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Vitamin D deficiency and supplementation and relation to cardiovascular healthJames L Vacek
Mid America Cardiology, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center and Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Am J Cardiol 109:359-63. 2012..Vitamin D supplementation was significantly associated with better survival, specifically in patients with documented deficiency...- Approach to incidentally diagnosed isolated ventricular noncompaction of myocardiumSravanthi Nagavalli
Mid America Cardiology and Section of Cardiovascular Diseases, The University of Kansas Hospital and Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
South Med J 103:662-8. 2010..With the increasing reporting frequency, the implications of incidentally diagnosed noncompaction need to be addressed. We came across two cases at our medical center which raised important practical questions... 
Classic Q wave myocardial infarction. Aggressive, early intervention has dramatic resultsJames L Vacek
University of Kansas School of Medicine, Mid America Cardiology Associates, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
Postgrad Med 112:71-7; quiz 8. 2002..Dr Vacek discusses the rapid response to acute Q wave infarction, including diagnostic techniques, reperfusion, patient monitoring, and ongoing medical therapy...- Practical strategies for cardiac disease prevention. Basic steps to ensure better heart healthJames L Vacek
University of Kansas School of Medicine, USA
Postgrad Med 115:41-4. 2004..How can a physician best deal with the volume of data provided by scientific research, medical education, drug promotion, popular opinion, government regulation, and payer constraints?.. - Role of vitamin D in cardiovascular healthSubba Reddy Vanga
Mid America Cardiology, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center and Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Am J Cardiol 106:798-805. 2010..In conclusion, vitamin D is now recognized as important for cardiovascular health and its deficiency as a potential risk factor for several cardiovascular disease processes... - Reducing cardiac ischemic events in patients with ACS: prasugrel versus clopidogrel. CommentaryScott Solomon
The University of Kansas Medical Center and Hospital, 39th and Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66106, USA
Postgrad Med 122:198-200. 2010..Major bleeding was significantly increased with the use of prasugrel versus clopidogrel. Mortality did not differ significantly between the groups... - Catheter-induced left internal mammary artery dissection: a report of two cases and review of the literatureSteven P Freeman
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
J Interv Cardiol 17:117-21. 2004..The authors report two cases of catheter-induced left internal mammary (LIMA) dissection and review the existing literature... - Impact of bisphosphonates on the risk of atrial fibrillationPatricia A Howard
University of Kansas Medical Center and Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 10:359-67. 2010..In this review we summarize the findings from clinical trials, observational studies, and meta-analyses evaluating the risk of AF following bisphosphonate exposure, and discuss possible mechanisms that could explain an increased risk... 
Electrocardiographic changes with the onset of diabetes and the impact of aerobic exercise training in the Zucker Diabetic Fatty (ZDF) ratLISA VANHOOSE
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 2002, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
Cardiovasc Diabetol 9:56. 2010..The objective of this study was to assess whether aerobic exercise training may attenuate diabetes induced ECG changes...- Congenital mitral stenosis: a rare presentation and novel approach to managementRachel Pase Sosland
University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kan, USA
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 133:572-3. 2007 - A dilated inferior vena cava is a marker of poor survivalJayant Nath
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66213, USA
Am Heart J 151:730-5. 2006..The inferior vena cava (IVC) morphology is often used to estimate right atrial pressure; however, the association of IVC morphology and outcome is poorly described... - Differences in outcomes between patients treated with single- versus dual-chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillators: a substudy of the Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial IILoren D Berenbom
Mid America Cardiology and the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Kansas Hospital, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol 10:429-35. 2005.... - Potential Interaction between clopidogrel and proton pump inhibitorsPatricia A Howard
School of Pharmacy, The University of Kansas Hospital and Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
Am J Cardiovasc Drugs 9:353-9. 2009.... - Differential benefits and outcomes of tirofiban vs abciximab for acute coronary syndromes in current clinical practiceManohar S Gowda
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
Angiology 54:211-8. 2003..038) with elective procedures. Tirofiban and abciximab appear effective and safe when used for ACS when recommended dosing and precautions are followed. Major adverse outcomes are rare and bleeding complications uncommon...