2015
TCT-676 Prognostic Impact of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Dominguez Y, Mathur A, Angeli D, Cocke T, Vaidya P, Elmann E, Di Luozzo G, Ng A, Delaportas E, Hillary N, Parrillo J. TCT-676 Prognostic Impact of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2015, 66: b276-b277. DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2015.08.695.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGENDER DIFFERENCES IN LONG TERM SURVIVAL AFTER TRANS-CATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH SEVERE AORTIC STENOSIS
Mathur A, Abdel-Razek A, Dominguez Y, Cocke T, Vaidya P, Andrews P, McCullough J, Elmann E, Di Luozzo G, Russo T, Parrillo J. GENDER DIFFERENCES IN LONG TERM SURVIVAL AFTER TRANS-CATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH SEVERE AORTIC STENOSIS. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2015, 65: a1855. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(15)61855-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLONG-TERM SURVIVAL AND FOLLOW-UP IN PATIENTS WITH CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISORDERS UNDERGOING EXTENSIVE OPEN REPAIRS OF THORACOABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS
Di Luozzo G, Lewis E, Geisbuesch S, Nyirenda T, Weiss A, Pawale A, Griepp R, Spielvogel D. LONG-TERM SURVIVAL AND FOLLOW-UP IN PATIENTS WITH CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISORDERS UNDERGOING EXTENSIVE OPEN REPAIRS OF THORACOABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2015, 65: a2114. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(15)62114-3.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
A prospective study of growth and rupture risk of small-to-moderate size ascending aortic aneurysms
Geisbüsch S, Stefanovic A, Schray D, Oyfe I, Lin HM, Di Luozzo G, Griepp RB. A prospective study of growth and rupture risk of small-to-moderate size ascending aortic aneurysms. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2013, 147: 68-74. PMID: 23953716, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2013.06.030.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnticoagulantsAortaAortic AneurysmAortic RuptureAortographyCase-Control StudiesChi-Square DistributionDisease ProgressionFemaleFibrinolytic AgentsHumansLeast-Squares AnalysisLinear ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisProspective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsTotal aortic volumeAscending Aortic AneurysmAortic aneurysmAortic volumeModerate size aneurysmsReference groupML/yearAntithrombotic medicationAortic pathologySurgical indicationsUnderwent operationAortic sizeProspective studyEmergency departmentAortic growthSurveillance groupLarge aneurysmsRisk factorsSinotubular junctionTomography scanTomography volume measurementsDissection riskPatientsCompelling indicationsAneurysmsHypothermia for aortic surgery
Griepp RB, Di Luozzo G. Hypothermia for aortic surgery. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2013, 145: s56-s58. PMID: 23410782, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.11.072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHypothermic circulatory arrestCirculatory arrestAcceptable neurologic outcomesAortic arch repairThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsAortic surgeryNeurologic outcomeArch repairSurgical patientsBrain metabolismOrgan protectionAortic aneurysmDeep hypothermiaClinical practicePig modelRoutine useHypothermiaArrestRepairPatientsSurgeryAneurysmsPerfusion
2010
The Bentall procedure: Is it the gold standard? A series of 597 consecutive cases
Etz CD, Bischoff MS, Bodian C, Roder F, Brenner R, Griepp RB, Di Luozzo G. The Bentall procedure: Is it the gold standard? A series of 597 consecutive cases. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2010, 140: s64-s70. PMID: 21092800, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAortic AneurysmAortic ValveBioprosthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationChi-Square DistributionFemaleHeart Valve ProsthesisHeart Valve Prosthesis ImplantationHospital MortalityHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedNew York CityOdds RatioProsthesis DesignReoperationRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsAortic root reconstructionLong-term survivalBiological valvesMechanical valvesBentall procedureRoot reconstructionOverall hospital mortalityIndependent risk factorCoronary artery diseaseShort-term outcomesLong-term outcomesChoice of valveHospital mortalityPatients 50Artery diseaseDegenerative etiologyLinearized rateAortic valveConsecutive casesRisk factorsEmergency operationGold standardReoperationPatientsSurvivalExtracorporeal Peritoneovenous Shunt for the Management of Postaneurysmectomy Chylous Ascites in a Marfan Patient
Di Luozzo G, Scurlock C, Mechanick JI, Griepp RB. Extracorporeal Peritoneovenous Shunt for the Management of Postaneurysmectomy Chylous Ascites in a Marfan Patient. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2010, 90: 281-284. PMID: 20609797, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.12.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChylous ascitesPeritoneovenous shuntOpen abdominal aortic aneurysm repairAbdominal aortic aneurysm repairAortic aneurysm repairInitial therapeutic interventionAbdominal ascitesAneurysm repairUncommon complicationClinical statusRetroperitoneal surgeryMarfan patientsAscitesTherapeutic interventionsNutritional statusAggressive measuresPatientsShuntStatusComplicationsSurgeryEtiologyMortalityWomenMathematical model for describing cerebral oxygen desaturation in patients undergoing deep hypothermic circulatory arrest
Fischer GW, Benni PB, Lin H, Satyapriya A, Afonso A, Di Luozzo G, Griepp RB, Reich DL. Mathematical model for describing cerebral oxygen desaturation in patients undergoing deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. British Journal Of Anaesthesia 2010, 104: 59-66. PMID: 19933513, PMCID: PMC2791548, DOI: 10.1093/bja/aep335.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDeep hypothermic circulatory arrestHypothermic circulatory arrestCirculatory arrestCerebral desaturationArrest timeMin of DHCACerebral oxygen desaturationAortic arch diseaseArch diseaseAortic surgeryIschemic thresholdNeurological sequelaeOxygen desaturationCerebral oximetryCerebral ischaemiaSurgical treatmentPatient heightPatientsDesaturationArrestMixed modelsX logIschaemiaSequelaeSurgery
2009
Aortic Arch Resection and Ligation of the Descending Thoracic Aorta to Manage a Ruptured Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm
Weiss A, Di Luozzo G, Etz CD, Griepp RB. Aortic Arch Resection and Ligation of the Descending Thoracic Aorta to Manage a Ruptured Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm. Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2009, 43: 614-616. PMID: 19640920, DOI: 10.1177/1538574409335273.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsAcute type B aortic dissectionType B aortic dissectionAortic arch resectionRuptured thoracoabdominal aneurysmHigh-risk patientsOpen surgical interventionOpen surgical repairB aortic dissectionThoracoabdominal aneurysmsAortic dissectionAortic ruptureEndovascular approachSurgical repairArch resectionSurgical interventionAortic aneurysmThoracic aortaPrimary operationPatientsAneurysmsLess conventional approachesRuptureReoperationResection
2008
Chromium Infusion Reverses Extreme Insulin Resistance in a Cardiothoracic ICU Patient
Via M, Scurlock C, Raikhelkar J, Di Luozzo G, Mechanick JI. Chromium Infusion Reverses Extreme Insulin Resistance in a Cardiothoracic ICU Patient. Nutrition In Clinical Practice 2008, 23: 325-328. PMID: 18595867, DOI: 10.1177/0884533608318676.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInsulin resistanceExtreme insulin resistanceInsulin therapyGlycemic controlIll patientsAcute critical illnessIntensive insulin therapyProspective clinical trialsIntravenous insulin protocolThoracic aorta aneurysmSevere insulin resistanceUnits of insulinCritical illnessInsulin protocolICU patientsSurgical repairBlood sugarAorta aneurysmClinical trialsPatientsTherapyPressorAneurysmsGlucocorticoidsIllness
2007
Delayed Repair of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in a Patient with Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Pulse Deficit
Di Luozzo G, Tannous HJ, Ellozy SH, Nowakowski S, Plestis KA, Adams DH, Griepp RB. Delayed Repair of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in a Patient with Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Pulse Deficit. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2007, 84: 2097-2099. PMID: 18036948, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.06.077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAortic dissectionAcute Type A Aortic DissectionType A Aortic DissectionA Aortic DissectionLife-threatening complicationsEnd-organ malperfusionAcute typeGastrointestinal bleedingPulse deficitLimb ischemiaSurgical emergencyPatientsConservative approachDissectionMalperfusionBleedingMesentericComplicationsIschemia
2006
Endoscopic Release of the Sternum in Reoperative Cardiac Surgery
Di Luozzo G, Schor J, Traad E, Williams D, Carrillo R. Endoscopic Release of the Sternum in Reoperative Cardiac Surgery. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2006, 21: 166-167. PMID: 16492277, DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2006.00200.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSternal reentryEndoscopic releaseProgressive coronary artery diseaseCoronary artery diseaseReoperative cardiac surgeryArtery diseaseCardiac surgeryValvular diseaseGraft closureCardiac surgeonsHigh riskVital structuresSafe methodSternumDiseaseReoperationPatientsSurgeryScarringReentrySurgeonsRelease
2004
Harmonic scalpel for pericardiectomy: novel approach to an old cardiac dilemma.
Di Luozzo G, Moussa F, Schor J, Traad E, Williams D, Carrillo R. Harmonic scalpel for pericardiectomy: novel approach to an old cardiac dilemma. The Heart Surgery Forum 2004, 7: e525-7. PMID: 15799939, DOI: 10.1532/hsf98.20041091.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrgent cardiopulmonary bypassHarmonic scalpelCardiopulmonary bypassAdditional cardiac proceduresBloodless operative fieldCardiac traumaBlood transfusionMalignant arrhythmiasRetrospective reviewCardiac lacerationsExcessive bleedingCardiac proceduresDense adhesionsBlood productsPericardiectomyPatientsCalcific pericarditisOperative fieldBypassAdhesiolysisBleedingScalpelMortalityEpicardial surfacePericarditis