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Mohammad Abdullah Zafar, MBBS

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All aspects of thoracic aortic disease, with an emphasis on the natural history, timely diagnosis, management, and genetics of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection.

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Evidence Accumulates: Patients with Ascending Aneurysms Are Strongly Protected from Atherosclerotic DiseaseWaldron C, Zafar M, Ziganshin B, Weininger G, Grewal N, Elefteriades J. Evidence Accumulates: Patients with Ascending Aneurysms Are Strongly Protected from Atherosclerotic Disease. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2023, 24: 15640. PMID: 37958625, PMCID: PMC10650782, DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115640.
“Big Data” Analyses Underlie Clinical Discoveries at the Aortic InstituteZafar M, Ziganshin B, Li Y, Ostberg N, Rizzo J, Tranquilli M, Mukherjee S, Elefteriades J. “Big Data” Analyses Underlie Clinical Discoveries at the Aortic Institute. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2023, 96: 427-440. PMID: 37780996, PMCID: PMC10524815, DOI: 10.59249/lndz2964.
Safety of cerebrospinal fluid drainage in descending and thoracoabdominal aortic replacement surgeryNasir A, Zafar M, Abdelbaky M, Papanikolaou D, Ellauzi H, Shaikh M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Safety of cerebrospinal fluid drainage in descending and thoracoabdominal aortic replacement surgery. Annals Of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2023, 12: 47683-47483. PMID: 37817851, PMCID: PMC10561341, DOI: 10.21037/acs-2023-scp-0121.
Genetic Overlap of Spontaneous Dissection of Either the Thoracic Aorta or the Coronary ArteriesJeoffrey S, Kalyanasundaram A, Zafar M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Genetic Overlap of Spontaneous Dissection of Either the Thoracic Aorta or the Coronary Arteries. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2023, 205: 69-74. PMID: 37591066, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.07.046.
Long-term follow-up of Cabrol fistula for uncontrollable bleeding: A life-saving procedureRaghuram A, Kalyanasundaram A, Babcock M, Zafar M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Long-term follow-up of Cabrol fistula for uncontrollable bleeding: A life-saving procedure. JTCVS Techniques 2023, 21: 1-6. PMID: 37854823, PMCID: PMC10580030, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2023.06.010.
The natural history of aortic root aneurysms.Ziganshin B, Kargin N, Zafar M, Elefteriades J. The natural history of aortic root aneurysms. ASVIDE 2023, 10: 99-99. DOI: 10.21037/asvide.2023.099.
Natural History and Intervention Thresholds for Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm—Not an Easy Nut to CrackZafar M, Elefteriades J. Natural History and Intervention Thresholds for Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm—Not an Easy Nut to Crack. JAMA Cardiology 2023, 8: 512-512. PMID: 36920367, DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2023.0153.
The natural history of aortic root aneurysmsZiganshin B, Kargin N, Zafar M, Elefteriades J. The natural history of aortic root aneurysms. Annals Of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2023, 12: 21324-21224. PMID: 37304695, PMCID: PMC10248916, DOI: 10.21037/acs-2023-avs1-20.
Bicuspid Aortopathy does NOT Require Earlier Surgical InterventionZafar M, Wu J, Vinholo T, Li Y, Papanikolaou D, Ellauzi H, Ostberg N, Kalyanasundaram A, Kalogerakos P, Mukherjee S, Ziganshin B, Rizzo J, Elefteriades J. Bicuspid Aortopathy does NOT Require Earlier Surgical Intervention. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2023 PMID: 37088130, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.04.017.
Aortic Size at the Time of Type A and Type B DissectionsPerez Z, Zafar M, Velasco J, Sonsino A, Ellauzi H, John C, Kalyanasundaram A, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Aortic Size at the Time of Type A and Type B Dissections. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2023, 116: 262-268. PMID: 37062339, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.03.037.
Extended law of laplace for measurement of the cloverleaf anatomy of the aortic rootBan 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.
Nonsize Criteria for Surgical Intervention on the Ascending Thoracic AortaElefteriades J, Ziganshin B, Zafar M. Nonsize Criteria for Surgical Intervention on the Ascending Thoracic Aorta. Aorta 2023, 11: 071-086. PMID: 37172942, PMCID: PMC10232037, DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1766114.
Fate of the unoperated ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm: three-decade experience from the Aortic Institute at Yale UniversityWu J, Zafar M, Liu Y, Chen J, Li Y, Ziganshin B, Ellauzi H, Mukherjee S, Rizzo J, Elefteriades J. Fate of the unoperated ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm: three-decade experience from the Aortic Institute at Yale University. European Heart Journal 2023, 44: 4579-4588. PMID: 36994934, DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad148.
Full calcium jacket: Conservative management of a traumatic aortic injuryTripathi R, Ellauzi H, Zafar M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Full calcium jacket: Conservative management of a traumatic aortic injury. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2023, 9: 101132. PMID: 37139352, PMCID: PMC10149390, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2023.101132.
KIF6 Trp719Arg Genetic Variant Increases Risk for Thoracic Aortic DissectionVelasco J, Li Y, Ziganshin B, Zafar M, Rizzo J, Ma D, Zang H, Kalyanasundaram A, Elefteriades J. KIF6 Trp719Arg Genetic Variant Increases Risk for Thoracic Aortic Dissection. Genes 2023, 14: 252. PMID: 36833179, PMCID: PMC9956195, DOI: 10.3390/genes14020252.
Chapter 28 Fossa ovalis, patent foramen ovale, and cardiac massesNasir A, Zafar M, Elefteriades J. Chapter 28 Fossa ovalis, patent foramen ovale, and cardiac masses. 2023, 403-437. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-84906-7.00013-3.
In briefHirji S, Percy E, Trager L, Dewan K, Seese L, Saeyeldin A, Hubbard J, Zafar M, Rinewalt D, Alnajar A, Newell P, Kaneko T, Aranki S, Shekar P. In brief. Current Problems In Surgery 2023, 60: 101260. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpsurg.2022.101260.
Current status of adult cardiac surgery–part 2Hirji S, Percy E, Trager L, Dewan K, Seese L, Saeyeldin A, Hubbard J, Zafar M, Rinewalt D, Alnajar A, Newell P, Kaneko T, Aranki S, Shekar P. Current status of adult cardiac surgery–part 2. Current Problems In Surgery 2022, 60: 101245. PMID: 36642488, DOI: 10.1016/j.cpsurg.2022.101245.
In BriefHirji S, Percy E, Trager L, Dewan K, Seese L, Saeyeldin A, Hubbard J, Zafar M, Rinewalt D, Alnajar A, Newell P, Kaneko T, Aranki S, Shekar P. In Brief. Current Problems In Surgery 2022, 59: 101247. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpsurg.2022.101247.
Current status of adult cardiac surgery—Part 1Hirji S, Percy E, Trager L, Dewan K, Seese L, Saeyeldin A, Hubbard J, Zafar M, Rinewalt D, Alnajar A, Newell P, Kaneko T, Aranki S, Shekar P. Current status of adult cardiac surgery—Part 1. Current Problems In Surgery 2022, 59: 101246. PMID: 36496252, DOI: 10.1016/j.cpsurg.2022.101246.
Abstract 15184: Connective Tissue Disease Subtype and Pregnancy: Risk of Lifelong Thoracic Aortic Aneurysmal DiseaseNasir A, Zafar M, Kalyanasundaram A, Sonsino A, Papanikolaou D, Tanweer M, Li Y, Ziganshin B, elder R, campbell K, Cohen L, Elefteriades J, Chou J. Abstract 15184: Connective Tissue Disease Subtype and Pregnancy: Risk of Lifelong Thoracic Aortic Aneurysmal Disease. Circulation 2022, 146: a15184-a15184. DOI: 10.1161/circ.146.suppl_1.15184.
Abstract 15193: Coronary Ectasia in Patients With Thoracic Aortic AneurysmTripathi R, Zafar M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J, Altin E. Abstract 15193: Coronary Ectasia in Patients With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Circulation 2022, 146: a15193-a15193. DOI: 10.1161/circ.146.suppl_1.15193.
Abstract 15742: Thoracic Aortic Aneurysmal Disease Prevalence and Outcomes in Women With Connective Tissue DiseasesNasir A, Zafar M, Kalyanasundaram A, Sonsino A, Papanikolaou D, Tanweer M, Li Y, Ziganshin B, elder R, campbell K, Cohen L, Elefteriades J, Chou J. Abstract 15742: Thoracic Aortic Aneurysmal Disease Prevalence and Outcomes in Women With Connective Tissue Diseases. Circulation 2022, 146: a15742-a15742. DOI: 10.1161/circ.146.suppl_1.15742.
Abstract 11587: Intriguing Genetic Overlap Between SCAD and TADJeoffrey S, Kalyanasundaram A, Zafar M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Abstract 11587: Intriguing Genetic Overlap Between SCAD and TAD. Circulation 2022, 146: a11587-a11587. DOI: 10.1161/circ.146.suppl_1.11587.
Long‐term risk of arch complications in Loeys Dietz syndrome patients undergoing proximal ascending aortic replacementWeininger G, Zafar M, Ziganshin BA, Mori M, Papanikolaou D, Sekar RB, Amabile A, Degife E, O'Marr J, Geirsson A, Elefteriades JA, Assi R, Vallabhajosyula P. Long‐term risk of arch complications in Loeys Dietz syndrome patients undergoing proximal ascending aortic replacement. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2022, 37: 3688-3692. PMID: 35989525, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.16855.
Ascending aneurysmectomy: Should we shift to the left? ∗Elefteriades J, Rizzo J, Zafar M, Ziganshin B. Ascending aneurysmectomy: Should we shift to the left? ∗. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2022, 166: 435-441. PMID: 36109210, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.07.033.
Rapid growth of thoracic aortic aneurysm: Reality or myth?Sonsino A, Ellauzi H, Ziganshin BA, Zafar MA, Elefteriades JA. Rapid growth of thoracic aortic aneurysm: Reality or myth? Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2022, 167: 1206-1213. PMID: 36028356, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.06.021.
Aortic Valve Replacement in the Failing Left Ventricle: Worthwhile?Kalyanasundaram A, Vinholo T, Zafar M, Anis O, Charilaou P, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Aortic Valve Replacement in the Failing Left Ventricle: Worthwhile? Reviews In Cardiovascular Medicine 2022, 23: 223. DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2307223.
Ultimate tensile strength and biaxial stress–strain responses of aortic tissues—A clinical-engineering correlationDong H, Liu M, Lou X, Leshnower B, Sun W, Ziganshin B, Zafar M, Elefteriades J. Ultimate tensile strength and biaxial stress–strain responses of aortic tissues—A clinical-engineering correlation. Applications In Engineering Science 2022, 10: 100101. DOI: 10.1016/j.apples.2022.100101.
Toward standard abbreviations and acronyms for use in articles on aortic diseasePerez ZG, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Toward standard abbreviations and acronyms for use in articles on aortic disease. JTCVS Open 2022, 10: 34-38. PMID: 36004246, PMCID: PMC9390674, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2022.04.010.
Clinical Experience with “Stand-Alone” Elephant Trunk Procedure for Descending Aortic AneurysmsKumbasar U, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Clinical Experience with “Stand-Alone” Elephant Trunk Procedure for Descending Aortic Aneurysms. Aorta 2022, 10: 52-56. PMID: 35933985, PMCID: PMC9357495, DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743535.
Bovine Aortic Arch: A Result of Chance or Mandate of Inheritance?Shang M, Vinholo TF, Buntin J, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Bovine Aortic Arch: A Result of Chance or Mandate of Inheritance? The American Journal Of Cardiology 2022, 172: 115-120. PMID: 35321803, PMCID: PMC9978865, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.02.030.
Aortic gene dictionary in the precision medicine era—update from the Aortic Institute at Yale New HavenPapanikolaou D, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Aortic gene dictionary in the precision medicine era—update from the Aortic Institute at Yale New Haven. Indian Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2022, 38: 14-23. PMID: 35463698, PMCID: PMC8980985, DOI: 10.1007/s12055-021-01308-9.
Engineering analysis of aortic wall stress and root dilatation in the V-shape surgery for treatment of ascending aortic aneurysmsDong H, Liu M, Qin T, Liang L, Ziganshin B, Ellauzi H, Zafar M, Jang S, Elefteriades J, Sun W. Engineering analysis of aortic wall stress and root dilatation in the V-shape surgery for treatment of ascending aortic aneurysms. Interdisciplinary CardioVascular And Thoracic Surgery 2022, 34: 1124-1131. PMID: 35134955, PMCID: PMC9159430, DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac004.
A novel computational growth framework for biological tissues: Application to growth of aortic root aneurysm repaired by the V-shape surgeryDong H, Liu M, Qin T, Liang L, Ziganshin B, Ellauzi H, Zafar M, Jang S, Elefteriades J, Sun W, Gleason RL. A novel computational growth framework for biological tissues: Application to growth of aortic root aneurysm repaired by the V-shape surgery. Journal Of The Mechanical Behavior Of Biomedical Materials 2022, 127: 105081. PMID: 35092917, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105081.
A machine learning approach for predicting complications in descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsOstberg NP, Zafar MA, Mukherjee SK, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. A machine learning approach for predicting complications in descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2022, 166: 1011-1020.e3. PMID: 35120761, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.12.045.
Phenotyping Zebrafish Mutant Models to Assess Candidate Genes Associated with Aortic AneurysmPrendergast A, Ziganshin BA, Papanikolaou D, Zafar MA, Nicoli S, Mukherjee S, Elefteriades JA. Phenotyping Zebrafish Mutant Models to Assess Candidate Genes Associated with Aortic Aneurysm. Genes 2022, 13: 123. PMID: 35052463, PMCID: PMC8775119, DOI: 10.3390/genes13010123.
Progress in surgical interventions for aortic root aneurysms and dissectionsParameswaran S, Ziganshin BA, Zafar M, Elefteriades JA. Progress in surgical interventions for aortic root aneurysms and dissections. Expert Review Of Cardiovascular Therapy 2022, 20: 65-79. PMID: 35037567, DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2022.2029702.
Massive Sternal Osteophyte Compressing Aortic Arch Branch GraftEllauzi H, Cardella J, Zafar M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Massive Sternal Osteophyte Compressing Aortic Arch Branch Graft. Aorta 2021, 09: 231-232. PMID: 34963165, PMCID: PMC8714308, DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1736653.
Nationwide collaboration produces valuable data regarding arch and descending aorta.Elefteriades JA, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA. Nationwide collaboration produces valuable data regarding arch and descending aorta. European Heart Journal 2021, 43: 2370-2372. PMID: 34904151, DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab854.
Ascending Aneurysms in Heart Transplant Patients A Rare Opportunity to Assess Heredity Versus Biological EnvironmentAnis O, Kopf G, Ziganshin B, Zafar M, Tranquilli M, Sieller R, Elefteriades J. Ascending Aneurysms in Heart Transplant Patients A Rare Opportunity to Assess Heredity Versus Biological Environment. JACC Case Reports 2021, 3: 1685-1689. PMID: 34766019, PMCID: PMC8571777, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.07.010.
Getting to the root of aortic dissection in congenital heart disease.Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Getting to the root of aortic dissection in congenital heart disease. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2021, 61: 318-319. PMID: 34718492, DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab464.
Delayed Surgery for Acute Aortic DissectionPinkhasova P, Zafar M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Delayed Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection. 2021, 535-551. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-66668-2_37.
Lipid profiles help to explain protection from systemic atherosclerosis in patients with ascending aortic aneurysmWeininger G, Ostberg N, Shang M, Zafar M, Ziganshin BA, Liu S, Erben Y, Elefteriades JA. Lipid profiles help to explain protection from systemic atherosclerosis in patients with ascending aortic aneurysm. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2021, 163: e129-e132. PMID: 34635315, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.09.031.
Root Dilatation Is More Malignant Than Ascending Aortic DilationKalogerakos PD, Zafar MA, Li Y, Mukherjee SK, Ziganshin BA, Rizzo JA, Elefteriades JA. Root Dilatation Is More Malignant Than Ascending Aortic Dilation. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2021, 10: e020645. PMID: 34238012, PMCID: PMC8483477, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.120.020645.
Simple Hepatic Cysts as Markers of Thoracic Aortic DiseaseC K, BA Z, MA Z, J B, J E. Simple Hepatic Cysts as Markers of Thoracic Aortic Disease. Journal Of Disease Markers 2021, 6 DOI: 10.26420/jdismarkers.2021.1043.
Reply to Condello and Iacona.Ostberg NP, Schwartz B, Zafar MA, Elefteriades JA. Reply to Condello and Iacona. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2021, 60: 1242. PMID: 34179953, DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab303.
Risk reduction and pharmacological strategies to prevent progression of aortic aneurysmsWeininger G, Chan SM, Zafar M, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Risk reduction and pharmacological strategies to prevent progression of aortic aneurysms. Expert Review Of Cardiovascular Therapy 2021, 19: 619-631. PMID: 34102944, DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2021.1940958.
Accuracy of the “Thumb-Palm Test” for Detection of Ascending Aortic AneurysmBlumel R, Patel K, Rizzo JA, Mok S, Barrett A, Wu J, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Accuracy of the “Thumb-Palm Test” for Detection of Ascending Aortic Aneurysm. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2021, 150: 114-116. PMID: 34020772, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2021.03.041.
Fate of Preserved Aortic Root Following Acute Type A Aortic Dissection RepairEllauzi H, Zafar MA, Wu J, Papanikolaou D, Buntin J, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Fate of Preserved Aortic Root Following Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Repair. Seminars In Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2021, 34: 419-427. PMID: 33979665, DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2021.04.002.
Machine learning: principles and applications for thoracic surgeryOstberg NP, Zafar MA, Elefteriades JA. Machine learning: principles and applications for thoracic surgery. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2021, 60: 213-221. PMID: 33748840, DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab095.
Aortic Delamination—A Possible Precursor of Impending CatastropheSaeyeldin A, Zafar MA, Baldassarre LA, Mojibian H, Ziganshin BA, Mukherjee SK, Elefteriades JA. Aortic Delamination—A Possible Precursor of Impending Catastrophe. International Journal Of Angiology 2021, 30: 160-164. PMID: 34054275, PMCID: PMC8159620, DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1718546.
Interstage mortality in two‐stage elephant trunk surgerySaeyeldin A, Gryaznov AA, Zafar MA, Wu J, Mukherjee S, Vallabhajosyula P, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Interstage mortality in two‐stage elephant trunk surgery. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2021, 36: 1882-1891. PMID: 33634489, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15441.
Safety of perioperative cerebrospinal fluid drain as a protective strategy during descending and thoracoabdominal open aortic repairAbdelbaky M, Papanikolaou D, Zafar MA, Ellauzi H, Shaikh M, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Safety of perioperative cerebrospinal fluid drain as a protective strategy during descending and thoracoabdominal open aortic repair. JTCVS Techniques 2021, 6: 1-8. PMID: 34318127, PMCID: PMC8300913, DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2020.12.039.
Is Aortic Z-score an Appropriate Index of Beneficial Drug Effect in Clinical Trials in Aortic Aneurysm Disease?Elkinany S, Weismann C, Curtis A, Smith T, Zafar MA, Breen T, Li Y, Tranquilli M, Rizzo JA, Mukherjee SK, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Is Aortic Z-score an Appropriate Index of Beneficial Drug Effect in Clinical Trials in Aortic Aneurysm Disease? The American Journal Of Cardiology 2021, 143: 145-153. PMID: 33352210, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2020.12.025.
Increased Virulence of Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms in WomenChen JF, Zafar MA, Wu J, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Papanikolaou D, Kalogerakos P, Abdelbaky M, Ellauzi H, Rohde S, Vinholo TF, Charilaou P, Buntin J, Mukherjee SK, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Increased Virulence of Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms in Women. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2020, 112: 45-52. PMID: 33075319, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.08.026.
Direct measurement of ascending aortic diameter by intraoperative caliper assessmentFaggion Vinholo T, Zafar MA, Papanikolaou D, Chung J, Ellauzi H, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Direct measurement of ascending aortic diameter by intraoperative caliper assessment. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2020, 161: e143-e146. PMID: 32891453, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.08.001.
Thoracic aortic aneurysm gene dictionaryRohde S, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Thoracic aortic aneurysm gene dictionary. Asian Cardiovascular And Thoracic Annals 2020, 29: 682-696. PMID: 32689806, DOI: 10.1177/0218492320943800.
Cine-Computed Tomography for the Evaluation of Prosthetic Heart Valve FunctionHsu C, Bourganos K, Zafar MA, Huber S, Buntin J, Ziganshin BA, Mojibian H, Elefteriades JA. Cine-Computed Tomography for the Evaluation of Prosthetic Heart Valve Function. Cardiology 2020, 145: 439-445. PMID: 32454507, DOI: 10.1159/000507182.
Nonusefulness of Antithrombotic Therapy After Surgical Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve ReplacementGryaznov AA, Saeyeldin A, Abdelbaky M, Zafar MA, Tanweer M, Papanikolaou D, Imran M, Li Y, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Nonusefulness of Antithrombotic Therapy After Surgical Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2020, 129: 71-78. PMID: 32605717, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2020.05.018.
Aortic Arch AneurysmsImran M, Zafar M, Chkhikvadze T, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Aortic Arch Aneurysms. 2020, 529-544. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-24174-2_57.
The Genetics of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection: A Clinical PerspectiveOstberg NP, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. The Genetics of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissection: A Clinical Perspective. Biomolecules 2020, 10: 182. PMID: 31991693, PMCID: PMC7072177, DOI: 10.3390/biom10020182.
Chronologic and Climatic Factors of Acute Aortic Dissection: Study of 1642 Patients in Two ContinentsMa WG, Li B, Zhang W, Sarkar AEH, Tufail R, Peterss S, Zheng J, Zafar MA, Ziganshin B, Zhu JM, Sun LZ, Elefteriades JA. Chronologic and Climatic Factors of Acute Aortic Dissection: Study of 1642 Patients in Two Continents. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2019, 110: 575-581. PMID: 31891696, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.11.013.
Left Atrial to Femoral Artery Full Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Novel Technique for Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic SurgeryPapanikolaou D, Savio C, Zafar MA, Freudzon L, Wu J, Abdelbaky M, Pelletier KJ, Buntin J, Faggion Vinholo T, Ziganshin BA, Schwartz B, Elefteriades JA. Left Atrial to Femoral Artery Full Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Novel Technique for Descending and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery. International Journal Of Angiology 2019, 29: 019-026. PMID: 32132812, PMCID: PMC7054066, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3400479.
Natural history of descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsZafar MA, Chen JF, Wu J, Li Y, Papanikolaou D, Abdelbaky M, Vinholo T, Rizzo JA, Ziganshin BA, Mukherjee SK, Elefteriades JA, Investigators Y, Charilaou P, Saeyeldin A, Imran M, Gryaznov A, Tanweer M, Buntin J, Peterss S. Natural history of descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2019, 161: 498-511.e1. PMID: 31982126, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.10.125.
Routine anterior spinal artery visualization prior to descending and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair: High detection successAbdelbaky M, Zafar MA, Saeyeldin A, Wu J, Papanikolaou D, Vinholo TF, Huber S, Buntin J, Ziganshin BA, Mojibian H, Elefteriades JA. Routine anterior spinal artery visualization prior to descending and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair: High detection success. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2019, 34: 1563-1568. PMID: 31705825, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14310.
Natural history and management of Kommerell's diverticulum in a single tertiary referral centerErben Y, Brownstein AJ, Velasquez CA, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Mojibian H, Tanweer M, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history and management of Kommerell's diverticulum in a single tertiary referral center. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 71: 2004-2011. PMID: 31708305, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.08.260.
Predicting in-hospital rupture of type A aortic dissection using Random ForestWu J, Qiu J, Xie E, Jiang W, Zhao R, Qiu J, Zafar MA, Huang Y, Yu C. Predicting in-hospital rupture of type A aortic dissection using Random Forest. Journal Of Thoracic Disease 2019, 11: 4634-4646. PMID: 31903252, PMCID: PMC6940214, DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.10.82.
Reply: Keen questions appreciatedElefteriades JA, Zafar MA, Saeyeldin A, Ziganshin BA. Reply: Keen questions appreciated. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2019, 159: e22-e23. PMID: 31648828, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.06.127.
Ascending Aortic Length and Risk of Aortic Adverse Events The Neglected DimensionWu J, Zafar MA, Li Y, Saeyeldin A, Huang Y, Zhao R, Qiu J, Tanweer M, Abdelbaky M, Gryaznov A, Buntin J, Ziganshin BA, Mukherjee SK, Rizzo JA, Yu C, Elefteriades JA. Ascending Aortic Length and Risk of Aortic Adverse Events The Neglected Dimension. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2019, 74: 1883-1894. PMID: 31526537, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.07.078.
Commentary: Toward truth in advertisingElefteriades JA, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA. Commentary: Toward truth in advertising. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2019, 158: 1055-1057. PMID: 31537255, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.07.053.
Subacute/chronic type A aortic dissection: a retrospective cohort study.Wu J, Xie E, Qiu J, Huang Y, Jiang W, Zafar MA, Zhang L, Yu C. Subacute/chronic type A aortic dissection: a retrospective cohort study. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2019, 57: 388-396. PMID: 31317195, DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz209.
Complex two-stage open surgical repair of an aortoesophageal fistula after thoracic endovascular aortic repairChaar C, Zafar MA, Velasquez C, Saeyeldin A, Elefteriades JA. Complex two-stage open surgical repair of an aortoesophageal fistula after thoracic endovascular aortic repair. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Cases And Innovative Techniques 2019, 5: 261-263. PMID: 31304437, PMCID: PMC6601018, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2019.02.011.
Nonsyndromic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections—Is Screening Possible?Faggion Vinholo T, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Nonsyndromic Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections—Is Screening Possible? Seminars In Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2019, 31: 628-634. PMID: 31212014, DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2019.05.035.
Commentary: Should we routinely prescribe β-blockers after surgical repair of type A dissection?Elefteriades JA, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA. Commentary: Should we routinely prescribe β-blockers after surgical repair of type A dissection? Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2019, 159: 1706-1707. PMID: 31324426, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.06.006.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of isolated abdominal aortic dissectionWu J, Zafar M, Qiu J, Huang Y, Chen Y, Yu C, Elefteriades JA. A systematic review and meta-analysis of isolated abdominal aortic dissection. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2019, 70: 2046-2053.e6. PMID: 31204217, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.04.467.
Genes Associated with Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection: 2019 Update and Clinical ImplicationsVinholo T, Brownstein AJ, Ziganshin BA, Zafar MA, Kuivaniemi H, Body SC, Bale AE, Elefteriades JA. Genes Associated with Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection: 2019 Update and Clinical Implications. Aorta 2019, 07: 099-107. PMID: 31842235, PMCID: PMC6914358, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3400233.
Fluoroquinolones and Aortic Diseases: Is There a ConnectionCarino D, Zafar MA, Singh M, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Fluoroquinolones and Aortic Diseases: Is There a Connection. Aorta 2019, 07: 035-041. PMID: 31529426, PMCID: PMC6748841, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1693468.
Fate of preserved bicuspid valves at time of ascending aortic aneurysmectomyVinholo T, Zafar MA, Baldwin GE, Buntin J, Mansour A, Imran M, Papanikolaou D, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Fate of preserved bicuspid valves at time of ascending aortic aneurysmectomy. Journal Of Cardiac Surgery 2019, 34: 318-322. PMID: 30900354, DOI: 10.1111/jocs.14024.
Predictability of acute aortic dissection: A dream in evolutionZafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Predictability of acute aortic dissection: A dream in evolution. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2019, 157: e324-e326. PMID: 30826100, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.01.097.
Simple renal cysts and bovine aortic arch: markers for aortic diseaseBrownstein AJ, Bin Mahmood SU, Saeyeldin A, Velasquez Mejia C, Zafar MA, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Dahl NK, Erben Y, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Simple renal cysts and bovine aortic arch: markers for aortic disease. Open Heart 2019, 6: e000862. PMID: 30774963, PMCID: PMC6350752, DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2018-000862.
Bicuspid aortic disease: “Marfan light”?Saeyeldin A, Ziganshin BA, Zafar MA, Elefteriades JA. Bicuspid aortic disease: “Marfan light”? Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2019, 157: e240-e242. PMID: 30704746, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2018.12.048.
Symptoms Matter: A Symptomatic but Radiographically Elusive Ascending Aortic DissectionPapanikolaou D, Zafar MA, Tanweer M, Imran M, Abdelbaky M, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Symptoms Matter: A Symptomatic but Radiographically Elusive Ascending Aortic Dissection. International Journal Of Angiology 2018, 28: 031-033. PMID: 30880890, PMCID: PMC6417893, DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1675849.
Diabetes Mellitus: Is It Protective against Aneurysm? A Narrative ReviewPatel K, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Diabetes Mellitus: Is It Protective against Aneurysm? A Narrative Review. Cardiology 2018, 141: 107-122. PMID: 30453299, DOI: 10.1159/000490373.
Commentary: Surprisingly good results from a complex, lengthy aortic arch techniqueElefteriades JA, Zafar MA, Papanikolaou D, Ziganshin BA. Commentary: Surprisingly good results from a complex, lengthy aortic arch technique. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2018, 157: 1379-1380. PMID: 30558875, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2018.10.143.
Decision-making algorithm for ascending aortic aneurysm: Effectiveness in clinical application?Saeyeldin A, Zafar MA, Li Y, Tanweer M, Abdelbaky M, Gryaznov A, Brownstein AJ, Velasquez CA, Buntin J, Thombre K, Ma WG, Erben Y, Rizzo JA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Decision-making algorithm for ascending aortic aneurysm: Effectiveness in clinical application? Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2018, 157: 1733-1745. PMID: 30579535, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2018.09.124.
Descending threshold for ascending aortic aneurysmectomy: Is it time for a “left-shift” in guidelines?Ziganshin BA, Zafar MA, Elefteriades JA. Descending threshold for ascending aortic aneurysmectomy: Is it time for a “left-shift” in guidelines? Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2018, 157: 37-42. PMID: 30557953, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2018.07.114.
Antithrombotic Therapy after Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: A Therapeutic MorassGryaznov AA, Saeyeldin A, Abdelbaky M, Zafar MA, Tanweer M, Imran M, Papanikolaou D, Erben Y, Zefirova J, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Antithrombotic Therapy after Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: A Therapeutic Morass. Cardiology 2018, 140: 213-221. PMID: 30138919, DOI: 10.1159/000490924.
“Getting beyond diameter”: when to replace the aorta?Tanweer M, Zafar M, Saeyeldin A, Gryaznov A, Puddifant A, Erben Y, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. “Getting beyond diameter”: when to replace the aorta? Journal Of Visualized Surgery 2018, 4: 124-124. DOI: 10.21037/jovs.2018.06.04.
Open Replacement of the Thoracoabdominal Aorta: Short- and Long-term Outcomes at a Single InstitutionCarino D, Erben Y, Zafar MA, Singh M, Brownstein AJ, Tranquilli M, Rizzo J, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Open Replacement of the Thoracoabdominal Aorta: Short- and Long-term Outcomes at a Single Institution. International Journal Of Angiology 2018, 27: 114-120. PMID: 29896044, PMCID: PMC5995682, DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1649517.
Aortic root flap representing an old dissection in the non-coronary sinusGryaznov A, Ma W, Erben Y, Zafar M, Velasquez C, Saeyeldin A, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Aortic root flap representing an old dissection in the non-coronary sinus. ASVIDE 2018, 5: 524-524. DOI: 10.21037/asvide.2018.524.
Intraoperative TEE. Descending aortic dissectionGryaznov A, Ma W, Erben Y, Zafar M, Velasquez C, Saeyeldin A, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Intraoperative TEE. Descending aortic dissection. ASVIDE 2018, 5: 525-525. DOI: 10.21037/asvide.2018.525.
Intraoperative descending aortic dissection during aortic root replacement: successful managementGryaznov AA, Ma WG, Erben Y, Zafar MA, Velasquez CA, Saeyeldin A, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Intraoperative descending aortic dissection during aortic root replacement: successful management. Journal Of Thoracic Disease 2018, 10: 3065-3069. PMID: 29997974, PMCID: PMC6006070, DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.05.29.
Genes Associated with Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection: 2018 Update and Clinical ImplicationsBrownstein AJ, Kostiuk V, Ziganshin BA, Zafar MA, Kuivaniemi H, Body SC, Bale AE, Elefteriades JA. Genes Associated with Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection: 2018 Update and Clinical Implications. Aorta 2018, 06: 013-020. PMID: 30079932, PMCID: PMC6136681, DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1639612.
Prevention of Aortic Dissection Suggests a Diameter Shift to a Lower Aortic Size Threshold for InterventionMansour AM, Peterss S, Zafar MA, Rizzo JA, Fang H, Charilaou P, Ziganshin BA, Darr UM, Elefteriades JA. Prevention of Aortic Dissection Suggests a Diameter Shift to a Lower Aortic Size Threshold for Intervention. Cardiology 2018, 139: 139-146. PMID: 29346780, DOI: 10.1159/000481930.
Chapter 3 Histology of Aortic Disease and Progression of Aortic Dissection From Acute to ChronicZafar M, Peterss S, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Chapter 3 Histology of Aortic Disease and Progression of Aortic Dissection From Acute to Chronic. 2018, 41-59. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-809979-7.00003-1.
A systematic review on management of nutcracker syndromeVelasquez CA, Saeyeldin A, Zafar MA, Brownstein AJ, Erben Y. A systematic review on management of nutcracker syndrome. Journal Of Vascular Surgery Venous And Lymphatic Disorders 2017, 6: 271-278. PMID: 29292117, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2017.11.005.
Height alone, rather than body surface area, suffices for risk estimation in ascending aortic aneurysmZafar MA, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Charilaou P, Saeyeldin A, Velasquez CA, Mansour AM, Bin Mahmood SU, Ma WG, Brownstein AJ, Tranquilli M, Dumfarth J, Theodoropoulos P, Thombre K, Tanweer M, Erben Y, Peterss S, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Height alone, rather than body surface area, suffices for risk estimation in ascending aortic aneurysm. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2017, 155: 1938-1950. PMID: 29395211, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.10.140.
Thoracic aortic aneurysm: unlocking the “silent killer” secretsSaeyeldin AA, Velasquez CA, Mahmood SUB, Brownstein AJ, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Thoracic aortic aneurysm: unlocking the “silent killer” secrets. General Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2017, 67: 1-11. PMID: 29204794, DOI: 10.1007/s11748-017-0874-x.
Two-Stage Elephant Trunk approach for open management of distal aortic arch and descending aortic pathology in patients with Marfan syndromeVelasquez C, Zafar M, Saeyeldin A, Mahmood S, Brownstein A, Erben Y, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Two-Stage Elephant Trunk approach for open management of distal aortic arch and descending aortic pathology in patients with Marfan syndrome. ASVIDE 2017, 4: 541-541. DOI: 10.21037/asvide.2017.541.
Natural history of aortic root aneurysms in Marfan syndrome.Saeyeldin A, Zafar MA, Velasquez CA, Ip K, Gryaznov A, Brownstein AJ, Li Y, Rizzo JA, Erben Y, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Natural history of aortic root aneurysms in Marfan syndrome. Annals Of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2017, 6: 625-632. PMID: 29270374, PMCID: PMC5721101, DOI: 10.21037/acs.2017.11.10.
Two-Stage Elephant Trunk approach for open management of distal aortic arch and descending aortic pathology in patients with Marfan syndrome.Velasquez CA, Zafar MA, Saeyeldin A, Bin Mahmood SU, Brownstein AJ, Erben Y, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Two-Stage Elephant Trunk approach for open management of distal aortic arch and descending aortic pathology in patients with Marfan syndrome. Annals Of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2017, 6: 712-720. PMID: 29270386, PMCID: PMC5721112, DOI: 10.21037/acs.2017.11.11.
Medical management of aortic disease in Marfan syndrome.Bin Mahmood SU, Velasquez CA, Zafar MA, Saeyeldin AA, Brownstein AJ, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA, Mukherjee SK. Medical management of aortic disease in Marfan syndrome. Annals Of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2017, 6: 654-661. PMID: 29270377, PMCID: PMC5721117, DOI: 10.21037/acs.2017.11.09.
Precipitous Resolution of Type-A Intramural Hematoma with Medical Management in a Patient with Metastatic Stage 4 Renal Cell CarcinomaVelasquez CA, Bin Mahmood SU, Zafar MA, Brownstein AJ, Saeyeldin A, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Precipitous Resolution of Type-A Intramural Hematoma with Medical Management in a Patient with Metastatic Stage 4 Renal Cell Carcinoma. International Journal Of Angiology 2017, 26: 267-270. PMID: 29142496, PMCID: PMC5685788, DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1604333.
Does BioGlue contribute to anastomotic pseudoaneurysm after thoracic aortic surgery?Ma WG, Ziganshin BA, Guo CF, Zafar MA, Sieller RS, Tranquilli M, Elefteriades JA. Does BioGlue contribute to anastomotic pseudoaneurysm after thoracic aortic surgery? Journal Of Thoracic Disease 2017, 9: 2491-2497. PMID: 28932555, PMCID: PMC5594166, DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.06.120.
The Effect of Blood Transfusion on Outcomes in Aortic SurgeryVelasquez CA, Singh M, Bin Mahmood SU, Brownstein AJ, Zafar MA, Saeyeldin A, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. The Effect of Blood Transfusion on Outcomes in Aortic Surgery. International Journal Of Angiology 2017, 26: 135-142. PMID: 28804230, PMCID: PMC5552894, DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1604417.
Positive family history of aortic dissection dramatically increases dissection risk in family membersMa WG, Chou AS, Mok SCM, Ziganshin BA, Charilaou P, Zafar MA, Sieller RS, Tranquilli M, Rizzo JA, Elefteriades JA. Positive family history of aortic dissection dramatically increases dissection risk in family members. International Journal Of Cardiology 2017, 240: 132-137. PMID: 28502736, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.04.080.
Elective surgery for ascending aortic aneurysm in the elderly: should there be an age cut-off?Peterss S, Mansour AM, Zafar MA, Thombre K, Rizzo JA, Ziganshin BA, Darr UM, Elefteriades JA. Elective surgery for ascending aortic aneurysm in the elderly: should there be an age cut-off? European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2017, 51: 965-970. PMID: 28369431, DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezw437.
Early Spontaneous Resolution of an Iatrogenic Acute Type A Aortic DissectionZafar MA, Pang PYK, Henry GA, Ziganshin BA, Tranquilli M, Elefteriades JA. Early Spontaneous Resolution of an Iatrogenic Acute Type A Aortic Dissection. Aorta 2016, 04: 235-239. PMID: 28516101, PMCID: PMC5425262, DOI: 10.12945/j.aorta.2016.16.067.
Iatrogenic Aortic Dissection: Review of the LiteratureElefteriades JA, Zafar MA, Ziganshin BA. Iatrogenic Aortic Dissection: Review of the Literature. Aorta 2016, 04: 240-243. PMID: 28516102, PMCID: PMC5425263, DOI: 10.12945/j.aorta.2016.16.081.
Advanced Glycation End Products and its Soluble Receptors in the Pathogenesis of Thoracic Aortic AneurysmPrasad K, Sarkar A, Zafar M, Shoker A, Moselhi H, Tranquilli M, Ziganshin B, Elefteriades J. Advanced Glycation End Products and its Soluble Receptors in the Pathogenesis of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Aorta 2016, 4 DOI: 10.12945/j.aorta.2016.15.018.
Advanced Glycation End Products and its Soluble Receptors in the Pathogenesis of Thoracic Aortic AneurysmPrasad K, Sarkar A, Zafar MA, Shoker A, Moselhi HE, Tranquilli M, Ziganshin BA, Elefteriades JA. Advanced Glycation End Products and its Soluble Receptors in the Pathogenesis of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Aorta 2016, 04: 1-10. PMID: 27766267, PMCID: PMC5068493, DOI: 10.12945/j.aorta.2015.15.018.
Aortic Root Reoperation after Aortic and Aortic Valve SurgeryFabry T, Peterss S, Luehr M, Zafar M, Guenther S, Dumfarth J, Ziganshin B, Pichlmaier M, Hagl C, Elefteriades J. Aortic Root Reoperation after Aortic and Aortic Valve Surgery. The Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgeon 2016, 64 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1571632.
Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Provides Evidence that Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Protects against Systemic AtherosclerosisHung A, Zafar M, Mukherjee S, Tranquilli M, Scoutt LM, Elefteriades JA. Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Provides Evidence that Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Protects against Systemic Atherosclerosis. Cardiology 2012, 123: 71-77. PMID: 23006774, DOI: 10.1159/000341234.
Are Thromboembolic and Bleeding Complications a Drawback for Composite Aortic Root Replacement?Zafar MA, Farkas EA, Javier A, Anderson M, Gilani O, Elefteriades JA. Are Thromboembolic and Bleeding Complications a Drawback for Composite Aortic Root Replacement? The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2012, 94: 737-743. PMID: 22626762, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.04.007.
CAROTID INTIMA MEDIA THICKNESS CONFIRMS PROTECTION AGAINST ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN PATIENTS WITH ASCENDING AORTIC ANEURYSMHung A, Zafar M, Tranquilli M, Scoutt L, Elefteriades J. CAROTID INTIMA MEDIA THICKNESS CONFIRMS PROTECTION AGAINST ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN PATIENTS WITH ASCENDING AORTIC ANEURYSM. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2012, 59: e1769. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(12)61770-7.

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