2009
Why are the intramyocardial portions of the coronary arteries spared from arteriosclerosis? Clinical implications
Botta D, Elefteriades J. Why are the intramyocardial portions of the coronary arteries spared from arteriosclerosis? Clinical implications. International Journal Of Angiology 2009, 18: 59-61. PMID: 22477493, PMCID: PMC2780855, DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1278325.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntramyocardial coronary arteriesCoronary arteryCoronary artery diseaseArtery diseaseCardiac surgeonsVasa vasorumArteryClinical implicationsArteriosclerosisOperating roomBetter diagnosisPresent reviewReliable findingsPossible mechanismPhysiological differencesMajor roleVasorumSparingDifferencesDiseaseDiagnosisSurgeons
2007
What Is the Optimal Management of Late-Presenting Survivors of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection?
Davies RR, Coe MP, Mandapati D, Gallo A, Botta DM, Elefteriades JA, Coady MA. What Is the Optimal Management of Late-Presenting Survivors of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection? The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2007, 83: 1593-1602. PMID: 17462364, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.12.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term survivalOperative repairAortic dissectionGroup AAcute Type A Aortic DissectionType A Aortic DissectionImproved long-term survivalOptimal managementExcellent long-term resultsA Aortic DissectionInitial medical managementCongestive heart failureCoronary artery diseaseOnset of symptomsLong-term resultsImmediate operative repairAcute typeSurgical emergencySymptom onsetArtery diseaseHeart failurePulmonary diseaseMedical managementSingle institutionGroup B
2001
Myocardial Revascularization as a Therapeutic Strategy in the Patient with Advanced Ventricular Dysfunction
Mitropoulos F, Elefteriades J. Myocardial Revascularization as a Therapeutic Strategy in the Patient with Advanced Ventricular Dysfunction. Heart Failure Reviews 2001, 6: 163-175. PMID: 11391034, DOI: 10.1023/a:1011416929501.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary artery bypassVentricular dysfunctionArtery bypassPerioperative managementEjection fractionPatient selectionAdvanced ventricular dysfunctionRight ventricular dysfunctionLeft ventricular dysfunctionLow ejection fractionOptimal perioperative managementSevere ventricular dysfunctionCareful patient selectionCoronary artery diseaseLong-term outcomesNumber of patientsQuality of lifeSurgical revascularizationHeart transplantationPulmonary hypertensionMyocardial revascularizationOverall prognosisArtery diseaseMedical managementRedo bypass
1997
Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting by a Single Surgeon Patients With Left Ventricular Ejection Fractions ≤30%
Elefteriades J, Morales D, Gradel C, Tollis G, Levi E, Zaret B. Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting by a Single Surgeon Patients With Left Ventricular Ejection Fractions ≤30%. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1997, 79: 1573-1578. PMID: 9202343, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00201-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced LV dysfunctionInternal mammary arteryCoronary artery diseaseEjection fractionLV dysfunctionMammary arteryArtery diseaseCongestive heart failure classSevere left ventricular dysfunctionCoronary Artery Bypass GraftingBetter long-term survivalHeart failure classSingle surgeon's patientsArtery Bypass GraftingCoronary artery bypassHigh operative riskLeft ventricular dysfunctionSevere ventricular arrhythmiasLV ejection fractionVentricular ejection fractionUse of CABGLong-term survivalQuality of lifeAngina classArtery bypass
1993
Transesophageal two-dimensional echocardiographic analysis of right ventricular systolic performance indices during coronary artery bypass grafting
Rafferty T, Durkin M, Harris S, Elefteriades J, Hines R, Prokop E, O'Connor T. Transesophageal two-dimensional echocardiographic analysis of right ventricular systolic performance indices during coronary artery bypass grafting. Journal Of Cardiothoracic And Vascular Anesthesia 1993, 7: 160-166. PMID: 8477020, DOI: 10.1016/1053-0770(93)90210-c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd-diastolic volume indexPulmonary artery pressureEnd-diastolic pressureCardiopulmonary bypassCardiac indexRV end-diastolic volume indexSignificant right coronary artery diseaseCoronary artery bypass surgeryRight coronary artery diseaseRV end-diastolic pressurePost-CPB valuesArtery bypass surgeryCoronary artery bypassCoronary artery diseaseMin/m2Two-dimensional echocardiographic analysisML/m2Inotropic supportIntraoperative courseArtery bypassArtery pressureBypass surgeryNitroglycerin infusionArtery diseaseEjection fraction
1989
Mild mitral insufficiency is a marker of impaired left ventricular performance in aortic stenosis
Schulman D, Remetz M, Elefteriades J, Frances C. Mild mitral insufficiency is a marker of impaired left ventricular performance in aortic stenosis. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 1989, 13: 796-801. PMID: 2926033, DOI: 10.1016/0735-1097(89)90218-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAortic stenosisEjection fractionGroup 2Mitral insufficiencyGroup 1Ventricular performanceEnd-systolic volume index ratioControl groupEnd-systolic volume indexSignificant coronary artery diseaseEnd-systolic wall stressImpaired left ventricular performanceGroup 2 patientsMild mitral insufficiencyPure aortic stenosisAortic valve replacementAortic valve areaCoronary artery diseaseLeft ventricular functionEnd-systolic stressLeft ventricular performanceWall stressCardiac indexValve replacementArtery disease
1988
Recovery of severe ischemic ventricular dysfunction after coronary artery bypass grafting
Brill D, Deckelbaum L, Remetz M, Soufer R, Elefteriades J, Zaret B. Recovery of severe ischemic ventricular dysfunction after coronary artery bypass grafting. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1988, 61: 650-651. PMID: 3257840, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(88)90784-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWall motion abnormalitiesVentricular dysfunctionLeft ventricularMotion abnormalitiesReversible wall motion abnormalitiesSevere coronary artery diseaseVentricular wall motion abnormalitiesIschemic ventricular dysfunctionReversible ventricular dysfunctionCoronary artery bypassCoronary artery diseasePeriod of ischemiaArtery bypassIschemic dysfunctionArtery diseaseHibernating myocardiumMyocardial infarctionMyocardial scarDysfunctionFibrous tissueRecent evidencePatientsComplete reversalAbnormalitiesRevascularization