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201 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
202 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
203 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
204 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
205 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
206 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
207 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
208 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
209 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
210 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
211 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
212 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
213 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
214 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
215 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
216 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
217 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
218 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
219 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
220 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
221 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
222 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
223 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
224 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
225 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
226 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
227 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
228 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
229 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
230 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
231 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
232 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
233 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
234 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
235 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
236 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
237 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
238 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
239 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
240 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
241 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
242 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
243 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
244 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
245 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
246 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
247 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
248 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
249 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
250 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
251 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
252 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
253 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
254 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
255 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
256 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
257 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
258 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
259 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
260 Yi, S.W.; Sull, J.W.; Hong, J.S.; Linton, J.A.; Ohrr, H.
Association between ginseng intake and mortality
Kangwha cohort study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 921-928
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Panax, Panax ginseng
261 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
262 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
263 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
264 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
265 Koppe, C.; Rodríguez, M.; Winkler, K.; Pietzsch, J.; Neumann, K.; Hiemann, N.E.; Hetzer, R.; Malmsten, M.; Siegel, G.
Reduction of arteriosclerotic nanoplaque formation and size by n-3 fatty acids in patients after valvular defect operation
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2009, 16(4), 237-245
Arteriosclerosis, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
266 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
267 Zhong, X.-y.; Su, X.-x.; Liu, J.; Zhu, G.-q.
Clinical effects of acupuncture combined with Nimodipine for treatment of vascular dementia in 30 cases
J Trad Chin Med, 2009, 29(3), 174-176
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Dementia, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vaskuläre Demenz
268 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
269 Chau, A.C.M.; Cheung, R.T.F.; Jiang, X.; Au-Yeung, P.; Li, L.S.W.
Acupuncture of motor-implicated acupoints on subacute stroke patients
An fMRI evaluation study
Med Acupunct, 2009, 21(4), 233-241
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chemistry, FMRI, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
270 Werner, N.S.; Duschek, S.; Schandry, R.
D-camphor-crataegus berry extract combination increases blood pressure and cognitive functioning in the elderly
A randomized, placebo controlled double blind study
Phytomed, 2009, 16(12), 1077-1082
High blood pressure, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Korodin, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
271 Cysarz, D.; Schürholz, T.; Bettermann, H.; Kümmell, H.C.
Evaluation of modulations in heart rate variability caused by a composition of herbal extracts
Arzneim Forsch, 2000, 50(5), 420-424
Cardiodoron, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
272 Wittig, H.-H.
Die symptomatische Therapie der Hochdruckkrankheit mit einer Knoblauch-Mistel-Chlorophyll-Kombination
Hippokrates, 1955, 26(22), 688-690
Allium, Allium sativum, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Chlorophyllinum, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Viscum, Viscum album
273 Lee, S.Y.; Baek, Y.H.; Park, S.U.; Moon, S.K.; Park, J.M.; Kim, Y.S.; Jung, W.S.
Intradermal acupuncture on shen-men and nei-kuan acupoints improves insomnia in stroke patients by reducing the sympathetic nervouos acitvity
A randomized clinical trial
Am J Chin Med, 2009, 37(6), 1013-1021
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
274 Seki, T.; Watanabe, M.; Takayama, S.; Konno, S.; Yambe, T.; Yaegashi, N.; Nitta, S.-I.
Effect of acupuncture on cardiac output
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 187 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
275 Pullen, P.R.; Thompson, W.R.; Benardot, D.; Brandon, L.J.; Mehta, P.K.; Rifai, L.; Vadnais, D.S.; Parrott, J.M.; Khan, B.V.
The benefits of yoga for African American heart failure patients
Med Sci Sports Exerc, 2010, 42(4), 651-657
Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
276 Walker, E.M.; Rodriguez, A.I.; Kohn, B.; Ball, R.M.; Pegg, J.; Pocock, J.R.; Nunez, R.; Peterson, E.; Jakary, S.; Levine, R.A.
Acupuncture versus Venlafaxine for the management of vasomotor symptoms in patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
A randomized controlled trial
J Clin Oncol, 2010, 28(4), 634-40
Acupuncture, Breast cancer, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
277 Zick, S.M.; Vautaw, B.M.; Gillespie, B.; Aaronson, K.D.
Hawthorn Extract Randomized Blinded Chronic Heart Failure (HERB CHF) trial
Eur J Heart Fail, 2009, 11(10), 990-999
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
278 White, A.; Ernst, E.
The effect of auricular acupuncture on the pulse rate
An exploratory randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 1999, 17(2), 86-88
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
279 Mensink, R.; Zock, P.; Kester,
Effects of dietary fatty acids and carbohydrates on the ratio of serum total to HDL cholesterol and on serum lipids and apolipoproteins
A meta-analysis of 60 controlled trials
Am J Clin Nutr, 2003, 77(5), 1146-1155
Arteriosclerosis, Brassica, Brassica napus, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Helianthus, sunflower, Cardiovascular diseases, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Meta-analysis, Oil, olive, green, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Olea
280 Binic, I.; Jankovic, A.; Jankovic, D.; Jankovic, I.; Vrucinic, Z.
Evaluation of healing and antimicrobiological effects of herbal therapy on venous leg ulcer
Pilot study
Phytother Res, 2010, 24(2), 277-282
Fitoven, Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Infections, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Plantoderm, Randomized trial, Vein disorders
281 Lucini, D.; Malacarne, M.; Solaro, N.; Busin, S.; Pagani, M.
Complementary medicine for the management of chronic stress
Superiority of active versus passive techniques
J Hypertens, 2009, 27(12), 2421-2428
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breathing therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
282 Budoff, M.J.; Ahmadi, N.; Gul, K.M.; Liu, S.T.; Flores, F.R.; Tiano, J.; Takasu, J.; Miller, E.; Tsimikas, S.
Aged garlic extract supplemented with B vitamins, folic acid and L-arginine retards the progression of subclinical atherosclerosis
A randomized clinical trial
Prev Med, 2009, 49(2-3), 101-107
Allium, Allium sativum, Antioxidants, Arteriosclerosis, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial, Trace elements, Vitamins
283 Sobenin, I.A.; Andrianova, I.V.; Fomchenkov, I.V.; Gorchakova, T.V.
Time-released garlic powder tablets lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in men with mild and moderate arterial hypertension
Hypertens Res, 2009, 32, 433-437
Allium, Allium sativum, Andrology, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
284 Wahabi, H.A.; Alansary, L.A.; Al-Sabban, A.H.; Glasziuo, P.
The effectiveness of Hibiscus sabdariffa in the treatment of hypertension
A systematic review
Phytomed, 2010, 17(2), 83-86
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
285 Saptharishi, L.; Soudarssanane, M.; Thiruselvakumar, D.; Navasakthi, D.; Mathanraj, S.; Karthigeyan, M.; Sahai, A.
Community-based randomized controlled trial of non-pharmacological interventions in prevention and control of hypertension among young adults
Indian J Community Med, 2009, 34(4), 329-334
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Minerals, Natrium, sodium chloride, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Yoga
286 McFadden, K.L.; Hernandez, T.D.
Cardiovascular benefits of acupressure (Jin Shin) following stroke
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(1), 42-48
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
287 Cutshall, S.M.; Wentworth, L.J.; Engen, D.; Sundt, T.M.; Kelly, R.F.; Bauer, B.A.
Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety and tension in cardiac surgical patients
A pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 16(2), 92-95
Anxiety, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
288 Boutouyrie, P.; Corvisier, R.; Ong, K.T.; Vulser, C.; Lassalle, C.; Azizi, M.; Laloux, B.; Laurent, S.
Acute and chronic effects of acupuncture on radial artery
A randomized double blind study in migraine
Artery Res, 2010, 4(1), 7-14
Acupuncture, Arteries, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
289 Lee, S.; Lee, M.S.; Choi, J.Y.; Lee, S.W.; Jeong, S.Y.; Ernst, E.
Acupuncture and heart rate variability
A systematic review
Auton Neurosci, 2010, 155(1-2), 5-13
Acupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
290 Cornu, C.; Joseph, P., Gaillard, S.; Bauer, C.; Vedrinne, C.; Bissery, A.; Melot, G.; Bossard, N.; Belon, P.; Lehot, J.J.
No effect of a homoeopathic combination of Arnica montana and Bryonia alba on bleeding, inflammation, and ischaemia after aortic valve surgery
Brit J Clin Pharmacol, 2010, 69(2), 136-142
Arnica, Arteries, Blood/Lymphatic system, Bryonia, Surgery, Inflammation, Cardiovascular diseases, Homeopathy, Ischaemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
291 Chau, A.C.M.; Cheung, R.T.F.; Jiang, X.; Au-Yeung, P.K.M.; Li, L.S.W.
An fMRI study showing the effect of acupuncture in chronic stage stroke patients with aphasia
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2010, 3(1), 53-57
Acupuncture, Aphasia, Observational trial, Chemistry, FMRI, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Mental diseases, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
292 Ngamjarus, C.; Pattanittum, P.; Somboonporn, C.
Roselle for hypertension in adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 1(CD007894), 1-16
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hibiscus, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
293 Tan Garcia, J.; Gonzaga, F.; Tan, D.; Ng, T.Y.; Oei, P.L.; Chan, C.W.
Use of a multibotanical (Nutrafem) for the relief of menopausal vasomotor symptoms
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Menopause, 2010, 17(2), 303-308
Eucommia ulmoides, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Nutrafem, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vigna, Vigna radiata
294 Magnusson, G.; Ballegaard, S.; Karpatschof, B.; Nyboe, J.
Long-term effects of integrated rehabilitation in patients with stroke
A nonrandomized comparative feasibility study
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(4), 369-374
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Non-randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke
295 Geller, S.E.; Shulman, L.P.; Breemen, R.B. van; Banuvar, S.; Zhou, Y.; Epstein, G.; Hedayat, S.; Nikolic, D.; Krause, E.C.; Piersen, C.E.; Bolton, J.L.; Pauli, G.F.; Farnsworth, N.R.
Safety and efficacy of black cohosh and red clover for the management of vasomotor symptoms
A randomized controlled trial
Menopause, 2009, 16(6), 1156-1166
Black cohosh, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Trifolium, Trifolium pratense
296 Cerritelli, F.; Carinci, F.; Pizzolorusso, G.; Turi, P.; Renzetti, C.; Pizzolorusso, F.; Orlando, F.; Cozzolino, V.; Barlafante, G.
Osteopathic manipulation as a complementary treatment for the prevention of cardiac complications
12-months follow-up of intima media and blood pressure on a cohort affected by hypertension
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2011, 15(1), 68-74
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Osteopathy
297 Takayama, S.; Seki, T.; Sugita, N.; Konno, S.; Arai, H.; Saijo, Y.; Yambe, T.; Yaegashi, N.; Yoshizawa, M.; Nitta, S.-i.
Radial artery hemodynamic changes related to acupuncture
Explore, 2010, 6(2), 100-105
Acupuncture, Arteries, Observational trial, Diagnostics, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pulsdiagnostik, Traditional Chinese medicine
298 Kim, L.-W.; Zhu, J.
Acupuncture for essential hypertension
Altern Ther Health Med, 2010, 16(2), 18-29
Acupuncture, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
299 Venzke, L.; Calvert, J F. Jr.; Gilbertson, B.
A randomized trial of acupuncture for vasomotor symptoms in post-menopausal women
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(2), 59-66
Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
300 Howie-Esquivel, J.; Lee, J.; Collier, G.; Mehling, W.; Fleischmann, K.
Yoga in heart failure patients
A pilot study
J Cardiac Failure, 2010, 16(9), 742-749
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga