INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF JACC:

Inside This Issue of JACC
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: A37-A38. [PDF]  

CARDIOVASCULAR GENOMIC MEDICINE:

Mihai V. Podgoreanu and Debra A. Schwinn

New Paradigms in Cardiovascular Medicine: Emerging Technologies and Practices: Perioperative Genomics
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.040
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1965-1977. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

STATE-OF-THE-ART PAPER:

Kwang Kon Koh, Seung Hwan Han, and Michael J. Quon

Inflammatory Markers and the Metabolic Syndrome: Insights From Therapeutic Interventions
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.082
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1978-1985. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Sanjay Kaul, George A. Diamond, and William S. Weintraub

Trials and Tribulations of Non-Inferiority: The Ximelagatran Experience
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.062
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1986-1995. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

VIEWPOINT:

Samuel Wann

Determination of Professional Competency in a Rapidly Changing Environment
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.063
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1996-1998. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CLINICAL RESEARCH:

Clinical Trial:

Dietlind Zohlnhöfer, Jörg Hausleiter, Adnan Kastrati, Julinda Mehilli, Christoph Goos, Helmut Schühlen, Jürgen Pache, Gisela Pogatsa-Murray, Uwe Heemann, Josef Dirschinger, and Albert Schömig

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial on Restenosis Prevention by the Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Imatinib
In Press published online on November 2, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.060
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1999-2003. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Interventional Cardiology:

Eric H. Yang, Richard J. Gumina, Ryan J. Lennon, David R. Holmes Jr, Charanjit S. Rihal, and Mandeep Singh

Emergency Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery for Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Changes in the Incidence, Clinical Characteristics, and Indications From 1979 to 2003
In Press published online on November 2, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.083
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2004-2009. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

John A. Bittl

Reducing the Risk of Emergency Bypass Surgery for Failed Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
In Press published online on November 1, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.007
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2010-2012. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michael J. Greenwood, Anthony J. Della-Siega, Eric B. Fretz, David Kinloch, Peter Klinke, Richard Mildenberger, Malcolm B. Williams, and David Hilton

Vascular Communications of the Hand in Patients Being Considered for Transradial Coronary Angiography: Is the Allen’s Test Accurate?
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.058
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2013-2017. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Acute Myocardial Infarction:

Thor Ueland, John Kjekshus, Stig S. Frøland, Torbjørn Omland, Iain B. Squire, Lars Gullestad, Kenneth Dickstein, and Pål Aukrust

Plasma Levels of Soluble Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Type I During the Acute Phase Following Complicated Myocardial Infarction Predicts Survival in High-Risk Patients
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.039
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2018-2021. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Atherosclerosis Evaluation by Ultrasound:

Keisuke Watanabe, Seigo Sugiyama, Kiyotaka Kugiyama, Osamu Honda, Hironobu Fukushima, Hidenobu Koga, Yoko Horibata, Toshinori Hirai, Tomohiro Sakamoto, Michihiro Yoshimura, Yasuyuki Yamashita, and Hisao Ogawa

Stabilization of Carotid Atheroma Assessed by Quantitative Ultrasound Analysis in Nonhypercholesterolemic Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
In Press published online on November 2, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.04.070
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2022-2030. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Haruko Yokoyama, Masanori Kawasaki, Yoko Ito, Shinya Minatoguchi, and Hisayoshi Fujiwara

Effects of Fluvastatin on the Carotid Arterial Media as Assessed by Integrated Backscatter Ultrasound Compared With Pulse-Wave Velocity
In Press published online on November 2, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.084
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2031-2037. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Gastón A. Rodriguez-Granillo, Héctor M. García-García, Eugène P. Mc Fadden, Marco Valgimigli, Jiro Aoki, Pim de Feyter, and Patrick W. Serruys

In Vivo Intravascular Ultrasound-Derived Thin-Cap Fibroatheroma Detection Using Ultrasound Radiofrequency Data Analysis
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.064
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2038-2042. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heart Failure:

Bradley A. Bart, Andrew Boyle, Alan J. Bank, Inder Anand, Maria Teresa Olivari, Mark Kraemer, Shari Mackedanz, Paul A. Sobotka, Mike Schollmeyer, and Steven R. Goldsmith

Ultrafiltration Versus Usual Care for Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure: The Relief for Acutely Fluid-Overloaded Patients With Decompensated Congestive Heart Failure (RAPID-CHF) Trial
In Press published online on November 2, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.098
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2043-2046. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Maria Rosa Costanzo, Mitchell Saltzberg, Jeanne O’Sullivan, and Paul Sobotka

Early Ultrafiltration in Patients With Decompensated Heart Failure and Diuretic Resistance
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.099
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2047-2051. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Robert C. Bourge and José A. Tallaj

Ultrafiltration: A New Approach Toward Mechanical Diuresis in Heart Failure
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.014
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2052-2053. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Erik Ingelsson, Johan Ärnlöv, Johan Sundström, Björn Zethelius, Bengt Vessby, and Lars Lind

Novel Metabolic Risk Factors for Heart Failure
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.059
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2054-2060. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Satoru Ohshima, Satoshi Isobe, Hideo Izawa, Mamoru Nanasato, Akitada Ando, Akira Yamada, Kiyoyasu Yamada, Tomoko S. Kato, Koji Obata, Akiko Noda, Takao Nishizawa, Katsuhiko Kato, Kohzo Nagata, Kenji Okumura, Toyoaki Murohara, and Mitsuhiro Yokota

Cardiac Sympathetic Dysfunction Correlates With Abnormal Myocardial Contractile Reserve in Dilated Cardiomyopathy Patients
In Press published online on November 2, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.046
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2061-2068. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cardiac Imaging:

Robert C. Hendel, Timothy M. Bateman, Manuel D. Cerqueira, Ami E. Iskandrian, Jeffrey A. Leppo, Brent Blackburn, and John J. Mahmarian

Initial Clinical Experience With Regadenoson, a Novel Selective A_2A Agonist for Pharmacologic Stress Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.097
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2069-2075. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

D. Douglas Miller

Impact of Selective Adenosine A_2A Receptor Agonists on Cardiac Imaging: Feeling the Lightning, Waiting on the Thunder
In Press published online on November 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.061
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2076-2078. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cardiac Rhythm Disorder:

Bobbi L. Hoppe, Andrew M. Kahn, Gregory K. Feld, Alborz Hassankhani, and Sanjiv M. Narayan

Separating Atrial Flutter From Atrial Fibrillation With Apparent Electrocardiographic Organization Using Dominant and Narrow F-Wave Spectra
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.048
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2079-2087. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Prashanthan Sanders, Mélèze Hocini, Pierre Jaïs, Li-Fern Hsu, Yoshihide Takahashi, Martin Rotter, Christophe Scavée, Jean-Luc Pasquié, Fréderic Sacher, Thomas Rostock, Chrishan J. Nalliah, Jacques Clémenty, and Michel Haïssaguerre

Characterization of Focal Atrial Tachycardia Using High-Density Mapping
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.044
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2088-2099. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Takeru Makiyama, Masaharu Akao, Keiko Tsuji, Takahiro Doi, Seiko Ohno, Kotoe Takenaka, Atsushi Kobori, Tomonori Ninomiya, Hidetada Yoshida, Makoto Takano, Naomasa Makita, Fumiko Yanagisawa, Yukei Higashi, Youichi Takeyama, Toru Kita, and Minoru Horie

High Risk for Bradyarrhythmic Complications in Patients With Brugada Syndrome Caused by SCN5A Gene Mutations
In Press published online on November 2, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.043
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2100-2106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Eric Good, Hakan Oral, Kristina Lemola, Jihn Han, Kamala Tamirisa, Petar Igic, Darryl Elmouchi, David Tschopp, Scott Reich, Aman Chugh, Frank Bogun, Frank Pelosi Jr, and Fred Morady

Movement of the Esophagus During Left Atrial Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.042
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2107-2110. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Adrenoreceptor Polymorphism:

Heike Bruck, Kirsten Leineweber, Thomas Temme, Melanie Weber, Gerd Heusch, Thomas Philipp, and Otto-Erich Brodde

The Arg389Gly Beta₁-Adrenoceptor Polymorphism and Catecholamine Effects on Plasma-Renin Activity
In Press published online on November 2, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.041
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2111-2115. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

PRECLINICAL STUDY:

Masakuni Kido, Lingling Du, Christopher C. Sullivan, Xiaodong Li, Reena Deutsch, Stuart W. Jamieson, and Patricia A. Thistlethwaite

Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1-Alpha Reduces Infarction and Attenuates Progression of Cardiac Dysfunction After Myocardial Infarction in the Mouse
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.045
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2116-2124. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

YEAR IN CARDIOLOGY SERIES:

W.H. Wilson Tang and Gary S. Francis

The Year in Heart Failure
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.018
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2125-2133. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

EXPEDITED REVIEW:

Ted Feldman, Hal S. Wasserman, Howard C. Herrmann, William Gray, Peter C. Block, Patrick Whitlow, Fred St. Goar, Leonardo Rodriguez, Frank Silvestry, Allan Schwartz, Timothy A. Sanborn, Jose A. Condado, and Elyse Foster

Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair Using the Edge-to-Edge Technique: Six-Month Results of the EVEREST Phase I Clinical Trial
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.065
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2134-2140. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix - Study Centers]  

Editorial Comment:

Lawrence H. Cohn

Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair With the Edge-to-Edge Technique: A Surgeon’s Perspective
In Press published online on October 18, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.021
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2141-2142. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACC NEWS:

Pamela S. Douglas, Michael J. Wolk, Ralph Brindis, and Robert C. Hendel

President’s Page: Appropriateness Criteria: Breaking New Ground
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.017
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2143-2144. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Letters to the Editor:

Massoud A. Leesar

Intravascular Ultrasound for the Assessment of an Ambiguous Left Main Coronary Stenosis
In Press published online on November 1, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.009
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2145. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stuart T. Higano, Amir-Ali Fassa, and Amir Lerman

Reply
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.010
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2145-2146. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lisa Salberg

Treating Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Two Views
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.011
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2146. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Barry J. Maron, Joseph A. Dearani, Steve R. Ommen, Martin S. Maron, Bernard J. Gersh, and Rick A. Nishimura

Reply
In Press published online on November 1, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.012
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2146-2147. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Otto M. Hess and Ulrich Sigwart

Reply
In Press published online on November 8, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.013
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2147. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTION:

Correction
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2148-2150. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correction
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 2151-2152. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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