Background— Experimental data suggest that bone marrow–derived cells may contribute to
the healing of myocardial infarction (MI). For this reason, we analyzed 10 patients who were …

The plasma level of NO x , ie, the sum of NO 2 − and NO 3 − , is frequently used to assess NO
bioavailability in vivo. However, little is known about the kinetics of NO conversion to these …

Objectives : We aimed to perform a meta-analysis of clinical trials on intracoronary cell therapy
after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Background : Intracoronary cell therapy continues …

Background Plaque disruption is the central pathophysiological mechanism underlying acute
coronary syndromes and the progression of coronary atherosclerosis. There exists only …

Objectives : Stem cell therapy may be useful in chronic myocardial infarction (MI); this is
conceivable, but not yet demonstrated in humans. Background : After acute MI, bone marrow-…

929 endothelium-lined channels, namely angiogenesis, in response to a physiological or
pathological stimulus. Peri-endothelial cells are required for vascular maturation. Recruitment …

Growth or altered metabolism of nonmyocyte cells (cardiac fibroblasts, vascular smooth muscle
and endothelial cells) alters myocardial and vascular structure (remodeling) and function…

In hypertensive heart disease, no data are available on the repair of coronary resistance
vessels in patients after long-term ACE inhibitor treatment. Fourteen patients with essential …

Objectives : We sought to determine the incidence of arteriovenous fistulas (AVF), identify
risk factors for AVF, and follow up the clinical outcome of femoral AVF. Background : …

Objectives. The study was designed to investigate the architecture of subendocardial arterioles
of patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and angina pectoris with respect to …