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• Int. J. Cardiol. · Jan 2014

  The obesity paradox in men with coronary heart disease and heart failure: the role of muscle mass and leptin.

  We have investigated the role of muscle mass, natriuretic peptides and adipokines in explaining the obesity paradox. ⋯ The lower mortality risk associated with excess weight in men with CHD without HF may be due to higher muscle mass. In men with HF, leptin (possibly reflecting cachexia) explain the inverse association.

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• Int. J. Cardiol. · Jan 2014

  Don't move during ablation of atrial fibrillation!

  Restless patient is recalcitrant during ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). We aimed to assess the association between patient movements during AF ablation and its outcome. ⋯ Keeping patients motionless may be important to reduce the procedural duration of AF ablation.

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• Int. J. Cardiol. · Jan 2014

  Letter Case Reports

  Renal denervation and hypertension resistant drug treatment in patient with renal artery accessory.

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• Int. J. Cardiol. · Jan 2014

  Letter Meta Analysis Comparative Study

  Head-to-head comparison of everolimus-eluting stents versus zotarolimus-eluting stents in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: a meta-analysis.

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• Int. J. Cardiol. · Jan 2014

  Letter Case Reports

  Delayed cardiac tamponade following management of a massive hemothorax related to a penetrating thoracic trauma.

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