2021
Ascending Aneurysms in Heart Transplant Patients A Rare Opportunity to Assess Heredity Versus Biological Environment
Anis 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.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 causeHeartRecipients
1995
Cabg 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 role