, et al
Frequency of Increase in Cardiac Troponin Levels After Peripheral Arterial Operations (Carotid Endarterectomy, Abdominal Aorta Procedure, Distal Bypass) and Their Effect on Medical Management.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31503.
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KAJIMOTO K, Minami Y, Sato N, Kasanuki H, et al
Etiology of Heart Failure and Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Decompensated Heart Failure With Preserved or Reduced Ejection Fraction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31496.
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KONISHI H, Miyauchi K, Shitara J, Endo H, et al
Impact of Lipoprotein(a) on Long-term Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 13. pii: S0002-9149(16)31474.
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Bermuda Triangle: Coronary Artery Disease, Anxiety Disorders, and Atrial Fibrillation.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 13. pii: S0002-9149(16)31465.
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ANDO G, Trio O
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The Need for a Unifying Definition.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 13. pii: S0002-9149(16)31464.
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PICCOLO R, Galasso G, Eitel I, Dominguez-Rodriguez A, et al
Pooled Analysis Comparing the Efficacy of Intracoronary Versus Intravenous Abciximab in Smokers Versus Nonsmokers Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Revascularization for Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 13. pii: S0002-9149(16)31475.
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MAKAM RC, Erskine N, McManus DD, Lessard D, et al
Decade-Long Trends (2001 to 2011) in the Use of Evidence-Based Medical Therapies at the Time of Hospital Discharge for Patients Surviving Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 13. pii: S0002-9149(16)31472.
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OMLAND T, Randby A, Hrubos-Strom H, Rosjo H, et al
Relation of Erectile Dysfunction to Subclinical Myocardial Injury.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Sep 13. pii: S0002-9149(16)31477.
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KRAL BG, Kalyani RR, Yanek LR, Vaidya D, et al
Relation of Plasma Lipoprotein(a) to Subclinical Coronary Plaque Volumes, Three-Vessel and Left Main Coronary Disease, and Severe Coronary Stenoses in Apparently Healthy African-Americans With a Family History of Early-Onset Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;118:656-61.
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August 2016

PURI R, Nicholls SJ, St John J, Tuzcu EM, et al
Comparing Coronary Atheroma Progression Rates and Coronary Events in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 31. pii: S0002-9149(16)31427.
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TANG H, Fang Z, Wang T, Cui W, et al
Meta-Analysis of Effects of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors on Cardiovascular Outcomes and All-Cause Mortality Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 31. pii: S0002-9149(16)31453.
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LO JY, Minich LL, Tani LY, Wilkes J, et al
Factors Associated With Resource Utilization and Coronary Artery Dilation in Refractory Kawasaki Disease (from the Pediatric Health Information System Database).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 31. pii: S0002-9149(16)31430.
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TOMA A, Stahli BE, Gick M, Colmsee H, et al
Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients With Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 31. pii: S0002-9149(16)31429.
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PILOTTO A, Gallina P, Panza F, Copetti M, et al
Relation of Statin Use and Mortality in Community-Dwelling Frail Older Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(16)31433.
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SUN JT, Liu Y, Lu L, Liu HJ, et al
Diabetes-Invoked High-Density Lipoprotein and Its Association With Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(16)31435.
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SINGH V, Rodriguez AP, Thakkar B, Patel NJ, et al
Comparison of Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Plus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Alone in the United States.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(16)31439.
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ENGBERS EM, Timmer JR, Ottervanger JP, Mouden M, et al
Impact of Gender on the Prognostic Value of Coronary Artery Calcium in Symptomatic Patients With Normal Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography Myocardial Perfusion.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(16)31428.
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LEE SA, Yoon YE, Kim JE, Park JJ, et al
Long-Term Prognostic Value of Late Gadolinium-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With and Without Left Ventricular Dysfunction Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(16)31434.
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PERELSHTEIN BREZINOV O, Kivity S, Segev S, Sidi Y, et al
Gender-Related Cardiovascular Risk in Healthy Middle-Aged Adults.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(16)31436.
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DOMANSKI M, Farkouh ME, Zak V, French J, et al
Relation of Post-Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Creatine Kinase-MB Elevations and New Q Waves With Long-Term Cardiovascular Death in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus and Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(16)31432.
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GAGLIA MA JR, Lipinski MJ, Torguson R, Gai J, et al
Comparison in Men Versus Women of Co-morbidities, Complications, and Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation for Severe Aortic Stenosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 30. pii: S0002-9149(16)31440.
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JURGA J, Tornvall P, Dey L, van der Linden J, et al
Does Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Affect Cognitive Function?
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 24. pii: S0002-9149(16)31362.
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TANAKA A, Latib A, Jabbour RJ, Kawamoto H, et al
Impact of Angiographic Result After Predilatation on Outcome After Drug-Coated Balloon Treatment of In-Stent Coronary Restenosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 24. pii: S0002-9149(16)31366.
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BROWN JR, Pearlman DM, Marshall EJ, Alam SS, et al
Meta-Analysis of Individual Patient Data of Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Chloride for All-Cause Mortality After Coronary Angiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 24. pii: S0002-9149(16)31368.
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SHAH R, Berzingi C, Mumtaz M, Jasper JB, et al
Meta-Analysis Comparing Complete Revascularization Versus Infarct-Related Only Strategies for Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 23. pii: S0002-9149(16)31369.
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CHANG IC, Agamawi YM, Austin E, Adkisson WO, et al
Usefulness of Atrial Fibrillation as a Marker for Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes in Both Primary and Secondary Prevention in Patients With Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 23. pii: S0002-9149(16)31376.
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ISMA'EEL H, Min D, Al-Shaar L, Hachamovitch R, et al
Assessing Level of Agreement for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Categorization Between Coronary Artery Calcium Score and the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Cardiovascular Prevention Guidelines and the Potential
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 23. pii: S0002-9149(16)31372.
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VAN ROSENDAEL PJ, Kamperidis V, Kong WK, van Rosendael AR, et al
Comparison of Quantity of Calcific Deposits by Multidetector Computed Tomography in the Aortic Valve and Coronary Arteries.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 23. pii: S0002-9149(16)31381.
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CHO MH, Shin DW, Yun JM, Shin JH, et al
Prevalence and Predictors of Early Discontinuation of Dual-Antiplatelet Therapy After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation in Korean Population.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 22. pii: S0002-9149(16)31364.
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POPOVIC B, Girerd N, Rossignol P, Agrinier N, et al
Prognostic Value of the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction Risk Score in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction (from the EPHESUS Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 22. pii: S0002-9149(16)31363.
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O'NEAL WT, Wang YG, Wu HT, Zhang ZM, et al
Electrocardiographic J Wave and Cardiovascular Outcomes in the General Population (from the Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 20. pii: S0002-9149(16)31118.
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JOOST A, Stiermaier T, Eitel C, Fuernau G, et al
Impact of Initial Culprit Vessel Flow on Infarct Size, Microvascular Obstruction, and Myocardial Salvage in Acute Reperfused ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 13. pii: S0002-9149(16)31326.
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LEE MJ, Park SD, Kwon SW, Woo SI, et al
Relation Between Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Index of Microcirculatory Resistance in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 13. pii: S0002-9149(16)31342.
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FU Q, Zhao M, Wang D, Hu H, et al
Coronary Plaque Characterization Assessed by Optical Coherence Tomography and Plasma Trimethylamine-N-oxide Levels in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 13. pii: S0002-9149(16)31341.
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SONG F, Yu M, Yang J, Xu H, et al
Symptom-Onset-To-Balloon Time, ST-Segment Resolution and In-Hospital Mortality in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in China: From China Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 13. pii: S0002-9149(16)31328.
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TRZECIAK P, Wozakowska-Kaplon B, Niedziela J, Gierlotka M, et al
Comparison of Inhospital and 12- and 36-Month Outcomes After Acute Coronary Syndrome in Men Versus Women <40 Years (from the PL-ACS Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 12. pii: S0002-9149(16)31337.
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SCHOPFER DW, Regan M, Heidenreich PA, Whooley MA, et al
Depressive Symptoms, Cardiac Disease Severity, and Functional Status in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease (from the Heart and Soul Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 12. pii: S0002-9149(16)31332.
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July 2016

HIRA RS, Cowart JB, Akeroyd JM, Ramsey DJ, et al
Risk Factor Optimization and Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in US Veterans With Peripheral Arterial and Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease Compared to Veterans With Coronary Heart Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)31236.
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KINNAIRD T, Kwok CS, Narain A, Butler R, et al
Meta-Analysis of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Drug-Eluting Stent Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Isolated Proximal Left Anterior Descending Coronary Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)31239.
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YAZJI K, Abdul F, Elangovan S, Ossei-Gerning N, et al
Comparison of the Effects of Incomplete Revascularization on 12-Month Mortality in Patients <80 Compared With >/=80 Years Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)31240.
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PARIKH KS, Coles A, Schulte PJ, Kraus WE, et al
Relation of Angina Pectoris to Outcomes, Quality of Life, and Response to Exercise Training in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure (from HF-ACTION).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)31249.
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HUANG W, FitzGerald G, Goldberg RJ, Gore J, et al
Performance of the GRACE Risk Score 2.0 Simplified Algorithm for Predicting 1-Year Death After Hospitalization for an Acute Coronary Syndrome in a Contemporary Multiracial Cohort.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)31238.
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TISMINETZKY M, Chen HY, McManus DD, Gurwitz J, et al
Trends in the Magnitude of, and Patient Characteristics Associated With, Multiple Hospital Readmissions After Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)31237.
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PATEL NJ, Pau D, Nalluri N, Bhatt P, et al
Temporal Trends, Predictors, and Outcomes of In-Hospital Gastrointestinal Bleeding Associated With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)31234.
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GENNARO G, Brener SJ, Redfors B, Kirtane AJ, et al
Effect of Smoking on Infarct Size and Major Adverse Cardiac Events in Patients With Large Anterior ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (from the INFUSE-AMI Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 28. pii: S0002-9149(16)31228.
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VADUGANATHAN M, Kornowski R, Qamar A, Greenberg G, et al
One-Year Outcomes After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction With Varying Quantities of Coronary Artery Calcium (from a 13-Year Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 28. pii: S0002-9149(16)31231.
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PANAICH SS, Arora S, Patel N, Schreiber T, et al
Comparison of In-Hospital Mortality, Length of Stay, Postprocedural Complications, and Cost of Single-Vessel Versus Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Hemodynamically Stable Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (from
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31189.
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KURIHARA O, Takano M, Mizuno K, Shibata Y, et al
Impact of Diabetic Retinopathy on Vulnerability of Atherosclerotic Coronary Plaque and Incidence of Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31192.
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WANG YC, Tang A, Chang D, Lu CQ, et al
Long-Term Adverse Effects of Low-Osmolar Compared With Iso-Osmolar Contrast Media After Coronary Angiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31188.
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SHIMURA T, Yamamoto M, Tsuchikane E, Teramoto T, et al
Safety of Live Case Demonstrations in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31175.
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NAKAHASHI T, Sakata K, Nomura A, Yakuta Y, et al
Impact of Baseline Angiographic Complexities Determined by Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting SYNTAX Score on the Prediction of Outcome After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31177.
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HANNA EB, Glancy DL
The de Winter Electrocardiographic Pattern of Proximal Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Occlusion.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31172.
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BRESSI E, Mangiacapra F, Ricottini E, Cavallari I, et al
Relation of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio With Periprocedural Myocardial Damage in Patients Undergoing Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31186.
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PODDAR KL, Modi DK, Wayangankar S, Thakkar B, et al
Two-Decade Trends in the Prevalence of Atherosclerotic Risk Factors, Coronary Plaque Morphology, and Outcomes in Adults Aged </=45 Years Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)31180.
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HARADA PH, Cook NR, Cohen DE, Paynter NP, et al
Relation of Alanine Aminotransferase Levels to Cardiovascular Events and Statin Efficacy.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;118:49-55.
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BADOZ M, Chatot M, Hechema R, Chopard R, et al
Effect of Fractional Flow Reserve (</=0.90 vs >0.90) on Long-Term Outcome (>10 Years) in Patients With Nonsignificant Coronary Arterial Narrowings.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 1. pii: S0002-9149(16)30940.
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IIJIMA R, Nakamura M, Matsuyama Y, Muramatsu T, et al
Effect of Optimal Medical Therapy Before Procedures on Outcomes in Coronary Patients Treated With Drug-Eluting Stents.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jul 1. pii: S0002-9149(16)31121.
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June 2016

SCHULMAN-MARCUS J, Shah T, Swaminathan RV, Feldman DN, et al
Comparison of Recent Trends in Patients With and Without Major Depression and Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 28. pii: S0002-9149(16)31122.
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VAN DEN BERG MJ, van der Graaf Y, de Borst GJ, Kappelle LJ, et al
Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Triglycerides, and Apolipoprotein B and Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Manifest Arterial Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 28. pii: S0002-9149(16)31119.
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LYNGBAKKEN MN, Rosjo H, Holmen OL, Nygard S, et al
Gender, High-Sensitivity Troponin I, and the Risk of Cardiovascular Events (from the Nord-Trondelag Health Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 28. pii: S0002-9149(16)31114.
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SEO JB, Shin DH, Park KW, Koo BK, et al
Predictors for Side Branch Failure During Provisional Strategy of Coronary Intervention for Bifurcation Lesions (from the Korean Bifurcation Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 28. pii: S0002-9149(16)31120.
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AGRAWAL S, Garg L, Sharma A, Mohananey D, et al
Comparison of Inhospital Mortality and Frequency of Coronary Angiography on Weekend Versus Weekday Admissions in Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31044.
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DAABOUL Y, Korjian S, Weaver WD, Kloner RA, et al
Relation of Left Ventricular Mass and Infarct Size in Anterior Wall ST-Segment Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction (from the EMBRACE STEMI Clinical Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31047.
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BLIDEN KP, Chaudhary R, Lopez LR, Damrongwatanasuk R, et al
Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein-beta2-Glycoprotein I Complex But Not Free Oxidized LDL Is Associated With the Presence and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31045.
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KANG J, Park KW, Han JK, Yang HM, et al
Usefulness of the Baseline Syntax Score to Predict 3-Year Outcome After Complete Revascularization by Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31046.
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BOITEN HJ, Ekmen H, Zijlstra F, van Domburg RT, et al
Impact of Early Coronary Revascularization on Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Myocardial Ischemia on Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31048.
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ELSHAZLY MB, Nicholls SJ, Nissen SE, St John J, et al
Implications of Total to High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio Discordance With Alternative Lipid Parameters for Coronary Atheroma Progression and Cardiovascular Events.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31043.
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MANN DM, Fernandez S, Mondal Z, Laskow D, et al
Role of Coronary Angiography in the Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk in Kidney Transplant Candidates.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31038.
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QURESHI WT, Michos ED, Flueckiger P, Blaha M, et al
Impact of Replacing the Pooled Cohort Equation With Other Cardiovascular Disease Risk Scores on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment (from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis [MESA]).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 15. pii: S0002-9149(16)31036.
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DESAI CS, Bartz TM, Gottdiener JS, Lloyd-Jones DM, et al
Usefulness of Left Ventricular Mass and Geometry for Determining 10-Year Prediction of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults Aged >65 Years (from the Cardiovascular Health Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)31037.
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FAUCHIER L, Lecoq C, Ancedy Y, Stamboul K, et al
Evaluation of 5 Prognostic Scores for Prediction of Stroke, Thromboembolic and Coronary Events, All-Cause Mortality, and Major Adverse Cardiac Events in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Stenting.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jun 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)31039.
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May 2016

HANSEN GM, Egeberg A, Holmstrup P, Hansen PR, et al
Relation of Periodontitis to Risk of Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality (from a Danish Nationwide Cohort Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 30. pii: S0002-9149(16)30939.
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GLANCY DL
Electrocardiogram in a 39-Year-Old Woman After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)30964.
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ARSENAULT BJ, Kohli P, Lambert G, DeMicco DA, et al
Emerging Cardiovascular Disease Biomarkers and Incident Diabetes Mellitus Risk in Statin-Treated Patients With Coronary Artery Disease (from the Treating to New Targets [TNT] Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)30947.
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KWOK CS, Tiong D, Pradhan A, Andreou AY, et al
Meta-Analysis of the Prognostic Impact of Anemia in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)30962.
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SCHUSSLER JM, Vasudevan A, von Bose LJ, Won JI, et al
Comparative Efficacy of Transradial Versus Transfemoral Approach for Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)30941.
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MIVELAZ Y, Leung MT, Zadorsky MT, De Souza AM, et al
Noninvasive Assessment of Vascular Function in Postoperative Cardiovascular Disease (Coarctation of the Aorta, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Transposition of the Great Arteries).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 29. pii: S0002-9149(16)30958.
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BLACHUTZIK F, Achenbach S, Troebs M, Roether J, et al
Angiographic Findings and Revascularization Success in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Previous Coronary Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 28. pii: S0002-9149(16)30943.
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SHAH B, Burdowski J, Guo Y, Velez de Villa B, et al
Effect of Left Versus Right Radial Artery Approach for Coronary Angiography on Radiation Parameters in Patients With Predictors of Transradial Access Failure.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 28. pii: S0002-9149(16)30942.
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EMDIN CA, Odutayo A, Wong CX, Tran J, et al
Meta-Analysis of Anxiety as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 28. pii: S0002-9149(16)30944.
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MARTINEZ M, Brodlie S, Griesemer A, Kato T, et al
Effects of Liver Transplantation on Lipids and Cardiovascular Disease in Children With Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 28. pii: S0002-9149(16)30945.
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MESSERLI FH, Rimoldi SF, Bangalore S
Ivabradine in Coronary Heart Disease-The Emperor Has No Clothes.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 20. pii: S0002-9149(16)30887.
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CHEN O, Goel S, Acholonu M, Kulbak G, et al
Comparison of Standard Catheters Versus Radial Artery-Specific Catheter in Patients Who Underwent Coronary Angiography Through Transradial Access.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 17. pii: S0002-9149(16)30864.
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CHOE JC, Cha KS, Choi JH, Kim BW, et al
Comparison of Frequency of Bleeding and Major Adverse Cardiac Events After Transradial Versus Transfemoral Intervention in the Recent Antiplatelet Era.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:1588-95.
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HAECK ML, Hoogslag GE, Boden H, Velders MA, et al
Prognostic Implications of Elevated Pulmonary Artery Pressure After ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)30862.
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GORTER TM, Lexis CP, Hummel YM, Lipsic E, et al
Right Ventricular Function After Acute Myocardial Infarction Treated With Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the Glycometabolic Intervention as Adjunct toPrimary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infar
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)30860.
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SWAMINATHAN RV, Feldman DN, Pashun RA, Patil RK, et al
Gender Differences in In-Hospital Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)30858.
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BRIASOULIS A, Telila T, Palla M, Mercado N, et al
Meta-Analysis of Usefulness of Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Devices for High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)30857.
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WARD MJ, Kripalani S, Zhu Y, Storrow AB, et al
Role of Health Insurance Status in Interfacility Transfers of Patients With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)30861.
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PICCOLO R, Franzone A, Koskinas KC, Raber L, et al
Effect of Diabetes Mellitus on Frequency of Adverse Events in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)30859.
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WANG NC, Matthews KA, Barinas-Mitchell EJ, Chang CH, et al
Inflammatory/Hemostatic Biomarkers and Coronary Artery Calcium Progression in Women at Midlife (from the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation, Heart Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)30863.
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SATO K, Seo Y, Ishizu T, Nakajima H, et al
Reliability of Aortic Stenosis Severity Classified by 3-Dimensional Echocardiography in the Prediction of Cardiovascular Events.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)30870.
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JING M, Gao F, Chen Q, de Carvalho LP, et al
Comparison of Long-Term Mortality of Patients Aged </=40 Versus >40 Years With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)30856.
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KASTRATI M, Langenbrink L, Piatkowski M, Michaelsen J, et al
Reducing Radiation Dose in Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty Using Image Noise Reduction Technology.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)30865.
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KHERA R, Girotra S
Response to "the Use of Mechanical Support Devices in Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: the Controversy?"
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 10. pii: S0002-9149(16)30808.
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MOON J, Suh J, Oh PC, Lee K, et al
Relation of Stature to Outcomes in Korean Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (from the INTERSTELLAR Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 5. pii: S0002-9149(16)30568.
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KALLINIKOU Z, Puricel SG, Ryckx N, Togni M, et al
Radiation Exposure of the Operator During Coronary Interventions (from the RADIO Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 5. pii: S0002-9149(16)30567.
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EBRAHIMI R, Uberoi A, Treadwell M, Sadrzadeh Rafie AH, et al
Effect of Low-Frame Invasive Coronary Angiography on Radiation and Image Quality.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 4. pii: S0002-9149(16)30563.
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SANTOS IS, Bittencourt MS, Rocco PT, Pereira AC, et al
Relation of Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms to Coronary Artery Calcium (from the ELSA-Brasil Baseline Data).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 4. pii: S0002-9149(16)30570.
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GRUNAU B, Leipsic J, Purssell E, Kasteel N, et al
Comparison of Rates of Coronary Angiography and Combined Testing Procedures in Patients Seen in the Emergency Room With Chest Pain (But No Objective Acute Coronary Syndrome Findings) Having Coronary Computed Tomography Versus Exercise Stress Testing.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 4. pii: S0002-9149(16)30573.
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HECHT EM, Arheart KL, Lee DJ, Hennekens CH, et al
Interrelation of Cadmium, Smoking, and Cardiovascular Disease (from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 May 4. pii: S0002-9149(16)30560.
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MOODY WE, Lin EL, Stoodley M, McNulty D, et al
Prognostic Utility of Calcium Scoring as an Adjunct to Stress Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy in End-Stage Renal Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:1387-96.
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AL-MALLAH MH, Qureshi WT, Keteyian SJ, Brawner CA, et al
Racial Differences in the Prognostic Value of Cardiorespiratory Fitness (Results from the Henry Ford Exercise Testing Project).
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:1449-54.
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EFTEKHARI A, Eiskjaer H, Terkelsen CJ, Nielsen SL, et al
Perforation of the Anterior Mitral Leaflet After Impella LP 5.0 Therapy in Cardiogenic Shock.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:1539-41.
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GLANCY DL
Chest Pain, Heart Murmur, and Changing Electrocardiograms.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:1542-3.
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April 2016

SHEIBAN I, Moretti C, D'Ascenzo F, Chieffo A, et al
Long-Term (>/=10 Years) Safety of Percutaneous Treatment of Unprotected Left Main Stenosis With Drug-Eluting Stents.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Apr 26. pii: S0002-9149(16)30488.
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YUDI MB, Jones N, Fernando D, Clark DJ, et al
Management of Patients Aged >/=85 Years With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
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CHANG M, Lee CW, Ahn JM, Cavalcante R, et al
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Versus Drug-Eluting Stents Implantation for Previous Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Apr 21. pii: S0002-9149(16)30490.
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MANCINI JG, Filion KB, Windle SB, Habib B, et al
Meta-Analysis of the Long-Term Effect of Routine Aspiration Thrombectomy in Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Apr 21. pii: S0002-9149(16)30489.
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BUDOFF M
Triglycerides and Triglyceride-Rich Lipoproteins in the Causal Pathway of Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Apr 20. pii: S0002-9149(16)30484.
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GIUSTINO G, Mehran R, Bansilal S, Feit F, et al
Safety and Efficacy of Bivalirudin in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: From the REPLACE-2, ACUITY and HORIZONS-AMI Trials.
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CURL K, LeBude B, Ruggiero N, Fischman D, et al
Frequency of Use of Statins and Aspirin in Patients With Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Apr 20. pii: S0002-9149(16)30487.
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BLATT A, Kalmanovich E, Karny-Rahkovich O, Brener S, et al
Comparison of Noninvasively and Invasively Managed Patients, With or Without Revascularization in Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (from the Acute Coronary Syndrome Israeli Survey).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Apr 20. pii: S0002-9149(16)30486.
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KANG SJ, Yang DH, Kweon J, Kim YH, et al
Better Diagnosis of Functionally Significant Intermediate Sized Narrowings Using Intravascular Ultrasound-Minimal Lumen Area and Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography-Based Myocardial Segmentation.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:1282-8.
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LIU YH, Liu Y, Zhou YL, He PC, et al
Comparison of Different Risk Scores for Predicting Contrast Induced Nephropathy and Outcomes After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Apr 6. pii: S0002-9149(16)30420.
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SATILMISOGLU MH, Gorgulu S, Aksu HU, Aksu H, et al
Safety of Early Discharge After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Apr 6. pii: S0002-9149(16)30426.
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TEHRANI DM, Zhao Y, Blaha MJ, Mora S, et al
Discordance of Low-Density Lipoprotein and High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Particle Versus Cholesterol Concentration for the Prediction of Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes Mellitus (from the Multi-Ethnic Stu
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MAIN ML, Fan D, Reddy VY, Holmes DR, et al
Assessment of Device-Related Thrombus and Associated Clinical Outcomes With the WATCHMAN Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device for Embolic Protection in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (from the PROTECT-AF Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:1127-34.
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VAN DER SIJDE JN, Boiten HJ, van Domburg RT, Schinkel AF, et al
Long-Term (>10 Years) Prognostic Value of Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography in a High-Risk Cohort.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:1078-83.
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March 2016

ROBERTS WC
Books in Cardiovascular Disease Received in 2015 and Early 2016.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Mar 19. pii: S0002-9149(16)30370.
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VAQUERIZO B, Barros A, Pujadas S, Bajo E, et al
One-Year Results of Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds for Coronary Chronic Total Occlusions.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:906-17.
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MOROFUJI T, Inaba S, Hitsumoto T, Takahashi K, et al
Usefulness of Intravascular Ultrasound for Predicting Risk of Intraprocedural Stent Thrombosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:918-25.
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TZEIS S, Andrikopoulos G, Weigand S, Grebmer C, et al
Right Bundle Branch Block-Like Pattern During Uncomplicated Right Ventricular Pacing and the Effect of Pacing Site.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:935-9.
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IQBAL MB, Nadra IJ, Din JN, Hendry C, et al
Prognostic Significance of Polymer Coatings in Zotarolimus-Eluting Stents.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:735-42.
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HOU J, Xing L, Jia H, Vergallo R, et al
Comparison of Intensive Versus Moderate Lipid-Lowering Therapy on Fibrous Cap and Atheroma Volume of Coronary Lipid-Rich Plaque Using Serial Optical Coherence Tomography and Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:800-6.
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UCHIDA Y, Yoshida T, Shimoyama E, Uchida Y, et al
Molecular Imaging of Native Low-Density Lipoprotein by Near-Infrared Fluorescent Angioscopy in Human Coronary Plaques.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:781-6.
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February 2016

DI GIOIA G, Pellicano M, Toth GG, Casselman F, et al
Fractional Flow Reserve-Guided Revascularization in Patients With Aortic Stenosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Feb 18. pii: S0002-9149(16)30236.
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LANSKY AJ, Kastrati A, Edelman ER, Parise H, et al
Comparison of the Absorbable Polymer Sirolimus-Eluting Stent (MiStent) to the Durable Polymer Everolimus-Eluting Stent (Xience) (from the DESSOLVE I/II and ISAR-TEST-4 Studies).
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ARORA S, Panaich SS, Patel N, Patel NJ, et al
Coronary Atherectomy in the United States (from a Nationwide Inpatient Sample).
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KANDZARI DE, Amjadi N, Caputo C, Rowe SK, et al
One-Year Outcomes in "Real-World" Patients Treated With a Thin-Strut, Platinum-Chromium, Everolimus-Eluting Stent (from the PROMUS Element Plus US Post-Approval Study [PE-Plus PAS]).
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ALFONSO F, Perez-Vizcayno MJ, Garcia Del Blanco B, Garcia-Touchard A, et al
Comparison of the Efficacy of Everolimus-Eluting Stents Versus Drug-Eluting Balloons in Patients With In-Stent Restenosis (from the RIBS IV and V Randomized Clinical Trials).
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:546-54.
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BAUMANN S, Akin I, Borggrefe M, Ball BD Jr, et al
Different Approaches for Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography-Derived Versus Invasive Fractional Flow Reserve Assessment.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:486.
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PURSNANI A, Celeng C, Schlett CL, Mayrhofer T, et al
Use of Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography Findings to Modify Statin and Aspirin Prescription in Patients With Acute Chest Pain.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:319-24.
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LANZA GA, Stazi A, Villano A, Torrini F, et al
Effect of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Platelet Activation Induced by Coronary Procedures.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:359-65.
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ERANTI A, Aro AL, Kerola T, Tikkanen JT, et al
Body Mass Index as a Predictor of Sudden Cardiac Death and Usefulness of the Electrocardiogram for Risk Stratification.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:388-93.
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January 2016

WASEMILLER S, Earle T, Kashner M, Foster G, et al
Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Ischemic Versus Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy.
Am J Cardiol. 2016;117:278-81.
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DAMLUJI AA, Pomenti SF, Ramireddy A, Al-Damluji MS, et al
Influence of Total Coronary Occlusion on Clinical Outcomes (from the Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation 2 DiabetesTrial).
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jan 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)30002.
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CORDERO A, Lopez-Palop R, Carrillo P, Moreno-Arribas J, et al
Comparison of Long-Term Mortality for Cardiac Diseases in Patients With Versus Without Diabetes Mellitus.
Am J Cardiol. 2016 Jan 14. pii: S0002-9149(16)30015.
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December 2015

DIMITRIU-LEEN AC, Scholte AJ, van Rosendael AR, van den Hoogen IJ, et al
Value of Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography in Tailoring Aspirin Therapy for Primary Prevention of Atherosclerotic Events in Patients at High Risk With Diabetes Mellitus.
Am J Cardiol. 2015 Dec 30. pii: S0002-9149(15)30068.
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