1993
The relationship between “Normal” transesophageal color-flow doppler-defined tricuspid regurgitation and thermodilution right ventricular ejection fraction measurements
Rafferty T, Durkin M, Hines R, Elefteriades J, O'Connor T. The relationship between “Normal” transesophageal color-flow doppler-defined tricuspid regurgitation and thermodilution right ventricular ejection fraction measurements. Journal Of Cardiothoracic And Vascular Anesthesia 1993, 7: 167-174. PMID: 8477021, DOI: 10.1016/1053-0770(93)90211-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTricuspid regurgitationEjection fractionRight ventricular ejection fraction measurementsThermodilution right ventricular ejection fractionRight atrial pressure waveformTricuspid regurgitation jet areaRight ventricular ejection fractionVentricular ejection fraction measurementsRight ventricular functionVentricular ejection fractionJet areaEjection fraction measurementsRevascularization patientsChest closureCardiopulmonary bypassVentricular functionAtrial areaEndotracheal intubationTricuspid valveRegurgitation indexRegurgitationWaveform abnormalitiesExcursion ratioPressure waveformRegression analysis
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