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1 Leng, G.C.; Fowler, B.; Ernst, E.
Exercise for intermittent claudication
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2000, 2(CD000990), 1-27
Exercise therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Lifestyle therapy, Physical therapy, Systematic review
2 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
The Efficacy of Ginkgo biloba Extract for Intermittent Claudication. A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 49 (Abstract)
Ginkgo, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
3 Berthold, H.K.; Sudhop, T.
Garlic Preparations for Prevention of Atherosclerosis
Curr Opinion Lipidol, 1998, 9, 565-569
Allium, Allium sativum, Arteriosclerosis, Basic Research, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review
4 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Ginkgo biloba extract for the treatment of intermittent claudication
A meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Med, 2000, 108, 276-281
Ginkgo, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
5 Schneider, B.
Ginkgo-biloba-Extrakt bei peripheren arteriellen Verschlußkrankheiten
Meta-Analyse von kontrollierten Studien
Arzneim Forsch, 1992, 42(I)(4), 428-436
Occlusive arterial disease, Ginkgo, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
6 Kleijnen, J.; Knipschild, J.; Riet, G. ter
Garlic, onions and cardiovascular risk factors
A review of the evidence from human experiments with emphasis on commercially available preparations
Brit J Clin Pharmacol, 1989, 28, 535-544
Allium, Allium sativum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
7 Ackermann, R.T.; Mulrow, C.D.; Ramirez, G.; Gardner, C.D.; Morbidoni, L.; Lawrence, V.A.
Garlic shows promise for improving some cardiovascular risk factors
Arch Intern Med, 2001, 161, 813-824
Allium, Allium sativum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Systematic review
8 Park, J.; Hopwood, V.; White, A.; Ernst, E.
Effectiveness of acupuncture for stroke
A systematic review
J Neurol, 2001, 248, 558-563
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
9 Hooper, L.; Summerbell, C.D.; Higgins, J.P.T.; Thompson, R.L.; Capps, N.E.; Smith, G.D.; Riemersma, R.A.; Ebrahim, S.
Dietary fat intake and prevention of cardiovascular disease
A systematic review
BMJ, 2001, 322, 757-763
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Prevention, Systematic review
10 Cysarz, D.; Heckmann, C.; Kümmell, H.C.
Wirkung von Cardiodoron auf die kardiorespiratorische Koordination - ein Literaturüberblick
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2002, 9(5), 292-297
Anthroposophic medicine, Cardiodoron, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Self regulation, Systematic review
11 Raub, J.A.
Psychophysiological Effects of Hatha Yoga on Musculoskeletal and Cardiopulmonary Function: A Literature Review
J Altern Complement Med, 2002, 8(6), 797-812
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review, Yoga
12 Silagy, C.A.; Neil, H.A.W.
A meta-analysis of the effect of garlic on blood pressure
J Hypertens, 1994, 12, 463-468
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
13 Pittler, M.H.; Schmidt, K.; Ernst, E.
Hawthorn extract for treating chronic heart failure
Meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Med, 2003, 114, 665-674
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine
14 Ernst, E.
Cardiovascular adverse effects of herbal medicines: A systematic review of the recent literature
Can J Cardiol, 2003, 19(7), 818-827
Case report, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Practice, Systematic review, Adverse effect
15 Vivekananthan, D.P.; Penn, M.S.; Sapp, S.K.; Hsu, A.; Topol, E.J.
Use of antioxidant vitamins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease: meta-analysis of randomised trials
Lancet, 2003, 361, 2017-2023
Antioxidants, Beta-Carotin, Nutrition/diet, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Prevention, Tokopherol, Vitamins
16 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 1(CD003230), 1-31
Aesculus hippocastanum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Vein disorders
17 Zhang, S.H.; Liu, M.; Asplund, K.; Li, L.
Acupuncture for acute stroke (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2005, 4(CD003317), 1-28
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
18 Seely, D.G.R.; Wu, P.; Mills, E.J.
EDTA chelation therapy for cardiovascular disease
A systematic review
BMC Cardiovasc Disord, 2005, 5, 32 (1-6)
Chelation therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review
19 Zeng, X.; Liu, M.; Yang, Y.; Li, Y.; Asplund, K.
Ginkgo biloba for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2005, 4(CD003691), 1-17
Ginkgo, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Stroke, Systematic review
20 Buettner, C.; Yeh, G.Y.; Phillips, R.S.; Mittleman, M.A.; Kaptchuk, T.J.
Systematic review of the effects of ginseng on cardiovascular risk factors
Ann Pharmacother, 2006, 40, 83-95
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Adverse effect, Panax, Panax ginseng, Panax quinquefolius
21 Jünemann, P.
Beitrag zur medikamentösen Behandlung der Stenocardie
Aus unserer Arbeit, 1955, 1(8), 20-21
Crataegus, Case report, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Practice, Stenocrat
22 Ravaghi, H.; Flemming, A.; Cullum, N.; Olyaee Manesh, A.
Electromagnetic therapy for treating venous leg ulcers (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 2006(3), 1-13
Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Veins
23 Daniele, C.; Mazzanti, G.; Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Adverse-event profile of Crataegus ssp.
A systematic review
Drug Safety, 2006, 29, 523-535
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Adverse effect
24 Wu, H.M.; Tang, J.L.; Lin, X.P.; Lau, J.; Leung, P.C.; Woo, J.; Li, Y.P.
Acupuncture for stroke rehabilitation (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 2006(4), 1-20
Acupuncture, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rehabilitation, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
25 Peng, W.; Zhao, H.; Liu, Z.; Wang, S.
Acupuncture for vascular dementia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 2(CD004987), 1-16
Acupuncture, Dementia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vaskuläre Demenz
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 Ried, K.; Frank, O.R.; Stocks, N.P.; Fakler, P.; Sullivan, T.
Effect of garlic on blood pressure
A systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Cardiovasc Disord, 2008, 8(1), 13; (1-12)
Allium, Allium sativum, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
32 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
33 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
34 Lee, H.; Kim, S.-Y.; Park, J.; Kim, Y.-J.; Lee, H.; Park, H.-J.
Acupuncture for lowering blood pressure
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Hypertens, 2009, 22, 122-128
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
35 León, H.; Shibata, M.C.; Sivakumaran, S.; Dorgan, M.; Chatterley, T.; Tsuyuki, R.T.
Effect of fish oil on arrhythmias and mortality
Systematic review
BMJ, 2008, 337(232), a2931; (1-8) (Internet)
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, fish oil
36 Arab, L.; Liu, W.; Elashoff, D.
Green and black tea consumption an risk of stroke
A meta-analysis
Stroke, 2009, 40(5), 1786-1792
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Stroke, Tea
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 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
41 Mensink, R.; Zock, P.; Kester,
Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and apolipoproteins
A meta-analysis of 60 controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2003, 77(5), 1146-1155
Arteriosclerosis, Brassica, Brassica napus, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Helianthus, sunflower, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Oil, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Olea
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 Kim, L.-W.; Zhu, J.
Acupuncture for essential hypertension
Altern Ther Health Med, 2010, 16(2), 18-29
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 Clarke, R.; Halsey, J.; Lewington, S.; Lonn, E.; Armitage, J.; Manson, J.E.; Bonaa, K.H.; Spence, J.D.; Nygard, O.; Jamison, R.; Gaziano, J.M.; Guarino, P.; Bennett, D.; Mir, F.; Peto, R.; Collins, R.
Effects of lowering homocysteine levels with B Vitamins on cardiovascular disease, cancer, and cause-specific mortality
Meta-analysis of 8 randomized trials involving 37485 individuals
Arch Intern Med, 2010, 170(18), 1622-1631
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Vitamins
52 Kim, J.I.; Choi, J.Y.; Lee, H.; Lee, M.S.; Ernst, E.
Moxibustion for hypertension
A systematic review
BMC Cardiovasc Disord, 2010, 10, 33; (1-6)
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
53 Wu, P.; Mills, E.; Moher, D., Seely, D.
Acupuncture in poststroke rehabilitation
A systematic review and meta-analysis of ranodmized trials
Stroke, 2010, 41(4), e171-e179
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
54 Crowe, F.L.; Roddam, A.W.; Key, T.J.; Appleby, P.N.; Overvad, K.; Jakopsen, M.U.; Tjonneland, A.; Hansen, L.; Boeing, H.; Weikert, C.; Linseisen, J.; Kaaks, R.; Trichopoulou, A.; Misirli, G.; Lagiou, P.; Sacerdote, C.; Pala, V.; Palli, D.; Tumino, R.; Panico, S.; Bueno-de-Mesquita, H.B.; Boer, J.; Gils, C.H. van; Beulens, J.W.J.; Barricarte, A.; Rodíguez, L.; Larranaga, N.; Sánchez, M.J.; Tormo, M.J.; Buckland, G.; Lund, E.; Hedblad, B.; Melander, O.; Jansson, J.H.; Wennberg, P.; Wareham, N.J.; Slimani, N.; Romieu, I.; Jenab, M.; Danesh, J.; Gallo, V.; Norat, T.; Riboli, E.
Fruit and vegetable intake and mortality from ischaemic heart disease
Results from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Heart study
Eur Heart J, 2011, 32(10), 1235-1243
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Systematic review
55 Bolland, M.J.; Avenell, A.; Baron, J.A.; Grey, A.; MacLennan, G.S.; Gamble, G.D.; Reid, I.R.
Effect of calcium supplements on risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events
Meta-analysis
BMJ, 2010, 341, c3691; (1-9)
Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Minerals, Dietary supplementation
56 Lee, M.S.; Shin, B.C.; Kim, J.I.; Han, C.H.; Ernst, E.;
Moxibustion for stroke rehabilitation systematic review
Stroke, 2010, 41(4), 817-820
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
57 Lee, M.S.; Lee, E.N.; Kim, J.I.; Ernst, E.
Tai chi for lowering resting blood pressure in the elderly
A systematic review
J Eval Clin Pract, 2010, 16(4), 818-824
High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
58 Brockow, T.; Conradi, E.; Ebenbichler, G.; Michalsen, A.; Resch, K.L.
The role of mild systemic heat and physical activity on endothelial function in patients with increased cardiovascular risk
Results from a systematic review
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2011, 18(1), 24-30
Arteriosclerosis, Exercise therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Thermotherapy
59 Wang, Z.M.; Zhou, B.; Wang, Y.S.; Gong, Q.Y.; Wang, Q.M.; Yan, J.J.; Gao, W.; Wang, L.S.
Black and green tea consumption and the risk of coronary artery disease
A meta-analysis
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 93(3), 506-515
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Tea
60 Hoffmann, T.; Bennett, S.; Koh, C.L.; McKenna, K.T.
Occupational therapy for cognitive impairment in stroke patients (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 9(CD006430), 1-18
Ergotherapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Stroke, Systematic review
61 Zheng, H.; Chen, Y.; Chen, J.; Kwong, J.; Xiong, W.
Shengmai (a traditional Chinese herbal medicine) for heart failure (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 2(CD005052), 1-58
Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Shengmai, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
62 Telles, S.; Singh, N.; Balkrishna, A.
Heart rate variability changes during high frequency yoga breathing and breath awareness
BioPsychoSocial Med, 2011, 5, 4; (1-6)
Breathing therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
63 Zhou, J.; Chi, H.; Cheng, T.O.; Chen, T.; Wu, Y.; Zhou, W.; Shen, W.; Yuan, L.
Acupuncture anesthesia for open heart surgery in contemporary China
Int J Cardiol, 2011, 150(1), 12-16
Acupuncture, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
64 Daley, A.; Stokes-Lampard, H.; Macarthur, C.
Exercise for vasomotor menopausal symptoms (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 5(CD006108), 1-38
Exercise therapy, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Physical therapy, Systematic review
65 Fu, S.; Zhang, J.; Menniti-Ippolito, F.; Gao, X.; Galeotti, F.; Massari, M.; Hu, L.; Zhang, B.; Ferrelli, R.; Fauci, A.; Firenzuoli, F.; Shang, H.; Guerra, R.; Raschetti, R.
Huangqi injection (a Traditional Chinese Patent Medicine) for chronic heart failure
A systematic review
PLoS ONE, 2011, 6(5), e19604; (1-9)
Astragalus, Astragalus membranaceus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
66 Bolland, M.J.; Grey, A.; Avenell, A.; Gamble, G.D.; Reid, I.R.
Calcium supplements with or without vitamin D and risk of cardiovascular events
Reanalysis of the Women's Health Initiative limited access dataset and meta-analysis
BMJ, 2011, 342, d2040; (1-9)
Calciferol, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Prevention, Vitamins
67 Zhuo, Q.; Yuan, Z.; Chen, H.; Wu, T.
Traditional Chinese herbal products for stable angina
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 5(CD004468), 1-42
Angina pectoris, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
68 Schürks, M.; Glynn, R.J.; Rist, P.M.; Tzourio, C.; Kurth, T.
Effects of vitamin E on stroke subtypes
Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
BMJ, 2010, 341, c5702
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Stroke, Systematic review, Tokopherol, Vitamins
69 Prasad, K.; Reriani, M.K.; Murad, M.H.; Sood, A.; Prasad, A.
Impact of mind body therapies on vascular endothelial dysfunction and implications for cardiovascular disease management
J Complement Integr Med, 2011, 8(1), 26; (1-13)
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review
70 Zheng, G.Q.; Zhao, Z.M.; Wang, Y.; Gu, Y.; Li, Y.; Chen, X.M.; Fu, S.P.; Shen, J.
Meta-analysis of scalp acupuncture for acute hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(4), 293-299
Acupuncture, Blood/Lymphatic system, High blood pressure, Brain, Haemorrhage, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Scalp acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine
71 Li, J.S.; Wang, H.F.; Li, S.Y.; Yu, X.Q.; Wang, Z.W.
Shenmai injection for chronic pulmonary heart disease
A systematic review and meta-analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(7), 579-587
Applikationsform, Chinese medicinal herbs, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Injektion, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Shengmai, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
72 Li, J.-s.; Wang, H.-f.; Bai, Y.-p.; Li, S.-y.; Yu, X.-q.; Li, Y.
Ligustrazine injection for chronic pulmonary heart disease
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 792726; (1-8)
Chinese medicinal herbs, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ligusticum, Ligusticum wallichii, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
73 Buitrago-Lopez, A.; Sanderson, J.; Johnson, L.; Warnakula, S.; Wood, A.; Di Angelantonio, E.; Franco, O.H.
Chocolate consumption and cardiometabolic disorders
Systematic review and meta-analysis
BMJ, 2011, 343, d4488; (1-8)
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Theobroma cacao
74 Man, S.C.; Chan, K.W.; Lu, J.-H.; Durairajan, S.S.K.; Liu, L.-F.; Li, M.
Systematic review on the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines for vascular dementia
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 426215; (1-22)
Dementia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Vaskuläre Demenz
75 Sze, F.K.; Wong, E.; Or, K.K.; Lau, J.; Woo, J.
Does acupuncture improve motor recovery after stroke?
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Stroke, 2002, 33(11), 2604-2619
Acupuncture, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
76 Winter, J.; Hunter, S.; Sim, J.; Crome, P.
Hands-on therapy interventions for upper limb motor dysfunction following stroke
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 6(CD006609), 1-33
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Stroke, Systematic review, Therapeutic touch
77 Jia, Y.; Bao, F.; Huang, F.; Leung, S.W.
Is tongxinluo more effective than isosorbide dinitrate in treating angina pectoris?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(12), 1109-1117
Angina pectoris, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Tongxinluo, Traditional Tibetan medicine
78 Hooper, L.; Kay, C.; Abdelhamid, A.; Kroon, P.A.; Cohn, J.S.; Rimm, E.B.; Cassidy, A.
Effects of chocolate, cocoa, and flavan-3-ols on cardiovascular health
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2012, 95(3), 740-751
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Theobroma cacao
79 Wu, T.; Ni, J.; Wu, J.
Danshen (Chinese medicinal herb) preprarations for acute myocardial infarction
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 2(CD004465), 1-31
Chinese medicinal herbs, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
80 Duan, X.; Zhou, L.; Wu, T.; Liu, G.; Qiao, J.; Wei, J.; Ni, J.; Zheng, J.; Chen, X.; Wang, Q.
Chinese herbal medicine suxiao jiuxin wan for angina pectoris
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 1(CD004473), 1-28
Angina pectoris, Cinnamomum, Cinnamomum camphora, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ligusticum, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
81 Wu, B.; Liu, M.; Zhang, S.
Dan Shen agents for acute ischaemic stroke
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2007, 2(CD004295), 1-19
Blood/Lymphatic system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
82 Wang, G.; Wang, L.; Xiong, Z.Y.; Mao, B.; Li, T.Q.
Compound salvia pellet, a traditional Chinese medicine, for the treatment of chronic stable angina pectoris compared with nitrates
A meta-analysis
Med Sci Monit, 2006, 12(1), SR1-7
Angina pectoris, Cinnamomum, Cinnamomum camphora, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax notoginseng
83 Sze, F.K.; Yeung, F.F.; Wong, E.; Lau, J.
Does Danshen improve disability after acute ischaemic stroke?
Acta Neurol Scand, 2005, 111(2), 118-125
Blood/Lymphatic system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
84 Jia, Y.; Chen, C.; Ng, C.-S.; Leung, S.-W.
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on the efficacy of Di’ao Xinxuekang capsule and isosorbide dinitrate in treating Angina pectoris
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 904147; (1-8)
Angina pectoris, Dioscorea, Dioscorea nipponica, Dioscorea panthaica, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
85 Clarke, R.; Bennett, D.A.; Parish, S., Verhoef, P.; Dötsch-Klerk, M.; Lathrop, M.; Xu, P.; Nordestgaard, B.G.; Holm, H.; Hopewell, J.C., Saleheen, D.; Tanaka, T.; Anand, S.S.; Chambers, J.C.; Kleber, M.E.; Ouwehand, W.H.; Yamada, Y.; Elbers, C.; Peters, B.; Stewart, A.F.R.; Reilly, M.M.; Thorand, B.; Yusuf, S.; Engert, J.C.; Assimes, T.L.; Kooner, J.; Danesh, J.; Watkins, H.; Samani, N.J.; Collins, R.; Peto, R.
Homocysteine and coronary heart disease
Meta-analysis of MTHFR case-control studies, avoiding publiction bias
PLoS ONE, 2012, 9(2), e1001177; (1-12)
Biology/Biological Sciences, Genetics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis
86 Mesas, A.E.; Leon-Munoz, L.M.; Rodriguez-Artalejo, F.; Lopez-Garcia, E.
The effect of coffee on blood pressure and cardiovascular disease in hypertensive individuals
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 94(4), 1113-1126
High blood pressure, Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
87 Zhang, Z.; Hu, G.; Caballero, B.; Appel, L.; Chen, L.
Habitual coffee consumption and risk of hypertension
A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective observational studies
Am J Clin Nutr, 2011, 93(6), 1212-1219
High blood pressure, Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
88 Larsson, S.C.; Orsini, N.
Coffee consumption and risk of stroke
A dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies
Am J Epidemiol, 2011, 174(9), 993-1001
Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Stroke
89 Wen-Ting, S.; Fa-Feng, C.; Li, X.; Cheng-Ren, L.; Jian-Xun, L.
Chinese medicine Shenfu injection for heart failure
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 713149; (1-25)
Applikationsform, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Injektion, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Shenfu, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
90 Shang, Y.; Liu, Z.; Chen, K.; Xu, H.; Liu, J.
A systematic review of Xuezhikang, an extract from red yeast rice, for coronary heart disease complicated by dyslipidemia
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 636547; (1-18)
Dyslipidämie, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Xuezhikang
91 Sun, T.; Xu, H.; Xu, F.
Astragalus injection for hypertensive renal damage
A systematic review
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 929025; (1-6)
Applikationsform, Astragalus, High blood pressure, Urinary tract, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Injektion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Kidney, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
92 Jia, Y.; Zhang, S.; Huang, F.; Leung, S.W.
Could ginseng-based medicines be better than nitrates in treating ischemic heart disease?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2012, 20(3), 155-166
Angina pectoris, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Panax, Panax ginseng
93 Rossi, A.; Dikareva, A.; Bacon, S.L.; Daskalopoulou, S.S.
The impact of physical activity on mortality in patients with high blood pressure
A systematic review
J Hypertens, 2012, 30(7), 1277-1288
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Systematic review
94 Horne, B.D.; Muhlestein, J.B.; May, H.T.; Carlquist, J.F.; Lappé, D.L.; Bair, T.L.; Anderson, J.L.
Relation of routine, periodic fasting to risk of diabetes mellitus, and coronary artery disease in patients undergoing coronary angiography
Am J Cardiol, 2012, 109(11), 1558-1562
Diabetes mellitus, Fasting, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Metabolic diseases
95 Cheng, F.; Wang, X.; Lu, Y.; Zhong, X.; Zhao, Y.; Wang, Q.
Chinese medicine injection Qingkailing for treatment of acute ischemia stroke
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 213172; (1-7)
Applikationsform, Blood/Lymphatic system, Cardiovascular diseases, Injektion, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qingkailing, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
96 Zhang, G.C.; Fu, W.B.; Xu, N.G.; Liu, J.H.; Zhu, X.P.; Liang, Z.H.; Huang, Y.F.; Chen, Y.F.
Meta analysis of the curative effect of acupuncture on post-stroke depression
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(1), 6-11
Acupuncture, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
97 Zhao, X.F.; Du, Y.; Liu, P.G.; Wang, S.
Acupuncture for stroke
Evidence of effectiveness, safety, and cost from systematic reviews
Top Stroke Rehabil, 2012, 19(3), 226-233
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
98 Hur, M.H.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, C.; Ernst, E.
Aromatherapy for treatment of hypertension
A systematic review
J Eval Clin Pract, 2012, 18(1), 37-41
Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
99 Pozo-Cruz, B. del; Adsuar, J.C.; Parraca, J.A.; Pozo-Cruz, J. del; Olivares, P.R.; Gusi, N.
Using whole-body vibration training in patients affected with common neurological diseases
A systematic literature review
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(1), 29-41
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Physical therapy, Stroke, Systematic review, Vibration therapy
100 Kwak, S.M.; Myung, S.-K.; Lee, Y.J.; Seo, H.G.
Efficacy of omega-3 fatty acid supplements (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid) in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
A meta-analysis of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials
Arch Intern Med, 2012, 172(9), 686-694
Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation