2023
Extended law of laplace for measurement of the cloverleaf anatomy of the aortic root
Ban E, Kalogerakos P, Khosravi R, Ziganshin B, Ellauzi H, Ramachandra A, Zafar M, Humphrey J, Elefteriades J. Extended law of laplace for measurement of the cloverleaf anatomy of the aortic root. The International Journal Of Cardiovascular Imaging 2023, 39: 1345-1356. PMID: 37046157, PMCID: PMC10250276, DOI: 10.1007/s10554-023-02847-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAortaAorta, ThoracicAortic ValveBicuspid Aortic Valve DiseaseBlood PressureHumansPredictive Value of TestsConceptsAortic rootAortic Root Diameter in Elite Athletes
Elefteriades J. Aortic Root Diameter in Elite Athletes. Canadian Journal Of Cardiology 2023, 39: 898-900. PMID: 36963721, DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.03.015.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Multimodality Imaging of Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta in Adults: From the American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging Endorsed by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Goldstein SA, Evangelista A, Abbara S, Arai A, Asch FM, Badano LP, Bolen MA, Connolly HM, Cuéllar-Calàbria H, Czerny M, Devereux RB, Erbel RA, Fattori R, Isselbacher EM, Lindsay JM, McCulloch M, Michelena HI, Nienaber CA, Oh JK, Pepi M, Taylor AJ, Weinsaft JW, Zamorano JL, Editors C, Dietz H, Eagle K, Elefteriades J, Jondeau G, Rousseau H, Schepens M. Multimodality Imaging of Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta in Adults: From the American Society of Echocardiography and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging Endorsed by the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. Journal Of The American Society Of Echocardiography 2015, 28: 119-182. PMID: 25623219, DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2014.11.015.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in Patients With High Cognitive Needs: Full Preservation of Cognitive Abilities
Percy A, Widman S, Rizzo JA, Tranquilli M, Elefteriades JA. Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest in Patients With High Cognitive Needs: Full Preservation of Cognitive Abilities. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2009, 87: 117-123. PMID: 19101283, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.10.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAorta, ThoracicAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationCase-Control StudiesCirculatory Arrest, Deep Hypothermia InducedCognitionCognition DisordersFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionPostoperative CarePreoperative CareProbabilityPsychometricsRadiographyReference ValuesRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsDeep hypothermic circulatory arrestHypothermic circulatory arrestAortic surgeryCirculatory arrestStudy groupStraight deep hypothermic circulatory arrestYale-New Haven HospitalOpen distal anastomosisThoracic aortic surgeryTotal arch replacementArch replacementCerebral protectionPreoperative statusDistal anastomosisSuch patientsFunctional outcomeControl subjectsPatientsSurgeryControl groupAdverse effectsSignificant differencesCognitive changesDaily activitiesOverall score
2005
Late-onset dysphagia lusoria assessed by 3-dimensional computed tomography of an aortic arch abnormality
Koullias G, Korkolis D, Iams W, Elefteriades J. Late-onset dysphagia lusoria assessed by 3-dimensional computed tomography of an aortic arch abnormality. Diseases Of The Esophagus 2005, 18: 60-63. PMID: 15773845, DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2005.00449.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAberrant left subclavian arteryLeft-sided ligamentum arteriosumRight-sided aortic archLate-onset dysphagiaSymptomatic vascular ringsLeft subclavian arteryAortic arch abnormalitiesHelical CT scansArch aortogramDysphagia lusoriaSubclavian arteryIntraoperative findingsPatient's symptomsLigamentum arteriosumAnatomic abnormalitiesAortic archArch abnormalitiesVascular ringComplete decompressionCT scanComputed tomographyThree-dimensional reconstruction softwareDysphagiaSymptomsAbnormalities
2001
Stroke in surgery of the thoracic aorta: Incidence, impact, etiology, and prevention
Goldstein L, Davies R, Rizzo J, Davila J, Cooperberg M, Shaw R, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. Stroke in surgery of the thoracic aorta: Incidence, impact, etiology, and prevention. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2001, 122: 935-945. PMID: 11689799, DOI: 10.1067/mtc.2001.117276.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDeep hypothermic circulatory arrestHypothermic circulatory arrestThoracic aortaCirculatory arrestEmergency operationAge-adjusted survivalAntegrade cerebral perfusionThoracic aortic operationsPrevention of strokeIntensive care unitPostoperative stayAortic atheromaAortic manipulationAortic operationsPostoperative deathsCardiopulmonary bypassCerebral perfusionFemoral perfusionNeurologic consultationCare unitElective operationsHeart bypassThorough debridementOperative reportsLeft heart
2000
Safety of left innominate vein division during aortic arch surgery
Sudhakar C, Elefteriades J. Safety of left innominate vein division during aortic arch surgery. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2000, 70: 856-858. PMID: 11016323, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01498-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeft innominate veinUpper extremity edemaExtremity edemaMediastinal tumorNeurologic symptomsSignificant long-term morbidityAortic arch surgeryDistal aortic anastomosisLong-term morbidityArch replacementArch surgeryExtent of involvementMultiorgan dysfunctionInnominate veinVein divisionEarly patientsMedian sternotomyAortic anastomosisMean ageSurgical approachAortic archMediastinal structuresArm elevationPatientsLocal anatomy“Cobrahead” graft for intercostal artery implantation during descending aortic replacement
Elefteriades J, Coady M, Nikas D, Kopf G, Gusberg R. “Cobrahead” graft for intercostal artery implantation during descending aortic replacement. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2000, 69: 1282-1284. PMID: 10800847, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(99)01550-7.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 aortaThoracic Aorta
Elefteriades J, Rizzo J, Coady M. Thoracic Aorta. Radiology 1999, 211: 889. PMID: 10352622, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.211.3.r99jn49889.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
Experimental confirmation of effectiveness of fenestration in acute aortic dissection
Morales D, Quin J, Braxton J, Hammond G, Gusberg R, Elefteriades J. Experimental confirmation of effectiveness of fenestration in acute aortic dissection. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1998, 66: 1679-1683. PMID: 9875771, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(98)00901-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal arterial flowFemoral blood pressureAortic dissectionBlood pressureAortic fenestrationAortic distensibilityCarotid pressureArterial flowAcute aortic dissectionML/minSubsequent fenestrationOrgan ischemiaRenal flowInfrarenal aortaContinued clinical applicationBlood flowAnimal modelsFenestrationDissectionClinical applicationT-testDistensibilityMinIschemiaAortaPenetrating ulcer of the thoracic aorta: What is it? How do we recognize it? How do we manage it?
Coady M, Rizzo J, Hammond G, Pierce J, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. Penetrating ulcer of the thoracic aorta: What is it? How do we recognize it? How do we manage it? Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1998, 27: 1006-1016. PMID: 9652462, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(98)70003-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAortic dissectionOptimal treatmentThoracic aortaNatural historyType AType B aortic dissectionB aortic dissectionClassic aortic dissectionLarger aortic diametersAortic ulcerAtherosclerotic ulcerAortic ruptureClinical featuresInitial diagnosisInitial presentationIntraoperative findingsRetrospective reviewSurgical managementAortic diameterRadiologic signsTomographic scanPathology reportsUlcersPatientsAorta
1993
Pathologic confirmation of the principles of the thromboexclusion operation for descending aortic dissection
Sanchez J, Gusberg R, Hammond G, Elefteriades J. Pathologic confirmation of the principles of the thromboexclusion operation for descending aortic dissection. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1993, 17: 448-450. PMID: 8433441, DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(93)90432-l.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1992
Mechanical Circulatory Support Decreases Neurologic Complications in the Treatment of Traumatic Injuries of the Thoracic Aorta
Higgins R, Sanchez J, DeGuidis L, Dewar M, Franco K, Kopf G, Elefteriades J, Hammond G, Baldwin J. Mechanical Circulatory Support Decreases Neurologic Complications in the Treatment of Traumatic Injuries of the Thoracic Aorta. JAMA Surgery 1992, 127: 516-519. PMID: 1575620, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.1992.01420050036003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMechanical circulatory supportNeurologic complicationsCirculatory supportThoracic aortaTraumatic injuryUnderwent repairAortic cross-clamp timePreoperative systolic blood pressureCross-clamp timeSpinal cord ischemiaSupport groupsInjury Severity ScoreSystolic blood pressureYale-New Haven Medical CenterAortic injuryCord ischemiaBlood pressureSurgical treatmentSeverity scoreMultiple traumaMedical CenterComplicationsPatientsInjuryAortaLong-term experience with descending aortic dissection: The complication-specific approach
Elefteriades J, Hartleroad J, Gusberg R, Salazar A, Black H, Kopf G, Baldwin J, Hammond G. Long-term experience with descending aortic dissection: The complication-specific approach. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1992, 53: 11-21. PMID: 1728218, DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)90752-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComplication-specific approachAortic dissectionActuarial survivalGraft replacementComplications of dissectionLower intercostal arteriesLeft subclavian arteryLong-term resultsUncomplicated dissectionLimb ischemiaPostoperative studiesSubclavian arteryFalse lumenSurgical managementIntercostal arteriesRadiographic findingsComplicated dissectionFenestration procedurePatientsSaccular aneurysmLong-term experienceAortaWhole groupDissectionFenestration