INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF JACC:

Inside This Issue of JACC
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: A39-A40. [Full Text] [PDF]  

STATE-OF-THE-ART PAPER:

Karen L. Christman and Randall J. Lee

Biomaterials for the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction
In Press published online on August 15, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.005
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 907-913. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Sanjay Kaul, Andrew A. Zadeh, and Prediman K. Shah

Homocysteine Hypothesis for Atherothrombotic Cardiovascular Disease: Not Validated
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.086
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 914-923. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL RESEARCH:

Clinical Trial:

Sang-Ho Jo, Tae-Jin Youn, Bon-Kwon Koo, Jin-Shik Park, Hyun-Jae Kang, Young-Seok Cho, Woo-Young Chung, Gwon-Wook Joo, In-Ho Chae, Dong-Ju Choi, Byung-Hee Oh, Myoung-Mook Lee, Young-Bae Park, and Hyo-Soo Kim

Renal Toxicity Evaluation and Comparison Between Visipaque (Iodixanol) and Hexabrix (Ioxaglate) in Patients With Renal Insufficiency Undergoing Coronary Angiography: The RECOVER Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Press published online on August 15, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.047
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 924-930. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Acute Coronary Syndrome:

Gilles Montalescot, Georges Sideris, Catherine Meuleman, Claire Bal-dit-Sollier, Nicolas Lellouche, Ph. Gabriel Steg, Michel Slama, Olivier Milleron, Jean-Philippe Collet, Patrick Henry, Farzin Beygui, Ludovic Drouet for the ALBION Trial Investigators

A Randomized Comparison of High Clopidogrel Loading Doses in Patients With Non–ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes: The ALBION (Assessment of the Best Loading Dose of Clopidogrel to Blunt Platelet Activation, Inflammation and Ongoing Necrosis) Trial
In Press published online on August 15, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.090
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 931-938. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cynthia M. Westerhout, Yuling Fu, Michael S. Lauer, Stefan James, Paul W. Armstrong, Eyad Al-Hattab, Robert M. Califf, Maarten L. Simoons, Lars Wallentin, Eric Boersma on behalf of the GUSTO-IV ACS Trial Investigators

Short- and Long-Term Risk Stratification in Acute Coronary Syndromes: The Added Value of Quantitative ST-Segment Depression and Multiple Biomarkers
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 939-947. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

Coronary Artery Disease:

Alexandre C. Pereira, Neuza H.M. Lopes, Paulo R. Soares, Jose Eduardo Krieger, Sergio A. de Oliveira, Luiz A.M. Cesar, Jose A.F. Ramires, and Whady Hueb

Clinical Judgment and Treatment Options in Stable Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease: Results From the One-Year Follow-Up of the MASS II (Medicine, Angioplasty, or Surgery Study II)
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.11.094
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 948-953. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Ori Ben-Yehuda

Physician Judgment in Cardiology: The Art of Medicine Lives On
In Press published online on August 15, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.026
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 954-955. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sachin Jadhav, William Ferrell, Ian A. Greer, John R. Petrie, Stuart M. Cobbe, and Naveed Sattar

Effects of Metformin on Microvascular Function and Exercise Tolerance in Women With Angina and Normal Coronary Arteries: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.088
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 956-963. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Don Poldermans, Jeroen J. Bax, Olaf Schouten, Aleksandar N. Neskovic, Bernard Paelinck, Guido Rocci, Laura van Dortmont, Anai E.S. Durazzo, Louis L.M. van de Ven, Marc R.H.M. van Sambeek, Miklos D. Kertai, Eric Boersma for the Dutch Echocardiographic Cardiac Risk Evaluation Applying Stress Echo Study Group

Should Major Vascular Surgery Be Delayed Because of Preoperative Cardiac Testing in Intermediate-Risk Patients Receiving Beta-Blocker Therapy With Tight Heart Rate Control?
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.059
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 964-969. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Online Appendix]  

Editorial Comment:

Kim A. Eagle and Wei C. Lau

Any Need for Preoperative Cardiac Testing in Intermediate-Risk Patients With Tight Beta-Adrenergic Blockade?
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.008
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 970-972. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Atherosclerosis:

Tianying Wu, Walter C. Willett, Nader Rifai, Iris Shai, JoAnn E. Manson, and Eric B. Rimm

Is Plasma Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein, Measured With the Widely Used Antibody 4E6, an Independent Predictor of Coronary Heart Disease Among U.S. Men and Women?
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.057
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 973-979. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Jawahar L. Mehta

Oxidized or Native Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol: Which Is More Important in Atherogenesis?
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.001
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 980-982. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cardiac Function:

Takayuki Yoshida, Nobuyuki Ohte, Hitomi Narita, Seiichiro Sakata, Kazuaki Wakami, Kaoru Asada, Hiromichi Miyabe, Tomoaki Saeki, and Genjiro Kimura

Lack of Inertia Force of Late Systolic Aortic Flow Is a Cause of Left Ventricular Isolated Diastolic Dysfunction in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.087
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 983-991. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heart Failure:

Gabriele Fragasso, Altin Palloshi, Patrizia Puccetti, Carmen Silipigni, Alessandra Rossodivita, Mariagrazia Pala, Giliola Calori, Ottavio Alfieri, and Alberto Margonato

A Randomized Clinical Trial of Trimetazidine, a Partial Free Fatty Acid Oxidation Inhibitor, in Patients With Heart Failure
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.060
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 992-998. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

W.H. Wilson Tang

Metabolic Approach in Heart Failure: Rethinking How We Translate From Theory to Clinical Practice
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.024
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 999-1000. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Heart Rhythm Disorder:

Martin E.W. Hemels, Trudeke Van Noord, Harry J.G.M. Crijns, Dirk J. Van Veldhuisen, Nic J.G.M. Veeger, Hans A. Bosker, Ans C.P. Wiesfeld, Maarten P. Van den Berg, Adelita V. Ranchor, and Isabelle C. Van Gelder

Verapamil Versus Digoxin and Acute Versus Routine Serial Cardioversion for the Improvement of Rhythm Control for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.05.043
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1001-1009. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Peter M. Kistler, Kurt C. Roberts-Thomson, Haris M. Haqqani, Simon P. Fynn, Suresh Singarayar, Jitendra K. Vohra, Joseph B. Morton, Paul B. Sparks, and Jonathan M. Kalman

P-Wave Morphology in Focal Atrial Tachycardia: Development of an Algorithm to Predict the Anatomic Site of Origin
In Press published online on August 15, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.058
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1010-1017. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Cardiac Imaging:

Lu Wang, Michael Jerosch-Herold, David R. Jacobs Jr, Eyal Shahar, Robert Detrano, Aaron R. Folsom for the MESA Study Investigators

Coronary Artery Calcification and Myocardial Perfusion in Asymptomatic Adults: The MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis)
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.089
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1018-1026. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Robert A. Vogel

Coronary Artery Calcification and Myocardial Perfusion: Kissing Cousins or Distant Relatives?
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.017
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1027-1028. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Keiichiro Yoshinaga, Benjamin J.W. Chow, Kathryn Williams, Li Chen, Robert A. deKemp, Linda Garrard, Alexander Lok-Tin Szeto, May Aung, Ross A. Davies, Terrence D. Ruddy, and Rob S.B. Beanlands

What is the Prognostic Value of Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Using Rubidium-82 Positron Emission Tomography?
In Press published online on August 15, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.025
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1029-1039. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Pediatric Cardiology:

Karen M. Texter, Naomi J. Kertesz, Richard A. Friedman, and Arnold L. Fenrich Jr

Atrial Flutter in Infants
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.091
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1040-1046. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

EXPEDITED REVIEW:

Ilan Goldenberg, Jehu Mathew, Arthur J. Moss, Scott McNitt, Derick R. Peterson, Wojciech Zareba, Jesaia Benhorin, Li Zhang, G. Michael Vincent, Mark L. Andrews, Jennifer L. Robinson, and Brian Morray

Corrected QT Variability in Serial Electrocardiograms in Long QT Syndrome: The Importance of the Maximum Corrected QT for Risk Stratification
In Press published online on July 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.033
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1047-1052. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Emanuela T. Locati

QT Interval Duration Remains a Major Risk Factor in Long QT Syndrome Patients
In Press published online on July 6, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.034
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1053-1055. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACC NEWS:

Steven E. Nissen

President’s Page: A New Home for the American College of Cardiology
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.019
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1056-1057. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Letter to the Editor:

Gregory W. Albers, Hans-Christoph Diener, Lars Frison, Margaretha Grind, Jay Horrow, Mark Nevinson, S. Bertil Olsson, Stephen Partridge, Palle Petersen, Alec Vahanian, Jonathan L. Halperin on behalf of the Executive Steering Committee for the SPORTIF III and V Investigators

Trials and Tribulations of Noninferiority: The Ximelagatran Experience
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.004
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1058. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Sanjay Kaul, George A. Diamond, and William S. Weintraub

Reply
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.003
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1059. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Warren G. Guntheroth

Decompensated Heart Failure and Diuretic Resistance
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.010
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1059-1060. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Maria Rosa Costanzo and Paul A. Sobotka

Reply
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.009
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1060. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Edmund J. Lamb, Susan Vickery, and Christopher P. Price

Amino-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide to Diagnose Congestive Heart Failure in Patients With Impaired Kidney Function
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.019
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1060-1061. [Full Text] [PDF]  

James L. Januzzi, Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, and Saif Anwaruddin

Reply
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.018
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1061. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Giuseppe Tarantini, Renato Razzolini, and Sabino Iliceto

Interaction Among Risk-Time and Benefit of Primary Angioplasty
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.012
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1062. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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

Reply
In Press published online on August 14, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.011
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1062-1063. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACC/AHA/ESC PRACTICE GUIDELINE:

Developed in Collaboration With the European Heart Rhythm Association and the Heart Rhythm Society, Douglas P. Zipes, A. John Camm, Martin Borggrefe, Alfred E. Buxton, Bernard Chaitman, Martin Fromer, Gabriel Gregoratos, George Klein, Arthur J. Moss, Robert J. Myerburg, Silvia G. Priori, Miguel A. Quinones, Dan M. Roden, Michael J. Silka, Cynthia Tracy, Sidney C. Smith Jr, Alice K. Jacobs, Cynthia D. Adams, Elliott M. Antman, Jeffrey L. Anderson, Sharon A. Hunt, Jonathan L. Halperin, Rick Nishimura, Joseph P. Ornato, Richard L. Page, Barbara Riegel, Silvia G. Priori, Jean-Jacques Blanc, Andrzej Budaj, A. John Camm, Veronica Dean, Jaap W. Deckers, Catherine Despres, Kenneth Dickstein, John Lekakis, Keith McGregor, Marco Metra, Joao Morais, Ady Osterspey, Juan Luis Tamargo, and José Luis Zamorano

ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death—Executive Summary: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force and the European Society of Cardiology Committee for Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Develop Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death)
In Press published online on August 21, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.008
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1064-1108. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

EDITOR'S PAGE:

Anthony N. DeMaria

Populism in Guideline Writing
In Press published online on August 15, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.08.007
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1109-1110. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ACC/AHA/ESC PRACTICE GUIDELINE:

Developed in Collaboration With the European Heart Rhythm Association and the Heart Rhythm Society, Douglas P. Zipes, A. John Camm, Martin Borggrefe, Alfred E. Buxton, Bernard Chaitman, Martin Fromer, Gabriel Gregoratos, George Klein, Arthur J. Moss, Robert J. Myerburg, Silvia G. Priori, Miguel A. Quinones, Dan M. Roden, Michael J. Silka, Cynthia Tracy, Sidney C. Smith Jr, Alice K. Jacobs, Cynthia D. Adams, Elliott M. Antman, Jeffrey L. Anderson, Sharon A. Hunt, Jonathan L. Halperin, Rick Nishimura, Joseph P. Ornato, Richard L. Page, Barbara Riegel, Silvia G. Priori, Jean-Jacques Blanc, Andrzej Budaj, A. John Camm, Veronica Dean, Jaap W. Deckers, Catherine Despres, Kenneth Dickstein, John Lekakis, Keith McGregor, Marco Metra, Joao Morais, Ady Osterspey, Juan Luis Tamargo, and José Luis Zamorano

ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force and the European Society of Cardiology Committee for Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Develop Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death)
In Press published online on August 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.010
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: e247-e346. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

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