INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF JACC:

Inside This Issue of JACC
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: A36-A38. [PDF]  

STATE-OF-THE-ART PAPER:

Thomas H. Marwick

Measurement of Strain and Strain Rate by Echocardiography: Ready for Prime Time?
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.063
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1313-1327. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Videos]  

CARDIOVASCULAR GENOMIC MEDICINE:

Farouc A. Jaffer, Peter Libby, and Ralph Weissleder

Molecular and Cellular Imaging of Atherosclerosis: Emerging Applications
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.029
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1328-1338. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Glossary of Terms]  

VIEWPOINT AND COMMENTARY:

Timothy D. Henry, James M. Atkins, Michael S. Cunningham, Gary S. Francis, William J. Groh, Robert A. Hong, Karl B. Kern, David M. Larson, Erik Magnus Ohman, Joseph P. Ornato, Mary Ann Peberdy, Michael J. Rosenberg, and W. Douglas Weaver

ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Recommendations on Triage of Patients to Heart Attack Centers: Is it Time for a National Policy for the Treatment of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction?
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.101
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1339-1345. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Saif S. Rathore, Andrew J. Epstein, Brahmajee K. Nallamothu, and Harlan M. Krumholz

Regionalization of ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes Care: Putting a National Policy in Proper Perspective
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.053
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1346-1349. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

CLINICAL RESEARCH:

Interventional Cardiology:

Giora Weisz, Martin B. Leon, David R. Holmes Jr, Dean J. Kereiakes, Mel R. Clark, Barry M. Cohen, Stephen G. Ellis, Patrick Coleman, Carolyn Hill, Chunxue Shi, Donald E. Cutlip, Richard E. Kuntz, and Jeffrey W. Moses

Two-Year Outcomes After Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Implantation: Results From the Sirolimus-Eluting Stent in de Novo Native Coronary Lesions (SIRIUS) Trial
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.077
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1350-1355. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Andrew T.L. Ong, Ron T. van Domburg, Jiro Aoki, Karel Sonnenschein, Pedro A. Lemos, and Patrick W. Serruys

Sirolimus-Eluting Stents Remain Superior to Bare-Metal Stents at Two Years: Medium-Term Results From the Rapamycin-Eluting Stent Evaluated at Rotterdam Cardiology Hospital (RESEARCH) Registry
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.05.102
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1356-1360. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Ulrich Sigwart

Drug-Eluting Stents Are Safe and Effective: Right or Wrong?
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.001
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1361-1362. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Atherosclerosis:

Clemens von Birgelen, Marc Hartmann, Gary S. Mintz, Dirk Böse, Holger Eggebrecht, Till Neumann, Mario Gössl, Heinrich Wieneke, Axel Schmermund, Martin G. Stoel, Patrick M.J. Verhorst, and Raimund Erbel

Remodeling Index Compared to Actual Vascular Remodeling in Atherosclerotic Left Main Coronary Arteries as Assessed With Long-Term (12 Months) Serial Intravascular Ultrasound
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.055
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1363-1368. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Ines Montero, Josune Orbe, Nerea Varo, Oscar Beloqui, José I. Monreal, José A. Rodríguez, Javier Díez, Peter Libby, and José A. Páramo

C-Reactive Protein Induces Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 and -10 in Human Endothelial Cells: Implications for Clinical and Subclinical Atherosclerosis
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.070
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1369-1378. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Ishwarlal Jialal, Sridevi Devaraj, and Uma Singh

C-Reactive Protein and the Vascular Endothelium: Implications for Plaque Instability
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.034
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1379-1381. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heart Failure:

Akihiro Hirashiki, Hideo Izawa, Fuji Somura, Koji Obata, Tomoko Kato, Takao Nishizawa, Akira Yamada, Hiroyuki Asano, Satoru Ohshima, Akiko Noda, Shigeo Iino, Kohzo Nagata, Kenji Okumura, Toyoaki Murohara, and Mitsuhiro Yokota

Prognostic Value of Pacing-Induced Mechanical Alternans in Patients With Mild-to-Moderate Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Sinus Rhythm
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.069
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1382-1389. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heart Rhythm Disorder:

Carlo Pappone, Gabriele Vicedomini, Francesco Manguso, Filippo Gugliotta, Patrizio Mazzone, Simone Gulletta, Nicoleta Sora, Simone Sala, Alessandra Marzi, Giuseppe Augello, Laura Livolsi, Andreina Santagostino, and Vincenzo Santinelli

Robotic Magnetic Navigation for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.058
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1390-1400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Yenn-Jiang Lin, Ching-Tai Tai, Tsair Kao, Han-Wen Tso, Satoshi Higa, Hsuan-Ming Tsao, Shih-Lin Chang, Ming-Hsiung Hsieh, and Shih-Ann Chen

Frequency Analysis in Different Types of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.071
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1401-1407. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Moussa Mansour

Highest Dominant Frequencies in Atrial Fibrillation: A New Target for Ablation?
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.032
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1408-1409. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cardiac Imaging:

Gudrun M. Feuchtner, Wolfgang Dichtl, Guy J. Friedrich, Mathias Frick, Hannes Alber, Thomas Schachner, Johannes Bonatti, Ammar Mallouhi, Thomas Frede, Otmar Pachinger, Dieter zur Nedden, and Silvana Müller

Multislice Computed Tomography for Detection of Patients With Aortic Valve Stenosis and Quantification of Severity
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.056
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1410-1417. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Videos]  

Xingping Kang, Leslee J. Shaw, Sean W. Hayes, Rory Hachamovitch, Aiden Abidov, Ishac Cohen, John D. Friedman, Louise E.J. Thomson, Donna Polk, Guido Germano, and Daniel S. Berman

Impact of Body Mass Index on Cardiac Mortality in Patients With Known or Suspected Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Myocardial Perfusion Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.062
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1418-1426. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

W. Patricia Ingkanisorn, Raymond Y. Kwong, Nicole S. Bohme, Nancy L. Geller, Kenneth L. Rhoads, Christopher K. Dyke, D. Ian Paterson, Mushabbar A. Syed, Anthony H. Aletras, and Andrew E. Arai

Prognosis of Negative Adenosine Stress Magnetic Resonance in Patients Presenting to an Emergency Department With Chest Pain
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.059
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1427-1432. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cardiovascular Effect of Sleep Apnea:

Bharati Shivalkar, Caroline Van De Heyning, Mieke Kerremans, Diana Rinkevich, Johan Verbraecken, Wilfried De Backer, and Christiaan Vrints

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: More Insights on Structural and Functional Cardiac Alterations, and the Effects of Treatment With Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.054
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1433-1439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cardiovascular Effect of Aging:

Paul S. Hees, Jerome L. Fleg, Zulfiqar A. Mirza, Sujood Ahmed, Cynthia O. Siu, and Edward P. Shapiro

Effects of Normal Aging on Left Ventricular Lusitropic, Inotropic, and Chronotropic Responses to Dobutamine
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.052
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1440-1447. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Congenital Heart Disease:

Kerstin M. Amark, Tara Karamlou, Aoife O’Carroll, Cathy MacDonald, Robert M. Freedom, Shi-Joon Yoo, William G. Williams, Glen S. Van Arsdell, Christopher A. Caldarone, and Brian W. McCrindle

Independent Factors Associated With Mortality, Reintervention, and Achievement of Complete Repair in Children With Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.10.068
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1448-1456. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Aphrodite Tzifa, Peter Ewert, Grazyna Brzezinska-Rajszys, Bjoern Peters, Maria Zubrzycka, Eric Rosenthal, Felix Berger, and Shakeel A. Qureshi

Covered Cheatham-Platinum Stents for Aortic Coarctation: Early and Intermediate-Term Results
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.061
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1457-1463. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

PRECLINICAL STUDY:

Douglas L. Miller, Edward M. Driscoll, Chunyan Dou, William F. Armstrong, and Benedict R. Lucchesi

Microvascular Permeabilization and Cardiomyocyte Injury Provoked by Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography in a Canine Model
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.09.078
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1464-1468. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Ralph V. Shohet and Paul A. Grayburn

Potential Bioeffects of Ultrasonic Destruction of Microbubble Contrast Agents
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.033
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1469-1470. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Gregory D. Lewis, Christian Witzke, Pedro Colon-Hernandez, J. Luis Guerrero, Kenneth D. Bloch, and Marc J. Semigran

Sildenafil Improves Coronary Artery Patency in a Canine Model of Platelet-Mediated Cyclic Coronary Occlusion After Thrombolysis
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.060
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1471-1477. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

MEETING HIGHLIGHT:

Jeroen J. Bax, Brian G. Abbott, Daniel S. Berman, Ernest V. Garcia, Robert S. Gropler, Robert C. Hendel, Diwakar Jain, Jennifer H. Mieres, Raymond R. Russell, Leslee J. Shaw, James E. Udelson, Frans J. Th. Wackers on behalf of the ASNC Scientific Program Committee

Highlights of the 2005 Scientific Sessions of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology: Seattle, Washington, September 29–October 2, 2005
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.057
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1478-1484. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACC NEWS:

Pamela S. Douglas

President’s Page: Making Imaging Meaningful
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.022
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1485-1486. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Research Correspondence:

Paul C. Zei, Robert E. Eckart, and Laurence M. Epstein

Modified Temporary Cardiac Pacing Using Transvenous Active Fixation Leads and External Re-Sterilized Pulse Generators
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.006
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1487-1489. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Luciano Babuin, Jorge R. Alegria, Jae K. Oh, Rick A. Nishimura, and Allan S. Jaffe

Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels in Constrictive Pericarditis and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.007
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1489-1491. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Marco Valgimigli, Patrizia Malagutti, Carlos A.G. van Mieghem, Sophia Vaina, Jurgen M. Ligthart, George Sianos, and Patrick W. Serruys

Persistence of Neointimal Growth 12 Months After Intervention and Occurrence of Delayed Restenosis in Patients With Left Main Coronary Artery Disease Treated With Drug-Eluting Stents
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.008
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1491-1494. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Jeffrey J. Fine, Patrick A.X. Hall, J. Huger Richardson, and Lee O. Butterfield

64-Slice Peripheral Computed Tomography Angiography: A Clinical Accuracy Evaluation
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.009
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1495-1496. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Letter to the Editor:

Régis P. Radermecker and André J. Scheen

Serum Plant Sterols and Atherosclerosis: Is There a Place for Statin-Ezetimibe Combination?
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.031
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1496-1497. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Tatu A. Miettinen, Mikael Railo, Mauri Lepäntalo, and Helena Gylling

Reply
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.030
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1497-1498. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Tsung O. Cheng

Danshen: A Popular Chinese Cardiac Herbal Drug
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.001
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1498. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Carl E. Bartecchi

Complementary Medicine Has No Place in Cardiovascular Medicine
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.002
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1498-1499. [Full Text] [PDF]  

John H.K. Vogel

Reply
In Press published online on March 13, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.003
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1499-1500. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Claudia Stöllberger, Josef Finsterer, and Birke Schneider

Does Percutaneous Closure of the Left Atrial Appendage Prevent Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation?
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.004
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1500. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Stefan H. Ostermayer, Yves Bayard, Kai Billinger, Thomas Trepels, Ulrike Krumsdorf, Horst Sievert, Mark Reisman, Paul H. Kramer, Ray V. Matthews, Peter C. Block, Heyder Omran, Antonio L. Bartorelli, Paolo Della Bella, Carlo DiMario, Carlo Pappone, Paul N. Casale, William A. Gray, Jeffery W. Moses, Athena Poppas, David O. Williams, Bernhard Meier, Allan Skanes, Paul S. Teirstein, Michael D. Lesh, Toshiko Nakai, and Horst Sievert

Reply
In Press published online on March 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.005
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 47: 1500-1501. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTION:

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