1994
Latency of Skeletal Muscle Contraction after Pulse Train Stimulation: An Important Factor in Correct Timing of Skeletal Muscle Cardiac Assist Devices
Letsou G, Zarif A, Smith A, Hogan J, Lee P, Ariyan S, Baldwin J, Elefteriades J. Latency of Skeletal Muscle Contraction after Pulse Train Stimulation: An Important Factor in Correct Timing of Skeletal Muscle Cardiac Assist Devices. Journal Of Surgical Research 1994, 57: 672-676. PMID: 7996844, DOI: 10.1006/jsre.1994.1199.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeak tensionSkeletal muscle contractionSkeletal muscleAssist deviceEnd-stage cardiac failureMuscle contractionCanine latissimus dorsi musclePulse train stimulationLatissimus dorsi muscleCanine heart rateContraction/relaxation cycleCardiac assist devicesCardiac augmentationConditioning regimensCardiac failureTrain stimulationHeart rateCardiac assistanceContraction timingOptimal timingMuscleDorsi muscleCardiac cycleContractionCorrect timing
1992
Right Ventricular Assist Devices and the Surgical Treatment of Right Ventricular Failure
Higgins R, Elefteriades J. Right Ventricular Assist Devices and the Surgical Treatment of Right Ventricular Failure. Cardiology Clinics 1992, 10: 185-192. PMID: 1739958, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30262-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVentricular assist deviceCirculatory supportCardiopulmonary bypassAssist deviceSevere right ventricular dysfunctionRight ventricular assist deviceLong-term circulatory supportRight ventricular dysfunctionRight ventricular failureRight ventricular functionHigh-risk patientsIntraaortic balloon pumpMechanical circulatory supportTreatment of patientsInotropic supportProgressive therapyCardiac transplantationVentricular dysfunctionVentricular failureBiventricular failureBalloon pumpSurgical treatmentVentricular functionVolume statusHigh morbidity