Publications
Below you can find a list of our published research.
Below you can find a list of our published research.
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Cited 31 times since 2010 (2.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Volume 38, Issue 6, 13 2 2010, Pages 699-706 Surgery for transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction: European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association multicentre study. Hazekamp MG, Gomez AA, Koolbergen DR, Hraska V, Metras DR, Mattila IP, Daenen W, Berggren HE, Rubay JE, Stellin G, European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association
Objectives: Optimal surgical management for patients with transposition of the great arteries (TGA), ventricular septal defect (VSD) and left ventricular outflow obstruction (LVOTO) remains controversial. Although the Rastelli operation has been the most widely performed surgical procedure during the past decades, several studies have shown its suboptimal long-term prognosis. Other operations have been developed to improve results. This study was performed to compare the outcomes of the differen... Abstract
Cited 2 times since 2010 (0.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
The international journal of cardiovascular imaging, Volume 27, Issue 7, 8 2 2010, Pages 939-942 Stress imaging in patients with diabetes; routine practice? van der Wall EE, Scholte AJ, Holman ER, Bax JJ
Cited 7 times since 2010 (0.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
EuroIntervention : journal of EuroPCR in collaboration with the Working Group on Interventional Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology, Volume 6 Suppl G, 1 1 2010, Pages G38-47 Pre-operative aortic valve implantation evaluation: multimodality imaging. Delgado V, Schuijf JD, Bax JJ
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation procedures have been one of the main therapeutic breakthroughs of the last decade providing a feasible alternative therapy to patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and high operative risk. To date, more than 10,000 patients have been treated with this novel therapy and promising results, using either a transarterial or transapical approach have been reported. Accurate preprocedural evaluation of candidates for TAVI is crucial to optimise the suc... Abstract
EuroIntervention : journal of EuroPCR in collaboration with the Working Group on Interventional Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology, Volume 6 Suppl G, 1 1 2010, Pages G94-G100 Function and anatomy: SPECT-MPI and MSCT coronary angiography. Scholte AJ, Roos CJ, van Werkhoven JM
For the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), non-invasive cardiac imaging is indispensable. Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) investigates the pathophysiological consequences of luminal obstructive CAD, while multislice computed tomography coronary angiography (CTA) indicates the presence, extent and location of coronary atherosclerosis. The integration of CTA and SPECT data may provide important information which may be useful for pa... Abstract
EuroIntervention : journal of EuroPCR in collaboration with the Working Group on Interventional Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology, Volume 6 Suppl G, 1 1 2010, Pages G5 On cardiovascular imaging. de Feyter P, Bax JJ
Cited 113 times since 2010 (8.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Anesthesiology, Volume 112, Issue 5, 1 1 2010, Pages 1105-1115 Postoperative mortality in The Netherlands: a population-based analysis of surgery-specific risk in adults. Noordzij PG, Poldermans D, Schouten O, Bax JJ, Schreiner FA, Boersma E
Background: Few data are available that systematically describe rates and trends of postoperative mortality for fairly large, unselected patient populations. Methods: This population-based study uses a registry of 3.7 million surgical procedures in 102 hospitals in The Netherlands during 1991-2005. Patients older than 20 yr who underwent an elective, nonday case, open surgical procedure were enrolled. Patient data included main (discharge) diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, dates of admission and d... Abstract
The Annals of thoracic surgery, Volume 89, Issue 5, 1 1 2010, Pages 1554 Invited commentary. Braun J
Cited 27 times since 2010 (1.9 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, Volume 5, Issue 5, 1 1 2010, Pages 719-720 Sorafenib in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that harbor K-ras mutations: a brief report. Smit EF, Dingemans AM, Thunnissen FB, Hochstenbach MM, van Suylen RJ, Postmus PE
Cited 1 times since 2010 (0.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
EuroIntervention : journal of EuroPCR in collaboration with the Working Group on Interventional Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology, Volume 6 Suppl G, 1 1 2010, Pages G57-64 Quantification of stenosis severity on multidetector row computed tomography. Boogers MJ, Schuijf JD
A comprehensive evaluation of coronary anatomy and atherosclerosis can be provided by MDCT. Currently, several studies have used either manual or semi-automated algorithms for quantification of different plaque characteristics, in particular the degree of luminal narrowing. Although the feasibility of these quantitative algorithms has been demonstrated, further refinement of quantitative CT algorithms is currently indicated to allow a comprehensive yet fully automated analysis of plaque characte... Abstract
EuroIntervention : journal of EuroPCR in collaboration with the Working Group on Interventional Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology, Volume 6 Suppl G, 1 1 2010, Pages G28-37 Non-invasive imaging in percutaneous mitral valve procedures. Marsan NA, Bax JJ
Novel percutaneous techniques for the treatment of mitral valve (MV) disease have recently been developed and provide an alternative to surgery in patients with high operative risk. However, the complexity of MV anatomy and the variety of mitral regurgitation mechanisms require sophisticated procedures and accurate patient selection. Non-invasive imaging (echocardiography, multislice computed tomography) provides crucial anatomical details and exact characterisation of the mechanism underlying m... Abstract
Cited 16 times since 2010 (1.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Heart (British Cardiac Society), Volume 96, Issue 9, 1 1 2010, Pages 661 Edwards SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve in native pulmonary valve position. Bertels RA, Blom NA, Schalij MJ
Cited 44 times since 2010 (3.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of innate immunity, Volume 2, Issue 4, 30 5 2010, Pages 307-315 Endogenous inflammatory molecules engage Toll-like receptors in cardiovascular disease. Ionita MG, Arslan F, de Kleijn DP, Pasterkamp G
Innate immunity is important in the pathogenesis and progression of cardiovascular disease. Innate immune cells express various pattern-recognition receptors, among which also Toll-like receptors (TLRs). TLRs occur in atherosclerotic lesions where they are triggered by both exogenous (bacterial and viral pathogens) and endogenous (tissue damage-associated) molecules. Several endogenous TLR activators are described in relation to atherosclerotic disease or ischemia-induced cardiac injury. Experim... Abstract
Cited 38 times since 2010 (2.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN, Volume 5, Issue 7, 29 5 2010, Pages 1198-1204 Temporary perioperative decline of renal function is an independent predictor for chronic kidney disease. van Kuijk JP, Flu WJ, Chonchol M, Hoeks SE, Winkel TA, Verhagen HJ, Bax JJ, Poldermans D
Background and objectives: Acute kidney injury is an independent predictor of short- and long-term survival; however, data on the relationship between reversible transitory decline of kidney function and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are lacking. We assessed the prognostic value of temporary renal function decline on the development of long-term CKD. Design, setting, participants, & measurements: The study included 1308 patients who were undergoing major vascular surgery (aortic aneurysm repa... Abstract
Cited 48 times since 2010 (3.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
Respiratory physiology & neurobiology, Volume 173 Suppl, 28 4 2010, Pages S43-54 Recent advances in alveolar biology: evolution and function of alveolar proteins. Orgeig S, Hiemstra PS, Veldhuizen EJ, Casals C, Clark HW, Haczku A, Knudsen L, Possmayer F
This review is focused on the evolution and function of alveolar proteins. The lung faces physical and environmental challenges, due to changing pressures/volumes and foreign pathogens, respectively. The pulmonary surfactant system is integral in protecting the lung from these challenges via two groups of surfactant proteins - the small molecular weight hydrophobic SPs, SP-B and -C, that regulate interfacial adsorption of the lipids, and the large hydrophilic SPs, SP-A and -D, which are surfacta... Abstract
Cited 104 times since 2010 (7.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
European heart journal, Volume 31, Issue 13, 27 4 2010, Pages 1640-1647 Prognostic importance of strain and strain rate after acute myocardial infarction. Antoni ML, Mollema SA, Delgado V, Atary JZ, Borleffs CJ, Boersma E, Holman ER, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ
Aims: Recently, strain and strain rate have been introduced as novel parameters reflecting left ventricular (LV) function. The purpose of the current study was to assess the prognostic importance of strain and strain rate after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods and results: A total of 659 patients after AMI were evaluated. Baseline echocardiography was performed to assess LV function with traditional parameters and strain and strain rate. During follow-up, 51 patients (8%) reached the p... Abstract
Cited 44 times since 2010 (3.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE, Volume 33, Issue 8, 27 4 2010, Pages 1013-1019 Recurrent implantable cardioverter-defibrillator replacement is associated with an increasing risk of pocket-related complications. Borleffs CJ, Thijssen J, de Bie MK, van Rees JB, van Welsenes GH, van Erven L, Bax JJ, Cannegieter SC, Schalij MJ
Background: Despite beneficial effects of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy, limited service life results in replacement within the majority of patients. Data concerning the effect of replacement procedures on the occurrence of pocket-related adverse events are scarce. In this study, the requirement for pocket-related surgical re-interventions following ICD treatment and the effect of device replacement were evaluated. Methods: From 1992 to 2008, 2,415 patients receiving an IC... Abstract
Cited 25 times since 2010 (1.8 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of electrocardiology, Volume 43, Issue 4, 24 4 2010, Pages 294-301 The spatial QRS-T angle in the Frank vectorcardiogram: accuracy of estimates derived from the 12-lead electrocardiogram. Schreurs CA, Algra AM, Man SC, Cannegieter SC, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Kors JA, Swenne CA
Background and purpose: The spatial QRS-T angle (SA), a predictor of sudden cardiac death, is a vectorcardiographic variable. Gold standard vertorcardiograms (VCGs) are recorded by using the Frank electrode positions. However, with the commonly available 12-lead ECG, VCGs must be synthesized by matrix multiplication (inverse Dower matrix/Kors matrix). Alternatively, Rautaharju proposed a method to calculate SA directly from the 12-lead ECG. Neither spatial angles computed by using the inverse Do... Abstract
Cited 23 times since 2010 (1.6 per year) source: EuropePMC
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology, Volume 30, Issue 8, 22 4 2010, Pages 1591-1597 6-mercaptopurine inhibits atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein e*3-leiden transgenic mice through atheroprotective actions on monocytes and macrophages. Pols TW, Bonta PI, Pires NM, Otermin I, Vos M, de Vries MR, van Eijk M, Roelofsen J, Havekes LM, Quax PH, van Kuilenburg AB, de Waard V, Pannekoek H, de Vries CJ
Objective: 6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP), the active metabolite of the immunosuppressive prodrug azathioprine, is commonly used in autoimmune diseases and transplant recipients, who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease. Here, we aimed to gain knowledge on the action of 6-MP in atherosclerosis, with a focus on monocytes and macrophages. Methods and results: We demonstrate that 6-MP induces apoptosis of THP-1 monocytes, involving decreased expression of the intrinsic antiapoptotic factors B-cell... Abstract
Cited 25 times since 2010 (1.8 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of heart failure, Volume 12, Issue 7, 22 4 2010, Pages 716-720 Exercise stroke volume and heart rate response differ in right and left heart failure. Groepenhoff H, Westerhof N, Jacobs W, Boonstra A, Postmus PE, Vonk-Noordegraaf A
Aims: In pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), the exercise-induced increase in stroke volume (SV) is limited by the increase in pulmonary artery pressure. In left heart failure (LHF), systemic arterial pressure increases little during exercise, and the SV increase is limited by the left ventricle itself. These differences might be reflected by a dissimilar SV and heart rate (HR) response to exercise, which could have important therapeutic implications, for example in beta-blocker therapy. Ther... Abstract
Cited 22 times since 2010 (1.6 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, Volume 37, Issue 9, 22 4 2010, Pages 1698-1705 Cardiac autonomic neuropathy in patients with diabetes and no symptoms of coronary artery disease: comparison of 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine myocardial scintigraphy and heart rate variability. Scholte AJ, Schuijf JD, Delgado V, Kok JA, Bus MT, Maan AC, Stokkel MP, Kharagitsingh AV, Dibbets-Schneider P, van der Wall EE, Bax JJ
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) in a cohort of patients with type 2 diabetes, truly asymptomatic for coronary artery disease (CAD), using heart rate variability (HRV) and (123)I-metaiodobenzylguanidine ((123)I-mIBG) myocardial scintigraphy. Methods: The study group comprised 88 patients with type 2 diabetes prospectively recruited from an outpatient diabetes clinic. In all patients myocardial perfusion scintigraphy, CAN by H... Abstract