2001
Myocardial Revascularization as a Therapeutic Strategy in the Patient with Advanced Ventricular Dysfunction
Mitropoulos F, Elefteriades J. Myocardial Revascularization as a Therapeutic Strategy in the Patient with Advanced Ventricular Dysfunction. Heart Failure Reviews 2001, 6: 163-175. PMID: 11391034, DOI: 10.1023/a:1011416929501.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary artery bypassVentricular dysfunctionArtery bypassPerioperative managementEjection fractionPatient selectionAdvanced ventricular dysfunctionRight ventricular dysfunctionLeft ventricular dysfunctionLow ejection fractionOptimal perioperative managementSevere ventricular dysfunctionCareful patient selectionCoronary artery diseaseLong-term outcomesNumber of patientsQuality of lifeSurgical revascularizationHeart transplantationPulmonary hypertensionMyocardial revascularizationOverall prognosisArtery diseaseMedical managementRedo bypass
2000
Coronary artery bypass for advanced left ventricular dysfunction
Elefteriades J, Tellides G, Samady H, Yepremyan M, Darr U, Wackers F, Zaret B. Coronary artery bypass for advanced left ventricular dysfunction. Developments In Cardiovascular Medicine 2000, 225: 15-31. DOI: 10.1007/978-0-585-29191-8_2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvanced left ventricular dysfunctionLeft ventricular dysfunctionCoronary artery bypassVentricular dysfunctionArtery bypassSuch patientsCoronary artery bypass surgeryArtery bypass surgeryLarge multicenter trialsOpen heart surgeryCoronary revascularizationBypass surgeryMulticenter trialHeart surgeryRisk of operationPatientsDysfunctionBypassInexorable deteriorationCABGSurgeryLongevity benefitsScientific evaluationRevascularizationCardiologists
1997
Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting by a Single Surgeon Patients With Left Ventricular Ejection Fractions ≤30%
Elefteriades J, Morales D, Gradel C, Tollis G, Levi E, Zaret B. Results of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting by a Single Surgeon Patients With Left Ventricular Ejection Fractions ≤30%. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1997, 79: 1573-1578. PMID: 9202343, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00201-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced LV dysfunctionInternal mammary arteryCoronary artery diseaseEjection fractionLV dysfunctionMammary arteryArtery diseaseCongestive heart failure classSevere left ventricular dysfunctionCoronary Artery Bypass GraftingBetter long-term survivalHeart failure classSingle surgeon's patientsArtery Bypass GraftingCoronary artery bypassHigh operative riskLeft ventricular dysfunctionSevere ventricular arrhythmiasLV ejection fractionVentricular ejection fractionUse of CABGLong-term survivalQuality of lifeAngina classArtery bypass
1995
Introduction
Elefteriades J, Lee F, Letsou G. Introduction. Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 1-3. PMID: 7796423, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30057-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere left ventricular dysfunctionLeft ventricular ejection fractionAutomatic defibrillator implantationCoronary bypass surgeryLeft ventricular dysfunctionVentricular ejection fractionSpecific patient groupsAdvanced treatment modalitiesHeart transplantationVentricular aneurysmectomyVentricular dysfunctionBypass surgeryDefibrillator implantationValve replacementEjection fractionCardiology clinicPatient groupTreatment modalitiesClinical studiesLeft ventricleTraditional modalitiesModalitiesAneurysmectomyPatientsSurgeryCabg in Advanced Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Elefteriades J, Kron I. Cabg in Advanced Left Ventricular Dysfunction. Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 35-42. PMID: 7796430, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30060-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced left ventricular dysfunctionCongestive heart failure stateAdvanced ischemic cardiomyopathyEjection fraction increaseIndependent clinical seriesInternal mammary conduitsHeart failure stateLeft ventricular dysfunctionHeart transplantationVentricular dysfunctionIschemic cardiomyopathyPatient groupClinical seriesIschemic muscleCABGPatientsLong-term longevityMuscleUniversity of VirginiaTransplantationCardiomyopathyDysfunctionImportant roleLeft Ventricular Aneurysmectomy in Advanced Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Elefteriades J, Solomon L, Mickleborough L, Cooley D. Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy in Advanced Left Ventricular Dysfunction. Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 59-72. PMID: 7796433, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30062-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchValve Replacement for Regurgitant Lesions of the Aortic or Mitral Valve in Advanced Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Bonow R, Nikas D, Elefteriades J. Valve Replacement for Regurgitant Lesions of the Aortic or Mitral Valve in Advanced Left Ventricular Dysfunction. Cardiology Clinics 1995, 13: 73-83. PMID: 7796434, DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8651(18)30063-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLeft ventricular dysfunctionAdvanced left ventricular dysfunctionSevere left ventricular dysfunctionVentricular dysfunctionValve replacementLate left ventricular dysfunctionSubvalvular mitral apparatusSevere systolic dysfunctionAortic valve replacementCongestive heart failureMitral valve repairRegurgitant valvular lesionsSystolic dysfunctionAortic regurgitationSystolic functionHeart failureValvular lesionsCardiology clinicMitral regurgitationValve repairSevere depressionMitral valveMitral apparatusPatient's familyAlternative treatment
1993
Coronary artery bypass grafting in severe left ventricular dysfunction: Excellent survival with improved ejection fraction and functional state
Elefteriades J, Tolis G, Levi E, Mills L, Zaret B. Coronary artery bypass grafting in severe left ventricular dysfunction: Excellent survival with improved ejection fraction and functional state. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 1993, 22: 1411-1417. PMID: 8227799, DOI: 10.1016/0735-1097(93)90551-b.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsActuarial AnalysisAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCause of DeathCoronary Artery BypassDefibrillators, ImplantableFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHeart DiseasesHospital MortalityHumansIntra-Aortic Balloon PumpingMaleMammary ArteriesMiddle AgedPrognosisQuality of LifeSeverity of Illness IndexStroke VolumeSurvival RateVentricular Function, LeftConceptsCoronary Artery Bypass GraftingArtery Bypass GraftingCoronary artery bypassSevere left ventricular dysfunctionLeft ventricular ejection fractionInternal mammary arteryLeft ventricular dysfunctionVentricular ejection fractionEjection fractionArtery bypassVentricular dysfunctionBypass GraftingMammary arteryMortality rateCanadian Cardiovascular Society angina classCongestive heart failure classGood medium-term survivalAdvanced ischemic cardiomyopathyAdvanced ventricular dysfunctionHeart failure classImproved ejection fractionHospital mortality rateCongestive heart failureIntraaortic balloon pumpSignificant ventricular arrhythmias