2013
Preoperative angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blocker use and acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiac surgery
Coca SG, Garg AX, Swaminathan M, Garwood S, Hong K, Thiessen-Philbrook H, Passik C, Koyner JL, Parikh CR, Consortium O, Jai R, Jeevanandam V, Akhter S, Devarajan P, Bennett M, Edelsteinm C, Patel U, Chu M, Goldbach M, Guo L, McKenzie N, Myers M, Novick R, Quantz M, Zappitelli M, Dewar M, Darr U, Hashim S, Elefteriades J, Geirsson A. Preoperative angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blocker use and acute kidney injury in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation 2013, 28: 2787-2799. PMID: 24081864, PMCID: PMC3811062, DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gft405.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Kidney InjuryAdultAgedAngiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBiomarkersCardiac Surgical ProceduresCoronary Artery DiseaseFemaleHumansIncidenceKidney Function TestsMaleMiddle AgedPreoperative CarePrognosisProspective StudiesReceptors, AngiotensinUnited StatesConceptsStructural acute kidney injuryAcute kidney injuryAngiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorAngiotensin receptor blockersACEI/angiotensin receptor blockerACEI/ARB exposureKidney injurySerum creatinineARB exposureCardiac surgeryUrinary biomarkersEnzyme inhibitorsPreoperative angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorACEI/ARB usageAngiotensin receptor blocker useFunctional acute kidney injuryPostoperative acute kidney injuryACEI/ARB useAKI stage 1New urinary biomarkersMorning of surgeryReceptor blocker useCo-primary outcomesProspective cohort studyARB usage
1999
PATHOLOGIC VARIANTS OF THORACIC AORTIC DISSECTIONS Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcers and Intramural Hematomas
Coady 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClassic aortic dissectionAcute aortic pathologyIntramural hematomaAortic dissectionAortic lumenAtherosclerotic ulcerAortic lesionsIMH patientsAortic pathologyClassic dissectionRupture rateType B aortic dissectionTypical aortic dissectionB aortic dissectionDistinct clinical entityThoracic aortic dissectionTypical patient profileMore superficial locationHigher rupture rateBranch-vessel compromiseLarger aortasMinimal arteriosclerosisTypical dissectionIschemic manifestationsThoracoabdominal aorta
1997
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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThoracic aortic aneurysmAortic aneurysmIncidence of dissectionTime of complicationsMultivariable regression analysisMedian sizeAppropriate size criterionTime of dissectionAcute dissectionElective resectionPerioperative complicationsDevastating complicationOverall survivalAortic dissectionInitial presentationElective operationsSurgical interventionRisk factorsThoracic aortaAneurysm sizeTime of rupturePatientsYale University SchoolAneurysmsLower mortality
1993
Coronary artery bypass grafting in severe left ventricular dysfunction: Excellent survival with improved ejection fraction and functional state
Elefteriades 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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActuarial AnalysisAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCause of DeathCoronary Artery BypassDefibrillators, ImplantableFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart DiseasesHospital MortalityHumansIntra-Aortic Balloon PumpingMaleMammary ArteriesMiddle AgedPrognosisQuality of LifeSeverity of Illness IndexStroke VolumeSurvival RateVentricular Function, LeftConceptsCoronary Artery Bypass GraftingArtery Bypass GraftingCoronary artery bypassSevere left ventricular dysfunctionLeft ventricular ejection fractionInternal mammary arteryLeft ventricular dysfunctionVentricular ejection fractionEjection fractionArtery bypassVentricular dysfunctionBypass GraftingMammary arteryMortality rateCanadian Cardiovascular Society angina classCongestive heart failure classGood medium-term survivalAdvanced ischemic cardiomyopathyAdvanced ventricular dysfunctionHeart failure classImproved ejection fractionHospital mortality rateCongestive heart failureIntraaortic balloon pumpSignificant ventricular arrhythmias
1992
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.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiopulmonary bypassHypothermic arrestMedian sternotomyEmergency hospital admissionsNormal neurologic functionFull cardiopulmonary arrestFreshwater drowningHospital admissionNeurologic functionSinus bradycardiaSuch patientsThree patientsCardiopulmonary arrestFourth patientVentricular fibrillationPatientsBypassSternotomyCore temperatureResuscitationArrestExposureAsystoleBradycardiaDrowning