2003
Novel technique for isolated accessory right heart transplantation for congenital heart disease
Elefteriades J, Lovoulos C, Edwards R, Tittle S, Riley T, Tang P, Rocco E, Kopf G. Novel technique for isolated accessory right heart transplantation for congenital heart disease. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2003, 125: 1283-1290. PMID: 12830045, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5223(02)73617-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight heartSuperior vena cavaRight thoracotomyCardiopulmonary bypassPulmonary arteryDonor heartsVena cavaRight ventricleDonor's superior vena cavaDonor pulmonary arteryDonor right ventricleRight atrial pressureMean arterial pressureCongenital heart diseaseAdult mongrel dogsNovel therapeutic alternativesHeart transplantationPulmonary hypertensionArterial pressureAtrial pressureSuperior venaSinus rhythmAortic valveHeart diseaseLeft atrium
1984
Communicating Hydrocephalus Secondary to Superior Vena Caval Obstruction: Occurrence After Mustard's Operation for Transposition of the Great Arteries
Markowitz R, Kleinman C, Hellenbrand W, Kopf G, Ment L. Communicating Hydrocephalus Secondary to Superior Vena Caval Obstruction: Occurrence After Mustard's Operation for Transposition of the Great Arteries. JAMA Pediatrics 1984, 138: 638-641. PMID: 6731381, DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.1984.02140450020006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCranial enlargementVenous pressureGreat arteriesMustard operationCT scanSuperior vena caval obstructionVena caval obstructionSuperior vena cavaTwo-dimensional echocardiographyHydrocephalus SecondaryIntracardiac baffleVenous obstructionCaval obstructionChest roentgenogramCommunicating hydrocephalusRadiologic cluesAzygous systemVena cavaCSF accumulationSurgical correctionUpper extremityBlood flowSubarachnoid spaceSkull filmsSuperior limbNoncardiogenic pulmonary edema after cardiopulmonary bypass An anaphylactic reaction to fresh frozen plasma
Hashim S, Kay H, Hammond G, Kopf G, Geha A. Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema after cardiopulmonary bypass An anaphylactic reaction to fresh frozen plasma. The American Journal Of Surgery 1984, 147: 560-564. PMID: 6711758, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9610(84)90022-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNoncardiogenic pulmonary edemaFresh frozen plasmaCardiac outputCardiopulmonary bypassPulmonary edemaFrozen plasmaWedge pressureAnaphylactic reactionsLeft-sided filling pressuresPulmonary artery diastolic pressurePulmonary capillary wedge pressureAdult respiratory distress syndromePositive end-expiratory pressureCapillary wedge pressureLow cardiac outputIntraaortic balloon pumpRespiratory distress syndromeAdministration of catecholaminesEnd-expiratory pressureSatisfactory cardiac outputNormal saline solutionAtrial pressureBalloon pumpDistress syndromeDiastolic pressure
1982
Intraoperative Use of Nifedipine for Hemodynamic Collapse Due to Coronary Artery Spasm Following Myocardial Revascularization
Kopf G, Riba A, Zito R. Intraoperative Use of Nifedipine for Hemodynamic Collapse Due to Coronary Artery Spasm Following Myocardial Revascularization. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1982, 34: 457-460. PMID: 7138114, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)61411-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChanging patterns in the surgical management of ventricular septal rupture after myocardial infarction
Kopf G, Meshkov A, Laks H, Hammond G, Geha A. Changing patterns in the surgical management of ventricular septal rupture after myocardial infarction. The American Journal Of Surgery 1982, 143: 465-472. PMID: 7041671, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9610(82)90197-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVentricular septal rupturePostinfarction ventricular septal ruptureEarly surgical interventionSeptal ruptureSurgical interventionSevere cardiogenic shockUndue technical difficultyImportant prognostic indicatorYale-New Haven Medical CenterIntraaortic balloon pumpingCardiogenic shockOperable patientsHemodynamic deteriorationCardiac catheterizationConsecutive patientsHemodynamic supportBalloon pumpingOperable casesSurgical managementPulmonary arteryPrognostic indicatorModerate symptomsMyocardial infarctionFavorable outcomePharmacologic agents