Hemodynamic response to dietary sodium loading in essential hypertension studied with Doppler echocardiography.
Shimamoto H, Okamoto M, Yokote Y, Sakura E, Oshima T, Matsumoto K, Tsuchioka Y, Matsuura H, Tsubokura T, Kajiyama G
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(1): 5-14

Heart rate responses to autonomic drugs in sick sinus syndrome--correlation with syncope and electrophysiologic data.
Ogawa H, Inoue T, Miwa S, Fujimoto T, Ohnishi Y, Fukuzaki H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(1): 15-23

Relation between myoglobin and cardiac dysfunction in myocarditis--immunohistochemical study of endomyocardial biopsy specimens.
Horike K, Fujiwara H, Matsuda M, Kawamura A, Ishida M, Takemura G, Kida M, Uegaito T, Tanaka M, Matsumori A,Fujiwara T, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(1): 24-32

Significance of coronary artery tone assessed by coronary responses to ergonovine and nitrate.
Hoshio A, Miyakoda H, Fukuki M, Yamasaki J, Kotake H, Mashiba H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(1): 33-40

Reduced high harmonic power spectra in patients with old myocardial infarction.
Maeshima M, Hiroe M, Taniguchi K, Marumo F
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(1): 41-52

A case of epicardial cyst.
Ozasa A, Nakazawa K, Kamegai M, Miyake F, Murayama M, Sugai J, Okada T, Kawada T, Yamate N
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(1): 53-57

Discrete phase of calcium excess in the process of deterioration in an individual rat myocyte.
Urayama T, Ishide N, Inoue K, Takishima T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(1): 58-67

In vitro characterization of two types of LDL apheresis module and effect of repetitive LDL apheresis on plasma cholesterol levels and aortic atherosclerosis in heterozygous WHHL rabbits.
Kim SS, Kutsumi Y, Nakai T, Miyabo S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(1): 68-80

Interaction between adenosine and §-adrenoceptors.
Saito D, Mima T, Uchida S, Obayashi N, Marutani M, Mukohara N, Kusachi S, Tsuji T, Haraoka S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(1): 81-87

Early and late survival following replacement of prosthetic heart valves.
Kawachi Y, Asou T, Tokunaga K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(2): 89-98

The significance of resting thallium-201 delayed SPECT for assessing viability of infarcted regions--comparison with exercise thallium-201 SPECT.
Mori T, Yamabe H, Yoshida H, Maeda K, Fukuzaki H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(2): 99-108

Transesophageal echocardiographic monitoring during coronary artery bypass surgery.
Rosenthal A, Kawasuji M, Takemura H, Sawa S, Iwa T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(2): 109-116

Evaluation of left ventricular early diastolic function after coronary artery bypass grafting relating to myocardial damage.
Natsuaki M, Itoh T, Ohteki H, Minato N, Ishii K, Suda H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(2): 117-124

Pulmonary gas exchange in acute myocardial infarction with low pulmonary capillary wedge pressure.
Takayama Y, Iwasaka T, Sugiura T, Sumimoto T, Takeuchi M, Taniguchi H, Inada M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(2): 125-132

Proarrhythmic effects of antiarrhythmic drugs assessed by electrophysiologic study in recurrent sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Chinushi M, Aizawa Y, Miyajima S, Funazaki T, Tamura M, Shibata A
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(2): 133-141

Cardiovascular findings in familial hypercholesterolemic children.
Horiguchi Y, Yamamoto A, Kamiya T, Arakaki Y, Yazawa K, Fujita T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(2): 142-148

Review of a case of tsutsugamushi disease showing myocarditis and confirmation of Rickettsia by endomyocardial biopsy.
Yotsukura M, Aoki N, Fukuzumi N, Ishikawa K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(2): 149-153

A case of effusive constrictive pericarditis caused by Streptococcus milleri.
Hirata K, Asato H, Maeshiro M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(2): 154-158

A rare case of infective aneurysm involving all three sinuses of Valsalva complicated by left single coronary artery.
Dazai Y, Katoh I, Hara Y, Yoshida R, Joh T, Tomino T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(2): 159-164

Salt sensitivity in Goldblatt hypertensive rats--role of extracellular fluid volume and renin-angiotensin system.
Sato Y, Ando K, Ogata E, Fujita T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(2): 165-173

Inhibition of thromboxane A2 synthetase failed to limit myocardial infarct size in a rabbit ischemia-reperfusion model.
Tsuchida A, Miura T, Ogawa T, Iwamoto T, Shimamoto K, Iimura O
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(2): 174-183

Maximum venous outflow and development of deep vein thrombosis.
Doko S, Katsumura T, Fujiwara T, Nogami A, Masaki H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 185-193

Evaluation and clinical use of early washout ratio of thallium-201 in normal and ischemic myocardium after dipyridamole-induced vasodilation using ring-type emission computed tomography.
Hayashi M, Kambara H, Nohara R, Fudo T, Hashimoto T, Kawai C, Tamaki N, Yonekura Y, Konishi J
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 194-203

Clinical assessment of left ventricular systolic function by force-length and stress-shortening relationships.
Hirota Y, Shimizu G, Tsuji R, Ishii K, Kita Y, Saito T, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 204-212

Clinical significance of abnormal Q wave disappearance in acute transmural myocardial infarction.
Ishikawa K, Shimizu M, Ohno M, Morishita M, Ogawa I, Hayashi T, Sakaguchi Y, Yamashita K, Koka H, Kamata N, Katori R
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 213-220

Effects of right ventricular pacing rate on the pattern of left ventricular contraction and filing as assessed by radionuclide ventriculography.
Yamagishi T, Ozaki M, Kusukawa R
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 221-231

Determinants of left atrial systolic time intervals--assessment by pulsed Doppler echocardiography.
Okamoto M, Tsubokura T, Tsuchioka Y, Nakagawa H, Amioka H, Yamagata T, Morichika N, Kawagoe T, Hondo T, Matsuura H, Kajiyama G
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 232-237

Theoretical validity of predicting right ventricular systolic pressure by a quantitative index of interventricular septal displacement in acute right ventricular pressure overload.
Tanazawa S, Imamoto T, Yamashita H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 238-249

Intravenous recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (rt-PA) and urokinase (UK) in patients with evolving myocardial infarction--a multicenter double-blind, randomized trial in Japan.
Kanemoto N, Goto Y, Hirosawa K, Kawai C, Kimata S, Yui Y, Yamamoto Y
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 250-261

Estimation of the right ventricular volume overload in children with atrial septal defect by body surface mapping.
Asai T, Nagai N, Nakashima T, Nagashima M, Hayashi H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 262-270

Experimental studies on the mechanism of reversible pressor response in pulmonary microembolism in the dog.
Kawamura Y, Hasebe N, Matsuhashi H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 271-280

Acute left main coronary artery occlusion--a case report and review of the literature.
Nyui S, Inoue S, Sato T, Nakase A, Yotsukura A, Watanabe A, Matsuo H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 281-286

Atrial fibrillation and atrial vulnerability in the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
Asano Y, Kaneko K, Matsumoto K, Saito J, Yamamoto T, Dohi Y
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 287-296

A case of congenital left ventricular diverticulum with pulmonary stenosis and its scintigraphic characteristics.
Matsuda K, Nakata T, Kunimoto S, Yonekura S, Tsuchihashi K, Shimamoto K, Iimura O
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(3): 297-302

Development of a new activity-input-type ambulatory electrocardiogram and its clinical usefulness.
Ishizaka K, Kobayashi A, Yamazaki N
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 303-315

Role of perceptive threshold in myocardial infarction patients without previous angina.
Fukuma N, Kishida H, Okumura H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 316-323

Randomized trial of a selective inhibitor of thromboxane A2 synthetase, (E)-7-phenyl-7-(3-pyridyl)-6-heptenoic acid (CV-4151), for prevention of restenosis after coronary angioplasty.
Hattori R, Kodama K, Takatsu F, Yui Y, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 324-329

Non-invasive monitoring of brain oxygen metabolism during cardiopulmonary bypass by near-infrared spectrophotometry.
Tamura M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 330-335

Effects of human superoxide dismutase on ischemic and reperfused myocardium in isolated perfused rat heart.
Maie S, Nakamura K, Ichihara K, Abiko Y
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 336-342

Effects of long-term §-blockade (metoprolol) therapy in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.
Yokota Y, Nomura H, Kawai H, Tsumura Y, Takeuchi Y, Kurozumi H, Takarada A, Fukuzaki H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 343-355

A comparative study between a new, 50-degree right-semidecubital scanning and usual supine scanning of thallium-201 myocardial tomography for evaluation of coronary artery disease.
Yamamoto S, Kitano T, Kanda H, Kondo T, Suzuki A
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 356-364

Assessment of hypertensive heart by 2-dimensional echocardiography in mass screening.
Kuroda T, Shiina A, Tsuruda K, Yamasawa M, Mitsuhashi T, Tsuruya Y, Seino Y, Fujita T, Suzuki O, Natsume T, Yaginuma T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 365-376

Detection of adriamycin cardiotoxicity with indium-111 labeled antimyosin monoclonal antibody imaging.
Yamada T, Matsumori A, Tamaki N, Morishima S, Watanabe Y, Yonekura Y, Endo K, Konishi J, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 377-383

Spatial distribution of late potentials assessed by signal-averaged body surface mapping.
Nakai K, Itoh C, Moriai N, Chiba N, Suzuki T, Hiramori K, Onishi S, Kasanuki H, Hosoda S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 384-392

Improvement of severe heart failure with corticosteroid therapy in a patient with myocardial sarcoidosis.
Shiotani H, Miyazaki T, Matsunaga K, Kado T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 393-396

Effect of cardiac sympathetic nerve stimulation on acutely ischemic myocardium--a comparison with the response to exogenous noradrenaline.
Tatsukawa H, Azuma A, Furukawa K, Kawata K, Okada T, Sugihara H, Inoue D, Asayama J, Katsume H, Nakagawa M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 397-406

The effect of cyclosporine on the immunopathogenesis of viral myocarditis in mice.
Matoba Y, Matsumori A, Okada I, Ohkusa T, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(4): 407-416

Characteristics of systolic time intervals in patients with pheochromocytoma.
Hamada M, Ito T, Hiwada K, Kokubu T, Genda A, Takeda R
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 417-426

Significant stenosis of coronary arteries in patients with single and multiple vessel diseases without previous myocardial infarction.
Tsuiki K, Ohta I, Oguma M, Yamaguchi S, Tono oka I, Yasui S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 427-436

Native valve infective endocarditis in adults--analysis of 32 consecutive cases over a ten-year period from 1980 to 1989.
Iga K, Hori K, Matsumura T, Tomonaga G, Gen H, Tamamura T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 437-442

Comparative study between valve repair and replacement for mitral pure regurgitation--early and late postoperative results.
Kawachi Y, Oe M, Asou T, Tominaga R, Tokunaga K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 443-452

Reoperation following total repair of congenital heart disease.
Isomura T, Hisatomi K, Andoh F, Kawara T, Hirano A, Kosuga K, Ohishi K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 453-458

Continuous-wave Doppler echocardiography for evaluating left ventricular performance--clinical significance of a new systolic time interval.
Ohte N, Nakano S, Hashimoto T, Narita H, Hayano J, Fujinami T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 459-464

The relationship between chest pain during thallium-201 scintigraphy with dipyridamole and myocardial ischemia.
Takeishi Y, Tono oka I, Meguro M, Hoshi H, Masakane I, Ikeda K, Tsuiki K, Yasui S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 465-472

Phase image characterization of ventricular contraction in left anterior hemiblock.
Ono A, Mizuno H, Tahara Y, Ishikawa K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 473-480

Clinical study of left atrial compliance and left atrial volume in mitral stenosis.
Sato S, Kawashima Y, Hirose H, Nakano S, Matsuda H, Shimasaki Y
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 481-486

Assessment of sinus node function in patients with congenital long QT syndrome.
Matsuoka S, Akita H, Takahashi Y, Nishioka A, Hayabuchi Y, Kuroda Y
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 487-489

A useful canine model of ischemic myocardium with coronary retrograde flow diversion, and its application for the study of allopurinol on myocardial infarct size.
Motoe M, Yoshida S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 490-499

Hypotensive action of taurine in DOCA-salt rats--involvement of sympathoadrenal inhibition and endogenous opiate.
Sato Y, Ogata E, Fujita T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 500-508

Altered phospholipase C activity in renal medulla of DOCA-salt hypertensive rats.
Uehara Y, Numabe A, Takada S, Hirawa N, Matsuoka H, Ikeda T, Yagi S, Sugimoto T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 509-515

The mechanism underlying heterogeneous pH in ischemic and reperfused myocardium.
Ichimori K, Nakazawa H, Nioka S, Inubushi T, Chance B
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 516-523

Changes in sodium-22 turnover and total body potassium in two-kidney, one-clip renovascular hypertension.
Seto S, Kaku T, Kuramochi M, Hashiba K, Okajima S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(5): 524-533

Characteristics of blood flow velocity patterns of central systemic veins in healthy adults assessed by Doppler echocardiography.
Maeda T, Matsuzaki M, Shiomi K, Lee B, Seki K, Naito H, Yorozu T, Toma Y, Anno Y, Kusukawa R
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 535-542

Evaluation with Fourier analysis on radionuclide angiography of viable but stunned myocardium in patients with right ventricular myocardial infarction.
Tahara Y, Taya M, Shimoyama K, Sasaki A, Nishimura T, Mizuno H, Ono A, Ishikawa K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 543-552

Comparative study between St. Jude Medical and bioprosthetic valves in the right side of the heart.
Kawachi Y, Masuda M, Tominaga R, Tokunaga K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 553-562

Intraaortic balloon entrapment--a case report and a review of the literature.
Nishizawa J, Konishi Y, Matsumoto M, Yuasa S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 563-566

Pressure-volume relationships of finger arteries in healthy subjects and patients with coronary atherosclerosis measured non-invasively by photoelectric plethysmography.
Ando J, Kawarada A, Shibata M, Yamakoshi K, Kamiya A
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 567-575

Assessment of superior vena caval blood flow velocity in ischemic heart disease.
Murai K, Iida H, Itagane H, Hirota K, Yasuda M, Teragaki M, Akioka K, Oku H, Takeuchi K, Takeda T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 576-580

Myocardial blood flow, alternans of ST segment elevation, conduction delay and ventricular arrhythmia during acute myocardial ischemia with and without retrograde blood flow in canine hearts.
Nagamoto Y, Fujita M, Furuno Y, Ohkita T, Kuroiwa A
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 581-590

A comparison of excimer laser, thermal probe, and mechanical devices for recanalizing occluded human arteries.
Moriuchi M, Tobis JM, Mcrae M, Mallery JA, Macleay L, Moussabeck O, Berns M, Henry WL
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 591-600

Effects of residual coronary stenosis on myocardial salvage after reperfusion in dogs.
Ishikawa K, Ogawa I, Shimizu M, Koka H, Kamata N, Nakai S, Katori R
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 601-608

The role of oxygen free radicals and extracellular calcium ions in reperfusion-induced arrhythmias.
Osada M, Sato T, Komori S, Tamura K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 609-616

Low doses of endothelin-3 elicit endothelium dependent vasodilation which accompanies with elevation of cyclic GMP.
Fukuda N, Soma M, Izumi Y, Minato M, Watanabe Y, Watanabe M, Hatano M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 617-622

Effects of nifedipine on diastolic abnormalities in low-flow and pacing-induced ischemia in isolated rat hearts.
Momomura S, Serizawa T, Ikenouchi H, Sugimoto T, Iizuka M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 623-633

Serum from patients with restenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty stimulates proliferation of bovine vascular smooth muscle cells under low extracellular calcium condition.
Shirotani M, Yui Y, Hattori R, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 634-642

Effect of cyclic GMP and sulfhydryl on prostacyclin production by human vascular endothelial cells.
Kobayashi K, Toyoda T, Sawada S, Shirai K, Yamamoto K, Katoh K, Kameda M, Takada O, Yamagami M, Uno M, Tsuji H, Nakagawa M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(6): 643-647

Hemodynamic mechanism of the elevation in blood pressure following the improvement of anemia with recombinant human erythropoietin.
Kamata K, Marumo F, Onoyama K
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 649-656

Increase in left ventricular chamber stiffness in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
Shimizu M, Sugihara N, Kita Y, Shimizu K, Shibayama S, Takeda R
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 657-664

Acute and chronic stability of atrial screw-in leads.
Nakazato Y, Nakata Y, Ohno Y, Sumiyoshi M, Hisaoka H, Ogura S, Yamaguchi H, Hazato N
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 665-668

Clinical experience in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
Tsuji H, Shahian DM, Venditti FJ Jr
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 669-675

Age-related alterations in adenylyl cyclase system of rat hearts.
Urasawa K, Murakami T, Yasuda H
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 676-684

Comparative study of five preoperative methods for the localization of accessory pathways in the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
Yuan SW, Iwa T, Misaki T, Mukai K, Matsunaga Y, Bando H, Nakajima K, Numa T
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 685-691

Refractory variant angina relieved by denopamine--a case report.
Shimizu H, Lee JD, Ogawa KB, Sugiyama T, Yamamoto M, Hara A, Nakamura T
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 692-694

Unruptured aneurysm of the right coronary cusp.
Nyui S, Inoue S, Sato T, Nakase A
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 695-698

Progressive restrictive cardiomyopathy--a case report.
Iga K, Kitaguchi S, Hori K, Matsumura T, Tomonaga G, Gen H, Tamamura T
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 699-704

Remnant valve of inferior vena cava dislodged by Swan-Ganz catheter.
Miyanohara H, Miyahara K, Kukihara T, Amitani S, Nakamura K, Arima T
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 705-708

Transcoronary chemical ablation of atrioventricular node for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia--a case report.
Honda T, Hayasaki K, Doi O, Morita E
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 709-713

Ischemic myocardial mitochondrial function and ultrastructural change--influence of regional myocardial blood flow.
Miyazima K, Matsubara T, Nakao M, Iyeda N, Nishida T, Okamoto Y, Itoh K, Kambe T, Nakamura S, Sakamoto N
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 714-720

Cyclic GMP formation of resistance vessel in the development of hypertension in spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Fukuda N, Izumi Y, Minato M, Soma M, Watanabe Y, Watanabe M, Hatano M
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 721-728

Nicorandil (2-nicotinamidoethyl nitrate) inhibits both vaso-dilating and -constricting effects of endothelin in a vascularly isolated hind-limb preparation in rats.
Nishimura M, Takahashi H, Sakamoto M, Ikegaki I, Nakanishi T, Yoshimura M
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 729-736

The influence of left ventricular relaxation in determination of the intensity of the aortic component of the second heart sound.
Tanigawa N, Smith D, Craige E
Jpn Circ J 1991 ; 55(7): 737-743

Evaluation of right ventricular function using gated equilibrium blood pool radionuclide ventriculography in patients with congenital volume and pressure overload late after surgical repair.
Hirata N, Sakakibara T, Watanabe S, Nomura F, Akamatsu H, Matsumura Y, Yamamoto K, Sasaki J, Kodama K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 745-752

Reproducibility of diurnal variation of heart rate.
Saito D, Matsubara K, Yamanari H, Shiraki T, Ihara K, Minn Y, Haraoka S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 753-760

Prognostic significance of long ventricular pauses in athletes.
Ogawa S, Tabata H, Ohishi S, Hitomi H, Shiomi H, Akita H, Haga H, Katsurada M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 761-766

Disappearance of mitral valve regurgitation after successful percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.
Cahyadi YH, Murakami E, Takekoshi N, Matsui S, Kanemitsu S, Nakatoh H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 767-771

A case of atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia with 2:1 infra-His block and type 1 gap phenomenon.
Nakazato Y, Nakata Y, Suwa S, Yamaguchi H, Hazato N
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 772-776

Human serum albumin inhibits prostacyclin production by endothelial cells: the relation of the inhibitory activity to sulfhydryl groups in albumin.
Murohara Y, Yui Y, Hattori R, Kadota K, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 777-788

The choice of interventions in treatment of cardiovascular diseases--evaluation and indication of surgical or medical treatment.
Inoue T, Hosoda S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 790

Natural histories of atrial septal defect with pulmonary hypertension, and ventricular septal defect with pulmonary hypertension.
Hashimoto A, Momma K, Hayakawa H, Hosoda S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 791-793

Infective endocarditis--analysis of 116 surgically and 26 medically treated patients.
Yoshida K, Yoshikawa J, Akasaka T, Hozumi T, Maeda K, Okumachi F, Shiratori K, Koizumi K, Kato H, Okada Y, Shomuura T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 794-798

Medical treatment or surgical intervention? A cooperative retrospective study on infective endocarditis--timing of operation.
Soma Y, Handa S, Iwanaga S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 799-803

Initial success rate and complications of elective PTCA in 5064 patients.
Nobuyoshi M, Nosaka H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 804-808

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and coronary artery bypass surgery--early and follow-up clinical results.
Kawazoe K, Haze K, Ohara K, Kosakai Y, Kito Y
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 809-814

Medical vs surgical treatment of acute aortic dissection in an intensive care unit.
Tanaka K, Teruo T, Sasaki K, Utsunomiya H, Tanaka S, Shoji T, Hayakawa H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 815-820

Acute aortic dissection. A comparison between the results of medical and surgical treatments.
Hashimoto A, Kimata S, Hosoda S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(8): 821-823

Electrocardiographically and symptomatically silent myocardial ischemia during exercise testing.
Kurata C, Tawarahara K, Sakata K, Taguchi T, Fukumoto Y, Kobayashi A, Yamazaki N, Tanaka H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 825-834

Impairment of mitochondrial respiratory activity of non-infarcted myocardium under severe pump failure in acute myocardial infarction.
Mukae S, Geshi E, Mochizuki M, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 835-844

Effects of amiloride and an analogue on ventricular arrhythmias, contracture and cellular injury during reperfusion in isolated and perfused guinea pig heart.
Otani H, Kato Y, Ko T, Sakurai Y, Kagawa K, Tanaka K, Fukunaka M, Imamura H, Cragoe EJ Jr
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 845-856

Role of the kinin-kallikrein system in the vasodilator action of an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (captopril) on the systemic resistance and capacitance vessels of dogs.
Ito H, Sahashi T, Hirose I, Nagata K, Wada H, Takai K, Hirakawa S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 857-864

Stunned myocardium--its pathomechanism and diagnostic importance.
Kanazawa T, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 867

The pathophysiology of myocardial stunning: reversibility, accumulation and continuity of the ischemic myocardial damage after reperfusion.
Miura M, Matsu oka H, Saito T, Kanazawa T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 868-877

Pathophysiology and pathogenesis of contractile failure in stunned myocardium.
Kusuoka H, Kitakaze M, Koretsune Y, Inoue M, Marban E
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 878-884

Stunned myocardium and oxygen free radicals--sarcolemmal membrane damage due to oxygen free radicals.
Kaneko M, Hayashi H, Kobayashi A, Yamazaki N, Dhalla NS
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 885-892

Effects of cardiac sympathetic nervous system on the stunned myocardium experimental study with 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine.
Nohara R, Kambara H, Okuda K, Ono S, Tamaki N, Konishi J, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 893-899

Ventricular wall motion and NE release in post-ischemic reperfused myocardium.
Komatsu E, Fukuyama H, Misawa T, Kaminishi T, Yamaguchi I, Miyazawa K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 900-903

Clinical study of the stunned myocardium.
Sone T, Tsuboi H, Sassa H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 904-912

Radionuclide assessment of stunned myocardium by alterations in perfusion, metabolism and function.
Nishimura T, Uehara T, Strauss HW
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 913-918

Stunned myocardium and sympathetic denervation--clinical assessment using MIBG scintigraphy.
Katoh K, Nishimura S, Nakanishi S, Nishiyama S, Seki A, Murata H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 919-922

Relation of change in wall motion and glucose metabolism after coronary artery bypass grafting--assessment with positron emission tomography.
Tamaki N, Yonekura Y, Yamashita K, Magata Y, Hirata K, Ban T, Konishi J
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 923-929

Serial transcardiac lactate metabolism in post-reperfused stunned myocardium in evolving myocardial infarction.
Mishima M, Kodama K, Nanto S, Hirayama A, Asada S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(9): 930-935

Decreased sulfhydryl groups of serum albumin in coronary artery disease.
Kadota K, Yui Y, Hattori R, Murohara Y, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 937-941

Heart rate-dependent alteration of the frequency and coupling interval of ventricular arrhythmias as measured by 24-hour ECG monitoring.
Inoue T, Koumatsu K, Ito M, Arita M, Saikawa T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 942-950

Analysis of perioperative ventricular arrhythmias in valvular heart diseases by Holter ECG recording.
Shigemitsu O, Hadama T, Takasaki H, Uchida Y, Shirabe J, Ito M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 951-961

A case of unusual longevity of tetralogy of Fallot confirmed by cardiac catheterization.
Iga K, Hori K, Matsumura T, Gen H, Kitaguchi S, Tomonaga G, Tamamura T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 962-965

A case of clinically diagnosed pure septal infarction.
Honda T, Okayama H, Tamura A, Kodama K, Suetsugu M, Doiuchi J, Hamada N, Nomoto R, Akamatsu A, Joh T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 966-971

Denopamine (§1-selective adrenergic receptor agonist) and isoproterenol (non-selective §-adrenergic receptor agonist) equally increase heart rate and myocardial oxygen consumption in dog heart.
Futaki S, Goto Y, Ohgoshi Y, Yaku H, Kawaguchi O, Suga H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 972-982

The importance of good endocardial reflow immediately after reperfusion for myocardial salvage in dogs.
Ishikawa K, Ogawa I, Shimizu M, Koka H, Kamata N, Nakai S, Akiyama H, Shimamoto T, Ishida N, Kanamasa K, Katori R
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 983-993

Immunocytochemical analysis of the atherosclerotic lesion.
Tsukada T, Kubota A, Ueda M, Amano J, Shimokado K, Numano F
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 996-1002

The role of vascular smooth-muscle cells in atherogenesis: phenotypic modulation of the medial smooth-muscle cells in the aortic bifurcation.
Yutani C, Takaichi S, Yamamoto A
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 1003-1009

Impairment of a protective system against atherosclerosis--genetic disorders in HDL metabolism.
Matsuzawa Y, Sakai N, Yamashita S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 1010-1015

Anticoagulant heparin-like glycosaminoglycans on endothelial cell surface.
Shimada K, Kobayashi M, Kimura S, Nishinaga M, Takeuchi K, Ozawa T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 1016-1021

Platelet-derived endothelial cell growth factor: structure and function.
Miyazono K, Takaku F
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 1022-1026

Two platelet-derived growth factor receptors in vascular smooth muscle cells.
Matsui T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 1027-1035

Small GTP-binding proteins in bovine aortic smooth muscle.
Kawahara Y, Kawata M, Sunako M, Araki S, Koide M, Tsuda T, Fukuzaki H, Takai Y
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(10): 1036-1043

The scoring system for early technetium-99m pyrophosphate scintigraphy as a method of evaluation of limiting the myocardial infarct size by thrombolysis.
Kondo M, Yuzuki Y, Shimizu H, Tanaka A, Chou M, Shimono Y
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1045-1049

Effects of synthetic human atrial natriuretic peptide on the human coronary circulation in subjects with normal coronary arteries.
Egashira K, Inou T, Imaizumi T, Tomoike H, Takeshita A
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1050-1056

Treatment of torsade de pointes with intravenous magnesium in idiopathic long QT syndrome.
Hasegawa J, Takami T, Kaneda T, Yamane W, Hoshio A, Igawa O, Fujimoto Y, Kotake H, Mashiba H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1057-1060

Transient segmental asynergy of the left ventricle of patients with various clinical manifestations possibly unrelated to the coronary artery disease.
Iga K, Hori K, Kitaguchi K, Matsumura T, Gen H, Tomonaga G, Tamamura T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1061-1067

Hemodynamic efficacy of E-1020 in comparison with dopamine on acute mitral regurgitation in anesthetized dogs.
Tanio H, Kumada T, Hayashi M, Himura Y, Nakamura Y, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1068-1076

Biventricular down-regulation of §-adrenergic receptors in right ventricular hypertrophy induced by monocrotaline.
Ishikawa S, Honda M, Yamada S, Morioka S, Moriyama K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1077-1085

Calpain is activated by §-adrenergic receptor stimulation under hypoxic myocardial cell injury.
Iizuka K, Kawaguchi H, Yasuda H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1086-1093

XeCl excimer laser-induced fluorescence for selective ablation of atheromatous tissue.
Arakawa K, Papazoglou T, Papaioannou T, Shi WQ, Fishbein M, Litvack F, Forrester JS, Grundfest WS
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1094-1105

Physiological and pathophysiological modulation of calcium signaling in myocardial cells.
Endoh M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1108-1117

Induction of kinetic cell death and its underlying mechanisms.
Kaneko N, Teraoka K, Horikawa Y, Uchida T, Matsuda R, Hosoda S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1118-1123

Contribution of calcium-activated neutral protease to the degradation process of ischemic heart.
Toyooka T, Morita M, Shin WS, Okaimatsuo Y, Sugimoto T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1124-1126

Neutrophil-induced myocardial cell damage and active oxygen metabolites.
Kuzuya T, Fuji H, Hoshida S, Kitabatake A, Tada M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1127-1131

Pathogenesis of myocardial injury in myocarditis and cardiomyopathy.
Matsumori A, Okada I, Yamada T, Maruyama S, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1132-1137

Cardiac muscle cell damage through autoimmune mechanism--can cardiac proteins provoke autoimmune myocarditis?
Izumi T, Kodama M, Fujiwara M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1138-1143

Immunological mechanisms in experimental coxsackievirus B3 myocarditis in mice.
Kishimoto C, Ochiai H, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1144-1148

Mechanisms of cardiac hypertrophy and injury--possible role of protein kinase C activation.
Komuro I, Katoh Y, Hoh E, Takaku F, Yazaki Y
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1149-1157

Mitochondrial DNA mutations and disturbances of energy metabolism in myocardium.
Ozawa T, Sugiyama S, Tanaka M, Hattori K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(11): 1158-1164

Clinical significance of junctional pacemaker automaticity in patients with sick sinus syndrome.
Ogawa H, Inoue T, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(12): 1165-1173

Clinical study on coupling interval of ventricular premature contraction in patients with organic heart disease.
Fujimoto Y, Fukuki M, Hirokane Y, Kotake H, Mashiba H
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(12): 1174-1180

Time course of released atrial natriuretic peptide after acute myocardial infarction.
Niitsuma K, Shimizu M, Kawaguchi T, Nakagami G, Kikawada R
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(12): 1181-1186

Isolated coronary ostial stenosis compared with left main trunk disease.
Sasaguri S, Honda Y, Kanou T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(12): 1187-1191

Simultaneous assessment of left ventricular wall motion and myocardial perfusion at rest and during exercise by technetium-99m methoxy isobutyl isonitrile.
Takeishi Y, Tono oka I, Chiba J, Abe S, Tsuiki K, Tomoike H, Yasui S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(12): 1192-1199

Two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiographic findings in a case of subaortic fibrous sac.
Teragaki M, Horio T, Shimada K, Iida H, Itagane H, Tahara A, Toda I, Akioka K, Yasuda M, Oku H, Takeuchi K, Takeda T, Sono J, Shomura T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(12): 1200-1205

Primary cardiac hemangiopericytoma causing rupture of the right atrium and chronic cardiac tamponade.
Fujii B, Matsuzaki M, Takashiba K, Ebihara H, Hamada Y, Ohno H, Hyakuna E, Tani S, Tamitani M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(12): 1206-1210

The response of left ventricular regional function to afterload stress in patients with old myocardial infarction and ventricular aneurysm.
Miyawaki H, Tsuiki K, Yamaguchi S, Ohta I, Sukekawa H, Ikeda H, Yasui S
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(12): 1211-1223

Diagnosis and treatment of left ventricular false aneurysm.
Kawasuji M, Sawa S, Tsubota M, Arano Y, Iwa T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(12): 1224-1227

Infective endocarditis causing acute myocardial infarction by compression of the proximal left coronary artery due to a mycotic aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva.
Koike S, Takayama S, Furihata A, Furihata Y, Sasaki Y, Furuta S, Morimoto M
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(12): 1228-1232

Effects of regression of left ventricular hypertrophy following atenolol or bunazosin therapy on ischemic cardiac function and myocardial metabolism in spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Tanaka H, Obata H, Haneda T
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(12): 1233-1245

Effect of a new hyperosmotic agent, NIK-242 injection, on brain water content, metabolites and cerebral blood flow in cerebral ischemia in the spontaneously hypertensive rat.
Kashiwagi F, Katayama Y, Shimizu J, Kamiya T, Terashi A
Jpn Circ J 1991; 55(12): 1246-1251

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and flutter associated with acute myocardial infarction: hemodynamic evaluation in relation to the development of arrhythmias and prognosis.
Kobayashi Y, Katoh T, Takano T, Hayakawa H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 1-11

Effects of long-term xamoterol in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.
Watanabe K, Hirokawa Y, Suzuki K, Masani F, Otsuka H, Shibata A
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 12-20

The role of renal hemodynamics in the antihypertensive action of mepirodipine, a new calcium antagonist.
Noda H, Fujita T, Ogata E
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 21-26

Extensive specifically localized myocardial calcium deposition in a hemodialysis patient.
Yanagi S, Teragaki M, Tahara A, Itagane H, Akioka K, Yasuda M, Oku H, Takeuchi K, Takeda T, Ueda M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 27-31

Clinical studies of enalapril treatment for patients with severe congestive heart failure.
Sato T, Takeshi M, Yamamoto A
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 35-45

The effects of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and the role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in J-2-N cardiomyopathic hamsters.
Kato M, Takeda N, Yang J, Nagano M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 46-51

Effects of long-term §-blockade therapy in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy--serial clinical and echocardiographic observations.
Yokota Y, Nomura H, Kawai H, Fukuzaki H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 52-61

Disruption of microtubules in cultured neonatal rat cardiomyocytes during rapid contractions: protective effects of §-adrenoceptor antagonist.
Hori M, Sato H, Iwai K, Takashima S, Sato H, Inoue M, Kitabatake A, Kamada T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 62-68

Evaluation of proarrhythmic effect of antiarrhythmic drugs on ventricular tachycardia associated with congestive heart failure.
Kasanuki H, Ohnishi S, Nirei T, Shoda M, Hosoda S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 69-76

Beneficial antiarrhythmic effect of §-blockade in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.
Kihara K, Koga Y, Wada T, Toshima H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 77-85

L-carnitine treatment for congestive heart failure--experimental and clinical study.
Kobayashi A, Masumura Y, Yamazaki N
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 86-94

Usefulness of taurine in chronic congestive heart failure and its prospective application.
Azuma J, Sawamura A, Awata N
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 95-99

Treatment of acute profound heart failure by ventricular assist device.
Takano H, Nakatani T, Taenaka Y, Kitoh Y, Hiramori K, Haze K, Itoh A, Fujita T, Manabe H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 100-110

Recent advances in assisted circulation using centrifugal pump in surgical and non-surgical patients with acute heart failure or related conditions.
Matsuda H, Kaneko M, Matsuwaka R, Nakano S, Shirakura R, Kobayashi T, Sakai K, Sakakibara T, Masai T, Kawashima Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(1): 111-116

Blunted cardiac responses to exercise-induced sympathetic stimulation in non-failing aortic regurgitation: insight into role of cardiac dilation in hyporesponse of failing hearts.
Matsuyama T, Sato H, Kitabatake A, Ozaki H, Imai K, Ishida Y, Hori M, Inoue M, Kamada T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 117-127

Total occlusion of the left main coronary artery associated with acute myocardial infarction. A case report.
Matsumoto M, Konishi Y, Nishizawa J, Yuasa S, Miura A, Watanabe R
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 128-132

Stimulation of Na+/H+ exchange induced by angiotensin II in cultured rat vascular smooth muscle cells: role of Ca2+ and C-kinase.
Ohara T, Takeda K, Asano Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 133-141

Phosphatidylinositol and inositolphosphatide metabolism in hypertrophied rat heart.
Shoki M, Kawaguchi H, Okamoto H, Sano H, Sawa H, Kudo T, Hirao N, Sakata Y, Yasuda H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 142-147

Viral genomic detection in the hearts of C3H/He mice with experimental Coxsackievirus B3 myocarditis by gene amplification using the polymerase chain reaction.
Koide H, Kitaura Y, Deguchi H, Ukimura A, Kawamura K, Hirai K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 148-156

Introductory Remarks.
Nakamura M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 158

Endothelium-derived relaxing factor in human coronary arteries.
Toda N
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 159-161

Cardiovascular effects of endothelin.
Goto K, Yanagisawa M, Kimura S, Masaki T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 162-169

Endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor (EDHF).
Suzuki H, Chen G, Yamamoto Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 170-174

Coronary spasm and integrity of endothelial function.
Tomoike H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 175-177

Interaction of platelets and blood vessels--vascular injuries induced by platelet activation in vivo.
Yamazaki H, Fujimoto T, Suzuki H, Akamatsu N, Katagiri Y, Yamaguchi A, Tanoue K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 178-186

Thrombomodulin, an endothelial anticoagulant; its structure, function and expression.
Maruyama I
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 187-191

Endothelial function in thrombosis and thrombolysis.
Sueishi K, Yasunaga C, Murata T, Kumamoto M, Nakagawa K, Kono S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 192-198

Concluding Remarks.
Nakamura M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(2): 199

Disuse atrophy of the left ventricle in chronically bedridden elderly people.
Katsume H, Furukawa K, Azuma A, Nakamura T, Matsubara K, Ohnishi K, Sugihara H, Asayama J, Nakagawa M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 201-206

Hemorrhagic myocardial infarction after reperfusion detected by X-ray CT--experimental and clinical study.
Tamura T, Toyoki T, Ishikawa T, Ogawa T, Ishikawa Y, Odanaka J, Kusano K, Sugimura Y, Koizumi A, Sato T, Miyashita H, Miyazawa Y, Sakamoto Y, Yasukochi H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 207-216

Beneficial effect of stopping smoking on future cardiac events in male smokers with previous myocardial infarction.
Sato I, Nishida M, Okita K, Nishijima H, Kojima S, Matsumura N, Yasuda H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 217-222

Dipyridamole electrocardiography test for the assessment of the severity of coronary artery disease.
Ikeda K, Kubota I, Yamaki M, Kato N, Hosoya Y, Tomoike H, Yasui S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 223-234

ST-segment re-elevation and left ventricular expansion soon after acute anterior myocardial infarction.
Shimizu M, Ishikawa K, Kanamasa K, Ogawa I, Koka H, Katori R
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 235-242

Effect of L-threo-3, 4-dihydroxyphenylserine on orthostatic hypotension in a patient with spinal cord injury.
Muneta S, Iwata T, Hiwada K, Murakami E, Sato Y, Imamura Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 243-247

Effects of calcium-antagonists on dopamine release in the central nervous system--possible interactions with D2-autoreceptors and guanosine triphosphate-binding proteins.
Tsuda K, Tsuda S, Masuyama Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 248-254

Nifedipine in divided doses does not reverse left ventricular hypertrophy in spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Nishimura H, Kubota J, Okabe M, Ueyama M, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 255-261

Effect of diltiazem on stunned myocardium evaluated with 99mTc-pyrophosphate imaging in canine heart.
Nohara R, Kambara H, Okuda K, Ono S, Tamaki N, Konishi J, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 262-271

The effect of intermittent coronary sinus occlusion on coronary sinus pressure dynamics and coronary arterial flow.
Matsuhashi H, Hasebe N, Kawamura Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 272-285

The effect of pretreatment with moricizine on early arrhythmia resulting from myocardial ischemia in rats.
He ZS, Komori S, Tamura K, Hashimoto K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 286-291

Effects of reduction of contractile work on mechanical function in post-hypoxic guinea pig papillary muscles and on myocardial energy metabolism in post-ischemic rat hearts.
Asayama J, Yamahara Y, Tatsumi T, Matsumoto T, Miyazaki H, Sakai R, Inoue M, Omori I, Inoue D, Nakagawa M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 292-300

Enhanced myocardial adenylate cyclase activity in spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Ohsuzu F, Katsushika S, Maie S, Akanuma M, Yanagida S, Sakata N, Ishida H, Aosaki N, Nakamura H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(3): 301-309

Reflex control of atrioventricular nodal refractory periods by cardiopulmonary receptors in humans.
Nakamura Y, Kaseno K, Ishikawa T, Iuchi K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(4): 311-316

The characteristics of hepatic venous flow velocity pattern in patients with pulmonary hypertension by pulsed Doppler echocardiography.
Zhang An, Himura Y, Kumada T, Hayashida W, Ishikawa N, Noda M, Kohno F, Kambayashi M, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(4): 317-324

Histopathological factors related to diastolic function in myocardial hypertrophy.
Ohsato K, Shimizu M, Sugihara N, Konishi K, Takeda R
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(4): 325-333

Direct effect of thyroid hormone on left ventricular myocardial relaxation.
Dazai Y, Katoh I, Yoshida R
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(4): 334-342

Role of electrophysiologic testing and coronary spasm provocation test in survivors of cardiac arrest.
Yamaguchi T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(4): 343-351

Histopathological study on Kawasaki disease with special reference to the relation between the myocardial sequelae and regional wall motion abnormalities of the left ventricle.
Yonesaka S, Takahashi T, Matubara T, Nakada T, Furukawa H, Tomimoto K, Oura H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(4): 352-358

Clinical significance of normal cardiac silhouette in dilated cardiomyopathy--evaluation based upon echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Kono T, Suwa M, Hanada H, Hirota Y, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(4): 359-365

Protective effects of a PGI2 analogue OP-2507 on hemorrhagic shock in rats--with an evaluation of the metabolic recovery using near-infrared optical monitoring.
Tamura M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(4): 366-375

The §-adrenergic receptor/adenylate cyclase system in the cardiac ventricles of a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy rat model.
Yamamoto S, Katsume H, Nakagawa M, Kuribayashi T, Hashimoto T, Kuriyama K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(4): 376-383

Study on reperfusion injury on sarcoplasmic reticulum in acute myocardial ischemia.
Itoh S, Yanagishita T, Mukae S, Konno N, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(4): 384-391

Biochemical and structural remodeling of collagen in the right ventricular hypertrophy induced by monocrotaline.
Honda M, Yamada S, Goto Y, Ishikawa S, Yoshikane H, Ishinaga Y, Kuzuo H, Morioka S, Moriyama K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(4): 392-403

Mechanisms of transient augmentation of myocardial contraction after a brief coronary occlusion.
Yoshikawa T, Akaishi M, Ikeda F, Handa S, Nakamura Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(4): 404-411

Preventive effect of exercise training on recurrent stenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).
Kubo H, Yano K, Hirai H, Yabuki S, Machii K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 413-421

Influence of endothelin on human platelet aggregation and prostacyclin generation from human vascular endothelial cells in culture.
Kato K, Sawada S, Toyoda T, Kobayashi K, Shirai K, Yamamoto K, Tamagaki T, Yamagami M, Yoneda M, Takada O, Uno M, Tsuji H, Nakagawa M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 422-431

Time course of pulmonary vascular response to an acutely repetitive pulmonary microembolism in dogs--an analysis using pulmonary vascular impedance.
Tobise K, Tosaka S, Onodera S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 432-440

Echo/Doppler diagnosis of tetralogy of Fallot, ventricular septal defect, pulmonary valve dysplasia, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in WKY/NCrj rats.
Nakamura T, Kuribayashi T, Shimoo K, Katsume H, Nakagawa M, Komeda T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 441-451

Compensatory mechanisms and their limitations in heart failure.
Yasuda H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 455

A mechanism of catecholamine tolerance in congestive heart failure--alterations in the hormone sensitive adenylyl cyclase system of the heart.
Urasawa K, Sato K, Igarashi Y, Kawaguchi H, Yasuda H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 456-461

Norepinephrine disrupts cytoskeletal framework of microtubules in rat hearts.
Hori M, Sato H, Iwai K, Sato H, Inoue M, Kitabatake A, Kamada T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 462-468

Changes in contractile and non-contractile proteins, intracellular Ca2+ and ultrastructures during the development of right ventricular hypertrophy and failure in rats.
Morioka S, Honda M, Ishikawa S, Ishinaga Y, Yano S, Tanaka K, Moriyama K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 469-474

Cardiac adaptation and its limitation in an experimental model of congestive heart failure.
Momomura S, Yamashita H, Sugiura S, Ohtani Y, Serizawa T, Iizuka M, Sugimoto T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 475-481

Aging effects on myocardial hypertrophic response and coronary circulation in pressure-overload.
Isoyama S, Kuroha M, Sato F, Ito N, Takishima T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 482-488

Limitations of compensation by endogenous atrial natriuretic peptide in heart failure.
Tsutamoto T, Kanamori T, Wada A, Miyauchi N, Murata T, Kinoshita M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 489-493

The distribution of the blood flow during exercise in chronic heart failure--compensatory mechanism to the decreased cardiac output.
Yamabe H, Itoh K, Yasaka Y, Kakimoto T, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 494-499

Decreased skeletal muscle vasodilation in patients with congestive heart failure.
Imaizumi T, Hirooka Y, Takeshita A
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 500-503

Changes in oxygen uptake-work rate relationship as a compensatory mechanism in patients with heart failure.
Itoh H, Nakamura M, Ikeda C, Yanagisawa E, Hatogai F, Iwadare M, Taniguchi K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 504-508

Role of left atrial booster pump function in a worsening course of congestive heart failure.
Miyaguchi K, Iwase M, Matsui H, Kitano T, Hattori R, Yokota M, Hayashi H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 509-517

Effects of secondary organ failure on compensation of acute heart failure in patients with myocardial infarct and dilated cardiomyopathy.
Morooka S, Hayashi T, Takayanagi K, Inoue T, Sakai Y, Sato T, Takabatake Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 518-523

Concluding Remarks.
Kumada T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(5): 524-526

Congestive heart failure in the elderly--echocardiographic insights.
Takarada A, Kurogane H, Minamiji K, Itoh S, Mori T, Hayashi T, Fujimoto T, Shimizu H, Mori M, Itagaki T, Teragawa H,Yoshida Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 527-534

Intermediate-term results of balloon valvuloplasty for isolated and complicated pulmonary valve stenosis.
Ino T, Okubo M, Akimoto K, Shimazaki S, Nishimoto K, Iwahara M, Yabuta K, Watanabe M, Hosoda Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 535-543

Pulmonary arterial flow-pressure characteristics in dogs--effects of hypoxia and nitroglycerin.
Nakanishi N, Yoshioka T, Kunieda T, Ikeda M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 544-550

Torsades de pointes in patients with electrical alternans of T-U wave without change in QRS complex.
Kanemoto N, Goto Y, Iwasaki M, Koide S, Shohtsu A
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 551-555

Coronary ostial endarterectomy in Takayasu's aortitis--confirmation of patency nine years postsurgically.
Fujiwara T, Masaki H, Yamane H, Yoshida H, Katsumura T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 556-559

Opening Remarks.
Matsuo H, Kinoshita M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 563-564

Evaluation of arterial wall histological and physical characteristics using intravascular echography.
Mizushige K, Morita H, Senda S, Matsuo H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 565-571

Intravascular ultrasound imaging--in vitro and vivo validation.
Yoshida K, Yoshikawa J, Akasaka T, Hozumi T, Yamaura Y, Shakudo M, Takagi T, Maeda K, Okumachi F, Shiratori K, Koizumi K, Minagoe S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 572-577

Intravascular ultrasound imaging in human peripheral and coronary arteries in vivo.
Moriuchi M, Saito S, Honye J, Tamura Y, Hibiya K, Moriuchi R, Kamata T, Tsuji M, Mizumura T, Mahon D, Mallery J, M. Tobis J
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 578-585

The effectiveness of coronary angioscopy in detecting intraluminal pathologic changes.
Mizuno K, Yanagida T, Shibuya T, Arakawa K, Arai T, Satomura K, Isojima K, Kurita A, Nakamura H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 586-591

Advances in transesophageal echocardiography for the evaluation of atherosclerotic lesions in thoracic aorta--the effects of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and aging on atherosclerotic lesions.
Matsuzaki M, Ono S, Tomochika Y, Michishige H, Tanaka N, Okuda F, Kusukawa R
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 592-602

Assessment of myocardial viability by using newly developed myocardial SPECT imaging.
Nishimura T, Uehara T, Shimonagata T, Kumita S, Nonogi H, Haze K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 603-607

Positron emission tomography--usefulness in assessing myocardial viability.
Kambara H, Nohara R, Tamaki N, Ono S, Konishi J, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 608-613

In vivo 31P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in patients with old myocardial infarction.
Mitsunami K, Okada M, Inoue T, Hachisuka M, Kinoshita M, Inubushi T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 614-619

High-energy phosphate metabolism of the myocardium in normal subjects and patients with various cardiomyopathies--the study using ECG gated MR spectroscopy with a localization technique.
Masuda Y, Tateno Y, Ikehira H, Hashimoto T, Shishido F, Sekiya M, Imazeki Y, Imai H, Watanabe S, Inagaki Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 620-626

Evaluation of myocardium in ischemic heart disease by ultrafast computed tomography.
Hamada S, Naito H, Takamiya M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 627-631

Evaluation of cardiac motion and function by cine magnetic resonance imaging.
Kondo T, Kurokawa H, Anno H, Okamura M, Anno N, Sakakura K, Tokuda M, Hishida H, Watanabe Y, Mizuno Y, Sugiishi M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 632-638

Closing Remarks.
Kinoshita M, Matuso H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(6): 639-640

Clinical significance of late potentials in patients after intracardiac operation for congenital heart disease.
Matsuoka S, Akita H, Taguchi Y, Kubo M, Kitagawa T, Miki O, Katoh I, Kuroda Y
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 641-648

Sequential appearance of fibronectin, collagen and elastin during fatty streak initiation and maturation in hypercholesterolemic fat-fed rabbits.
Tanouchi J, Uematsu M, Kitabatake A, Masuyama T, Ito H, Doi Y, Inoue M, Kamada T
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 649-656

Augmented contractile response to endothelin and blunted endothelium-dependent relaxation in post-ischemic reperfused coronary arteries.
Saito T, Fushimi E, Abe T, Kimura Y, Takahashi K, Kudo Y, Nakagomi A, Miura M
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 657-670

Functional and metabolic responses to ischemia in the isolated perfused hypothyroid rat heart.
Abe M, Obata H, Tanaka H
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 671-680

Acute myocardial infarction in a young adult as possible sequela of Kawasaki disease--a case report of successful intracoronary thrombolytic therapy and histological study of an aneurysm.
Morita H, Kinoshita I, Fukita H, Fukumoto H, Nishimoto T, Itoh M
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 681-686

An orange-shaped aortic root aneurysm in aortitis syndrome with severe aortic regurgitation.
Maruyama T, Okubo S, Kunieda T, Kito Y, Saeki K
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 687-689

Opening Remarks.
Suga H, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(7): 693

Molecular mechanism of hypertrophied failing heart--abnormalities of the diastolic properties and contractility.
Katoh Y, Komuro I, Yamaguchi H, Yazaki Y
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 694-700

Increased uncoupling of §-, §1- and §2-adrenoceptor to myocardial contraction in failing human myocardium.
Takahashi M, Shichiri G, Amano M, Kanamori T, Kinoshita M
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 701-709

Myocardial energetics and cardiac function of preserved rat heart.
Kuwabara M, Maruyama H, Onitsuka T, Koga Y
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 710-715

Left ventricular contractility and energetic cost in disease models--an approach from the pressure-volume diagram.
Goto Y, Futaki S, Kawaguchi O, Hata K, Takasago T, Saeki A, Nishioka T, Suga H
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 716-721

A contractility index independent of myocardial length.
Takeda K, Nakamura Y, Kono K, Ogawa Y, Takahashi M, Oyama M, Masuda T, Yagi S
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 722-724

Ventricular-load optimization in patients with heart failure.
Kameyama T, Asanoi H, Ishizaka S, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 725-729

Assessment of left ventricular function using a conductance catheter in the human heart.
Takeuchi M, Takaoka H, Odake M, Hayashi Y, Hata K, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 730-734

Ventricular contractility evaluated by mechanical perturbation of the myocardium--experimental and clinical approach adopting small amplitude vibration input.
Koiwa Y, Takagi T, Kikuchi J, Honda H, Hoshi N, Takishima T
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 735-739

Contributors of characteristic mitral flow velocity pattern in congestive heart failure--from clinical observations back to experimental validations.
Masuyama T, Yamamoto K, Uematsu M, Tanouchi J, Kitabatake A, St Goar FG, Popp RL
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 740-749

Dynamic determinants of left ventricular early diastolic filling in old myocardial infarction.
Katayama K, Matsuzaki M, Moritani K, Kohno M, Fujii T, Ogawa H, Matsuda Y, Kusukawa R
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 750-758

Prediction of surgical result of valve replacement for chronic isolated mitral regurgitation--the significance of preoperative estimation of postoperative left ventricular afterload.
Nakazawa M, Yasukouchi S, Oyama K, Seguchi M, Momma K
Jpn Circ J 1992 ; 56(7): 759-764

A questionnaire study of §-adrenergic blockade in dilated cardiomyopathy in Japan.
Matsumori A, Tominaga M, Kawai C, Co-research
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 767-775

The influence of advancing age on the electrophysiological changes of the atrial muscle induced by programmed atrial stimulation.
Isomoto S, Fukatani M, Konoe A, Tanigawa M, Centurion OA, Seto S, Hashimoto T, Kadena M, Shimizu A, Hashiba K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 776-782

Effects of reperfusion on left ventricular ejection fraction and volume after acute myocardial infarction.
Iwasaki K, Kusachi S, Kita T, Taniguchi G, Tsuji T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 783-792

Dynamic process between the clotting and the lytic activities on intracardiac thrombi--its relationship with systemic embolization.
Umemoto K, Fukunami M, Ohmori M, Kumagai K, Sakai A, Yamada T, Kondoh N, Minamino T, Tsujimura E, Hoki N
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 793-800

The effects of phentolamine and nitroglycerin on right-sided hemodynamics in cardiac patients can be explained by a shift of the systemic venous return curve and right-ventricular output curve.
Imai Y, Ito H, Minatoguchi S, Asano K, Watanabe H, Iguchi H, Koshiji M, Kakami M, Hirakawa S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 801-814

Efficacy of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock.
Yamamoto H, Hayashi Y, Oka Y, Sumii K, Taniguchi C, Maeda Y, Watanabe M, Tsuchiya T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 815-821

The effects of cardioversion and defibrillation on left ventricular systolic function.
Fuenmayor AJ, Vidal E, Fuenmayor AM
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 822-828

Risk factors in normolipidemic male patients with coronary artery disease in Japanese.
Sonoda M, Sakamoto K, Miyauchi T, Sanada J, Nakamura K, Arima T, Kuriyama M, Nagata K, Osame M, Miyahara K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 829-836

Site of hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction in pulsatile perfused canine lung lobes.
Hasebe N, Onodera S, Yamashita H, Kawamura Y, Haneda T, Tobise K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 837-846

Differing actions of endothelin-1 on canine systemic resistance and capacitance vessels.
Takai K, Ito H, Sahashi T, Wada H, Segawa T, Hirakawa S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 847-854

The role of the sodium ion in calcium-free solution on the mechanism of the calcium paradox in the guinea pig heart.
Matsuoka T, Saito K, Tanaka H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 855-860

Inhibitory effect of moricizine on reperfusion induced tachyarrhythmias in rats--a comparison study with disopyramide and mexiletine.
He ZS, Komori S, Tamura K, Hashimoto K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 861-865

Spherical liquefaction necrosis of mitral annular calcification in a chronic dialysis patient--liquefaction necrosis of mitral annular calcification.
Namura M, Kanaya H, Ohka T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(8): 866-870

Emergency coronary angioplasty for acute myocardial infarction--factors affecting acute restenosis in catheterization laboratory and reocclusion during hospitalization.
Kusachi S, Iwasaki K, Inoue K, Hina K, Nishiyama O, Kita T, Taniguchi G, Tsuji T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 871-880

Screening of children with arrhythmias for arrhythmia development during diving and swimming--face immersion as a substitute for diving and exercise stress testing as a substitute for swimming.
Ishikawa H, Matsushima M, Nagashima M, Osuga A
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 881-890

Precordial ST segment elevation in acute ischemia caused by right coronary artery occlusion.
Oda H, Miida T, Sato H, Higuma N, Toeda T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 891-898

Collagen in dilated cardiomyopathy--scanning electron microscopic and immunohistochemical observations.
Yoshikane H, Honda M, Goto Y, Morioka S, Ooshima A, Moriyama K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 899-910

Impairment of sarcolemmal permeability in the acute ischemic myocardium--a study with ionic lanthanum probe method.
Tanno F, Akiyama K, Geshi E, Yanagishita T, Konno N, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 911-920

Residual critical coronary stenosis during myocardial reperfusion is deleterious to myocardial salvage in dogs.
Ishikawa K, Ogawa I, Shimizu M, Koka H, Kamata N, Nakai S, Katori R
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 921-928

Effect of alpha 1-adrenoceptor blockade on the left ventricular force-length relationship in dogs.
Takeda K, Shimizu T, Nakamura Y, Masuda T, Kono K, Takahashi M, Oyama M, Yagi S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 929-935

Beta-3 adrenergic agonist, BRL-26830A, and alpha/beta blocker, arotinolol, markedly increase regional blood flow in the brown adipose tissue in anesthetized rats.
Takahashi H, Yoshida T, Nishimura M, Nakanishi T, Kondo M, Yoshimura M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 936-942

Role of sympathetic nerve inhibition in the vasodepressor effect of bromocriptine in normotensive and hypertensive rats.
Oguro M, Takeda K, Itoh H, Takesako T, Tanaka M, Takenaka K, Hirata M, Nakata T, Tanabe S, Hayashi J, Sakaki S, Nakagawa M
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 943-949

A case of vasovagal syncope with convulsions--the effects of midodrine hydrochloride.
Koyama S, Matsubara T, Aizawa Y, Ohshima M, Yamaguchi T, Yamazaki Y, Igarashi Y, Tamura Y, Yamazoe M, Izumi T, Shibata A, Tanaka Y, Watanabe K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 950-954

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection after a natural course for 10 years--a case report.
Osaki J, Hirasawa K, Tateda K, Shibata J, Miyamoto N, Shishido T, Yamashita H, Onodera S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 955-959

A right atrial thrombus, attached to the inferior limb of the fossa ovalis.
Anzai N, Akiyama K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 960-963

Pseudoaneurysm of the distal aortic arch in Behcet's disease--a case report.
Shibata T, Shiozu H, Ogawa Y, Yasuura K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 964-969

Fragmentation hemolysis in a patient with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy and mitral valve prolapse.
Maeda T, Ashie T, Kikuiri K, Fukuyama S, Yamaguchi Y, Yoshida E, Shimamoto K, Iimura O
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(9): 970-974
Negative washout rate of myocardial thallium-201--a specific marker for high grade coronary artery narrowing.
Yamada M, Chikamori T, Doi Y, Yonezawa Y, Seo H, Maeda T, Ozawa T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 975-982

Echocardiographic evaluation of pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with progressive systemic sclerosis and related syndromes.
Murata I, Kihara H, Shinohara S, Ito K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 983-991

Alteration of pulmonary blood flow in tetralogy of Fallot: pre- and postoperative study with macroaggregates of 99mTc-labeled human serum albumin.
Hashimoto K, Nakamura Y, Matsui M, Kurosawa H, Arai T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 992-997

The effect of acute hypoxia on left ventricular function with special reference to diastolic function--an analysis using ultrasonic method.
Maruyama J, Tobise K, Kawashima E
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 998-1011

Electrophysiologic changes before onset of ventricular tachyarrhythmias during partial reperfusion following severe myocardial ischemia in dogs.
Kuriyama M, Nagamoto Y, Ohkita T, Abe H, Fujita M, Kuroiwa A
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 1012-1021

Intermittent anterior divisional block and far advanced right bundle branch block induced by vasospasm during exercise testing.
Kanemoto N, Kawai K, Hosokawa J, Tagawa R, Goto Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 1022-1024

Long-term follow-up study of three patients with the long QT syndrome.
Nakazato Y, Nakata Y, Tokano T, Ohno Y, Fujioka H, Hisaoka T, Sumiyoshi M, Ogura S, Sakurai H, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 1025-1031

Segmental asynergy of the left ventricle in a case of tight aortic stenosis associated with mild ischemic heart disease.
Iga K, Hori K, Matsumura T, Gen H, Okita Y, Miki S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 1032-1034

Molecular analysis of the pathophysiology of cardiomyopathy.
Yazaki Y, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 1036

The studies of cell damaging and cell growth factors which induce cardiomyopathy.
Kawaguchi H, Shoki M, Sano H, Kudo T, Sawa H, Okamoto H, Sakata Y, Yasuda H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 1037-1044

Mitochondrial DNA mutations in cardiomyopathy.
Ito T, Hattori K, Obayashi T, Tanaka M, Sugiyama S, Ozawa T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 1045-1053

Genetic analysis of dilated cardiomyopathy--HLA and immunoglobulin genes may confer susceptibility.
Nishi H, Kimura A, Fukuta S, Kusukawa R, Kawamura K, Nimura Y, Nagano M, Yasuda H, Kawai C, Sugimoto T, Okada R, Yazaki Y, Tanaka H, Harumi K, Koga Y, Sasazuki T, Toshima H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 1054-1061

Cellular and molecular bases for the immunopathology of the myocardial cell damage involved in acute viral myocarditis with special reference to dilated cardiomyopathy.
Seko Y, Yamazaki T, Shinkai Y, Yagita H, Okumura K, Naito S, Imataka K, Fujii J, Yazaki Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 1062-1072

Dilated cardiomyopathy with special reference to humoral immunity.
Fukuta S, Yoshinaga T, Yamakawa K, Kimura Y, Kusukawa R
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 1073-1080

Genomic detection of enteroviruses in the myocardium--studies on animal hearts with coxsackievirus B3 myocarditis and endomyocardial biopsies from patients with myocarditis and dilated cardiomyopathy.
Koide H, Kitaura Y, Deguchi H, Ukimura A, Kawamura K, Hirai K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(10): 1081-1093

Clinical significance of reverse redistribution on thallium-201 single-photon emission computed tomography in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Yamagishi H, Itagane H, Akioka K, Ohmura T, Iida H, Tahara A, Toda I, Teragaki M, Takeuchi K, Takeda T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1095-1105

Right ventricular wall motion disturbance and determinants of the appearance of hemodynamic right ventricular infarction.
Honda T, Hayasaki K, Honda T, Shono H, Maki A, Matsuda H, Araki S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1106-1114

Plasma catecholamine responses to dynamic exercise in patients with coronary artery disease--the relationship between sympathetic activity and systolic blood pressure and exercise-induced ventricular arrhythmias.
Miyakoda H, Noguchi N, Matsumoto T, Kitamura H, Kinugawa T, Ogino K, Hoshio A, Kotake H, Mashiba H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1115-1123

Improvement in long-term prognosis by coronary bypass surgery in patients with 3-vessel coronary disease--a matched case control study.
Chino M, Satoh T, Kusuhara M, Tani M, Yoshino H, Sakai T, Souma Y, Suzuki S, Nishikawa K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1124-1129

Effect of captopril on isoproterenol-induced cardiac hypertrophy and polyamine contents.
Shimizu M, Sasaki H, Sanjo J, Ogawa K, Mizokami T, Yagi T, Kato H, Hamaya K, Namiki A, Isogai Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1130-1137

The effect of alpha 1-blocker, bunazosin on a murine model of congestive heart failure induced by viral myocarditis.
Yamada T, Matsumori A, Okada I, Tominaga M, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1138-1145

Opening Remarks.
Hosoda S, Matsuda Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1149

Pathogenesis, treatment and prognosis of impending myocardial infarction and early post-infarction angina--relation between ST-segment shift during myocardial ischemia and the pathogenesis.
Haze K, Nonogi H, Miyazaki S, Ito A, Daikoku S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1150-1159

The pathogenesis of an impending infarction and its treatment--an angioscopic analysis.
Mizuno K, Hikita H, Miyamoto A, Satomura K, Shibuya T, Arakawa K, Kurita A, Nakamura H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1160-1165

The response to drug therapy in unstable angina on the basis of coronary angiography findings.
Uchida T, Kaneko N, Tanino S, Ogawa H, Iwasaki T, Sumiyoshi T, Hosoda S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1166-1171

Coronary angiographic findings and in-hospital outcome of aggressive treatment in impending myocardial infarction.
Yamaguchi T, Ikari Y, Saeki F, Isshiki T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1172-1179

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty for patients with unstable angina pectoris.
Hattori R, Yui Y, Aoyama T, Morishita H, Sakaguchi K, Susawa T, Tamaki S, Takahashi M, Shirotani M, Uchizumi H, Sase K, Eizawa H, Kosuga K, Hiki K, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1180-1183

Experimental evaluation of coronary thrombodynamics and effects of pharmacological interventions in acute coronary syndromes.
Tomoda H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1184-1190

Effect of the combination of anticoagulant and thromboxane synthetase inhibitor (Y-20811) or receptor blockade (S-1452) on preventing thrombotic cyclic coronary flow reduction in dogs with coronary stenosis.
Fujii T, Matsuzaki M, Oda T, Sakai H, Tanaka N, Yano M, Miura T, Kohno M, Katayama K, Kusukawa R
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(11): 1191-1197

Coronary risk factors used to predict coronary artery disease by logistic regression analysis.
Kambara H, Imoto A, Owada C, Tamaki S, Fudo T, Maetani S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(12): 1199-1205

Manganese-containing superoxide dismutase in blood and urine during open-heart surgery.
Usui A, Kato K, Murase M, Maeda M, Koyama T, Tanaka M, Takeuchi E, Abe T
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(12): 1206-1213

Changes in serum lipoprotein(a) and C4b-binding protein levels after acute myocardial infarction.
Sonoda M, Sakamoto K, Miyauchi T, Sanada J, Nakamura K, Arima T, Kuriyama M, Nagata K, Osame M, Miyahara K
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(12): 1214-1220

Nine-lead Holter monitoring using a lead-switching technique for the detection of ischemic ST changes.
Tanabe T, Yoshioka K, Goto Y
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(12): 1221-1228

HA-1077 suppress both proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells and c-fos mRNA induction.
Sase K, Yui Y, Hattori R, Shirotani M, Kawai C, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(12): 1229-1233

Can high blood pressure alone increase erythrocytic intracellular sodium concentration?
Matsuura H, Oshima T, Inoue I, Shingu T, Fujii T, Kato Y, Kajiyama G
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(12): 1234-1238

Effect of a prostacyclin derivative (OP-41483) and a hyperosmotic agent (glycerol) on brain edema and metabolism in cerebral ischemia.
Katayama Y, Kashiwagi F, Memezawa H, Terashi A
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(12): 1239-1247

Two cases of variant form angina pectoris associated with myocardial bridge--a possible relationship among coronary vasospasm, atherosclerosis and myocardial bridge.
Munakata K, Sato N, Sasaki Y, Yasutake M, Kusama Y, Takayama M, Kishida H, Hayakawa H
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(12): 1248-1252

Adult respiratory distress syndrome in a patient with uncomplicated acute myocardial infarction.
Yoshida N, Ejiri M, Yasumoto K, Fujita M, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1992; 56(12): 1253-1256

The discovery of the cardiac conduction system: the testimony of the authors.
Ehrlich W
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(1): 1-10; discussion 11-13

Comment on W. Ehrlich paper.
Suma K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(1): 11-13

The influence of severe bone loss on mitral annular calcification in postmenopausal osteoporosis of elderly Japanese women.
Sugihara N, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(1): 14-26

Implications of delayed image on simultaneous thallium-201/technetium-99m pyrophosphate dual emission computed tomography early after acute myocardial infarction.
Sakata K, Yoshida H, Ono N, Ohtani S, Mori N, Yokoyama S, Hoshino T, Kaburagi T, Kurata C
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(1): 27-36

Immunological aspects in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Kuroki S, Miyahara K, Uematsu T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(1): 37-46

Preload dependency of left atrial pump function in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Nakao T, Shimizu M, Sugihara N, Kita Y, Shimizu K, Takeda R
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(1): 47-54

Suppression of ventricular premature contractions continues after the washout of antiarrhythmic drugs.
Saikawa T, Ito M, Nakagawa M, Shimoyama N, Hara M, Yonemochi H, Maeda T, Inoue T, Takaki R, Arita M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(1): 55-62

Effects of a combination therapy of anticoagulant and vasodilator on the long-term prognosis of primary pulmonary hypertension.
Ogata M, Ohe M, Shirato K, Takishima T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(1): 63-69

Assessment of pulmonary artery pressure by pulsed Doppler echocardiography in patients with chronic pulmonary diseases.
Yamasa T, Imamura T, Nakashima T, Kurobe K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(1): 70-76

Evaluation of transient heart murmur resembling pulmonary artery stenosis in term infants by Doppler and M-mode echocardiography.
Miyake T, Yokoyama T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(1): 77-83

A case of pheochromocytoma complicated with acute renal failure and cardiomyopathy.
Hamada N, Akamatsu A, Joh T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(1): 84-90

Hemodynamic effects of milrinone in patients with congestive heart failure--short- and long-term follow up studies.
Nanimatsu H, Saikawa T, Maeda T, Fukuoka Y, Takaki R
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(2): 91-101

Exponential correction of QT interval to minimize the effect of the heart rate in children.
Yoshinaga M, Tomari T, Aihoshi S, Kawashita T, Nishi J, Tanaka Y, Takezaki T, Kono Y, Yuasa Y, Nakamura M, Nomura Y, Oku S, Haraguchi T, Miyata K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(2): 102-108

Spatial orientation of the vectorcardiogram in patients with myocardial infarction.
Horinaka S, Yamamoto H, Yagi S
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(2): 109-116

Clinical characteristics of patients with spontaneous remission of variant angina.
Tashiro H, Shimokawa H, Koyanagi S, Takeshita A
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(2): 117-122

The body surface QRST isointegral maps in infants with right ventricular overload.
Izumida N, Kiyohara K, Asano Y, Tsuchiya S, Hosaki J, Kawano S, Sawanobori T, Hiraoka M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(2): 123-130

Effects of rHuEPO therapy on exercise capacity in hemodialysis patients with coronary artery disease.
Hase H, Imamura Y, Nakamura R, Inishi Y, Machii K, Yamaguchi T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(2): 131-137

Iodine 125-phenylpentadecanoic acid and its §-methyl substitute metabolism in cultured mouse embryonal myocytes--iodine-labelled fatty acids as tracers of myocardial high energy phosphate.
Okano M, Ishida H, Ohsuzu F, Sakata N, Katsushika S, Aosaki N, Nakamura H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(2): 138-146

Effect of regression of cardiac hypertrophy on ischemic myocardial damage in spontaneously hypertensive rats [published erratum appears in Jpn Circ J 1993 Mar;57(3):251]
Okamoto K, Abe M, Haneda T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(2): 147-160

Effect of the leukotriene receptor antagonist ONO-1078 on extravascular lung water after coronary ligation in dogs.
Taniguchi H, Takayama Y, Iwasaka T, Tamura T, Takashima H, Kitashiro S, Matsui Y, Sugiura T, Inada M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(2): 161-166

Alternate coronary artery spasm with ST-segment seesawphenomenon in variant angina.
Miwa K, Fujita M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(3): 167-174

Efficacy of denopamine, a §1 adrenoceptor agonist, in preventing coronary artery spasm.
Shimizu H, Lee JD, Ogawa KB, Shimizu K, Yamamoto M, Hara A, Nakamura T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(3): 175-182

Effect of reperfusion by direct percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty on ventricular late potentials in cases of total coronary occlusion at initial coronary arteriography.
Maki H, Ozawa Y, Tanigawa N, Watanabe I, Kojima R, Yakubo S, Kasamaki Y, Hanakawa K, Mizobuchi H, Zhang Y, Imai K, Saito S, Yasugi T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(3): 183-188

Prediction of exercise tolerance in the chronic phase of myocardial infarction by using ventilatory gas analysis.
Tanabe K, Iwasaki T, Osada N, Omiya K, Yamamoto M, Itoh H, Murayama M, Sugai J, Yamada S, Yamasaki H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(3): 189-196

The prognostic significance of exercise-induced silent ST-segment depression in patients after myocardial infarction.
Toyoda T, Takeuchi T, Uchiyama T, Sato H, Takahashi N, Miura T, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(3): 197-207

Ventilatory anaerobic threshold before and after cardiac valve surgery.
Nishijima H, Sato I, Matsumura N, Mikami T, Nishida M, Yonezawa K, Yasuda H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(3): 208-214

Nonpharmacologic treatment of common atrial flutter guided by transient entrainment.
Fujimoto T, Itoh S, Takaoka K, Kurogane H, Yoshida Y, Kawamura T, Ogawa K, Inoue T, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(3): 215-227

Role of endothelium in biphasic hypoxic response of the isolated pulmonary artery in the rat.
Ogawa Y, Kawabe J, Onodera S, Tobise K, Morita K, Harada T, Hirayama T, Takeda A
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(3): 228-236

Control of Ca2+ influx by manipulation of Ca2+ and/or Ca2+ antagonist in cardioplegic arrest.
Hashimoto K, Hahimoto K [corrected to Hashimoto K], Mashburn JP, Cartier R, Schaff HV
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(3): 237-244

A case report of isolated levocardia without intracardiac anomalies associated with sick sinus syndrome.
Fukuzawa J, Haneda T, Ishii Y, Kawashima E, Ogawa Y, Matsuhashi H, Kawamura Y, Imamoto T, Tobise K, Onodera S
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(3): 245-250

Does hypertension or aging modulate directional shortening of the left ventricular midwall?
Hattori M, Aoki T, Sekioka K, Konishi T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(4): 253-262

Relationships between left ventricular mass, left ventricular work and coronary artery size in aortic regurgitation--possible mechanism of myocardial ischemia.
Miyahara K, Sonoda M, Kukihara T, Amitani S, Miyanohara H, Kakura H, Nakamura K, Arima T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(4): 263-271

Effects of exercise and pacing loads on myocardial amino acid balance in patients with normal and stenotic coronary arteries, with special reference to branched chain amino acids.
Yamada Y, Ishihara T, Fujiwara M, Tamoto S, Seki I, Ohsawa N
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(4): 272-282

Cerebral blood flow in asymptomatic individuals--relationship with cerebrovascular risk factors and magnetic resonance imaging signal abnormalities.
Isaka Y, Iiji O, Ashida K, Imaizumi M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(4): 283-290

Alteration of pulmonary blood flow distribution in patients with congenital left to right cardiac shunt--pre- and postoperative study with macroaggregates of 99mTc-labeled human serum albumin.
Hashimoto K, Nakamura Y, Matsui M, Suzuki K, Kurosawa H, Arai T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(4): 291-298

New interpretation of systolic time intervals from active cross-bridge model.
Takeda K, Kono K, Tamano K, Takahashi M, Nakamura Y, Masuda T, Hosoya K, Yoshihara T, Yagi S
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(4): 299-311

Age-related modification of regional left ventricular filling in normal subjects.
Furutani Y, Yuki K, Yamada H, Yano M, Yamagishi T, Ozaki M, Kusukawa R
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(4): 312-321

Evaluation of intravascular hemolysis by haptoglobin administration after prosthetic valve replacement.
Shioi K, Nagata Y, Mase T, Aoyama T, Katoh S, Tsuchioka H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(4): 322-327

Are diabetic hearts more resistant to ischemia/reperfusion injury?
Suzuki O, Matsubara T, Kanashiro M, Nakao M, Terada R, Nishimura H, Haruta K, Ikeda T, Sakamoto N
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(4): 328-334

Highly purified eicosapentaenoic acid attenuates tissue damage in experimental myocardial infarction.
Otsuji S, Shibata N, Hirota H, Akagami H, Wada A
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(4): 335-343

Effects of phospholipase C on action potentials and intracellular Ca2+ concentration in guinea pig heart.
Hayashi H, Miyata H, Terada H, Noda N, Satoh H, Kobayashi A, Yamazaki N
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(4): 344-352

Closure of ventricular septal rupture caused by acute myocardial infarction using a transaortic balloon catheter.
Kosuge M, Kimura K, Ishikawa T, Shimizu M, Himeno H, Ebina T, Hongo Y, Sugiyama M, Nihei T, Ishii M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(4): 353-357

Usefulness of thallium-201 re-injection method for the evaluation of myocardial viability.
Araki Y, Imai K, Nishio Y, Saito S, Ozawa Y, Yasugi T, Oka H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 359-370

Increased plasma endothelin concentrations in patients with acute heart failure after myocardial infarction.
Nakamura M, Arakawa N, Yoshida H, Funakoshi T, Chiba M, Abe Y, Makita S, Aoki H, Hiramori K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 371-378

Ratio of lung to heart thallium-201 uptake on exercise and dipyridamole stress imaging in coronary artery disease--implication of SPECT.
Takeishi Y, Chiba J, Abe S, Tomoike H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 379-387

Fragmentation of internal elastic lamina and spread of smooth muscle cell proliferation induced by percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.
Morimoto S, Yamada K, Hiramitsu S, Uemura A, Kubo N, Kimura K, Yamaguchi T, Watanabe S, Mizuno Y
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 388-394

Noninvasive evaluation of total occlusion of infarct-related coronary artery after a first myocardial infarction.
Chikamori T, Doi Y, Yonezawa Y, Yamada M, Ozawa T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 395-403

Solitary ostial coronary artery stenosis.
Yamanaka O, Hobbs RE
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 404-410

Hemodynamic and neurohumoral responses to exercise in patients with congestive heart failure.
Ueyama M, Nishimura H, Kubota J, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 411-417

Morphological characteristics of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy estimated by left ventriculography.
Ohtani T, Hamada M, Hiwada K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 418-425

Modulation of noradrenaline release via activation of presynaptic §-adrenoceptors in rabbits with adriamycin-induced cardiomyopathy.
Uno Y, Minatoguchi S, Imai Y, Koshiji M, Kakami M, Yokoyama H, Ito H, Hirakawa S
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 426-433

Biochemical remodeling of collagen in the heart of spontaneously hypertensive rats--prominent increase in type V collagen.
Honda M, Goto Y, Kuzuo H, Ishikawa S, Morioka S, Yamori Y, Moriyama K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 434-441

Sequence in DNA synthetic phase ratio of spontaneous hypertensive rat (SHR) myocardium--study on development of cardiomegaly.
Tachibana H, Inoue S, Oki H, Andou H, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 442-448

Ca2+ transients and cell shortening in diabetic rat ventricular myocytes.
Noda N, Hayashi H, Satoh H, Terada H, Hirano M, Kobayashi A, Yamazaki N
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 449-457

Evaluating coronary reperfusion during acute myocardial infarction in a canine model by gadolinium-DTPA-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging.
Tanabe K, Ishibashi Y, Shimada T, Tsukihashi H, Hatano J, Oyake N, Morioka S, Moriyama K, Sugimura K, Yuasa K, Kawamitsu H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 458-466

Aortic valvular disease and right coronary artery stenosis induced by mediastinal irradiation--report of a case.
Suzuki M, Hamada M, Matsumoto Y, Hiwada K, Osuka Y
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 467-471

Coronary spasm in two sisters.
Fujiwara Y, Yamanaka O, Nakamura T, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(5): 472-474

Does recombinant human erythropoietin accelerate erythropoiesis for predonation before cardiac surgery?
Hayashi J, Shinonaga M, Nakazawa S, Miyamura H, Eguchi S, Shinada S
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 475-479

Abnormal postexercise systolic blood pressure response is a good indicator of impaired left ventricular filling during supine cycle ergometer exercise in patients with coronary artery disease.
Miyahara T, Yokota M, Sobue T, Nishinaka Y, Iwase M, Ukai M, Watanabe M, Kodama Y, Matsunami T, Koide M, Saito H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 480-488

Usefulness of serum CA125 measurement for monitoring pericardial effusion.
Seo T, Ikeda Y, Onaka H, Hayashi T, Kawaguchi K, Kotake C, Toda T, Kobayashi K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 489-494

Effects of volume and pressure overloads and myocardial hypertrophy on exercise-induced changes in electrocardiographic QRS amplitude.
Miyakoda H, Noguchi N, Kitamura H, Matsumoto T, Kinugawa T, Ogino K, Kotake H, Mashiba H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 495-502

Cumulative effects of heart beat on ventricular premature contractions suggesting possible involvement of triggered activity.
Koumatsu K, Ito M, Fujino T, Saikawa T, Arita M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 503-511

Assessment of ejection fraction of the right and left ventricles in patients with acute myocardial infarction by magnetic resonance imaging.
Zhang Y, Imai K, Araki Y, Nishino Y, Saito S, Ozawa Y, Yasugi T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 512-520

Effects of propranolo and diltiazem on the rate of high-energy phosphate metabolism in reperfused rat hearts--31P-NMR saturation transfer study.
Okayama Y, Kobayashi A, Fujise Y, Yamazaki N
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 521-532

Relationship between pressure-rate product and myocardial oxygen consumption of normal and hypertrophic right ventricles in open-chest dogs.
Saito D, Uchida S, Obayashi N, Maekawa K, Mizuo K, Kobayashi H, Tani H, Haraoka S
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 533-542

The relationship between early afterdepolarization and the occurrence of torsades de pointes--an in vivo canine model study.
Sato T, Hirao K, Hiejima K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 543-552

Antithrombotic effect and reperfusion by low molecular weight heparin in a canine model of coronary artery thrombosis.
Viigimaa M, Ohnogi H, Hattori R, Yui Y, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 553-557

Beneficial effect of the addition of nitroglycerin to the cardioplegic solution on the cold-stored reperfused isolated rat heart.
Hisatomi K, Maruyama H, Isomura T, Aoyagi S, Kosuga K, Ohishi K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 558-562

Ischemic heart disease showing unusual angiographic findings.
Ono N, Motoyasu M, Shimizu Y, Aoki T, Unno M, Nishikawa H, Kakuta Y, Nakano T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 563-566

Massive myocardial calcification of right and left ventricles following acute myocarditis complicated with rhabdomyolysis-induced acute renal failure.
Wada A, Nakata T, Tsuchihashi K, Aoyama S, Nanba M, Murakami H, Shimamoto K, Iimura O
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 567-572

A case of dilated cardiomyopathy manifested by exercise-induced left bundle branch block.
Aoki T, Motoyasu M, Simizu Y, Ono N, Unno M, Nishikawa H, Kakuta Y, Konishi T, Nakano T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(6): 573-577

Morphological study on vagal innervation in human atrioventricular valves using histochemical method.
Kawano H, Kawai S, Shirai T, Okada R
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 753-759

Age-related changes of sinus node function and autonomic regulation in subjects without sinus node disease--assessment by pharmacologic autonomic blockade.
Kuga K, Yamaguchi I, Sugishita Y
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 760-768

Determinants of beneficial effect of heparin exercise treatment on treadmill capacity and long-term efficacy of the therapy in patients with chronic effort angina.
Ejiri M, Fujita M, Hirai T, Yamanishi K, Miwa K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 769-774

Augmentation of smoking cessation education by urinary cotinine measurement.
Miwa K, Miyagi Y, Asanoi H, Fujita M, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 775-780

Assessment of the variability in coupling intervals of ventricular premature contractions.
Komatsu T, Ikeda K, Tomoike H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 781-788

The relationship between serum lipoprotein(a) and restenosis after initial elective percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.
Tenda K, Saikawa T, Maeda T, Sato Y, Niwa H, Inoue T, Yonemochi H, Maruyama T, Shimoyama N, Aragaki S, Hara M, Takaki R
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 789-795

Functional limitation of recruitable collaterals in human subjects--ST segment deviation on intracoronary electrocardiogram during transient coronary occlusion induced by balloon inflation.
Yoshio H, Shimizu M, Takeda R, Murakami T, Mifune J
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 796-802

Influence of right ventricular ischemia on precordial ST depression during right coronary artery occlusion.
Yano S, Mikuriya Y, Nasu M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 803-808

Evaluation of the effectiveness of 5'-nucleotidase inhibitor and allopurinol in myocardial ischemia.
Sakakibara Y
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 809-816

Non-invasive monitoring of the redox state of cytochrome oxidase in living tissue using near-infrared laser lights.
Tamura M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 817-824

Efficacy of carbon monoxide laser in selectively intimal thermal welding--implications for laser balloon angioplasty.
Miyamoto A, Sakurada M, Arai T, Mizuno K, Kurita A, Nakamura H, Kikuchi M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 825-831

Use of biplane transesophageal echocardiographic guide in radiofrequency catheter ablation of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome with left side Kent bundle [published erratum appears in Jpn Circ J 1993 Oct;57(10):following 1026]
Matsumoto K, Yamamoto T, Saitou J, Uchida M, Tamura T, Imafuku H, Shindou A, Kaneko K, Asano Y, Dohi Y, Kyo S, Omoto R
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 832-836

Anomalous origin of left coronary artery from pulmonary artery in a 54-year-old woman presenting ventricular tachycardia from anteroseptal scar.
Iga K, Hori K, Matsumura T, Gen H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(8): 837-839

Abnormal signal averaged ECG after surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot--a combined analysis in the time and frequency domain.
Matsuoka S, Akita H, Hayabuchi Y, Taguchi Y, Kubo M, Kitagawa T, Katoh I, Ii K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(9): 841-850

Prognostic value of dipyridamole thallium scintigraphy in patients with coronary artery disease treated medically.
Chikamori T, Doi YL, Yamada M, Takata J, Yonezawa Y, Ozawa T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(9): 851-861

Hemodynamic effects of short-term noise exposure--comparison of steady state and intermittent noise at several sound pressure levels.
Sawada Y
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(9): 862-872

The first pediatric Japanese case to undergo heart transplantation in the Utah Cardiac Transplant Program in the United States.
Nunoda S, Shaddy RE, Bullock EA, Renlund DG, Hammond EH, Yowell RL, Misawa T, Umetani K, Satoh H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(9): 873-882

Incidence of acetylcholine-induced spasm of coronary arteries subjected to balloon angioplasty.
Kirigaya H, Aizawa T, Ogasawara K, Sato H, Nagashima K, Onoda M, Ogawa K, Yabe A, Kato K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(9): 883-890

Acute left main coronary artery obstruction with myocardial infarction--reperfusion strategies, and the clinical and angiographic outcome.
Iwasaki K, Kusachi S, Hina K, Nishiyama O, Kondo J, Kita T, Hata T, Taniguchi G, Tsuji T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(9): 891-897

Long-term alpha 1 blockade does not reverse cardiac hypertrophy in spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Nishimura H, Kubota J, Okabe M, Ueyama M, Oka T, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(9): 898-903

Theoretical analysis of the relationship between regional and global measures of myocardial contractility.
Kusuoka H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(9): 904-911

Modulation of cardiac myocyte beating rate and hypertrophy by cardiac fibroblasts isolated from neonatal rat ventricle.
Orita H, Fukasawa M, Hirooka S, Uchino H, Fukui K, Washio M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(9): 912-920

Optimal frequency of radiofrequency catheter ablation in vitro and in vivo for treating ventricular tachycardias--a study using various frequencies.
Ikeda T, Sugi K, Ninomiya K, Enjoji Y, Abe R, Yabuki S, Yamaguchi T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(9): 921-927

Restrictive cardiomyopathy with complete atrioventricular block and distal myopathy with rimmed vacuoles.
Ishiwata S, Nishiyama S, Seki A, Kojima S
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(9): 928-933

Effects of vasodilators on pulmonary venous and mitral flow velocity patterns in patients with congestive heart failure.
Lee JM, Masuyama T, Nagano R, Yamamoto K, Nariyama K, Tanouchi J, Hori M, Kamada T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(10): 935-946

Plasma lipoprotein(a) levels and fibrinolytic activity in patients with unstable angina.
Okubo H, Yasue H, Ogawa H, Misumi I, Masuda T, Miyao Y, Sakamoto T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(10): 947-954

Enhanced elevation of blood pressure during cigarette smoking in the elderly.
Hashimoto H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(10): 955-959

Long-term results of catheter ablation for idiopathic ventricular tachycardia originated from the right ventricular outflow.
Mukai J, Nakagawa H, Nagata K, Karakawa S, Shimizu W, Tsuchioka Y, Okamoto M, Matsuura H, Kajiyama G
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(10): 960-968

Response of post-ischemic myocardium to sympathetic stimulation--relation to local norepinephrine release.
Komatsu E, Yamaguchi I, Fukuyama H, Takahashi K, Miyazawa K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(10): 969-978

Antithrombotic effects of BMY21190, an inhibitor of cAMP phosphodiesterase, in a canine model of coronary artery thrombosis.
Minami M, Driscoll EM, Lucchesi BR
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(10): 979-992

Effects of nicardipine on the release of acetylcholine in the rat central nervous system.
Tsuda K, Tsuda S, Nishio I, Masuyama Y
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(10): 993-999

An animal model of coronary thrombosis and thrombolysis--comparisons of vascular damage and thrombus formation in the coronary and femoral arteries after balloon angioplasty.
Katsuragawa M, Fujiwara H, Kawamura A, Htay T, Yoshikuni Y, Mori K, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(10): 1000-1006

Effects of hydrogen peroxide on stimulatory guanine nucleotide-binding protein in rat heart.
Masuda H, Kaneko M, Hong RB, Ikegaya T, Hayashi H, Kobayashi A, Yamazaki N
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(10): 1007-1015

Acute myocardial infarction due to coronary embolization from left atrial myxoma.
Hashimoto H, Takahashi H, Fujiwara Y, Joh T, Tomino T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(10): 1016-1020

Coronary stenosis and steal phenomenon in coronary-pulmonary fistula--assessment with stress thallium tomography after coronary angioplasty and fistulectomy.
Mukai H, Minemawari Y, Hanawa N, Mita T, Motoe M, Nakata T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(10): 1021-1026

Frequency analysis of QRS complex with bundle branch block in patients with and without sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Yoneda N, Itoh S, Fujimoto T, Kurogane H, Yoshida Y
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(11): 1027-1037

The effect of recent advances in pharmacologic management on the prognosis of dilated cardiomyopathy.
Yokota Y, Tsumura Y, Takarada A, Kawai H, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(11): 1038-1046

Detection of coronary artery stenosis by dipyridamole radionuclide ventriculography.
Hashimoto T, Ohte N, Narita H, Kobayashi K, Akita S, Fujinami T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(11): 1047-1054

Comparative effects of early and late reperfusion of the infarct-related coronary artery and collateral circulation which develops after infarction on left ventricular size and function.
Igawa A, Fujita M, Yamanishi K, Inoko M, Miwa K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(11): 1055-1061

Estimation of infarct size using serum troponin T concentration in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Omura T, Teragaki M, Tani T, Yamagishi H, Yanagi S, Nishikimi T, Yoshiyama M, Toda I, Akioka K, Takeuchi K, Takeda T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(11): 1062-1070

Investigation of clinical characteristics of ventricular extrasystole in children--using two dimensional RR interval plotting method.
Nagai N, Nagashima M, Tsuji A, Hasegawa S, Nishibata K, Yokota M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(11): 1071-1079

Surgical treatment of active infective endocarditis--early and late results of active native and prosthetic valve endocarditis.
Abe T, Tsukamoto M, Komatsu S
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(11): 1080-1088

Dual-tracer autoradiography with thallium-201 and iodine-125 MIBG in BIO 14.6 cardiomyopathic Syrian hamsters.
Taguchi T, Kobayashi A, Kurata C, Tawarahara K, Yamazaki N
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(11): 1089-1096

Effects of renal denervation on pressure-natriuresis in spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Kubota J, Nishimura H, Ueyama M, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(11): 1097-1105

Successful treatment of life-threatening ventricular tachycardia with high-dose propranolol under extracorporeal life support and intraaortic balloon pumping.
Kurose M, Okamoto K, Sato T, Yatsuda R, Ogata K, Yasumoto M, Terasaki H, Goto H, Okumura K
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(11): 1106-1110

Comparison of adenosine and treadmill exercise thallium-201 stress tests for the detection of coronary artery disease.
Abe S, Takeishi Y, Chiba J, Ikeda K, Tomoike H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(12): 1111-1119

Insulin-like growth factor I receptors in human cardiac myocytes and their relation to myocardial hypertrophy.
Toyozaki T, Hiroe M, Hasumi M, Horie T, Hosoda S, Tsushima T, Sekiguchi M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(12): 1120-1127

Relationship between blood pressure and heart rate while awake and asleep in patients with mild essential hypertension.
Tochikubo O, Kawano Y, Miyajima E, Minamisawa K, Ishii M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(12): 1128-1136

The short- and long-term prognosis for acute myocardial infarction after emergency coronary angioplasty.
Sumii K, Hayashi Y, Oka Y, Taniguchi C, Maeda Y, Watanabe M, Yamamoto H, Tsuchiya T, Sasaki H, Yamakido M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(12): 1137-1149

Auto-antibody against adenine nucleotide translocator in dilated cardiomyopathy and myocarditis--incidence and relation to cardiac function and morphology.
Takemoto M, Kusachi S, Urabe N, Inoue K, Tsuji T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(12): 1150-1158

Role of nitric oxide in the vasodilatory responses to acetylcholine and bradykinin in perfused hearts.
Yoshiyama M, Miura K, Nishikimi T, Teragaki M, Todi I, Akioka K, Takeuchi K, Takeda T
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(12): 1159-1163

Assessment of preload reserve in myocardial ischemia--the relation between preload reserve and ischemic size differs between anterior descending and circumflex coronary artery occlusions in a canine model.
Ando H, Tomoike H, Kurita JI, Nakamura M
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(12): 1164-1172

Attenuation of myocardial stunning by an increase in the H+ buffering capacity of the perfusate and that by hypoxic preperfusion are affected differently by the free [Ca2+] of the perfusate.
Tani M, Shinmura K, Ebihara Y, Asakura Y, Handa S, Nakamura Y
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(12): 1173-1182

Successful surgical treatment of a ruptured true postinfarction left ventricular aneurysm--a case report.
Matsumoto M, Konishi Y, Nishizawa J, Yuasa S, Kotoura H
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(12): 1183-1186

About the history of the discovery of the cardiac conduction system [letter]
Fye WB
Jpn Circ J 1993; 57(12): 1187-1189

The cardiac conducting system.
W. Ehrlich
Jpn Circ J 1991; 57(12): 1190-1194

Comment on the remarks by W. B. Fye and W. Ehrlich.
Suma K
Jpn Circ J 1991; 57(12): 1195-1196

Effects of intravenous verapamil on atrial vulnerability.
Isomoto S, Shimizu A, Konoe A, Tanigawa M, Kaibara M, Centurion OA, Fukatani M, Yano K
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(1): 1-8

Comparative studies of patients with Takayasu arteritis in Japan, Korea and India--comparison of clinical manifestations, angiography and HLA-B antigen.
Yajima M, Numano F, Park YB, Sagar S
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(1): 9-14

Perfusion reserve of coronary collateral circulation and its significance in the development of exercise-induced ischemia in patients with multivessel disease.
Miyakoda H, Noguchi N, Omodani H, Osaki S, Kitamura H, Matsumoto T, Ogino K, Hoshio A, Kotake H, Mashiba H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(1): 15-21

Comparison of the effects of exercise and isoproterenol on the antegrade refractory period of the accessory pathway in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
Yamabe H, Okumura K, Yasue H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(1): 22-28

Impaired microvascular vasodilator reserve in chronic cigarette smokers--a study of post-occlusive reactive hyperemia in the human finger.
Hashimoto H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(1): 29-33

Ventricular unloading and improvement in left ventricular function after angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition with enalapril in patients with chronic congestive heart failure.
Naganuma F, Kubota S, Hirahara N, Imai K, Kamiyama H, Iizuka T, Imai S, Murata K, Suzuki T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(1): 34-42

Excellent prognosis of Japanese patients with chest pain and normal or nearly normal coronary arteries--2- to 13-year follow-up of 274 patients after coronary cineangiography.
Hirota Y, Ohnaka H, Tsuji R, Ishii K, Kita Y, Suwa M, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(1): 43-48

Comparison of manual and computer-assisted automatic measurements of wall thickness of the left ventricle in two-dimensional echocardiography.
Uchiyama T, Kajiwara N, Kobayashi Y, Ishii H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(1): 49-56

Contribution of chamber compliance and left ventricular minimum pressure to abnormal left ventricular filling dynamics.
Yamamoto K, Masuyama T, Tanouchi J, Kitabatake A, Hori M, Kamada T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(1): 57-68

Effects of NG-monomethyl-L-arginine, indomethacin, and aspirin on the vasodepressor response to low doses of endothelin-1 and endothelin-3 in rats.
Taniguchi I, Kageyama S, Aihara K, Isogai Y
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(1): 69-75

Right atrial myxoma with right to left shunt and coronary artery disease.
Saitoh H, Kubota H, Takeshita M, Mizuno A, Suzuki M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(1): 76-79

Haemo-dialysis/-filtration using sodium bicarbonate depresses cardiac function in critically ill patients with acute renal failure.
Wakabayashi Y, Ohwada T, Kikawada R
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(2): 81-86

Improvement of regional wall motion in medically treated myocardial infarction with single-vessel coronary artery disease.
Ogawa H, Kawana M, Tamura K, Kimata S, Hosoda S
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(2): 87-94

The role of the accessory pathway in the onset of atrial fibrillation in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome--electrophysiological examination before and after surgical ablation.
Tsuchioka Y, Karakawa S, Nagata K, Mukai J, Watanabe M, Yamagata T, Matsuura H, Kajiyama G, Matsuura Y
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(2): 95-99

The effect of pravastatin on prevention of restenosis after successful percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.
Onaka H, Hirota Y, Kita Y, Tsuji R, Ishii K, Ishimura T, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(2): 100-106

Simultaneous dual myocardial imaging with iodine-123-§-methyl iodophenyl-pentadecanoic acid (BMIPP) and thallium-201 in patients with coronary heart disease.
Tawarahara K, Kurata C, Taguchi T, Aoshima S, Okayama K, Kobayashi A, Yamazaki N, Kaneko M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(2): 107-115

Left ventricular function of the heart regressed by nifedipine in spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Nishimura H, Kubota J, Okabe M, Ueyama M, Oka T, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(2): 116-122

Histopathology of canine hearts subjected to catheter ablation using radiofrequency energy.
Tanno K, Kobayashi Y, Kurano K, Kikushima S, Yazawa T, Baba T, Inoue S, Mukai H, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(2): 123-135

Effects of alpha-human natriuretic peptide on renal hemodynamics and diuresis in dogs and perfused rat kidneys.
Watanabe I, Goto F
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(2): 136-142

Systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve associated with acute myocardial infarction in a 62-year-old patient.
Ohtani T, Sumimoto T, Matsuoka H, Sekiya M, Hamada M, Hiwada K
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(2): 143-147

Large left-to-right shunt through a small atrial septal defect produced by progressive aortic stenosis in the elderly--a case report.
Iga K, Hori K, Matsumura T, Kijima K, Miyamoto T, Gen H, Ueda Y, Miki S
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(2): 148-150

Coronary collateral circulation--its development and function.
Kanazawa T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(3): 151-165

Coronary artery disease trends in Japan.
Toshima H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(3): 166-172

Coronary artery bypass grafting in elderly patients.
Isomura T, Hisatomi K, Hirano A, Kawara T, Kosuga K, Ohishi K
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(3): 173-180

Patterns of interruption of atrial flutter induced by rapid atrial pacing.
Yoshitake N, Tanoiri T, Nomoto J, Mogi J, Nakajima K, Komatsu C, Okamura T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(3): 181-189

Characteristics of ventricular premature contractions and their clinical course.
Fujimoto Y, Hirokane Y, Fukuki M, Doi T, Shirota K, Kotake H, Mashiba H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(3): 190-198

Distribution patterns of Gd-DTPA-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging after intravenous tissue plasminogen activator therapy for acute myocardial infarction.
Fukuzawa S, Watanabe H, Shimada K, Katagiri N, Ozawa S
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(3): 199-205

Diagnostic value of transient dilatation of the left ventricle in negative dipyridamole-thallium imaging.
Seo H, Doi YL, Yonezawa Y, Chikamori T, Yamada M, Ozawa T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(3): 206-213

Relation between the size of lesions and arrhythmias produced by microwave catheter ablation with a special electrode device.
Ikeda T, Sugi K, Enjoji Y, Kasao M, Abe R, Ninomiya K, Yabuki S, Yamaguchi T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(3): 214-221

Accurate diagnosis of metastatic cardiac leiomyosarcoma with infundibular stenosis and cardiac tamponade by transesophageal echocardiography and Gd-DTPA magnetic resonance imaging--report of a case.
Suzuki M, Hamada M, Abe M, Matsuoka H, Shigematsu Y, Sumimoto T, Hiwada K, Osuka Y
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(3): 222-226

Hemodynamic parameters during dynamic exercise in patients with silent myocardial ischemia in the presence or absence of hypertrophy.
Yoshida J, Yokota M, Miyahara T, Matsubara K, Sobue T, Saito H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(4): 227-237

Use of a thermodilution renal vein catheter to measure renal blood flow in patients with essential hypertension.
Kato T, Sakamaki T, Nakamura T, Kumakura H, Matsumoto M, Ishizaka H, Ichikawa S, Ono Z, Sato K, Murata K
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(4): 238-247

Monophasic action potentials in patients with torsades de pointes.
Miwa S, Inoue T, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(4): 248-258

The protective effect of preconditioning on reperfusion-induced arrhythmia is lost by treatment with superoxide dismutase.
Osada M, Takeda S, Sato T, Komori S, Tamura K
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(4): 259-263

A new device for indirect blood pressure measurement in rabbits.
Kurashina T, Sakamaki T, Yagi A, Nakamura T, Sakamoto H, Nushiro N
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(4): 264-268

Collateral development induced by repetitive brief coronary occlusion relates to the functional state of pre-existing collaterals.
Noma M, Tomoike H, Ando H, Mohri M, Takeshita A, Nakamura M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(4): 269-277

Change in the contractility of rat atrial muscle by cold preservation.
Noguchi H, Muraoka R, Kigoshi S, Muramatsu I
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(4): 278-284

A case of creatine kinase isomer anomaly in relation to the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.
Baral R, Watanabe H, Xueru L, Yamasawa I, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(4): 285-292

Cerebrovascular dysautoregulation syndrome complex--brain hypoperfusion precedes hypotension and cardiac asystole.
Njemanze PC
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(4): 293-297

Gallium-67 citrate scintigraphy in idiopathic pericarditis--report of a case.
Kodama K, Igase M, Funada J, Kazatani Y, Matsuzaki K, Murakami E, Kokubu T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(4): 298-302

Determination of regional myocardial blood flow with 13N-ammonia positron emission tomography during low-grade exercise for evaluating coronary artery stenosis.
Akutsu Y, Hara T, Watanabe T, Yamanaka H, Okazaki O, Kashida M, Michihata T, Hasegawa M, Harumi K, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(5): 303-314

Radiofrequency current catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia.
Chinushi M, Aizawa Y, Kusano Y, Washizuka T, Miyajima T, Naitho N, Takahashi K, Shibata A
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(5): 315-325

Influence of arotinolol hydrochloride on heart rate spectrum in hypertensive subjects.
Harasawa Y, Imaizumi T, Ando S, Masaki H, Harada S, Momohara M, Takeshita A
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(5): 326-337

Comparison of the effects of dobutamine and isoproterenol in ischemic hearts by phosphorus-31 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Yanagi S, Takeuchi K, Takeda T, Ishikawa M, Miura I
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(5): 338-350

The response of atrioventricular junctional tissue to temperature.
Hirao K, Sato T, Otomo K, Yamamoto N, Nawara H, Doshida N, Suzuki F, Kawara T, Hiejima K, Tanaka M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(5): 351-361

The deleterious effects of exogenous angiotensin I and angiotensin II on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Yoshiyama M, Kim S, Yamagishi H, Omura T, Tani T, Takagi M, Toda I, Teragaki M, Akioka K, Takeuchi K, Takeda T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(5): 362-368

Successive cardiac death of brothers in association with stress.
Yoshida K, Sorimachi Y, Onishi S
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(5): 369-373

Probucol-induced QT prolongation and syncope.
Tamura M, Ueki Y, Ohtsuka E, Oribe M, Seita M, Oribe K, Ito M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(5): 374-377

Assessment of quantitative exercise thallium-201 emission computed tomography in patients with vasospastic angina--value of washout rate analysis.
Sakata K, Yoshida H, Sugino H, Iimuro M, Matsunaga Y, Ono N, Morishima S, Hoshino T, Kaburagi T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(6): 379-388

Cardiac sympathetic innervation in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy--immunohistochemical study using anti-tyrosine hydroxylase antibody.
Oki H, Inoue S, Makishima N, Takeyama Y, Shiokawa A
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(6): 389-394

Prognosis of patients with severe congestive heart failure referred to the cardiac transplant program. Osaka University Cardiac Transplant Program.
Hori M, Koretsune Y, Takemura K, Azuma J, Mikami H, Sano T, Nakata S, Matsuda H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(6): 395-402

Doxazosin and 48-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in normotensive subjects.
Takata Y, Yoshizumi T, Ito Y, Hirota Y, Fujishima M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(6): 403-408

Risk factors for carotid atherosclerosis and platelet activation.
Uyama O, Matsui Y, Shimizu S, Michishita H, Sugita M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(6): 409-415

Mathematical model of the effects of mechanical vibration on crossbridge kinetics in cardiac muscle.
Honda H, Koiwa Y, Takishima T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(6): 416-425

Comparison of conventional and simultaneous compression-ventilation cardiopulmonary resuscitation in piglets.
Hou SH, Lue HC, Chu SH
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(6): 426-432

A case of fulminant myocarditis rescued--by long-term percutaneous cardiopulmonary support.
Morishima I, Sassa H, Sone T, Tsuboi H, Kondo J, Koyama T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(6): 433-438

A case of gastrointestinal bleeding associated with calcific aortic stenosis.
Ito T, Ando H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(6): 439-442

Early detection of anthracycline cardiotoxicity in children with acute leukemia using exercise-based echocardiography and Doppler echocardiography.
Fukazawa R, Ogawa S, Hirayama T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(8): 625-634

Prevalence and pathogenesis of silent myocardial ischemia following myocardial infarction.
Koyanagi S, Aoki M, Tashiro H, Narabayashi H, Inou T, Takeshita A, Nakamura M, Noma M, Tajimi T, Kikuchi Y, Yamada A, Fukuyama T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(8): 635-645

Prediction of quality of life at long-term follow-up after Fontan operation by scoring risk factors.
Park I, Nakazawa M, Imai Y, Sawatari K, Momma K
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(8): 646-652

Cytoprotective effects of nicorandil on hypothermic injury to immature cardiac myocytes--comparison with nitroglycerin, diltiazem and prostaglandin E1.
Orita H, Fukasawa M, Hirooka S, Uchino H, Fukui K, Kohi M, Washio M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(8): 653-661

Time course of the recovery of adenosine triphosphate content with adenosine in post-ischemic hearts--a 31P magnetic resonance spectroscopy study.
Yoshiyama M, Ishikawa M, Miura I, Takeuchi K, Takeda T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(8): 662-670

Complete atrioventricular block during left heart catheterization.
Murasato Y, Ninomiya K, Imai M, Araki M, Kawasaki I, Ibayashi H, Abe H, Kuroiwa A
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(8): 671-675

Silent zone on Lorenz plots of the ventricular response before termination of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation--report of a case.
Nakatsu T, Kusachi S, Honma N, Nunoyama H, Moritani H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(8): 676-682

Markedly enlarged right atrium associated with physical signs of tricuspid regurgitation--a cause of congestive heart failure in the elderly.
Iga K, Konishi T, Matsumura T, Miyamoto T, Kijima K, Gen H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(9): 683-688

Detection of exercise-induced silent ischemia and the sequence of ischemic events in coronary artery disease by radionuclide ambulatory ventricular function monitoring.
Mohiuddin IH, Tamaki N, Kambara H, Nohara R, Ono S, Okuda K, Kawai C, Konishi J, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(9): 689-697

Electrocardiographic diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy improved by considering both QRS voltage and ST-T criteria.
Noda A, Yagi T, Yamada H, Miyahara T, Okada T, Yokota M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(9): 698-706

Evaluation of post-ischemic myocardial metabolism by 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy in the rabbit heart.
Yamamoto M, Lee JD, Shimizu H, Kawasaki N, Hara A, Ishii Y, Nakamura T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(9): 707-712

A protease inhibitor, NCO-700, improves the contractile function in stunned canine myocardium.
Ikeda H, Oda T, Kuwano K, Nakayama H, Ueno T, Koga Y, Toshima H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(9): 713-719

Persistent common atrioventricular canal of the complete form associated with anomalies of the aortic arch system in WKY/NCrj rat fetuses.
Kuribayashi T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(9): 720-726

Acute occlusion due to coronary dissection as a PTCA complication resolved by reentry achieved by pulling an inflated balloon in the true lumen.
Oda H, Tanabe N, Toeda T, Miida T, Higuma N
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(9): 727-732

Cardiac lipoma with changes of ST segment and T wave on electrocardiogram.
Morikami Y, Higashi T, Isomura T, Hirano A, Tanaka K, Hisatomi K, Ohishi K
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(9): 733-736

Myocardial stunning-like phenomenon during a crisis of pheochromocytoma.
Yamanaka O, Yasumasa F, Nakamura T, Ohno A, Endo Y, Yoshimi K, Miura K, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(9): 737-742

Clinico-pathological study of the role of infarct expansion in patients with cardiac rupture following acute myocardial infarction.
Ogihara A, Kobayashi A, Niitsuya M, Kuwao S, Kikawada R
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(10): 743-749

Risk factors for the development of post-lab acute coronary occlusion following successful percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.
Ishizaka N, Ishizaka Y, Ikari Y, Tamura T, Yamaguchi T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(10): 750-756

Exercise-induced ST-segment elevation and hemodynamic responses one month after myocardial infarction.
Katori R, Miyazaki T, Ohno M, Yamashita K, Sakaguchi Y, Takada K, Inoki T, Yamamoto T, Shibutani T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(10): 757-766

Radiofrequency catheter ablation of atrioventricular accessory pathways in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome with drug-refractory and symptomatic supraventricular tachycardia--its high effectiveness irrespective of accessory pathway location and properties.
Iesaka Y, Takahashi A, Chun YH, Igawa M, Tokunaga T, Amemiya H, Fujiwara H, Aonuma K, Nogami A, Hiroe M, Marumo F, Hiraoka M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(10): 767-777

Impaired endothelium-dependent vasodilatory responses in hindlimb blood flow in dogs with congestive heart failure.
Ueno M, Kawashima S, Tsumoto S, Morita M, Iwasaki T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(10): 778-786

Effects of leukotriene D4 on myocardial blood flow and high energy phosphate concentration in anesthetized dogs.
Nishida T, Matsubara T, Kambe T, Sakamoto N
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(10): 787-794

Cycle length-dependent action potential duration and contractile force at various [Ca2+]o in guinea pig papillary muscle.
Atarashi H, Saitoh H, Surawicz B
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(10): 795-804

A simple method for excising pulmonary venous obstruction after repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage.
Fukushima Y, Onitsuka T, Nakamura K, Yoshioka M, Kuwabara M, Koga Y
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(10): 805-807

Left atrial backward ejection in symptomatic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy--assessment by transthoracic and transesophageal Doppler echocardiography.
Takeuchi Y, Yokota Y, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(11): 809-820

Effect of atrial fibrillation on the fibrino-coagulation system--study in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
Sohara H, Miyahara K
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(11): 821-826

Surgical treatment of ventricular septal defect and its sequelae in adults.
Sugimito T, Ogawa K, Asada T, Mukohara N, Higami T, Obo H, Kawamura T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(11): 827-830

Observation of sleep-related breathing disorders in patients with coronary artery disease by ambulatory electrocardiogram-respiration monitoring system.
Tateishi O, Okamura T, Itou T, Murakami M, Suda T, Nishimuta I, Obata S, Nagata T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(11): 831-835

Effects of hydrocortisone on transmembrane currents in guinea pig ventricular myocytes--possible evidence for positive inotropism.
Yano K, Tsuda Y, Kaji Y, Kanaya S, Fujino T, Niho Y
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(11): 836-843

The ACE inhibitor alacepril suppresses atherogenesis independent of serum lipids in cholesterol-fed rabbits--critical analysis with new ultrasound technique.
Itoh K, Yoshida S, Fukuda M
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(11): 844-854

Intraventricular changes in the §-adrenoceptor-adenylate cyclase system of the rat heart with the progress of monocrotaline-induced right ventricular hypertrophy.
Yoshie H, Tobise K, Onodera S
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(11): 855-865

Plasma lipoprotein (a) levels and fibrinolytic activity in acute myocardial infarction.
Honda Y, Oshima S, Ogawa H, Sakamoto T, Miyao Y, Sakata S, Hirashima O, Moriyama Y, Yasue H
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(12): 869-876

Relationship between characteristics of endocardial electrograms and regional wall motion abnormalities in old myocardial infarctions.
Chino C
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(12): 877-884

Thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction-effects, problems and strategies.
Nagao K, Kanmatsuse K, Kajiwara N
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(12): 885-893

Effect of ischemic preconditioning on ischemia-induced contractile failure and accumulation of extracellular H+ and K+.
Mitani A, Yasui H, Tokunaga K
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(12): 894-902

Antiarrhythmic effects of eicosapentaenoic acid during myocardial infarction--enhanced cardiac microsomal (Ca(2+)-Mg2+)-ATPase activity.
Kinoshita I, Itoh K, Nishida Nakai M, Hirota H, Otsuji S, Shibata N
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(12): 903-912

Increased levels of inhibitory G protein in myocardium with heart failure.
Kawamoto H, Ohyanagi M, Nakamura K, Yamamoto J, Iwasaki T
Jpn Circ J 1994; 58(12): 913-924

Gender difference in long-term prognosis after myocardial infarction--clinical characteristics in 1000 patients. The Kyoto and Shiga Myocardial Infarction (KYSMI) Study Group.
Kambara H, Kinoshita M, Nakagawa M, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(1): 1-10

Assessment of the severity of coronary artery disease by thallium-201 washout rate after dipyridamole infusion--a coronary hemodynamic and metabolic study.
Tamoto S, Ishihara T, Kojima S, Hosokawa H, Ohkubo T, Ohtuji S, Fukai M, Takada K, Seki I, Ohsawa N, Adachi I, Narabayashi I
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(1): 11-22

Relationship between insufficient redistribution in exercise thallium-201 myocardial single-photon emission computed tomography and reverse redistribution at rest.
Yamagishi H, Akioka K, Itagane H, Tani T, Ohmura T, Yanagi S, Nishikimi T, Yoshiyama M, Toda I, Teragaki M, Takeuchi K, Takeda T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(1): 23-32

Long-term follow-up of the reproducibility of carotid sinus hypersensitivity in patients with carotid sinus syndrome.
Nishizaki M, Arita M, Sakurada H, Ohta T, Yamawake N, Numano F, Hiraoka M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(1): 33-39

Calpain is implicated in rat myocardial injury after ischemia or reperfusion.
Yoshida K, Sorimachi Y, Fujiwara M, Hironaka K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(1): 40-48

An isolated left ventricular lesion associated with left ventricular tachycardia--arrhythmogenic leftventricular dysplasia?
Okabe M, Fukuda K, Nakashima Y, Arakawa K, Kikuchi M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(1): 49-54

Acute left ventricular failure with pulmonary edema following pericardiocentesis for cardiac tamponade--a case report.
Uemura S, Kagoshima T, Hashimoto T, Sakaguchi Y, Doi N, Nakajima T, Tabuse H, Miyamoto S, Dohi K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(1): 55-59

New markers of remote ischemia in patients with evolving inferior myocardial infarction.
Kanemoto N, Hosokawa J, Ozawa K, Imaoka C, Tagawa R, Tanabe T, Goto Y
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(2): 61-67

Radiofrequency catheter ablation for the treatment of common atrial flutter in humans.
Yang X, Watanabe I, Kojima T, Takahashi Y, Kanda A, Kunimoto S, Kondo K, Kasamaki Y, Saito S, Ozawa Y
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(2): 68-79

Correlation between isolated negative U waves and the grade of coronary artery spasm.
Igarashi Y, Tamura Y, Tanabe Y, Fujita T, Tanaka Y, Yamazoe M, Shibata A
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(2): 80-88

Comparison of 5-hydroxytryptamine-induced contraction of rat pulmonary artery to that of aorta in vitro.
Ogawa Y, Takenaka T, Onodera S, Tobise K, Takeda A, Hirayama T, Morita K, Kikuchi K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(2): 89-97

Causal association between major histocompatibility complex and myocardial infarction in NZW x BXSB F1 mice.
Kawano H, Kawano Y, Shirai T, Okada R
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(2): 98-102

Role of protein kinase C in relationship between Ca2+ and contractile elements in rat alpha-toxin-permeabilized mesenteric artery.
Sasajima H, Shima H, Toyoda Y, Nishio I
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(2): 103-111

Temporal thresholds of reperfusion in the middle cerebral artery occlusion model in rats.
Katsumata T, Katayama Y, Terashi A
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(2): 112-120

Follow-up of 2,733 Japanese patients with myocardial infarction.
Hosoda S, Kimata S, Tamura K, Nakamura M, Toshima H, Shibata J, Minamino R, Takano T, Hiramori K, Yaginuma T, Hayasaki K, Komatsu Y, Takahashi S
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(3): 121-129

Factors governing re-infarction in patients with myocardial infarction in Japan.
Hosoda S, Kimata S, Tamura K, Nakamura M, Toshima H, Shibata J, Minamino R, Takano T, Hiramori K, Yaginuma T, Hayasaki K, Komatsu Y, Takahashi S
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(3): 130-136

The effects of antianginal drugs on energy expenditure during exercise in normal subjects.
Asakuma S, Ohyanagi M, Iwasaki T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(3): 137-145

Effects of nicorandil on left ventricular systolic and diastolic function in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Suwa M, Kusukawa J, Hirota Y, Otake Y, Ito T, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(3): 146-153

Myocardial infarct size by serum troponin T and myosin light chain 1 concentration.
Omura T, Teragaki M, Takagi M, Tani T, Nishida Y, Yamagishi H, Yanagi S, Nishikimi T, Yoshiyama M, Toda I, Akioka K, Takeuchi K, Takeda T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(3): 154-159

Diagnosis of occlusion site in the left anterior descending coronary artery in patients with anterior myocardial infarction--comparison of thallium-201 myocardial scintigraphy and 12-lead electrocardiography.
Yang X, Imai K, Saito S, Ozawa Y, Kanmatuse K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(3): 160-170

A case of familial ventricular tachycardia.
Betsuyaku T, Sakurai M, Yoshida I, Yokoshiki H, Ito T, Yotsukura A, Kitabatake A
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(3): 171-175

Mitral valve repair using an annuloplasty ring made of artificial woven Dacron graft.
Sugimoto T, Ogawa K, Asada T, Mukohara N, Higami T, Obo H, Gan K, Kawamura T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(3): 176-179

A successful surgical treatment of coronary perforation associated with directional coronary atherectomy--a case report.
Nonoyama M, Tsuchida K, Kijima M, Matsumoto S, Kurosawa K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(3): 180-183

Screening for QT prolongation using a new exponential formula.
Aihoshi S, Yoshinaga M, Nakamura M, Oku S, Haraguchi T, Nishibatake M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(4): 185-189

Correction of the QT interval in children.
Aihoshi S, Yoshinaga M, Tomari T, Nakamura M, Nomura Y, Oku S, Haraguchi T, Osawa N, Miyata K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(4): 190-197

Long-term results after surgical repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection--hemodynamic evaluation of pulmonary venous obstruction with isoproterenol infusion.
Fujino H, Nakazawa M, Momma K, Imai Y
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(4): 198-204

A novel modified t-PA, E-6010, induces faster recovery of ventricular function after coronary thrombolysis than native t-PA in a canine thrombosis model.
Suzuki S, Saito M, Yui Y, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(4): 205-212

Effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and aldosterone antagonist on myocardial collagen in cardiomyopathic hamsters.
Araki T, Shimizu M, Yoshio H, Ino H, Mabuchi H, Takeda R
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(4): 213-218

A highly suspected case of chronic Chagas' heart disease diagnosed in Japan.
Ueno Y, Nakamura Y, Takahashi M, Inoue T, Endo S, Kinoshita M, Takeuchi T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(4): 219-223

Radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrioventricular node reentry tachycardia with multiple slow atrioventricular node pathways.
Kaibara M, Konoe A, Isomoto S, Centurion OA, Hirata T, Hano O, Sakamoto R, Iwamoto K, Liu Z, Hayano M, Yano K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(4): 224-230

A case of unprotected left main coronary stenosis rescued by directional coronary atherectomy as a last resort.
Toeda T, Miida T, Oda H, Higuma N
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(4): 231-235

Reversible left ventricular dysfunction associated with Guillain-Barre syndrome--an expression of catecholamine cardiotoxicity?
Iga K, Himura Y, Izumi C, Miyamoto T, Kijima K, Gen H, Konishi T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(4): 236-240

Auditory stimuli as a major cause of syncope in a patient with idiopathic long QT syndrome.
Nakajima T, Misu K, Iwasawa K, Tamiya E, Segawa K, Matsuo H, Hada K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(4): 241-246

Evaluation of abnormal signal-averaged electrocardiograms in young athletes.
Moroe K, Kimoto K, Inoue T, Annoura M, Oku K, Arakawa K, Hiroki T, Kiyonaga A, Mukaino Y, Shindo M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(5): 247-256

Clinical and electrophysiological characteristics of sustained ventricular tachycardia occurring 3 to 21 days after acute myocardial infarction.
Emori T, Ohe T, Haze K, Shimomura K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(5): 257-263

Effects of early coronary reperfusion on the time course of signal-averaged electrocardiogram after myocardial infarction and its relation to late arrhythmic events, effects of early coronary reperfusion on signal-averaged ECGs.
Ebato M, Tsunakawa H, Kobayashi C, Nakayama M, Mashima S
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(5): 264-273

Alterations in the mitral flow velocity pattern induced by acute myocardial infarction. Doppler findings before and after infarction.
Watada H, Ito H, Masuyama T, Hori M, Aburaya M, Higashino Y, Fujii K, Minamino T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(5): 274-283

Changes of conductivity in patients with second- or third-degree atrioventricular block after pacemaker implantation.
Sumiyoshi M, Nakata Y, Yasuda M, Tokano T, Ohno Y, Ogura S, Nakazato Y, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(5): 284-291

Combined effects of pravastatin and probucol on high-density lipoprotein apolipoprotein A-I kinetics in cholesterol-fed rabbits.
Saku K, Liu R, Jimi S, Matsuo K, Yamamoto K, Yanagita T, Arakawa K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(5): 292-298

An autopsy case of incomplete left atrial rupture following left atrial infarction associated with left ventricular myocardial infarction.
Chida K, Ohkawa S, Nagashima K, Imai T, Kuboki K, Maeda S, Watanabe C
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(5): 299-302

A case of 5-fluorouracil cardiotoxicity simulating acute myocardial infarction.
Mizuno Y, Hokamura Y, Kimura T, Kimura Y, Kaikita K, Yasue H
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(5): 303-307

Perfusion lung scanning before and after percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy--early estimation of lung congestion relief.
Hirose Y, Hayashida K, Ishida Y, Kimura K, Takamiya M, Nagata S, Miyatake K, Uehara T, Nishimura T, Ishikura F
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(6): 309-314

Role of skeletal muscle metabolism in exercise capacity of patients with myocardial infarction studied by phosphorus-31 nuclear magnetic resonance.
Katsuki T, Yasu T, Ohmura N, Nakada I, Fujii M, Saito M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(6): 315-322

Short-term outcome and long-term follow-up of percutaneous coronary intervention in patients aged 40 years or younger.
Hara K, Ikari Y, Yamasaki M, Saeki F, Tamura T, Yamaguchi T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(6): 323-328

Mechanism of atrial fibrillation and increased incidence of thromboembolism in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Shigematsu Y, Hamada M, Mukai M, Matsuoka H, Sumimoto T, Hiwada K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(6): 329-336

Effects of aprindine on electrophysiological properties of the atrial muscle in man.
Hano O, Konoe A, Hirata T, Kaibara M, Isomoto S, Shimizu A, Centurion O, Hayano M, Yano K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(6): 337-346

Hypoxic injury of immature cardiac myocytes under various hypothermic conditions using an in vitro cell-culture model.
Orita H, Fukasawa M, Uchino H, Uchida T, Shiono S, Washio M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(6): 347-353

Total aortic replacement in a patient with mega aorta syndrome--a case report.
Aoyagi S, Akashi H, Higa Y, Hiromatsu S, Yamana K, Oryoji A, Kosuga K, Oishi K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(6): 354-358

Autologous pericardial patch repair for postinfarction ventricular septal perforation.
Sogabe O, Ohya T, Mima A, Morishita N, Imai M, Maeta H
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(6): 359-364

Intracranial pheochromocytoma--a case of noradrenaline-secreting glomus jugulare tumor.
Kudoh Y, Kuroda S, Shimamoto K, Iimura O
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(6): 365-371

Distal vasoconstriction following coronary angioplasty--comparison of emergent and elective PTCA.
Nakata A, Nakabayashi T, Iuchi K, Ishikawa T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(8): 531-540

CETP and LCAT activities are unrelated to smoking and moderate alcohol consumption in healthy normolipidemic men.
Ito T, Nishiwaki M, Ishikawa T, Nakamura H
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(8): 541-546

Determinants of exercise capacity in the hypertensive elderly--a study based on the assessment of cardiac reserve by dipyridamole radionuclide angiography.
Seo H, Chikamori T, Yabe T, Akagi N, Ozawa T, Doi YL
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(8): 547-555

A novel modified tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA), E6010, reduces reperfusion arrhythmias induced after coronary thrombolysis--comparison of native t-PA and urokinase.
Saito M, Suzuki S, Yui Y, Kawai C
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(8): 556-564

Effects of suprachiasmatic lesions on circadian rhythms of blood pressure, heart rate and locomotor activity in the rat.
Sano H, Hayashi H, Makino M, Takezawa H, Hirai M, Saito H, Ebihara S
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(8): 565-573

Two adult cases of unilateral absence of the right pulmonary artery with markedly different clinical presentations.
Hirata K, Kyushima M, Asato H
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(8): 574-578

A case of right atrial myxoma--effect of large myxoma in the right atrium studied by M-mode and Doppler echocardiography.
Shimizu M, Okuri H, Yokoyama K, Kawada H, Takizawa T, Kikawada R
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(8): 579-586

Familial aggregation of dilated cardiomyopathy--evaluation of clinical characteristics and prognosis.
Honda Y, Yokota Y, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(9): 589-598

Clinical usefulness of 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine myocardial scintigraphy in diabetic patients with cardiac sympathetic nerve dysfunction.
Miyanaga H, Yoneyama S, Kamitani T, Kawasaki S, Takahashi T, Kunishige H
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(9): 599-607

Improvement of coronary vasomotion with eicosapentaenoic acid does not inhibit acetylcholine-induced coronary vasospasm in patients with variant angina.
Yamamoto H, Yoshimura H, Noma M, Suzuki S, Kai H, Tajimi T, Sugihara M, Kikuchi Y
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(9): 608-616

Changes in the E/A ratio induced by handgrip-exercise are related to changes in the plasma atrial natriuretic peptide level, but not to changes in brain natriuretic peptide in mild essential hypertension.
Tomiyama H, Kushiro T, Imai S, Suzuki Y, Akutsu N, Ebuchi T, Iida T, Murai I, Nakagawa S, Kajiwara N, Kanmatsuse K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(9): 617-623

Comparable effects of angiotensin II and converting enzyme blockade on hemodynamics and cardiac hypertrophy in spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Mori T, Nishimura H, Ueyama M, Kubota J, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(9): 624-630

Changes in extracellular matrix components in cardiomyopathic Syrian hamster, BIO 14.6.
Nogami K, Kusachi S, Niiya K, Moritani H, Tsuji T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(9): 631-640

Fatal cerebral infarction in an asymptomatic young patient with primary antiphospholipid syndrome.
Muneta S, Yokota E, Watanabe S, Matsumoto I, Yamashita Y
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(9): 641-645

Quantitative assessment of daily physical activity levels in patients with chronic heart failure by measuring energy expenditure--effects of converting enzyme inhibitor therapy.
Sato H, Hori M, Ozaki H, Yokoyama H, Imai K, Katsube Y, Morikawa M, Inoue M, Kamada T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(10): 647-653

Long-term follow-up of idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias in otherwise normal children.
Tsuji A, Nagashima M, Hasegawa S, Nagai N, Nishibata K, Goto M, Matsushima M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(10): 654-662

Effect of the initial bolus volume of recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator on coronary recanalization and infarct size in Japanese acute myocardial infarction patients. Kumamoto University Myocardial Infarction Study (KUMIS) Group.
Ogawa H, Yasue H, Oshima S, Ogata Y, Numata Y, Fujimoto K, Imoto N, Saito T, Hokamura Y, Takahashi T, Watanabe H, Kodama H, Morikami Y, Miyagi H, Obata K, Matsuyama K, Sakaino N, Nakamura T, Wakita T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(10): 663-672

Role of collateral flow in a pharmacological stress test (a combination of low-dose dobutamine and a vasodilator) as a predictor of wall motion reversibility.
Yamaoka O, Kinoshita M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(10): 673-684

Altered platelet alpha 2-adrenoceptors in patients with ischemic heart disease.
Uchino K, Umemura S, Ochiai H, Ishikawa Y, Nihei T, Ishii M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(10): 685-692

Hemodynamic profiles during concurrent intraaortic balloon pumping and venoarterial bypass--a canine study comparing subclavian and femoral artery perfusion sites.
Miyamoto S, Hadama T, Mori Y, Shigemitsu O, Sako H, Uchida U
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(10): 693-703

Correlation between the exercise-induced increase in left ventricular filling pressure and the extent of ischemic or infarcted myocardium.
Ando A, Yokota M, Sobue T, Nishinaka Y, Iwase M, Hayashi H, Saito H
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(11): 705-714

Augmented secretion of atrial and brain natriuretic peptides during dynamic exercise in patients with old myocardial infarction.
Marumoto K, Hamada M, Aburaya M, Hiwada K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(11): 715-724

Exercise-induced ST-segment elevation--role of left ventricular wall motion abnormalities and coronary artery narrowing.
Miyakoda H, Kato M, Noguchi N, Omodani H, Osaki S, Matsumoto T, Kinugawa T, Hoshio A, Kotake H, Mashiba H
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(11): 725-735

Effective and safe dose of intracoronary nicorandil in man.
Miwa K, Igawa A, Yamanishi K, Fujita M, Inouc H
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(11): 736-744

Prognostic determinants of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy--the results of the Shiga Cardiomyopathy Study.
Yoshida M, Nakamura Y, Fukuhara T, Higashikawa M, Okada M, Shichiri G, Kinoshita M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(11): 745-753

Angiotensin II type-1 receptor antagonist as well as angiotensin converying enzyme inhibitor attenuates the development of heart failure in aortocaval fistula rats.
Nishikimi T, Tani T, Ohmura T, Yamagishi H, Yanagi S, Yoshiyama M, Toda I, Teragaki M, Akioka K, Takeuchi K, Takeda T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(11): 754-761

The effect of left ventricular chamber compliance on early diastolic filling during coronary reperfusion.
Kunichika H, Katayama K, Sakai H, Yonezawa T, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(11): 762-771

Splitting of high right atrial potentials in atrial flutter with rapid pacing.
Tanoiri T, Nomoto J, Mogi J, Yoshitake N, Abe K, Saito H, Okamura T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(12): 775-785

Congenital coronary artery fistula--surgical results and late changes in coronary artery.
Miyamura H, Eguchi S, Watanabe H, Sugawara M, Takahashi Y, Shinonaga M, Tanabe S
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(12): 786-789

Effects of various doses of intracoronary diltiazem on coronary resistance vessels in humans.
Ishihara M, Soto H, Tateishi H, Kawagoe T, Shimatani Y, Ueda A, Kurisu S
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(12): 790-798

Effects of class IA antiarrhythmic drugs on the reentrant circuit in common human atrial flutter.
Ohga N, Inoue T, Doi T, Yoshida A, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(12): 799-807

Reduced coronary vasodilation in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia following intracoronary injection of isosorbide dinitrate.
Saku K, Jimi S, Sasaki N, Nii T, Shirai K, koga N, Arakawa K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(12): 808-814

Beneficial effect of steroid on myocardial preservation in isolated rat hearts.
Hisatomi K, Isomura T, Sato T, Hayashida N, Kosuga K, Ohishi K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(12): 815-823

Hyperthyroidism complicated with sick sinus syndrome.
Namura M, Kanaya H, Ikeda M, Shibayama S, Ohka T
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(12): 824-828

Radiofrequency catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia with a right bundle branch block pattern and left axis deviation.
Goseki Y, Okishige K, Satoh T, Azegami K, Ohira Y, Yamashita K, Mogi J, Okumura K, Satake S
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(12): 829-832

A missense mutation in the §-myosin heavy chain gene in a Japanese patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Nakajima-Taniguchi C, Azuma J, Nagata S, Kishimoto T, Yamauchi-Takihara K
Jpn Circ J 1995; 59(12): 833-837

Antisense approach to restenosis.
Simons M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(1): 1-9

Sympathetic hyperactivity in patients with vasospastic angina--assessment by spectral analysis of heart rate and arterial pressure variabilities.
Yamasaki F, Sato T, Takata J, Chikamori T, Ozawa T, Sasaki M, Doi Y
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(1): 10-16

Exercise §-methyl iodophenyl acid (BMIPP) and resting thalium delayed single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in the assessment of ischemia and viability.
Mori T, Hayakawa M, Hattori K, Awano K, Masuda J, Inatome T, Fukuzaki H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(1): 17-26

Granulocyte activation in restenosis after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.
Tsutsui M, Shimokawa H, Tanaka S, Yoshihara S, Higuchi S, Matsuguchi T, Okamatsu S
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(1): 27-34

The effect of nifedipine on ventriculoarterial coupling in old myocardial infarction.
Seki K, Katayama K, Hiro T, Yano M, Miura T, Kohno M, Fujii T, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(1): 35-42

Augmented sympathoadrenal activity during treadmill exercise in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and atrial fibrillation.
Honda T, Doi O, Hayasaki K, Honda T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(1): 43-49

Effects of enalapril on the collagen matrix in cardiomyopathic Syrian hamsters (Bio 14.6 and 53.58).
Masutomo K, Makino N, Maruyama T, Shimada T, Yanaga T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(1): 50-61

Morphological study of vagal innervation in human semilunar valves using a histochemical method.
Kawano H, Shirai T, Kawano Y, Okada R
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(1): 62-66

Use of intravenous dofetilide in atrial flutter with hemodynamic instability.
Kuruma A, Atarashi H, Ino T, Yashima M, Nomura A, Hayakawa H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(1): 67-69

Long-term follow-up of an interatrial right-to-left shunt that appeared after cardiac surgery--evaluation by transesophageal Doppler echocardiography.
Yasu T, Fujii M, Saito M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(1): 70-74

Thrombogenic and lipid risk factors in hypertension and coronary artery disease.
Ding YA
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(2): 75-84

Measurement of left ventricular volume by dual-field conductance catheter in humans--comparison with single-field conductance catheter.
Hayashi Y, Takeuchi M, Takaoka H, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(2): 85-95

Right ventricular systolic performance before and after surgery for tricuspid regurgitation associated with mitral stenosis.
Hayashi J, Okazaki H, Nakazawa S, Watanabe H, Miyamura H, Eguchi S
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(2): 96-101

Angiographic assessment of the stretch-recoil-gain relation after balloon coarctation angioplasty and its relation to late restenosis.
Ino T, Ohkubo M, Akimoto K, Nishimoto K, Yabuta K, Kawasaki S, Watanabe M, Hosoda Y
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(2): 102-107

Sequential changes in laminin and type IV collagen in the infarct zone--immunohistochemical study in rat myocardial infarction.
Morishita N, Kusachi S, Yamasaki S, Kondo J, Tsuji T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(2): 108-114

Assessment of pulmonary venous and transmitral flow in closed-chest dogs under various loading conditions by transesophageal Doppler echocardiography.
Takaki A, Katayama K, Sakai H, Tanaka N, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(2): 115-123

Vasospastic angina in patients with systemic triglyceride storage disease with Jordans' anomaly and cardiomyopathy.
Ando S, Usui M, Matsumoto T, Egashira K, Takeshita A, Terasaki F, Deguchi H, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(2): 124-129

Recurrent left atrial myxoma in a patient with a twin fetus pregnancy.
Nakata S, Nakano S, Mitsuda N, Itou N, Takahashi Y, Matsuda H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(2): 130-132

Sudden death in a patient with apparent idiopathic ventricular tachycardia.
Tada H, Ohe T, Yutani C, Shimizu W, Kurita T, Aihara N, Kamakura S, Shimomura K
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(2): 133-136

Inflammation as an Early Component of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Damage. A Role for P-Selectin and Platelet-Activating Factor
Prescott SM, McIntyre TM, Zimmerman GA, Diana M. Stafforini DM
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(3): 137-141

Comparison of Aortic Valve Replacement and Percutaneous Aortic Balloon Valvuloplasty for Elderly Patients With Aortic Stenosis
Hashimoto H, Tamura T, Ikari Y, Hara K, Saeki F, Isshiki T, Yamaguchi T, Wanibuchi Y, Furuta S
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(3):142-148

Relationship Between Intracoronary Thrombolysis and Fibrino-coagulation. Special Reference to TAT/PIC and FPA/PIC
Uenomachi H, Sonoda M, Miyauchi T, Harubyu N, Nagata H, Miyahara K, Sanada J, Arima T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(1):149-156

Caffeine Induces Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias Possibly Due to Triggered Activity in Rabbits in Vivo
Ishida S, Ito M, Takahashi N, Fujino T, Akimitsu T, Saikawa T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(3): 157-165

A Case Report of Angioedema During Long-term (66 Months) Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibition Therapy With Enalapril
Shionoiri H, Takasaki I, Hirawa N, Kihara M, Gotoh E, Sasaki T, Nakajima H, Ishii M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(3): 166-170

A Case Report of Simultaneous Surgery for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. Combined With Hemolytic Anemia and Mitral Stenosis
Ikeshita M, Yamate N, Tanaka S, Asano T, Harada A, Yamauchi S, Nitta T, Shoji T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(3): 171-176

Pericardiectomy and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting for Constrictive Pericarditis After Heart Surgery
Sugimoto T, Ogawa K, Asada T, Mukohara N, Higami T, Obo H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(3): 177-180

Trans-Systolic Murmur During the Valsalva Maneuver in a Patient With Apical Aneurysm. A Case Report
Sakanoue Y, Iga K, Izumi C, Miyamoto T, Kijima T, Himura Y, Gen H, Konishi T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(3): 181-184

Vasospastic Angina After Chemotherapy by With Carboplatin and Etoposide in a Patient With Lung Cancer
Yano S, Shimada K
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(3): 185-188

QRS Alteration-induced Torsade de Pointes in a Patient With an Artificial Pacemaker and Hypokalemia
Kurita T, Ohe T, Maeda K, Isobe F, Kamakura S, Shimomura K
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(3): 189-191

Daily Peaks in the Incidence of Sudden Cardiac Death and Fatal Stroke in Niigata Prefecture
Hayashi S, Toyoshima H, Tanabe N, Miyanishi K
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(4): 193-200

Diagnositic Significance of Thrombin-Antithrombin III Complex (TAT) and D-Dimer in Patients With Deep Venous Thrombosis
Sassa H, Sone T, Tsuboi H, Kondo J, Yabashi T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(4): 201-206

Effects of Cilostazol, a Novel Anti-Platelet Drug, on Restenosis After Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Tsutsui M, Shimokawa H, Higuchi S, Yoshihara S, Hayashida K, Sobashima A, Kuga T, Matsuguchi T, Okamatsu S
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(4): 207-215

Stroke Volume Generation of the Left Ventricle and Its Relation to Chamber Shape in Normal Subjects and Patients With Mitral or Aortic Regurgitation
Hiro T, Katayama K, Miura T, Kohno M, Fujii T, Hiro J, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(4): 216-227

Criteria for Evaluating Abnormal Signal-Averaged Electrocardiogram in Children Classified by Age, Body Surface Area and Height
Jimbo O, Zhang J, Seki T, Ogawa S
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(4): 228-238

The Role of Extracellular Cations in the Development of Myogenic Contraction in Isolated Rat Small Arteries.
Watanabe J, Horiguchi S, Keitoku M, Karibe A, Takeuchi M, Suzuki S, Satoh S, Shirato K
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(4): 239-246

Reduced Vasodilator Response of the Right Coronary Artery to Myocardial Ischemia in the Hypertrphied Right Ventricle
Saito D, Shiraki T, Inoue K, Kajiyama A, Takemoto S, Hori S, Takamura T, Kono H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(4): 247-253

Abnormal Q Wave, ST-Segment Elevation, T-Wave Inversion, and Widespread Focal Myocytolysis Associated With Subarachnoid Hemorrahge
Sakamoto H, Nishimura H, Imataka K, Ieki K, Horie T, Fujii J
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(4): 254-257

Reconstruction of the Mitral Annulus With Porcine Pericardium: Report of a Case With Mitral Annular Disruption due to Staphylococcal Endocarditis
Aoyagi S, Fukunaga S, Oryoji A, Kosuga K, Kanaya S, Ouchida M, Kuwano K, Sakamoto T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(4): 258- 261

Guideline for Diagnosing Chronic myocarditis
Japanese Circulation Society (JCS) Task Force Committee on Chronic Myocarditis
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(5): 263- 264

Pathophysiological Analysis of Serum Troponin T Release Kinetics in Evolving Ischemic Myocardial Injury
Seino Y, Tomita Y, Hoshino K, Setsuta K, Takano T, Hayakawa H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(5): 265- 276

Characteristics of Vasospastic Angina With Exercised-Induced Ischemia. Analysis of Parameters of Hemostasis and Fibrinolysis
Sakata K, Hoshino T, Yoshida H, Shugino H, Miura F, Takada A
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(5): 277- 284

Effect of a New Beta-Blocker, Nipradilol, on Cardiac Function and Neurohumoral Factors in Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Yoshikawa T, Handa S, Akaishi M, Mitamura H, Ogawa S
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(5): 285- 292

Histologic Study of the Small Pulmonary Arteries in 38 Patients With Pulmonary Atresia and Intact Ventricular Septum
Tanaka T, Yamaki S, Kakizawa H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(5): 293- 299

In Vivo Vasodilatory Action of Atrial Natriuretic Peptides in Canine Coronary Circulation
Liu Q, Nakae I, Tsutamoto T, Takaoka A, KinoshitaM
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(5): 300- 310

Spontaneous Regression of Peripheral Pulmonary Artery Stenosis in Williams Syndrome
Miyamura H, Watanabe H, Tatebe S, Eguchi S
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(5): 311- 314

Vasospastic Angina in a Patient With Fabry's Disease who Showed Normal Coronary Angiographic Findings
Ogawa T, Kawai M, Matsui T, Seo A, Aizawa O, Hongo K, Shibata T, Yoshida S, Okamura T, Nishikawa T, Kasajima T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(5): 315- 318

Effect of the Duration of Fasting on Myocardial Fluorine-18-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Images in Normal Males
Yamanouchi M, Yoshida K, Niwayama H, Nakagawa K, Aioi S, Shikama N, Himi T, Imazeki K, Itoh Y, Masuda Y
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(6): 319- 327

Surgical Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in Octogenarians
Sugawara Y, Takagi A, Sato O, Miyata T, Takayama Y, Koyama H, Kimura H, Shirakawa M, Furuya T, Makuuchi M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(6): 328- 333

Relationship Between the Pulmonary Artery Index and Physiological Properties of the Pulmonary Vascular Bed
Senzaki H, Kato H, Akagi M, Hishi T, Yanagisawa M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(6): 334- 340

Adenosine Mediates the Antiarrhythmic Effect of Ischemic Preconditioning in Isolated Rat Hearts
Miyatake Y, Kusama Y, Kishida H, Hayakawa H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(6): 341- 348

Inhibitory Effect of CV4151, a Thromboxane A2 Synthetase Inhibitor, on Ventricular Arrhythmias Induced by Coronary Artery Occlusion in Rats
Umetani K, Tamura K, Komori S, Watanabe A, Ishihara T, Mochizuki S, Li B, Ijiri H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(6): 349- 354

Oxidative Insult Associated With Hyperoxic Cardiopulmonary Bypass in the Infantile Heart and Lung
Morita K, Ihnken K, Buckberg GD, Ignarro LJ
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(6): 355- 363

Sustained Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia in a Patient With Brugada Syndrome
Shimada M, Miyazaki T, Miyoshi S, Soejima K, Hori S, Mitamura H, Ogawa S
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(6): 364- 370

A Case of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Associated With Autonomic Nervous Dysfunction
Shimizu M, Ueyama T, Mohara O, Hano T, Ueno Y, Nishio I
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(6): 371- 376

Valve Detachment After Aortic Valve Replacement. A Successfully Reoperated Case With the Cabrol Technique
Aoyagi S, Kosuga K, Fukunaga S, Akashi H, Oryoji A, Oishi K
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(6): 377- 381

Tsutsugamushi Myocarditis With Congestive Heart Failure and Persistent Atrial Standstill
Jeong MH, Ahn YK, Gill GC, Park JH, Cho JG, Park JC, Kang JC
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(6): 382- 388

Cine Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study of Blood Flow and Wall Motion of the Aortic Arch
Yoshii S, Mohri N, Kamiya K, Tada Y
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(8): 553- 559

Clinical and Histopathological Studies in Children With Supraventricular Tachycardia
Yonesaka S, Takahashi T, Tomimoto K, Kinjo M, Sunagawa Y, Sato S, Nakada T, Matubara T, Oura H, Koda M, Furukawa H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(8): 560- 566

Is Pre-Intervention Intravascular Ultrasound Necessary in Evaluating Target Lesion Calcification in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Therapy?
Wang J, Nomura M, Kurokawa H, Tachiki S, Ando T, Ishii J, Kinoshita M, Iwase M, Kondo T, Watanabe Y, Hishida H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(8): 567- 574

Limitations of Intravascular Ultrasound for the Evaluation of Coronary Luminal Area--Comparison With Quantitative Angiography
Iwami T, Fujii T, Miura T, Otani N, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(8): 575- 584

Effect of Endothelium of Pulmonary Artery Vasoreactivity in Monocrotaline-Induced Pulmonary Hypertensive Rats
Morita K, Ogawa Y, Tobise K
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(8): 585- 592

Mechanism of the Negative Force-Frequency Relationship in Physiologically Intact Rat Ventricular Myocardium Studies by Intracellular Ca2+ Monitor With Indo-1 and by 31P-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Morii I, Kihara Y, Konishi T, Inubushi T, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(8): 593- 603

Induction of Right Ventricular Hypertrophy in Neonatal Guinea Pigs by Monocrotaline
Tatebe S, Miyamura H, Sugawara M, Watanabe H, Eguchi S
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(8): 604- 608

A Pathogenic Mechanism of Chronic Ongoing Myocarditis
Nakamura H, Yamamura T, Fukuta S, Matsumori A, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(8): 609- 617

Coronary Artery to Pulmonary Artery Fistula With Two Giant Saccular Aneurysms in an Elderly Patient Determined Noninvasively
Yamada Y, Sugino M, Kishima G, Tanaka T, Iwagaki A, Negoro N, Takada K, Nakajima O
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(8): 618- 623

Disappearance of Coronary Artery-Ventricular Fistulas After a Radical Operation for Tetralogy of Fallot
Kadokami T, Shimokawa H, Ito A, Mohri M, Takeshita A
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(8): 624- 627

Dipyridamole Suppresses Catecholamine- and Ca++ Influx-Sensitive Ventricular Arrhythmias
Kobayashi Y, Miyata A, Chiyoda K, Nakagawa H, Jinbo Y, Tanno K, Kikushima S, Kurano K, Baba T, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(9): 629- 640

Exercise-Induced U-Wave Changes in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease--Correlation With Tomographic Thallium-201 Myocardial Imaging
Miyakoda H, Endo A, Kato M, Kato T, Omodani H, Osaki S, Kinugawa T, Hoshio A, Mashiba H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(9): 641- 651

Effect of Inferior Vena Cava Occlusion on Left Ventricular End- Systolic Pressure-Volume Relations in Intact Canine Hearts Modulation by the Autonomic Nervous System
Miyahara K, Mikuniya A, Hanada H, Kanazawa T, Onodera K, Shinozaki N
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(9): 652- 661

Effects of Long-term Oral Administration of Amiodarone on the Ventricular Repolarization of Rabbit Hearts
Iwata H, Kodama I, Suzuki R, Kamiya K, Toyama J
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(9): 662- 672

Mitochondrial Respiratory Impairment in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rat Heart
Tomita M, Mukae S, Geshi E, Umetsu K, Nakatani M, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(9): 673- 682

Effect of Stepwise Normalization of Perfusate pH on Post-Ischemic Functional Recovery and Ca2+ Overload in Isolated Rat Hearts
Ebihara Y, Tani M, Shinmura K, Nakamura Y, Asakura Y
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(9): 683- 690

Echographical Assessment of the Early Stage of Experimental Atherosclerosis of the Descending Aorta in Rabbits
Hiromoto M, Toma Y, Tomochika Y, Umemoto S, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(9): 691- 698

Cardiac Rescue of an Infant With Fulminant Myocarditis using Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Nagai N, Ogura R, Seki A, Kajiyama M, Masumoto H, Sasaki M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(9): 699- 702

Klebsiella Pneumoniae-Induced Mycotic Aneurysm of the Abdominal Aorta Complicated by Bloody Pleural Effusion A Case Report
Lai CP, Wang JH, Chou TW, Tseng WP
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(9): 703- 706

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Due to a Permanent Transvenous Pacing Lead
Ito T, Tanouchi J, Kawabata M, Tanaka K, Miyawaki M, Kato J, Morioka T, Nishino M, Iwai K, Tanahashi H, Yamada Y
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(9): 707- 709

A Case of Swallowing-Induced Atrioventricular Block After Myocardial Infarction
Iwama Y, Sumiyoshi M, Tanimoto K, Ogura S, Nakazato Y, Nakata Y, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(9): 710- 714

Bilateral Atrial Tumors--Report of an Elderly Man With a Heavily Calcified Left Atrial Tumor
Nakajima O, Yamada Y, Ii M, Moriguchi T, Sano I, Akioka H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(9): 715- 718

Frequency, Significance, and Mechanism of Myocardial Ischemia During Daily Activities Detected by Holter Dynamic Electrocardiogram
Nishioka N, Takeuchi T, Goseki Y, Matsubara T, Sato H, Miura T, Terakado S, Uchiyama T, Toyoda T, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(10): 719- 730

Clinical Features and Prognosis of Japanese Patients With Anomalous Origin of the Coronary Artery
Kaku B, Shimizu M, Yoshio H, Ino H, Mizuno S, Kanaya H, Ishise S, Mabuchi H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(10): 731- 741

Evaluation of Autonomic Nervous Activity in Patients With Congenital Long QT Syndrome by an Analysis of RR Variability
Morita H, Yamanari H, Ohe T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(10): 742- 748

Identification of Pseudonormal Transmitral Flow Pattern Using Color Doppler Echocardiography
Imanishi T, Nakatani S, Yamagishi M, Beppu S, Miyatake K
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(10): 749- 757

Effect of Right Ventricular Volume Overload on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Patients With Atrial Septal Defect
Satoh A, Katayama K, Hiro T, Yano M, Miura T, Kohno M, Fujii T, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(10): 758- 766

Comparison of the Therapeutic Effects of the Beta-Blocking Agent Bisoprolol and the Calcium-Blocking Agent Diltiazem in Patients With Heart Failure Due to Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Suwa M, Ito T, Otake Y, Moriguchi A, Hirota Y, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(10): 767- 773

Scintigraphic Detection of Regional Disruption of the Adrenergic Nervous System in Sarcoid Heart Disease
Misumi I, Kimura T, Hokamura Y, Honda Y, Yasunaga T, Nakashima K, Takemura N, Asoshina M, Uranaka N, Takenaka S, Shima K
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(10): 774- 778

Long-Term Nitrate Treatment Increases Cardiac Events in Patients With Healed Myocardial Infarction
Ishikawa K, Kanamasa K, Ogawa I, Takenaka T, Naito T, Kamata N, Yamamoto T, Nakai S, Hama J, Oyaizu M, Kimura A, Yamamoto K, Aso N, Arai M, Yabushita H, Katori R, on behalf of the Secondary Prevention Group
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(10): 779- 788

Coronary Vasomotor Response to Acetylcholine Late After Angioplasty
Nishijima H, Meno H, Higashi H, Yamada K, Hamanaka N, Takeshita A
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(10): 789- 796

Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Inhibits Human Platelet Aggregation
Matsumoto Y, Ueda S, Matsushita S, Ozawa T, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(10): 797- 804

Ischemic Heart Disease 31 Years After Possible Kawasaki Disease
Satoh S, Inou T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(10): 805- 808

A Case of Crush Syndrome With Giant Negative T Waves and Reversible Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Adachi K, Kawata M, Araki S, Matsumoto A, Mukai T, Ikoma T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(10): 809- 814

Modulation of Endothelial Cell Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression
Harrison DG, Inoue N, Ohara Y, Fukai T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(11): 815- 821

Angiographic and Coronary Risk Factor Analyses of Japanese Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease Before Age 40: A Multicenter Cooperative Study
Ogawa K, Numao T, Iizuka M, Yanagisawa A, Yoshino H, Ishikawa K, Miyake F, Matsumoto N, Murayama M, Hasegawa N, Kobayashi A, Kikawada R, Kinoshita S, Muramatsu T, Matsuo H, Isshiki T, Ochiai M, Miyashita H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(11): 822- 830

Effects of Cilazapril on Exercise Tolerance in the Chronic Phase of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Tanabe K, Suzuki N, Osada N, Yamamoto A, Nakayama M, Yokoyama Y, Sakakibara M, Itoh H, Murayama M, Yamada S, Jpn Yamasaki H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(11): 831- 840

Heart Rate Variability and Head-up Tilt Testing in Patients With Syncope of Undetermined Etiology
Takase B, Bjerregaard P, Greenwalt T, Kotar S, Janosik D
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(11): 841- 852

Assessment of Atrioventricular Nodal Electrophysiological Characteristics After Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of the Slow Pathway in Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia: 3-Month Follow Up
Enjoji Y, Sugi K, Ikeda T, Kasao M, Noro M, Sakata T, Yabuki S, Yamaguchi T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(11): 853- 860

Selective Slow Pathway Ablation in Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia: Comparison of Different Methods and the Site of Slow Pathway Ablation
Chiyoda K, Kobayashi Y, Jinbo Y, Miyata A, Nakagawa H, Tanno K, Kurano K, Kikushima S, Baba T, Mukai H, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(11): 861- 870

Effect of Intravenous Magnesium Sulfate on Cardiac Arrhythmias in Critically Ill Patients with Low Serum Ionized Magnesium
Kasaoka S, Tsuruta R, Nakashima K, Soejima Y, Miura T, Sadamitsu D, Tateishi A, Maekawa T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(11): 871- 875

Changes in Myocardial Lactate Metabolism During Ramp Exercise in Patients With Effort Angina and Microvascular Angina
Nagayama M, Fujita Y, Kanai T, Yamada T, Tozawa K, Ushiyama M, Saito A, Takeyama Y, Hasegawa T, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(11): 876- 888

Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator Prevents Intimal Hyperplasia After Balloon Angioplasty in Hypercholesterolemic Rabbits
Kanamasa K, Ishida N, Kato H, Sakamoto S, Nakabayashi T, Otani N, Ishikawa K, Katori R
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(11): 889- 894

Congenital Heart Disease in Adults: Collaboration Between Pediatric and Medical Cardiologists
Dodo H, Perloff JK
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(11): 895- 897

Primary Pericardial Mesothelioma Demonstrated by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Ohnishi J, Shiotani H, Ueno H, Fujita N, Matsunaga K
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(11): 898- 900

A Case of Adenosine-Sensitive Ventricular Tachycardia in a Very Elderly Male
Betsuyaku T, Takano H, Hirao N, Nakano N, Yoshida I, Yotsukura A, Sakurai M, Kitabatake A
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(11): 901- 907

Augmented Response in Plasma Atrial Natriuretic Peptide to Dynamic Exercise in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure
Kato M, Kinugawa T, Omodani H, Osaki S, Ogino K, Hisatome I, Miyakoda H, Fujimoto Y
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(12): 909- 916

Assessment of Regional Early Diastolic Function Using Cine Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Yamanari H, Morita H, Nakamura K, Mizuo K, Sato T, Ohe T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(12): 917- 924

Decreased Heart Rate Variability in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus and Ischemic Heart Disease
Fujimoto Y, Fukuki M, Hoshio A, Sasaki N, Hamada T, Tanaka Y, Yoshida A, Shigemasa C, Mashiba H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(12): 925- 932

Relationship Between Bronchial Hyperreactivity and Symptoms of Cardiac Asthma in Patients With Non-Valvular Left Ventricular Failure
Nishimura Y, Maeda H, Hashimoto A, Tanaka K, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(12): 933- 939

Long-Term Outcome of Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty and Coronary Bypass Surgery for Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease
Hara K, Suma H, Kozuma K, Horii T, Wanibuchi Y, Yamaguchi T, Tamura T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(12): 940- 946

Activity Immediately Before the Onset of Non-Fatal Myocardial Infarction and Sudden Cardiac Death
Hayashi S, Toyoshima H, Tanabe N, Satoh T, Miyanishi K, Seki N, Aizaki T, Aizawa Y, Izumi T, Shibata A
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(12): 947- 953

Advantages and Disadvantages of Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography Compared With Treadmill Exercise Electrocardiography in Detecting Ischemia
Iwase M, Fukui M, Tamagaki H, Kimura M, Hasegawa K, Matsuyama H, Nomura M, Watanabe Y, Hishida H
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(12): 954- 960

Effect of Acetylsalicylic Acid on Metabolism and Contractility in the Ischemic Reperfused Heart
Kawabata H, Sugiyama K, Katori R
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(12): 961- 971

Cardiac Angiotensin Converting Enzyme and Endothelin Receptor in Rats With Chronic Myocardial Infarction
Kohzuki M, Kanazawa M, Yoshida K, Kamimoto M, Wu XM, Jiang ZL, Yasujim M, Abe K, Johnston CI, Sato T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(12): 972- 980

Local Delivery of Antithrombotic Drug Prevents Restenosis After Balloon Angioplasty in Atherosclerotic Rabbit Artery
Tomaru T, Fujimori Y, Morita T, Aoki N, Sakamoto Y, Nakamura F, Omata M, Uchida Y
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(12): 981- 992

Chaotic Musical Murmur in Aortic Regurgitation
Miyahara K, Amitani S, Sohara H, Kurose M, Iwamura H, Toyohira H, Taira A
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(12): 993- 997

Diastolic Plateau Wave of Pulmonary Artery Pressure in Severe Congestive Heart Failure
Kasaoka S, Tsuruta R, Nakashima K, Soejima Y, Tateishi A, Maekawa T
Jpn Circ J 1996; 60(12): 998- 1003

Recent Progress in Coronary Interventions Assessment by Quantitative Coronary Angiography
Ozaki Y, Serruys PW
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(1): 1-13

Clinical Analysis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Associated With Iliofemoral Occlusive Disease
Sugawara Y, Takagi A, Sato O, Miyata T, Koyama H, Kimura H, Shirakawa M, Furuya T, Makuuchi M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(1): 14-18

Prediction of Outcome of Electrical Cardioversion by Left Atrial Appendage Flow Velocities in Atrial Fibrillation
Tanabe K, Yoshitomi H, Asanuma T, Okada S, Shimada T, Morioka S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(1): 19-24

Hemodynamic Factors Regulating Blood Pressure During Sleep in Patients With Mild Essential Hypertension
Tochikubo O, Kawano Y, Miyajima E, Ishikawa T, Ishii M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(1): 25-37

Aspirin Plus Either Dipyridamole or Ticlopidine is Effective in Preventing Recurrent Myocardial Infarction
Ishikawa K, Kanamasa K, Hama J, Ogawa I, Takenaka T, Naito T, Yamamoto T, Nakai S, Oyaizu M, Kimura A, Yamamoto K, Katori R, on behalf of the Secondary Prevention Group
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(1): 38-45

Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Posteroseptal Atrioventricular Accessory Pathways Location-Specific Electrographic Characteristics of Successful Ablation Sites
Soejima Y, Iesaka Y, Takahashi A, Goya M, Tokunaga T, Amemiya H, Fujiwara H, Nitta J, Nogami A, Aonuma K, Hiroe M, Marumo F, Hiraoka M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(1): 46-54

The Efficacy of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for the Treatment of Ventricular Tachycardia Associated With Cardiomyopathy
Sato M, Sakurai M, Yotsukura A, Betsuyaku T, Ito T, Yoshida I, Kitabatake A
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(1): 55-63

Enhancement of the Cardiac §-Adrenergic System at an Early Diabetic State in Spontaneously Diabetic Chinese Hamsters
Uekita K, Tobise K, Onodera S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(1): 64-73

Adult Still's Disease With Myocardial Dysfunction Induced by Microangiopathy
Ueda T, Mizushige K, Sakamoto S, Senda S, Morita H, Tokuda M, Matsuo H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(1): 74-77

Right Bundle Branch Block in A Patient With Acute Posterior Myocardial Infarction
Okabe M, Nomoto J. Fukuda K, Arakawa K, Kikuchi M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(1): 78-81

Subacute Pulmonary Hypertension due to Pulmonary Tumor Microembolism as a Clinical Manifestation of Occult Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma
Ando H, Ootake Y, Asaka S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(1): 82-86

A Case of Rest Angina due to Microvascular Spasm
Yamagishi H, Itagane H, Hato K, Suto Y, Minami S, Otsuka M, Tojo O, Okumachi F, Haze K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(1): 87-89

Toward Molecular Strategies for Heart Disease: Past, Present, Future.
Chien KR, Shimizu M, Hoshijima M, Minamisawa S, Grace AA
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(2): 91-118

The Role of Nitric Oxide in Cardiac Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury.
Nonami Y
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(2): 119-132

Comparison of Resting §-Methyl-Iodophenyl Pentadecanoic Acid (BMIPP) and Thallium-201 Tomography Using Quantitative Polar Maps in Patients With Unstable Angina.
Suzuki A, Takada Y, Nagasaka M, Kato R, Watanabe T, Shimokata K, Yasui S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(2): 133-138

Prognostic Value of Serum Cholesterol Level in Japanese Patients With Coronary Artery Disease. Takahashi T, Chikamori T, Yonezawa Y, Sugimoto K, Yamada M, Takata J, Ozawa T, Doi Y
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(2): 139-144

Comparison of Endothelin Binding Sites in Cultured Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells From Spontaneously Hypertensive and Normotensive Rats. Lu M-H, Wu G-C, Chao C-F
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(2): 145-150

Decreased Sulfhydryl Groups in the Reperfused Myocardial Tissue of a Rat Model of Myocardial Infarction.
Maezawa H, Manaka K, Yamakawa K, Ogawa K, Iizuka M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(2): 151-160

Protective Effect of Captopril on Ischemic Myocardium. Yanagishita T, Tomita M, Itoh S, Mukae S, Arata H, Ishioka H, Geshi E, Konno N, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(2): 161-169

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Up-Regulates Cardiac §-Receptors in Cultured Neonatal Rat Myocytes.
Yonemochi H, Saikawa T, Yasunaga S, Iwao T, Takakura T, Nakagawa M, Sakata T, Ito M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(2): 170-179

Effects of Platelet-Activating Factor on Left Ventricular Performance in Dogs.
Tamura T, Iwasaka T, Takayama Y, Kitashiro S, Sugiura T, Inada M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(2): 180-188

Asymptomatic Cor Triatrium in an Elderly Patient: Observation by Biplanar Transesophageal Doppler Echocardiography.
Takeuchi Y, Kurogane K, Nishimura Y, Kajiura T, Nakata H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(2): 189-191

Effects of Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty on Atrial Shunting: A Patient With Pulmonary Valve Stenosis and A Large Secundum Atrial Septal Defect.
Kin H, Ishibashi Y, Tanabe K, Nakamura K, Matsumoto H, Okada S, Sano K, Shimada T, Morioka S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(2): 192-196

Anticoagulant Therapy During Successful Pregnancy and Delivery in a Kawasaki Disease Patient With Coronary Aneurysm: A Case Report.
Arakawa K, Akita T, Nishizawa K, Kurita A, Nakamura H, Yoshida T, Kuroda K, Nagata I
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(2): 197-200

Myocardial Blood Flow and Metabolism in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Study With Carbon-11 Acetate and Positron Emission Tomography.
Ishiwata S, Maruno H, Senda M, Toyama H, Nishiyama S, Seki
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(3): 201-210

Evolution of Coronary Vascular Tone in Vasospastic Angina.
Takamatsu T, Yasuhara S, Tatami R, Ishise S, Miyabo S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(3): 211-217

Comparison of Immediate and Long-Term Outcome of Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy in Patients Who Have and Have not Undergone Previous Surgical Commissurotomy.
Ito T, Suwa M, Hirota Y, Kita Y, Otake Y, Moriguchi A, Onaka H, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(3): 218-222

Heterogeneity of Myocardial Fluoro-18 2-Deoxyglucose Uptake in Patients With Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Shiba N, Kagaya Y, Ishide N, Otani H, Takeyama D, Yamane Y, Chida M, Ikeda J, Ido T, Shirato K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(3): 223-230

Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Atherosclerotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Comparisons of Clinical Features and Long-Term Results.,br> Sasaki S, Yasuda K, Takigami K, Yamauchi H, Shiiya N, Sakuma M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(3): 231-235

Preoperative Autologous Blood Donation and Plateletpheresis in Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Operations: Factors That Influence the Need for Homologous Blood Transfusion.
Iguchi A, Tanaka S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(3): 236-240

Role of Platelets in Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Dogs.
Shimada Y, Kutsumi Y, Nishio H, Asazuma K, Tada H, Hayashi T, Nakai T, Morioka K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(3): 241-248

Abnormal ƒÀ-Adrenergic Transmembrane Signaling in Rabbits With Adriamycin-Induced Cardiomyopathy.
Nagami K, Yoshikawa T, Suzuki M, Wainai Y, Anzai T, Handa S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(3): 249-255

Effects of Locally Administration of Argatroban Using a Hydrogel-Coated Balloon Catheter on Intimal Thickening Induced by Balloon Injury.
Imanishi T, Arita M, Hamada M, Tomobuchi Y, Hano T, Nishio I
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(3): 256-262

Absence of Myocardial ¹²³I-BMIPP Uptake in the Presence of a Normal Coronary Angiogram and Normokinetics on a Left Ventriculogram.
Inoue F, Hashimoto T, Nishida Y, Dohi K, Matsushima A, Sakakibara H, Ishida Y
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(3): 263-267

Exercise-Induced Second-Degree Atrioventricular Block.
Yuzuki Y, Horie M, Makita T, Watanuki M, Takahashi A, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(3): 268-271

Idiopathic Restrictive Cardiomyopathy With Diffuse Perimyocytic Fibrosis: A Rare Observation.
Suzuki T, Ohtaki E, Murai T, Imai M, Kawai S, Kitaoka M, Kitahara K, Okada R, Suzuki S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(3): 272-274

Molecular and Immune Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Cardiomyopathy: Role of Viruses, Cytokines, and Nitric Oxide.
Matsumori A
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(4): 275-291

Relation Between the Initial Portion of the Signal-Averaged QRS Complex and Cardiac Function and Infarct Size in Patients With Myocardial Infarction.
Kobayashi N, Horinaka S, Machiyama A, Yamamoto H, Yagi S, Matsuoka H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(4): 292-298

Angina Pectoris After Recovery From an Acute Coronary Event: The Role of Psychological Factors in Japanese vs North American Patients.
Freedland KE, Nakamura Y, Carney RM, Case RB, Case NB, Kawai C, Krone RJ, Kato N, Kinoshita M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(4): 299-307

Captopril Reduced Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Activity in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Moriyama Y, Ogawa H, Oshima S, Takazoe K, Honda Y, Hirashima O, Arai H, Sakamoto T, Sumida H, Suefuji H, Kaikita K, Yasue H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(4): 308-314

Use of Serum Creatine Kinase MM Isoforms for Predicting the Progression of Left Ventricular Dilation in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Hina K, Kusachi S, Iwasaki K, Takaishi A, Yamamoto K, Tominaga Y, Kita T, Tsuji T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(4): 315-322

Effects of Adenosine Triphosphate on Ventriculoatrial Conduction: Usefulness and Problems in Assessment of Catheter Ablation of Accessory Pathways.
Miyata A, Kobayashi Y, Jinbo Y, Chiyoda K, Nakagawa H, Tanno K, Kurano K, Kikushima S, Baba T, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(4): 323-330

Heart Disease Deaths on Death Certificates Re-Evaluated by Clinical Records in a Japanese City.
Yamashita T, Ozawa H, Aono H, Hosokawa H, Saito I, Ikebe T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(4): 331-338

Relationship Between Left Ventricular Diastolic Function at Rest and Exercise Capacity in Patients who Have Suffered a Previous Myocardial Infarction.
Omichi C, Yamakado T, Takebayashi S, Tarumi T, Takagi E, Nakano T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(4): 339-343

Preconditioning With 15-Minute Ischemia Extends Myocardial Infarct Size After Subsequent 30-Minute Ischemia in Rabbits.
Yamasaki K, Fujiwara H, Tanaka M, Yokota R, Miyamae M, Ogawa J, Fujiwara T, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(4): 344-352

A Case of Dilated Cardiomyopathy With Abnormal Atrioventricular Conduction 5 Years Before the Appearance of Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction.
Fukui R, Fujimoto S, Nakano H, Sakaguchi Y, Hashimoto T, Yutani C, Dohi K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(4): 353-357

Traumatic Tricuspid Regurgitation Associated With Congenital Partial Pericardial Defect.
Higashikawa M, Nishio M, Kanamori T, Nakamura Y, Kinoshita M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(4): 358-360

A Case of Amiodarone-Induced Thyrotoxicosis Successfully Treated With Prednisolone.
Hayashi K, Sone T, Suzuki T, Numaguchi Y, Kondoh J, Tsuboi H, Sassa H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(4): 361-366

Determining the Optimum Dose for the Intravenous Administration of Nicardipine in the Treatment of Acute Heart Failure: A Multicenter Study.
Hirota Y, Kawai C, Hori R, Okumura K, Kinoshita M, Kumada T, Ogawa H, Kawamura K, Kusukawa R, for the Nicardipine Heart Failure Study Group
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(5): 367-374

Balloon Angioplasty for Aortic Coarctation: Report of a Questionnaire Survey by the Japanese Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Committee.
Ino T, Nishimoto K, Kato H, Momma K, Ishizawa A, Kamiya T, Koike K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(5): 375-383

Microatelectasis in Patients With Secundum Atrial Septal Defect and its Relation to Pulmonary Hypertension.
Yamaki S, Abe A, Sato K, Takahashi T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(5): 384-389

Effect of Coronary Risk Factors on Coronary Angiographic Morphology in Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease.
Kasaoka S, Okuda F, Satoh A, Miura T, Kohno M, Fujii T, Katayama K, Ogawa H, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(5): 390-395

Postoperative Influences of Surgical Cryoablation for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: Analysis of Myocardial Enzymes and Function.
Ohtake H, Misaki T, Iwa T, Matsunaga Y, Watanabe G, Takahashi M, Kawasuji M, Watanabe Y
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(5): 396401

Alveolar-Arterial Gas Tension Differences During Progressive Exercise in Patients After the Fontan Operation.
Ohuchi H, Katou Y, Arakaki Y, Kamiya T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(5): 402-412

Prolonged Arterial Occlusion Caused by Thrombus Development at Sites of Arterial Bifurcation.
Araki H, Ishihara N
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(5): 413-420

Cardiovascular and Renal Effects of the Combination of Felodipine and Metoprolol During a High-Salt and a Moderate-Salt Diet in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats.
Eero M.A. Mervaala, Terttu-Liisa TerŠvŠinen, Lena Malmberg, Juha Laakso, Ilkka Pšrsti, Heikki Vapaatalo, Heikki Karppanen
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(5): 421-431

Dynamic Intravenous Coronary Arteriography Using Synchrotron Radiation and its Application to the Measurement of Coronary Blood Flow.
Ohtsuka S, Sugishita Y, Takeda T, Itai Y, Hyodo K, Ando M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(5): 432-440

Roles of Nitric Oxide and Adenosine in the Regulation of Coronary Conductance in the Basal State and During Reactive Hyperemia.
Otomo J, Nozaki N, Tomoike H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(5): 441-449

Arthritis and Meningitis: The First Manifestations of Bacterial Endocarditis in 2 Patients.
Suzuki J, Ando H, Nakajima T, Tamada T, Asada K, Sasaki S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(5): 450-454

Disappearance of the 'No-Reflow' Phenomenon After Adjunctive Intracoronary Administration of Nicorandil in a Patient With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Sakata Y, Kodama K, Ishikura F, Komamura K, Hasegawa S, Sakata Y, Hirayama A
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(5): 455-458

Pathophysiologic Substrate for Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia in Coronary Artery Disease.
Josephson ME, Zimetbaum P, Huang D, Sauberman R, Monahan KM, Callans DS
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(6): 459-466

Timing of Surgical Treatment for Active Native Valve Endocarditis.
Iemura J, Wakaki N, Saga T, Oka H, Oku H, Shirotani H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(6): 467-470

L-Arginine Increases Exercise-Induced Vasodilation of the Forearm in Patients With Heart Failure.
Kubota T, Imaizumi T, Oyama J, Ando S, Takeshita A
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(6): 471-480

Evaluation of Myocardial Viability Using Sequential Dual-Isotope Single Photon Emission Tomography Imaging With Rest Tl-201/Stress Tc-99m Tetrofosmin in the Prediction of Wall Motion Recovery After Revascularization.
Fukuzawa S, Inagaki M, Morooka S, Inoue T, Matsumoto Y, Yokoyama K, Ozawa S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(6): 481-487

Clinical Application of Cardiac Output During Ramp Exercise Calculated Using the Fick Equation: Comparison With the 2-Stage Bicycle Ergometer Exercise Protocol in the Supine Position.
Yamabe H, Itho K, Yasaka Y, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(6): 488-494

The Effects of Class I Drugs on the Cycle Length of Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia and the Signal-Averaged Electrocardiogram.
Doi T, Inoue T, Ohnishi Y, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(6): 495-502

Increased Coronary Vasomotor Tone in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients With Spontaneous Coronary Recanalization.
Akiyama H, Ishikawa K, Kanamasa K, Ogawa I, Koka H, Kamata N, Nakai S, Katori R
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(6): 503-509

Morphological Classification of Atrial Muscle in the Atrioventricular Junctional Area: 3-Dimensional Reconstruction of Serial Sections of the Human Heart.
Makishima N, Inoue S, Ando H, Tachibana H, Kobayashi Y, Shiokawa A
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(6): 510-516

Effects of Ischemic Preconditioning on Ventricular Arrhythmias During Ischemia and Reperfusion Using a Retrograde Blood Flow Model in Dogs.
Oka Y, Nagamoto Y, Fujita M, Kuraoka F, Miura Y, Nakashima Y, Kuroiwa A
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(6): 517-524

Use of Head-Up Tilt Testing to Determine a Possible Cause of Unexpected Cardiac Asystole During Epidural Anesthesia.
Takase B, Goto T, Nagai T, Uehata A, Isojima K, Ohtomi S, Ohta S, Takemoto T, Kurita A, Nakamura H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(6): 525-530

A Case of Acute Massive Pulmonary Thromboembolism Treated by Mechanical Clot Fragmentation Using a Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Balloon.
Isoda K, Satomura K, Hamabe A, Hagisawa K, Kamezawa Y, Sugiyabu Y, Kurita A, Nakamura H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(6): 531-535

Acute Myocardial Infarction Due to Vasospasm in a 13-Year-Old Boy.
Hosoi T, Koyama Y, Tange S, Sumino H, Kawai Y, Kumakura H, Takayama Y, Ichikawa S, Imai S, Suzuki T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(6): 536-542

Rapid Cardiac Growth: Mechanical, Neural and Endocrine Dependence.
Morgan HE, Beinlich CJ
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 645-649

Exercise-Induced T-Wave Alternans as a Marker of High Risk in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Momiyama Y, Hartikainen J, Nagayoshi H, Albrecht P, Kautzner J, Saumarez RC, McKenna WJ, Camm AJ
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 650-656

Soluble Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptors are Elevated in Relation to Severity of Congestive Heart Failure.
Nozaki N, Yamaguchi S, Shirakabe M, Nakamura H, Tomoike H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 657-664

Correlations Between Resting Regional Wall Motion and Regional Myocardial Blood Flow (at Rest and During Exercise) in Infarct-Related Myocardium: A Study With [¹³N]Ammonia Positron Emission Tomography.
Akutsu Y, Harumi K, Michihata T, Watanabe T, Yamanaka H, Okazaki O, Kashida M, Hasegawa M, Katagiri T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 665-672

Incidence of Ischemic Strokes in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is Markedly Increased if Complicated by Atrial Fibrillation.
Higashikawa M, Nakamura Y, Yoshida M, Kinoshita M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 673-681

The CryoLife-O'Brien Composite Stentless Porcine Aortic Xenograft Valve in 118 Patients.
Garlick RB, O'Brien MF
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 682-686

Protective Effect of the Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Captopril on Postischemic Myocardial Damage in Perfused Rat Heart.
Takeda H, Haneda T, Kikuchi K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 687-694

Transcatheter Neodymium-Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Coagulation of Canine Ventricle Using a Balloon-Tipped Cardioscope.
Hirao K, Yamamoto N, Toshida N, Nawata H, Ishihara N, Suzuki F, Miyasaka N, Hiejima K, Tanaka M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 695-703

Effect of Intraluminal Pressure on the Intimal Thickening in Injured Rabbit Carotid Arteries in an Organ-Culture System.
Horiuchi H, Yokode M, Ishii K, Cho M, Hara S, Sakai A, Kanai K, Tsukada T, Kita T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 704-708

Inhibitory Effects of Glibenclamide and Pertussis Toxin on the Attenuation of Ischemia-Induced Myocardial Acidosis Following Ischemic Preconditioning in Dogs.
Miura K, Kano S, Nakai T, Satoh K, Hoshi K, Ichihara K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 709-714

Heparin and Exercise Treatment in a Patient With Arteriosclerosis Obliterans.
Shioji K, Fujita M, Yamada T, Matsuda T, Nohara R, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 715-718

A Large Right Coronary Artery-Left Ventricle Fistula With Mild Volume Overload on the Left Ventricle Owing to its Capacitive Action: Pulsed Doppler and Cineangiographic Analyses in a Patient.
Oka T, Nakatsu T, Kusachi S, Tominaga Y, Toyonaga S, Hori K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 719-723

Lack of Myocardial Iodine-123 15-(p-iodiphenyl)-3-R,S-methylpentadecanoic Acid (BMIPP) Uptake and CD36 Abnormality: CD36 Deficiency and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Tanaka T, Okamoto F, Sohmiya K, Kawamura K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(8): 724-725

Arrhythmias and Sudden Death in Heart Failure.
Stevenson WG, Sweeney MO
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(9): 727-740

Increased Plasma Soluble Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 Levels in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Kaikita K, Ogawa H, Yasue H, Sakamoto T, Miyao Y, Suefuji H, Soejima H, Tayama S, Hayasaki K, Honda T, Kamijikkoku S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(9): 741-748

Cytokine Inhibitors in Patients With Heart Failure and Impaired Functional Capacity.
Missov E, Campbell A, Lebel B
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(9): 749-754

Effects of Various Doses of Intracoronary Verapamil on Coronary Resistance Vessels in Humans.
Ishihara M, Sato H, Tateishi H, Kawagoe T, Shimatani Y, Kurisu S, Sakai K, Ueda K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(9): 755-761

Surgical Results of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Patients With Chronic Renal Dysfunction.
Sugawara Y, Sato O, Miyata T, Deguchi J, Kimura H, Namba T, Furuya T, Shirakawa M, Makuuchi M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(9): 762-766

Cardiac Tamponade in Taiwan.
Wang M-L, Liao W-B, Bullard MJ, Lin F-C, Lin P-J, Chiang C-W, Liaw S-J, Chiang C-H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(9): 767-771

Flow-Mediated Vasodilation of a Conduit Artery in Relation to Downstream Peripheral Tissue Blood Flow During Reactive Hyperemia in Humans.
Nakamura T, Saito Y, Kato T, Sumino H, Hoshino J, Ono Z, Sakamaki T, Nagai R
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(9): 772-780

Quantitative Evaluation of the Rate of Myocardial Interstitial Fibrosis Using a Personal Computer.
Kitamura M, Shimizu M, Kita Y, Yoshio H, Ino H, Misawa K, Matsuyama T, Mabuchi H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(9): 781-786

Bronchial Responsiveness to Inhaled Histamine in Canine Pulmonary Congestion.
Nishimura Y, Maeda H, Hashimoto A, Yahata T, Nakamura H, Tanaka K, Yokoyama M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(9): 787-794

Primary Cardiac Chondrosarcoma: A Case Report.
Miwa S, Konishi Y, Matsumoto M, Minakata K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(9): 795-797

An Autopsied Case of Acute Myocarditis With Myocardial Calcification.
Itoh E, Saitoh H, Miida T, Oda H, Toeda T, Higuma N, Okazaki E
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(9): 798-802

Acute Myocardial Infarction Associated With Hypereosinophilic Syndrome in a Young Man.
Takahashi N, Kondo K, Aoyagi J
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(9): 803-806

Angiotensin II Receptors AT₁and AT₂: New Mechanisms of Signaling and Antagonistic Effects of AT₁ and AT₂.
Inagami T, Eguchi S, Tsuzuki S, Ichiki T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(10): 807-813

Seasonal Variation in the Incidence of Sudden Death According to Occupation of Householder in Japan.
Hayashi S, Toyoshima H, Sato T, Tanabe N, Seki N, Miyanishi, K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(10): 814-818

Heart Rate Variability and Ventricular Arrhythmia in Clinically Stable Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Uemura S, Tomoda Y, Fujimoto S, Yamamoto H, Matsukura Y, Hashimoto T, Dohi K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(10): 819-826

Indium-111 Antimyosin Antibody Imaging and Thallium-201 Imaging: A Comparative Myocardial Scintigraphic Study Using Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography in Patients With Myocarditis and Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Yamada T, Matsumori A, Tamaki N, Nohara R, Konishi J, Sasayama S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(10): 827-835

Intracoronary Administration of Adenosine Triphosphate Increases Myocardial Adenosine Levels and Coronary Blood Flow in Man.
Nanto S, Kitakaze M, Takano Y, Hori M, Nagata S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(10): 836-842

Relationship Between Preinfarction Angina and Time Interval to Reperfusion With Thrombolytic Therapy in Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Nagao K, Satou K, Arima K, Watanabe I, Yamashita M, Kanmatsuse K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(10): 843-849

Severe Myocardial Dysfunction and Coronary Revascularization.
Covino Elvio, Marino Luigi, Fimiani Ludovico, Costantino Marco Fabio, Ciardiello Alessandro, Di Lello Francesco, Rispo Giustino, Spampinato Nicola
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(10): 850-854

Effect of Dantrolene Sodium on Calcium-Overloaded Heart.
Satoh M, Ishide N, Shinozaki T, Kagaya Y, Shirato K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(10): 855-863

Effects of Cardiac Sympathetic Nerve Stimulation on the Left Ventricular End-Systolic Pressure-Volume Relationship and Plasma Norepinephrine Dynamics in Dogs.
Murakami M, Mikuniya A, Suto N, Okubo T, Shinozaki N, Okumura K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(10): 864-871

A Case of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia With Left and Right Ventricular Hypofunction in an Elderly Subject: Long-Term Follow-Up.
Kamide K, Satoh S, Okamoto K, Ueda T, Katoh H, Nakano S, Katoh O, Kobayashi T, Matsuda H, Shibata N
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(10): 872-876

Successful Blade Atrial Septostomy in a Patient With Severe Primary Pulmonary Hypertension: A Case Report.
Takigiku K, Shibata T, Yasui K, Iwamoto M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(10): 877-881

Novel Deletion on the Short Arm of Chromosome 17 in a Patient With Multiple Cardiac Anomalies.
Kowase K, Nakamura T, Okumura W, Okamoto E, Yamaguchi E, Sato H, Arai M, Imai S, Hasegawa A, Nagai R
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(10): 882-885

Treatment of Endstage Heart Disease With Mechanical Circulatory Assistance.
Argenziano M, DeRose JJ, Oz MC, Rose EA
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(11): 887-892

Arterial Wall Neovascularization: Potential Role in Atherosclerosis and Restenosis.
Pels K, Labinaz M, O'Brien ER
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(11): 893-904

An Enhanced Method for Measuring Cardiac Output Using Doppler Color Flow Echocardiography.
Seo H, Yamagishi M, Haque SA, Mohibullah AKM, Majumder AAS, Nakatani S, Oi L-K, DeMaria AN, Miyatake K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(11): 905-911

Mitral Insufficiency as a Complication of Acute Myocardial Infarction and Left Ventricular Remodeling.
Ma H-H, Honma H, Munakata K, Hayakawa H
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(11): 912-920

Induction of ST-Segment Elevation by Regional Myocardial Stretch in Normal Canine Hearts in Vivo.
Shimada M, Nakamura Y, Asakura K, Iwanaga S, Hattori S, Takahashi M, Ogawa S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(11): 921-926

Effects of alpha₁-Adrenoreceptor Subtype Blockade on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury.
Shinmura K, Tani M, Suganuma Y, Hasegawa H, Ebihara Y, Nakamura Y, Asakura Y
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(11): 927-935

The Delayed Recovery of Impaired Endothelium-Dependent Vasodilatory Response After Hemodynamic Improvement in Dogs With Congestive Heart Failure.
Ueno M, Kawashima S, Ikeoka K, Iwasaki T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(11): 936-942

A Case of Primary Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Heart With a Left-to-Right Atrial Shunt.
Ozawa A, Iwasaki T, Miyake F, Murayama M, Miyamoto S, Aida Y, Takakuwa T, Tadokoro M, Ohkawa S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(11): 943-946

The Coexistence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Advanced Gastric Cancer Associated With Recurrent Angina After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Yasuda H, Hiraishi T, Katoh O, Kobayashi T
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(11): 947-950

Ventricular Septal Defect Secondary to Non-Penetrating Chest Trauma.
Terui G, Kaneko K, Miura M, Kawazoe K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(11): 951-953

A Case of Acute Myocardial Infarction Due to Primary Coronary Dissection.
Oka S, Manabe K, Gondo H, Hiramatsu Y, Kagiyama Y, Gotou I
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(11): 954-957

Successful Thromboendarterectomy for Chronic Pulmonary Embolism in a Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
Nakajima T, Ando H, Ueno Y, Umadome H, Takahashi Y, Okano Y, Takamoto S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(11): 958-964

Perforin-Secreting Killer Cell Infiltration in the Aortic Tissue of Patients With Atherosclerotic Aortic Aneurysm.
Seko Y, Sato O, Takagi A, Tada Y, Matsuo H, Yagita H, Okumura K, Yazaki Y
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(12): 965-970

Correlations Between Recruitable Coronary Collateral Flow Velocities, Distal Occlusion Pressure, and Electrocardiographic Changes in Patients Undergoing Angioplasty.
Mohri M, Egashira K, Kuga T, Shimokawa H, Takeshita A
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(12): 971-978

The Rise Time of the Monophasic Action Potential: A New Index of Local Use-Dependent Conductivity by Sodium Channel Blockers in Human Myocardium.
Shinozaki T, Satoh S, Miura M, Iwabuchi K, Takeuchi M, Suzuki S, Baba S, Katoh H, Funakoshi M, Keitoku M, Watanabe J, Ishide N, Shirato K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(12): 979-987

Electrophysiologic Changes in Arrhythmogenic Substrate Following the Maze Procedure in Patients With Lone and Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.
Shimizu W, Kosakai Y, Inagaki M, Kurita T, Suyama K, Aihara N, Kamakura S, Isobe F
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(12): 988-996

Coil Occlusion for Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Japan.
Tomita H, Fuse S, Akagi T, Koike K, Kamada M, Kamiya T, Momma K, Ishizawa A, Chiba S
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(12): 997-1003

Sudden Cardiac Death in Japanese People Aged 20-60 Years: An Autopsy Study of 133 Cases.
Aizaki T, Izumi T, Kurosawa T, Shoi N, Furukawa M, Kurihara K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(12): 1004-1010

Internal Mammary Hypoperfusion Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment.
Caldeira CCB, Char EA, Caldeira ASC, Moreno-Cabral CE, McNamara JJ
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(12): 1011-1014

Experimental Studies Effects of Volume Loading on Pulmonary Venous Flow and its Relation to Left Atrial Functions.
Hondo T, Okamoto M, Kawagoe T, Yamane T, Karakawa S, Yamagata T, Matsuura H, Kajiyama G
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(12): 1015-1020

Protective Effect of Amiloride Against Reperfusion Damage as Evidenced by Inhibition of Accumulation of Free Fatty Acids in Working Rat Hearts.
Nasa Y, Hoque ANE, Ichihara K, Hashizume H, Abiko Y
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(12): 1021-1029

Regulation of Bradykinin-Stimulated Cation Entry Into Endothelial Cells by Tyrosine Kinase.
Takahashi R, Watanabe H, Kakizawa H, Zhang X-X, Hayashi H, Ohno R
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(12): 1030-1036

Case Reports Acutely Severe Myocarditis Successfully Treated by Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support Applied by a Newly Developed Heparin-Binding Oxygenator and Circuits.
Yasu T, Murata S, Katsuki T, Fujii M, Kubo N, Ohmura N, Ino T, Saito M
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(12): 1037-1042

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Diagnosis of Right Coronary Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report.
Sato Y, Ishikawa K, Sakurai I, Hashimoto M, Ebuchi T, Yoda S, Matsumoto N, Koyama S, Katsumata N, Sugino K, Sakamaki T, Kanmatsuse K
Jpn Circ J 1997; 61(12): 1043-1046

Comparison of Coronary Hemodynamics During Infusions of Dobutamine and Adenosine in Patients With Angina Pectoris.
Kugiyama K, Inobe Y, Ohgushi M, Morita E, Motoyama T, Ogawa H, Yasue H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(1): 1-6

Relationship Between Serum Cholesterol and the Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Screened Cohort in Okinawa, Japan.
Wakugami K, Iseki K, Kimura Y, Okumura K, Ikemiya Y, Muratani H, Fukiyama K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(1): 7-14

Impaired Atrial Contraction in Patients With Atrial Flutter and Gradual Recovery After Cardioversion.
Kobayashi N, Kasahara M, Kasahara H, Ushimaru H, Ochi T, Saito M, Yaginuma T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(1): 15-20

Relationship Between Calcium Channel Antagonists and Nocturnal Hypotension and Autonomic Imbalance in Patients With a Previous Myocardial Infarction.
Tomiyama H, Watanabe G, Siojima K, Nishikawa E, Nakayama T, Yamamoto A, Ishikawa Y, Yoshida H, Doba N
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(1): 21-28

Hormonal and Cardiorenal Responses to Acute Saline Loading in Mild Congestive Heart Failure: The Effect of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibition.
Tomiyama H, Nishikawa E, Watanabe G, Shiojima K, Shimada K, Yamamoto A, Ishikawa Y, Yoshida H, Doba N
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(1): 29-35

Experimental Studies Altered Calcium Handling in Compensated Hypertrophied Rat Cardiomyocytes Induced by Pressure Overload.
Sumida E, Nohara M, Muro A, Sumida E, Kaku H, Koga Y, Toshima H, Imaizumi T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(1): 36-46

Effect of Manidipine Hydrochloride, a Calcium Antagonist, on Isoproterenol-Induced Left Ventricular Hypertrophy.
Yoshiyama M, Takeuchi K, Kim S, Hanatani A, Omura T, Toda I, Akioka K, Teragaki M, Iwao H, Yoshikawa J
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(1): 47-52

Limitations of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor in Restenosis of a Deep Arterial Injury Model.
Miyauchi K, Kawai S, Okada R, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(1): 53-60

Case Reports A Case of Pulmonary Embolism Caused by Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria.
Fukumoto Y, Urabe Y, Kubo T, Kaku T, Ohno Y, Johkou T, Tanaka H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(1): 61-63

Aortic Root Replacement for Takayasu Arteritis Associated With Ulcerative Colitis and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Report of a Case.
Aoyagi S, Akashi H, Kawara T, Ishihara K, Tanaka A, Kanaya S, Koga Y, Ishikawa R
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(1): 64-68

Surgical Treatment of Discrete Subaortic Stenosis in an Adult.
Matsuyama N, Asada K, Kondo K, Minohara S, Hasegawa S, Sawada Y, Tokumaru T, Sasaki S, Nishida S, Tsuji R
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(1): 69-71

A Case of Severe Verapamil Overdose.
Oe H, Taniura T, Ohgitani N
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(1): 72-76

Ischemic and Non-Ischemic Myocyte Damage and Antimyosin Monoclonal Imaging.
Nakata T, Shimamoto K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 77-82

Comparative Study of Dobutamine Stress Electron-Beam Computed Tomography and Exercise Thallium Scintigraphy in the Diagnosis of Patients With Suspected Coronary Artery Disease.
Hattori Y, Imazu M, Yamabe T, Yamakido M, Nakanishi T, Ito K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 83-90

Characterization of Left Ventricular Opacification Using Sonicated Serum Albumin in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Myocardial Infarction.
Hayashi Y, Hamada M, Hiwada K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 91-96

Assessment of the Bjšrk-Shiley Prosthetic Valve Orifice Area in the Aortic Position.
Iguchi A, Tabayashi K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 97-101

Outcome of Medically Treated Stanford Type B Aortic Dissection.
Iguchi A, Tabayashi K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 102-105

Deep Hypothermic Intermittent Circulatory Arrest: An Adjunct Technique for Operations on Aneurysms Involving the Aortic Arch.
Chiba Y, Muraoka R, Kimura T, Nara M, Niwa H, Ihaya A, Morioka K, Uesaka T, Matsuyama K, Tsuda T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 106-110

Angiographic Study of Mutant Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator Versus Urokinase for Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Nagao K, Satou K, Watanabe I, Arima K, Yamashita M, Ooiwa K, Kanmatsuse K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 111-114

Evaluation of an Automatic Intraluminal Edge Detection Technique for Intravascular Ultrasound Images.
Finet G, Maurincomme E, Reiber JHC, Savalle L, Magnin I, Beaune J
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 115-121

Comparison of the Effects of Enoximone and Isoproterenol on Protamine Cardiotoxicity in Anesthetized Dogs.
Katircioglu SF, Saritas Z, Ulus AT, Yamak B
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 122-126

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Apical Left Ventricular Aneurysm.
Akutsu Y, Shinozuka A, Huang T-Y, Watanabe T, Yamada T, Yamanaka H, Saitou T, Geshi E, Takenaka H, Takeyama Y, Munechika H, Ban Y, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 127-131

Eosinophilic Myocarditis Associated With Toxicodermia Caused by Phenobarbital.
Arima M, Kanoh T, Yamasaki A, Matsuda S, Kasuya H, Sunayama S, Kawai S, Okada R
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 132-135

Asymptomatic Moyamoya Disease Associated With Coronary and Renal Artery Stenoses: A Case Report.
Akasaki T, Kagiyama S, Omae T, Ohya Y, Ibayashi S, Abe I, Fujishima M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 136-138

Purulent Pericarditis With Tamponade Caused by Salmonella Enteritidis. Kiuchi K, Endo T, Nejima J, Okamatsu K, Takayama M, Takano T, Hayakawa H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 139-141

Ischemic Change on Electrocardiogram Induced by Hypoglycemia in a Diabetic Patient.
Matsunaga R, Miura J, Fujito T, Uchigata Y, Inoue T, Kamishirado H, Morooka S, Omori Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 142-145

Transient Left Bundle Branch Block Induced by Left-Sided Cardiac Catheterization in Patients Without Pre-Existing Conduction Abnormalities.
Shimamoto T, Nakata Y, Sumiyoshi M, Ogura S, Takaya J, Sakurai H, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 146-149

A Case of Dobutamine-Induced Coronary Arterial Spasm With ST-Segment Elevation.
Yamagishi H, Watanabe H, Toda I, Yoshiyama M, Akioka K, Teragaki M, Takeuchi K, Yoshikawa J
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(2): 150-151

Relationship Between Normalization of Negative T Waves on Exercise ECG and Residual Myocardial Viability in Patients With Previous Myocardial Infarction and no Post-Infarction Angina.
Ajisaka R, Watanabe S, Masuoka T, Yamanouchi T, Saitoh T, Toyama M, Takeda T, Itai Y, Sugishita Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 153-159

Redistribution in Thallium-201 Myocardial Imaging Soon After Successful Coronary Stenting: Tomographic Evaluation During Coronary Hyperemia Induced by Adenosine.
Nagaoka H, Iizuka T, Kubota S, Inoue M, Yamaguchi E, Suzuki T, Nagai R
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 160-166

Myocardial Metabolic Abnormalities in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Assessed by Iodine-123-Labeled Beta-Methyl-Branched Fatty Acid Myocardial Scintigraphy and its Relation to Exercise-Induced Ischemia.
Matsuo S, Nakamura Y, Takahashi M, Mitsunami K, Kinoshita M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 167-172

Effect of Mental Stress on Hemodynamics and Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease.
Okano Y, Utsunomiya T, Yano K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 173-177

Comparison of Filled-in Myocardial Segments After Early and Late Reinjection of Thallium-201: Influence of the Timing of Reinjection on Fill-in.
Yoshida H, Sakata K, Mochiduki M, Shirotani M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 178-182

Cardioprotective Effect of Intravenous Nicorandil in Patients With Successful Reperfusion for Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Kobayashi Y, Goto Y, Daikoku S, Itoh A, Miyazaki S, Ohshima S, Nonogi H, Haze K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 183-189

Circadian and Septadian Variation in the Occurrence of Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Chinese Population.
Zhou R-H, Xi Bin, Gao H-Q, Liu X-Q, Li Y-S, Cao K-J, Lu H-M, Zhao C-Q, Li X-Q
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 190-192

Plasma Thromboxane B₂ Concentration in Patients With Ventricular Septal Defect and Pulmonary Hypertension.
Fuse S, Tomita H, Chiba S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 193-197

Virtualized Angioscopy of the Thoracic Aorta in a Rabbit Model of Atherosclerosis.
Yoshida K, Endo M, Mori K, Katada K, Ueda M, Toriwaki J, Tateno Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 198-200

Varying Types of Circus Movement Re-Entry With Both Normal and Dissociated Contralateral Conduction Causing Different Right and Left Atrial Rhythms in Canine Atrial Flutter.
Yamauchi S, Boineau JP, Schuessler RB, Cox JL
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 201-210

Recovery From Complete Atrioventricular Block Caused by Idiopathic Giant Cell Myocarditis After Corticosteroid Therapy.
Hanawa H, Izumi T, Saito Y, Ochiai Y, Okura Y, Inomata T, Hirono S, Ogawa Y, Saito R, Kodama M, Higuma N, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 211-214

Dynamics of QT Interval in a Patient With Long QT Syndrome and a Normal QT Interval.
Nakagawa M, Iwao T, Ishida S, Takahashi N, Yonemochi H, Asada M, Shimada S, Saikawa T, Ito M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 215-218

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Bland-White-Garland Syndrome: A Case of Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Trunk in a 22-Year-Old Woman.
Takenaga M, Matsuda J, Miyamoto N, Ikushima I, Koiwaya Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 219-221

An Elderly Man With Klinefelter Syndrome Associated With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Coronary Arteriovenous Fistula.
Yoshida K, Ryu T, Ogata T, Tsuji S, Tokushima T, Utsunomiya T, Matsuo S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 222-224

Astemizole-Induced Torsades de Pointes in a Patient With Vasospastic Angina.
Ikeda S, Oka H, Matunaga K, Kubo S, Asai S, Miyahara Y, Osaka A, Kohno S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 225-227

Aortic Regurgitation in a Patient With Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome: A Case Report.
Sakanoue Y, Nakano A, Izumi C, Inoko M, Kitaguchi S, Himura Y, Iga K, Gen H, Konishi T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(3): 228-230

The Clinical Impact of Platelet Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Receptor Blockade in Cardiovascular Medicine.
Mak K-H, Tan ATH, Chan C, Koh T-H, Topol EJ
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 233-243

Aortic Valve Replacement With a Small Mechanical Valve Prosthesis: A Clinical and Echocardiographic Study of a St Jude Medical Valve Prosthesis.
Aoyagi S, Arinaga K, Fukunaga S, Kawano H, Kawara T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 244-248

Diagnostic Approach in Exercise Testing to Detect a Significant Narrowing of the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery in Inferior vs Posterior Myocardial Infarction.
Chikamori T, Seo H, Takata J, Matsumura Y, Kitaoka H, Sugimoto K, Doi Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 249-254

Thromboembolic Complication in Atrial Fibrillation in a Long-Term Follow-Up: The Relationship With Underlying Disease, Type of Atrial Fibrillation, and Antithrombotic Therapy.
Toda G, Akiyama K, Sakuragawa K, Iliev II, Hayano M, Yano K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 255-260

Glycated Hemoglobin Levels and Their Correlation With Atherosclerotic Risk Factors in a Japanese Population: The Jichi Medical School Cohort Study 1993-1995.
Kayaba K, Nago N, Miyamoto T, Mizooka M, Terada M, Kario K, Nakamura Y, Igarashi M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 261-266

Effects of Class I and III Antiarrhythmic Drugs on Ventricular Tachycardia-Interrupting Critical Paced Cycle Length With Rapid Pacing.
Naitoh N, Washizuka T, Takahashi K, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 267-273

Dipyridamole Thallium-201 Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography for Prediction of Perioperative Cardiac Events in Patients With Arteriosclerosis Obliterans Undergoing Vascular Surgery.
Huang Z, Komori S, Sawanobori T, Kohno I, Sano S, Ishihara T, Umetani K, Ijiri H, Koizumi K, Araki T, Kamiya K, Tada Y, Tamura K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 274-278

Correlation Between Initial Potentials on a Signal-Averaged P-Wave and Indice of Electrophysiologic Measurements in the Right Atrium.
Sasaki R, Sugisawa K, Tani H, Inazumi T, Kitagaki Y, Nishian K, Tateishi J, Iwasaki T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 279-283

Familial Evidence of Vasospastic Angina and Possible Involvement of HLA-DR2 in Susceptibility to Coronary Spasm.
Horimoto M, Wakisaka A, Takenaka T, Igarashi K, Inoue H, Yoshimura H, Miyata S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 284-288

Atrial Conduction Curves in Patients With and Without Atrial Fibrillation.
Qin Y, Kaibara M, Hirata T, Hano O, Liu Z, Tsukahara K, Ishimatsu T, Ueyama C, Hayano M, Yano K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 289-293

Myocardial Salvage by Reperfusion 12 Hours After Coronary Ligation in Dogs.
Kimura A, Ishikawa K, Ogawa I
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 294-298

Local Delivery Infusion Pressure is a Key Determinant of Vascular Damage and Intimal Thickening.
Kimura T, Miyauchi K, Yamagami S, Daida H, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 299-304

A Case Report of Myolysis During High-Dose Amiodarone Therapy for Uncontrolled Ventricular Tachycardia.
Itoh K, Kato R, Hotta N
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 305-308

Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiomyopathy: Association With Mutation in the Mitochondrial tRNA^Leu(UUR)gene.
Shiotani H, Ueno H, Inoue S, Yokota Y, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 309-310

Circulating Hepatocyte Growth Factor as an Early Marker of Arterial Thrombus Formation
Akira Matsumori, MD; Koh Ono, MD; Yutaka Furukawa, MD; Masaharu Okada, MD; Shigetake Sasayama, MD
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(4): 311-313

New Approaches to the Management of Acute and Chronic Cardiac Allograft Rejection.
Isobe M, Suzuki J
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 315-327

Roles of Plasma Platelet-Activating Factor Acetylhydrolase in Allergic, Inflammatory, and Atherosclerotic Diseases.
Yamada Y, Yokota M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 328-335

Relative Usefulness of Measures of Heart Rate Variability and Neuroendocrine Activity as Indicators of Autonomic Nervous Abnormality in Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
Shiigi T, Furutani Y, Nakamura Y, Nakamura H, Harada M, Yamamoto T, Shimizu A, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 336-340

Efficacy of Oral Magnesium Administration on Decreased Exercise Tolerance in a State of Chronic Sleep Deprivation.
Tanabe K, Yamamoto A, Suzuki N, Osada N, Yokoyama Y, Samejima H, Seki A, Oya M, Murabayashi T, Nakayama M, Yamamoto M, Omiya K, Itoh H, Murayama M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 341-346

The Usefulness of Holter Monitoring in Selecting Pharmacologic Therapy for Patients With Sustained Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia: Studies in Patients in Whom No Effective Pharmacologic Therapy Could be Determined by Electrophysiologic Study.
Niwano S, Furushima H, Taneda K, Abe A, Ohira K, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 347-352

Preventive Effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors on Nitrate Tolerance During Continuous Transdermal Application of Nitroglycerin in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure.
Watanabe H, Kakihana M, Ohtsuka S, Sugishita Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 353-358

Angiographic Evaluation of Culprit Lesions in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Relation to the Original Site on Previous Coronary Angiography.
Saito T, Date H, Taniguchi I, Nakamura S, Oka H, Mizuno Y, Noda K, Yamashita S, Oshima S, Yasue H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 359-363

Myocardial Uptake of Iodine-125-labeled 15-(P-Iodophenyl)-3-(R,S)-Methyl Pentadecanoic Acid is Decreased in Chronic Diabetic Rats With Changes in Subcellular Distribution.
Shinmura K, Tani M, Suganuma Y, Hasegawa H, Hayashi Y, Guo X-D, Nakamura Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 364-370

Influence of Chronic Nitric Oxide Inhibition of Coronary Blood Flow Regulation: A Study of the Role of Endogenous Adenosine in Anesthetized, Open-Chest Dogs.
Tayama S, Okumura K, Matsunaga T, Tsunoda R, Tabuchi T, Iwasa A, Yasue H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 371-378

Primary Pulmonary Artery Sarcoma.
Fujii H, Osako M, Otani H, Imamura H, Shirai K, Shikata N, Tsubura A
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 379-381

Saphenous Vein Graft Shrinkage as a Mechanism of Stenosis Soon After Bypass Surgery.
Igarashi Y, Kasai H, Hayashi M, Inuzuka H, Ojima K, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 382-384

An Early Systolic Sound Associated With Midventricular Obstruction in a Patient With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ohtsuka T, Hamada M, Hara Y, Kuwahara T, Kodama K, Shigematsu Y, Iwata T, Hiwada K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 385-388

Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Heart Diseases: A Multicenter Study in Japan.
Matsumori A, Ohashi N, Hasegawa K, Sasayama S, Eto T, Imaizumi T, Izumi T, Kawamura K, Kawana M, Kimura A, Kitabatake A, Matsuzaki M, Nagai R, Tanaka H, Hiroe M, Hori M, Inoko H, Seko Y, Sekiguchi M, Shimotohno K, Sugishita Y, Takeda N, Takihara K, Tanaka M, Tokuhisa T, Toyo-oka T, Yokoyama M, and Co-research workers
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(5): 389-391

Echocardiographic Assessment of Right Atrial Function in Patients With Myocardial Infarction With Reference to Obstructive Lesions of the Coronary Arteries.
Shinomiya H, Fukuda N, Takeichi N, Soeki T, Shinohara H, Yui Y, Tamura Y, Oki T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 393-398

The Relation Between the Pacing Sites in the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract and QRS Morphology in the 12-Lead ECG.
Shima T, Ohnishi Y, Inoue T, Yoshida A, Shimizu H, Itagaki T, Sekiya J, Yamashiro K, Takei A, Adachi K, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 399-404

Prognostic Value of 1-Day Stress/Rest Electrocardiogram-Gated Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography Using Tc-99m-Labeled Methoxy-Isobutyl Isonitrile.
Sugihara H, Tamaki N, Mitsunami K, Kinoshita M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 405-408

A Psychobehavioral Factor, Alexithymia, is Related to Coronary Spasm.
Numata Y, Ogata Y, Oike Y, Matsumura T, Shimada K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 409-413

Early Mortality After Acute Myocardial Infarction: Observational Study in Yamagata, 1993-1995.
Kubota I, Ito H, Yokoyama K, Yasumura S, Tomoike H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 414-418

Circadian Variation in Plasma Levels of Free-Form Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor Antigen in Patients With Coronary Spastic Angina.
Misumi K, Ogawa H, Yasue H, Soejima H, Suefuji H, Nishiyama K, Takazoe K, Kugiyama K, Tsuji I, Kumeda K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 419-424

The Correlation Between Coronary Stenosis Index and Flow-Mediated Dilation of the Brachial Artery.
Kaku B, Mizuno S, Ohsato K, Murakami T, Moriuchi I, Arai Y, Nio Y, Hirase H, Nagata M, Takahashi Y, Ohnaka M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 425-430

Validity of a Self-Administered Diet History Questionnaire for Assessment of Sodium and Potassium: Comparison With Single 24-hour Urinary Excretion.
Sasaki S, Yanagibori R, Amano K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 431-435

Doppler Echocardiographic Assessment and Cardiac Gene Expression Analysis of the Left Ventricle in Myocardial Infarcted Rats.
Shimizu N, Yoshiyama M, Takeuchi K, Hanatani A, Kim S, Omura T, Iwao H, Yoshikawa J
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 436-442

Postrest Shortening of the Action Potential Duration in Rabbits: In Vitro and In Vivo Correlation.
Ishida S, Takahashi N, Saikawa T, Iwao T, Fujino T, Nakagawa M, Yonemochi H, Ito M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 443-448

Alterations in Sarcoplasmic Reticulum and Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Gene Expression After Myocardial Infarction in Rats.
Iijima K, Geshi E, Nomizo A, Arata Y, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 449-454

Coronary-Pulmonary Artery Fistulae Depicted by Multiplanar Reconstruction Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Taoka Y, Nomura M, Harada M, Mitani T, Endo J, Kondo Y, Yukinaka M, Ito S, Nakaya Y, Nishitani H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 455-457

A Case of Cardiac Sarcoidosis: Significance of Ventricular Tachycardia Originating From the Septum.
Kawamura Y, Yoshida A, Toyoshima E, Sato N, Kawashima E, Hasebe N, Kikuchi K, Matsuhashi H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 458-461

Use of Temporary Vena Cava Filters After Catheter-Directed Fragmentation and Thrombolysis in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Thromboembolism.
Mihara H, Araki M, Yasuda T, Handa K, Tanaka K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 462-464

Cardiac Sarcoidosis Mimicking Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Clinical Utility of Radionuclide Imaging for Differential Diagnosis.
Yazaki Y, Isobe M, Hayasaka M, Tanaka M, Fujii T, Sekiguchi M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 465-468

Preload and Incident Angle Independent Index of Left Ventricular Contractility Determined by Continuous Wave Doppler Echocardiography.
Nakatani S, Imanishi T, Nakasone I, Sunagawa K, Miyatake K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(6): 469-471

Vectorcardiographic Evaluation of Myocardial Infarct Size: Departure Parameters are Superior to Conventional Spatial Parameters.
Watanabe Y, Wang J, Kondo T, Tokuda M, Chikamatsu H, Yasui T, Yamaguchi T, Kinoshita M, Kamide S, Nagai N, Abo Y, Yokoi H, Hishida H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 473-478

Changes in Cardiac Troponin I in Kawasaki Disease Before and After Treatment With Intravenous Gammaglobulin.
Kim M, Kim K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 479-482

Relationship Between Electrocardiographic Features and Distribution of Hypertrophy in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Sato T, Nakamura K, Yamanari H, Yoshinouchi T, Ohe T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 483-488

Transcatheter Occlusion of Patent Ductus Arteriosus With a New Detachable Coil System (Duct Occlud): a Multicenter Clinical Trial.
Oho S, Ishizawa A, Koike K, Kobayashi T,Nakanishi T, Momma K, Ino T, Nishimoto K, Ohkubo M, Ono Y, Kamiya T, Akagi T, Kato H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 489-493

Evaluation of the Early Stage of Carotid Atherosclerosis Using the Vascular Response to Nitroglycerin and High-Resolution Ultrasonography.
Lai C-P, Koyanagi S, Shaw C-K, Takeshita A
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 494-498

CD36 Abnormality and Impaired Myocardial Long-Chain Fatty Acid Uptake in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Okamoto F, Tanaka T, Sohmiya K, Kawamura K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 499-504

Doxorubicin Cardiotoxicity: Diastolic Cardiac Myocyte Dysfunction as a Result of Impaired Calcium Handling in Isolated Cardiac Myocytes.
Maeda A, Honda M, Kuramochi T, Takabatake T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 505-511

Expression of Heat Shock Protein After Ischemic Preconditioning in Rabbit Hearts.
Tanaka M, Fujiwara H, Yamasaki K, Yokota R, Doyama K, Inada T, Ohtani S, Fujiwara T, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 512-516

Effect of Preischemic Catecholamine Treatment on Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury of the Myocardium: Subtype, Dose, and Temperature Dependency.
Shimada Y, Yamamoto F, Yamamoto H, Oka T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 517-526

Nitric Oxide Production and Energy State in the Heart after Endotoxin Administration.
Nishigaki R, Aramaki T, Hirakawa K, Asano G
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 527-531

The Correlation of Blood Pressure, Age and Endothelin-1 Binding Sites in Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells of Rats.
Lu M-H, Chao C-F, Chin Y-H, Yu K-R, Pai L
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 532-536

Transluminal Percutaneous Septal Myocardial Ablation in a Patient With Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Tsuchikane E, Nakamura T, Yamazaki K, Kitano K, Izumi M, Otsuji S, Tateyama H, Awata N, Sakurai M, Kobayashi T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 537-540

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Type I CD36 Deficiency.
Watanabe K, Toba K, Ogawa Y, Kodama M, Hirono S, Ohkura Y, Hanawa H, Nakamura Y, Aoki Y, Fuse I, Aizawa Y, Miyajima S, Kusano Y, Nagatomo T, Hasegawa G, Naito M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 541-542

Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia in a Patient With Adrenal Insufficiency and Hypothyroidism.
Izumi C, Inoko M, Kitaguchi S, Himura Y, Iga K, Gen H, Konishi T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 543-545

Effect of Pacing Rate in Pacing Therapy in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Takenaga M, Matsuda J, Miyamoto N, Unoki T, Ikushima I
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 546-548

Popping-Out of an Inoue Balloon Catheter: A Rare Sign of a Severe Subvalvular Mitral Lesion.
Chern M-S, Hsieh I-C, Wu D
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(7): 549-551

Effect of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Pulmonary Edema Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Takeda S, Nejima J, Takano T, Nakanishi K, Takayama M, Sakamoto A, Ogawa R
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 553-558

553 Monitoring the Local Electrogram at the Ablation Site during Radiofrequency Application for Common Atrial Flutter.
Azegami K, Satake S, Okishige K, Sasano T, Ohira H, Yamashita K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 559-564

Efficacy of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With a Dilated Left Ventricle due to Myocardial Infarction.
Hirata N, Sakai K, Ohtani M, Sakaki S, Ohnishi K, Miyamoto Y, Nakano S, Matsuda H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 565-570

Efficacy and Rebound Phenomenon Related To Intermittent Nitroglycerin Therapy for the Prevention of Nitrate Tolerance.
Watanabe H, Kakihana M, Ohtsuka S, Sugishita Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 571-575

Venous Response After Lidocaine Administration in Arm Veins.
Watanabe R, Yui N, Nishioka A, Inagaki M, Kotoura H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 576-580

The Influence of Changes in Loading Patterns on Left Ventricular Relaxation in Humans.
Iketani T, Takazawa K, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 581-585

Detection of Myocardial Ischemia With a Computer-Assisted 12-lead 24-hour ECG Monitoring System (EAGLE) in Patients With Suspected Unstable Angina.
Shimada S, Hirota Y, Onaka H, Mishima T, Suzuki S, Kawakami Y, Sakai Y, Kita Y, Kawamura K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 586-591

Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial 99mTc-sestamibi Uptake During Exercise: Usefulness of Response Rate for Assessing Severity of Coronary Artery Disease.
Fujiwara S, Takeishi Y, Atsumi H, Chiba J, Takahashi K, Tomoike H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 592-598

Inhibitory Effects of a Subdepressor Dose of L-158,809, an Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Antagonist, on Cardiac Hypertrophy and Nephropathy Via the Activated Human
Renin-Angiotensin System in Double Transgenic Mice With Hypertension. Kai T, SugimuraK, Shimada S, Kurooka A, Takenaka T, Ishikawa K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 599-603

Short-Term and Long-Term Inhibition of Endogenous Atrial Natriuretic Peptide in Dogs With Early-Stage Heart Failure.
Fukai D, Wada A, Tsutamoto T, Kinoshita M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 604-610

Mechanism for the Cardioprotective Effects of the Calcium Channel Blocker Clentiazem During Ischemia and Reperfusion.
Kusuoka H, Corretti M-C, Koretsune Y, Marban E
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 611-616

Goldenhar Syndrome Associated With Various Cardiovascular Malformations.
Nakajima H, Goto G, Tanaka N, Ashiya H, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 617-620

A Case of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy With Localized Upper Septal Hypertrophy: Reduction of Left Ventricular Outflow Obstruction by Dual-Chamber (DDD) Pacing.
Kobashi A, Suwa M, Umeda T, Ito T, Sakai Y, Hirota Y, Kawamura K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 621-622

Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy (Kearns-Sayre Syndrome) With Complete Atrioventricular Block: A Case Report.
Kakura H, Tachibana Y, Nakamura K, Tanaka Y, Sanada J, Arima T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 623-625

Prosthetic Ball Valve Endocarditis due to Gemella Species.
Ukimura A, Nishihara S, Suwa M, Hirota Y, Kitaura Y, Kawamura K, Sasaki S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 626-628

Exercise-induced Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia From the Left Ventricle Outflow Tract.
Komori S, Takeda S, Tachibana K, Yamamoto K, Sano S, Kohno I , Umetani K, Sawanobori T, Ishihara T, Ijiri H, Tamura K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(8): 629-631

The Search for Novel Antiarrhythmic Strategies.
Members of the Sicilian Gambit
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 633-648

Skeletal Muscle Deoxygenation During Exercise Assessed by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and its Relation to Expired Gas AnalysisParameters.
Miura T, Takeuchi T, Sato H, Nishioka N, Terakado S, Fujieda Y, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 649-657

Influence of Aerobic Exercise Training on Brain Natriuretic Peptide Secretion in Patients in the Chronic Phase of Myocardial Infarction.
Yamamoto A, Tanabe K, Yokoyama Y, Itoh H, Murayama M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 658-664

Impact of Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty on Coronary Bypass Surgery-Changes in the Patient Profile During the Past Decade.
Nishioka H, Taniguchi S, Kawata T, Mizuguchi K, Kameda Y, Sakaguchi H, Abe T, Nishizaki K, Kitamura S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 665-669

Head-up Tilt Test Combined With Isoproterenol Infusion Provokes Coronary Vasospastic Angina.
Miyata S, Inoue H, Horimoto M, Hamasakai S, Shibuya E, Yoshimura H, Ohizumi S, Matsushima H, Igarashi K, Takenaka T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 670-674

Changes of Ischemic Heart Disease in Utsunomiya, Japan, Over 10 Years: A Survey of Primary Care Physicians.
Sakurai A, Oka S, Sekine J, Tanaka H, Nagasawa Y, Numao Y, Masuda S, Hasegawa K, Matsunaga T, Kimura Y, Fukuda K, Nakayama N, Matsumoto K, Akabane T, Shiina A, Kobayashi K, Yaginuma T, Hosoda S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 675-679

Effect of Chronic Neutral Endopeptidase Inhibition on Cardiac Hypertrophy after Experimental Myocardial Infarction.
Yoshida K, Yasujima M, Casley DJ, Johnston CI
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 680-686

Percutaneous Revascularization of Lesions With Saphenous Vein Graft Failure: Influence of Chronic Total Occlusion on Early Outcome.
Yasuda H, Hiraishi T, Ohtsuji S, Tateyama H, Tsuchikane E, Katoh O, Sumitsuji S, Awata N, Kobayashi T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 687-690

Chronic Degenerative Changes in the Myocardium Supplied by Bridged Coronary Arteries in Eight Postmortem Samples.
Karahan ST, SŸrŸcŸ HS, Karašz E
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 691-694

Cell Cycle of Myocytes of Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle in Mitochondrial Myopathy.
Takeda A, Chiba S, Takaaki I, Tanamura A, Yamaguchi Y, Takeda N
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 695-699

Surgical Treatment for Scheie's Syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I-S): Report of Two Cases.
Minakata K, Konishi Y, Matsumoto M, Miwa S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 700-703

Left Coronary Artery-Left Ventricle Fistula With Right Coronary Artery Spasm.
Komukai K, Muto M, Imai K, Hashimoto K, Iwano K, Mogi J, Shibata T, Horie T, Mochizuki S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 704-706

Effect of Relatively Low Dose Amiodarone Therapy on Left Ventricular Function in Patients With Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias.
Yamada S, Yamaguchi I
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 707-709

Simultaneous Elevation of the Levels of Circulating Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 and Tissue Factor in Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Nishiyama K, Ogawa H, Yasue H, Soejima H, Misumi K, Takazoe K, Yoshimura M, Kugiyama K, Tsuji I, Kumeda K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(9): 710-712

A New Scoring System to Predict the Efficacy of Steroid Therapy for Patients With Active Myocarditis: A Retrospective Study.
Kodama M, Okura Y, Hirono S, Hanawa H, Ogawa Y, Itoh M, Izumi T, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 715-720

Coronary Hyperreactivity to Adrenergic Stimulation and Increased Nocturnal Vagal Tone Trigger Coronary Vasospasm.
Saitoh T, Kishida H, Hanashi A, Tsukada Y, Fukuma Y, Sano J, Fukuma N, Kusama Y, Hayakawa H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 721-726

Long-Term Effects of Pharmacological Therapy for Vasovagal Syncope on the Basis of Reproducibility During Head-Up Tilt Testing.
Nakagawa H, Kobayashi Y, Kikushima S, Shinohara M, Obara C, Zinbo Y, Chiyoda K, Miyata A, Tanno K, Baba T, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 727-732

Decreasing Parasympathetic Tone Activity and Proarrhythmic Effect After Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation: Differences in Ablation Site.
Jinbo Y, Kobayashi Y, Miyata A, Chiyoda K, Nakagawa H, Tanno K, Kurano K, Kikushima S, Baba T, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 733-740

Improved Oxygen Utilization During Mild Exercise in Heart Failure.
Tanehata M, Adachi H, Oshima S, Taniguchi K, Itoh H, Hasegawa A, Nagai R
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 741-744

Heart Rate Variability Before Spontaneous Episodes of Ventricular Tachycardia Originating From Right Ventricular Outflow Tract in Patients Without Organic Heart Disease.
Yoshida A, Inoue T, Ohnishi Y, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 745-749

á Fuzzy Cluster Analysis: A New Method to Predict Future Cardiac Events in Patients With Positive Stress Tests.
Peters RM, Shanies SA, Peters JC
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 750-754

Comparison of Automatic Boundary Detection and Manual Tracing Technique in Echocardiographic Determination of Left Atrial Volume.
Zhang GC, Tsukada T, Nakatani S, Uematsu M, Yasumura Y, Tanaka N, Masuda Y, Miyatake K, Yamagishi M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 755-759

Detection of a Local Slow Potential Preceding the Surface QRS Complex During Non-Preexcited Impulse Propagation: A Phenomenon Reflecting Anterograde Concealed Conduction Through the Accessory Pathway?.
Kobayashi Y, Miyauchi Y, Kawaguchi N, Ohmura K, Saitoh H, Ino T, Atarashi H, Katoh T, Kishida H, Hayakawa H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 760-764

Effect of Beta-Blocker Treatment in Dilated Cardiomyopathy With Bradyarrhythmias.
Suwa M, Ito T, Otake Y, Kobashi A, Hirota Y, Kawamura K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 765-769

Metaiodobenzylguanidine and Heart Rate Variability in Heart Failure.
Kurata C, Shouda S, Mikami T, Uehara A, Ishikawa K, Tawarahara K, Nakano T, Matoh F, Takeuchi K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 770-772

Baroreceptor Sensitivity During the Compensatory Phase of Left Ventricular Overloading.
Nishimura H,Yoshikawa T, Anzai T, Baba A, Kobayashi N, Wainai Y, Ogawa S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 773-778

Survival Using Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support After Acute Myocardial Infarction due to Occlusion of the Left Main Coronary Artery: A Report of Two Cases.
Yuda S, Nonogi H, Itoh T, Daikoku S, Morii I, Sasako Y, Nakatani T, Miyazaki S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 779-782

Bilateral Coronary Artery Fistulas With Multiple Sites of Drainage.
Yasuma K, Takata S, Yuasa T, Takamura M, Nagai H, Sakagami S, Kobayashi K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 783-784

A Case of Variant Angina Pectoris With Similar Findings on Both Rest and Matched Exercise Thallium-201 Studies.
Sueda S, Mineoi K, Kondou T, Yano K, Ochi T, Ochi N, Fukuda H, Kukita H, Kawada H, Matsuda S, Uraoka T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 785-787

Familial Sick Sinus Syndrome With Atrioventricular Conduction Disturbance.
Isobe M, Oka T, Takenaka H, Imamura H, Kinoshita O, Kasanuki1 H, Sekiguchi M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 788-790

Successful Radiofrequency Current Catheter Ablation of Accessory Atrioventricular Pathway After Tricuspid Replacement in Ebstein's Anomaly.
Ai T, Horie M, Washizuka T, Albrecht C, Nishimoto T, Obayashi K, Tsuchiya K, Watanuki M, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(10): 791-793

Alternation in the Flutter Wave Morphology During Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Common Atrial Flutter.
Okishige K, Azegami K, Satoh T, Goseki Y,Ohira H, Yamashita K, Satake S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 795-800

Comparison of Thrombolytic Therapies With Mutant tPA (Lanoteplase/SUN9216) and Recombinant tPA (Alteplase) for Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Ogata N, Ogawa H, Ogata Y, Numata Y, Morigami Y, Suefuji H, Soejima H, Sakamoto T, Yasue H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 801-806

Disopyramide: A Promising New Approach to the Medical Treatment of the Hypercyanotic Spell Complicating Tetralogy of Fallot.
Tomita H, Fuse S, Hatakeyama K, Suzuki M, Chiba S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 807-810

Solitary Papillary Muscle Hypertrophy as a Possible Form of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Kobashi A, Suwa M, Ito T, Otake Y, Hirota Y, Kawamura K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 811-816

Functional Evaluation of the Bileaflet Mechanical Valve in the Aortic Position Using Dobutamine-Stress Echocardiography: Is a 23-mm Prosthetic Valve Adequately Large Enough?.
Tsukamoto M, Inoue S, Ito T, Hachiro Y, Muraki S, Abe T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 817-823

Effect of Amezinium Metilsulfate on the Finger Skin Vasoconstrictor Response to Cold Stimulation and Venoconstrictor Response to Noradrenaline.
Harada K, Ohmori M, Fujimura A, Ohashi K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 824-828

Application of Mechanical Restitution: Variation of Inotropic Effects of Vagal Stimulation or Verapamil Administration During Irregular Cardiac Rhythm.
Meguro T, Akaishi M, Suzuki Y, Matsubara T, Yokozuka H, Ogawa S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 829-836

Expression of Cell Adhesion Molecules and the Appearance of Adherent Leukocytes on the Left Atrial Endothelium With Atrial Fibrillation: Rabbit Experimental Model.
Kamiyama N
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 837-843

Decrease in the High Frequency QRS Components Depending on the Local Conduction Delay.
Watanabe T, Yamaki M, Tachibana H, Kubota I, Tomoike H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 844-848

A Premenopausal Woman Presenting With Acute Myocardial Infarction of Three Different Coronary Vessels Within 1 Year: Role of Lipoprotein(a).
Sakai Y, Tomobuchi Y, Toyoda Y, Shinozaki M, Hano T, Nishio I
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 849-853

Two Cases of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Coronary Vasospasm.
Konishi T, Kondou H, Tamura T, Izumi C, Inoko M, Kitaguchi S, Himura Y, Iga K, Gen H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 854-857

Treatment of Hypertension on the Basis of Home Measurements: A Case Report.
Kurata C, Mikami T, Uehara A
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 858-859

Improved Cardiac Function After Catheter Ablation in a Patient With Type B Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome With an Old Myocardial Infarction.
Yamanaka S, Shirayama T, Inoue K, Kawata K, Yagi T, Azuma A, Inoue D, Nakagawa M
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 860-862

A Case of Malignant Lymphoma With Diastolic Heart Failure.
Toko H, Terasaki F, Kawakami Y, Hayashi T, Suwa M, Hirota Y, Kitaura Y, Kawamura K, Takesako T, Maeda T, Mori H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 863-867

Polarization Potentials Causing Pacemaker Oversensing.
Okreglicki A, Akiyama T, Ocampo C, Flynn D
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 868-870

High-Dose Immunoglobulin G Therapy for Fulminant Myocarditis.
Takeda Y, Yasuda S, Miyazaki S, Daikoku S, Nakatani S, Nonogi H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 871-872

Increased Circulating Soluble Form of Fas in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Kawakami H, Shigematsu Y, Ohtsuka T, Okayama H, Hayashi Y, Hara Y, Kodama K, Hamada M, Hiwada K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(11): 873-876

Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Valvular Heart Disease and Chronic Lung Disease.
Sakane M, Ishimitsu T, Ninomiya H, Ohtsu I, Saito T, Yamaguchi I, Hasegawa S, Sugishita Y
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 877-882

Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Familial Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia Due to Accessory Atrioventricular Pathways.
Cho J-G, Kim J-W, Keun A-Y, Bae Youl, Kim J-H, Kim S-H, Park J-H, Jeong M-H, Park J-C, Kang J-C
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 883-886

Role of Circadian Rhythmicity in the Heart Rate Variability Preceding Non-Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia.
Ooie T, Saikawa T, Hara M, Takakura T, Sato Y, Sakata T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 887-892

The Relationship Between R Amplitude in Lead V5 (RV5) and Left Ventricular Mass in the Groups of Adolescent Subjects Classified by Body Composition.
Sugita S, Takada K, Takada H, Nagashima M, Hayano J
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 893-899

Long-Term Effects of Delapril Hydrochloride on Procollagen Type III Amino-Terminal Peptide, Left Ventricular Mass and Left Ventricular Function in Hypertensive Patients.
Matoba M, Asaji T, Matsui S, Takekoshi N
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 900-902

Impaired Peripheral Vasoconstriction in Response to Alpha-Adrenergic Stimulation in Patients With Idiopathic Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Kawano S, Iida K, Nishi I, Iwasaki Y, Masumi T, Sugishita Y, Yamaguchi I
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 903-908

National Survey of the Use of Endomyocardial Biopsy in Japan.
Hiramitsu S, Hiroe M, Uemura A, Kimura K, Hishida H, Morimoto S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 909-912

Epinephrine-Induced Constriction of the Persistent Ductus Arteriosus and its Relation to Distensibility.
Tomita H, Fuse S, Hatakeyama K, Chiba S
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 913-914

Experimental Studies Biochemical and Ultrastructural Evaluations of the Effect of Ischemic Preconditioning on Ischemic Myocardial Injury: Role of the Adenosine Triphosphate-Sensitive Potassium Channel.
Geshi E, Ishioka H, Nomizo A, Nakatani M, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 915-924

Cardiac Sympathetic Stimulation Increases Cardiac Contractility But Decreases Contractile Efficiency in Canine Hearts In Vivo.
Kudo T, Mikuniya A, Suto N, Okubo T, Yamamoto T, Okumura K
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 925-932

Low-Dose Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor for Angiogenesis in Canine Acute Hindlimb Insufficiency.
Rakue H, Nakajima H, Katoh T, Usui M, Amemiya T, Miyagi M, Hara T, Tamura K, Sasame A, Naito Y, Nagai Y, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 933-939

Case Reports Long-Term Inhalation of Nitric Oxide for a Patient With Primary Pulmonary Hypertension.
Koh E, Niimura J, Nakamura T, Yamakage H, Takahashi H
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 940-942

A Case of AV Reentrant Tachycardia due to a Concealed Accessory Pathway with Retrograde Conduction Manifested by Isoproterenol.
Ahn Y-K, Cho J-G, Kim S-H, Kim J-W, Cho J-H, Bae Youl, Park J-H, Jeong M-H, Park J-C, Kang J-C
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 943-946

Slow Ventricular Tachycardia Located in the Epicardium of the Left Ventricular Base and Characterized by Effects of Adenosine Triphosphate, Nicorandil and Verapamil.
Kobayashi Y, Miyata A, Tanno K, Kikushima S, Baba T, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 1998; 62(12): 947-951

Profiles of Aprindine, Cibenzoline, Pilsicainide and Pirmenol in the Framework of the Sicilian Gambit.
Kodama I, Ogawa S, Inoue H, Kasanuki H, Kato T, Mitamura H, Hiraoka M, Sugimoto T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 1-12

Does Coronary Artery Morphology Predict Favorable Results of Intracoronary Thrombolysis in Patients With Unstable Angina Pectoris?.
Itoh T, Nonogi H, Miyazaki S, Daikoku S, Miyao Y, Morii I, Baba T, Itoh A, Goto Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 13-18

Levels of Soluble Cell Adhesion Molecules in Patients With Angiographically Defined Coronary Atherosclerosis.
Saku K, Zhang B, Ohta T, Shirai K, Tsuchiya Y, Arakawa K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 19-24

Detection of Abnormal High-Frequency Components in the QRS Complex by the Wavelet Transform in Patients With Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Maehara K, Kokubun T, Awano N, Taira K, Ono M, Furukawa T, Shimizu Y, Maruyama Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 25-32

Long-Term Prognosis in Achieving a 'Stent-Like' Result From Balloon Angioplasty: 8 Years' Clinical Outcome.
Fukuzawa S, Ozawa S, Inagaki M, Sugioka J, Daimon M, Kushida S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 33-36

Sudden Death in the General Population in Okinawa: Incidence and Causes of Death.
Tokashiki T, Muratani A, Kimura Y, Muratani H, Fukiyama K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 37-42

Dynamic Effects of Intravenous Procainamide Infusion on the Electrophysiological Properties During Atrial Fibrillation.
Shima T, Ohnishi Y, Inoue T, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 43-49

Differential Diagnosis of Left Ventricular Mural Thrombi by Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography: A Preliminary Study.
Asanuma T, Tanabe K, Yoshitomi H, Shimizu H, Okada S, Shimada T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 50-52

Low Serum Cholesterol as a Risk Factor for Hemorrhagic Stroke in Men: A Community-Based Mass Screening in Okinawa, Japan.
Okumura K, Iseki K, Wakugami K, Kimura Y, Muratani H, Ikemiya Y, Fukiyama K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 53-58

Isolated Primary Chylopericardium.
Akashi H, Tayama K, Ishihara K, Tanaka A, Fujino T, Okazaki T, Aoyagi S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 59-60

Regional Left Ventricular Dysfunction in a Patient With Severe Prolonged Anemia.
Murao S, Fujieda H, Sakamoto T, Sato T, Sato H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 61-63

Residual Cardiomyocytes and Scintigraphic Findings in Advanced Coronary Artery Disease: Correlation with Technetium-99m-Tetrofosmin and Thallium-201 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography.
Fujino S, Matsunari I, Saga T, Okazaki H, Haraki T, Aoyama T, Hirai J, Doishita K, Takekoshi N
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 64-67

Evidence of Cell-Mediated Cardiac Myocyte Injury Involved in the Heart Failure of a Patient With Progressive Systemic Sclerosis.
Takahashi N, Seko Y, Azuma M, Yagita H, Okumura K, Yazaki Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(1): 68-72

Effect of Long-Term Exercise Training on Regional Myocardial Perfusion Changes in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Linxue L, Nohara R, Makita S, Hosokawa R, Hata T, Okuda K, Hamazaki H, Fujita M, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 73-78

Relationship Between Brain Atrophy Estimated by a Longitudinal Computed Tomography Study and Blood Pressure Control in Patients With Essential Hypertension.
Yamano S, Sawai F, Yamamoto Y, Sawai N, Minami S, Akai M, Nomura K, Takaoka M, Fukui R, Dohi K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 79-84

Investigation of the Most Effective Provocation Test for Patients With Coronary Spastic Angina: Usefulness of Accelerated Exercise Following Hyperventilation.
Sueda S, Saeki H, Otani T, Ochi N, Kukita H, Kawada H, Matsuda S, Uraoka T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 85-90

Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, Alone or in Combination With Urokinase Therapy, During Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Oshima S, Saito T, Nakamura S, Noda K, Date H, Hokimoto S, Taniguchi I, Yamamoto N
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 91-96

Early Occurrence of Respiratory Muscle Deoxygenation Assessed by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy During Leg Exercise in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure.
Terakado S, Takeuchi T, Miura T, Sato H, Nishioka N, Fujieda Y, Kobayashi R, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 97-103

Determinants of Exercise-Induced ST-Segment Displacement in the aVL Lead in Patients With Known or Suspected Coronary Artery Disease.
Chikamori T, Hamada T, Seo H, Furuno T, Yamasaki F, Kitaoka H, Fukui T, Doi Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 104-110

Effects of Nicorandil on Aortic Input Impedance: A Comparative Study With Nitroglycerin.
Fujita M, Takazawa K, Tanaka N, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 111-116

Effects of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Orime Y, Shiono M, Hata H, Yagi S, Tsukamoto S, Okumura H, Kimura S, Hata M, Sezai A, Obana M, Sezai Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 117-122

A Calcium Antagonist Protects against Doxorubicin-Induced Impairment of Calcium Handling in Neonatal Rat Cardiac Myocytes.
Maeda A, Honda M, Kuramochi T, Takabatake T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 123-129

Rapid Progression of Cardiomyopathy in Mitochondrial Diabetes.
Momiyama Y, Atsumi Y, Ohsuzu F, Ui S, Morinaga S, Matsuoka K, Kimura M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 130-132

Primary Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty Performed for Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Patient With Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.
Fuchi T, Kondo T, Sase K, Takahashi M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 133-136

A Patient With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Accompanied by Right Ventricular Dilation of Unknown Cause.
Suzuki K, Hasegawa K, Nohara R, Matsumori A, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 137-140

A Case of Eosinophilic Myocarditis Complicated by Kimura's Disease (Eosinophilic Hyperplastic Lymphogranuloma) and Erythroderma.
Nakagawa C, Sakaguchi Y, Nakajima T, Kawamoto A, Uemura S, Fujimoto S, Hashimoto T, Dohi K, Shirai T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 141-144

Decreased Left Ventricular Filling Pressure 8 Months After Corrective Surgery in a 55-Year-Old Man With Tetralogy of Fallot: Adaptation for Increased Preload.
Iga K, Himura Y, Kondou H, Tamura T, Izumi C, Inoko M, Kitaguchi S, Gen H, Konishi T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(2): 145-147

Fas Expression and Apoptosis Correlate With Cardiac Dysfunction in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Yamamura T, Nakamura H, Yamamoto T, Umemoto S, Fujii T, Kobayashi N, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 149-154

New Method of Estimating Myocardial Infarct Size Using Technetium-99m Pyrophosphate and Thallium-201 Dual Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Imaging.
Maruyama Y, Kato T, Ito H, Tanaka S, Yoshimoto N, Kishi Y, Numano F
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 155-159

Disopyramide Improves Hypoxia in Patients With Tetralogy of Fallot Through a Negative Inotropic Action.
Tomita H, Fuse S, Hatakeyama K, Takamuro M, Higashidate Y, Chiba S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 160-164

Strategy for Balancing Anticoagulation and Hemostasis in Aortocoronary Bypass Surgery: Blood Conservation and Graft Patency.
Hashimoto K, Onoguchi K, Sasaki T, Hachiya T, Takakura H, Nagahori R, Takeuchi S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 165-169

Analysis of the Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction Using Ambulance Records in Japanese Cities.
Funabashi N, Shima M, Adachi M, Watanabe S, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 170-176

Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Sinoatrial Node Reentrant Tachycardia: Electrophysiologic Features of Ablation Sites.
Goya M, Iesaka Y, Takahashi A, Mitsuhashi T, Yamane T, Soejima Y, Okamoto Y, Gotoh M, Tanaka K, Nitta J, Nogami A, Amemiya H, Aonuma K, Fujiwara H, Hiroe M, Marumo F
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 177-183

Favorable Life-Style Modification and Attenuation of Cardiovascular Risk Factors.
Yamamoto R, Kawamura T, Wakai K, Ichihara Y, Anno T, Mizuno Y, Yokoi M, Ohta T, Iguchi A, Ohno Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 184-188

Effect of Intravenous Amiodarone on Electrophysiologic Variables and on the Modes of Termination of Atrioventricular Reciprocating Tachycardia in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.
Kuga K, Yamaguchi I, Sugishita Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 189-195

Left Ventricular End-Systolic Wall Stress is a Potent Prognostic Variable in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Hara Y, Hamada M, Hiwada K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 196-200

Ventricular Fibrillation and Shortening, Alternans and Afterdepolarizations of Epicardial Monophasic Action Potentials During Coronary Occlusion and Reperfusion: Effect of Repetition of Ischemia.
Ito S, Miyazaki T, Miyoshi S, Furukawa Y, Takagi S, Moritani K, Mitamura H, Ogawa S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 201-208

Assessment of the Temporal Relationship Between Left Ventricular Relaxation and Filling During Early Diastole Using Pulsed Doppler Echocardiography and Tissue Doppler Imaging.
Onose Y, Oki T, Tabata T, Yamada H, Ito S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 209-215

Myocardial Stunning Caused by Sympathetic Nerve Injury After an Operation on Cervical Vertebrae.
Hatakeyama S, Oda Y, Kurasawa T, Kimata S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 216-218

Pilsicainide Intoxication in a Patient With Dehydration.
Ozeki S, Utsunomiya T, Matsuo S, Yano K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 219-222

Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Coexistent Atrioventricular Reciprocating Tachycardia and Left Ventricular Tachycardia Originating in the Left Anterior Fascicle.
Watanabe I, Kunimoto S, Kondo K, Kojima T, Nakai T, Shindo A, Oshikawa N, Saito S, Ozawa Y, Kanmatsuse K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 223-227

Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer at the Proximal Aorta Complicated With Cardiac Tamponade and Aortic Valve Regurgitation.
Yano K, Makino N, Hirayama H, Hatakenaka M, Matsui H, Soeda T, Hadama T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(3): 228-230

Adenosine and Cardioprotection in the Diseased Heart.
Kitakaze M, Minamino T, Node K, Takashima S, Funaya H, Kuzuya T, Hori M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 231-243

Quantitative Analysis of Surface P-Wave Morphology in Isthmus Ablation for Type 1 Atrial Flutter: Differentiation Between Complete Isthmus Block and Slow Isthmus Conduction.
Tada H, Nogami A, Naito S, Horie Y, Suguta M, Nakatsugawa M, Hoshizaki H, Oshima S, Taniguchi K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 244-248

Expression of Cytokine and Adhesion Molecule mRNA in Atherectomy Specimens From Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Ishibashi T, Kijima M, Yokoyama K, Shindo J, Nagata K, Hirosaka A, Techigawara M, Abe Y, Sato E, Yamaguchi N, Watanabe N, Saito T, Maehara K, Ohmoto Y, Maruyama Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 249-254

Increased Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Impaired Oxygen Uptake (VO₂) Kinetics During Exercise in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure.
Funakoshi T, Yamabe H, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 255-260

Mechanism of Increase in Anaerobic Threshold During Recovery Phase in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Yamada S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 261-266

Magnesium Dynamics and Sympathetic Nervous System Activity in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure.
Samejima H, Tanabe K, Suzuki N, Omiya K, Murayama M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 267-273

The Time From Anaerobic Threshold (AT) to Respiratory Compensation Point Reflects the Rate of Aerobic and Anae-robic Metabolism After the AT in Chronic Heart Failure Patients.
Tanehata M, Adachi H, Oshima S, Taniguchi K, Itoh H, Hasegawa A, Nagai R
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 274-277

Time Course of Expression and Localization of Heat Shock Protein 72 in the Ischemic and Reperfused Rat Heart.
Yu H, Yokoyama M, Asano G
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 278-287

Photodynamic Therapy of Atherosclerosis Using YAG-OPO Laser and Porfimer Sodium, and Comparison With Using Argon-Dye Laser.
Amemiya T, Nakajima H, Katoh T, Rakue H, Miyagi M, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 288-295

Gadolinium Suppresses Stretch-Induced Increases in the Differences in Epicardial and Endocardial Monophasic Action Potential Durations and Ventricular Arrhythmias in Dogs.
Takagi S, Miyazaki T, Moritani K, Miyoshi S, Furukawa Y, Ito S, Ogawa S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 296-302

Effects of Immunosuppressants on Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-A Chain mRNA Expression and Coronary Arterio-sclerosis in Rat Cardiac Allografts.
Hachida M, Zhang X-L, Lu H, Hoshi H, Koyanagi H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 303-308

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in the Acute Phase After Renal Transplantation: Report of a Case.
Katoh T, Ikeda Y, Gohra H, Hamano K, Fujimura Y, Esato K, Aoki A, Naito K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 309-311

A Chronic, Massive Thrombus in the Right Main Pulmonary Artery: A Case Report and Echocardiographic Analysis.
Murata I, Sonoda M, Watanabe F, Yang W, Takenaka K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 312-314

A Case in Which Stent Insertion is Considered to Have Triggered Contrast Medium-Induced Coronary Vasospasm.
Muroya T, Ohe H, Sakai H, Harada T, Numata T, Ohe N, Ikeda S, Miyahara Y, Kohno S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 315-318

Scintigraphic Evidence for a Specific Long-Chain Fatty Acid Transporting System Deficit and the Genetic Background in a Patient With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Nakata T, Nakahara N, Sohmiya K, Okamoto F, Tanaka T, Kawamura K, Shimamoto K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 319-322

Hyperkalemia Probably Reverses the Antiarrhythmic Effects of Amiodarone: A Case Report.
Akiyama J, Tomizawa T, Umezawa S, Morishima A
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 323-325

Transcatheter Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformations in Cowden Disease.
Takaya N, Iwase T, Maehara A, Nishiyama S, Nakanishi S, Yamana D, Takei R, Kokubo T, Kohtake H, Furui S, Tomoyasu H, Seki A
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 326-329

Oizumi S, Igarashi K, Takenaka T, Yamashiro K, Hiraga H, Fujino T, Horimoto M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(4): 330-332

Improved Survival of Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy in the 1990s.
Azuma A, Matsuo A, Nakamura T, Kawasaki T, Yamamoto K, Hyogo M, Hirata Ae, Hirasaki S, Shima T, Sugihara H, Kunishige H, Kuribayashi T, Nakagawa M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 333-338

Neurally Mediated Syncope and Arrhythmias: A Study of Syncopal Patients Using The Head-up Tilt Test.
Shinohara M, Kobayashi Y, Obara C, Miyata A, Chiyoda K, Nakagawa H, Tanno K, Kikushima S, Baba T, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 339-342

Implications of Marked Fatty Infiltration Around and In the Atrophic Atrioventricular Node in Elderly Patients With Permanent Pacemaker Implantation for Symptomatic Sick Sinus Syndrome.
Chida K, Imai T, Taniguchi T, Maeda S, Watanabe C, Esaki Y, Takubo K, Ohkawa S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 343-349

Abnormal Coronary Flow Profiles at Rest and During Rapid Atrial Pacing in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Kawamura A, Fujii T, Miura T, Kawabata T, Okamura T, Yoshitake S, Iida H, Hiro T, Kohno M, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 350-356

Elevated Circulating Levels of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Tamura K, Nakajima H, Rakue H, Sasame A, Naito Y Nagai Y, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 357-361

Role of Cytokines and Adhesion Molecules in Ischemia and Reperfusion in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Miyao Y, Miyazaki S, Goto Y, Itoh A, Daikoku S, Morii I, Matsumoto T, Nonogi H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 362-366

Alterations in Sarcoplasmic Reticulum and Angiotensin II Receptor Type 1 Gene Expression in Spontaneously Hyper-tensive Rat Hearts.
Arata Y, Geshi E, Nomizo A, Aoki S, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 367-372

Generation of Free Radicals and the Damage Done to the Sarcoplasmic Reticulum During Reperfusion Injury Following Brief Ischemia in the Canine Heart.
Itoh S, Yanagishita T, Aoki S, Koba S, Iwata T, Ishioka H, Arata H, Mukae S, Geshi E, Konno N, Katagiri T, Utsumi H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 373-378

Fluorescence Spectrum Analysis of Atherosclerotic Plaque Using Doxycycline.
Miyagi M, Nakajima H, Katoh T, Usui M, Amemiya T, Nagai Y, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 379-386

Photodynamic Therapy for the Prevention of Intimal Hyperplasia in Balloon-Injured Rabbit Arteries.
Usui M, Asahara T, Naitoh Y, Katoh T, Ibukiyama C
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 387-393

Mitral Valve Thrombus Attached to the Intact Mitral Valve Associated With Distal Embolism.
Hashimoto Y, Furumi K, Tanaka M, Fukuyama K, Watanabe T, Matsumura A, Toyama M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 394-396

Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture in Acute Fulminant Myocarditis During Long-Term Cardiopulmonary Support.
Ito M, Tanabe Y, Suzuki K, Kumakura M, Kimura K, Masani F, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 397-399

Hemolytic Anemia in Native Valve Infective Endocarditis: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Huang H-L, Lin F-C, Hung K-C, Wang P-N, Wu D
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 400-403

Ventriculoatrial Shortening Achieved in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome by Programmed Right Ventricular Pacing.
Kato R, Matsumoto K, Asano Y, Yamamoto T, Saito J, Uchida M, Suga C, Matsuo H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 404-406

Improvement of Regional Myocardial and Coronary Blood Flow Reserve in a Patient Treated With Enhanced External Counterpulsation: Evaluation by Nitrogen-13 Ammonia PET.
Masuda D, Nohara R, Inada H, Hirai T, Chen L-G, Kanda H, Inubushi M, Tadamura E, Fujita M, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 407-411

Two-Stage Repair for Aortic Regurgitation Complicated by Severe Coarctation of the Thoracoabdominal Aorta due to Takayasu's Arteritis.
Minakata K, Konishi Y, Matsumoto M, Nonaka M, Yamada N
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 412-413

Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Left Atrium.
Minakata K, Konishi Y, Matsumoto M, Nonaka M, Yamada N
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 414-415

Uncommon Atrial Flutter Originating in the Left Atrioventricular Groove: Emergence After Successful Catheter Abla-tion for a Left Concealed Accessory Pathway.
Kobayashi Y, Hayashi M, Miyauchi Y, Kawaguchi N, Ogura H, Saitoh H, Ino T, Atarashi H, Kishida H, Hayakawa H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 416-420

Clarithromycin Associated With Torsades de Pointes.
Kamochi H, Nii T, Eguchi K, Mori T, Yamamoto A, Shimoda K, Ibaraki K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 421-422

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in a Patient With Human Immunodeficiency Virus: Role of Perioperative Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy.
Imanaka K, Takamoto S, Kimura S, Morisawa Y, Ohtsuka T, Suematsu Y, Shirai T, Inoue K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 423-424

Familial Atrial Septal Defect and Atrioventricular Conduction Disturbance Associated With a Point Mutation in the Car-diac Homeobox Gene CSX/NKX2-5 in a Japanese Patient.
Hosoda T, Komuro I, Shiojima I, Hiroi Y, Harada M, Murakawa Y, Hirata Y, Yazaki Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(5): 425-426

The Response of the Slow Atrioventricular Nodal Pathway to Temperature.
Kawabata M, Hirao K, Toshida N, Suzuki F, Hiejima K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 427-432

Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Hepatitis C Virus Infection.
Matsumori A, Ohashi N, Nishio R, Kakio T, Hara M, Furukawa Y, Ono K, Shioi T, Hasegawa K, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 433-438

Incidence of Pulmonary Thromboembolism in Japan.
Kumasaka N, Sakuma M, Shirato K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 439-441

Regional Left Ventricular Myocardial Contraction Abnormalities and Asynchrony in Patients With Hyper-trophic Cardiomyopathy Evaluated by Magnetic Resonance Spatial Modulation of Magnetization Myocardial Tagging.
Mishiro Y, Oki T, Iuchi A, Tabata T, Yamada H, Abe M, Onose Y, Ito S, Nishitani H, Harada M, Taoka Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 442-446

Exercise-Induced Changes in Plasma Atrial Natriuretic Peptide and Brain Natriuretic Peptide Concentra-tions in Healthy Subjects With Chronic Sleep Deprivation.
Tanabe K, Yamamoto A, Suzuki N, Akashi Y, Seki A, Samejima H, Oya M, Murabayashi T, Nakayama M, Yokoyama Y, Osada N, Omiya K, Itoh H, Miyake F, Murayama M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 447-452

Gadolinium-DTPA-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Functional Outcome in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Kitamura J, Shimada T, Murakami Y, Ochiai K, Inoue S, Ishibashi Y, Kinoshita Y, Sano K, Murakami R
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 453-458

Kinetics of Pulmonary Gas Exchange During and While Recovering From Exercise in Patients After Ante-rior Myocardial Infarction.
Shimizu N, Koike A, Koyama Y, Kobayashi K, Marumo F, Hiroe M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 459-466

Unsuitability of Corrected QT Dispersion as a Marker for Ventricular Arrhythmias and Cardiac Sudden Death After Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Endoh Y, Kasanuki H, Ohnishi S, Uno M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 467-470

Combined Effects of Probucol and Bezafibrate on Lipoprotein Metabolism and Liver Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein mRNA in Cholesterol-Fed Rabbits.
Ou J, Saku K, Jimi S, Liao Y-L, Ohta T, Zhang B, Arakawa K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 471-477

Histological Observations and the Process of Ultrasound Contrast Agent Enhancement of Tissue Plasmino-gen Activator Thrombolysis With Ultrasound Exposure.
Kondo I, Mizushige K, Ueda T, Masugata H, Ohmori K, Matsuo H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 478-484

Postmortem Evaluation of Morphologic Changes in the Infarcted Myocardium That Predict Ventricular Septal Rupture in Acute Anteroseptal Infarction.
Okabe M, Fukuda K, Arakawa K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 485-489

Reduced Size of Liquefaction Necrosis of Mitral Annular Calcification in Chronic Renal Failure by Using Low Calcium Concentration Hemodialysis.
Koito H, Nakamura C, Suzuki J, Takahashi H, Iwasaka T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 490-492

A Case of Vasospastic Angina Presenting Brugada-Type ECG Abnormalities.
Itoh E, Suzuki K, Tanabe Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 493-495

Analysis of Heart Rate Variability During Head-Up Tilt Testing in a Patient With Idiopathic Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
Sumiyoshi M, Nakata Y, Mineda Y, Yasuda M, Nakazato Y, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 496-498

A Case of Diffuse Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula.
Hirata K, Yamagishi H, Akioka K, Minoru Y, Iku T, Masakazu T, Takeuchi K, Yoshikawa J
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(6): 499-501

Changes in Endothelium-Derived Vascular Regulatory Factors During Dobutamine-Stress-Induced Silent Myocardial Ischemia in Patients With Kawasaki Disease.
Hino Y, Ohkubo T, Katsube Y, Ogawa S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 503-508

Prognostic Significance of the Pattern of Multivessel Spasm in Patients With Variant Angina.
Onaka H, Hirota Y, Shimada S, Suzuki S, Kono T, Suzuki J, Sakai Y, Kawamura K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 509-513

Acute Performance of Steroid-Eluting Screw-In Leads for Atrial Free Wall Pacing.
Nakazato Y, Nakata Y, Mineta Y, Nakazato K, Yasuda M, Sumiyoshi M, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 514-516

Significance of Exercise QT Dispersion in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Who do not Have Exercise-Induced Ischemic ST-Segment Changes.
Yoshimura M, Matsumoto K, Watanabe M, Yamashita N, Sanuki E, Sumida Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 517-521

Morphologic Correlation Between Atherosclerotic Lesions of the Carotid and Coronary Arteries in Patients With Angina Pectoris.
Saito D, Shiraki T, Oka T, Kajiyama A, Doi M, Masaka T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 522-526

Comparisons Between Hemodynamics, During and After Bathing, and Prognosis in Patients With Myocardial Infarction.
Sorimachi M, Ozawa M, Ueda H, Ebato S, Kawamura K, Ando H, Hasegawa M, Matsuzaki A, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 527-532

Should Use of the Internal Thoracic Artery be Avoided Under Conditions of Low Free Flow? Postoperative Hemodynamic Assessment Using Pulsed Doppler Echocardiography.
Hata M, Shiono M, Orime Y, Hata H, Yagi S, Yamamoto T, Tsukamoto S, Okumura H, Kimura S, Sezai A, Kashiwazaki S, Choh S, Negishi N, Sezai Y, Tanigawa N, Shindoh A
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 533-536

In Vitro Examination of the Safety of Rotational Atherectomy of Side Branches Jailed by Stents.
Oda H, Miida T, Toeda T, Higuma N, Takahashi K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 537-541

Improvement by 5-Amino-4-Imidazole Carboxamide Riboside of the Contractile Dysfunction That Follows Brief Periods of Ischemia Through Increases in Ecto-5'-Nucleotidase Activity and Adenosine Release in Canine Hearts.
Kitakaze M, Takashima S, Minamino T, Node K, Shinozaki Y, Mori H, Kuzuya T, Hori M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 542-553

Clinical Experience Plasma Endothelin-1 Elevation Associated With Alcohol-Induced Variant Angina.
Kaku B, Mizuno S, Ohsato K, Murakami T, Moriuchi I, Arai Y, Nio Y, Ohe K, Mabuchi T, Takahashi Y, Ohnaka M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 554-558

Case Reports Pseudoaneurysm of the Left Ventricle Progressing From a Subepicardial Aneurysm.
Koito H, Nakamura C, Suzuki J, Kamihata H, Takayama Y, Iwasaka T, Imamura H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 559-563

Multiple Aortocaval Fistulas Associated With a Ruptured Abdominal Aneurysm in a Patient With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Taniyasu N, Tokunaga H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 564-566

A Case of Intestinal Obstruction Following Stent Graft Placement for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
Kaneda T, Takamoto S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 567-568

Cryopreserved Aortic Homograft Replacement in a Patient With Takayasu's Arteritis.
Iguchi A, Miura M, Tabayashi K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 569-571

Biopsy-Proven Cardiomyopathy in Heterozygous Fabry's Disease.
Koitabashi N, Utsugi T, Seki R, Okamoto E, Sando Y, Kaneko Y, Nagai R
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(7): 572-575

Effects of Exercise Training on the Heart Rate Variability and QT Dispersion of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Fujimoto S, Uemura S, Tomoda Y, Yamamoto H, Matsukura Y, Horii M, Iwamoto E, Hashimoto T, Dohi K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 577-582

Prognostic Value of Serum Hepatocyte Growth Factor in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Sato T, Yoshinouchi T, Sugimoto T, Sakamoto T, Fujieda H, Murao S, Sato H, Ohe T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 583-588

Effect of Insulin Resistance on the Endothelial Vasomotor Function of the Coronary Artery of Nondiabetic Patients.
Watanabe I, Kawamura I, Satoh K, Nagao K, Kushiro T, Kanmatsuse K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 589-592

Stretching of the Ductus: An Important Factor in Determining the Outcome of Coil Occlusion.
Tomita H, Fuse S, Hatakeyama K, Chiba S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 593-596

Long-Term Clinical and Echocardiographic Outcome in Patients With Mitral Stenosis Treated With Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy.
Saeki F, Ishizaka Y, Tamura T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 597-604

Effects of Single Administration of a Phosphodiesterase III Inhibitor During Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Comparison of Milrinone and Amrinone.
Hamada Y, Kawachi K, Yamamoto T, Nakata T, Kashu Y, Sato M, Watanabe Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 605-609

Nonischemic ST-Segment Elevation Induced by Negative Inotropic Agents.
Shimada M, Nakamura Y, Iwanaga S, Asakura K, Hori S, Hattori S, Takahashi M, Ogawa S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 610-616

Effects of Low Doses of Endothelin-1 on Basal Vascular Tone and Autoregulatory Vasodilation in Canine Coronary Microcirculation in Vivo.
Wang Y, Kanatsuka H, Akai K, Sugimura A, Kumagai T, Komaru T, Sato K, Shirato K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 617-623

Stretch-Activated Ion Channel Blocker Gadolinium Attenuates Ischemic ST-Segment Elevation in Canine Myocardium.
Shimada M, Nakamura Y, Iwanaga S, Asakura K, Hattori S, Takahashi M, Ogawa S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 624-628

Heart Rate Variability Analysis of Patients With Idiopathic Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Tachycardia: Role of Triggered Activity.
Shimoike E, Ueda N, Maruyama T, Kaji Y, Kanaya S, Fujino T, Niho Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 629-635

Angioplasty-Bypass Surgery Combination Therapy: Case Study of an Elderly Patient With Unstable Angina and Colon Cancer.
Okayama H, Sumimoto T, Kawada H, Matsuda S, Kawasaki S, Takagaki Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 636-639

Dynamic Outflow Obstruction due to Transient Extensive Left Ventricular Wall Motion Abnormalities Caused by Acute Myocarditis in a Patient With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Reduction in Ventricular Afterload by Disopyramide.
Sakai Y, Hayashi Y, Tomobuchi Y, Hano T, Nishio I
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 640-643

Myocardial Infarction With Moyamoya Disease and Pituitary Gigantism in a Young Female Patient.
Ahn YK, Jeong MH, Bom HS, Park JC, Kim JK, Chung DJ, Chung MY, Cho JG, Kang JC
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 644-648

Exercise-Induced Uncommon Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia With Sick Sinus Syndrome: A Case Report.
Komori S, Aonuma R, Sano S, Kohno I, Osada M, Sawanobori T, Umetani K, Ishihara T, Ijiri H, Tamura K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 649-651

Thrombosed Dissection of the Ascending Aorta Complicating Extravasation.
Morimoto K, Tanabe T, Endoh S, Kuroda H, Ohgi S, Mori T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(8): 652-654

An Overview of Contemporary Approaches to Antiarrhythmic Therapy.
Roden D M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 655-658

Associations Among Serum Lipoprotein(a) Levels, Apolipoprotein(a) Phenotypes, and Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Extremely Low and High Levels of Serum Lipoprotein(a).
Saku K, Zhang B, Liu R, Shirai K, Arakawa K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 659-665

Insulin Resistance and Angiographical Characteristics of Coronary Atherosclerosis.
Takezako T, Saku K, Zhang B, Shirai K, Arakawa K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 666-673

Electrophysiologic Parameters to Predict Clinical Recurrence of Ventricular Tachycardia in Patients Under Electrophysiologic Study-Guided Effective Pharmacological Therapy.
Niwano S, Yamaura M, Yoshizawa N, Moriguchi M, Kitano Y, Aizawa Y, Izumi T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 674-680

Right Ventricular Diastolic Function in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: An Invasive Study.
Maeda M, Yamakado T, Nakano T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 681-687

Detection of a Biphasic Response of Hibernating Myocardium by Dobutamine-Stress Electrocardiography-Gated Technetium-99m-Tetrofosmin Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography: A Case Report.
Yamagishi H, Akioka K, Hirata K, Sakanoue Y, Toda I, Yoshiyama M, Teragaki M, Takeuchi K, Yoshikawa J, Ochi H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 688-691

Association Between Plasma Homocysteine Concentration and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Hemodialysis Patients.
Sakurabayashi T, Fujimoto M, Takaesu Y, Haginoshita S, Goto S, Aoike I, Miyazaki S, Koda Y, Yuasa Y, Sakai S, Suzuki M, Hirasawa Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 692-696

Changes in Autonomic Nervous Activity After Catheter Ablation of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Tachycardia.
Mizumaki K, Fujiki A, Usui M, Shimono M, Hayashi H, Nagasawa H, Inoue H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 697-703

Immune Function and Psychological Factors in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease (I).
Ishihara S, Nohara R, Makita S, Imai M, Kubo S, Hashimoto T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 704-709

Dissociation of Chronotropic and Inotropic Responses in the Rat Heart During Sympathetic Stimulation.
Onuki N, Takahashi H, Suzuki H, Saito T, Maehara K, Maruyama Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 710-717

Metoprolol Prevents Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Reducing Lipid Peroxidation.
Kalaycioglu S, Sinci V, Imren Y, …z E
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 718-721

Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Involving the Left Main Trunk of the Coronary Artery: A Report of Two Successful Cases.
Tominaga R, Tomita Y, Toshima Y, Nishimura Y, Kurisu K, Morita S, Masuda M, Yasui H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 722-724

Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Regurgitation in a Patient With Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
Matsuyama K, Ueda Y, Ogino H, Sugita T, Matsubayashi K, Nomoto T, Yoshimura S, Yoshioka T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 725-726

Neonatal Catecholaminergic Ventricular Tachycardia: A Case Report.
Sugiyama H, Yanai J, Komai T, Tan T, Komori S, Nakazawa S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 727-728

Coil Occlusion of Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries in an Infant With Scimitar Syndrome.
Muta H, Akagi T, Iemura M, Kato H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 729-731

A Dynamic Change by 123 I-15-(p-Iodophenyl)-3-R,S-Methyl pentadecanoic Acid Myocardial Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography in a 55-Year-Old Woman.
Kawasaki T, Ito K, Okano A, Nagata K, Okamoto A, Yoneyama S, Katoh S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(9): 732-736

Biological Reactions in the Heart: What Should We Do in 'Cardiology'?
Sugishita Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 737-743

Rationale for Time-Qualified Reference Standards for 24-Hour Blood Pressure Values and Their Circadian Rhythms in Japanese Normotensive Adults: A Study by the Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Research Group.
Kawasaki T, Uezono K, Cugini P, Ueno M, Abe I, Ashida T, Doi M, Ebihara A, Hayashi H, Katayama S, Matsuoka H, Ogihara T, Otsuka K, Saito N, Shimamoto K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 744-751

Functional Recovery After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting inPatients With Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Preserved Myocardial Viability in the Left Anterior Descending Arterial Territory as Assessedby Thallium-201 Myocar-dial Perfusion Imaging.
Chikamori T, Hirose K, Hamada T, Hitomi N, Kitaoka H, Yabe T, Furuno T, Seo H, Yamashiro T, Doi Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 752-758

Promoter Polymorphism of the beta2 Bradykinin Receptor Gene is Associated With Essential Hypertension.
Mukae S, Aoki S, Itoh S, Nishio K, Iwata T, Ueda H, Geshi E, Fuzimaki T, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 759-762

Evaluation of the Hemodynamic Relationship Between the Left Atrium and Left Ventricle During Atrial Systole by Pulsed Tissue Doppler Imaging in Patients With Left Heart Failure.
Abe M, Oki T, Tabata T, Yamada H, Onose Y, Matsuoka M, Mishiro Y, Wakatsuki T, Ito S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 763-769

Effect of an Endothelin Receptor Antagonist and an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor on Metabolism and Contraction in the Ischemic and Reperfused Rabbit Heart.
Kawabata H, Ryomoto T, Ishikawa K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 770-774

Cytokine Gene Expression During the Development of Graft Coronary Artery Disease in Mice.
Furukawa Y, Matsumori A, Hwang M-W, Hirozane T, Ono K, Shioi T, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 775-782

Baroreflex Sensitivity Predicts the Induction of Ventricular Arrhythmias by Cesium Chloride in Rabbits.
Ou B, Nakagawa M, Yonemochi H, Ri C, Ishida S, Takahashi N, Saikawa T, Ito M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 783-788

Cone-Beam CT Angiography of the Thorax: An Experimental Study.
Yoshida K, Tadokoro H, Shimada K, Endo M, Satoh K, Kitsukawa S, Takami A, Masuda Y, Kusakabe M, Sasaki Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 789-793

Repetitive Coxsackievirus Infection Induces Cardiac Dilatation in Post-Myocarditic Mice.
Nakamura H, Yamamoto T, Yamamura T, Nakao F, Umemoto S, Shintaku T, Yamaguchi K, Liu P, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 794-802

Cardiac Disease Late After Chest Radiotherapy for Hodgkin's Disease: A Case Report.
Toyofuku M, Okimoto T, Tadehara F, Sumii K, Imazu M, Yamakido M, Sueda T, Orihashi K, Matsuura Y, Hino T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 803-805

Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum With Dipyridamole-Induced Coronary Artery Spasm: A Case Report.
Sakata K, Nakamura T, Tamekiyo H, Obayashi K, Ishikawa J, Nawada R, Yoshida H, Shirotani M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 806-808

Surgical Treatment of a Coronary Artery Fistula With Concomitant Saccular Coronary Artery Aneurysm: A Case Report.
Tayama E, Ohashi M, Fukunaga S, Hayashida N, Akashi H, Kawara T, Aoyogi S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 809-812

Right Ventricular Infarction With Cardiogenic Shock Treated With Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support: A Case Report.
Suguta M, Hoshizaki H, Anno M, Naito S, Tada H, Nogami A, Oshima S, Taniguchi K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 813-815

Low Dose Synthetic Human Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Infusion in a Patient With Mitral Stenosis and Severe Pulmonary Hypertension.
Maeda K, Tsutamoto T, Wada A, Hisanaga T, Nishimura T, Yamada H, Sasaki Y, Kinoshita M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 816-818

Doppler Features of Occlusion of the Internal Thoracic Artery due to Preoperative Branch Embolization.
Hata M, Shiono M, Orime Y, Yamamoto T, Yagi S, Kimura S, Okumura H, Kashiwazaki S, Choh S, Niino T, Kohno H, Negishi N, Sezai Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 819-821

Primary Cardiac Angiosarcoma Associated With Cardiac Tamponade: Case Report.
Oshima K, Ohtaki A, Kano M, Tange S, Hasegawa Y, Ikeda F, Ishikawa S, Morishita Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 822-824

Pulmonary Thromboembolism: Is the Incidence Accurate?
Letter: Hirose H
Author's Reply: Sakuma M, Kumasaka N, Shirato K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(10): 825-827

Standard and New Treatments for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: The Value of the Montefiore Endovascular Grafts for Difficult Aneurysms.
Ohki T, Veith FJ
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 829-837

Thrombolytic Therapy can Reduce the Arrhythmogenic Substrate After Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Study Using the Signal-Averaged Electrocardiogram, Endocardial Catheter Mapping and Programmed Ventricular Stimulation.
Akiyama J, Aonuma K, Nogami A, Hiroe M, Marumo F, Iesaka Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 838-842

Effects of Exercise Training on the Recovery of the Autonomic Nervous System and Exercise Capacity After Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Oya M, Itoh H, Kato K, Tanabe K, Murayama M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 843-848

Relation Between Coronary Thrombus and Angiographic No-Flow During Primary Angioplasty in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Hokimoto S, Saito T, Noda K, Date H, Ishibashi F, Nakamura S, Miyata K, Takayanagi S, Oshima S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 849-853

Effects of Unilateral Stellate Ganglion Block on the Spectral Characteristics of Heart Rate Variability.
Fujiki A, Masuda A, Inoue H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 854-858

Gender Differences in the Presentation of Adult Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Resting Gradient: A Study of 122 Patients.
Lin C-L, Chiang C-W, Shaw C-K, Chu P-H, Chang C-J, Ko Y-L
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 859-864

Incidence and Clinical Significance of Junctional Rhythm Remaining After Termination of Radiofrequency Current Delivery in Patients With Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia.
Kawaguchi N, Kobayashi Y, Miyauchi Y, Atarashi H, Takano T, Hayakawa H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 865-872

Angiographic and Clinical Significance of 'Transient' ST-Segment Depression in the Lateral Chest Leads in Anterior Wall Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Tamura A, Watanabe T, Nagase K, Mikuriya Y, Nasu M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 873-876

Cardiac Abnormalities in Diabetic Patients With Mutation in the Mitochondrial tRNA Leu(UUR) Gene.
Ueno H, Shiotani H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 877-880

Influence of Exercise on QT Dispersion in Hypertensive Patients With Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Without Coronary Artery Disease.
Yoshimura M, Matsumoto K, Watanabe M, Yamashita N, Sanuki E, Sumida Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 881-884

Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Regurgitation Caused by Aortitis.
Aoyagi S, Fukunaga S, Tayama E, Hayashida N, Akashi H, Kawara T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 885-888

Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect Associated With Tetralogy of Fallot: Surgical Indications and Results.
Okada Y, Tatsuno K, Kikuchi T, Takahashi Y, Shimokawa T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 889-892

Correlation Between Atrial Natriuretic Peptide and Baroreflex Sensitivity in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure.
Fukuma Y, Munakata K, Fukuma N, Kishida H, Hayakawa H, Takano T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 893-899

Development and Evaluation of a New Canine Myocardial Infarction Model Using a Closed-Chest Injection of Throm-bogenic Material.
Suzuki M, Asano H, Tanaka H, Usuda S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 900-905

Sequential Changes of Hepatocyte Growth Factor in the Serum and Enhanced c-Met Expression in the Myocardium in Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Sato T, Fujieda H, Murao S, Sato H, Takeuchi T, Ohtsuki Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 906-908

Pulmonary Embolism due to Right Ventricular Thrombus in a Case of Behcet's Disease.
Yasuo M, Nagano S, Yazaki Y, Koizumi T, Kitabayashi H, Imamura H, Amano J, Isobe M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 909-911

Coronary Dissection due to Overdilatation of an Elastic Membrane of the Multi-Link Stent Delivery System Caused by Balloon Rupture.
Kuroda N, Kobayashi Y, Gregorio JD, Kinoshita T, Nameki M, Yamamoto Y, Miyazaki A, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 912-913

Unusual Complications in an Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
Akiyama K, Hirota J, Taniyasu N, Asano S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(11): 914-916

Diastolic Potentials Observed in Idiopathic Left Ventricular Tachycardia.
Sasano T, Satake S, Azegami K, Yano K, Hiejima K, Okishige K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 917-923

Time Course of Free Radical Production After Primary Coronary Angioplasty for Acute Myocardial Infarction and the Effect of Vitamin C.
Guan W, Osanai T, Kamada T, Ishizaka H, Hanada H, Okumura K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 924-928

Relation Between QT Dispersion and Ventricular Arrhythmias In Uncomplicated Isolated Mitral Valve Prolapse.
†lgen MS, Biyik I, Karadede A, Temamogullari AV, Alan S, Toprak N
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 929-933

High Doses of Digitalis Increase the Myocardial Production of Proinflammatory Cytokines and Worsen Myocardial Injury in Viral Myocarditis: A Possible Mechanism of Digitalis Toxicity.
Matsumori A, Igata H, Ono K, Iwasaki A, Miyamoto T, Nishio R, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 934-940

Development of a New Analytical Method for the Electrocardiogram Using Short-Time First Fourier Transforms.
Hara M, Tsuchiya K, Nanke T, Mori N, Miyake F, Sato C, Murayama M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 941-944

Development of a Servo-Controller of Heart Rate Using a Treadmill.
Kawada T, Sunagawa G, Takaki H, Shishido T, Miyano H, Miyashita H, Sato T, Sugimachi M, Sunagawa K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 945-950

Anti-inflammatory Cytokine Profile in Human Heart Failure: Behavior of Interleukin-10 in Association With Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha.
Yamaoka M, Yamaguchi S, Okuyama M, Tomoike H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 951-956

Beneficial Effects of Heart Rate Reduction on Cardiac Mechanics and Energetics in Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
Shinke T, Takeuchi M, Takaoka H, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 957-964

Hemodynamic Characteristics During Treadmill and Bicycle Exercise in Chronic Heart Failure: Mechanism for Different Responses of Peak Oxygen Uptake.
Kim S, Yamabe H, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 965-970

Dual-Chamber Pacing in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy: A Comparison of Acute and Chronic Effects.
Sakai Y, Kawakami Y, Hirota Y, Ito T, Shimada S, Tokaji Y, Suwa M, Kawamura K, Morimoto T, Nishimoto Y, Sasaki S
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 971-975

Fibrinolytic Factors, Serum Lipid and C-reactive Protein Predicting Cardiac Events in Japanese Patients With Coronary Atherosclerotic Lesions.
Soeki T, Tamura Y, Shinohara H, Tanaka H, Bando K, Yui Y, Fukuda N
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 976-980

Long-Term Outcome of Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease.
Ohmoto Y, Ayabe M, Hara K, Sugimoto T, Tagawa H, Fukuda S, Suma H, Wanibuchi Y, Tamura T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 981-987

Alteration in Aortic Wall Stiffness and Accumulation of Collagen During the Prediabetic Stage of Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Rats.
Noma T, Mizushige K, Yao L, Yu Y, Kiyomoto H, Hosomi N, Kimura S, Abe Y, Ohmori K, Matsuo H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 988-993

Transcatheter Coil Embolization of Large-Size Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Adult Patients: Usefulness and Problems.
Oishi Y, Okamoto M, Sueda T, Hashimoto M, Karakawa S, Akita T
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 994-998

Electrophysiological Mechanisms of Conversion of Typical to Atypical Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia Occurring After Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of the Slow Pathway.
Fujiki A, Usui M, Mizumaki K, Hayashi H, Nagasawa H, Inoue H
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 999-1001

Syncope Caused by Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors.
Kurata C, Uehara A, Sugi T, Yamazaki K
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 1002-1003

Combined Cardiac Surgery and Total Thyroidectomy: A Case Report.
Matsuyama K, Ueda Y, Ogino H, Sugita T, Nishizawa J, Matsubayashi K, Yoshimura S, Yoshioka T, Tokuda Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 1004-1006

Development of Ventricular Fibrillations With Different Characteristics in the Local Electrocardiogram: Large and Small Amplitude of Activation, and its Implication for Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Treatment.
Chinushi M, Washizuka T, Kasai H, Ohhira K, Satoh M, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 1999; 63(12): 1007-1010

Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Coronary Artery Spasm: Lessons From Animal Models.
Shimokawa H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 1-12

Role of Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Malignant Neoplastic Disease.
Ochi M, Yamada K, Fujii M, Ohkubo N, Ogasawara H, Tanaka S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 13-17

Plasma and Urinary Levels of Heart Fatty Acid-Binding Protein in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery.
Hayashida N, Chihara S, Akasu K, Oda T, Tayama E, Kai E, Kawara T, Aoyagi S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 18-22

Pulmonary Ventricular Outflow Reconstruction With a Size-Reduced Cryopreserved Pulmonary Valve Allograft: Mid-Term Follow-up.
Yoshikawa Y, Kitamura S, Taniguchi S, Kameda Y, Niwaya K, Sakaguchi H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 23-26

Physiological Role of Endothelin-1 in Nonworking Muscles During Exercise in Healthy Subjects.
Tanabe K, Yamamoto A, Suzuki N, Yokoyama Y, Osada N, Nakayama M, Akashi Y, Seki A, Samejima H, Oya M, Murabayashi T, Omiya K, Itoh H, Miyake F, Murayama M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 27-31

Age-Adjusted Heart Rate Variability as an Index of the Severity and Prognosis of Heart Failure.
Soejima K, Akaishi M, Meguro T, Oyamada K, Yoshikawa T, Mitamura H, Ogawa S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 32-38

Decreased RR Interval Complexity and Loss of Circadian Rhythm in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure.
Kim SG, Yum MK
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 39-45

Retrospective Analysis of Cerebral Complications After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Elderly Patients.
Morino Y, Hara K, Tanabe K, Kuroda Y, Ayabe S, Kozuma K, Kigawa I, Fukuda S, Wanibuchi Y, Tamura T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 46-50

Lipoprotein(a) is a Potential Coronary Risk Factor.
Fujino A, Watanabe T, Kunii H, Yamaguchi N, Yoshinari K, Watanabe Y, Mutou M, Ishikawa S, Ogyuu A, Ashikawa K, Maruyama Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 51-56

Cardiac Dendritic Cells and Acute Myocarditis in the Human Heart.
Yokoyama H, Kuwao S, Kohno K, Suzuki K, Kameya T, Izumi T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 57-64

Adriamycin Causes Dual Inotropic Effects Through Complex Modulation of Myocardial Ca 2+ Handling.
Matsushita T, Okamato M, Toyama J, Kodama I, Ito S, Fukutomi T, Suzuki S, Itoh M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 65-71

Long-Term Low-Dose Cibenzoline in Patients With Chronic Renal Failure Undergoing Hemodialysis.
Honda T, Soejima H, Honda T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 72-75

Pulmonary Edema After Cardioversion for Paroxysmal Atrial Flutter: Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction Induced by Direct Current Shock.
Kobayashi N, Takayama M, Yamaura S, Ushimaru H, Ochi T, Saito M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 76-79

Transesophageal Echocardiographic Observation of Multiple Myeloma Involving the Pericardium: A Case Report.
Ueda T, Mizushige K, Kiyomoto H, Sakamoto S, Matsuo H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 80-82

Purulent Pericarditis Due to Group B Streptococcus and Mycotic Aneurysm of the Ascending Aorta: Case Report.
Akashi Y, Ikehara Y, Yamamoto A, Suzuki N, Osada N, Matsumoto N, Sakakibara M, Tochiki H, Tanabe K, Nobuoka S, Miyake F, Murayama M, Abe H, Ikeshita M, Yamate N, Kaku M, Shimada J
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(1): 83-86

Effect of Beta-Blocker Therapy on Severe Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients With Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Inoue S, Yokota Y, Takaoka H, Kawai H, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 87-92

Lipoprotein(a), Left Atrial Appendage Function and Thromboembolic Risk in Patients With Chronic Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation.
Igarashi Y, Kasai H, Yamashita F, Sato T, Inuzuka H, Ojima K, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 93-98

Covered Stent Implantation by the Puncture Method for the Treatment of a Small Aneurysm of the Common Iliac Artery.
Iseki H, Koizumi J, Tamura T, Miyamoto K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 99-102

Risk Factors for Non-Fatal Acute Myocardial Infarction in Middle-Aged and Older Japanese.
Miyake Y, Fukuoka Heart Study Group
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 103-109

Second Derivative of Photoplethysmogram in Children and Young People.
Iketani Y, Iketani T, Takazawa K, Murata
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 110-116

Improvement in Fatty Acid Utilization in Relation to a Change in Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Spontaneously Hyper-tensive Rats.
Ono T, Kohya T, Tsukamoto E, Mochizuki T, Itoh K, Itoh Y, Tomita F, Tamaki N, Kitabatake A
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 117-120

Spatial Heterogeneity in Refractoriness as a Proarrhythmic Substrate: Theoretical Evaluation by Numerical Simulation.
Namba T, Ashihara T, Nakazawa K, Ohe T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 121-129

A Case of Aortic Dissection With Transient ST-Segment Elevation due to Functional Left Main Coronary Artery Obstruction.
Ashida K, Arakawa K, Yamagishi T, Tahara T, Ayaori M, Miyazaki K, Shibuya T, Hatori N, Yoshizu H, Tanaka T, Ohsuzu F
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 130-134

A Case of Primary Cardiac B Cell Lymphoma Associated With Ventricular Tachycardia, Successfully Treated With Systemic Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy: A Long-Term Survival Case.
Miyashita T, Miyazawa I, Kawaguchi T, Kasai T, Yamaura T, Ito T, Takei M, Kiyosawa K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 135-138

Resuscitation From Fulminant Myocarditis Associated With Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation.
Kohno K, Aoyama N, Shimohama T, Yoshida M, Machida Y, Fukuda N, Aizaki T, Suzuki K, Kurosawa T, Izumi T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 139-143

Echocardiographic Observation of Acute Myocarditis With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Ueda T, Mizushige K, Aoyama T, Tokuda M, Kiyomoto H, Matsuo H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 144-146

Demonstration of Phase-3 and Phase-4 Retrograde Block in a Second Concealed Accessory Pathway After an Initial Successful Radiofrequency Ablation of a 'Normal' Concealed Accessory Pathway.
Azegami K, Suzuki F, Kurabayashi M, Horikawa T, Ashikawa H, Motokawa K, Kawara T, Hiejima K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 147-150

Shortening of Conduction Time Over Arborized Atrioventricular Accessory Pathway With Mahaim Fibers Physiology Just Before Interruption During Radiofrequency Ablation.
Uchida F, Kasai A, Omichi C, Fujii E, Teramura S, Nakano T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 151-155

Ampulla Cardiomyopathy ('Takotusbo' Cardiomyopathy): Reversible Left Ventricular Dysfunction With ST Segment Elevation.
Kawai S, Suzuki H, Yamaguchi H, Tanaka K, Sawada H, Aizawa T, Watanabe M, Tamura T, Umawatari K, Kawada M, Nakamura T, Yamanaka O, Okada R
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(2): 156-159

Cost Analysis Between Stent and Conventional Balloon Angioplasty.
Kobayashi Y, Gregorio JD, Yamamoto Y, Komiyama N, Miyazaki A, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 161-164

Improvement in Corrected QT Dispersion by Physical Training and Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty in Patients With Recent Myocardial Infarction.
Kanaya S, Nishiyama Y, Maeda H, Tokuda K, Tanaka M, Hirano K, Koga Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 165-169

Elevated Levels of Soluble Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 in the Coronary Circulation of Patients With Coronary Organic Stenosis and Spasm.
Ogawa H, Sakamoto T, Nishiyama K, Soejima H, Kaikita K, Takazoe K, Miyamoto S, Kugiyama K, Yoshimura M, Yasue H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 170-176

Effect of Long-Term Cholesterol-Lowering Treatment With HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Simvastatin) on Myocar-dial Perfusion Evaluated by Thallium-201 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography.
Hosokawa R, Nohara R, Linxue L, Tamaki S, Hashimoto T, Tanaka M, Miki S, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 177-182

Myocardial Viability Detected by Dobutamine Echocardiography in Patients With Chronic Coronary Artery Disease, and Long-Term Outcome After Coronary Angioplasty.
Haque T, Furukawa T, Takahashi M, Maeda K, Kinoshita M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 183-190

Effects of 'Cool-Down' During Exercise Recovery on Cardiopulmonary Systems in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Koyama Y, Koike A, Yajima T, Kano H, Marumo F, Hiroe M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 191-196

Changes in Autonomic Nervous Activity Prior to Spontaneous Coronary Spasm in Patients With Variant Angina.
Inazumi T, Shimizu H, Mine T, Iwasaki T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 197-201

Tissue Harmonic Imaging: Experimental Analysis of the Mechanism of Image Improvement.
Tanabe K, Belohlavek M, Greenleaf JF, Seward JB
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 202-206

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Hypopituitarism.
Yasuda T, Kawasuji M, Ishida Y, Sakakibara N, Fujii S, Nishida S, Watanabe Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 207-208

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy With an Initial Manifestation of Severe Left Ventricular Impairment and Normal Contraction of the Right Ventricle.
Suzuki H, Sumiyoshi M, Kawai S, Takagi A, Wada A, Nakazato Y, Daida H, Sakurai H, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 209-213

Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Patient With Anomalous Left Coronary Artery Origin and Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
Okamoto R, Saito K, Miyahara M, Okamoto S, Makino K, Hirano R, Kimura M, Ohi T, Kouji T, Isaka N, Nakano T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 214-217

Delayed Onset of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With an Appetite Suppressant, Mazindol: A Case Report.
Hagiwara M, Tsuchida A, Hyakkoku M, Nishizato K, Asai T, Nozawa Y, Tsuchihashi K, Shimamoto K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 218-221

Primary Cardiac Sarcoma: Two Case Reports.
Hattori Y, Iriyama T, Watanabe K, Negi K, Takeda I, Sugimura S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 222-224

Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Associated With Life-Threatening Paroxysmal Atrial Flutter With a Slow Ventric-ular Response: A Case Report.
Hiasa G, Hamada M, Kodama K, Watanabe S, Ohtsuka T, Ikeda S, Hashida H, Kuwahara T, Hara Y, Shigematsu Y, Hiwada K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 225-228

Heart Disease in Friedreich's Ataxia: Observation of a Case for Half a Century.
Kawai C, Kato S, Takashima M, Fujiwara H, Haebara H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(3): 229-236

Prevalence of Migraine and Raynaud's Phenomenon in Japanese Patients With Vasospastic Angina.
Nakamura Y, Shinozaki N, Hirasawa M, Kato R, Shiraishi K, Kida H, Usuda K, Ishikawa T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 239-242

Ultrasonographic Study of Carotid Artery Structural Changes With Natural Longevity.
Mu Y-M, Ozawa Y, Wang S-Z, Cheng Z-H, Kawamura H, Yang C-R, Saito S, Kanmatsuse K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 243-248

Hemodynamic Effects of Phosphodiesterase III Inhibitor in Patients With a Large Ventricular Left-to-Right Shunt.
Momoi N, Sato M, Sato K, Sato T, Kobayashi T, Suzuki H, Suzuki H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 249-253

Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Fresh Left Ventricular Thrombus.
Iga K, Kondo H, Tamura T, Izumi C, Inoko M, Kitaguchi S, Hirozane T, Himura Y, Gen H, Konishi T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 254-256

A Low Amplitude His-Bundle Potential Predicts Failure of the Right-Sided Approach for Atrioventricular Junction Ablation.
Abe H, Bhandari AK, Lerman R, Isber N, Abdullah E, Firth B, Cannom DS
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 257-261

Endothelialization of the Coils Used to Occlude a Persistent Ductus Arteriosus: An Angiographic Study.
Tomita H, Fuse S, Hatakeyama K, Chiba S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 262-266

The Effect of the Atrioventricular Interval During Atrioventricular Sequential Pacing on the Hemodynamics in Dynamic Obstruction of the Left Ventricular Outflow Tract in Dogs.
Araki M, Abe H, Takeuchi M, Miura Y, Nakashima Y, Kuroiwa A
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 267-275

Effect of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor and Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Antagonist on Metabolism and Contraction in Ischemia-Reperfused Rabbit Heart.
Kawabata H, Ryomoto T, Ishikawa K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 276-282

Strain Difference in Rats With Experimental Giant Cell Myocarditis.
Shioji K, Kishimoto C, Nakayama Y, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 283-286

Anisotropic Conduction Prolongs Ventricular Repolarization and Increases Its Spatial Gradient in the Intact Canine Heart.
Furukawa Y, Miyazaki T, Miyoshi S, Moritani K, Ogawa S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 287-294

Electrogram Characteristics Indicative of a Recurrent Conduction Site After Ablation of the Inferior Vena Cava-Tricuspid Annulus Isthmus: A Study in the Canine Blood-Perfused Atrioventricular Preparation.
Higuma T, Iwasa A, Sasaki S, Daitoku K, Motomura S, Okumura K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 295-302

Five-Year Intra-Individual Variability in C-Reactive Protein Levels in a Japanese Population-Based Study: The Jichi Medical School Cohort Study at Yamato, 1993-1998.
Kayaba K, Ishikawa S, Gotoh T, Nago N, Kajii E, Nakamura Y, Kario K, the Jichi Medical School Cohort Study Group
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 303-308

Severe Thrombocytopenia Caused by Digitoxin Intoxication in a Patient With Heart Failure Associated With Sjšgren's Syndrome.
Haro T, Shimoike E, Horiuchi T, Maruyama T, Niho Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 309-311

Oozing Type Cardiac Rupture Repaired With Percutaneous Injection of Fibrin-Glue Into the Pericardial Space: Case Report.
Murata H, Masuo M, Yoshimoto H, Toyama J, Shimada M, Shimamura Y, Hojo H, Kondo K, Kitamura S, Miura Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 312-315

Aorto-Coronary Dissection During Angioplasty in a Patient With Myxedema.
Okamoto R, Makino K, Saito K, Miyahara M, Okamoto S, Kouji T, Isaka N, Nakano T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 316-320

Interferon Treatment for Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Striated Myopathy Associated With Hepatitis C Virus Infection Based on Serial Measurements of Serum Concentrations of Cardiac Troponin T.
Sato Y, Takatsu Y, Yamada T, Kataoka K, Taniguchi R, Mimura R, Sasayama S, Matsumori A
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(4): 321-324

Cardiac Transplantation in Japan.
Sugishita Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 325

Successful Launch of Cardiac Transplantation in Japan.
Hori M, Yamamoto K, Kodama K, Takashima S, Sato H, Koretsune Y, Kuzuya T, Yutani C, Fukushima N, Ohtake S, Shirakura R, Matsuda H, for the Osaka University Cardiac Transplant Program
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 326-332

á á á á á á 326 Cardiac Transplantation Under New Legislation for Organ Transplantation in Japan: Report of Two Cases.
Kitamura S, Nakatani T, Yagihara T, Sasako Y, Kobayashi J, Bando K, Minatoya K, Hanatani A, Komamura K, Imakita M, Yutani C, Kuro M, Kimura K, Nonogi H, Miyatake K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 333-339

Prognostic Value of Left Atrial Appendage Function in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Ito T, Suwa M, Kobashi A, Yagi H, Otake Y, Hirota Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 340-344

Reverse Redistribution of Thallium-201 Myocardial Single Photon Emission Tomography and Contractile Reserve.
Hirata K, Yamagishi H, Tani T, Sakanoue Y, Akioka K, Takeuchi K, Yoshikawa J, Ochi H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 345-351

Association of Matrix Metalloproteinase Expression and Left Ventricular Function in Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Yokoseki O, Yazaki Y, Suzuki J, Imamura H, Takenaka H, Isobe M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 352-357

Retrospective Analysis Showing Less Cardiac Events in Post-Myocardial Infarction Patients Treated With Metoprolol.
Ishikawa K, Miyataka M, Kanamasa K, Hayashi T, Takenaka T, Inoki T, Katayama K, Kimura A, Yabushita H, Kitayama K on behalf of the Secondary Prevention Group
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 358-364

Effect of Beta-Blocker on Left Ventricular Function and Natriuretic Peptides in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure Treated With Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor.
Hara Y, Hamada M, Shigematsu Y, Suzuki M, Kodama K, Kuwahara T, Hashida H, Ikeda S, Ohtsuka T, Hiasa G, Hiwada K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 365-369

Hemodynamic and Thermal Responses to a 30-Minute Constant-Workload Aerobic Exercise in Middle- or Old-Aged Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases.
Ajisaka R, Watanabe S, Eda K, Sakamoto K, Saitou T, Yamaguchi I, Sugishita Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 370-376

Magnesium Dynamics and Relation to Left Ventricular Function in Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Suzuki N, Tanabe K, Osada N, Yamamoto A, Nakayama M, Yokoyama Y, Oya M, Murabayashi T, Omiya K, Itoh H, Miyake F, Murayama M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 377-381

Congestive Heart Failure After Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation: Role of Cytokines.
Nagashima H, Kawashiro-Hirata N, Imamura K, Shimamoto K, Kawana M, Kasanuki H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 382-384

Primary Pericardial Mesothelioma Presenting As Constrictive Pericarditis: A Case Report.
Watanabe A, Sakata J, Kawamura H, Yamada O, Matsuyama T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 385-388

Subacute Tuberculous Pericarditis With Fibroelastic Constriction Diagnosed Upon Pericardiectomy.
Ryoke T, Kakukawa H, Kunichika H, Nishimura Y, Sakai H, Minami Y, Fujii T, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 389-392

Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of a Concealed Atrioventricular Accessory Pathway Associated With a Coronary Sinus Diverticulum.
Matsuo K, Doi Y, Fukae S, Nakao K, Iliev I, Komiya N, Isomoto S, Hayano M, Yano K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 393-395

Refractory Coronary Spasm Relieved by Intracoronary Administration of Nicorandil.
Noguchi T, Nonogi H, Yasuda S, Daikoku S, Morii I, Itoh A, Goto Y, Miyazaki S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 396-398

Transient Complete Atrioventricular Block During Catheter Ablation of Left Free Wall Bypass Tract.
Shiraishi H, Shirayama T, Yoshida S, Inoue D, Nakagawa M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 399-403

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Following Substernal Gastric Interposition.
Iemura J, Oku H, Ohtaki M, Inoue T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 404-405

Successful Treatment of Malignant Neurocardiogenic Syncope With Repeated Tilt Training Program.
Numata T, Abe H, Nagatomo T, Sonoda S, Kohshi K, Nakashima Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(5): 406-409

Prediction of Embolism in Atrial Fibrillation: Classification of Left Atrial Thrombi by Transesophageal Echocardiography.
Abe Y, Asakura T, Gotou J, Iwai M, Watanabe Y, Sando M, Ishikawa S, Nagata K, Saito T, Maehara K, Maruyama Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 411-415

Clinical Characteristics of Female Patients With Coronary Spastic Angina: Comparison With Male Patients.
Sueda S, Suzuki J, Watanabe K, Mineoi K, Kondou T, Yano K, Ochi T, Ochi N, Hayashi Y, Kukita H, Matsuda S, Kawada H, Tsuruoka T, Uraoka T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 416-420

Time Course of Left Ventricular Remodeling After Myocardial Infarction: A Two-Dimensional Echocardiographic Study.
Sakai Y, Tsunoda K, Ishibashi I, Miyazaki Y, Takahashi O, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 421-429

Electrophysiological Effect of Adenosine Triphosphate and Adenosine on Atrial and Ventricular Action Potential Duration in Humans.
Nakai T, Watanabe I, Kunimoto S, Kojima T, Kondo K, Saito S, Ozawa Y, Kanmatsuse K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 430-435

Influence of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Temperature on Circulatory Pathophysiology and Clinical Outcomes.
Hashimoto K, Sasaki T, Hachiya T, Onoguchi K, Takakura H, Oshiumi M, Takeuchi S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 436-444

Effect of Magnesium Sulfate on the Haloperidol-Induced QT Prolongation Assessed in the Canine In Vivo Model Under the Monitoring of Monophasic Action Potential.
Satoh Y, Sugiyama A, Tamura K, Hashimoto K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 445-451

Removal of a Chronically Infected Bipolar Pacemaker Electrode: A Successful Case Report.
Tsukamoto S, Shindo S, Niino T, Yoshitake I, Akiyama K, Shiono M, Negishi N, Sezai Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 452-454

Plasma Exchange for Hyperbilirubinemia Following Implantation of a Left Ventricle Assist System: A Case Report.
Tayama E, Kashikie H, Hayashida N, Fukunaga S, Chihara S, Yokose S, Kosuga T, Akasu K, Aoyogi S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 455-458

Successful Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation From the Supravalvular Region of the Aortic Valve in a Patient With Outflow Tract Ventricular Tachycardia.
Hachiya H, Aonuma K, Yamauchi Y, Oh J-C, Harada T, Kano H, Kobayashi I, Korenaga M, Igawa M, Nogami A, Iesaka Y, Hiroe M, Marumo F
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 459-463

Degos' Disease With Constrictive Pericarditis: A Case Report.
Yukiiri K, Mizushige K, Ueda T, Tomohiro A, Tanimoto K, Matsuoka Y, Kubota Y, Matsuo H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 464-467

Antiphospholipid Syndrome With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Portal Vein Occlusion: A Case Report.
Ogimoto A, Sekiya M, Funada J, Miyagawa M, Kubo Y, Akutsu H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 468-470

Pulmonary Hypertension as a Result of Asymptomatic Portosystemic Shunt.
Imamura H, Momose T, Kitabayashi H, Takahashi W, Yazaki Y, Takenaka H, Isobe M, Sekiguchi M, Kubo K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 471-473

Left Atrial Diverticulum Associated With Severe Mitral Regurgitation.
Terada H, Tanaka Y, Kashima K, Sannou K, Arima T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 474-476

Sudden Deterioration of Aortic Regurgitation due to Rupture of a Raphal Cord on the Conjoined Cusp.
Akiyama K, Taniyasu N, Iba Y, Hirota J, Asano S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 477-480

Bilateral Coronary Artery Dilatation in a Child With Noonan Syndrome.
Nomura Y, Yanagi S, Kono Y, Kamimura J, Nishi J, Yoshinaga M, Miyata K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(6): 481-483

Detection of Viable Myocardium by Dobutamine Stress Tagging Magnetic Resonance Imaging With Three-Dimensional Analysis by Automatic Trace Method.
Saito I, Watanabe S, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 487-494

Pericardial Fluid From Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease Accelerates the Growth of Human Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells.
Yoneda T, Fujita M, Kihara Y, Hasegawa K, Sawamura T, Tanaka T, Inanami M, Nohara R, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 495-498

Cardiac Arrhythmias and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Dipper and Nondipper Patients With Essential Hypertension.
Ijiri H, Kohno I, Yin DF, Iwasaki H, Takusagawa M, Iida T, Osada M, Umetani K, Ishihara T, Sawanobori T, Ishii H, Komori S, Tamura K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 499-504

Incidence of Atrial Flutter and Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Implanted Physiological Pacemakers.
Ishikawa T, Sumita S, Kikuchi M, Nakagawa T, Kosuge M, Kuji N, Kimura K, Tochikubo O, Usui T, Umemura S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 505-509

Standardized Ejection Fraction as a Parameter of Overall Ventricular Pump Function.
Morita S, Kormos RL, Astbury JC, Shaub RD, Kawai A, Griffith BP
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 510-515

Pulse Dispersion due to Atrial Fibrillation Causes Arterial Thrombosis in a Rabbit Experimental Model.
Kamiyama N, Koyama Y, Saito Y, Akiyama M, Akasaka T, Yoshida K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 516-519

Transcatheter Occlusion of Patent Ductus Arteriosus Using a 0.052-Inch Coil: Immediate Results.
Tomita H, Ono Y, Miyazaki A, Tanaka T, Kimura K, Echigo S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 520-523

Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Gene Mutation and Human Leukocyte Antigen Analyzed in Three Cases of Familial Vasospastic Angina Pectoris.
Kawata M, Mizutani T, Shimizu M, Takenaka K, Kobayashi S, Okada T, Miyamoto Y, Kanazawa K, Akita H, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 524-527

Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support as a Bridge to Emergency Operation: Two Surviving Cases.
Morishita A, Shimakura T, Nonoyama M, Takasaki T, Yoda M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 528-532

Global Myocardial Ischemia as a Complication of an Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: Rapid Diagnosis of a Case by Transesophageal Echocardiography.
Ohuchi H, Kyo S, Matsumura M, Tanabe H, Asano H, Imanaka K, Ishikawa M, Muramatsu T, Yokote Y, Omoto R
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 533-536

Serum Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Concentration is a Useful Predictor of Atrial Standstill in Patients With Heart Failure.
Suguta M, Hara K, Nakano A, Amano A, Hasegawa A, Kurabayashi M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 537-540

Renovascular Hypertension Observed in a Patient With Antiphospholipid-Antibody Syndrome.
Aizawa K, Nakamura T, Sumino H, Saito Y, Hoshino J, Kurashina T, Kumakura H, Ichikawa S, Nagai R
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 541-543

Left Cervical Aortic Arch With Aortic Coarctation and Saccular Aneurysm.
Imai Y, Harada T, Yamada H, Kurihara H, Seko Y, Yamazaki T, Komuro I, Yamaoki K, Sugiyama T, Ashida H, Takamoto S, Yazaki Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(7): 544-546

Plasma and Platelet Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Soeki T, Tamura Y, Fukuda N, Ito S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 547-553

Lack of a Relation Between Serum Potassium Concentration and Exercise Hyperpnea in Patients With Chronic Heart Disease.
Kobayashi K, Koike A, Hagimoto N, Adachi H, Marumo F, Hiroe M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 554-558

New Combined Spasm Provocation Test in Patients With Rest Angina: Intracoronary Injection of Acetylcholine After Intracoronary Administration of Ergonovine.
Sueda S, Ochi T, Yano K, Mineoi K, Kondou T, Ochi N, Hayashi Y, Kukita H, Matsuda S, Kawada H, Tsuruoka T, Uraoka T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 559-565

Abnormal Myocardial Blood Flow Distribution in Patients With Angina Pectoris and Normal Coronary Arteriograms.
Shiraishi A, Ikeda H, Haramaki N, Murohara T, Matsumoto T, Ueno T, Imaizumi T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 566-571

Effects of Metabolically Ischemic, But Viable, Myocardium on QT Dispersion in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Study With Resting I-123-BMIPP/Thallium-201 Myocardial Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography.
Yamagishi H, Toda I, Akioka K, Hirata K, Yoshiyama M, Teragaki M, Takeuchi K, Yoshikawa J, Ochi H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 572-578

Efficacy of Atrioventricular Sequential Pacing and Diastolic Mitral Regurgitation in Patients With Intrinsic Atrioventricular Conduction.
Ishikawa T, Sumita S, Kimura K, Kikuchi M, Kosuge M, Nakagawa T, Matsushita K, Usui T, Umemura S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 579-582

Clinical Assessment of a New Method for Pacing Pulse Detection Using a Hybrid Circuit in Digital Holter Monitoring.
Mori N, Hara M, Miyake F, Sato C, Murayama M, Tamamura K, Kaneko M, Sirakawa O
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 583-589

Peak Systolic Blood Pressure in Exercise Testing is Associated With Scintigraphic Severity of Myocardial Ischemia in Patients With Exercise-Induced ST-Segment Depression.
Uehara A, Kurata C, Sugi T, Mikami T, Yamazaki K, Satoh H, Watanabe H, Terada H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 590-594

G1 Cyclins are Involved in the Mechanism of Cardiac Myocyte Hypertrophy Induced by Angiotensin II.
Nozato T, Ito H, Tamamori M, Adachi S, Abe S, Marumo F, Hiroe M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 595-601

4-Aminopyridine Inhibits the Occurrence of Ventricular Fibrillation but not Ventricular Tachycardia in the Reperfused, Isolated Rat Heart.
Miyashita T, Kubota I, Yamaki M, Watanabe T, Yamauchi S, Tomoike H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 602-605

Myocardial Morphology and Cardiac Function in Rats With Renal Failure.
Hatori N, Havu N, Hofman-Bang C, Clyne N, Pehrsson SK
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 606-610

Heart Transplantation in Children in Foreign Countries With Reference to Medical, Transportation, and Financial Issues.
Dodo H, Ishizawa A, Oho S, Miyasaka K, Suzuki Y, Sakai H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 611-616

Hepatitis C Virus Infection in a Patient With Dermato-myositis and Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
Nakamura K, Matsumori A, Fukushima Kusano K, Banba K, Taniyama M, Nakamura Y, Morita H, Matsubara H, Yamanari H, Ohe T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 617-618

Unclassified Connective Tissue Disease Presenting as Cardiac Tamponade: A Case Report.
Oishi Y, Arai M, Kiraku J, Doi H, Uchiyama T, Hasegawa A, Kurabayashi M, Nagai R
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 619-622

Dilated Phase of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Mid-Ventricular Obstruction After 20-Year Follow-Up.
Kawai M, Kihara Y, Hasegawa K, Matsumori A, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 623-626

Isolated Cardiac Metastasis From Sacral Chordoma.
Oda Y, Takada R, Koitabashi K, Kurasawa T, Inoue T, Suzuki H, Kawai Y, Aoki K, Ohmiya K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 627-630

Slowly Progressive Heart Failure due to Subepicardial Myocardial Fibrosis in a Patient With Chronic Pericardial Effusion.
Shimizu M, Kawata M, Okada T, Miyatake H, Yuu H, Nakamura T, Mizutani T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 631-634

Demonstration of Transient Entrainment in Monomorphic Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia Associated With Cardiac Sarcoidosis.
Chinushi M, Mezaki T, Aoki Y, Nakagawa I, Washizuka T, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 635-637

Cardiac Tumor Biopsy Under the Guidance of Intracardiac Echocardiography.
Oishi Y, Okamoto M, Sueda T, Hashimoto M, Karakawa S, Akita T, Ohkura M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 638-640

Acute Inferior Myocardial Infarction and Coronary Spasm in a Patient With an Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery From the Left Sinus of Valsalva.
Kaku B, Kanaya H, Ikeda M, Uno Y, Fujita S, Kato F, Oka T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 641-643

Usefulness of Three-Dimensional Visualization of Coronary Arteries Using Electron-Beam Computed Tomography Data With Volume Rendering.
Funabashi N, Matsumoto A, Yoshida T, Watanabe S, Misumi K, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(8): 644-646

Increased Rate of Formation of Small-Sized Platelet Aggregates in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes.
Miyamoto S, Ogawa H, Soejima H, Takazoe K, Kajiwara I, Sakamoto T, Yoshimura M, Kugiyama K, Yasue H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 647-652

Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Analysis of 20,000 Cases in Japan.
Tomita F, Kohya T, Sakurai M, Kaji T, Yokoshiki H, Sato M, Sasaki K, Itoh Y, Konno M, Kitabatake A, for the Hokkaido Atrial Fibrillation Study Group
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 653-658

A Reverse Flow - Metabolism Mismatch Pattern: A New Marker of Viable Myocardium With Greater Contractility During Dobu-tamine Stress Than Myocardium With a Flow - Metabolism Mismatch Pattern.
Yamagishi H, Akioka K, Hirata K, Sakanoue Y, Toda I, Yoshiyama M, Teragaki M, Takeuchi K, Yoshikawa J, Ochi H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 659-666

Beneficial Application of Quantitative Coronary Angiography (Edge Detection Algorithm) in Analysis of Dissected Coronary Arter-ies to Predict Long-Term Patency.
Kondo H, Ito S, Shigeyama J, Ito O, Matsushita T, Okamoto M, Toyama J, Ban Y, Fukutomi T, Itoh M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 667-671

Clinical Usefulness of Intravenous Albunex for the Doppler Assessment of Aortic Stenosis.
Iwase M, Koie S, Nagasaka A, Kimura M, Hasegawa K, Matsuyama H, Nomura M, Hishida H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 672-678

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy as a Manifestation of Cardiac Sarcoidosis.
Matsumori A, Hara M, Nagai S, Izumi T, Ohashi N, Ono K, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 679-683

Role of Apoptosis in the Closure of Neonatal Ductus Arteriosus.
Tananari Y, Maeno Y, Takagishi T, Sasaguri Y, Morimatsu M, Kato H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 684-688

Anisotropic Effects of Sodium Channel Blockers on the Wavelength for Ventricular Excitation in Dogs.
Watanabe T, Yamaki M, Tachibana H, Yamauchi S, Kubota I, Tomoike H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 689-694

Role and Relation of p70 S6 and Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinases in the Phenotypic Changes of Hypertrophy of Cardiac Myocytes.
Ono Y, Ito H, Tamamori M, Nozato T, Adachi S, Abe S, Marumo F, Hiroe M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 695-700

Coronary Vascular K + ATP Channels Contribute to the Maintenance of Myocardial Perfusion in Dogs With Pacing-Induced Heart Failure.
Yamamoto M, Egashira K, Arimura K, Tada H, Shimokawa H, Takeshita A
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 701-707

Human Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Infusion for a Neonate With Congestive Heart Failure After Total Correction of Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection.
Hamawaki M, Tomino T, Sato H, Imura M, Suzuki T, Hibino N
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 708-710

Acute Eosinophilic Myocarditis in a Young Woman.
Uchino K, Fukuoka M, Kawasaki N, Nakamaru M, Ochiai H, Kimura K, Umemura S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 711-714

'Tako-Tsubo' Transient Ventricular Dysfunction: A Case Report. Nyui N, Yamanaka O, Nakayama R, Sawano M, Kawai S Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 715-719

Microvascular Ischemia in Patients With Myotonic Dystrophy.
Itoh H, Shimizu M, Horita Y, Ino H, Taguchi T, Kajinami K, Yagi K, Chujo D, Mabuchi H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 720-722

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension With Central Sleep Apnea: Sudden Death After Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure Therapy.
Shiomi T, Guilleminault C, Sasanabe R, Oki Y, Hasegawa R, Otake K, Banno K, Usui K, Maekawa M, Kanayama H, Takahashi R, Kobayashi T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 723-726

Stent-Graft Treatment of Type B Aortic Dissection Involving the Right Aortic Arch: Case Report.
Yamazaki I, Imoto K, Ichikawa Y, Kondo J, Takanashi Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 727-728

Surgical Treatment for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Pregnancy: A Case of Aortic Root Replacement Just After Cesarean Section.
Akashi H, Tayama K, Fujino T, Onitsuka S, Sakashita H, Aoyagi S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 729-730

Improvement in Cardiac Function and Free Fatty Acid Metabolism in a Case of Dilated Cardiomyopathy With CD36 Deficiency.
Hirooka K, Yasumura Y, Ishida Y, Komamura K, Hanatani A, Nakatani S, Yamagishi M, Miyatake K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 731-735

Creation of Aortic Dissection Model in Swine.
Fujii H, Tanigawa N, Okuda Y, Komemushi A, Sawada S, Imamura H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 736-737

Letter to the Editor
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy with an Initial Manifestation of Severe Left Ventricular Impairment and Normal Contraction of the Right Ventricle.
Letter: Fontaine G, Fornes P, Chemla D
Author's Reply: Suzuki H (on behalf of the authors)
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(9): 738-739

Influence of Right Atrial Structure on Outcome of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Common Atrial Flutter.
Ohba Y, Shimoike E, Ueda N, Maruyama T, Kaji Y, Fujino T, Niho Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 741-744

Assessment of Aortic Atherosclerosis and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Coronary Artery Disease.
Sun K, Takasu J, Yamamoto R, Yokoyama K, Taguchi R, Itani Y, Imai H, Koizumi T, Nomoto K, Sato N, Watanabe S, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 745-749

Effect of a Single Oral Dose of Pilsicainide on Pacing Thresholds in Pacemaker Patients With and Without Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.
Numata T, Abe H, Nagatomo T, Kohshi K, Nakashima Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 750-754

Levels of Serum Interleukin-10 Reflect Disease Activity in Patients With Cardiac Sarcoidosis.
Fuse K, Kodama M, Okura Y, Ito M, Aoki Y, Hirono S, Kato K, Hanawa H, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 755-759

Evaluation of Flow Volume and Flow Patterns in the Patent False Lumen of Chronic Aortic Dissections Using Velocity-Encoded Cine Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Inoue T, Watanabe S, Sakurada H, Ono K, Urano M, Hijikata Y, Saito I, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 760-764

Plasma Cardiac Natriuretic Peptides as Biochemical Markers of Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Mild Conges-tive Heart Failure.
Mabuchi N, Tsutamoto T, Maeda K, Kinoshita M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 765-771

Effect of a Novel Cardioprotective Agent, JTV-519, on Metabolism, Contraction and Relaxation in the Ischemia - Reperfused Rabbit Heart.
Kawabata H, Ryomoto T, Ishikawa K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 772-776

Comparison of the Electropharmacological Effects of Verapamil and Propranolol in the Halothane-Anesthetized In Vivo Canine Model Under Monophasic Action Potential Monitoring.
Shiina H, Sugiyama A, Takahara A, Satoh Y, Hashimoto K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 777-782

Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Pulmonary Artery Mimicking Massive Pulmonary Thromboembolism.
Minakata K, Konishi Y, Matsumoto M, Aota M, Nonaka M, Yamada N
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 783-784

Dexamethasone-Induced Cardiogenic Shock Rescued by Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support (PCPS) in a Patient With pheochromocytoma.
Takagi S, Miyazaki S, Fujii T, Daikoku S, Sutani Y, Morii I, Yasuda S, Goto Y, Nonogi H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 785-788

Coronary Microvascular Abnormality in the Reversible Systolic Dysfunction Observed After Noncardiac Disease.
Sadamatsu K, Tashiro H, Maehira N, Yamamoto K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 789-792

Atrial Double Potentials Associated With the Elimination of the Electrical Connection Between the Coronary Sinus (CS) and the Left Atrium in Two Cases of Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome With a CS-Connected Accessory Pathway.
Enjoji Y, Sugi K, Tezuka N, Nakae T, Takami M, Sakata T, Noro M, Ikeda T, Yamaguchi T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 793-796

Papillary Fibroelastoma in Association With Thrombosis on a Mechanical Valve.
Taniyasu N, Akiyama K, Iba Y, Hirota J
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 797-799

Intracoronary Positive and Negative Contrast Jets at a 'Napkin Ring' Coronary Stenosis: A Case Report.
Ito K, Taguchi A, Sato N, Okumura H, Nagaya N, Hirooka K, Yamagishi M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 800-801

Coronary Stent Implantation in a Septal Perforator Artery: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Regar E, Kozuma K, Ligthart J, Carlier SG, Vries Arri de, Serruys PW
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 802-804

Circulating Hepatocyte Growth Factor as a Marker of Thrombus Formation in Unstable Angina Pectoris.
Matsumori A, Miyazaki S, Takano H, Ono K, Okada M, Miyamoto T, Nonogi H, Daikoku S, Mitsudo K, Matsunaga Y, Ohnishi T, Daikuhara Y, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(10): 805-807

Effects of Physical Training on the Recovery of the Autonomic Nervous Activity During Exercise After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Effects of Physical Training After CABG.
Takeyama J, Itoh H, Kato M, Koike A, Aoki K, Fu LT, Watanabe H, Nagayama M, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 809-813

Efficacy of Mitral Valve Replacement for Patients With Mitral Regurgitation and a Dilated Left Ventricle.
Hirata N, Sakai K, Sawa Y, Ohtake S, Naka Y, Matsuda H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 814-818

Possible Role of Chronic Infection With Chlamydia Pneumoniae in Japanese Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Kosaka C, Hara K, Komiyama Y, Takahashi H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 819-824

Risk Factors That Discriminate 'High-Risk' From 'Low-Risk' Japanese Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Miwa K, Nakagawa K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 825-830

Increased Plasma Antigen Levels of Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 in Patients With Restenosis After Percutaneous Trans-luminal Coronary Angioplasty.
Hokimoto S, Ogawa H, Saito T, Oshima S, Noda K, Soejima H, Takazoe K, Date H, Ishibashi F, Nakamura S, Yasue H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 831-834

Ventricular Arrhythmias With Left Bundle Branch Block Pattern and Inferior Axis: Assessment of Their Mechanisms on the Basis of Response to ATP, Nicorandil and Verapamil.
Kobayashi Y, Yazawa T, Adachi T, Kawamura M, Ryu S, Asano T, Obara C, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 835-841

Descending Aorta Wall Volume and Coronary Artery Disease: A Comparative Study Using Enhanced Computed Tomography of the Chest and Coronary Angiography.
Yamamoto R, Takasu J, Yokoyama K, Watanabe S, Taguchi R, Itani Y, Ito Y, Yonezawa M, Komiyama N, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 842-847

Effect of Long-Term Exercise Training on Blood Viscosity During Endurance Exercise at an Anaerobic Threshold Intensity.
Adachi H, Sakurai S, Tanehata M, Oshima S, Taniguchi K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 848-850

Impaired Heart Rate Response During Incremental Exercise in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Evaluation of Coefficients With Karvonen's Formula.
Omiya K, Itoh H, Osada N, Kato M, Koike A, Sagara K, Aoki K, Fu L-T, Watanabe H, Kato K, Tanabe K, Murayama M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 851-855

Relationship Between Plasma Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein and the Coronary Vasomotor Response to Acetylcholine in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.
Nakaishi T, Tamura A, Watanabe T, Mikuriya Y, Nasu M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 856-860

Alterations in the Inotropic Responses to Forskolin and Ca 2+ and Reduced Gene Expressions of Ca 2+ -Signaling Proteins Induced by Chronic Volume Overload in Rabbits.
Takahashi N, Atsumi H, Nakada S, Takeishi Y, Tomoike H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 861-867

Effect of Diadenosine Tetraphosphate (AP4A) on Coronary Arterial Microvessels in the Beating Canine Heart.
Sugimura A, Kanatsuka H, Tanikawa T, Ong BH, Shirato K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 868-875

Quantitative Evaluation of a Directly Depolarized Area Induced by High-Output Pacing on the Cardiac Muscle.
Moriguchi M, Niwano S, Yoshizawa N, Kitano Y, Masaki Y, Maruyama S, Izumi T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 876-882

Limited Balloon Expansion Through the Struts of the Palmaz-Schatz and NIR Stents Compared With the Multi-Link Stent.
Kuroda N, Kobayashi Y, Yamamoto Y, Komiyama N, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 883-885

A Peculiar Form of Focal Atrial Tachycardia Mimicking Atypical Atrial Flutter.
Goya M, Takahashi A, Nuruki N, Takahashi Y, Goto M, Tanaka K, Amemiya H, Fujiwara H, Iesaka Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 886-889

Metastatic Cardiac Papillary Carcinoma Originating From the Thyroid in Both Ventricles With a Mobile Right Ventricular Pedun-culated Tumor.
Fukuda A, Saito T, Imai M, Ishii K, Miwa K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 890-892

Cardiogenic Shock Triggered by Verapamil and Atenolol: A Case Report of Therapeutic Experience With Intravenous Calcium.
Sakurai H, Kei M, Matsubara K, Yokouchi K, Hattori K, Ichihashi R, Hirakawa Y, Tsukamoto H, Saburi Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 893-896

Successful Management of Intractable Coronary Spasm With a Coronary Stent.
Jeong MH, Park JC, Rhew JY, Kang KT, Lee SH, Cho JH, Kim NH, Kim KH, Ahn YK, Bae Y, Cho JG, Park JC, Kim SH, Kang JC
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 897-900

Qualitative Blood Flow Differentiation: Depiction of a Left to Right Cardiac Shunt Across a Ventricular Septal Defect Using Electron-Beam Computed Tomography.
Funabashi N, Rubin GD
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(11): 901-903

Influence of Peripheral Vascular Occlusive Disease on the Morbidity and Mortality of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Minakata K, Konishi Y, Matsumoto M, Aota M, Sugimoto A, Nonaka M, Yamada N
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 905-908

Extremely Thickened Media of Small Pulmonary Arteries in Fatal Pulmonary Hypertension With Congenital Heart Disease: A Morphometric and Clinicopathological Study.
Nagumo K, Yamaki S, Takahashi T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 909-914

Prognostic Significance of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing for 10-Year Survival in Patients With Mild to Moderate Heart Failure.
Koike A, Koyama Y, Itoh H, Adachi H, Marumo F, Hiroe M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 915-920

Determination of Left Ventricular Mass by Echocardiography in Normotensive Diabetic Patients.
Hirayama H, Sugano M, Abe N, Yonemochi H, Makino N
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 921-924

Causes of Late Mortality in Patients With Disabling Intermittent Claudication.
Kobayashi M, Shindo S, Kubota K, Kojima A, Ishimoto T, Iyori K, Tada Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 925-927

Diagnostic Significance of the Morphological Change in the Atrial Electrogram During Para-Hisian Pacing.
Hirao K, Yamamoto N, Toshida N, Horikawa T, Motokawa K, Suzuki F, Azegami K, Hiejima K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 928-932

Clinical Surveillance of a Thin Bipolar Pacing Lead.
Nagatomo T, Abe H, Numata T, Tamura K, Kikuchi K, Oginosawa Y, Igarashi T, Kohshi K, Nakashima Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 933-936

Detecting Viable Hibernating Myocardium in Chronic Coronary Artery Disease: A Comparison of Resting 201 Tl Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), 99m Tc-Methoxy-Isobutyl Isonitrile SPECT After Nitrate Administration, and 201 Tl SPECT After 201 Tl-Glucose-Insulin Infusion.
Toyama T, Hoshizaki H, Isobe N, Adachi H, Naito S, Oshima S, Taniguchi K
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 937-942

Influence of Age (Body Size) on the Fontan Circulation: Analysis by a Theoretical Model.
Senzaki H, Naito C, Kobayashi T, Sasaki N, Kyo S, Yokote Y, Ishizawa A
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 943-948

Diagnostic Usefulness of the Post-Exercise Systolic Blood Pressure Response for the Detection of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus.
Yamaguchi M, Shimizu M, Ino H, Okeie K, Yasuda T, Fujino N, Fujii H, Mabuchi T, Mabuchi H
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 949-952

Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Hospitalized Patients With Congestive Heart Failure: A Study in Fukuoka, Japan.
Tsuchihashi M, Tsutsui H, Kodama K, Kasagi F, Takeshita A
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 953-959

Usefulness of Transesophageal Echocardiographic Monitoring in Transluminal Endovascular Stent-Graft Repair for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
Abe S, Ono S, Murata K, Tomochika Y, Kimura K, Fujino T, Ueda K, Tone T, Tanaka N, Takenaka H, Zempo N, Esato K, Matsunaga N, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 960-964

Brain Natriuretic Peptide Predicts Chronic Atrial Fibrillation After Ventricular Pacing in Patients With Sick Sinus Syndrome.
Horie H, Tsutamoto T, Minai K, Hayashi M, Kito O, Kinoshita M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 965-970

Adenosine-Induced Coronary Flow Reserve in Watanabe Heritable Hyperlipidemic Rabbits.
Shimada K, Yoshida K, Tadokoro H, Ueda M, Shiomi M, Kitsukawa S, Takami A, Komatsu R, Suzuki K, Tanada S, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 971-976

Significance of Pericardial Cytokines in Giant Cell Myocarditis in Rats: Pathological Comparison to Viral Myocarditis in Mice.
Nakayama Y, Kishimoto C, Shioji K, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 977-981

Primary Cardiac Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma in the Right Ventricular Infundibulum Treated With a Cavo-Pulmonary Shunt and Coronary Embolization.
Owa M, Higashikata T, Shimada H, Kitahara H, Asano M, Nakayama J, Hikita H, Koyama J, Sakurai S, Ikeda S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 982-984

Isolated Coronary Ostial Stenosis Associated With Coronary Vasopasm.
Arima M, Kanoh T, Kawano Y, Okazaki S, Oigawa T, Yamagami S, Matsuda S
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 985-987

Isolated Left Coronary Ostial Stenosis as a Result of Fibromuscular Dysplasia in a Young Man.
Kawakami H, Matsuoka H, Koyama Y, Saeki H, Inoue K, Nishimura K, Itou T, Satou H, Tomino T
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 988-989

Infective Endocarditis With Extensive Calcified Granulation of the Mitral Annulus and Valve: A Case Report.
Inoue N, Ohkusa T, Katoh T, Esato K, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Cric J 2000; 64(12): 990-992

Frequency-Dependent Electrophysiological Effects of Flecainide, Nifekalant and d,l-Sotalol on the Human Atrium.
Watanabe H, Watanabe I, Nakai T, Oshikawa N, Kunimoto S, Masaki R, Kojima T, Saito S, Ozawa Y, Kanmatuse K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 1-6

Transient QT Interval Prolongation With Inverted T Waves Indicates Myocardial Salvage on Dual Radionuclide Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography in Acute Anterior Myocardial Infarction.
Obayashi T, Tokunaga T, Iiizumi T, Shiigai T, Hiroe M, Marumo F
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 7-10

Magnitude of Sustained Multiple Risk Factors for Ischemic Heart Disease in Japanese Employees: A Case-Control Study.
Nakamura T, Tsubono Y, Kameda-Takemura K, Funahashi T, Yamashita S, Hisamichi S, Kita T, Yamamura T, Matsuzawa Y, The Group of the Research for the Association between Host Origin and Atherosclerotic Diseases under the Preventive Measure for Work-related Diseases of the Japanese Labor Ministry
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 11-17

Clinical Characteristics of Unexplained Sudden Cardiac Death in Korea.
Cho JG, Park HW, Rhew JY, Lee SR, Chung WK, Park OY, Kim W, Kim KH, Kang KT, Lee SH, Kim NH, Park JC, Ahn YK, Jeong MH, Park JC, Kang JC
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 18-22

Role of Relative Myocardial Perfusion Reserve for Evaluating Stenosis Severity in Patients With Single-Vessel Coronary Artery Disease Using [ 13 N] Ammonia and Positron Emission Tomography.
Tamura T, Fujiwara M, Yoshida K, Nakagawa K, Watanabe S, Odaka K, Satoh M, Miyamoto K, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 23-27

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients With Mild Renal Insufficiency.
Hayashida N, Chihara S, Tayama E, Takaseya T, Yokose S, Hiratsuka R, Enomoto N, Kawara T, Aoyagi S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 28-32

Estimating Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressures Using Doppler Variables of Early Diastolic Left Ventricular Inflow.
Seo Y, Ishimitsu T, Moriyama N, Ishizu T, Enomoto T, Sakane M, Kamiya H, Hiranuma Y, Yamaguchi I
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 33-39

Evaluation of Post-Repolarization Refractoriness for Conduction Block in Cardiac Muscle: Studies in an Artificial Isthmus in the Canine Right Atrium.
Niwano S, Yoshizawa N, Inuo K, Saito J, Moriguchi M, Kitano Y, Izumi T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 40-45

Optimization of Atrioventricular Delay and Follow-up in a Patient With Congestive Heart Failure With an Implanted DDD Pace-maker: Case Report.
Ishikawa T, Sumita S, Kosuge M, Kobayashi I, Sugano T, Shigemasa T, Endo T, Kimura K, Usui T, Umemura S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 46-49

Dissection Flap Protruding Through Stent Struts.
Kobayashi Y, Moussa I, Adamian M, Moses JW
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 50-51

Surgical Repair of Coronary Artery Aneurysm After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Yamaguchi H, Yamauchi H, Yamada T, Ariyoshi T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 52-55

Congenital Giant Aneurysm of the Left Atrial Appendage Mimicking Pericardial Absence: Case Report.
Kunishima T, Musha H, Yamamoto T, Aoyagi H, Kongoji K, Imai M, Ozawa A, So T, Nagashima J, Murayama M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 56-59

Initial Experience With Nifekalant Hydrochloride (MS-551), A Novel Class III Antiarrhythmic Agent, in Patients With Acute Extensive Infarction and Severe Ventricular Dysfunction.
Takenaka K, Yasuda S, Miyazaki S, Kurita T, Sutani Y, Morii I, Daikoku S, Kamakura S, Nonogi H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(1): 60-62

Relationship Between Terminal QRS Distortion on the Admission Electrocardiogram and the Time Course of Left Ventricular Wall Motion in Anterior Wall Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Tamura A, Nagase K, Watanabe T, Nasu M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 63-66

Relationship Between Myocardial Damage and C-Reactive Protein Levels Immediately After Onset of Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Kimura K, Kosuge M, Ishikawa T, Shimizu M, Endo T, Hongo Y, Tochikubo O, Umemura S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 67-70

Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Hojo Y, Ikeda U, Ueno S, Arakawa H, Shimada K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 71-75

Risk Stratification for Sudden Cardiac Death in Dilated Cardiomyopathy Using Microvolt-Level T-Wave Alternans.
Adachi K, Ohnishi Y, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 76-80

Nitric Oxide-Mediated Vasodilatation is Decreased in Forearm Resistance Vessels in Patients With Coronary Spastic Angina.
Moriyama Y, Tsunoda R, Harada M, Miyao Y, Yoshimura M, Kugiyama K, Ogawa H, Yasue H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 81-86

Effects of a Two-Week, Hospitalized Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Physical Capacity, Lipid Profiles and Psycho-logical Variables in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Yoshida T, Yoshida K, Yamamoto C, Nagasaka M, Tadaura H, Meguro T, Sato T, Kohzuki M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 87-93

Pulse Infusion Thrombolysis (PIT) for Large Intracoronary Thrombus: Preventive Effect Against the 'No Flow' Phenomenon in Revascularization Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Saito T, Hokimoto S, Ishibashi F, Noda K, Oshima S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 94-98

Thallium-201 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) in Patients With Duchenne's Progressive Muscular Dys-trophy: A Histopathologic Correlation Study.
Nishimura T, Yanagisawa A, Sakata H, Sakata K, Shimoyama K, Ishihara T, Yoshino H, Ishikawa K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 99-105

Characterization of T Cell Receptor Beta Chains of Accumulating T Cells in Chronic Ongoing Myocarditis Demonstrated by Heterotopic Cardiac Transplantation in Mice.
Nakamura H, Kato T, Yamamura T, Yamamoto T, Umemoto S, Sekine T, Nishioka K, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 106-110

Quantitative Analysis of Termination of Vagally Induced Canine Atrial Fibrillation by Mutual Information.
Shimizu S, Osaka M, Saitoh H, Atarashi H, Takano T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 111-116

Effect of Hypercholesterolemia on Macrophage Infiltration After Balloon Injury to Rabbit Iliac Artery.
Song J-M, Kim H-S, Park S-J, Chae I-H, Oh B-H, Lee M-M, Park Y-B
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 117-122

Angiographically Documented Coronary Steal Phenomenon Evoked by the Intracoronary Infusion of Bradykinin.
Horie H, Matsumoto T, Takahashi M, Nakazawa Y, Yokohama H, Minai K, Kinoshita M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 123-125

Cardiac Dysfunction Because of Secondary Hemochromatosis Caused by Congenital Non-Spherocytic Hemolytic Anemia.
Nakao M, Toyozaki T, Nagakawa H, Himi T, Yamada K, Watanabe S, Masuda Y, Asai T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 126-128

Transient but Marked ST Elevation in Precordial Leads Caused by Ischemia of the Isolated Right Ventricular Branch.
Sonoda M, Keigo T, Hizukuri K, Tanaka H, Tsunenari H, Tachibana H, Nakamura K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 129-131

Biventricular Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction Associated With Noonan Syndrome in an Adult.
Hayashi S, Tojyo K, Uchikawa S, Momose T, Misawa T, Yazaki Y, Kinoshita O, Hongo M, Kubo K, Imamura H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 132-135

Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily 12 may Destabilize Atherosclerotic Plaques by Inducing Matrix Metalloproteinases.
Kim S-H, Lee W-H, Kwon BS, Oh GT, Choi Y-H, Park J-E
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(2): 136-138

Diagnosis of Carotid Artery Atheroma by Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Ono K, Watanabe S, Daimon Y, Sakurada H, Urano M, Sun K, Hijikata Y, Inoue T, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 139-144

Appropriate Indications for the Use of a Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support System in Cases With Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Aiba T, Nonogi H, Itoh T, Morii I, Daikoku S, Goto Y, Miyazaki S, Sasako Y, Nakatani T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 145-149

Electrocardiographic ST-Segment Elevation and Changes in the Regional Work of the Left Ventricle During Coronary Angioplasty.
Isobe N, Oshima S, Taniguchi K, Hoshizaki H, Adachi H, Toyama T, Naito S, Nogami A, Sugawara M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 150-154

Prognostic Value of Iodine-123-Metaiodobenzylguanidine Imaging and Cardiac Natriuretic Peptide Levels in Patients With Left Ventricular Dysfunction Resulting From Cardiomyopathy.
Imamura Y, Fukuyama T, Mochizuki T, Miyagawa M, Watanabe K, on Behalf of the Ehime MIBG Heart Failure Study Investigators
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 155-160

Atheromatous Plaque in the Distal Aortic Arch Creating the Potential for Cerebral Embolism During Cardiopulmonary Bypass.
Hamano K, Ikeda Y, Mikamo A, Okada H, Gohra H, Zempo N, Ueda K, Kimura K, Murata K, Matsuzaki M, Esato K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 161-164

Level of Plasma Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor is Inversely Correlated With Intraarterial Diastolic Pressure in Subjects Who Underwent Coronary Angiography.
Masuoka H, Ito M, Kamei S, Ozaki M, Kawasaki A, Nakano T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 165-170

Diagnostic Value of Pulsed Doppler Echocardiography in Acute Pulmonary Thromboembolism: Comparison With Pulmonary Angiography and Pulmonary Artery Pressure.
Yoshinaga T, Ikeda S, Nishimura E, Shioguchi K, Shikuwa M, Miyahara Y, Kohno S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 171-176

Prediction of Functional Recovery in Patients With Myocardial Infarction After Revascularization: Comparison of Low-Dose Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography With Fluorine-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography.
Tani T, Teragaki M, Watanabe H, Muro T, Yamagishi H, Akioka K, Takeuchi K, Yoshikawa J
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 177-181

Association of Seropositivity for Antibody to Chlamydia-Specific Lipopolysaccharide and Coronary Artery Disease in Japanese Men.
Shimada K, Daida H, Mokuno H, Watanabe Y, Sawano M, Iwama Y, Seki E, Kurata T, Sato H, Ohashi S, Suzuki H, Miyauchi K, Takaya J, Sakurai H, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 182-187

Helical Computer Assisted Tomography in Pulmonary Hypertension Complicating Left-to-Right Shunts: Correlation With Pulmon-ary Hemodynamics.
Kubo N, Tomita H, Fuse S, Abe N, Hatakeyama K, Chiba S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 188-192

Visceral Fat Accumulation Contributes to Insulin Resistance, Small-Sized Low-Density Lipoprotein, and Progression of Coronary Artery Disease in Middle-Aged Non-Obese Japanese Men.
Kobayashi H, Nakamura T, Miyaoka K, Nishida M, Funahashi T, Yamashita S, Matsuzawa Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 193-199

Case-Control Study of Nonfatal Myocardial Infarction in Relation to Selected Foods in Japanese Men and Women.
Sasazuki S, and the Fukuoka Heart Study Group
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 200-206

Continuous Observation of Superoxide Generation in an In-Situ Ischemia-Reperfusion Rat Lung Model.
Midorikawa J, Maehara K, Yaoita H, Watanabe T, Ohtani H, Ushiroda S, Maruyama Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 207-212

Postischemic Reperfusion Injury Can Be Attenuated by Oxygen Tension Control.
Kaneda T, Ku K, Inoue T, Onoe M, Oku H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 213-218

Leakage of Energy to the Body Surface During Defibrillation Shock by an Implantable Cardioverter -Defibrillator (ICD) System: Experimental Evaluation During Defibrillation Shocks Through the Right Ventricular Lead and the Subcutaneous Active-Can in Canines.
Niwano S, Kitano Y, Moriguchi M, Yoshizawa N, Kashiwa T, Suyama M, Toyoshima T, Izumi T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 219-225

Effects of In Vivo Gene Transfer of Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 on Cardiac Function and Collateral Vessel Formation in the Microembolized Rabbit Heart.
Iwatate M, Miura T, Ikeda Y, Kawamura S, Dairaku Y, Okamura T, Kimura M, Yamaguchi K, Ueno H, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 226-231

Usefulness of Intracoronary Angioscopy for Elucidating the Cause of Subacute Thrombosis After Stenting.
Yamada T, Nakagawa Y, Hamasaki N, Nobuyoshi M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 232-235

Torsade de Pointes Induced by Intravenous and Long-Term Oral Amiodarone Therapy in a Patient With Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Yamada S, Kuga K, Yamaguchi I
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 236-238

Huge Calcified Aneurysm of the Sinus of Valsalva.
Rhew JY, Jeong MH, Kang KT, Lee SH, Park JC, Ahn YK, Kim YH, Cho JG, Ahn BH, Kim SH, Park JC, Kang JC
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 239-241

Atrial Pacing During Radiofrequency Ablation of Junctional Ectopic Tachycardia: A Useful Technique for Avoiding Atrioventricular Block.
Fukuhara H, Nakamura Y, Ohnishi T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(3): 242-244

New Developments in Echocardiography: Impact on Coronary Artery Disease.
Feigenbaum H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 245-246

Coronary Lesion Morphology and Prognosis in Young Males With Myocardial Infarction With or Without Familial Hypercholes-terolemia.
Yasuda T, Shimizu M, Ino H, Okeie K, Yamaguchi M, Fujino N, Fujii H, Mabuchi T, Mabuchi H, Mizuno S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 247-250

Combined Revascularization Strategy for Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Intracoronary Thrombus: Preceding Intracoronary Thrombolysis and Subsequent Mechanical Angioplasty.
Ishibashi F, Saito T, Hokimoto S, Noda K, Moriyama Y, Oshima S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 251-256

Triple Valve Replacement With Bileaflet Mechanical Valves: Is the Mechanical Valve the Proper Choice for the Tricuspid Position?
Tayama E, Kawano H, Takaseya T, Hiratsuka R, Oda T, Hayashida N, Fukunaga S, Aoyagi S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 257-260

Plasma Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 Antigen Levels and the Risk of Restenosis After Coronary Stent Implantation.
Oshima S, Ogawa H, Hokimoto S, Nakamura S, Noda K, Saito T, Soejima H, Takazoe K, Ishibashi F, Yasue H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 261-264

Short-Term Outcome of Stent Implantation in Saphenous Vein Grafts: Predictors of Distal Embolization and Restenosis.
Kuroda Y, Hara K, Nakajima H, Ikari Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 265-270

Effect of Low-Intensity Warfarin Therapy on Left Atrial Thrombus Resolution in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Transesophageal Echocardiographic Study.
Kimura M, Wasaki Y, Ogawa H, Nakatsuka M, Wakeyama T, Iwami T, Ono K, Nakao F, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 271-274

Multicenter Prospective Nonrandomized Study of Long-Term Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy in Patients With Tachyarrhythmias: Japanese Antiarrhythmics Long-Term Study-2 (JALT-2 Study).
Katoh T, Iinuma H, Inoue H, Ohe T, Ogawa S, Kasanuki H, Tanabe T, Hayakawa H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 275-278

Platelet Aggregability Under Shear is Enhanced in Patients With Unstable Angina Pectoris Who Developed Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Eto K, Ochiai M, Isshiki T, Takeshita S, Terakura M, Sato T, Ikeda Y, Handa S, Goto S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 279-282

Subacute and Chronic Effects of DDD Pacing on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Patients With Non-Obstructive Hypertro-phic Cardiomyopathy.
Watanabe K, Sekiya M, Ikeda S, Funada J, Suzuki J, Sueda S, Tsuruoka T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 283-288

Heart Transplantation and the Batista Operation for Children With Refractory Heart Failure.
Chiu S-N, Wu M-H, Wang J-K, Lin J-H, Chen Y-S, Hsu R-B, Jou N-K, Lue H-C, Chu S-H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 289-293

Activation-Recovery Intervals of 12- Lead Electrocardiograms Before and After Catheter Ablation in Patients With Wolff- Parkinson] White Syndrome .
Nonokawa M, Hirai M, Akahoshi M, Inden Y, Yoshida Y, Ito T, Yokoyama Y, Sawada T, Shimizu A, Takada Y, Iino S, Kondo T, Saito H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 294-299

Response of the Stroke Volume and Blood Pressure of Young Patients With Nonobstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy to Exercise.
Yasui K, Shibata T, Nishizawa T, Yokoyama U, Takigiku K, Sakon T, Yamaoka K, Kobayashi H, Iwamoto M, Sagawa K, Niimura I
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 300-304

Effect of Cilnidipine on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Hypertensive Patients as Assessed by Pulsed Doppler Echocardi-ography and Pulsed Tissue Doppler Imaging.
Onose Y, Oki T, Yamada H, Manabe K, Kageji Y, Matsuoka M, Yamamoto T, Tabata T, Wakatsuki T, Ito S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 305-309

Potentially Protective Effects of the Ser447-Ter Mutation of the Lipoprotein Lipase Gene Against the Development of Coronary Artery Disease in Japanese Subjects Via a Beneficial Lipid Profile.
Sawano M, Watanabe Y, Ohmura H, Shimada K, Daida H, Mokuno H, Yamaguchi H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 310-314

Surgical Treatment of Primary Cardiac Tumors: 28 Years' Experience in Kanazawa University Hospital.
Kamiya H, Yasuda T, Nagamine H, Sakakibara N, Nishida S, Kawasuji M, Watanabe G
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 315-319

Elevated Parasympathetic Nerve Tone in Isoproterenol-Induced Neurally Mediated Syncope During Head-Up Tilt Testing.
Takei A, Ohnishi Y, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 320-324

Systolic Dysfunction and Blood Pressure Responses to Supine Exercise in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Shimizu M, Ino H, Okeie K, Yamaguchi M, Nagata M, Hayashi K, Itoh H, Iwaki T, Oe K, Konno T, Taki J, Mabuchi H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 325-329

Effects of Cardioplegic Arrest and Reperfusion on Rabbit Cardiac Ryanodine Receptors.
Ikeda Y, Gohra H, Hamano K, Zempo N, Ueyama T, Ohkusa T, Matsuzaki M, Esato K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 330-334

Inhomogeneity in the Appearance of Electrical Remodeling During Chronic Rapid Atrial Pacing: Evaluation of the Dispersion of Atrial Effective Refractoriness.
Moriguchi M, Niwano S, Yoshizawa N, Kitano Y, Kojima J, Inuo K, Saitou J, Izumi T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 335-340

Echocardiographical Demonstration of a Progressively Expanding Left Ventricular Aneurysm Preceded by Endomyocardial Tearing.
Ikeda N, Yasu T, Yamada S, Ino T, Saito M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 341-342

Repeated Postpericardiotomy Syndrome Following a Temporary Transvenous Pacemaker Insertion, a Permanent Transvenous Pacemaker Insertion and Surgical Pericardiotomy.
Sasaki A, Kobayashi H, Okubo T, Namatame Y, Yamashina A
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 343-344

Recurrence of Myocarditis Presenting as Pacing and Sensing Failure After Implantation of a Permanent Pacemaker at First Onset.
Arima M, Kanoh T, Kawano Y, Okazaki S, Oigawa T, Yamagami S, Matsuda S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 345-348

Emotional Stress-Induced 'Ampulla Cardiomyopathy': Discrepancy Between the Metabolic and Sympathetic Innervation Imaging Performed During the Recovery Course.
Owa M, Aizawa K, Urasawa N, Ichinose H, Yamamoto K, Karasawa K, Kagoshima M, Koyama J, Ikeda S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(4): 349-352

Molecular Mechanism of Cardiac Hypertrophy and Development.
Komuro I
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 353-358

Long-Term Prognosis of Acute Aortic Dissection With Medical Treatment: A Survey of 263 Unoperated Patients.
Kozai Y, Watanabe S, Yonezawa M, Itani Y, Inoue T, Takasu J, Masuda Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 359-363

Incidence of Spontaneous Closure of Outlet Ventricular Septal Defect.
Tomita H, Arakaki Y, Yagihara T, Echigo S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 364-366

Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Concealed Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome by Detection of Concealed Anterograde Pre-Excitation.
Katoh T, Ohara T, Kim EM, Hayakawa H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 367-370

Cardiac Sympathetic Dysfunction in an Athlete's Heart Detected by ¹²³ I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine Scintigraphy.
Matsuo S, Nakamura Y, Takahashi M, Matsui T, Kusukawa J, Yoshida S, Hamamoto H, Kinoshita M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 371-374

Relation of Fibrillatory Wave Amplitude With Hemostatic Abnormality and Left Atrial Appendage Dysfunction in Patients With Chronic Nonrheumatic Atrial Fibrillation.
Nakagawa K, Hirai T, Shinokawa N, Uchiyama Y, Kameyama T, Takashima S, Fujiki A, Asanoi H, Inoue H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 375-380

Resting Ultrasonic Tissue Characterization and Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography for Prediction of Functional Recovery in Chronic Left Ventricular Ischemic Dysfunction.
Honma H, Kusama Y, Matsuzaki T, Ohno T, Nishigaki R, Munakata K, Kishida H, Takano T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 381-388

Late Reperfusion (6-24 Hours After Onset) Improves Left Ventricular Function in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Miyamoto S, Goto Y, Fujita M, Daikoku S, Nagaya N, Yasuda S, Sumida H, Morii I, Itoh A, Miyazaki S, Nonogi H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 389-394

Effect of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibition on Sympathetic Tone in Patients With Mild to Moderate Heart Failure.
Inoko M, Fujita M, Nakae I, Tamaki S, Watanuki M, Hashimoto T, Konishi T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 395-398

Excessive Ventilation After Acute Myocardial Infarction and Its Improvement in 4 Months.
Satoh T, Okano Y, Takaki H, Matsumoto T, Yasumura Y, Aihara N, Goto Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 399-403

Instability of Anticoagulation Intensity Contributes to Occurrence of Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Non-Rheumatic Atrial Fibrillation.
Nozawa T, Asanoi H, Inoue H, TOWARD Investigators
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 404-408

Risk Factors for Stiffness of the Wall of the Thoracic Aorta in Patients With Mild Atherosis.
Uechi Y, Sunagawa O, Ishikawa N, Inoue T, Tamashiro M, Kamiyama T, Suzuki T, Touma T, Fukiyama K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 409-413

Is Inflammation Related to the Clinical Severity of Unstable Angina?
Kojima S, Nonogi H, Morii I, Sumida H, Sutani Y, Yasuda S, Daikoku S, Goto Y, Miyazaki S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 414-418

Short-Term Physical Training Improves Ventilatory Response to Exercise After Coronary Arterial Bypass Surgery.
Adachi H, Itoh H, Sakurai S, Takahashi T, Toyama T, Naito S, Hoshizaki H, Oshima S, Taniguchi K, Kato M, Fu LT, Kato K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 419-423

Cardiac Emergency Triage and Therapeutic Decisions Using Whole Blood Rapid Troponin T Test for Patients With Suspicious Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Tanaka K, Seino Y, Ohbayashi K, Takano T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 424-428

Abundance of Plaque Microvessels is Associated With Constrictive Remodeling in Angioplastied Human Coronary Arteries.
Assiri A, Veinot JP, Woodend K, Kimura T, Nobuyoshi M, Schwartz SM, O'Brien ERM
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 429-433

Repeated Thermal Therapy Upregulates Arterial Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression in Syrian Golden Hamsters.
Ikeda Y, Biro S, Kamogawa Y, Yoshifuku S, Eto H, Orihara K, Kihara T, Tei C
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 434-438

Intramyocardial Delivery of Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor-Impregnated Gelatin Hydrogel Microspheres Enhances Collateral Circulation to Infarcted Canine Myocardium.
Yamamoto T, Suto N, Okubo T, Mikuniya A, Hanada H, Yagihashi S, Fujita M, Okumura K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 439-444

Expression and Localization of Lumican in the Ischemic and Reperfused Rat Heart.
Baba H, Ishiwata T, Takashi E, Xu G, Asano G
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 445-450

Role of Cardiac ATP-Sensitive K ⁺ Channels Induced by Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Antagonist on Metabolism, Contraction and Relaxation in Ischemia-Reperfused Rabbit Heart.
Kawabata H, Ryomoto T, Ishikawa K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 451-456

Direct Identification of Patency Achieved by a Bi-Directional Glenn Shunt Procedure: Images by Volume Rendering Using Electron-Beam Computed Tomography.
Funabashi N, Rubin GD
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 457-461

Glycogen Storage Disease Associated With Left Ventricular Aneurysm in an Elderly Patient.
Toda G, Yoshimuta T, Kawano H, Yano K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 462-464

Successfully Treated Unstable Angina Pectoris in a Young Japanese Female.
Umetani K, Nakagawa K, Oagawa R, Iida T, Kohno I, Osada M, Sawanobori T, Ijiri H, Komori S, Tamura K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 465-467

T Wave Alternans for Predicting Adverse Effects of Amiodarone in a Patient With Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Matsuyama T, Tanno K, Kobayashi Y, Obara C, Ryu S, Adachi T, Ezumi H, Asano T, Miyata A, Koba S, Baba T, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 468-470

Off-Pump Reimplantation of Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery.
Endo M, Nishida H, Tomizawa Y, Koyanagi H, Hiekata T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(5): 471-472

Evolution and Stabilization of Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaques.
Libby P, Aikawa M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 473-479

Clinical Characteristics of Patients With Constrictive Pericarditis After Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Matsuyama K, Matsumoto M, Sugita T, Nishizawa J, Yoshioka T, Tokuda Y, Ueda Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 480-482

Arrhythmias in Patients With Brugada-Type Electrocardiographic Findings.
Itoh H, Shimizu M, Ino H, Okeie K, Yamaguchi M, Fujino N, Mabuchi H, Hokuriku Brugada Study Group
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 483-486

Beneficial Effect of Troglitazone, an Insulin-Sensitizing Antidiabetic Agent, on Coronary Circulation in Patients With Non-Insulin- Dependent Diabetes Mellitus.
Sekiya M, Suzuki J, Watanabe K, Funada J, Otani T, Akutsu H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 487-490

Serum Thioredoxin (TRX) Levels in Patients With Heart Failure.
Kishimoto C, Shioji K, Nakamura H, Nakayama Y, Yodoi J, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 491-494

Lipid Peroxidation May Predict Restenosis After Coronary Balloon Angioplasty.
Imai K, Matsubara T, Kanashiro M, Ichimiya S, Hotta N
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 495-499

Imbalance of Cusp Width and Aortic Regurgitation Associated With Aortic Cusp Prolapse in Ventricular Septal Defect.
Tomita H, Arakaki Y, Ono Y, Yamada O, Yagihara T, Echigo S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 500-504

Histopathologic Evaluation of Coronary Artery Thrombi Obtained by Directional Coronary Atherectomy in Patients With Reste-nosis- Induced Unstable Angina Pectoris.
Terazawa M, Morimoto S, Hirayama H, Hiramitsu S, Hishida H, Hirai M, Saito H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 505-508

Association Between Job Strain Status and Cardiovascular Risk in a Population of Taiwanese White-Collar Workers.
Su C-T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 509-513

Using Isoproterenol Stress Echocardiography to Predict the Response to Carvedilol in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Nishi I, Iida K, Kawano S, Masumi T, Yamaguchi I
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 514-518

Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia in Patients With Vasospastic Angina: Clinical and Electrocardiographic Characteristics and Long-Term Outcome.
Nishizaki M, Arita M, Sakurada H, Suzuki M, Ashikaga T, Yamawake N, Numano F, Hiraoka M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 519-525

Nicorandil, a Hybrid Between Nitrate and ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channel Opener, Preconditions Human Heart to Ischemia During Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty.
Yasuda T, Hashimura K, Matsu-ura Y, Kato Y, Ueda T, Mori I, Kijima Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 526-530

Antiarrhythmic Drug, Cibenzoline, can Directly Improve the Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Hamada M, Shigematsu Y, Hara Y, Suzuki M, Ohtsuka T, Hiasa G, Ogimoto A, Saeki H, Suzuki J, Hiwada K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 531-538

Clinical Significance of Preheparin Serum Lipoprotein Lipase Mass in Coronary Vasospasm.
Hitsumoto T, Yoshinaga K, Noike H, Kanai M, Shirai K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 539-544

Monophasic Transmitral Flow Pattern With Less Increase in Heart Rate Indicates Left Ventricular Dysfunction.
Matsukida K, Otsuji Y, Hamasaki S, Yoshifuku S, Kumanohoso T, Fujiyama-Koriyama C, Kisanuki A, Minagoe S, Tei C
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 545-549

Effects of Exercise Training on Myocardial Fatty Acid Metabolism in Rats With Depressed Cardiac Function Induced by Transient Ischemia.
Chen L, Nohara R, Hirai T, Li X, Kataoka K, Hosokawa R, Masuda D, Fujita M, Taguchi S, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 550-555

Apoptosis of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells is Induced by Fas Ligand Derived From Endothelial Cells.
Imanishi T, Hano T, Nishio I, Han DKM, Schwartz SM
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 556-560

Difference in Thioredoxin Expression in Viral Myocarditis in Inbred Strains of Mice.
Miyamoto M, Kishimoto C, Shioji K, Nakamura H, Toyokuni S, Nakayama Y, Kita M, Yodoi J, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 561-564

Potential Use of Ultrasound in Creating Transmyocardial Channels.
Yamamoto S, Kohmoto T, Kino K, Yoshida H, Sano S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 565-571

Large Thrombus in the Ascending Aorta Successfully Treated by Thrombolysis: An Unusual Cause of Acute Massive Myocardial Infarction.
Ito H, Takahashi K, Sasaki H, Akiho H, Katahira Y, Saito H, Ishibashi T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 572-574

Utility of Three-Dimensional Volume Rendering Images Using Electron-Beam Computed Tomography to Evaluate Possible Causes of Ischemia From an Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery From the Left Sinus of Valsalva.
Funabashi N, Kobayashi Y, Rubin GD
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 575-578

Successful Removal of a Left Main Coronary Artery Thrombus Induced by Vasospasm of the Aorta After the Injection of Contrast Medium.
Yamasa T, Hata S, Fukae A, Ninomiya A, Ikeda S, Miyahara Y, Kohno S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 579-580

Repair of Left Ventricular Rupture Following Mitral Valve Replacement Concomitant With Left Atrial Reduction Procedure:
Intracardiac Patch and Extracardiac Buttress Suture.
Tayama E, Akashi H, Hayashida N, Fukunaga S, Takaseya T, Hiratsuka R, Aoyagi S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 581-583

Proinflammatory Cytokine Inhibitor Prolongs the Survival of Rats With Heart Failure Induced by Pressure Overload.
Shioi T, Matsumori A, Kakio T, Kihara Y, Sasayama S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(6): 584-585

Effects of Hot Bath Immersion on Autonomic Activity and Hemodynamics: Comparison of the Elderly Patient and the Healthy Young.
Nagasawa Y, Komori S, Sato M, Tsuboi Y, Umetani K, Watanabe Y, Tamura K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 587-592

Circadian Variation of Autonomic Nervous Activity in Patients With Multivessel Coronary Spasm.
Watanabe T, Kim S, Akishita M, Kario K, Sekiguchi H, Fujikawa H, Mitsuhashi T, Ouchi Y, Shimada K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 593-598

Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty in Children: A Multicenter Study in Japan.
Tomita H, Echigo S, Kimura K, Kobayashi T, Nakanishi T, Ishizawa R, Akagi T, Ino T, Harada Y, Kado H, Yagihara T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 599-602

The D Allele of the Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Gene and Reperfusion-Induced Ventricular Arrhythmias in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction.
Takezako T, Zhang B, Serikawa T, Fan P, Nomoto J, Saku K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 603-609

Left Ventricular Relaxation Abnormality Is Detectable by Analysis of the Relaxation Time Constant in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.
Harada K, Sugishita Y, Shimizu T, Yao A, Matsui H, Kohmoto O, Serizawa T, Nagai R, Takahashi T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 610-616

Circadian Variation of the Onset of Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Osaka Area, 1998-1999: Characterization of Morning and Nighttime Peaks.
Kinjo K, Sato H, Sato H, Shiotani I, Kurotobi T, Ohnishi Y, Hishida E, Nakatani D, Ito H, Koretsune Y, Hirayama A, Tanouchi J, Mishima M, Kuzuya T, Takeda H, Hori M, The Osaka Acute Coronary Insufficiency Study (OACIS) Group
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 617-620

The Genetic Factor in Acute Myocardial Infarction With Hypertension.
Aoki S, Mukae S, Itoh S, Sato R, Nishio K, Iwata T, Katagiri T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 621-626

Relationship Between Doppler-Derived Left Ventricular Diastolic Function and Exercise Capacity in Patients With Myocardial Infarction.
Sakate Y, Yoshiyama M, Hirata K, Fujita H, Takeuchi K, Tachibana K, Fujii T, Yoshikawa J
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 627-631

Improved Reproducibility of Intravascular Ultrasound Assessment of Coronary In-Stent Neointima With the Use of an Echogenic Contrast Agent.
Masuda J, Terashima M, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 632-636

Doppler Echocardiography-Derived Index of Myocardial Performance (TEI Index): Comparison With Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels in Various Heart Diseases.
Ono M, Tanabe K, Asanuma T, Yoshitomi H, Shimizu H, Ohta Y, Shimada T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 637-642

Magnesium Deficiency in Patients With Recent Myocardial Infarction and Provoked Coronary Artery Spasm.
Sueda S, Fukuda H, Watanabe K, Suzuki J, Saeki H, Ohtani T, Uraoka T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 643-648

Clinical Usefulness of the Combination of T-Wave Alternans and Late Potentials for Identifying High-Risk Patients With Moderately or Severely Impaired Left Ventricular Function.
Kondo N, Ikeda T, Kawase A, Kumagai K, Sakata T, Takami M, Tezuka N, Nakae T, Noro M, Enjoji Y, Sugi K, Yamaguchi T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 649-653

Role of alpha1-Blockade in Congenital Long QT Syndrome: Investigation by Exercise Stress Test.
Furushima H, Chinushi M, Washizuka T, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 654-658

Complement and Polymorphonuclear Leukocyte Activation Each Play a Role in Determining Myocardial Ischemia - Reperfusion Injury.
Atsuumi T, Yaoita H, Shichishima T, Maehara K, Fujita T, Maruyama Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 659-666

Radiofrequency Ablation at the Coronary Sinus Ostium Interrupts the Vagal Efferent Input to the Atrioventricular Node in the Canine Heart.
Hayashi H, Usui M, Tani M, Nagasawa H, Fujiki A, Inoue H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 667-672

Combination of N-Methyl-1-Deoxynojirimycin and Ischemic Preconditioning Markedly Reduces the Size of Myocardial Infarcts in Rabbits.
Wu D-J, Minatoguchi S, Uno Y, Arai M, Wang N, Nishida Y, Hashimoto K, Hashimoto Y, Takemura G, Fujiwara T, Fujiwara H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 673-677

Ischemic Preconditioning and Nicorandil Pretreatment Improve Donor Heart Preservation.
Zhang Z-W, Kaneda T, Ku K, Otaki M, Oku H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 678-682

Carcinomatous Lymphangitis Mimicking Pulmonary Thromboembolism.
Koutaki Y, Nii T, Eguchi K, Kousa K, Niimura H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 683-684

Inappropriate Discharges From an Intravenous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Due to T-Wave Oversensing.
Washizuka T, Chinushi M, Kasai H, Watanabe H, Tagawa M, Hosaka Y, Abe A, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 685-687

Life-Threatening Pulmonary Edema Following Unilateral Stent Implantation for Bilateral Branch Pulmonary Stenosis: Recovery After Contralateral Stent Implantation.
Tomita H, Kimura K, Ono Y, Yamada O, Yagihara T, Echigo S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 688-690

A Case of Cardiomyopathy Showing Progression From the Hypertrophic to the Dilated Form: Association of Mt8348A G Mutation in the Mitochondrial tRNA Lys Gene With Severe Ultrastructural Alterations of Mitochondria in Cardiomyocytes.
Terasaki F, Tanaka M, Kawamura K, Kanzaki Y, Okabe M, Hayashi T, Shimomura H, Ito T, Suwa M, Gong J-S, Zhang J, Kitaura Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(7): 691-694

Nonfluoroscopic Endoventricular Electromechanical Three-Dimensional Mapping: Current Status and Future Perspectives.
Langenhove GV, Kozuma K, Serruys PW
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 695-701

Correlation Between the Effective Refractory Period and Activation-Recovery Interval Calculated From the Intracardiac Unipolar Electrogram of Humans With and Without dl-Sotalol Treatment.
Chinushi M, Tagawa M, Kasai H, Washizuka T, Abe A, Furushima H, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 702-706

Differences in Inflammatory Activity at the Onset of Acute Myocardial Infarction According to the Clinical Presentation of Preinfarction Angina.
Kosuge M, Kimura K, Ishikawa T, Endo T, Shimizu M, Hongo Y, Tochikubo O, Umemura S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 707-710

Changes in the Occurrence of Mechanical Alternans After Long-Term __-Blocker Therapy in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure.
Kodama M, Kato K, Hirono S, Hanawa H, Okura Y, Ito M, Fuse K, Shiono T, Tachikawa H, Hayashi M, Abe S, Yoshida T, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 711-716

Prediction of Wall Motion Recovery From the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Velocity Pattern Recorded by Trans-thoracic Doppler Echocardiography in Patients With Anterior Wall Myocardial Infarction: Retrospective and Prospective Studies.
Shintani Y, Ito H, Iwakura K, Sugimoto K, Yamamoto K, Masuyama T, Kuzuya T, Hori M, Higashino Y, Fujii K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 717-722

Left Ventricular Epicardial Outflow Tract Tachycardia: A New Distinct Subgroup of Outflow Tract Tachycardia.
Tada H, Nogami A, Naito S, Fukazawa H, Horie Y, Kubota S, Okamoto Y, Hoshizaki H, Oshima S, Taniguchi K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 723-730

Role of Hypertension, Dyslipidemia and Diabetes Mellitus in the Development of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Japan.
Washio M, Sasazuki S, Kodama H, Yoshimasu K, Liu Y, Tanaka K, Tokunaga S, Kono S, Arai H, Koyanagi S, Hiyamuta K, Doi Y, Kawano T, Nakagaki O, Takada K, Nii T, Shirai K, Ideishi M, Arakawa K, Mohri M, Takeshita A
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 731-737

Differential Effects of Hypoxia and Hypercapnia on Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia in Conscious Dogs.
Yasuma F, Hirai M, Hayano J
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 738-742

Apoptosis, Rather Than Oncosis, is the Predominant Mode of Spontaneous Death of Isolated Adult Rat Cardiac Myocytes in Culture.
Kato S, Takemura G, Maruyama R, Aoyama T, Hayakawa K, Koda M, Kawase Y, Li Y, Minatoguchi S, Fujiwara T, Fujiwara H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 743-748

Influence of Cyclic Variation of Right Ventricular Volume on Left Ventricular Mechanical Parameters Measured With Conduc-tance Catheter.
Tanoue Y, Morita S, Hisahara M, Tominaga R, Kawachi Y, Yasui H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 749-752

Left Internal Mammary-to-Left Circumflex Coronary Artery Collateral Pathway in a Patient With Occluded Left Circumflex Artery.
Yamamoto T, Kasagami Y, Ohba T, Saeki K, Kanemura M, Munakata K, Takano T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 753-754

Recurrence of Idiopathic Thromboembolism During Anticoagulant Therapy.
Tanimoto K, Mizushige K, Yukiiri K, Ueda T, Yoshihiro W, Ohmori K, Kohno M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 755-756

Torsade de Pointes With a Normal QT Interval Associated With Hypokalemia: A Case Report.
Fukushima Kusano K, Hata Y, Yumoto A, Emori T, Sato T, Ohe T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 757-760

Right Ventricular Metastasis From a Primary Cervical Carcinoma.
Iwaki T, Kanaya H, Namura M, Ikeda M, Uno Y, Terashima N, Ohka T, Miura Y, Shimizu M, Mabuchi H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(8): 761-763

Cost-Effectiveness of Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Prevention of Thromboembolism in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.
The Research Group for Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 765-768

Effects of Smoking on Myocardial Injury in Patients With Conservatively Treated Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Study With Resting 123 I-15-Iodophenyl 3-Methyl Pentadecanoic Acid/201 Tl Myocardial Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography.
Yamagishi H, Akioka K, Shirai N, Yoshiyama M, Teragaki M, Takeuchi K, Yoshikawa J, Ochi H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 769-774

Renin-Angiotensin System is Involved in the Mechanism of Increased Serum Asymmetric Dimethylarginine in Essential Hypertension.
Ito A, Egashira K, Narishige T, Muramatsu K, Takeshita A
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 775-778

Relation of QT-Interval Variability to Ventricular Arrhythmias During Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty.
Kajiyama A, Saito D, Murakami T, Shiraki T, Oka T, Doi M, Masaka T, Tanemoto K, Tsuji T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 779-782

Abnormal Myocardial Free Fatty Acid Utilization Deteriorates With Morphological Changes in the Hypertensive Heart.
Nakayama H, Morozumi T, Nanto S, Shimonagata T, Ohara T, Takano Y, Kotani J, Watanabe T, Fujita M, Nishio M, Kusuoka H, Hori M, Nagata S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 783-787

Left Atrial Appendage Dysfunction in Chronic Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation is Significantly Associated With an Elevated Level of Brain Natriuretic Peptide and a Prothrombotic State.
Igarashi Y, Kashimura K, Makiyama Y, Sato T, Ojima K, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 788-792

Determination of Coronary Zero Flow Pressure by Analysis of the Baseline Pressure - Flow Relationship in Humans.
Nanto S, Masuyama T, Takano Y, Hori M, Nagata S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 793-796

Myocardial Inflammatory Cell Infiltrates in Cases of Dilated Cardiomyopathy as a Determinant of Outcome Following Partial Left Ventriculectomy.
Kanzaki Y, Terasaki F, Okabe M, Hayashi T, Toko H, Shimomura H, Fujioka S, Kitaura Y, Kawamura K, Horii Y, Isomura T, Suma H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 797-802

Serial Assessment of Left and Right Ventricular Filling in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure.
Ohta T, Nakatani S, Izumi S, Nagata S, Beppu S, Miyatake K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 803-807

Activation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases in the Non-Ischemic Myocardium of an Acute Myocardial Infarction in Rats.
Yoshida K, Yoshiyama M, Omura T, Nakamura Y, Kim S, Takeuchi K, Iwao H, Yoshikawa J
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 808-814

Role of Calcineurin in Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1-Induced Hypertrophy of Cultured Adult Rat Ventricular Myocytes.
Miyashita T, Takeishi Y, Takahashi H, Kato S, Kubota I, Tomoike H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 815-819

Hemielliptic Proximal Isovelocity Surface Area Method Modified for Clinical Application: More Accurate Quantification of Mitral Regurgitation in Doppler Echocardiography.
Fujii H, Kibira S, Izumi C, Saito T, Ryabikov A, Miura M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 820-826

Role of Nitric Oxide in Regulation of Coronary Blood Flow in Response to Increased Metabolic Demand in Dogs With Pacing-Induced Heart Failure.
Tada H, Egashira K, Yamamoto M, Usui M, Arai Y, Katsuda Y, Shimokawa H, Takeshita A
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 827-833

Conservative Treatment of Hemolytic Complication Following Coil Embolization in Two Adult Cases of Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Eda K, Ohtsuka S, Seo Y, Yamada S, Ishiyama M, Miyamoto T, Horigome H, Yamaguchi I
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 834-836

Total Occlusion of Inferior Vena Cava in a Patient With Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Associated With Behet's Disease.
Mukai Y, Tsutsui H, Todaka K, Mohri M, Hirai N, Arai H, Takeshita A
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 837-838

Microvascular Angina in a Patient With Aortic Stenosis.
Kawamoto R, Imamura T, Kawabata K, Date H, Ishikawa T, Maeno M, Nagoshi T, Fujiura Y, Matsuyama A, Matsuo T, Koiwaya Y, Eto T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 839-841

Usefulness of Selective Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography in Percutaneous Transluminal Septal Myocardial Ablation: A Case Report.
Okayama H, Sumimoto T, Morioka N, Yamamoto K, Kawada H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 842-844

Local Implantation of Autologous Bone Marrow Cells for Therapeutic Angiogenesis in Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease: Clinical Trial and Preliminary Results.
Hamano K, Nishida M, Hirata K, Mikamo A, Li T-S, Harada M, Miura T, Matsuzaki M, Esato K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(9): 845-847

Critical Pathway Improves Arrival-In-Cath-Lab Interval for Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Emergency Depart-ment.
Nakamura I, Hori S, Suzuki M, Asakura Y, Yoshikawa T, Ogawa S, Aikawa N
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 849-852

Acute-Phase Proteins and Chlamydia pneumoniae Infection: Which One is More Important in Acute Coronary Syndrome?
Song H, Tasaki H, Yashiro A, Yamashita K, Taniguchi H, Nakashima Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 853-857

Randomized Trial of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors Versus Catecholamines in Patients With Acutely Decompensated Heart Failure.
Kawamura A, Yoshikawa T, Takahashi T, Hayashi T, Takahashi E, Anzai T, Sato T, Ogawa S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 858-862

Transient Ventricular Wall Thickening in Acute Myocarditis: A Serial Echocardiographic and Histopathologic Study.
Hiramitsu S, Morimoto S, Kato S, Uemura A, Kubo N, Kimura K, Sugiura A, Itoh T, Hishida H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 863-866

Characterization of Anti-Myocardial Autoantibodies in Japanese Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Baba A, Yoshikawa T, Chino M, Murayama A, Mitani K, Nakagawa S, Fujii I, Shimada M, Akaishi M, Iwanaga S, Asakura Y, Fukuda K, Mitamura H, Ogawa S, for the Keio Interhospital Cardiology Study (KICS) Group
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 867-873

Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Prediction of Thromboembolism in Patients With Chronic Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation.
Miyazaki S, Ito T, Suwa M, Nakamura T, Kobashi A, Kitaura Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 874-878

Relationship Between Blood Pressure and Cardiac Events in Patients With a Healed Myocardial Infarction.
Wufuer M, Ishikawa K, Takenaka T, Kimura A, Hayashi T, Kanamasa K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 879-886

Coronary Heart Disease Mortality Among Men Aged 35-44 Years by Prefecture in Japan in 1995-1999 Compared With That Among White Men Aged 35-44 by State in the United States in 1995-1998: Vital Statistics Data in Recent Birth Cohorts.
Sekikawa A, Satoh T, Hayakawa T, Ueshima H, Kuller LH
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 887-892

Monophasic Action Potentials of the Right Atrium in Patients With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.
Sekiya J, Ohnishi Y, Inoue T, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 893-896

The DD Genotype of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Polymorphism is a Risk Factor for Coronary Artery Disease and Coronary Stent Restenosis in Japanese Patients.
Taniguchi I, Yamazaki T, Wagatsuma K, Kurusu T, Shimazu Y, Takikawa K, Yoshikawa M, Kageyama S, Mochizuki S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 897-900

Low-Dose Tissue Plasminogen Activator Followed by Planned Rescue Angioplasty Reduces Time to Reperfusion for Acute Myocardial Infarction Treated at Community Hospitals.
Kimura K, Tsukahara K, Usui T, Okuda J, Kitamura Y, Kosuge M, Sano T, Tohyama S, Yamanaka O, Yoshii Y, Umemura S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 901-906

Caspase-Dependent and Serine Protease-Dependent DNA Fragmentation of Myocytes in the Ischemia - Reperfused Rabbit Heart: These Inhibitors Do Not Reduce Infarct Size.
Minatoguchi S, Kariya T, Uno Y, Arai M, Nishida Y, Hashimoto K, Wang N, Aoyama T, Takemura G, Fujiwara T, Fujiwara H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 907-911

Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Accompanied by Protein-Losing Enteropathy and Chylous Effusion.
Matsui H, Negoro S, Nishida S, Saito Y, Kunisada K, Yamauchi-Takihara K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 912-914

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Midventricular Obstruction and Apical Aneurysm: A Case Report.
Harada K, Shimizu T, Sugishita Y, Yao A, Suzuki J, Takenaka K, Hirata Y, Nagai R, Takahashi T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 915-919

Multiple Pulmonary Emboli With Pulmonary Hypertension Caused by Effort Thrombosis and Effective Balloon Venoplasty of the Subclavian Vein.
Isaka N, Yamada N, Araki S, Onishi K, Motoyasu M, Okinaka T, Ito M, Nakano T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 920-922

Acute Necrotizing Eosinophilic Myocarditis Successfully Treated by High Dose Methylprednisolone.
Watanabe N, Nakagawa S, Fukunaga T, Fukuoka S, Hatakeyama K, Hayashi T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(10): 923-926

Inappropriate Discharges by Fourth Generation Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias.
Washizuka T, Chinushi M, Tagawa M, Kasai H, Watanabe H, Hosaka Y, Yamashita F, Furushima H, Abe A, Watanabe H, Hayashi J, Aizawa Y
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 927-930

Comparative Left Ventricular Functional and Neurohumoral Effects of Chronic Treatment With Carvedilol Versus Metoprolol in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Hirooka K, Yasumura Y, Ishida Y, Hanatani A, Nakatani S, Komamura K, Hori M, Yamagishi M, Miyatake K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 931-936

Linking Phenomenon in Dual Atrioventricular Nodal Pathways.
Itagaki T, Ohnishi Y, Inoue T, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 937-940

Declining Trend in the In-Hospital Case-Fatality Rate From Acute Myocardial Infarction in Miyagi Prefecture From 1980 to 1999.
Watanabe J, Iwabuchi K, Koseki Y, Fukuchi M, Shinozaki T, Miura M, Komaru T, Kagaya Y, Shirato K, Kitaoka S, Ishide N, Takishima T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 941-946

Hyperinsulinemia as a Risk Factor for Restenosis After Coronary Balloon Angioplasty.
Imazu M, Sumii K, Yamamoto H, Toyofuku M, Okimoto T, Gomyo Y, Ueda H, Hayashi Y, Kohno N
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 947-952

Evaluation of Left Atrial Function by the Functional Volume Change Curve Derived From Doppler Flow Spectra.
Nakao F, Wasaki Y, Kimura M, Iwami T, Iida H, Wakeyama T, Miura T, Ogawa H, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 953-957

Amiodarone-Induced Thyroid Dysfunction and Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias During Long-Term Therapy in Japan.
Shiga T, Wakaumi M, Matsuda N, Shoda M, Hagiwara N, Sato K, Kasanuki H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 958-960

Early and Long-Term Mortality of the Clinical Subtypes of Myocarditis.
Kodama M, Oda H, Okabe M, Aizawa Y, Izumi T
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 961-964

Autophagic Degeneration as a Possible Mechanism of Myocardial Cell Death in Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Shimomura H, Terasaki F, Hayashi T, Kitaura Y, Isomura T, Suma H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 965-968

High Heart Rate Relates to Clustering of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in a Screened Cohort.
Inoue T, Oshiro S, Iseki K, Tozawa M, Touma T, Ikemiya Y, Takishita S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 969-973

Relationship Between the QT Indices and the Microvolt-Level T Wave Alternans in Cardiomyopathy.
Kuroda N, Ohnishi Y, Adachi K, Yokoyama M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 974-978

Assessment of Left Ventricular Systolic Function Using Contrast Two-Dimensional Echocardiography With a High-Frequency Transducer in the Awake Murine Model of Myocardial Infarction.
Suehiro K, Takuma S, Shimizu J, Hozumi T, Yano H, Cardinale C, DiTullio MR, Wang J, Smith CR, Burkhoff D, Homma S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 979-983

Ischemic Preconditioning and Lipopolysaccharide Attenuate Nuclear Factor-__B Activation and Gene Expression of Inflammatory Cytokines in the Ischemia - Reperfused Rat Heart.
Hiasa G, Hamada M, Ikeda S, Hiwada K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 984-990

Fulminant Myocarditis in Polymyositis.
Yukiiri K, Mizushige K, Ueda T, Nanba T, Tanimoto K, Wada Y, Takagi Y, Ohmori K, Kohno M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 991-993

The Right Ventricular Outflow Tract as an Unusual Location for an Implantable Defibrillator Electrode in a Patient With Arrhyth-mogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia.
Matsuo K, Kurita T, Eguchi M, Nakao K, Komiya N, Kawano H, Isomoto S, Toda G, Hayano M, Yano K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 994-996

Recurrent Aortic Valve Endocarditis Caused by Gemella Morbillorum: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature.
Akiyama K, Taniyasu N, Hirota J, Iba Y, Maisawa K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 997-1000

Syncope Induced by Tobacco Smoking in the Head-up Position.
Inoue N, Ohkusa T, Nitta T, Harada M, Murata K, Matsuzaki M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(11): 1001-1003

Coronary Revascularization in Japan. Part 1: Survey of Facilities During 1997.
Shihara M, Tsutsui H, Tsuchihashi M, Shigematsu H, Yamamoto S, Koike G, Kono S, Takeshita A, for the Japanese Coronary Intervention Study (JCIS) Group
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1005-1010

Coronary Revascularization in Japan. Part 2: Comparison of Facilities Between 1997 and 1999.
Tsuchihashi M, Tsutsui H, Shihara M, Shigematsu H, Yamamoto S, Koike G, Kono S, Takeshita A, for the Japanese Coronary Intervention Study (JCIS) Group
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1011-1016

Comparison of Glucose - Insulin - Thallium-201 Infusion Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), Stress-Redistribution - Reinjection Thallium-201 SPECT and Low Dose Dobutamine Echocardiography for Prediction of Reversible Dysfunction.
Sakamoto H, Kondo M, Motohiro M, Usami S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1017-1021

Clinical Characteristics of Rapid Atrial Fibrillation Preceding Ventricular Tachycardia.
Konagai H, Nitta J, Niwa A, Satoh Y, Nogami A, Aonuma K, Iesaka Y, Hiroe M, Marumo F
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1022-1028

Stress-Induced ST-Segment Elevation Following Myocardial Infarction and Its Role in Wall Motion Abnormality, Myocardial Ischemia and Viability: Comparison of Response to Exercise, Dobutamine and Dipyridamole.
Yamamoto T, Miyazaki T, Hirano Y, Ishikawa K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1029-1033

Electrophysiological Characteristics and Radiofrequency Ablation of Focal Atrial Tachycardia Originating From the Superior Vena Cava.
Chang K-C, Lin Y-C, Chen J-Y, Chou H-T, Hung J-S
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1034-1040

Relationship Between Cardiac 123 I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine Imaging and the Transcardiac Gradient of Neurohumoral Factors in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Matsui T, Tsutamoto T, Kinoshita M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1041-1046

Spectral Characteristics of Human Atrial Fibrillation Waves of the Right Atrial Free Wall With Respect to the Duration of Atrial Fibrillation and Effect of Class I Antiarrhythmic Drugs.
Fujiki A, Nagasawa H, Sakabe M, Sakurai K, Nishida K, Mizumaki K, Inoue H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1047-1051

Coronary Vasomotor Responses to Bradykinin and Acetylcholine in Patients With Coronary Spastic Angina.
Matsumoto T, Horie H, Minai K, Yokohama H, Takashima H, Ohira N, Tsutui T, Takahashi M, Kinoshita M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1052-1056

Subthreshold Stimulation in Three Types of Reentrant Supraventricular Tachycardia: Correlation With the Results of Catheter Ablation.
Ueda N, Kaji Y, Maruyama T, Shimoike E, Ito H, Fujino T, Niho Y, Harada M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1057-1063

Improving Glucose Metabolism and/or Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Ca 2+ -ATPase Function is Warranted for Immature Pressure Over-load Hypertrophied Myocardium.
Takeuchi K, Nagashima M, Itoh K, Minagawa M, Munakata M, Ichinoseki I, Fukui K, McGowan FX Jr, del Nido PJ
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1064-1070

Differences in the Expression of Protein Kinase C Isoforms and Its Translocation After Stimulation With Phorbol Ester Between Young-Adult and Middle-Aged Ventricular Cardiomyocytes Isolated From Fischer 344 Rats.
Takayama M, Ebihara Y, Tani M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1071-1076

Vagal Stimulation Prior to Atrial Rapid Pacing Protects the Atrium From Electrical Remodeling in Anesthetized Dogs.
Takei M, Tsuboi M, Usui T, Hanaoka T, Kurogouchi F, Aruga M, Katagiri Y, Owa M, Kubo K, Kiyosawa K
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1077-1081

Th1/Th2 Balance Alteration in the Clinical Course of a Patient With Acute Viral Myocarditis.
Fuse K, Kodama M, Aizawa Y, Yamaura M, Tanabe Y, Takahashi K, Sakai K, Miida T, Oda H, Higuma N
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1082-1084

'No-Touch' Isolation Procedure for Ruptured Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
Tanaka K, Kawauchi M, Murota Y, Furuse A
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1085-1086

Spontaneous Onset of Torsade de Pointes in Long-QT Syndrome and the Role of Sympathovagal Imbalance.
Fujiki A, Nishida K, Mizumaki K, Nagasawa H, Shimono M, Inoue H
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1087-1090

Vasospastic Total Occlusion at the Left Main Tract in a Single Coronary Artery.
Maejima Y, Yasu T, Fujiwara N, Ishida T, Kobayashi Y, Kuroki M, Kubo N, Fujii M, Saito M
Jpn Cric J 2001; 65(12): 1091-1092