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Percutaneous Heart Valve in the Chronic In Vitro Testing Model |
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Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association,
Volume 106,
Issue 12,
2002,
Page 51-52
David Paniagua,
Eduardo Induni,
Carolyne Ortiz,
Carlos Mejia,
Francisco Lopez-Jimenez,
R. Fish,
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ISSN:0009-7322
出版商:OVID
年代:2002
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Circulation’sNewest SectionSeptember 17, 2002 |
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Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association,
Volume 106,
Issue 12,
2002,
Page 1429-1429
James Willerson,
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年代:2002
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Cardiotrophin-1 in Heart Failure |
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Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association,
Volume 106,
Issue 12,
2002,
Page 1430-1432
Michael Bristow,
Carlin Long,
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出版商:OVID
年代:2002
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Platelets, Endothelial Cells, Inflammatory Chemokines, and RestenosisComplex Signaling in the Vascular Play Book |
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Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association,
Volume 106,
Issue 12,
2002,
Page 1433-1435
Andrew Weyrich,
Stephen Prescott,
Guy Zimmerman,
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出版商:OVID
年代:2002
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Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis |
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Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association,
Volume 106,
Issue 12,
2002,
Page 1436-1438
Samuel Goldhaber,
Ruth Morrison,
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年代:2002
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Demonstration That C-Reactive Protein Decreases eNOS Expression and Bioactivity in Human Aortic Endothelial Cells |
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Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association,
Volume 106,
Issue 12,
2002,
Page 1439-1441
Senthil Venugopal,
Sridevi Devaraj,
Ivan Yuhanna,
Philip Shaul,
Ishwarlal Jialal,
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Background—C-reactive protein (CRP), the prototypic marker of inflammation, has been shown to be an independent predictor of cardiovascular events. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) deficiency is a pivotal event in atherogenesis.Methods and Results—We tested the effect of CRP on eNOS expression and bioactivity in cultured human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs). CRP decreased eNOS mRNA, protein abundance, and enzyme activity in HAECs. Furthermore, eNOS bioactivity assayed by cyclic GMP levels was significantly reduced by CRP. Preincubation of cells with CRP also significantly increased the adhesion of monocytes to HAECs.Conclusion—CRP causes a direct reduction in eNOS expression and bioactivity in HAECs, further supporting its role in atherogenesis.
ISSN:0009-7322
出版商:OVID
年代:2002
数据来源: OVID
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Augmented Expression of Cardiotrophin-1 in Failing Human Hearts Is Accompanied by Diminished Glycoprotein 130 Receptor Protein Abundance |
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Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association,
Volume 106,
Issue 12,
2002,
Page 1442-1446
Oliver Zolk,
Leong Ng,
Russell O’Brien,
Michael Weyand,
Thomas Eschenhagen,
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Background—Cardiotrophin-1 (CT-1), a member of the interleukin-6 superfamily, is a potent inducer of cardiomyocyte hypertrophy that prolongs myocyte survival. Although cardiac CT-1 gene expression is known to be upregulated in some animal models of congestive heart failure, the activation state of the CT-1 system in patients with congestive heart failure is unknown.Methods and Results—This study was designed to determine left ventricular expression of CT-1 and its glycoprotein 130 (gp130)/leukemia inhibitory factor receptor complex in human end-stage heart failure due to ischemic and dilated cardiomyopathy. In addition, we investigated the activation state of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), the downstream effector of gp130 signaling. In the failing left ventricular myocardium, expression levels of CT-1 mRNA and protein were significantly increased by 142% and 68%, respectively, compared with non-failing donor hearts. Immunohistochemistry confirmed the increased expression of CT-1 in cardiac myocytes. Although gp130 gene expression was increased by 91% (P<0.001), gp130 protein abundance was significantly diminished by 34% in the failing myocardium. In contrast, leukemia inhibitory factor receptor and suppressor of cytokine signaling-3 protein concentrations were not changed. In addition, the ratio of activated tyrosine phosphorylated STAT3 to total STAT3 was not significantly altered in failing hearts compared with non-failing controls.Conclusions—Our data suggest that gp130 receptor downregulation balances enhanced CT-1 expression in human heart failure and thereby inhibits excessive activation of the gp130 signaling pathway.
ISSN:0009-7322
出版商:OVID
年代:2002
数据来源: OVID
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Simvastatin Lowers C-Reactive Protein Within 14 DaysAn Effect Independent of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Reduction |
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Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association,
Volume 106,
Issue 12,
2002,
Page 1447-1452
Julie Plenge,
Teri Hernandez,
Kathleen Weil,
Paul Poirier,
Gary Grunwald,
Santica Marcovina,
Robert Eckel,
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Background—The early response of C-reactive protein to initiation of a hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitor (statin) is not known. The purpose of this study was to determine the rate at which highly sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels change after initiation of simvastatin and whether this occurs independently of the change in LDL cholesterol.Methods and Results—The study was a crossover, double-blind design including 40 subjects with elevated LDL cholesterol. Subjects were randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: simvastatin 40 mg for 14 days, then placebo for 14 days, or placebo first, then simvastatin. Simvastatin decreased LDL cholesterol by 56±4 mg/dL (P<0.0001) at day 7 and by an additional 8±3 mg/dL (P=0.02) at day 14. Baseline log(hsCRP) levels were similar in the 2 groups. By day 14, log(hsCRP) was significantly lower in patients on simvastatin when compared with placebo (P=0.011). Although there was no significant difference in fibrinogen levels, simvastatin produced a modest increase in log[lipoprotein(a)] (P=0.03) at days 7 and 14. There were no relationships between the decrease in LDL cholesterol and the decrease in hsCRP.Conclusions—Simvastatin lowers hsCRP by 14 days, independent of its effect on LDL cholesterol. This rapid impact of a statin on hsCRP has potential implications in the management of acute coronary syndromes.
ISSN:0009-7322
出版商:OVID
年代:2002
数据来源: OVID
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Alpha-Tocopherol Supplementation in Healthy Individuals Reduces Low-Density Lipoprotein Oxidation but Not AtherosclerosisThe Vitamin E Atherosclerosis Prevention Study (VEAPS) |
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Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association,
Volume 106,
Issue 12,
2002,
Page 1453-1459
Howard Hodis,
Wendy Mack,
Laurie LaBree,
Peter Mahrer,
Alex Sevanian,
Chao-ran Liu,
Ci-hua Liu,
Juliana Hwang,
Robert Selzer,
Stanley Azen,
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Background—Epidemiological studies have demonstrated an inverse relationship between vitamin E intake and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. In contrast, randomized controlled trials have reported conflicting results as to whether vitamin E supplementation reduces atherosclerosis progression and CVD events.Methods and Results—The study population consisted of men and women ≥40 years old with an LDL cholesterol level ≥3.37 mmol/L (130 mg/dL) and no clinical signs or symptoms of CVD. Eligible participants were randomized to DL-&agr;-tocopherol 400 IU per day or placebo and followed every 3 months for an average of 3 years. The primary trial end point was the rate of change in the common carotid artery far-wall intima-media thickness (IMT) assessed by computer image-processed B-mode ultrasonograms. A mixed effects model using all determinations of IMT was used to test the hypothesis of treatment differences in IMT change rates. Compared with placebo, &agr;-tocopherol supplementation significantly raised plasma vitamin E levels (P<0.0001), reduced circulating oxidized LDL (P=0.03), and reduced LDL oxidative susceptibility (P<0.01). However, vitamin E supplementation did not reduce the progression of IMT over a 3-year period compared with subjects randomized to placebo.Conclusions—The results are consistent with previous randomized controlled trials and extend the null results of vitamin E supplementation to the progression of IMT in healthy men and women at low risk for CVD.
ISSN:0009-7322
出版商:OVID
年代:2002
数据来源: OVID
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High Doses of Vitamin C ReverseEscherichia coliEndotoxin–Induced Hyporeactivity to Acetylcholine in the Human Forearm |
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Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association,
Volume 106,
Issue 12,
2002,
Page 1460-1464
Johannes Pleiner,
Friedrich Mittermayer,
Georg Schaller,
Raymond MacAllister,
Michael Wolzt,
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Background—Acute inflammation causes endothelial vasodilator dysfunction that may be mediated by oxidative stress.Methods and Results—In this randomized, double-blind, crossover study, forearm blood flow responses to acetylcholine (ACh) (endothelium-dependent dilator) and glyceryl-trinitrate (GTN) (endothelium-independent dilator) were assessed before and after induction of acute systemic inflammation by low doses ofEscherichia coliendotoxin (LPS) (20 IU/kg IV) in 8 healthy volunteers. The acute effect of intra-arterial vitamin C (24 mg/min) or placebo was studied 4 hours after LPS, respectively. Vitamin C alone was administered in control experiments. LPS administration caused systemic vasodilation, increased white blood count, elevated body temperature, and reduced vitamin C plasma concentrations. LPS decreased the responses of forearm blood flow to ACh by 30% (P<0.05) but not to GTN. Vitamin C completely restored the response to ACh, which was comparable with that observed under baseline conditions. Vitamin C had no effect on basal blood flow or ACh- or GTN-induced vasodilation in control subjects.Conclusions—Our data demonstrate that impaired endothelial vasodilation caused byE coliendotoxemia can be counteracted by high doses of antioxidants in vivo. Oxidative stress may play an important role in the pathogenesis of endothelial dysfunction during inflammation.
ISSN:0009-7322
出版商:OVID
年代:2002
数据来源: OVID
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