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
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
1992
Right 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
1988
Recovery of severe ischemic ventricular dysfunction after coronary artery bypass grafting
Brill D, Deckelbaum L, Remetz M, Soufer R, Elefteriades J, Zaret B. Recovery of severe ischemic ventricular dysfunction after coronary artery bypass grafting. The American Journal Of Cardiology 1988, 61: 650-651. PMID: 3257840, DOI: 10.1016/0002-9149(88)90784-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWall motion abnormalitiesVentricular dysfunctionLeft ventricularMotion abnormalitiesReversible wall motion abnormalitiesSevere coronary artery diseaseVentricular wall motion abnormalitiesIschemic ventricular dysfunctionReversible ventricular dysfunctionCoronary artery bypassCoronary artery diseasePeriod of ischemiaArtery bypassIschemic dysfunctionArtery diseaseHibernating myocardiumMyocardial infarctionMyocardial scarDysfunctionFibrous tissueRecent evidencePatientsComplete reversalAbnormalitiesRevascularization