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201 Ried, K.; Sullivan, T.R.; Fakler, P.; Frank, O.R.; Stocks, N.P.
Effect of cocoa on blood pressure
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 8(CD008893), 1-81
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Theobroma cacao
202 Wang, L.; Gaziano, J.M.; Liu, S.; Manson, J.E.; Buring, J.E.; Sesso, H.D.
Whole- and refined-grain intakes and the risk of hypertension in women
Am J Clin Nutr, 2007, 86(2), 472-479
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Whole foods
203 Goraya, N.; Simoni, J.; Jo, C.; Wesson, D.E.
Dietary acid reduction with fruits and vegetables or bicarbonate attenuates kidney injury in patients with a moderately reduced glomerular filtration rate due to hypertensive nephropathy
Kidney Int, 2012, 81(1), 86-93
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Urinary tract, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
204 Djoussé, L.; Gaziano, J.M.
Egg consumption and risk of heart failure in the Physicians' Health Study
Circulation, 2008, 117(4), 512-516
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
205 Sinha, R.; Cross, A.J.; Graubard, B.I.; Leitzmann, M.F.; Schatzkin, A.
Meat intake and mortality
A prospective study of over half a million people
Arch Intern Med, 2009, 169(6), 562-571
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer
206 Kokubo, Y.; Iso, H.; Ishihara, J.; Okada, K.; Inoue, M.; Tsugane, S.
Association of dietary intake of soy, beans and isoflavones with risk of cerebral and myocardial infarctions in Japanese populations
The Japan Public Health Center-based (JPHC) study cohort I
Circulation, 2007, 116(22), 2553-2562
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Stroke
207 Dolgoff-Kaspar, R.; Baldwin, A.; Johnson M.S.; Edling, N.; Sethi, G.K.
Effect of laughter yoga on mood and heart rate variability in patients awaiting organ transplantation
A pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2012, 18(5), 61-66
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga, Laughter Yoga
208 Shimada, K.; Fukuda, S.; Maeda, K.; Kawasaki, T; Kono, Y; Jissho, S; Taguchi, H; Yoshiyama, M; Yoshikawa, J.
Aromatherapy alleviates endothelial dysfunction of medical staff after night-shift work
Preliminary observations
Hypertens Res, 2011, 34(2), 264-267
Occupational health, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Phytomedicine, Prevention
209 Lee, J.A.; Park, S.W.; Hwang, P.W.; Lim, S.M.; Kook, S.; Choi, K.I.; Kang, K.S.
Acupuncture for shoulder pain after stroke
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(9), 818-823
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
210 Ali, W.M.; Al Habib, K.F.; Al-Motarreb, A.; Singh, R.; Hersi, A.; Al Faleh, H.; Asaad, N.; Al Saif, S.; Almahmeed, W.; Sulaiman, K.; Amin, H.; Al-Lawati, J.; Al Bustani, N.; Al-Sagheer, N.Q.; Al-Qahtani, A.; Al Suwaidi, J.
Acute coronary syndrome and khat herbal amphetamine use an observational report
Circulation, 2011, 124(24), 2681-2689
Observational trial, Catha edulis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Drug addiction
211 Chan, C.L.W.; Wang, C.W.; Ho, R.T.H.; Ho, A. H.-Y.; Ziea, E.T.-C.; Wong, V. C.-W.T.; Ng, S.-M.
A systematic review of the effectiveness of qigong exercise in cardiac rehabilitation
Am J Chin Med, 2012, 40(2), 255-267
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Rehabilitation, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
212 Bhavanani, A.B.; Madanmohan, -.; Sanjay, Z.
Immediate effect of chandra nadi pranayama (left unilateral forced nostril breathing) on cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive patients
Int J Yoga, 2012, 5(2), 108-111
Breathing therapy, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
213 Khawaja, O.; Gaziano, J.M.; Djousse, L.
Nut consumption and risk of atrial fibrillation in the Physicians' Health Study
Nutrition J, 2012, 11, 17; (1-6)
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
214 Djoussé, L.; Gaziano, J.M.; Kase, C.S.; Kurth, T.
Nut consumption and risk of stroke in US male physicians
Clin Nutr, 2010, 29(5), 605-609
Andrology, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke
215 Lau, H.L.; Kwong, J.S.; Yeung, F.; Chau, P.H.; Woo, J.
Yoga for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 12(CD009506), 1-17
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Systematic review, Yoga
216 Kristiniak, S.; Harpel, J.; Breckenridge, D.M.; Buckle, J.
Black pepper essential oil to enhance intravenous catheter insertion in patients with poor vein visibility
A controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(11), 1003-1007
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Piper, Piper nigrum, Veins
217 Berkow, S.E.; Barnard, N.D.
Blood pressure regulation and vegetarian diets
Nutrition Rev, 2005, 63(1), 1-8
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention, Vegetarianism
218 Xiong, X.; Yang, X.; Liu, W.; Feng, B.; Ma, J.; Du, X.; Wang, P.; Chu, F.; Li, J.; Wang, J.
Banxia Baizhu Tinama decoction for essential hypertension
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 271462; (1-10)
Banxia Baizhu Tianma, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
219 Tong, Y.; Yu, Q.; Leng, Y.
Chinese herbal fomentation at the yongquan point (k1)
A potential hypotensive regimen
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(12), 1168-1171
Aconitum, Aconitum lateralis, Apocynum, Apocynum venetum, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Evodia, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Leonurus, Physical therapy, Speranskia tuberculata, Thermotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
220 Urroz, P.; Colagiuri, B.; Smith, C.A.; Cheema, B.S.
Effect of acute acupuncture treatment on exercise performance and postexercise recovery
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(1), 9-16
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Sports medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
221 Ko, M.M.; Park, T.Y.; Lee, J.A.; Choi, T.Y.; Kang, B.K.; Lee, M.S.
Interobserver reliability of pulse diagnosis using traditional korean medicine for stroke patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(1), 29-34
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Ethnomedicine, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pulsdiagnostik, Stroke, Traditional Korean Medicine
222 Srivastava, K.C.
Effect of onion and ginger consumption on platelet thromboxane production in humans
Prostagland Leukotr Essent Fatty Acids, 1989, 35(3), 183-185
Allium, Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, ginger
223 Xiao, Q.; Murphy, R.A.; Houston, D.K.; Harris, T.B.; Chow, W.-H.; Park, Y.
Dietary and supplemental calcium intake and cardiovascular disease mortality
The National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study
JAMA Intern Med, 2013, 173(8), 639-646
Observational trial, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation
224 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 11(CD003230), 1-34
Aesculus hippocastanum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Vein disorders
225 Lakkireddy, D.; Atkins, D.; Pillarisetti, J.; Ryschon, K.; Bommana, S., Drisko, J.; Vanga, S., Dawn, B.
Effect of yoga on arrhythmia burden, anxiety, depression, and quality of life in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
The YOGA My Heart study
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2013, 61(11), 1177-1182
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac arrhythmia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Yoga
226 Alexander, G.K.; Innes, K.E.; Selfe, T.K.; Brown, C.J.
"More than I expected"
Perceived benefits of yoga practice among older adults at risk for cardiovascular disease
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(1), 14-28
Anxiety, Observational trial, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress, Yoga
227 Yu, K.W.; Lin, C.L.; Hung, C.C.; Chou, E.C.; Hsieh, Y.L.; Li, T.M.; Chou, L.W.
Effects of electroacupuncture on recent stroke inpatients with incomplete bladder emptying
A preliminary study
Clin Interv Aging, 2012, 7, 469-474
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Urinary tract, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
228 Kristen, A.V.; Lehrke, S.; Buss, S.; Mereles, D.; Steen, H.; Ehlermann, P.; Hardt, S.; Giannitsis, E.; Schreiner, R.; Haberkorn, U.; Schnabel, P.A.; Linke, R.P.; Röcken, C.; Wanker, E.E.; Dengler, T.J.; Altland, K.; Katus, H.A.
Green tea halts progression of cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis: an observation report
Clin Res Cardiol, 2012, 101, 805-813
Amyloidose, Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiomyopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Tea
229 Papp, M.E.; Lindfors, P.; Storck, N.; Wändell, P.E.
Increased heart rate variability but no effect on blood pressure from 8 weeks of hatha yoga
A pilot study
BMC Res Notes, 2013, 6(1), 59; (1-9)
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
230 Cho, M.-Y.; Min, E.S.; Hur, M.-H.; Lee, M.S.
Effects of aromatherapy on the anxiety, vital signs, and sleep quality of percutaneous coronary intervention patients in intensive care units
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 381381, (1-6)
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Intensivmedizin
231 Devore, E.E.; Feskens, E.; Ikram, A.; Heijer, T. den; Vernooij, M.; Lijn, F. van der; Hofman, A.; Niessen, W.J.; Breteler, M.M.B.
Total antioxidant capacity of the diet and major neurologic outcomes in older adults
Neurology, 2013, 80, 904-910
Antioxidants, Observational trial, Dementia, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Stroke
232 Chen, J.; Ren, Y.; Tang, Y.; Li, Z.; Liang, F.
Acupuncture therapy for angina pectoris
A systematic review
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(4), 494-501
Acupuncture, Angina pectoris, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
233 Chong, N.J.; Aziz, Z.
A systematic review of the efficacy of Centella asiatica for improvement of the signs and symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 627182, (1-10)
Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrocotyle, Hydrocotyle asiatica, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Vein disorders
234 Rees, K.; Hartley, L.; Day, C.; Flowers, N.; Clarke, A.; Stranges, S.
Selenium supplementation for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Cogn Affect Behav Neurosci, 2013, 1(CD009671), 1-38
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Prevention, Selenium, Trace elements, Systematic review
235 Raghavendra, B.R.; Telles, S.; Manjunath, N.K.; Deepak, K.K.; Naveen, K.V.; Subramanya, P.
Voluntary heart rate reduction following yoga using different strategies
Int J Yoga, 2013, 6(1), 26-30
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
236 Akhtar, P.; Yardi, S.; Akhtar, M.
Effects of yoga on functional capacity and well being
Int J Yoga, 2013, 6(1), 76-79
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
237 Severcan, C.; Cevik, C.; Acar, H.V.; Sivri, A.B.; Mit, S.S.; Gecioglu, E.; Pasaoglu, O.T.; Gündüztepe, Y.
The effects of acupuncture on the levels of blood pressure and nitric oxide in hypertensive patients
Acupunct Electrother Res, 2012, 37(4), 263-275
Acupuncture, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
238 Seifert, G.; Kanitz, J.L.; Pretzer, K.; Henze, G.; Witt, K.; Reulecke, S.; Voss, A.
Improvement of circadian rhythm of heart rate variability by eurythmy therapy training
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 564340; (1-9)
Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Chronobiology, Eurythmy, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases
239 Venketasubramanian, N.; Young, S.; Tay, S.S.; Chang, H.M.; Umapathi, T.; Chan, B.; Silva, A. de; Wong, L.; Navarro, J.; Zhao, Y.D.; Tan, S.B.; Chen, C.
Chinese Medicine NeuroAiD Efficacy Stroke Recovery - Extension Study (CHIMES-E Study)
An observational multicenter study to investigate the longer-term efficacy of NeuroAiD in stroke recovery
Cerebrovasc Dis, 2013, 35(Suppl. 1), 18-22
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
240 Siddiqui, F.J.; Venketasubramanian, N.; Chan, E.S.; Chen, C.
Efficacy and safety of MLC601 (NeuroAiD), a traditional Chinese medicine, in poststroke recovery
A systematic review
Cerebrovasc Dis, 2013, 35(Suppl. 1), 8-17
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
241 Wang, J.; Feng, B.; Yang, X.; Liu, W.; Liu, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Yu, G.; Li, S.; Zhang, Y.; Xiong, X.
Tianma Gouteng Yin as adjunctive treatment for essential hypertension
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 706125, (1-18)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Tianma Gouteng Yin, Traditional Chinese medicine
242 Jones, J.; Thomson, P.; Irvine, K.; Leslie, S.J.
Is there a specific hemodynamic effect in reflexology?
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(4), 319-328
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Reflexology, Systematic review
243 Chen, Y.M.; Yin, T.
Inspiratory muscle training improves submaximal exercise capacity in patients with heart failure
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Int J Cardiol, 2012, 158(2), 294-296
Breathing therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review
244 Tsivgoulis, G.; Judd, S.; Letter, A.J.; Alexandrov, A.V.; Howard, G.; Nahab, F.; Unverzagt, F.W.; Moy, C.; Howard, V.J.; Kissela, B.; Wadley, V.G.
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet and risk of incident cognitive impairment
Neurology, 2013, 80(18), 1684-1692
Alzheimer's disease, Observational trial, Dementia, Diabetes mellitus, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Nervous system, Metabolic diseases
245 Alexander, G.K.; Innes, K.E.; Selfe, T.K.; Brown, C.J.
"More than I expected"
Perceived benefits of yoga practice among older adults at risk for cardiovascular disease
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(1), 14-28
Observational trial, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
246 Khattab, K.; Khattab, A.A.; Ortak, J.; Richardt, G.; Bonnemeier, H.
Inyengar yoga increases cardiac parasympathetic nervous modulation among healthy yoga practitioners
eCAM, 2007, 2007, 4(4) (20)
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
247 Bhavanani, A.B.; Madanmohan; Sanjay, Z.; Basavaraddi, I.V.
Immediate cardiovascular effects of pranava pranayama in hypertensive patients
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2012, 56(3), 273-278
Ayurveda, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga, Pranayama
248 Zhang, Y.; Li, N.; Sun, J.; Su, Q.
Effects of combined traditional Chinese exercises on blood pressure and arterial function of adult female hypertensive patients
Res Sports Med, 2013, 21(1), 98-109
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
249 Zheng, G.H.; Liu, J.P.; Chu, J.F.; Mei, L.; Chen, H.Y.
Xiongshao for restenosis after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with coronary heart disease
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 5(CD009581), 1-34
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Xiongshao
250 Sarvottam, K.; Magan, D.; Yadav, R.K.; Mehta, N.; Mahapatra, S.C.
Adiponectin, interleukin-6, and cardiovascular disease risk factors are modified by a short-term yoga-based lifestyle intervention in overweight and obese men
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(5), 397-402
Andrology, Observational trial, Obesitiy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga
251 Chen, W.L.; Liu, G.J.; Yeh, S.H.; Chiang, M.C.; Fu, M.Y.; Hsieh, Y.K.
Effect of back massage intervention on anxiety, comfort, and physiologic responses in patients with congestive heart failure
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(5), 464-470
Anxiety, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases
252 Li, W.W.; Guo, H.; Li, H.H.; Wang, L.L.; Fu, H.; Wang, X.M.
Integration of traditional chinese medicines and Western medicines for treating diabetes mellitus with coronary heart disease
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(6), 492-500
Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
253 Ngai, S.P.; Jones, A.Y.
Changes in skin impedance and heart rate variability with application of acu-TENS to BL 13 (Feishu)
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(6), 558-563
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electrotherapy, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
254 Cevik, C.; Iseri, S.O.
The effect of acupuncture on high blood pressure of patients using antihypertensive drugs
Acupunct Electrother Res, 2013, 38(1-2), 1-15
Acupuncture, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
255 Lazaridou, A.; Philbrook, P.; Tzika, A.A.
Yoga and mindfulness as therapeutic interventions for stroke rehabilitation
A systematic review
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 357108, (1-9)
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Stroke, Systematic review, Yoga
256 Huang, Y.; Chen, J.Q.; Lai, X.S.; Tang, C.Z.; Yang, J.J.; Chen, H.; Wu, J.X.; Xiao, H.L.; Qu, S.S.; Zhang, Y.D.; Zhang, Z.J.
Lateralisation of cerebral response to active acupuncture in patients with unilateral ischaemic stroke
An fMRI study
Acupunct Med, 2013, 31(3), 290-296
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Chemistry, FMRI, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
257 Krygier, J.R.; Heathers, J.A.; Shahrestani, S.; Abbott, M.; Gross, J.J.; Kemp, A.H.
Mindfulness meditation, well-being, and heart rate variability
A preliminary investigation into the impact of intensive Vipassana meditation
Int J Psychophysiol, 2013, 89(3), 305-313
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
258 Wang, J.; Feng, B.; Yang, X.; Liu, W.; Teng, F.; Li, S.; Xiong, X.
Tai Chi for essential hypertension
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 215254, (1-10)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
259 Pollock, R.D.; Rafferty, G.F.; Moxham, J.; Kalra, L.
Respiratory muscle strength and training in stroke and neurology
A systematic review
Int J Stroke, 2013, 8(2), 124-130
Breathing therapy, Exercise therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Stroke, Systematic review, Strength training
260 Delgado-Pastor, L.C.; Perakakis, P.; Subramanya, P.; Telles, S.; Vila, J.
Mindfulness (Vipassana) meditation
Effects on P3b event-related potential and heart rate variability
Int J Psychophysiol, 2013, 90(2), 207-214
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
261 Shang, Q.; Xu, H.; Liu, Z.; Chen, K.; Liu, J.
Oral Panax notoginseng preparation for coronary heart disease
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 940125, (1-12)
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Panax, Panax notoginseng
262 Chon, S.C.; Oh, D.W.; Shim, J.H.
Watsu approach for improving spasticity and ambulatory function in hemiparetic patients with stroke
Physiother Res Int, 2009, 14(2), 128-136
Observational trial, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Japanese medicine, Watsu, Shiatsu
263 Cheng, S.C.; Lin, C.H.; Chang, Y.J.; Lee, T.H.; Ryu, S.J.; Chen, C.H.; Chang, H.K.; Chang, C.J.; Hu, W.L.; Hung, Y.C.
Fire-heat and qi deficiency syndromes as predictors of short-term prognosis of acute ischemic stroke
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(8), 721-728
Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Diagnostics, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
264 Chang, R.Y.; Koo, M.; Chen, C.K.; Lu, Y.C.; Lin, Y.F.
Effects of habitual T'ai Chi exercise on adiponectin, glucose homeostasis, lipid profile, and atherosclerotic burden in individuals with cardiovascular risk factors
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(8), 697-703
Arteriosclerosis, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
265 Wang, J.; Xiong, X.; Liu, W.
Acupuncture for essential hypertension
Int J Cardiol, 2013, 169(5), 317-326
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
266 Goldhamer, A.; Lisle, D.; Parpia, B.; Anderson, S.V.; Campbell, T.C.
Medically supervises water-only fasting in the treatment of hypertension
JMPT, 2001, 24(5), 335-339
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Fasting, Therapeutic fasting, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
267 Adhana, R.; Gupta, R.; Dvivedii, J.; Ahmad, S.
The influence of the 2:1 yogic breathing technique on essential hypertension
Indian J Physiol Pharmacol, 2013, 57(1), 38-44
Breathing therapy, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga, Pranayama
268 Salmoirago-Blotcher, E.; Fitchett, G.; Hovey, K.M.; Schnall, E.; Thomson, C.; Andrews, C.A.; Crawford, S.; O'Sullivan, M.J.; Post, S.; Chlebowski, R.T.; Ockene, J.
Frequency of private spiritual activity and cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women
The Women's Health Initiative
Ann Epidemiol, 2013, 23(5), 239-245
Observational trial, Praying, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Menopause, Mind-body medicine, Prevention
269 Maggiori, E.; Bartoletti, E.; Mammucari, M.
Intradermal therapy (mesotherapy) with lymdiaral in chronic venous insufficiency and associated fibrosclerotic edema damage
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(9), 777-781
Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Conium, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrastis, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Edema, Phytolacca, Phytomedicine, Scilla, Vein disorders, Viscum, Viscum album, Mesotherapy
270 Li, S.; Chiuve, S.E.; Flint, A.; Pai, J.; Forman, J.P.; Hu, F.B.; Willett, W.C.; Mukamal, K.J.; Rimm, E.B.
Better diet quality and decreased mortality among myocardial infaction survivors
JAMA Intern Med, 2013, 173(19), 1808-1819
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
271 Bohn, W.; Hess, L.; Burger, R.
Die Wirkungen der "Physikalischen Gefäßtherapie BEMER®“, eines physikalischen Stimulationsverfahrens präkapillärer Mikrogefäße bei gestörter Mikrozirkulation auf Schlaf, Schmerz und Lebensqualität von Patienten mit unterschiedlichen Krankheitsbildern unte
J Complement Integr Med, 2013, 10(Suppl.), S5-S13
BEMER, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Pain
272 Wang, J.; Xiong, X.; Liu, W.
Yoga for essential hypertension
A systematic review
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8(10), e76357; (1-6)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review, Yoga
273 Nesvold, A.; Fagerland, M.W.; Davanger, S.; Ellingsen, Ø.; Solberg, E.E.; Holen, A.; Sevre, K.; Atar, D.
Increased heart rate variability during nondirective meditation
Eur J Prev Cardiol, 2012, 19(4), 773-780
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine
274 Jun, E.M.; Roh, Y.H.; Kim, M.J.
The effect of music-movement therapy on physical and psychological states of stroke patients
J Clin Nurs, 2013, 22(1-2), 22-31
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Rehabilitation, Stroke
275 Ekblom-Bak, E.; Ekblom, B.; Vikström, M. et al.
The importance of non-exercise physical activity for cardiovascular health and longevity
Brit J Sports Med, 2013, Epub ahead of print,
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention
276 Di Daniele, N.; Petramala, L.; Di Renzo, L.; Sarlo, F.; Della Rocca, D.G.; Rizzo, M.; Fondacaro, V.; Iacopino, L.; Pepine, C.J.; De Lorenzo, A.
Body composition changes and cardiometabolic benefits of a balanced Italian Mediterranean diet in obese patients with metabolic syndrome
Acta Diabetol, 2013, 50(3), 409-416
Observational trial, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Obesitiy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Metabolic syndrome, Metabolic diseases
277 Bergqvist, D.
Vascular injuries caused by acupuncture
A systematic review
Int Angiol, 2013, 32(1), 1-8
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
278 Taspinar, F.; Aslan, U.B.; Sabir, N.; Cavlak, U.
Implementation of matrix rhythm therapy and conventional massage in young females and comparison of their acute effects on circulation
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(10), 826-832
Observational trial, Circulatory disorder, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
279 Jepson, R.G.; Kleijnen, J.; Leng, G.C.
Garlic for peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 4(CD000095), 1-9
Allium, Occlusive arterial disease, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
280 Umay, E.; Tezelli, M.K.; Meshur, M.; Umay, S.
The effects of balneotherapy on blood pressure and pulse in osteoarthritis patients with hypertension
Altern Ther Health Med, 2013, 19(6), 16-21
Arthrosis, Balneology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases
281 Rother, C.
Anwendung von Cardiodoron® bei Patienten mit funktionellen Herz-Kreislauf-Beschwerden und/oder Schlafstörungen
Ergebnisse einer prospektiven, nichtinterventionellen Beobachtungsstudie
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(5), 334-344
Observational trial, Cardiodoron, Functional heart trouble, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
282 Park, Y.J.; Yang, D.H.; Lee, J.M.; Park, Y.B.
Development of a valid and reliable blood stasis questionnaire and its relationship to heart rate variability
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(6), 633-640
Observational trial, Diagnostics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
283 Ke, Y.; Pu, J.; Zheng, J.
Essential hypertension treated by wuling powder and modified tianma gouteng decoction
A cohort study without controls
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(6), 609-612
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tianma Gouteng Yin, Traditional Chinese medicine, Wu-ling-san
284 Nicolai, S.P.; Kruidenier, L.M.; Bendermacher, B.L.; Prins, M.H.; Stokmans, R.A.; Broos, P.P.; Teijink, J.A.
Ginkgo biloba for intermittent claudication
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 6(CD006888), 1-35
Ginkgo, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
285 Bhatnagar, R.; Phelps, L.; Rietz, K.; Juergens, T.; Russell, D.; Miller, N.; Ahearn, E.
The effects of mindfulness training on post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and heart rate variability in combat veterans
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(11), 860-861
Mindfulness meditation, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Trauma
286 Akilen, R.; Pimlott, Z.; Tsiami, A.; Robinson, N.
Effect of short-term administration of cinnamon on blood pressure in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes
Nutrition, 2013, 29, 1192-1196
High blood pressure, Cinnamomum, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review
287 Hsiu, H.; Hsu, C.L.; Chen, C.T.; Hsu, W.C.; Lin, F.C.
Effects of acupuncture on the harmonic components of the radial arterial blood-pressure waveform in stroke patients
Biorheology, 2013, 50(1-2), 69-81
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
288 Bradt, J.; Dileo, C.; Potvin, N.
Music for stress and anxiety reduction in coronary heart disease patients
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 12(CD006577), 1-73
Anxiety, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Stress, Systematic review
289 Misaka, S.; Yatabe, J.; Müller, F.; Takano, K.; Kawabe, K.; Glaeser, H.; Yatabe, M.S.; Onoue, S.; Werba, J.P.; Watanabe, H.; Yamada, S.; Fromm, M.F.; Kimura, J.
Green tea ingestion greatly reduces plasma concentrations of nadolol in healthy subjects
Clin Pharmacol Ther, 2014, 95(4), 432-438
Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, Tea, Pharmacocinetics
290 Sun, J.; Buys, N.; Jayasinghe, R.
Effects of community-based meditative Tai Chi programme on improving quality of life, physical and mental health in chronic heart-failure participants
Aging Ment Health, 2014, 18(3), 289-295
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
291 Stuglin, C.; Prasad, K.
Effect of flaxseed consumption on blood pressure, serum lipids, hemopoietic system and liver and kidney enzymes in healthy humans
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther, 2005, 10(1), 23-27
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Urinary tract, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Liver, Linum usitatissimum, Gastrointestinal tract, Kidney, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
292 Ivey, K.L.; Lewis, J.R.; Prince, R.L.; Hodgson, J.M.
Tea and non-tea flavonol intakes in relation to atherosclerotic vascular disease mortality in older women
Br J Nutr, 2013, 110(9), 1648-1655
Arteriosclerosis, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Tea
293 Freeman, S.R.; Hanik, S.-A.E.; Littlejohn, M.L.; Malandruccolo, A.A.; Coughlin, J.; Warren, B.; McGowan, C.L.
Sit, breathe, smile
Effects of single and weekly seated Qigong on blood pressure and quality of life in long-term care
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2014, 20, 48-53
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
294 Miyara, K.; Matsumoto, S.; Uema, T.; Hirokawa, T.; Noma, T.; Shimodozono, M.; Kawahira, K.
Feasibility of using whole body vibration as a means for controlling spasticity in post-stroke patients
A pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2014, 20, 70-73
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Stroke, Muscular Spasm, Vibration therapy
295 Liu, D.; Fernandez, B.O.; Hamilton, A.; Lang, N.N.; Gallagher, J.M.C.; Newby, D.E.; Feelisch, M.; Weller, R.B.
UVA irradiation of human skin vasodilates arterial vasculature and lowers blood pressure independently of nitric oxide synthase
J Invest Dermatol, 2014, 134, 1839-1846
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Physical therapy
296 Hunter, S.D.; Dhindsa, M.S.; Cunningham, E.; Tarumi, T.; Alkatan, M.; Nualnim, N.; Tanaka, H.
The effect of bikram yoga on arterial stiffness in young and older adults
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(12), 930-934
Arteries, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga, Bikram yoga
297 Hoevenaar-Blom, M.P.; Spijkerman, A.M.; Kromhout, D.; Verschuren, W.M.
Sufficient sleep duration contributes to lower cardiovascular disease risk in addition to four traditional lifestyle factors
The MORGEN study
Eur J Prev Cardiol, 2013, 21(11), 1367-1375
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Physical therapy
298 Levitan, E.B.; Lewis, C.E.; Tinker, L.F.; Eaton, C.B.; Ahmed, A.; Manson, J.E.; Snetselaar, L.G.; Martin, L.W.; Trevisan, M.; Howard, B.V.; Shikany, J.M.
Mediterrantean and DASH diet scores and mortality in women with heart failure
The Women's Health Initiative
Circ Heart Fail, 2013, 6, 1116-1123
Observational trial, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, DASH
299 Wynd, S.; Westaway, M.; Vohra, S.; Kawchuk, G.
The quality of reports on cervical arterial dissection following cervical spinal manipulation
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8, e59170; (1-8)
Arteries, Chiropractic, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Systematic review, Adverse effect
300 Bapat, R.D.; Acharya, B.S.; Juvekar, S.; Dahanukar, S.A.
Leech therapy for complicated varicose veins
Indian J Med Res, 1998, 107, 281-284
Purgative therapy, Observational trial, Leech therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Varicose veins