Roland Assi, MD, MMS

• Alan Dardik
• Carlos Mena-Hurtado
• David J. Hur, MD, FACC, FASE, FSCCT, FSCMR
• David Peaper
• Gavitt Woodard
• Hossam Tantawy
• John K Forrest
• Kim Germaine Emiel Smolderen
• Kimberly Davis
• Maricar Malinis
• Martin Schwartz
• Pramod Bonde
• Xuchen Zhang

Aortic Dissection; Aorta, Thoracic; Aortic Aneurysm; Aortic Diseases; Aortic Rupture; Aortic Valve; Aortitis; Bicuspid; Connective Tissue Diseases; Dissection; Marfan Syndrome; Aneurysm, False; Aneurysm, Ruptured; Endovascular Procedures; Endoleak

Cardiovascular Diseases; Women's Health

• Aortic remodeling following hybrid arch repair with zone 0 to 5 thoracic endovascular aortic repairs for complex arch and descending thoracic aortic pathologiesHameed I, Ahmed A, Pupovac S, Nassiri N, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P. Aortic remodeling following hybrid arch repair with zone 0 to 5 thoracic endovascular aortic repairs for complex arch and descending thoracic aortic pathologies. JTCVS Open 2023, 17: 23-36. PMID: 38420535, PMCID: PMC10897673, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2023.12.004.
• Aortic Remodeling Following Hybrid Arch Repair for Complex Arch and Proximal Descending Thoracic AortopathiesHameed I, Ahmed A, Pupovac S, Komlo C, Amabile A, Nassiri N, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P. Aortic Remodeling Following Hybrid Arch Repair for Complex Arch and Proximal Descending Thoracic Aortopathies. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 77: e255-e256. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.03.361.
• Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair vs Medical Therapy Alone for Uncomplicated Acute Type B Aortic DissectionHu K, Pupovac S, Hameed I, Zafar M, Fereydooni S, Li E, Ma W, Williams M, Assi R, Nassiri N, Vallabhajosyula P. Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair vs Medical Therapy Alone for Uncomplicated Acute Type B Aortic Dissection. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2023, 77: e270. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2023.03.378.
• TAVR explant with aortic root replacement using a homograft for an aortic rupture.Singh S, Vallabhajosyula P, Geirsson A, Assi R. TAVR explant with aortic root replacement using a homograft for an aortic rupture. Multimedia Manual Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2023, 2023 PMID: 36644957, DOI: 10.1510/mmcts.2022.101.
• Variability in surveillance practice for patients with diagnosis of bicuspid aortic valve syndromeKahler-Quesada A, Vallabhajosyula I, Yousef S, Mori M, Amabile A, Assi R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Variability in surveillance practice for patients with diagnosis of bicuspid aortic valve syndrome. Scientific Reports 2022, 12: 22009. PMID: 36539583, PMCID: PMC9768129, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25571-x.
• Direct relationship between transvalvular velocity and cardiac dysfunction, morbidity, and mortality in patients with aortic stenosisYousef S, Amabile A, Ram C, Singh S, Agarwal R, Milewski R, Assi R, Patel P, Krane M, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Direct relationship between transvalvular velocity and cardiac dysfunction, morbidity, and mortality in patients with aortic stenosis. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2022, 37: 5052-5062. PMID: 36378856, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.17199.
• Comprehensive review of hybrid aortic arch repair with focus on zone 0 TEVAR and our institutional experienceSingh S, Pupovac SS, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P. Comprehensive review of hybrid aortic arch repair with focus on zone 0 TEVAR and our institutional experience. Frontiers In Cardiovascular Medicine 2022, 9: 991824. PMID: 36187018, PMCID: PMC9520124, DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.991824.
• Long‐term risk of arch complications in Loeys Dietz syndrome patients undergoing proximal ascending aortic replacementWeininger G, Zafar M, Ziganshin BA, Mori M, Papanikolaou D, Sekar RB, Amabile A, Degife E, O'Marr J, Geirsson A, Elefteriades JA, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P. Long‐term risk of arch complications in Loeys Dietz syndrome patients undergoing proximal ascending aortic replacement. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2022, 37: 3688-3692. PMID: 35989525, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16855.
• Connection through cardiothoracic surgery subspecialty collaboration: Strategies for Early Faculty Peer Network DevelopmentLee M, Woodard G, Assi R. Connection through cardiothoracic surgery subspecialty collaboration: Strategies for Early Faculty Peer Network Development. JTCVS Open 2022, 12: 329-334. PMID: 36590730, PMCID: PMC9801233, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2022.07.008.
• Screening Tool to Identify Patients with Advanced Aortic Valve StenosisYousef S, Amabile A, Ram C, Huang H, Korutla V, Singh S, Agarwal R, Assi R, Milewski RK, Zhang Y, Patel PA, Krane M, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Screening Tool to Identify Patients with Advanced Aortic Valve Stenosis. Journal Of Clinical Medicine 2022, 11: 4386. PMID: 35956007, PMCID: PMC9369431, DOI: 10.3390/jcm11154386.
• One and Five-Year Mortality Risk Prediction in Patients with Moderate and Severe Aortic StenosisYousef S, Amabile A, Huang H, Agarwal R, Singh S, Ram C, Milewski RK, Assi R, Zhang Y, Krane M, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. One and Five-Year Mortality Risk Prediction in Patients with Moderate and Severe Aortic Stenosis. Journal Of Clinical Medicine 2022, 11: 2949. PMID: 35629075, PMCID: PMC9146915, DOI: 10.3390/jcm11102949.
• Right heart thrombi (RHT) and clot in transit with concomitant PE management: Approach and considerationsKhosla A, Mojibian H, Assi R, Tantawy H, Singh I, Pollak J. Right heart thrombi (RHT) and clot in transit with concomitant PE management: Approach and considerations. Pulmonary Circulation 2022, 12: e12080. PMID: 35514771, PMCID: PMC9063956, DOI: 10.1002/pul2.12080.
• Commentary: The first operative risk score for contemporary aortic arch surgeryAssi R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Commentary: The first operative risk score for contemporary aortic arch surgery. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2022, 167: 609-610. PMID: 35489833, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.03.017.
• Commentary: Thoracic aortic surgery is all about the brainAssi R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Commentary: Thoracic aortic surgery is all about the brain. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2022, 167: 63-64. PMID: 35422322, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.02.038.
• mTOR inhibition prevents angiotensin II–induced aortic rupture and pseudoaneurysm but promotes dissection in Apoe-deficient miceHe C, Jiang B, Wang M, Ren P, Murtada SI, Caulk AW, Li G, Qin L, Assi R, Lovoulos CJ, Schwartz MA, Humphrey JD, Tellides G. mTOR inhibition prevents angiotensin II–induced aortic rupture and pseudoaneurysm but promotes dissection in Apoe-deficient mice. JCI Insight 2022, 7: e155815. PMID: 35132962, PMCID: PMC8855820, DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.155815.
• Growth rate of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms in a non-referral-based populationWeininger G, Mori M, Yousef S, Hur DJ, Assi R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Growth rate of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms in a non-referral-based population. Journal Of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2022, 17: 14. PMID: 35109884, PMCID: PMC8812194, DOI: 10.1186/s13019-022-01761-6.
• Combined Use of ECMO, Prone Positioning, and APRV in the Management of Severe COVID-19 PatientsOng S, Tantawy H, Assi R, Chichra A, Treggiari M. Combined Use of ECMO, Prone Positioning, and APRV in the Management of Severe COVID-19 Patients. Clinical Medicine Insights Circulatory Respiratory And Pulmonary Medicine 2022, 16: 11795484221134451. PMID: 36419562, PMCID: PMC9677293, DOI: 10.1177/11795484221134451.
• Socioeconomic disparities in surveillance and follow‐up of patients with thoracic aortic aneurysmShang M, Weininger G, Mori M, Kahler‐Quesada A, Degife E, Brooks C, Yousef S, Williams M, Assi R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Socioeconomic disparities in surveillance and follow‐up of patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2021, 37: 831-839. PMID: 34873754, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16173.
• Development and Validation of a Predictive Model to Identify Patients With an Ascending Thoracic Aortic AneurysmMori M, Gan G, Deng Y, Yousef S, Weininger G, Daggula KR, Agarwal R, Shang M, Assi R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Development and Validation of a Predictive Model to Identify Patients With an Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2021, 10: e022102. PMID: 34743563, PMCID: PMC8751931, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.121.022102.
• Management of Chronic Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Dissection and Aneurysm - Stent Grafting, DebranchingAssi R, Szeto W. Management of Chronic Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Dissection and Aneurysm - Stent Grafting, Debranching. 2021, 409-422. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-66668-2_29.
• Frozen elephant trunk and hemiarch for type A aortic dissectionSingh S, Yousef S, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P. Frozen elephant trunk and hemiarch for type A aortic dissection. Journal Of Visualized Surgery 2021, 0: 0-0. DOI: 10.21037/jovs-20-85.
• This video demonstrates step by step hemiarch reconstruction and frozen elephant trunk repair of a patient with type A aortic dissectionSingh S, Yousef S, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P. This video demonstrates step by step hemiarch reconstruction and frozen elephant trunk repair of a patient with type A aortic dissection. ASVIDE 2021, 8: 315-315. DOI: 10.21037/asvide.2021.315.
• Telemedicine in the era of coronavirus 19: Implications for postoperative care in cardiac surgerySallam A, Shang M, Vallabhajosyula I, Mori M, Chinian R, Assi R, Bonde P, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Telemedicine in the era of coronavirus 19: Implications for postoperative care in cardiac surgery. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2021, 36: 3731-3737. PMID: 34338360, PMCID: PMC8446997, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15875.
• Commentary: Radical root resection for prosthetic valve endocarditisMullan CW, Geirsson A, Assi R. Commentary: Radical root resection for prosthetic valve endocarditis. JTCVS Techniques 2021, 9: 28-29. PMID: 34647048, PMCID: PMC8501240, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2021.07.012.
• Commentary: Management of acute type A aortic dissection with patent false lumen: A rivalry between surgical data and philosophyHameed I, Geirsson A, Assi R. Commentary: Management of acute type A aortic dissection with patent false lumen: A rivalry between surgical data and philosophy. JTCVS Techniques 2021, 9: 13-14. PMID: 34647044, PMCID: PMC8501187, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2021.06.022.
• Quantitative not qualitative histology differentiates aneurysmal from nondilated ascending aortas and reveals a net gain of medial componentsYousef S, Matsumoto N, Dabe I, Mori M, Landry AB, Lee SR, Kawamura Y, Yang C, Li G, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P, Geirsson A, Moeckel G, Humphrey JD, Tellides G. Quantitative not qualitative histology differentiates aneurysmal from nondilated ascending aortas and reveals a net gain of medial components. Scientific Reports 2021, 11: 13185. PMID: 34162971, PMCID: PMC8222259, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-92659-1.
• Commentary: Type A aortic dissection with malperfusion syndrome—Staying true to true lumen perfusionHameed I, Geirsson A, Assi R. Commentary: Type A aortic dissection with malperfusion syndrome—Staying true to true lumen perfusion. JTCVS Techniques 2021, 10: 6-7. PMID: 34977694, PMCID: PMC8690293, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2021.05.009.
• CARDIAC STRUCTURAL CHANGES, END-ORGAN MORBIDITIES AND MORTALITY RELATE TO AORTIC STENOSIS IN A DEGREE-REPONSE RELATIONSHIPYousef S, Ram C, Singh S, Agarwal R, Milewski R, Assi R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. CARDIAC STRUCTURAL CHANGES, END-ORGAN MORBIDITIES AND MORTALITY RELATE TO AORTIC STENOSIS IN A DEGREE-REPONSE RELATIONSHIP. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2021, 77: 1750. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(21)03106-5.
• EVERY MINUTE COUNTS: THE ROLE OF CABG IN ST-ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTIONWang K, Schneider M, Assi R, Shah S. EVERY MINUTE COUNTS: THE ROLE OF CABG IN ST-ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2021, 77: 2522. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(21)03877-8.
• Changing the default option in electronic medical records reduced postoperative opioid prescriptions after cardiac surgeryEinarsson A, Chiu AS, Mori M, Kahler-Quesada A, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P, Geirsson A. Changing the default option in electronic medical records reduced postoperative opioid prescriptions after cardiac surgery. JTCVS Open 2021, 8: 467-474. PMID: 36004108, PMCID: PMC9390380, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2021.04.005.
• Variants of the aortic arch in adult general population and their association with thoracic aortic aneurysm diseaseYousef S, Singh S, Alkukhun A, Alturkmani B, Mori M, Chen J, Mullan CW, Brooks CW, Assi R, Gruber PJ, Cortopassi I, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Variants of the aortic arch in adult general population and their association with thoracic aortic aneurysm disease. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2021, 36: 2348-2354. PMID: 33855754, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15563.
• Surgery for aortic dissection: An international case for universal coverage?Pichert M, Geirsson A, Assi R. Surgery for aortic dissection: An international case for universal coverage? Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2021, 36: 2044-2044. PMID: 33682946, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15455.
• Patterns of Surveillance Imaging for Incidentally Detected Ascending Aortic AneurysmsWeininger G, Mori M, Shang M, Degife E, Amick M, Yousef S, Assi R, Milewski R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Patterns of Surveillance Imaging for Incidentally Detected Ascending Aortic Aneurysms. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2021, 113: 125-130. PMID: 33609548, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.02.010.
• Physician-modified Endograft for the Urgent Treatment of High-risk Chronic Dissecting Thoracoabdominal AneurysmsPichert M, Assi R. Physician-modified Endograft for the Urgent Treatment of High-risk Chronic Dissecting Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2021, 112: 1208-1209. PMID: 33600788, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.12.074.
• Is Intramural Hematoma a Complication of COVID-19 Disease?Mori M, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P, Assi R. Is Intramural Hematoma a Complication of COVID-19 Disease? Aorta 2021, 09: 041-041. PMID: 34607385, PMCID: PMC8490002, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1724006.
• The relationship between cardiac surgeon experience and average patient risk profile: CA and NY statewide analysisWeininger G, Einarsson A, Mori M, Brooks C, Shang M, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P, Geirsson A. The relationship between cardiac surgeon experience and average patient risk profile: CA and NY statewide analysis. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2021, 36: 1189-1193. PMID: 33462886, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15333.
• Aortic Valve RepairAssi R. (2021) Aortic Valve Repair. In: Practical Tips in Aortic Surgery. Springer, Cham.
• Management of Chronic Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Dissection and Aneurysm - Stent Grafting, DebranchingAssi R, Szeto W.Y. (2021) Management of Chronic Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Dissection and Aneurysm - Stent Grafting, Debranching. In: Sellke F.W., Coselli J.S., Sundt T.M., Bavaria J.E., Sodha N.R. (eds) Aortic Dissection and Acute Aortic Syndromes. Springer, Cham.
• Aortic Valve RepairAssi R. Aortic Valve Repair. 2021, 131-137. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_49.
• Clinicopathologic Features of Tissue Granulomas in Transplant Recipients: A Single Center Study in a Nontuberculosis Endemic Region.Nussbaum EZ, Patel KK, Assi R, Raad RA, Malinis M, Azar MM. Clinicopathologic Features of Tissue Granulomas in Transplant Recipients: A Single Center Study in a Nontuberculosis Endemic Region. Archives Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 2020, 145: 988-999. PMID: 33290524, DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2020-0271-oa.
• Association Between Cardiac Surgeons’ Number of Years in Practice and Surgical Outcomes in New York Cardiac CentersWeininger G, Mori M, Brooks C, Shang M, Vinholo T, Zhang Y, Assi R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Association Between Cardiac Surgeons’ Number of Years in Practice and Surgical Outcomes in New York Cardiac Centers. JAMA Network Open 2020, 3: e2023671. PMID: 33141159, PMCID: PMC7610186, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.23671.
• Diagnosis of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms by Computed Tomography Without Allometric ScalingYousef S, Mori M, Bin Mahmood SU, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P, Geirsson A, Tellides G. Diagnosis of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms by Computed Tomography Without Allometric Scaling. JAMA Network Open 2020, 3: e2023689. PMID: 33141157, PMCID: PMC7610193, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.23689.
• Variations in Anticoagulation Practice Following Bioprosthetic Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement and RepairMori M, Gan G, Bin Mahmood SU, Deng Y, Mullan CW, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P, Badhwar V, Geirsson A. Variations in Anticoagulation Practice Following Bioprosthetic Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement and Repair. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2020, 76: 2412-2413. PMID: 33183513, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.08.083.
• Commentary: Reverse elephant trunk procedure—staged by intentionAssi R, Geirsson A. Commentary: Reverse elephant trunk procedure—staged by intention. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2020, 163: 1266-1267. PMID: 33234250, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.10.088.
• Intraoperative retrograde TEVAR to control endoleak after emergent total arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk repair for ruptured Kommerell's diverticulumSingh S, Chen JF, Assi R, Nassiri N, Vallabhajosyula P. Intraoperative retrograde TEVAR to control endoleak after emergent total arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk repair for ruptured Kommerell's diverticulum. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2020, 35: 3578-3580. PMID: 33085131, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14950.
• TCT CONNECT-107 Poor Survival in Patients With Aortic Stenosis Without InterventionYousef S, Same H, Mori M, Agarwal R, Singh S, Brooks C, Mena-Hurtado C, Smolderen K, Nagpal S, Cleman M, Forrest J, Kaple R, Zhang Y, Assi R, Geirsson A. TCT CONNECT-107 Poor Survival in Patients With Aortic Stenosis Without Intervention. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2020, 76: b47-b48. DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.09.121.
• TCT CONNECT-112 Intervention Management Strategies and Association With Long-Term Mortality in Patients With Concomitant Aortic Valve Stenosis and Coronary Artery DiseaseYousef S, Mori M, Assi R, Smolderen K, Kaple R, Forrest J, Cleman M, Mena-Hurtado C, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. TCT CONNECT-112 Intervention Management Strategies and Association With Long-Term Mortality in Patients With Concomitant Aortic Valve Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2020, 76: b50. DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.09.126.
• Aortic Root Surgery Will Benefit From Development of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk Model ReplySingh S, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P. Aortic Root Surgery Will Benefit From Development of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Risk Model Reply. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2020, 110: 1780-1781. PMID: 32710842, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.05.134.
• Surgical management of thoracic aortic emergency with pre‐ and postoperative COVID‐19 diseaseMori M, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P, Assi R. Surgical management of thoracic aortic emergency with pre‐ and postoperative COVID‐19 disease. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2020, 35: 2832-2834. PMID: 32667075, PMCID: PMC7405051, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14865.
• Commentary: Managing thoracic aortic emergencies during a pandemicAssi R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Commentary: Managing thoracic aortic emergencies during a pandemic. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2020, 161: 55-56. PMID: 32980147, PMCID: PMC7358757, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.07.026.
• Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair: The Art of Objective Valve AnalysisAssi R, Vallabhajosyula P. Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair: The Art of Objective Valve Analysis. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2020, 111: 1233. PMID: 32673660, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.06.012.
• Commentary: How do you size a frozen elephant trunk?Assi R, Geirsson A. Commentary: How do you size a frozen elephant trunk? JTCVS Techniques 2020, 3: 21-22. PMID: 34317800, PMCID: PMC8303002, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2020.06.013.
• Spontaneous coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated luminal aortic thrombusMullan C, Powierza C, Miller PE, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P, Assi R. Spontaneous coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated luminal aortic thrombus. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2020, 160: e13-e14. PMID: 32534745, PMCID: PMC7280114, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.05.024.
• Midterm outcomes and durability of sinus segment preservation compared with root replacement for acute type A aortic dissectionBojko MM, Assi R, Bavaria JE, Suhail M, Habertheuer A, Hu RW, Harmon J, Milewski RK, Desai ND, Szeto WY, Vallabhajosyula P. Midterm outcomes and durability of sinus segment preservation compared with root replacement for acute type A aortic dissection. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2020, 163: 900-910.e2. PMID: 32620395, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.04.064.
• Commentary: Handmade back-table aortic stent-graft modifications—a must-have skill for every aortic surgeonAssi R, Geirsson A. Commentary: Handmade back-table aortic stent-graft modifications—a must-have skill for every aortic surgeon. JTCVS Techniques 2020, 3: 46. PMID: 34317807, PMCID: PMC8302865, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2020.03.027.
• Commentary: Where and when do we land—Thoracic endovascular aortic repair for retrograde type A aortic hematoma?Assi R, Geirsson A. Commentary: Where and when do we land—Thoracic endovascular aortic repair for retrograde type A aortic hematoma? JTCVS Techniques 2020, 2: 23-24. PMID: 34317738, PMCID: PMC8298910, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2020.03.015.
• Zone 2 Aortic Arch Debranching for the Treatment of Type A Aortic DissectionSingh S, Chinian R, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P (2020): Zone 2 Aortic Arch Debranching for the Treatment of Type A Aortic Dissection. CTSNet, Inc. Media
• Commentary: Managing Thoracic Aortic Emergencies During A PandemicAssi R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P. Commentary: Managing Thoracic Aortic Emergencies During A Pandemic [published online ahead of print, 2020 Jul 14]. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;doi:10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.07.026
• The optimal treatment strategy for secondary mitral regurgitation: a subject of ongoing debatePetrus AHJ, Klautz RJM, De Bonis M, Langer F, Schäfers HJ, Wakasa S, Vahanian A, Obadia JF, Assi R, Acker M, Siepe M, Braun J. The optimal treatment strategy for secondary mitral regurgitation: a subject of ongoing debate. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2019, 56: 631-642. PMID: 31535695, DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz238.
• Repair of type A aortic intramural hematoma with ascending and hemiarch reconstruction using circulatory arrest and retrograde cerebral perfusionAssi R, Siki M, Desai N, Bavaria J. Repair of type A aortic intramural hematoma with ascending and hemiarch reconstruction using circulatory arrest and retrograde cerebral perfusion. ASVIDE 2019, 6: 280-280. DOI: 10.21037/asvide.2019.280.
• Repair of type A aortic intramural hematoma with ascending and hemiarch reconstruction using circulatory arrest and retrograde cerebral perfusion.Assi R, Siki MA, Desai ND, Bavaria JE. Repair of type A aortic intramural hematoma with ascending and hemiarch reconstruction using circulatory arrest and retrograde cerebral perfusion. Annals Of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2019, 8: 567-569. PMID: 31667156, PMCID: PMC6785493, DOI: 10.21037/acs.2019.08.06.
• Measuring Uncertainty Intolerance in Surgical Residents Using Standardized AssessmentsYing LD, Harrington A, Assi R, Thiessen C, Contessa J, Hubbard M, Yoo P, Nadzam G. Measuring Uncertainty Intolerance in Surgical Residents Using Standardized Assessments. Journal Of Surgical Research 2019, 245: 145-152. PMID: 31419639, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.07.035.
• Contained rupture of arch aneurysm managed with total arch, frozen elephant trunk and endograftIbrahim M, Assi R, McCarthy F, Golden MA, Szeto WY. Contained rupture of arch aneurysm managed with total arch, frozen elephant trunk and endograft. Global Cardiology Science And Practice 2019, 2019: e201912. PMID: 31799287, PMCID: PMC6865198, DOI: 10.21542/gcsp.2019.12.
• Endovascular treatment of a descending thoracic pseudoaneurysm involving an intercostal loop graftBojko MM, Assi R, Jackson BM, Vallabhajosyula P. Endovascular treatment of a descending thoracic pseudoaneurysm involving an intercostal loop graft. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2019, 159: e7-e10. PMID: 31405596, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.06.053.
• Invited CommentaryBavaria JE, Assi R. Invited Commentary. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2019, 108: 722. PMID: 31063710, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.04.006.
• Contained rupture of arch aneurysm managed with total arch, frozen elephant trunk and endograftIbrahim M, Assi R, McCarthy F, Golden MA, Szeto WY. Contained rupture of arch aneurysm managed with total arch, frozen elephant trunk and endograft. Global Cardiology Science And Practice 2019, 2019: 9. PMID: 31024951, PMCID: PMC6472687, DOI: 10.21542/gcsp.2019.9.
• Invited CommentaryAssi R, Desai ND. Invited Commentary. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2019, 108: 457. PMID: 30980817, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.03.025.
• Commentary: Staying out of trouble—Zone 0 frozen elephant trunk and arch debranching for type A aortic dissectionAssi R, Atluri P. Commentary: Staying out of trouble—Zone 0 frozen elephant trunk and arch debranching for type A aortic dissection. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2019, 159: 48-49. PMID: 30904253, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.02.067.
• Resection of noncoronary sinus segment in a nonaneurysmal root: To do or not to doAssi R, Milewski RK, Bavaria JE, Vallabhajosyula P. Resection of noncoronary sinus segment in a nonaneurysmal root: To do or not to do. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2019, 157: e321. PMID: 30798957, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.01.036.
• Management of Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic AneurysmsAssi R, Steinberg T, Vallabhajosyula P. (2019). Management of Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms. In Cameron JL (Ed.), Current Surgical Therapy (13th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier
• Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells accelerate diabetic wound healing in a similar fashion as bone marrow-derived cellsGuo J, Hu H, Gorecka J, Bai H, He H, Assi R, Isaji T, Wang T, Setia O, Lopes L, Gu Y, Dardik A. Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells accelerate diabetic wound healing in a similar fashion as bone marrow-derived cells. American Journal Of Physiology - Cell Physiology 2018, 315: c885-c896. PMID: 30404559, PMCID: PMC6336941, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00120.2018.
• Frozen elephant trunk for aortic arch dissection in patients with Marfan syndrome: Are we there yet?Assi R, Szeto WY. Frozen elephant trunk for aortic arch dissection in patients with Marfan syndrome: Are we there yet? Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2018, 157: 850-851. PMID: 30172583, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2018.07.078.
• Techniques and outcomes of secondary open repair for chronic dissection after acute repair of type A aortic dissection.Assi R, Bavaria JE, Desai ND. Techniques and outcomes of secondary open repair for chronic dissection after acute repair of type A aortic dissection. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery 2018, 59: 759-766. PMID: 29943963, DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.18.10646-x.
• External Validation of University of Wisconsin's Clinical Criteria for Obtaining Maxillofacial Computed Tomography in TraumaHarrington AW, Pei KY, Assi R, Davis KA. External Validation of University of Wisconsin's Clinical Criteria for Obtaining Maxillofacial Computed Tomography in Trauma. Journal Of Craniofacial Surgery 2018, 29: e167-e170. PMID: 29309356, DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004240.
• Hybrid Techniques for Surgical Repair of Acute Type A Aortic DissectionAssi R, Vallabhajosyula P, Szeto WY. Hybrid Techniques for Surgical Repair of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection. Endovascular Today. 2018 Nov 12.
• Graft loss among renal-transplant recipients with early reduction of immunosuppression for BK viremiaAzar MM, Assi R, Valika AK, Banach DB, Hall IE, Landry ML, Malinis MF. Graft loss among renal-transplant recipients with early reduction of immunosuppression for BK viremia. World Journal Of Transplantation 2017, 7: 269-275. PMID: 29104861, PMCID: PMC5661124, DOI: 10.5500/wjt.v7.i5.269.
• CD44 Promotes Inflammation and Extracellular Matrix Production During Arteriovenous Fistula MaturationKuwahara G, Hashimoto T, Tsuneki M, Yamamoto K, Assi R, Foster TR, Hanisch JJ, Bai H, Hu H, Protack CD, Hall MR, Schardt JS, Jay SM, Madri JA, Kodama S, Dardik A. CD44 Promotes Inflammation and Extracellular Matrix Production During Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation. Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis And Vascular Biology 2017, 37: 1147-1156. PMID: 28450292, PMCID: PMC5467640, DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.117.309385.
• Histoplasmosis in a Nonendemic Area: An Often Unrecognized DiseaseAzar M, Assi R, Ogbuagu O, Peaper D, Zhang X, Hage C, Wheat L, Malinis M. Histoplasmosis in a Nonendemic Area: An Often Unrecognized Disease. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2016, 3: 1614. DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofw172.1314.
• Delivery of mesenchymal stem cells in biomimetic engineered scaffolds promotes healing of diabetic ulcersAssi R, Foster TR, He H, Stamati K, Bai H, Huang Y, Hyder F, Rothman D, Shu C, Homer-Vanniasinkam S, Cheema U, Dardik A. Delivery of mesenchymal stem cells in biomimetic engineered scaffolds promotes healing of diabetic ulcers. Regenerative Medicine 2016, 11: 245-260. PMID: 26986810, PMCID: PMC4976993, DOI: 10.2217/rme-2015-0045.
• Fungal Mycotic Aneurysm of the Internal Carotid Artery Associated with Sphenoid Sinusitis in an Immunocompromised Patient: A Case Report and Review of the LiteratureAzar MM, Assi R, Patel N, Malinis MF. Fungal Mycotic Aneurysm of the Internal Carotid Artery Associated with Sphenoid Sinusitis in an Immunocompromised Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Mycopathologia 2015, 181: 425-433. PMID: 26687073, DOI: 10.1007/s11046-015-9975-1.
• Disturbed shear stress reduces Klf2 expression in arterial‐venous fistulae in vivoYamamoto K, Protack CD, Kuwahara G, Tsuneki M, Hashimoto T, Hall MR, Assi R, Brownson KE, Foster TR, Bai H, Wang M, Madri JA, Dardik A. Disturbed shear stress reduces Klf2 expression in arterial‐venous fistulae in vivo. Physiological Reports 2015, 3: e12348. PMID: 25780089, PMCID: PMC4393175, DOI: 10.14814/phy2.12348.
• Advanced age and disease predict lack of symptomatic improvement after endovascular iliac treatment in male veterans.Assi R, Brownson KE, Hall MR, Kuwahara G, Vasilas P, Dardik A. Advanced age and disease predict lack of symptomatic improvement after endovascular iliac treatment in male veterans. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2015, 88: 85-91. PMID: 25745377, PMCID: PMC4345543.
• Hospital Readmission After Pulmonary Lobectomy Is Not Affected by Surgical ApproachAssi R, Wong DJ, Boffa DJ, Detterbeck FC, Wang Z, Chupp GL, Kim AW. Hospital Readmission After Pulmonary Lobectomy Is Not Affected by Surgical Approach. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2014, 99: 393-398. PMID: 25497070, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.10.014.
• 1215Blastomycosis in Indiana: Clinical and Epidemiological Patterns of Disease Gleaned from a Multicenter Retrospective Observational StudyAzar M, Assi R, Relich R, Schmitt B, Norris S, Wheat L, Hage C. 1215Blastomycosis in Indiana: Clinical and Epidemiological Patterns of Disease Gleaned from a Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2014, 1: s38-s39. DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofu051.103.
• Calcification predicts in-stent restenosis after carotid artery stenting (CAS) in high-risk patientsBrownson K, Assi R, Vasilas P, Muhs B, Dardik A, Hall M. Calcification predicts in-stent restenosis after carotid artery stenting (CAS) in high-risk patients. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2014, 219: e201. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.07.928.
• The Imbrication Technique: An Alternative to the Sliding Leaflet TechniqueHashim PW, Assi R, Hashim SW. The Imbrication Technique: An Alternative to the Sliding Leaflet Technique. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2014, 98: 1124-1126. PMID: 25193210, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.01.066.
• Temporal Regulation of venous Extracellular Matrix Components during Arteriovenous Fistula MaturationHall MR, Yamamoto K, Protack CD, Tsuneki M, Kuwahara G, Assi R, Brownson KE, Bai H, Madri JA, Dardik A. Temporal Regulation of venous Extracellular Matrix Components during Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation. The Journal Of Vascular Access 2014, 16: 93-106. PMID: 25262757, PMCID: PMC4405006, DOI: 10.5301/jva.5000290.
• The “Free” Right Internal Thoracic Artery: A Versatile and Durable ConduitAssi R, Youssef SJ, Almarzooq Z, Al‐Raweshidy Y, Hashim PW, Geirsson A, Hashim SW. The “Free” Right Internal Thoracic Artery: A Versatile and Durable Conduit. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2014, 29: 609-615. PMID: 25040250, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.12396.
• PS222. Characterizing the Evolution of the Extracellular Matrix During Adaptation of the Venous Limb of the Maturing Arteriovenous FistulaHall M, Yamamoto K, Protack C, Tsuneki M, Kuwahara G, Assi R, Brownson K, Madri J, Dardik A. PS222. Characterizing the Evolution of the Extracellular Matrix During Adaptation of the Venous Limb of the Maturing Arteriovenous Fistula. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2014, 59: 86s. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.03.193.
• PS224. Mouse Arteriovenous Fistula Recapitulates the Course of Human Fistula MaturationYamamoto K, Protack C, Tsuneki M, Hall M, Kuwahara G, Assi R, Brownson K, Bai H, Madri J, Dardik A. PS224. Mouse Arteriovenous Fistula Recapitulates the Course of Human Fistula Maturation. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2014, 59: 86s-87s. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.03.194.
• Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Restenosis after Carotid EndarterectomyWilliams WT, Assi R, Hall MR, Protack CD, Lu DY, Wong DJ, Vasilas P, Dardik A. Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Restenosis after Carotid Endarterectomy. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2014, 219: 771-777. PMID: 25158910, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.04.014.
• PDE‐5 inhibition improves skin flap viability in rats that are exposed to nicotineShah A, Pfaff MJ, Assi R, Wu W, Steinbacher DM. PDE‐5 inhibition improves skin flap viability in rats that are exposed to nicotine. Microsurgery 2014, 34: 390-397. PMID: 24610727, DOI: 10.1002/micr.22237.
• Characteristics of Patients with Injury Secondary to Smoking on Home Oxygen Therapy Transferred Intubated to a Burn CenterKassis S, Savetamal A, Assi R, Crombie RE, Ali R, Moores C, Najjar A, Hansen T, Ku T, Schulz JT. Characteristics of Patients with Injury Secondary to Smoking on Home Oxygen Therapy Transferred Intubated to a Burn Center. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2014, 218: 1182-1186. PMID: 24698489, DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.12.055.
• Regulation of Extracellular Matrix Deposition and Remodeling During Vein Graft AdaptationLu D, Wong D, Protack C, Yamamoto K, Williams W, Hall M, Assi R, Bai H, Sadaghianloo N, Dardik A. Regulation of Extracellular Matrix Deposition and Remodeling During Vein Graft Adaptation. Journal Of Surgical Research 2014, 186: 513. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2013.11.335.
• Advanced Age and Disease Predict Lack of Satisfaction After Iliac Stent PlacementAssi R, Brownson K, Hall M, Vasilas P, Chaar C, Dardik A. Advanced Age and Disease Predict Lack of Satisfaction After Iliac Stent Placement. Journal Of Surgical Research 2014, 186: 513. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2013.11.331.
• Vein graft adaptation and fistula maturation in the arterial environmentLu DY, Chen EY, Wong DJ, Yamamoto K, Protack CD, Williams WT, Assi R, Hall MR, Sadaghianloo N, Dardik A. Vein graft adaptation and fistula maturation in the arterial environment. Journal Of Surgical Research 2014, 188: 162-173. PMID: 24582063, PMCID: PMC3972303, DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2014.01.042.
• Chronic kidney disease predicts long-term mortality after major lower extremity amputationAssi R, Azzi Y, Protack CD, Williams WT, Hall MR, Wong DJ, Lu DY, Vasilas P, Dardik A. Chronic kidney disease predicts long-term mortality after major lower extremity amputation. North American Journal Of Medical Sciences 2014, 6: 321-327. PMID: 25077080, PMCID: PMC4114009, DOI: 10.4103/1947-2714.136910.
• Symptomatic Obstruction of the Brachiocephalic and Left Subclavian Arteries Obscured by Aortic StenosisHashim PW, Assi R, Grecu L, Dardik A. Symptomatic Obstruction of the Brachiocephalic and Left Subclavian Arteries Obscured by Aortic Stenosis. Annals Of Vascular Surgery 2013, 28: 737.e1-737.e5. PMID: 24368183, DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2013.04.030.
• Metabolic syndrome is associated with type II endoleak after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repairHall MR, Protack CD, Assi R, Williams WT, Wong DJ, Lu D, Muhs BE, Dardik A. Metabolic syndrome is associated with type II endoleak after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2013, 59: 938-943. PMID: 24360238, PMCID: PMC3966942, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2013.10.081.
• The mouse aortocaval fistula recapitulates human arteriovenous fistula maturationYamamoto K, Protack CD, Tsuneki M, Hall MR, Wong DJ, Lu DY, Assi R, Williams WT, Sadaghianloo N, Bai H, Miyata T, Madri JA, Dardik A. The mouse aortocaval fistula recapitulates human arteriovenous fistula maturation. AJP Heart And Circulatory Physiology 2013, 305: h1718-h1725. PMID: 24097429, PMCID: PMC3882542, DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00590.2013.
• Eph-B4 Activation Reduces Neointimal Hyperplasia in Human Saphenous VeinWong D, Yamamoto K, Protack C, Lu D, Hall M, Assi R, Williams W, Sadaghianloo N, Bai H, Dardik A. Eph-B4 Activation Reduces Neointimal Hyperplasia in Human Saphenous Vein. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2013, 58: 854. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2013.06.044.
• Eph-B4 activation reduces neointimal hyperplasia in human saphenous veinWong D, Yamamoto K, Protack C, Hall M, Lu D, Williams W, Assi R, Sadaghianloo N, Bai H, Dardik A. Eph-B4 activation reduces neointimal hyperplasia in human saphenous vein. Journal Of The American College Of Surgeons 2013, 217: s158. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2013.07.373.
• Chronic Kidney Disease Predicts Long Term Mortality After Major Lower Extremity AmputationAssi R, Protack C, Williams W, Hall M, Vasilas P, Dardik A. Chronic Kidney Disease Predicts Long Term Mortality After Major Lower Extremity Amputation. Journal Of Surgical Research 2013, 179: 188. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.10.110.
• Metabolic Syndrome is Associated with Restenosis After Carotid EndarterectomyWilliams W, Protack C, Assi R, Hall M, Vasilas P, Dardik A. Metabolic Syndrome is Associated with Restenosis After Carotid Endarterectomy. Journal Of Surgical Research 2013, 179: 187. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.10.108.
• Metabolic Syndrome is Associated With Type 2 Endoleak After Endovascular Aneurysm RepairHall M, Protack C, Assi R, Williams W, Vasilas P, Muhs B, Dardik A. Metabolic Syndrome is Associated With Type 2 Endoleak After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. Journal Of Surgical Research 2013, 179: 188. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.10.111.
• Cytoplasmic Tyrosine 774 is Critical for Eph-B4 FunctionProtack C, Lu D, Yamamoto K, Williams W, Assi R, Hall M, Dardik A. Cytoplasmic Tyrosine 774 is Critical for Eph-B4 Function. Journal Of Surgical Research 2013, 179: 330. DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2012.10.671.
• Endovascular Training of Vascular Surgeons in the USAAssi R, Dardik A. Endovascular Training of Vascular Surgeons in the USA. Annals Of Vascular Diseases 2012, 5: 423. PMID: 23641264, PMCID: PMC3641540, DOI: 10.3400/avd.ra.12.00077.