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:

Itsik Ben-Dor, Shmuel Fuchs, and Ran Kornowski

Potential Hazards and Technical Considerations Associated With Myocardial Cell Transplantation Protocols for Ischemic Myocardial Syndrome
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.058
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1519-1526. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Thomas Rutledge, Veronica A. Reis, Sarah E. Linke, Barry H. Greenberg, and Paul J. Mills

Depression in Heart Failure: A Meta-Analytic Review of Prevalence, Intervention Effects, and Associations With Clinical Outcomes
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.055
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1527-1537. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CARDIOVASCULAR GENOMIC MEDICINE:

Christopher J. Boos, Gregory Y.H. Lip, and Andrew D. Blann

Circulating Endothelial Cells in Cardiovascular Disease
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.02.078
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1538-1547. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

VIEWPOINT:

Maurizio Galderisi

Diastolic Dysfunction and Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: Evaluation by Doppler Echocardiography
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.033
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1548-1551. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

CLINICAL RESEARCH:

Interventional Cardiology:

Pedro Silva-Orrego, Paola Colombo, Riccardo Bigi, Dario Gregori, Anabella Delgado, Paolo Salvade, Jacopo Oreglia, Paola Orrico, Anna de Biase, Giacomo Piccalò, Irene Bossi, and Silvio Klugmann

Thrombus Aspiration Before Primary Angioplasty Improves Myocardial Reperfusion in Acute Myocardial Infarction: The DEAR-MI (Dethrombosis to Enhance Acute Reperfusion in Myocardial Infarction) Study
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.068
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1552-1559. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Giuseppe Patti, Massimo Chello, Vincenzo Pasceri, Diego Colonna, Annunziata Nusca, Marco Miglionico, Andrea D’Ambrosio, Elvio Covino, and Germano Di Sciascio

Protection From Procedural Myocardial Injury by Atorvastatin Is Associated With Lower Levels of Adhesion Molecules After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Results From the ARMYDA-CAMs (Atorvastatin for Reduction of MYocardial Damage during Angioplasty-Cell Adhesion Molecules) Substudy
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.061
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1560-1566. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Jacqueline Saw, Deepak L. Bhatt, David J. Moliterno, Sorin J. Brener, Steven R. Steinhubl, A. Michael Lincoff, James E. Tcheng, Robert A. Harrington, Maarten Simoons, TingFei Hu, Mobeen A. Sheikh, Dean J. Kereiakes, and Eric J. Topol

The Influence of Peripheral Arterial Disease on Outcomes: A Pooled Analysis of Mortality in Eight Large Randomized Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Trials
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.03.067
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1567-1572. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Thomas Zeller, Aljoscha Rastan, Sebastian Sixt, Uwe Schwarzwälder, Thomas Schwarz, Ulrich Frank, Karlheinz Bürgelin, Christian Müller, Uwe Rothenpieler, Peter-Christian Flügel, Gunnar Tepe, and Franz-Josef Neumann

Long-Term Results After Directional Atherectomy of Femoro-Popliteal Lesions
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.031
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1573-1578. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Coronary Artery Disease:

Hasan Güven, Rebecca M. Shepherd, Richard G. Bach, Benjamin J. Capoccia, and Daniel C. Link

The Number of Endothelial Progenitor Cell Colonies in the Blood Is Increased in Patients With Angiographically Significant Coronary Artery Disease
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.101
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1579-1587. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Jonathan Leor and Michael Marber

Endothelial Progenitors: A New Tower of Babel?
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.032
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1588-1590. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Camilla Smith, Jan K. Damås, Kari Otterdal, Erik Øie, Wiggo J. Sandberg, Arne Yndestad, Torgun Wæhre, Hanne Scholz, Knut Endresen, Peder S. Olofsson, Bente Halvorsen, Lars Gullestad, Stig S. Frøland, Gøran K. Hansson, and Pål Aukrust

Increased Levels of Neutrophil-Activating Peptide-2 in Acute Coronary Syndromes: Possible Role of Platelet-Mediated Vascular Inflammation
In Press published online on September 26, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.060
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1591-1599. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Heart Failure:

Alberto Radaelli, Maria Cazzaniga, Andrea Viola, Giulia Balestri, Maria Bianchi Janetti, Maria G. Signorini, Paolo Castiglioni, Arianna Azzellino, Giuseppe Mancia, and Alberto U. Ferrari

Enhanced Baroreceptor Control of the Cardiovascular System by Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Heart Failure Patients
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.05.073
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1600-1606. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

John Floras and Akshay Bagai

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and the Post-Infarct Patient: A Recipe for Baroreflex Health?
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.029
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1607-1609. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Andreas S. Barth, Ruprecht Kuner, Andreas Buness, Markus Ruschhaupt, Sylvia Merk, Ludwig Zwermann, Stefan Kääb, Eckart Kreuzer, Gerhard Steinbeck, Ulrich Mansmann, Annemarie Poustka, Michael Nabauer, and Holger Sültmann

Identification of a Common Gene Expression Signature in Dilated Cardiomyopathy Across Independent Microarray Studies
In Press published online on September 26, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.026
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1610-1617. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View Expanded Materials and Methods]  

Editorial Comment:

Geoffrey S. Ginsburg, David Seo, and Camille Frazier

Microarrays Coming of Age in Cardiovascular Medicine: Standards, Predictions, and Biology
In Press published online on September 26, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.025
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1618-1620. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Roland R.J. van Kimmenade, James L. Januzzi Jr, Aaron L. Baggish, John G. Lainchbury, Antoni Bayes-Genis, A. Mark Richards, and Yigal M. Pinto

Amino-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide, Renal Function, and Outcomes in Acute Heart Failure: Redefining the Cardiorenal Interaction?
In Press published online on September 26, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.056
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1621-1627. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Pacing and Cardiac Function:

John J. Hayes, Arjun D. Sharma, John C. Love, John M. Herre, Anna O. Leonen, Peter J. Kudenchuk for the DAVID Investigators

Abnormal Conduction Increases Risk of Adverse Outcomes From Right Ventricular Pacing
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.05.071
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1628-1633. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Randy Lieberman, Luigi Padeletti, Jan Schreuder, Kenneth Jackson, Antonio Michelucci, Andrea Colella, William Eastman, Sergio Valsecchi, and Douglas A. Hettrick

Ventricular Pacing Lead Location Alters Systemic Hemodynamics and Left Ventricular Function in Patients With and Without Reduced Ejection Fraction
In Press published online on September 26, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.099
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1634-1641. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Laurens F. Tops, Martin J. Schalij, Eduard R. Holman, Lieselot van Erven, Ernst E. van der Wall, and Jeroen J. Bax

Right Ventricular Pacing Can Induce Ventricular Dyssynchrony in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation After Atrioventricular Node Ablation
In Press published online on September 26, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.05.072
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1642-1648. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

Hung-Fat Tse and Chu-Pak Lau

Selection of Permanent Ventricular Pacing Site: How Far Should We Go?
In Press published online on September 26, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.027
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1649-1651. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Syncope:

Nynke van Dijk, Fabio Quartieri, Jean-Jaques Blanc, Roberto Garcia-Civera, Michele Brignole, Angel Moya, Wouter Wieling on behalf of the PC-Trial Investigators

Effectiveness of Physical Counterpressure Maneuvers in Preventing Vasovagal Syncope: The Physical Counterpressure Manoeuvres Trial (PC-Trial)
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.059
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1652-1657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF] [View PC-Trial Information]  

Cardiac Imaging:

Willem B. Meijboom, Nico R. Mollet, Carlos A.G. Van Mieghem, Jolanda Kluin, Annick C. Weustink, Francesca Pugliese, Eleni Vourvouri, Filippo Cademartiri, Ad J.J.C. Bogers, Gabriel P. Krestin, and Pim J. de Feyter

Pre-Operative Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography to Detect Significant Coronary Artery Disease in Patients Referred for Cardiac Valve Surgery
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.054
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1658-1665. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Diet and Endothelial Function:

Berenice Cortés, Isabel Núñez, Montserrat Cofán, Rosa Gilabert, Ana Pérez-Heras, Elena Casals, Ramón Deulofeu, and Emilio Ros

Acute Effects of High-Fat Meals Enriched With Walnuts or Olive Oil on Postprandial Endothelial Function
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.057
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1666-1671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Pulmonary Vascular Disease:

Robert Voswinckel, Beate Enke, Frank Reichenberger, Markus Kohstall, Andree Kreckel, Stefanie Krick, Henning Gall, Tobias Gessler, Thomas Schmehl, Hossein A. Ghofrani, Ralph Theo Schermuly, Friedrich Grimminger, Lewis J. Rubin, Werner Seeger, and Horst Olschewski

Favorable Effects of Inhaled Treprostinil in Severe Pulmonary Hypertension: Results From Randomized Controlled Pilot Studies
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.062
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1672-1681. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Congenital Heart Disease:

Elisabeth Villain, Nathalie Coastedoat-Chalumeau, Eloi Marijon, Younes Boudjemline, Jean-Charles Piette, and Damien Bonnet

Presentation and Prognosis of Complete Atrioventricular Block in Childhood, According to Maternal Antibody Status
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.034
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1682-1687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

PRECLINICAL STUDY:

Lu Cai, Yuehui Wang, Guihua Zhou, Teresa Chen, Ye Song, Xiaokun Li, and Y. James Kang

Attenuation by Metallothionein of Early Cardiac Cell Death via Suppression of Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress Results in a Prevention of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy
In Press published online on September 26, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.022
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1688-1697. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

YEAR IN CARDIOLOGY SERIES:

Bryan Williams

The Year in Hypertension
In Press published online on September 26, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.06.074
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1698-1711. [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

EXPEDITED REVIEW:

Markus G. Engelmann, Hans D. Theiss, Christine Hennig-Theiss, Armin Huber, Bernd J. Wintersperger, Anja-Eva Werle-Ruedinger, Stefan O. Schoenberg, Gerhard Steinbeck, and Wolfgang-M. Franz

Autologous Bone Marrow Stem Cell Mobilization Induced by Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor After Subacute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Late Revascularization: Final Results From the G-CSF-STEMI (Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction) Trial
In Press published online on September 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.044
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1712-1721. [Abstract] [Full Text] [Figures Only] [PDF]  

Editorial Comment:

James S. Forrester, Prediman K. Shah, and Raj R. Makkar

Myocardial Regeneration by Stem Cells: Seeing the Unseeable
In Press published online on September 8, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.08.016
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1722-1724. [Full Text] [PDF]  

EDITOR'S PAGE:

Anthony N. DeMaria

Philanthropy and Medicine
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.08.020
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1725-1726. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRESPONDENCE:

Letter to the Editor:

Mary J. Roman

Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in Rheumatoid Disease
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.04.100
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1727. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Gurbir Bhatia, Gregory Y.H. Lip, and Russell C. Davis

Reply
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.028
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1727. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Robert Francis Bonvini, Vitali Verin, and Ulrich Sigwart

Unprotected Left Main Disease: Stent or Surgery?
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.024
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1727-1728. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Matthew J. Price and Paul S. Teirstein

Reply
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.023
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1728-1729. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Maurizio Galderisi

Can Technical Limitations of Strain Rate Imaging Be Overtaken by Particular Arrangements?
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.020
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1729. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Thomas H. Marwick

Reply
In Press published online on September 25, 2006, 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.07.021
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1729-1730. [Full Text] [PDF]  

CORRECTION:

Erratum: ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Full Text
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1731. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Erratum: 2002 Update: ACC/AHA Guidelines on Exercise Testing
J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 48: 1731. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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