Ira S Ockene MD
Title Professor
Institution University of Massachusetts Medical School
Department Medicine
Division Cardiovascular Medicine
Address University of Massachusetts Medical School
55 Lake Avenue North, S3-856
Worcester MA 01605
Telephone 508-856-3907
Email
Other Positions
Institution UMMS - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Department Clinical Population Health Research

Institution UMMS - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Department MD/PhD Program
Narrative

Academic Background

Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1966
Residency
Bronx Municipal Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital
Fellowship
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital - Boston

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HEALTHY HEART

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Ira Ockene, MD 
David and Barbara Milliken Professor of Preventive Cardiology
Director, Preventive Cardiology Program 

Ongoing Research Support

1 R18 DK67549-01 (I.  Ockene)                7/1/04 – 5/31/08                            

NIH/NIDDK,                                                 $499,520

The Lawrence  Latino Diabetes Prevention Program

The primary aim of this proposal is to implement and evaluate a group-based diabetes prevention program for low-income, Latino patients at high risk of developing diabetes. Risk for diabetes will be defined by the use of predictive equations developed by Stern and colleagues, and the primary outcome will be a reduction in risk as defined by the same equations.


1 R18 DK065985-01A1 (Rosal)                  9/01/04 – 8/31/08                         

NIH, NIDDK                                                  $455,337                                                              

Diabetes Management for Low-Income Hispanic Patients

The overall goal of this randomized clinical trial (RCT) is to test the efficacy of an educationally-and culturally-tailored cognitive-behavioral intervention (CBI) designed to enhance adherence to diabetes self-management behaviors and thus improve glycemic control (HbA1c) among low-income Hispanic individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).   The primary outcome to be evaluated at 4- and 12- months following randomization is improvement in metabolic control (HbA1c).  Secondary aims include the evaluation of the efficacy of the program on: 1) Adherence to self-management behaviors; 2) Other relevant factors including LDL-cholesterol, blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI) and quality of life (QOL). 


H01-HL073912 (M. McDermott, I. Ockene)         7/1/05 – 6/30/09                          

NIH, NHLBI                                                          $270,136 (subcontract amount)

Reducing Risk Factors in Peripheral Arterial Disease

In patients with peripheral arterial disease, this randomized, controlled clinical trial will test the ability of a telephone-counseling intervention to reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels as compared to usual care and attention control conditions, respectively. 


1 R21 DK074027-01

NIH/NIDDK  (E. Dratz, I. Ockene)                      12/1/05-6/30/07                         

Markers for Type 2 Diabetes and Aptamer Array Diagnostics      $47,223

The goal of this project is to identify new biomarkers for type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes and to ultimately measure new markers in a robust and reliable photoaptamer array diagnostic system.

Publications
1. Ockene JK, Schneider KL, Lemon SC, Ockene IS. Can we improve adherence to preventive therapies for cardiovascular health? Circulation. 2011 Sep 13; 124(11):1276-82.
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2. Bertone-Johnson ER, Powers SI, Spangler L, Brunner RL, Michael YL, Larson JC, Millen AE, Bueche MN, Salmoirago-Blotcher E, Liu S, Wassertheil-Smoller S, Ockene JK, Ockene I, Manson JE. Vitamin D intake from foods and supplements and depressive symptoms in a diverse population of older women. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 Oct; 94(4):1104-12.
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3. Salmoirago-Blotcher E, Crawford S, Jackson E, Ockene J, Ockene I. Constipation and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease among Postmenopausal Women. Am J Med. 2011 Aug; 124(8):714-23.
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4. McDermott MM, Reed G, Greenland P, Mazor KM, Pagoto S, Ockene JK, Graff R, Merriam PA, Leung K, Manheim L, Kibbe MR, Olendzki B, Pearce WH, Ockene IS. Activating peripheral arterial disease patients to reduce cholesterol: a randomized trial. Am J Med. 2011 Jun; 124(6):557-65.
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5. Rosal MC, Ockene IS, Restrepo A, White MJ, Borg A, Olendzki B, Scavron J, Candib L, Welch G, Reed G. Randomized trial of a literacy-sensitive, culturally tailored diabetes self-management intervention for low-income latinos: latinos en control. Diabetes Care. 2011 Apr; 34(4):838-44.
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6. Salmoirago-Blotcher E, Fitchett G, Ockene JK, Schnall E, Crawford S, Granek I, Manson J, Ockene I, O'Sullivan MJ, Powell L, Rapp S. Religion and healthy lifestyle behaviors among postmenopausal women: the women's health initiative. J Behav Med. 2011 Oct; 34(5):360-71.
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7. Rosal MC, Borg A, Bodenlos JS, Tellez T, Ockene IS. Awareness of diabetes risk factors and prevention strategies among a sample of low-income latinos with no known diagnosis of diabetes. Diabetes Educ. 2011 Jan-Feb; 37(1):47-55.
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8. Ma Y, Chiriboga DE, Pagoto SL, Rosal MC, Li W, Merriam PA, Hébert JR, Whited MC, Ockene IS. Association between Depression and C-Reactive Protein. Cardiol Res Pract. 2010; 2011:286509.
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9. Jackson EA, Krishnan S, Meccone N, Ockene IS, Rubenfire M. Perceived quality of care and lifestyle counseling among patients with heart disease. Clin Cardiol. 2010 Dec; 33(12):765-9.
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10. Ma Y, Olendzki BC, Pagoto SL, Merriam PA, Ockene IS. What are patients actually eating: the dietary practices of cardiovascular disease patients. Curr Opin Cardiol. 2010 Sep; 25(5):518-21.
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11. Rosal MC, White MJ, Borg A, Scavron J, Candib L, Ockene I, Magner R. Translational research at community health centers: challenges and successes in recruiting and retaining low-income Latino patients with type 2 diabetes into a randomized clinical trial. Diabetes Educ. 2010 Sep-Oct; 36(5):733-49.
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12. Ma Y, Ockene IS, Rosal MC, Merriam PA, Ockene JK, Gandhi PJ. Randomized Trial of a Pharmacist-Delivered Intervention for Improving Lipid-Lowering Medication Adherence among Patients with Coronary Heart Disease. Cholesterol. 2010; 2010:383281.
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13. Harrold LR, Mazor KM, Velten S, Ockene IS, Yood RA. Patients and providers view gout differently: a qualitative study. Chronic Illn. 2010 Dec; 6(4):263-71.
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14. McDermott MM, Mazor KM, Reed G, Pagoto S, Graff R, Merriam P, Kibbe M, Greenland P, Ockene J, Olendzki B. Attitudes and behavior of peripheral arterial disease patients toward influencing their physician's prescription of cholesterol-lowering medication. Vasc Med. 2010 Apr; 15(2):83-90.
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15. Ockene I, Salmoirago-Blotcher E. Varenicline for smoking cessation in patients with coronary heart disease. Circulation. 2010 Jan 19; 121(2):188-90.
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16. Harrold LR, Andrade SE, Briesacher B, Raebel MA, Fouayzi H, Yood RA, Ockene IS. The dynamics of chronic gout treatment: medication gaps and return to therapy. Am J Med. 2010 Jan; 123(1):54-9.
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17. Merriam PA, Ma Y, Olendzki BC, Schneider KL, Li W, Ockene IS, Pagoto SL. Design and methods for testing a simple dietary message to improve weight loss and dietary quality. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2009; 9:87.
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18. Salmoirago-Blotcher E, Ockene IS. Methodological limitations of psychosocial interventions in patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) A systematic review. BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2009; 9:56.
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19. Rosal MC, White MJ, Restrepo A, Olendzki B, Scavron J, Sinagra E, Ockene IS, Thompson M, Lemon SC, Candib LM, Reed G. Design and methods for a randomized clinical trial of a diabetes self-management intervention for low-income Latinos: Latinos en Control. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2009; 9:81.
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20. Lemon SC, Olendzki B, Magner R, Li W, Culver AL, Ockene I, Goldberg RJ. The dietary quality of persons with heart failure in NHANES 1999-2006. J Gen Intern Med. 2010 Feb; 25(2):135-40.
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21. Cavicchia PP, Steck SE, Hurley TG, Hussey JR, Ma Y, Ockene IS, Hébert JR. A new dietary inflammatory index predicts interval changes in serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. J Nutr. 2009 Dec; 139(12):2365-72.
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22. Ma Y, Olendzki BC, Pagoto SL, Hurley TG, Magner RP, Ockene IS, Schneider KL, Merriam PA, Hébert JR. Number of 24-hour diet recalls needed to estimate energy intake. Ann Epidemiol. 2009 Aug; 19(8):553-9.
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23. Pagoto SL, Ma Y, Bodenlos JS, Olendzki B, Rosal MC, Tellez T, Merriam P, Ockene IS. Association of depressive symptoms and lifestyle behaviors among Latinos at risk of type 2 diabetes. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009 Jul; 109(7):1246-50.
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24. Olendzki BC, Ma Y, Schneider KL, Merriam P, Culver AL, Ockene IS, Pagoto S. A simple dietary message to improve dietary quality: Results from a pilot investigation. Nutrition. 2009 Jul-Aug; 25(7-8):736-44.
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25. Harrold LR, Andrade SE, Briesacher BA, Raebel MA, Fouayzi H, Yood RA, Ockene IS. Adherence with urate-lowering therapies for the treatment of gout. Arthritis Res Ther. 2009; 11(2):R46.
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26. Merriam PA, Tellez TL, Rosal MC, Olendzki BC, Ma Y, Pagoto SL, Ockene IS. Methodology of a diabetes prevention translational research project utilizing a community-academic partnership for implementation in an underserved Latino community. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2009; 9:20.
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27. Chiriboga DE, Ma Y, Li W, Stanek EJ, Hébert JR, Merriam PA, Rawson ES, Ockene IS. Seasonal and sex variation of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in healthy adults: a longitudinal study. Clin Chem. 2009 Feb; 55(2):313-21.
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28. Schneider KL, Bodenlos JS, Ma Y, Olendzki B, Oleski J, Merriam P, Crawford S, Ockene IS, Pagoto SL. Design and methods for a randomized clinical trial treating comorbid obesity and major depressive disorder. BMC Psychiatry. 2008; 8:77.
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29. Ma Y, Hébert JR, Li W, Bertone-Johnson ER, Olendzki B, Pagoto SL, Tinker L, Rosal MC, Ockene IS, Ockene JK, Griffith JA, Liu S. Association between dietary fiber and markers of systemic inflammation in the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study. Nutrition. 2008 Oct; 24(10):941-9.
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30. Olendzki BC, Ma Y, Hébert JR, Pagoto SL, Merriam PA, Rosal MC, Ockene IS. Underreporting of energy intake and associated factors in a Latino population at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008 Jun; 108(6):1003-8.
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31. Griffith JA, Ma Y, Chasan-Taber L, Olendzki BC, Chiriboga DE, Stanek EJ, Merriam PA, Ockene IS. Association between dietary glycemic index, glycemic load, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein. Nutrition. 2008 May; 24(5):401-6.
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32. Ma Y, Li W, Olendzki BC, Pagoto SL, Merriam PA, Chiriboga DE, Griffith JA, Bodenlos J, Wang Y, Ockene IS. Dietary quality 1 year after diagnosis of coronary heart disease. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008 Feb; 108(2):240-6; discussion 246-7.
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33. McManus DD, Ockene IS. Brief supported lifestyle counseling: modest interventions yield modest effects. Arch Intern Med. 2008 Jan 28; 168(2):129-30.
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34. Ma Y, Olendzki BC, Merriam PA, Chiriboga DE, Culver AL, Li W, Hébert JR, Ockene IS, Griffith JA, Pagoto SL. A randomized clinical trial comparing low-glycemic index versus ADA dietary education among individuals with type 2 diabetes. Nutrition. 2008 Jan; 24(1):45-56.
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35. Chiriboga DE, Ma Y, Li W, Olendzki BC, Pagoto SL, Merriam PA, Matthews CE, Hebert JR, Ockene IS. Gender differences in predictors of body weight and body weight change in healthy adults. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2008 Jan; 16(1):137-45.
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36. Ma Y, Pagoto SL, Griffith JA, Merriam PA, Ockene IS, Hafner AR, Olendzki BC. A dietary quality comparison of popular weight-loss plans. J Am Diet Assoc. 2007 Oct; 107(10):1786-91.
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37. Milsten A, Ockene IS. College fitness center emergency readiness. Prev Cardiol. 2007; 10(3):123-4.
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38. Olendzki BC, Ma Y, Culver AL, Ockene IS, Griffith JA, Hafner AR, Hebert JR. Methodology for adding glycemic index and glycemic load values to 24-hour dietary recall database. Nutrition. 2006 Nov-Dec; 22(11-12):1087-95.
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39. Ma Y, Olendzki BC, Chiriboga D, Rosal M, Sinagra E, Crawford S, Hafner AR, Pagoto SL, Magner RP, Ockene IS. PDA-assisted low glycemic index dietary intervention for type II diabetes: a pilot study. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2006 Oct; 60(10):1235-43.
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40. Ma Y, Olendzki BC, Li W, Hafner AR, Chiriboga D, Hebert JR, Campbell M, Sarnie M, Ockene IS. Seasonal variation in food intake, physical activity, and body weight in a predominantly overweight population. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2006 Apr; 60(4):519-28.
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41. Ma Y, Li Y, Chiriboga DE, Olendzki BC, Hebert JR, Li W, Leung K, Hafner AR, Ockene IS. Association between carbohydrate intake and serum lipids. J Am Coll Nutr. 2006 Apr; 25(2):155-63.
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42. Ma Y, Griffith JA, Chasan-Taber L, Olendzki BC, Jackson E, Stanek EJ, Li W, Pagoto SL, Hafner AR, Ockene IS. Association between dietary fiber and serum C-reactive protein. Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Apr; 83(4):760-6.
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43. Tighe DA, Ockene IS, Reed G, Nicolosi R. Calculated low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels frequently underestimate directly measured low density lipoprotein cholesterol determinations in patients with serum triglyceride levels < or =4.52 mmol/l: an analysis comparing the LipiDirect magnetic LDL assay with the Friedewald calculation. Clin Chim Acta. 2006 Mar; 365(1-2):236-42.
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44. Ma Y, Chiriboga D, Olendzki BC, Nicolosi R, Merriam PA, Ockene IS. Effect of soy protein containing isoflavones on blood lipids in moderately hypercholesterolemic adults: a randomized controlled trial. J Am Coll Nutr. 2005 Aug; 24(4):275-85.
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45. Rosal MC, Olendzki B, Reed GW, Gumieniak O, Scavron J, Ockene I. Diabetes self-management among low-income Spanish-speaking patients: a pilot study. Ann Behav Med. 2005 Jun; 29(3):225-35.
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46. Ma Y, Olendzki B, Chiriboga D, Hebert JR, Li Y, Li W, Campbell M, Gendreau K, Ockene IS. Association between dietary carbohydrates and body weight. Am J Epidemiol. 2005 Feb 15; 161(4):359-67.
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47. Ockene IS, Chiriboga DE, Stanek EJ, Harmatz MG, Nicolosi R, Saperia G, Well AD, Freedson P, Merriam PA, Reed G, Ma Y, Matthews CE, Hebert JR. Seasonal variation in serum cholesterol levels: treatment implications and possible mechanisms. Arch Intern Med. 2004 Apr 26; 164(8):863-70.
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48. Chiriboga DE, Ockene JK, Ockene IS. Barriers to preventive interventions for coronary heart disease. Cardiol Clin. 2003 Aug; 21(3):459-70.
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49. Ma Y, Bertone ER, Stanek EJ, Reed GW, Hebert JR, Cohen NL, Merriam PA, Ockene IS. Association between eating patterns and obesity in a free-living US adult population. Am J Epidemiol. 2003 Jul 1; 158(1):85-92.
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50. Rawson ES, Freedson PS, Osganian SK, Matthews CE, Reed G, Ockene IS. Body mass index, but not physical activity, is associated with C-reactive protein. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2003 Jul; 35(7):1160-6.
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51. Ockene IS, Hayman LL, Pasternak RC, Schron E, Dunbar-Jacob J. Task force #4--adherence issues and behavior changes: achieving a long-term solution. 33rd Bethesda Conference. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2002 Aug 21; 40(4):630-40.
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52. Matthews CE, Ockene IS, Freedson PS, Rosal MC, Merriam PA, Hebert JR. Moderate to vigorous physical activity and risk of upper-respiratory tract infection. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2002 Aug; 34(8):1242-8.
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53. Pearson TA, Blair SN, Daniels SR, Eckel RH, Fair JM, Fortmann SP, Franklin BA, Goldstein LB, Greenland P, Grundy SM, Hong Y, Miller NH, Lauer RM, Ockene IS, Sacco RL, Sallis JF, Smith SC, Stone NJ, Taubert KA. AHA Guidelines for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke: 2002 Update: Consensus Panel Guide to Comprehensive Risk Reduction for Adult Patients Without Coronary or Other Atherosclerotic Vascular Diseases. American Heart Association Science Advisory and Coordinating Committee. Circulation. 2002 Jul 16; 106(3):388-91.
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54. Williams MA, Fleg JL, Ades PA, Chaitman BR, Miller NH, Mohiuddin SM, Ockene IS, Taylor CB, Wenger NK. Secondary prevention of coronary heart disease in the elderly (with emphasis on patients > or =75 years of age): an American Heart Association scientific statement from the Council on Clinical Cardiology Subcommittee on Exercise, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Prevention. Circulation. 2002 Apr 9; 105(14):1735-43.
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55. Rosal MC, Ockene JK, Ma Y, Hebert JR, Merriam PA, Matthews CE, Ockene IS. Behavioral risk factors among members of a health maintenance organization. Prev Med. 2001 Dec; 33(6):586-94.
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56. Smith SC, Blair SN, Bonow RO, Brass LM, Cerqueira MD, Dracup K, Fuster V, Gotto A, Grundy SM, Miller NH, Jacobs A, Jones D, Krauss RM, Mosca L, Ockene I, Pasternak RC, Pearson T, Pfeffer MA, Starke RD, Taubert KA. AHA/ACC Guidelines for Preventing Heart Attack and Death in Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: 2001 update. A statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2001 Nov 1; 38(5):1581-3.
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57. Smith SC, Blair SN, Bonow RO, Brass LM, Cerqueira MD, Dracup K, Fuster V, Gotto A, Grundy SM, Miller NH, Jacobs A, Jones D, Krauss RM, Mosca L, Ockene I, Pasternak RC, Pearson T, Pfeffer MA, Starke RD, Taubert KA. AHA/ACC Scientific Statement: AHA/ACC guidelines for preventing heart attack and death in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: 2001 update: A statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. Circulation. 2001 Sep 25; 104(13):1577-9.
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58. Matthews CE, Hebert JR, Freedson PS, Stanek EJ, Merriam PA, Ebbeling CB, Ockene IS. Sources of variance in daily physical activity levels in the seasonal variation of blood cholesterol study. Am J Epidemiol. 2001 May 15; 153(10):987-95.
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59. Ockene IS, Matthews CE, Rifai N, Ridker PM, Reed G, Stanek E. Variability and classification accuracy of serial high-sensitivity C-reactive protein measurements in healthy adults. Clin Chem. 2001 Mar; 47(3):444-50.
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60. Rosal MC, Ebbeling CB, Lofgren I, Ockene JK, Ockene IS, Hebert JR. Facilitating dietary change: the patient-centered counseling model. J Am Diet Assoc. 2001 Mar; 101(3):332-41.
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61. Matthews CE, Freedson PS, Hebert JR, Stanek EJ, Merriam PA, Rosal MC, Ebbeling CB, Ockene IS. Seasonal variation in household, occupational, and leisure time physical activity: longitudinal analyses from the seasonal variation of blood cholesterol study. Am J Epidemiol. 2001 Jan 15; 153(2):172-83.
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62. Harmatz MG, Well AD, Overtree CE, Kawamura KY, Rosal M, Ockene IS. Seasonal variation of depression and other moods: a longitudinal approach. J Biol Rhythms. 2000 Aug; 15(4):344-50.
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63. Matthews CE, Freedson PS, Hebert JR, Stanek EJ, Merriam PA, Ockene IS. Comparing physical activity assessment methods in the Seasonal Variation of Blood Cholesterol Study. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2000 May; 32(5):976-84.
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64. Grundy SM, Bazzarre T, Cleeman J, D'Agostino RB, Hill M, Houston-Miller N, Kannel WB, Krauss R, Krumholz HM, Lauer RM, Ockene IS, Pasternak RC, Pearson T, Ridker PM, Wood D. Prevention Conference V: Beyond secondary prevention: identifying the high-risk patient for primary prevention: medical office assessment: Writing Group I. Circulation. 2000 Jan 4; 101(1):E3-E11.
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65. King JA, Rosal MC, Ma Y, Reed G, Kelly TA, Stanek EJ, Ockene IS. Sequence and seasonal effects of salivary cortisol. Behav Med. 2000; 26(2):67-73.
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66. Stanek EJ, Well A, Ockene I. Why not routinely use best linear unbiased predictors (BLUPs) as estimates of cholesterol, per cent fat from kcal and physical activity? Stat Med. 1999 Nov 15; 18(21):2943-59.
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67. Olendzki B, Hurley TG, Hebert JR, Ellis S, Merriam PA, Luippold R, Rider L, Ockene IS. Comparing food intake using the Dietary Risk Assessment with multiple 24-hour dietary recalls and the 7-Day Dietary Recall. J Am Diet Assoc. 1999 Nov; 99(11):1433-9.
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68. Merriam PA, Ockene IS, Hebert JR, Rosal MC, Matthews CE. Seasonal variation of blood cholesterol levels: study methodology. J Biol Rhythms. 1999 Aug; 14(4):330-9.
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69. Hebert JR, Ebbeling CB, Ockene IS, Ma Y, Rider L, Merriam PA, Ockene JK, Saperia GM. A dietitian-delivered group nutrition program leads to reductions in dietary fat, serum cholesterol, and body weight: the Worcester Area Trial for Counseling in Hyperlipidemia (WATCH). J Am Diet Assoc. 1999 May; 99(5):544-52.
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70. Ockene IS, Hebert JR, Ockene JK, Saperia GM, Stanek E, Nicolosi R, Merriam PA, Hurley TG. Effect of physician-delivered nutrition counseling training and an office-support program on saturated fat intake, weight, and serum lipid measurements in a hyperlipidemic population: Worcester Area Trial for Counseling in Hyperlipidemia (WATCH). Arch Intern Med. 1999 Apr 12; 159(7):725-31.
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71. Olendzki BC, Hebert JR, Hampl JS, Scribner KB, Ockene IS. Nutrient Intake Report: a coordination of patient dietary assessment between physicians and registered dietitians. J Am Diet Assoc. 1998 Oct; 98(10):1159-62.
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72. Rosal MC, Ockene JK, Ma Y, Hebert JR, Ockene IS, Merriam P, Hurley TG. Coronary Artery Smoking Intervention Study (CASIS): 5-year follow-up. Health Psychol. 1998 Sep; 17(5):476-8.
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73. Grundy SM, Balady GJ, Criqui MH, Fletcher G, Greenland P, Hiratzka LF, Houston-Miller N, Kris-Etherton P, Krumholz HM, LaRosa J, Ockene IS, Pearson TA, Reed J, Washington R, Smith SC. Primary prevention of coronary heart disease: guidance from Framingham: a statement for healthcare professionals from the AHA Task Force on Risk Reduction. American Heart Association. Circulation. 1998 May 12; 97(18):1876-87.
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74. Ockene IS, Nicolosi R. Dietary fat intake and the risk of coronary heart disease in women. N Engl J Med. 1998 Mar 26; 338(13):917; author reply 918-9.
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75. Hebert JR, Ma Y, Clemow L, Ockene IS, Saperia G, Stanek EJ, Merriam PA, Ockene JK. Gender differences in social desirability and social approval bias in dietary self-report. Am J Epidemiol. 1997 Dec 15; 146(12):1046-55.
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76. Ockene IS, Miller NH. Cigarette smoking, cardiovascular disease, and stroke: a statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association. American Heart Association Task Force on Risk Reduction. Circulation. 1997 Nov 4; 96(9):3243-7.
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77. Merriam PA, Ockene IS, Hebert JR, Ma Y. A lipid trial tracking system. J Public Health Manag Pract. 1997 Nov; 3(6):74-8.
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78. Matthews CE, Hebert JR, Ockene IS, Saperia G, Merriam PA. Relationship between leisure-time physical activity and selected dietary variables in the Worcester Area Trial for Counseling in Hyperlipidemia. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1997 Sep; 29(9):1199-207.
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79. Hebert JR, Ockene IS, Hurley TG, Luippold R, Well AD, Harmatz MG. Development and testing of a seven-day dietary recall. Dietary Assessment Working Group of the Worcester Area Trial for Counseling in Hyperlipidemia (WATCH). J Clin Epidemiol. 1997 Aug; 50(8):925-37.
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80. Rosal MC, Ockene IS, Ockene JK, Barrett SV, Ma Y, Hebert JR. A longitudinal study of students' depression at one medical school. Acad Med. 1997 Jun; 72(6):542-6.
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81. Grundy SM, Balady GJ, Criqui MH, Fletcher G, Greenland P, Hiratzka LF, Houston-Miller N, Kris-Etherton P, Krumholz HM, LaRosa J, Ockene IS, Pearson TA, Reed J, Washington R, Smith SC. Guide to primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. A statement for healthcare professionals from the Task Force on Risk Reduction. American Heart Association Science Advisory and Coordinating Committee. Circulation. 1997 May 6; 95(9):2329-31.
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82. Goldberg RJ, Ockene IS, Yarzebski J, Savageau J, Gore JM. Use of lipid-lowering medication in patients with acute myocardial infarction (Worcester Heart Attack Study). Am J Cardiol. 1997 Apr 15; 79(8):1095-7.
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83. Grundy SM, Balady GJ, Criqui MH, Fletcher G, Greenland P, Hiratzka LF, Houston-Miller N, Kris-Etherton P, Krumholz HM, LaRosa J, Ockene IS, Pearson TA, Reed J, Smith SC, Washington R. When to start cholesterol-lowering therapy in patients with coronary heart disease. A statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association Task Force on Risk Reduction. Circulation. 1997 Mar 18; 95(6):1683-5.
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84. Miller NH, Hill M, Kottke T, Ockene IS. The multilevel compliance challenge: recommendations for a call to action. A statement for healthcare professionals. Circulation. 1997 Feb 18; 95(4):1085-90.
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85. Ockene IS. Efficacy of the National Cholesterol Education Program Step I diet: a randomized trial incorporating quick-service foods. Arch Intern Med. 1996 Oct 28; 156(19):2262.
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86. Smith SC, Blair SN, Criqui MH, Fletcher GF, Fuster V, Gersh BJ, Gotto AM, Gould KL, Greenland P, Grundy SM, Hill MN, Hlatky MA, Houston-Miller N, Krauss RM, LaRosa J, Ockene IS, Oparil S, Pearson TA, Rapaport E, Starke RD. Preventing heart attack and death in patients with coronary disease. Endorsed by the board of trustees of the American College of Cardiology. Cardiovasc Nurs. 1996 Jul-Aug; 32(4):26-8.
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87. Ockene IS, Hebert JR, Ockene JK, Merriam PA, Hurley TG, Saperia GM. Effect of training and a structured office practice on physician-delivered nutrition counseling: the Worcester-Area Trial for Counseling in Hyperlipidemia (WATCH). Am J Prev Med. 1996 Jul-Aug; 12(4):252-8.
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88. Ockene IS, Ockene JK. Barriers to lifestyle change, and the need to develop an integrated approach to prevention. Cardiol Clin. 1996 Feb; 14(1):159-69.
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89. Donahue DC, Lewis BE, Ockene IS, Saperia G. Research collaboration between an HMO and an academic medical center: lessons learned. Acad Med. 1996 Feb; 71(2):126-32.
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90. Ockene JK, Ockene IS, Quirk ME, Hebert JR, Saperia GM, Luippold RS, Merriam PA, Ellis S. Physician training for patient-centered nutrition counseling in a lipid intervention trial. Prev Med. 1995 Nov; 24(6):563-70.
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91. Hebert JR, Clemow L, Pbert L, Ockene IS, Ockene JK. Social desirability bias in dietary self-report may compromise the validity of dietary intake measures. Int J Epidemiol. 1995 Apr; 24(2):389-98.
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92. Pearson T, Rapaport E, Criqui M, Furberg C, Fuster V, Hiratzka L, Little W, Ockene I, Williams G. Optimal risk factor management in the patient after coronary revascularization. A statement for healthcare professionals from an American Heart Association Writing Group. Circulation. 1994 Dec; 90(6):3125-33.
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93. Ockene IS, Ockene JK. Smoking after acute myocardial infarction: a good thing? Heart Dis Stroke. 1993 Jul-Aug; 2(4):271-3.
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94. Rogers EJ, Misner L, Ockene IS, Nicolosi RJ. Evaluation of seven Cholestech L.D.X analyzers for total cholesterol determinations. Clin Chem. 1993 May; 39(5):860-4.
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95. Goldberg RJ, Ockene IS, Ockene JK, Merriam P, Kristeller J. Physicians' attitudes and reported practices toward smoking intervention. J Cancer Educ. 1993; 8(2):133-9.
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96. Kristeller JL, Merriam PA, Ockene JK, Ockene IS, Goldberg RJ. Smoking intervention for cardiac patients: in search of more effective strategies. Cardiology. 1993; 82(5):317-24.
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97. Silver K, Aurigemma G, Krendel S, Barry N, Ockene I, Alpert J. Pulmonary artery hypertension in severe aortic stenosis: incidence and mechanism. Am Heart J. 1993 Jan; 125(1):146-50.
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98. Ockene IS, Ockene JK. Smoking after acute myocardial infarction. A good thing? Circulation. 1993 Jan; 87(1):297-9.
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99. Ockene J, Kristeller JL, Goldberg R, Ockene I, Merriam P, Barrett S, Pekow P, Hosmer D, Gianelly R. Smoking cessation and severity of disease: the Coronary Artery Smoking Intervention Study. Health Psychol. 1992; 11(2):119-26.
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100. Frid D, Ockene IS, Ockene JK, Merriam P, Goldberg R, Kristeller J, Barrett S. Severity of angiographically proven coronary artery disease predicts smoking cessation. Am J Prev Med. 1991 May-Jun; 7(3):131-5.
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101. Ockene IS, Miner J, Shannon TA, Gore JM, Weiner BH, Ball SP. The consent process in the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI--phase I) trial. Clin Res. 1991 Feb; 39(1):13-7.
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102. Alpert JS, Goldberg R, Ockene IS, Taylor P. Heart disease in native Americans. Cardiology. 1991; 78(1):3-12.
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103. Pape LA, Price JM, Alpert JS, Ockene IS, Weiner BH. Relation of left atrial size to pulmonary capillary wedge pressure in severe mitral regurgitation. Cardiology. 1991; 78(4):297-303.
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104. Corrao JM, Becker RC, Ockene IS, Hamilton GA. Coronary heart disease risk factors in women. Cardiology. 1990; 77 Suppl 2:8-24.
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105. Ockene JK, Ockene IS, Kabat-Zinn J, Greene HL, Frid D. Teaching risk-factor counseling skills to medical students, house staff, and fellows. Am J Prev Med. 1990; 6(2 Suppl):35-42.
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106. Levine PH, Fisher M, Schneider PB, Whitten RH, Weiner BH, Ockene IS, Johnson BF, Johnson MH, Doyle EM, Riendeau PA, et al. Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids prolongs platelet survival in hyperlipidemic patients with atherosclerosis. Arch Intern Med. 1989 May; 149(5):1113-6.
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107. Block PC, Ockene I, Goldberg RJ, Butterly J, Block EH, Degon C, Beiser A, Colton T. A prospective randomized trial of outpatient versus inpatient cardiac catheterization. N Engl J Med. 1988 Nov 10; 319(19):1251-5.
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108. Ockene JK, Sorensen G, Kabat-Zinn J, Ockene IS, Donnelly G. Benefits and costs of lifestyle change to reduce risk of chronic disease. Prev Med. 1988 Mar; 17(2):224-34.
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109. Rao AK, Pratt C, Berke A, Jaffe A, Ockene I, Schreiber TL, Bell WR, Knatterud G, Robertson TL, Terrin ML. Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) Trial--phase I: hemorrhagic manifestations and changes in plasma fibrinogen and the fibrinolytic system in patients treated with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator and streptokinase. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1988 Jan; 11(1):1-11.
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110. Ockene JK, Hosmer DW, Williams JW, Goldberg RJ, Ockene IS, Biliouris T, Dalen JE. The relationship of patient characteristics to physician delivery of advice to stop smoking. J Gen Intern Med. 1987 Sep-Oct; 2(5):337-40.
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111. Ockene JK, Hosmer DW, Williams JW, Goldberg RJ, Ockene IS, Raia TJ. Factors related to patient smoking status. Am J Public Health. 1987 Mar; 77(3):356-7.
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112. Goldberg RJ, Gore JM, Zive M, Brady P, Klaiber E, Broverman D, Ockene IS, Dalen JE. Serum estradiol and coronary artery disease. Am J Med. 1987 Jan; 82(1):1-4.
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113. Weiner BH, Ockene IS, Levine PH, Cuénoud HF, Fisher M, Johnson BF, Daoud AS, Jarmolych J, Hosmer D, Johnson MH, et al. Inhibition of atherosclerosis by cod-liver oil in a hyperlipidemic swine model. N Engl J Med. 1986 Oct 2; 315(14):841-6.
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114. Lesko LJ, Benotti JR, Alpert JS, Brady PM, McCue JE, Weiner BH, Ockene IS. Pharmacokinetics of intravenous bepridil in patients with coronary disease. J Pharm Sci. 1986 Oct; 75(10):952-4.
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115. Fisher M, Levine PH, Weiner B, Ockene IS, Johnson B, Johnson MH, Natale AM, Vaudreuil CH, Hoogasian J. The effect of vegetarian diets on plasma lipid and platelet levels. Arch Intern Med. 1986 Jun; 146(6):1193-7.
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116. Dalen JE, Paraskos JA, Ockene IS, Alpert JS, Hirsh J. Venous thromboembolism. Scope of the problem. Chest. 1986 May; 89(5 Suppl):370S-373S.
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117. Weiner BH, Ockene IS, Jarmolych J, Fritz KE, Daoud AS. Comparison of pathologic and angiographic findings in a porcine preparation of coronary atherosclerosis. Circulation. 1985 Nov; 72(5):1081-6.
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118. Alpert JS, Benotti JR, Brady PM, McCue JE, Weiner BH, Ockene IS. Hemodynamic effects of intravenous bepridil in patients with normal left ventricular function. Am J Cardiol. 1985 Mar 15; 55(7):20C-24C.
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119. Shannon TA, Ockene IS, Levine RJ. Approving high risk, rejecting low risk: the case of two cases. IRB. 1985 Jan-Feb; 7(1):6-8.
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120. Malloy PC, Gore JM, Rippe JM, Paraskos JA, Benotti JR, Ockene IS, Alpert JS, Dalen JE. Transient right atrial thrombus resulting in pulmonary embolism detected by two-dimensional echocardiography. Am Heart J. 1984 Oct; 108(4 Pt 1):1047-9.
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121. Fisher M, Weiner B, Ockene IS, Hoogasian JS, Natale AM, Arsenault JR, Johnson MH, Levine PH. Selective thromboxane inhibition: a new approach to antiplatelet therapy. Stroke. 1984 Sep-Oct; 15(5):813-6.
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122. Benotti JR, Ockene IS, Alpert JS, Dalen JE. Balloon-occlusion pulmonary cineangiography for diagnosing pulmonary embolism. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1984; 10(5):519-27.
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123. Pape LA, Rippe JM, Walker WS, Weiner BH, Ockene IS, Paraskos JA, Alpert JS. Effects of the cessation of training on left ventricular function in the racing greyhound. Serial studies in a model of cardiac hypertrophy. Basic Res Cardiol. 1984 Jan-Feb; 79(1):98-109.
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124. Benotti JR, Ockene IS, Alpert JS, Dalen JE. The clinical profile of unresolved pulmonary embolism. Chest. 1983 Dec; 84(6):669-78.
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125. Jenkins CD, Stanton BA, Savageau JA, Ockene IS, Denlinger P, Klein MD. Physical, psychologic, social, and economic outcomes after cardiac valve surgery. Arch Intern Med. 1983 Nov; 143(11):2107-13.
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126. Fisher M, Weiner B, Ockene IS, Forsberg A, Duffy CP, Levine PH. Platelet activation and mitral valve prolapse. Neurology. 1983 Mar; 33(3):384-6.
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127. Weiner BH, Alpert JS, Dalen JE, Ockene IS. Response of the right ventricle to exercise in patients with chronic heart disease. Am Heart J. 1983 Mar; 105(3):386-93.
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128. Haffajee CI, Sacks GM, Alpert JS, Howe JP, Ockene IS, Paraskos JA, Dalen JE. Chronic tocainide therapy for refractory high-grade ventricular arrhythmias. Clin Cardiol. 1983 Feb; 6(2):72-8.
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129. Dalen JE, Ockene IS, Alpert JS. Coronary spasm, coronary thrombosis, and myocardial infarction: a hypothesis concerning the pathophysiology of acute myocardial infarction. Am Heart J. 1982 Nov; 104(5 Pt 1):1119-24.
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130. Rippe JM, Pape LA, Alpert JS, Ockene IS, Paraskos JA, Kotilainen P, Anas J, Webster W. Studies of systolic mechanics and diastolic behavior of the left ventricle in the trained racing greyhound. Basic Res Cardiol. 1982 Nov-Dec; 77(6):619-44.
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131. Ockene JK, Benfari RC, Nuttall RL, Hurwitz I, Ockene IS. Relationship of psychosocial factors to smoking behavior change in an intervention program. Prev Med. 1982 Jan; 11(1):13-28.
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132. Crocker RH, Ockene IS, Alpert JS, Pape LA, Dalen JE. Determinants of total body oxygen consumption in adults undergoing cardiac catheterization. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1982; 8(4):363-72.
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133. Dalen JE, Ockene IS, Alpert JS. Coronary spasm, coronary thrombosis and myocardial infarction. Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc. 1982; 93:87-97.
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134. Shea DJ, Ockene IS, Greene HL. Acute myocardial infarction provoked by a cold pressor test. Chest. 1981 Nov; 80(5):649-51.
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135. Ockene JK, Nutall R, Benfari RC, Hurwitz I, Ockene IS. A psychosocial model of smoking cessation and maintenance of cessation. Prev Med. 1981 Sep; 10(5):623-38.
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136. Kirshenbaum HD, Ockene IS, Alpert JS. The spectrum of coronary artery spasm. The variable variant. JAMA. 1981 Jul 24-31; 246(4):354-9.
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137. Eastwood GL, Weiner BH, Dickerson WJ, White EM, Ockene IS, Haffajee CI, Alpert JS. Use of ergonovine to identify esophageal spasm in patients with chest pain. Ann Intern Med. 1981 Jun; 94(6):768-71.
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138. Cantelmo NL, Alpert JS, Cutler BS, Neuschatz JS, Romero L, Ockene IS. Arteriovenous fistula masquerading as valvular heart disease. JAMA. 1981 May 15; 245(19):1936-7.
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139. Ockene IS, Shay MJ, Alpert JS, Weiner BH, Dalen JE. Unexplained chest pain in patients with normal coronary arteriograms: a follow-up study of functional status. N Engl J Med. 1980 Nov 27; 303(22):1249-52.
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140. Beckner RR, Canada AT, Ockene IS. Fever due to clofibrate. N Engl J Med. 1979 Dec 13; 301(24):1345-6.
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141. Pape LA, Haffajee CI, Markis JE, Ockene IS, Paraskos JA, Dalen JE, Alpert JS. Fatal pulmonary hemorrhage after use of the flow-directed balloon-tipped catheter. Ann Intern Med. 1979 Mar; 90(3):344-7.
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142. Haffajee CI, Ockene IS, Dalen JE. Cardiogenic shock due to right ventricular infarction. Chest. 1978 Nov; 74(5):601-2.
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143. Alpert JS, Godtfredsen J, Ockene IS, Anas J, Dalen JE. Pulmonary hypertension secondary to minor pulmonary embolism. Chest. 1978 Jun; 73(6):795-7.
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144. Dalen JE, Haffajee CI, Alpert JS, Howe JP, Ockene IS, Paraskos JA. Pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hemorrhage and pulmonary infarction. N Engl J Med. 1977 Jun 23; 296(25):1431-5.
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145. Carlson CJ, Collins JJ, Ockene IS, Cohn LH, Dalen JE. Mitral regurgitation due to intermittent prosthetic valvular dysfunction. Chest. 1977 Jan; 71(1):90-3.
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146. Johnson AD, Alpert JS, Francis GS, Vieweg VR, Ockene I, Hagan AD. Assessment of left ventricular function in severe aortic regurgitation. Circulation. 1976 Dec; 54(6):975-9.
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147. Alpert JS, Smith R, Carlson J, Ockene IS, Dexter L, Dalen JE. Mortality in patients treated for pulmonary embolism. JAMA. 1976 Sep 27; 236(13):1477-80.
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148. Alpert JS, Smith RE, Ockene IS, Askenazi J, Dexter L, Dalen JE. Treatment of massive pulmonary embolism: the role of pulmonary embolectomy. Am Heart J. 1975 Apr; 89(4):413-8.
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149. Dalen JE, Dexter L, Ockene IS, Carlson J. Precapillary pulmonary hypertension; its relationship to pulmonary venous hypertension. Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc. 1975; 86:207-18.
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