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64-Slice computed tomography angiography in the diagnosis and assessment of coronary artery disease: systematic review and meta-analysis by Mowatt, G, Cook, J A, Hillis, G S, Walker, S, Fraser, C, Jia, X, Waugh, N

“…Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of mortality and ill health. To assess whether 64-slice CT angiography might replace some coronary angiography…”
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Development of a set of mobile phone text messages designed for prevention of recurrent cardiovascular events by Redfern, J, Thiagalingam, A, Jan, S, Whittaker, R, Hackett, ML, Mooney, J, Keizer, L De, Hillis, GS, Chow, CK

“…Background:Supporting lifestyle change is an effective way of preventing recurrent events in people with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, there is a need…”
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Resting heart rate and the risk of death and cardiovascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Hillis, G. S., Woodward, M., Rodgers, A., Chow, C. K., Li, Q., Zoungas, S., Patel, A., Webster, R., Batty, G. D., Ninomiya, T., Mancia, G., Poulter, N. R., Chalmers, J.

“…Aims/hypothesis An association between resting heart rate and mortality has been described in the general population and in patients with cardiovascular…”
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Utility of B-type natriuretic peptide in predicting perioperative cardiac events in patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery by Cuthbertson, B.H., Amiri, A.R., Croal, B.L., Rajagopalan, S., Alozairi, O., Brittenden, J., Hillis, G.S.

“…B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels predict cardiovascular risk in several settings. We hypothesized that they would identify individuals at increased risk…”
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N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide levels and early outcome after cardiac surgery: a prospective cohort study by Cuthbertson, B.H., Croal, B.L., Rae, D., Gibson, P.H., McNeilly, J.D., Jeffrey, R.R., Smith, W. Cairns, Prescott, G.J., Buchan, K.G., El-Shafei, H., Gibson, G.A., Hillis, G.S.

“…N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a powerful predictor of cardiovascular outcome in many circumstances. There are, however, limited data…”
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A panel study of air pollution in subjects with heart failure: negative results in treated patients by Barclay, J L, Miller, B G, Dick, S, Dennekamp, M, Ford, I, Hillis, G S, Ayres, J G, Seaton, A

“…Objectives:To investigate preclinical adverse effects of ambient particulate air pollution and nitrogen oxides in patients with heart failure.Methods:A cohort…”
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The utility of B‐type natriuretic peptide in predicting postoperative cardiac events and mortality in patients undergoing major emergency non‐cardiac surgery by Cuthbertson, B. H., Card, G., Croal, B. L., McNeilly, J., Hillis, G. S.

“…Summary B‐type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels predict cardiovascular risk in several settings. We hypothesised that they would identify individuals at…”
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Socio-economic status and early outcome from coronary artery bypass grafting by Gibson, P H, Croal, B L, Cuthbertson, B H, Gibson, G, Jeffrey, R R, Buchan, K G, El-Shafei, H, Hillis, G S

“…To determine the effects of socio-economic status (SES) on the outcome of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Prospective cohort study. Regional cardiac…”
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B‐Type natriuretic peptide and the prediction of outcome in patients admitted to intensive care by Cuthbertson, B. H., Patel, R. R., Croal, B. L., Barclay, J., Hillis, G. S.

“…Summary B‐type natriuretic peptide is known to predict outcome in congestive cardiac failure and myocardial infarction. We aimed to determine whether…”
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Machine learning to predict myocardial injury and death after non‐cardiac surgery by Nolde, J. M., Schlaich, M. P., Sessler, D. I., Mian, A., Corcoran, T. B., Chow, C. K., Chan, M. T. V., Borges, F. K., McGillion, M. H., Myles, P. S., Mills, N. L., Devereaux, P. J., Hillis, G. S.

“…Summary Myocardial injury due to ischaemia within 30 days of non‐cardiac surgery is prognostically relevant. We aimed to determine the discrimination,…”
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Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of 64-slice or higher computed tomography angiography as an alternative to invasive coronary angiography in the investigation of coronary artery disease by Mowatt, G, Cummins, E, Waugh, N, Walker, S, Cook, J, Jia, X, Hillis, G S, Fraser, C

“…To assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, in different patient groups, of the use of 64-slice or higher computed tomography (CT)…”
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The Impact of Level of Education on Vascular Events and Mortality in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Results from the ADVANCE Study by Blomster, J.I, Zoungas, S, Woodward, M, Neal, B, Harrap, S, Poulter, N, Marre, M, Williams, B, Chalmers, J, Hillis, G.S

“…Highlights • Lower formal educational attainment is associated with cardiovascular events. • Lower formal educational attainment is associated with…”
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Soluble integrin adhesion receptors and atherosclerosis: much heat and a little light? by HILLIS, G. S

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The influence of physical activity on vascular complications and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Blomster, J. I., Chow, C. K., Zoungas, S., Woodward, M., Patel, A., Poulter, N. R., Marre, M., Harrap, S., Chalmers, J., Hillis, G. S.

“…Aims There is limited evidence regarding the association between physical activity and vascular complications, particularly microvascular disease, in patients…”
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Cell adhesion molecules in cardiovascular disease: a clinical perspective by Hillis, G S, Flapan, A D

“…In summary, there is increasing evidence that cell adhesion molecules play an important role in cardiovascular pathology. They are involved in the main…”
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Design and rationale of the tobacco, exercise and diet messages (TEXT ME) trial of a text message-based intervention for ongoing prevention of cardiovascular disease in people with coronary disease: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Chow, C K, Redfern, J, Thiagalingam, A, Jan, S, Whittaker, R, Hackett, M, Graves, N, Mooney, J, Hillis, G S

“…BackgroundAlthough supporting lifestyle change is an effective way of preventing further events in people with cardiovascular disease, providing access to such…”
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Cardiac assessment prior to non-cardiac surgery by Mooney, J. F., Hillis, G. S., Lee, V. W., Halliwell, R., Vicaretti, M., Moncrieff, C., Chow, C. K.

“…Background Increasingly, patients undergoing non‐cardiac surgery are older and have more comorbidities yet preoperative cardiac assessment appears haphazard…”
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Impact of temporary right ventricular pacing from different sites on echocardiographic indices of cardiac function by Alhous, M. Hafez A., Small, Gary R., Hannah, Andrew, Hillis, Graham S., Broadhurst, Paul

“…Aims To assess the impact of pacing from different right ventricular (RV) pacing sites on left ventricular (LV) function. Chronic apical RV pacing may induce…”
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B-type natriuretic peptide and echocardiographic indices of left ventricular filling in critically ill patients with severe sepsis: a cohort study by Douglas, K., Hillis, G.S., Croal, B.L., Gibson, P., Cuthbertson, B.H.

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Reducing call-to-needle times: the critical role of pre-hospital thrombolysis by Smith, J.A.L., Jennings, K.P., Anderson, E.A., Green, P., Hillis, G.S.

“…Background: Current guidelines recommend that patients with acute myocardial infarction should receive thrombolysis within 60 min of seeking professional help…”
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