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101 Steptoe, A.; Gibson, E.L.; Vuononvirta, R.; Hamer, M.; Wardle, J.; Rycroft, J.A.; Martin, J.F.; Erusalimsky, J.D.
The effects of chronic tea intake on platelet activation and inflammation
A double-blind placebo controlled trial
Atherosclerosis, 2007, 193, 277-282
Camellia sinensis, Inflammation, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tea, Black tea
102 Rivera-Arce, E.; Chavez-Soto, M.A.; Herrera-Arellano, A.; Arzate, S.; Aguero, J.; Feria-Romero, I.A.; Cruz-Guzman, A.; Lozoya, X.
Therapeutic effectiveness of a Mimosa tenuiflora cortex extract in venous leg ulceration treatment
J Ethnopharmacol, 2007, 109(3), 523-528
Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mimosa, Mimosa tenuiflora, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
103 Chen, J.; Wu, G.; Li, S.; Yu, T.; Xie, Y.; Zhou, L.; Wang, L.
Shengmai (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine) for heart failure
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 4(CD005052), 1-37 (Internet)
Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ophiopogon japonicus, Phytomedicine, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, Shengmai, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax ginseng
104 Johansson, K.; Lindgren, I.; Widner, H.; Wiklund, I.; Johanssson, B.B.
Can sensory stimulation improve the functional outcome in stroke patients?
Neurology, 1993, 43, 2189-2192
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
105 Atteritano, M.; Marini, H.; Minutoli, L.; Polito, F.; Bitto, A.; Altavilla, D.; Mazzaferro, S.; D'Anna, R.; Cannata, M.L.; Gaudio, A.; Frisina, A.; Frisina, N.; Corrado, F.; Cancellieri, F.; Lubrano, C.; Bonauito, M.; Adamo, E.B.; Squadrito, F.
Effects of the phytoestrogen genistein on some predictors of cardiovascular risk in osteopenic, postmenopausal women
A two-year randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2007, 92(8), 3068-3075
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Genistein, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, osteopenia
106 Dickinson, H.O.; Nicolson, D.J.; Campbell, F.; Cook, J.V.; Beyer, F.R.; Ford, G.A.; Mason, J.
Magnesium supplementation for the managment of primary hypertension in adults (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 3(CD004640), 1-45
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnesium, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Systematic review
107 Dickinson, H.O.; Nicolson, D.J.; Campbell, F.; Beyer, F.R.; Mason, J.
Potassium supplementation for the managment of primary hypertension in adults (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 3(CD004641), 1-32
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Kalium, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Systematic review
108 Dickinson, H.O.; Nicolson, D.J.; Cook, J.V.; Campbell, F.; Beyer, F.R.; Ford, G.A.; Mason, J.
Calcium supplementation for the managment of primary hypertension in adults (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 2(CD004639), 1-38
High blood pressure, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Systematic review
109 Torre-Amione, G.; Anker, S.D.; Bourge, R.C.; Colucci, W.S.; Greenberg, B.H.; Hildebrandt, P.; Keren, A.; Motro, M.; Moyé, L.A.; Otterstad, E.; Pratt, C.M.; Ponikowski, P.; Rouleau, L.; Sestier, F.; Winkelmann, B.R.; Young, J.B.;
Results of a non-specific immunomodulation therapy in chronic heart failure (ACCLAIM trial)
A placebo-controlled randomised trial
Lancet, 2008, 371, 228-236
Autohaemotherapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
110 Jensen, T.; Stender, S.; Goldstein, K.; Hoelmer, G.; Deckert, T.
Partial normalization by dietary cod-liver oil of increased microvascular albumin leakage in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes and albuminuria
N Engl J Med, 1989, 321(23), 1572-1577
Albuminuria, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Homespun remedies, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Dietary supplementation, Oil, Oleum oliva, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional medicine
111 Weiss, N.; Ide, N.; Abahji, T.; Nill, L.; Keller, C.; Hoffmann, U.
Aged garlic extract improves homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction in macro- and microcirculation
J Nutr, 2006, 136(3), 750s-754s
Arteries, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
112 Wu, Y.; Li, S.; Cui, W.; Zu, X.; Du, J.; Wang, F.
Ginkgo biloba extract improves coronary blood flow in healthy elderly adults
Role of endothelium-dependent vasodilation
Phytomed, 2008, 15(3), 164-169
Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Ginkgo, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
113 Siegers, C.P.; Syed, Ali S.; Tegtmeier, M.
Aescin and troxerutin as a successful combination for the treatment of inner ear perfusion disturbances
Phytomed, 2008, 15(3), 160-163
Aesculus hippocastanum, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Hearing loss (acute), Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear noises, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Hardness of Hearing
114 Hur, M.H.; Oh, H.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, C.; Choi, A.-N.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on blood pressure and lipid profile in Korean climacteric women
Int J Neurosci, 2007, 117(9), 1281-1287
Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, jessamine, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pelargonium, Pelargonium graveolens, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
115 Holubarsch, C.J.F.
Crataegus-Extrakt WS 1442 vermindert das Herztod-Risiko bei Patienten mit Herzinsuffizienz der NYHA-Klasse II-III
Die SPICE-Studie
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S9-S10 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Crataegus, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
116 Dusek, J.A.; Hibberd, P.L.; Buczynski, B.; Chang, B.H.; Dusek, K.C.; Johnston, J.M.; Wohlhueter, A.L.; Benson, H.; Zusman, R.M.
Stress management versus lifestyle modification on systolic hypertension and medication elimination
A randomized trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(2), 129-138
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
117 Pittler, M.H.; Guo, R.; Ernst, E.
Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 1(CD005312), (1-26)
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
118 Polagruto, J.A.; Gross, H.B.; Kamangar, F.; Kamangar, F.; Kosuna, K.-i.; Sun, B.; Fujii, H.; Keen, C.L.; Hackman, R.M.
Platelet reactivity in male smokers following the acute consumption of a flavanol-rich grapeseed extract
J Med Food, 2007, 10, 725-730
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
119 Amagase, H.; Nance, D. M.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study of the general effects of a standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(4), 403-412
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycium, Lycium barbarum, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
120 Solà, R.; Godàs, G.; Ribalta, J.; Vallvé, J.-C.; Girona, J.; Anguera, A.; Ostos, A.; Recalde, D.; Salazar, J.; Caslake, M.; Martín-Luján, F.; Salas-Salvadó, J.; Masana, L.
Effects of soluble fiber (Plantago ovata husk) on plasma lipids, lipoproteins, and apolipoproteins in men with ischemic heart disease
Am J Clin Nutr, 2007, 85, 1157-1163
Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Plantago, Plantago ovata, Randomized trial
121 Jaffer, S.; Sampalis, J.S.
Efficacy and safety of Chitosan HEP-40 in the management of hypercholesterolemia
A randomized, multicenter, placebo-controlled trial
Altern Med Rev, 2007, 12(3), 265-273
Chitosan, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
122 Patade, A.; Devareddy, L.; Lucas, E.A.; Korlagunta, K.; Daggy, B.P.; Arjmandi, B.H.
Flaxseed reduces total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in Native American postmenopausal women
J Wom Health, 2008, 17(3), 355-366
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
123 Streitberger, K.; Steppan, J.; Maier, C.; Hill, H.; Backs, J.; Plaschke, K.
Effects of verum acupuncture compared to placebo acupuncture on quantitative EEG and heart rate variability in healthy volunteers
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(5), 505-513
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
124 Xie, Y.; Wang, L.; He, J.; Wu, T.
Acupuncture for dysphagia in acute stroke
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 3, (1-19)
Acupuncture, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, dysphagia
125 Klupp, N.L.; Chang, D.; Hawke, F.; Kiat, H.; Grant, S.J.; Bensoussan, A.
Ganoderma lucidum for the treatment of cardiovascular risk factors
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 3, (1-7)
Ganoderma lucidum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review
126 Bundy, R.; Walker, A.F.; Middleton, R.W.; Wallis, C.; Simpson, H.C.
Artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) reduces plasma cholesterol in otherwise healthy hypercholesterolemic adults
A randomized, double blind placebo controlled trial
Phytomed, 2008, 15(9), 668-675
Cynara cardunculus subsp. flavescens, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
127 Lee, S.H.; Ahn, Y.M.; Ahn, S.Y.; Doo, H.K.; Lee, B.C.
Interaction between warfarin and Panax ginseng in ischemic stroke patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(6), 715-721
Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Blood/Lymphatic system, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax ginseng
128 Ebneshahidi, A.; Mohseni, M.
The effect of patient-selected music on early postoperative pain, anxiety, and hemodynamic profile in cesarean section surgery
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 827-832
Anxiety, Surgery, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Obstetrics, Kaiserschnitt
129 Li, L.T.; Wang, S.H.; Ge, H.Y.; Chen, J.; Yue, S.W.; Yu, M.
The beneficial effects of the herbal medicine Free and Easy Wanderer Plus (FEWP) and fluoxetine on post-stroke depression
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 841-846
Angelica, Angelica sinensis, Atractylodes, Atractylodes macrocephala, Bupleurum, Bupleurum chinense, Depression, Glycyrrhiza, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lilium, Lilium brownii var. colchesteri, Mentha, Mentha haplocalyx, Paeonia, Paeonia lactiflora, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Poria, Poria cocos, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Stroke, ginger
130 Dehkordi, F.R.; Kamkhah, A.F.
Antihypertensive effect of Nigella sativa seed extract in patients with mild hypertension
Fundam Clin Pharmacol, 2008, 22(4), 447-452
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
131 Schandry, R.; Duschek, S.
The effect of Camphor-Crataegus berry extract combination on blood pressure and mental functions in chronic hypotension
A randomized placebo controlled double blind design
Phytomed, 2008, 15(11), 914-922
Camphora, Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low blood pressure, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
132 Modaghegh, M.H.; Shahabian, M.; Esmaeili, H.A.; Rajbai, O.; Hosseinzadeh, H.
Safety evaluation of saffron (Crocus sativus) tablets in healthy volunteers
Phytomed, 2008, 15(12), 1032-1037
Crocus, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
133 Faraji, M.H.; Tarkhani, A.H.H.
The effect of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on essential hypertension
J Ethnopharmacol, 1999, 65, 231-236
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Tea
134 Mozaffari-Khosravi, H.; Khanabadi-Jalali, B.-A.; Afkhami-Ardekani, M.; Fatehi, F.; Nooi-Shadkam, M.
The effects of sour tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa) on hypertension in patients with type II diabetes
J Hum Hypertens, 2009, 23, 48-54
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Tea
135 Herrera-Arellano, A.; Miranda-Sánchez, J.; Avila-Castro, P.; Herrera-Alvarez, S.; Jiménez-Ferrer, J.E.; Zamilpa, A.; Román-Ramos, R.; Ponce-Monter, H.; Tortoriello, J.
Clinical effects produced by a standardized herbal medicinal product of Hibiscus sabdariffa on patients with hypertension
A randomized, double-blind, lisinopril-controlled clinical trial
Planta Med, 2007, 73(1), 6-12
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
136 Holubarsch, C.J.; Colucci, W.S.; Meinertz, T.; Gaus, W.; Tendera, M.
The efficacy and safety of Crataegus extract WS 1442 in patients with heart failure
The SPICE trial
Eur J Heart Fail, 2008, 10(12), 1255-1263
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
137 Chedraui, P.; San Miguel, G.; Hidalgo, L.; Morocho, N.; Ross, S.
Effect of Trifolium pratenses-derived isoflavones on the lipid profile of postmenopausal women with increased body mass index
Gynecol Endocrinol, 2008, 24(11), 620-624
Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense, Overweight
138 Yinglu, F.; Changquan, L.; Xiaofeng, Z.; Bai, L.; Dezeng, Z.; Zhe, C.
A new way
Alleviating postembolization syndrome following transcatheter arterial chemoembolization
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(2), 175-181
Arteries, Surgery, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liver cancer, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax
139 Peng, S.-M.; Koo, M.; Yu, Z.-R.
Effects of music and essential oil inhalation on cardiac autonomic balance in healthy individuals
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(1), 53-57
Aromatherapy, Citrus, Citrus bergamia, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
140 Zhang, J.; Ng, D.; Sau, A.
Effects of electrical stimulation of acupuncture points on blood pressure
J Chiropract Med, 2009, 8, 9-14
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
141 Cesarone, M.R.; Di Renzo, A.; Errichi, S.; Schönlau, F.; Wilmer, J.L.; Blumenfeld, J.
Improvement in circulation and in cardiovascular risk factors with a proprietary isotonic bioflavonoid formula OPC-3
Angiology, 2008, 59(4), 408-411
Citrus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pinus, Pinus pinaster, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vaccinium, blueberry, Vitis vinifera, Vitis
142 Yan, T.; Hui-Chan, C.W.
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation on acupuncture points improves muscle function in subjects after acute stroke
A randomized controlled trial
J Rehabil Med, 2009, 41(5), 312-316
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
143 Bradt, J.; Dileo, C.
Music for stress and anxiety reduction in coronary heart disease patients (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 2, 1-77
Anxiety, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Stress, Systematic review
144 Heiss, C.; Kleinbongard, P.; Dejam, A.; Perré, S.; Schroeter, H.; Sies, H.; Kelm, M.
Acute consumption of flavanol-rich cocoa and the reversal of endothelial dysfunction in smokers
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2005, 46(7), 1276-1283
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Theobroma cacao
145 Cho, S.-H.; Whang, W.-W.
Acupuncture for vasomotor menopausal symptoms
A systematic review
Menopause, 2009, 16(5), 1065-1073
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
146 Seifert, G.; Driever, P.H.; Pretzer, K.; Edelhauser, F.; Bach, S.; Laue, H.B.; Langler, A.; Musial-Bright, L.; Henze, G.; Cysarz, D.
Effects of complementary eurythmy therapy on heart rate variability
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(3), 161-167
Anthroposophic medicine, Eurythmy, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
147 Sluijs, C.P. van der; Bensoussan, A.; Chang, S.; Baber, R.
A randomized placebo-controlled trial on the effectiveness of an herbal formula to alleviate menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Menopause, 2008, 16(2), 336-344
Actaea, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
148 Frank, J.; George, T.W.; Lodge, J.K.; Rodriguez-Mateos, A.M.; Spencer, J.P.E.; Minihane, A.M.; Rimbach, G.
Daily consumption of an aqueous green tea extract supplement does not impair liver function or alter cardiovascular disease risk biomarkers in healthy men
J Nutr, 2009, 139(1), 58-62
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tea, Adverse effect
149 Tam, W.Y.; Chook, P.; Qiao, M.; Chan, L.T.; Chan, T.Y.; Poon, Y.K.; Fung, K.P.; Leung, P.C.; Woo, K.S.
The efficacy and tolerability of adjunctive alternative herbal medicine (Salvia miltiorrhiza and Pueraria lobata) on vascular function and structure in coronary patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 415-421
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Pueraria, Pueraria lobata, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Traditional Chinese medicine
150 Qidwai, W.; Hamza, H.B.; Qureshi, R.; Gilani, A.
Effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of powdered Nigella sativa (kalonji) seed in capsules on serum lipid levels, blood sugar, blood pressure, and body weight in adults
Results of a randomized, double-blind controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(6), 639-644
Ayurveda, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nigella sativa, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
151 Bauer, B.A.; Cutshall, S.M.; Wentworth, L.J.; Engen, D.; Messner, P.K.; Wood, C.M.; Brekke, K.M.; Kelly, R.F.; Sundt III, T.M.
Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and tension after cardiac surgery
A randomized study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 16(2), 70-75
Anxiety, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
152 Li, W.; Liu, M.; Feng, S.; Wu, B.; Zhang, S.; Yang, W.; Liu, G.J.
Acanthopanax for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 3(CD007032), 1-25
Acanthopanax, Acanthopanax senticosus, Blood/Lymphatic system, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Stroke, Systematic review
153 Liu, S.Y.; Hsieh, C.L.; Wei, T.S.; Liu, P.T.; Chang, Y.J.; Li, T.C.
Acupuncture stimulation improves balance function in stroke patients
A sinlge-blinded controlled, randomized study
Am J Chin Med, 2009, 37(3), 483-494
Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
154 Kang, H.S.; Sok, S.R.; Kang, J.S.
Effects of meridian acupressure for stroke patients in Korea
J Clin Nurs, 2009, 18(15), 2145-2152
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
155 Nicolai, S.P.; Kruidenier, L.M.; Bendermacher, B.L.; Prins, M.H.; Teijink, J.A.
Ginkgo biloba for intermittent claudication
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 2(CD006888), 1-48
Ginkgo, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
156 Ye, P.; Wu, C.E.; Sheng, L.; Li, H.
Potential protective effect of long-term therapy with Xuezhikang on left ventricular diastolic function in patients with essential hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 719-725
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Xuezhikang
157 Mourya, M.; Mahajan, A.S.; Singh, N.P.; Jain, A.K.
Effect of slow- and fast-breathing exercises on autonomic functions in patients with essential hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 711-717
Breathing therapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
158 Zhang, J.; Marquina, N.; Oxinos, G.; Sau, A.; Ng, D.
Effect of laser acupoint treatment on blood pressure and body weight
A pilot study
J Chiropract Med, 2008, 7(4), 134-139
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
159 Taehan, Y.; Jungsuk, Y.; Hwiyong, L.; Beomyong, S.; Lakhyung, K.; Jungdu, R.; Jinchul, S.; Sungtaek, L.
Comparing the effects of distilled Rehmannia glutinosa, wild ginseng and Astragali radix pharmacopuncture with heart rate variability (HRV)
A randomized, sham-controlled and double-blind clinical trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2009, 2(3), 239-247
Acupuncture, Astragalus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system, Pharmacopuncture, Panax
160 Ried, K.; Frank, O.R.; Stocks, N.P.
Dark chocolate or tomato extract for prehypertension
A randomised controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2009, 9, 22; (1-12)
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Solanum, Solanum lycopersicum, Theobroma cacao
161 Davidson, M.H.; Maki, K.C.; Dicklin, M.R.; Feinstein, S.B.; Witchger, M.; Bell, M.; McGuire, D.K.; Provost, J.C.; Liker, H.; Aviram, M.
Effects of consumption of pomegranate juice on carotid intima-media thickness in men and women at moderate risk of coronary heart disease
Am J Cardiol, 2009, 104(7), 936-942
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Punica granatum, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate
162 Chou, P.C.; Chu, H.Y.; Lin, J.G.
Effects of electroacupuncture treatment on impaired cognition and quality of life in Taiwanese stroke patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(10), 1067-1073
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
163 Chau, A.C.M.; Cheung, R.T.F.; Jiang, X.; Au-Yeung, P.; Li, L.S.W.
Acupuncture of motor-implicated acupoints on subacute stroke patients
An fMRI evaluation study
Med Acupunct, 2009, 21(4), 233-241
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chemistry, FMRI, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
164 Werner, N.S.; Duschek, S.; Schandry, R.
D-camphor-crataegus berry extract combination increases blood pressure and cognitive functioning in the elderly
A randomized, placebo controlled double blind study
Phytomed, 2009, 16(12), 1077-1082
High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Korodin, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
165 Cysarz, D.; Schürholz, T.; Bettermann, H.; Kümmell, H.C.
Evaluation of modulations in heart rate variability caused by a composition of herbal extracts
Arzneim Forsch, 2000, 50(5), 420-424
Cardiodoron, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
166 Lee, S.Y.; Baek, Y.H.; Park, S.U.; Moon, S.K.; Park, J.M.; Kim, Y.S.; Jung, W.S.
Intradermal acupuncture on shen-men and nei-kuan acupoints improves insomnia in stroke patients by reducing the sympathetic nervouos acitvity
A randomized clinical trial
Am J Chin Med, 2009, 37(6), 1013-1021
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
167 Pullen, P.R.; Thompson, W.R.; Benardot, D.; Brandon, L.J.; Mehta, P.K.; Rifai, L.; Vadnais, D.S.; Parrott, J.M.; Khan, B.V.
The benefits of yoga for African American heart failure patients
Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2010, 42(4), 651-657
Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
168 Walker, E.M.; Rodriguez, A.I.; Kohn, B.; Ball, R.M.; Pegg, J.; Pocock, J.R.; Nunez, R.; Peterson, E.; Jakary, S.; Levine, R.A.
Acupuncture versus Venlafaxine for the management of vasomotor symptoms in patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
A randomized controlled trial
J Clin Oncol, 2010, 28(4), 634-40
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
169 Zick, S.M.; Vautaw, B.M.; Gillespie, B.; Aaronson, K.D.
Hawthorn Extract Randomized Blinded Chronic Heart Failure (HERB CHF) trial
Eur J Heart Fail, 2009, 11(10), 990-999
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
170 White, A.; Ernst, E.
The effect of auricular acupuncture on the pulse rate
An exploratory randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 1999, 17(2), 86-88
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
171 Binic, I.; Jankovic, A.; Jankovic, D.; Jankovic, I.; Vrucinic, Z.
Evaluation of healing and antimicrobiological effects of herbal therapy on venous leg ulcer
Pilot study
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(2), 277-282
Fitoven, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Plantoderm, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
172 Budoff, M.J.; Ahmadi, N.; Gul, K.M.; Liu, S.T.; Flores, F.R.; Tiano, J.; Takasu, J.; Miller, E.; Tsimikas, S.
Aged garlic extract supplemented with B vitamins, folic acid and L-arginine retards the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis
A randomized clinical trial
Prev Med, 2009, 49(2-3), 101-107
Allium, Allium sativum, Antioxidants, Arteriosclerosis, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Trace elements, Vitamins
173 Sobenin, I.A.; Andrianova, I.V.; Fomchenkov, I.V.; Gorchakova, T.V.
Time-released garlic powder tablets lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in men with mild and moderate arterial hypertension
Hypertens Res, 2009, 32, 433-437
Allium, Allium sativum, Andrology, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
174 Wahabi, H.A.; Alansary, L.A.; Al-Sabban, A.H.; Glasziuo, P.
The effectiveness of Hibiscus sabdariffa in the treatment of hypertension
A systematic review
Phytomed, 2010, 17(2), 83-86
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
175 Saptharishi, L.; Soudarssanane, M.; Thiruselvakumar, D.; Navasakthi, D.; Mathanraj, S.; Karthigeyan, M.; Sahai, A.
Community-based randomized controlled trial of non-pharmacological interventions in prevention and control of hypertension among young adults
Indian J Community Med, 2009, 34(4), 329-334
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Minerals, Natrium, sodium chloride, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Yoga
176 McFadden, K.L.; Hernandez, T.D.
Cardiovascular benefits of acupressure (Jin Shin) following stroke
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(1), 42-48
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
177 Cutshall, S.M.; Wentworth, L.J.; Engen, D.; Sundt, T.M.; Kelly, R.F.; Bauer, B.A.
Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety and tension in cardiac surgical patients
A pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 16(2), 92-95
Anxiety, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
178 Boutouyrie, P.; Corvisier, R.; Ong, K.T.; Vulser, C.; Lassalle, C.; Azizi, M.; Laloux, B.; Laurent, S.
Acute and chronic effects of acupuncture on radial artery
A randomized double blind study in migraine
Artery Res, 2010, 4(1), 7-14
Acupuncture, Arteries, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
179 Lee, S.; Lee, M.S.; Choi, J.Y.; Lee, S.W.; Jeong, S.Y.; Ernst, E.
Acupuncture and heart rate variability
A systematic review
Auton Neurosci, 2010, 155(1-2), 5-13
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
180 Cornu, C.; Joseph, P., Gaillard, S.; Bauer, C.; Vedrinne, C.; Bissery, A.; Melot, G.; Bossard, N.; Belon, P.; Lehot, J.J.
No effect of a homoeopathic combination of Arnica montana and Bryonia alba on bleeding, inflammation, and ischaemia after aortic valve surgery
Brit J Clin Pharmacol, 2010, 69(2), 136-142
Arnica, Arteries, Blood/Lymphatic system, Bryonia, Surgery, Inflammation, Cardiovascular diseases, Homeopathy, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
181 Ngamjarus, C.; Pattanittum, P.; Somboonporn, C.
Roselle for hypertension in adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 1(CD007894), 1-16
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
182 Tan Garcia, J.; Gonzaga, F.; Tan, D.; Ng, T.Y.; Oei, P.L.; Chan, C.W.
Use of a multibotanical (Nutrafem) for the relief of menopausal vasomotor symptoms
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Menopause, 2010, 17(2), 303-308
Eucommia ulmoides, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Nutrafem, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vigna, Vigna radiata
183 Geller, S.E.; Shulman, L.P.; Breemen, R.B. van; Banuvar, S.; Zhou, Y.; Epstein, G.; Hedayat, S.; Nikolic, D.; Krause, E.C.; Piersen, C.E.; Bolton, J.L.; Pauli, G.F.; Farnsworth, N.R.
Safety and efficacy of black cohosh and red clover for the management of vasomotor symptoms
A randomized controlled trial
Menopause, 2009, 16(6), 1156-1166
Black cohosh, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense
184 Venzke, L.; Calvert, J F. Jr.; Gilbertson, B.
A randomized trial of acupuncture for vasomotor symptoms in post-menopausal women
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(2), 59-66
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
185 Kristen, A.V.; Schuhmacher, B.; Strych, K.; Lossnitzer, D.; Friederich, H.C.; Hilbel, T.; Haass, M.; Katus, H.A.; Schneider, A.; Streitberger, K.M.; Backs, J.
Acupuncture improves exercise tolerance of patients with heart failure
A placebo-controlled pilot study
Heart, 2010, 96(17), 1396-1400
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
186 Lee, Y.H.; Lee, B.K.; Choi, Y.J.; Yoon, I.K.; Chang, B.C.; Gwak, H.S.
Interaction between warfarin and Korean red ginseng in patients with cardiac valve replacement
Int J Cardiol, 2010, 145(2), 275-276
Heart valve defect, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax ginseng
187 McKay, D.L.; Chen, C.Y.; Saltzman, E.; Blumberg, J.B.
Hibius sabdariffa L. tea (tisane) lowers blood pressure in prehypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults
J Nutr, 2010, 140(2), 298-303
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tea
188 Bolanos, R.; Del Castillo, A.; Francia, J.
Soy isoflavones versus placebo in the treatment of climacteric vasomotor symptoms
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Menopause, 2010, 17(3), 660-666
Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
189 Kim, M.K.; Choi, T.Y.; Lee, M.S.; Lee, H.; Han, C.H.
Contralateral acupuncture versus ipsilateral acupuncture in the rehabilitation of post-stroke hemiplegic patients
A systematic review
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10(1), 41; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
190 Park, J.M.; Shin, A.S.; Park, S.U.; Sohn, I.S.; Jung, W.S.; Moon, S.K.
The acute effect of acupuncture on endothelial dysfunction in patients with hypertension
A pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 883-888
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
191 Zeidan, F.; Johnson, S.K.; Gordon, N.S.; Goolkasian, P.
Effects of brief and sham mindfulness meditation on mood and cardiovascular variables
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(8), 867-873
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
192 Liu, Z.L.; Liu, Z.J.; Liu, J.P.; Yang, M.; Kwong, J.
Herbal medicines for viral myocarditis
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 77(CD003711), 1-81
Cardiovascular diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myocarditis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Viruses
193 Melzer, J.; Brignoli, R.; Saller, R.
Wirksamkeit und Sicherheit von Padma 28 bei peripherer arterieller Verschlusskrankheit
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2006, 13(Suppl.1), 23-27
Occlusive arterial disease, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Padma, Systematic review, Traditional Tibetan medicine
194 Cesarone, M.R.; Belcaro, G.; Rohdewald, P.; Pellegrini, L.; Ledda, A.; Vinciguerra, G.; Ricci, A.; Ippolito, E.; Fano, F.; Dugall, M.; Cacchio, M.; Di Renzo A.; Hosoi, M.; Stuard, S.; Corsi, M.
Improvement of signs and symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency and microangiopathy with Pycnogenol
A prospective, controlled study
Phytomed, 2010, 17(11), 835-839
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pycnogenol, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
195 Drabaek, H.; Mehlsen, J.; Himmelstrup, H.; Winther, K.
A botanical compound, PADMA28, increases walking distance in stable intermittent claudication
Angiology, 1993, 44(11), 863-867
Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Padma, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Tibetan medicine
196 Takayama, S.; Seki, T.; Watanabe, M.; Takashima, S.; Sugita, N.; Konno, S.; Iwasaki, K.; Yambe, T.; Yoshizawa, M.; Nitta, S.; Maruyama, S.; Yaegashi, N.
The effect of warming of the abdomen and of herbal medicine on superior mesenteric artery blood flow
A pilot study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2010, 17(4), 195-201
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
197 Kong, J.C.; Lee, M.S.; Shin, B.-C.; Song, Y.-S.; Ernst, E.
Acupuncture for functional recovery after stroke
A systematic review of sham-controlled randomized clinical trials
Can Med Assoc J, 2010, 182(16), 1723-1729
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
198 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Penarroja, G.; Castro, A.; Garcia-Bragado, F.; Lopez-Bermejo, A.; Ricart, W.
Blood letting in high-ferritin type 2 diabetes
Effects on vascular reactivity
Diabetes Care, 2002, 25(12), 2249-2255
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Andrology, Blood/Lymphatic system, Diabetes mellitus, Haemochromatosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
199 Zacharski, L.R.; Chow, B.K.; Howes, P.S.; Lavori, P.W.; Shamayeva, G.
Implementation of an iron reduction protocol in patients with peripheral vascular disease
VA cooperative study no. 410: the Iron (Fe) and Atherosclerosis Study (FeAST)
Am Heart J, 2004, 148(3), 386-392
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
200 Drieling, R.L.; Gardner, C.D.; Ma, J.; Ahn, D.K.; Stafford, R.S.
No beneficial effects of pine bark extract on cardiovascular disease risk factors
Arch Intern Med, 2010, 170(17), 1541-1547
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Pinus, Pinus pinaster, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial