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June 2024

LAU C, Girardi LN
Reply from authors: Outcomes of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair are dependent on the Crawford aneurysm extent and anatomical characteristics of the aorta.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e164.
PubMed

Discussion to: The majority of pediatric Fontan patients have excellent post-transplant survival.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2204-2205.
PubMed

KOUCHOUKOS NT
Importance of reporting mortality and morbidity following thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair according to the Crawford classification.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e163.
PubMed

Discussion to: Branch-first aortic arch replacement strategy decreases perioperative mortality.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2013-2014.
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KULSHRESTHA K, Greenberg JW, Kennedy JT 3rd, Hogue S, et al
The majority of pediatric Fontan patients have excellent post-transplant survival.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2193-2203.
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ABT BG, Bojko M, Elsayed RS, Han S, et al
Branch-first aortic arch replacement strategy decreases perioperative mortality.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:2005-2012.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2024

STEFANYK K, Ghunaim A, Vervoort D
Commentary: Off-pump and on point: Sex-stratifying multiple arterial grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1808-1809.
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LEE GS, Fremes SE, Tam DY
Commentary: Can the Venous Graft External Support (VEST) trials bypass surrogate outcomes?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1793-1795.
PubMed

KACHROO P
Commentary: Roadmap to improved success with high-risk thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1703-1704.
PubMed

COSELLI JS, Roselli EE, Preventza O, Malaisrie SC, et al
Total aortic arch replacement using a frozen elephant trunk device: Results of a 1-year US multicenter trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1680-1692.
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BOZSO SJ, Nagendran J, Chu MWA, Kiaii B, et al
Three-year outcomes of the Dissected Aorta Repair Through Stent Implantation trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1661-1669.
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BROWN JA, Sultan I
Commentary: The DARTS (Dissected Aorta Repair Through Stent Implantation) trial: Hitting the bull's eye in acute type A aortic dissection?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1670-1671.
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CHIA-YING CHUNG J, Chu MWA, Peterson MD, Ouzounian M, et al
Commentary: Frozen elephant trunk hybrid arch device arrives in the United States.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1693-1694.
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IANNACONE EM, Soletti G Jr, Perezgrovas-Olaria R, Lau C, et al
Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmectomy in the high-risk patient.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1695-1702.
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DIAZ-CASTRILLON CE, Brown JA, Navid F, Serna-Gallegos D, et al
The impact of prolonged mechanical ventilation after acute type A aortic dissection repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1672-1679.
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April 2024

GAUDINO M, Bairey Merz CN, Sandner S, Creber RM, et al
Randomized Comparison of the Outcome of Single Versus Multiple Arterial Grafts trial (ROMA):Women-a trial dedicated to women to improve coronary bypass outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1316-1321.
PubMed

SHAPIRA OM
Commentary: The radial artery: The optimal second arterial conduit of choice.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1303-1304.
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IBRAHIM M, Chung JC, Ascaso M, Hage F, et al
In-hospital thromboembolic complications after frozen elephant trunk aortic arch repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1217-1226.
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March 2024

GREGORY V, Spielvogel D, Ohira S
Optimal arch repair in acute type A aortic dissection: Striking a balance between safety and efficacy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e64-e65.
PubMed

ELBATARNY M, Stevens LM, Dagenais F, Peterson MD, et al
Hemiarch versus extended arch repair for acute type A dissection: Results from a multicenter national registry.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:935-943.
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DI MARCO L, Gliozzi G, Votano D, Murana G, et al
Reoperations on the ascending aorta and aortic arch: A retrospective series of 453 patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:897-907.
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WILLEKES H, Parker J, Neill J Jr, Augustin G, et al
Efficacy of del Nido cardioplegia in adult cardiac procedures with prolonged aortic crossclamp time.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:996-1007.
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PARK SJ, Kim HR, Shinn SH, Kim HJ, et al
Aortic arch isolation to reduce cerebral embolic risk during replacement of the atherosclerotic aortic arch.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:927-934.
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February 2024

BACKER CL, Monge MC, Wallen WJ, Eltayeb O, et al
The aortic uncrossing procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:413-419.
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ROBINSON BM, Paterson HS
Left internal mammary grafts: No patency difference to the left anterior descending artery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e44.
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FRANKEL WC, Green SY, Amarasekara HS, Orozco-Sevilla V, et al
Early and late outcomes of surgical repair of mycotic aortic aneurysms: A 30-year experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:578-587.
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ASSI R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P
Commentary: The first operative risk score for contemporary aortic arch surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:609-610.
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January 2024

OGINO H, Yoshino H, Shimokawa T, Akutsu K, et al
A new insight into superacute care for type A acute aortic dissection in the Tokyo Acute Aortic Super Network.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:41-51.
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PREVENTZA O
Commentary: One size does not fit all: The landing zone of the frozen elephant trunk will be different for every patient, and we need to be safe.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:26-27.
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JENKINS S, Komber M, Mattam K, Briffa N, et al
Negative pressure wound therapy in patients with diabetes undergoing left internal thoracic artery harvest: A randomized control trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:256-268.
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TAKAGI D, Yamamoto H, Kadohama T, Kiryu K, et al
Optimal stent length and distal positioning of frozen elephant trunks deployed from the aortic zone 0 for type A acute aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:15-25.
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HAGE A, Hage F, Chu MWA
Commentary: Stent-graft induced new entry: Is it just too much radial force?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:39-40.
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LAWRENCE KW, Yin K, Connelly HL, Datar Y, et al
Sex-based outcomes in surgical repair of acute type A aortic dissection: A meta-analysis and meta-regression.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:76-85.
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LIM K, Wan S
Commentary: Looking into the crystal ball: Will a clinical SYNTAX score help the heart team?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:174-175.
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SINGH B, Singh G, Tripathy A, Larobina M, et al
Comparing the patency of the left internal mammary in single, sequential, and Y grafts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:176-182.
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LI X, Zhang Y, Sun Z, Wang H, et al
Prevention of distal stent graft-induced new entry after endovascular repair for type B aortic dissection: A retrospective cohort study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:28-38.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2023

LAU C, LeMaire S
Discussion to: Risk profile and operative outcomes in patients with and without Marfan syndrome undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1558-1560.
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LAU C, Soletti G Jr, Weinsaft JW, Rahouma M, et al
Risk profile and operative outcomes in patients with and without Marfan syndrome undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1548-1557.
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ASTASHCHANKA A, Kerr KM, Yang JZ, Bautista A, et al
Repeat pulmonary thromboendarterectomy outcomes: A 15-year single-center retrospective review.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1512-1519.
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November 2023

PEDROZA AJ, Cheng P, Dalal AR, Baeumler K, et al
Early clinical outcomes and molecular smooth muscle cell phenotyping using a prophylactic aortic arch replacement strategy in Loeys-Dietz syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e332-e376.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2023

Discussion to: Stem cell-derived exosome patch with coronary artery bypass graft restores cardiac function in chronically ischemic porcine myocardium.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 6:S0022-5223(23)00852.
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KONSTANTINOV IE
Commentary: Revascularization of the right ventricle-dependent coronary circulation: A paradigm change?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e159-e161.
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VEKSTEIN AM, Doberne JW, Weissler EH, Wojnarski CM, et al
Tailored approach and outcomes of aortic arch reconstruction after acute type A dissection repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:996-1008.
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September 2023

TAM DY, Fremes SE
Commentary: Who benefits from public reporting of outcomes in coronary surgery?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:816-818.
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BOUGIOUKAS L, Heiser A, Berg A, Polomsky M, et al
Integrated cardiothoracic surgery match: Trends among applicants compared with other surgical subspecialties.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:904-914.
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August 2023

AWAD MA, Cires-Drouet R, Ramani G, Leibowitz JL, et al
Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy in Hospitalized versus Elective Patients with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 21:S0022-5223(23)00728.
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WAGNER C, Hawkins RB
Commentary: Splitting hairs on the creme de la creme of all-arterial revascularization strategies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:530-531.
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HIRJI SA, Ghandour H, Tolis G Jr
Commentary: Sternal wound complications and internal mammary harvesting technique: An unresolved debate.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:540-541.
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MIYOSHI Y, Kaji S, Masumoto A, Kim K, et al
Aortic enlargement in two weeks is associated with subsequent aortic events in patients with type B acute aortic syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:410-418.
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WOJNARSKI CM, Moraca RJ
Commentary: Seeing through the fog: Longitudinal strain as a predictor of survival after septal myectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:501-502.
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NIENABER CA, Akin I, Yuan X
Commentary: Making sense of minor changes: Type B aortic dissection in a new light!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:420-421.
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BACHET J
Commentary: What about immediate thoracic endovascular aortic repair in all type B acute dissections?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:419-420.
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July 2023

GAUDINO M, Bakaeen FG, Sandner S, Aldea GS, et al
Expert systematic review on the choice of conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting: endorsed by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 25:S0022-5223(23)00544.
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AGGARWAL R, Shao A, Potel KN, So SW, et al
Stem Cell-Derived Exosome Patch with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Restores Cardiac Function in Chronically Ischemic Porcine Myocardium.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 21:S0022-5223(23)00619.
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BOZINOVSKI J
Commentary: Clear as blood: Anticoagulation, false lumen patency, and outcomes in acute aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:50-51.
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LEE G, Vervoort D, Sud M, Fremes SE, et al
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting versus percutaneous coronary intervention in left main disease: Plausibility does not equal evidence.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:134-135.
PubMed

DE FILIPPO O, Di Franco A, Boretto P, Bruno F, et al
Percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery surgery for left main disease according to lesion site: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:120-132.
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LAZAR HL
Commentary: Percutaneous coronary intervention for left main lesions: Once again coronary artery bypass grafting gets the shaft.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:133-134.
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WEISS AJ, Insler JE, Bakaeen FG
Commentary: When possible, revascularize all the important coronary vessels at a minimum.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:117-118.
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VO TX, Glineur D, Ruel M
Commentary: Complete revascularization in coronary artery bypass grafting-sometimes it pays to be conservative.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:115-116.
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MEHAFFEY JH, Hawkins RB
Commentary: At the surgeon's discretion: Complete revascularization is best.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:118-119.
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BIANCO V, Kilic A, Aranda-Michel E, Serna-Gallegos D, et al
Complete revascularization during coronary artery bypass grafting is associated with reduced major adverse events.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:104-113.
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MILLA F, Thourani VH
Commentary: Just do it: Complete coronary artery revascularization-more is less!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:114-115.
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June 2023

DEO SV, Al-Kindi S, Virani SS, Fremes S, et al
Novel therapies to achieve the recommended low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration (LDL-C) targets for patients after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 5:S0022-5223(23)00452.
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KHANNA AK, Kelava M, Ahuja S, Makarova N, et al
A nomogram to predict postoperative pulmonary complications after cardiothoracic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2134-2146.
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IESU S, Chivasso P, Bruno VD
Commentary: Neurophysiologic monitoring during aortic arch surgery: Preventing rather than treating.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1982-1983.
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LEVETT JY, Tam DY, Fremes SE
Commentary: How radical is radial? A tale of 2 grafts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2087-2089.
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FORMICA F, Maestri F, D'Alessandro S, Di Mauro M, et al
Survival effect of radial artery usage in addition to bilateral internal thoracic arterial grafting: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2076-2085.
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TATOULIS J
Commentary: The radial artery: An influential partner for the 2 internal thoracic arteries.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2086-2087.
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BEAVER TM, Scali S
Commentary: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair in Marfan syndrome-dancing with dogma.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2009-2010.
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ROCHA RV, Ouzounian M, Fremes SE
Commentary: Endovascular repair in Marfan syndrome: Viable bailout but not ready for prime time.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2008-2009.
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JIANG X, Chen B, Jiang J, Shi Y, et al
Outcomes of endovascular therapy for Stanford type B aortic dissection in patients with Marfan syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1999-2007.
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CHATTERJEE S, Shi A, Yoon L, Green SY, et al
Effect of sarcopenia on survival and spinal cord deficit outcomes after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair in patients 60 years of age and older.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1985-1996.
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May 2023

URSO S, Sadaba R, Dayan V, Nogales E, et al
Reply: Left main disease and multivessel coronary artery disease should not be thought as two separate manifestations of ischemic heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 May 16:S0022-5223(23)00343.
PubMed

KIDO T, Stern C, Heinisch PP, Burri M, et al
The impact of pulmonary artery size on midterm outcomes after nonfenestrated Fontan operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1651-1660.
PubMed Abstract available

SVENSSON LG
Our experience with 1000 recent thoracoabdominal aneurysm repairs, including endovascular stenting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1754-1758.
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DEBOEVER N, Bayley EM, Vaporciyan AA, Antonoff MB, et al
Traits of the current traditional pathway cardiothoracic surgery training pool: Results of a cross-sectional study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1743-1750.
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FUKUHARA S, Khaja MS, Williams DM, Marko X, et al
Aortic septotomy to optimize landing zones during thoracic endovascular aortic repair for chronic type B aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1776-1786.
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TRONCONE M, Dagenais F
Commentary: Is aortic septotomy the "Holy Grail" for thoracic endovascular aortic repair management of chronic type B dissection?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1788-1789.
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April 2023

SAKATA T, Miyamoto Y, Kuno T
Combining left main and multivessel coronary artery disease as a revascularization target.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 29:S0022-5223(23)00277.
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TAM DY, Ruel M, Fremes SE
Commentary: Does the SYNTAX (Synergy between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery) score even matter?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1415-1417.
PubMed

GAUDINO M, Hameed I, Di Franco A, Naik A, et al
Comparison of SYNTAX score strata effects of percutaneous and surgical revascularization trials: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1405-1413.
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Endovascular repair of intercostal and visceral aortic patch aneurysms following open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1261-1271.
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HUSSAIN ST, Goncalves JA
Commentary: Endovascular repair to the rescue!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1273-1274.
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KOUCHOUKOS NT
Commentary: Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest for left chest aneurysm repair: Ready for prime time?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1283-1284.
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March 2023

URSO S, Sadaba R, Gonzalez Martin JM, Dayan V, et al
Coronary surgery provides better survival than drug eluting stent: a pooled meta-analysis of Kaplan-Meier-derived individual patient data.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Mar 29:S0022-5223(23)00258.
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HABERTHEUER A, Sabe AA
Commentary: Pharmacologic induction of spinal cord ischemic tolerance: Game changer in thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:e100-e101.
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ROBINSON NB, Lia H, Rahouma M, Audisio K, et al
Coronary artery bypass with single versus multiple arterial grafts in women: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1093-1098.
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DREVETS PD, Lee R
Commentary: Multiple arterial grafting seems promising, but where is the proof of a long-term survival benefit in women?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1102-1103.
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KREIBICH M, Siepe M, Berger T, Beyersdorf F, et al
Intervention rates and outcomes in medically managed uncomplicated descending thoracic aortic dissections.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:958-965.
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TIAN M, Liu X, Chen L, Hu S, et al
Urine metabolites for preoperative prediction of acute kidney injury after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1165-1175.
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DI MARCO L, Di Mauro M
Commentary: Medically managed uncomplicated descending thoracic aortic dissection: Are we gambling?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:969-971.
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BROWN JA, Sultan I
Commentary: Delaying the inevitable? Interventions for medically managed, uncomplicated type B aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:966-969.
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NAKAI C, Izumi S, Haraguchi T, Henmi S, et al
Impact of time from symptom onset to operation on outcome of repair of acute type A aortic dissection with malperfusion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:984-991.
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February 2023

RUBENS FD, Fremes SE, Grubic N, Fergusson D, et al
Outcomes following coronary artery bypass grafting with multiple arterial grafting by pump status in men and women.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Feb 15:S0022-5223(23)00163.
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SHIH E, Squiers JJ, Banwait JK, Harrington KB, et al
Race, neighborhood disadvantage, and survival of Medicare beneficiaries after aortic valve replacement and concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Feb 13:S0022-5223(23)00160.
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KING G, Buratto E, Cordina R, Iyengar A, et al
Atrioventricular septal defect in Fontan circulation: Right ventricular dominance, not valve surgery, adversely affects survival.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:424-433.
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ANDREI AC
Commentary: Hospital cost reduction after coronary artery bypass grafting is a strategic priority.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:778.
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MENNANDER AA
Commentary: It takes two to tango: Revascularization and viable cells.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:e66-e67.
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LUTHRA S, Tsang GM
Concurrent stabilization of "downstream" aorta during acute type A aortic dissection repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:586-588.
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SHEMIN RJ
Commentary: Advances in the pursuit of renal protection in TAAA operations.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:584-585.
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ASAI T
Commentary: Spontaneous myocardial infarctions and the vital choice: Bypass or stent.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:670-671.
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GAUDINO M, Di Franco A, Spadaccio C, Rahouma M, et al
Difference in spontaneous myocardial infarction and mortality in percutaneous versus surgical revascularization trials: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:662-669.
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POPE NH, Kilic A
Commentary: Costs of coronary artery bypass grafting: We can do better.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:776-777.
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HERBST DA, Atluri P
Commentary: The times they are a-changin': Coronary artery bypass grafting following acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:685-686.
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AKHRASS R, Khatri J, Bakaeen FG
Commentary: Timing of coronary artery bypass grafting after ST elevation myocardial infarction: All judgment, no magic.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:684-685.
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YAN W, Yamashita MH
Commentary: Using the right tools for the job: Revisiting renal preservation during open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:580-581.
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SALENGER R, Etchill EW, Fonner CE, Alejo D, et al
Hospital variability in modifiable factors driving coronary artery bypass charges.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:764-772.
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FALASA MP, Beaver TM
Commentary: Data zenith.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:566-567.
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January 2023

DAVIERWALA PM, Verevkin A, Bergien L, von Aspern K, et al
Twenty-year outcomes of minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery: The Leipzig experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:115-127.
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PATEL V, Ghanta RK
Commentary: Sometimes less is more. Should minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass become the new standard for revascularization of the left anterior descending artery?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:132-133.
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LIKOSKY DS, Strobel RJ, Wu X, Kramer RS, et al
Interhospital failure to rescue after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:134-143.
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DIMAGLI A, Benedetto U
Commentary: "Do or do not. There is no try": Which role for minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:131-132.
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POPE NH, Kilic A
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting in midrange ejection fraction: Charting unknown waters.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:162-163.
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NOLY PE, Carrier M
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery alone is not the only way!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:159-160.
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OGAMI T, Zimmermann E, Zhu RC, Zhao Y, et al
Proximal aortic repair in dialysis patients: A national database analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:31-39.
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LESHNOWER BG
Commentary: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair for uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection: It's not a complicated decision.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:14-15.
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SPINELLI D, Weaver FA, Azizzadeh A, Magee GA, et al
Endovascular treatment of complicated versus uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:4-13.
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December 2022

BECKMANN E, Haverich A
Commentary: Total aortic arch replacement and the frozen elephant trunk: Out with the old, in with the new?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1696-1697.
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BURKE CR, Aldea GS
Commentary: The frozen elephant trunk-the "hot" procedure. An important evolutionary step but probably not a final destination.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1693-1694.
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OGINO H, Okita Y, Uchida N, Kato M, et al
Comparative study of Japanese frozen elephant trunk device for open aortic arch repairs.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1681-1692.
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BACIEWICZ FA JR
Commentary: Elephant trunk: Straight-up or frozen?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1694-1695.
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RUBENS FD, Virani A, Coylewright M, Sathananthan J, et al
Balancing patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine in patients needing coronary revascularization.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1903-1906.
PubMed

PULIDO JN
Commentary: To Swan or not to Swan in cardiac surgery? Narrowing the window of benefit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1976-1977.
PubMed

WAKEFIELD B, Geube M
Commentary: The uncertain fate of the pulmonary artery catheter in cardiac surgery: The difference is in the exceptions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1974-1975.
PubMed

BROWN JA, Aranda-Michel E, Kilic A, Serna-Gallegos D, et al
The impact of pulmonary artery catheter use in cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1965-1973.
PubMed Abstract available

ASHIKHMINA E
Commentary: Has pulmonary artery catheter ship sailed?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1978-1979.
PubMed

AHMAD W, Liakopoulos OJ
Commentary: A tailored strategy for repair of acute type A aortic dissection: Balancing risk versus benefit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1710-1711.
PubMed

LAU C, Robinson NB, Farrington WJ, Rahouma M, et al
A tailored strategy for repair of acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1698-1707.
PubMed Abstract available

CUI H, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Dearani JA, et al
Latent outflow tract obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Clinical characteristics and outcomes of septal myectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1863-1869.
PubMed Abstract available

SHANG M, Mori M, Gan G, Deng Y, et al
Widening volume and persistent outcome disparity in valve operations: New York statewide analysis, 2005-2016.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1796-1803.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2022

KARIANNA MILEWSKI RC, Habertheuer A, Bavaria JE, Suhail M, et al
Long-term outcomes of aortic root procedures for heterogenous ascending aneurysm disease in bicuspid aortic valve syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 24:S0022-5223(22)01256.
PubMed Abstract available

HAUCK SR, Kupferthaler A, Kern M, Rousseau H, et al
Branched versus fenestrated thoracic endovascular aortic repair in the aortic arch: A multicenter comparison.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1379-1389.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAEFER AK, Distelmaier K, Riebandt J, Goliasch G, et al
Access site complications of postcardiotomy extracorporeal life support.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1546-1558.
PubMed Abstract available

TAGGART DP, Gavrilov Y, Krasopoulos G, Rajakaruna C, et al
External stenting and disease progression in saphenous vein grafts two years after coronary artery bypass grafting: A multicenter randomized trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1532-1541.
PubMed Abstract available

NANTSIOS A, Vo TX, Ruel M
Commentary: External stenting of saphenous vein grafts-reinVESTing to achieve best returns in coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1542-1543.
PubMed

STEPHENS EH, Pochettino A
Commentary: Frozen elephant trunk for acute dissection: Ready for prime time?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1410-1411.
PubMed

VENTO V, Multon S, Ramadan R, Deleuze P, et al
Outcomes of urgent aortic wrapping for acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1412-1420.
PubMed Abstract available

PREVENTZA O, Amarasekara H, Price MD, Chatterjee S, et al
Propensity score analysis in patients with and without previous isolated coronary artery bypass grafting who require proximal aortic and arch surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1390-1396.
PubMed Abstract available

IKONOMIDIS JS
Commentary: Axillary versus innominate artery cannulation for proximal aortic arch surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1440-1441.
PubMed

IINO K, Takago S, Saito N, Ueda H, et al
Total arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk for acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1400-1409.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAFF HV
Commentary: Does pulmonary hypertension change the management of patients undergoing septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Nov 1:S0022-5223(22)01161.
PubMed

October 2022

GOLDSTEIN DJ, Chang HL, Mack MJ, Voisine P, et al
Intimal hyperplasia, saphenous vein graft disease, and clinical outcomes: Insights from the CTSN VEST randomized trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 30:S0022-5223(22)01155.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU X, Ohlrich K, McGrath DP, Cobey F, et al
Intraoperative changes and prognostic implications of pulmonary hypertension in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy undergoing surgical septal myectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 6:S0022-5223(22)01045.
PubMed Abstract available

RESTAINO K, Maeda K
Commentary: The future for adult Fontan patients: What is there to see in the liver?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1186-1187.
PubMed

SHIN YR, Kim SU, Lee S, Choi JY, et al
Noninvasive surrogates are poor predictors of liver fibrosis in patients with Fontan circulation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1176-1185.
PubMed Abstract available

HAYES PG, Trani JL
Commentary: Modern management of type B aortic dissection: Perspectives from the house of DeBakey.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1067-1068.
PubMed

HONG JC, Le Huu A, Preventza O
Medical or endovascular management of acute type B aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1058-1065.
PubMed

AMBROSIO G, Gensini G
Commentary: Potential advantages of terminal warm blood cardioplegia: Will the "hot shot" approach become hot stuff?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e157-e158.
PubMed

ELEFTERIADES JA, Ziganshin BA
Commentary: "Incidental" total aortic stent graft in acute type A dissection surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1054-1056.
PubMed

XIE XB, Dai XF, Fang GH, Qiu ZH, et al
Extensive repair of acute type A aortic dissection through a partial upper sternotomy and using complete stent-graft replacement of the arch.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1045-1052.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2022

REUL RM, Grubb KJ
Commentary: Apples to oranges: Individualized approach in aortic stenosis with coronary artery disease requires careful comparison and granular data.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00995.
PubMed

AHMED EA, Schaff HV, Al-Lami HS, Lahr BD, et al
Prevalence and influence of pulmonary hypertension in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy undergoing septal myectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 7. pii: S0022-5223(22)00915.
PubMed Abstract available

MA M
Commentary: A new Fontan commandment.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:783-784.
PubMed

ALSOUFI B
Commentary: A new Fontan commandment?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:781-782.
PubMed

LIN HC, Huang SC, Wu MH, Wang JK, et al
Preoperative N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide is associated with Fontan outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:770-780.
PubMed Abstract available

WRIGHT CD
Commentary: Segmental pulmonary endarterectomy: Going out on the limb.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:709-710.
PubMed

August 2022

AGGARWAL R, Qi SS, So SW, Swingen C, et al
Persistent diastolic dysfunction in chronically ischemic hearts following coronary artery bypass graft.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 24. pii: S0022-5223(22)00898.
PubMed Abstract available

SAKURAI Y, Yokoyama Y, Fukuhara S, Takagi H, et al
Complete transcatheter versus surgical approach to aortic stenosis with coronary artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 18. pii: S0022-5223(22)00893.
PubMed Abstract available

BEDZRA EKS, Adachi I, Peng DM, Amdani S, et al
Systemic ventricular assist device support of the Fontan circulation yields promising outcomes: An analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Pedimacs and Intermacs Databases.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:353-364.
PubMed Abstract available

HERRMANN JL
Commentary: Systemic ventricular assist devices for the Fontan circulation: We can, but for whom and when?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:365-366.
PubMed

NAVIA D, Espinoza J, Vrancic M, Piccinini F, et al
Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting in elderly patients makes sense indeed.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e88.
PubMed

HU X, Wang Y
Is bilateral internal thoracic artery truly better for older patients?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e87.
PubMed

LOCKER C
Commentary: Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting in elderly patients? Elephant on a slippery slope.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:554-556.
PubMed

PARK SJ, Kim JB
Commentary: Stronger evidence than Arterial Revascularization Trial in patients aged 70 years or more?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:550-551.
PubMed

NAVIA D, Espinoza J, Vrancic M, Piccinini F, et al
Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting in elderly patients: Any benefit in survival?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:542-549.
PubMed Abstract available

PREVENTZA O, Cekmecelioglu D
Commentary: Endovascular solutions for chronic type B aortic dissection: Keep pushing the envelope in a safe way and helping our patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:461-462.
PubMed

GRIMM JC, Szeto WY
Commentary: Managing the septum in chronic type B aortic dissections-power up the laser.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:460-461.
PubMed

FUKUHARA S, Tchouta L, Pampati R, Liesman DR, et al
Laser aortic septotomy during thoracic endovascular aortic repair for chronic type B aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:450-459.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2022

BROWN JA, Zhu J, Navid F, Serna-Gallegos D, et al
Preservation versus replacement of the aortic root for acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jul 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00727.
PubMed Abstract available

BACKER CL
Commentary: Vascular ring repair: Not always one and done.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:208-209.
PubMed

AKHRASS R, Bakaeen FG
The advantage of surgical revascularization in diabetic patients with multivessel disease: More arterial conduits, more benefit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:119-122.
PubMed

LEVACK MM, Kindzelski BA, Miletic KG, Vargo PR, et al
Adjunctive endovascular balloon fracture fenestration for chronic aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:2-10.
PubMed Abstract available

PERCY ED, Sabe AA
Commentary: A new chapter in chronic type B aortic dissection: Balloon fracture fenestration and remodeling.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:12-13.
PubMed

ARNAOUTAKIS GJ, Sultan I
Commentary: Blowing stuff up: Balloon fracture fenestration with thoracic endovascular aortic repair for chronic type B aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:11-12.
PubMed

June 2022

GAUDINO M, Audisio K, Hueb WA, Stone GW, et al
Coronary artery bypass grafting versus medical therapy in patients with stable coronary artery disease: An individual patient data pooled meta-analysis of randomized trials.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 9. pii: S0022-5223(22)00641.
PubMed Abstract available

ALBOOM M, Browne A, Sheth T, Zheng Z, et al
Conduit selection and early graft failure in coronary artery bypass surgery: A post hoc analysis of the Cardiovascular Outcomes for People Using Anticoagulation Strategies (COMPASS) coronary artery bypass grafting study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 2. pii: S0022-5223(22)00629.
PubMed Abstract available

JEON YJ, Kim HK, Kim WS, Cho JH, et al
Repair of aortoesophageal fistula with homograft aortic replacement and primary esophageal closure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2002-2008.
PubMed Abstract available

OROZCO-SEVILLA V, Salerno TA
Commentary: Has revascularization MET its match?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2105-2106.
PubMed

DEO SV, Sundaram V, Wilson B, Sahadevan J, et al
Adverse events after coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with preoperative metabolic syndrome: A 10-year follow-up of the Veterans Affairs Database.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2096-2103.
PubMed Abstract available

CHATTERJEE S, LeMaire SA, Amarasekara HS, Green SY, et al
Differential presentation in acuity and outcomes based on socioeconomic status in patients who undergo thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1990-1998.
PubMed Abstract available

DE LEON AYALA IA, Cheng YT, Chen SW, Chu SY, et al
Outcomes of type Ia endoleaks after endovascular repair of the proximal aorta.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2012-2021.
PubMed Abstract available

ASAI T, Dohi S, Oishi A, Endo D, et al
Commentary: There is a type Ia leak in that stent-graft?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2022-2023.
PubMed

May 2022

TAM DY, Friedrich JO, Arora RC, Yanagawa B, et al
Frequentist or Bayesian: Coronary artery bypass grafting offers advantages over percutaneous coronary intervention in left main coronary disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00599.
PubMed

KOWALEWSKI M, Pasierski M, Kolodziejczak M, Litwinowicz R, et al
Atrial fibrillation ablation improves late survival after concomitant cardiac surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00519.
PubMed Abstract available

SZETO WY, Vallabhajosyula P, Matsuda H, Moainie SL, et al
One-year results with a low-profile endograft in subjects with thoracic aortic aneurysm and ulcer pathologies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1739-1750.
PubMed Abstract available

ELMAHROUK AF MD, Ismail MF MD, Arafat AA MD, Dohain AM MD, et al
Combined Norwood and cavopulmonary shunt as the first palliation in late presenters with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and single-ventricle lesions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1592-1600.
PubMed Abstract available

CLARK JB
Commentary: Successful pairing of the Norwood and bidirectional Glenn in select older infants.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1601-1602.
PubMed

KOTANI Y, Kobayashi Y, Kadowaki S, Kisamori E, et al
Impact of pulmonary artery coarctation on pulmonary artery growth and definitive repair following modified Blalock-Taussig shunt.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1618-1626.
PubMed Abstract available

AL-OMAIR MA, Haller C
Commentary: The right procedure for the right patient.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1602-1603.
PubMed

INKOLLU SK, Bechara CF
Commentary: Profile matters: 1-year results of low profile endograft with thoracic aortic aneurysm and ulcer pathologies.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1752-1753.
PubMed

DAYAN V, Nguyen TC
Commentary: Putting the lid on left main revascularization equipoise.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1870-1871.
PubMed

BERDAJS DA, Koechlin L, Reid G, Grob F, et al
Modified frozen elephant trunk procedure as standard approach in acute type A aortic dissection: A propensity-weighted analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1754-1761.
PubMed Abstract available

LIAKOPOULOS OJ, Choi YH
Commentary: Minimally invasive coronary bypass or percutaneous coronary intervention for complex left anterior descending artery stenosis: A never-ending battle.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1850-1851.
PubMed

NGUYEN A
Commentary: Paradoxical increase in areas of myocardial fibrosis following septal myectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1835.
PubMed

GIRARDI LN
Commentary: Non-A non-B aortic dissection: Not a nonaggressive subtype of distal aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1775-1776.
PubMed

WANG W, Piao H, Wang Y, Li B, et al
Early outcomes with a hybrid technique for repair of a non-A non-B aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1766-1774.
PubMed Abstract available

RAMZY D, Chikwe J
Commentary: Is robotic-assisted coronary bypass ready for prime time?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1848-1850.
PubMed

HOBBS R, Si MS
Commentary: Modified frozen elephant trunk.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1763-1764.
PubMed

RAM E, Raanani E, Klempfner R, Peled Y, et al
Midterm outcomes of patients with multivessel disease treated at centers with and without on-site cardiac surgery services.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1852-1861.
PubMed Abstract available

SAMY S, Stein LH
Commentary: Proximal aortic dissection repair-when have things gone too far?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1764-1765.
PubMed

PATEL NC, Hemli JM, Seetharam K, Singh VP, et al
Minimally invasive coronary bypass versus percutaneous coronary intervention for isolated complex stenosis of the left anterior descending coronary artery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1839-1846.
PubMed Abstract available

ROCHA RV, Tam DY, Fremes SE
Commentary: Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass for isolated left anterior descending lesions: A welcomed innovation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1847-1848.
PubMed

April 2022

GAUDINO M, Castelvecchio S, Rahouma M, Robinson NB, et al
Long-term results of surgical ventricular reconstruction and comparison with the Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 26. pii: S0022-5223(22)00493.
PubMed Abstract available

HAYASHI H, Ning Y, Kurlansky P, Vaynrub A, et al
Characteristics and prognostic significance of right heart remodeling and tricuspid regurgitation after pulmonary endarterectomy.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00391.
PubMed Abstract available

HANLEY F
Commentary: Complex pulmonary artery reconstruction (PAR)...on a par with few others.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1459-1461.
PubMed

ASSI R, Geirsson A
Commentary: Reverse elephant trunk procedure-staged by intention.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1266-1267.
PubMed

ROCHA RV, Tam DY, Fremes SE
Commentary: Right gastroepiploic artery: An overlooked contender for second arterial conduit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1344-1345.
PubMed

LOCKER C
Commentary: Right gastroepiploic artery versus right internal thoracic artery: Backing the wrong horse.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1346-1348.
PubMed

LAZAR HL
Commentary: Results of total coronary artery occlusion on graft patency following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: More information is needed!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1358-1359.
PubMed

COSELLI JS
Commentary: The benefits of going big: Cost savings and reduced mortality in a national study of proximal aortic repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1281-1282.
PubMed

MACGILLIVRAY TE, Gleason TG, Patel HJ, Aldea GS, et al
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American Association for Thoracic Surgery clinical practice guidelines on the management of type B aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1231-1249.
PubMed

COSELLI JS, Krause HM, Green SY, Zhang Q, et al
A 23-year experience with the reversed elephant trunk technique for staged repair of extensive thoracic aortic aneurysm.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1252-1264.
PubMed Abstract available

REECE TB
Discussion.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1263-1264.
PubMed

HIRJI SA, Shah R, Aranki S, McGurk S, et al
The impact of hospital size on national trends and outcomes in isolated open proximal aortic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1269-1278.
PubMed Abstract available

LIN S, Rao C, Yang L, Yang X, et al
Impact of coronary total occlusion on graft failure and outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1349-1357.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2022

DUFENDACH KA, Chu D
Commentary: Paging vascular surgery: Mesenteric ischemia and outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 31. pii: S0022-5223(22)00366.
PubMed

HASHIMOTO O, Saito Y, Sasaki H, Yumoto K, et al
Treatment strategies and in-hospital mortality in patients with type A acute aortic dissection and coronary artery involvement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 29. pii: S0022-5223(22)00354.
PubMed Abstract available

PIENTA MJ, Theurer PF, He C, Zehr K, et al
Racial disparities in mitral valve surgery: A statewide analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00262.
PubMed Abstract available

GHANDOUR H, Weiss AJ, Gaudino M, Halkos M, et al
Public reporting for coronary artery bypass graft surgery: The quest for the optimal scorecard.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00322.
PubMed Abstract available

BACHET J
Commentary: Extensive cell salvage during thoracoabdominal and descending aortic repair: Actual risk factor for postoperative complications or just an associated indicator of difficult surgery?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:923-924.
PubMed

WARD AF, Lee R
Commentary: Why do coronary artery bypass grafting transfusion rates vary? We still don't know.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1028-1029.
PubMed

TATOULIS J
Commentary: Coronary surgery with a triple A rating: Total arterial is the best.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1013-1014.
PubMed

DIMAGLI A, Bakaeen FG
Commentary: The radial artery reality.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e253-e254.
PubMed

GHOSH RM, Maeda K
Commentary: Diastolic (dys)function after Fontan completion: Where is the dysfunction?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1208-1209.
PubMed

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Commentary: Skeleton in the closet: Toward durable repair of atrioventricular valve in univentricular circulation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1176-1177.
PubMed

CHAI PJ
Commentary: Biventricular conversion after Fontan completion-what have we learned so far?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1224-1225.
PubMed

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Commentary: Prevention of incomplete resection during septal myectomy: Virtual seeing is actual believing.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e248-e250.
PubMed

KULIK A
Commentary: Yin and Yang: Antiplatelet and lipid-lowering therapies to prevent vein graft thrombosis and atherosclerosis after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1042-1043.
PubMed

OMER S
Commentary: Saphenous vein graft patency after coronary artery bypass grafting. It's all about getting the basics right.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1040-1041.
PubMed

ROBINSON NB, Audisio K, Cancelli G, Masterson Creber RM, et al
Current practice patterns for use of the radial artery for coronary surgery in dedicated centers.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e251-e252.
PubMed

STONE ML, Schafer M, DiMaria MV, von Alvensleben JC, et al
Diastolic inflow is associated with inefficient ventricular flow dynamics in Fontan patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1195-1207.
PubMed Abstract available

ARRIGONI SC, IJsselhof R, Postmus D, Vonk JM, et al
Long-term outcomes of atrioventricular septal defect and single ventricle: A multicenter study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1166-1175.
PubMed Abstract available

DOULAMIS IP, Marathe SP, Piekarski B, Beroukhim RS, et al
Biventricular conversion after Fontan completion: A preliminary experience.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1211-1223.
PubMed Abstract available

KISER KA, Tanaka A, Sandhu HK, Miller CC 3rd, et al
Extensive cell salvage and postoperative outcomes following thoracoabdominal and descending aortic repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:914-921.
PubMed Abstract available

HOBBS RD, Norton EL, Wu X, Willer CJ, et al
Gait speed is a preoperative indicator of postoperative events after elective proximal aortic surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:886-894.
PubMed Abstract available

FITZGERALD DC, Simpson AN, Baker RA, Wu X, et al
Determinants of hospital variability in perioperative red blood cell transfusions during coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1015-1024.
PubMed Abstract available

BOJKO MM, Assi R, Bavaria JE, Suhail M, et al
Midterm outcomes and durability of sinus segment preservation compared with root replacement for acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:900-910.
PubMed Abstract available

QU J, Zhang D, Zhang H, Rao C, et al
Preoperative clopidogrel and outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1044-1052.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU J, Zhu Y, Zhang M, Xue Q, et al
Influence of lipoproteins and antiplatelet agents on vein graft patency 1 year after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1030-1039.
PubMed Abstract available

TAGGART DP, Gaudino MF, Gerry S, Gray A, et al
Effect of total arterial grafting in the Arterial Revascularization Trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1002-1009.
PubMed Abstract available

DE PERROT M, Donahoe L, McRae K, Thenganatt J, et al
Outcome after pulmonary endarterectomy for segmental chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 1. pii: S0022-5223(22)00205.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2022

BARAC YD, Witberg G, Assali A, Klempfner R, et al
The Clinical SYNTAX score predicts survival better than the SYNTAX score in coronary revascularization.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 24. pii: S0022-5223(22)00217.
PubMed Abstract available

REUTERSBERG B, Gleason T, Desai N, Ehrlich M, et al
Neurological event rates and associated risk factors in acute type B aortic dissections treated by thoracic aortic endovascular repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 10. pii: S0022-5223(22)00131.
PubMed Abstract available

ZEA-VERA R, Asokan S, Shah RM, Ryan CT, et al
Racial/ethnic differences persist in treatment choice and outcomes in isolated intervention for coronary artery disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 3. pii: S0022-5223(22)00112.
PubMed Abstract available

BARTLETT HL, Anagnostopoulos PV
Commentary: Will the next improvement in the care of single ventricle patients come from focusing on patient selection for the cavopulmonary shunt?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:410-411.
PubMed

CARPENTER AJ
Commentary: We can make better decisions regarding revascularization strategies for early coronary artery disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:661-662.
PubMed

ROCHA RV, Elbatarny M, Tam DY, Fremes SE, et al
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention: Optimal revascularization for the younger patient.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:657-658.
PubMed

ALI-GHOSH H, Barlow CW
Commentary: Chronic kidney disease and coronary bypass surgery: Getting it right.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:674-675.
PubMed

SPIGEL ZA, Edmunds EE, Caldarone CA, Hickey EJ, et al
Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection: Influence of heterotaxy and venous obstruction on outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:387-395.
PubMed Abstract available

ROBICH MP, Leavitt BJ, Ryan TJ Jr, Westbrook BM, et al
Comparative effectiveness of revascularization strategies for early coronary artery disease: A multicenter analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:645-656.
PubMed Abstract available

BAVARIA JE, Brinkman WT, Hughes GC, Shah AS, et al
Five-year outcomes of endovascular repair of complicated acute type B aortic dissections.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:539-548.
PubMed Abstract available

JAKOB H, Shehada SE, Dohle D, Wendt D, et al
New 3-zone hybrid graft: First-in-man experience in acute type I dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:568-574.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUDINO M, Khan FM, Rahouma M, Naik A, et al
Spinal cord injury after open and endovascular repair of descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:552-564.
PubMed Abstract available

RUBENS FD, Wells GA, Coutinho T, Eddeen AB, et al
Sex differences after coronary artery bypass grafting with a second arterial conduit.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:686-695.
PubMed Abstract available

MITTEL A, Kim DH, Cooper Z, Argenziano M, et al
Use of 90-day mortality does not change assessment of hospital quality after coronary artery bypass grafting in New York State.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:676-682.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2022

MICELI A, Rampa L, Montisci A
Commentary: Frailty, surgical volume and outcomes: Implication for percutaneous treatment.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:162-163.
PubMed

ANTUNES MJ
Commentary: Low left ventricular ejection fraction in coronary artery bypass grafting: Accept or control factors determining survival?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:120-121.
PubMed

BOJKO MM, Suhail M, Bavaria JE, Bueker A, et al
Midterm outcomes of emergency surgery for acute type A aortic dissection in octogenarians.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2-12.
PubMed Abstract available

GAUDINO M, Pagano D, Freemantle N
Commentary: The left main controversy: Is this a real subgroup requiring custom clinical recommendations?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:108-110.
PubMed

GALLO M, Blitzer D, Laforgia PL, Doulamis IP, et al
Percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery bypass graft for left main coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:94-105.
PubMed Abstract available

CHUNG JC, Lodewyks CL, Forbes TL, Chu MWA, et al
Prevention and management of spinal cord ischemia following aortic surgery: A survey of contemporary practice.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:16-23.
PubMed Abstract available

OMER S, Adeseye A, Jimenez E, Cornwell LD, et al
Low left ventricular ejection fraction, complication rescue, and long-term survival after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:111-119.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2021

GAUDINO M, Audisio K, Rahouma M, Robinson NB, et al
Association between sternal wound complications and 10-year mortality following coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)01812.
PubMed Abstract available

ROCHA RV, Fang J, Tam DY, Elbatarny M, et al
Multiple arterial coronary bypass grafting is associated with better survival compared with second-generation drug-eluting stents in patients with stable multivessel coronary artery disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)01813.
PubMed Abstract available

RAM E, Kassif T, Peled Y, Kassif Y, et al
Anatomical and clinical risk stratification tool for mortality risk assessment following revascularization for multivessel coronary artery disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)01814.
PubMed Abstract available

SHAPIRA OM
Commentary: To stent or graft complex multivessel coronary artery disease is not the question anymore. It is, rather, how to?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)01821.
PubMed

LAZAR HL
Commentary: Developing accurate tools for predicting outcomes following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: More data are needed.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 18. pii: S0022-5223(21)01807.
PubMed

SHIMAHARA Y, Fukushima S, Kawamoto N, Tadokoro N, et al
Additional survival benefit of bilateral in situ internal thoracic artery grafting with composite radial artery graft in total arterial off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 10. pii: S0022-5223(21)01733.
PubMed Abstract available

BARRON D, Guariento A
Commentary: Lateral tunnel or extracardiac conduit for a Fontan operation: Is that your final answer?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1835-1836.
PubMed

SCHWANN TA, Gaudino MFL
Commentary: To BIMA or not to BIMA, that should be the question, rather than how to BIMA.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1755-1756.
PubMed

FERRARIS VA
Commentary: Should patients receive home health care after coronary artery bypass grafting?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1741-1743.
PubMed

SHIRAGA K, Ozcelik N, Harris MA, Whitehead KK, et al
Imposition of Fontan physiology: Effects on strain and global measures of ventricular function.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1813-1822.
PubMed Abstract available

DALEY M, d'Udekem Y
The optimal Fontan operation: Lateral tunnel or extracardiac conduit?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1825-1834.
PubMed

MARZOUK M, Kalavrouziotis D, Grazioli V, Meneas C, et al
Long-term outcome of the in situ versus free internal thoracic artery as the second arterial graft.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1744-1752.
PubMed Abstract available

DEO SV, Sharma V, Altarabsheh SE, Raza S, et al
Home health care visits may reduce the need for early readmission after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1732-1739.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2021

LEGARE JF
Commentary: Post operative atrial fibrillation: Out of sight out of mind.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01642.
PubMed

PAN E, Nielsen SJ, Mennander A, Bjorklund E, et al
Statins for secondary prevention and major adverse events after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 10. pii: S0022-5223(21)01536.
PubMed Abstract available

WILLETTS RG, Stickley J, Drury NE, Mehta C, et al
Four right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit types.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1324-1333.
PubMed Abstract available

PRABHU NK, Andersen ND, Turek JW
Commentary: One size fits some-additional pulmonary blood flow at the Glenn operation and patient-specific factors.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1359-1360.
PubMed

BAEK JS, Park CS, Choi ES, Yun TJ, et al
The impact of additional antegrade pulmonary blood flow at bidirectional Glenn shunt on long-term outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1346-1355.
PubMed Abstract available

CARREL T, Schoenhoff F
Commentary: Diameter alone is not precise enough but wall stress analysis may facilitate decision-making for indications for prophylactic aortic repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1461-1462.
PubMed

ARGHAMI A, Crestanello JA
Commentary: The fate of the saphenous vein conduit in coronary bypass.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1547.
PubMed

VO TX, Rubens FD
Commentary: Composite grafting with the saphenous vein-Y not?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1545-1546.
PubMed

SHAPIRA OM, Shapira-Daniels A
Commentary: Composite internal thoracic artery-saphenous vein grafts for coronary bypass: Can the two be used together?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1544-1545.
PubMed

HWANG HY, Lee Y, Sohn SH, Choi JW, et al
Equivalent 10-year angiographic and long-term clinical outcomes with saphenous vein composite grafts and arterial composite grafts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1535-1543.
PubMed Abstract available

FAURE EM, El Batti S, Sutter W, Bel A, et al
Stent-assisted balloon dilatation of chronic aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1467-1473.
PubMed Abstract available

NORTON EL, Hornsby WE, Wu X, Wolford BN, et al
Aortic progression and reintervention in patients with pathogenic variants after a thoracic aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1436-1448.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2021

KALFA D
Commentary: The case for a comprehensive clinical, basic, and translational research strategy to understand, prevent, detect, and treat cerebrovascular injury in Fontan patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1229-1230.
PubMed

LUBERT AM, Redington AN
Commentary: Aspirin versus warfarin in patients with a Fontan circulation-the clot thickens.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1231-1233.
PubMed

KARAMICHALIS JM
Commentary: Fontan circulation, pulmonary blood flow, and lessons from the FUEL (Fontan Udenafil Exercise Longitudinal) study.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1239-1240.
PubMed

MAKHDOUM A, Rushani D, Yanagawa B
Commentary: Mediastinitis postcoronary artery bypass grafting: From awfully simple to simply awful.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1131-1132.
PubMed

TOMPKINS BA, Salerno TA
Commentary: What does the future hold for coronary bypass surgery?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1120-1121.
PubMed

RYCHIK J
What "FUEL"s the Fontan circulation-solvitur ambulando!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1234-1238.
PubMed

ATTARD C, Monagle PT, d'Udekem Y, Mackay MT, et al
Long-term outcomes of warfarin versus aspirin after Fontan surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1218-1228.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVIERWALA PM, Verevkin A, Sgouropoulou S, Hasheminejad E, et al
Minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery with bilateral internal thoracic arteries: Early outcomes and angiographic patency.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1109-1119.
PubMed Abstract available

WOJNARSKI CM, Elgudin Y, Rubelowsky JJ, Wilson BM, et al
Emerging trends in mediastinitis: National Veterans Health Administration experience with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus prevention.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1125-1130.
PubMed Abstract available

UCHIDA K, Minami T, Cho T, Yasuda S, et al
Results of ascending aortic and arch replacement for type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1025-1031.
PubMed Abstract available

GHINCEA CV, Anderson DA, Ikeno Y, Roda GF, et al
Utility of neuromonitoring in hypothermic circulatory arrest cases for early detection of stroke: Listening through the noise.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1035-1045.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2021

GRAU JB
Commentary: Statins for secondary prevention after coronary artery bypass grafting: Pleiotropic effects and dementia risk.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01381.
PubMed

KALRA K, Chen EP
Commentary: Aortic arch surgery-Acting your age.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:768-769.
PubMed

DI MARCO L, Leone A, Calafiore AM, Di Mauro M, et al
Commentary: Is the time for aortic arch redo-surgery running out?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:779-780.
PubMed

MALAISRIE SC, Szeto WY, Halas M, Girardi LN, et al
2021 The American Association for Thoracic Surgery expert consensus document: Surgical treatment of acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:735-758.
PubMed

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Valve-sparing aortic root surgery in children and adults with congenital heart disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:955-962.
PubMed

CHUNG J, Stevens LM, Chu MWA, Dagenais F, et al
The impact of age on patients undergoing aortic arch surgery: Evidence from a multicenter national registry.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:759-766.
PubMed Abstract available

BUDTZ-LILLY J, Vikholm P, Wanhainen A, Astudillo R, et al
Technical eligibility for endovascular treatment of the aortic arch after open type A aortic dissection repair.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:770-777.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2021

YEREBAKAN C, d'Udekem Y
Fontan on stage: The year 2020.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:369-371.
PubMed

HSIA TY
Commentary: Superior cavopulmonary connection: A false sense of security?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:396-397.
PubMed

ALSOUFI B
Commentary: Attrition after superior cavopulmonary connection; we don't have to be perfect but better than yesterday.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:394-395.
PubMed

WELL A, Beckerman Z
Commentary: The heart of the matter: Close clinical follow-up and exercise capacity in Fontan circulation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:382-383.
PubMed

LOCKER C
Commentary: Coronary surgery ART and two tablets for a headache.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:601-603.
PubMed

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Highlights in congenital cardiothoracic surgery: 2020-2021.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:349-352.
PubMed

HAYANGA JWA, Likosky DS, van Diepen S, Holst K, et al
2020 in review.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:628-632.
PubMed

LAWRENCE KM, Ittenbach RF, Hunt ML, Kaplinski M, et al
Attrition between the superior cavopulmonary connection and the Fontan procedure in hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:385-393.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL ND, Friedman C, Herrington C, Wood JC, et al
Progression in Fontan conduit stenosis and hemodynamic impact during childhood and adolescence.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:372-380.
PubMed Abstract available

XU H, Xiong J, Han X, Mei Y, et al
Computed tomography-based hemodynamic index for aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:e165-e176.
PubMed Abstract available

LENOIR M, Bouhout I, Jelassi A, Cartier R, et al
Del Nido cardioplegia versus blood cardioplegia in adult aortic root surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:514-522.
PubMed Abstract available

RYLSKI B, Georgieva N, Beyersdorf F, Busch C, et al
Gender-related differences in patients with acute aortic dissection type A.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:528-535.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2021

CLARK JB
Commentary: Aortic anatomy late after coarctation repair: Size matters.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:193-194.
PubMed

WARD AF, Lee R
Commentary: An innovative "CABG-patch".
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:e19-e20.
PubMed

BALSAM LB, Gaudino M
Upcoming expert opinions on adult coronary surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:103-106.
PubMed

RUEL M, Sun LY, Farkouh ME, Gaudino MF, et al
Implications of the ISCHEMIA trial on the practice of surgical myocardial revascularization.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:90-99.
PubMed

D'UDEKEM Y, Thambo JB, Iyengar AJ, Rychik J, et al
Are we getting closer to identifying the best follow-up and management after Fontan completion?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:222-227.
PubMed

HOCUM STONE LL, Swingen C, Wright C, Qi SS, et al
Recovery of hibernating myocardium using stem cell patch with coronary bypass surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:e3-e16.
PubMed Abstract available

XIANG D, Kan X, Liang H, Xiong B, et al
Comparison of mid-term outcomes of endovascular repair and medical management in patients with acute uncomplicated type B aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:26-36.
PubMed Abstract available

SANDHU HK, Nissen AP, Mushtaq H, Miller CC 3rd, et al
Resection and replacement of thoracic aortic graft infections.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1-8.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG L, Lu Q, Zhu H, Jing Z, et al
Branch stent-grafting for endovascular repair of chronic aortic arch dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:12-22.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2021

LEE SH, Choi KH, Song YB, Jeong DS, et al
Comprehensive assessment of heart failure in patients with preserved ejection fraction undergoing coronary bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jun 19. pii: S0022-5223(21)00980.
PubMed Abstract available

PREVENTZA O, de la Cruz KI
Commentary: No distal anastomosis and negligible circulatory arrest time during frozen elephant trunk technique: More evidence is needed.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e453-e454.
PubMed

SONG HK
Commentary: Dedicated-to advancing the field of coronary surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2135-2136.
PubMed

LUBERT AM, Redington AN
Commentary: Late adverse outcomes of the Fontan circulation: A PLEa for standardization of diagnostic criteria.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2167-2168.
PubMed

HELDER MRK
Commentary: The moment of truth: Longer-term follow-up after endovascular treatment of descending thoracic aortic rupture.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2015-2016.
PubMed

LI Q, Ma WG, Sun LZ
Optimization of the total arch replacement technique: Left subclavian perfusion with sequential aortic reconstruction.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e447-e451.
PubMed

SHARMA VJ, Iyengar AJ, Zannino D, Gentles T, et al
Protein-losing enteropathy and plastic bronchitis after the Fontan procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2158-2165.
PubMed Abstract available

ROSATI CM, Torregrossa G, Balkhy HH, Puskas JD, et al
Dedicated training in advanced coronary surgery: Need and opportunity.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2130-2134.
PubMed

LI J, Sun Y, Zhou T, Wang Y, et al
David reimplantation with simultaneous total arch replacement and stented elephant trunk for acute type A aortic dissection.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2017-2026.
PubMed Abstract available

OGAWA Y, Watkins AC, Lingala B, Nathan I, et al
Improved midterm outcomes after endovascular repair of nontraumatic descending thoracic aortic rupture compared with open surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2004-2012.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2021

VALLELY MP, Ramponi F, Seco M, Royse A, et al
Multiarterial grafting: Why is it so hard to convince the masses of the benefits?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1832-1836.
PubMed

KURLANSKY P
Multiarterial grafting: The answer to that question.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1828-1831.
PubMed

ESMAILIAN F, Chikwe J
Commentary: Time to make multiarterial revascularization a quality metric.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1837-1838.
PubMed

FENG J, Sellke FW
Commentary: Ionic heterogeneity in vessel grafts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e411-e412.
PubMed

HARKY A, Bailey G, Othman A, Shaw M, et al
The life in their years versus the years in their life.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e361-e362.
PubMed

FUKUNAGA N, Seidman MA, David TE
Valve-sparing root replacement in a patient with a filamin A variant.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e353-e355.
PubMed

FANG SY, Roan JN, Lee JS, Chiu MH, et al
Transplantation of viable mitochondria attenuates neurologic injury after spinal cord ischemia.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e337-e347.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2021

BAKAEEN FG, Gaudino M, Whitman G, Doenst T, et al
2021: The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Expert Consensus Document: Coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and heart failure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 30. pii: S0022-5223(21)00736.
PubMed

CALLAHAN CP, Jegatheeswaran A, Barron DJ, Husain SA, et al
Factors associated with mortality or transplantation versus Fontan completion after cavopulmonary shunt for patients with tricuspid atresia.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 30. pii: S0022-5223(21)00745.
PubMed Abstract available

HUSSAIN ST, Kalimi R
Commentary: Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: More than just a nuisance!
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 12. pii: S0022-5223(21)00606.
PubMed

QUAIL MA, Chan I, Sarna S, Hughes M, et al
A preoperative estimate of central venous pressure is associated with early Fontan failure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1426-1434.
PubMed Abstract available

ROSENZWEIG EB, Ankola A, Krishnan U, Middlesworth W, et al
A novel unidirectional-valved shunt approach for end-stage pulmonary arterial hypertension: Early experience in adolescents and adults.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1438-1446.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2021

ELBADAWI A, Elzeneini M, Elgendy IY, Megaly M, et al
Coronary artery bypass grafting after acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Mar 31. pii: S0022-5223(21)00562.
PubMed Abstract available

NORTON EL, Wu X, Kim KM, Fukuhara S, et al
Is hemiarch replacement adequate in acute type A aortic dissection repair in patients with arch branch vessel dissection without cerebral malperfusion?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:873-884.
PubMed Abstract available

STELZER P, Mejia J, Varghese R
Operative risks of the Ross procedure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:905-915.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2021

DAYAN V, Garcia-Villarreal OA, Escobar A, Ferrari J, et al
The Latin American Association of Cardiac and Endovascular Surgery statement regarding the recently released American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease 2020.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S0022-5223(21)00387.
PubMed

LOCKER C
Reply: Skeletonized bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting is a quality metric in coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)00110.
PubMed

WOODS RK
Commentary: The Fontan cardiac transplant-Time to embrace change.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)00367.
PubMed

AMDANI S, Simpson KE, Thrush P, Shih R, et al
Hepatorenal dysfunction assessment with the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Excluding INR score predicts worse survival after heart transplant in pediatric Fontan patients.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 18. pii: S0022-5223(21)00262.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2021

LAZAR HL
Commentary: Improving outcomes in diabetic coronary artery bypass grafting recipients: More arterial conduits, but even more medicine.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 29. pii: S0022-5223(21)00161.
PubMed

DEO SV, Sundaram V, Sahadevan J, Selvaganesan P, et al
Outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with heart failure with a midrange ejection fraction.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)00132.
PubMed Abstract available

LENTZ CARVALHO J, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Ommen SR, et al
Is anterior mitral valve leaflet length important in outcome of septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jan 21. pii: S0022-5223(21)00106.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2020

BENKERT AR, Lin SS
Commentary: Time-varying variables-predictively predictive prediction in a coronary artery bypass grafting readmission predictive model.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 17. pii: S0022-5223(20)33384.
PubMed

TAM DY, Fremes SE
Commentary: Microvesicles, personalized surgery, and tailored medical therapy to improve coronary artery bypass grafting outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 4. pii: S0022-5223(20)33235.
PubMed

November 2020

POPE NH, Kilic A
Commentary: Microvesicles: A target for personalized medicine following coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)33068.
PubMed

GAUDINO M, Kurlansky P, Fremes S
The use of the radial artery for coronary artery bypass grafting improves long-term outcomes: And now what?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)33037.
PubMed

DOENST T, Sigusch H
Surgical collateralization: The hidden mechanism for improving prognosis in chronic coronary syndromes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)33044.
PubMed

GAUDINO M, Brophy JM
The controversy on the treatment of left main coronary artery disease.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)33039.
PubMed

October 2020

BAKAEEN FG
Commentary: The coronary artery bypass grafting advantage: Fake assertion or obvious reality.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 27. pii: S0022-5223(20)32892.
PubMed

KISLITSINA ON, Cox JL, Shah SJ, Malaisrie SC, et al
Preoperative left atrial strain abnormalities are associated with the development of postoperative atrial fibrillation following isolated coronary artery bypass surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)32812.
PubMed Abstract available

ARANDA-MICHEL E, Sultan I
Commentary: Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: Getting under the hood.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)32806.
PubMed

LEE R, Weintraub N
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting before or after stenting; same game, different half?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 7. pii: S0022-5223(20)32780.
PubMed

September 2020

MANYAM R, Zhang Y, Carter S, Binongo JN, et al
Unraveling the impact of time-dependent perioperative variables on 30-day readmission after coronary artery bypass surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 29. pii: S0022-5223(20)32675.
PubMed Abstract available

GOMES WJ
Commentary: The fate of patients with left main coronary artery disease may be dictated by distorted science.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 28. pii: S0022-5223(20)32676.
PubMed

STEVENS LM, Noiseux N
Commentary: What is the impact of previous coronary stenting for coronary artery bypass graft outcomes?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 28. pii: S0022-5223(20)32690.
PubMed

CHENG YT, Chen DY, Chien-Chia Wu V, Chou AH, et al
Effect of previous coronary stenting on subsequent coronary artery bypass grafting outcomes.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 22. pii: S0022-5223(20)32666.
PubMed Abstract available

MENNANDER AA, Nielsen SJ, Huhtala H, Dellgren G, et al
History of cancer and survival after coronary artery bypass grafting: Experiences from the SWEDEHEART registry.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 17. pii: S0022-5223(20)32637.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE, David CM, Ouzounian M, Feindel CM, et al
A progress report on reimplantation of the aortic valve.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Sep 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)32560.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2020

WYLER VON BALLMOOS MC, Almassi GH
Commentary: The original pandemic-stemming the tide of overweight, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 20. pii: S0022-5223(20)32425.
PubMed

PATRICK WL, Bojko M, Han JJ, Kelly JJ, et al
Neighborhood socioeconomic status is associated with differences in operative management and long-term survival after coronary artery bypass grafting.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Aug 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)32391.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2020

SABA P, Ayers B, Melnyk R, Gosev I, et al
Development of a high-fidelity coronary artery bypass graft training platform using 3-dimensional printing and hydrogel molding.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jun 24. pii: S0022-5223(20)31548.
PubMed

April 2020

BAKAEEN FG, Johnston DR, Svensson LG
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting as a subspecialty: Hype or reality.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 18. pii: S0022-5223(20)30903.
PubMed

JUNQUERA L, Kalavrouziotis D, Cote M, Dumont E, et al
Results of transcarotid compared with transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 13. pii: S0022-5223(20)30790.
PubMed Abstract available

PARK SJ, Kim JB
Commentary: Off-pump coronary arterial bypass grafting, a demanding instrument only for a master?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)30759.
PubMed

DOENST T, Haddad H, Stebbins A, Hill JA, et al
Renal function and coronary bypass surgery in patients with ischemic heart failure.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 3. pii: S0022-5223(20)30742.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2020

WU S, Ling YP, Zhao H
Experience with porcine beating heart simulator for coronary artery bypass surgery residency training.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)30568.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2020

HARKEN AH
Commentary: Potential preventive peroxisomal policing of postoperative atrial fibrillation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)30492.
PubMed

MATOS JD, McIlvaine S, Grau-Sepulveda M, Jawitz OK, et al
Anticoagulation and amiodarone for new atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting: Prescription patterns and 30-day outcomes in the United States and Canada.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30408.
PubMed Abstract available

TAGGART DP, Gaudino MF, Gerry S, Gray A, et al
Ten-year outcomes after off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: Insights from the Arterial Revascularization Trial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30427.
PubMed Abstract available

LI XY, Hou HT, Chen HX, Liu XC, et al
Preoperative plasma biomarkers associated with atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30428.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2020

BURNS DJP
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass with bilateral internal thoracic arteries: Could smaller be considered better?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 31. pii: S0022-5223(20)30238.
PubMed

BRUNO VD
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting after acute myocardial infarction: Is timing of surgery a relevant factor?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 23. pii: S0022-5223(20)30073.
PubMed

VALLELY MP, Hameed I, Gaudino M
Commentary: The evolution of coronary artery bypass surgery: Toward a better operation.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 22. pii: S0022-5223(20)30197.
PubMed

HOSOYAMA K, Ruel M
Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting after acute myocardial infarction: Sound clinical judgment still prevails.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 7. pii: S0022-5223(20)30042.
PubMed

ARTHUR ATAAM J, Amsallem M, Guihaire J, Haddad F, et al
Preoperative C-reactive protein predicts early postoperative outcomes after pulmonary endarterectomy in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 3. pii: S0022-5223(19)43490.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2019

NEMETH S, Schnell S, Argenziano M, Ning Y, et al
Daytime variation does not impact outcome of cardiac surgery: Results from a diverse, multi-institutional cardiac surgery network.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 24. pii: S0022-5223(19)40864.
PubMed Abstract available

ROSENBLUM JM, Binongo J, Wei J, Liu Y, et al
Priorities in coronary artery bypass grafting: Is midterm survival more dependent on completeness of revascularization or multiple arterial grafts?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 20. pii: S0022-5223(19)39882.
PubMed Abstract available

OMER S, Bakaeen FG
Commentary: Setting priorities in coronary artery bypass grafting: Do what you can when you can-as long as it's arterial.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 14. pii: S0022-5223(19)37095.
PubMed

BIANCO V, Kilic A, Gleason TG, Aranda-Michel E, et al
Timing of coronary artery bypass grafting after acute myocardial infarction may not influence mortality and readmissions.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 9. pii: S0022-5223(19)36106.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2019

SUN WT, Hou HT, Chen HX, Xue HM, et al
Calcium-activated potassium channel family in coronary artery bypass grafts.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 28. pii: S0022-5223(19)33456.
PubMed Abstract available

ALMASSI GH, Hawkins RB, Bishawi M, Shroyer AL, et al
New-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation impact on 5-year clinical outcomes and costs.
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 14. pii: S0022-5223(19)32774.
PubMed Abstract available

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