INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF JACC:

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

FOCUS ISSUE: PROVE IT-TIMI 22:

Kausik K. Ray, Christopher P. Cannon, Carolyn H. McCabe, Richard Cairns, Andrew M. Tonkin, Frank M. Sacks, Graham Jackson, Eugene Braunwald for the PROVE IT-TIMI 22 Investigators

Early and Late Benefits of High-Dose Atorvastatin in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes: Results From the PROVE IT-TIMI 22 Trial
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1405-1410. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

Stephen D. Wiviott, Christopher P. Cannon, David A. Morrow, Kausik K. Ray, Marc A. Pfeffer, Eugene Braunwald for the PROVE IT-TIMI 22 Investigators

Can Low-Density Lipoprotein Be Too Low? The Safety and Efficacy of Achieving Very Low Low-Density Lipoprotein With Intensive Statin Therapy: A PROVE IT-TIMI 22 Substudy
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1411-1416. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Kausik K. Ray, Christopher P. Cannon, Richard Cairns, David A. Morrow, Nader Rifai, Ajay J. Kirtane, Carolyn H. McCabe, Allan M. Skene, C. Michael Gibson, Paul M. Ridker, Eugene Braunwald for the PROVE IT-TIMI 22 Investigators

Relationship Between Uncontrolled Risk Factors and C-Reactive Protein Levels in Patients Receiving Standard or Intensive Statin Therapy for Acute Coronary Syndromes in the PROVE IT-TIMI 22 Trial
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1417-1424. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

State-of-the-Art Paper:

Kausik K. Ray and Christopher P. Cannon

The Potential Relevance of the Multiple Lipid-Independent (Pleiotropic) Effects of Statins in the Management of Acute Coronary Syndromes
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1425-1433. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

STATE-OF-THE-ART PAPERS:

Diana A. Gorog, Rodney A. Foale, and Iqbal Malik

Distal Myocardial Protection During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: When and Where?
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.04.061
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1434-1445. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Ioannis Iakovou, Lei Ge, and Antonio Colombo

Contemporary Stent Treatment of Coronary Bifurcations
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.080
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1446-1455. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

SIMON DACK LECTURE:

Eric J. Topol

The Genomic Basis of Myocardial Infarction
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.064
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1456-1465. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL RESEARCH:

Interventional Cardiology:

Ivan P. Casserly, Alex Abou-Chebl, Robert B. Fathi, David S. Lee, Jacqueline Saw, Jose E. Exaire, Samir R. Kapadia, Christopher T. Bajzer, and Jay S. Yadav

Slow-Flow Phenomenon During Carotid Artery Intervention With Embolic Protection Devices: Predictors and Clinical Outcome
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.082
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1466-1472. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Wissam A. Jaber, Ryan J. Lennon, Verghese Mathew, David R. Holmes Jr, Amir Lerman, and Charanjit S. Rihal

Application of Evidence-Based Medical Therapy Is Associated With Improved Outcomes After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Is a Valid Quality Indicator
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.070
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1473-1478. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Myocardial Infarction:

Karen P. Alexander, Matthew T. Roe, Anita Y. Chen, Barbara L. Lytle, Charles V. Pollack Jr, Joanne M. Foody, William E. Boden, Sidney C. Smith Jr, W. Brian Gibler, E. Magnus Ohman, Eric D. Peterson for the CRUSADE Investigators

Evolution in Cardiovascular Care for Elderly Patients With Non–ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes: Results From the CRUSADE National Quality Improvement Initiative
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.084
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1479-1487. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

Editorial Comment:

H. Vernon Anderson and Richard G. Bach

The Elderly Are Not So Old Anymore
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.031
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1488-1489. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Xin Yang, Karen P. Alexander, Anita Y. Chen, Matthew T. Roe, Ralph G. Brindis, Sunil V. Rao, W. Brian Gibler, E. Magnus Ohman, Eric D. Peterson for the CRUSADE Investigators

The Implications of Blood Transfusions for Patients With Non–ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes: Results From the CRUSADE National Quality Improvement Initiative
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.072
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1490-1495. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Viewpoint:

Stefano De Servi, Matteo Mariani, Giuseppe Mariani, and Antonino Mazzone

C-Reactive Protein Increase in Unstable Coronary Disease: Cause or Effect?
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.083
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1496-1502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Coronary Artery Disease:

Emilio Chiurlia, Roberto D’Amico, Carlo Ratti, Antonio R. Granata, Renato Romagnoli, and Maria G. Modena

Subclinical Coronary Artery Atherosclerosis in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.068
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1503-1506. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Koji Imoto, Takafumi Hiro, Takashi Fujii, Akihiro Murashige, Yusaku Fukumoto, Genta Hashimoto, Takayuki Okamura, Jutaro Yamada, Koji Mori, and Masunori Matsuzaki

Longitudinal Structural Determinants of Atherosclerotic Plaque Vulnerability: A Computational Analysis of Stress Distribution Using Vessel Models and Three-Dimensional Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.069
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1507-1515. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Ruth Frikke-Schmidt, Børge G. Nordestgaard, Peter Schnohr, Rolf Steffensen, and Anne Tybjærg-Hansen

Mutation in ABCA1 Predicted Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease in the Copenhagen City Heart Study Population
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.066
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1516-1520. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cardiac Surgery:

Nimesh D. Desai, Senri Miwa, David Kodama, Gideon Cohen, George T. Christakis, Bernard S. Goldman, Mark O. Baerlocher, Marc P. Pelletier, and Stephen E. Fremes

Improving the Quality of Coronary Bypass Surgery With Intraoperative Angiography: Validation of a New Technique
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.081
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1521-1525. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Anoar Zacharias, Thomas A. Schwann, Christopher J. Riordan, Samuel J. Durham, Aamir Shah, and Robert H. Habib

Operative and Late Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Outcomes in Matched African-American Versus Caucasian Patients: Evidence of a Late Survival-Medicaid Association
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.071
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1526-1535. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

Heart Rhythm Disorders:

Sana M. Al-Khatib, F. Lee Lucas, James G. Jollis, David J. Malenka, and David E. Wennberg

The Relation Between Patients’ Outcomes and the Volume of Cardioverter-Defibrillator Implantation Procedures Performed by Physicians Treating Medicare Beneficiaries
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.04.063
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1536-1540. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Anne B. Curtis

Experience Counts: Better Patient Outcomes With Higher Device Volumes
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.029
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1541-1542. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy:

Elena Biagini, Fabio Coccolo, Marinella Ferlito, Enrica Perugini, Guido Rocchi, Letizia Bacchi-Reggiani, Carla Lofiego, Giuseppe Boriani, Daniela Prandstraller, Fernando M. Picchio, Angelo Branzi, and Claudio Rapezzi

Dilated-Hypokinetic Evolution of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Prevalence, Incidence, Risk Factors, and Prognostic Implications in Pediatric and Adult Patients
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.04.062
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1543-1550. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Steve R. Ommen

There Is Much More to the Recipe Than Just Outflow Obstruction
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.027
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1551-1552. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Carlos E. Rochitte, Paulo F. Oliveira, Joalbo M. Andrade, Bárbara M. Ianni, José R. Parga, Luiz F. Ávila, Roberto Kalil-Filho, Charles Mady, José C. Meneghetti, João A.C. Lima, and José A.F. Ramires

Myocardial Delayed Enhancement by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Chagas’ Disease: A Marker of Disease Severity
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.067
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1553-1558. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Accompanying Videos]  

Congenital Heart Disease:

Alexander van Straten, Hubert W. Vliegen, Hildo J. Lamb, Stijntje D. Roes, Ernst E. van der Wall, Mark G. Hazekamp, and Albert de Roos

Time Course of Diastolic and Systolic Function Improvement After Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Adult Patients With Tetralogy of Fallot
In Press published online on September 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.030
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1559-1564. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Maria Giulia Gagliardi, Rachele Adorisio, Filippo Crea, Paolo Versacci, Roberto Di Donato, and Stephen P. Sanders

Abnormal Vasomotor Function of the Epicardial Coronary Arteries in Children Five to Eight Years After Arterial Switch Operation: An Angiographic and Intracoronary Doppler Flow Wire Study
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.065
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1565-1572. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

EXPEDITED REVIEW:

Tamar Gaspar, David A. Halon, Basil S. Lewis, Salim Adawi, Jorge E. Schliamser, Ronen Rubinshtein, Moshe Y. Flugelman, and Nathan Peled

Diagnosis of Coronary In-Stent Restenosis With Multidetector Row Spiral Computed Tomography
In Press published online on September 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.049
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1573-1579. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

EDITOR'S PAGE:

Anthony N. DeMaria

International Cardiology
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.006
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1580-1581. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Research Correspondence:

Marcello Di Nisio, Nick R. Bijsterveld, Joost C.M. Meijers, Marcel Levi, Harry R. Büller, and Ron J.G. Peters

Effects of Clopidogrel on the Rebound Hypercoagulable State After Heparin Discontinuation in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.028
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1582-1583. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor:

Elena Conti, Massimo Volpe, Cinzia Carrozza, Francesca Marzo, Cecilia Zuppi, Filippo Crea, and Felicita Andreotti

Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A and Acute Coronary Syndromes: Cause or Consequence?
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.033
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1583-1584. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Christopher Heeschen, Stefanie Dimmeler, Stephan Fichtlscherer, and Andreas M. Zeiher

Reply
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.034
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1584-1585. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Akiyoshi Ogimoto, Yuji Shigematsu, Yuji Hara, Tomoaki Ohtsuka, Tetsuro Miki, and Jitsuo Higaki

Black Pearl in the LIFE Study: Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockade on Atrial Fibrillation for Future Personalized Medicine
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.035
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1585. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kristian Wachtell, Mika Lehto, Eva Gerdts, Michael Hecht Olsen, Björn Hornestam, Björn Dahlöf, Hans Ibsen, Stevo Julius, Sverre E. Kjeldsen, Lars H. Lindholm, Markku S. Nieminen, and Richard B. Devereux

Reply
In Press published online on September 27, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.036
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1585-1586. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACCF/ASNC APPROPRIATENESS CRITERIA:

Ralph G. Brindis, Pamela S. Douglas, Robert C. Hendel, Eric D. Peterson, Michael J. Wolk, Joseph M. Allen, Manesh R. Patel, Ira E. Raskin, Robert C. Hendel, Timothy M. Bateman, Manuel D. Cerqueira, Raymond J. Gibbons, Linda D. Gillam, John A. Gillespie, Robert C. Hendel, Ami E. Iskandrian, Scott D. Jerome, Harlan M. Krumholz, Joseph V. Messer, John A. Spertus, and Stephen A. Stowers

ACCF/ASNC Appropriateness Criteria for Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (SPECT MPI): A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation Quality Strategic Directions Committee Appropriateness Criteria Working Group and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Endorsed by the American Heart Association
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1587-1605. [Full Text] [PDF]  

APPROPRIATENESS OF CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING:

Manesh R. Patel, John A. Spertus, Ralph G. Brindis, Robert C. Hendel, Pamela S. Douglas, Eric D. Peterson, Michael J. Wolk, Joseph M. Allen, and Ira E. Raskin

ACCF Proposed Method for Evaluating the Appropriateness of Cardiovascular Imaging
J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 46: 1606-1613. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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