2021
Swing Venous Line Down to Expose the Aortic Root
Elefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Swing Venous Line Down to Expose the Aortic Root. 2021, 45-46. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_16.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
Right ventricle-sparing heart transplant: promising new technique for recipients with pulmonary hypertension
Elefteriades J, Lovoulos C, Tellides G, Goldstein L, Rocco E, Condos S, Kopf G. Right ventricle-sparing heart transplant: promising new technique for recipients with pulmonary hypertension. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2000, 69: 1858-1863. PMID: 10892937, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01318-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRight heart failurePulmonary hypertensionRight heartHeart transplantationHeart failureLeft ventricleOrthotopic heart transplantationSevere pulmonary hypertensionStable sinus rhythmNative aortic valveUnsolved clinical problemPulmonary arterial connectionCardiac transplantationCardiopulmonary bypassArterial connectionsSinus rhythmAortic valveHypertensionClinical problemHeterotopic transplantationTransplantationVentricleEarly causeHeartRecipientsProsthetic and Homograft Heart Valves
Ukoha O, Elefteriades J. Prosthetic and Homograft Heart Valves. 2000, 347-365. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4612-1190-7_26.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchValve replacementHomograft heart valvesProsthetic valve surgeryAortic valve replacementMitral valve replacementThousands of patientsAortic valvulotomyPulmonary hypertensionValve surgeryMitral commissurotomyCardiopulmonary bypassVentricular dilatationAortic annulusVentricular performanceProsthetic valvesValvular pathologyMitral valveCage valveBetter outcomesCompensatory mechanismsHeart valvesDirect visualizationValveHypertensionCommissurotomy
1999
Pharmacology and Biological Efficacy of a Recombinant, Humanized, Single-Chain Antibody C5 Complement Inhibitor in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Fitch J, Rollins S, Matis L, Alford B, Aranki S, Collard C, Dewar M, Elefteriades J, Hines R, Kopf G, Kraker P, Li L, O’Hara R, Rinder C, Rinder H, Shaw R, Smith B, Stahl G, Shernan S. Pharmacology and Biological Efficacy of a Recombinant, Humanized, Single-Chain Antibody C5 Complement Inhibitor in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Circulation 1999, 100: 2499-2506. PMID: 10604887, DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.100.25.2499.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedBlood Loss, SurgicalCardiopulmonary BypassCognition DisordersComplement ActivationComplement C5Complement Membrane Attack ComplexCoronary Artery BypassCoronary DiseaseCreatine KinaseHumansInflammationIsoenzymesMiddle AgedMyocardial Reperfusion InjuryPostoperative ComplicationsProspective StudiesPsychological TestsSingle-Chain AntibodiesConceptsMini-Mental State ExaminationPathological complement activationCardiopulmonary bypassBlood lossMyocardial injuryC5 inhibitionTissue injuryCoronary artery bypass graft surgeryComplement inhibitorsArtery bypass graft surgeryComplement activationCognitive deficitsSingle-chain antibodyC5 complement inhibitorNew cognitive deficitsSignificant dose-dependent inhibitionBypass graft surgeryPostoperative blood lossPostoperative myocardial injurySystemic inflammatory responseComplement-mediated inflammationLeukocyte CD11b expressionNovel therapeutic strategiesComplement hemolytic activityDose-dependent fashion
1993
Transesophageal two-dimensional echocardiographic analysis of right ventricular systolic performance indices during coronary artery bypass grafting
Rafferty T, Durkin M, Harris S, Elefteriades J, Hines R, Prokop E, O'Connor T. Transesophageal two-dimensional echocardiographic analysis of right ventricular systolic performance indices during coronary artery bypass grafting. Journal Of Cardiothoracic And Vascular Anesthesia 1993, 7: 160-166. PMID: 8477020, DOI: 10.1016/1053-0770(93)90210-c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd-diastolic volume indexPulmonary artery pressureEnd-diastolic pressureCardiopulmonary bypassCardiac indexRV end-diastolic volume indexSignificant right coronary artery diseaseCoronary artery bypass surgeryRight coronary artery diseaseRV end-diastolic pressurePost-CPB valuesArtery bypass surgeryCoronary artery bypassCoronary artery diseaseMin/m2Two-dimensional echocardiographic analysisML/m2Inotropic supportIntraoperative courseArtery bypassArtery pressureBypass surgeryNitroglycerin infusionArtery diseaseEjection fractionThe relationship between “Normal” transesophageal color-flow doppler-defined tricuspid regurgitation and thermodilution right ventricular ejection fraction measurements
Rafferty T, Durkin M, Hines R, Elefteriades J, O'Connor T. The relationship between “Normal” transesophageal color-flow doppler-defined tricuspid regurgitation and thermodilution right ventricular ejection fraction measurements. Journal Of Cardiothoracic And Vascular Anesthesia 1993, 7: 167-174. PMID: 8477021, DOI: 10.1016/1053-0770(93)90211-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTricuspid regurgitationEjection fractionRight ventricular ejection fraction measurementsThermodilution right ventricular ejection fractionRight atrial pressure waveformTricuspid regurgitation jet areaRight ventricular ejection fractionVentricular ejection fraction measurementsRight ventricular functionVentricular ejection fractionJet areaEjection fraction measurementsRevascularization patientsChest closureCardiopulmonary bypassVentricular functionAtrial areaEndotracheal intubationTricuspid valveRegurgitation indexRegurgitationWaveform abnormalitiesExcursion ratioPressure waveformRegression analysis
1992
Is Cardiopulmonary Bypass Effective for Treatment of Hypothermic Arrest due to Drowning or Exposure?
Letsou G, Kopf G, Elefteriades J, Carter J, Baldwin J, Hammond G. Is Cardiopulmonary Bypass Effective for Treatment of Hypothermic Arrest due to Drowning or Exposure? JAMA Surgery 1992, 127: 525-528. PMID: 1575622, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.1992.01420050045005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiopulmonary bypassHypothermic arrestMedian sternotomyEmergency hospital admissionsNormal neurologic functionFull cardiopulmonary arrestFreshwater drowningHospital admissionNeurologic functionSinus bradycardiaSuch patientsThree patientsCardiopulmonary arrestFourth patientVentricular fibrillationPatientsBypassSternotomyCore temperatureResuscitationArrestExposureAsystoleBradycardiaDrowningRight Ventricular Assist Devices and the Surgical Treatment of Right Ventricular Failure
Higgins R, Elefteriades J. Right Ventricular Assist Devices and the Surgical Treatment of Right Ventricular Failure. Cardiology Clinics 1992, 10: 185-192. PMID: 1739958, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30262-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVentricular assist deviceCirculatory supportCardiopulmonary bypassAssist deviceSevere right ventricular dysfunctionRight ventricular assist deviceLong-term circulatory supportRight ventricular dysfunctionRight ventricular failureRight ventricular functionHigh-risk patientsIntraaortic balloon pumpMechanical circulatory supportTreatment of patientsInotropic supportProgressive therapyCardiac transplantationVentricular dysfunctionVentricular failureBiventricular failureBalloon pumpSurgical treatmentVentricular functionVolume statusHigh morbidity
1990
Heart-lung transplantation: initial experience in New England.
Letsou G, Franco K, Kopf G, Dewar M, Elefteriades J, Hammond G, Baldwin J. Heart-lung transplantation: initial experience in New England. Connecticut Medicine 1990, 54: 419-24. PMID: 2225808.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary hypertensionEnd-stage cardiopulmonary diseaseAssociated pulmonary hypertensionNormal cardiopulmonary functionHeart-lung transplantationHeart-lung transplantsPrimary pulmonary hypertensionDoxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathyPulse steroidsRejection episodesDonor surgeryFluid overloadCardiopulmonary bypassCardiopulmonary functionCardiopulmonary diseaseEffective therapyPrimary disorderFunctional capacityPatientsCystic fibrosisInitial experienceGraftAge 33HypertensionAge 16
1989
Resuscitation of cold water immersion victims with cardiopulmonary bypass
Saltiel A, Kopf G, Elefteriades J, Hammond G, Shaffer W, Farrell D, Ponn R, Lister G. Resuscitation of cold water immersion victims with cardiopulmonary bypass. Journal Of Critical Care 1989, 4: 54-57. DOI: 10.1016/0883-9441(89)90092-0.Peer-Reviewed Original Research