Cardiovascular Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 9th, 2005
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Atherosclerosis - Thrombophilic risks are increased in patients with carotid atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular Research - AVT's attenuation of crowding-induced aggression is modulated by a CV mechanism
Cardiovascular Research - Arterial compliance and heart rate have combined effect on aortic pulse pressure
Diet & Nutrition - Daily variety of fruits and vegetables reduce risk of chronic diseases
Matrix Metalloproteinases - Selective MMP-13 inhibitors exhibit no detectable activity against other MMPs
ACE Polymorphism - Carriers of D/D, D/I genotypes had less cognitive benefit after shunt surgery
Adriamycin - Saeng-Ji-Hwang analyzed, protective effect on cytotoxicity revealed
Adverse Drug Reaction - Fetal abnormalities linked to sartan use in last 6 months of pregnancy
Androgen Receptors - Androgen receptor variant modulates AR function
Anesthesia - Anesthetics differ in depression of basal and beta-adrenergic stimulated state
Aneurysm - Endovascular therapy may be beneficial for some patients with cerebral aneurysms
Angiology - Studies advance knowledge in angiology research
Angiology - CE Mark granted for three sizes of paclitaxel-eluting coronary stent system
Angiology - Data on assays to discover anti-angiogenic agents for cancer treatment presented
Angiology - Recent findings illuminate research in angiology
Angiology - Review focuses on the molecular basis for atherosclerotic plaque instability
Angiology - sICAM-1 levels may predict progression of carotid atherosclerosis
Cardiology - Recent findings illuminate research in cardiology
Angiotensin - Control of sympathetic outflow to kidney is under control by brain AT II
Aortoiliac Arteriosclerosis - Aggressive cholesterol lowering does not delay progression
Arteriosclerosis - Endothelial nitric oxide synthase lessens carotid artery lesion formation
Arthritis - Common painkillers plus acid-reducing drugs safer, cost-effective for arthritis
Atherosclerosis - Findings describe new data in atherosclerosis research
Atherosclerosis - LDL size and subclasses are markers of atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetes
Cardiology - Recent studies add new data to cardiology research
Atherosclerosis - Lesion development reveals complex role for CD4 in atherosclerosis
Biomaterials - Clotting time shortened for HUVECs cocultured with biomaterial-treated monocytes
Business Update - Carotid stent delivery system gets CE mark
Business Update - Delphi inks agreement to integrate and market new cardiac technology
Business Update - Pharma company extends Lescol promotion agreement with Novartis
Business Update - Public relations firm selected to execute campaign for women's heart health
Cardiology - Reports advance knowledge in cardiology research
CHARGE Syndrome - Multidisciplinary approach is essential in assessment and management of CHARGE
CHARGE Syndrome - Research provides insights into prognosis and special needs of CHARGE patients
Cardiac Hypertrophy - Article reviews developments regarding cardiotrophic kinases
Cardiac Surgery - Humidified CO2 reduces surgical wound desiccation
Cardiac Transplantation - Myocardial performance index is abnormal in long-term heart transplant receivers
Cardiology - wa3 mutant mice may be a model for analyzing inflammation in heart disease
Cardiology - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiology
Cardiology - 5-HT plays a critical role in the control of vagal outflow to the heart
Cardiology - AI-700 phase III trials expanded after U.S. FDA meeting
Cardiology - A2A ARs activation is needed to trigger KATP/NO-dependent hyperemia
Cardiology - Anatomical structure of isthmus between vena cava and tricuspid annulus varies
Cardiology - Article focuses on the torsadogenic properties of antipsychotics
Cardiology - C4d studies may predict cardiac allograft vasculopathy after transplantation
Hypertension - Recent findings illuminate research in hypertension
Cardiology - CREM may be a key regulator of cardiac morphology, function, and gene expression
Cardiology - Cardiac MRI has a bright future for research in small animals
Cardiology - Data advance knowledge in cardiology research
Cardiology - Device company announces success of surgical ablation system
Cardiology - Fetal bradycardia and AV block may be missed if assessed only at birth
Cardiology - IGF-1 improves the functional and structural integrity of failing hearts
Hypertension - Researchers describe findings in hypertension studies
Cardiology - Improved efficiency correlated with increase in fetal CK isoenzyme expression
Cardiology - Independent studies substantiate biocompatibility of stent coating technology
Cardiology - Isoflurane should be maintained at minimum required for stable sleep
Cardiology - Miami purchases AEDs for police vehicles under citywide PAD program
Cardiology - NHE inhibitors may attenuate acute responses to MI and chronic postinfarction
Cardiology - PARP activation contributes to disturbances in response to doxorubicin exposure
Imaging - Researchers' work adds to imaging body of knowledge
Cardiology - Removal of N-terminal extension of cardiac troponin I enhances cardiac function
Cardiology - Study Pax3 expression in rat embryos or fetuses exposed to nitrofen
Cardiology - U.S. FDA grants approval of Liberte coronary stent system
Cardiomyocytes - High glucose causes a rise in [Ca2+]I in neonatal cardiac myocytes
Cardioprotection - Preischemic administration of trimetazidine protects against I/R injury
Cardioprotection - Pyrroloquinoline quinone is a highly effective cardioprotective agent
Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Intestinal mucosal barrier function during CPB characterized
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery - Prolonged CPB increases risk of neutrophil-mediated BBB damage
Cardiovascular Devices - Novel microaxial blood pump provides short-term mechanical support
Cardiovascular Research - Cardiologist peers inside fetal hearts to discover congenital disease causes
Cardiovascular Research - Excess postexercise O2 use was similar for continuous and interval exercise
Cardiovascular Research - HR variability and breathing rate variability are mutually independent
Cardiovascular Research - Heart rate increased, heart rate variability decreased with fast ascent
Cardiovascular Research - High salt intake may inhibit the rostral ventrolateral medulla
Cardiovascular Research - Kallikrein gene transfer protects cardiac cells after ischemia-reperfusion
Cardiovascular Research - Knowing role of KATP in CV system will help to regulate cell metabolism
Cardiovascular Research - Personality covariates modestly affect relation between drinking and CV health
Cell Research - Study examined properties of mitochondria in muscle lacking creatine kinase
Central Hypoventilation Syndrome - Cold pressor stimulation demonstrated cerebellar and medullary influences
Central Hypoventilation Syndrome - Structures that can alter respiratory timing are deficient in CCHS
Cerebral Ischemia - FDA approves treatment for cerebral vasospasm
Chlamydia Pneumoniae - Antibiotic treatment does not reduce risk of secondary cardiac events
Chronic Kidney Disease - Link between inflammation, oxidation, and calcifications merits attention
Clinical Trials - Research technology company to provide services to 2 drug developers for studies
Collaborations - Agreement signed with Quadrant for development of Ventavis
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Study results show form of soy and fish oil may help prevent heart attacks
Congenital Heart Disease - Management of heart patients' gynecologic health outlined
Congestive Heart Failure - Cardiologist to convene panel to assess data for acute heart failure drug
Congestive Heart Failure - Genes influence how heart failure patients respond to drugs
Congestive Heart Failure - Heart failure drug associated with higher risk of death in first month
Congestive Heart Failure - Heart failure patients sought for study evaluating implantable pulse generator
Congestive Heart Failure - Pharmaceutical company, QLT USA to develop congestive heart failure treatment
Congestive Heart Failure - Study sought to inhibit aldosterone synthase for treatment of congestive HF
Coronary Artery Bypass - Enrollment begins in trial comparing drug-eluting stents to cardiac surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass - Positive results reported in coronary artery bypass study
Coronary Artery Bypass - Presentation made on CardioPass graft to Brazilian surgeons
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Benefits of epidural anesthesia for CABG surgery determined
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - Novel technique improves IABP timing during off-pump CABG
Coronary Artery Disease - Changes in immune response to cytomegalovirus are a compounding factor in CAD
Coronary Artery Disease - Clinical trial comparing drug-eluting stents, cardiac surgery enrolling subjects
Coronary Artery Disease - HRT, antioxidant vitamins don't improve endothelial vasodilator function
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Diagnosis and treatment of deep vein thrombosis reviewed
Diabetes Therapy - Improved postprandial glycemic control does not improve vascular risk
Diabetic Cardiomyopathy - Effects of streptozotocin on ventricular myocytes investigated
Diabetic Cardiomyopathy - Sodium-calcium exchange in action potential of diabetic heart examined
Diagnostics - 20 MicroTip assays for sale on the VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System
Diagnostics - Cholesterol diagnostic company announces sales milestone
Diagnostics - Gallium-67 SPECT useful for detection of prosthetic valve infection
Diagnostics - Quantix ND provides accurate ultrasonic measure of cerebral blood flow
Diagnostics - U.S. FDA grants clearance for new Microvolt T-Wave Alternans device
Diet & Nutrition - Adding avocado fruit can significantly enhance carotenoid absorption from food
Diet & Nutrition - Antioxidants seem suited to reduce CV events by improving endothelial function
Diet & Nutrition - Article summarizes in vivo studies on protective effects of green tea catechins
Diet & Nutrition - Benefits of modulating potassium balance in CV patients
Diet & Nutrition - Effects of recommended diet elements are mediated by different mechanisms
Diet & Nutrition - Study links ester-E compound to reduction in cholesterol
Diet & Nutrition - U.S. food market poised for whole grains, high fiber trend, report says
Diet and Nutrition - New study demonstrates cardioprotective effects of Protykin
Disease Associations - C-reactive protein studied in dialysis patients
Drug Delivery - Encapsulation reverses the adverse effects of therapeutic cell implantation
Drug Development - Studies indicate cholesterol lowering efficacy of dispersed cellulose technology
Drug Development - Trial data presented for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol therapies
Drug Research - Sulfated polysaccharides potentiate the effects of angiogenic growth factors
Echocardiography - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of echocardiography
Electrocardiography - Earliest ECG showing ventricular preexcitation can be dated back to 1909
Electrocardiography - Measurement of premature ventricular beats by ECG warrants renewed attention
Emergency Medicine - Data from British public access defibrillators analyzed
End-Stage Renal Disease - Variety of factors contribute to CV disease in children with ESRD
Endocrinology - Amenorrhea in female athletes is associated with endothelial dysfunction
Endocrinology - Estrogen receptors mediate the protective effects of red wine phenol
Enzymology - Partial tissue kallikrein deficiency leads to arterial dysfunction
Finance - Medical device company files form 10-KSB, reports acquisition of MedQuest
Finance - Nanocoated coronary stent maker raises $3 million
Fitness - Fatness, despite fitness, is linked with cardiovascular risk factors
Gene Transfer - Adeno-associated virus serotype 8 overcomes barriers to vector dissemination
Generic Drugs - Report: Generic competition threatens the maturing statin market
Genetics & Genomics - Allele confers marked homozygous disadvantage for HDL-C, SBP, stroke, longevity
Heart Disease Risk - Cardiovascular risk factors have declined substantially over past 40 years
Heart Failure - Atorvastatin therapy improved endothelial function in heart failure patients
Heart Failure - Ca2+ abnormalities contribute to progression of heart failure
Heart Failure - Chicago man implanted with the HeartMate II LVAS
Heart Failure - Chicago man receives new heart-pump device
Heart Failure - Modulating gene expression is a potential therapeutic approach for heart failure
Heart Failure - Phase II study launched evaluating use of implantable pulse generator
Heart Failure - Studies show promise for defining genetic and acquired causes of heart failure
Hematology - PentaLyte phase II clinical trial begins
Hematology - Serum markers herald thrombosis risk in patients with relapsed myeloma
Hormone Replacement Therapy - HRT shouldn't be recommended solely to prevent cardiovascular disease
Hypertension - Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is recommended in varied circumstances
Hypertension - Canadian doctors under-prescribe older and cheaper yet effective drugs
Hypertension - Data limitations impede assessment of role of hypertension in heart failure
Hypertension - Drinking wine or beer has same result: higher blood pressure
Hypertension - Gender differences in blood pressure and heart rate compared in rat models
Hypertension - New data illuminates research in hypertension
Hypoxia - Hypoxia at key points causes differential effects on organ development
Imaging - Article provides sodium images of the mouse heart
Imaging - Mice can be studied in high-field MR systems positioned vertically for 3 hours
Imaging - New imaging system that sheds light on coronary bypass surgery used at Stanford
Imaging - Planimetry offers a simple, noninvasive method to quantify aortic valve stenosis
Imaging - Researchers' data advance imaging research
Infectious Diseases - Effects of antibiotic studied in CAD patients with C. pneumoniae
Infectious Diseases - Infection with C pneumoniae may be more severe in old animals
Intravenous Fluids - Stewart's approach provides framework for design of fluids for acid-base effects
Ischemia - Prevalence of ischemia in Turkish patients with type 2 diabetes reported
Ischemia - Proteins in highly soluble fraction may contribute to cardioprotection
Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation - Common mechanism of ischemic mitral regurgitation is Carpentier IIIb dysfunction
Kidney Transplantation - Adenosine increase may be relevant for anti-ischemia and tissue protection
Legal Issues - Companies announce co-promotion, manufacturing, settlement agreements
Lipid Studies - Effect of L162V polymorphism on plasma TG and apoC-III depends on dietary PUFA
Lipoproteins - Lipoprotein lipase examined, effect on aortic atherosclerosis revealed
Lipoproteins - Very low density lipoproteins studied, role as secretory vector revealed
Liver Cancer - Case of juvenile hepatocellular carcinoma with liver cirrhosis reported
Low Birth Weight - Researchers identify marker of heart disease in babies
Lung Cancer - Decision for thoracic surgery in elderly requires careful assessment
Medical Devices - Defibrillator company upgrades cardiac devices with V-V timing programmability
Medical Devices - In-office systems to assess heart and blood vessels introduced at meetings
Medical Devices - Lek Pharmaceuticals donates funds for the purchase of defibrillators in Slovenia
Mergers & Acquisitions - Clearance given by German cartel office to acquire CTI Molecular Imaging, Inc.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Companies merge to create broad-based European cardiovascular biotech company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company acquires 51% stake in Heartview
Metabolic Syndrome - New definition of metabolic syndrome released
Myocardial Infarction - Left atrial volume is higher in patients not treated with reperfusion
Myocardial Infarction - MRIs for assessing perfusion, function, viability are ready for clinical use
Myocardial Infarction - Melbourne researchers develop safer and more effective "aspirin"
Myocardial Infarction - New findings in myocardial infarction described
Myocardial Infarction - Obesity adds risk of heart disease in siblings with family history
Myocardial Infarction - Sodium nitrite gets new medical uses for heart attack and organ damage
Myotonic Dystrophy - Study provides a molecular mechanism for myotonic dystrophy heart pathology
Neuroscience - Cardiac voltage-gated Na+ channels are targets of the neurotoxin BmK I
Neuroscience - Emotional stress alters arterial vascular endothelial growth factor expression
Neuroscience - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of neuroscience
Neuroscience - Review describes how the brain transforms signals into differential output
Pediatric Cardiology - Cardiac sympathetic activity may be lower in preterm infants
Periodontal Disease - P. gingivalis gingipains studied, influence in periodontal disease defined
Peripheral Arterial Disease Risk Factors - Treatment of peripheral arterial disease must include modifying CV risk factors
Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease - Anti-C. pneumoniae treatment inhibits PAOD progression
Personnel - Gordon Snyder named VP of sales at device company
Personnel - Judge rules hospital committed unfair labor practice in Washington nurses case
Personnel - Pharma company appoints member to board
Philanthropy - AEDs awarded to schools in nationwide contest
Protein Recombination - A new recombinant apolipoprotein E variant has improved biological functions
Proteomics - Longer atrial fibrillation duration is associated with CRP elevation
Proteomics - RGS proteins, regulators of CV physiology, are potential drug targets
Proteomics - apo A-IV-2 allele is associated with slightly reduced plasma triglyceride levels
Psychosomatic Medicine - Happiness related to biological function
Pulmonary Medicine - Combined cell and gene therapy remedies pulmonary hypertension
Radiology - Monitoring of radiological doses is recommended for radiologists, cardiologists
Receptor Studies - Alpha1B -AR leads to changes in pathway associated with hypertrophic response
Regulatory Issues - Patients' lives at risk from substandard drugs, say heart specialists
Restenosis - Intravascular gene transfer reduces neointima formation in denuded aortas
Restenosis - Women benefit from drug-eluting stents as much as men
Stroke - FDA approves HYZAAR to help prevent stroke in those with hypertension and LVH
Stroke - eNOS stimulates reparative growth factors following cerebral ischemia
Surgical Technology - Patient enrollment for ENDEAVOR IV trial of drug eluting stents commences
Thromboembolism - Research urgently needed to treat blood clots in children
Transplant Medicine - Data: CyIS improves long-term survival in lung-transplant patients
Vascular Stents - Resorbable biocompatible stent coating releases restenosis inhibitor
Venous Thromboembolism - ProC Global screening test predicts recurrent VTE
Ventricular Hypertrophy - Collagen synthesis increases with hemodynamic load in a reversible manner
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