1996
Skeletal Muscle Ventricles in Continuity with the Bloodstream
Ukoha O, Braxton J, Letsou G, Hogan J, Ariyan S, Elefteriades J. Skeletal Muscle Ventricles in Continuity with the Bloodstream. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 1996, 11: 271-279. PMID: 8902641, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.1996.tb00050.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAverage systolic pressureDegree of augmentationSystolic pressureDiastolic augmentationBlood flowCanine modelEnd-stage congestive heart failureOutflow conduitIntra-aortic balloon pumpStimulation delayCongestive heart failureLatissimus dorsi muscleSkeletal muscle ventriclesSMV ruptureSMV stimulationThoracodorsal nerveTiming of stimulationArterial pressureRespiratory insufficiencyBalloon pumpHeart failureProlonged anticoagulationValved conduitIntraoperative instabilityProsthetic valves
1995
Dynamic Cardiomyoplasty
Letsou G, Austin L, Grandjean P, Braxton J, Elefteriades J. Dynamic Cardiomyoplasty. Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 121-124. PMID: 7796426, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30068-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnimalsCardiomyoplastyClinical Trials as TopicClinical Trials, Phase III as TopicDogsHeart FailureHumansConceptsSystolic performanceNYHA class III heart failureClass III heart failureProgressive left ventricular dilatationLeft ventricular dilatationRandomized clinical trialsMechanism of actionOperative riskSymptomatic improvementHeart failureVentricular dilatationDynamic cardiomyoplastyClinical trialsObjective improvementSurvival advantageLeft ventriclePromising new techniqueDefinitive answerPatientsCardiomyoplastyDilatationVentricleTrialsCabg in Advanced Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Elefteriades J, Kron I. Cabg in Advanced Left Ventricular Dysfunction. Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 35-42. PMID: 7796430, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30060-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced left ventricular dysfunctionCongestive heart failure stateAdvanced ischemic cardiomyopathyEjection fraction increaseIndependent clinical seriesInternal mammary conduitsHeart failure stateLeft ventricular dysfunctionHeart transplantationVentricular dysfunctionIschemic cardiomyopathyPatient groupClinical seriesIschemic muscleCABGPatientsLong-term longevityMuscleUniversity of VirginiaTransplantationCardiomyopathyDysfunctionImportant roleVentricular Arrhythmias in Heart Failure
Batsford W, Mickleborough L, Elefteriades J. Ventricular Arrhythmias in Heart Failure. Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 87-91. PMID: 7796435, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30064-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntroduction
Elefteriades J, Lee F, Letsou G. Introduction. Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 1-3. PMID: 7796423, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30057-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere left ventricular dysfunctionLeft ventricular ejection fractionAutomatic defibrillator implantationCoronary bypass surgeryLeft ventricular dysfunctionVentricular ejection fractionSpecific patient groupsAdvanced treatment modalitiesHeart transplantationVentricular aneurysmectomyVentricular dysfunctionBypass surgeryDefibrillator implantationValve replacementEjection fractionCardiology clinicPatient groupTreatment modalitiesClinical studiesLeft ventricleTraditional modalitiesModalitiesAneurysmectomyPatientsSurgerySynthesis Guidelines for Selection Among Treatment Options
Elefteriades J, Letsou G, Lee F. Synthesis Guidelines for Selection Among Treatment Options. Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 137-143. PMID: 7796428, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30070-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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