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Volume 47, Issue 4, February 21, 2006   [Index by Author]

       INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF JACC

       STATE-OF-THE-ART PAPER

       VIEWPOINT

       CLINICAL RESEARCH

            Interventional Cardiology

                Editorial Comment

            Acute Coronary Syndrome

            Heart Failure

                Editorial Comment

            Heart Rhythm Disorder

            Cardiac Imaging

            Systemic and Pulmonary Hypertension

            Coagulation

       PRECLINICAL STUDY

       YEAR IN CARDIOLOGY SERIES

       EXPEDITED REVIEW

            Editorial Comment

       EDITOR'S PAGE

       CORRESPONDENCE

            Research Correspondence

            Letter to the Editor

       ACCF TRAINING STATEMENT UPDATE: ADULT CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE

            Task Force

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF JACC:

Inside This Issue of JACC
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: A41-A42. [PDF]

STATE-OF-THE-ART PAPER:

Juan Asbun and Francisco J. Villarreal
The Pathogenesis of Myocardial Fibrosis in the Setting of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.050
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 693-700. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Roberta G. Williams, Gail D. Pearson, Robyn J. Barst, John S. Child, Pedro del Nido, Welton M. Gersony, Karen S. Kuehl, Michael J. Landzberg, Merle Myerson, Steven R. Neish, David J. Sahn, Amy Verstappen, Carole A. Warnes, and Catherine L. Webb
Report of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Working Group on Research in Adult Congenital Heart Disease
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.074
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 701-707. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]

VIEWPOINT:

Rainer Wessely, Albert Schömig, and Adnan Kastrati
Sirolimus and Paclitaxel on Polymer-Based Drug-Eluting Stents: Similar But Different
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.047
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 708-714. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

CLINICAL RESEARCH:

Interventional Cardiology:

Joseph A. Puma, Lesan T. Banko, Karen S. Pieper, Terrence J. Sacchi, J. Conor O’Shea, Jean Pierre Dery, and James E. Tcheng
Clinical Characteristics Predict Benefits From Eptifibatide Therapy During Coronary Stenting: Insights From the Enhanced Suppression of the Platelet IIb/IIIa Receptor With Integrilin Therapy (ESPRIT) Trial
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.075
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 715-718. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Editorial Comment:

Antonio Colombo and Goran Stankovic
The Value of Selectivity
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.029
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 719-720. [Full Text] [PDF]

Timo Baks, Robert-Jan van Geuns, Dirk J. Duncker, Filippo Cademartiri, Nico R. Mollet, Gabriel P. Krestin, Patrick W. Serruys, and Pim J. de Feyter
Prediction of Left Ventricular Function After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation for Chronic Total Coronary Occlusions
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.042
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 721-725. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Acute Coronary Syndrome:

John McMurray, Scott Solomon, Karen Pieper, Shelby Reed, Jean Rouleau, Eric Velazquez, Harvey White, Jonathan Howlett, Karl Swedberg, Aldo Maggioni, Lars Køber, Frans Van de Werf, Rob Califf, and Marc Pfeffer
The Effect of Valsartan, Captopril, or Both on Atherosclerotic Events After Acute Myocardial Infarction: An Analysis of the Valsartan in Acute Myocardial Infarction Trial (VALIANT)
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.055
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 726-733. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Keiji Sano, Masanori Kawasaki, Yoshiyuki Ishihara, Munenori Okubo, Kunihiko Tsuchiya, Kazuhiko Nishigaki, Xiangrong Zhou, Shinya Minatoguchi, Hiroshi Fujita, and Hisayoshi Fujiwara
Assessment of Vulnerable Plaques Causing Acute Coronary Syndrome Using Integrated Backscatter Intravascular Ultrasound
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.061
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 734-741. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Heart Failure:

Yoshitaka Iwanaga, Isao Nishi, Shinichi Furuichi, Teruo Noguchi, Kazuhiro Sase, Yasuki Kihara, Yoichi Goto, and Hiroshi Nonogi
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Strongly Reflects Diastolic Wall Stress in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure: Comparison Between Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.030
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 742-748. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Editorial Comment:

Anju Nohria and Michael M. Givertz
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and the Stressed Heart
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.031
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 749-751. [Full Text] [PDF]

Paul A. Heidenreich, John A. Spertus, Philip G. Jones, William S. Weintraub, John S. Rumsfeld, Saif S. Rathore, Eric D. Peterson, Frederick A. Masoudi, Harlan M. Krumholz, Edward P. Havranek, Mark W. Conard, Randall E. Williams for the Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Consortium
Health Status Identifies Heart Failure Outpatients at Risk for Hospitalization or Death
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.021
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 752-756. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]

Pedro Dall’Ago, Gaspar R.S. Chiappa, Henrique Guths, Ricardo Stein, and Jorge P. Ribeiro
Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients With Heart Failure and Inspiratory Muscle Weakness: A Randomized Trial
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.052
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 757-763. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Heart Rhythm Disorder:

David J. Tester, Melissa L. Will, Carla M. Haglund, and Michael J. Ackerman
Effect of Clinical Phenotype on Yield of Long QT Syndrome Genetic Testing
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.056
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 764-768. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Anant K. Vyas, Hongsheng Guo, Arthur J. Moss, Brian Olshansky, Scott A. McNitt, W. Jackson Hall, Wojciech Zareba, Jonathan S. Steinberg, Avi Fischer, Jeremy Ruskin, Mark L. Andrews for the MADIT-II Research Group
Reduction in Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias With Statins in the Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial (MADIT)-II
In Press published online on January 27, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.053
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 769-773. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Yoshihide Takahashi, Pierre Jaïs, Mélèze Hocini, Prashanthan Sanders, Martin Rotter, Thomas Rostock, Li-Fern Hsu, Frédéric Sacher, Jacques Clémenty, and Michel Haïssaguerre
Shortening of Fibrillatory Cycle Length in the Pulmonary Vein During Vagal Excitation
In Press published online on January 27, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.043
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 774-780. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Cardiac Imaging:

Sachin M. Navare, Deborah Katten, Lynne L. Johnson, Jeffery F. Mather, Michael S. Fowler, Alan W. Ahlberg, Nicholas Miele, and Gary V. Heller
Risk Stratification With Electrocardiographic-Gated Dobutamine Stress Technetium-99m Sestamibi Single-Photon Emission Tomographic Imaging: Value of Heart Rate Response and Assessment of Left Ventricular Function
In Press published online on January 27, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.059
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 781-788. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Brage H. Amundsen, Thomas Helle-Valle, Thor Edvardsen, Hans Torp, Jonas Crosby, Erik Lyseggen, Asbjørn Støylen, Halfdan Ihlen, João A.C. Lima, Otto A. Smiseth, and Stig A. Slørdahl
Noninvasive Myocardial Strain Measurement by Speckle Tracking Echocardiography: Validation Against Sonomicrometry and Tagged Magnetic Resonance Imaging
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.040
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 789-793. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Systemic and Pulmonary Hypertension:

Peter Kokkinos, Christina Chrysohoou, Demosthenes Panagiotakos, Puneet Narayan, Michael Greenberg, and Steve Singh
Beta-Blockade Mitigates Exercise Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Male Patients
In Press published online on January 27, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.057
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 794-798. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Srijoy Mahapatra, Rick A. Nishimura, Paul Sorajja, Stephen Cha, and Michael D. McGoon
Relationship of Pulmonary Arterial Capacitance and Mortality in Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.054
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 799-803. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]

Coagulation:

David A. Garcia, Susan Regan, Mark Crowther, and Elaine M. Hylek
The Risk of Hemorrhage Among Patients With Warfarin-Associated Coagulopathy
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.058
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 804-808. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Study Participants]

Sunil V. Rao, Kristi O’Grady, Karen S. Pieper, Christopher B. Granger, L. Kristin Newby, Kenneth W. Mahaffey, David J. Moliterno, A. Michael Lincoff, Paul W. Armstrong, Frans Van de Werf, Robert M. Califf, and Robert A. Harrington
A Comparison of the Clinical Impact of Bleeding Measured by Two Different Classifications Among Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.060
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 809-816. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]

PRECLINICAL STUDY:

David J. Grieve, Jonathan A. Byrne, Anjana Siva, Joanne Layland, Sofian Johar, Alison C. Cave, and Ajay M. Shah
Involvement of the Nicotinamide Adenosine Dinucleotide Phosphate Oxidase Isoform Nox2 in Cardiac Contractile Dysfunction Occurring in Response to Pressure Overload
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.051
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 817-826. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Ali J. Marian, Vinitha Senthil, Suet N. Chen, and Raffaella Lombardi
Antifibrotic Effects of Antioxidant N-Acetylcysteine in a Mouse Model of Human Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Mutation
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.041
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 827-834. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Vijay Srinivasan, Vinay M. Nadkarni, Demetris Yannopoulos, Bradley S. Marino, Gardar Sigurdsson, Scott H. McKnite, Maureen Zook, David G. Benditt, and Keith G. Lurie
Rapid Induction of Cerebral Hypothermia Is Enhanced With Active Compression-Decompression Plus Inspiratory Impedance Threshold Device Cardiopulmonary Resusitation in a Porcine Model of Cardiac Arrest
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.062
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 835-841. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Hiroshi Hasegawa, Hiroyuki Takano, Koji Iwanaga, Masashi Ohtsuka, Yingjie Qin, Yuriko Niitsuma, Kazutaka Ueda, Tomohiko Toyoda, Hiroyuki Tadokoro, and Issei Komuro
Cardioprotective Effects of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor in Swine With Chronic Myocardial Ischemia
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.048
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 842-849. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Marie-Claude Drolet, Elise Roussel, Yves Deshaies, Jacques Couet, and Marie Arsenault
A High Fat/High Carbohydrate Diet Induces Aortic Valve Disease in C57BL/6J Mice
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.049
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 850-855. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

YEAR IN CARDIOLOGY SERIES:

Arthur E. Weyman
The Year in Echocardiography
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 856-863. [Full Text] [PDF]

EXPEDITED REVIEW:

Michael S. Lee, Nikhil Kapoor, Faizi Jamal, Lawrence Czer, Joseph Aragon, James Forrester, Saibal Kar, Suhail Dohad, Robert Kass, Neal Eigler, Alfredo Trento, Prediman K. Shah, and Raj R. Makkar
Comparison of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention With Drug-Eluting Stents for Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease
In Press published online on January 4, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.072
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 864-870. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Matthew J. Price, Ecaterina Cristea, Neil Sawhney, John A. Kao, Jeffrey W. Moses, Martin B. Leon, Ricardo A. Costa, Alexandra J. Lansky, and Paul S. Teirstein
Serial Angiographic Follow-Up of Sirolimus-Eluting Stents for Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Revascularization
In Press published online on January 4, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.015
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 871-877. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Editorial Comment:

Donald S. Baim, Laura Mauri, and Donald C. Cutlip
Drug-Eluting Stenting for Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease: Are We Ready to Replace Bypass Surgery?
In Press published online on January 4, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.016
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 878-881. [Full Text] [PDF]

EDITOR'S PAGE:

Anthony N. DeMaria
Cardiology in a Flat World
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.027
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 882-883. [Full Text] [PDF]

CORRESPONDENCE:

Research Correspondence:

Gastón A. Rodriguez-Granillo, Héctor M. García-García, Jolanda Wentzel, Marco Valgimigli, Keiichi Tsuchida, Wim van der Giessen, Peter de Jaegere, Evelyn Regar, Pim J. de Feyter, and Patrick W. Serruys
Plaque Composition and its Relationship With Acknowledged Shear Stress Patterns in Coronary Arteries
In Press published online on January 27, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.027
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 884-885. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]

Roland van Kimmenade, François van Dielen, Jaap Bakker, Jeroen Nijhuis, Harry Crijns, Wim Buurman, Marja van Dieijen-Visser, Jan-Willem Greve, and Yigal Pinto
Is Brain Natriuretic Peptide Production Decreased in Obese Subjects?
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.022
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 886-887. [Full Text] [PDF]

Dorothee Twardella, Dietrich Rothenbacher, Harry Hahmann, Bernd Wüsten, and Hermann Brenner
The Underestimated Impact of Smoking and Smoking Cessation on the Risk of Secondary Cardiovascular Disease Events in Patients With Stable Coronary Heart Disease: Prospective Cohort Study
In Press published online on January 27, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.028
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 887-889. [Full Text] [PDF]

Letter to the Editor:

Luca Mascitelli and Francesca Pezzetta
Anti-Inflammatory Action of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.032
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 889. [Full Text] [PDF]

Christopher J. Boos and Gregory Y.H. Lip
Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation by Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.033
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 889-890. [Full Text] [PDF]

Jeff S. Healey, Carlos A. Morillo, and Stuart J. Connolly
Reply
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.034
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 890-891. [Full Text] [PDF]

Jasper S. Wijpkema, René A. Tio, and Felix Zijlstra
Quantification of Coronary Lesions by 64-Slice Computed Tomography Compared With Quantitative Coronary Angiography and Intravascular Ultrasound
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.035
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 891. [Full Text] [PDF]

Stephan Achenbach and Werner G. Daniel
Reply
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.036
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 891-892. [Full Text] [PDF]

Alexander W. Leber, Andreas Knez, Alexander Becker, Christoph Becker, and Peter Boekstegers
Reply
In Press published online on February 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.037
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 892. [Full Text] [PDF]

ACCF TRAINING STATEMENT UPDATE: ADULT CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE:

ACCF 2006 Update for Training in Adult Cardiovascular Medicine (Focused Update of the 2002 COCATS 2 Training Statement): A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association/American College of Physicians Task Force on Clinical Competence and Training
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 893. [PDF] [View Note on Document History]

George A. Beller, Robert O. Bonow, and Valentin Fuster
Introduction
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 894-897. [Full Text] [PDF]

Task Force:

Manuel D. Cerqueira, Daniel S. Berman, Marcelo F. Di Carli, Heinrich R. Schelbert, Frans J. Th. Wackers, and Kim Allan Williams
Task Force 5: Training in Nuclear Cardiology: Endorsed by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 898-904. [Full Text] [PDF]

Gerald V. Naccarelli, Jamie B. Conti, John P. DiMarco, and Cynthia M. Tracy
Task Force 6: Training in Specialized Electrophysiology, Cardiac Pacing, and Arrhythmia Management: Endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 904-910. [Full Text] [PDF]

Gerald M. Pohost, Raymond J. Kim, Christopher M. Kramer, and Warren J. Manning
Task Force 12: Training in Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging (Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance [CMR]): Endorsed by the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 910-914. [Full Text] [PDF]

Matthew J. Budoff, Stephan Achenbach, Zahi Fayad, Daniel S. Berman, Michael Poon, Allen J. Taylor, Barry F. Uretsky, and Kim Allan Williams
Task Force 12: Training in Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging (Computed Tomography): Endorsed by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Society of Atherosclerosis Imaging and Prevention, and Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 915-920. [Full Text] [PDF]