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Routinely analyzed leukocyte characteristics improve prediction of mortality after coronary angiography
Conclusion Readily available yet unreported leukocyte characteristics from routine hematology analyzers significantly improved prediction of mortality in coronary angiography patients on top of clinical characteristics. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gijsberts, C. M., Ellenbroek, G. H., ten Berg, M. J., Huisman, A., van Solinge, W. W., Asselbergs, F. W., den Ruijter, H. M., Pasterkamp, G., de Kleijn, D. P., Hoefer, I. E. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Simplifying the audit of risk factor recording and control: A report from an international study in 11 countries
Conclusions SURF proved to be practical in daily practice. Results indicated poor control of risk factors with substantial variation between countries, calling for development and implementation of clinical standards of secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhao, M., Cooney, M. T., Klipstein-Grobusch, K., Vaartjes, I., De Bacquer, D., De Sutter, J., Reiner, Z., Prescott, E., Faggiano, P., Vanuzzo, D., AlFaleh, H., Menown, I. B., Gait, D., Posogova, N., Sheu, W. H.-H., Zhao, D., Zuo, H., Grobbee, D. E., Graha Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Advantages and disadvantages of unstructured cardiovascular risk factor screening for follow-up in primary care
Conclusions In this population 51% of the participants with an abnormal result had unnecessarily received a recommendation to consult a GP, and 10% were unnecessarily worried. GPs should be informed about the complete risk assessment, and only participants at intermediate or high risk should receive a recommendation to consult a GP. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: de Boer, A. W., de Mutsert, R., den Heijer, M., Rosendaal, F. R., Jukema, J. W., Blom, J. W., Numans, M. E., for the NEO study group Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Chronic kidney disease and 10-year risk of cardiovascular death
Conclusions Although moderate chronic kidney disease is an independent predictor for an increased 10-year risk of cardiovascular death, only those with severe chronic kidney disease had similar risk to those with diabetes or cardiovascular disease. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Holzmann, M. J., Carlsson, A. C., Hammar, N., Ivert, T., Walldius, G., Jungner, I., Wändell, P., Ärnlöv, J. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

The use of HeartQoL in patients with coronary heart disease: Association with risk factors and European reference values. The EUROASPIRE IV study of the European Society of Cardiology
Conclusion HeartQoL scores were associated with patients’ coronary risk profile. The reference values may help other researchers to interpret HeartQoL scores. Further research should focus on the minimal important difference needed to evaluate the effect of therapies and lifestyle changes. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: De Smedt, D., Clays, E., Höfer, S., Oldridge, N., Kotseva, K., Maggioni, A. P., Pogosova, N., Dolzhenko, M., De Bacquer, D. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

Normative values for carotid intima media thickness and its progression: Are they transferrable outside of their cohort of origin?
Conclusions The distribution of cIMT values is too heterogeneous to define universal or regional population reference values. CIMT values vary widely between different studies regardless of ethnicity, geographic location and ultrasound protocol. Prediction of vascular events with cIMT values was more consistent across all cohorts, ethnicities and regions. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Liao, X., Norata, G. D., Polak, J. F., Stehouwer, C. D., Catapano, A., Rundek, T., Ezhov, M., Sander, D., Thompson, S. G., Lorenz, M. W., on behalf of the PROG-IMT study group, Balakhonova, T., Safarova, M., Grigore, L., Empana, J.-P., Lin, H.-J., McLachl Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

The long-term effects of a randomized trial comparing aerobic interval versus continuous training in coronary artery disease patients: 1-year data from the SAINTEX-CAD study
Conclusion The short-term improvements of center-based AIT and ACT on physical fitness, physical activity, peripheral endothelial function, cardiovascular risk factors and QoL are sustained after a 1-year follow-up period. The majority of patients (>90%) met the recommended physical activity levels of 150 minutes/week. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pattyn, N., Vanhees, L., Cornelissen, V. A., Coeckelberghs, E., De Maeyer, C., Goetschalckx, K., Possemiers, N., Wuyts, K., Van Craenenbroeck, E. M., Beckers, P. J. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

How to keep on going: Editorial comment on The long-term effects of a randomized trial comparing aerobic interval versus continuous training in coronary artery disease patients: one-year data from the SAINTEX-CAD study
(Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kränkel, N. Tags: Invited Editorial Source Type: research

Facilitating or getting in the way? The effect of clinicians' knowledge, values and beliefs on referral and participation
Conclusions Clinician-related factors are important to consider in relation to CR referral and participation. Education for clinicians, discussion of local services and the support of an efficacious system at programme and organisation levels are essential. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gallagher, R., Neubeck, L., Du, H., Astley, C., Berry, N. M., Hill, M. N., Clark, R. Tags: Review Source Type: research

Long-term prognostic utility of pentraxin 3 and D-dimer as compared to high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and B-type natriuretic peptide in suspected acute coronary syndrome
Conclusion High levels of PTX3, D-dimer and BNP were found to be independent, long-term predictors of all-cause mortality in chest pain patients with a suspected ACS. hsCRP and BNP also predicted future myocardial infarction. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mjelva, O. R., Pönitz, V., Brügger-Andersen, T., Grundt, H., Staines, H., Nilsen, D. W. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

Corrigendum
Deceptive meaning of oxygen uptake measured at the anaerobic threshold in patients with systolic heart failure and atrial fibrillation by Magri et al., European Journal of Preventive Cardiology 2015 22: 1046–1055, DOI: 10.1177/2047487314551546. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research

2016 European Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice: The Sixth Joint Task Force of the European Society of Cardiology and Other Societies on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice (constituted by representatives of 10 societies and by invited experts) * Developed with the special contribution of the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation (EACPR)
(Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Authors/Task Force Members, Piepoli, M. F., Hoes, A. W., Agewall, S., Albus, C., Brotons, C., Catapano, A. L., Cooney, M.-T., Corra, U., Cosyns, B., Deaton, C., Graham, I., Hall, M. S., Hobbs, F. D. R., Lochen, M.-L., Löllgen, H., Marques-Vidal, P Tags: Joint ESC Guidelines Source Type: research

Inter-individual variability in right ventricle adaptation after an endurance race
Conclusion An acute RV impairment was demonstrated after a trail-running race and was related to the amount of exercise. A high inter-individual variability was observed. Differences in RV adaptation patterns were independent of prior training, suggesting the influence was due to other individual factors. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - June 9, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sanz de la Garza, M., Grazioli, G., Bijnens, B. H., Pajuelo, C., Brotons, D., Subirats, E., Brugada, R., Roca, E., Sitges, M. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

Risk stratification and treatment effect of statins in secondary cardiovascular prevention in old age: Additive value of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
Conclusion In secondary cardiovascular prevention in old age addition of NT-proBNP improves prediction of recurrent cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular mortality and treatment effect of pravastatin. A minimal model including age, sex and NT-proBNP predicts as accurately as complex risk models including NT-proBNP. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - June 9, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Poortvliet, R. K., van Peet, P. G., de Craen, A. J., Mertens, B. J., Mooijaart, S. P., Wijsman, L. W., Drewes, Y. M., Ford, I., Sattar, N., Jukema, J. W., Stott, D. J., de Ruijter, W., Gussekloo, J. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Cardiovascular risk estimation in older persons: SCORE O.P.
Conclusion SCORE O.P. provides improved accuracy in risk estimation in older people and may reduce excessive use of medication in this vulnerable population. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - June 9, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Cooney, M. T., Selmer, R., Lindman, A., Tverdal, A., Menotti, A., Thomsen, T., DeBacker, G., De Bacquer, D., Tell, G. S., Njolstad, I., Graham, I. M., on behalf of the SCORE and CONOR investigators Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research