INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF JACC:

Inside This Issue of JACC
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: A35-A36. [PDF]  

STATE-OF-THE-ART PAPER:

Valentin Fuster, Zahi A. Fayad, Pedro R. Moreno, Michael Poon, Roberto Corti, and Juan J. Badimon

Atherothrombosis and High-Risk Plaque: Part II: Approaches by Noninvasive Computed Tomographic/Magnetic Resonance Imaging
In Press published online on September 15, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.03.075
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1209-1218. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

BISHOP LECTURE:

Antonio M. Gotto Jr

Evolving Concepts of Dyslipidemia, Atherosclerosis, and Cardiovascular Disease: The Louis F. Bishop Lecture
In Press published online on September 7, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.059
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1219-1224. [Full Text] [PDF]  

VIEWPOINT:

Peter Libby

The Forgotten Majority: Unfinished Business in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1225-1228. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL RESEARCH:

Treatment Standards for Acute Infarction:

Giuseppe Tarantini, Luisa Cacciavillani, Francesco Corbetti, Angelo Ramondo, Martina Perazzolo Marra, Enrico Bacchiega, Massimo Napodano, Claudio Bilato, Renato Razzolini, and Sabino Iliceto

Duration of Ischemia Is a Major Determinant of Transmurality and Severe Microvascular Obstruction After Primary Angioplasty: A Study Performed With Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance
In Press published online on September 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.054
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1229-1235. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Elizabeth H. Bradley, Sarah A. Roumanis, Martha J. Radford, Tashonna R. Webster, Robert L. McNamara, Jennifer A. Mattera, Barbara A. Barton, David N. Berg, Edward L. Portnay, Harry Moscovitz, Janet Parkosewich, Eric S. Holmboe, Martha Blaney, and Harlan M. Krumholz

Achieving Door-to-Balloon Times That Meet Quality Guidelines: How Do Successful Hospitals Do It?
In Press published online on September 7, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.009
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1236-1241. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Appendix and Discussion Guide]  

Kim A. Eagle, Cecelia K. Montoye, Arthur L. Riba, Anthony C. DeFranco, Robert Parrish, Stephen Skorcz, Patricia L. Baker, Jessica Faul, Sandeep M. Jani, Benrong Chen, Canopy Roychoudhury, Mary Anne C. Elma, Kristi R. Mitchell, and Rajendra H. Mehta

Guideline-Based Standardized Care Is Associated With Substantially Lower Mortality in Medicare Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction: The American College of Cardiology’s Guidelines Applied in Practice (GAP) Projects in Michigan
In Press published online on September 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2004.12.083
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1242-1248. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Acute Coronary Syndromes:

Ziad Mallat, Ph. Gabriel Steg, Joëlle Benessiano, Marie-Laure Tanguy, Keith A. Fox, Jean-Philippe Collet, Omar H. Dabbous, Patrick Henry, Kathryn F. Carruthers, Anne Dauphin, Carla Sibella Arguelles, Joëlle Masliah, Bénédicte Hugel, Gilles Montalescot, Jean-Marie Freyssinet, Bernard Asselain, and Alain Tedgui

Circulating Secretory Phospholipase A2 Activity Predicts Recurrent Events in Patients With Severe Acute Coronary Syndromes
In Press published online on September 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.056
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1249-1257. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Chronic Coronary Disease:

Andrew O. Maree, Ronan J. Curtin, Michelle Dooley, Ronan M. Conroy, Peter Crean, Dermot Cox, and Desmond J. Fitzgerald

Platelet Response to Low-Dose Enteric-Coated Aspirin in Patients With Stable Cardiovascular Disease
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1258-1263. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Alessandro Desideri, Lauro Cortigiani, Alejandra Ines Christen, Sebastian Coscarelli, Dario Gregori, Pierluigi Zanco, Roman Komorovsky, and Jeroen J. Bax

The Extent of Perfusion–F18-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Mismatch Determines Mortality in Medically Treated Patients With Chronic Ischemic Left Ventricular Dysfunction
In Press published online on September 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.057
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1264-1269. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Chest Pain and Normal Coronaries:

Juraj Madaric, Jozef Bartunek, Katia Verhamme, Martin Penicka, Eddy Van Schuerbeeck, Paul Nellens, Guy R. Heyndrickx, William Wijns, Marc Vanderheyden, and Bernard De Bruyne

Hyperdynamic Myocardial Response to Beta-Adrenergic Stimulation in Patients With Chest Pain and Normal Coronary Arteries
In Press published online on September 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.052
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1270-1275. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Endothelial Dysfunction:

Christian Heiss, Petra Kleinbongard, Andrè Dejam, Sandra Perré, Hagen Schroeter, Helmut Sies, and Malte Kelm

Acute Consumption of Flavanol-Rich Cocoa and the Reversal of Endothelial Dysfunction in Smokers
In Press published online on September 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.055
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1276-1283. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heart Rhythm Disorder:

Joseph F. Malouf, Ravi Kanagala, Faisal O. Al Atawi, A. Gabriela Rosales, Diane E. Davison, Narayana S. Murali, Teresa S.M. Tsang, Krishnaswamy Chandrasekaran, Naser M. Ammash, Paul A. Friedman, and Virend K. Somers

High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein: A Novel Predictor for Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation After Successful Cardioversion
In Press published online on September 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.053
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1284-1287. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Takashi Noda, Wataru Shimizu, Atsushi Taguchi, Takeshi Aiba, Kazuhiro Satomi, Kazuhiro Suyama, Takashi Kurita, Naohiko Aihara, and Shiro Kamakura

Malignant Entity of Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation and Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia Initiated by Premature Extrasystoles Originating From the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
In Press published online on September 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.077
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1288-1294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Sami Viskin and Charles Antzelevitch

The Cardiologists’ Worst Nightmare: Sudden Death From "Benign" Ventricular Arrhythmias
In Press published online on September 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.010
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1295-1297. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Charles R. Kerr and Karin Humphries

Gender-Related Differences in Atrial Fibrillation
In Press published online on September 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.007
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1307-1308. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michiel Rienstra, Dirk J. Van Veldhuisen, Vincent E. Hagens, Adelita V. Ranchor, Nic J.G.M. Veeger, Harry J.G.M. Crijns, Isabelle C. Van Gelder for the RACE Investigators

Gender-Related Differences in Rhythm Control Treatment in Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Data of the Rate Control Versus Electrical Cardioversion (RACE) Study
In Press published online on September 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.078
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1298-1306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heart Rhythm Disorders:

Victoria E. Claydon and Roger Hainsworth

Increased Postural Sway in Control Subjects With Poor Orthostatic Tolerance
In Press published online on September 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.011
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1309-1313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heart Failure:

Gian Domenico Pinna, Roberto Maestri, Soccorso Capomolla, Oreste Febo, Elena Robbi, Franco Cobelli, and Maria Teresa La Rovere

Applicability and Clinical Relevance of the Transfer Function Method in the Assessment of Baroreflex Sensitivity in Heart Failure Patients
In Press published online on September 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.062
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1314-1321. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Pediatric Cardiology:

Stephanie Läer, Jan-Peer Elshoff, Bernd Meibohm, Jochen Weil, Thomas S. Mir, Wenhui Zhang, and Martin Hulpke-Wette

Development of a Safe and Effective Pediatric Dosing Regimen for Sotalol Based on Population Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics in Children With Supraventricular Tachycardia
In Press published online on September 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.061
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1322-1330. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Marco Pocar, Emmanuel Villa, Alexandra Degandt, Philippe Mauriat, Philippe Pouard, and Pascal R. Vouhé

Long-Term Results After Primary One-Stage Repair of Transposition of the Great Arteries and Aortic Arch Obstruction
In Press published online on September 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.063
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1331-1338. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

PRECLINICAL RESEARCH:

Yao Liang Tang, Yi Tang, Y. Clare Zhang, Keping Qian, Leping Shen, and M. Ian Phillips

Improved Graft Mesenchymal Stem Cell Survival in Ischemic Heart With a Hypoxia-Regulated Heme Oxygenase-1 Vector
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1339-1350. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Victor J. Dzau, Massimiliano Gnecchi, and Alok S. Pachori

Enhancing Stem Cell Therapy Through Genetic Modification
In Press published online on September 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.023
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1351-1353. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Richard L. Popp

Innovation, Journal Reviewers, and Journal Editors: The Game Is Worth the Candle
In Press published online on September 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.04.001
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1360-1361. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Markus Zarse, Jurgita Plisiene, Karl Mischke, Thomas Schimpf, Christian Knackstedt, Felix Gramley, Georg Mühlenbruch, Mathias Waldmann, Michael Schmid, Nima Hatam, Jürgen Graf, Dirk Schuster, Peter Hanrath, Dainius Pauza, and Patrick Schauerte

Selective Increase of Cardiac Neuronal Sympathetic Tone: A Catheter-Based Access to Modulate Left Ventricular Contractility
In Press published online on September 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.03.043
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1354-1359. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

YEAR IN CARDIOLOGY SERIES:

Harlan M. Krumholz

The Year in Epidemiology, Health Services, and Outcomes Research
In Press published online on September 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.060
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1362-1370. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACC NEWS:

Pamela S. Douglas, David R. Holmes Jr, and William O’Neill

President’s Page: i2 Summit 2006: One-Stop Shopping for Interventionalists
In Press published online on September 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.009
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1371-1372. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Research Correspondence:

William O. Roberts and Barry J. Maron

Evidence for Decreasing Occurrence of Sudden Cardiac Death Associated With the Marathon
In Press published online on September 15, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.008
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1373-1374. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor:

Naveen L. Pereira and Girish Shirali

Cardiac Transplant Following Failed Fontan or Glenn Procedures
In Press published online on September 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.002
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1374-1375. [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Anitha Jayakumar and Daphne T. Hsu

Reply
In Press published online on September 15, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.003
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1375-1376. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Peter Eriksson

Economic Effects of Extended Clopidogrel Therapy—A Word of Caution
In Press published online on September 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.004
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1376. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Patricia A. Cowper, Krishna Udayakumar, Michael H. Sketch Jr, and Eric D. Peterson

Reply
In Press published online on September 10, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.005
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1376-1377. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTION:

Correction
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1377. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACCF/AHA/AAP RECOMMENDATION:

ACCF/AHA/AAP Recommendations for Training in Pediatric Cardiology: A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/ American Heart Association/American College of Physicians Task Force on Clinical Competence (ACC/AHA/AAP Writing Committee to Develop Training Recommendations for Pediatric Cardiology)
In Press published online on September 15, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.014
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1378-1379. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACC/AHA/AAP RECOMMENDATION:

Introduction:

Thomas P. Graham Jr and Robert H. Beekman III

Training Guidelines for Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Programs
In Press published online on September 15, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.025
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1380-1381. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Task Forces:

Hugh D. Allen, J. Timothy Bricker, Michael D. Freed, Roger A. Hurwitz, Tim C. McQuinn, Richard M. Schieken, William B. Strong, and Kenneth G. Zahka

Task Force 1: General Experiences and Training
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.015
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1382-1384. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stephen P. Sanders, Steven D. Colan, Timothy M. Cordes, Mary T. Donofrio, Gregory J. Ensing, Tal Geva, Thomas R. Kimball, David J. Sahn, Norman H. Silverman, Mark S. Sklansky, and Paul M. Weinberg

Task Force 2: Pediatric Training Guidelines for Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging: Endorsed by the American Society of Echocardiography and the Society of Pediatric Echocardiography
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.016
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1384-1388. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Robert H. Beekman III, William E. Hellenbrand, Thomas R. Lloyd, James E. Lock, Charles E. Mullins, Jonathan J. Rome, and David F. Teitel

Task Force 3: Training Guidelines for Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Cardiology: Endorsed by the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.017
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1388-1390. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Victoria L. Vetter, Michael J. Silka, George F. Van Hare, and Edward P. Walsh

Task Force 4: Recommendations for Training Guidelines in Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology: Endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.018
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1391-1395. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Thomas Kulik, Therese M. Giglia, Keith C. Kocis, Larry T. Mahoney, Steven M. Schwartz, Gil Wernovsky, and David L. Wessel

Task Force 5: Requirements for Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.019
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1396-1399. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Daniel J. Murphy Jr and Elyse Foster

Task Force 6: Training in Transition of Adolescent Care and Care of the Adult With Congenital Heart Disease
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.020
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1399-1401. [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Woodrow Benson Jr, H. Scott Baldwin, Larry T. Mahoney, and Tim C. McQuinn

Task Force 7: Training Guidelines for Research in Pediatric Cardiology
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.021
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1401-1403. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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