2011
Epidemiology and Natural History of Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Stein L, Elefteriades J. Epidemiology and Natural History of Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. 2011, 25-32. DOI: 10.1007/978-88-470-1857-0_3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThoracic aortic aneurysmAortic aneurysmThoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysmChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseObstructive pulmonary diseaseSmooth muscle cellsTAAA rupturePulmonary diseaseTertiary centerAortic diameterTAAANatural historyAneurysm growthMuscle cellsOptimal timingAneurysmsPresent unique challengesRiskBetter identificationRupture increasesHypertensionSmokingPatientsDerangementUnique challenges
2008
Unilateral diaphragm paralysis: etiology, impact, and natural history.
Elefteriades J, Singh M, Tang P, Siegel MD, Kenney B, Pandey A, Kopf GS. Unilateral diaphragm paralysis: etiology, impact, and natural history. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery 2008, 49: 289-95. PMID: 18431352.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnilateral diaphragm paralysisDiaphragm paralysisChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseNatural historyBilateral diaphragm paralysisIntact phrenic nerveObstructive pulmonary diseaseSpirometric improvementClinical improvementExpiratory volumePulmonary infectionDiaphragm resectionLeft diaphragmOccasional patientPhrenic nervePulmonary diseaseSurgical explorationDiaphragm functionLower lobeVital capacityClinical recordsClinical spectrumMean durationNeurogenic atrophyBest therapy
2007
What Is the Optimal Management of Late-Presenting Survivors of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection?
Davies RR, Coe MP, Mandapati D, Gallo A, Botta DM, Elefteriades JA, Coady MA. What Is the Optimal Management of Late-Presenting Survivors of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection? The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2007, 83: 1593-1602. PMID: 17462364, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2006.12.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLong-term survivalOperative repairAortic dissectionGroup AAcute Type A Aortic DissectionType A Aortic DissectionImproved long-term survivalOptimal managementExcellent long-term resultsA Aortic DissectionInitial medical managementCongestive heart failureCoronary artery diseaseOnset of symptomsLong-term resultsImmediate operative repairAcute typeSurgical emergencySymptom onsetArtery diseaseHeart failurePulmonary diseaseMedical managementSingle institutionGroup B