INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF JACC:

Inside This Issue of JACC
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: A45-A46. [PDF]  

STATE-OF-THE-ART PAPER:

Steven R. Goldsmith and Mihai Gheorghiade

Vasopressin Antagonism in Heart Failure
In Press published online on October 19, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.02.095
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1785-1791. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Benjamin J. Ansell, Karol E. Watson, Alan M. Fogelman, Mohamad Navab, and Gregg C. Fonarow

High-Density Lipoprotein Function: Recent Advances
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.080
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1792-1798. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

VIEWPOINT:

Thomas Thum, Johann Bauersachs, Philip A. Poole-Wilson, Hans-Dieter Volk, and Stefan D. Anker

The Dying Stem Cell Hypothesis: Immune Modulation as a Novel Mechanism for Progenitor Cell Therapy in Cardiac Muscle
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.053
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1799-1802. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL RESEARCH:

Clinical Trial:

Ralph M. Vicari, Bernard Chaitman, Deborah Keefe, William B. Smith, Steven G. Chrysant, Melvin J. Tonkon, Neville Bittar, Robert J. Weiss, Hugo Morales-Ballejo, Udho Thadani for the Fasudil Study Group

Efficacy and Safety of Fasudil in Patients With Stable Angina: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2 Trial
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.047
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1803-1811. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Only Appendix]  

Interventional Cardiology:

Martin B. Leon, Ran Kornowski, William E. Downey, Giora Weisz, Donald S. Baim, Robert O. Bonow, Robert C. Hendel, David J. Cohen, Ernest Gervino, Roger Laham, Nicholas J. Lembo, Jeffrey W. Moses, and Richard E. Kuntz

A Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Percutaneous Laser Myocardial Revascularization to Improve Angina Symptoms in Patients With Severe Coronary Disease
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.079
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1812-1819. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

Platelets and Stent Thrombosis:

Paul A. Gurbel, Kevin P. Bliden, Kirk Guyer, Peter W. Cho, Kazi A. Zaman, Rolf P. Kreutz, Ashwani K. Bassi, and Udaya S. Tantry

Platelet Reactivity in Patients and Recurrent Events Post-Stenting: Results of the PREPARE POST-STENTING Study
In Press published online on October 19, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.041
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1820-1826. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Paul A. Gurbel, Kevin P. Bliden, Waiel Samara, Jason A. Yoho, Kevin Hayes, Mulugeta Z. Fissha, and Udaya S. Tantry

Clopidogrel Effect on Platelet REactivity in Patients With Stent Thrombosis: Results of the CREST Study
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.056
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1827-1832. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Seung-Whan Lee, Seong-Wook Park, Myeong-Ki Hong, Young-Hak Kim, Bong-Ki Lee, Jong-Min Song, Ki Hoon Han, Cheol Whan Lee, Duk-Hyun Kang, Jae-Kwan Song, Jae-Joong Kim, and Seung-Jung Park

Triple Versus Dual Antiplatelet Therapy After Coronary Stenting: Impact on Stent Thrombosis
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.048
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1833-1837. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Acute Coronary Syndrome:

John Spertus, David Safley, Mukesh Garg, Philip Jones, and Eric D. Peterson

The Influence of Race on Health Status Outcomes One Year After an Acute Coronary Syndrome
In Press published online on October 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.092
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1838-1844. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Sonia S. Anand, Chang Chun Xie, Shamir Mehta, Maria Grazia Franzosi, Campbell Joyner, Susan Chrolavicius, Keith A.A. Fox, Salim Yusuf for the CURE Investigators

Differences in the Management and Prognosis of Women and Men Who Suffer From Acute Coronary Syndromes
In Press published online on October 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.091
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1845-1851. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Rita F. Redberg

Gender, Race, and Cardiac Care: Why the Differences?
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.043
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1852-1854. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Atherosclerosis:

Jennifer G. Robinson, Brian Smith, Nidhi Maheshwari, and Helmut Schrott

Pleiotropic Effects of Statins: Benefit Beyond Cholesterol Reduction?: A Meta-Regression Analysis
In Press published online on October 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.085
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1855-1862. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

John C. LaRosa

At the Heart of the Statin Benefit
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.032
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1863. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Juan Ruano, Jose Lopez-Miranda, Francisco Fuentes, Juan A. Moreno, Cecilia Bellido, Pablo Perez-Martinez, Aquiles Lozano, Purificación Gómez, Yolanda Jiménez, and Francisco Pérez Jiménez

Phenolic Content of Virgin Olive Oil Improves Ischemic Reactive Hyperemia in Hypercholesterolemic Patients
In Press published online on October 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.078
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1864-1868. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Susan G. Lakoski, Mary Cushman, Walter Palmas, Roger Blumenthal, Ralph B. D’Agostino Jr, and David M. Herrington

The Relationship Between Blood Pressure and C-Reactive Protein in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)
In Press published online on October 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.050
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1869-1874. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heart Failure:

Cecilia Fantoni, Santi Raffa, Francois Regoli, Francesco Giraldi, Maria Teresa La Rovere, John Prentice, Francesca Pastori, Simona Fratini, Jorge A. Salerno-Uriarte, Helmut U. Klein, and Angelo Auricchio

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Improves Heart Rate Profile and Heart Rate Variability of Patients With Moderate to Severe Heart Failure
In Press published online on October 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.081
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1875-1882. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Only Appendix]  

Marco Guazzi, Jonathan Myers, and Ross Arena

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in the Clinical and Prognostic Assessment of Diastolic Heart Failure
In Press published online on October 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.051
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1883-1890. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cardiac Rhythm Disorder:

Mina K. Chung, Lynn Shemanski, David G. Sherman, H. Leon Greene, David B. Hogan, Joyce C. Kellen, Soo G. Kim, Lisa Warsinger Martin, Yves Rosenberg, D. George Wyse for the AFFIRM Investigators

Functional Status in Rate- Versus Rhythm-Control Strategies for Atrial Fibrillation: Results of the Atrial Fibrillation Follow-Up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) Functional Status Substudy
In Press published online on October 19, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.040
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1891-1899. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Edward P. Gerstenfeld

Does Rhythm Control Improve Functional Status in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation?
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.021
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1900-1901. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Alvaro V. Sarabanda, T. Jared Bunch, Susan B. Johnson, Srijoy Mahapatra, Mark A. Milton, Luiz R. Leite, G. Keith Bruce, and Douglas L. Packer

Efficacy and Safety of Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Isolation Using a Novel Cryothermal Balloon Ablation System
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.046
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1902-1912. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Alessandro Capucci, Massimo Santini, Luigi Padeletti, Michele Gulizia, GianLuca Botto, Giuseppe Boriani, Renato Ricci, Stefano Favale, Francesco Zolezzi, Natale Di Belardino, Giulio Molon, Fabrizio Drago, Giovanni Q. Villani, Elena Mazzini, Marco Vimercati, Andrea Grammatico on behalf of the Italian AT500 Registry Investigators

Monitored Atrial Fibrillation Duration Predicts Arterial Embolic Events in Patients Suffering From Bradycardia and Atrial Fibrillation Implanted With Antitachycardia Pacemakers
In Press published online on October 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.044
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1913-1920. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

Nitish Badhwar, Jonathan M. Kalman, Paul B. Sparks, Peter M. Kistler, Mehran Attari, Marcie Berger, Randall J. Lee, Jasbir Sra, and Melvin M. Scheinman

Atrial Tachycardia Arising From the Coronary Sinus Musculature: Electrophysiological Characteristics and Long-Term Outcomes of Radiofrequency Ablation
In Press published online on October 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.042
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1921-1930. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Imaging:

Khurram Nasir, Erin D. Michos, Roger S. Blumenthal, and Paolo Raggi

Detection of High-Risk Young Adults and Women by Coronary Calcium and National Cholesterol Education Program Panel III Guidelines
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.052
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1931-1936. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Congenital Heart Disease:

Brent J. Barber, Anjan S. Batra, Grant H. Burch, Irving Shen, Ross M. Ungerleider, John W. Brown, Mark W. Turrentine, Motomi Mori, Yi-Ching Hsieh, and Seshadri Balaji

Acute Hemodynamic Effects of Pacing in Patients With Fontan Physiology: A Prospective Study
In Press published online on October 19, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.045
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1937-1942. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

PRECLINICAL STUDY:

Saskia L.M.A. Beeres, Douwe E. Atsma, Arnoud van der Laarse, Daniël A. Pijnappels, John van Tuyn, Willem E. Fibbe, Antoine A.F. de Vries, Dirk L. Ypey, Ernst E. van der Wall, and Martin J. Schalij

Human Adult Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Repair Experimental Conduction Block in Rat Cardiomyocyte Cultures
In Press published online on October 19, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.055
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1943-1952. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

EDITOR'S PAGE:

Anthony N. DeMaria

On the Selling of Pharmaceuticals
In Press published online on October 19, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.010
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1953-1954. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACC NEWS:

Newly Elected Members of the College
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1955-1956. [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Research Correspondence:

Timothy Kwok, Ping Chook, Lucia Tam, Mu Qiao, Jean L.F. Woo, David S. Celermajer, and Kam S. Woo

Vascular Dysfunction in Chinese Vegetarians: An Apparent Paradox?
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.054
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1957-1958. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Jasmin Ortak, Volkhard Kurowski, Uwe K.H. Wiegand, Frank Bode, Gunther Weitz, Iris Wilke, Franz Hartmann, Heribert Schunkert, and Hendrik Bonnemeier

Cardiac Autonomic Activity in Patients With Transient Left Ventricular Apical Ballooning
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.026
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1959-1961. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor:

Kismet D. Rasmusson, Sally J. Brush, Jill A. Hall, Jill C. Vesty, Abdallah G. Kfoury, and Dale G. Renlund

Bridging the Resource Gap in Heart Failure Expertise and Management: The Underacknowledged Role of Nurse Specialists
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.027
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1961-1962. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Karl-Ludwig Schulte and Klaus Amendt

Impact of Stent Fractures Following Femoropopliteal Stenting
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.028
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1961. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Barbara Bauce, Gianfranco Frigo, and Andrea Nava

Echocardiographic Findings in Patients With Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy/Dysplasia
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.017
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1962. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Danita M. Yoerger, Hugh Calkins, Frank Marcus, and Michael H. Picard

Reply
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.018
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1962-1963. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jonathan Timperley and Harald Becher

Safety of Dobutamine Contrast Stress Echocardiography
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.019
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1963. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jeane M. Tsutsui, Abdou Elhendy, Feng Xie, Edward O’Leary, Anna C. McGrain, and Thomas R. Porter

Reply
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.020
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1963-1964. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTION:

Correction
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1964. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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