INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF JACC:

Inside This Issue of JACC
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: A50-A52. [PDF]  

STATE-OF-THE-ART PAPER:

Steven P. Marso and William R. Hiatt

Peripheral Arterial Disease in Patients With Diabetes
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.065
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 921-929. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

VIEWPOINT:

G. Michael Felker and Joseph G. Rogers

Same Bridge, New Destinations: Rethinking Paradigms for Mechanical Cardiac Support in Heart Failure
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.070
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 930-932. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CLINICAL RESEARCH:

Interventional Cardiology:

Weon Kim, Myung Ho Jeong, Kye Hun Kim, Il Suk Sohn, Young Joon Hong, Hyung Wook Park, Ju Han Kim, Young Keun Ahn, Jeong Gwan Cho, Jong Chun Park, Dong Lyun Cho, and Jung Chae Kang

The Clinical Results of a Platelet Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Receptor Blocker (Abciximab: ReoPro)-Coated Stent in Acute Myocardial Infarction
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.054
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 933-938. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Steven R. Steinhubl, Peter B. Berger, Danielle M. Brennan, Eric J. Topol for the CREDO Investigators

Optimal Timing for the Initiation of Pre-Treatment With 300 mg Clopidogrel Before Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.047
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 939-943. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Jose A. Silva, Christopher J. White, Tyrone J. Collins, J. Stephen Jenkins, Malcolm E. Andry, John P. Reilly, and Stephen R. Ramee

Endovascular Therapy for Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia
In Press published online on February 9, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.056
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 944-950. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Acute Myocardial Infarction:

Amir Halkin, Gregg W. Stone, Cindy L. Grines, David A. Cox, Barry D. Rutherford, Paolo Esente, Carol M. Meils, Per Albertsson, Anthony Farah, James E. Tcheng, Alexandra J. Lansky, and Roxana Mehran

Prognostic Implications of Creatine Kinase Elevation After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Myocardial Infarction
In Press published online on February 9, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.003
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 951-961. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Mahmoud Suleiman, Rania Khatib, Yoram Agmon, Riad Mahamid, Monther Boulos, Michael Kapeliovich, Yishai Levy, Rafael Beyar, Walter Markiewicz, Haim Hammerman, and Doron Aronson

Early Inflammation and Risk of Long-Term Development of Heart Failure and Mortality in Survivors of Acute Myocardial Infarction: Predictive Role of C-Reactive Protein
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 962-968. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Coronary Artery Disease:

Erberto Carluccio, Paolo Biagioli, Gianfranco Alunni, Adriano Murrone, Claudio Giombolini, Temistocle Ragni, Paolo N. Marino, Gianpaolo Reboldi, and Giuseppe Ambrosio

Patients With Hibernating Myocardium Show Altered Left Ventricular Volumes and Shape, Which Revert After Revascularization: Evidence That Dyssynergy Might Directly Induce Cardiac Remodeling
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.064
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 969-977. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

Editorial Comment:

Shahbudin H. Rahimtoola, Giovanni La Canna, and Roberto Ferrari

Hibernating Myocardium: Another Piece of the Puzzle Falls Into Place
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.038
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 978-980. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Kirsten Leineweber, Dirk Böse, Magdalene Vogelsang, Michael Haude, Raimund Erbel, and Gerd Heusch

Intense Vasoconstriction in Response to Aspirate From Stented Saphenous Vein Aortocoronary Bypass Grafts
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.053
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 981-986. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Srikanth Ramachandruni, Roger B. Fillingim, Susan P. McGorray, Carsten M. Schmalfuss, Gary R. Cooper, Richard S. Schofield, and David S. Sheps

Mental Stress Provokes Ischemia in Coronary Artery Disease Subjects Without Exercise- or Adenosine-Induced Ischemia
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.051
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 987-991. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Atherosclerosis:

Stephen J. Nicholls, E. Murat Tuzcu, Ilke Sipahi, Paul Schoenhagen, Tim Crowe, Samir Kapadia, and Steven E. Nissen

Relationship Between Atheroma Regression and Change in Lumen Size After Infusion of Apolipoprotein A-I Milano
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.040
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 992-997. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Jay Giri, Mary M. McDermott, Philip Greenland, Jack M. Guralnik, Michael H. Criqui, Kiang Liu, Luigi Ferrucci, David Green, Joseph R. Schneider, and Lu Tian

Statin Use and Functional Decline in Patients With and Without Peripheral Arterial Disease
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.052
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 998-1004. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Salman Ashfaq, Jerome L. Abramson, Dean P. Jones, Steven D. Rhodes, William S. Weintraub, W. Craig Hooper, Viola Vaccarino, David G. Harrison, and Arshed A. Quyyumi

The Relationship Between Plasma Levels of Oxidized and Reduced Thiols and Early Atherosclerosis in Healthy Adults
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.063
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1005-1011. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Valvular Heart Disease:

Pilar Tornos, Antonia Sambola, Gaietà Permanyer-Miralda, Arturo Evangelista, Zamira Gomez, and Jordi Soler-Soler

Long-Term Outcome of Surgically Treated Aortic Regurgitation: Influence of Guideline Adherence Toward Early Surgery
In Press published online on February 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.049
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1012-1017. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Echocardiography:

Teresa S.M. Tsang, Walter P. Abhayaratna, Marion E. Barnes, Yoko Miyasaka, Bernard J. Gersh, Kent R. Bailey, Stephen S. Cha, and James B. Seward

Prediction of Cardiovascular Outcomes With Left Atrial Size: Is Volume Superior to Area or Diameter?
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.077
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1018-1023. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Ahmed A. Alsaileek, Martin Osranek, Kaniz Fatema, Robert B. McCully, Teresa S. Tsang, and James B. Seward

Predictive Value of Normal Left Atrial Volume in Stress Echocardiography
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.069
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1024-1028. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Nithima Chaowalit, Ana Lucia Arruda, Robert B. McCully, Kent R. Bailey, and Patricia A. Pellikka

Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: Enhanced Prognostic Prediction Using a Simple Risk Score
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.048
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1029-1036. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

Heart Rhythm Disorder:

Roberto De Ponti, Riccardo Cappato, Antonio Curnis, Paolo Della Bella, Luigi Padeletti, Antonio Raviele, Massimo Santini, and Jorge A. Salerno-Uriarte

Trans-Septal Catheterization in the Electrophysiology Laboratory: Data From a Multicenter Survey Spanning 12 Years
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.046
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1037-1042. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy:

Iacopo Olivotto, Franco Cecchi, Roberto Gistri, Roberto Lorenzoni, Giampaolo Chiriatti, Francesca Girolami, Francesca Torricelli, and Paolo G. Camici

Relevance of Coronary Microvascular Flow Impairment to Long-Term Remodeling and Systolic Dysfunction in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1043-1048. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Exertional Capacity and Age:

J. Susie Woo, Christina Derleth, John R. Stratton, and Wayne C. Levy

The Influence of Age, Gender, and Training on Exercise Efficiency
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.066
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1049-1057. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Edward G. Lakatta and Paul D. Chantler

Payments for Debts Associated With Exercise Can Become Higher as We Age and Limit Exercise Capacity
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.039
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1058-1059. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Congenital Heart Disease:

Anneli Eerola, Eero Jokinen, Talvikki Boldt, and Jaana Pihkala

The Influence of Percutaneous Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus on Left Ventricular Size and Function: A Prospective Study Using Two- and Three-Dimensional Echocardiography and Measurements of Serum Natriuretic Peptides
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.067
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1060-1066. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

PRECLINICAL STUDY:

Asim N. Cheema, Tony Hong, Nafiseh Nili, Amit Segev, John G. Moffat, Kenneth E. Lipson, Anthony R. Howlett, David W. Holdsworth, Michael J. Cole, Beiping Qiang, Frank Kolodgie, Renu Virmani, Duncan J. Stewart, and Bradley H. Strauss

Adventitial Microvessel Formation After Coronary Stenting and the Effects of SU11218, a Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.08.076
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1067-1075. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

ACC NEWS:

Pamela S. Douglas and Ralph G. Brindis

President’s Page: A Question of Quality: Why National Benchmarking?
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.010
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1076-1078. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Newly Elected Members of the College
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1079-1081. [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Research Correspondence:

Ahmad A. Elesber, Abhiram Prasad, Kevin A. Bybee, Uma Valeti, Arashk Motiei, Amir Lerman, Krishnaswamy Chandrasekaran, and Charanjit S. Rihal

Transient Cardiac Apical Ballooning Syndrome: Prevalence and Clinical Implications of Right Ventricular Involvement
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.004
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1082-1083. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Gianluca A.A.M. Cammarata, Max Harry Weil, Shijie Sun, Lei Huang, Xiangshao Fang, and Wanchun Tang

Levosimendan Improves Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Survival by K_ATP Channel Activation
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.041
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1083-1085. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Torbjørn Holm, Thor Ueland, Bente Halvorsen, Aina Hognestad, Anne G.V. Holm, Ragnhild Wergeland, Lars Gullestad, Pål Aukrust, and John Kjekshus

A Protective Anti-Inflammatory Phenotype in High-Risk Individuals Who Do Not Develop Coronary Artery Disease
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.042
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1085-1086. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Letter to the Editor:

Fernando Alfonso

Pathophysiology of Stent Thrombosis: Platelet Activation, Mechanical Factors, or Both?
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.008
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1086-1087. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Peter Wenaweser and Otto M. Hess

Reply
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.009
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1087. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lawrence H. Cohn

Comparison of Bioprostheses in Patients With Small Aortic Annulus
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.010
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1088. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Florian Botzenhardt, Walter B. Eichinger, Sabine Bleiziffer, Ralf Guenzinger, Ina M. Wagner, Robert Bauernschmitt, and Ruediger Lange

Reply
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.011
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1088. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ganesh Shanmugam

The Morphed Specialist—An Androsphinx?
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.005
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1088-1089. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lawrence M. Boxt

Cardiovascular Morphing
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.006
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1089-1090. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Grayson H. Wheatley III and Edward B. Diethrich

The Morphing of Cardiovascular Specialists
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.007
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1090. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Anthony N. DeMaria

Reply
In Press published online on February 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.012
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1090. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTION:

Correction
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1091. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correction
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1091. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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