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A meta-analysis of randomized trials of telmisartan versus active controls for insulin resistance inhypertensive patients.
Takagi H, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
J Am Soc Hypertens. 2014 Aug;8(8):578-92. doi: 10.1016/j.jash.2014.05.006. Epub 2014 May 15.
PMID: 25151319 [PubMed - in process]2.

Mesenteric malperfusion complicated with type A acute aortic dissection.
Takagi H, Watanabe T, Umemoto T.
Int Angiol. 2014 Jul 31. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 25077517 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]3.

To adjust, or not to adjust, that is the question.
Takagi H, Umemoto T; For the ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2014 Jul 12. pii: S0167-5273(14)01240-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.07.048. [Epub ahead of print] No abstract
available.
PMID: 25062557 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

4.

Circulating Interleukin-6 Levels Are Associated with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Presence: A Meta-analysis
and Meta-regression of Case-Control Studies.
Takagi H, Watanabe T, Mizuno Y, Kawai N, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular
Evidence Group.
Ann Vasc Surg. 2014 Jul 8. pii: S0890-5096(14)00416-6. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2014.06.058. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 25011090 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]5.

Meteorology in ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: an institutional study and a meta-analysis of publishedstudies reporting atmospheric pressure.
Takagi H, Watanabe T, Mizuno Y, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
Int Angiol. 2014 Jul 7. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 25002207 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

6.

Worse long-term survival after off-pump than on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
Takagi H, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence (ALICE) Group.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 May 21. pii: S0022-5223(14)00578-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2014.05.034. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 24946969 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

7.

A contemporary meta-analysis of the association of diabetes with abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int Angiol. 2014 Jun 19. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 24945920 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]8.

A meta-analysis of the association of obesity with abdominal aortic aneurysm presence.
Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int Angiol. 2014 Jun 19. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 24945917 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

9.

Coronary artery bypass grafting vs percutaneous coronary intervention in multivessel disease.
Takagi H, Umemoto T; ALICE Group.
JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Jun;174(6):1006-7. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.773. No abstract available.
PMID: 24887761 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis pooling survival curves in randomized controlled trials and propensity-score matched
10. studies of endovascular versus open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
Takagi H, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2014 Jul 1;174(3):785-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.04.173. Epub 2014 Apr 24. No abstract available.
PMID: 24798785 [PubMed - in process]A meta-analysis of adjusted observational studies for mortality in transapical versus transfemoral aortic
11. valve implantation.
Takagi H, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2014 Jun 1;174(1):165-70. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.03.191. Epub 2014 Apr 8. No abstract available.
PMID: 24767133 [PubMed - in process]A meta-analysis of circulating homocysteine levels in subjects with versus without abdominal aortic
12. aneurysm.
Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int Angiol. 2014 Apr 15. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 24732583 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of telmisartan for flow-mediated dilatation.
13. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Hypertens Res. 2014 Sep;37(9):845-51. doi: 10.1038/hr.2014.81. Epub 2014 Apr 10.
PMID: 24718299 [PubMed - in process]A meta-analysis of the association of primary abdominal wall hernia with abdominal aortic aneurysm.
14. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int Angiol. 2014 Mar 18. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 24643172 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

A review with meta-analysis of observational studies for survival following off-pump coronary artery bypass
15. versus drug-eluting stent implantation.

Takagi H, Watanabe T, Mizuno Y, Kawai N, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of
Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2014 Jun;18(6):807-13. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivu024. Epub 2014 Mar 2.
PMID: 24591399 [PubMed - in process]Free Article

Reply: To PMID 23816417.
16. Takagi H, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence Group.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2014 Mar;97(3):1120-1. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.01.019. No abstract available.
PMID: 24580940 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of adjusted risk estimates for survival from observational studies of complete versus
17. incomplete revascularization in patients with multivessel disease undergoing coronary artery bypass

grafting.
Takagi H, Watanabe T, Mizuno Y, Kawai N, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of
Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2014 May;18(5):679-82. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivu012. Epub 2014 Feb 13.
PMID: 24532310 [PubMed - in process]Free Article

A meta-analysis of adjusted hazard ratios from 20 observational studies of bilateral versus single internal
18. thoracic artery coronary artery bypass grafting.

Takagi H, Goto SN, Watanabe T, Mizuno Y, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Jan 16. pii: S0022-5223(14)00052-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2014.01.010. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 24521973 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

A meta-analysis of large randomized trials for mid-term major cardio- and cerebrovascular events following
19. off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.

Takagi H, Watanabe T, Mizuno Y, Kawai N, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of
Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2014 Apr;18(4):522-4. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivt536. Epub 2013 Dec 30.
PMID: 24381313 [PubMed - in process]Free Article"Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt": apprehension for the stroke reduction in the KYOTO HEART
20. Study on the basis of meta-regression from the evidence.

Takagi H, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2014 Jan 1;170(3):258-60. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.11.136. Epub 2013 Dec 7. No abstract available.
PMID: 24332600 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of randomized head-to-head trials for effects of rosuvastatin versus atorvastatin on
21. apolipoprotein profiles.

Takagi H, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Am J Cardiol. 2014 Jan 15;113(2):292-301. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2013.08.043. Epub 2013 Oct 3. Review.
PMID: 24230979 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]A low-density lipoprotein-dependent effect of atorvastatin upon the systolic blood pressure reduction: meta22. regression analyses of randomized trials.

Takagi H, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 5;170(1):e14-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.10.052. Epub 2013 Oct 16. No abstract available.
PMID: 24169537 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of azilsartan therapy for blood pressure reduction.
23. Takagi H, Mizuno Y, Niwa M, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Hypertens Res. 2014 May;37(5):432-7. doi: 10.1038/hr.2013.142. Epub 2013 Oct 10.
PMID: 24108238 [PubMed - in process]Concerns for the heart failure reduction in the NAGOYA HEART Study based on meta-regression from the
24. evidence.

Takagi H, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence Group.
Hypertension. 2013 Nov;62(5):e31-2. doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.113.02200. Epub 2013 Sep 9. No abstract available.
PMID: 24019402 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of randomized trials of telmisartan versus losartan for reduction of ambulatory blood
25. pressure.
Takagi H, Niwa M, Mizuno Y, Goto SN, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular EvidenceGroup.
Hypertens Res. 2013 Nov;36(11):959-66. doi: 10.1038/hr.2013.78. Epub 2013 Aug 15.
PMID: 23945962 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the early and late outcomes of open and endovascular repair of
26. abdominal aortic aneurysm (Br J Surg 2013; 100: 863-872).

Takagi H, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence (ALICE) Group.
Br J Surg. 2013 Sep;100(10):1397. doi: 10.1002/bjs.9246. No abstract available.

PMID: 23939856 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Alice's evidence: reply to "Statins: a sine qua non of the management of patients with abdominal aortic
27. aneurysms".

Takagi H, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Oct 12;168(5):5062. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.07.204. Epub 2013 Jul 29. No abstract available.
PMID: 23938221 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Total cholesterol and vascular mortality: a meta-regression.
28. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Epidemiology. 2013 Sep;24(5):775-6. doi: 10.1097/EDE.0b013e31829f59ec. No abstract available.
PMID: 23903882 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Revisiting evidence from the Blood Pressure Lowering Treatment Trialists' Collaboration: fractional
29. polynomials meta-regression of blood pressure reduction by angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors on
stroke risk.
Takagi H, Niwa M, Mizuno Y, Goto SN, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular
Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Oct 9;168(4):4590-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.06.052. Epub 2013 Jul 23. No abstract available.
PMID: 23890905 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Tweedledum and Tweedledee? Meta-regression for 30-day all-cause mortality by predicted mortality in
30. contemporary transcatheter aortic valve implantation studies.

Takagi H, Mizuno Y, Niwa M, Goto SN, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular
Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Oct 9;168(4):4572-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.06.073. Epub 2013 Jul 23. No abstract available.
PMID: 23890901 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Low-density lipoprotein-dependent and independent effects of statins on prevention of major coronary
31. events: meta-regression of randomized placebo-controlled trials.

Takagi H, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence (ALICE) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Oct 12;168(5):4850-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.07.067. Epub 2013 Jul 25. No abstract available.
PMID: 23890857 [PubMed - in process]A meta-analysis of randomized trials for repeat revascularization following off-pump versus on-pump
32. coronary artery bypass grafting.

Takagi H, Mizuno Y, Niwa M, Goto SN, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular
Evidence) Group.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2013 Nov;17(5):878-80. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivt316. Epub 2013 Jul 21. Review.
PMID: 23876842 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

A meta-analysis of transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus surgical aortic valve replacement.
33. Takagi H, Niwa M, Mizuno Y, Goto SN, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence(ALICE) Group.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Aug;96(2):513-9. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.04.049. Epub 2013 Jun 28.
PMID: 23816417 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

The lower, the better? : fractional polynomials meta-regression of blood pressure reduction on stroke risk.
34. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev. 2013 Sep;20(3):135-8. doi: 10.1007/s40292-013-0016-1. Epub 2013 May 24.
PMID: 23702577 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Limit to benefits of large reductions in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels: use of fractional

35. polynomials to assess the effect of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level reduction in metaregression oflarge statin randomized trials.
Takagi H, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
JAMA Intern Med. 2013 Jun 10;173(11):1028-9. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.659. No abstract available.
PMID: 23700132 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Effects of rosuvastatin versus atorvastatin on small dense low-density lipoprotein: a meta-analysis of
36. randomized trials.

Takagi H, Niwa M, Mizuno Y, Yamamoto H, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Heart Vessels. 2014 May;29(3):287-99. doi: 10.1007/s00380-013-0358-6. Epub 2013 May 5.
PMID: 23644555 [PubMed - in process]Through the looking-glass of conventional meta-regression: an alternative approach based on fractional
37. polynomials to a meta-analysis of niacin.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2013 Jun;23(6):e23-5. doi: 10.1016/j.numecd.2013.02.002. Epub 2013 Apr 8. No abstract
available.
PMID: 23578830 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Telmisartan as a metabolic sartan: the first meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in metabolic
38. syndrome.
Takagi H, Niwa M, Mizuno Y, Goto SN, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular
Evidence) Group.
J Am Soc Hypertens. 2013 May-Jun;7(3):229-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jash.2013.02.006. Epub 2013 Mar 21.
PMID: 23523138 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Alice in Wonderland of drug-eluting stent for unprotected left main disease.
39. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Am J Cardiol. 2013 Apr 1;111(7):1076-8. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2012.12.029. No abstract available.
PMID: 23498088 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Incidence, predictors, and prognosis of acute kidney injury after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a
40. summary of contemporary studies using Valve Academic Research Consortium definitions.
Takagi H, Niwa M, Mizuno Y, Goto SN, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular EvidenceGroup.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Sep 30;168(2):1631-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.01.273. Epub 2013 Feb 27. Review. No abstract
available.
PMID: 23453450 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis comparing observed 30-day all-cause mortality with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
41. Predicted Risk of Mortality in contemporary studies using Valve Academic Research Consortium definitions.
Takagi H, Niwa M, Mizuno Y, Yamamoto H, Goto SN, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of
Cardiovascular Evidence Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Sep 30;168(2):1598-602. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.01.038. Epub 2013 Feb 14. No abstract available.
PMID: 23416016 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of randomized trials of telmisartan vs. valsartan therapy for blood pressure reduction.
42. Takagi H, Niwa M, Mizuno Y, Goto SN, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular
Evidence) Group.
Hypertens Res. 2013 Jul;36(7):627-33. doi: 10.1038/hr.2012.233. Epub 2013 Jan 24.
PMID: 23344134 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Effects of telmisartan therapy on interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels: a meta-analysis of

43. randomized controlled trials.

Takagi H, Mizuno Y, Yamamoto H, Goto SN, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular
Evidence Group.
Hypertens Res. 2013 Apr;36(4):368-73. doi: 10.1038/hr.2012.196. Epub 2012 Dec 13. Review.
PMID: 23235712 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Overview of telmisartan for blood pressure reduction among angiotensin II receptor blockers: a meta44. analysis of head-to-head randomized trials.

Takagi H, Mizuno Y, Goto SN, Umemoto T; for ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular
Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Sep 10;167(6):3051-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.11.086. Epub 2012 Dec 6. No abstract available.
PMID: 23219133 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of randomized head-to-head trials of telmisartan versus other angiotensin II receptor
45. blocker in combination with hydrochlorothiazide for reduction of blood pressure.

Takagi H, Mizuno Y, Goto SN, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular Evidence Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Sep 10;167(6):3062-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.11.081. Epub 2012 Nov 28. No abstract available.
PMID: 23200265 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]The Last Judgment upon abdominal aortic aneurysm screening.
46. Takagi H, Niwa M, Mizuno Y, Goto SN, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular EvidenceGroup.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Sep 1;167(5):2331-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.11.011. Epub 2012 Nov 20. No abstract available.
PMID: 23174171 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Hast thou slain the Jabberwock of funnel plot asymmetry? From the meta-analysis of smoking bans for
47. reduction of acute myocardial infarction.

Takagi H, Niwa M, Mizuno Y, Goto SN, Umemoto T; All-Literature Investigation of Cardiovascular EvidenceGroup.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Sep 30;168(2):1523-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.11.028. Epub 2012 Nov 19. No abstract available.
PMID: 23174168 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Reply to 'Comment on effects of statin therapy on abdominal aortic aneurysm growth: a meta-analysis and48. meta-regression of observational comparative studies'.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2013 Jan;45(1):98-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2012.10.004. Epub 2012 Oct 30. No abstract available.
PMID: 23116985 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

Blood pressure-independent effects of telmisartan on regression of left ventricular mass: a meta-analysis
49. and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials.

Takagi H, Mizuno Y, Iwata K, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 May 25;165(3):564-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.09.044. Epub 2012 Oct 2. No abstract available.
PMID: 23041001 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Alice in Wonderland of statin therapy for small abdominal aortic aneurysm.
50. Takagi H, Mizuno Y, Yamamoto H, Goto SN, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of

Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Jun 5;166(1):252-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.09.112. Epub 2012 Oct 2. Review. No abstract available.
PMID: 23040997 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Effects of statin therapy on abdominal aortic aneurysm growth: a meta-analysis and meta-regression of
51. observational comparative studies.

Takagi H, Yamamoto H, Iwata K, Goto S, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of CardiovascularEvidence) Group.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2012 Sep;44(3):287-92. Epub 2012 Jul 21. Review.
PMID: 22824348 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

Perioperative results of robotic lung lobectomy: summary of the literature.
52. Takagi H, Yamamoto H, Goto SN, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
Surg Endosc. 2012 Dec;26(12):3697-9. doi: 10.1007/s00464-012-2292-6. Epub 2012 Jun 8. No abstract available.
PMID: 22678170 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Drug-eluting stents increase late mortality compared with coronary artery bypass grafting in triple-vessel
53. disease: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled and risk-adjusted observational studies.
Takagi H, Yamamoto H, Iwata K, Goto SN, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of
Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Sep 6;159(3):230-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.05.046. Epub 2012 Jun 2. No abstract available.
PMID: 22664367 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of effects of prosthesis-patient mismatch after aortic valve replacement on late mortality.
54. Takagi H, Yamamoto H, Iwata K, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Aug 23;159(2):150-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.04.084. Epub 2012 May 12. No abstract available.
PMID: 22584075 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Effects of atorvastatin on carotid intima media thickness: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
55. Takagi H, Yamamoto H, Iwata K, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Aug 9;159(1):69-72. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.04.077. Epub 2012 May 9. No abstract available.
PMID: 22575629 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Effects of telmisartan on proteinuria or albuminuria: a meta-analysis of randomized trials.
56. Takagi H, Yamamoto H, Iwata K, Goto SN, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of

Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2013 Aug 20;167(4):1443-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.04.058. Epub 2012 May 4.
PMID: 22560941 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Ask not which can impair early morbidity--ask which can improve late survival: a meta-analysis of
57. randomized trials of off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass.

Takagi H, Yamamoto H, Iwata K, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Jul 26;158(3):435-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.04.031. Epub 2012 May 3. No abstract available.
PMID: 22560932 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Low-density lipoprotein-independent improvement of flow-mediated dilatation with atorvastatin: a meta58. analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials.

Takagi H, Yamamoto H, Iwata K, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Jul 12;158(2):285-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.04.054. Epub 2012 May 4. No abstract available.
PMID: 22560909 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]An evidence-based hypothesis for beneficial effects of telmisartan on Marfan syndrome.
59. Takagi H, Yamamoto H, Iwata K, Goto SN, Umemoto T; ALICE (All-Literature Investigation of

Cardiovascular Evidence) Group.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Jun 28;158(1):101-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.03.051. Epub 2012 Mar 28. No abstract available.
PMID: 22459372 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Aorto-pseudoaneurysm-ventricular regurgitation after aortic root replacement.
60. Goto SN, Matsui M, Manabe H, Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012 Mar;60(3):157-60. doi: 10.1007/s11748-011-0793-1. Epub 2012 Mar 15.

PMID: 22419185 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Telmisartan reduces triglyceride levels over other angiotensin II receptor blockers: a meta-analysis of
61. randomized head-to-head trials.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Jun 14;157(3):403-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.02.008. Epub 2012 Mar 3. No abstract available.
PMID: 22386702 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Atorvastatin therapy reduces serum uric acid levels: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
62. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 May 31;157(2):255-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.01.092. Epub 2012 Feb 21. No abstract available.
PMID: 22360949 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Effects of telmisartan on C-reactive protein levels: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
63. Takagi H, Yamamoto H, Iwata K, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Apr 19;156(2):238-41. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.01.104. Epub 2012 Feb 20. No abstract available.
PMID: 22353440 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Atorvastatin reduces coronary plaque volume in dependence on reductions in low-density lipoprotein: a
64. meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials.
Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 May 17;157(1):114-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.01.078. Epub 2012 Feb 14. No abstract available.
PMID: 22341753 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of randomized and risk-adjusted observational studies of endovascular versus open repair
65. for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2011 Nov;45(8):717-9. doi: 10.1177/1538574411418010. No abstract available.
PMID: 22262115 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Atorvastatin, not rosuvastatin, improves cardiac function in heart failure: a meta-analysis of randomized
66. trials.
Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Mar 8;155(2):296-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.11.079. Epub 2011 Dec 24. No abstract available.
PMID: 22200185 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Telmisartan improves insulin sensitivity: a meta-analysis of randomized head-to-head trials.
67. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Apr 5;156(1):92-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.11.070. Epub 2011 Dec 20. No abstract available.
PMID: 22192303 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Telmisartan increases adiponectin levels: a meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized head-to-head
68. trials.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Mar 22;155(3):448-51. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.11.071. Epub 2011 Dec 20. No abstract available.
PMID: 22192290 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "effect of gender on long-term survival after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair based on results
69. from the Medicare national database".

Takagi H, Umemotot T.
J Vasc Surg. 2011 Nov;54(5):1553-4; author reply 1554-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2011.05.119. No abstract available.
PMID: 22027444 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

Regarding "a meta-analysis of clinical studies of statins for prevention of abdominal aortic aneurysm
70. expansion".

Takagi H, Yamamoto H, Goto SN, Matsui M, Umemototo T.
J Vasc Surg. 2011 Nov;54(5):1552-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2011.05.113. No abstract available.
PMID: 22027443 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

A meta-analysis of randomized head-to-head trials of atorvastatin versus rosuvastatin for reductions in C71. reactive protein.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Jan 12;154(1):78-81. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.09.065. Epub 2011 Oct 21. No abstract available.
PMID: 22019059 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Atorvastatin decreases lipoprotein(a): a meta-analysis of randomized trials.
72. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2012 Jan 26;154(2):183-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.09.060. Epub 2011 Oct 11. No abstract available.
PMID: 21996415 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Revisiting evidence of blood pressure-dependent and independent effects of amlodipine on the risk of
73. stroke.
Takagi H, Umemoto T.
J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2011 Oct;13(10):781-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-7176.2011.00485.x. Epub 2011 Jun 27. No abstract
available.
PMID: 21974768 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of randomized trials for effects of periprocedural atorvastatin on contrast-induced
74. nephropathy.
Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Dec 15;153(3):323-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.08.047. Epub 2011 Sep 15. No abstract available.
PMID: 21924779 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Varenicline: quantifying the risk.
75. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
CMAJ. 2011 Sep 6;183(12):1404; author reply 1405, 1407. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.111-2063. No abstract available.
PMID: 21896705 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free PMC Article

Less invasiveness may not always result in less mortality: a meta-analysis of transcatheter versus surgical
76. aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis.

Takagi H, Yamamoto H, Goto SN, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Dec 1;153(2):207-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.07.081. Epub 2011 Aug 19. No abstract available.
PMID: 21855151 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Benefit, rather than safety, of cilostazol for long-term mortality in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary
77. intervention: a meta-analysis of randomized trials.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Nov 17;153(1):74-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.07.072. Epub 2011 Aug 17. No abstract available.
PMID: 21851996 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

High-density lipoprotein-dependent effects of statins on the risk of coronary heart disease deaths and78. events.

Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Nov 3;152(3):377-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.07.071. Epub 2011 Aug 17. Review. No abstract available.
PMID: 21851993 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Sublobar versus lobar resection for stage I non-small cell lung cancer: Alice's evidence.
79. Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
Cancer J. 2011 Jul-Aug;17(4):264-5; author reply 265. doi: 10.1097/PPO.0b013e31822bd68a. No abstract available.
PMID: 21799335 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of randomized trials for effects of atorvastatin on renal function in chronic kidney disease.
80. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Oct 20;152(2):242-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.06.107. Epub 2011 Jul 20. Review. No abstract available.
PMID: 21764159 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Alice in wonderland of mediastinal lymph nodes.
81. Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011 Aug;142(2):477-8; author reply 478-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2011.03.032. No abstract available.
PMID: 21763882 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Late mortality in off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: a meta-analysis of propensity
82. score-adjusted studies.

Takagi H, Manabe H, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011 Aug;142(2):475-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.10.059. No abstract available.
PMID: 21763880 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Long-term survival of VATS versus open lobectomy.
83. Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Jul;92(1):408-9; author reply 409-10. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.01.089. No abstract available.
PMID: 21718897 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

The Gordian knot of revascularization for multivessel coronary artery disease.
84. Takagi H, Manabe H, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011 Jul;142(1):241-2; author reply 242-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2011.02.042. No abstract available.
PMID: 21683848 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Remote ischemic preconditioning for cardiovascular surgery: an updated meta-analysis of randomized trials.
85. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2011 Aug;45(6):511-3. doi: 10.1177/1538574410379654. Epub 2011 Jun 5. No abstract available.
PMID: 21646235 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Blood pressure-dependent and independent effects of amlodipine and angiotensin receptor blockers on the
86. risk of stroke.
Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Aug 18;151(1):99-100. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.05.043. Epub 2011 Jun 8. No abstract available.
PMID: 21645933 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Intracoronary stem cell injection improves left ventricular remodeling after acute myocardial infarction: an
87. updated meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Sep 1;151(2):226-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.05.084. Epub 2011 Jun 8. No abstract available.
PMID: 21641056 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

An updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of everolimus- versus paclitaxel-eluting stents.
88. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Sep 15;151(3):354-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.05.086. Epub 2011 Jun 2. No abstract available.
PMID: 21640401 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Multi- versus single-vessel percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-elevation myocardial infarction with
89. multi-vessel disease.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Oct 6;152(1):97-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.05.093. Epub 2011 Jun 2. No abstract available.
PMID: 21640400 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of randomized trials and adjusted observational studies of drug-eluting stents versus
90. coronary artery bypass grafting for unprotected left main coronary artery disease.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Aug 4;150(3):341-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.05.027. Epub 2011 Jun 1. No abstract available.
PMID: 21636153 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of randomized trials of triple versus dual antiplatelet therapy after stent-based
91. percutaneous coronary intervention.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Jul 15;150(2):228-30. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.05.020. Epub 2011 Jun 1. No abstract available.
PMID: 21636146 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Percutaneous coronary intervention versus medical therapy for stable coronary artery disease: meta92. regression analysis of mortality and morbidity against stent use.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Jul 1;150(1):90-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.03.034. Epub 2011 Apr 17. No abstract available.
PMID: 21497921 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Conventional rather than off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting should be performed for non-high-risk
93. patients.

Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011 May;141(5):1330-1; author reply 1331-2.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.10.055. No abstract
available.
PMID: 21497239 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]The specter of publication bias: adjustment for publication bias in the evidence on cardiac death associated
94. with passive smoking in nonsmoking women.
Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Jun 16;149(3):388-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.03.009. Epub 2011 Mar 30. No abstract available.
PMID: 21453980 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Reduction in coronary heart disease with atorvastatin independent of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
95. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 Jun 2;149(2):267-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.02.055. Epub 2011 Mar 21. No abstract available.
PMID: 21420745 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Preoperative n-3 Polyunsatured fatty acids do not reduce postoperative atrial fibrillation in cardiac surgery.
96. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Angiology. 2011 Apr;62(3):276-7; author reply 278-9. doi: 10.1177/0003319710389021. No abstract available.
PMID: 21406425 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Combination of direct and adjusted indirect comparisons of sirolimus- versus paclitaxel-eluting stents for ST97. segment elevation myocardial infarction.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Int J Cardiol. 2011 May 19;149(1):142-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2011.02.011. Epub 2011 Mar 2. No abstract available.
PMID: 21367471 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Preoperative statin therapy reduces early mortality in patients undergoing cardiac operations.
98. Takagi H, Manabe H, Umemoto T.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Mar;91(3):983-4. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.07.051. No abstract available.
PMID: 21353045 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "Causes of late mortality after endovascular and open surgical repair of infrarenal abdominal
99. aortic aneurysms".
Takagi H, Manabe H, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2011 Feb;53(2):562-3; author reply 563. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.09.006. No abstract available.
PMID: 21276508 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-independent effects of statins on coronary artery disease.
100. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Am J Cardiol. 2011 Jan 15;107(2):336. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.10.002. No abstract available.
PMID: 21211613 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "gender trends in the repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms and outcomes".
101. Takagi H, Manabe H, Matsui M, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2011 Jan;53(1):262-3; author reply 263. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.06.178. No abstract available.
PMID: 21184938 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

Do volatile anesthetics reduce mortality in coronary artery bypass graft surgery?
102. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2011 Jun;25(3):593-4. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2010.09.009. Epub 2010 Nov 5. No abstract available.
PMID: 21115367 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for high-risk patients does not reduce mortality compared with
103. predicted.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2011 Jun;25(3):595-8. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2010.09.011. Epub 2010 Nov 19. Review. No abstract
available.
PMID: 21093292 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Drug-eluting versus bare metal stents for saphenous vein graft intervention.
104. Takagi H, Manabe H, Umemoto T.
Am J Cardiol. 2010 Nov 15;106(10):1522-4. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.08.028. No abstract available.
PMID: 21059450 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "Perioperative outcomes and amputation-free survival after lower extremity bypass surgery in
105. California hospitals".
Takagi H, Manbe H, Matsui M, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2010 Nov;52(5):1425-7; author reply 1427. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.06.160. No abstract available.
PMID: 21050993 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

A contemporary meta-analysis of gender differences in mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting.
106. Takagi H, Manabe H, Umemoto T.
Am J Cardiol. 2010 Nov 1;106(9):1367. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.07.019. No abstract available.
PMID: 21029841 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Effect of preoperative statin therapy on postoperative atrial fibrillation in cardiac surgery.
107. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Circ J. 2010 Nov;74(12):2788-9; author reply 2790. Epub 2010 Sep 29. No abstract available.
PMID: 20921813 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Plasma D-dimer and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
108. Takagi H, Manabe H, Matsui M, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Thromb Res. 2010 Dec;126(6):e451-2. doi: 10.1016/j.thromres.2010.09.005. No abstract available.
PMID: 20884046 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Percutaneous stenting versus bypass surgery for unprotected left main coronary artery disease.
109. Takagi H, Manabe H, Umemoto T.
Am J Cardiol. 2010 Oct 1;106(7):1059. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.07.003. No abstract available.
PMID: 20854975 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "preoperative statin therapy is associated with improved outcomes and resource utilization in
110. patients undergoing aortic aneurysm repair".
Takagi H, Goto SN, Matsui M, Manabe H, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2010 Sep;52(3):820-2; author reply 822. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.05.111. No abstract available.
PMID: 20816327 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

Regarding "long-term outcomes and resource utilization of endovascular versus open repair of abdominal
111. aortic aneurysms in Ontario".
Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2010 Sep;52(3):818-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.04.083. No abstract available.
PMID: 20816324 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

Levosimendan does not reduce mortality in cardiac surgery.
112. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2011 Jun;25(3):579; author reply 579-80. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2010.06.011. Epub 2010 Aug 21. No
abstract available.
PMID: 20728375 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of association between serum lipoproteins and abdominal aortic aneurysm.
113. Takagi H, Manabe H, Umemoto T.
Am J Cardiol. 2010 Sep 1;106(5):753-4. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.06.021. No abstract available.
PMID: 20723658 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Drug-eluting stents vs bypass surgery for multivessel disease.
114. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Circ J. 2010 Sep;74(9):2021-2; author reply 2023. Epub 2010 Aug 10. No abstract available.
PMID: 20702961 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Drug-eluting stents vs bypass surgery for unprotected left main disease.
115. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Circ J. 2010 Oct;74(10):2244; author reply 2245. Epub 2010 Aug 6. No abstract available.
PMID: 20697176 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Antibiotics for preventing progression of abdominal aortic aneurysms: a meta-analysis of randomized trials.
116. Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2010 Oct;44(7):613-4. doi: 10.1177/1538574410363749. Epub 2010 Jul 30. No abstract available.
PMID: 20675312 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Serum high-density and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm
117. presence: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Int Angiol. 2010 Aug;29(4):371-5. Review.
PMID: 20671656 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of clinical studies of statins for prevention of abdominal aortic aneurysm expansion.
118. Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2010 Dec;52(6):1675-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.04.082. Epub 2010 Jul 17. Review.
PMID: 20638223 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

To pump, or not to pump, that is the question.
119. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Aug;140(2):485-6; author reply 486-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.03.044. No abstract
available.
PMID: 20637920 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A further meta-analysis of population-based screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
120. Takagi H, Goto SN, Matsui M, Manabe H, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2010 Oct;52(4):1103-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.02.283. Epub 2010 Jun 11.
PMID: 20541347 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

Total occlusion and string sign of radial artery versus saphenous vein graft conduits: An updated meta121. analysis.

Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Jun;139(6):1671-2; author reply 1673. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.01.042. No abstract
available.
PMID: 20494202 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Off-pump coronary artery bypass may increase late mortality: a meta-analysis of randomized trials.
122. Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Jun;89(6):1881-8. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.03.010.
PMID: 20494043 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]A contemporary meta-analysis of Dacron versus polytetrafluoroethylene grafts for femoropopliteal bypass
123. grafting.
Takagi H, Goto SN, Matsui M, Manabe H, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2010 Jul;52(1):232-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.02.010. Epub 2010 May 14. Review.
PMID: 20471778 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

Increased late mortality with percutaneous stenting for unprotected left main coronary artery stenosis
124. relative to coronary artery bypass grafting: a meta-analysis of observational studies.
Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 May;139(5):1351-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.01.024. No abstract available.
PMID: 20412967 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Plasma tissue plasminogen activator and abdominal aortic aneurysm presence: a systematic review and125. meta-analysis.
Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Ann Vasc Surg. 2010 Jul;24(5):686-9. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2010.02.005. Epub 2010 Apr 21. Review.
PMID: 20409678 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Statins prevent atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery?
126. Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Mar;139(3):803-4; author reply 804. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.044. No abstract available.
PMID: 20176234 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Lower graft patency after off-pump than on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: an updated meta127. analysis of randomized trials.

Takagi H, Matsui M, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Sep;140(3):e45-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.11.045. Epub 2010 Jan 13. No abstract
available.
PMID: 20074752 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Thrombosed-type acute aortic dissection.
128. Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Oct;88(4):1389; author reply 1389-90. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.03.029. No abstract available.
PMID: 19766865 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Aspirin for prevention of stroke and cardiovascular events among patients with peripheral artery disease.
129. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
JAMA. 2009 Sep 16;302(11):1165; author reply 1165-6. doi: 10.1001/jama.2009.1325. No abstract available.
PMID: 19755690 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Graft patency in coronary artery bypass versus off-pump coronary artery bypass.
130. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009 Sep;138(3):792-3; author reply 793-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.04.051. No abstract
available.
PMID: 19698889 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A meta-analysis of controlled studies of preoperative statin therapy for prevention of postoperative mortality
131. in cardiac surgery.
Takagi H, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009 Sep;138(3):790-1; author reply 792. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.05.027. No abstract available.
PMID: 19698886 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Ruptured isolated external iliac artery true aneurysm associated with cystic medial necrosis: report of a132. case.
Kato T, Takagi H, Kawai N, Sekido Y, Umemoto T.
Surg Today. 2009;39(8):705-9. doi: 10.1007/s00595-008-3898-0. Epub 2009 Jul 29.
PMID: 19639439 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Circulating lipoprotein(a) concentrations and abdominal aortic aneurysm presence.
133. Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2009 Sep;9(3):467-70. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2009.208843. Epub 2009 Jun 29. Review.
PMID: 19564206 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Regarding "C-reactive protein (CRP) elevation in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm".
134. Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2009 Jul;50(1):240; author reply 240-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.03.049. No abstract available.
PMID: 19563984 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

Plasma fibrinogen and D-dimer concentrations are associated with the presence of abdominal aortic
135. aneurysm: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto S, Umemoto T.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2009 Sep;38(3):273-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.05.013. Epub 2009 Jun 27. Review.
PMID: 19560946 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

Circulating matrix metalloproteinase-9 concentrations and abdominal aortic aneurysm presence: a meta136. analysis.

Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2009 Sep;9(3):437-40. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2009.208835. Epub 2009 Jun 12. Review.

PMID: 19525292 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Free Article

Reply to reader's comments "Premature meta-analysis of remote ischemic preconditioning" by A.J. Ludman
137. et al.

Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Am J Cardiol. 2009 Jun 1;103(11):1626-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.04.003. No abstract available.
PMID: 19463533 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "National outcomes for the treatment of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: comparison of138. open versus endovascular repairs".

Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2009 Jun;49(6):1634; author reply 1634-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.11.126. Epub 2009 Apr 26. No abstract
available.
PMID: 19398184 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Free Article

Aprotinin increases mortality as compared with tranexamic acid in cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of139. randomized head-to-head trials.
Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2009 Jul;9(1):98-101. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2008.198325. Epub 2009 Apr 20. Review.
PMID: 19380335 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Unprotected left main coronary artery stenting versus coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
140. Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 May;87(5):1651-2; author reply 1652-3. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.10.087. No abstract available.
PMID: 19379945 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "Statins are independently associated with reduced mortality in patients undergoing infrainguinal
141. bypass graft surgery for critical limb ischemia".
Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2009 Jun;49(6):1635; author reply 1636. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.12.079. Epub 2009 Feb 6. No abstract available.
PMID: 19201143 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Do statins delay the progression of aortic stenosis?
142. Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009 Jan;137(1):e6-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.03.018. Epub 2008 May 2. No abstract available.
PMID: 19154890 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Stenting versus coronary artery bypass grafting for unprotected left main coronary artery disease: a meta143. analysis of comparative studies.

Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009 Jan;137(1):e54-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.06.006. Epub 2008 Jul 21. No abstract available.
PMID: 19154888 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Preoperative statin therapy reduces postoperative all-cause mortality in cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of
144. controlled studies.

Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2009 Jan;137(1):e52-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.02.045. Epub 2008 May 2. No abstract available.
PMID: 19154887 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "Growth predictors and prognosis of small abdominal aortic aneurysms".
145. Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2008 Dec;48(6):1638; author reply 1638-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.07.065. No abstract available.
PMID: 19118750 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Endovascular versus open repair for blunt thoracic aortic injury.
146. Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Jan;87(1):349-50. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.06.084. No abstract available.
PMID: 19101339 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials of remote ischemic preconditioning in
147. cardiovascular surgery.
Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Am J Cardiol. 2008 Dec 1;102(11):1487-8. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.07.036. Epub 2008 Sep 4. Review.
PMID: 19026301 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Impact of preoperative statin therapy on adverse postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac
148. surgery: a meta-analysis of over 30,000 patients.
Takagi H, Manabe H, Kawai N, Goto SN, Umemoto T.
Eur Heart J. 2008 Oct;29(19):2443; author reply 2443-4. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehn351. Epub 2008 Aug 5. No abstract
available.
PMID: 18682449 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Neurocognitive decline after off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass.
149. Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Aug;86(2):690. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.02.049. No abstract available.
PMID: 18640369 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "Endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms".
150. Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2008 Jul;48(1):253-4; author reply 254-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.02.073. No abstract available.
PMID: 18589246 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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A meta-analysis of comparative studies of endovascular versus open repair for blunt thoracic aortic injury.
151. Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008 Jun;135(6):1392-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.01.033. Epub 2008 Apr 21. Review. No abstract
available.
PMID: 18544396 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm in Canada".
152. Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2008 Jun;47(6):1376-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.01.045. No abstract available.
PMID: 18514854 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Regarding "provider volume and outcomes for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy,
153. and lower extremity revascularization procedures".
Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2008 May;47(5):1123-4; author reply 1124. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2007.07.048. No abstract available.
PMID: 18455653 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials on long-term outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting
154. versus percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting for multivessel coronary artery disease.

Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
Am J Cardiol. 2008 May 1;101(9):1259-62. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2007.12.026. Epub 2008 Mar 4.
PMID: 18435954 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Repair of unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
155. Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.

Ann Intern Med. 2008 Feb 5;148(3):245-6. No abstract available.
PMID: 18252689 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm reduces both aneurysm-related and all-cause
156. mortality".
Takagi H, Tanabashi T, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2007 Dec;46(6):1311-2; author reply 1312. No abstract available.
PMID: 18155011 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Intraoperative autotransfusion in abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery: meta-analysis of randomized
157. controlled trials.
Takagi H, Sekino S, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.
Arch Surg. 2007 Nov;142(11):1098-101.
PMID: 18025340 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Partial thrombosis of the false lumen in aortic dissection.
158. Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
N Engl J Med. 2007 Nov 1;357(18):1868; author reply 1868-9. No abstract available.
PMID: 17978298 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Screening reduces all cause mortality in men.
159. Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
BMJ. 2007 Nov 3;335(7626):899. Review. No abstract available.
PMID: 17974654 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Off-pump surgery does not reduce stroke, compared with results of on-pump coronary artery bypass
160. grafting: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Takagi H, Tanabashi T, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 Oct;134(4):1059-60. No abstract available.
PMID: 17903537 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "Meta-analysis of femoropopliteal bypass grafts for lower extremity arterial insufficiency".
161. Takagi H, Kato T, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2007 Sep;46(3):612; author reply 612. No abstract available.
PMID: 17826257 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Regarding "Perioperative use of statins does not reduce cardiovascular risk".
162. Takagi H, Tanabashi T, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2007 Aug;46(2):400-1. No abstract available.
PMID: 17664122 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Regarding "Stent grafts vs femoropopliteal bypass".
163. Takagi H, Tanabashi T, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2007 Aug;46(2):399. No abstract available.
PMID: 17664120 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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A meta-analysis of minimally invasive coronary artery bypass versus percutaneous coronary intervention
164. with stenting for isolated left anterior descending artery disease is indispensable.

Takagi H, Tanabashi T, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 Aug;134(2):548; author reply 548-9. No abstract available.
PMID: 17662827 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Cognitive decline after off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery: meta-analysis of

165. randomized controlled trials.

Takagi H, Tanabashi T, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 Aug;134(2):512-3. No abstract available.
PMID: 17662802 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass versus percutaneous coronary stenting for stenosis of the166. left anterior descending artery.
Takagi H, Tanabashi T, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007 Aug;32(2):400; author reply 400-1. Epub 2007 May 21. No abstract available.
PMID: 17513117 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Off-pump coronary artery bypass sacrifices graft patency.
167. Takagi H, Kato T, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 May;133(5):1394-5. No abstract available.
PMID: 17467483 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Lower graft patency in off-pump compared with conventional coronary surgery.
168. Takagi H, Kato T, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 May;133(5):1391; author reply 1392. No abstract available.
PMID: 17467475 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Preoperative inspiratory muscle training and postoperative complications.
169. Takagi H, Kawai N, Umemoto T.
JAMA. 2007 Feb 21;297(7):698; author reply 698-9. No abstract available.
PMID: 17312287 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Off-pump coronary artery bypass sacrifices graft patency: meta-analysis of randomized trials.
170. Takagi H, Tanabashi T, Kawai N, Kato T, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 Jan;133(1):e2-3. No abstract available.
PMID: 17198771 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

High-pressure irrigation and gentian-violet application for mediastinitis following replacement of ascending
171. aorta and aortic valve.

Kato T, Takagi H, Matsuno Y, Imaizumi M, Umemoto T.
Heart Vessels. 2006 Nov;21(6):392-4. Epub 2006 Nov 27.
PMID: 17143718 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening reduces mortality: meta-analyses of randomized, controlled trials.
172. Takagi H, Tanabashi T, Kawai N, Kato T, Umemoto T.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2007 Jan;33(1):132-3. Epub 2006 Oct 24. No abstract available.
PMID: 17067830 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Postoperative incision hernia in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm and aortoiliac occlusive disease: a173. systematic review.
Takagi H, Sugimoto M, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2007 Feb;33(2):177-81. Epub 2006 Aug 23. Review.
PMID: 16934501 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Giant renal aneurysm with arteriovenous fistula.
174. Kato T, Takagi H, Ogaki K, Oba S, Umemoto T.
Heart Vessels. 2006 Jul;21(4):270-2.
PMID: 16865307 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Does off-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery increase risk of graft occlusion?
175. Takagi H, Sugimoto M, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2006 Aug;82(2):769-70; author reply 770-1. No abstract available.
PMID: 16863823 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]An algorithm for managing suspected pulmonary embolism.
176. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
JAMA. 2006 Jun 14;295(22):2603-4; author reply 2604. No abstract available.
PMID: 16772621 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Bypass versus angioplasty in severe ischaemia of the leg.
177. Takagi H, Furukawa M, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.
Lancet. 2006 Jun 3;367(9525):1815; author reply 1815-6. No abstract available.
PMID: 16753478 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Aortoduodenal syndrome.
178. Takagi H, Matsuno Y, Sekino S, Kato T, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2006 Apr;43(4):851. No abstract available.
PMID: 16616250 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm in situs inversus totalis.
179. Kato T, Takagi H, Sekino S, Manabe H, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.
Ann Vasc Surg. 2006 Mar;20(2):267-70. Epub 2006 Mar 21.
PMID: 16550477 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Dyspnea and stress testing.
180. Takagi H, Kato T, Matsuno Y.
N Engl J Med. 2006 Feb 23;354(8):871-3; author reply 871-3. No abstract available.
PMID: 16498722 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Prophylactic endovascular repair of small abdominal aortic aneurysm.
181. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2006 May;31(5):562; author reply 562-3. Epub 2006 Feb 14. No abstract available.
PMID: 16478671 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass versus stenting.
182. Takagi H, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2006 Apr;29(4):632; author reply 633. Epub 2006 Feb 13. No abstract available.
PMID: 16473513 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Vasodilators in aortic regurgitation.
183. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
N Engl J Med. 2006 Jan 19;354(3):300-3; author reply 300-3. No abstract available.
PMID: 16421375 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Revisiting evidence on lung cancer and passive smoking: adjustment for publication bias by means of "trim184. and fill" algorithm.

Takagi H, Sekino S, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.
Lung Cancer. 2006 Feb;51(2):245-6. Epub 2006 Jan 4.
PMID: 16386820 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Regarding "Cost-effectiveness of different screening strategies for abdominal aortic aneurysm".
185. Takagi H, Sekino S, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.

J Vasc Surg. 2005 Dec;42(6):1244; author reply 1245. No abstract available.
PMID: 16376226 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Nontraumatic pseudoaneurysm of the proximal ulnar artery with eosinophilia.
186. Sekino S, Takagi H, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Sekido Y, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2005 Dec;42(6):1233-5.
PMID: 16376222 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Regarding "Axillobifemoral bypass and aortic embolization for the treatment of two patients with ruptured
187. infrarenal aortic aneurysms": complete thrombosis of aneurysm prevents rupture?

Takagi H, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2005 Nov;42(5):1042; author reply 1042. No abstract available.
PMID: 16275474 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Regarding "Percutaneous angioplasty and stenting of the superficial femoral artery".
188. Takagi H, Sekino S, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2005 Oct;42(4):822-4; author reply 825. No abstract available.
PMID: 16242581 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm.
189. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Lancet. 2005 Sep 10-16;366(9489):890; author reply 891. No abstract available.
PMID: 16154006 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Does the introduction of off-pump coronary artery bypass into aortic arch aneurysm repair minimize the190. period of myocardial ischemia and cardiopulmonary bypass?

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2005 Sep;130(3):950-1; author reply 951-2. No abstract available.
PMID: 16153982 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Distal aortic perfusion during aortic arch repair.
191. Takagi H, Matsuno Y.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Sep;80(3):1159; author reply 1159-60. No abstract available.
PMID: 16122523 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Intercostal artery pseudoaneurysm due to stab wound.
192. Sekino S, Takagi H, Kubota H, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2005 Aug;42(2):352-6. Review.
PMID: 16102639 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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How cigarette smoke accelerates abdominal aortic aneurysm.
193. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
J Am Coll Surg. 2005 Jul;201(1):149-50. No abstract available.
PMID: 15978458 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Abdominal aortic aneurysm prefers to rupture on a dim day.
194. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2005 Apr;41(4):735-6; author reply 736-7. No abstract available.
PMID: 15874946 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Aortic dissection and ankylosing spondylitis in hypocystinemia.
195. Takagi H, Sekino S, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2005 May;129(5):1198. No abstract available.

PMID: 15867814 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Smoking promotes pathogenesis of aortic aneurysm through the 5-lipoxygenase pathway.
196. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Med Hypotheses. 2005;64(6):1117-9.
PMID: 15823697 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Paradoxical hemopericardium in type B acute aortic dissection.
197. Takagi H, Manabe H, Sekino S, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2005 Apr;129(4):939-40. No abstract available.
PMID: 15821669 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Homocysteinemia is a risk factor for aortic dissection.
198. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Med Hypotheses. 2005;64(5):1007-10.
PMID: 15780501 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

A viable treatment option for Marfan's aorta or not?
199. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Lancet. 2005 Feb 12-18;365(9459):567; author reply 568. No abstract available.
PMID: 15708089 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Matrix metalloproteinases synthesized in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease play a role in200. development of a concurrent abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Med Hypotheses. 2005;64(4):778-81.
PMID: 15694696 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Coexistent aortic dissection and hepatocellular carcinoma with elevated plasma transforming growth factor
201. beta level: possible roles of fibrillin 1 and transforming growth factor beta.
Takagi H, Manabe H, Sekino S, Kato T, Matsuno Y, Umemoto T.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2005 Feb;129(2):462-3. No abstract available.
PMID: 15678071 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Lunar cycles and abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture.
202. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2004 Dec;40(6):1261. No abstract available.
PMID: 15622388 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm and autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease.
203. Takagi H, Umemoto T.
Kidney Int. 2005 Jan;67(1):376. No abstract available.
PMID: 15610268 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Dorsalis pedis artery true aneurysm due to atherosclerosis: case report and literature review.
204. Kato T, Takagi H, Sekino S, Manabe H, Matsuno Y, Furuhashi K, Sekido Y, Umemoto T.
J Vasc Surg. 2004 Nov;40(5):1044-8. Review.
PMID: 15557927 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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