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101 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
102 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
103 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
104 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
105 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
106 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
107 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
108 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
109 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
110 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
111 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
112 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
113 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
114 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
115 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
116 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
117 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
118 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
119 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
120 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
121 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
122 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
123 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
124 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
125 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
126 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
127 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
128 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
129 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
130 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
131 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
132 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
133 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
134 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
135 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
136 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
137 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
138 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
139 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
140 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
141 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
142 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
143 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
144 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
145 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
146 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
147 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
148 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
149 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
150 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
151 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
152 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
153 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
154 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
155 Lan, C.; Su, T.C.; Chen, S.Y.; Lai, J.S.
Effect of T'ai chi chuan training on cardiovascular risk factors in dyslipidemic patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 813-819
Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
156 Rivas-Vilchis, JF.; Escoria-Gaona, R.; Cervantes-Reyes, J.A.; Román-Ramos, R.
Vascular responses to manual PC6 acupuncture in nonsmokers and smokers assessed by the second derivative of the finger photoplethysmogram waveform
A retrospective study
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2008, 1(1), 58-62
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Traditional Chinese medicine
157 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
158 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
159 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
160 Chang, R.Y.; Koo, M.; Yu, Z.R.; Kan, C.B.; Chu, I.T.; Hsu, C.T.; Chen, C.Y.
The effect of t'ai chi exercise on autonomic nervous function of patients with coronary artery disease
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(9), 1107-1113
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
161 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
162 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
163 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
164 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
165 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
166 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
167 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
168 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
169 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
170 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
171 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
172 Liu, C.-Y.; Wei, C.-C.; Lo, P.-C.
Variation analysis of Sphygmogram to assess cardiovascular system under meditation
eCAM, 2009, 6(1), 107-112
Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
173 Feher, G.; Koltai, K.; Kesmarky, G.; Horvath, B.; Toth, K.; Komoly, S.; Szapary, L.
Effect of parenteral or oral vinpocetine on the hemorheological parameters of patients with chronic cerebrovascular diseases
Phytomed, 2009, 16(2-3), 111-117
Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Stroke, Vinca, lesser Periwinkle
174 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
175 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
176 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
177 Fisher, N.D.; Hollenberg, N.K.
Aging and vascular responses to flavanol-rich cocoa
J Hypertens, 2006, 24(8), 1575-1580
Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Theobroma cacao
178 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
179 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
180 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
181 Schockert, T.; Schnitker, R.; Boroojerdi, B.; Vietzke, K.; Qua Smith, I.; Yamamoto, T.; Kastrau, F.
Kortikale Aktivierungen durch Yamamoto Neue Schädelakupunktur (YNSA) in der Behandlung von Schlaganfallpatienten
Eine Sham-kontrollierte Studie mit Hilfe der funktionellen Kerspintomographie (fMRI)
KIM, 2009, 50(4), 46-54
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Placebo-controlled, Scalp acupuncture, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
182 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
183 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
184 Pramanik, T.; Sharma, H.O.; Mishra, S.; Mishra, A.; Prajapati, R.; Singh, S.
Immediate effect of slow pace bhastrika pranayama on blood pressure and heart rate
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 293-295
Breathing therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system, Yoga
185 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
186 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
187 Xu, G.; Zhao, W.; Zhou, Z.; Zhang, R.; Zhu, W.; Liu, X.
Danshen extracts decrease blood c reactive protein and prevent ischemic stroke recurrence
A controlled pilot study
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(12), 1721-1725
Blood/Lymphatic system, Dryobalanops, Dryobalanops camphor, Chinese medicinal herbs, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Traditional Chinese medicine, Panax, Panax notoginseng
188 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
189 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
190 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
191 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
192 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
193 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
194 Mourya, M.; Mahajan, A.S.; Singh, N.P.; Jain, A.K.
Effect of slow- and fast-breathing exercises on autonomic functions in patients with essential hypertension
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 711-717
Breathing therapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
195 Zhang, J.; Marquina, N.; Oxinos, G.; Sau, A.; Ng, D.
Effect of laser acupoint treatment on blood pressure and body weight
A pilot study
J Chiropract Med, 2008, 7(4), 134-139
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
196 Taehan, Y.; Jungsuk, Y.; Hwiyong, L.; Beomyong, S.; Lakhyung, K.; Jungdu, R.; Jinchul, S.; Sungtaek, L.
Comparing the effects of distilled Rehmannia glutinosa, wild ginseng and Astragali radix pharmacopuncture with heart rate variability (HRV)
A randomized, sham-controlled and double-blind clinical trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2009, 2(3), 239-247
Acupuncture, Astragalus, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehmannia glutinosa, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system, Pharmacopuncture, Panax
197 Scardina, G.A.; Ruggieri, A.; Provenzano, F.; Messina, P.
The effect of acupuncture on oral microcirculation in healthy volunteers
An exploratory study
Acupunct Med, 2009, 27(3), 114-117
Acupuncture, Healthy probands, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mouth, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
198 Ried, K.; Frank, O.R.; Stocks, N.P.
Dark chocolate or tomato extract for prehypertension
A randomised controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2009, 9, 22; (1-12)
High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Solanum, Solanum lycopersicum, Theobroma cacao
199 Davidson, M.H.; Maki, K.C.; Dicklin, M.R.; Feinstein, S.B.; Witchger, M.; Bell, M.; McGuire, D.K.; Provost, J.C.; Liker, H.; Aviram, M.
Effects of consumption of pomegranate juice on carotid intima-media thickness in men and women at moderate risk of coronary heart disease
Am J Cardiol, 2009, 104(7), 936-942
Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Phytomedicine, Punica granatum, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate
200 Chou, P.C.; Chu, H.Y.; Lin, J.G.
Effects of electroacupuncture treatment on impaired cognition and quality of life in Taiwanese stroke patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(10), 1067-1073
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine