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Articles published in Am J Cardiol
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September 2019

LATEEF N, Khan MS, Deo SV, Yamani N, et al
Meta-Analysis Comparing Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation With Versus Without Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Sep 26. pii: S0002-9149(19)30990.
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THOBANI A, Dhindsa DS, DeMoss BD, Raad M, et al
Usefulness of Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Sep 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)31009.
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PLANTE TB, Juraschek SP, Zakai NA, Tracy RP, et al
Comparison of Frequency of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events Among Primary and Secondary Prevention Subgroups of the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Sep 6. pii: S0002-9149(19)30994.
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PEDROSA JF, Ribeiro ALP, Santana PC, Araujo LF, et al
Relation of Thoracic Aortic and Coronary Artery Calcium to Cardiovascular Risk Factors (from The Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health [ELSA-Brazil]).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Sep 6. pii: S0002-9149(19)30995.
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TAKAGI H, Hari Y, Nakashima K, Kuno T, et al
Meta-analysis of the Relation of Television-Viewing Time and Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Sep 6. pii: S0002-9149(19)30998.
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CALABRO P, Moscarella E, Gragnano F, Cesaro A, et al
Effect of Body Mass Index on Ischemic and Bleeding Events in Patients Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndromes (from the START-ANTIPLATELET Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Sep 6. pii: S0002-9149(19)30996.
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August 2019

ELGENDY IY, Gad M, Jain A, Mahmoud AN, et al
Outcomes With Intravascular Ultrasound-Guided Drug Eluting Stent Implantation for Unprotected Left Main Coronary Lesions: A Meta-analysis.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 29. pii: S0002-9149(19)30968.
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SIEBERT VR, Borgaonkar S, Jia X, Nguyen HL, et al
Meta-analysis Comparing Multivessel Versus Culprit Coronary Arterial Revascularization for Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 29. pii: S0002-9149(19)30964.
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OGUNBAYO GO, Goodwin RP, Elbadawi A, Omar M, et al
Temporal Trends in the Use of Intravascular Imaging Among Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the United States.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 27. pii: S0002-9149(19)30967.
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XUE Y, Zhou Q, Shen J, Liu G, et al
Lipid Profile and New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (An Observational Study in Southwest of China).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30962.
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DOSHI R, Majmundar M, Kansara T, Desai R, et al
Frequency of Cardiovascular Events and In-hospital Mortality With Opioid Overdose Hospitalizations.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30957.
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BAEK JY, Choi BG, Rha SW, Choi CU, et al
Comparison of Two-Year Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction Caused by Coronary Artery Spasm Versus that Caused by Coronary Atherosclerosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30963.
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PEPE M, Sardella G, Stefanini GG, Corcione N, et al
Impact of Insulin-Treated and Noninsulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus in All-Comer Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Interventions With Polymer-Free Biolimus-Eluting Stent (from the RUDI-FREE Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30956.
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HAN D, Beecy A, Anchouche K, Gransar H, et al
Risk Reclassification With Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography-Visualized Nonobstructive Coronary Artery Disease According to 2018 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Cholesterol Guidelines (from the Coronary Computed Tomogr
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30876.
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ROBINSON VIMALA L, Hanneman K, Thavendiranathan P, Nguyen ET, et al
Characteristics of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Outcomes in Adults With Repaired Truncus Arteriosus.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 22. pii: S0002-9149(19)30944.
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LOFFLER AI, Pan JA, Balfour PC Jr, Shaw PW, et al
Frequency of Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction and Diffuse Myocardial Fibrosis (Measured by Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance) in Patients With Heart Failure and Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 22. pii: S0002-9149(19)30950.
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TRABATTONI D, Teruzzi G, Montorsi P, Fabbiocchi F, et al
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Percutaneous Intervention of the Left-Main Coronary Artery With Everolimus-Eluting Stents in Women -Vs- Men.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 16. pii: S0002-9149(19)30891.
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GAJANANA D, Weintraub WS, Kolm P, Rogers T, et al
Trends in Death Rate 2009 to 2018 Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Stratified by Acuteness of Presentation.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 14. pii: S0002-9149(19)30890.
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REDFORS B, Chen S, Genereux P, Witzenbichler B, et al
Relationship Between Stent Diameter, Platelet Reactivity, and Thrombotic Events After Percutaneous Coronary Artery Revascularization.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 13. pii: S0002-9149(19)30885.
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KIM BG, Kim H, Hong SJ, Ahn CM, et al
Relation of Preprocedural Hemoglobin Level to Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30887.
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VIRK HUH, Tripathi B, Kumar V, Lakhter V, et al
Causes, Trends, and Predictors of 90-Day Readmissions After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (from A Nationwide Readmission Database).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30889.
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TISMINETZKY M, Gurwitz JH, Miozzo R, Gore JM, et al
Characteristics, Management, and Short-Term Outcomes of Adults >/=65 Years Hospitalized With Acute Myocardial Infarction With Prior Anemia and Heart Failure.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(19)30888.
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SAIRENCHI T, Yamagishi K, Iso H, Irie F, et al
Age-Specific Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Cardiovascular Mortality Among Japanese Men and Women (The Ibaraki Prefectural Health Study [IPHS]).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(19)30878.
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AL-KHADRA Y, Kajy M, Idris A, Darmoch F, et al
Comparison of Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in Patients of Eighty Years and Above Compared With Those Less Than 80 Years.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 8. pii: S0002-9149(19)30886.
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BRUSH JE JR, Siraj ES, Kemp CD, Liverman DP, et al
Effect of Diabetes Mellitus on Complication Rates of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 7. pii: S0002-9149(19)30884.
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REDFORS B, Chen S, Ben-Yehuda O, Huang X, et al
Association Between Hypertension, Platelet Reactivity, and the Risk of Adverse Events After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (From the ADAPT-DES Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Aug 7. pii: S0002-9149(19)30875.
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July 2019

NASSAR M, Arow Z, Monakier D, Zusman O, et al
Effect of Intramural Course of Coronary Arteries Assessed by Computed Tomography Angiography in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(19)30824.
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SHIMADA YJ, Goto T, Takayama H, Brown DFM, et al
Comparison of Effectiveness of Alcohol Septal Ablation Versus Ventricular Septal Myectomy on Acute Care Use for Cardiovascular Disease in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 29. pii: S0002-9149(19)30831.
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TZIMAS G, Antiochos P, Monney P, Eeckhout E, et al
Atypical Electrocardiographic Presentations in Need of Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 27. pii: S0002-9149(19)30827.
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KWOK CS, Lundberg G, Al-Faleh H, Sirker A, et al
Relation of Frailty to Outcomes in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 26. pii: S0002-9149(19)30763.
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ONI OA, Dehkordi SHH, Jazayeri MA, Sharma R, et al
Relation of Testosterone Normalization to Mortality and Myocardial Infarction in Men With Previous Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30816.
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RAKOWSKI T, Wegiel M, Siudak Z, Plens K, et al
Prevalence and Predictors of Coronary Artery Perforation During Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (from the ORPKI National Registry in Poland).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30818.
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ELLIS SG, Cho L, Raymond R, Nair R, et al
Comparison of Long-Term Clinical Outcomes After Drug-Eluting Stenting in Blacks-vs-Whites.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30817.
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BOROVAC JA, Kwok CS, Iliescu C, Lee HJ, et al
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Outcomes in Patients With Lymphoma in the United States (Nationwide Inpatient Sample [NIS] Analysis).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 24. pii: S0002-9149(19)30812.
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ARPS K, Rifai MA, Blaha MJ, Michos ED, et al
Usefulness of Coronary Artery Calcium to Identify Adults of Sufficiently High Risk for Atherothrombotic Cardiovascular Events to Consider Low-Dose Rivaroxaban Thromboprophylaxis (from MESA).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 24. pii: S0002-9149(19)30813.
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RAMPHUL K, Mejias SG, Joynauth J
Corrigendum to "Cocaine, Amphetamine, and Cannabis Use Increases the Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Teenagers" * [The American Journal of Cardiology 123/2 (2019) 354].
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 17. pii: S0002-9149(19)30722.
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DOAN TT, Wilkinson JC, Loar RW, Pednekar AS, et al
Regadenoson Stress Perfusion Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Children With Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 16. pii: S0002-9149(19)30787.
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MILLER PE, Guha A, Khera R, Chouairi F, et al
National Trends in Healthcare-Associated Infections for Five Common Cardiovascular Conditions.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 16. pii: S0002-9149(19)30781.
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CHAMBERLAIN AM, Cohen SS, Killian JM, Monda KL, et al
Lipid-Lowering Prescription Patterns in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus or Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 15. pii: S0002-9149(19)30762.
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WAKSMAN R, Shlofmitz E, Windecker S, Koolen JJ, et al
Efficacy and Safety of Ultrathin, Bioresorbable-Polymer Sirolimus-Eluting Stents Versus Thin, Durable-Polymer Everolimus-Eluting Stents for Coronary Revascularization of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 15. pii: S0002-9149(19)30765.
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ALKHOULI M, Alqahtani F, Alreshidan M, Cook CC, et al
Incidence, Predictors, and Outcomes of Early Acute Myocardial Infarction Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 15. pii: S0002-9149(19)30767.
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KIEHL EL, Menon V, Mandsager KT, Wolski KE, et al
Effect of Left Ventricular Conduction Delay on All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality (from the PRECISION Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jul 15. pii: S0002-9149(19)30769.
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June 2019

AGGARWAL V, Dhillon GS, Penny DJ, Gowda ST, et al
Drug-Eluting Stents Compared With Bare Metal Stents for Stenting the Ductus Arteriosus in Infants With Ductal-Dependent Pulmonary Blood Flow.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 26. pii: S0002-9149(19)30717.
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LEE SR, Rhee TM, Kang DY, Choi EK, et al
Meta-Analysis of Oral Anticoagulant Monotherapy as an Antithrombotic Strategy in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease and Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30705.
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KIM CY, Lee JH, Jang SY, Bae MH, et al
Usefulness of Calculation of Cardiovascular Risk Factors to Predict Outcomes in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30710.
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MICHALOWSKA AM, Tyczynski P, Pregowski J, Skowronski J, et al
Prevalence and Anatomic Characteristics of Single Coronary Artery Diagnosed by Computed Tomography Angiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30715.
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RASMUSSEN MB, Stengaard C, Sorensen JT, Riddervold IS, et al
Comparison of Acute Versus Subacute Coronary Angiography in Patients With NON-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (from the NONSTEMI Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 24. pii: S0002-9149(19)30707.
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LEE PH, Park H, Lee JS, Lee SW, et al
Meta-Analysis Comparing the Risk of Myocardial Infarction Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Multivessel or Left Main Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 24. pii: S0002-9149(19)30709.
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MURPHY AC, Yudi MB, Farouque O, Dinh D, et al
Impact of Gender and Door-to-Balloon Times on Long-Term Mortality in Patients Presenting With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 24. pii: S0002-9149(19)30708.
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BOUKANTAR M, Loyeau A, Gallet R, Bataille S, et al
Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Coronary Occlusion in Daily Practice (from a Large French Registry [CARDIO-ARSIF]).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 11. pii: S0002-9149(19)30642.
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CILIA L, Sharbaugh M, Marroquin OC, Toma C, et al
Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease and Anemia on Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Revascularization.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 11. pii: S0002-9149(19)30648.
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BRUNETTI R, Hicklin H, Rackley J, Ahmad MI, et al
Serum Cotinine and Silent Myocardial Infarction in Individuals Free from Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 6. pii: S0002-9149(19)30644.
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KHEIRI B, Osman M, Bachuwa G, Cigarroa JE, et al
Trial Sequential Analysis of Drug-Eluting Stents Versus Bare-Metal Stents in Saphenous Vein Graft Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 6. pii: S0002-9149(19)30622.
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WILLIS LH, Slentz CA, Johnson JL, Kelly LS, et al
Effects of Exercise Training With and Without Ranolazine on Peak Oxygen Consumption, Daily Physical Activity, and Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 6. pii: S0002-9149(19)30643.
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GYLDENKERNE C, Olesen KKW, Jensen LO, Junker A, et al
Everolimus-Eluting Versus Biolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent Implantation in Patients With and Without Diabetes Mellitus.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 6. pii: S0002-9149(19)30640.
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LIU X, Yang Y, Kang F, Li J, et al
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Across a Spectrum of Adverse Plasma Lipid Combinations by Gender and Glycemic Status.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 6. pii: S0002-9149(19)30638.
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PARK H, Ahn JM, Yoon YH, Kwon O, et al
Effect of Age and Sex on Outcomes After Stenting or Bypass Surgery in Left Main Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jun 6. pii: S0002-9149(19)30641.
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May 2019

MOHAMED MO, Kirchhof P, Vidovich M, Savage M, et al
Effect of Concomitant Atrial Fibrillation on In-Hospital Outcomes of Non-ST-Elevation-Acute Coronary Syndrome-Related Hospitalizations in the United States.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 31. pii: S0002-9149(19)30607.
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PENG H, Sun Z, Chen H, Zhang Y, et al
Usefulness of the CHA2DS2-VASc Score to Predict Adverse Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients Without Atrial Fibrillation Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 29. pii: S0002-9149(19)30603.
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KAPOOR K, Fashanu O, Post WS, Lutsey PL, et al
Relation of Dietary Sodium Intake With Subclinical Markers of Cardiovascular Disease (from MESA).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 29. pii: S0002-9149(19)30581.
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FERRAZZO G, Ando G, Cerrito M, de Gregorio C, et al
Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction-Like Syndrome in Scombroid Tuna Fish Poisoning.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 28. pii: S0002-9149(19)30601.
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VALLABHAJOSYULA S, Dunlay SM, Barsness GW, Rihal CS, et al
Hospital-Level Disparities in the Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction With Cardiogenic Shock.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 28. pii: S0002-9149(19)30605.
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RIFAI MA, Qureshi WT, Dardari Z, Keteyian SJ, et al
The Interplay of the Global Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Scoring and Cardiorespiratory Fitness for the Prediction of All-Cause Mortality and Myocardial Infarction: The Henry Ford ExercIse Testing Project (The FIT Project).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 28. pii: S0002-9149(19)30600.
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ANDO T, Akintoye E, Adegbala O, Ashraf S, et al
In-Hospital Outcomes of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Complicated With Cardiogenic Shock at Safety-Net Hospitals in the United States (from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 28. pii: S0002-9149(19)30604.
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ANDARY R, Fan W, Wong ND
Control of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among US Adults With Type 2 Diabetes With and Without Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 28. pii: S0002-9149(19)30602.
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WHITMAN M, Jenkins C, Sabapathy S, Adams L, et al
Comparison of Heart Rate Blood Pressure Product Versus Age-Predicted Maximum Heart Rate as Predictors of Cardiovascular Events During Exercise Stress Echocardiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30594.
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ZHAN Y, Debs D, Khan MA, Nguyen DT, et al
Normal Reference Values and Reproducibility of Tricuspid Annulus Dimensions Using Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 24. pii: S0002-9149(19)30586.
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PATEL G, Pancholy N, Thomas L, Rai A, et al
Effect of Chronic Hematologic Malignancies on In-Hospital Outcomes of Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 21. pii: S0002-9149(19)30515.
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ALBEIRUTI R, Chaudhary F, Alqahtani F, Kupec J, et al
Incidence, Predictors, and Outcomes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Admitted With ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 15. pii: S0002-9149(19)30514.
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DOIMO S, Fabris E, Chiapolino S, Barbati G, et al
Prognostic Role of Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease After an Ambulatory Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30516.
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LADER EW
Type 2 Myocardial Infarction: Trying to Fit a Square Peg Into a Round Hole?
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30500.
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ORZALKIEWICZ M, Hodson J, Kwok CS, Ludman PF, et al
Comparison of Routine Versus Selective Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors Usage in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the British Cardiovascular Interventional Society).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30519.
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PRASAD SB, Guppy-Coles K, Stanton T, Armstrong J, et al
Relation of Left Atrial Volumes in Patients With Myocardial Infarction to Left Ventricular Filling Pressures and Outcomes.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30512.
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CUI K, Lyu S, Song X, Liu H, et al
Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Staged Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Multivessel Coronary Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 May 8. pii: S0002-9149(19)30513.
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April 2019

PONZETTO A, De Ferrari G
Subclinical Hypothyroidism and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 24. pii: S0002-9149(19)30473.
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INFANTE T, Forte E, Punzo B, Cademartiri F, et al
Correlation of Circulating miR-765, miR-93-5p, and miR-433-3p to Obstructive Coronary Heart Disease Evaluated by Cardiac Computed Tomography.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30455.
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SOLOMONICA A, Bagur R, Choudhury T, Lavi S, et al
Familial Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection and the SMAD-3 Mutation.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30474.
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KHOURY H, Sanaiha Y, Rudasill SE, Mardock AL, et al
Readmissions Following Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in the United States (from the Nationwide Readmissions Database 2010 to 2014).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30457.
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RAMSARAN E, Preusse P, Sundaresan D, DiMario S, et al
Adherence to Blood Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines Among Physicians Managing Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30456.
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PEPE M, Biondi-Zoccai G, Corcione N, Nestola PL, et al
Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Polymer-Free Biolimus-Eluting Stent and Durable Polymer Everolimus-Eluting Stent in All-Comer Patients Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30454.
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KALRA R, Patel N, Arora P, Arora G, et al
Cardiovascular Health and Disease Among Asian-Americans (from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30465.
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WEST BH, Low CG, Bista BB, Yang EH, et al
Significance of Coronary Artery Calcium Found on Non-Electrocardiogram-Gated Computed Tomography During Preoperative Evaluation for Liver Transplant.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30464.
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BULJUBASIC N, Vroegindewey MM, Oemrawsingh RM, Asselbergs FW, et al
Temporal Pattern of Growth Differentiation Factor-15 Protein After Acute Coronary Syndrome (From the BIOMArCS Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 18. pii: S0002-9149(19)30415.
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CHOPRA AM, Diez-Villanueva P, Cordoba-Soriano JG, Lee JKT, et al
Meta-Analysis of Acetylsalicylic Acid Desensitization in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 10. pii: S0002-9149(19)30412.
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SHAMEKHI J, Putz A, Zimmer S, Tiyerili V, et al
Impact of Hemodynamic Support on Outcome in Patients Undergoing High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 10. pii: S0002-9149(19)30416.
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FERREIRA-NETO AN, Merten C, Beurich HW, Zachow D, et al
Effect of Aortic Regurgitation by Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30404.
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PULIA M, Salman T, O'Connell TF, Balasubramanian N, et al
Impact of Emergency Medical Services Activation of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and a 24-Hour/Day In-Hospital Interventional Cardiology Team on Treatment Times (Door to Balloon and Medical Contact to Balloon) for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infa
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30411.
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VATCHEVA KP, Aparicio V, Araya A, Gonzalez E, et al
Statin Prescription for Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease from National Survey Data.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 8. pii: S0002-9149(19)30414.
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SHIBUYA J, Kobayashi N, Asai K, Tsurumi M, et al
Comparison of Coronary Culprit Lesion Morphology Determined by Optical Coherence Tomography and Relation to Outcomes in Patients Diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome During Winter -vs- Other Seasons.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Apr 8. pii: S0002-9149(19)30410.
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March 2019

LIMA F, Nie L, Yang J, Owens A, et al
Postpartum Cardiovascular Outcomes Among Women With Heart Disease from A Nationwide Study.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 19. pii: S0002-9149(19)30309.
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ZHENG H, Foo LL, Tan HC, Richards AM, et al
Sex Differences in 1-Year Rehospitalization for Heart Failure and Myocardial Infarction After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 19. pii: S0002-9149(19)30318.
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HUFFMAN JC, Feig EH, Millstein RA, Freedman M, et al
Usefulness of a Positive Psychology-Motivational Interviewing Intervention to Promote Positive Affect and Physical Activity After an Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 19. pii: S0002-9149(19)30321.
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MAHAJAN AM, Claessen BE, Chandrasekhar J, Sartori S, et al
Outcomes by Gender and Ethnicity After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 19. pii: S0002-9149(19)30316.
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BARBARAWI M, Kheiri B, Zayed Y, Gakhal I, et al
Meta-analysis of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Medical Therapy in the Treatment of Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 18. pii: S0002-9149(19)30333.
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PARK J, Choi EK, Han KD, Choi YJ, et al
Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention During 2-Year Follow-Up, from a Nationwide Population Study.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 16. pii: S0002-9149(19)30323.
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SHINOUCHI K, Ueda Y, Kato T, Nishida H, et al
Relation of Chronic Total Occlusion to In-Hospital Mortality in the Patients With Sudden Cardiac Arrest Due to Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 16. pii: S0002-9149(19)30322.
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MUHLESTEIN JB, Hackett IS, May HT, Bair TL, et al
Safety and Efficacy of Periprocedural Heparin Plus a Short-Term Infusion of Tirofiban Versus Bivalirudin Monotherapy in Patients Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (from the Intermountain Heart Institute STAIR Observational Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 16. pii: S0002-9149(19)30324.
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BERGER A, Simpson A, Bhagnani T, Leeper NJ, et al
Incidence and Cost of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and Major Adverse Limb Events in Patients With Chronic Coronary Artery Disease or Peripheral Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 16. pii: S0002-9149(19)30319.
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SHUVY M, Klein E, Cohen T, Shlomo N, et al
Value of Adding the CHA2DS2-VASc Score to the GRACE Score for Mortality Risk Prediction in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30290.
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LEISTNER DM, Munch C, Steiner J, Lauten A, et al
Effect on Outcomes: Infections Complicating Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in Patients >/=80 Years of Age.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30281.
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PAYNE JE, Ghadban R, Loethen T, Boyle K, et al
Impact of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy on Peak Serum Troponin T Levels in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30289.
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SOLARU KW, Heupler F, Cho L, Kim ESH, et al
Prevalence of Coronary Vasospasm Using Coronary Reactivity Testing in Patients With Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30278.
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FUKU Y, Kadota K, Toyofuku M, Morimoto T, et al
Long-Term Outcomes of Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation After Rotational Atherectomy for Left Main Coronary Artery Bifurcation Lesions.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30280.
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GUEDENEY P, Claessen BE, Baber U, Camaj A, et al
Temporal Trends in Statin Prescriptions and Residual Cholesterol Risk in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30285.
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LASSEN MCH, Skaarup KG, Iversen AZ, Jorgensen PG, et al
Ratio of Transmitral Early Filling Velocity to Early Diastolic Strain Rate as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality Following Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30283.
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CHAMBERLAIN AM, Cohen SS, Weston SA, Fox KM, et al
Relation of Cardiovascular Events and Deaths to Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Level Among Statin-Treated Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 8. pii: S0002-9149(19)30288.
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SHARMA S, Kaadan MI, Duran JM, Ponzini F, et al
Risk Factors, Imaging Findings, and Sex Differences in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 8. pii: S0002-9149(19)30284.
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ADELBORG K, Rasmussen TB, Norrelund H, Layton JB, et al
Cardiovascular Outcomes and All-cause Mortality Following Measurement of Endogenous Testosterone Levels.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 8. pii: S0002-9149(19)30287.
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DENARDO SJ, Davis KE, Tcheng JE
Pursuit of the Optimal Antithrombotic Regimen for Patients With Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome Who Undergo Subsequent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Mar 4. pii: S0002-9149(19)30269.
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February 2019

RASALINGAM R, Boden WE
Role of Ranolazine in Reducing Angina, Subsequent Revascularization, and Healthcare Expenditures in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 26. pii: S0002-9149(19)30240.
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VEMULAPALLI S, Inohara T, Kim S, Thomas L, et al
Blood Pressure Control and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (From the ORBIT-AF Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30215.
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D'ASCENZO F, Omede P, De Filippo O, Cerrato E, et al
Impact of Final Kissing Balloon and of Imaging on Patients Treated on Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery With Thin-Strut Stents (From the RAIN-CARDIOGROUP VII Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30218.
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CHO NH, Cho YR, Park MK, Kim DK, et al
Effect of Blood Pressure on Cardiovascular Diseases at 10-Year Follow-Up.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30231.
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YATSU S, Kasai T, Suda S, Matsumoto H, et al
Prevalence and Significance of Restless Legs Syndrome in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30222.
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MEYER N, Tran O, Hartsfield C, Nguyen L, et al
Revascularization Rates and Associated Costs in Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease Initiating Ranolazine Versus Traditional Antianginals as Add-on Therapy.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 22. pii: S0002-9149(19)30219.
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KUBO S, Yamaji K, Inohara T, Kohsaka S, et al
In-Hospital Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndrome With Cardiogenic Shock (from a Japanese Nationwide Registry [J-PCI Registry]).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 22. pii: S0002-9149(19)30220.
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BARBAYANNIS G, Chiu IM, Sargsyan D, Cabrera J, et al
Relation Between Statewide Hospital Performance Reports on Myocardial Infarction and Cardiovascular Outcomes.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 22. pii: S0002-9149(19)30221.
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HALL PS, Nah G, Vittinghoff E, Parker DR, et al
Relation of Pregnancy Loss to Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Parous Postmenopausal Women (From the Women's Health Initiative).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 22. pii: S0002-9149(19)30217.
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STEIN PD
Implications of Faint Heart Sounds After Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 13. pii: S0002-9149(19)30175.
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HARI KJ, Singleton MJ, Ahmad MI, Soliman EZ, et al
Relation of Minor Electrocardiographic Abnormalities to Cardiovascular Mortality.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 10. pii: S0002-9149(19)30181.
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LEE JH, Rizvi A, Hartaigh BO, Han D, et al
The Predictive Value of Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring for Major Adverse Cardiac Events According to Renal Function (from the Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography Evaluation for Clinical Outcomes: An International Multicenter [CONFIRM] Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 10. pii: S0002-9149(19)30188.
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SPIRITO P, Binaco I, Poggio D, Zyrianov A, et al
Role of Preoperative Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance in Planning Ventricular Septal Myectomy in Patients With Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 8. pii: S0002-9149(19)30170.
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SMILOWITZ NR, Armanious A, Bangalore S, Ramakrishna H, et al
Cardiovascular Outcomes of Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 8. pii: S0002-9149(19)30171.
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HONG SJ, Kim MJ, Kim JS, Kim EH, et al
Effect of Perioperative Antiplatelet Therapy on Outcomes in Patients With Drug-Eluting Stents Undergoing Elective Noncardiac Surgery.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 7. pii: S0002-9149(19)30163.
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TAHIR K, Pauley E, Dai X, Smith SC Jr, et al
Mechanisms of ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Patients Hospitalized for Noncardiac Conditions.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 7. pii: S0002-9149(19)30166.
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PATEL N, Bajaj NS, Doshi R, Gupta A, et al
Cardiovascular Events and Hospital Deaths Among Patients With Severe Sepsis.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 7. pii: S0002-9149(19)30165.
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FANAROFF AC, Prather K, Brucker A, Wojdyla D, et al
Relationship Between Optimism and Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Angina Pectoris.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 7. pii: S0002-9149(19)30162.
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MURPHY A, Hamilton G, Andrianopoulos N, Yudi MB, et al
One-Year Outcomes of Patients With Established Coronary Artery Disease Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Feb 7. pii: S0002-9149(19)30164.
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January 2019

NAZIR S, Elgin E, Loynd R, Zaman M, et al
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Associated With Infective Endocarditis.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 31. pii: S0002-9149(19)30125.
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SARDANA M, Konda P, Hashmath Z, Oldland G, et al
Usefulness of Left Ventricular Strain by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Feature-Tracking to Predict Cardiovascular Events in Patients With and Without Heart Failure.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30117.
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XU C, Dong M, Deng Y, Zhang L, et al
Relation of Direct, Indirect, and Total bilirubin to Adverse Long-term Outcomes Among Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30111.
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SHARMA A, Sun JL, Lokhnygina Y, Roe MT, et al
Patient Phenotypes, Cardiovascular Risk, and Ezetimibe Treatment in Patients After Acute Coronary Syndromes (from IMPROVE-IT).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30126.
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HIDEO-KAJITA A, Rogers T, Buchanan K, Iantorno M, et al
Effects of Cangrelor as Adjunct Therapy to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30123.
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CANNON CP, Sanchez RJ, Klimchak AC, Khan I, et al
Simulation of the Impact of Statin Intolerance on the Need for Ezetimibe and/or Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 Inhibitor for Meeting Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Goals in a Population With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30120.
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O'NEILL BP, Cohen MG, Basir MB, Schreiber T, et al
Outcomes Among Patients Transferred for Revascularization With Impella for Acute Myocardial Infarction With Cardiogenic Shock from the cVAD Registry.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30121.
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TRIPATHI B, Kumar V, Pitiliya A, Arora S, et al
Trends in Incidence and Outcomes of Pregnancy-Related Acute Myocardial Infarction (From a Nationwide Inpatient Sample Database).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 25. pii: S0002-9149(19)30122.
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NAKAYAMA M, Satomi K, Yuhara M, Uchiyama T, et al
Conduction Delay-Induced J-Wave Augmentation in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 24. pii: S0002-9149(19)30107.
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CHO MS, Lee K, Choi KJ, Lee JB, et al
Thromboembolic Risk of Imaging-Confirmed Coronary Artery Disease Without Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 24. pii: S0002-9149(19)30115.
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QUINDRY JC, Franklin BA, Chapman M, Humphrey R, et al
Benefits and Risks of High-Intensity Interval Training in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 24. pii: S0002-9149(19)30100.
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POPOVIC B, Pinelli S, Albuisson E, Metzdorf PA, et al
The Simulation Training in Coronary Angiography and Its Impact on Real Life Conduct in the Catheterization Laboratory.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 24. pii: S0002-9149(19)30124.
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SHAH M, Patil S, Patnaik S, Agrawal M, et al
Outcomes in Cardiogenic Shock from Acute Coronary Syndrome Depending on Severity of Obesity.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 24. pii: S0002-9149(19)30102.
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ARBEL R, Hammerman A, Azuri J
Usefulness of Ezetimibe Versus Evolocumab as Add-On Therapy for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 23. pii: S0002-9149(19)30113.
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ELGENDY IY, Mahmoud AN, Elgendy AY, Cuesta J, et al
Meta-Analysis Comparing the Frequency of Target Lesion Revascularization with Drug-Coated Balloons or Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents for Coronary In-Stent Restenosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 11. pii: S0002-9149(19)30058.
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WEINRAUCH LA
Economic Outcomes and Geographic Trending in Patients With Limiting Angina Pectoris.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 9. pii: S0002-9149(19)30051.
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MAJMUNDAR M, Kansara T, Jain A, Shah P, et al
Meta-Analysis of the Role of Cangrelor for Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 5. pii: S0002-9149(19)30042.
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MARQUIS-GRAVEL G, Thiele H, Jones WS, Smalling RW, et al
Size of Anterior Wall Acute Myocardial Infarction Treated by Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in United States Versus Europe/Australia Versus India (from the CRISP-AMI Randomized Controlled Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 4. pii: S0002-9149(19)30030.
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VIVES-BORRAS M, Maestro A, Garcia-Hernando V, Jorgensen D, et al
Electrocardiographic Distinction of Left Circumflexand Right Coronary Artery Occlusion in PatientsWith Inferior Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 4. pii: S0002-9149(19)30029.
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VAN DONGEN IM, Elias J, Garcia-Garcia HM, Hoebers LP, et al
Value of the SYNTAX Score in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients With a Concomitant Chronic Total Coronary Occlusion(from the EXPLORE Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2019 Jan 4. pii: S0002-9149(19)30031.
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ANDERSON GL, Osborn JL, Nei SD, Bell MR, et al
Comparison of In-Hospital Bleeding and Cardiovascular Events with High-Dose Bolus Tirofiban and Shortened Infusion to Short-Duration Eptifibatide as Adjunctive Therapy for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019;123:44-49.
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KWOK CS, Rao SV, Gilchrist IC Sr, Potts J, et al
Relation of Length of Stay to Unplanned Readmissions for Patients Who Undergo Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2019;123:33-43.
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ZHAOWEI Z, Xiaofan P, Hebin X, Cuihong T, et al
Comparison of One-Year Survival After Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients >/=75 Years of Age With Versus Without Living With Spouse.
Am J Cardiol. 2019;123:1-6.
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December 2018

RUIZ PIZARRO V, Palacios-Rubio J, Cruz-Utrilla A, Garcia-Arribas D, et al
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Patients </=35 Years of Age.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 20. pii: S0002-9149(18)32207.
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SHENG Z, Tan Y, Liu C, Zhou P, et al
Relation of Circulating Trimethylamine N-Oxide With Coronary Atherosclerotic Burden in Patients With ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)32208.
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LOPEZ OTERO D, Avila-Carrillo A, Gonzalez Ferreiro R, Cid Menendez A, et al
Impact of Coronary Revascularization in Patients Who Underwent Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)32196.
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IANTORNO M, Torguson R, Kolm P, Gajanana D, et al
Relation of Sex and Race to Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Intervention With Drug-Eluting Stents.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)32211.
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AHMAD MI, Dutta A, Anees MA, Soliman EZ, et al
Interrelations Between Serum Uric Acid, Silent Myocardial Infarction, and Mortality in the General Population.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)32206.
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HAGIWARA N
Genome Editing for Cardiovascular Diseases-A Brief Review for Cardiologists.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)32192.
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NGAI C, Ganguzza L, Flink L, Woolf K, et al
Comparison of Dietary Patterns, Perceptions of Health, and Perceived Barriers to a Heart Healthy Diet Before and After Coronary Artery Angiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 18. pii: S0002-9149(18)32212.
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KIM JH, Hayek SS, Ko YA, Liu C, et al
Sleep Duration and Mortality in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 18. pii: S0002-9149(18)32213.
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PINGITORE A, Mastorci F, Piaggi P, Aquaro GD, et al
Usefulness of Triiodothyronine Replacement Therapy in Patients With ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Borderline/Reduced Triiodothyronine Levels (from the THIRST Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 18. pii: S0002-9149(18)32210.
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XU N, Tang XF, Yao Y, Zhao XY, et al
Association of Plasma Lipoprotein(a) With Long-Term Adverse Events in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2018;122:2043-2048.
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KHAN MS, Usman MS, Akhtar T, Raza S, et al
Meta-Analysis Evaluating the Effect of Left Coronary Dominance on Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2018;122:2026-2034.
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KOVELL LC, Ali MT, Hays AG, Metkus TS, et al
Corrigendum to Defining the Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Cardiovascular Disease [The American Journal of Cardiology 122 (2018) 1443-1450].
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)32080.
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ELBADAWI A, Elgendy IY, Ha LD, Saad M, et al
National Trends of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients >/=70 Years of Age.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)32170.
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KOUNIS NG, Koniari I, Tsigkas G, Soufras GD, et al
The Humble Relation of Hypersensitivity-Associated Acute Coronary Syndrome (Kounis Syndrome) and Acute and Sub-Acute Triggers of Cardiovascular Events.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)32169.
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YOUNUS M, Fan W, Harrington DS, Wong ND, et al
Usefulness of a Coronary Artery Disease Predictive Algorithm to Predict Global Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 4. pii: S0002-9149(18)32149.
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MAINOUS AG 3RD, Tanner RJ, Rahmanian KP, Jo A, et al
Effect of Sedentary Lifestyle on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Healthy Adults With Body Mass Indexes 18.5 to 29.9 kg/m(2).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 4. pii: S0002-9149(18)32148.
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LLAO I, Formiga F, Ariza Sole A, Cruzado JM, et al
Frequency of Renal Dysfunction and Frailty in Patients >/=80 Years of Age With Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 4. pii: S0002-9149(18)32153.
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SCHOOS M, Power D, Baber U, Sartori S, et al
Patterns and Impact of Dual Antiplatelet Cessation on Cardiovascular Risk After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 4. pii: S0002-9149(18)32156.
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KIM N, Lee JH, Jang SY, Bae MH, et al
Radial Versus Femoral Access With or Without Vascular Closure Device in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 3. pii: S0002-9149(18)32145.
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FREITAS P, Madeira M, Raposo L, Madeira S, et al
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Left Main or Multivessel Coronary Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 3. pii: S0002-9149(18)32157.
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ALKHOULI M, Alqahtani F
Incidence and Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction During Motor Vehicle Accident Related Hospitalizations.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Dec 3. pii: S0002-9149(18)32155.
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SHAH Z, Rali A, Vuddanda V, Bullinger K, et al
Acute Coronary Syndromes in Heart Transplant Recipients (from a National Database Analysis).
Am J Cardiol. 2018;122:1824-1829.
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November 2018

ZHANG M, Liu SL, Liu HH, Liu G, et al
Prognostic Value of Combined C-Reactive Protein, Body Mass Index, and Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Predicting Cardiovascular Events in Patients >/=80 Years of Age With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 24. pii: S0002-9149(18)32106.
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MEIER B, Nietlispach F
Fallacies of Evidence-Based Medicine in Cardiovascular Medicine.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 24. pii: S0002-9149(18)32085.
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KHODABANDEH S, Biancari F, Kinnunen EM, Mariscalco G, et al
Perioperative Bleeding in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Treated With Fondaparinux Versus Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Before Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 24. pii: S0002-9149(18)32109.
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CICERO AFG, Fogacci F, Bove M, Giovannini M, et al
Short-Term Effects of Dry Extracts of Artichokeand Berberis in Hypercholesterolemic Patients Without Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 23. pii: S0002-9149(18)32099.
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ZHANG C, Jiang L, Xu L, Tian J, et al
Implications of Hyperuricemia in Severe Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 23. pii: S0002-9149(18)32108.
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RINALDI MJ, Gohs FX, Kirtane AJ, Brodie BR, et al
Impact of Point-of-Care Platelet Function Testing Among Patients With and Without Acute Coronary Syndromes Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Drug-Eluting Stents (from the ADAPT-DES Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 23. pii: S0002-9149(18)32107.
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BAVISHI A, Howard T, Kim JP, Hiramoto B, et al
Treatment Gap in Primary Prevention Patients Presenting With Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 7. pii: S0002-9149(18)32049.
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NEGISHI Y, Tanaka A, Ishii H, Takagi K, et al
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy and Long-Term Clinical Outcomes Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Advanced Renal Dysfunction (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate <30 ml/min/1.73 m(2)).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 6. pii: S0002-9149(18)32053.
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VADUGANATHAN M, White WB, Charytan DM, Morrow DA, et al
Relation of Serum and Urine Renal Biomarkers to Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Recent Acute Coronary Syndromes (From the EXAMINE Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 6. pii: S0002-9149(18)32050.
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KORJIAN S, Daaboul Y, Laliberte F, Zhao Q, et al
Cost Implications of Anticoagulation Strategies After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (A PIONEER-AF PCI Analysis).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 6. pii: S0002-9149(18)32048.
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AZARBAL A, Malenka DJ, Huang YL, Ross CS, et al
Recovery of Kidney Dysfunction After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (from the Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 6. pii: S0002-9149(18)32057.
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RAMPHUL K, Mejias SG, Joynauth J
Cocaine, Amphetamine, and Cannabis Use Increases the Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Teenagers.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Nov 2. pii: S0002-9149(18)32004.
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October 2018

KRITTANAWONG C, Kumar A, Johnson KW, Luo Y, et al
Conditions and Factors Associated With Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (from a National Population-Based Cohort Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 30. pii: S0002-9149(18)31967.
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KHAN MS, Siddiqi TJ, Usman MS, Riaz H, et al
Meta-analysis Comparing Culprit Vessel Only Versus Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Cardiogenic Shock.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 26. pii: S0002-9149(18)31966.
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HE S, Lei W, Li J, Yu K, et al
Relation of Platelet Parameters With Incident Cardiovascular Disease (The Dongfeng-Tongji Cohort Study).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 23. pii: S0002-9149(18)31974.
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NDREPEPA G, Cassese S, Emmer M, Mayer K, et al
Relation of Ratio of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction to Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Pressure to Long-Term Prognosis After ST-Segment Elevation Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 23. pii: S0002-9149(18)31960.
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TOPEL ML, Kim JH, Mujahid MS, Sullivan SM, et al
Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Adverse Outcomes in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 22. pii: S0002-9149(18)31965.
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KRISHNAMURTHY Y, Stefanescu Schmidt AC, Bittner DO, Scholtz JE, et al
Subclinical Burden of Coronary Artery Calcium in Patients With Coarctation of the Aorta.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 21. pii: S0002-9149(18)31975.
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ANDERSSON HB, Seth M, Gurm HS, Bates ER, et al
Pre-hospital Transport Times and Outcomes After Different Reperfusion Strategies for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 21. pii: S0002-9149(18)31973.
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GOLDBERG RJ, Tisminetzky M, Tran HV, Yarzebski J, et al
Decade Long Trends (2001-2011) in the Incidence Rates of Initial Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)31954.
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ANDO T, Adegbala O, Akintoye E, Ashraf S, et al
Acute Myocardial Infarction Outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)31976.
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MARAZZI G, Campolongo G, Pelliccia F, Calabro Md P, et al
Usefulness of Low-Dose Statin Plus Ezetimibe and/or Nutraceuticals in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Intolerant to High-Dose Statin Treatment.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)31970.
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KRISHNAMOORTHY P, Gupta S, Lu M, Friend EJ, et al
Usefulness of the Echocardiographic Calcium Score to Refine Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Beyond the Traditional Framingham Risk Score.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)31962.
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CAO X, Broughton ST, Waits GS, Nguyen T, et al
Interrelations Between Hypertension and Electrocardiographic Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Their Associations With Cardiovascular Mortality.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 18. pii: S0002-9149(18)31958.
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OGUNBAYO GO, Pecha R, Misumida N, Hillerson D, et al
Relation of CHA2DS2VASC Score With Hemorrhagic Stroke and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Fibrinolytic Therapy for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 18. pii: S0002-9149(18)31955.
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HUI W, Slorach C, Guerra V, Parekh RS, et al
Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Cardiovascular Function in Obese Youth.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Oct 18. pii: S0002-9149(18)31963.
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September 2018

ELBADAWI A, Elgendy IY, Ha LD, Mahmoud K, et al
National Trends and Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients >/=70 Years of Age With Acute Coronary Syndrome (from the National Inpatient Sample Database).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 27. pii: S0002-9149(18)31851.
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GUIMARAES PO, Zakroysky P, Goyal A, Lopes RD, et al
Usefulness of Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 26. pii: S0002-9149(18)31852.
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KRISHNAMURTHI N, Schopfer DW, Ahi T, Bettencourt M, et al
Predictors of Patient Participation and Completion of Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Veterans Health Administration for Patients With Coronary Heart Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 26. pii: S0002-9149(18)31845.
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OLESEN KKW, Steensig K, Madsen M, Thim T, et al
Comparison of Frequency of Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Versus Without Coronary Heart Disease and Without Atrial Fibrillation.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 26. pii: S0002-9149(18)31832.
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PICKARD SS, Gauvreau K, Gurvitz M, Gagne JJ, et al
A National Population-based Study of Adults With Coronary Artery Disease and Coarctation of the Aorta.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 21. pii: S0002-9149(18)31753.
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ROOS A, Sartipy U, Ljung R, Holzmann MJ, et al
Relation of Chronic Myocardial Injury and Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction to Mortality.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 15. pii: S0002-9149(18)31771.
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ENEZATE T, Omran J, P Chang P, Patel M, et al
Outcomes of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Heart Transplant Recipients.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 14. pii: S0002-9149(18)31766.
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LEE CH, Fang CC, Tsai LM, Gan ST, et al
Patterns of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Taiwan from 2009 to 2015.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)31749.
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NALLURI N, Patel NJ, Atti V, Kumar V, et al
Temporal Trends in Utilization of Right-Sided Heart Catheterization Among Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device Recipients in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)31773.
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SCHWARTZ BG, Kloner RA, Naghavi M
Acute and Subacute Triggers of Cardiovascular Events.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)31751.
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KIM C, Hong SJ, Ahn CM, Kim JS, et al
Patient-Centered Decision-Making of Revascularization Strategy for Left Main or Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)31772.
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GAUDINO M, Rahouma M, Abouarab A, Tam DY, et al
Meta-Analysis Comparing Outcomes of Drug Eluting Stents Versus Single and Multiarterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 13. pii: S0002-9149(18)31770.
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KAWADA-WATANABE E, Yamaguchi J, Kanbayashi K, Sekiguchi H, et al
Predictive Value of Baseline High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Level and Renal Function for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing Aggressive Lipid-Lowering Therapy: A Subanalysis of HIJ-PROPER.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 8. pii: S0002-9149(18)31727.
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KO SQ, Valsdottir LR, Strom JB, Cheng YC, et al
Meta-Analysis of Bleeding Risk Prediction Scores in Patients After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention on Dual Antiplatelet Therapy.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 8. pii: S0002-9149(18)31724.
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HIDALGO-SANTAMARIA M, Bes-Rastrollo M, Martinez-Gonzalez MA, Moreno-Galarraga L, et al
Physical Activity Intensity and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention-From the Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra Study.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 8. pii: S0002-9149(18)31730.
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LOZANO I, Sanchez Perez A, Sanchez-Insa E, Mechan JCR, et al
Implementation of Institutional Protocols for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: Nonclinical Factors Also Matter.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 8. pii: S0002-9149(18)31646.
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DEMIR OM, Lombardo F, Poletti E, Laricchia A, et al
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion Versus Non-Occlusive Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 8. pii: S0002-9149(18)31721.
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BRESS AP, Dodson JA, King JB, Sauer BC, et al
Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Ranolazine Versus Conventional Antianginals Users Among Veterans With Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 8. pii: S0002-9149(18)31726.
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IANTORNO M, Lipinski MJ, Garcia-Garcia HM, Forrestal BJ, et al
Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Strut Thickness on Outcomes in Patients With Drug-Eluting Stents in a Coronary Artery.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 8. pii: S0002-9149(18)31624.
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MURRAY J, Balmuri A, Saurav A, Smer A, et al
Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Utilization of Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, and Their Outcomes in Patients With Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 8. pii: S0002-9149(18)31723.
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SINGH V, Savani GT, Mendirichaga R, Jonnalagadda AK, et al
Frequency of Complications Including Death from Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Hepatic Cirrhosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 7. pii: S0002-9149(18)31725.
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MEEHAN WP, Weisskopf MG, Krishnan S, McCracken C, et al
Relation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears to Potential Chronic Cardiovascular diseases.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 7. pii: S0002-9149(18)31729.
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KONG SH, Yoon JW, Kim SY, Oh TJ, et al
Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Coronary Revascularization After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 7. pii: S0002-9149(18)31728.
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KORJIAN S, Braunwald E, Daaboul Y, Mi M, et al
Usefulness of Rivaroxaban for Secondary Prevention of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients With History of Congestive Heart Failure (from the ATLAS-ACS-2 TIMI-51 Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Sep 7. pii: S0002-9149(18)31733.
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August 2018

BARRABES JA, Bardaji A, Jimenez-Candil J, Bodi V, et al
Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome in Whom the Diagnosis is not Confirmed.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 21. pii: S0002-9149(18)31619.
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MISUMIDA N, Ogunbayo GO, Kim SM, Abdel-Latif A, et al
Frequency and Significance of High-Degree Atrioventricular Block and Sinoatrial Node Dysfunction in Patients With Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 21. pii: S0002-9149(18)31622.
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YOUNISS MA, Ghoshhajra B, Bernard S, Bhatt AB, et al
Familial Anomalous Origin of Right Coronary Artery from the Left Coronary Sinus.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 21. pii: S0002-9149(18)31649.
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ABOU R, Leung M, Goedemans L, Hoogslag GE, et al
Effect of Guideline-Based Therapy on Left Ventricular Systolic Function Recovery After ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 20. pii: S0002-9149(18)31618.
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CUI K, Zhang D, Lyu S, Song X, et al
Meta-Analysis Comparing Percutaneous Coronary Revascularization Using Drug-Eluting Stent Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 20. pii: S0002-9149(18)31628.
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TAN NY, Hayes SN, Young PM, Gulati R, et al
Usefulness of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Acute Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 20. pii: S0002-9149(18)31627.
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SCHNEIDER VS, Lubking L, Stahli BE, Skurk C, et al
Performance of One- Compared With Two-Catheter Concepts in Transradial Coronary Angiography (from the Randomized Use of Different Diagnostic Catheters-Radial-Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 20. pii: S0002-9149(18)31623.
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VAN DONGEN DN, Fokkert MJ, Tolsma RT, Badings EA, et al
Value of Prehospital Troponin Assessment in Suspected Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 20. pii: S0002-9149(18)31620.
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SORRENTINO S, Giustino G, Baber U, Sartori S, et al
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Cessation and Adverse Events After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation in Patients at High Risk for Atherothrombosis (from the PARIS Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 20. pii: S0002-9149(18)31625.
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KRITTANAWONG C, Kumar A, Virk HUH, Yue B, et al
Trends in Incidence, Characteristics, and In-Hospital Outcomes of Patients Presenting With Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (From a National Population-Based Cohort Study Between 2004 and 2015).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 20. pii: S0002-9149(18)31621.
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SIDDIQI TJ, Usman MS, Khan MS, Sreenivasan J, et al
Meta-Analysis Comparing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Pharmacoinvasive Therapy in Transfer Patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018;122:542-547.
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LOU B, Liang X, Wu Y, Deng Y, et al
Meta-Analysis Comparing Dual Versus Single Antiplatelet Therapy in Combination With Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Who Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Stent Implantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2018;122:604-611.
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LEISTNER DM, Munch C, Steiner J, Jakob P, et al
Effect of Physical Disability on Mortality in Elderly Patients of >/=80 Years of Age Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2018;122:537-541.
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ERSKINE NA, Gandek B, Tran HV, Abu H, et al
Barriers to Healthcare Access and to Improvements in Health-Related Quality of Life After an Acute Coronary Syndrome (From TRACE-CORE).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 11. pii: S0002-9149(18)31335.
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AMBROSY AP, Cerbin LP, Fudim M, Clare RM, et al
Natural History of Patients Postacute Coronary Syndrome Based on Heart Failure Status.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 4. pii: S0002-9149(18)31506.
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HARZAND A, Witbrodt B, Davis-Watts ML, Alrohaibani A, et al
Feasibility of a Smartphone-enabled Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Male Veterans With Previous Clinical Evidence of Coronary Heart Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 4. pii: S0002-9149(18)31500.
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ALKHALFAN F, Kerneis M, Nafee T, Yee MK, et al
D-Dimer Levels and Effect of Rivaroxaban on Those Levels and Outcomes in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome (An ATLAS ACS-TIMI 46 Trial Substudy).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 4. pii: S0002-9149(18)31504.
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SMITH AAH, Wananu M, Carlson MD
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in a Healthy Woman after Initiating a High-Intensity Interval Training Workout Program.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 3. pii: S0002-9149(18)31485.
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ILIESCU C, Balanescu DV, Donisan T, Giza DE, et al
Safety of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Cardiac Catheterization in Cancer Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome and Chronic Thrombocytopenia.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 3. pii: S0002-9149(18)31505.
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GAJANANA D, Rogers T, Weintraub WS, Iantorno M, et al
Clinical Characteristics, Procedural Factors, and Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients With Mechanical and Bioprosthetic Heart Valves.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 3. pii: S0002-9149(18)31498.
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VEST AR, Young JB, Cho L
The Metabolic Syndrome, Cardiovascular Fitness and Survival in Patients With Advanced Systolic Heart Failure.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Aug 3. pii: S0002-9149(18)31496.
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July 2018

RIOS SA, Bravo CA, Weinreich M, Olmedo W, et al
Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis Comparing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices Versus Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump During High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or Cardiogenic Shock.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 24. pii: S0002-9149(18)31429.
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SADJADIEH G, Engstrom T, Hofsten DE, Helqvist S, et al
Bleeding Events After ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Patients Randomized to an All-comer Clinical Trial Compared With Unselected Patients.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)31426.
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ASLANGER E, Yildirimturk O, Bozbeyoglu E, Simsek B, et al
A Simplified Formula Discriminating Subtle Anterior Wall Myocardial Infarction from Normal Variant ST-Segment Elevation.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)31420.
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KOVELL LC, Ali MT, Hays AG, Metkus TS, et al
Defining the Role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Cardiovascular Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)31421.
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HINOHARA TT, Roe MT, White HD, Fox KAA, et al
Outcomes of Patients Receiving Downstream Revascularization After Initial Medical Management for Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes (From the TRILOGY ACS Trial).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)31419.
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TERESSA G, Zhang M, Lavenburg P, Cantor G, et al
Validity of Coronary Artery Disease Consortium Models for Predicting Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease & Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Acute Chest Pain Considered for Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 17. pii: S0002-9149(18)31413.
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ISSA M, Alqahtani F, Ziada KM, Stanazai Q, et al
Incidence and Outcomes of Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Patients Hospitalized with Decompensated Diabetes.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 17. pii: S0002-9149(18)31412.
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OLIER I, Carr M, Curzen N, Ludman P, et al
Changes in Periprocedural Bleeding Complications Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in The United Kingdom Between 2006 and 2013 (from the British Cardiovascular Interventional Society).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 8. pii: S0002-9149(18)31256.
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NICHOLS GA, Philip S, Reynolds K, Granowitz CB, et al
Comparison of Medical Care Utilization and Costs Among Patients With Statin-Controlled Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol With Versus Without Hypertriglyceridemia.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 5. pii: S0002-9149(18)31321.
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ROH JH, Kim YH, Yang DH, Han S, et al
Fate of Grafts Bypassing Nonischemic Versus Ischemic Inducing Coronary Stenosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 4. pii: S0002-9149(18)31320.
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PLANTE TB, Juraschek SP, Miller ER 3rd, Appel LJ, et al
Comparison of Frequency of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular and Safety Events With Systolic Blood Pressure <120 mm Hg Versus 135-139 mm Hg in a Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial Primary Prevention Subgroup.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 4. pii: S0002-9149(18)31333.
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O'BRIEN J, Reid CM, Andrianopoulos N, Ajani AE, et al
Heart Rate as a Predictor of Outcome Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 4. pii: S0002-9149(18)31334.
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VAVIK V, Pedersen EKR, Svingen GFT, Tell GS, et al
Usefulness of Higher Levels of Cardiac Troponin T in Patients With Stable Angina Pectoris to Predict Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jul 4. pii: S0002-9149(18)31319.
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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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PATTI G, Ricottini E, Nenna A, Cavallari I, et al
Impact of Chronic Renal Failure on Ischemic and Bleeding Events at 1 Year in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome (from the Multicenter START ANTIPLATELET Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 27. pii: S0002-9149(18)31258.
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CHOI JY, Choi CU, Hwang SY, Choi BG, et al
Effect of Pitavastatin Compared with Atorvastatin and Rosuvastatin on New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 27. pii: S0002-9149(18)31257.
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DZIEWIERZ A, Brener SJ, Siudak Z, Plens K, et al
Impact of On-Site Surgical Backup on Periprocedural Outcomes of Primary Percutaneous Interventions in Patients Presenting With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (From the ORPKI Polish National Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 26. pii: S0002-9149(18)31248.
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LEVI A, Chezar-Azerrad C, Hasdai D, Beigel R, et al
Impact of Self-Reported Family History of Premature Cardiovascular Disease on the Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized for Acute Coronary Syndrome (from the Acute Coronary Syndrome Israel Survey [ACSIS] 2000 to 2013).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 25. pii: S0002-9149(18)31243.
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SHARMA SP, Dahal K, Rijal J, Fonarow GC, et al
Meta-Analysis Comparing Outcomes of Smokers Versus Nonsmokers With Acute Coronary Syndrome Underwent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 25. pii: S0002-9149(18)31246.
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SREENIVASAN J, Zhuo M, Khan MS, Li H, et al
Anemia (Hemoglobin </= 13 g/dL) as a Risk Factor for Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Following Coronary Angiography.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 22. pii: S0002-9149(18)31251.
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WILSON HC, Ambach S, Madueme PC, Khoury PR, et al
Comparison of Native T1, Strain, and Traditional Measures of Cardiovascular Structure and Function by Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Anderson-Fabry Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 22. pii: S0002-9149(18)31242.
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ARBEL R, Hammerman A, Azuri J
Usefulness of Empagliflozin Versus Liraglutide for Prevention of Cardiovascular Mortality.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 22. pii: S0002-9149(18)31249.
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SHAVELLE DM, Banerjee S, Maini B, Schreiber TL, et al
Comparison of Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention on Native Coronary Arteries Versus on Saphenous Venous Aorta Coronary Conduits in Patients With Low Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction and Impella Device Implantation Achieved or Attempted (
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 21. pii: S0002-9149(18)31252.
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WORME MD, Tan MK, Armstrong DWJ, Yan AT, et al
Previous and New Onset Atrial Fibrillation and Associated Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndromes (from the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 21. pii: S0002-9149(18)31220.
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POTTS J, Kwok CS, Ensor J, Rashid M, et al
Temporal Changes in Co-Morbidity Burden in Patients Having Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Impact on Prognosis.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 19. pii: S0002-9149(18)31175.
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CHO SW, Park K, Ahn JH, Park TK, et al
Extended Clopidogrel Therapy Beyond 12 Months and Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Receiving Coronary Arterial Second-Generation Drug-Eluting Stents.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 11. pii: S0002-9149(18)31173.
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MOHAMMAD MA, Koul S, Smith JG, Noc M, et al
Predictive Value of High-Sensitivity Troponin T for Systolic Dysfunction and Infarct Size (Six Months) After ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 5. pii: S0002-9149(18)31177.
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VITKON-BARKAY I, Lazarovitch T, Marchaim D, Zaidenstein R, et al
Usefulness of Serum Procalcitonin as a Marker for Coexisting Infection in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 2. pii: S0002-9149(18)31176.
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RANA JS, Liu JY, Moffet HH, Boklage SH, et al
Risk of Incident Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Achieved Atherogenic Lipid Levels Among 62,428 Statin-Treated Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 2. pii: S0002-9149(18)31183.
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LAHTINEN M, Kiviniemi AM, Junttila MJ, Kaariainen M, et al
Depressive Symptoms and Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Stable Coronary Artery Disease.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jun 2. pii: S0002-9149(18)31178.
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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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KIM Y, Jeong MH, Ahn Y, Kim JH, et al
Results of a 10-Year Experience in Korea Using Drug-Eluting Stents During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Myocardial Infarction (from the Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 May 1. pii: S0002-9149(18)31022.
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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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ABUBAKAR H, Yassin AS, Akintoye E, Bakhit K, et al
Financial Implications and Impact of Pre-existing Atrial Fibrillation on In-Hospital Outcomes in Patients Who Underwent Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (from the National Inpatient Database).
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 14. pii: S0002-9149(18)30288.
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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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ROGERS T, Waksman R, Harrison JK, Deeb GM, et al
Impact of Balloon Predilatation on Hemodynamics and Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation With the Self-Expanding CoreValve Prosthesis.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Mar 1. pii: S0002-9149(18)30243.
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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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MILKS MW, Velez MR, Mehta N, Ishola A, et al
Usefulness of Integrating Heart Failure Risk Factors Into Impairment of Global Longitudinal Strain to Predict Anthracycline-Related Cardiac Dysfunction.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 12. pii: S0002-9149(18)30042.
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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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SANNINO A, Szerlip M, Harrington K, Schiattarella GG, et al
Comparison of Baseline Characteristics and Outcomes in Men Versus Women With Aortic Stenosis Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2018 Jan 10. pii: S0002-9149(18)30040.
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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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ROBERTS WC, Kondapalli N, Guileyardo JM
Morphologic Findings in Donor (Transplanted) Hearts at Necropsy Early and Late After Orthotopic Heart Transplantation.
Am J Cardiol. 2017 Oct 20. pii: S0002-9149(17)31621.
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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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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

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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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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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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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

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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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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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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