INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF JACC:

Inside This Issue of JACC
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: A43-A44. [PDF]  

STATE-OF-THE-ART PAPER:

Sanjiv M. Narayan

T-Wave Alternans and the Susceptibility to Ventricular Arrhythmias
In Press published online on December 30, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.066
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 269-281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Michael O. Sweeney and Frits W. Prinzen

A New Paradigm for Physiologic Ventricular Pacing
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.029
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 282-288. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL RESEARCH:

Interventional Cardiology:

Bruce R. Brodie, Charles Hansen, Thomas D. Stuckey, Scott Richter, Debra S. VerSteeg, Navin Gupta, William E. Downey, and Mark Pulsipher

Door-to-Balloon Time With Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Myocardial Infarction Impacts Late Cardiac Mortality in High-Risk Patients and Patients Presenting Early After the Onset of Symptoms
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.065
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 289-295. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Rafael Beyar, Luis Gruberg, Dan Deleanu, Ariel Roguin, Yaron Almagor, Silviu Cohen, Ganesh Kumar, and Tal Wenderow

Remote-Control Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Concept, Validation, and First-in-Humans Pilot Clinical Trial
In Press published online on December 29, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.024
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 296-300. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Acute Coronary Syndrome:

Konstantinos Toutouzas, Maria Drakopoulou, John Mitropoulos, Eleftherios Tsiamis, Sophia Vaina, Manolis Vavuranakis, Virginia Markou, Eirini Bosinakou, and Christodoulos Stefanadis

Elevated Plaque Temperature in Non-Culprit De Novo Atheromatous Lesions of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.069
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 301-306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Timo Lenderink, Christopher Heeschen, Stephan Fichtlscherer, Stefanie Dimmeler, Christian W. Hamm, Andreas M. Zeiher, Maarten L. Simoons, Eric Boersma for the CAPTURE Investigators

Elevated Placental Growth Factor Levels Are Associated With Adverse Outcomes at Four-Year Follow-Up in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.063
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 307-311. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

L. Kristin Newby, Matthew T. Roe, Anita Y. Chen, E. Magnus Ohman, Robert H. Christenson, Charles V. Pollack Jr, James W. Hoekstra, W. Frank Peacock, Robert A. Harrington, Robert L. Jesse, W. Brian Gibler, Eric D. Peterson for the CRUSADE Investigators

Frequency and Clinical Implications of Discordant Creatine Kinase-MB and Troponin Measurements in Acute Coronary Syndromes
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.062
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 312-318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Transcatheter Closure of Congenital Defect:

Yun-Ching Fu, John Bass, Zahid Amin, Wolfgang Radtke, John P. Cheatham, William E. Hellenbrand, David Balzer, Qi-Ling Cao, and Ziyad M. Hijazi

Transcatheter Closure of Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defects Using the New Amplatzer Membranous VSD Occluder: Results of the U.S. Phase I Trial
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 319-325. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Vladimiro L. Vida, Joaquin Barnoya, Mauricio O’Connell, Juan Leon-Wyss, Luis A. Larrazabal, and Aldo R. Castañeda

Surgical Versus Percutaneous Occlusion of Ostium Secundum Atrial Septal Defects: Results and Cost-Effective Considerations in a Low-Income Country
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.086
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 326-331. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Heart Failure:

Srikanth Sola, Muhammad Q.S. Mir, Stamatios Lerakis, Neeraj Tandon, and Bobby V. Khan

Atorvastatin Improves Left Ventricular Systolic Function and Serum Markers of Inflammation in Nonischemic Heart Failure
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.088
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 332-337. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Barry E. Bleske, John M. Nicklas, Robert L. Bard, Robert D. Brook, Paul A. Gurbel, Kevin P. Bliden, Sanjay Rajagopalan, and Bertram Pitt

Neutral Effect on Markers of Heart Failure, Inflammation, Endothelial Activation and Function, and Vagal Tone After High-Dose HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibition in Non-Diabetic Patients With Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Average Low-Density Lipoprotein Level
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.06.087
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 338-341. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Kumudha Ramasubbu and Douglas L. Mann

The Emerging Role of Statins in the Treatment of Heart Failure
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.031
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 342-344. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Lisa C. Costello-Boerrigter, Guido Boerrigter, Margaret M. Redfield, Richard J. Rodeheffer, Lynn H. Urban, Douglas W. Mahoney, Steven J. Jacobsen, Denise M. Heublein, and John C. Burnett Jr

Amino-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in the General Community: Determinants and Detection of Left Ventricular Dysfunction
In Press published online on December 29, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.025
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 345-353. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Supplemental Tables]  

Stacy A. Hanninen, Pauline B. Darling, Michael J. Sole, Aiala Barr, and Mary E. Keith

The Prevalence of Thiamin Deficiency in Hospitalized Patients With Congestive Heart Failure
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.060
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 354-361. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cardiac Rhythm Disorder:

Sabine M.J.M. Straus, Jan A. Kors, Marie L. De Bruin, Cornelis S. van der Hooft, Albert Hofman, Jan Heeringa, Jaap W. Deckers, J. Herre Kingma, Miriam C.J.M. Sturkenboom, Bruno H. Ch. Stricker, and Jacqueline C.M. Witteman

Prolonged QTc Interval and Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in a Population of Older Adults
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.067
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 362-367. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Arthur J. Moss

QTc Prolongation and Sudden Cardiac Death: The Association Is in the Detail
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.024
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 368-369. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Timm Dickfeld, Ritsushi Kato, Menekhem Zviman, Shenghan Lai, Glenn Meininger, Albert C. Lardo, Ariel Roguin, David Blumke, Ronald Berger, Hugh Calkins, and Henry Halperin

Characterization of Radiofrequency Ablation Lesions With Gadolinium-Enhanced Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.07.070
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 370-378. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Andrew D. Krahn, Raymond Yee, Mark K. Erickson, Toby Markowitz, Lorne J. Gula, George J. Klein, Allan C. Skanes, Charles F.P. George, and Kathleen A. Ferguson

Physiologic Pacing in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Prospective, Randomized Crossover Trial
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.026
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 379-383. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease:

Jina Chung, Paul Abraszewski, Xin Yu, Wei Liu, Andrew J. Krainik, Marvin Ashford, Shelton D. Caruthers, Janet B. McGill, and Samuel A. Wickline

Paradoxical Increase in Ventricular Torsion and Systolic Torsion Rate in Type I Diabetic Patients Under Tight Glycemic Control
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.061
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 384-390. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Francesca Santilli, Giovanni Davì, Agostino Consoli, Francesco Cipollone, Andrea Mezzetti, Angela Falco, Tea Taraborelli, Eleonora Devangelio, Giovanni Ciabattoni, Stefania Basili, and Carlo Patrono

Thromboxane-Dependent CD40 Ligand Release in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.03.079
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 391-397. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Dietary Factors and Heart Disease:

Timothy E. Meyer, Sándor J. Kovács, Ali A. Ehsani, Samuel Klein, John O. Holloszy, and Luigi Fontana

Long-Term Caloric Restriction Ameliorates the Decline in Diastolic Function in Humans
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.069
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 398-402. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Gary Gerstenblith

Cardiovascular Aging: What We Can Learn From Caloric Restriction
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.030
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 403-404. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mehdi Namdar, Pascal Koepfli, Renate Grathwohl, Patrick T. Siegrist, Michael Klainguti, Tiziano Schepis, Raphael Delaloye, Christophe A. Wyss, Samuel P. Fleischmann, Oliver Gaemperli, and Philipp A. Kaufmann

Caffeine Decreases Exercise-Induced Myocardial Flow Reserve
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.064
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 405-410. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cardiac Imaging:

Benjamin J.W. Chow, Rob S. Beanlands, Andrea Lee, Jean N. DaSilva, Robert A. deKemp, Abdulkareem Alkahtani, and Terrence D. Ruddy

Treadmill Exercise Produces Larger Perfusion Defects Than Dipyridamole Stress N-13 Ammonia Positron Emission Tomography
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.027
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 411-416. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Race and Heart Disease:

Amal N. Trivedi, Thomas D. Sequist, and John Z. Ayanian

Impact of Hospital Volume on Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Procedure Mortality
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.068
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 417-424. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

John S. Rumsfeld and Andrew J. Epstein

Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Procedure Outcomes: Turn Down the Volume
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.025
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 425-426. [Full Text] [PDF]  

YEAR IN CARDIOLOGY SERIES:

Shahbudin H. Rahimtoola

The Year in Valvular Heart Disease
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.023
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 427-439. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

EXPEDITED REVIEW:

Irene Meissner, Bijoy K. Khandheria, John A. Heit, George W. Petty, Sheldon G. Sheps, Gary L. Schwartz, Jack P. Whisnant, David O. Wiebers, Jody L. Covalt, Tanya M. Petterson, Teresa J.H. Christianson, and Yoram Agmon

Patent Foramen Ovale: Innocent or Guilty?: Evidence From a Prospective Population-Based Study
In Press published online on December 5, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.044
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 440-445. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Bernhard Meier

Patent Foramen Ovale, Guilty But Only as a Gang Member and for a Lesser Crime
In Press published online on December 5, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.024
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 446-448. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Henning Kelbæk, Leif Thuesen, Steffen Helqvist, Lene Kløvgaard, Erik Jørgensen, Samir Aljabbari, Kari Saunamäki, Lars R. Krusell, Gunnar V.H. Jensen, Hans E. Bøtker, Jens F. Lassen, Henning R. Andersen, Per Thayssen, Anders Galløe, Anton van Weert for the SCANDSTENT Investigators

The Stenting Coronary Arteries in Non-stress/benestent Disease (SCANDSTENT) Trial
In Press published online on December 13, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.045
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 449-455. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Daniel M. Bloomfield, J. Thomas Bigger, Richard C. Steinman, Pearila B. Namerow, Michael K. Parides, Anne B. Curtis, Elizabeth S. Kaufman, Jorge M. Davidenko, Timothy S. Shinn, and John M. Fontaine

Microvolt T-Wave Alternans and the Risk of Death or Sustained Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction
In Press published online on December 9, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.026
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 456-463. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Research Correspondence:

Paraj Patel, Rafael Gonzales, Hisham Dokainish, and Nasser Lakkis

Impact of Adenosine Diphosphate and Calcium Chelation on Platelet Aggregation Testing in Patients Receiving Clopidogrel Therapy
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.032
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 464-465. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Mohammad-Reza Movahed, Jerry Wong, and Sabee Molloi

Removal of Iodine Contrast From Coronary Sinus in Swine During Coronary Angiography
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.021
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 465-467. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Letter to the Editor:

Panagiotis Korantzopoulos, Theofilos M. Kolettis, and John A. Goudevenos

Effects of N-3 Fatty Acids on Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Following Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.026
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 467-468. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Leopoldo Bianconi and Leonardo Calò

Reply
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.027
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 468. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Erik Lipsic, Adriaan A. Voors, and Dirk J. van Veldhuisen

Serum Erythropoietin Levels and Infarct Size
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.028
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 468-469. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Shigeto Namiuchi and Yutaka Kagaya

Reply
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.029
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 469-470. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hideaki Kaneda

Intravascular Ultrasound Analysis of Polymer-Based Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.033
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 470. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Neil J. Weissman and Gregg W. Stone

Reply
In Press published online on December 20, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.034
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 470. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stephen G. Ellis, Jeffrey J. Popma, Gregg W. Stone, and Mary E. Russell

Restenosis, Statistics, and Reasonable Inferences
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.035
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 470-471. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dean J. Kereiakes, Richard E. Kuntz, Laura Mauri, and Mitchell W. Krucoff

Reply
In Press published online on December 22, 2005, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.036
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 471. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTION:

Correction
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 472. [Full Text] [PDF]  

AHA/ACCF SCIENTIFIC STATEMENT:

S. Adam Strickberger, D. Woodrow Benson, Italo Biaggioni, David J. Callans, Mitchell I. Cohen, Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, Andrew E. Epstein, Paul Friedman, Jeffrey Goldberger, Paul A. Heidenreich, George J. Klein, Bradley P. Knight, Carlos A. Morillo, Robert J. Myerburg, and Cathy A. Sila

AHA/ACCF Scientific Statement on the Evaluation of Syncope: From the American Heart Association Councils on Clinical Cardiology, Cardiovascular Nursing, Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, and Stroke, and the Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Interdisciplinary Working Group; and the American College of Cardiology Foundation In Collaboration With the Heart Rhythm Society
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 473-484. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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