Latest Article Alert from BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

The following new articles have just been published in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

For articles using Author Version-first publication you will see a provisional PDF corresponding to the accepted manuscript. In these instances, the fully formatted Final Version PDF and full text (HTML) versions will follow in due course.


Research article
Stable phase post-MI patients have elevated VEGF levels correlated with inflammation markers, but not with atherosclerotic burden
Er¿en B, ¿ilar M, ¿abovi¿ M
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:166 (22 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/166/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-166.pdf

Research article
Cigarette smoke increases cardiomyocyte ceramide accumulation and inhibits mitochondrial respiration
Tippetts TS, Winden DR, Swensen AC, Nelson MB, Thatcher MO, Saito RR, Condie TB, Simmons KJ, Judd AM, Reynolds PR, Bikman BT
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:165 (22 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/165/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-165.pdf

Research article
A new method of building permanent A-V block model: ablating his-bundle potential through femoral artery with pre-implanted biventricular pacemaker
Cheng Z, Hai-ge Y, Jin L, Wan-chun Y, Lu-ping W, Yue-chun L, Jia-Feng L
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:164 (20 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/164/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/164
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-164.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25410685

Research article
Validation of the pooled cohort risk score in an Asian population – a retrospective cohort study
Chia Y, Lim H, Ching S
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:163 (20 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/163/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/163
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-163.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25410585

Research article
Clinical course and outcomes of type-2 diabetic patients after treatment intensification for insufficient glycaemic control - results of the 2 year prospective DiaRegis follow-up
Bramlage P, Gitt AK, Schneider S, Deeg E, Tschöpe D, the DiaRegis Study Group
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:162 (19 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/162/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/162
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-162.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25410473

Case report
Idiopathic left ventricular outflow tract ectopy: a single focus with extremely divergent breakouts
Gouda S, Wichterle D, Peichl P, Kautzner J
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:161 (18 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/161/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-161.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25406950

Study protocol
Balloon expandable transcatheter aortic valve implantation with or without pre-dilation of the aortic valve - rationale and design of a multicenter registry (EASE-IT)
Bramlage P, Strauch J, Schröfel H
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:160 (18 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/160/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-160.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25403092

Research article
Association between serum free fatty acid levels and possible related factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and acute myocardial infarction
Lv Z, Ma P, Luo W, Xiong H, Han L, Li S, Zhou X, Tu J
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:159 (14 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/159/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/159
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-159.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25399059

Research article
Mapping of a blood pressure QTL on chromosome 17 in American Indians of the strong heart family study
Franceschini N, Tao R, Liu L, Rutherford S, Haack K, Almasy L, Göring HH, Laston S, Lee ET, Best LG, Fabsitz R, Cole SA, North KE
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:158 (11 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/158/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/158
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-158.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25387527

Research article
Assessment of vitamin D and its association with cardiovascular disease risk factors in an adult migrant population: an audit of patient records at a Community Health Centre in Kensington, Melbourne, Australia
Ruwanpathirana T, Reid CM, Owen AJ, Fong DS, Gowda U, Renzaho AN
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:157 (11 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/157/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/157
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-157.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25387481

Study protocol
A randomized control trial to assess the impact of vitamin D supplementation compared to placebo on vascular stiffness in chronic kidney disease patients
Levin A, Perry T, De Zoysa P, Sigrist MK, Humphries K, Tang M, Djurdjev O
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:156 (7 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/156/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/156
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-156.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25381032

Research article
High prevalence of overweight, obesity, and hypertension with increased risk to cardiovascular disorders among adults in northwest Ethiopia: a cross sectional study
Moges B, Amare B, Fantahun B, Kassu A
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:155 (5 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/155/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/155
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-155.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25373922

Research article
Contrasting clinical evidence for market authorisation of cardio-vascular devices in Europe and the USA: a systematic analysis of 10 devices based on Austrian pre-reimbursement assessments
Wild C, Erdös J, Zechmeister I
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:154 (4 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/154/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/154
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-154.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25366498

Research article
Relationships between obesity, glycemic control, and cardiovascular risk factors: a pooled analysis of cross-sectional data from Spanish patients with type 2 diabetes in the preinsulin stage
Vázquez LA, Rodríguez ?, Salvador J, Ascaso JF, Petto H, Reviriego J
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:153 (1 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/153/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/153
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-153.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25361574

Study protocol
Transaortic transcatheter aortic valve implantation rationale and design of the multicenter, multinational prospective ROUTE registry
Bramlage P, Romano M, Bonaros N, Cocchieri R, Jagielak D, Frank D, Bapat V
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:152 (1 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/152/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-152.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25361564

Research article
Hypovolaemia was associated with clustering of major cardiovascular risk factors in general population
Kong X, Ma X, Yao J, Zheng S, Cui M, Xu D
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:151 (31 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/151/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/151
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-151.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25361538

Research article
I(f) current channel inhibitor (ivabradine) deserves cardioprotective effect via down-regulating the expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and attenuating apoptosis in diabetic mice
Chen S, Hu Z, Zuo G, Li M, Li B
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:150 (31 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/150/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/150
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-150.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25361902

Research article
Revisiting the J shaped curve, exploring the association between cardiovascular risk factors and concurrent depressive symptoms in patients with cardiometabolic disease: Findings from a large cross-sectional study
Jani B, Cavanagh J, Barry SJ, Der G, Sattar N, Mair FS
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:139 (28 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/139/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/139
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-139.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25352020

Case report
Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection to superior vena cava that overrides across the intact atrial septum and has bi-atrial connection in a 75-year-old female presenting with pulmonary hypertension
Wang H, Guan H, Wang D
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:149 (25 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/149/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/149
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-149.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25344786

Research article
Effects of ACEI/ARB in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies
Hao G, Wang Z, Guo R, Chen Z, Wang X, Zhang L, Li W
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:148 (25 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/148/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/148
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-148.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25344747

Research article
Prevalence, associated factors and management implications of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction in takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a two-year, two-center experience
De Backer O, Debonnaire P, Gevaert S, Missault L, Gheeraert P, Muyldermans L
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:147 (22 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/147/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/147
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-147.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25339604

Research article
Comparison of clinical outcomes in patients undergoing mitral valve replacement with mechanical or biological substitutes: a 20 years cohort
Ribeiro A, Wender O, de Almeida A, Soares L, Picon P
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:146 (18 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/146/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/146
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-146.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25326757

Research article
Effect of atorvastatin on the expression of gamma-glutamyl transferase in aortic atherosclerotic plaques of apolipoprotein E–knockout mice
Li G, Wu X, Lu W, Ai R, Chen F, Tang Z
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:145 (18 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/145/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/145
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-145.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25326709

Research article
BRG1 overexpression in smooth muscle cells promotes the development of thoracic aortic dissection
Yuan Y, Wang C, Xu J, Tao J, Xu Z, Huang S
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:144 (11 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/144/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-144.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25304030

Research article
Lower serum triglyceride level is a risk factor for in-hospital and late major adverse events in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention- a cohort study
Cheng Y, Liu T, Lai H, Lee W, Ho H, Su C, Liu C, Wang K
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:143 (10 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/143/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/143
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-143.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25303974

Research article
Sex-dependent association between coronary vessel dominance and cardiac syndrome X: a case-control study
Makarovic Z, Makarovic S, Bilic-Curcic I
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:142 (9 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/142/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/142
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-142.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25300376

Research article
Speckle tracking echocardiography in the diagnosis of early left ventricular systolic dysfunction in type II diabetic mice
Li R, Yang J, Yang Y, Ma N, Jiang B, Sun Q, Li Y
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:141 (8 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/141/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/141
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-141.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25292177

Research article
Sudden cardiac death in the young (5-39 years) in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland
Hofer F, Fellmann F, Schläpfer J, Michaud K
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:140 (7 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/140/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/140
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-140.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25291980

Research article
An intervention to reassure patients about test results in rapid access chest pain clinic: a pilot randomised controlled trial
Hicks K, Cocks K, Corbacho Martin B, Elton P, MacNab A, Colecliffe W, Furze G
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:138 (4 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/138/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/138
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-138.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25280578

Research article
Association between appropriateness of coronary revascularization and quality of life in patients with stable ischemic heart disease
Wijeysundera HC, Qiu F, Fefer P, Bennell MC, Austin PC, Ko DT
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:137 (4 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/137/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/137
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-137.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25280534

Research article
Prevalence and risk factors of abnormal left ventricular geometrical patterns in untreated hypertensive patients
Li H, Pei F, Shao L, Chen J, Sun K, Zhang X, Zhang C, Liu J, Xiao C, Hui R
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:136 (4 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/136/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/136
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-136.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25280487

Research article
Impact of psychosocial factors on cardiovascular morbimortality: a prospective cohort study
Mejía-Lancheros C, Estruch R, Martínez-González M, Salas-Salvadó J, Castañer O, Corella D, Arós F, Gómez-Gracia E, Fiol M, Lapetra J, Serra-Majem L, Pintó X, Ros E, Díez-Espino J, Basora J, Sorlí J, Lamuela-Raventos R, Ruiz-Gutiérrez V, Muñoz M, on behalf of the PREDIMED Study Investigators
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:135 (3 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/135/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/135
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-135.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25280390

Research article
A review of valve surgery for rheumatic heart disease in Australia
Russell E, Tran L, Baker RA, Bennetts JS, Brown A, Reid C, Tam R, Walsh W, Maguire G
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:134 (2 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/134/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/134
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-134.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25274483

Research article
Smoking status and survival: impact on mortality of continuing to smoke one year after the angiographic diagnosis of coronary artery disease, a prospective cohort study
Hammal F, Ezekowitz JA, Norris CM, Wild T, Finegan BA, for the APPROACH Investigators
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:133 (1 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/133/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/133
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-133.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25274407

Research article
Association of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) with subclinical atherosclerosis: a systemic review and meta-analysis
Li J, He S, Liu P, Luo L, Zhao L, Xiao Y
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:132 (29 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/132/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/132
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-132.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25266849

Case report
Vagal baroreflex activation resulting in acute coronary stent thrombus associated with myocardial infarction: a case report
Jing Y, Luan D, Li L
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:131 (27 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/131/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/131
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-131.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25260637

Research article
The relation between neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and coronary chronic total occlusions
Demir K, Avci A, Altunkeser B, Yilmaz A, Keles F, Ersecgin A
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:130 (27 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/130/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/130
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-130.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25260530

Research article
The risk of heart failure associated with the use of noninsulin blood glucose-lowering drugs: systematic review and meta-analysis of published observational studies
Varas-Lorenzo C, Margulis AV, Pladevall M, Riera-Guardia N, Calingaert B, Hazell L, Romio S, Perez-Gutthann S
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:129 (26 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/129/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/129
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-129.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25260374

Research article
Utility of NT-proBNP as a rule-out test for left ventricular dysfunction in very old people with limiting dyspnoea: the Newcastle 85+ Study
Collerton J, Kingston A, Yousaf F, Davies K, Kenny A, Neely D, Martin-Ruiz C, MacGowan G, Robinson L, Kirkwood TB, Keavney B
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:128 (26 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/128/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/128
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-128.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25257704

Research article
Age-related differences in factors associated with the underuse of recommended medications in acute coronary syndrome patients at least one year after hospital discharge
Jin H, Tang C, Wei Q, Chen L, Sun Q, Ma G, Liu N
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:127 (24 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/127/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/127
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-127.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25252927

Research article
Strategies to reduce hospital 30-day risk-standardized mortality rates for patients with acute myocardial infarction: a cross-sectional and longitudinal survey
Bradley EH, Sipsma H, Brewster AL, Krumholz HM, Curry L
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:126 (24 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/126/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/126
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-126.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25252826

Research article
Comparison of lower extremity atherosclerosis in diabetic and non-diabetic patients using multidetector computed tomography
He C, Yang J, Li Y, Rong J, Du F, Yang Z, Gu M
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:125 (24 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/125/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/125
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-125.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25252783

Research article
Association and predictive value analysis for metabolic syndrome on systolic and diastolic heart failure in high-risk patients
Tang Z, Wang L, Zeng F, Zhang K
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:124 (24 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/124/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/124
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-124.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25249273

Research article
Chronic high-fat diet-induced obesity decreased survival and increased hypertrophy of rats with experimental eccentric hypertrophy from chronic aortic regurgitation
Dhahri W, Drolet M, Roussel E, Couet J, Arsenault M
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:123 (24 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/123/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/123
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-123.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25249193

Research article
Assessment of left ventricular preload by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging predicts exercise capacity in adult operated tetralogy of Fallot: a retrospective study
Yap J, Le Tan J, Le T, Gao F, Zhong L, Liew R, Tan S, Tan R
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:122 (23 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/122/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/122
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-122.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25245139

Study protocol
Efficacy and safety of alirocumab, a fully human PCSK9 monoclonal antibody, in high cardiovascular risk patients with poorly controlled hypercholesterolemia on maximally tolerated doses of statins: rationale and design of the ODYSSEY COMBO I and II trials
Colhoun HM, Robinson JG, Farnier M, Cariou B, Blom D, Kereiakes DJ, Lorenzato C, Pordy R, Chaudhari U
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:121 (20 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/121/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/121
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-121.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25240705

Research article
A retrospective, cross-sectional study of real-world values of cardiovascular risk factors using a healthcare database in Japan
Shima D, Ii Y, Yamamoto Y, Nagayasu S, Ikeda Y, Fujimoto Y
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:120 (17 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/120/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/120
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-120.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25231128

Research article
Contractile properties of the right atrial myofilaments in patients with myxomatous mitral valve degeneration
Bening C, Mehlhorn U, Conzelmann L, Stumpf N, Sikand A, Vahl C
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:119 (16 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/119/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/119
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-119.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25227186

Research article
Regional wall function before and after acute myocardial infarction; an experimental study in pigs
Pahlm US, Ubachs JF, Heiberg E, Engblom H, Erlinge D, Götberg M, Arheden H
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:118 (13 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/118/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/118
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-118.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25218585

Research article
Preoperative serum h-FABP concentration is associated with postoperative incidence of acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiac surgery
Oezkur M, Gorski A, Peltz J, Wagner M, Lazariotou M, Schimmer C, Heuschmann PU, Leyh RG
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:117 (12 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/117/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/117
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-117.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25212385

Research article
Preoperative risk factor analysis of postoperative stroke after Cox-maze procedure with mitral valve repair
Kim J, Lee S, Park J, Chee H, Chung J
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:116 (11 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/116/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/116
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-116.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25212180

Research article
Trends in treatment delays for patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention
Helve S, Viikilä J, Laine M, Lilleberg J, Tierala I, Nieminen T
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:115 (10 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/115/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/115
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-115.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25204401

Research article
Effects of reduced β2-glycoprotein I on the expression of aortic matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitor matrix metalloproteinases in diabetic mice
Xu J, Wang P, Wang T, Wang M, Chen S, Yu P, Yu D
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2014, 14:114 (10 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/114/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/14/114
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2261-14-114.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25204377








You currently receive BMC Cardiovascular Disorders article alerts whenever new articles are published

To change the email format or frequency, to update your email address or to stop receiving these alerts, visit the article alert sign up page http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmccardiovascdisord/my/preferences

For help or more information, contact us at info@biomedcentral.com