The University of Queensland

Obesity and Heart Disease

Sanchez, Alexandra M., Abelhad, Nadia I., Elagizi, Andrew, Kachur, Sergey, Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (2023). Obesity and Heart Disease. Handbook of Obesity - Volume 1: Epidemiology, Etiology, and Physiopathology, Fourth Edition. (pp. 461-468) CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781003437673-53

A historical perspective on evolving concepts of cardiorenal syndrome in heart failure

Grant, Joshua and Ventura, Hector O. (2020). A historical perspective on evolving concepts of cardiorenal syndrome in heart failure. Cardiorenal Syndrome in Heart Failure. (pp. 1-9) edited by WHW Tang, FH Verbrugge and W Mullens. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-21033-5_1

Association of Glucosamine Supplementation and Incidence of Heart Failure

Barillas-Lara, Maria Irene, daSilva-deAbreu, Adrian and Ventura, Hector O. (2023). Association of Glucosamine Supplementation and Incidence of Heart Failure. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 98 (8), 1118-1120. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.06.015

Preimplant hyponatremia does not predict adverse outcomes in patients with left ventricular assist devices

Duran, Antonio, Tutor, Austin, Shariati, Farnoosh, Sleem, Amber, Wever-Pinzon, James, Desai, Sapna, Eiswirth, Clement, Ventura, Hector O. and Krim, Selim R. (2023). Preimplant hyponatremia does not predict adverse outcomes in patients with left ventricular assist devices. Current Problems in Cardiology, 48 (8) 101239, 101239. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101239

Angiotensin-Neprilysin Inhibition in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: You Win Some, You Lose Some

Ventura, Hector O., Lavie, Carl J. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2023). Angiotensin-Neprilysin Inhibition in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: You Win Some, You Lose Some. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 82 (1), 13-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.05.002

Secondary hypertension: evaluation and management

Tandan, Nitin, Lavie, Carl J., Stewart, Merrill H., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2023). Secondary hypertension: evaluation and management. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 38 (4), 318-325. doi: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000001059

The value of frequent objective risk assessments in heart failure management

Duran, Antonio and Ventura, Hector O. (2023). The value of frequent objective risk assessments in heart failure management. International Journal of Cardiology, 379, 100-101. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2023.03.005

Optimal Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases: The Earlier the Better

Ventura, Hector O., Elagizi, Andrew and Lavie, Carl J. (2023). Optimal Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases: The Earlier the Better. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 81 (12), 1162-1164. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.01.026

Updates on obesity and the obesity paradox in cardiovascular diseases

Tutor, Austin W., Lavie, Carl J., Kachur, Sergey, Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2023). Updates on obesity and the obesity paradox in cardiovascular diseases. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 78, 2-10. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2022.11.013

Biomarkers in heart failure: Relevance in the clinical practice

Joury, Abdulaziz, Ventura, Hector and Krim, Selim R. (2022). Biomarkers in heart failure: Relevance in the clinical practice. International Journal of Cardiology, 363, 196-201. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.06.039

Feasibility and safety of coronary angiography via radial approach in cardiac transplant recipients: A single center experience

daSilva-deAbreu, Adrian, Mohareb, Sameh, Hasan, Mohanad, Wever-Pinzon, James, Eiswirth, Clement, Patel, Rajan A.G., Reilly, John P., Desai, Sapna, Ventura, Hector O. and Krim, Selim R. (2022). Feasibility and safety of coronary angiography via radial approach in cardiac transplant recipients: A single center experience. Current Problems in Cardiology, 47 (8) 100935, 100935. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2021.100935

Triple antithrombotic therapy in patients with left ventricular assist devices

Krim, Selim R., Bennett, Amanda, Pfeffer, Michael, Campbell, Patrick T., Thai, Steven, Baetz, Brooke, Wever-Pinzon, James, Eiswirth, Clement, Desai, Sapna and Ventura, Hector O. (2022). Triple antithrombotic therapy in patients with left ventricular assist devices. Current Problems in Cardiology, 47 (8) 100940, 100940. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2021.100940

Is there an obesity paradox in cardiogenic shock?

Lavie, Carl J., da Silva-DeAbreu, Adrian, Ventura, Hector O. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2022). Is there an obesity paradox in cardiogenic shock?. Journal of the American Heart Association, 11 (11) e026088. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.122.026088

Systemic Blood Pressure in Heart Failure: The Next Frontier in Prognosis and Chronic HF Treatment?

Bocchi, Edimar Alcides and Ventura, Hector O. (2022). Systemic Blood Pressure in Heart Failure: The Next Frontier in Prognosis and Chronic HF Treatment?. JACC: Heart Failure, 10 (6), 393-396. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2022.02.017

Emerging Comorbidities in Heart Failure

Cittadini, Antonio, Bossone, Eduardo and Ventura, Hector O. (2022). Emerging Comorbidities in Heart Failure. Cardiology Clinics, 40 (2), xi-xiv. doi: 10.1016/j.ccl.2022.02.001

The impact of obesity in heart failure

Carbone, Salvatore, Lavie, Carl J., Elagizi, Andrew, Arena, Ross and Ventura, Hector O. (2022). The impact of obesity in heart failure. Cardiology clinics, 40 (2), 209-218. doi: 10.1016/j.ccl.2021.12.009

The era of heart failure risk prediction models, is it time to test their utility?

Duran, Antonio, De Anda-Duran, Ileana and Ventura, Hector O. (2022). The era of heart failure risk prediction models, is it time to test their utility?. International Journal of Cardiology, 352, 98-99. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.02.007

Erratum to “Second consensus on treatment of patients recently diagnosed with mild hypertension and low cardiovascular risk”

Morales-Salinas, A., Olsen, M. H., Kones, R., Kario, K., Wang, J. G., Beilin, L., Weber, M. A., Yano, Y., Burrell, L. M., Orias, M., Dzudie, A., Lavie, C., Ventura, H., Sundström, J., de Simone, G., Coca, A., Rumana, U. and Marrugat, J. (2021). Erratum to “Second consensus on treatment of patients recently diagnosed with mild hypertension and low cardiovascular risk”. Current Problems in Cardiology, 46 (12) 100877. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2021.100877

Editorial: The burden of hypertension and its management

Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (2021). Editorial: The burden of hypertension and its management. Current opinion in cardiology, 36 (4), 397-397. doi: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000000863

Interactions of hypertension, obesity, left ventricular hypertrophy, and heart failure

daSilva-deAbreu, Adrian, Alhafez, Bader Aldeen, Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2021). Interactions of hypertension, obesity, left ventricular hypertrophy, and heart failure. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 36 (4), 453-460. doi: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000000868

New aspects in the management of hypertension in the digital era

Milani, Richard V., Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2021). New aspects in the management of hypertension in the digital era. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 36 (4), 398-404. doi: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000000870

Physical activity to reduce subclinical myocardial injury associated heart failure in blacks

Lavie, Carl J., Josephson, Richard A. and Ventura, Hector O. (2021). Physical activity to reduce subclinical myocardial injury associated heart failure in blacks. JACC: Heart Failure, 9 (7), 494-496. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2021.05.004

Ruptured hemorrhagic bulla in a patient with a HeartMate 3 treated with an amplatzer device

Dasilva-Deabreu, Adrian, Maitas, Oscar, Rodriguez-Escudero, Juan P., Desai, Sapna, Eiswirth, Clement, Krim, Selim, Patel, Hamang, Ventura, Hector O. and Mandras, Stacy A. (2021). Ruptured hemorrhagic bulla in a patient with a HeartMate 3 treated with an amplatzer device. Archivos de Cardiologia de Mexico, 91 (3), 337-338. doi: 10.24875/ACME.M21000240

Multiple hormonal and metabolic deficiency syndrome predicts outcome in heart failure: The T.O.S.CA. Registry

Cittadini, Antonio, Salzano, Andrea, Iacoviello, Massimo, Triggiani, Vincenzo, Rengo, Giuseppe, Cacciatore, Francesco, Maiello, Ciro, Limongelli, Giuseppe, Masarone, Daniele, Perticone, Francesco, Cimellaro, Antonio, Filardi, Pasquale Perrone, Paolillo, Stefania, Mancini, Antonio, Volterrani, Maurizio, Vriz, Olga, Castello, Roberto, Passantino, Andrea, Campo, Michela, Modesti, Pietro A., de Giorgi, Alfredo, Monte, Ines P., Puzzo, Alfonso, Ballotta, Andrea, D'Assante, Roberta, Arcopinto, Michele, Gargiulo, Paola, Sciacqua, Angela, Bruzzese, Dario ... On behalf of the T.O.S.CA. Investigators (2021). Multiple hormonal and metabolic deficiency syndrome predicts outcome in heart failure: The T.O.S.CA. Registry. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 28 (15), 1691-1700. doi: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwab020

Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Obesity and Ventricular Assist Devices Considered for Heart Transplantation: Systematic Review and Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis

daSilva-deAbreu, Adrian, Alhafez, Bader Aldeen, Curbelo-Pena, Yuhamy, Lavie, Carl J., Ventura, Hector O., Loro-Ferrer, Juan Francisco and Mandras, Stacy A. (2021). Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Obesity and Ventricular Assist Devices Considered for Heart Transplantation: Systematic Review and Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 27 (3), 338-348. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2020.12.011

FGF23 predicts outcomes in heart failure but questions remain unanswered

Duran, Antonio, da Silva-de Abreu, Adrian, Joury, Abdulaziz and Ventura, Hector O. (2021). FGF23 predicts outcomes in heart failure but questions remain unanswered. International Journal of Cardiology, 338, 145-146. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2021.06.036

Impact of Preinfection Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction on Outcomes in COVID-19 Infection

Morin, Daniel P., Manzo, Marc A., Pantlin, Peter G., Verma, Rashmi, Bober, Robert M., Krim, Selim R., Lavie, Carl J., Qamruddin, Salima, Shah, Sangeeta, Tafur Soto, José D., Ventura, Hector and Price-Haywood, Eboni G. (2021). Impact of Preinfection Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction on Outcomes in COVID-19 Infection. Current Problems in Cardiology, 46 (10) 100845, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2021.100845

Obesity Is a Heavy Load in Cardiogenic Shock and Mechanical Circulation

Ventura, Hector O., DaSilva-DeAbreu, Adrian and Lavie, Carl J. (2021). Obesity Is a Heavy Load in Cardiogenic Shock and Mechanical Circulation. Circulation: Heart Failure, 14 (3) e008300, 349-351. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.121.008300

Use of TandemHeart as bridge to recovery for antibody-mediated rejection in a heart transplant patient

Rodriguez-Escudero, Juan P., Duran, Antonio, Eiswirth, Clement, Mandras, Stacy A., Desai, Sapna V., Patel, Hamang M., Patel, Rajan, Ventura, Hector O. and Krim, Selim R. (2020). Use of TandemHeart as bridge to recovery for antibody-mediated rejection in a heart transplant patient. JACC: Case Reports, 2 (15), 2358-2362. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.11.001

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients with ventricular assist devices: a data note

daSilva-deAbreu, Adrian, Garikapati, Kiran, Alhafez, Bader Aldeen, Desai, Sapna, Eiswirth, Clement, Krim, Selim, Patel, Hamang, Lavie, Carl J., Ventura, Hector O., Loro-Ferrer, Juan Francisco and Mandras, Stacy A. (2020). Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients with ventricular assist devices: a data note. BMC Research Notes, 13 (1) 439, 1-3. doi: 10.1186/s13104-020-05272-2

Implications of obesity across the heart failure continuum

Elagizi, Andrew, Carbone, Salvatore, Lavie, Carl J., Mehra, Mandeep R. and Ventura, Hector O. (2020). Implications of obesity across the heart failure continuum. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 63 (5), 561-569. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2020.09.005

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with Obesity and Ventricular Assist Devices: a Comprehensive Outcome Analysis

daSilva-deAbreu, Adrian, Garikapati, Kiran, Alhafez, Bader Aldeen, Desai, Sapna, Eiswirth, Clement, Krim, Selim, Patel, Hamang, Ventura, Hector O., Lavie, Carl J., Francisco Loro-Ferrer, Juan and Mandras, Stacy A. (2020). Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Patients with Obesity and Ventricular Assist Devices: a Comprehensive Outcome Analysis. Obesity Surgery, 31 (2), 884-890. doi: 10.1007/s11695-020-04948-9

Bariatric surgery in obese patients with ventricular assist devices

daSilva-deAbreu, Adrian, Alhafez, Bader Aldeen, Curbelo-Pena, Yuhamy, Lavie, Carl J., Ventura, Hector O., Loro-Ferrer, Juan Francisco and Mandras, Stacy A. (2020). Bariatric surgery in obese patients with ventricular assist devices. BMC Research Notes, 13 (1) 382, 382. doi: 10.1186/s13104-020-05221-z

Editorial: Hypertension in special populations and the role in comoborbities

Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (2020). Editorial: Hypertension in special populations and the role in comoborbities. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 35 (4), 341-341. doi: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000000747

Managing the complexities of cardiac amyloidosis: a path for success

Eiswirth, Clement and Ventura, Hector O. (2020). Managing the complexities of cardiac amyloidosis: a path for success. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 28 (9), 204748732092817-999. doi: 10.1177/2047487320928178

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction the quest for a blood pressure goal

Ventura, Hector O., Lavie, Carl J. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2020). Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction the quest for a blood pressure goal. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 75 (14), 1657-1658. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.02.024

24th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy

Ventura, Hector (2020). 24th Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy. European Cardiology Review, 15. doi: 10.15420/ECR.2020.15.1.GE1

Emerging comorbidities in heart failure

Cittadini, Antonio, Bossone, Eduardo and Ventura, Hector O. (2020). Emerging comorbidities in heart failure. Heart Failure Clinics, 16 (1), xiii-xv. doi: 10.1016/j.hfc.2019.09.002

Left ventricular hypertrophy and hypertension

Yildiz, Mehmet, Oktay, Ahmet Afşin, Stewart, Merrill H., Milani, Richard V., Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (2020). Left ventricular hypertrophy and hypertension. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 63 (1), 10-21. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2019.11.009

The impact of obesity in heart failure

Carbone, Salvatore, Lavie, Carl J., Elagizi, Andrew, Arena, Ross and Ventura, Hector O. (2020). The impact of obesity in heart failure. Heart Failure Clinics, 16 (1), 71-80. doi: 10.1016/j.hfc.2019.08.008

We all need a yellow submarine!

White, Michael G. and Ventura, Hector O. (2020). We all need a yellow submarine!. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 63 (3), 389-389. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2020.04.001

When good intentions turn bad: a need for course correction

Ventura, Hector O. and Eisen, Howard (2020). When good intentions turn bad: a need for course correction. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 39 (1), 5-6. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2019.12.001

Edward D. Frohlich, MD September 10, 1931-August 16, 2019 In Memoriam

Ferrario, Carlos M., Varagic, Jasmina, Navar, Luis Gabriel, Re, Richard N. and Ventura, Hector O. (2019). Edward D. Frohlich, MD September 10, 1931-August 16, 2019 In Memoriam. Hypertension, 74 (6), 1229-1231. doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.119.13883

Colombian consensus on advanced heart failure: Heart Failure, Heart Transplant and Pulmonary Hypertension Section of Colombian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Consenso colombiano de falla cardíaca avanzada: capítulo de Falla Cardíaca, Trasplante Cardíaco e Hipertensión Pulmonar de la Sociedad Colombiana de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular

Gómez-Mesa, Juan Esteban, Saldarriaga, Clara, Jurado, Adriana Milena, Mariño, Alejandro, Rivera, Alex, Herrera, Álvaro, Buitrago, Andrés Felipe, García, Ángel Alberto, Figueredo, Antonio, Rivera, Edilma Lucy, Contreras, Eduardo, Gómez, Efraín, Martínez, Erika María, Mendoza, Fernan, González, Gina, Ventura, Héctor, Ramírez, John Alexander, González Juanatey, José R., Ortega, Juan Carlos, Salazar, Leonardo, Bueno, Manuel Gómez, Rodríguez, María Juliana, Leiro, Marisa Crespo, Manito, Nicolás, Roa, Nubia Lucía and Echeverría, Luis Eduardo (2019). Colombian consensus on advanced heart failure: Heart Failure, Heart Transplant and Pulmonary Hypertension Section of Colombian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Consenso colombiano de falla cardíaca avanzada: capítulo de Falla Cardíaca, Trasplante Cardíaco e Hipertensión Pulmonar de la Sociedad Colombiana de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular. Revista Colombiana de Cardiologia, 26, 3-24. doi: 10.1016/j.rccar.2019.06.001

Editorial: Epidemiology and managing aspects of hypertension

Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (2019). Editorial: Epidemiology and managing aspects of hypertension. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 34 (4), 329-330. doi: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000000631

Management of resistant hypertension

Hasan, Mohanad A., Stewart, Merrill H., Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2019). Management of resistant hypertension. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 34 (4), 367-375. doi: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000000635

Emerging Therapy in Hypertension

Stewart, Merrill H., Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2019). Emerging Therapy in Hypertension. Current Hypertension Reports, 21 (3) 23, 23. doi: 10.1007/s11906-019-0923-1

HDL and heart failure regulation still breathing but exhausted

Ventura, Hector O., Lavie, Carl J. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2019). HDL and heart failure regulation still breathing but exhausted. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 73 (2), 187-189. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.11.011

An update on pharmacotherapies in diabetic dyslipidemia

Gupta, Manasvi, Tummala, Ramyashree, Ghosh, Raktim K., Blumenthal, Colin, Philip, Karan, Bandyopadhyay, Dhrubajyoti, Ventura, Hector and Deedwania, Prakash (2019). An update on pharmacotherapies in diabetic dyslipidemia. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 62 (4), 334-341. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2019.07.006

Improving provider adherence to guideline recommendations in heart failure

Di Palo, Katherine E., Piña, Ileana L. and Ventura, Hector O. (2018). Improving provider adherence to guideline recommendations in heart failure. Current Heart Failure Reports, 15 (6), 350-356. doi: 10.1007/s11897-018-0411-y

The impact of mediators of health literacy on clinical outcomes in cardiovascular diseases

Ventura, Hector O. and Pina, Ileana L. (2018). The impact of mediators of health literacy on clinical outcomes in cardiovascular diseases. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 93 (12), 1700-1702. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.10.016

Muscling up to improve heart failure prognosis

Ventura, Hector O., Carbone, Salvatore and Lavie, Carl J. (2018). Muscling up to improve heart failure prognosis. European Journal of Heart Failure, 20 (11), 1588-1590. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.1314

Prognostic implications of left ventricular hypertrophy

Stewart, Merrill H., Lavie, Carl J., Shah, Sangeeta, Englert, Joseph, Gilliland, Yvonne, Qamruddin, Salima, Dinshaw, Homeyar, Cash, Michael, Ventura, Hector and Milani, Richard (2018). Prognostic implications of left ventricular hypertrophy. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 61 (5-6), 446-455. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2018.11.002

Blood pressure measurements for treating hypertension: which method counts the most?

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2018). Blood pressure measurements for treating hypertension: which method counts the most?. Heart, 104 (14), 1142-1143. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2018-312963

Hypertension: management and measurements

Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (2018). Hypertension: management and measurements. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 33 (4), 375-376. doi: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000000534

Psychopharmacology and cardiovascular disease

Piña, Ileana L., Di Palo, Katherine E. and Ventura, Hector O. (2018). Psychopharmacology and cardiovascular disease. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 71 (20), 2346-2359. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.03.458

The check list manifesto for mechanical circulatory support: targeting anti-coagulation efficiency

Uber, Patricia A. and Ventura, Hector O. (2018). The check list manifesto for mechanical circulatory support: targeting anti-coagulation efficiency. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 37 (5), 568-569. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2018.03.004

Future pharmacological therapy in hypertension

Stewart, Merrill H, Lavie, Carl J and Ventura, Hector O (2018). Future pharmacological therapy in hypertension. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 33 (4), 408-415. doi: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000000529

Blood pressure and goal titration of neurohormonal antagonists: the tortoise wins again?

Ventura, Hector O. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2018). Blood pressure and goal titration of neurohormonal antagonists: the tortoise wins again?. European Journal of Heart Failure, 20 (3), 501-503. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.1094

Obesity and prognosis in pediatric dilated cardiomyopathy no paradox or adverse effects

Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2018). Obesity and prognosis in pediatric dilated cardiomyopathy no paradox or adverse effects. Jacc-Heart Failure, 6 (3), 231-232. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2017.11.013

Cardiovascular disease burden in cancer patients from 2003 to 2014

Agarwal, Manyoo A., Aggarwal, Aditi, Rastogi, Sameer, Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (2018). Cardiovascular disease burden in cancer patients from 2003 to 2014. European Heart Journal-Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes, 4 (1), 69-70. doi: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcx033

Health Literacy: An Important Clinical Tool in Heart Failure

Ventura, Hector O. and Pina, Ileana L. (2017). Health Literacy: An Important Clinical Tool in Heart Failure. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 93 (1), 1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2017.11.009

Changing our Approach to Stage D Heart Failure

Becnel, Miriam F., Ventura, Hector O. and Krim, Selim R. (2017). Changing our Approach to Stage D Heart Failure. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 60 (2), 205-214. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2017.08.003

Comprehensive heart failure management

Ventura, Hector O. and Pina, Ileana L. (2017). Comprehensive heart failure management. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 60 (2), 169-170. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2017.08.001

Pharmacologic Therapy for Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Closing the Gap Between Clinical Guidelines and Practice

Biglane, J. Barr, Becnel, Miriam F., Ventura, Hector O. and Krim, Selim R. (2017). Pharmacologic Therapy for Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Closing the Gap Between Clinical Guidelines and Practice. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 60 (2), 187-197. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2017.08.006

Management of cardiovascular diseases in patients with obesity

Lavie, Carl J., Arena, Ross, Alpert, Martin A., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2017). Management of cardiovascular diseases in patients with obesity. Nature Reviews Cardiology, 15 (1), 45-56. doi: 10.1038/nrcardio.2017.108

Clinical perspective on antihypertensive drug treatment in adults with grade 1 hypertension and low-to-moderate cardiovascular risk: an international expert consultation

Morales Salinas, Alberto, Coca, Antonio, Olsen, Michael H., Sanchez, Ramiro A., Sebba-Barroso, Weimar K., Kones, Richard, Bertomeu-Martinez, Vicente, Sobrino, Javier, Alcocer, Luis, Pineiro, Daniel J., Lanas, Fernando, Machado, Carlos A., Aguirre-Palacios, Fernando, Ortellado, Jose, Perez, Gonzalo, Sabio, Rodrigo, Landrove, Orlando, Rodriguez-Leyva, Delfin, Duenas-Herrera, Alfredo, Rodriguez Portelles, Ayelen, Parra-Carrillo, Jose Z., Piskorz, Daniel L., Bryce-Moncloa, Alfonso, Waisman, Gabriel, Yano, Yuichiro, Ventura, Hector, Orias, Marcelo, Prabhakaran, Dorairaj, Sundstrom, J. ... Zanchetti, Alberto (2017). Clinical perspective on antihypertensive drug treatment in adults with grade 1 hypertension and low-to-moderate cardiovascular risk: an international expert consultation. Current Problems in Cardiology, 42 (7), 198-225. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2017.03.001

Observations on the blood pressure paradox in heart failure

Ventura, Hector O., Messerli, Franz H. and Lavie, Carl J. (2017). Observations on the blood pressure paradox in heart failure. European Journal of Heart Failure, 19 (7), 843-845. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.818

The importance of achieving blood pressure control, what is the target?

Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (2017). The importance of achieving blood pressure control, what is the target?. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 32 (4), 363-364. doi: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000000418

The interaction of cardiorespiratory fitness with obesity and the obesity paradox in cardiovascular disease

Oktay, Ahmet Afsin, Lavie, Cari J., Kokkinos, Peter F., Parto, Parham, Pandey, Ambarish and Ventura, Hector O. (2017). The interaction of cardiorespiratory fitness with obesity and the obesity paradox in cardiovascular disease. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 60 (1), 30-44. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2017.05.005

Therapeutic cardiorespiratory fitness to prevent and treat heart failure

Lavie, Carl J., Keteyian, Steven J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2017). Therapeutic cardiorespiratory fitness to prevent and treat heart failure. JACC: Heart Failure, 5 (5), 375-376. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2017.01.007

Observations and reflections on the burden of hospitalizations for heart failure

Ventura, Hector O. and Silver, Marc A. (2017). Observations and reflections on the burden of hospitalizations for heart failure. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 92 (2), 175-178. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.12.009

Improving hypertension control and patient engagement using digital tools

Milani, Richard V., Lavie, Carl J., Bober, Robert M., Milani, Alexander R. and Ventura, Hector O. (2017). Improving hypertension control and patient engagement using digital tools. American Journal of Medicine, 130 (1), 14-20. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2016.07.029

Body habitus in heart failure: Understanding the mechanisms and clinical significance of the obesity paradox

Parto, Parham, Lavie, Carl J., Arena, Ross, Bond, Samantha, Popovic, Dejana and Ventura, Hector O. (2016). Body habitus in heart failure: Understanding the mechanisms and clinical significance of the obesity paradox. Future Cardiology, 12 (6), 639-653. doi: 10.2217/fca-2016-0029

Current perspectives on left ventricular geometry in systemic hypertension

Oktay, Ahmet Afşin, Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Ventura, Hector O., Gilliland, Yvonne E., Shah, Sangeeta and Cash, Michael E. (2016). Current perspectives on left ventricular geometry in systemic hypertension. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 59 (3), 235-246. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2016.09.001

New concepts in hypertension management: a population-based perspective

Milani, Richard V., Lavie, Carl J., Wilt, Jonathan K., Bober, Robert M. and Ventura, Hector O. (2016). New concepts in hypertension management: a population-based perspective. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 59 (3), 289-294. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2016.09.005

Body composition and advanced heart failure therapy weighing the options and outcomes

Lavie, Carl J., Mehra, Mandeep R. and Ventura, Hector O. (2016). Body composition and advanced heart failure therapy weighing the options and outcomes. JACC: Heart Failure, 4 (10), 769-771. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2016.07.007

Breaking down the barriers: Why the delay in referral for pulmonary arterial hypertension?

Mandras, S.A., Ventura, H.O. and Corris, P.A. (2016). Breaking down the barriers: Why the delay in referral for pulmonary arterial hypertension?. The Ochsner Journal, 16 (3), 257-262.

Using the minimally invasive impella 5.0 via the right subclavian artery cutdown for acute on chronic decompensated heart failure as a bridge to decision

Bansal, A., Bhama, J.K., Patel, R., Desai, S., Mandras, S.A., Patel, H., Collins, T., Reilly, J.P., Ventura, H.O. and Parrino, P. Eugene (2016). Using the minimally invasive impella 5.0 via the right subclavian artery cutdown for acute on chronic decompensated heart failure as a bridge to decision. The Ochsner Journal, 16 (3), 210-216.

Coenzyme Q10 and utility in heart failure: just another supplement?

Oleck, Sylvia and Ventura, Hector O. (2016). Coenzyme Q10 and utility in heart failure: just another supplement?. Current Heart Failure Reports, 13 (4), 190-195. doi: 10.1007/s11897-016-0296-6

Dose response characterization of the association of serum digoxin concentration with mortality outcomes in the Digitalis Investigation Group trial

Adams, Kirkwood F., Jr., Butler, Javed, Patterson, J. Herbert, Stough, Wendy Gattis, Bauman, Jerry L., van Veldhuisen, Dirk J., Schwartz, Todd A., Sabbah, Hani, Mackowiak, John I., Ventura, Hector O. and Ghali, Jalal K. (2016). Dose response characterization of the association of serum digoxin concentration with mortality outcomes in the Digitalis Investigation Group trial. European Journal of Heart Failure, 18 (8), 1072-1081. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.584

Impact of obesity on the prevalence and prognosis of heart failure-it is not always just black and white

Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2016). Impact of obesity on the prevalence and prognosis of heart failure-it is not always just black and white. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 22 (8), 598-599. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2016.06.003

Genotype and phenotype of transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis THAOS (Transthyretin Amyloid Outcome Survey)

Maurer, Mathew S., Hanna, Mazen, Grogan, Martha, Dispenzieri, Angela, Witteles, Ronald, Drachman, Brian, Judge, Daniel P., Lenihan, Daniel J., Gottlieb, Stephen S., Shah, Sanjiv J., Steidley, D. Eric, Ventura, Hector, Murali, Srinivas, Silver, Marc A., Jacoby, Daniel, Fedson, Savitri, Hummel, Scott L., Kristen, Arnt V., Damy, Thibaud, Plante-Bordeneuve, Violaine, Coelho, Teresa, Mundayat, Rajiv, Suhr, Ole B., Cruz, Marcia Waddington and Rapezzi, Claudio (2016). Genotype and phenotype of transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis THAOS (Transthyretin Amyloid Outcome Survey). Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 68 (2), 161-172. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2016.03.596

Impact of comorbidities in hypertension

Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (2016). Impact of comorbidities in hypertension. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 31 (4), 374-375. doi: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000000302

In Memoriam Arnold M Katz, MD

Ventura, Hector O. (2016). In Memoriam Arnold M Katz, MD. American Journal of Cardiology, 117 (12), 1996-1997. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.03.053

Tackling cardiovascular disease in Hispanic/Latinos: achieving 2020 goals

Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (2016). Tackling cardiovascular disease in Hispanic/Latinos: achieving 2020 goals. American Heart Journal, 176, 125-126. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2016.03.008

The secret trip of Dr Alton Ochsner

Randrup, Eduardo and Ventura, Hector O. (2016). The secret trip of Dr Alton Ochsner. Ochsner Journal, 16 (2), 116-119.

Gaining a new skill: radial catheterization - foreword

Ventura, Hector O. (2016). Gaining a new skill: radial catheterization - foreword. Current Problems in Cardiology, 41 (5), 193-193. doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2016.08.001

Reducing Heart Failure Risks in Obese Patients

Parto, Parham, Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2016). Reducing Heart Failure Risks in Obese Patients. Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports, 10 (4) 15, 1-8. doi: 10.1007/s12170-016-0498-1

REPLY: The "obesity paradox" is not a paradox: Time to focus on effective treatments

Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2016). REPLY: The "obesity paradox" is not a paradox: Time to focus on effective treatments. JACC: Heart Failure, 4 (3), 234-235. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2015.11.006

Update on obesity and obesity paradox in heart failure

Lavie, Carl J., Sharma, Abhishek, Alpert, Martin A., De Schutter, Alban, Lopez-Jimenez, Francisco, Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2016). Update on obesity and obesity paradox in heart failure. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 58 (4), 393-400. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2015.12.003

The obesity paradox in heart failure is it all about fitness, fat, or sex?

Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2015). The obesity paradox in heart failure is it all about fitness, fat, or sex?. JACC: Heart Failure, 3 (11), 927-930. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2015.07.009

Management of patients admitted with acute decompensated heart failure

Krim, Selim R., Campbell, Patrick T., Desai, Sapna, Mandras, Stacy, Patel, Hamang, Eiswirth, Clement and Ventura, Hector O. (2015). Management of patients admitted with acute decompensated heart failure. Ochsner Journal, 15 (3), 284-289.

Quantity, but more important, quality of life in heart failure

Ventura, Hector O. (2015). Quantity, but more important, quality of life in heart failure. Ochsner Journal, 15 (3).

Preventing heart failure with exercise training

Parto, Parham, Lavie, Carl J., Arena, Ross and Ventura, Hector O. (2015). Preventing heart failure with exercise training. Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports, 9 (9) 44. doi: 10.1007/s12170-015-0472-3

Regional differences in use and outcomes of left ventricular assist devices: insights from the Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support Registry

Krim, Selim R., Vivo, Rey P., Campbell, Patrick, Estep, Jerry D., Fonarow, Gregg C., Naftel, David C. and Ventura, Hector O. (2015). Regional differences in use and outcomes of left ventricular assist devices: insights from the Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support Registry. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 34 (7), 912-920. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2015.01.007

Impact of ethnicity and race on response to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in heart failure

Campbell, Patrick and Ventura, Hector O. (2015). Impact of ethnicity and race on response to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors in heart failure. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 21 (6), 457-459. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2015.05.002

Critical impact of fitness in the prevention and treatment of heart failure

Lavie, Carl J., Ventura, Hector O., Milani, Richard V. and Arena, Ross (2015). Critical impact of fitness in the prevention and treatment of heart failure. American Heart Journal, 169 (2), 194-196. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2014.11.006

Risks and benefits of weight loss in heart failure

Lavie, Carl J., Alpert, Martin A. and Ventura, Hector O. (2015). Risks and benefits of weight loss in heart failure. Heart Failure Clinics, 11 (1), 125-131. doi: 10.1016/j.hfc.2014.08.013

Clinical characteristics, treatment patterns and outcomes of Hispanic hypertensive patients

Campbell, Patrick T., Krim, Selim R., Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2014). Clinical characteristics, treatment patterns and outcomes of Hispanic hypertensive patients. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 57 (3), 244-252. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2014.08.006

The consummate clinician

Ventura, Hector O. (2014). The consummate clinician. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 33 (10), 1103-1103. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2014.07.017

Heart Failure in Ethnic Minorities Slow and Steady Progress

Pina, Ileana L. and Ventura, Hector O. (2014). Heart Failure in Ethnic Minorities Slow and Steady Progress. Jacc-Heart Failure, 2 (4), 400-402. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2014.03.012

Impact of echocardiographic left ventricular geometry on clinical prognosis

Lavie, Carl J., Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Milani, Richard V., Ventura, Hector O., Shah, Sangeeta and Gilliland, Yvonne (2014). Impact of echocardiographic left ventricular geometry on clinical prognosis. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 57 (1), 3-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2014.05.003

Left-ventricular hypertrophy in obesity

Messerli, Franz H. and Ventura, Hector (2014). Left-ventricular hypertrophy in obesity. Journal of Hypertension, 32 (7), 1542-1543. doi: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000000198

A perspective on re-evaluating digoxin's role in the current management of patients with chronic systolic heart failure: targeting serum concentration to reduce hospitalization and improve safety profile

Adams Jr., Kirkwood F., Ghali, Jalal K., Herbert Patterson, J., Stough, Wendy Gattis, Butler, Javed, Bauman, Jerry L., Ventura, Hector O., Sabbah, Hani, MacKowiak, John I. and Van Veldhuisen, Dirk J. (2014). A perspective on re-evaluating digoxin's role in the current management of patients with chronic systolic heart failure: targeting serum concentration to reduce hospitalization and improve safety profile. European Journal of Heart Failure, 16 (5), 483-493. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.64

Spironolactone for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Pitt, Bertram, Pfeffer, Marc A., Assmann, Susan F., Boineau, Robin, Anand, Inder S., Claggett, Brian, Clausell, Nadine, Desai, Akshay S., Diaz, Rafael, Fleg, Jerome L., Gordeev, Ivan, Harty, Brian, Heitner, John F., Kenwood, Christopher T., Lewis, Eldrin F., O'Meara, Eileen, Probstfield, Jeffrey L., Shaburishvili, Tamaz, Shah, Sanjiv J., Solomon, Scott D., Sweitzer, Nancy K., Yang, Song, McKinlay, Sonja M., TOPCAT Investigators and Ventura, H. (2014). Spironolactone for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. New England Journal of Medicine, 370 (15), 1383-1392. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1313731

Clevidipine in acute heart failure: results of the A study of blood pressure control in acute heart failure - a pilot study (PRONTO)

Peacock, W. Frank, Chandra, Abhinav, Char, Douglas, Collins, Sean, Sahakian, Guillaume Der, Ding, Li, Dunbar, Lala, Fermann, Gregory, Fonarow, Gregg C., Garrison, Norman, Hu, Ming-yi, Jourdain, Patrick, Laribi, Said, Levy, Phillip, Moeckel, Martin, Mueller, Christian, Ray, Patrick, Singer, Adam, Ventura, Hector, Weiss, Mason and Mebazaa, Alex (2014). Clevidipine in acute heart failure: results of the A study of blood pressure control in acute heart failure - a pilot study (PRONTO). American Heart Journal, 167 (4), 629-636. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2013.12.023

Co-morbidities in Heart Failure Preface

Zannad, Faiez and Ventura, Hector O. (2014). Co-morbidities in Heart Failure Preface. Heart Failure Clinics, 10 (2), XI-XI. doi: 10.1016/j.hfc.2014.01.002

Disparate effects of metabolically healthy obesity in coronary heart disease and heart failure

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2014). Disparate effects of metabolically healthy obesity in coronary heart disease and heart failure. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 63 (11), 1079-1081. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2013.10.080

Clinical implications of weight loss in heart failure

Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2014). Clinical implications of weight loss in heart failure. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 20 (3), 190-192. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2014.01.002

Effects of left ventricular geometry and obesity on mortality in women with normal ejection fraction

Patel D.A., Lavie C.J., Artham S.M., Milani R.V., Cardenas G.A. and Ventura H.O. (2014). Effects of left ventricular geometry and obesity on mortality in women with normal ejection fraction. American Journal of Cardiology, 113 (5), 877-880. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2013.11.041

Effects of Obesity and Weight Changes on Cardiac and Vascular Structure and Function. Does the Clinical Impact Carry Any Weight?

Lavie C.J., Milani R.V. and Ventura H.O. (2014). Effects of Obesity and Weight Changes on Cardiac and Vascular Structure and Function. Does the Clinical Impact Carry Any Weight?. JACC: Heart Failure, 2 (5), 509-511. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2014.04.007

Obesity paradox, cachexia, frailty, and heart failure

Lavie, Carl J., De Schutter, Alban, Alpert, Martin A., Mehra, Mandeep R., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2014). Obesity paradox, cachexia, frailty, and heart failure. Heart Failure Clinics, 10 (2), 319-326. doi: 10.1016/j.hfc.2013.12.002

Racial/ethnic differences in b-type natriuretic peptide levels and their association with care and outcomes among patients hospitalized with heart failure: Findings from get with the guidelines-heart failure

Krim, Selim R., Vivo, Rey P., Krim, Nassim R., Qian, Feng, Cox, Margueritte, Ventura, Hector, Hernandez, Adrian F., Bhatt, Deepak L. and Fonarow, Gregg C. (2013). Racial/ethnic differences in b-type natriuretic peptide levels and their association with care and outcomes among patients hospitalized with heart failure: Findings from get with the guidelines-heart failure. JACC: Heart Failure, 1 (4), 345-352. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2013.04.008

Transcatheter Potts shunt: An innovative IDEA

Ventura, Hector O. (2013). Transcatheter Potts shunt: An innovative IDEA. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 32 (4), 388-389. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2013.02.003

Micronutrients in chronic heart failure

Krim, Selim R., Campbell, Patrick, Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector (2013). Micronutrients in chronic heart failure. Current Heart Failure Reports, 10 (1), 46-53. doi: 10.1007/s11897-012-0118-4

Aldosterone Antagonists: Evidence-Based Yet Underutilized Effective Heart Failure Therapy

Lavie, C.J., Dinicolantonio, J.J., O'Keefe, J.H. and Ventura, H.O. (2013). Aldosterone Antagonists: Evidence-Based Yet Underutilized Effective Heart Failure Therapy. Congestive Heart Failure, 19 (3), 105-106. doi: 10.1111/chf.12022

Impact of obesity and the obesity paradox on prevalence and prognosis in heart failure

Lavie, Carl J., Alpert, Martin A., Arena, Ross, Mehra, Mandeep R., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2013). Impact of obesity and the obesity paradox on prevalence and prognosis in heart failure. JACC: Heart Failure, 1 (2), 93-102. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2013.01.006

Thiamine supplementation for the treatment of heart failure: A review of the literature

Dinicolantonio, J.J., Niazi, A.K., Lavie, C.J., O'Keefe, J.H. and Ventura, H.O. (2013). Thiamine supplementation for the treatment of heart failure: A review of the literature. Congestive Heart Failure, 19 (4), 214-222. doi: 10.1111/chf.12037

Should We Start Prescribing Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Chronic Heart Failure?

Jarreau, Tara K., Lee, John H., Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2012). Should We Start Prescribing Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Chronic Heart Failure?. Current Heart Failure Reports, 9 (1), 8-13. doi: 10.1007/s11897-011-0073-5

Vasodilating versus first-generation β-blockers for cardiovascular protection

Fares, Hassan, Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2012). Vasodilating versus first-generation β-blockers for cardiovascular protection. Postgraduate Medicine, 124 (2), 7-15. doi: 10.3810/pgm.2012.03.2532

Antihypertensive therapy versus alternative therapeutic options for prehypertension: An evidence-based approach

Gaddam, Krishna K., Ventura, Hector and Lavie, Carl J. (2012). Antihypertensive therapy versus alternative therapeutic options for prehypertension: An evidence-based approach. Future Cardiology, 8 (1), 115-122. doi: 10.2217/fca.11.83

Association of left ventricular geometry with left atrial enlargement in patients with preserved ejection fraction

Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Gilliland, Yvonne, Shah, Sangeeta and Ventura, Hector O. (2012). Association of left ventricular geometry with left atrial enlargement in patients with preserved ejection fraction. Congestive Heart Failure, 18 (1), 4-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-7133.2011.00264.x

Exercise training as treatment of depression in heart failure

Milani, Richard V., Lavie, Carl J., Mehra, Mandeep R. and Ventura, Hector O. (2012). Exercise training as treatment of depression in heart failure. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 59 (3), 291-291. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2011.08.074

Impact of obesity on outcomes in myocardial infarction : Combating the "Obesity Paradox"

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2011). Impact of obesity on outcomes in myocardial infarction : Combating the "Obesity Paradox". Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 58 (25), 2651-2653. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2011.09.032

Natriuretic peptides as markers of cardiovascular risk: The story continues

Ventura, Hector. O. and Silver, Marc. A. (2011). Natriuretic peptides as markers of cardiovascular risk: The story continues. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 86 (12), 1143-1145. doi: 10.4065/mcp.2011.0725

Hypertension and antihypertensive therapy in Hispanics and Mexican Americans living in the United States

Ventura, Hector, Pina, Ileana L. and Lavie, Carl J. (2011). Hypertension and antihypertensive therapy in Hispanics and Mexican Americans living in the United States. Postgraduate Medicine, 123 (6), 46-57. doi: 10.3810/pgm.2011.11.2494

Relationship between arterial impedance and concentric remodeling in patients with normal systolic function: Impact on prevalence and survival

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Elise L. and Ventura, H.O. (2011). Relationship between arterial impedance and concentric remodeling in patients with normal systolic function: Impact on prevalence and survival. Congestive Heart Failure, 17 (6), 283-287. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-7133.2011.00232.x

Progression from concentric left ventricular hypertrophy and normal ejection fraction to left ventricular dysfunction

Milani, Richard V., Drazner, Mark H., Lavie, Carl J., Morin, Daniel P. and Ventura, Hector O. (2011). Progression from concentric left ventricular hypertrophy and normal ejection fraction to left ventricular dysfunction. American Journal of Cardiology, 1008 (7), 992-996. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2011.05.038

Left atrial volume index predictive of mortality independent of left ventricular geometry in a large clinical cohort with preserved ejection fraction

Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2011). Left atrial volume index predictive of mortality independent of left ventricular geometry in a large clinical cohort with preserved ejection fraction. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 86 (8), 730-737. doi: 10.4065/mcp.2010.0682

Geographic variations of acute heart failure syndromes: The importance of clinical registries

Ventura, Hector O. and Gaddam, Krishna K. (2011). Geographic variations of acute heart failure syndromes: The importance of clinical registries. American Heart Journal, 162 (1), 1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2011.03.034

Nutritional assessment in heart failure patients

Lee, John H., Jarreau, Tara, Prasad, Amit, Lavie, Carl, O'Keefe, James and Ventura, Hector (2011). Nutritional assessment in heart failure patients. Congestive Heart Failure, 17 (4), 199-203. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-7133.2011.00239.x

Obesity and the "Obesity Paradox" in Cardiovascular Diseases

Lavie, C.J., Milani, R. V. and Ventura, H. O. (2011). Obesity and the "Obesity Paradox" in Cardiovascular Diseases. Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 90 (1), 23-25. doi: 10.1038/clpt.2011.87

Advances in mechanical circulatory support: Year in review

Potapov, Evgenij V., Krabatsch, Thomas, Ventura, Hector O. and Hetzer, Roland (2011). Advances in mechanical circulatory support: Year in review. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 30 (5), 487-493. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2011.01.703

Weighing in on Obesity and the Obesity Paradox in Heart Failure

Lavie, Carl J. and Ventura, Hector O. (2011). Weighing in on Obesity and the Obesity Paradox in Heart Failure. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 17 (5), 381-383. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2011.02.005

Antihypertensive therapy for prehypertension: Relationship with cardiovascular outcomes (Journal of the American Medical Association (2011) 305, 9, (940-941))

Ventura, H. O. (2011). Antihypertensive therapy for prehypertension: Relationship with cardiovascular outcomes (Journal of the American Medical Association (2011) 305, 9, (940-941)). Jama-Journal of the American Medical Association, 305 (13), 1301-1301. doi: 10.1001/jama.2011.403

Metabolic syndrome and heart failure - The risk, paradox, and treatment

Gaddam, Krishna K., Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (2011). Metabolic syndrome and heart failure - The risk, paradox, and treatment. Current Hypertension Reports, 13 (2), 142-148. doi: 10.1007/s11906-011-0179-x

Antihypertensive therapy for prehypertension relationship with cardiovascular outcomes

Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (2011). Antihypertensive therapy for prehypertension relationship with cardiovascular outcomes. Jama-Journal of The American Medical Association, 305 (9), 940-941. doi: 10.1001/jama.2011.256

Developments in Heart Failure 2010

Gaddam, Krishna K., Jarreau, Tara and Ventura, Hector (2011). Developments in Heart Failure 2010. Congestive Heart Failure, 17 (2), 92-100. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-7133.2011.00219.x

Heart transplantation for a patient with Kearns-Sayre syndrome and end-stage heart failure

Homan, David J., Niyazov, Dmitriy M., Fisher, Patrick W., Mandras, Stacy, Patel, Hamang, Bates, Michael, Parrino, Gene and Ventura, Hector O. (2011). Heart transplantation for a patient with Kearns-Sayre syndrome and end-stage heart failure. Congestive Heart Failure, 17 (2), 101-103. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-7133.2011.00211.x

Impact of exercise training and depression on survival in heart failure due to coronary heart disease

Milani, Richard V., Lavie, Carl J., Mehra, Mandeep R. and Ventura, Hector O. (2011). Impact of exercise training and depression on survival in heart failure due to coronary heart disease. American Journal of Cardiology, 107 (1), 64-68. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.08.047

Kenneth Baughman, MD: A Personal Reflection

Ventura, HO (2011). Kenneth Baughman, MD: A Personal Reflection. American Journal of Cardiology, 107 (1), 139-140. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.08.057

The Coalition to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes (credo): Why credo matters to cardiologists

Yancy, Clyde W., Wang, Tracy Y., Ventura, Hector O., Pina, Ileana L., Vijayaraghavan, Krishnaswami, Ferdinand, Keith C., Hall, Laura Lee and Credo Advisory Grp (2011). The Coalition to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes (credo): Why credo matters to cardiologists. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 57 (3), 245-252. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2010.09.027

The "obesity paradox" in coronary heart disease

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2010). The "obesity paradox" in coronary heart disease. American Journal of Cardiology, 106 (11), 1673-1673. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.08.033

Use of body fatness cutoff points: Reply

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Ventura, Hector O., De Schutter, Alban and Romero-Corral, Abel (2010). Use of body fatness cutoff points: Reply. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 85 (11), 1057-1058. doi: 10.4065/mcp.2010.0624

Body composition and heart failure prevalence and prognosis: Getting to the fat of the matter in the "obesity paradox"

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Ventura, Hector O. and Romero-Corral, Abel (2010). Body composition and heart failure prevalence and prognosis: Getting to the fat of the matter in the "obesity paradox". Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 85 (7), 605-608. doi: 10.4065/mcp.2010.0333

Reply

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Mehra, Mandeep R. and Ventura, Hector O. (2010). Reply. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 55 (4), 411-412. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2009.10.022

The obesity paradox, weight loss, and coronary disease

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Artham, Surya M., Patel, Dharmendrakumar A. and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). The obesity paradox, weight loss, and coronary disease. American Journal of Medicine, 122 (12), 1106-1114. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2009.06.006

Exercise training and heart failure in older adults - Dismal failure or not enough exercise?

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). Exercise training and heart failure in older adults - Dismal failure or not enough exercise?. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 57 (11), 2148-2150. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2009.02520.x

Baseline differences in the HF-ACTION trial by sex

Pina, Ileana L., Kokkinos, Peter, Kao, Andrew, Bittner, Vera, Saval, Matt, Clare, Bob, Goldberg, Lee, Johnson, Maryl, Swank, Ann, Ventura, Hector, Moe, Gordon, Fitz-Gerald, Meredith, Ellis, Stephen J., Vest, Marianne, Cooper, Lawton and Whellan, David (2009). Baseline differences in the HF-ACTION trial by sex. American Heart Journal, 158 (4), S16-S23. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2009.07.012

Clinical Impact of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Implications for Regression

Artham, Surya M., Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Verma, Anil and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). Clinical Impact of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy and Implications for Regression. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 52 (2), 153-167. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2009.05.002

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and prognosis in advanced heart failure

Mehra, Mandeep R., Uber, Patricia A., Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Park, Myung H. and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). High-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and prognosis in advanced heart failure. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 28 (9), 876-880. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2009.04.026

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and cardiovascular diseases

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Mehra, Mandeep R. and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and cardiovascular diseases. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 54 (7), 585-594. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2009.02.084

New data on the clinical impact of exercise training, fish oils, and statins in heart failure

Lavie, Carl J., O'Keefe, James H., Milani, Richard V., Ventura, Hector O. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2009). New data on the clinical impact of exercise training, fish oils, and statins in heart failure. Physician and Sportsmedicine, 37 (2), 22-28. doi: 10.3810/psm.2009.06.1706

Hypertension and Cardiac Failure in its Various Forms

Gaddam, Krishna K, Verma, Anil, Thompson, Mark, Amin, Rohit and Ventura, Hector (2009). Hypertension and Cardiac Failure in its Various Forms. Medical Clinics of North America, 93 (3), 665-680. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2009.02.005

Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor, Paradox, and Impact of Weight Loss

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor, Paradox, and Impact of Weight Loss. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 53 (21), 1925-1932. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2008.12.068

Usefulness of heart rate as an independent predictor for survival after heart transplantation

Anand, Rishi G., Reddy, Madhavi T., Yau, C. L., Myers, Leann, Amin, Rohit R., Stahls, Paul F., Dumas, Debbie, Frohlich, Edward D. and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). Usefulness of heart rate as an independent predictor for survival after heart transplantation. American Journal of Cardiology, 103 (9), 1290-1294. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.01.022

Efficacy and safety of exercise training in patients with chronic heart failure: HF -ACTION Randomized Controlled Trial

O'Connor, Christopher M., Whellan, David J., Lee, Kerry L., Keteyian, Steven J., Cooper, Lawton S., Ellis, Stephen J., Leifer, Eric S., Kraus, William E., Kitzman, Dalane W., Blumenthal, James A., Rendall, David S., Miller, Nancy Houston, Fleg, Jerome L., Schulman, Kevin A., McKelvie, Robert S., Zannad, Faiez, Pina, Iliana L., HF-ACTION Investigators and Ventura, Hector (2009). Efficacy and safety of exercise training in patients with chronic heart failure: HF -ACTION Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 301 (14), 1439-1450. doi: 10.1001/jama.2009.454

Cardiovascular outcomes and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors: Beyond blood pressure control

Verma, Anil and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). Cardiovascular outcomes and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors: Beyond blood pressure control. Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy, 23 (2), 109-111. doi: 10.1007/s10557-008-6152-5

Emerging diuretics for the treatment of heart failure

Sedghi, Yabiz, Gaddam, Krishna K. and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). Emerging diuretics for the treatment of heart failure. Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs, 14 (1), 195-204. doi: 10.1517/14728210902721230

The "obesity paradox": Is smoking/lung disease the explanation?

Lavie, Carl J., Ventura, Hector O. and Milani, Richard V. (2008). The "obesity paradox": Is smoking/lung disease the explanation?. Chest, 134 (5), 896-898. doi: 10.1378/chest.08-1673

The obesity paradox: Impact of obesity on the prevalence and prognosis of cardiovascular diseases

Artham, Surya M., Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2008). The obesity paradox: Impact of obesity on the prevalence and prognosis of cardiovascular diseases. Postgraduate Medicine, 120 (2), 34-41. doi: 10.3810/pgm.2008.07.1788

Untangling the heavy cardiovascular burden of obesity

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2008). Untangling the heavy cardiovascular burden of obesity. Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine, 5 (7), 428-429. doi: 10.1038/ncpcardio1257

In memoriam Charles Wooley, MD

Ventura, HO (2008). In memoriam Charles Wooley, MD. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, 101 (11), 1677-1678. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.03.032

The obesity paradox or vulnerability of the underweight - Response

Artham, Surya M. and Ventura, Hector O. (2008). The obesity paradox or vulnerability of the underweight - Response. Revista Espanola de Cardiologia, 61 (6), 654-655. doi: 10.1157/13123076

The eye as an indicator of heart failure in diabetic patients

Ventura, Hector O. and Reddy, Madhavi (2008). The eye as an indicator of heart failure in diabetic patients. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 51 (16), 1579-1580. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2008.01.022

Device therapy for heart failure - When and for whom?

Shams, Omar F. and Ventura, Hector O. (2008). Device therapy for heart failure - When and for whom?. American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs, 8 (3), 147-153. doi: 10.2165/00129784-200808030-00001

Death messengers

Mehra, M. R., Uber, P. A. and Ventura, H. O. (2007). Death messengers. British Medical Journal, 335 (7633), 1296-1297. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39409.501435.AE

Disparate effects of left ventricular geometry and obesity on mortality in patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Ventura, Hector O., Cardenas, Gustavo A., Mehra, Mandeep R. and Messerli, Franz H. (2007). Disparate effects of left ventricular geometry and obesity on mortality in patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction. American Journal of Cardiology, 100 (9), 1460-1464. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2007.06.040

The "obesity paradox" and heart failure: The story continues

Artham, Surya M. and Ventura, Hector O. (2007). The "obesity paradox" and heart failure: The story continues. Revista Espanola De Cardiologia, 60 (11), 1113-1117. doi: 10.1157/13111781

Obesity, heart disease, and favorable prognosis - Truth or paradox?

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2007). Obesity, heart disease, and favorable prognosis - Truth or paradox?. American Journal of Medicine, 120 (10), 825-826. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2007.06.023

Dickinson Woodruff Richards and cardiac catheterization

Ventura, Hector O. (2007). Dickinson Woodruff Richards and cardiac catheterization. Clinical Cardiology, 30 (8), 420-421. doi: 10.1002/clc.20093

CAMELOT tales: Trials and tribulations of Sir Lancelot and Lady Guinevere

Ventura, Hector O. (2007). CAMELOT tales: Trials and tribulations of Sir Lancelot and Lady Guinevere. American Journal of Cardiology, 99 (6), 878-878. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2006.10.018

Peak oxygen consumption and heart failure prognosis in women

Lavie, C. J., Milani, R. V., Ventura, H. O. and Mehra, M. R. (2007). Peak oxygen consumption and heart failure prognosis in women. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 49 (3), 375-375. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2006.10.031

A historical look at hypertension: Celebrating 100 years with the Southern Medical Association

Basile, J. N. and Ventura, H. (2006). A historical look at hypertension: Celebrating 100 years with the Southern Medical Association. Southern Medical Journal, 99 (12), 1412-1413. doi: 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e31803041f0

Understanding the basics of cardiopulmonary exercise testing

Milani, Richard V., Lavie, Carl J., Mehra, Mandeep R. and Ventura, Hector O. (2006). Understanding the basics of cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 81 (12), 1603-1611. doi: 10.4065/81.12.1603

Left ventricular geometry and mortality in patients > 70 years of age with normal ejection fraction

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Ventura, Hector O. and Messerli, Franz H. (2006). Left ventricular geometry and mortality in patients > 70 years of age with normal ejection fraction. American Journal of Cardiology, 98 (10), 1396-1399. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2006.06.037

Osborn waves in sepsis

Cardenas, Gustavo A., Ventura, Hector O. and Francis, John E. (2006). Osborn waves in sepsis. Southern Medical Journal, 99 (11), 1302-1303. doi: 10.1097/01.smj.0000240626.87080.2c

Comparison of cardiac and peripheral arterial stiffening and ventriculovascular uncoupling in patients with uncomplicated hypertension versus patients with hypertension after heart transplantation

Milani, R. V., Mehra, M. R., Lavie, C. J. and Ventura, H. O. (2006). Comparison of cardiac and peripheral arterial stiffening and ventriculovascular uncoupling in patients with uncomplicated hypertension versus patients with hypertension after heart transplantation. American Journal of Cardiology, 98 (6), 789-792. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2006.03.065

Ancient Egyptian medicine and the concept of heart failure

Saba, Magdi M., Ventura, Hector O., Saleh, Mohamed and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2006). Ancient Egyptian medicine and the concept of heart failure. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 12 (6), 416-421. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2006.03.001

Hypertension and heart failure: Diagnosis and management

Courville, Kevin A. and Ventura, Hector O. (2006). Hypertension and heart failure: Diagnosis and management. Current Hypertension Reports, 8 (3), 185-190. doi: 10.1007/s11906-006-0049-0

Left ventricular geometry and survival in patients with normal left ventricular ejection fraction

Milani, R. V., Lavie, C. J., Mehra, M. R., Ventura, H. O., Kurtz, J. D. and Messerli, F. H. (2006). Left ventricular geometry and survival in patients with normal left ventricular ejection fraction. American Journal of Cardiology, 97 (7), 959-963. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2005.10.030

H.J.C. "Jeremy" Swan, MD: In memory of his contributions to cardiovascular medicine

Ventura, Hector O. (2006). H.J.C. "Jeremy" Swan, MD: In memory of his contributions to cardiovascular medicine. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 67 (2), 171-174. doi: 10.1002/ccd.20638

Relation between left ventricular geometry and transmural dispersion of repolarization

Saba, Magdi M., Arain, Salman A., Lavie, Carl J., Abi-Samra, Freddy M., Ibrahim, Salma S., Ventura, Hector O. and Milani, Richard V. (2005). Relation between left ventricular geometry and transmural dispersion of repolarization. American Journal of Cardiology, 96 (7), 952-955. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2005.05.053

Relationship among epicardial coronary disease, tissue myocardial perfusion, and survival in heart transplantation

Potluri, Srinivasa P., Mehra, Mandeep R., Uber, Patricia A., Park, Myung H., Scott, Robert L. and Ventura, Hector O. (2005). Relationship among epicardial coronary disease, tissue myocardial perfusion, and survival in heart transplantation. Journal of Heart And Lung Transplantation, 24 (8), 1019-1025. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2004.07.017

Early recognition and treatment of hypertensive heart disease

Mitchell, Jason A., Ventura, Hector O. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2005). Early recognition and treatment of hypertensive heart disease. Current Opinion In Cardiology, 20 (4), 282-289. doi: 10.1097/01.hco.0000168533.76966.49

Bloodletting as a cure for dropsy : Heart failure down the ages

Ventura, Hector O. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2005). Bloodletting as a cure for dropsy : Heart failure down the ages. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 11 (4), 247-252. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2004.10.003

The interaction of vascular stiffness and cardiovascular events in women - Insights from the heart and estrogen/progestin replacement study

Ventura, Hector O. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2005). The interaction of vascular stiffness and cardiovascular events in women - Insights from the heart and estrogen/progestin replacement study. Chest, 127 (5), 1477-1480. doi: 10.1378/chest.127.5.1477

Improvement of heart failure after renal transplantation - The complex maze of cardio-renal interaction

Ventura, Hector O. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2005). Improvement of heart failure after renal transplantation - The complex maze of cardio-renal interaction. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 45 (7), 1061-1063. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2004.12.060

Obesity and B-type natriuretic peptide levels in heart failure - Reply

Mehra, MR and Ventura, HO (2005). Obesity and B-type natriuretic peptide levels in heart failure - Reply. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 45 (6), 967-967. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2004.12.030

Hypertension as a hemodynamic disease: The role of impedance cardiography in diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic decision making

Ventura, Hector O., Taler, Sandra J. and Strobeck, John E. (2005). Hypertension as a hemodynamic disease: The role of impedance cardiography in diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic decision making. American Journal of Hypertension, 18 (2 Supplement), 26S-43S. doi: 10.1016/j.amjhyper.2004.11.002

Statin use and risks of death or fatal rejection in the heart transplant lipid registry

Wu, Audrey H., Ballantyne, Christie M., Short, Beth C., Torre-Amione, Guillermo, Young, James B., Ventura, Hector O., Eisen, Howard J., Radovancevic, Branislav, Rayburn, Barry K., Lake, Kathleen D., Yancy, Clyde W., Taylor, David O., Mehra, Mandeep R., Kubo, Spencer H., Fishbein, Daniel P., Zhao, Xue-Qiao and O'Brien, Kevin D. (2005). Statin use and risks of death or fatal rejection in the heart transplant lipid registry. American Journal of Cardiology, 95 (3), 367-372. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.09.035

Benefits of inpatient initiation of beta-blockers

Ventura, Hector O. (2004). Benefits of inpatient initiation of beta-blockers. American Heart Journal, 148 (6), 944-950. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2004.05.038

Corticosteroid weaning in the tacrolimus and mycophenolate era in heart transplantation: Clinical and neurohormonal benefits

Mehra, M.R., Uber, P.A., Park, M.H., Ventura, H.O. and Scott, R.L. (2004). Corticosteroid weaning in the tacrolimus and mycophenolate era in heart transplantation: Clinical and neurohormonal benefits. Transplantation Proceedings, 36 (10), 3152-3155. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2004.11.089

Efficacy and safety of sildenafil in the evaluation of pulmonary hypertension in severe heart failure

Alaeddini, Jamshid, Uber, Patricia A., Park, Myung H., Scott, Robert L., Ventura, Hector O. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2004). Efficacy and safety of sildenafil in the evaluation of pulmonary hypertension in severe heart failure. American Journal of Cardiology, 94 (11), 1475-1477. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.07.157

Exercise capacity in adult African-Americans referred for exercise stress testing: Is fitness affected by race?

Lavie, Carl J., Kuruvanka, Tulsidas, Milani, Richard V., Prasad, Ananth and Ventura, Hector O. (2004). Exercise capacity in adult African-Americans referred for exercise stress testing: Is fitness affected by race?. Chest, 126 (6), 1962-1968. doi: 10.1378/chest.126.6.1962

Ventricular-vascular uncoupling increases expression of B-type natriuretic peptide in heart transplantation

Mehra, M. R., Milani, R. V., Richie, M. B., Uber, P. A., Park, M. H., Ventura, H. O., Scott, R. L. and Lavie, C. J. (2004). Ventricular-vascular uncoupling increases expression of B-type natriuretic peptide in heart transplantation. Transplantation Proceedings, 36 (10), 3149-3151. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2004.10.073

Usefulness of an elevated B-type natriuretic peptide to predict allograft failure, cardiac allograft vasculopathy, and survival after heart transplantation

Mehra, Mandeep R., Uber, Patricia A., Potluri, Srinivasa, Ventura, Hector O., Scott, Robert L. and Park, Myung H. (2004). Usefulness of an elevated B-type natriuretic peptide to predict allograft failure, cardiac allograft vasculopathy, and survival after heart transplantation. American Journal of Cardiology, 94 (4), 454-458. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.04.060

Obesity and suppressed B-type natriuretic peptide levels in heart failure

Mehra, Mandeep R., Uber, Patricia A., Park, Myung H., Scott, Robert L., Ventura, Hector O., Harris, Bobbett C. and Frohlich, Edward D. (2004). Obesity and suppressed B-type natriuretic peptide levels in heart failure. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 43 (9), 1590-1595. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2003.10.066

Destination therapy in late-stage heart failure

Mehra, MR, Uber, PA, Uber, WE and Ventura, HO (2004). Destination therapy in late-stage heart failure. Coronary Artery Disease, 15 (2), 87-90. doi: 10.1097/01.mca.0000123402.17859.1b

The growing burden of heart failure: The "syndemic" is reaching Latin America

Ventura, Hector O. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2004). The growing burden of heart failure: The "syndemic" is reaching Latin America. American Heart Journal, 147 (3), 386-389. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2003.10.009

The impact of mode of donor brain death on cardiac allograft - Vasculopathy an intravascular ultrasound study

Mehra, Mandeep R., Uber, Patricia A., Ventura, Hector O., Scott, Robert L. and Park, Myung H. (2004). The impact of mode of donor brain death on cardiac allograft - Vasculopathy an intravascular ultrasound study. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 43 (5), 806-810. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2003.08.059

White coat hypertension and sleep apnea - Is there a link?

Ventura, H. O. and Mehra, M. R. (2004). White coat hypertension and sleep apnea - Is there a link?. Chest, 125 (3), 805-807. doi: 10.1378/chest.125.3.805

"Read Guyton"

Ventura, Hector O. (2004). "Read Guyton". American Journal of Cardiology, 93 (4), 516-517. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2003.10.063

C-reactive protein cardiac allograft vasculopathy: Is inflammation the critical link?

Ventura, Hector O. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2003). C-reactive protein cardiac allograft vasculopathy: Is inflammation the critical link?. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 42 (3), 483-485. doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(03)00646-6

Hippocrates and prognosis in heart failure: The challenge of static and dynamic measurements

Ventura, Hector O. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2003). Hippocrates and prognosis in heart failure: The challenge of static and dynamic measurements. American Heart Journal, 146 (2), 215-217. doi: 10.1016/S0002-8703(03)00234-5

Treatment of hypertension for patients with diastolic dysfunction

Krishnan, Prakash, Ventura, Hector O., Uber, Patricia A., Arcement, Lee M. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (2003). Treatment of hypertension for patients with diastolic dysfunction. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 18 (4), 272-277. doi: 10.1097/00001573-200307000-00006

The conundrum of sleep breathing disorders in heart failure

Ventura, H. O., Potluri, S. and Mehra, M. R. (2003). The conundrum of sleep breathing disorders in heart failure. Chest, 123 (5), 1332-1334. doi: 10.1378/chest.123.5.1332

Is all intimal proliferation created equal in cardiac allograft vasculopathy? The quantity-quality paradox

Mehra, M. R., Ventura, H. O., Uber, P. A., Scott, R. L. and Park, M. H. (2003). Is all intimal proliferation created equal in cardiac allograft vasculopathy? The quantity-quality paradox. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 22 (2), 118-123. doi: 10.1016/S1053-2498(02)00492-8

Obesity, weight reduction and survival in heart failure

Lavie, C. J., Milani, R. V., Mehra, M. R., Ventura, H. O. and Messerli, F. H. (2002). Obesity, weight reduction and survival in heart failure. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 39 (9), 1563-1563. doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(02)01806-5

Sir Christiaan Barnard: A personal reflection

Ventura, Hector O. (2002). Sir Christiaan Barnard: A personal reflection. American Journal of Cardiology, 89 (6), 782-783. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(01)02359-1

The Copernicus journey

Ventura, HO (2002). The Copernicus journey. The American Journal of Cardiology, 89 (6), 783-+. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(01)02356-6

Treatment of heart failure according to William Stokes: The enchanted mercury

Ventura, Hector O., Mehra, Mandeep R. and Young, James B. (2001). Treatment of heart failure according to William Stokes: The enchanted mercury. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 7 (3), 277-282. doi: 10.1054/jcaf.2001.26564

Desperate diseases, desperate measures: Tackling malignant hypertension in the 1950s

Ventura, H. O., Mehra, M. R. and Messerli, F. H. (2001). Desperate diseases, desperate measures: Tackling malignant hypertension in the 1950s. American Heart Journal, 142 (2), 197-203. doi: 10.1067/mhj.2001.116480

Valvular heart disease and pregnancy - A high index of suspicion is important to reduce risks

Prasad, Ananth K. and Ventura, Hector O. (2001). Valvular heart disease and pregnancy - A high index of suspicion is important to reduce risks. Postgraduate Medicine, 110 (2), 69-+.

Role of vascular remodeling in the pathogenesis of early transplant coronary artery disease: A multicenter prospective intravascular ultrasound study

Wong, Cheuk-Kit, Ganz, Peter, Miller, Leslie, Kobashigawa, Jon, Schwarzkopf, Ann, von Kaeper, Hannah Valantine, Wilensky, Robert, Ventura, Hector O. and Yeung, Alan C. (2001). Role of vascular remodeling in the pathogenesis of early transplant coronary artery disease: A multicenter prospective intravascular ultrasound study. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 20 (4), 385-392. doi: 10.1016/S1053-2498(00)00230-8

From New Orleans to Buenos Aires: My meeting with Dr. Rene Geronimo Favaloro

Ventura, H. O. (2001). From New Orleans to Buenos Aires: My meeting with Dr. Rene Geronimo Favaloro. American Journal of Cardiology, 87 (5), 672-673. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(00)01456-9

Historical perspectives on cardiac transplantation: The past as prologue to challenges for the 21st century

Ventura, Hector O. and Muhammed, Khalid (2001). Historical perspectives on cardiac transplantation: The past as prologue to challenges for the 21st century. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 16 (2), 118-123. doi: 10.1097/00001573-200103000-00007

Insights into ventricular repolarization abnormalities in cardiac allograft vasculopathy

Ali, Arshad, Mehra, Mandeep R., Malik, Furrukh S., Uber, Patricia A. and Ventura, Hector O. (2001). Insights into ventricular repolarization abnormalities in cardiac allograft vasculopathy. American Journal of Cardiology, 87 (3), 367-368. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(00)01381-3

Giovanni Battista Morgagni and the foundation of modern medicine

Ventura, H. O. (2000). Giovanni Battista Morgagni and the foundation of modern medicine. Clinical Cardiology, 23 (10), 792-794.

Rudolph Virchow and cellular pathology

Ventura, Hector O. (2000). Rudolph Virchow and cellular pathology. Clinical Cardiology, 23 (7), 550-552.

Robert James Graves and the cardiovascular responses to postural changes in heart failure

Ventura, Hector O., Mehra, Mandeep R. and Young, James B. (2000). Robert James Graves and the cardiovascular responses to postural changes in heart failure. American Journal of Cardiology, 85 (12), 1503-+. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(00)00806-7

Study of arterial and autonomic effects of cyclosporine in humans

Lucini, D., Milani, R. V., Ventura, H. O., Mehra, M. R., Messerli, F. and Pagani, M. (2000). Study of arterial and autonomic effects of cyclosporine in humans. Hypertension, 35 (6), 1258-1263.

The prognostic implications of outpatient diuretic dose in heart failure

Harjai, Kishore J., Dinshaw, Homeyar K., Nunez, Eduardo, Shah, Mehul, Thompson, Hilary, Turgut, Tansel and Ventura, Hector O. (1999). The prognostic implications of outpatient diuretic dose in heart failure. International Journal of Cardiology, 71 (3), 219-225. doi: 10.1016/S0167-5273(99)00129-1

Treatment of the hypertensive patient with microvascular angina

Ventura, Hector, Loyalka, Pranav and Smart, Frank W. (1999). Treatment of the hypertensive patient with microvascular angina. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 14 (5), 370-374. doi: 10.1097/00001573-199909000-00003

Diuretics for hypertension

Messerli, Franz H., Nunez, Boris D., Nunez, Mireya, Garavaglia, Guillermo, Schmieder, Roland E. and Ventura, Hector O. (1999). Diuretics for hypertension. Journal of the American Medical Association, 282 (6), 523-523. doi: 10.1001/jama.282.6.523

The independent effects of left ventricular ejection fraction on short-term outcomes and resource utilization following hospitalization for heart failure

Harjai, Kishore J., Nunez, Eduardo, Turgut, Tansel, Shah, Mehul P., Humphrey, J. Stewart, Newman, Jeff, Cheirif, Jorge, Smart, Frank W. and Ventura, Hector O. (1999). The independent effects of left ventricular ejection fraction on short-term outcomes and resource utilization following hospitalization for heart failure. Clinical Cardiology, 22 (3), 184-190.

Coronary stenting in cardiac allograft vasculopathy

Jain, S. P., Ramee, S. R., White, C. J., Ventura, H. O., Zhang, S. Y., Jenkins, J. S. and Collins, T.J. (1998). Coronary stenting in cardiac allograft vasculopathy. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 32 (6), 1636-1640. doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(98)00432-X

Iron supplementation in haemodialysis: Practical clinical guidelines

Silva, J., Andrade, S., Ventura, H., Santos, J. P. L., Colaco, S., Oliveira, C. and Ponce, P. (1998). Iron supplementation in haemodialysis: Practical clinical guidelines. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 13 (10), 2572-2577. doi: 10.1093/ndt/13.10.2572

Heart transplant coronary artery disease detected by coronary angiography: A multiinstitutional study of preoperative donor and recipient risk factors

Costanzo, MR, Naftel, DC, Pritzker, MR, Heilman, JK, Boehmer, JP, Brozena, SC, Dec, GW, Ventura, HO, Kirklin, JK, Bourge, RC and Miller, LW (1998). Heart transplant coronary artery disease detected by coronary angiography: A multiinstitutional study of preoperative donor and recipient risk factors. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 17 (8), 744-753.

Effects of caregiver specialty on cost and clinical outcomes following hospitalization for heart failure

Harjai, Kishore J., Boulos, Louis-Marie, Smart, Frank W, Turgut, Tansel, Krousel-Wood, Marie A., Stapleton, Dwight D., Mehra, Mandeep R., Murgo, Joseph P. and Ventura, Hector O. (1998). Effects of caregiver specialty on cost and clinical outcomes following hospitalization for heart failure. American Journal of Cardiology, 82 (1), 82-85. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(98)00234-3

Colles-Stokes contributions to the concept of heart failure

Ventura, Hector O. and Mehra, Mandeep R. (1998). Colles-Stokes contributions to the concept of heart failure. American Journal of Cardiology, 81 (12), 1470-1473. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(98)00206-9

Mitral inflow and pulmonary venous Doppler measurements do not predict pulmonary capillary wedge pressure in heart transplant recipients

Richards, David R., Gilliland, Yvonne, Bernal, J. Alberto, Smart, Frank W., Stapleton, Dwight D., Ventura, Hector O. and Cheirif, Jorge (1998). Mitral inflow and pulmonary venous Doppler measurements do not predict pulmonary capillary wedge pressure in heart transplant recipients. American Heart Journal, 135 (4), 641-646. doi: 10.1016/S0002-8703(98)70280-7

Cyclosporine-induced hypertension in cardiac transplantation

Ventura, HO, Mehra, MR, Stapleton, DD and Smart, FW (1997). Cyclosporine-induced hypertension in cardiac transplantation. Medical Clinics of North America, 81 (6), 1347-&. doi: 10.1016/S0025-7125(05)70587-3

Home inotropic therapy in advanced heart failure - cost analysis and clinical outcomes

Harjai, Kishore J., Mehra, Mandeep R., Ventura, Hector O., Lapeyre, Yvette M., Murgo, Joseph P., Stapleton, Dwight D. and Smart, Frank W. (1997). Home inotropic therapy in advanced heart failure - cost analysis and clinical outcomes. Chest, 112 (5), 1298-1303. doi: 10.1378/chest.112.5.1298

Usefulness of peak oxygen consumption in predicting outcome of heart failure in women versus men

Richards, DR, Mehra, MR, Ventura, HO, Lavie, CJ, Smart, FW, Stapleton, DD and Milani, RV (1997). Usefulness of peak oxygen consumption in predicting outcome of heart failure in women versus men. American Journal of Cardiology, 80 (9), 1236-&. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(97)00651-6

Lipid-lowering therapy and long-term survival in heart transplantation

Stapleton, DD, Mehra, MR, Dumas, D, Smart, FW, Milani, RV, Lavie, CJ and Ventura, HO (1997). Lipid-lowering therapy and long-term survival in heart transplantation. American Journal of Cardiology, 80 (6), 802-&.

Heart transplant rejection with hemodynamic compromise: A multiinstitutional study of the role of endomyocardial cellular infiltrate

Mills, R. M., Naftel, D. C., Ventura, H. O. and et al. (1997). Heart transplant rejection with hemodynamic compromise: A multiinstitutional study of the role of endomyocardial cellular infiltrate. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 16 (8), 813-821.

Management of cardiac allograft vasculopathy by transmyocardial laser revascularization

Malik, Furrukh S., Mehra, Mandeep R., Ventura, Hector O., Smart, Frank W., Stapleton, Dwight D. and Ochsner, John L. (1997). Management of cardiac allograft vasculopathy by transmyocardial laser revascularization. American Journal of Cardiology, 80 (2), 224-225. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(97)00327-5

Mechanisms of hypertension in cardiac transplantation and the role of cyclosporine

Ventura, H.O., Malik, F.S., Mehra, M.R., Stapleton, D.D. and Smart, F.W. (1997). Mechanisms of hypertension in cardiac transplantation and the role of cyclosporine. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 12 (4), 375-381.

Safety and clinical utility of long-term intravenous Milrinone in advanced heart failure

Mehra, Mandeep R., Ventura, Hector O., Kapoor, Charanjit, Stapleton, Dwight D., Zimmerman, David and Smart, Frank W. (1997). Safety and clinical utility of long-term intravenous Milrinone in advanced heart failure. American Journal of Cardiology, 80 (1), 61-64. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(97)00284-1

The prognostic impact of immunosuppression and cellular rejection on cardiac allograft vasculopathy: Time for a reappraisal

Mehra, M. R., Ventura, H. O., Chambers, R. B., Ramireddy, K., Smart, F. W. and Stapleton, D. D. (1997). The prognostic impact of immunosuppression and cellular rejection on cardiac allograft vasculopathy: Time for a reappraisal. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 16 (7), 743-751.

The unique management of refractory advanced systolic heart failure

Mehra, Mandeep R., Cassidy, Cynthia A., DeGruiter, Helen G. and Ventura, Hector O. (1997). The unique management of refractory advanced systolic heart failure. Heart and Lung: Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 26 (4), 280-288. doi: 10.1016/S0147-9563(97)90085-6

Allograft aortopathy: An in vivo study of donor aorta involvement in cardiac allograft vasculopathy

Mehra, Mandeep R., Ventura, Hector O., Stapleton, Dwight D., Karsan, Arun K., Smart, Frank W., Ramee, Stephen R. and Collins, Tyrone J. (1997). Allograft aortopathy: An in vivo study of donor aorta involvement in cardiac allograft vasculopathy. American Heart Journal, 133 (6), 698-702. doi: 10.1016/S0002-8703(97)70172-8

Cyclosporine-induced hypertension: Evidence for maintained baroreflex circulatory control

Lucini, D., Milani, R. V., Ventura, H. O., Mehra, M. R., Messerli, F. H., Murgo, J. P., Regenstein, F., Copley, B., Malliani, A. and Pagani, M. (1997). Cyclosporine-induced hypertension: Evidence for maintained baroreflex circulatory control. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 16 (6), 615-620.

Heterogeneity of cardiac allograft vasculopathy: Clinical insights from coronary angioscopy

Mehra, Mandeep R., Ventura, Hector O., Jain, Suresh P., Ramireddy, Keshav, Ali, Arshad, Stapleton, Dwight D., Smart, Frank W., Ramee, Stephen R., Collins, Tyrone J. and White, Christopher J. (1997). Heterogeneity of cardiac allograft vasculopathy: Clinical insights from coronary angioscopy. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 29 (6), 1339-1344. doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(97)00059-4

Secular trends in cardiac transplant recipient and donor management in the United States, 1990 to 1994 - A multi-institutional study

Rodeheffer, R. J., Naftel, D. C., Ventura, H. O. and et al. (1996). Secular trends in cardiac transplant recipient and donor management in the United States, 1990 to 1994 - A multi-institutional study. Circulation, 94 (11), 2883-2889.

Ventilation carbon dioxide production ratio in early exercise predicts poor functional capacity in congestive heart failure

Milani, R. V., Mehra, M. R., Reddy, T. K., Lavie, C. J. and Ventura, H. O. (1996). Ventilation carbon dioxide production ratio in early exercise predicts poor functional capacity in congestive heart failure. Heart, 76 (5), 393-396. doi: 10.1136/hrt.76.5.393

The clinical relevance of circulating tumor necrosis factor-alpha in acute decompensated chronic heart failure without cachexia

Milani, R. V., Mehra, M. R., Endres, S., Eigler, A., Cooper, S., Lavie, C. J. and Ventura, H. O. (1996). The clinical relevance of circulating tumor necrosis factor-alpha in acute decompensated chronic heart failure without cachexia. Chest, 110 (4), 992-995. doi: 10.1378/chest.110.4.992

Treatment of hyperlipidemia after heart transplantation and rationale for the heart transplant lipid registry

Ballantyne, Christie M., Bourge, Robert C., Domalik, Leslie J., Eisen, Howie J., Fishbein, Daniel P., Kubo, Spencer H., Lake, Kathleen D., Radovancevic, Branislav, Taylor, David 0., Ventura, Hector 0., Yancy, Clyde W. and Young, James B. (1996). Treatment of hyperlipidemia after heart transplantation and rationale for the heart transplant lipid registry. American Journal of Cardiology, 78 (5), 532-535. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(96)00358-X

Effectiveness and safety of diltiazem or lisinopril in treatment of hypertension after heart transplantation - Results of a prospective, randomized multicenter trial

Brozena, S. C., Johnson, M. R., Ventura, H., Hobbs, R., Miller, L., Olivari, M. T., Clemson, B., Bourge, R., Quigg, R., Mills, R. M. and Naftel, D. (1996). Effectiveness and safety of diltiazem or lisinopril in treatment of hypertension after heart transplantation - Results of a prospective, randomized multicenter trial. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 27 (7), 1707-1712. doi: 10.1016/0735-1097(96)00057-5

On-line myocardial tissue characterization with a new commercially produced software

Kates, Marc A., Meza, Mario F., Mehra, Mandeep R., Ventura, Hector O., Revall, Susan, D'Sa, Alwyn, Murgo, Joseph P. and Cheirif, Jorge (1996). On-line myocardial tissue characterization with a new commercially produced software. Echocardiography, 13 (3), 271-279. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.1996.tb00896.x

Cardiac allograft vasculopathy in the elderly heart transplant recipient

Mehra, M. R., Ventura, H. O., Stapleton, D. D., Dumas, D. H. and Smart, F. W. (1996). Cardiac allograft vasculopathy in the elderly heart transplant recipient. Cardiology in the Elderly, 4 (1), 22-27.

Cardiac transplantation in the elderly - Overview

Ventura, H. O. (1996). Cardiac transplantation in the elderly - Overview. Cardiology in the Elderly, 4 (1), 1-2.

Immunosuppressive therapy in the elderly heart transplant recipient

Kapoor, C., Mehra, M. R., Ventura, H. O., Stapleton, D. D. and Smart, F. W. (1996). Immunosuppressive therapy in the elderly heart transplant recipient. Cardiology in the Elderly, 4 (1), 11-14.

Mechanical assistance of the failing heart in the elderly

Van Meter, C.H., Smart, F.W., Stapleton, D.D., Ventura, H.O. and Ochsner, J.L. (1996). Mechanical assistance of the failing heart in the elderly. Cardiology in the Elderly, 4 (1), 28-31.

Adenovirus-mediated in vivo gene transfer in a rabbit model of allograft vasculopathy

Mehra, M. R., Stapleton, D. D., Cook, J. L., Zhang, T. L., Ventura, H. O., Huang, C. H., Maldonado, B., Smart, F. W., Re, R. N., Murgo, J. P. and Barbee, R. W. (1996). Adenovirus-mediated in vivo gene transfer in a rabbit model of allograft vasculopathy. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 15 (1), 51-57.

Predictive model to assess risk of cardiac allograft vasculopathy: An intravascular ultrasound study

Mehra, Mandeep R., Ventura, Hector O., Chambers, Richard, Collins, Tyrone J., Ramee, Stephen R., Kates, Marc A., Smart, Frank W. and Stapleton, Dwight D. (1995). Predictive model to assess risk of cardiac allograft vasculopathy: An intravascular ultrasound study. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 26 (6), 1537-1544. doi: 10.1016/0735-1097(95)00357-6

Presence of severe intimal thickening by intravascular ultrasonography predicts cardiac events in cardiac allograft vasculopathy

Mehra, M. R., Ventura, H. O., Stapleton, D. D., Smart, F. W., Collins, T. C. and Ramee, S. R. (1995). Presence of severe intimal thickening by intravascular ultrasonography predicts cardiac events in cardiac allograft vasculopathy. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 14 (4), 632-639.

Prevention of Atherosclerosis - the Potential Role of Antioxidants

Mehra, MR, Lavie, CJ, Ventura, HO and Milani, RV (1995). Prevention of Atherosclerosis - the Potential Role of Antioxidants. Postgraduate Medicine, 98 (1), 175-&.

Risk factors for late recurrent rejection after heart transplantation: A multiinstitutional, multivariable analysis

Kubo, S. H., Naftel, D. C., Mills, R. M., Ventura, H. O. and et al. (1995). Risk factors for late recurrent rejection after heart transplantation: A multiinstitutional, multivariable analysis. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 14 (3), 409-418.

Vibrio vulnificus sepsis in solid organ transplantation: A medical nemesis

Alia, A., Mehra, M. R., Stapleton, D. D., Kemmerly, S. A., Ramireddy, K., Smart, F. W., Augustine, S. and Ventura, H. O. (1995). Vibrio vulnificus sepsis in solid organ transplantation: A medical nemesis. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 14 (3), 598-600.

An intravascular ultrasound study of the influence of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and calcium entry blockers on the development of cardiac allograft vasculopathy

Mehra, Mandeep R., Ventura, Hector O., Smart, Frank W., Collins, Tyrone J., Ramee, Stephen R. and Stapleton, Dwight D. (1995). An intravascular ultrasound study of the influence of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and calcium entry blockers on the development of cardiac allograft vasculopathy. American Journal of Cardiology, 75 (12), 853-854. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(99)80432-9

Cardiac allograft vasculopathy: Current concepts

Ventura, H. O., Mehra, M. R., Smart, F. W. and Stapleton, D. D. (1995). Cardiac allograft vasculopathy: Current concepts. American Heart Journal, 129 (4), 791-799. doi: 10.1016/0002-8703(95)90331-3

Cardiac rehabilitation, exercise training, and preventive cardiology research at Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute

Lavie, C. J., Milani, R. V., Ventura, H. O., Messerli, F. H. and Murgo, J. P. (1995). Cardiac rehabilitation, exercise training, and preventive cardiology research at Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute. Texas Heart Institute Journal, 22 (1), 44-52.

Impact of converting enzyme inhibitors and calcium entry blockers on cardiac allograft vasculopathy: from bench to bedside

Mehra, M. R., Ventura, H. O., Smart, F. W. and Stapleton, D. D. (1995). Impact of converting enzyme inhibitors and calcium entry blockers on cardiac allograft vasculopathy: from bench to bedside. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 14 (6), S246-S249.

New developments in the diagnosis and management of cardiac allograft vasculopathy

Mehra, M. R., Ventura, H. O., Smart, F. W., Stapleton, D. D., Collins, T. J., Ramee, S. R., Murgo, J. P. and White, C. J. (1995). New developments in the diagnosis and management of cardiac allograft vasculopathy. Texas Heart Institute Journal, 22 (2), 138-144.

Cardiac allograft vasculopathy assessed by intravascular ultrasonography and nonimmunologic risk factors

Escobar, Alvaro, Ventura, Hector O., Stapleton, Dwight D., Mehra, Mandeep R., Ramee, Stephen R., Collins, Tyrone J., Jain, Suresh P., Smart, Frank W. and White, Christopher J. (1994). Cardiac allograft vasculopathy assessed by intravascular ultrasonography and nonimmunologic risk factors. American Journal of Cardiology, 74 (10), 1042-1046. doi: 10.1016/0002-9149(94)90856-7

A heart for Mr Delcambre

Ventura, Hector O. (1994). A heart for Mr Delcambre. Postgraduate Medicine, 95 (5), 27-29.

Cardiovascular adaptation to cyclosporine-induced hypertension

Ventura, Hector O., Lavie, C. J., Messerli, F. H., Valentino, V., Smart, F. W., Stapleton, D. D. and Ochsner, J. L. (1994). Cardiovascular adaptation to cyclosporine-induced hypertension. Journal of Human Hypertension, 8 (4), 233-237.

High-risk surgery as an alternative to transplantation

Van Meter, C. H., Smart, F. W., Ventura, H. O., Stapleton, D. D., Cassidy, C., deGruiter, H. and Ochsner, J. L. (1994). High-risk surgery as an alternative to transplantation. Texas Heart Institute Journal, 21 (4), 302-304.

Cyclosporine-induced hypertension: Efficacy of ω-3 fatty acids in patients after cardiac transplantation

Ventura, H. O., Milani, R. V., Lavie, C. J., Smart, F. W., Stapleton, D. D., Toups, T. S. and Price, H. L. (1993). Cyclosporine-induced hypertension: Efficacy of ω-3 fatty acids in patients after cardiac transplantation. Circulation, 88 (5 Part 2), II281-II285.

Directional coronary atherectomy in heart transplant recipients

Jain, S. P., Ventura, H. O., Ramee, S. R., Collins, T. J., Isner, J. M. and White, C. J. (1993). Directional coronary atherectomy in heart transplant recipients. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 12 (5), 819-823.

De novo appearance of a myocardial bridge in heart transplant: Assessment by intravascular ultrasonography, Doppler, and angioscopy

Jain, Suresh P., White, Christopher J. and Ventura, Hector O. (1993). De novo appearance of a myocardial bridge in heart transplant: Assessment by intravascular ultrasonography, Doppler, and angioscopy. American Heart Journal, 126 (2), 453-456. doi: 10.1016/0002-8703(93)91068-P

Valvular regurgitation and right-sided cardiac pressures in heart transplant recipients by complete Doppler and color flow evaluation

Rees, A. P., Milani, R. V., Lavie, C. J., Smart, F. W. and Ventura, H. O. (1993). Valvular regurgitation and right-sided cardiac pressures in heart transplant recipients by complete Doppler and color flow evaluation. Chest, 104 (1), 82-87. doi: 10.1378/chest.104.1.82

Pretransplantation risk factors for acute rejection after heart transplantation: A multiinstitutional study

Kobashigawa, J. A., Kirklin, J. K., Naftel, D. C., Bourge, R. C., Ventura, H. O., Mohanty, P. K., Cintron, G. B. and Bhat, G. (1993). Pretransplantation risk factors for acute rejection after heart transplantation: A multiinstitutional study. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 12 (3), 355-366.

Going home

Ventura, H. O., Neimiera, M. L. and Messerli, F. H. (1993). Going home. Postgraduate Medicine, 93 (5), 159-160.

Percutaneous coronary angioscopy: Applications in interventional cardiology

White, Christopher J., Ramee, Stephen R., Collins, Tyrone J., Mesa, Juan E., Jain, Ashit and Ventura, Hector O. (1993). Percutaneous coronary angioscopy: Applications in interventional cardiology. Journal of Interventional Cardiology, 6 (1), 61-67. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8183.1993.tb00442.x

Cardiac transplantation: Clinical aspects of recipient selection

Ventura, H. O., Stapleton, D. D., Van Meter, C. H. and Ochsner, J. L. (1992). Cardiac transplantation: Clinical aspects of recipient selection. Medical Clinics of North America, 76 (5), 1196-1206.

Current issues in advanced heart failure

Ventura, H. O., Murgo, J. P., Smart, F. W., Stapleton, D. D. and Price, H. L. (1992). Current issues in advanced heart failure. Medical Clinics of North America, 76 (5), 1057-1082.

Chylopericardium after orthotopic heart transplantation

Mailander, L., Van Meter, C., Ventura, H., Price, H., Cassidy, M. and Ochsner, J. L. (1992). Chylopericardium after orthotopic heart transplantation. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 11 (3), 587-590.

Left-Ventricular Hypertrophy - its Relationship to Obesity and Hypertension

Lavie, CJ, Ventura, HO and Messerli, FH (1992). Left-Ventricular Hypertrophy - its Relationship to Obesity and Hypertension. Postgraduate Medicine, 91 (7), 131-&.

Cardiac adaptation to obesity and hypertension after heart transplantation

Ventura, Hector O., Johnson, Maryl R., Grusk, Bonnie, Pifarre, Roque and Costanzo-Nordin, Maria Rosa (1992). Cardiac adaptation to obesity and hypertension after heart transplantation. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 19 (1), 55-59.

Coronary artery imaging with intravascular ultrasound in patients following cardiac transplantation

Ventura, H. O., Ramee, S. R., Jain, A., White, C. J., Collins, T. J., Mesa, J. E. and Murgo, J. P. (1992). Coronary artery imaging with intravascular ultrasound in patients following cardiac transplantation. Transplantation, 53 (1), 216-219.

Regression of increased left ventricular mass by antihypertensives

Lavie, Carl J., Ventura, Hector O. and Messerli, Franz H. (1991). Regression of increased left ventricular mass by antihypertensives. Drugs, 42 (6), 945-961. doi: 10.2165/00003495-199142060-00004

Cardiac Transplantation - How Recipients Are Selected

Ventura, HO, Lavie, CJ, Stapleton, DD and Price, HL (1991). Cardiac Transplantation - How Recipients Are Selected. Postgraduate Medicine, 90 (2), 131-&.

Coronary angioscopy in the diagnosis of graft coronary artery disease in heart transplant recipients

Ventura, H. O., White, C. J., Ramee, S. R., Collins, T. J., Mesa, J. E. and Jain, A. (1991). Coronary angioscopy in the diagnosis of graft coronary artery disease in heart transplant recipients. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 10 (3), 488-488.

Diagnosis of disseminated cytomegalovirus infection and pneumonitis in a heart transplant recipient by skin biopsy: A case report

Rees, A. P., Meadors, M., Ventura, H. O. and Pankey, G. A. (1991). Diagnosis of disseminated cytomegalovirus infection and pneumonitis in a heart transplant recipient by skin biopsy: A case report. Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 10 (2), 329-332.

Assessment of Stable Ischemic-Heart-Disease - Which Tests Are Best for Which Patients

Lavie, CJ, Ventura, HO and Murgo, JP (1991). Assessment of Stable Ischemic-Heart-Disease - Which Tests Are Best for Which Patients. Postgraduate Medicine, 89 (1), 44-&.

Arterial hypertension after orthotopic cardiac transplantation

Frohlic, Edward D., Ventura, Hector O. and Ochsner, John L. (1990). Arterial hypertension after orthotopic cardiac transplantation. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 15 (5), 1102-1103.

Hypertension and sudden death disparate effects of calcium entry blocker and diuretic therapy on cardiac dysrhythmias

Messerli, Franz H., Nunez, Boris D., Nunez, Mireya M., Garavaglia, Guillermo E., Schmieder, Roland E. and Ventura, Hector O. (1989). Hypertension and sudden death disparate effects of calcium entry blocker and diuretic therapy on cardiac dysrhythmias. Archives of Internal Medicine, 149 (6), 1263-1267. doi: 10.1001/archinte.1989.00390060017004

Left atrial abnormalities indicating diastolic ventricular dysfunction in cardiopathy of obesity

Lavie, C. J., Amodeo, C., Ventura, H. O. and Messerli, F. H. (1987). Left atrial abnormalities indicating diastolic ventricular dysfunction in cardiopathy of obesity. Chest, 92 (6), 1042-1046. doi: 10.1378/chest.92.6.1042

Heparin-induced hyperkalemia

Busch, Eric H., Ventura, Hector O. and Lavie, Carl J. (1987). Heparin-induced hyperkalemia. Southern Medical Journal, 80 (11), 1450-1451. doi: 10.1097/00007611-198711000-00029

Overweight and sudden death increased ventricular ectopy in cardiopathy of obesity

Messerli, Franz H., Nunez, Boris D., Ventura, Hector O. and Snyder, David W. (1987). Overweight and sudden death increased ventricular ectopy in cardiopathy of obesity. Archives of Internal Medicine, 147 (10), 1725-1728. doi: 10.1001/archinte.1987.00370100039008

Renal haemodynamic studies in obesity hypertension

Reisin, E., Messerli, F. G., Ventura, H. O. and Frohlich, E. D. (1987). Renal haemodynamic studies in obesity hypertension. Journal of Hypertension, 5 (4), 397-400.

Time course of regression of left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive patients treated with atenolol

Dunn, Francis G., Ventura, Hector O., Messerli, Franz H., Kobrin, Isaac and Frohlich, Edward D. (1987). Time course of regression of left ventricular hypertrophy in hypertensive patients treated with atenolol. Circulation, 76 (2), 254-258.

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: Three episodes with different drugs

Lavie, Carl J., Ventura, Hector O. and Walker, Gordon (1986). Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: Three episodes with different drugs. Southern Medical Journal, 79 (12), 1571-1573.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - An Underdiagnosed Reaction to Neuroleptic Agents

Lavie, CJ, Olmsted, TR, Ventura, HO and Lepler, BJ (1986). Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - An Underdiagnosed Reaction to Neuroleptic Agents. Postgraduate Medicine, 80 (3), 171-&.

Norepinephrine-induced hypertension in Guillain Barre syndrome

Ventura, Hector O., Messerli, Franz H. and Barron, Robert E. (1986). Norepinephrine-induced hypertension in Guillain Barre syndrome. Journal of Hypertension, 4 (3), 265-267. doi: 10.1097/00004872-198606000-00002

Renal involvement follows cardiac enlargement in essential hypertension

Kobrin, Issac, Frohlich, Edward D., Ventura, Hector O. and Messerli, Franz H. (1986). Renal involvement follows cardiac enlargement in essential hypertension. Archives of Internal Medicine, 146 (2), 272-276. doi: 10.1001/archinte.1986.00360140078011

Immediate and short-term hemodynamic effects of diltiazem in patients with hypertension

Amodeo, Celso, Kobrin, Isaac, Ventura, Hector O., Messerli, Franz H. and Frohlich, Edward D. (1986). Immediate and short-term hemodynamic effects of diltiazem in patients with hypertension. Circulation, 73 (1), 108-113.

Disparate cardiac effects of afterload reduction in hypertension

Amodeo, C., Messerli, F. H., Ventura, H. O., Kobrin, I., Garavaglia, G., Nuñez, B. and Frohlich, E. D. (1985). Disparate cardiac effects of afterload reduction in hypertension. Journal of Hypertension, 3 (Supplement 3), S371-S373.

Arterial compliance in essential hypertension

Messerli, Franz H., Frohlich, Edward D. and Ventura, Hector O. (1985). Arterial compliance in essential hypertension. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 7 (Supplement 2), S33-S35. doi: 10.1097/00005344-198507002-00007

Body composition and its relation to systemic haemodynamics, fluid volume partitions and energy utilization in rats with bilateral ventromedial hypothalamic lesions

Ventura, H. O., Reisin, E., Pegram, B. L., Wilson, J. R. and Frohlich, Edward D. (1985). Body composition and its relation to systemic haemodynamics, fluid volume partitions and energy utilization in rats with bilateral ventromedial hypothalamic lesions. Journal of Hypertension, 3 (2), 189-194. doi: 10.1097/00004872-198504000-00013

Cardiovascular effects and regional blood flow distribution associated with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition (captopril) in essential hypertension

Ventura, H. O., Frohlich, E. D., Messerli, F. H., Kobrin, I. and Kardon, M. B. (1985). Cardiovascular effects and regional blood flow distribution associated with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition (captopril) in essential hypertension. American Journal of Cardiology, 55 (8), 1023-1026. doi: 10.1016/0002-9149(85)90739-8

Cardiovascular pathophysiology of essential hypertension: A clue to therapy

Messerli, F. H. and Ventura, H. O. (1985). Cardiovascular pathophysiology of essential hypertension: A clue to therapy. Drugs, 30 (SUPPL. 1), 25-34.

Immediate hemodynamic effects of urapidil in patients with essential hypertension

Kobrin, Issac, Amodeo, Celso, Ventura, Hector O., Messerli, Franz H. and Frohlich, Edward D. (1985). Immediate hemodynamic effects of urapidil in patients with essential hypertension. American Journal of Cardiology, 55 (6), 722-725. doi: 10.1016/0002-9149(85)90144-4

Osler's maneuver and pseudohypertension

Messerli, Franz H., Ventura, Hector O. and Amodeo, Celso (1985). Osler's maneuver and pseudohypertension. New England Journal of Medicine, 312 (24), 1548-1551. doi: 10.1056/NEJM198506133122405

Osler's maneuver and pseudohypertension - Reply

Messerli, Franz H., Ventura, Hector O. and Amodeo, Celso (1985). Osler's maneuver and pseudohypertension - Reply. New England Journal of Medicine, 313 (20), 1300-1301. doi: 10.1056/NEJM198511143132024

Clinical and hemodynamic determinants of left ventricular dimensions

Messerli, Franz H., Sundgaard-Riise, Kirsten, Ventura, Hector O., Dunn, Francis G., Oigman, Wille and Frohlich, Edward D. (1984). Clinical and hemodynamic determinants of left ventricular dimensions. Archives of Internal Medicine, 144 (3), 477-481. doi: 10.1001/archinte.1984.00350150061019

Diurnal variation of blood pressure in elderly patients with essential hypertension

Kobrin, I., Oigman, W., Kumar, A., Ventura, H. O., Messerli, F. H., Dunn, F. G. and Frohlich, E. D. (1984). Diurnal variation of blood pressure in elderly patients with essential hypertension. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 32 (12), 896-899.

Enalapril improves systemic and renal hemodynamics and allows regression of left ventricular mass in essential hypertension

Dunn, Francis G., Oigman, Wille, Ventura, Hector O., Messerli, Franz H., Kobrin, Isaac and Frohlich, Edward D. (1984). Enalapril improves systemic and renal hemodynamics and allows regression of left ventricular mass in essential hypertension. American Journal of Cardiology, 53 (1), 105-108. doi: 10.1016/0002-9149(84)90692-1

Greater renal vascular involvement in the black patient with essential hypertension. A comparison of systemic and renal hemodynamics in black and white patients

Frohlich, E. D., Messerli, F. H., Dunn, F. G., Oigman, W., Ventura, H. O. and Sundgaard-Riise, K. (1984). Greater renal vascular involvement in the black patient with essential hypertension. A comparison of systemic and renal hemodynamics in black and white patients. Mineral and Electrolyte Metabolism, 10 (3), 173-177.

Hypertension and sudden death increased ventricular ectopic activity in left ventricular hypertrophy

Messerli, Franz H., Ventura, Hector O., Elizardi, David J., Dunn, Francis G. and Frohlich, Edward D. (1984). Hypertension and sudden death increased ventricular ectopic activity in left ventricular hypertrophy. American Journal of Medicine, 77 (1), 18-22. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(84)90430-3

Immediate hemodynamic effects of a dopamine-receptor agonist (fenoldopam) in patients with essential hypertension

Ventura, Hector O., Messerli, Franz H., Frohlich, Edward D., Kobrin, Isaac, Oigman, Willir, Dunn, Francis G. and Carey, Robert M. (1984). Immediate hemodynamic effects of a dopamine-receptor agonist (fenoldopam) in patients with essential hypertension. Circulation, 69 (6), 1142-1145.

Immediate regional blood flow distribution following angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition in patients with essential hypertension

Ventura, Hector O., Frohlich, Edward D., Messerli, Franz H., Kobrin, Isaac and Kardon, Merrill B. (1984). Immediate regional blood flow distribution following angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition in patients with essential hypertension. American Journal of Medicine, 76 (5B), 58-61. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(84)90885-4

Impaired systemic arterial compliance in borderline hypertension

Ventura, Hector, Messerli, Franz H., Oigman, Wille, Suarez, Daniel H., Dreslinski, Gerald R., Dunn, Francis G., Reisin, Efrain and Frohlich, Edward D. (1984). Impaired systemic arterial compliance in borderline hypertension. American Heart Journal, 108 (1), 132-136. doi: 10.1016/0002-8703(84)90555-6

Stable red cell mass despite contracted plasma volume in men with essential hypertension

Kobrin, I., Frohlich, E. D., Ventura, H. O., Oigman, W., Dunn, F. G. and Messerli, F. H. (1984). Stable red cell mass despite contracted plasma volume in men with essential hypertension. Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine, 104 (1), 11-14.

Dimorphic cardiac adaptation to obesity and arterial hypertension

Messerli, Franz H., Sundgaard-Riise, Kirsten, Reisin, Efrain D., Dreslinski, Gerald R., Ventura, Hector O., Oigman, Willie, Frohlich, Edward D. and Dunn, Francis G. (1983). Dimorphic cardiac adaptation to obesity and arterial hypertension. Annals of Internal Medicine, 99 (6), 757-761.

Essential hypertension in the elderly: Haemodynamics, intravascular volume, plasma renin activity, and circulating catecholamine levels

Messerli, F. H., Sundgaard Riise, K., Ventura, H. O., Dunn, F. G., Glade, L. B. and Frohlich, E. D. (1983). Essential hypertension in the elderly: Haemodynamics, intravascular volume, plasma renin activity, and circulating catecholamine levels. Lancet, 2 (8357), 983-986.

Immediate hemodynamic effects of a new calcium-channel blocking agent (nitrendipine) in essential hypertension

Ventura, Hector O., Messerli, Franz H., Oigman, Wille, Dunn, Francis G., Reisin, Efrain and Frohlich, Edward D. (1983). Immediate hemodynamic effects of a new calcium-channel blocking agent (nitrendipine) in essential hypertension. American Journal of Cardiology, 51 (5), 783-786. doi: 10.1016/S0002-9149(83)80133-7

Racial differences in cardiac adaptation to essential hypertension determined by echocardiographic indexes

Dunn, F. G., Oigman, W., Sungaard Riise, K., Messerli, F. H., Ventura, H. O., Reisin, E. and Frohlich, E. D. (1983). Racial differences in cardiac adaptation to essential hypertension determined by echocardiographic indexes. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 1 (5), 1348-1351. doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(83)80150-8

Arterial compliance in systolic hypertension

Messerli, Franz H., Ventura, Hector, Aristimuno, Gerardo G., Suarez, Daniel H., Dreslinski, Gerald R. and Frohlich, Edward D. (1982). Arterial compliance in systolic hypertension. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension. Part A: Theory and Practice, 4 (7), 1037-1044. doi: 10.3109/10641968209060772

Baroreceptor stimulation and isometric exercise in normotensive and borderline hypertensive subjects

Suarez, D. H., Messerli, F. H., Ventura, H. O., Aristimuno, G., Dreslinski, G. R. and Frohlich, E. D. (1982). Baroreceptor stimulation and isometric exercise in normotensive and borderline hypertensive subjects. Clinical Science, 62 (3), 307-309.

Borderline hypertension and obesity: Two prehypertensive states with elevated cardiac output

Messerli, Franz H., Ventura, Hector O., Reisin, Efrain, Dreslinski, Gerald R., Dunn, Francis G., MacPhee, Allan A. and Frochlich, Edward D. (1982). Borderline hypertension and obesity: Two prehypertensive states with elevated cardiac output. Circulation, 66 (1), 55-60.

Diurnal variations of cardiac rhythm, arterial pressure, and urinary catecholamines in borderline and established essential hypertension

Messerli, F. H., Glade, L. B., Ventura, H. O., Dreslinski, G. R., Suarez, D. H., MacPhee, A. A., Aristimuno, G. G., Cole, F. E. and Frohlich, E. D. (1982). Diurnal variations of cardiac rhythm, arterial pressure, and urinary catecholamines in borderline and established essential hypertension. American Heart Journal, 104 (1), 109-114. doi: 10.1016/0002-8703(82)90649-4

Obesity and essential hypertension

Messerli, F.H, Ventura, H.O., Reisin, E.D., Dreslinski, G.R., Dunn, F.G. and Frohlich, E.D. (1982). Obesity and essential hypertension. Contributions to Nephrology, 30, 116-123.

Association of Blood Types with Bleeding and Thromboembolic Events in Patients Receiving Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices

Pfeffer, Michael Andrew, Bennett, Amanda, Marz, Krista, Tichenor, Lisa, Bourgeois, Mandy, Cusachs, Kayla, Young, Monchel, Desai, Sapna, Mandras, Stacy, Patel, Hamang, Eiswirth, Clement, Campbell, Patrick, Ventura, Hector and Krim, Selim (2016). Association of Blood Types with Bleeding and Thromboembolic Events in Patients Receiving Continuous Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices. 65th Annual Scientific Session and Expo of the American-College-of-Cardiology (ACC), Chicago Il, Apr 02-04, 2016. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(16)31361-4

Triple Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices: A Single Center Experience

Bennett, A. L., Pfeffer, M., Thai, S., Baetz, B., Campbell, P., Patel, H., Eiswirth, C., Ventura, H. and Krim, S. (2016). Triple Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices: A Single Center Experience. 36th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International-Society-for-Heart-and-Lung-Transplantation (ISHLT), Washington Dc, Apr 27-30, 2016. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2016.01.710

Clinical Profiles and Outcomes of Cardiac Transplant Recipients Using Allomap and Cylex Immuknow Assays

Krim, S. R., Campbell, P. T., Desai, S., Mandras, S., Bansal, A., Patel, H., Eiswirth, C. and Ventura, H. O. (2015). Clinical Profiles and Outcomes of Cardiac Transplant Recipients Using Allomap and Cylex Immuknow Assays. 35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International-Society-for-Heart-and-Lung-Transplantation, Nice, France, Apr 15-18, 2015. Philadelphia, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2015.01.828

Prophylactic Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion Prior to Surgical Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Nanjundappa, Ravi Prasad Avati, Patel, Rajan, Bansal, Aditya, Patel, Hamang, Masvidal, Daniel, Campbell, Patrick, Desai, Sapna, Mandras, Stacy, Collins, Tyrone, White, Christopher and Ventura, Hector (2015). Prophylactic Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion Prior to Surgical Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation. Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), San Diego, United States, March 14-16, 2015. San Diego, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(15)60889-0

Does Etiology of Heart Failure Predict Orthostatic Hypotension in Patents with Left Ventricular Assist Device?

Campbell, Patrick, Krim, Selim, Dornelles, Adriana, Mandras, Stacy, Desai, Sapna, Patel, Hamang and Ventura, Hector O. (2014). Does Etiology of Heart Failure Predict Orthostatic Hypotension in Patents with Left Ventricular Assist Device?. 18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart-Failure-Society-of-America (HFSA), Las Vegas Nv, Sep 14-17, 2014. PHILADELPHIA: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE INC MEDICAL PUBLISHERS. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2014.06.096

B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Profiles in the Setting of Chronic Left Ventricular Assist Device Support

Krim, S. R., Campbell, P. T., Mehra, M. R. and Ventura, H. O. (2014). B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Profiles in the Setting of Chronic Left Ventricular Assist Device Support. 34th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International-Society-for-Heart-and-Lung-Transplantation, San Diego Ca, Apr 10-13, 2014. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2014.01.613

Blood Pressure Profiles of Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices

Campbell, P. T., Krim, S., Desai, S., Mandras, S., Patel, H., Mehra, M. R. and Ventura, H. (2014). Blood Pressure Profiles of Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices. 34th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International-Society-for-Heart-and-Lung-Transplantation, San Diego Ca, Apr 10-13, 2014. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2014.01.560

Body Composition and Survival in Patients with Systolic Heart Failure and Underlying Coronary Heart Disease

De Schutter, Iban, Lavie, Carl, Mehra, Mandeep, Ventura, Hector and Milani, Richard (2014). Body Composition and Survival in Patients with Systolic Heart Failure and Underlying Coronary Heart Disease. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Correlation Between B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels and Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure in Patients Supported with Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Asist Devices

Krim, Selim, Campbell, Patrick, Dornelles, Adriana and Ventura, Hector (2014). Correlation Between B-Type Natriuretic Peptide Levels and Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure in Patients Supported with Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Asist Devices. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(14)60890-1

Regional Differences in Utilization and Outcomes of Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Insights from the INTERMACS Registry

Krim, S. R., Vivo, R. P., Campbell, P. T., Naftel, D. C., Estep, J. D., Fonarow, G. C. and Ventura, H. O. (2014). Regional Differences in Utilization and Outcomes of Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Insights from the INTERMACS Registry. 34th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International-Society-for-Heart-and-Lung-Transplantation, San Diego Ca, Apr 10-13, 2014. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2014.01.229

Total Bilirubin/albumin Ratio Has An Independent and Incremental Role in Predicting Right Ventricular Failure After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Krim, Selim, Vivo, Rey, Cordero-Reyes, Andrea, Loebe, Matthias, Bruckner, Brian, Torre-Amione, Guillermo, Bhimaraj, Arvind, Ventura, Hector and Estep, Jerry (2013). Total Bilirubin/albumin Ratio Has An Independent and Incremental Role in Predicting Right Ventricular Failure After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation. 62nd Annual Scientific Session of the American-College-of-Cardiology, San Francisco Ca, Mar 09-11, 2013. NEW YORK: ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(13)60756-1

Bridge-to-Decision LVAD Support Using the Impella 5.0 Via a Right Subclavian Artery Approach

Bansal, A., Bhama, J. K., Patel, H., Desai, S., Mandras, S., Ahmad, U., Laudun, S., Patel, R., Reily, J., Ventura, H. and Parrino, E. (2013). Bridge-to-Decision LVAD Support Using the Impella 5.0 Via a Right Subclavian Artery Approach. 33rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the International-Society-for-Heart-and-Lung-Transplantation, Montreal Canada, Apr 24-27, 2013. Philadelphia, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2013.01.740

Effect of Low Dose Dopamine Infusion On Renal Function in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Patients Treated with Intravenous Furosemide

Peters, M. N., Alkadri, M. E., Katz, M. J. and Ventura, H. O. (2013). Effect of Low Dose Dopamine Infusion On Renal Function in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Patients Treated with Intravenous Furosemide. Southern Regional Meeting of the American-Federation-for-Medical-Research, New Orleans La, Feb 21-23, 2013. Philadelphia, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Do BNP Levels and Prognostic Value Vary by Race/Ethnicity in Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure?

Krim, Selim R., Vivo, Rey P., Krim, Nassim R., Qian, Feng, Cox, Margueritte, Ventura, Hector, Hernandez, Adrian F., Bhatt, Deepak L. and Fonarow, Gregg C. (2012). Do BNP Levels and Prognostic Value Vary by Race/Ethnicity in Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure?. 16th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart-Failure-Society-of-America, Seattle Wa, Sep 09-12, 2012. CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE INC MEDICAL PUBLISHERS.

Echocardiographic Detection of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in the Elderly: Which Indexing Method is the Best Predictor of Mortality?

Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Shah, Sangeeta, Gilliland, Yvonne and Ventura, Hector O. (2011). Echocardiographic Detection of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in the Elderly: Which Indexing Method is the Best Predictor of Mortality?. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

Which Echocardiographic Indexing Method for Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Best Predicts Mortality Risk in Women?

Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Gilliland, Yvonne, Shah, Sangeeta and Ventura, Hector O. (2011). Which Echocardiographic Indexing Method for Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Best Predicts Mortality Risk in Women?. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

Relationship between arterial impedance and concentric remodeling in patients with normal systolic function: Impact on prevalence and survival

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Elise L. and Ventura, Hector O. (2011). Relationship between arterial impedance and concentric remodeling in patients with normal systolic function: Impact on prevalence and survival. Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association/Resuscitation Science Symposium, Orlando, FL, United States, 12-16 November 2011. Baltimore, MD, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Impact of Obesity on Left Atrial Enlargement: Does LV Geometry and Hypertrophy Matter?

Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Gilliland, Yvonne, Shah, Sangeeta B. and Ventura, Hector O. (2010). Impact of Obesity on Left Atrial Enlargement: Does LV Geometry and Hypertrophy Matter?. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

Impact of Left Atrial Volume Index and Left Ventricular Geometry on Mortality in Obese Versus Nonobese Elderly Patients With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Lavie, Carl J., Jr., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). Impact of Left Atrial Volume Index and Left Ventricular Geometry on Mortality in Obese Versus Nonobese Elderly Patients With Preserved Ejection Fraction. 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American-College-of-Cardiology, Orlando Fl, Mar 28-31, 2009. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Left Atrial Volume Index and Left Ventricular Geometry Independently Predict Mortality in 16,904 Elderly Patients With Preserved Ejection Fraction

Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Lavie, Carl J., Jr., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). Left Atrial Volume Index and Left Ventricular Geometry Independently Predict Mortality in 16,904 Elderly Patients With Preserved Ejection Fraction. 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American-College-of-Cardiology, Orlando Fl, Mar 28-31, 2009. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

The Obesity Paradox in Coronary Heart Disease-Does Body Fat Complete the Puzzle?

Lavie, Carl J., Jr., Milani, Richard V., Artham, Surya M., Patel, Dharmendrakumar A. and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). The Obesity Paradox in Coronary Heart Disease-Does Body Fat Complete the Puzzle?. 58th Annual Scientific Session of the American-College-of-Cardiology, Orlando Fl, Mar 28-31, 2009. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Disparate effects of obesity and left ventricular geometry on mortality in 8088 elderly patients with preserved systolic function

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Patel, Dharmendrakumar, Artham, Surya M. and Ventura, Hector O. (2009). Disparate effects of obesity and left ventricular geometry on mortality in 8088 elderly patients with preserved systolic function. 57th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology, Chicago, IL, United States, 29 March-1 April 2008. Berwyn, PA, United States: J T E Multimedia. doi: 10.3810/pgm.2009.05.2011

Echocardiographic detection of left ventricular hypertrophy: Which indexing method is the best predictor of clinical outcomes?

Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Lavie, Ca, Milani, Richard and Ventura, Hector (2009). Echocardiographic detection of left ventricular hypertrophy: Which indexing method is the best predictor of clinical outcomes?. 82nd Scientific Session of the American-Heart-Association, Orlando, FL, 14-18 November 2009. United States: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins for the American Heart Association.

Impact of relative wall thickness on left ventricular geometry and mortality in 47,865 patients with preserved systolic function: Does the method matter?

Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Lavie, Carl J., Shah, Sangeeta, Gilliland, Yvonne, Milani, Richard and Ventura, Hector (2009). Impact of relative wall thickness on left ventricular geometry and mortality in 47,865 patients with preserved systolic function: Does the method matter?. 82nd Scientific Session of the American-Heart-Association, Orlando, FL, 14-18 November 2009. United States: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins for the American Heart Association.

Left atrial volume and mortality prediction: Does the method of indexing matter?

Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Lavie, Carl J., Gilliland, Yvonne, Shah, Sangeeta, Ventura, Hector and Milani, Richard (2009). Left atrial volume and mortality prediction: Does the method of indexing matter?. 82nd Scientific Session of the American-Heart-Association, Orlando, FL, 14-18 November 2009. United States: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins for the American Heart Association.

Left ventricular geometry and mortality prediction by different indexation methods for left ventricular mass by obesity status in 47,865 patients

Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard and Ventura, Hector (2009). Left ventricular geometry and mortality prediction by different indexation methods for left ventricular mass by obesity status in 47,865 patients. 82nd Scientific Session of the American-Heart-Association, Orlando, FL, 14-18 November 2009. United States: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins for the American Heart Association.

Left Ventricular Geometry Predicts Mortality in 26,216 Women with Preserved Systolic Function

Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector (2008). Left Ventricular Geometry Predicts Mortality in 26,216 Women with Preserved Systolic Function. 81st Annual Scientific Session of the American-Heart-Association, New Orleans La, Nov 08-12, 2008. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

The Obesity Paradox: Higher Body Fat Predicts Better Prognosis in Heart Failure and Coronary Patients - A Review of Ochsner Studies

Artham, Surya, Lavie, Carl J., Patel, Dharmendrakumar A. and Ventura, Hector (2008). The Obesity Paradox: Higher Body Fat Predicts Better Prognosis in Heart Failure and Coronary Patients - A Review of Ochsner Studies. Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity-Society, Phoenix Az, Oct 03-07, 2008. NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP.

Disparate Effects of Left Ventricular Geometry and Obesity on Mortality in Women with Preserved Systolic Function-The "Obesity Paradox" in Women

Patel, D., Lavie, C. J., Milani, R., Artham, S. and Ventura, H. (2008). Disparate Effects of Left Ventricular Geometry and Obesity on Mortality in Women with Preserved Systolic Function-The "Obesity Paradox" in Women. 81st Annual Scientific Session of the American-Heart-Association, New Orleans, LA, United States, 8-12 November 2008. Baltimore, MD, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Impact of Left Atrial Volume Index and Left Ventricular Geometry on Mortality in Obese versus Non-Obese Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Patel, D. A., Lavie, C. J., Artham, S., Milani, R. and Ventura, H. (2008). Impact of Left Atrial Volume Index and Left Ventricular Geometry on Mortality in Obese versus Non-Obese Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction. Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A., 3-7 October 2008. New York, NY, United States: Nature Publishing Group.

Left Atrial Volume Index and Left Ventricular Geometry Independently Predict Mortality in 47,865 Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Patel, Dharmendrakumar, Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2008). Left Atrial Volume Index and Left Ventricular Geometry Independently Predict Mortality in 47,865 Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction. 81st Annual Scientific Session of the American Heart Association, New Orleans, LA, United States, 08-12 November 2008. Baltimore, MD, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Does body composition impact survival in patients with advanced heart failure

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Artham, Surya M., Olivier, Andre’ C. and Ventura, Hector O. (2007). Does body composition impact survival in patients with advanced heart failure. 80th Annual Scientific Session of the American Heart Association, Orlando, Florida USA, 4-7 November 2007. United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Impact of body fat adjusted peak oxygen consumption on predicting survival in patients with advanced heart failure

Lavie, Carl J., Milani, Richard V., Daniel, Gary A. and Ventura, Hector (2007). Impact of body fat adjusted peak oxygen consumption on predicting survival in patients with advanced heart failure. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2007, Orlando, Florida, United States, 4 - 7 November 2007. Baltimore, MD, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Combined effects of creatinine clearance and peak oxygen consumption in risk stratification of patients with chronic systolic heart failure

Lavie, Carl J., Jr., Milani, Elise L. and Ventura, Hector O. (2006). Combined effects of creatinine clearance and peak oxygen consumption in risk stratification of patients with chronic systolic heart failure. 79th Annual Scientific Session of the American-Heart-Association, Chicago Il, Nov 12-15, 2006. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

Fish oils produce anti-inflammatory effects and improve body weight in severe heart failure

Mehra, Mandeep R., Lavie, Carl J., Ventura, Hector O. and Milani, Richard V. (2006). Fish oils produce anti-inflammatory effects and improve body weight in severe heart failure. 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 6-9 April 2005. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2006.03.005

Impact of depression on mortality in ischemic cardiomyopathy

Milani, Richard V., Lavie, Carl J., Fitzgerald, Roger E. and Ventura, Hector O. (2006). Impact of depression on mortality in ischemic cardiomyopathy. 79th Annual Scientific Session of the American Heart Association, Chicago, IL, United States, 12-15 November 2006. Baltimore, MD, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Impact of left ventricular geometry on mortality in 11,792 obese patients with normal ejection fraction

Lavie, Carl, Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector (2006). Impact of left ventricular geometry on mortality in 11,792 obese patients with normal ejection fraction. 79th Annual Scientific Session of the American Heart Association, Chicago, IL, United States, 12-15 November 2006. Baltimore, MD, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Clinical utility of the MDRD glomerular filtration rate and urine microalbumin: Creatinine ratio in assessment of disease severity in chronic heart failure patients

Scott, RL, Park, MH, Ventura, HO, Jack, A, Gary, SR, Castillo, CA, Augustine, M and Richie, MB (2005). Clinical utility of the MDRD glomerular filtration rate and urine microalbumin: Creatinine ratio in assessment of disease severity in chronic heart failure patients. 9th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart-Failure-Society-of-America, Boca Raton Fl, Sep 18-21, 2005. CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE INC MEDICAL PUBLISHERS.

Cardiac power output is a primary determinant of B-type natriuretic peptide expression in severe heart failure

Mehra, M. R., Uber, P. A., Scott, R. L., Park, M. H., Richie, M. and Ventura, H. O. (2005). Cardiac power output is a primary determinant of B-type natriuretic peptide expression in severe heart failure. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2004.11.257

Clinico-pathological mismatch of etiological classification in heart failure: Preponderance and clinical implications

Uber, PA, N'Dandu, ZM, Scott, RL, Park, MH, Ventura, HO and Mehra, MR (2004). Clinico-pathological mismatch of etiological classification in heart failure: Preponderance and clinical implications. 8th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart-Failure-Society-of-American, Toronto Canada, Sep 12-15, 2004. CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE INC MEDICAL PUBLISHERS. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2004.06.078

Electronic home monitoring reduces medical resource utilization in chronic heart failure: A prospective investigation of the HomMed-Sentry telemonitoring system

Scott, RL, Park, MH, Uber, PA, Ventura, HO and Mehra, MR (2004). Electronic home monitoring reduces medical resource utilization in chronic heart failure: A prospective investigation of the HomMed-Sentry telemonitoring system. 8th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart-Failure-Society-of-American, Toronto Canada, Sep 12-15, 2004. CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE INC MEDICAL PUBLISHERS. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2004.06.345

Sildenafil and B-type natriuretic peptide modulation in chronic heart failure complicated by pulmonary hypertension

Alaeddini, J, Uber, PA, Park, MH, Scott, RL, Ventura, HO and Mehra, MR (2004). Sildenafil and B-type natriuretic peptide modulation in chronic heart failure complicated by pulmonary hypertension. 8th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart-Failure-Society-of-American, Toronto Canada, Sep 12-15, 2004. CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE INC MEDICAL PUBLISHERS. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2004.06.261

The role of sildenafil in establishing pulmonary arterial reactivity in advanced heart failure

Alaeddini, J, Uber, PA, Scott, RL, Park, MH, Ventura, HO and Mehra, MR (2004). The role of sildenafil in establishing pulmonary arterial reactivity in advanced heart failure. 54th Annual Scientific Session of the American-College-of-Cardiology, New Orleans La, Mar 07-10, 2004. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(04)90944-8

Limitations of exercise cardiopulmonary testing to predict heart failure prognosis in the beta blocker era

Lavie, Carl J., Mehra, Mandeep R., Milani, Richard V. and Ventura, Hector O. (2004). Limitations of exercise cardiopulmonary testing to predict heart failure prognosis in the beta blocker era. 53rd Annual Scientific Session of the American-College-of-Cardiology, New Orleans, LA, United States, 7-10 March 2004. San Deigo, CA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(04)90889-3

Working group 4: International medical graduates and the cardiology workforce

Zoghbi, William A., Alegria, Jorge R., Beller, George A., Doty, W. Daniel, Jones, Robert H., Labovitz, Arthur J., Reeder, Guy S. and Ventura, Hector O. (2004). Working group 4: International medical graduates and the cardiology workforce. 35th Bethesda Conference on Cardiology Workforce Crisis, Bethesda, MD, United States, 17-18 October 2003. San Diego, CA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2004.05.023

Elevated B-type natriuretic peptide predicts allograft failure and mortality after heart transplantation

Mehra, MR, Uber, PA, Potluri, S, Ventura, H, Scott, RL and Park, MH (2003). Elevated B-type natriuretic peptide predicts allograft failure and mortality after heart transplantation. 76th Annual Scientific Session of the American-Heart-Association, Orlando Florida, Nov 07-12, 2003. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

Prevalence of thyroid abnormalities in indigent ambulatory systolic heart failure patients

Arcement, LM, Hebert, K, Bakshi, S and Ventura, HO (2003). Prevalence of thyroid abnormalities in indigent ambulatory systolic heart failure patients. Annual Meeting of the American-College-of-Chest-Physicians, Orlamdo Florida, Oct 25-30, 2003. AMER COLL CHEST PHYSICIANS.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use among indigent patients with systolic heart failure

Arcement, LM, Hebert, K, Fleming, M, Glanders, P, Arabie, C, Hebert, C, Bergeron, G, Scott, E and Ventura, HO (2002). Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use among indigent patients with systolic heart failure. American-Heart-Association Abstracts From Scientific Sessions, Chicago Illinois, Nov 17-20, 2002. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

The experience of a successful institutional congestive heart failure disease management preceptorship

Hebert, K, Arcement, L, Arabie, C, Hebert, C, Jones, M, Glanders, P, Bergeron, P, Scott, E and Ventura, HO (2002). The experience of a successful institutional congestive heart failure disease management preceptorship. 4th Scientific Forum on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke, Washington D.C., Oct 13-14, 2002. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

Gender differences in heart failure clinical characteristics and therapy: Report from UNITE-HF Multicenter Heart Failure Database

Dunlap, SH, Oren, RM, Ventura, HO, Pina, I, Mehra, MR, Ghali, JK, Hendrix, GH, Lenihan, DJ, Miller, AB, Sueta, CA, Patterson, JH, Mallemala, S, O'Connor, CM and Adams, KF (2001). Gender differences in heart failure clinical characteristics and therapy: Report from UNITE-HF Multicenter Heart Failure Database. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

The experience of a cost effective congestive heart failure disease management model applied to an indigent population

Hebert, KA, Arcement, LM, Duke, L, Ferguson, T and Ventura, H (2001). The experience of a cost effective congestive heart failure disease management model applied to an indigent population. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Safety, tolerability, and efficacy of cyclosporine microemulsion in heart transplant recipients: A randomized, multicenter, double-blind comparison with the oil-based formulation of cyclosporine: Results at 24 months after transplantation

Eisen, Howard J., Hobbs, Robert E., Ventura, Hector and et al. (2001). Safety, tolerability, and efficacy of cyclosporine microemulsion in heart transplant recipients: A randomized, multicenter, double-blind comparison with the oil-based formulation of cyclosporine: Results at 24 months after transplantation. 72nd Annual Scientific Session of the American-Heart-Association, Atlanta, GA, United States, 7-10 November 1999. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1097/00007890-200101150-00012

Safety, tolerability and efficacy of cyclosporine microemulsion in heart transplant recipients: A randomized, multicenter, double-blind comparison with the oil based formulation of cyclosporine - Results at six months after transplantation

Eisen, Howard J., Hobbs, Robert E., Davis, Stacy F., Laufer, Guenther, Mancini, Donna M., Renlund, Dale G., Valantine, Hannah, Ventura, Hector and et al. (1999). Safety, tolerability and efficacy of cyclosporine microemulsion in heart transplant recipients: A randomized, multicenter, double-blind comparison with the oil based formulation of cyclosporine - Results at six months after transplantation. 17th Annual Meeting of the American-Society-of-Transplant-Physicians, Chicago, IL, United States, 9-13 May 1998. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1097/00007890-199909150-00012

Improvements in work efficiency result in enhanced functional status and quality of life following exercise training in heart failure

Milani, R.V., Mehra, M.R., Lavie, C.J., Smart, F.W., Stapleton, D.D. and Ventura, H.O. (1998). Improvements in work efficiency result in enhanced functional status and quality of life following exercise training in heart failure. 47th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology, Atlanta, GA, United States, 29 March - 1 April 1998. San Diego, CA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(98)81502-7

Outpatient intermittent milrinone and dobutamine in severe heart failure: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Mehra, MR, Turgut, T, Smart, FW, Degrutier, H, Mendez, C, Stapleton, DD and Ventura, HO (1997). Outpatient intermittent milrinone and dobutamine in severe heart failure: A randomized controlled clinical trial. AMER HEART ASSOC.

Improved clinical outcomes and cost savings from use of home intravenous inotropic therapy in advanced heart failure

Harjai, KJ, Mehra, MR, Ventura, HO, Lapeyre, YM, Manchester, LE, Zeringue, VE, Murgo, JP, Stapleton, DD and Smart, FW (1997). Improved clinical outcomes and cost savings from use of home intravenous inotropic therapy in advanced heart failure. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Implications for the vascular surgeon with prolonged (3 to 89 days) intraaortic balloon pump counterpulsation

Manord, J. D., Garrard, C. L., Mehra, M. R., Sternbergh, W. C., Ballinger, B., Ventura, H. O., Stapleton, D. D., Smart, F. W., Bowen, J. C. and Money, S. R. (1997). Implications for the vascular surgeon with prolonged (3 to 89 days) intraaortic balloon pump counterpulsation. 21st Annual Meeting of the Southern-Association-for-Vascular-Surgery, Coronado, CA, United States, 22-25 January 1997. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Mosby. doi: 10.1016/S0741-5214(97)70044-2

The incidence, morbidity, and mortality of surgical procedures after orthotopic heart transplantation

Bhatia, Devinder S., Bowen, John C., Money, Samuel R., van Meter, Clifford H, McFadden, P. Michael, Kot, James B., Pridjian, Ara K., Ventura, Hector O., Mehra, Mandeep R., Smart, Frank W. and Ochsner, John L. (1997). The incidence, morbidity, and mortality of surgical procedures after orthotopic heart transplantation. 108th Annual Scientific Session of the Southern-Surgical-Association, Palm Beach, Fl, United States, 1-4 December 1996. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1097/00000658-199706000-00006

Does donor and recipient sex influence the development of cardiac allograft vasculopathy?

Mehra, M. R., Ventura, H. O., Escobar, A., Cassidy, C. A., Smart, F. W. and Stapleton, D. D. (1995). Does donor and recipient sex influence the development of cardiac allograft vasculopathy?. 5th International Alexis Carrel Conference: Genesis, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Rejection, Obliterative Bronchiolitis and Graft Vessel Disease after Organ Transplantation, Munich, Germany, 22-24 June 1994. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier.

Incidence and progression of transplant coronary artery disease over 1 year: Results of a multicenter trial with use of intravascular ultrasound

Yeung, A. C., Davis, S. F., Hauptman, P. J., Kobashigawa, J. A., Miller, L. W., Valantine, H. A., Ventura, H. O., Wiedermann, J. and Wilensky, R. (1995). Incidence and progression of transplant coronary artery disease over 1 year: Results of a multicenter trial with use of intravascular ultrasound. 2nd International Symposium on Allograft Coronary Disease - A Basic Science and Clinical Review, St. Louis, MO, United States, 31 January-1 February 1995. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier.

The prognostic significance of intimal proliferation in cardiac allograft vasculopathy: a paradigm shift

Mehra, M. R., Ventura, H. O., Stapleton, D. D. and Smart, F. W. (1995). The prognostic significance of intimal proliferation in cardiac allograft vasculopathy: a paradigm shift. 2nd International Symposium on Allograft Coronary Disease, St Louis, MO, United States, 31 January - 1 February 1995. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier.

Ventilation carbon dioxide production ratio in early exercise predicts poor functional: capacity and prognosis in congestive heart failure

Milani, R.V., Mehra, M.R., Lavie, C.J., Reddy, T.K. and Ventura, H.O. (1995). Ventilation carbon dioxide production ratio in early exercise predicts poor functional: capacity and prognosis in congestive heart failure. 68th Annual Scientific Session of the American Heart Association, Anaheim, CA, United States, 13-16 November 1995. Baltimore, MD, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Suppression of tumor necrosis factor synthesis by n 3 fattyacids in end stage congestive heart failure

Milani, R.V., Endres, S., Ventura, H.O., Daul, C.B., Weber, P.C., Smart, F.W., Stapleton, D.D., Lavine, C.J., Barbee, W. and Murgo, J..P. (1994). Suppression of tumor necrosis factor synthesis by n 3 fattyacids in end stage congestive heart failure. x, x, x. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

The signal-averaged electrocardiogram in cardiac transplantation: A noninvasive marker of acute allograft rejection

Valentino, Vernon A., Ventura, Hector O., Abi-Samra, Freddy M., van Meter, Cliff H. and Price, Herman L. (1992). The signal-averaged electrocardiogram in cardiac transplantation: A noninvasive marker of acute allograft rejection. 10th Annual Meeting of the Society of Transplant Physicians, Chicago, IL, United States, 28-29 May 1991. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1097/00007890-199201000-00024

Long-term effects of cyclosporine-based immunosuppression in cardiac transplantation: The Loyola experience

Costanzo-Nordin, M. R., Grady, K. L., Johnson, M. R., Winters, G. L., Ventura, H. O. and Pifarré, R. (1990). Long-term effects of cyclosporine-based immunosuppression in cardiac transplantation: The Loyola experience. 4th Congress of the European Society for Transplant Recipients, Barcelona, Spain, 1-4 November 1990. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier.

Early Left Atrial Abnormalities in Obesity and Hypertensive Heart-Disease

Amodeo, C, Messerli, FH, Ventura, HO and Gallo, A (1985). Early Left Atrial Abnormalities in Obesity and Hypertensive Heart-Disease. AMER HEART ASSOC.

Cardiovascular Adaptation in Elderly Hypertensive Patients

Messerli, FH, Sundgaardriise, K, Ventura, HO, Dunn, FG and Frohlich, ED (1984). Cardiovascular Adaptation in Elderly Hypertensive Patients. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Energy-utilization and extracellular fluid volume (ECFV) in ventromedial hypothalamic rats (VMH): a model for obesity and mild hypertension

Ventura, H.O., Reisin, E., Pegram, B., Duckworth, D. and Frohlich, E. (1983). Energy-utilization and extracellular fluid volume (ECFV) in ventromedial hypothalamic rats (VMH): a model for obesity and mild hypertension. x, x, x. Bethesda, MD, United States: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.

Left-ventricular hypertrophy in obesity: discrepancy between echocardiogram and electrocardiogram

Ventura, H.O., Messerli, F.H, Dunn, F.G. and Frohlich, E.D. (1983). Left-ventricular hypertrophy in obesity: discrepancy between echocardiogram and electrocardiogram. x, x, x. San Diego, CA, United States: Elsevier.

Renal and systemic hemodynamics in hypertensive obese and lean matched patients

Reisin, E., Ventura, H.O., Messerli, F.H., Dunn, F.G., Oigman, W., Dreslinski, G.R. and Frohlich, E.D. (1983). Renal and systemic hemodynamics in hypertensive obese and lean matched patients. x, x, x. London, United Kingdom: Nature Publishing Group.

Hemodynamic and blood-pressure changes following weight-loss in spontaneously hypertensive rats

Reisin, E., Ventura, H.O.., Kaedon, M.B. and Ffohlich, E.D. (1982). Hemodynamic and blood-pressure changes following weight-loss in spontaneously hypertensive rats. x, x, x. Baltimore, MD, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Renal and systemic hemodynamics correlate with body-weight in established hypertensive patients

Reisin, E., Ventura, H.O., Messerli, F.H., Dreslinski, G.R., Dunn, F.G., Oigman, W. and Frohlich, ED. (1982). Renal and systemic hemodynamics correlate with body-weight in established hypertensive patients. x, x, x. London, United Kingdom: Nature Publishing Group.

Venous tone is impaired in untreated patients with essential-hypertension (EH) and symptomatic orthostatic hypotension (SOH)

Oigman, W., Dunn, F.G., Messerli, F.H., Dreslinski, G.R., Resin, E., Ventura, H.O. and Frohlich, E.D. (1981). Venous tone is impaired in untreated patients with essential-hypertension (EH) and symptomatic orthostatic hypotension (SOH). x, x, x. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.