2021
Pulmonary Artery Aneurysms
Elefteriades J, Ziganshin B. Pulmonary Artery Aneurysms. 2021, 285-287. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78877-3_69.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPulmonary artery aneurysmArtery aneurysmPulmonary hypertensionMost patientsAneurysmsHypertensionPatients
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
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
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