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
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