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101 Cucchini, F.; Bolognesi, R.; Javernaro, A.; Zeppelini, R.; Domenico, R.; Visioli, O.
Do inotropic drugs always induce a positive lusitropic effect?
A comparison between k-strophanthidin and dobutamine in patients with coronary artery disease
Eur Heart J, 1994, 15(12), 1666-1672
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Strophantus
102 Agostoni, P.G.; Doria, E.; Beri, M.; Guazzi, M.D.
Long-term use of K-strophanthin in advanced congestive heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy
A double-blind crossover evaluation versus digoxin
Clin Cardiol, 1994, 17(10), 536-541
Cardiovascular diseases, Cardiomyopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Strophantus
103 Bonaduce, D.; Petretta, M.; Morgano, G.; Bianchi, V.; Themistoclakis, S., Rotondi, F.; Valva, G.; Carpinelli, A.
Effects of acetylstrophanthidin on baroreflex sensitivity in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Int J Cardiol, 1993, 41(1), 3-11
Observational trial, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
104 Bolognesi, R.; Cucchini, F.; Giaroli, P.; Manca, C.
Different effects of acute intravenous administration of k-strophanthidin and prenalterol on the diastolic phase of left ventricular function in patients with coronary arterial disease
Int J Cardiol, 1991, 32(1), 29-34
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
105 Pedrinelli, R.; Taddei, S.; Salvetti, A.
Sympathetic vasoconstriction as a mechanism of action of ouabain in forearm arterioles of hypertensive patients
Clin Sci, 1989, 77(5), 541-545
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
106 Belz, G.G.; Matthews, J.; Sauer, U.; Stern, H.; Schneider, B.
Pharmacodynamic effects of ouabain following single sublingual and intravenous doses in normal subjects
Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 1984, 26(3), 287-292
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Strophantus
107 Klein, W.W.; Brandt, D.; Pavek, P.
Effekt von K-Strophanthin auf Hämodynamik und Stoffwechsel des koronarkranken Herzens in Ruhe und während frequenzinduzierter Angina pectoris
Verh Dt Ges Inn Med, 1977, 83, 1646-1650
Angina pectoris, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Strophantus
108 DeMots, H.; Rahimtoola, S.H.; Kremkau, E.L.; Bennett, W.; Mahler, D.
Effects of ouabain on myocardial oxygen supply and demand in patients with chronic coronary artery disease
J Clin Invest, 1976, 58(2), 312-319
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
109 Slany, J.; Mosslacher, H.
Einfluß von Spirolactone auf die myodardiale Kaliumbilanz unter Strophanthin beim Menschen
Klin Wschr, 1976, 54(14), 671-676
Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Strophantus
110 Krämer, K.-D.; Ghabussi, P.; Hochrein, H.
Klinische Untersuchungen über die orale und parenterale Wirksamkeit von k-Strophanthin-alpha an dekompensierten Herzkranken
Dtsch Med Wschr, 1972, 97(22), 870-877
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
111 Brennan, F.J.; McCans, J.L.; Chiong, M.A.; Parker, J.O.
Effects of ouabain on myocardial potassium and sodium balance in man
Circulation, 1972, 45(1), 107-113
Observational trial, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Kalium, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Natrium, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Strophantus
112 Baumgarten, G.; Beickert, A.; Berdow, J.; Fiehring, H.; Forster, W.; Haak, W.; Hafemeister, R.; Kiesewetter, R.; Klein, K.W.; Knappe, J.; Knorre, G. von; Krosch, H.; Lehmann, L.; Mann, D.; Menzel, B.; Noack, W.; Rosner, R.; Sundermann, A.
Strophanthin - Convallatoxol
Klinische Vergleichsuntersuchung im doppelten Blindversuch
Dt Ges Wesen, 1970, 25(20), 922-926
Convallaria, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Strophantus
113 Hui, P.N.; Wan, M.; Chan, W.K.; Yung, P.M.
An evaluation of two behavioral rehabilitation programs, qigong versus progressive relaxation, in improving the quality of life in cardiac patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(4), 373-378
Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physiology, Progressive muscle relaxation, Psychology/psychotherapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine
114 Bui, L.T.; Nguyen, D.T.; Ambrose, P.J.
Blood pressure and heart rate effects following a single dose of bitter orange
Ann Pharmacother, 2006, 40, 53-57
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Adverse effect
115 Kaushik, R.M.; Kaushik, R.; Mahajan, S.K.; Rajesh, V.
Effects of mental relaxation and slow breathing in essential hypertension
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(2), 120-126
Breathing therapy, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Vegetative nervous system
116 Rapp, A.; Grohmann, G.; Oelzner, P.; Uehleke, B.; Uhlemann, C.
Beeinflusst Knoblauch die Blutfliesseigenschaften und die Durchblutung bei progressiver systemischer Sklerose?
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2006, 13(3), 141-146
Allium, Allium sativum, Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
117 Pidgeon, G.B.; Richards, A.M.; Nicholls, M.G.; Bailey, R.R.; Lynn, K.L.; Lewis, L.K.; Yandle, T.G.
Effect of ouabain on pressor responsiveness in normal man
Am J Physiol, 1994, 267, E642-E647
High blood pressure, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Strophantus
118 Nozaki, K.; Hikiami, H.; Goto, H.; Nakagawa, T.; Shibahara, N.; Shimada, Y.
Keishibukuryogan (Gui-Zhi-Fu-Ling-Wan), a Kampo formula, decreases disease activity and soluble vascular adhesion molecule-1 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
eCAM, 2006, 3(3), 359-364 (Internet)
Arteriosclerosis, Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cinnamomum, Cinnamomum cassia, Cardiovascular diseases, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Keishi-bukuryo-gan, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Paeonia, Paeonia lactiflora, Paeonia suffruticosa, Poria, Poria cocos, Prunus, peach, Traditional Japanese medicine
119 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
120 Windus, H.
Crataegus in der Behandlung der Herzkrankheiten
Aus unserer Arbeit, 1955, 1(11), 8-9
Observational trial, Crataegus, Crataegutt, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
121 Yazaki, Y.; Chow, G.; Mattie, M.
A single-center, double-blinded, randomized controlled study to evaluate the relative efficacy of sublingual and oral vitamin B-complex administration in reducing total serum homocysteine levels
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(9), 881-885
Blood/Lymphatic system, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vitamins
122 Chrubasik, S.; Droste, C.; Dragano, N.; Glimm, E.; Black, A.
Effectiveness and tolerability of the herbal mixture Asparagus P((R)) on blood pressure in treatment-requiring antihypertensives
Phytomed, 2006, 13(9-10), 740-742
Asparagus, Asparagus P, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, parsley, Phytomedicine, Adverse effect
123 Kuriyama, S.; Shimazu, T.; Ohmori, K.; Kikuchi, N.; Nakaya, N.; Nishino, Y.; Tsubono, Y.; Tsuji, I.
Green tea consumption and mortality due to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all causes in Japan
The Ohsaki Study
JAMA, 2006, 296(10), 1255-1265
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Tea
124 Coimbra, S.; Castro, E.; Rocha-Pereira, P.; Rebelo, I.; Rocha, S.; Santos-Silva, A.
The effect of green tea in oxidative stress
Clin Nutr, 2006, 25(5), 790-796
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Tea
125 Kim, W.; Jeong, M.H.; Cho, S.H.; Yun, J.H.; Chae, H.J.; Ahn, Y.K.; Lee, M.C.; Cheng, X.; Kondo, T.; Murohara, T.; Kang, J.C.
Effect of green tea consumption on endothelial function and circulating endothelial progenitor cells in chronic smokers
Circ J, 2006, 70, 1052-1057
Arteriosclerosis, Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Addiction, Tea, Cell biology
126 Stavro, P.M.; Woo, M.; Leiter, L.A.; Heim, T.F.; Sievenpiper, J.L.; Vuksan, V.
Long-term intake of North American ginseng has no effect on 24-hour blood pressure and renal function
Hypertension, 2006, 47, 791-796
High blood pressure, Urinary tract, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Kidney, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Panax, Panax quinquefolius
127 Shin, B.C.; Lee, M.S.
Effects of aromatherapy acupressure on hemiplegic shoulder pain and motor power in stroke patients
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(2), 247-251
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Pain, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
128 Martirosyan, D.M.; Miroshnichenko, L.A.; Kulakova, S.N.; Pogojeva, A.V.; Zoloedo, V.I.
Amaranth oil application for coronary heart disease and hypertension
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 1; (1-12)
Amaranthus, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
129 Bidel, S.; Hu, G.; Qiao, Q.; Jousilahti, P.; Antikainen, R.
Coffee consumption and risk of total and cardiovascular mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes
Diabetologia, 2006, 49, 2618-2626
Observational trial, Coffea, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases
130 Liu, Y.F.; Yu, H.M.; Zhang, C.; Yang, R.X.; Yan, F.F.; Liu, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Zhao, Y.X.
Effects of Quyu xiaoban capsules on clinical outcomes and platelet activation and aggregation in patients with unstable angina pectoris
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(3), 369-374
Angina pectoris, Crataegus, Crataegus cuneata, Curcuma, Curcuma zedoaria, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Quyu Xiaoban, Randomized trial, Rheum, Rheum palmatum, Sargassum, Sargassum pallidum, Traditional Chinese medicine, Whitmania pigra
131 Raja, B.; Kaviarasan, K.; Arjunan, M.M.; Pugalendi, K.V.
Effect of Melothria maderaspatana leaf-tea consumption on blood pressure, lipid profile, anthropometry, fibrinogen, bilirubin, and albumin levels in patients with hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(3), 349-354
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Melothria maderaspatana, Phytomedicine, Tea
132 Sankar, D.; Rao, M.R.; Sambandam, G.; Pugalendi, K.V.
A pilot study of open label sesame oil in hypertensive diabetics
J Med Food, 2006, 9, 408-412
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Sesamum indicum, Metabolic diseases
133 Macklin, E.A.; Wayne, P.M.; Kalish, L.A.; Valaskatgis, P.; Thompson, J.; Pian-Smith, M.C.M.; Zhang, Q.; Stevens, S.; Goertz, C.; Prineas, R.J.; Buczynski, B.; Zusman, R.M.
Stop Hypertension with Acupuncture Research Program (SHARP)
Results of a randomized, controlled clinical trial
Hypertension, 2006, 48, 838-845
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
134 Flachskampf, F.A.; Gallasch, J.; Gefeller, O.; Gan, J.; Mao, J.; Pfahlberg, A.B.; Wortmann, A.; Klinghammer, L.; Pflederer, W.; Daniel, W.G.
Randomized trial of acupuncture to lower blood pressure
Circulation, 2007, 115, 3121-3129
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
135 Cheung, L.C.; Jones, A.Y.
Effect of Acu-TENS on recovery heart rate after treadmill running exercise in subjects with normal health
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(2), 109-114
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
136 Vincent, H.K.; Bourguignon, C.M.; Vincent, K.R.; Taylor, A.G.
Effects of alpha-lipoic acid supplementation in peripheral arterial disease
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 577-584
Alpha-Liponsäure, Occlusive arterial disease, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
137 Liu, Y.F.; Yu, H.M.; Zhang, C.; Yang, R.X.; Yan, F.F.; Liu, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Zhao, Y.X.
Effects of quyu xiaoban capsules on clinical outcomes and platelet activation and aggregation in patients with unstable angina pectoris
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 571-576
Angina pectoris, Crataegus, Crataegus cuneata, Curcuma, Curcuma zedoaria, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Quyu Xiaoban, Randomized trial, Rheum, Rheum palmatum, Sargassum, Sargassum pallidum, Traditional Chinese medicine, Whitmania pigra
138 Tsai, P.S.; Chang, N.C.; Chang, W.Y.; Lee, P.H.; Wang, M.Y.
Blood pressure biofeedback exerts intermediate-term effects on blood pressure and pressure reactivity in individuals with mild hypertension
A randomized controlled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 547-554
Biofeedback, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial
139 Schaechter, J.D.; Connell, B.D.; Stason, W.B.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Krebs, D.E.; Macklin, E.A.; Schnyer, R.N.; Stein, J.; Scarborough, D.M.; Parker, S.W.; McGibbon, C.A.; Wayne, P.M.
Correlated change in upper limb function and motor cortex activation after verum and sham acupuncture in patients with chronic stroke
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 527-532
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
140 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
141 Rodríguez, M.; Ringstad, L.; Schäfer, P.; Just, S.; H.W. Hofer; Malmsten, M.; Siegel, G.
Reduction of atherosclerotic nanoplaque formation and size by Ginkgo biloba (EGb 761) in cardiovascular high-risk patients
Atherosclerosis, 2007, 192, 438-444
Arteriosclerosis, Observational trial, Ginkgo, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Prevention
142 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
143 Taubert, D.; Roesen, R.; Schomig, E.
Effect of cocoa and tea intake on blood pressure
A meta-analysis
Arch Intern Med, 2007, 167(7), 626-634
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Tea, Theobroma cacao
144 Siegel, G.; Schäfer, P.; Winkler, K.; Malmsten, M.
Ginkgo biloba (EGb 761) in arteriosclerosis prophylaxis
WMW, 2007, 157(13-14), 288-294
Arteriosclerosis, Observational trial, Ginkgo, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention
145 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
146 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
147 Houston, M.C.; Cooil, B.; Olafsson, B.J.; Raggi, P.
Juice powder concentrate and systemic blood pressure, progression of coronary artery calcium and antioxidant status in hypertensive subjects
A pilot study
eCAM, 2007, 4(4), 455-462
Antioxidants, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation
148 Hagins, M.; Moore, W.; Rundle, A.
Does practicing hatha yoga satisfy recommendations for intensity of physical activity which improves and maintains health and cardiovascular fitness?
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2007, 7, 40; (1-28)
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Yoga
149 Torres-Duran, P.V.; Ferreira-Hermosillo, A.; Juarez-Oropeza, M.A.
Antihyperlipemic and antihypertensive effects of Spirulina maxima in an open sample of mexican population
A preliminary report
Lipids Health Dis, 2007, 6, 33; (1-26)
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Spirulina, Spirulina maxima, Metabolic diseases
150 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
151 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
152 Gokal, R.; Shillito, L.; Maharaj, S.R.
Positive impact of yoga and pranayam on obesity, hypertension, blood sugar, and cholesterol
A pilot assessment
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(10), 1056-1057
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Metabolic diseases, Review (CR), Overweight, Yoga
153 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
154 Guo, X.; Zhou, B.; Nishimura, T.; Teramukai, S.; Fukushima, M.
Clinical effect of Qigong practice on essential hypertension
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(1), 27-37
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
155 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
156 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
157 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
158 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
159 Kaye, A.D.; Kaye, A.J.; Swinford, J.; Baluch, A.; Bawcom, B.A.; Lambert, T.J.; Hoover, J.M.
The effect of deep-tissue massage therapy on blood pressure and heart rate
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(2), 125-128
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
160 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
161 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
162 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
163 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
164 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
165 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
166 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
167 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
168 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
169 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
170 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
171 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
172 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
173 Buckle, J.; Newberg, A.; Wintering, N.; Hutton, E.; Lido, C.; Farrar, J.T.
Measurement of regional cerebral blood flow associated with the M technique-light massage therapy
A case series and longitudinal study using SPECT
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(8), 903-910
Observational trial, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system
174 Hsu, T.L.; Bau, J.G.; Wang, W.K.; Li, S.P.; Wang, Y.Y.
Similarity between coffee effects and qi-stimulating events
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(9), 1145-1150
Observational trial, Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
175 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
176 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
177 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
178 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
179 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
180 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
181 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
182 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
183 Cohen, D.L.; Wintering, N.; Tolles, V.; Townsend, R.R.; Farrar, J.T.; Galantino, M.L.; Newberg, A.B.
Cerebral blood flow effects of yoga training
Preliminary evalutation of 4 cases
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(1), 9-14
Observational trial, Brain, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Yoga
184 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
185 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
186 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
187 Tanabe, N.; Suzuki, H.; Aizawa, Y.; Seki, N.
Consumption of green and roasted teas and the risk of stroke incidence
Results from the Tokamachi-Nakasato cohort study in Japan
Int J Epidemiol, 2008, 37(5), 1030-1040
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Stroke, Tea
188 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
189 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
190 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
191 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
192 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
193 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
194 Kasim, M.; Kiat, A.A.; Rohman, M.S.; Hanifah, Y.; Kiat, H.
Improved myocardial perfusion in stable angina pectoris by oral lumbrokinase
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(5), 539-544
Angina pectoris, Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lumbricus, Lumbricus rubellus, Traditional Chinese medicine
195 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
196 Chrubasik, S.; Droste, C.; Black, A.
Asparagus PR cannot compete with first-line diuretics in lowering the blood pressure in treatment-requiring antihypertensives
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(9), 1345-1346
Asparagus, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, parsley, Phytomedicine, Adverse effect
197 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
198 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
199 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
200 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