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In Memoriam
In Memoriam Gary S. Francis page 697 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (116 KB)
Editorial Comment
Renal Function, Diuretic Action, and Heart Failure: A Therapeutic Conundrum Domenic Sica pages 698-700 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (59 KB)
Clinical Trial
Effects of Exercise Training on Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure Patrizio Sarto, Elena Balducci, Giovanna Balconi, Fabio Fiordaliso, Laura Merlo, Giancarlo Tuzzato, Giovanni L. Pappagallo, Nicoletta Frigato, Albino Zanocco, Concetta Forestieri, Giuseppe Azzarello, Antonio Mazzucco, Maria Teresa Valenti, Flora Alborino, Donatella Noventa, Orazio Vinante, Piero Pascotto, Saverio Sartore, Elisabetta Dejana, Roberto Latini pages 701-708 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (713 KB)
Clinical Trials: Methods and Design
Randomized Trial of Telemonitoring to Improve Heart Failure Outcomes (Tele-HF): Study Design Sarwat I. Chaudhry, Barbara Barton, Jennifer Mattera, John Spertus, Harlan M. Krumholz pages 709-714 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (140 KB)
Rationale, Design, and Methods for a Pivotal Randomized Clinical Trial of Continuous Aortic Flow Augmentation in Patients With Exacerbation of Heart Failure: The MOMENTUM Trial Barry Greenberg, Barbara Czerska, William T. Abraham, James D. Neaton, Reynolds M. Delgado, Paul Mather, Robert Bourge, Irene C. Parker, Marvin A. Konstam, on behalf of the MOMENTUM Investigators and Coordinators pages 715-721 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (256 KB)
Perspective
Prospective Evaluation of Beta-Blocker Use at the Time of Hospital Discharge as a Heart Failure Performance Measure: Results From OPTIMIZE-HF Gregg C. Fonarow, William T. Abraham, Nancy M. Albert, Wendy Gattis Stough, Mihai Gheorghiade, Barry H. Greenberg, Christopher M. O'Connor, Jie Lena Sun, Clyde W. Yancy, James B. Young, on behalf of the OPTIMIZE-HF Investigators and Coordinators pages 722-731 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (153 KB) | Add-Ons
Clinical Investigations
Quality of Life and Prognosis in Heart Failure: Results of the Beta-Blocker Evaluation of Survival Trial (BEST) Charles W. Tate, Alastair D. Robertson, Ronald Zolty, Simon F. Shakar, Joann Lindenfeld, Eugene E. Wolfel, Michael R. Bristow, Brian D. Lowes pages 732-737 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (111 KB)
In Patients With Heart Failure Elevated Soluble TNF-Receptor 1 Is Associated With Higher Risk of Depression Alec J. Moorman, Dariush Mozaffarian, Charles W. Wilkinson, Richard L. Lawler, George B. McDonald, Barbara A. Crane, John A. Spertus, Joan E. Russo, April S. Stempien-Otero, Mark D. Sullivan, Wayne C. Levy pages 738-743 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (98 KB)
Arterial Stiffness Is Associated With Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Patients With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Early Detection With the Use of Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index and Ultrasonic Strain Imaging Yukio Mizuguchi, Yoshifumi Oishi, Hideji Tanaka, Hirokazu Miyoshi, Takeo Ishimoto, Norio Nagase, Takashi Oki pages 744-751 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (509 KB)
Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 as a Novel Marker for Risk Stratification of Patients With Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy Tomoaki Ohtsuka, Kazuhisa Nishimura, Akira Kurata, Akiyoshi Ogimoto, Hideki Okayama, Jitsuo Higaki pages 752-758 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (156 KB)
Exercise-Induced Increases in Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein Are Associated With Adverse Outcomes in Chronic Heart Failure Ulrich P. Jorde, Paolo C. Colombo, Kartikya Ahuja, Alhakam Hudaihed, Duygu Onat, Thomas Diaz, David S. Hirsh, Edward A. Fisher, Chi-Hong Tseng, Timothy J. Vittorio pages 759-764 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (145 KB)
Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography After Nitrate Administration Predicts Cardiac Events in Patients With Previous Myocardial Infarction and Left Ventricular Dysfunction Wanda Acampa, Laura Evangelista, Anna Rita Sorrentino, Mario Petretta, Luca Luongo, Alberto Cuocolo pages 765-768 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (84 KB)
Review Article
Influence of Diabetes on Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy With or Without Defibrillator in Patients With Advanced Heart Failure Jalal k. Ghali, John Boehmer, Arthur M. Feldman, Leslie A. Saxon, Teresa Demarco, Peter Carson, Patrick Yong, Elizabeth G. Galle, Jill Leigh, Fred L. Ecklund, Michael R. Bristow pages 769-773 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (127 KB)
Basic Science and Experimental Studies
Cardiac Alterations in Furosemide-treated Thiamine-deprived Rats Sergio da Cunha, Jayme Cunha Bastos, João Bosco Salles, Maria Cristina Costa Silva, Vera Lúcia Freire Cunha Bastos, Carlos Alberto Mandarim-de-Lacerda pages 774-784 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1135 KB)
French Maritime Pine Bark Extract Inhibits Viral Replication and Prevents Development of Viral Myocarditis Akira Matsumori, Hirokazu Higuchi, Miho Shimada pages 785-791 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1047 KB)
Letter to the Editor
Microvascular Disease and Cardiomyopathy Ning Cheung, Tien Yin Wong page 792 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (34 KB)
Recent and Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Presentations
Results of the Predictors of Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (PROSPECT) Trial Eugene S. Chung, Angel R. Leon, Luigi Tavazzi, Jing Ping Sun, John Merlino, William T. Abraham, Stefano Ghio, Christophe Leclercq page 793 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (47 KB)
Randomized Clinical Trial of the Clinical Effects of Enhanced Heart Failure Monitoring Using a Computer-based Telephonic Monitoring System in Older Minorities and Women Ozlem Soran, Ileana L. Piña, Gervasio A. Lamas, Sheryl F. Kelsey, Faith Selzer, John Pilotte, Judith R. Lave, Arthur M. Feldman page 793 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (47 KB)
Acute Hemodynamic Effects of Tolvaptan, a Vasopressin V2 Receptor Blocker, in Patients with Symptomatic Heart Failure and Systolic Dysfunction: The ECLIPSE International, Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial James E. Udelson, Cesare Orlandi, John Ouyang, Holly Krasa, Christopher A. Zimmer, Geir Frivold, W. Herbert Haught, Sheba Meymandi, Patricia Wedge, Marvin M. Konstam, Mihai Gheorghiade pages 793-794 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (96 KB)
Impact of Atrial Pacing on Quality of Life in the Dual Chamber and VVI Implantable Defibrillator (DAVID) II Trial The David II Trial Investigators, Bruce L. Wilkoff page 794 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (79 KB)
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events page 795 Full-Text PDF (27 KB)
Frontmatter
Editorial Board page A1 Full-Text PDF (29 KB)
Masthead page A2 Full-Text PDF (35 KB)
TOC pages A3-A4 Full-Text PDF (32 KB)
Information for Authors pages A5-A6 Full-Text PDF (35 KB)
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