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 14 times since 2006 (0.8 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology, Volume 17, Issue 4, 1 1 2006, Pages 431-434 Fusion of electroanatomical activation maps and multislice computed tomography to guide ablation of a focal atrial tachycardia in a fontan patient. Tops LF, de Groot NM, Bax JJ, Schalij MJ
Introduction: Ablation of atrial tachycardia (AT) occurring late after cardiac surgery for congenital heart disease can be challenging due to the complexity of the arrhythmogenic substrate. Methods and results: We performed an ablation procedure in a Fontan patient with an AT using a new approach combining 3D electroanatomical mapping with multislice computed tomography (MSCT). This technique visualizes the position of the catheter in relation to the endocardium, thereby improving delineation of... Abstract
Cited 109 times since 2006 (6 per year) source: EuropePMC
Heart (British Cardiac Society), Volume 92 Suppl 1, 1 1 2006, Pages i19-26 Assessing right ventricular function: the role of echocardiography and complementary technologies. Bleeker GB, Steendijk P, Holman ER, Yu CM, Breithardt OA, Kaandorp TA, Schalij MJ, van der Wall EE, Nihoyannopoulos P, Bax JJ
Nuclear medicine communications, Volume 27, Issue 4, 1 1 2006, Pages 317-320 Optimal imaging of patients with ischaemic heart failure. Slart RH, Jager PL, van Veldhuisen DJ, Bax JJ
Cited 39 times since 2006 (2.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Volume 47, Issue 4, 1 1 2006, Pages 574-580 Effect of intramyocardial injection of autologous bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells on perfusion, function, and viability in patients with drug-refractory chronic ischemia. Beeres SL, Bax JJ, Dibbets P, Stokkel MP, Zeppenfeld K, Fibbe WE, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Atsma DE
Unlabelled: Intramyocardial injection of bone marrow cells has been proposed as a new therapeutic option for patients with chronic ischemic heart disease. We investigated whether autologous bone marrow-derived mononuclear cell injection into the myocardium of patients with drug-refractory ischemia reduces anginal symptoms, improves left ventricular (LV) function, increases myocardial perfusion, and alters the extent of scar tissue. Methods: In 25 patients (mean age +/- SD, 64 +/- 10 y; 21 male)... Abstract
Cited 10 times since 2006 (0.6 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 97, Issue 10, 23 4 2006, Pages 1423-1426 Influence of cardiac risk factors and medication on length of hospitalization in patients undergoing major vascular surgery. van de Pol MA, van Houdenhoven M, Hans EW, Boersma E, Bax JJ, Feringa HH, Schouten O, van Sambeek MR, Poldermans D
Major vascular surgery is associated with a long in-hospital length of stay (LOS). Cardiac risk factors identify patients with an increased risk. Recent studies have associated statin, aspirin, and beta-blocker therapies with improved postoperative outcome. However, the effect of all these factors on LOS has not been defined. Our aims were to determine the effect of cardiac risk factors and (preventive) statin, aspirin, and beta-blocker therapy on LOS and to deduce from these factors a model tha... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2006 (0.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
European heart journal, Volume 27, Issue 8, 21 3 2006, Pages 899-900 Risk assessment with coronary artery calcium scoring: effects of smoking at young age. Bax JJ, van der Wall EE
Cited 41 times since 2006 (2.3 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 97, Issue 9, 20 3 2006, Pages 1326-1331 Usefulness of intramyocardial injection of autologous bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells in patients with severe angina pectoris and stress-induced myocardial ischemia. Beeres SL, Bax JJ, Kaandorp TA, Zeppenfeld K, Lamb HJ, Dibbets-Schneider P, Stokkel MP, Fibbe WE, de Roos A, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ, Atsma DE
Bone marrow cell transplantation has been proposed as a novel therapeutic option for patients with coronary artery disease. This study investigated whether autologous bone marrow-derived mononuclear cell injection into the ischemic myocardium of patients with severe angina pectoris could safely reduce anginal symptoms, improve myocardial perfusion, and increase left ventricular (LV) function. In a total of 20 patients (63 +/- 10 years old; 16 men) with angina pectoris, myocardial segments with s... Abstract
Cited 34 times since 2006 (1.9 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 97, Issue 9, 20 3 2006, Pages 1383-1385 Effects of statins on renal function after aortic cross clamping during major vascular surgery. Schouten O, Kok NF, Boersma E, Bax JJ, Feringa HH, Vidakovic R, Statius van Eps RG, van Sambeek MR, Poldermans D
Ischemic reperfusion injury is an important cause of renal dysfunction after major vascular surgery and increases postoperative morbidity and mortality. The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of statins on renal function in patients at high risk for renal dysfunction, that is, those who underwent suprarenal aortic cross clamping-declamping. Seventy-seven patients (28 statin users, 57 men; mean age 69 +/- 8 years) with normal preoperative renal function requiring suprarenal aortic... Abstract
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Volume 47, Issue 7, 15 3 2006, Pages 1478-1484 Highlights of the 2005 scientific sessions of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology: Seattle, Washington, September 29-October 2, 2005. Bax JJ, Abbott BG, Berman DS, Garcia EV, Gropler RS, Hendel RC, Jain D, Mieres JH, Russell RR, Shaw LJ, Udelson JE, Wackers FJ, ASNC Scientific Program Committee
Cited 1 times since 2006 (0.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
The international journal of cardiovascular imaging, Volume 22, Issue 3-4, 15 3 2006, Pages 533-536 Image assessment and post-processing with multislice CT angiography in highly calcified coronary arteries. Pundziute G, Schuijf JD, Bax JJ, van der Wall EE
Cited 29 times since 2006 (1.6 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, Volume 33, Issue 6, 8 2 2006, Pages 716-723 Prediction of functional recovery after revascularization in patients with chronic ischaemic left ventricular dysfunction: head-to-head comparison between 99mTc-sestamibi/18F-FDG DISA SPECT and 13N-ammonia/ 18F-FDG PET. Slart RH, Bax JJ, van Veldhuisen DJ, van der Wall EE, Irwan R, Sluiter WJ, Dierckx RA, de Boer J, Jager PL
Purpose: (18)F-FDG PET is an important modality for myocardial viability assessment in patients with left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. Dual-isotope simultaneous acquisition (DISA) SPECT may be an alternative to PET. The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic performance of PET and DISA SPECT for the prediction of improvement in regional and global LV function as well as LV reverse remodelling after revascularization. Methods: Patients (n=47) with chronic coronary artery disease and LV... Abstract
Cited 110 times since 2006 (6 per year) source: EuropePMC
Circulation, Volume 113, Issue 10, 6 1 2006, Pages 1295-1304 Hemodynamic effects of long-term cardiac resynchronization therapy: analysis by pressure-volume loops. Steendijk P, Tulner SA, Bax JJ, Oemrawsingh PV, Bleeker GB, van Erven L, Putter H, Verwey HF, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ
Background: Acute hemodynamic effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) were reported previously, but detailed invasive studies showing hemodynamic consequences of long-term CRT are not available. Methods and results: We studied 22 patients scheduled for implantation of a CRT device based on conventional criteria (New York Heart Association class III or IV, left ventricular [LV] ejection fraction 120 ms). During diagnostic catheterization before CRT, we acquired pressure-volume loops us... Abstract
Cited 65 times since 2006 (3.6 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 97, Issue 8, 2 1 2006, Pages 1220-1222 Effect of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation on left atrial cavity size. Tops LF, Bax JJ, Zeppenfeld K, Jongbloed MR, van der Wall EE, Schalij MJ
Left atrial (LA) remodeling is associated with atrial fibrillation (AF). Radiofrequency catheter ablation offers a good treatment option for AF, with reasonable long-term results. The purpose of the present study was to assess whether LA reverse remodeling occurs after successful catheter ablation. Fifty-seven consecutive patients (45 men; age 53 +/- 8 years) with symptomatic drug-refractory AF were treated with radiofrequency catheter ablation. The patients were divided into 2 groups on the bas... Abstract
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, Volume 150, Issue 11, 1 1 2006, Pages 597-600 [Screening of asymptomatic individuals for coronary disease using CT-calcium measurement in the coronary arteries]. Schuijf JD, Bax JJ, Jukema JW, van der Wall EE
Coronary calcification is a specific marker for coronary atherosclerosis. It is therefore reasonable to assume that the risk ofcardiac events can be assessed by the quantification of the extent of coronary calcium. Until now, the predictive value of coronary calcium and its advantage over conventional risk factors has not been proven by any of the available prospective cohort studies. It is particularly likely that assessment of coronary atherosclerosis will help in the decision to initiate or d... Abstract
Cited 31 times since 2006 (1.7 per year) source: EuropePMC
Coronary artery disease, Volume 17, Issue 2, 1 1 2006, Pages 173-179 A meta-analysis of safety and effectiveness of perioperative beta-blocker use for the prevention of cardiac events in different types of noncardiac surgery. Schouten O, Shaw LJ, Boersma E, Bax JJ, Kertai MD, Feringa HH, Biagini E, Kok NF, Urk Hv, Elhendy A, Poldermans D
Objective: Perioperative beta-blocker therapy has been proposed to improve outcome. Most of the trials conducted, however, lacked statistical power to evaluate the incidence of hard cardiac events and the relationship to the type of surgery. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of all randomized controlled trials in which beta-blocker therapy was evaluated. Methods: An electronic search of published reports on Medline was undertaken to identify studies published between January 1980 and Novem... Abstract
Cited 16 times since 2006 (0.9 per year) source: EuropePMC
Seminars in cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia, Volume 10, Issue 1, 1 1 2006, Pages 25-31 Protecting the heart with cardiac medication in patients with left ventricular dysfunction undergoing major noncardiac vascular surgery. Feringa HH, Bax JJ, Schouten O, Poldermans D
Patients with left ventricular dysfunction who are undergoing major noncardiac vascular surgery are at increased risk of adverse postoperative events. We sought to evaluate whether perioperative medication use, including angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, beta-blockers, statins, and aspirin, was associated with a reduced incidence of postoperative in-hospital mortality in these high-risk patients. The study enrolled 511 patients with left ventricular dysfunction (left ventricular ej... Abstract
Cited 74 times since 2006 (4.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
Archives of internal medicine, Volume 166, Issue 5, 1 1 2006, Pages 529-535 The long-term prognostic value of the resting and postexercise ankle-brachial index. Feringa HH, Bax JJ, van Waning VH, Boersma E, Elhendy A, Schouten O, Tangelder MJ, van Sambeek MH, van den Meiracker AH, Poldermans D
Background: Peripheral arterial disease is associated with a high incidence of cardiovascular mortality. Peripheral arterial disease can be detected by using the ankle-brachial index (ABI). This study assessed the prognostic value of the postexercise ABI in addition to the resting ABI on long-term mortality in patients with suspected peripheral arterial disease. Methods: In this prospective cohort study of 3209 patients (mean +/- SD age, 63 +/- 12 years; 71.1% male), resting and postexercise ABI... Abstract
Cited 28 times since 2006 (1.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Volume 13, Issue 2, 1 1 2006, Pages 210-219 Prediction of functional recovery after revascularization in patients with coronary artery disease and left ventricular dysfunction by gated FDG-PET. Slart RH, Bax JJ, van Veldhuisen DJ, van der Wall EE, Dierckx RA, de Boer J, Jager PL
Background: Traditionally, cardiac fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake is combined with regional perfusion for optimal evaluation of viability. Gated FDG-positron emission tomography (PET) may be an alternative technique for detection of viability because it permits combined assessment of glucose metabolism uptake and wall thickening (WT). In this study the value of FDG uptake and WT (analyzed from a stand-alone gated FDG-PET study) for the prediction of recovery of regional and global left ventricu... Abstract
Cited 1 times since 2006 (0.1 per year) source: EuropePMC
European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, Volume 33, Issue 3, 1 1 2006, Pages 353-355 MSCT is better than stress perfusion imaging for detecting CAD--For. Cademartiri F, Bax JJ
Cited 10 times since 2006 (0.5 per year) source: EuropePMC
The American journal of cardiology, Volume 97, Issue 8, 28 4 2006, Pages 1146-1150 Relation of B-type natriuretic peptide early after acute myocardial infarction to left ventricular diastolic function and extent of myocardial damage determined by magnetic resonance imaging. Paelinck BP, Vrints CJ, Bax JJ, Bosmans JM, De Hert SG, de Roos A, Lamb HJ
Early after acute myocardial infarction, the relation between plasma B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and extent of myocardial scar formation and diastolic dysfunction remains unclear. In 32 consecutive patients early (5 +/- 3 days) after a first acute myocardial infarction, delayed contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was performed to define myocardial scar. Diastolic function was assessed using phase-contrast MR measurements of mitral flow and septal tissue velocities (tissue MR i... Abstract