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Publications by Kolbjørn Forfang

139 publications found

Original articles

Hopp E, Bjørnerud A, Lunde K, Solheim S, Aakhus S, Arnesen H, Forfang K, Edvardsen T, Smith HJ (2013)
Perfusion MRI at rest in subacute and chronic myocardial infarct
Acta Radiol, 54 (4), 401-11
DOI 10.1177/0284185113475605, PubMed 23401603

Solheim S, Seljeflot I, Lunde K, Bratseth V, Aakhus S, Forfang K, Arnesen H (2013)
Prothrombotic markers in patients with acute myocardial infarction and left ventricular thrombus formation treated with pci and dual antiplatelet therapy
Thromb J, 11 (1), 1
DOI 10.1186/1477-9560-11-1, PubMed 23311309

Solheim S, Seljeflot I, Lunde K, Bratseth V, Aakhus S, Forfang K, Arnesen H (2011)
The influence of intracoronary injection of bone marrow cells on prothrombotic markers in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Thromb Res, 130 (5), 765-8
DOI 10.1016/j.thromres.2011.11.045, PubMed 22192151

Hopp E, Lunde K, Solheim S, Aakhus S, Arnesen H, Forfang K, Edvardsen T, Smith HJ (2011)
Regional myocardial function after intracoronary bone marrow cell injection in reperfused anterior wall infarction - a cardiovascular magnetic resonance tagging study
J Cardiovasc Magn Reson, 13 (1), 22
DOI 10.1186/1532-429X-13-22, PubMed 21414223

Grøgaard HK, Seljeflot I, Lunde K, Solheim S, Aakhus S, Forfang K, Arnesen H, Ilebekk A (2010)
Cell treatment after acute myocardial infarction prevents early decline in circulating IGF-1
Scand Cardiovasc J, 44 (5), 267-72
DOI 10.3109/14017431.2010.490949, PubMed 21080844

Beitnes JO, Gjesdal O, Lunde K, Solheim S, Edvardsen T, Arnesen H, Forfang K, Aakhus S (2010)
Left ventricular systolic and diastolic function improve after acute myocardial infarction treated with acute percutaneous coronary intervention, but are not influenced by intracoronary injection of autologous mononuclear bone marrow cells: a 3 year serial echocardiographic sub-study of the randomized-controlled ASTAMI study
Eur J Echocardiogr, 12 (2), 98-106
DOI 10.1093/ejechocard/jeq116, PubMed 20851818

Solheim S, Seljeflot I, Lunde K, Bjørnerheim R, Aakhus S, Forfang K, Arnesen H (2010)
Frequency of left ventricular thrombus in patients with anterior wall acute myocardial infarction treated with percutaneous coronary intervention and dual antiplatelet therapy
Am J Cardiol, 106 (9), 1197-200
DOI 10.1016/j.amjcard.2010.06.043, PubMed 21029812

Bergh CH, Andersson B, Dahlström U, Forfang K, Kivikko M, Sarapohja T, Ullman B, Wikström G (2010)
Intravenous levosimendan vs. dobutamine in acute decompensated heart failure patients on beta-blockers
Eur J Heart Fail, 12 (4), 404-10
DOI 10.1093/eurjhf/hfq032, PubMed 20335355

Beitnes JO, Hopp E, Lunde K, Solheim S, Arnesen H, Brinchmann JE, Forfang K, Aakhus S (2009)
Long-term results after intracoronary injection of autologous mononuclear bone marrow cells in acute myocardial infarction: the ASTAMI randomised, controlled study
Heart, 95 (24), 1983-9
DOI 10.1136/hrt.2009.178913, PubMed 19833610

Solheim S, Seljeflot I, Lunde K, Aukrust P, Yndestad A, Grøgaard HK, Aakhus S, Forfang K, Arnesen H (2008)
Inflammatory responses after intracoronary injection of autologous mononuclear bone marrow cells in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Am Heart J, 155 (1), 55.e1-9
DOI 10.1016/j.ahj.2007.10.005, PubMed 18082489

Lunde K, Solheim S, Aakhus S, Arnesen H, Moum T, Abdelnoor M, Egeland T, Endresen K, Ilebekk A, Mangschau A, Forfang K (2007)
Exercise capacity and quality of life after intracoronary injection of autologous mononuclear bone marrow cells in acute myocardial infarction: results from the Autologous Stem cell Transplantation in Acute Myocardial Infarction (ASTAMI) randomized controlled trial
Am Heart J, 154 (4), 710.e1-8
DOI 10.1016/j.ahj.2007.07.003, PubMed 17892996

Lunde K, Solheim S, Aakhus S, Arnesen H, Abdelnoor M, Egeland T, Endresen K, Ilebekk A, Mangschau A, Fjeld JG, Smith HJ, Taraldsrud E, Grøgaard HK, Bjørnerheim R, Brekke M, Müller C, Hopp E, Ragnarsson A, Brinchmann JE, Forfang K (2006)
Intracoronary injection of mononuclear bone marrow cells in acute myocardial infarction
N Engl J Med, 355 (12), 1199-209
DOI 10.1056/NEJMoa055706, PubMed 16990383

Lunde K, Solheim S, Aakhus S, Arnesen H, Abdelnoor M, Forfang K, ASTAMI investigators (2005)
Autologous stem cell transplantation in acute myocardial infarction: The ASTAMI randomized controlled trial. Intracoronary transplantation of autologous mononuclear bone marrow cells, study design and safety aspects
Scand Cardiovasc J, 39 (3), 150-8
DOI 10.1080/14017430510009131, PubMed 16152682

Ronnevig M, Bjorsvik E, Gullestad L, Forfang K (2003)
A descriptive study of early nonspecific chest pain after PTCA: important area for the acute health care personnel
Heart Lung, 32 (4), 241-9
DOI 10.1016/s0147-9563(03)00024-4, PubMed 12891164

Aaberge L, Rootwelt K, Blomhoff S, Saatvedt K, Abdelnoor M, Forfang K (2002)
Continued symptomatic improvement three to five years after transmyocardial revascularization with CO(2) laser: a late clinical follow-up of the Norwegian Randomized trial with transmyocardial revascularization
J Am Coll Cardiol, 39 (10), 1588-93
DOI 10.1016/s0735-1097(02)01828-4, PubMed 12020484

Aaberge L, Aakhus S, Nordstrand K, Abdelnoor M, Ihlen H, Forfang K (2001)
Myocardial performance after transmyocardial revascularization with CO(2)laser. A dobutamine stress echocardiographic study
Eur J Echocardiogr, 2 (3), 187-96
DOI 10.1053/euje.2001.0097, PubMed 11882452

Knobel H, Håvard Loge J, Lund MB, Forfang K, Nome O, Kaasa S (2001)
Late medical complications and fatigue in Hodgkin's disease survivors
J Clin Oncol, 19 (13), 3226-33
DOI 10.1200/JCO.2001.19.13.3226, PubMed 11432890

Wiseth R, Forfang K, Ilebekk A, Myhre KI, Nordrehaug JE, Sørlie D (2001)
Myocardial laser revascularization in the year 2000 as seen by a Norwegian specialist panel. The process of evaluating and implementing new methods in clinical practice
Scand Cardiovasc J, 35 (1), 14-8
DOI 10.1080/140174301750101384, PubMed 11354565

Aaberge L, Rootwelt K, Smith HJ, Nordstrand K, Forfang K (2001)
Effects of transmyocardial revascularization on myocardial perfusion and systolic function assessed by nuclear and magnetic resonance imaging methods
Scand Cardiovasc J, 35 (1), 8-13
DOI 10.1080/140174301750101366, PubMed 11354578

Aukrust P, Berge RK, Ueland T, Aaser E, Damås JK, Wikeby L, Brunsvig A, Müller F, Forfang K, Frøland SS, Gullestad L (2001)
Interaction between chemokines and oxidative stress: possible pathogenic role in acute coronary syndromes
J Am Coll Cardiol, 37 (2), 485-91
DOI 10.1016/s0735-1097(00)01110-4, PubMed 11216967

Aaberge L, Nordstrand K, Dragsund M, Saatvedt K, Endresen K, Golf S, Geiran O, Abdelnoor M, Forfang K (2000)
Transmyocardial revascularization with CO2 laser in patients with refractory angina pectoris. Clinical results from the Norwegian randomized trial
J Am Coll Cardiol, 35 (5), 1170-7
DOI 10.1016/s0735-1097(00)00519-2, PubMed 10758957

Jørgensen B, Simonsen S, Endresen K, Forfang K, Vatne K, Hansen J, Webb J, Buller C, Goulet G, Erikssen J, Thaulow E (2000)
Restenosis and clinical outcome in patients treated with amlodipine after angioplasty: results from the Coronary AngioPlasty Amlodipine REStenosis Study (CAPARES)
J Am Coll Cardiol, 35 (3), 592-9
DOI 10.1016/s0735-1097(99)00599-9, PubMed 10716459

Jørgensen B, Simonsen S, Endresen K, Forfang K, Egeland T, Thaulow E (2000)
Physiologic response to gain and loss in coronary minimal luminal diameter in patients treated with coronary angioplasty: prediction of restenosis on the basis of exercise capacity
Am Heart J, 139 (3), 482-90
DOI 10.1016/s0002-8703(00)90092-9, PubMed 10689263

Jorgensen B, Simonsen S, Endresen K, Forfang K, Egeland T, Høstmark AT, Thaulow E (1999)
Luminal loss and restenosis after coronary angioplasty. The role of lipoproteins and lipids
Eur Heart J, 20 (19), 1407-14
DOI 10.1053/euhj.1999.1578, PubMed 10487801

Aukrust P, Müller F, Ueland T, Berget T, Aaser E, Brunsvig A, Solum NO, Forfang K, Frøland SS, Gullestad L (1999)
Enhanced levels of soluble and membrane-bound CD40 ligand in patients with unstable angina. Possible reflection of T lymphocyte and platelet involvement in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndromes
Circulation, 100 (6), 614-20
DOI 10.1161/01.cir.100.6.614, PubMed 10441098

Lund MB, Kongerud J, Boe J, Ihlen H, Forfang K, Abrahamsen AF, Nome O (1999)
[Late complications after treatment of Hodgkin's disease]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 119 (7), 933-7
PubMed 10210953

Gullestad L, Bjørnerheim R, Offstad J, Endresen K, Forfang K, Kjekshus J, Hansteen V (1999)
[Current use of beta-blockers in coronary artery disease]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 119 (1), 24-8
PubMed 10025200

Jørgensen B, Simonsen S, Forfang K, Endresen K, Thaulow E (1998)
Effect of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty on exercise in patients with and without previous myocardial infarction
Am J Cardiol, 82 (9), 1030-3
DOI 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00549-9, PubMed 9817476

Jørgensen B, Endresen K, Forfang K, Simonsen S, Thaulow E (1998)
Attenuated physical exercise capacity in smokers compared with non-smokers after coronary angioplasty despite similar luminal diameters
Eur Heart J, 19 (5), 737-41
DOI 10.1053/euhj.1997.0836, PubMed 9717006

Gullestad L, Nordal KP, Forfang K, Ihlen H, Høstmark A, Berg KJ, Cheng H, Schwartz MS, Geiran O, Simonsen S (1997)
Post-transplant hyperlipidaemia: low-dose lovastatin lowers atherogenic lipids without plasma accumulation of lovastatin
J Intern Med, 242 (6), 483-90
DOI 10.1111/j.1365-2796.1997.tb00021.x, PubMed 9437409

Aaser E, Gullestad L, Tølløfsrud S, Lundberg J, Hall C, Djøseland O, Kjekshus J, Forfang K (1997)
Effect of bolus injection versus continuous infusion of furosemide on diuresis and neurohormonal activation in patients with severe congestive heart failure
Scand J Clin Lab Invest, 57 (4), 361-7
DOI 10.3109/00365519709099409, PubMed 9249883

Lund MB, Ihlen H, Voss BM, Abrahamsen AF, Nome O, Kongerud J, Stugaard M, Forfang K (1996)
Increased risk of heart valve regurgitation after mediastinal radiation for Hodgkin's disease: an echocardiographic study
Heart, 75 (6), 591-5
DOI 10.1136/hrt.75.6.591, PubMed 8697163

Lund MB, Kongerud J, Boe J, Nome O, Abrahamsen AF, Ihlen H, Forfang K (1996)
Cardiopulmonary sequelae after treatment for Hodgkin's disease: increased risk in females?
Ann Oncol, 7 (3), 257-64
DOI 10.1093/oxfordjournals.annonc.a010569, PubMed 8740789

Forfang K, Gullestad L (1995)
[Drug therapy of angina pectoris. Are the possibilities exploited well enough?]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 115 (18), 2264-7
PubMed 7652725

Lund MB, Kongerud J, Nome O, Abrahamsen AF, Bjørtuft O, Forfang K, Boe J (1995)
Lung function impairment in long-term survivors of Hodgkin's disease
Ann Oncol, 6 (5), 495-501
DOI 10.1093/oxfordjournals.annonc.a059221, PubMed 7545431

Simonsen S, Forfang K, Gullestad L, Geiran O (1995)
[Treatment of terminal heart failure]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 115 (4), 467-70
PubMed 7871502

Simonsen S, Gullestad L, Forfang K, Ihlen H, Nordal KP, Geiran O, Høstmark AT (1995)
[Hypercholesterolemia--a clinical problem in heart transplantation. A therapeutic trial with low-dose lovastatin]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 115 (3), 357-9
PubMed 7855835

Gullestad L, Forfang K, Simonsen S (1992)
Differential effect of selective beta 1 and nonselective beta-adrenoceptor blockade on epinephrine and atropine response in normal humans
J Cardiovasc Pharmacol, 20 (6), 976-81
DOI 10.1097/00005344-199212000-00019, PubMed 1282602

Forfang K, Flatmark A, Evensen SA (1991)
[Needs of bed by the National Hospital in 1997]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 111 (12), 1520-2
PubMed 2042191

Simonsen S, Geiran O, Lindberg H, Foerster A, Hysing E, Mohr B, Forfang K, Ihlen H, Frøysaker T (1991)
[Results of 6 1/2 years of heart transplantation at Rikshospitalet]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 111 (3), 302-5
PubMed 2000608

Smiseth OA, Riddervold F, Forfang K, Vatne K, Frøysaker T (1989)
[Treatment of unstable angina pectoris]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 109 (12), 1268-70
PubMed 2525285

Mangschau A, Geiran O, Forfang K, Simonsen S, Frøysaker T (1989)
Left ventricular aneurysm and severe cardiac dysfunction: heart transplantation or aneurysm surgery?
J Heart Transplant, 8 (6), 486-93
PubMed 2614551

Mangschau A, Amlie JP, Forfang K, Rootwelt K, Frøysaker T, Geiran O (1989)
Encircling endocardial ventriculotomy for malignant ventricular arrhythmias. Effect on cardiac performance
Scand J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 23 (2), 81-6
DOI 10.3109/14017438909105974, PubMed 2749213

Forfang K, Simonsen S (1989)
Effects of atenolol and pindolol on the hypokalaemic and cardiovascular responses to adrenaline infusion
Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 37 (1), 23-7
DOI 10.1007/BF00609418, PubMed 2591459

Mangschau A, Forfang K, Rootwelt K, Frøysaker T (1988)
Improvement in cardiac performance and exercise tolerance after left ventricular aneurysm surgery--a prospective study
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 36 (6), 320-5
DOI 10.1055/s-2007-1022973, PubMed 3266038

Mangschau A, Geiran O, Rootwelt K, Laake B, Forfang K (1988)
Impairment in right ventricular performance after left ventricular aneurysm surgery
Ann Thorac Surg, 46 (5), 542-8
DOI 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)64693-0, PubMed 3190328

OVRUM E, GEIRAN O, LINDBERG H, FROYSAKER T, SIMONSEN S, FORFANG K, IHLEN H, HOLEN EA, AMLIE JP, ABDELNOOR M, FOERSTER A, THORSBY E (1988)
3 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH HEART AND HEART-LUNG TRANSPLANTATION IN NORWAY
Transplant. Proc., 20 (3), 459-461

Ovrum E, Geiran O, Lindberg H, Frøysaker T, Simonsen S, Forfang K, Ihlen H, Am Holen E, Amlie JP, Abdelnoor M (1988)
Three years' experience with heart and heart-lung transplantation in Norway
Transplant Proc, 20 (3), 459-61
PubMed 3132768

Riddervold F, Smiseth OA, Forfang K, Frøysaker T (1988)
Unstable angina pectoris. Experience with an acute revascularization program
Acta Med Scand, 224 (1), 19-23
PubMed 2970766

Endresen K, Amlie JP, Forfang K (1988)
Effects of disopyramide on repolarisation and intraventricular conduction in man
Eur J Clin Pharmacol, 35 (5), 467-74
DOI 10.1007/BF00558240, PubMed 2466670

Karlsen S, Otterstad JE, Forfang K (1987)
[Atrial septal defect in the elderly. A difficult diagnosis?]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 107 (29), 2538-40, 2534
PubMed 3445251

Endresen K, Amlie JP, Forfang K, Simonsen S, Jensen O (1987)
Monophasic action potentials in patients with coronary artery disease: reproducibility and electrical restitution and conduction at different stimulation rates
Cardiovasc Res, 21 (9), 696-702
DOI 10.1093/cvr/21.9.696, PubMed 3446372

Mangschau A, Forfang K (1987)
[Experiences with a new external non-invasive pacemaker]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 107 (9), 836-8
PubMed 3590121

Frøysaker T, Geiran O, Lindberg H, Ovrum E, Simonsen S, Forfang K, Ihlen H, Amlie JP, Am-Holen E, Hysing E (1986)
[Heart and lung transplantation in Eisenmenger's syndrome]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 106 (34-36), 2965-7
PubMed 3101225

Golf S, Forfang K (1986)
Congenital swallowing-induced symptomatic heart block: a case report of a probably hereditary disorder
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, 9 (4), 602-5
DOI 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1986.tb06619.x, PubMed 2426681

Foerster A, Frøysaker T, Geiran O, Lindberg H, Ovrum E, Simonsen S, Forfang K (1986)
[Heart transplantation. Pathologico-anatomical aspects]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 106 (8), 642-5
PubMed 3518137

Fauchald P, Forfang K, Amlie J (1986)
An evaluation of ultrafiltration as treatment of therapy-resistant cardiac edema
Acta Med Scand, 219 (1), 47-52
DOI 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1986.tb03274.x, PubMed 3953316

Forfang K, Otterstad JE, Ihlen H (1986)
Optimal atrioventricular delay in physiological pacing determined by Doppler echocardiography
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, 9 (1 Pt 1), 17-20
DOI 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1986.tb05356.x, PubMed 2419850

Ihlen H, Myhre E, Pamlie J, Forfang K, Larsen S (1985)
Changes in left ventricular stroke volume measured by Doppler echocardiography
Br Heart J, 54 (4), 378-83
DOI 10.1136/hrt.54.4.378, PubMed 4052278

Frøysaker T, Lindberg H, Geiran O, Ovrum E, Aune H, Am Holen E, Simonsen S, Forfang K, Thorsby E, Foerster A (1985)
[One year experience with cyclosporin A in clinical heart transplantation]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 105 (7), 485-8
PubMed 3887638

Frøysaker T, Foerster A, Forfang K, Geiran O, Lindberg H, Rugstad HE, Simonsen S, Thorsby E, Ovrum E (1985)
Heart transplantation in Norway. One-year experience
Scand J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 19 (3), 193-7
DOI 10.3109/14017438509102719, PubMed 3909382

Frøysaker T, Lindberg H, Geiran O, Ovrum E, Aune H, Am-Holen E, Simonsen S, Forfang K (1984)
[The 1st heart transplant in Norway]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 104 (14), 946-8
PubMed 6379983

Frøysaker T, Lindberg H, Geiran O, Ovrum E, Aune H, Am-Holen E, Simonsen S, Forfang K (1984)
[The first heart transplantation in Norway]
Nord Med, 99 (10), 244-7
PubMed 6387620

Ihlen H, Amlie JP, Dale J, Forfang K, Nitter-Hauge S, Otterstad JE, Simonsen S, Myhre E (1984)
Determination of cardiac output by Doppler echocardiography
Br Heart J, 51 (1), 54-60
DOI 10.1136/hrt.51.1.54, PubMed 6689921

Bathen J, Gundersen T, Forfang K (1982)
Tachycardias related to atrial synchronous ventricular pacing
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol, 5 (4), 471-5
DOI 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1982.tb02263.x, PubMed 6180384

Forfang K, Jervell J (1982)
[The costs of hospital services]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 102 (13), 761-2
PubMed 7157258

Evensen SA, Forfang K (1982)
[Medical rationalization in internal medicine]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 102 (11), 643-8
PubMed 6891507

THAULOW E, IHLEN H, KJEKSHUS J, FORFANG K, STORSTEIN O (1982)
EFFECTS OF BED REST AND PRAZOSIN IN CONGESTIVE HEART-FAILURE
Acta Med. Scand., 212 (3), 131-136

Otterstad JE, Forfang K, Vatne K, Frøysaker T (1982)
Posterior left ventricular aneurysm due to occlusion of the circumflex coronary artery with recurrent ventricular tachycardia. Case report
Scand J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 16 (2), 205-8
DOI 10.3109/14017438209101812, PubMed 7156933

Thaulow E, Ihlen H, Kjekshus J, Forfang K, Storstein O (1982)
Effects of red rest and prazosin in congestive heart failure
Acta Med Scand, 212 (3), 131-6
DOI 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1982.tb03184.x, PubMed 7148503

Anker E, Thaulow E, Forfang K, Rostad H (1981)
[Surgical treatment of aortic insufficiency in bacterial endocarditis]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 101 (32), 1813-5
PubMed 7342362

Forfang K, Rostad H, Sørland S (1981)
Coarctation of the aorta. Follow-up of 218 patients operated on after 13 years of age
Acta Med Scand Suppl, 645, 15-22
DOI 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1981.tb02596.x, PubMed 6940420

FORFANG K, ROSTAD H, SORLAND S (1981)
COARCTATION OF THE AORTA - FOLLOW-UP OF 218 PATIENTS OPERATED ON AFTER 13 YEARS OF AGE
Acta Med. Scand. (645), 15-22

Erikssen J, Forfang K, Jervell J (1981)
Coronary risk factors and physical fitness in healthy middle-aged men
Acta Med Scand Suppl, 645, 57-64
DOI 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1981.tb02601.x, PubMed 6940423

ERIKSSEN J, FORFANG K, JERVELL J (1981)
CORONARY RISK-FACTORS AND PHYSICAL-FITNESS IN HEALTHY MIDDLE-AGED MEN
Acta Med. Scand. (645), 57-64

Ihlen H, Thaulow E, Kjekshus J, Forfang K (1981)
Loss of prazosin effect in severe chronic CHF
Acta Med Scand Suppl, 652, 149-54
DOI 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1981.tb06805.x, PubMed 6949461

IHLEN H, THAULOW E, KJEKSHUS J, FORFANG K (1981)
LOSS OF PRAZOSIN EFFECT IN SEVERE CHRONIC CHF
Acta Med. Scand. (652), 149-154

Anker E, Thaulow E, Forfang K, Rostad H (1981)
Surgical treatment of bacterial endocarditis. A review and follow-up of 36 patients
Acta Med Scand, 209 (4), 285-8
PubMed 7234504

Høie J, Forfang K (1980)
Arrhythmias and conduction disturbances following aortic valve implantation
Scand J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 14 (2), 177-83
DOI 10.3109/14017438009100994, PubMed 7433937

Sørland SJ, Rostad H, Forfang K, Abyholm G (1980)
Coarctation of the aorta. A follow-up study after surgical treatment in infancy and childhood
Acta Paediatr Scand, 69 (1), 113-8
DOI 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1980.tb07041.x, PubMed 7368904

Erikssen J, Jervell J, Forfang K (1980)
Blood pressure responses to bicycle exercise testing in apparently healthy middle-aged men
Cardiology, 66 (1), 56-63
DOI 10.1159/000170850, PubMed 7388854

Forfang K (1979)
[Anti-arrhythmia agents]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 99 (17-18), 891-4
PubMed 473141

Thaulow E, Forfang K, Refsum AM, Simonsen S, Rostad H (1979)
[Treatment by permanent pacemaker at the Riskhospitalet, medical department B, 1962-1975]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 99 (16), 822-5
PubMed 462448

Lippestad CT, Forfang K, Orning OM (1979)
[Implantation of permanent pacemakers]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 99 (16), 837-9
PubMed 462452

Forfang K, Rostad H, Sörland S, Levorstad K (1979)
Late sudden death after surgical correction of coarctation of the aorta. Importance of aneurysm of the ascending aorta
Acta Med Scand, 206 (5), 375-9
DOI 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1979.tb13530.x, PubMed 525437

ROSTAD H, SORLAND S, FORFANG K (1979)
COARCTATION OF THE AORTA - REVIEW OF 356 OPERATED CASES
Vasc. Surg., 13 (1), 22-32
DOI 10.1177/153857447901300105

ROSTAD H, SORLAND S, FORFANG K (1979)
COARCTATION OF THE AORTA - EARLY AND LATE RESULTS IN 356 OPERATED CASES
Vasc. Surg., 13 (6), 405-409

Forfang K, Erikssen J (1978)
Significance of P wave terminal force in presumably healthy middle-aged men
Am Heart J, 96 (6), 739-43
DOI 10.1016/0002-8703(78)90006-6, PubMed 717236

Forfang K, Erikssen J, Storstein O (1978)
[Results of a cardiologic examination of 2,014 presumably healthy middle aged men]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 98 (30), 1500-2
PubMed 725858

Rostad H, Forfang K, Sørland S (1978)
[Coarctation of the aorta. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and results in 356 operated cases]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 98 (26), 1266-70
PubMed 754334

Forfang K, Woxholt G (1978)
Radiological findings in atrial septal defect in the middle-aged
Eur J Cardiol, 7 (1), 71-83
PubMed 148362

Forfang K, Refsum AM, Simonsen S (1978)
Indications for permanent pacemaker treatment in 391 patients
Scand J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Suppl (22), 27-9
PubMed 280944

Forfang K (1978)
Natural history of atrial septal defect of secundum type in the middle-aged. Medical versus surgical therapy
Cardiology, 63 (2), 73-8
DOI 10.1159/000169884, PubMed 627005

FORFANG K, REFSUM AM, SIMONSEN S (1978)
INDICATIONS FOR PERMANENT PACEMAKER TREATMENT IN 391 PATIENTS
Scand. J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. (22), 27-29

Forfang K (1978)
Electrocardiographic findings before and after surgery for atrial septal defect of the secundum type in middle-aged patients
Cardiology, 63 (2), 94-106
DOI 10.1159/000169886, PubMed 627006

Forfang K (1978)
Hemodynamic findings before and after surgery for atrial septal defect of the secundum type in middle-aged patients
Cardiology, 63 (1), 14-32
DOI 10.1159/000169877, PubMed 618587

Erikssen J, Forfang K, Storstein O (1977)
Angina pectoris in presumably healthy middle-aged men. Validation of two questionnaire methods in making the diagnosis of angina pectoris
Eur J Cardiol, 6 (4), 285-98
PubMed 590299

Erikssen J, Rasmussen K, Forfang K, Storstein O (1977)
Exercise ECG and case history in the diagnosis of latent coronary heart disease among presumably healthy middle-aged men
Eur J Cardiol, 5 (6), 463-76
PubMed 908353

Forfang K, Simonsen S, Andersen A, Efskind L (1977)
Atrial septal defect of secundum type in the middle-aged. Clinical results of surgery and correlations between symptoms and hemodynamics
Am Heart J, 94 (1), 44-54
DOI 10.1016/s0002-8703(77)80342-6, PubMed 868742

Forfang K, Andersen A, Simonsen S, Stake G (1977)
Relation between left ventricular filling pressure and angiographic findings in coronary heart disease. Ventriculography used as a stress test
Br Heart J, 39 (1), 67-72
DOI 10.1136/hrt.39.1.67, PubMed 831739

Forfang K, Stake G (1976)
P wave terminal force and persisting ST elevations in chronic ischemic heart disease. Prediciton of left ventricular motility and diastolic pressure
Am Heart J, 92 (3), 297-301
DOI 10.1016/s0002-8703(76)80110-x, PubMed 949024

Erikssen J, Enge I, Forfang K, Storstein O (1976)
False positive diagnostic tests and coronary angiographic findings in 105 presumably healthy males
Circulation, 54 (3), 371-6
DOI 10.1161/01.cir.54.3.371, PubMed 947568

Efskind L, Forfang K (1976)
Clinical and hemodynamic results of surgical closure of atrial septal secundum defects (ASD II) in 100 patients operated after 40 years of age
Boll Soc Ital Cardiol, 21 (8), 1273-4
PubMed 144517

Simonsen S, Forfang K, Andersen A, Efskind L (1974)
Hospital mortality after mitral valve replacement. Prognostic significance of preoperative clinical and hemodynamic factors
Acta Med Scand, 195 (4), 243-6
PubMed 4821292

Forfang K, Lippestad CT (1974)
Transient left posterior hemiblock in acute myocarditis
J Electrocardiol, 7 (1), 83-5
DOI 10.1016/s0022-0736(74)80014-2, PubMed 4811654

Forfang K, Simonsen S (1974)
Correlations between p wave terminal force and hemodynamic parameters in aortic stenosis. Prediction of left ventricular end-diastolic pressure
Cardiology, 59 (4), 222-30
DOI 10.1159/000169685, PubMed 4458945

Forfang K, Falch D, Frey HM, Fremstad D (1973)
Chronic congestive heart failure treated with long-term infusion of glucagon
Acta Med Scand, 194 (6), 563-6
DOI 10.1111/j.0954-6820.1973.tb19493.x, PubMed 4773458

Lippestad C, Marton PF, Forfang K (1973)
[The atrio-ventricular conducting system--disturbances of intraventricular conduction]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 93 (15), 1135-8
PubMed 4751599

Forfang K, Lippestad C (1973)
Endocardial ECG control in pacemaking on demand during acute myocardial infarction
J Oslo City Hosp, 23 (5), 97-101
PubMed 4727073

Frey HM, Falch D, Forfang K, Norman N, Fremstad D (1972)
Effects of long-term infusion of glucagon on carbohydrate metabolism, insulin and growth hormone secretion in patients with congestive heart failure
Diabetes, 21 (9), 939-45
DOI 10.2337/diab.21.9.939, PubMed 5055720

Falch D, Forfang K (1971)
[Porta-systemic encephalopathy. A complication after portacavae shunt operation]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 91 (21), 1522-5
PubMed 5569809

Forfang K, Lippestad CT (1971)
[Pacemaker-induced arrhythmia]
Nord Med, 86 (30), 893-7
PubMed 5570862

Forfang K, Lippestad CT (1971)
[Adverse effects of lidocaine as an anti-arrhythmic drug]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 91 (10), 710-3
PubMed 5577385

Lippestad CT, Forfang K (1971)
Production of sinus arrest by lignocaine
Br Med J, 1 (5748), 537
DOI 10.1136/bmj.1.5748.537, PubMed 5547575

Falch D, Forfang K (1970)
[Encephalopathy by portacaval shunt]
Nord Med, 84 (46), 1468-9
PubMed 5479941

Forfang K, Lippestad CT (1970)
[Temporary pacemaker treatment. Criteria for correct electrode placement]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 90 (18), 1702-6
PubMed 5458883

Forfang K, Indrebo T, Lippestad CT, Refvem O (1969)
[Heart infarct treated in an intensive care unit]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 89 (23), 1795-8
PubMed 5374846

Forfang K, Schartum S, Slaastad R (1968)
[Supervision of patients with acute myocardial infarct Experiences of the supervisory unit in Gjøvik County Hospital]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 88 (10), 943-7
PubMed 5686807

Forfang K, Tveten L (1968)
[Cryptococcosis. Two cases of meningoencephalitis. Significance of predisposing factors]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 88 (1), 24-7
PubMed 5665119

Forfang K, Schartum S, Töien I, Bjersand A (1967)
Circulation time determined by decholine. An investigation of the accuracy of the method using I-131
Acta Med Scand, 181 (5), 557-9
PubMed 6025703

FORFANG K, SKULBERG A (1964)
[TYPE E BOTULISM CAUSED BY A FERMENTED FRESH WATER TROUT]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 84, 973-7
PubMed 14177860

FORFANG K (1963)
[BULLOUS MEASLES]
Nord Med, 70, 1225-6
PubMed 14101096

Review articles

Jørgensen B, Forfang K (1996)
[Restenosis and arterial remodelling after coronary angioplasty]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 116 (20), 2460-3
PubMed 8928109

Andreassen AK, Gullestad L, Bjørnerheim R, Forfang K, Kjekshus J (1995)
[Intermittent claudication and beta-blockaders. An unfortunate combination?]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 115 (6), 725-8
PubMed 7900137

Other articles

Lunde K, Solheim S, Forfang K, Arnesen H, Brinch L, Bjørnerheim R, Ragnarsson A, Egeland T, Endresen K, Ilebekk A, Mangschau A, Aakhus S (2008)
Anterior myocardial infarction with acute percutaneous coronary intervention and intracoronary injection of autologous mononuclear bone marrow cells: safety, clinical outcome, and serial changes in left ventricular function during 12-months' follow-up
J Am Coll Cardiol, 51 (6), 674-6
DOI 10.1016/j.jacc.2007.10.032, PubMed 18261689

Arnesen H, Lunde K, Aakhus S, Forfang K (2007)
Cell therapy in myocardial infarction
Lancet, 369 (9580), 2142-2143
DOI 10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60992-1, PubMed 17604783

Forfang K (1998)
Governmental steering of highly specialized medical services
Scand Cardiovasc J, 32 (4), 197-9
DOI 10.1080/14017439850139979, PubMed 9802137

Forfang K, Flatmark A, Evensen SA (1991)
[The National Hospital's need of beds in 1997]
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen, 111 (13), 1660
PubMed 2063372

MANGSCHAU A, GEIRAN O, ROOTWELT K, FORFANG K (1989)
IMPAIRMENT IN RIGHT VENTRICULAR PERFORMANCE AFTER LEFT-VENTRICULAR ANEURYSM OPERATION - REPLY
Ann. Thorac. Surg., 48 (6), 889
DOI 10.1016/0003-4975(89)90702-9

Endresen K, Forfang K (1989)
Acute effects of smoking one cigarette on monophasic action potentials and intraventricular conduction in coronary artery disease
Am J Cardiol, 63 (20), 1522-6
DOI 10.1016/0002-9149(89)90021-0, PubMed 2729142

Books

Forfang K, Istad H (2011)
Kardiologi: klinisk veileder
Gyldendal akademisk, Oslo, 344 s.
BIBSYS 114536368, ISBN 978-82-05-41217-0

Forfang K, Rasmussen K (2007)
Det Norske hjerte: norsk hjertemedisins historie
Universitetsforl., Oslo, 411 s.
BIBSYS 070714320, ISBN 978-82-15-00891-2

Forfang K, Simonsen S (1990)
Hjertet som reservedel: en studie av forberedelse og gjennomføring av hjertetransplantasjon ved Rikshospitalet : medisinske og økonomiske konsekvenser
[Oslo]
BIBSYS 93227059x

Book chapters

Forfang K, Geiran OR, Natvig JB, Simonsen S (2009)
Den første hjertetransplantasjon i Norge: medisinsk bragd eller ressurssløsing?
In Historier om helse, Den Norske legeforening, Oslo, s. 86-97
BIBSYS 101001207

Forfang K, Amlie JP, Rasmussen K (2007)
Norsk cardiologisk selskap: aktiv forening for å bekjempe hjertesykdommer
In Det Norske hjerte: norsk hjertemedisins historie, Universitetsforl., Oslo, S. 381-395
BIBSYS 070830991

Rasmussen K, Forfang K (2007)
Helsepolitiske frontlinjer i norsk hjertemedisin
In Det Norske hjerte: norsk hjertemedisins historie, Universitetsforl., Oslo, S. 59-71
BIBSYS 070829683

Simonsen S, Geiran OR, Forfang K (2007)
Hjertetransplantasjon: introduksjon av et nytt behandlingstilbud ved terminal hjertesvikt i Norge
In Det Norske hjerte: norsk hjertemedisins historie, Universitetsforl., Oslo, s. 183-192
BIBSYS 070830150

Rasmussen K, Forfang K (2007)
Sentrale norske bidrag til den internasjonale kardiologiske kunnskapsutbygging: norske "ti på topp"
In Det Norske hjerte: norsk hjertemedisins historie, Universitetsforl., Oslo, S. 327-337
BIBSYS 070830924

Theses

Forfang K (1978)
Atrial septal defect of secundum type in middle-aged patients: results of surgical treatment
Oslo, 1 b. (flere pag.)
BIBSYS 931904420