INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF JACC:

Inside This Issue of JACC
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: A41-A42. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CARDIOVASCULAR GENOMIC MEDICINE:

David Seo, Geoffrey S. Ginsburg, and Pascal J. Goldschmidt-Clermont

Gene Expression Analysis of Cardiovascular Diseases: Novel Insights Into Biology and Clinical Applications
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.070
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 227-235. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

VIEWPOINT:

Steven B. Feinstein

Contrast Ultrasound Imaging of the Carotid Artery Vasa Vasorum and Atherosclerotic Plaque Neovascularization
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.068
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 236-243. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL RESEARCH:

Clinical Trial:

Arshad Ali, David Cox, Nabil Dib, Bruce Brodie, Daniel Berman, Navin Gupta, Kevin Browne, Robert Iwaoka, Michael Azrin, Dwight Stapleton, Cindy Setum, Jeffrey Popma for the AIMI Investigators

Rheolytic Thrombectomy With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Infarct Size Reduction in Acute Myocardial Infarction: 30-Day Results From a Multicenter Randomized Study
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.044
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 244-252. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

Interventional Cardiology:

Ameet Bakhai, Gregg W. Stone, Elizabeth Mahoney, Tara A. Lavelle, Chunxue Shi, Ronna H. Berezin, Betsy J. Lahue, Mary Ann Clark, Michael J. Lacey, Mary E. Russell, Stephen G. Ellis, James B. Hermiller, David A. Cox, David J. Cohen on behalf of the TAXUS-IV Investigators

Cost Effectiveness of Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents for Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Revascularization: Results From the TAXUS-IV Trial
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.063
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 253-261. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Shpend Elezi, Alban Dibra, Ulrike Folkerts, Julinda Mehilli, Sylvia Heigl, Albert Schömig, and Adnan Kastrati

Cost Analysis From Two Randomized Trials of Sirolimus-Eluting Stents Versus Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents in High-Risk Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.01.080
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 262-267. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Paul T. Vaitkus

Common Sense, Dollars and Cents, and Drug-Eluting Stents
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.030
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 268-269. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Francesco Liistro, Massimo Fineschi, Paolo Angioli, Giuseppe Sinicropi, Giovanni Falsini, Tommaso Gori, Kenneth Ducci, Achille Bravi, and Leonardo Bolognese

Effectiveness and Safety of Sirolimus Stent Implantation for Coronary In-Stent Restenosis: The TRUE (Tuscany Registry of Sirolimus for Unselected In-Stent Restenosis) Registry
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.039
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 270-275. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Gabor Gyenes, Fiona M. Shrive, Michelle M. Graham, William A. Ghali, Merrill L. Knudtson for the APPROACH Investigators

The Prognostic Importance of Nonsignificant Left Main Coronary Artery Disease in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
In Press published online on June 19, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.067
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 276-280. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Acute Coronary Syndrome:

Rajendra H. Mehta, Matthew T. Roe, Jyotsna Mulgund, E. Magnus Ohman, Christopher P. Cannon, W. Brian Gibler, Charles V. Pollack Jr, Sidney C. Smith Jr, T. Bruce Ferguson, and Eric D. Peterson

Acute Clopidogrel Use and Outcomes in Patients With Non–ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
In Press published online on June 19, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.029
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 281-286. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Yariv Gerber, Steven J. Jacobsen, Jill M. Killian, Susan A. Weston, and Véronique L. Roger

Seasonality and Daily Weather Conditions in Relation to Myocardial Infarction and Sudden Cardiac Death in Olmsted County, Minnesota, 1979 to 2002
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.065
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 287-292. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease:

Sun H. Kim, Lubna Chunawala, Randolph Linde, and Gerald M. Reaven

Comparison of the 1997 and 2003 American Diabetes Association Classification of Impaired Fasting Glucose: Impact on Prevalence of Impaired Fasting Glucose, Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors, and Coronary Heart Disease in a Community-Based Medical Practice
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.043
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 293-297. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dominick J. Angiolillo, Esther Bernardo, Celia Ramírez, Marco A. Costa, Manel Sabaté, Pilar Jimenez-Quevedo, Rosana Hernández, Raul Moreno, Javier Escaned, Fernando Alfonso, Camino Bañuelos, Theodore A. Bass, Carlos Macaya, and Antonio Fernandez-Ortiz

Insulin Therapy Is Associated With Platelet Dysfunction in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Dual Oral Antiplatelet Treatment
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.038
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 298-304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heart Failure:

Chris L. Bryson, Kenneth J. Mukamal, Murray A. Mittleman, Linda P. Fried, Calvin H. Hirsch, Dalane W. Kitzman, and David S. Siscovick

The Association of Alcohol Consumption and Incident Heart Failure: The Cardiovascular Health Study
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.066
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 305-311. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cardiac Imaging:

Jörg Hausleiter, Tanja Meyer, Martin Hadamitzky, Adnan Kastrati, Stefan Martinoff, and Albert Schömig

Prevalence of Noncalcified Coronary Plaques by 64-Slice Computed Tomography in Patients With an Intermediate Risk for Significant Coronary Artery Disease
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.064
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 312-318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Matthew J. Budoff

Prevalence of Soft Plaque Detection With Computed Tomography
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.031
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 319-321. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Thorsten Nusser, Martin Höher, Nico Merkle, Olaf C. Grebe, Jochen Spiess, Hans A. Kestler, Volker Rasche, Matthias Kochs, Vinzenz Hombach, and Jochen Wöhrle

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transesophageal Echocardiography in Patients With Transcatheter Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.036
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 322-329. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Videos]  

Heart Rhythm Disorder:

Bruce L. Wilkoff, Kevin T. Ousdigian, Laurence D. Sterns, Zengri J. Wang, Ryan D. Wilson, John M. Morgan for the EMPIRIC Trial Investigators

A Comparison of Empiric to Physician-Tailored Programming of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: Results From the Prospective Randomized Multicenter EMPIRIC Trial
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.037
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 330-339. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

Kristina Lemola, Michael Ting, Priya Gupta, Jeffrey N. Anker, Aman Chugh, Eric Good, Scott Reich, David Tschopp, Petar Igic, Darryl Elmouchi, Krit Jongnarangsin, Frank Bogun, Frank Pelosi Jr, Fred Morady, and Hakan Oral

Effects of Two Different Catheter Ablation Techniques on Spectral Characteristics of Atrial Fibrillation
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.053
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 340-348. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Congenital Heart Disease:

Graham J. Reid, Gary D. Webb, Mor Barzel, Brian W. McCrindle, M. Jane Irvine, and Samuel C. Siu

Estimates of Life Expectancy by Adolescents and Young Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.041
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 349-355. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

Craig S. Broberg, Bridget E. Bax, Darlington O. Okonko, Michael W. Rampling, Stephanie Bayne, Carl Harries, Simon J. Davidson, Anselm Uebing, Arif Anis Khan, Swee Thein, J. Simon R. Gibbs, John Burman, and Michael A. Gatzoulis

Blood Viscosity and its Relationship to Iron Deficiency, Symptoms, and Exercise Capacity in Adults With Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.040
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 356-365. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

PRECLINICAL STUDY:

Hyun-Jai Cho, Tae-Youn Kim, Hyun-Ju Cho, Kyung-Woo Park, Shu-Ying Zhang, Ji-Hyun Kim, Sung-Hwan Kim, Joo-Yong Hahn, Hyun-Jae Kang, Young-Bae Park, and Hyo-Soo Kim

The Effect of Stem Cell Mobilization by Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor on Neointimal Hyperplasia and Endothelial Healing After Vascular Injury With Bare-Metal Versus Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.12.080
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 366-374. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

James S. Forrester, Michael S. Lee, Nikhil Kapoor, and Raj R. Makkar

The Janus Face of Drug-Eluting Stents
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.055
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 375-376. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Jérome Larche, Steve Lancel, Sidi Mohamed Hassoun, Raphael Favory, Brigitte Decoster, Philippe Marchetti, Claude Chopin, and Remi Neviere

Inhibition of Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Prevents Sepsis-Induced Myocardial Dysfunction and Mortality
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.069
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 377-385. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

YEAR IN CARDIOLOGY SERIES:

Robert P. Giugliano and Eugene Braunwald

The Year in Non–ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.05.040
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 386-395. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

EXPEDITED REVIEW:

Joseph B. Muhlestein, Heidi T. May, Jonathan R. Jensen, Benjamin D. Horne, Richard B. Lanman, Farangis Lavasani, Robert L. Wolfert, Robert R. Pearson, H. Daniel Yannicelli, and Jeffrey L. Anderson

The Reduction of Inflammatory Biomarkers by Statin, Fibrate, and Combination Therapy Among Diabetic Patients With Mixed Dyslipidemia: The DIACOR (Diabetes and Combined Lipid Therapy Regimen) Study
In Press published online on May 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.05.009
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 396-401. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Yoshinobu Onuma, Kengo Tanabe, Gaku Nakazawa, Jiro Aoki, Hiroyoshi Nakajima, Kenji Ibukuro, and Kazuhiro Hara

Noncardiac Findings in Cardiac Imaging With Multidetector Computed Tomography
In Press published online on May 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.071
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 402-406. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

John A. Rumberger

Noncardiac Abnormalities in Diagnostic Cardiac Computed Tomography: Within Normal Limits or We Never Looked!
In Press published online on May 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.05.012
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 407-408. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITOR'S PAGE:

Anthony N. DeMaria

An Open Letter to Reviewers (or to Anyone Whose Solicited Recommendation Has Not Been Followed)
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.014
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 409-410. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Research Correspondence:

David Messika-Zeitoun, Jean-Michel Serfaty, Jean-Pierre Laissy, Mohammed Berhili, Eric Brochet, Bernard Iung, and Alec Vahanian

Assessment of the Mitral Valve Area in Patients With Mitral Stenosis by Multislice Computed Tomography
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.035
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 411-413. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Letter to the Editor:

Dario Giugliano and Katherine Esposito

Virgin Olive Oil and Vegetables Improve Endothelial Health
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.052
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 413-414. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Tommaso Gori

Olive Oil and Ischemic Reactive Hyperemia in Hypercholesterolemic Patients
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.051
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 414. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Juan Ruano, Jose Lopez-Miranda, and Francisco Perez-Jimenez

Reply
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.050
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 414-415. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Thomas P. Wharton Jr

Hubris Versus Evidence
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.049
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 415-416. [Full Text] [PDF]  

John A. Bittl

Reply
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.048
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 416. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mandeep Singh, Eric Yang, Richard Gumina, Ryan J. Lennon, Charanjit S. Rihal, and David R. Holmes Jr

Reply
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.047
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 416-417. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Daniele Torella, Georgina M. Ellison, and Santo Dellegrottaglie

Testing Regeneration of Human Myocardium Without Knowing the Identity and the Number of Effective Bone Marrow Cells Transplanted: Are the Results Meaningful?
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.034
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 417. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Michael Brehm, Tobias Zeus, Matthias Koestering, Gökmen Turan, Christina Schannwell, and Bodo E. Strauer

Reply
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.056
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 417-418. [Full Text] [PDF]  

George D. Veenhuyzen

Cost Advantage of Different Cardioverter-Defibrillator Devices
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.037
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 418-419. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Zachary Goldberger, Craig A. McPherson, and Rachel Lampert

Reply
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.036
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 419. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Curt DeGroff

Doppler Echocardiographic Profile and Indexes
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.033
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 419. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Wei Li, Kim H. Parker, and Michael Henein

Reply
In Press published online on June 22, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.032
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 419-420. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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