1985
Predictors of outcome in early revascularization after acute myocardial infarction
Gertler J, Elefterlades J, Kopf G, Hashim S, Hammond G, Geha A. Predictors of outcome in early revascularization after acute myocardial infarction. The American Journal Of Surgery 1985, 149: 441-444. PMID: 3985281, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9610(85)80036-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMyocardial infarctionAggressive medical therapyPoor ventricular functionAcute myocardial infarctionPredictors of outcomeTransmural myocardial infarctionEarly revascularizationMyocardial revascularizationConsecutive patientsMedical therapyVentricular damageVentricular functionInfarct extensionSubendocardial infarctionHigh riskInfarctionTransmural infarctsPatientsRevascularizationDays
1982
Changing 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