Current Issue January 2012, Vol. 21, No. 1

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Recommendations for processing cardiovascular surgical pathology specimens: a consensus statement from the Standards and Definitions Committee of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology and the Association for European Cardiovascular Pathology
January 2012(Vol. 21 | No. 1 | Pages 2-16)
James R. Stone, Cristina Basso, Ulrik T. Baandrup, Patrick Bruneval, Jagdish Butany, Patrick J. Gallagher, Marc K. Halushka, Dylan V. Miller, Robert F. Padera, Stanley J. Radio, Mary N. Sheppard, Kim Suvarna, Carmela D. Tan, Gaetano Thiene, Allard C. van der Wal, John P. Veinot

Insulin-like growth factor-1 overexpression in cardiomyocytes diminishes ex vivo heart functional recovery after acute ischemia
January 2012(Vol. 21 | No. 1 | Pages 17-27)
Cecilia M. Prêle, Melissa E. Reichelt, Steven E. Mutsaers, Marilyn Davies, Lea M. Delbridge, John P. Headrick, Nadia Rosenthal, Marie A. Bogoyevitch, Miranda D. Grounds

Proteinase inhibitor 9 is reduced in human atherosclerotic lesion development
January 2012(Vol. 21 | No. 1 | Pages 28-38)
Alon Hendel, Dawn Cooper, Thomas Abraham, Hongyan Zhao, Michael F. Allard, David J. Granville

Fibroblast growth factor-2 promotes in vitro heart valve interstitial cell repair through the Akt1 pathway
09 January 2012
Li Han, Avrum I. Gotlieb
Abstract: Background: Fibroblast growth factor-2 promotes in vitro heart valve interstitial cell repair. Fibroblast growth factor-2 acts through betaglycan which is known to bind both transforming gro...
The pathophysiology of heart failure
09 January 2012
Clinton D. Kemp, John V. Conte
Abstract: Heart failure is a clinical syndrome that results when the heart is unable to provide sufficient blood flow to meet metabolic requirements or accommodate systemic venous return. This common ...
Unicommissural aortic valves: gross, histological, and immunohistochemical analysis of 52 cases (1978-2008)
29 December 2011
Michael E. Fealey, William D. Edwards, Dylan V. Miller, Joseph J. Maleszewski
Abstract: Background: Unicommissural aortic valves (UAVs) are rare anomalies in which adjacent cusps of two commissures are congenitally fused. Currently, features of UAVs are poorly characterized. Me...
Intracardiac thrombi in extracardiac disorders: an autopsy study
26 December 2011
Pradeep Vaideeswar, Smita Divate, Megha Harke
Abstract: Introduction: Intracardiac thrombi (ICT), more commonly encountered at autopsy, are well documented with underlying cardiovascular disease. Occurrence of ICT in systemic diseases without an ...
Stereological characterization of left ventricular cardiomyocytes, capillaries, and innervation in the nondiabetic, obese mouse
26 December 2011
Carina Gruber, Karin Kohlstedt, Annemarieke E. Loot, Ingrid Fleming, Wolfgang Kummer, Christian Mühlfeld
Abstract: Background: Obesity is associated with left ventricular hypertrophy and dysfunction, but little is known about the structural remodeling of cardiomyocytes, capillaries, and nerve fibers in t...

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Cardiovascular Pathology is a bimonthly journal that presents articles on topics covering the entire spectrum of cardiovascular disease. The Journal's primary objective is to publish papers on disease-oriented morphology and pathogenesis from clinicians and scientists in the cardiovascular field. Subjects covered include cardiovascular biology, prosthetic devices, molecular biology and experimental models of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular Pathology also publishes timely and informative reviews on scientific areas in cardiovascular pathology as well as case reports that represent significant or unique observations.

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The Society for Cardiovascular Pathology is an incorporated organization devoted to the advancement of the study of cardiovascular disorders. First organized in 1985 and incorporated in 1986, the Society now has over 150 active members, representing a wide range of interests in the field of cardiovascular medicine, surgery and pathology. The activities of the Membership range from diagnostic anatomic pathology to investigative work and education. The Society is truly international, with members in 13 countries. Society members include many of the foremost authorities in the field of cardiovascular pathology.