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August 2008
1. SELAMET TIERNEY ES , Graham DA, McElhinney DB, Trevey S, et al
   Echocardiographic predictors of mitral stenosis-related death or intervention in infants.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:384-90.
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2. CHANG SA , Choi SI, Choi EK, Kim HK, et al
   Usefulness of 64-slice multidetector computed tomography as an initial diagnostic approach in patients with acute chest pain.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:375-83.
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3. ELLIOTT DJ , Zhao L, Jasper SE, Lieber EA, et al
   Health status outcomes after cardioversion for atrial fibrillation: results from the Assessment of Cardioversion Using Transesophageal Echocardiography (ACUTE) II Trial.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:374.
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4. IKONOMIDIS I , Athanassopoulos G, Stamatelopoulos K, Lekakis J, et al
   Additive prognostic value of interleukin-6 at peak phase of dobutamine stress echocardiography in patients with coronary artery disease. A 6-year follow-up study.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:269-76.
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5. BAINEY KR , Fu Y, Wagner GS, Goodman SG, et al
   Spontaneous reperfusion in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: comparison of angiographic and electrocardiographic assessments.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:248-55.
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6. STEWART RA , Kerr AJ, Cowan BR, Young AA, et al
   A randomized trial of the aldosterone-receptor antagonist eplerenone in asymptomatic moderate-severe aortic stenosis.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:348-55.
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7. DAUGHERTY SL , Peterson PN, Magid DJ, Ho PM, et al
   The relationship between gender and clinical management after exercise stress testing.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:301-7.
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   July 2008
8. BIGALKE B , Geisler T, Stellos K, Langer H, et al
   Platelet collagen receptor glycoprotein VI as a possible novel indicator for the acute coronary syndrome.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:193-200.
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9. BERTRAND OF , Rodes-Cabau J, Larose E, Nguyen CM, et al
   One-year clinical outcome after abciximab bolus-only compared with abciximab bolus and 12-hour infusion in the Randomized EArly Discharge after Transradial Stenting of CoronarY Arteries (EASY) Study.
   Am Heart J. 2008;156:135-40.
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10. OVERGAARD CB , Ivanov J, Seidelin PH, Todorov M, et al
    Thrombocytopenia at baseline is a predictor of inhospital mortality in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
    Am Heart J. 2008;156:120-4.
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11. SAMMAN A , Schwerzmann M, Balint OH, Tanous D, et al
    Exercise capacity and biventricular function in adult patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot.
    Am Heart J. 2008;156:100-5.
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12. TSAI CT , Lai LP, Hwang JJ, Wang YC, et al
    Atorvastatin prevents atrial fibrillation in patients with bradyarrhythmias and implantation of an atrial-based or dual-chamber pacemaker: a prospective randomized trial.
    Am Heart J. 2008;156:65-70.
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13. MEHRAN R , Brodie B, Cox DA, Grines CL, et al
    The Harmonizing Outcomes with RevasculariZatiON and Stents in Acute Myocardial Infarction (HORIZONS-AMI) Trial: study design and rationale.
    Am Heart J. 2008;156:44-56.
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    June 2008
14. NAKAZAWA G , Tanabe K, Onuma Y, Yachi S, et al
    Efficacy of culprit plaque assessment by 64-slice multidetector computed tomography to predict transient no-reflow phenomenon during percutaneous coronary intervention.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:1150-7.
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15. FLORATH I , Albert A, Rosendahl U, Ennker IC, et al
    Impact of valve prosthesis-patient mismatch estimated by echocardiographic-determined effective orifice area on long-term outcome after aortic valve replacement.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:1135-42.
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16. NIJVELDT R , Germans T, van Rossum AC
    Role of magnetic resonance imaging in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:e57.
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17. BOS JM , Theis JL, Tajik AJ, Gersh BJ, et al
    Relationship between sex, shape, and substrate in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:1128-34.
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18. SAMBOLA A , Tornos P, Ferreira-Gonzalez I, Evangelista A, et al
    Prognostic value of preoperative indexed end-systolic left ventricle diameter in the outcome after surgery in patients with chronic aortic regurgitation.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:1114-20.
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19. DANGAS G , Stone GW, Weinberg MD, Webb J, et al
    Contemporary outcomes of rescue percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction: comparison with primary angioplasty and the role of distal protection devices (EMERALD trial).
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:1090-6.
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20. TARABOANTA C , Wu E, Lear S, DiPalma S, et al
    Subclinical atherosclerosis in subjects with family history of premature coronary artery disease.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:1020-1026.
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21. CONNUCK DM , Sleeper LA, Colan SD, Cox GF, et al
    Characteristics and outcomes of cardiomyopathy in children with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy: a comparative study from the Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:998-1005.
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22. VOROVICH EE , Chuai S, Li M, Averna J, et al
    Comparison of matrix metalloproteinase 9 and brain natriuretic peptide as clinical biomarkers in chronic heart failure.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:992-7.
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    May 2008
23. ENNEZAT PV , Darchis J, Lamblin N, Tricot O, et al
    Left ventricular remodeling is associated with the severity of mitral regurgitation after inaugural anterior myocardial infarction--optimal timing for echocardiographic imaging.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:959-65.
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24. LU X , Xie M, Tomberlin D, Klas B, et al
    How accurately, reproducibly, and efficiently can we measure left ventricular indices using M-mode, 2-dimensional, and 3-dimensional echocardiography in children?
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:946-53.
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25. ARTEAGA RB , Hreybe H, Patel D, Landolfo C, et al
    Derivation and validation of a diagnostic model for the evaluation of left ventricular filling pressures and diastolic function using mitral annulus tissue Doppler imaging.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:924-9.
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26. SHETH T , Amlani S, Ellins ML, Mehta S, et al
    Computed tomographic coronary angiographic assessment of high-risk coronary anatomy in patients with suspected coronary artery disease and intermediate pretest probability.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:918-23.
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27. WATERHOUSE DF , Cahill RA
    Simple adaptation of current abdominal aortic aneurysm screening programs may address all-cause cardiovascular mortality: prospective observational cohort study.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:938-45.
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28. MARKHAM DW , Dries DL, King LP, Leonard D, et al
    Blacks and whites have a similar prevalence of reduced left ventricular ejection fraction in the general population: the Dallas Heart Study (DHS).
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:876-82.
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29. NGUYEN JT , Berger AK, Duval S, Luepker RV, et al
    Gender disparity in cardiac procedures and medication use for acute myocardial infarction.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:862-8.
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30. MEISEL SR , Dagan Y, Blondheim DS, Dacca S, et al
    Transient ST-elevation myocardial infarction: clinical course with intense medical therapy and early invasive approach, and comparison with persistent ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:848-54.
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31. BELONJE AM , Voors AA, van Gilst WH, Anker SD, et al
    Effects of erythropoietin after an acute myocardial infarction: rationale and study design of a prospective, randomized, clinical trial (HEBE III).
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:817-22.
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    April 2008
32. ENNEZAT PV , Marechaux S, Huerre C, Deklunder G, et al
    Exercise does not enhance the prognostic value of Doppler echocardiography in patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction and functional mitral regurgitation at rest.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:752-7.
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33. CHIOU KR , Liu CP, Peng NJ, Huang WC, et al
    Identification and viability assessment of infarcted myocardium with late enhancement multidetector computed tomography: Comparison with thallium single photon emission computed tomography and echocardiography.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:738-45.
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34. KWAK JJ , Kim YJ, Kim MK, Kim HK, et al
    Development of tricuspid regurgitation late after left-sided valve surgery: A single-center experience with long-term echocardiographic examinations.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:732-7.
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35. GUTIERREZ-CHICO JL , Zamorano Gomez JL, Rodrigo-Lopez JL, Mataix L, et al
    Accuracy of real-time 3-dimensional echocardiography in the assessment of mitral prolapse. Is transesophageal echocardiography still mandatory?
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:694-8.
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36. KUMBHANI DJ , Bavry AA, Kamdar AR, Helton TJ, et al
    The effect of drug-eluting stents on intermediate angiographic and clinical outcomes in diabetic patients: Insights from randomized clinical trials.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:640-7.
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37. PARISSIS JT , Kourea K, Panou F, Farmakis D, et al
    Effects of darbepoetin alpha on right and left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in anemic patients with chronic heart failure secondary to ischemic or idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:751.
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38. DELNOY PP , Ottervanger JP, Luttikhuis HO, Elvan A, et al
    Clinical response of cardiac resynchronization therapy in the elderly.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:746-51.
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39. RINALDI MJ , Kirtane AJ, Piana RN, Caputo RP, et al
    Clinical, procedural, and pharmacologic correlates of acute and subacute stent thrombosis: results of a multicenter case-control study with 145 thrombosis events.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:654-60.
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    March 2008
40. UNDERHILL HR , Yuan C, Zhao XQ, Kraiss LW, et al
    Effect of rosuvastatin therapy on carotid plaque morphology and composition in moderately hypercholesterolemic patients: A high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging trial.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:584.
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41. JO SH , Koo BK, Park JS, Kang HJ, et al
    Prevention of radiocontrast medium-induced nephropathy using short-term high-dose simvastatin in patients with renal insufficiency undergoing coronary angiography (PROMISS) trial-a randomized controlled study.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:499.
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42. KANEDA H
    Luminal narrowing after sirolimus-eluting stent implantation for in-stent restenosis using intravascular ultrasound.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:e23.
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43. RAHMOUNI HW , Ky B, Plappert T, Duffy K, et al
    Clinical utility of automated assessment of left ventricular ejection fraction using artificial intelligence-assisted border detection.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:562-70.
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44. GAO RL , Xu B, Chen JL, Yang YJ, et al
    Immediate and long-term outcomes of drug-eluting stent implantation for unprotected left main coronary artery disease: Comparison with bare-metal stent implantation.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:553-61.
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45. RATNASAMY C , Kinnamon DD, Lipshultz SE, Rusconi P, et al
    Associations between neurohormonal and inflammatory activation and heart failure in children.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:527-533.
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46. YOSHIOKA T , Hashimoto A, Tsuchihashi K, Nagao K, et al
    Clinical implications of midventricular obstruction and intravenous propranolol use in transient left ventricular apical ballooning (Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy).
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:526.
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47. TRICOMI AJ , Magid DJ, Rumsfeld JS, Vinson DR, et al
    Missed opportunities for reperfusion therapy for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: Results of the Emergency Department Quality in Myocardial Infarction (EDQMI) study.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:471-477.
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48. PRASAD A , Lerman A, Rihal CS
    Apical ballooning syndrome (Tako-Tsubo or stress cardiomyopathy): A mimic of acute myocardial infarction.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:408-17.
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49. CHAN MY , Becker RC, Harrington RA, Peterson ED, et al
    Noninvasive, medical management for non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:397-407.
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    February 2008
50. SCHIETINGER BJ , Bozlar U, Hagspiel KD, Norton PT, et al
    The prevalence of extracardiac findings by multidetector computed tomography before atrial fibrillation ablation.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:254-9.
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51. MATSUMURA Y , Fukuda S, Tran H, Greenberg NL, et al
    Geometry of the proximal isovelocity surface area in mitral regurgitation by 3-dimensional color Doppler echocardiography: difference between functional mitral regurgitation and prolapse regurgitation.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:231-8.
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52. HUMPHRIES KH , Pu A, Gao M, Carere RG, et al
    Angina with "normal" coronary arteries: sex differences in outcomes.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:375-81.
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    January 2008
53. RAHMOUNI HW , Keane MG, Silvestry FE, St John Sutton MG, et al
    Failure of digital echocardiography to accurately diagnose intracardiac shunts.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:161-5.
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54. TANDRI H , Macedo R, Calkins H, Marcus F, et al
    Role of magnetic resonance imaging in arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia: insights from the North American arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD/C) study.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:147-53.
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55. MIYAZAWA A , Ako J, Hongo Y, Hur SH, et al
    Comparison of vascular response to zotarolimus-eluting stent versus sirolimus-eluting stent: intravascular ultrasound results from ENDEAVOR III.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:108-13.
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56. OU P , Celermajer DS, Jolivet O, Buyens F, et al
    Increased central aortic stiffness and left ventricular mass in normotensive young subjects after successful coarctation repair.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:187-93.
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57. SUTTON NJ , Peng L, Lock JE, Lang P, et al
    Effect of pulmonary artery angioplasty on exercise function after repair of tetralogy of Fallot.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:182-6.
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58. BRENER SJ , Milford-Beland S, Roe MT, Bhatt DL, et al
    Culprit-only or multivessel revascularization in patients with acute coronary syndromes: an American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Database Registry report.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:140-6.
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59. CO M , Tay E, Lee CH, Poh KK, et al
    Use of endothelial progenitor cell capture stent (Genous Bio-Engineered R Stent) during primary percutaneous coronary intervention in acute myocardial infarction: intermediate- to long-term clinical follow-up.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:128-32.
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60. BULLER CE , Welsh RC, Westerhout CM, Webb JG, et al
    Guideline adjudicated fibrinolytic failure: incidence, findings, and management in a contemporary clinical trial.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:121-7.
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61. JANG IK , Weissman NJ, Picard MH, Zile MR, et al
    A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the safety and efficacy of intravenous MCC-135 as an adjunct to primary percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute myocardial infarction: Evaluation of MCC-135 for left ventricular sa
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:113.
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62. SOLHEIM S , Seljeflot I, Lunde K, Aukrust P, et al
    Inflammatory responses after intracoronary injection of autologous mononuclear bone marrow cells in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:55.
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63. CANTOR WJ , Fitchett D, Borgundvaag B, Heffernan M, et al
    Rationale and design of the Trial of Routine ANgioplasty and Stenting After Fibrinolysis to Enhance Reperfusion in Acute Myocardial Infarction (TRANSFER-AMI).
    Am Heart J. 2008;155:19-25.
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    December 2007
64. KIM YY , Klein AL, Halliburton SS, Popovic ZB, et al
    Left atrial appendage filling defects identified by multidetector computed tomography in patients undergoing radiofrequency pulmonary vein antral isolation: A comparison with transesophageal echocardiography.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:1199-205.
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65. KITAGAWA T , Yamamoto H, Ohhashi N, Okimoto T, et al
    Comprehensive evaluation of noncalcified coronary plaque characteristics detected using 64-slice computed tomography in patients with proven or suspected coronary artery disease.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:1191-8.
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66. MULLENS W , Tang WH, Grimm RA
    Using echocardiography in cardiac resynchronization therapy.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:1011-20.
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67. TAYLOR AJ
    Finding the pathway to improving patient outcomes with atherosclerosis imaging: Who's motivated?
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:1008-10.
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68. TZIFA A , Gauvreau K, Geggel RL
    Factors associated with development of atrial septal restriction in patients with tricuspid atresia involving the right-sided atrioventricular valve.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:1235-1241.
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69. FOX ER , Wilson RS, Penman AD, King JJ, et al
    Epidemiology of pure valvular regurgitation in the large middle-aged African American cohort of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:1229-34.
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70. HAHN JY , Gwon HC, Park SW, Choi SH, et al
    The clinical features of transient left ventricular nonapical ballooning syndrome: comparison with apical ballooning syndrome.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:1166-73.
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71. YPENBURG C , Sieders A, Bleeker GB, Holman ER, et al
    Myocardial contractile reserve predicts improvement in left ventricular function after cardiac resynchronization therapy.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:1160-5.
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    November 2007
72. SANO K , Mintz GS, Carlier SG, de Ribamar Costa J Jr, et al
    Assessing intermediate left main coronary lesions using intravascular ultrasound.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:983-8.
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73. PERSEGHIN G , De Cobelli F, Esposito A, Lattuada G, et al
    Effect of the sporting discipline on the right and left ventricular morphology and function of elite male track runners: a magnetic resonance imaging and phosphorus 31 spectroscopy study.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:937-42.
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74. RIPA RS , Nilsson JC, Wang Y, Sondergaard L, et al
    Short- and long-term changes in myocardial function, morphology, edema, and infarct mass after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction evaluated by serial magnetic resonance imaging.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:929-36.
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75. HILL EE , Herijgers P, Claus P, Vanderschueren S, et al
    Abscess in infective endocarditis: the value of transesophageal echocardiography and outcome: a 5-year study.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:923-8.
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76. HUANG WC , Chiou KR, Liu CP, Lin SK, et al
    Multidetector row computed tomography can identify and characterize the occlusive culprit lesions in patients early (within 24 hours) after acute myocardial infarction.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:914-22.
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77. CROWLEY AL , Patel MR, Bashore T, Borges-Neto S, et al
    Training cardiovascular specialists in imaging: a curriculum based on fundamental concepts required for multimodal imaging.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:838-45.
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78. MATSUO H , Watanabe S, Watanabe T, Warita S, et al
    Prevention of no-reflow/slow-flow phenomenon during rotational atherectomy--a prospective randomized study comparing intracoronary continuous infusion of verapamil and nicorandil.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:994.
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79. KRAFT KA , Arena R, Arrowood JA, Fei DY, et al
    High aerobic capacity does not attenuate aortic stiffness in hypertensive subjects.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:976-82.
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80. HORNE BD , Carlquist JF, Muhlestein JB, Nicholas ZP, et al
    Associations with myocardial infarction of six polymorphisms selected from a three-stage genome-wide association study.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:969-75.
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81. ENDEN T , Sandvik L, Klow NE, Hafsahl G, et al
    Catheter-directed Venous Thrombolysis in acute iliofemoral vein thrombosis--the CaVenT study: rationale and design of a multicenter, randomized, controlled, clinical trial (NCT00251771).
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:808-14.
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    October 2007
82. HAYABUCHI Y , Mori K, Kitagawa T, Inoue M, et al
    Accurate quantification of pulmonary artery diameter in patients with cyanotic congenital heart disease using multidetector-row computed tomography.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:783-8.
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83. HORNE BD , Camp NJ, Carlquist JF, Muhlestein JB, et al
    Multiple-polymorphism associations of 7 matrix metalloproteinase and tissue inhibitor metalloproteinase genes with myocardial infarction and angiographic coronary artery disease.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:751-8.
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84. GREENBAUM AB , Ohman EM, Gibson CM, Borzak S, et al
    Preliminary experience with intravenous P2Y12 platelet receptor inhibition as an adjunct to reduced-dose alteplase during acute myocardial infarction: results of the Safety, Tolerability and Effect on Patency in Acute Myocardial Infarction (STEP-AMI) ang
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:702-9.
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85. GIL RJ , Pawlowski T, Dudek D, Horszczaruk G, et al
    Comparison of angiographically guided direct stenting technique with direct stenting and optimal balloon angioplasty guided with intravascular ultrasound. The multicenter, randomized trial results.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:669-75.
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86. FEARON WF , Tonino PA, De Bruyne B, Siebert U, et al
    Rationale and design of the fractional flow reserve versus angiography for multivessel evaluation (FAME) study.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:632-6.
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87. BUTERA G , Piazza L, Chessa M, Negura DG, et al
    Covered stents in patients with complex aortic coarctations.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:795-800.
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88. MORI A , Uchida N, Ishiguro Y, Atsuko T, et al
    Evaluation of cardiac function of the fetus by inferior vena cava diameter pulse waveform.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:789-94.
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89. YOSHITANI H , Akasaka T, Kaji S, Kawamoto T, et al
    Effects of intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation on coronary pressure in patients with stenotic coronary arteries.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:725-31.
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90. IIJIMA R , Ndrepepa G, Mehilli J, Markwardt C, et al
    Impact of diabetes mellitus on long-term outcomes in the drug-eluting stent era.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:688-93.
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91. FOUSSAS SG , Zairis MN, Patsourakos NG, Makrygiannis SS, et al
    The impact of oral antiplatelet responsiveness on the long-term prognosis after coronary stenting.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:676-81.
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    September 2007
92. CHAREONTHAITAWEE P , Sorajja P, Rajagopalan N, Miller TD, et al
    Prevalence and prognosis of left ventricular systolic dysfunction in asymptomatic diabetic patients without known coronary artery disease referred for stress single-photon emission computed tomography and assessment of left ventricular function.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:567-74.
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93. MANSENCAL N , Marcadet DM, Martin F, Montalvan B, et al
    Echocardiographic characteristics of professional tennis players at the Roland Garros French Open.
    Am Heart J. 2007;154:527-31.
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