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 3 times since 2007 (0.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
Coronary artery disease, Volume 18, Issue 6, 1 1 2007, Pages 483-487 Carotid artery stenting versus endarterectomy in relation to perioperative myocardial ischemia, troponin T release and major cardiac events. Feringa HH, Hendriks JM, Karagiannis S, Schouten O, Vidakovic R, van Sambeek MR, Klein J, Noordzij P, Bax JJ, Poldermans D
Background: Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is less invasive than endarterectomy. This study examined differences in perioperative myocardial ischemia, troponin T release and clinical cardiac events in patients undergoing CAS compared with endarterectomy. Methods: In an observational study, CAS was performed in 24 and carotid endarterectomy in 44 patients. Before surgery, clinical risk factors were noted and dobutamine stress echocardiography was performed for cardiac risk assessment. Perioperativ... Abstract
Cited 35 times since 2007 (2.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of heart failure, Volume 9, Issue 10, 28 4 2007, Pages 1058-1063 Reverse ventricular remodelling after cardiac resynchronization therapy is associated with a reduction in serum tenascin-C and plasma matrix metalloproteinase-9 levels. Hessel MH, Bleeker GB, Bax JJ, Henneman MM, den Adel B, Klok M, Schalij MJ, Atsma DE, van der Laarse A
Background: In heart failure patients, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) leads to reverse ventricular remodelling. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether changes in levels of circulating biomarkers of extracellular matrix metabolism correlate with the response to CRT. Methods and results: Clinical parameters, left ventricular (LV) volumes, and circulating levels of tenascin-C (TNC), matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), MMP-9, and amino-terminal propeptide of brain natriuretic pe... Abstract
Cited 25 times since 2007 (1.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 100, Issue 9, 27 4 2007, Pages 1479-1484 Comparison of the incidences of cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia, and cardiac events in patients treated with endovascular versus open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Feringa HH, Karagiannis S, Vidakovic R, Noordzij PG, Brugts JJ, Schouten O, van Sambeek MR, Bax JJ, Poldermans D
This study examines differences in cardiac arrhythmias, perioperative myocardial ischemia, troponin T release, and cardiovascular events between endovascular and open repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Of 175 patients, 126 underwent open AAA repair and 49 underwent endovascular AAA repair. Continuous 12-lead electrocardiographic monitoring, starting 1 day before surgery and continuing through 2 days after surgery, was used for cardiac arrhythmia and myocardial ischemia detection. Tropo... Abstract
Cited 78 times since 2007 (4.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
Diabetes, Volume 56, Issue 12, 23 4 2007, Pages 2849-2853 Short-term caloric restriction induces accumulation of myocardial triglycerides and decreases left ventricular diastolic function in healthy subjects. van der Meer RW, Hammer S, Smit JW, Frölich M, Bax JJ, Diamant M, Rijzewijk LJ, de Roos A, Romijn JA, Lamb HJ
Objective: Diabetes and obesity are associated with increased plasma nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA) levels, myocardial triglyceride accumulation, and myocardial dysfunction. Because a very low-calorie diet (VLCD) also increases plasma NEFA levels, we studied the effect of a VLCD on myocardial triglyceride content and cardiac function in healthy subjects. Research design and methods: Fourteen healthy nonobese men underwent (1)H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to determine myocardial and he... Abstract
Cited 118 times since 2007 (7.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 100, Issue 8, 20 3 2007, Pages 1263-1270 Usefulness of tissue Doppler velocity and strain dyssynchrony for predicting left ventricular reverse remodeling response after cardiac resynchronization therapy. Yu CM, Gorcsan J, Bleeker GB, Zhang Q, Schalij MJ, Suffoletto MS, Fung JW, Schwartzman D, Chan YS, Tanabe M, Bax JJ
The assessment of systolic dyssynchrony by echocardiography is useful in predicting a favorable response to cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Tissue Doppler velocity and tissue Doppler longitudinal strain have been suggested for this purpose. This study compared parameters of systolic dyssynchrony derived from these 2 imaging modalities for their predictive values of CRT response. Two hundred fifty-six patients from 3 different centers who received CRT were followed for 6 +/- 3 months. Pa... Abstract
Cited 45 times since 2007 (2.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, Volume 50, Issue 2, 1 1 2007, Pages 219-228 Temporary worsening of renal function after aortic surgery is associated with higher long-term mortality. Welten GM, Schouten O, Chonchol M, Hoeks SE, Feringa HH, Bax JJ, Dunkelgrün M, van Gestel YR, van Domburg RT, Poldermans D
Background: Little is known about acute changes in renal function in the postoperative period and the outcome of patients undergoing major vascular surgery. Specifically, data are scarce for patients in whom renal function temporarily decreases and returns to baseline at 3 days after surgery. Study design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting & participants: 1,324 patients who underwent elective open abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery in a single center. Predictor: Renal function (creatinine c... Abstract
Cited 105 times since 2007 (6.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
Heart (British Cardiac Society), Volume 94, Issue 3, 23 4 2007, Pages 290-295 Prevalence of coronary artery disease and plaque morphology assessed by multi-slice computed tomography coronary angiography and calcium scoring in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes. Scholte AJ, Schuijf JD, Kharagjitsingh AV, Jukema JW, Pundziute G, van der Wall EE, Bax JJ
Objective: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of CAD as well as plaque morphology in asymptomatic patients with type 2 diabetes using multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT). In addition, the relation between calcium score and MSCT findings was explored. Design: In 70 patients, coronary calcium scoring and non-invasive coronary angiography were performed. Angiograms showing atherosclerosis were further classified as obstructive (> or =50% luminal narrowing) CAD or not. Pla... Abstract
Cited 43 times since 2007 (2.6 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 100, Issue 7, 18 3 2007, Pages 1094-1098 Intramyocardial injection of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells in patients with chronic myocardial infarction and severe left ventricular dysfunction. Beeres SL, Bax JJ, Dibbets-Schneider P, Stokkel MP, Fibbe WE, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Atsma DE
The present study investigated the safety, feasibility, and potential efficacy of autologous bone marrow cell injection in patients with chronic myocardial infarction and severe left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. In 15 patients (63 +/- 9 years; 14 men) bone marrow was aspirated from the iliac crest. Using the NOGA system (Biosense-Webster, Waterloo, Belgium), 94 +/- 14 x 10(6) bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells were injected into the infarction border zone. Bone marrow cell injection was perf... Abstract
Cited 110 times since 2007 (6.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 100, Issue 6, 5 1 2007, Pages 930-936 Comparison of myocardial infarct size assessed with contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and left ventricular function and volumes to predict mortality in patients with healed myocardial infarction. Roes SD, Kelle S, Kaandorp TA, Kokocinski T, Poldermans D, Lamb HJ, Boersma E, van der Wall EE, Fleck E, de Roos A, Nagel E, Bax JJ
Currently, left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (EF) and/or LV volumes are the established predictors of mortality in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and severe LV dysfunction. With contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), precise delineation of infarct size is now possible. The relative merits of LVEF/LV volumes and infarct size to predict long-term outcome are unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine the predictive value of infarct size assessed with contra... Abstract
Cited 7 times since 2007 (0.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Volume 14, Issue 4, 1 1 2007, Pages 604-612 The current status of multislice computed tomography in the diagnosis and prognosis of coronary artery disease. Schuijf JD, Jukema JW, van der Wall EE, Bax JJ
Cited 3 times since 2007 (0.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Volume 14, Issue 4, 1 1 2007, Pages 550-554 Prognostic implications of stress Tc-99m tetrofosmin myocardial perfusion imaging in patients with left ventricular hypertrophy. Elhendy A, Schinkel AF, van Domburg RT, Bax JJ, Feringa HH, Noordzij PG, Schouten O, Poldermans D
Background: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is associated with an increased risk of cardiac death. Data on the prognostic value of myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in patients with LVH are limited. The aim of this study is to assess the independent value of stress technetium 99m tetrofosmin MPI in predicting the long-term mortality rate in patients with LVH. Methods and results: We studied 177 patients (mean age, 59 +/- 12 years; 134 men) with LVH by electrocardiographic criteria who underw... Abstract
Cited 8 times since 2007 (0.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI, Volume 26, Issue 1, 1 1 2007, Pages 14-22 Applications of multislice computed tomography in coronary artery disease. de Roos A, Kroft LJ, Bax JJ, Geleijns J
Multislice computed tomography (MSCT) provides high accuracy for noninvasive assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD). The introduction of the latest computed tomography (CT) technology allows comprehensive evaluation of various aspects of CAD, including the coronary calcium score, coronary artery stenoses, bypass patency, and myocardial function. Other applications, such as plaque characterization, first-pass perfusion imaging, and viability imaging using delayed contrast enhancement, are st... Abstract
Cited 59 times since 2007 (3.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of cardiovascular magnetic resonance : official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, Volume 9, Issue 4, 1 1 2007, Pages 645-651 Magnetic resonance assessment of aortic pulse wave velocity, aortic distensibility, and cardiac function in uncomplicated type 2 diabetes mellitus. van der Meer RW, Diamant M, Westenberg JJ, Doornbos J, Bax JJ, de Roos A, Lamb HJ
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) may augment arterial stiffening and thereby modulates left ventricular (LV) function. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is well suited to assess aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV) and aortic distensibility, both markers of arterial stiffness, without the use of geometric assumptions. Furthermore, CMR is a reliable method for assessing left ventricular (LV) function. The purpose of this study was to assess LV function, PWV, and aortic distensibility... Abstract
Cited 168 times since 2007 (10 per year) source: EuropePMC
Current problems in cardiology, Volume 32, Issue 7, 1 1 2007, Pages 375-410 Hibernating myocardium: diagnosis and patient outcomes. Schinkel AF, Bax JJ, Poldermans D, Elhendy A, Ferrari R, Rahimtoola SH
Approximately 50% of the patients with chronic obstructive coronary artery disease resulting in chronic contractile dysfunction have hibernating myocardium and may benefit from revascularization. This pooled analysis describes the relative merits of dobutamine echocardiography, thallium-201 and technetium-99m scintigraphy, positron emission tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, for the diagnosis of hibernating myocardium and prediction of patient outcomes. Abstract
Cited 175 times since 2007 (10.4 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Volume 48, Issue 7, 15 3 2007, Pages 1104-1111 Can LV dyssynchrony as assessed with phase analysis on gated myocardial perfusion SPECT predict response to CRT? Henneman MM, Chen J, Dibbets-Schneider P, Stokkel MP, Bleeker GB, Ypenburg C, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Garcia EV, Bax JJ
Unlabelled: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is now a well-recognized therapeutic option for patients with end-stage heart failure. However, not all patients respond to CRT, and, therefore, preimplantation identification of responders is desirable. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the degree of left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony, as assessed with phase analysis from gated myocardial perfusion SPECT (GMPS), can predict which patients will respond to CRT. Methods: For... Abstract
Cited 60 times since 2007 (3.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Volume 48, Issue 7, 15 3 2007, Pages 1135-1146 Assessment of myocardial viability in patients with heart failure. Schinkel AF, Poldermans D, Elhendy A, Bax JJ
The prognosis for patients with chronic ischemic left ventricular dysfunction is poor, despite advances in different therapies. Noninvasive assessment of myocardial viability may guide patient management. Multiple imaging techniques have been developed to assess viable and nonviable myocardium by evaluating perfusion, cell membrane integrity, mitochondria, glucose metabolism, scar tissue, and contractile reserve. PET, (201)Tl and (99m)Tc scintigraphy, and dobutamine stress echocardiography have... Abstract
Cited 16 times since 2007 (0.9 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 100, Issue 3, 14 2 2007, Pages 476-482 Usefulness of triplane tissue Doppler imaging to predict acute response to cardiac resynchronization therapy. Van de Veire NR, Bleeker GB, Ypenburg C, De Sutter J, Ajmone Marsan N, Holman ER, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Bax JJ
This study evaluated the value of triplane tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) to predict acute response after cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Forty-nine patients scheduled for CRT underwent triplane echocardiography with simultaneous TDI acquisition before and 48 hours after implantation. A 3-dimensional left ventricular (LV) volume was generated and LV volumes and ejection fraction were calculated. A parametric imaging technique, tissue synchronization imaging, was applied to portray the are... Abstract
Cited 3 times since 2007 (0.2 per year) source: EuropePMC
Current opinion in anaesthesiology, Volume 20, Issue 3, 1 1 2007, Pages 254-260 Perioperative medical management of ischemic heart disease in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery. Feringa HH, Bax JJ, Poldermans D
Purpose of review: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death after anesthesia and surgery. The preoperative identification of patients with underlying coronary artery disease is important to initiate appropriate treatment strategies in order to reduce the risk of perioperative complications. The current review will discuss new insights in the field of perioperative medicine that can be applied to clinical practice or stimulate further investigation. Recent findings: Recent findings in... Abstract
Cited 12 times since 2007 (0.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
Current opinion in anaesthesiology, Volume 20, Issue 3, 1 1 2007, Pages 274-278 Management of patients with cardiac stents undergoing noncardiac surgery. Schouten O, Bax JJ, Poldermans D
Purpose of review: Coronary stenting is performed in over 4 million patients annually. Approximately 5% of these patients undergo a noncardiac surgical procedure within 1 year after stenting. Surgery might induce hypercoagulability. This causes increased concern about the effects of previous coronary stenting on postoperative cardiac outcome, particularly in-stent thrombosis. On the other hand, patients with multiple cardiac risk factors are at high risk for postoperative adverse cardiac events... Abstract
Cited 36 times since 2007 (2.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Heart (British Cardiac Society), Volume 94, Issue 1, 31 5 2007, Pages 48-52 Gender influence on the diagnostic accuracy of 64-slice multislice computed tomography coronary angiography for detection of obstructive coronary artery disease. Pundziute G, Schuijf JD, Jukema JW, van Werkhoven JM, Boersma E, de Roos A, van der Wall EE, Bax JJ
Objective: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of 64-slice multislice computed tomography (MSCT) coronary angiography between female and male patients using conventional coronary angiography as the reference standard. Design: Diagnostic accuracy study. Setting: University hospital. Patients: 103 consecutive patients (51 men, 52 women, mean (SD) age 60 (10) years) with known and suspected coronary artery disease underwent 64-slice MSCT. Main outcome measures: Diagnostic accuracy of 64-slice MSCT t... Abstract