John Elefteriades, MD

• Alan Dardik
• Brian Richard Smith
• Daniel Boffa
• Dhanpat Jain
• Jeffrey Weinreb
• Leslie Scoutt
• Michael Dewar
• Robert Soufer
• Wanda Popescu

Coronary Artery Bypass; Genetics; Heart Aneurysm; Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic

• Full Calcium Jacket the Conservative Management of a Traumatic Aortic InjuryTripathi R, Ellauzi H, Zafar M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Full Calcium Jacket the Conservative Management of a Traumatic Aortic Injury Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2023, 101132. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2023.101132.
• KIF6 Trp719Arg Genetic Variant Increases Risk for Thoracic Aortic DissectionVelasco J, Li Y, Ziganshin B, Zafar M, Rizzo J, Ma D, Zang H, Kalyanasundaram A, Elefteriades J. KIF6 Trp719Arg Genetic Variant Increases Risk for Thoracic Aortic Dissection Genes 2023, 14: 252. PMID: 36833179, PMCID: PMC9956195, DOI: 10.3390/genes14020252.
• Chapter 28 Fossa ovalis, patent foramen ovale, and cardiac massesNasir A, Zafar M, Elefteriades J. Chapter 28 Fossa ovalis, patent foramen ovale, and cardiac masses 2023, 403-437. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-84906-7.00013-3.
• Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage for Prevention of Spinal Cord Ischemia in Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Surgery—Pros and ConsEllauzi H, Arora H, Elefteriades J, Zaffar M, Ellauzi R, Popescu W. Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage for Prevention of Spinal Cord Ischemia in Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Surgery—Pros and Cons Aorta 2022, 10: 290-297. PMID: 36539146, PMCID: PMC9767776, DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1757792.
• Abstract 10736: Statistical Shape Modeling Reveals Anatomic Shape Features Associated With the Outcome of Optimal Medical Therapy in Uncomplicated Type B Aortic DissectionLiu M, Dong H, Wu Y, Mazlout A, Oshinski J, Sun W, Elefteriades J, Leshnower B, Gleason R. Abstract 10736: Statistical Shape Modeling Reveals Anatomic Shape Features Associated With the Outcome of Optimal Medical Therapy in Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection Circulation 2022, 146: a10736-a10736. DOI: 10.1161/circ.146.suppl_1.10736.
• Abstract 10419: Mechanical Properties of Flap and Adventitia in Type B Aortic DissectionDong H, Liu M, Zhou Y, Chhabra A, Oshinski J, Sun W, Elefteriades J, Leshnower B, Gleason R. Abstract 10419: Mechanical Properties of Flap and Adventitia in Type B Aortic Dissection Circulation 2022, 146: a10419-a10419. DOI: 10.1161/circ.146.suppl_1.10419.
• Abstract 15184: Connective Tissue Disease Subtype and Pregnancy: Risk of Lifelong Thoracic Aortic Aneurysmal DiseaseNasir A, Zafar M, Kalyanasundaram A, Sonsino A, Papanikolaou D, Tanweer M, Li Y, Ziganshin B, elder R, campbell K, Cohen L, Elefteriades J, Chou J. Abstract 15184: Connective Tissue Disease Subtype and Pregnancy: Risk of Lifelong Thoracic Aortic Aneurysmal Disease Circulation 2022, 146: a15184-a15184. DOI: 10.1161/circ.146.suppl_1.15184.
• Abstract 15193: Coronary Ectasia in Patients With Thoracic Aortic AneurysmTripathi R, Zafar M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J, Altin E. Abstract 15193: Coronary Ectasia in Patients With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Circulation 2022, 146: a15193-a15193. DOI: 10.1161/circ.146.suppl_1.15193.
• Abstract 15742: Thoracic Aortic Aneurysmal Disease Prevalence and Outcomes in Women With Connective Tissue DiseasesNasir A, Zafar M, Kalyanasundaram A, Sonsino A, Papanikolaou D, Tanweer M, Li Y, Ziganshin B, elder R, campbell K, Cohen L, Elefteriades J, Chou J. Abstract 15742: Thoracic Aortic Aneurysmal Disease Prevalence and Outcomes in Women With Connective Tissue Diseases Circulation 2022, 146: a15742-a15742. DOI: 10.1161/circ.146.suppl_1.15742.
• Abstract 11587: Intriguing Genetic Overlap Between SCAD and TADJeoffrey S, Kalyanasundaram A, Zafar M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Abstract 11587: Intriguing Genetic Overlap Between SCAD and TAD Circulation 2022, 146: a11587-a11587. DOI: 10.1161/circ.146.suppl_1.11587.
• Off-Pump Methacrylate Cement Pulmonary EmbolectomyUdelsman B, Credaroli E, Notarianni A, Elefteriades J, Boffa D, Popescu W. Off-Pump Methacrylate Cement Pulmonary Embolectomy Annals Of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports 2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2022.09.001.
• Ascending Aneurysmectomy: Should we Shift to the Left?Elefteriades J, Rizzo J, Zafar M, Ziganshin B. Ascending Aneurysmectomy: Should we Shift to the Left? Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2022 PMID: 36109210, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.07.033.
• Aortic Valve Replacement in the Failing Left Ventricle: Worthwhile?Kalyanasundaram A, Vinholo T, Zafar M, Anis O, Charilaou P, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Aortic Valve Replacement in the Failing Left Ventricle: Worthwhile? Reviews In Cardiovascular Medicine 2022, 23: 223. DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2307223.
• Ultimate tensile strength and biaxial stress–strain responses of aortic tissues—A clinical-engineering correlationDong H, Liu M, Lou X, Leshnower B, Sun W, Ziganshin B, Zafar M, Elefteriades J. Ultimate tensile strength and biaxial stress–strain responses of aortic tissues—A clinical-engineering correlation Applications In Engineering Science 2022, 10: 100101. DOI: 10.1016/j.apples.2022.100101.
• The Genetics of Inheritable Aortic DiseasesKalyanasundaram A, Elefteriades J. The Genetics of Inheritable Aortic Diseases Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports 2022, 16: 13-24. DOI: 10.1007/s12170-022-00687-x.
• A Cardiac Surgical Perspective on Hypothermia for Protection of Neural TissuesElefteriades J, Simmons J, Ziganshin B. A Cardiac Surgical Perspective on Hypothermia for Protection of Neural Tissues Neuroscience & Medicine 2022, 13: 145-160. DOI: 10.4236/nm.2022.134014.
• Commentary: How cold should we go?Elefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Commentary: How cold should we go? Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2021 PMID: 34952703, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.11.068.
• Ascending Aneurysms in Heart Transplant Patients A Rare Opportunity to Assess Heredity Versus Biological EnvironmentAnis O, Kopf G, Ziganshin B, Zafar M, Tranquilli M, Sieller R, Elefteriades J. Ascending Aneurysms in Heart Transplant Patients A Rare Opportunity to Assess Heredity Versus Biological Environment JACC Case Reports 2021, 3: 1685-1689. PMID: 34766019, PMCID: PMC8571777, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.07.010.
• Delayed Surgery for Acute Aortic DissectionPinkhasova P, Zafar M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Delayed Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection 2021, 535-551. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-66668-2_37.
• A probabilistic and anisotropic failure metric for ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm risk assessmentLiu M, Liang L, Zou Q, Ismail Y, Lou X, Iannucci G, Chen E, Leshnower B, Elefteriades J, Sun W. A probabilistic and anisotropic failure metric for ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm risk assessment Journal Of The Mechanics And Physics Of Solids 2021, 155: 104539. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmps.2021.104539.
• Simple Hepatic Cysts as Markers of Thoracic Aortic DiseaseC K, BA Z, MA Z, J B, J E. Simple Hepatic Cysts as Markers of Thoracic Aortic Disease Journal Of Disease Markers 2021, 6 DOI: 10.26420/jdismarkers.2021.1043.
• Coronary Artery Disease: Part I-MedicalPrasad K, Elefteriades J. Coronary Artery Disease: Part I-Medical International Journal Of Angiology 2021, 30: 001-003. PMID: 34025090, PMCID: PMC8128483, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1723943.
• Reinforcement of Posterior Wall of Aortic AnastomosisElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Reinforcement of Posterior Wall of Aortic Anastomosis 2021, 5-7. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_2.
• The “Inclusion” Anastomotic TechniqueElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. The “Inclusion” Anastomotic Technique 2021, 103-104. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_37.
• Innominate Vein LigationElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Innominate Vein Ligation 2021, 13-15. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_4.
• Left Atrial Cannulation in Atrial FibrillationElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Left Atrial Cannulation in Atrial Fibrillation 2021, 91-92. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_32.
• Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic ReplacementElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Replacement 2021, 217-225. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_62.
• “Retrosternal Sponge” Re-entry TechniqueElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. “Retrosternal Sponge” Re-entry Technique 2021, 55-57. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_20.
• Visceral Artery AneurysmsElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Visceral Artery Aneurysms 2021, 279-281. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_68.
• Aortic Valve ReplacementElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Aortic Valve Replacement 2021, 139-142. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_50.
• Cannulation SitesElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Cannulation Sites 2021, 17-22. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_5.
• Siena Graft for Mega-AortaElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Siena Graft for Mega-Aorta 2021, 99-102. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_36.
• “Valerie” Stitch for Exposure of Aortic RootElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. “Valerie” Stitch for Exposure of Aortic Root 2021, 47-48. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_17.
• Other Cerebral Perfusion StrategiesElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Other Cerebral Perfusion Strategies 2021, 75-78. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_27.
• Post-operative Care After Descending/Thoracoabdominal Aortic ReplacementElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Post-operative Care After Descending/Thoracoabdominal Aortic Replacement 2021, 265-266. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_66.
• The Tightening StitchElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. The Tightening Stitch 2021, 43-44. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_15.
• Reinforced Sternal ClosureElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Reinforced Sternal Closure 2021, 59-60. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_21.
• Graft SizingElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Graft Sizing 2021, 27-28. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_8.
• Using the Corner of the Commisure to AdvantageElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Using the Corner of the Commisure to Advantage 2021, 129-130. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_48.
• General Practical TipsElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. General Practical Tips 2021, 3-4. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_1.
• Remember the Pulmonary Artery for Venous ReturnElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Remember the Pulmonary Artery for Venous Return 2021, 95-96. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_34.
• Mobilization of the Posterior Wall of the AortaElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Mobilization of the Posterior Wall of the Aorta 2021, 35-36. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_12.
• Aortic WrapElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Aortic Wrap 2021, 9-11. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_3.
• Surrounding the Ascending Aorta: Without Injuring the Pulmonary ArteryElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Surrounding the Ascending Aorta: Without Injuring the Pulmonary Artery 2021, 49-51. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_18.
• Adherence of Aortic Aneurysm to Chest WallElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Adherence of Aortic Aneurysm to Chest Wall 2021, 115-116. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_42.
• Aneurysms of the Branches of the Aortic ArchElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Aneurysms of the Branches of the Aortic Arch 2021, 175-176. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_56.
• Extracting Failed EndograftsElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Extracting Failed Endografts 2021, 121-122. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_45.
• Deeper Stitches on the Non-coronary Sinus During Ascending Aortic ReplacementElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Deeper Stitches on the Non-coronary Sinus During Ascending Aortic Replacement 2021, 143-143. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_51.
• Lung AdhesionsElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Lung Adhesions 2021, 113-114. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_41.
• Towel Clip Technique to Control Re-entry BleedingElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Towel Clip Technique to Control Re-entry Bleeding 2021, 61-63. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_22.
• Pericardial Bridge for Delayed Sternal ClosureElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Pericardial Bridge for Delayed Sternal Closure 2021, 53-54. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_19.
• Filling the GraftElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Filling the Graft 2021, 123-124. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_46.
• V-Shaped Aortic Root RemodelingElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. V-Shaped Aortic Root Remodeling 2021, 159-160. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_53.
• Stand-Alone Elephant Trunk ProcedureElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Stand-Alone Elephant Trunk Procedure 2021, 185-186. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_59.
• Intraoperative Malperfusion EventsElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Intraoperative Malperfusion Events 2021, 79-82. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_28.
• Arch Replacement Options (Three-Vessel, Two-Vessel, Trifurcated Graft)Elefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Arch Replacement Options (Three-Vessel, Two-Vessel, Trifurcated Graft) 2021, 171-174. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_55.
• Mobilize the Descending Aorta from the EsophagusElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Mobilize the Descending Aorta from the Esophagus 2021, 97-98. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_35.
• Do Not Cut Too Close to the ClampElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Do Not Cut Too Close to the Clamp 2021, 33-34. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_11.
• Pull Hard on the Graft to Measure LengthElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Pull Hard on the Graft to Measure Length 2021, 25-26. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_7.
• Turn Off Left Ventricle Vent Well Before Finishing Last Ascending Suture LineElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Turn Off Left Ventricle Vent Well Before Finishing Last Ascending Suture Line 2021, 65-66. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_23.
• Hugging But Not Restricting the Innominate Artery with the ClampElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Hugging But Not Restricting the Innominate Artery with the Clamp 2021, 85-86. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_30.
• Vascular Rings and Kommerell’s DiverticulaElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Vascular Rings and Kommerell’s Diverticula 2021, 291-299. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_70.
• Acute Type A Aortic DissectionElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Acute Type A Aortic Dissection 2021, 187-200. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_60.
• BioGlue on Graft-to-Graft AnastomosesElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. BioGlue on Graft-to-Graft Anastomoses 2021, 107-108. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_39.
• Tighten Your AnastomosesElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Tighten Your Anastomoses 2021, 41-42. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_14.
• Reduction of Graft Diameter: Taking Out a “Dart”Elefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Reduction of Graft Diameter: Taking Out a “Dart” 2021, 29-30. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_9.
• Swing Venous Line Down to Expose the Aortic RootElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Swing Venous Line Down to Expose the Aortic Root 2021, 45-46. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_16.
• Carbon Dioxide Flooding of the Pericardial WellElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Carbon Dioxide Flooding of the Pericardial Well 2021, 37-39. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_13.
• Be Creative in Your Graft-to-Graft Anastomoses (Attaching Arch Graft to Ascending Graft Configurations)Elefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Be Creative in Your Graft-to-Graft Anastomoses (Attaching Arch Graft to Ascending Graft Configurations) 2021, 109-111. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_40.
• Clamp Above the Left Subclavian ArteryElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Clamp Above the Left Subclavian Artery 2021, 71-72. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_25.
• Pulmonary Artery AneurysmsElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Pulmonary Artery Aneurysms 2021, 285-287. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_69.
• Increase of Graft DiameterElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Increase of Graft Diameter 2021, 31-32. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_10.
• Extracting Old Prosthetic ValvesElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Extracting Old Prosthetic Valves 2021, 119-120. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_44.
• Fenestration ProcedureElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Fenestration Procedure 2021, 233-240. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_64.
• Standard (Non-frozen) Elephant Trunk ProcedureElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Standard (Non-frozen) Elephant Trunk Procedure 2021, 177-179. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_57.
• Aortic Morphology Determines Extent of ResectionElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Aortic Morphology Determines Extent of Resection 2021, 127-128. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_47.
• Retrieving the Elephant Trunk: Three OptionsElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Retrieving the Elephant Trunk: Three Options 2021, 181-183. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_58.
• Early Recruitment of Left Subclavian ArteryElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Early Recruitment of Left Subclavian Artery 2021, 73-74. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_26.
• Sub-adventitial HematomaElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Sub-adventitial Hematoma 2021, 105-106. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_38.
• Bevel Your Distal Ascending or Hemi-Arch AnastomosisElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Bevel Your Distal Ascending or Hemi-Arch Anastomosis 2021, 23-24. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_6.
• John’s Rule: Never Start Left-Atrial Femoral Artery Perfusion Without the Aorta ClampedElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. John’s Rule: Never Start Left-Atrial Femoral Artery Perfusion Without the Aorta Clamped 2021, 93-94. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_33.
• Do Not Obliterate the False Lumen in a Chronic Aortic DissectionElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Do Not Obliterate the False Lumen in a Chronic Aortic Dissection 2021, 83-84. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_29.
• Conduct of Deep Hypothermic Circulatory ArrestElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Conduct of Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest 2021, 67-70. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_24.
• Cardiac Reoperations: The Limited Dissection ApproachElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Cardiac Reoperations: The Limited Dissection Approach 2021, 117-118. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_43.
• Acute Type B Aortic Dissection: Clinical Perspectives to Guide SurgeryElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Acute Type B Aortic Dissection: Clinical Perspectives to Guide Surgery 2021, 227-232. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_63.
• Valve-Sparing Aortic Root ReplacementElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement 2021, 161-169. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_54.
• Cannulation of the Left Inferior Pulmonary Vein For Left Atrial-Femoral Artery BypassElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Cannulation of the Left Inferior Pulmonary Vein For Left Atrial-Femoral Artery Bypass 2021, 87-89. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_31.
• Composite Graft Aortic Root Replacement: Bentall ProcedureElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Composite Graft Aortic Root Replacement: Bentall Procedure 2021, 145-158. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_52.
• Practical Tips in Aortic Surgery, Clinical and Technical InsightsElefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Practical Tips in Aortic Surgery, Clinical and Technical Insights 2021 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3.
• Thoracic Aorta and Its VariantsMadou I, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J, Erben Y. Thoracic Aorta and Its Variants 2020, 123-141. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55660-0_7.
• New Horizons in Lower Limb Ischemia- Pathophysiology and ManagementPrasad K, Elefteriades J. New Horizons in Lower Limb Ischemia- Pathophysiology and Management International Journal Of Angiology 2020, 29: 141-142. PMID: 32904751, PMCID: PMC7458723, DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716437.
• Pathophysiology and Treatment Modalities for Atrial Fibrillation: Present and FuturePrasad K, Elefteriades J. Pathophysiology and Treatment Modalities for Atrial Fibrillation: Present and Future International Journal Of Angiology 2020, 29: 63-64. PMID: 32476806, PMCID: PMC7250631, DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1710497.
• Aortic Arch AneurysmsImran M, Zafar M, Chkhikvadze T, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Aortic Arch Aneurysms 2020, 529-544. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-24174-2_57.
• Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Novel Therapeutic Interventions-Present and FuturePrasad K, Elefteriades J. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Novel Therapeutic Interventions-Present and Future International Journal Of Angiology 2019, 28: 069-070. PMID: 31384103, PMCID: PMC6679968, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1693430.
• Mechanics of the Thoracic Aortic WallZiganshin B, Elefteriades J. Mechanics of the Thoracic Aortic Wall 2019, 149-162. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-7091-4874-7_10.
• Triggers of Aortic DissectionZiganshin B, Elefteriades J. Triggers of Aortic Dissection 2019, 191-203. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-7091-4874-7_13.
• Genetic testing to modulate when to operate in thoracic aortic diseaseKostiuk V, Brownstein A, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Genetic testing to modulate when to operate in thoracic aortic disease Journal Of Visualized Surgery 2018, 4: 193-193. DOI: 10.21037/jovs.2018.07.14.
• “Getting beyond diameter”: when to replace the aorta?Tanweer M, Zafar M, Saeyeldin A, Gryaznov A, Puddifant A, Erben Y, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. “Getting beyond diameter”: when to replace the aorta? Journal Of Visualized Surgery 2018, 4: 124-124. DOI: 10.21037/jovs.2018.06.04.
• VH10. Two-Staged Open Surgical Approach for Aortoesophageal FistulaMeji C, Chaar C, Brownstein A, Elefteriades J. VH10. Two-Staged Open Surgical Approach for Aortoesophageal Fistula Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 67: e245. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2018.03.387.
• Aortic root flap representing an old dissection in the non-coronary sinusGryaznov A, Ma W, Erben Y, Zafar M, Velasquez C, Saeyeldin A, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Aortic root flap representing an old dissection in the non-coronary sinus ASVIDE 2018, 5: 524-524. DOI: 10.21037/asvide.2018.524.
• Intraoperative TEE. Descending aortic dissectionGryaznov A, Ma W, Erben Y, Zafar M, Velasquez C, Saeyeldin A, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Intraoperative TEE. Descending aortic dissection ASVIDE 2018, 5: 525-525. DOI: 10.21037/asvide.2018.525.
• Natural History and Management of Kommerell Diverticulum in a Single Tertiary Referral CenterErben Y, Brownstein A, Velasquez C, Li Y, Rizzo J, Mojibian H, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Natural History and Management of Kommerell Diverticulum in a Single Tertiary Referral Center Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2018, 67: e24. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.11.005.
• Genetic Disorders of the VasculatureBrownstein A, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Genetic Disorders of the Vasculature 2018 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-801238-3.99692-2.
• Time to Move to Earlier Intervention for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?Gryaznov A, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Time to Move to Earlier Intervention for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm? Structural Heart 2018, 2: 10-22. DOI: 10.1080/24748706.2017.1404664.
• Chapter 10 Guilt by Association Paradigm for Detection of Silent Aortic AneurysmsFindlay R, Thompson O, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Chapter 10 Guilt by Association Paradigm for Detection of Silent Aortic Aneurysms 2018, 107-118. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-809979-7.00010-9.
• Chapter 12 Chest X-Ray in Aortic DiseaseDamberg A, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Chapter 12 Chest X-Ray in Aortic Disease 2018, 129-131. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-809979-7.00012-2.
• Chapter 3 Histology of Aortic Disease and Progression of Aortic Dissection From Acute to ChronicZafar M, Peterss S, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Chapter 3 Histology of Aortic Disease and Progression of Aortic Dissection From Acute to Chronic 2018, 41-59. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-809979-7.00003-1.
• Chapter 22 Current Status of Medical Therapy of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and DissectionPercy A, Percy A, Mukherjee S, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Chapter 22 Current Status of Medical Therapy of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection 2018, 235-249. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-809979-7.00022-5.
• Genetic Disorders of the VasculatureBrownstein A, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Genetic Disorders of the Vasculature 2018, 327-367. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-809657-4.99692-3.
• Aortic AneurysmSingh M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Aortic Aneurysm 2018, 123-142. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-809657-4.99690-x.
• Aortic AneurysmSingh M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Aortic Aneurysm 2018 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-801238-3.99690-9.
• Two-Stage Elephant Trunk approach for open management of distal aortic arch and descending aortic pathology in patients with Marfan syndromeVelasquez C, Zafar M, Saeyeldin A, Mahmood S, Brownstein A, Erben Y, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Two-Stage Elephant Trunk approach for open management of distal aortic arch and descending aortic pathology in patients with Marfan syndrome ASVIDE 2017, 4: 541-541. DOI: 10.21037/asvide.2017.541.
• Natural History of Aneurysmal Aortic Arch Branch Vessels in a Single Tertiary Referral CenterBrownstein A, Erben Y, Rajaee S, Li Y, Rizzo J, Lyall V, Mojibian H, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Natural History of Aneurysmal Aortic Arch Branch Vessels in a Single Tertiary Referral Center Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 66: e18. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.05.035.
• IP237 Natural History and Management of Renal Artery Aneurysms in a Single Tertiary Referral CenterBrownstein A, Erben Y, Rajaee S, Li Y, Rizzo J, Mojibian H, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. IP237 Natural History and Management of Renal Artery Aneurysms in a Single Tertiary Referral Center Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 65: 118s-119s. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.03.223.
• PC084 Natural History and Management of Splanchnic Artery Aneurysms in a Single Tertiary Referral CenterErben Y, Brownstein A, Rajaee S, Li Y, Rizzo J, Mojibian H, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. PC084 Natural History and Management of Splanchnic Artery Aneurysms in a Single Tertiary Referral Center Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2017, 65: 161s-162s. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2017.03.306.
• Mechanisms of Disease and Natural HistoryZiganshin B, Elefteriades J. Mechanisms of Disease and Natural History 2017, 19-43. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-15192-2_2.
• Neurological Events Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Their PredictorsKleiman N, Maini B, Reardon M, Conte J, Katz S, Rajagopal V, Kauten J, Hartman A, McKay R, Hagberg R, Huang J, Popma J, Adams D, Ad N, Aharonian V, Anderson W, Applegate R, Bafi A, Bajwa T, Bakhos M, Ball S, Batra S, Beohar N, Brachinsky W, Brinster D, Brown J, Byrne J, Byrne T, Casale A, Caskey M, Chawla A, Cohen H, Coselli J, Costa M, Cheatham J, Chetcuti S, Crestanello J, Davis T, Michael Deeb G, Diez J, Dauerman H, Elefteriades J, Fail P, Feinberg E, Fontana G, Forrest J, Galloway A, Giacomini J, Gleason T, Guadiani V, Harrison J, Hebeler R, Heimansohn D, Heiser J, Heller L, Henry S, Hermiller J, Hockmuth D, Hughes G, Joye J, Kafi A, Kar B, Khabbaz K, Kipperman R, Kliger C, Kon N, Lamelas J, Lee J, Leya F, Londono J, Macheers S, Mangi A, de Marchena E, Markowitz A, Matthews R, Merhi W, Mumtaz M, O’Hair D, Petrossian G, Pfeffer T, Raybuck B, Resar J, Robbins M, Robbins R, Robinson N, Ring M, Salerno T, Schreiber T, Schmoker J, Sharma S, Siwek L, Skelding K, Slater J, Starnes V, Stoler R, Subramanian V, Tadros P, Thompson C, Waksman R, Watson D, Yakubov S, Zhao D, Zorn G. Neurological Events Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement and Their Predictors Circulation Cardiovascular Interventions 2016, 9: e003551. PMID: 27601429, DOI: 10.1161/circinterventions.115.003551.
• Guilt by association: a paradigm for detection of silent aortic diseaseZiganshin B, Elefteriades J. Guilt by association: a paradigm for detection of silent aortic disease ASVIDE 2016, 3: 236-236. DOI: 10.21037/asvide.2016.236.
• CT Imaging Artifact Simulating Aortic DissectionChou A, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. CT Imaging Artifact Simulating Aortic Dissection Aorta 2016, 4 DOI: 10.12945/j.aorta.2016.15.021.
• Advanced Glycation End Products and its Soluble Receptors in the Pathogenesis of Thoracic Aortic AneurysmPrasad K, Sarkar A, Zafar M, Shoker A, Moselhi H, Tranquilli M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Advanced Glycation End Products and its Soluble Receptors in the Pathogenesis of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Aorta 2016, 4 DOI: 10.12945/j.aorta.2016.15.018.
• Deep crater in heavily calcified aortic valve leaflet—a “smoking gun” for embolic strokeXu C, Canter L, Zeeshan A, Elefteriades J. Deep crater in heavily calcified aortic valve leaflet—a “smoking gun” for embolic stroke Aorta 2016, 3: 172-176. DOI: 10.12945/j.aorta.2016.15.010.
• FROZEN ELEPHANT TRUNK FOR TYPE A AORTIC DISSECTION: INTERACTIONS OF TRANSFER DISTANCE, ACUITY AND MORTALITYMa W, Wang L, Peterss S, Zhang W, Zheng J, Pan X, Liu Y, Zhu J, Elefteriades J, Sun L. FROZEN ELEPHANT TRUNK FOR TYPE A AORTIC DISSECTION: INTERACTIONS OF TRANSFER DISTANCE, ACUITY AND MORTALITY Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2016, 67: 2273. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(16)32274-4.
• Aortic Root Reoperation after Aortic and Aortic Valve SurgeryFabry T, Peterss S, Luehr M, Zafar M, Guenther S, Dumfarth J, Ziganshin B, Pichlmaier M, Hagl C, Elefteriades J. Aortic Root Reoperation after Aortic and Aortic Valve Surgery The Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgeon 2016, 64 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1571632.
• Open Stented Grafts for Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique: Technical Aspects and Current OutcomesMa W, Zheng J, Sun L, Salamone G, Elefteriades J. Open Stented Grafts for Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique: Technical Aspects and Current Outcomes Aorta 2015, 3: 122-135. DOI: 10.12945/j.aorta.2015.14-062.
• CHRONOLOGIC AND CLIMATIC FACTORS PRECIPITATE ACUTE AORTIC DISSECTION: A STUDY OF 1642 PATIENTS IN TWO CONTINENTSMa W, Li B, Ziganshin B, Zhang W, Wang L, Sarkar A, Pan X, Liu N, Zheng J, Liu Y, Zhu J, Huang L, Sun L, Elefteriades J. CHRONOLOGIC AND CLIMATIC FACTORS PRECIPITATE ACUTE AORTIC DISSECTION: A STUDY OF 1642 PATIENTS IN TWO CONTINENTS Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2015, 65: a2112. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(15)62112-x.
• Multimodality Imaging of Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta in Adults: From the American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging Endorsed by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic ResonanceGoldstein SA, Evangelista A, Abbara S, Arai A, Asch FM, Badano LP, Bolen MA, Connolly HM, Cuéllar-Calàbria H, Czerny M, Devereux RB, Erbel RA, Fattori R, Isselbacher EM, Lindsay JM, McCulloch M, Michelena HI, Nienaber CA, Oh JK, Pepi M, Taylor AJ, Weinsaft JW, Zamorano JL, Editors C, Dietz H, Eagle K, Elefteriades J, Jondeau G, Rousseau H, Schepens M. Multimodality Imaging of Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta in Adults: From the American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging Endorsed by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Journal Of The American Society Of Echocardiography 2015, 28: 119-182. PMID: 25623219, DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2014.11.015.
• Thoracic Aortic DiseaseZiganshin B, Elefteriades J. Thoracic Aortic Disease 2013, 331-353. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-4441-0_23.
• Late Anatomic Findings after “Rescue CABG” for Peri-Operative Ischemia Following Aortic Root ReplacementRamarathnam A, Javier A, Farkas E, Cornfeld D, Tranquilli M, Elefteriades J. Late Anatomic Findings after “Rescue CABG” for Peri-Operative Ischemia Following Aortic Root Replacement World Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery 2013, 2013: 70-76. DOI: 10.4236/wjcs.2013.32012.
• Toward Uniformity in Reporting of Thoracic Aortic DiameterBerger J, Elefteriades J. Toward Uniformity in Reporting of Thoracic Aortic Diameter International Journal Of Angiology 2012, 21: 243-244. PMID: 24293986, PMCID: PMC3578617, DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1328968.
• Respecting Symptoms in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Management: A Case of Symptomatic Necrotizing Granulomatous AortitisKuzmik G, Sang A, Cai G, Tranquilli M, Elefteriades J. Respecting Symptoms in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Management: A Case of Symptomatic Necrotizing Granulomatous Aortitis International Journal Of Angiology 2012, 21: 151-154. PMID: 23997559, PMCID: PMC3578625, DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1315632.
• CAROTID INTIMA MEDIA THICKNESS CONFIRMS PROTECTION AGAINST ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN PATIENTS WITH ASCENDING AORTIC ANEURYSMHung A, Zafar M, Tranquilli M, Scoutt L, Elefteriades J. CAROTID INTIMA MEDIA THICKNESS CONFIRMS PROTECTION AGAINST ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN PATIENTS WITH ASCENDING AORTIC ANEURYSM Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2012, 59: e1769. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(12)61770-7.
• Mutations in Myosin Light Chain Kinase Cause Familial Aortic DissectionsWang L, Guo D, Cao J, Gong L, Kamm K, Regalado E, Li L, Shete S, He W, Zhu M, Offermanns S, Gilchrist D, Elefteriades J, Stull J, Milewicz D. Mutations in Myosin Light Chain Kinase Cause Familial Aortic Dissections American Journal Of Human Genetics 2011, 88: 516. PMCID: PMC3071917, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2011.03.007.
• Epidemiology and Natural History of Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic AneurysmsStein L, Elefteriades J. Epidemiology and Natural History of Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms 2011, 25-32. DOI: 10.1007/978-88-470-1857-0_3.
• Why are the intramyocardial portions of the coronary arteries spared from arteriosclerosis? Clinical implicationsBotta 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.
• Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in Patients With High Cognitive Needs: Full Preservation of Cognitive AbilitiesPercy A, Widman S, Rizzo JA, Tranquilli M, Elefteriades JA. Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in Patients With High Cognitive Needs: Full Preservation of Cognitive Abilities The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2009, 87: 117-123. PMID: 19101283, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.10.025.
• Aortic Fenestration for DissectionElefteriades J, Escalon J. Aortic Fenestration for Dissection Operative Techniques In Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2009, 14: 12-22. DOI: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2009.02.001.
• Acute DissectionElefteriades J. Acute Dissection 2008, 258-265. DOI: 10.1002/9781444300512.ch26.
• Natural History: Evidence‐Based Indications for OperationElefteriades J. Natural History: Evidence‐Based Indications for Operation 2008, 19-27. DOI: 10.1002/9781444300512.ch3.
• ReplyElefteriades J, Gega A, Rizzo J. Reply The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2008, 86: 689-690. DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.02.055.
• Unilateral diaphragm paralysis: etiology, impact, and natural history.Elefteriades J, Singh M, Tang P, Siegel MD, Kenney B, Pandey A, Kopf GS. Unilateral diaphragm paralysis: etiology, impact, and natural history. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery 2008, 49: 289-95. PMID: 18431352.
• 285: Similar Transplant Survival for Non-Recoverable Acute and Chronic Heart Failure Patients Bridged with VADSGoldstein D, Anderson M, Crumbley A, Elefteriades J, Madani M. 285: Similar Transplant Survival for Non-Recoverable Acute and Chronic Heart Failure Patients Bridged with VADS The Journal Of Heart And Lung Transplantation 2008, 27: s163. DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2007.11.294.
• Gene Expression Signature in Peripheral Blood Detects Thoracic Aortic AneurysmWang Y, Barbacioru CC, Shiffman D, Balasubramanian S, Iakoubova O, Tranquilli M, Albornoz G, Blake J, Mehmet NN, Ngadimo D, Poulter K, Chan F, Samaha RR, Elefteriades JA. Gene Expression Signature in Peripheral Blood Detects Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm PLOS ONE 2007, 2: e1050. PMID: 17940614, PMCID: PMC2002514, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0001050.
• Reply to the EditorSedrakayan A, Tranquilli M, Elefteriades J. Reply to the Editor Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2007, 134: 269. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2007.01.027.
• 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.
• 100: Clinical experience with the AB5000 as a bridge-to-transplant VAD: Successful cross-over for extended bridge-to-recovery patientsElefteriades J, Madani M, Crumbley A, Adams D, Anderson M. 100: Clinical experience with the AB5000 as a bridge-to-transplant VAD: Successful cross-over for extended bridge-to-recovery patients The Journal Of Heart And Lung Transplantation 2007, 26: s95-s96. DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2006.11.115.
• Panel Discussion: Session III—Natural History and DissectionCoselli J, Bavaria J, Elefteriades J, Estrera A, Lansman S, Nienaber C, Sundt T, Westaby S. Panel Discussion: Session III—Natural History and Dissection The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2007, 83: s846-s850. DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.11.091.
• Familial Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections—Incidence, Modes of Inheritance, and Phenotypic PatternsAlbornoz G, Coady MA, Roberts M, Davies RR, Tranquilli M, Rizzo JA, Elefteriades JA. Familial Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections—Incidence, Modes of Inheritance, and Phenotypic Patterns The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2006, 82: 1400-1405. PMID: 16996941, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.04.098.
• Reply to the EditorElefteriades J, Dobrilovic N, Gega A. Reply to the Editor Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2006, 132: 735. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.05.020.
• CLINICAL BRIDGE-TO-TRANSPLANT EXPERIENCE WITH THE AB5000 VAD: A SUCCESSFUL OPTION FOR EXTENDED BRIDGE-TO-RECOVERY PATIENTS.Crumbley A, Madani M, Elefteriades J, Barrett P. CLINICAL BRIDGE-TO-TRANSPLANT EXPERIENCE WITH THE AB5000 VAD: A SUCCESSFUL OPTION FOR EXTENDED BRIDGE-TO-RECOVERY PATIENTS. Transplantation 2006, 82: 744-745. DOI: 10.1097/00007890-200607152-02050.
• Reply to the EditorKoullias G, Modak R, Barash P, Elefteriades J. Reply to the Editor Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2006, 131: 1421-1422. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2006.01.050.
• Matrix Metalloproteinases in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm DiseaseBotta D, Elefteriades J. Matrix Metalloproteinases in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Disease International Journal Of Angiology 2006, 15: 1-8. DOI: 10.1007/s00547-006-2080-z.
• Transmural inflammation by interferon-gamma-producing T cells correlates with outward vascular remodeling and intimal expansion of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysmTang P, Yakimov A, Teesdale M, Coady M, Dardik A, Elefteriades J, Tellides G. Transmural inflammation by interferon-gamma-producing T cells correlates with outward vascular remodeling and intimal expansion of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm Journal Of Surgical Research 2006, 130: 289. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2005.11.372.
• Matrix metalloproteinases in thoracic aortic aneurysm diseaseBotta D, Elefteriades J. Matrix metalloproteinases in thoracic aortic aneurysm disease International Journal Of Angiology 2006, 1-8. DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1276527.
• Epi-aortic Ultrasound for Cannulating the True Lumen of a Thoracic Dissection — A Case ReportPopescu W, McCloskey G, Barash P, Elefteriades J. Epi-aortic Ultrasound for Cannulating the True Lumen of a Thoracic Dissection — A Case Report International Journal Of Angiology 2005, 14: 258-259. DOI: 10.1007/s00547-005-2049-3.
• Mechanical deterioration underlies malignant behavior of aneurysmal human ascending aortaKoullias G, Modak R, Tranquilli M, Korkolis DP, Barash P, Elefteriades JA. Mechanical deterioration underlies malignant behavior of aneurysmal human ascending aorta Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2005, 130: 677.e1-677.e9. PMID: 16153912, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2005.02.052.
• Midterm Thromboembolic and Bleeding Complications are Minimal After Composite Graft Replacement of the Aortic RootHatzaras I, Koullias G, Tranquilli M, Achneck H, Elefteriades J. Midterm Thromboembolic and Bleeding Complications are Minimal After Composite Graft Replacement of the Aortic Root International Journal Of Angiology 2005, 14: 118-122. DOI: 10.1007/s00547-005-2050-x.
• Effect of aprotinin on clinical outcomes in coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trialsSedrakyan A, Treasure T, Elefteriades J. Effect of aprotinin on clinical outcomes in coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials ACC Current Journal Review 2005, 14: 49-50. DOI: 10.1016/j.accreview.2005.02.003.
• Late‐onset dysphagia lusoria assessed by 3‐dimensional computed tomography of an aortic arch abnormalityKoullias G, Korkolis D, Iams W, Elefteriades J. Late‐onset dysphagia lusoria assessed by 3‐dimensional computed tomography of an aortic arch abnormality Diseases Of The Esophagus 2005, 18: 60-63. PMID: 15773845, DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2005.00449.x.
• Incidence of reoperation to repair/replace the Novacor LVASFaggian G, Elefteriades J, Hetzer R, Esmore D, Matsuda H, Pierson R. Incidence of reoperation to repair/replace the Novacor LVAS The Journal Of Heart And Lung Transplantation 2005, 24: s87. DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2004.11.160.
• Reduced embolic complications with Novacor LVAS: A multicenter experienceElefteriades J, El-Banayosy A, Noirhomme P, Vitali E, Reichart B, Lansman S, Hendry P, Kasirajan V. Reduced embolic complications with Novacor LVAS: A multicenter experience The Journal Of Heart And Lung Transplantation 2005, 24: s101-s102. DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2004.11.205.
• Epi-aortic ultrasound for cannulating the true lumen of a thoracic dissection — A case reportPopescu1 W, McCloskey1 G, Barash1 P, Elefteriades2 J. Epi-aortic ultrasound for cannulating the true lumen of a thoracic dissection — A case report International Journal Of Angiology 2005, 258-259. DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1276515.
• Midterm thromboembolic and bleeding complications are minimal after composite graft replacement of the aortic rootHatzaras1 I, Koullias1 G, Tranquilli1 M, Achneck2 H, Elefteriades1 J. Midterm thromboembolic and bleeding complications are minimal after composite graft replacement of the aortic root International Journal Of Angiology 2005, 118-122. DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1276503.
• Invited commentaryElefteriades J, Weinreb J. Invited commentary The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2004, 78: 851-852. DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.03.086.
• Reply to the EditorElefteriades J, Kopf G. Reply to the Editor Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2004, 127: 607. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2003.08.041.
• Neurological Complications in Cardiac SurgeryKoullias G, Elefteriades J. Neurological Complications in Cardiac Surgery 2004, 405-435. DOI: 10.1002/9780470988367.ch21.
• Mechanical and elastic properties of the normal and aneurysmal ascending aorta by intraoperative epiaortic echocardiographyKoullias G, Modak R, Korkolis D, Barash P, Elefteriades J. Mechanical and elastic properties of the normal and aneurysmal ascending aorta by intraoperative epiaortic echocardiography Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2003, 41: 513. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(03)82775-4.
• Are thoracic aortic aneurysms a genetic disease?Albornoz G, Tang P, Coady M, Davies R, Roberts M, Rizzo J, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. Are thoracic aortic aneurysms a genetic disease? Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2003, 41: 287. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(03)82348-3.
• Twelve tips on writing a good scientific paperElefteriades J. Twelve tips on writing a good scientific paper International Journal Of Angiology 2002, 11: 53-55. DOI: 10.1007/s00547-001-0054-8.
• Discussion: Session 4—Descending/Thoracoabdominal AortaCoselli J, Jacobs M, Dion R, Karck M, Dong C, Elefteriades J, Kouchoukos N, Gill I. Discussion: Session 4—Descending/Thoracoabdominal Aorta The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2002, 74: s1892-s1898. DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)04262-5.
• Thoracic aortic aneurysm: current approach to surgical timingElefteriades J. Thoracic aortic aneurysm: current approach to surgical timing ACC Current Journal Review 2002, 11: 82-88. DOI: 10.1016/s1062-1458(02)00596-2.
• CHANGE IN RHEOLOGY AS PROBABLE CAUSE OF INTESTINAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING CORRECTION OF AN AXI-ASYMMETRIC ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURSYMMariappan M, Elefteriades J, Jain D. CHANGE IN RHEOLOGY AS PROBABLE CAUSE OF INTESTINAL ISCHEMIA FOLLOWING CORRECTION OF AN AXI-ASYMMETRIC ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURSYM ASAIO Journal 2002, 48: 197. DOI: 10.1097/00002480-200203000-00286.
• THE INTREPID TRIAL – CAN MECHANCIAL CIRCULATORY SUPPORT REDUCE MORTALITY & IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR END-STAGE HEART FAILURE PATIENTS?Mussivand T, Portner P, Jacobs D, Pasque M, Crouch J, Hormuth D, Copeland J, Lansman S, Pierson R, Oyer P, Elefteriades J, Noon G, Kaplon R. THE INTREPID TRIAL – CAN MECHANCIAL CIRCULATORY SUPPORT REDUCE MORTALITY & IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR END-STAGE HEART FAILURE PATIENTS? ASAIO Journal 2002, 48: 151. DOI: 10.1097/00002480-200203000-00108.
• Invited commentaryElefteriades J. Invited commentary The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2002, 73: 743-744. DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(02)03389-1.
• Stroke in surgery of the thoracic aorta: Incidence, impact, etiology, and preventionGoldstein L, Davies R, Rizzo J, Davila J, Cooperberg M, Shaw R, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. Stroke in surgery of the thoracic aorta: Incidence, impact, etiology, and prevention Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2001, 122: 935-945. PMID: 11689799, DOI: 10.1067/mtc.2001.117276.
• Physiologic characteristics of canine skeletal muscle: implications for timing skeletal muscle cardiac assist devicesLetsou G, Hogan J, Bsee, Miller C, Elefteriades J, Francischelli D, Baldwin J, Safi H. Physiologic characteristics of canine skeletal muscle: implications for timing skeletal muscle cardiac assist devices The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2001, 72: 1336-1342. PMID: 11603457, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02994-0.
• Myocardial Revascularization as a Therapeutic Strategy in the Patient with Advanced Ventricular DysfunctionMitropoulos 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.
• Single-clamp technique does not protect against cerebrovascular accident in coronary artery bypass graftingKim R, Mariconda D, Tellides G, Kopf G, Dewar M, Lin Z, Elefteriades J. Single-clamp technique does not protect against cerebrovascular accident in coronary artery bypass grafting European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2001, 20: 127-132. PMID: 11423285, DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(01)00765-5.
• Sparing of the native right ventricle for heart transplantation: ReplyElefteriades J, Kopf G, Lovoulos C. Sparing of the native right ventricle for heart transplantation: Reply The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2001, 72: 319. DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02455-9.
• Diaphragm flap for routine prophylactic reinforcement of bronchial stump after pneumonectomySayeed-Shah U, Strachan J, Elefteriades J. Diaphragm flap for routine prophylactic reinforcement of bronchial stump after pneumonectomy The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2001, 71: 2081-2082. PMID: 11426815, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)02687-4.
• Effect of left ventricular volume on results of coronary artery bypass graftingKim R, Ugurlu B, Tereb D, Wackers F, Tellides G, Elefteriades J. Effect of left ventricular volume on results of coronary artery bypass grafting The American Journal Of Cardiology 2000, 86: 1261-1264. PMID: 11090805, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(00)01216-9.
• Safety of left innominate vein division during aortic arch surgerySudhakar C, Elefteriades J. Safety of left innominate vein division during aortic arch surgery The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2000, 70: 856-858. PMID: 11016323, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01498-3.
• Surgical management of giant descending aortic thrombus detected by transesophageal echocardiographyModi B, Longo M, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. Surgical management of giant descending aortic thrombus detected by transesophageal echocardiography International Journal Of Angiology 2000, 9: 243-245. PMID: 11062316, DOI: 10.1007/bf01623903.
• Right ventricle-sparing heart transplant: promising new technique for recipients with pulmonary hypertensionElefteriades J, Lovoulos C, Tellides G, Goldstein L, Rocco E, Condos S, Kopf G. Right ventricle-sparing heart transplant: promising new technique for recipients with pulmonary hypertension The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2000, 69: 1858-1863. PMID: 10892937, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01318-7.
• “Cobrahead” graft for intercostal artery implantation during descending aortic replacementElefteriades J, Coady M, Nikas D, Kopf G, Gusberg R. “Cobrahead” graft for intercostal artery implantation during descending aortic replacement The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2000, 69: 1282-1284. PMID: 10800847, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(99)01550-7.
• Coronary artery bypass for advanced left ventricular dysfunctionElefteriades J, Tellides G, Samady H, Yepremyan M, Darr U, Wackers F, Zaret B. Coronary artery bypass for advanced left ventricular dysfunction 2000, 225: 15-31. DOI: 10.1007/978-0-585-29191-8_2.
• Aortic InsufficiencyQuin J, Elefteriades J. Aortic Insufficiency 2000, 304-317. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4612-1190-7_21.
• Prosthetic and Homograft Heart ValvesUkoha O, Elefteriades J. Prosthetic and Homograft Heart Valves 2000, 347-365. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4612-1190-7_26.
• Surgical management of giant descending aortic thrombus detected by transesophageal echocardiographyModi1 B, Longo2 M, Kopf1 G, Elefteriades1 J. Surgical management of giant descending aortic thrombus detected by transesophageal echocardiography International Journal Of Angiology 2000, 243-245. DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1276264.
• Treatment of Mitral Valve DiseaseElefteriades J, Setaro J. Treatment of Mitral Valve Disease 2000, 334-346. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4612-1190-7_25.
• Pharmacology and Biological Efficacy of a Recombinant, Humanized, Single-Chain Antibody C5 Complement Inhibitor in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery With Cardiopulmonary BypassFitch J, Rollins S, Matis L, Alford B, Aranki S, Collard C, Dewar M, Elefteriades J, Hines R, Kopf G, Kraker P, Li L, O’Hara R, Rinder C, Rinder H, Shaw R, Smith B, Stahl G, Shernan S. Pharmacology and Biological Efficacy of a Recombinant, Humanized, Single-Chain Antibody C5 Complement Inhibitor in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circulation 1999, 100: 2499-2506. PMID: 10604887, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.100.25.2499.
• PREFACEELEFTERIADES J. PREFACE Cardiology Clinics 1999, 17: xv-xvii. DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70103-x.
• DEVELOPING SURGICAL INTERVENTION CRITERIA FOR THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSMSCoady M, Rizzo J, Elefteriades J. DEVELOPING SURGICAL INTERVENTION CRITERIA FOR THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSMS Cardiology Clinics 1999, 17: 827-839. PMID: 10589349, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70118-1.
• PATHOLOGIC VARIANTS OF THORACIC AORTIC DISSECTIONS Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcers and Intramural HematomasCoady M, Rizzo J, Elefteriades J. PATHOLOGIC VARIANTS OF THORACIC AORTIC DISSECTIONS Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcers and Intramural Hematomas Cardiology Clinics 1999, 17: 637-657. PMID: 10589337, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70106-5.
• INTERPRETING DATA ON THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSMS Statistical IssuesRizzo J, Coady M, Elefteriades J. INTERPRETING DATA ON THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSMS Statistical Issues Cardiology Clinics 1999, 17: 797-805. PMID: 10589346, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70115-6.
• NATURAL HISTORY, PATHOGENESIS, AND ETIOLOGY OF THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSMS AND DISSECTIONSCoady M, Rizzo J, Goldstein L, Elefteriades J. NATURAL HISTORY, PATHOGENESIS, AND ETIOLOGY OF THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSMS AND DISSECTIONS Cardiology Clinics 1999, 17: 615-635. PMID: 10589336, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(05)70105-3.
• Failure to Improve Left Ventricular Function After Coronary Revascularization for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Is Not Associated With Worse OutcomeSamady H, Elefteriades J, Abbott B, Mattera J, McPherson C, Wackers F. Failure to Improve Left Ventricular Function After Coronary Revascularization for Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Is Not Associated With Worse Outcome Circulation 1999, 100: 1298-1304. PMID: 10491374, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.100.12.1298.
• Low molecular weight heparin: An evaluation of current and potential clinical utility in surgeryDavies R, Coady M, Hammond G, Elefteriades J, Gusberg R. Low molecular weight heparin: An evaluation of current and potential clinical utility in surgery International Journal Of Angiology 1999, 8: 203-215. PMID: 10559462, DOI: 10.1007/bf01616318.
• Management of descending aortic dissectionElefteriades J, Lovoulos C, Coady M, Tellides G, Kopf G, Rizzo J. Management of descending aortic dissection The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1999, 67: 2002-2005. PMID: 10391358, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(99)00428-2.
• Thoracic AortaElefteriades J, Rizzo J, Coady M. Thoracic Aorta Radiology 1999, 211: 889. PMID: 10352622, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.211.3.r99jn49889.
• Surgical intervention criteria for thoracic aortic aneurysms: a study of growth rates and complicationsCoady M, Rizzo J, Hammond G, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. Surgical intervention criteria for thoracic aortic aneurysms: a study of growth rates and complications The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1999, 67: 1922-1926. PMID: 10391339, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(99)00431-2.
• Familial Patterns of Thoracic Aortic AneurysmsCoady M, Davies R, Roberts M, Goldstein L, Rogalski M, Rizzo J, Hammond G, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. Familial Patterns of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms JAMA Surgery 1999, 134: 361-367. PMID: 10199307, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.134.4.361.
• Interval or Permanent Nonoperative Management of Acute Type A Aortic DissectionScholl F, Coady M, Davies R, Rizzo J, Hammond G, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. Interval or Permanent Nonoperative Management of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection JAMA Surgery 1999, 134: 402-406. PMID: 10199313, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.134.4.402.
• Low molecular weight heparin: An evaluation of current and potential clinical utility in surgeryDavies R, Coady M, Hammond G, Elefteriades J, Gusberg R. Low molecular weight heparin: An evaluation of current and potential clinical utility in surgery International Journal Of Angiology 1999, 203-215. DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1276200.
• Composite graft with coronary button reimplantation: Procedure of choice for aortic root replacementPlatis I, Kopf G, Dewar M, Shaw R, Elefteriades J. Composite graft with coronary button reimplantation: Procedure of choice for aortic root replacement International Journal Of Angiology 1998, 7: 41-45. DOI: 10.1007/bf01616275.
• Experimental confirmation of effectiveness of fenestration in acute aortic dissectionMorales D, Quin J, Braxton J, Hammond G, Gusberg R, Elefteriades J. Experimental confirmation of effectiveness of fenestration in acute aortic dissection The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1998, 66: 1679-1683. PMID: 9875771, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(98)00901-1.
• Funnel graft to innominate vein to control epicardial bleedingMehta I, Elefteriades J. Funnel graft to innominate vein to control epicardial bleeding The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1998, 66: 1413-1414. PMID: 9800848, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(98)00786-3.
• Procedures for Estimating Growth Rates in Thoracic Aortic AneurysmsRizzo J, Coady M, Elefteriades J. Procedures for Estimating Growth Rates in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms Journal Of Clinical Epidemiology 1998, 51: 747-754. PMID: 9731923, DOI: 10.1016/s0895-4356(98)00050-x.
• Penetrating ulcer of the thoracic aorta: What is it? How do we recognize it? How do we manage it?Coady M, Rizzo J, Hammond G, Pierce J, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. Penetrating ulcer of the thoracic aorta: What is it? How do we recognize it? How do we manage it? Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1998, 27: 1006-1016. PMID: 9652462, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(98)70003-5.
• Diaphragm pacing.Elefteriades J, Quin J. Diaphragm pacing. Thoracic Surgery Clinics 1998, 8: 331-57. PMID: 9619308.
• Should Angiographically Disease-Free Saphenous Vein Grafts Be Replaced at the Time of Redo Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting?Mehta I, Weinberg J, Jones M, Tellides G, Kopf G, Shaw R, Zaret B, Elefteriades J. Should Angiographically Disease-Free Saphenous Vein Grafts Be Replaced at the Time of Redo Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting? The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1998, 65: 17-23. PMID: 9456088, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(97)01192-2.
• Composite graft with coronary button reimplantation: Procedure of choice for aortic root replacementPlatis I, Kopf G, Dewar M, Shaw R, Elefteriades J. Composite graft with coronary button reimplantation: Procedure of choice for aortic root replacement International Journal Of Angiology 1998, 41-45. DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1276089.
• A63 SAFETY, PHARMACOKINETICS, AND IMMUNOGENICITY OF INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION OF H5G1.1-SCFV IN HUMANSFitch J, Elefteriades J, Rollins S, Alford B, Hines R. A63 SAFETY, PHARMACOKINETICS, AND IMMUNOGENICITY OF INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION OF H5G1.1-SCFV IN HUMANS Anesthesiology 1997, 87: 63a. DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199709001-00063.
• The “pro” point of viewElefteriades J. The “pro” point of view Journal Of Cardiothoracic And Vascular Anesthesia 1997, 11: 661-668. PMID: 9263104, DOI: 10.1016/s1053-0770(97)90023-9.
• 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.
• Multimodality serial follow-up of thoracic aortic aneurysmsRizzo J, Darr U, Fischer M, Johnson K, Finkle J, Gusberg R, Kopf G, Abbott T, Shevchenko I, Elefteriades J. Multimodality serial follow-up of thoracic aortic aneurysms International Journal Of Angiology 1997, 6: 153-156. DOI: 10.1007/bf01616173.
• What is the appropriate size criterion for resection of thoracic aortic aneurysms?Coady M, Rizzo J, Hammond G, Mandapati D, Darr U, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. What is the appropriate size criterion for resection of thoracic aortic aneurysms? Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 1997, 113: 476-491. PMID: 9081092, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5223(97)70360-x.
• Multimodality serial follow-up of thoracic aortic aneurysmsRizzo1 J, Darr1 U, Fischer1 M, Johnson1 K, Finkle1 J, Gusberg1 R, Kopf1 G, Abbott2 T, Shevchenko3 I, Elefteriades J. Multimodality serial follow-up of thoracic aortic aneurysms International Journal Of Angiology 1997, 153-156. DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1276057.
• Diaphragm Pacing with a Quadripolar Phrenic Nerve Electrode: An International StudyWEESE‐MAYER D, SILVESTRI J, KENNY A, ILBAWI M, HAUPTMAN S, LIPTON J, TALONEN P, GARCIA H, WATT J, EXNER G, BAER G, ELEFTERIADES J, PERUZZI W, ALEX C, HARLID R, VINCKEN W, DAVIS G, DECRAMER M, KUENZLE C, SÆTERHAUG A, SCHÖBER J. Diaphragm Pacing with a Quadripolar Phrenic Nerve Electrode: An International Study Pacing And Clinical Electrophysiology 1996, 19: 1311-1319. PMID: 8880794, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1996.tb04209.x.
• Skeletal Muscle Ventricles in Continuity with the BloodstreamUkoha 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.
• Electrical stimulation to restore respiration.Creasey G, Elefteriades J, DiMarco A, Talonen P, Bijak M, Girsch W, Kantor C. Electrical stimulation to restore respiration. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 1996, 33: 123-32. PMID: 8724168.
• Reoperative mitral valve surgery via right thoracotomy: decreased blood loss and improved hemodynamics.Braxton J, Higgins R, Schwann T, Sanchez J, Dewar M, Kopf G, Hammond G, Letsou G, Elefteriades J. Reoperative mitral valve surgery via right thoracotomy: decreased blood loss and improved hemodynamics. The Journal Of Heart Valve Disease 1996, 5: 169-73. PMID: 8665010.
• Simplified method of reinforced sternal closureChlosta W, Elefteriades J. Simplified method of reinforced sternal closure The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1995, 60: 1428-1429. PMID: 8526649, DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)00649-6.
• Optimal timing of coronary artery bypass graft surgery after acute myocardial infarction.Braxton J, Hammond G, Letsou G, Franco K, Kopf G, Elefteriades J, Baldwin J. Optimal timing of coronary artery bypass graft surgery after acute myocardial infarction. Circulation 1995, 92: ii66-8. PMID: 7586463, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.92.9.66.
• IntroductionElefteriades J, Lee F, Letsou G. Introduction Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 1-3. PMID: 7796423, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30057-2.
• Synthesis Guidelines for Selection Among Treatment OptionsElefteriades 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.
• PrefaceElefteriades J, Lee F, Letsou G. Preface Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: xiii-xiv. DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30056-0.
• Dynamic CardiomyoplastyLetsou 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.
• Cabg in Advanced Left Ventricular DysfunctionElefteriades 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.
• Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy in Advanced Left Ventricular DysfunctionElefteriades J, Solomon L, Mickleborough L, Cooley D. Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy in Advanced Left Ventricular Dysfunction Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 59-72. PMID: 7796433, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30062-6.
• Valve Replacement for Regurgitant Lesions of the Aortic or Mitral Valve in Advanced Left Ventricular DysfunctionBonow R, Nikas D, Elefteriades J. Valve Replacement for Regurgitant Lesions of the Aortic or Mitral Valve in Advanced Left Ventricular Dysfunction Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 73-83. PMID: 7796434, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30063-8.
• Ventricular Arrhythmias in Heart FailureBatsford 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.
• Skeletal Muscle for Cardiac AssistLetsou G, Braxton J, Elefteriades J, Ariyan S. Skeletal Muscle for Cardiac Assist Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 125-135. PMID: 7796427, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30069-9.
• Latency of Skeletal Muscle Contraction after Pulse Train Stimulation: An Important Factor in Correct Timing of Skeletal Muscle Cardiac Assist DevicesLetsou 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.
• The aortic bodice: A life-saving maneuverSanchez J, Elefteriades J, Hammond G. The aortic bodice: A life-saving maneuver The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1994, 58: 252-253. PMID: 8037542, DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)91120-7.
• Coronary artery bypass grafting in severe left ventricular dysfunction: Excellent survival with improved ejection fraction and functional stateElefteriades J, Tolis G, Levi E, Mills L, Zaret B. Coronary artery bypass grafting in severe left ventricular dysfunction: Excellent survival with improved ejection fraction and functional state Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 1993, 22: 1411-1417. PMID: 8227799, DOI: 10.1016/0735-1097(93)90551-b.
• Linear left ventricular aneurysmectomy: Modern imaging studies reveal improved morphology and functionElefteriades J, Solomon L, Salazar A, Batsford W, Baldwin J, Kopf G. Linear left ventricular aneurysmectomy: Modern imaging studies reveal improved morphology and function The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1993, 56: 242-252. PMID: 8347005, DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(93)91154-f.
• Transesophageal two-dimensional echocardiographic analysis of right ventricular systolic performance indices during coronary artery bypass graftingRafferty 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.
• The relationship between “Normal” transesophageal color-flow doppler-defined tricuspid regurgitation and thermodilution right ventricular ejection fraction measurementsRafferty 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.
• Pathologic confirmation of the principles of the thromboexclusion operation for descending aortic dissectionSanchez J, Gusberg R, Hammond G, Elefteriades J. Pathologic confirmation of the principles of the thromboexclusion operation for descending aortic dissection Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1993, 17: 448-450. PMID: 8433441, DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(93)90432-l.
• Thermodilution right ventricular ejection fraction measurement reproducibility—A study in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgeryRAFFERTY T, DURKIN M, HINES R, ELEFTERIADES J, HARRIS S, O'CONNOR T. Thermodilution right ventricular ejection fraction measurement reproducibility—A study in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery Critical Care Medicine 1992, 20: 1524-1528. PMID: 1424694, DOI: 10.1097/00003246-199211000-00008.
• Comparison of 180-degree and 360-degree skeletal muscle nerve cuff electrodesLetsou G, Hogan J, Lee P, Kim J, Ariyan S, Dewar M, Baldwin J, Elefteriades J. Comparison of 180-degree and 360-degree skeletal muscle nerve cuff electrodes The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1992, 54: 925-931. PMID: 1417288, DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)90651-j.
• Strategies in the Surgical Treatment of Malignant Ventricular Arrhythmias An 8-year ExperienceGEHA A, ELEFTERIADES J, HSU J, BIBLO L, HOCH D, BATSFORD W, ROSENFELD L, CARLSON M, JOHNSON N, WALDO A. Strategies in the Surgical Treatment of Malignant Ventricular Arrhythmias An 8-year Experience Annals Of Surgery 1992, 216: 309-317. PMID: 1417180, PMCID: PMC1242614, DOI: 10.1097/00000658-199209000-00010.
• Transesophageal echocardiographic evaluation of aortic valve integrity with antegrade crystalloid cardioplegic solution used as an imaging agentRafferty T, Durkin M, Elefteriades J, O’Connor T. Transesophageal echocardiographic evaluation of aortic valve integrity with antegrade crystalloid cardioplegic solution used as an imaging agent Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 1992, 104: 637-641. PMID: 1513154, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5223(19)34729-4.
• Transesophageal color flow Doppler imaging for aortic insufficiency in patients having cardiac operationsRafferty T, Durkin M, Sittig D, Ezekowitz M, LaMantia K, Davis E, Elefteriades J. Transesophageal color flow Doppler imaging for aortic insufficiency in patients having cardiac operations Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 1992, 104: 521-525. PMID: 1495319, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5223(19)34815-9.
• Long-Term Follow-up of Bilateral Pacing of the Diaphragm in QuadriplegiaElefteriades J, Hogan J, Handler A, Loke J. Long-Term Follow-up of Bilateral Pacing of the Diaphragm in Quadriplegia New England Journal Of Medicine 1992, 326: 1433-1434. PMID: 1569991, DOI: 10.1056/nejm199205213262113.
• Is Cardiopulmonary Bypass Effective for Treatment of Hypothermic Arrest due to Drowning or Exposure?Letsou G, Kopf G, Elefteriades J, Carter J, Baldwin J, Hammond G. Is Cardiopulmonary Bypass Effective for Treatment of Hypothermic Arrest due to Drowning or Exposure? JAMA Surgery 1992, 127: 525-528. PMID: 1575622, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.1992.01420050045005.
• Mechanical Circulatory Support Decreases Neurologic Complications in the Treatment of Traumatic Injuries of the Thoracic AortaHiggins R, Sanchez J, DeGuidis L, Dewar M, Franco K, Kopf G, Elefteriades J, Hammond G, Baldwin J. Mechanical Circulatory Support Decreases Neurologic Complications in the Treatment of Traumatic Injuries of the Thoracic Aorta JAMA Surgery 1992, 127: 516-519. PMID: 1575620, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.1992.01420050036003.
• Right Ventricular Assist Devices and the Surgical Treatment of Right Ventricular FailureHiggins 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.
• Long-term experience with descending aortic dissection: The complication-specific approachElefteriades J, Hartleroad J, Gusberg R, Salazar A, Black H, Kopf G, Baldwin J, Hammond G. Long-term experience with descending aortic dissection: The complication-specific approach The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1992, 53: 11-21. PMID: 1728218, DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)90752-p.
• Cosmetic approach for placement of the automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in young womenCuriale S, Rosenfeld L, Elefteriades J. Cosmetic approach for placement of the automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in young women The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1991, 52: 1340-1341. PMID: 1755693, DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(91)90029-p.
• DIFFERENTIAL VENTRICULAR CARDIOPLEGIA PRESERVATION THRESHOLDS QUANTIFIED BY THERMODILUTION AND ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC SYSTOLIC PERFORMANCE INDICESRafferty T, Durkin M, Harris S, Elefteriades J, Hines R, O'Connor T. DIFFERENTIAL VENTRICULAR CARDIOPLEGIA PRESERVATION THRESHOLDS QUANTIFIED BY THERMODILUTION AND ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC SYSTOLIC PERFORMANCE INDICES Anesthesiology 1991, 75: a143. DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199109001-00143.
• A158 RIGHT VENTRICULAR WALL MOTION FOLLOWING CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASSRafferty T, Durkin M, Anaes F, Elefteriades J, Hines R, O'Connor T. A158 RIGHT VENTRICULAR WALL MOTION FOLLOWING CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS Anesthesiology 1990, 73: na. DOI: 10.1097/00000542-199009001-00157.
• Heart-lung transplantation: initial experience in New England.Letsou G, Franco K, Kopf G, Dewar M, Elefteriades J, Hammond G, Baldwin J. Heart-lung transplantation: initial experience in New England. Connecticut Medicine 1990, 54: 419-24. PMID: 2225808.
• Fenestration Revisited: A Safe and Effective Procedure for Descending Aortic DissectionElefteriades J, Hammond G, Gusberg R, Kopf G, Baldwin J. Fenestration Revisited: A Safe and Effective Procedure for Descending Aortic Dissection JAMA Surgery 1990, 125: 786-790. PMID: 2346378, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.1990.01410180112018.
• Evolving patterns in the surgical treatment of malignant ventricular tachyarrhythmiasElefteriades J, Biblo L, Batsford W, Rosenfeld L, Henthorn R, Carlson M, Waldo A, Hsu J, Geha A. Evolving patterns in the surgical treatment of malignant ventricular tachyarrhythmias The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1990, 49: 94-100. PMID: 2297279, DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(90)90362-a.
• Mild mitral insufficiency is a marker of impaired left ventricular performance in aortic stenosisSchulman 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.
• Resuscitation of cold water immersion victims with cardiopulmonary bypassSaltiel A, Kopf G, Elefteriades J, Hammond G, Shaffer W, Farrell D, Ponn R, Lister G. Resuscitation of cold water immersion victims with cardiopulmonary bypass Journal Of Critical Care 1989, 4: 54-57. DOI: 10.1016/0883-9441(89)90092-0.
• Cardiac Assist DevicesElefteriades J. Cardiac Assist Devices Cardiology Clinics 1988, 6: 449-459. PMID: 3073010, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30488-0.
• Recovery of severe ischemic ventricular dysfunction after coronary artery bypass graftingBrill 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.
• Long-term performance of the St. Jude Medical valve: low incidence of thromboembolism and hemorrhagic complications with modest doses of warfarin.Kopf G, Hammond G, Geha A, Elefteriades J, Hashim S. Long-term performance of the St. Jude Medical valve: low incidence of thromboembolism and hemorrhagic complications with modest doses of warfarin. Circulation 1987, 76: iii132-6. PMID: 3621536.
• House Officer Guide to ICUElefteriades J, Geha A, Shea S. House Officer Guide to ICU Critical Care Medicine 1986, 14: 997. DOI: 10.1097/00003246-198611000-00023.
• Technique to Facilitate Open Placement of Permanent Pacing Leads through the Cephalic VeinAugust D, Elefteriades J. Technique to Facilitate Open Placement of Permanent Pacing Leads through the Cephalic Vein The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1986, 42: 112. PMID: 3729607, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)61859-0.
• Extraanatoinical Reconstruction for Bilateral Intrathoracic Subclavian Artery AneurysmsElefteriades J, Kay H, Stansel H, Geha A. Extraanatoinical Reconstruction for Bilateral Intrathoracic Subclavian Artery Aneurysms The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1983, 35: 188-191. PMID: 6337572, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)61459-2.
• Vertebral artery stenosis with brain stem ischemia: anatomic and therapeutic implications.Elefteriades J, Spencer D, Gusberg R. Vertebral artery stenosis with brain stem ischemia: anatomic and therapeutic implications. Connecticut Medicine 1982, 46: 628-32. PMID: 7172665.