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June 2008
1. DE LA FUENTE A , Urchaga A, Sanchez R, Fernandez JL, et al
   Congenital aneurysm of the left atrial appendage.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2139-40.
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2. UEMURA H
   Invited commentary.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2078.
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3. PASQUALI SK , Marino BS, Kaltman JR, Schissler AJ, et al
   Rhythm and conduction disturbances at midterm follow-up after the ross procedure in infants, children, and young adults.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2072-8.
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4. MAMOUN NF , Xu M, Sessler DI, Sabik JF, et al
   Propensity matched comparison of outcomes in older and younger patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1974-9.
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   May 2008
5. KOURLIOUROS A , De Souza A, Roberts N, Marciniak A, et al
   Dose-related effect of statins on atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1515-20.
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6. MARIJON E , Combes N, Albenque JP, Goutner C, et al
   Cardiac pacing and psychologic disorders.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1840.
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7. LOULMET DF , Patel NC, Jennings JM, Subramanian VA, et al
   Less invasive intracardiac surgery performed without aortic clamping.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1551-5.
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8. THOMAS SP
   Dose-related effect of statins on atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. Invited commentary.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1520.
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   April 2008
9. CUI YQ , Sun LB, Li Y, Xu CL, et al
   Intraoperative modified cox mini-maze procedure for long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1283-9.
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10. NGAAGE DL , Cale AR, Cowen ME, Griffin S, et al
    Early and late survival after surgical revascularization for ischemic ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1278-81.
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11. KIM BS , Pirundini PA, Lilly KJ, Rizzo RJ, et al
    Unusual appearance of clot in the left atrium.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1459.
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12. CRESWELL LL
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1425.
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13. HUYBREGTS MA , de Vroege R, van Oeveren W
    A new system for right atrial cooling.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1421-4.
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14. MANGI AA
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1281-2.
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    March 2008
15. GAMMIE JS , Haddad M, Milford-Beland S, Welke KF, et al
    Atrial fibrillation correction surgery: lessons from the society of thoracic surgeons national cardiac database.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:909-14.
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16. LONNERHOLM S , Blomstrom P, Nilsson L, Blomstrom-Lundqvist C, et al
    Long-term effects of the maze procedure on atrial size and mechanical function.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:916-20.
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17. BENUSSI S
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:914-5.
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    February 2008
18. GRUBITZSCH H , Menes A, Modersohn D, Konertz W, et al
    The role of atrial remodeling for ablation of atrial fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:474-80.
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19. MIURA T , Yamazaki K, Kihara S, Saito S, et al
    Transatrial repair of submitral left ventricular pseudoaneurysm.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:643-5.
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    January 2008
20. LEE JH , Kang SK, Lee CW, Song JK, et al
    Giant left atrial ball thrombus in a patient with chronic nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:313-5.
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21. KISER AC , Nifong LW, Raman J, Kasirajan V, et al
    Evaluation of a novel epicardial atrial fibrillation treatment system.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:300-3.
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22. COHN WE , Gregoric ID, Radovancevic B, Wolf RK, et al
    Atrial fibrillation after cardiac transplantation: experience in 498 consecutive cases.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:56-8.
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23. ONORATI F , Esposito A, Messina G, di Virgilio A, et al
    Right isthmus ablation reduces supraventricular arrhythmias after surgery for chronic atrial fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:39-48.
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24. WUDEL JH , Chaudhuri P, Hiller JJ
    Video-assisted epicardial ablation and left atrial appendage exclusion for atrial fibrillation: extended follow-up.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:34-8.
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25. ZEBIS LR , Christensen TD, Kristiansen IS, Hjortdal VE, et al
    Amiodarone cost effectiveness in preventing atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:28-32.
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26. NITTA T
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:303-4.
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27. LARGE S
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:58-9.
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28. THOMAS SP
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:48-9.
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29. PICK AW
    Invited commentary on amiodarone cost effectiveness in preventing atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:32-3.
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    December 2007
30. GROH MA , Binns OA, Burton HG 3rd, Ely SW, et al
    Ultrasonic cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation during concomitant cardiac surgery: long-term clinical outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1978-83.
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31. MASON DP , Marsh DH, Alster JM, Murthy SC, et al
    Atrial fibrillation after lung transplantation: timing, risk factors, and treatment.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1878-84.
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32. ZENATI MA , Shalaby A, Eisenman G, Nosbisch J, et al
    Epicardial left ventricular mapping using subxiphoid video pericardioscopy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:2106-7.
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    November 2007
33. INOUE Y
    Treatment of atrial fibrillation with a right thoracoscopic approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1795.
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34. HASSANTASH SA , Bikdeli B, Kalantarian S, Sadeghian M, et al
    Guidelines for reporting data and outcomes for the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1795.
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35. FLECK T , Wolf F, Bader T, Lehner R, et al
    Atrial function after ablation procedure in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation using steady-state free precession magnetic resonance imaging.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1600-4.
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36. GILLINOV AM
    Choice of surgical lesion set: answers from the data.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1786-92.
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37. KISER AC , Wimmer-Greinecker G, Chitwood WR
    Totally extracardiac Maze procedure performed on the beating heart.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1783-5.
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38. IMMER FF , Ackermann A, Gygax E, Stalder M, et al
    Minimal extracorporeal circulation is a promising technique for coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1515-20.
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39. MAVROUDIS C , Deal BJ, Backer CL, Stewart RD, et al
    J. Maxwell Chamberlain Memorial Paper for congenital heart surgery. 111 Fontan conversions with arrhythmia surgery: surgical lessons and outcomes.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1457-65.
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    October 2007
40. HORNERO F , Rodriguez I, Estevez V, Vazquez A, et al
    Intraoperative cryoablation of atrial fibrillation with the old-fashioned cryode tips: a simple, effective, and inexpensive method.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1408-11.
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41. RAMLAWI B , Otu H, Mieno S, Boodhwani M, et al
    Oxidative stress and atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a case-control study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1166-72.
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42. MARISCALCO G , Lorusso R, Klersy C, Ferrarese S, et al
    Observational study on the beneficial effect of preoperative statins in reducing atrial fibrillation after coronary surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1158-64.
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43. WISSER W , Seebacher G, Fleck T, Aigner C, et al
    Permanent chronic atrial fibrillation: is pulmonary vein isolation alone enough?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1151-7.
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44. SCHNEEBERGER EW , Osterday RM
    Lateral placement of bipolar clamp facilitates pulmonary vein isolation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1412-3.
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45. CRESWELL LL
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1164-5.
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    September 2007
46. GILLINOV AM , Svensson LG
    Ablation of atrial fibrillation with minimally invasive mitral surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1041-2.
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    August 2007
47. NGAAGE DL , Schaff HV, Mullany CJ, Barnes S, et al
    Influence of preoperative atrial fibrillation on late results of mitral repair: is concomitant ablation justified?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:434-42.
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48. TAKETANI T , Wolf RK, Garrett JV
    Partial cardiac denervation and sinus node modification for inappropriate sinus tachycardia.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:652-4.
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49. SMITH JM , Stein H, Engel AM, McDonough S, et al
    Totally endoscopic mitral valve repair using a robotic-controlled atrial retractor.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:633-7.
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50. DUMONT E , Gillinov AM, Blackstone EH, Sabik JF 3rd, et al
    Reoperation after mitral valve repair for degenerative disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:444-50.
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51. DAIMON M , Sasaki T, Woo E, Ozawa H, et al
    Successful surgical treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy with cardiac sarcoidosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:e12-3.
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    July 2007
52. D'ANCONA G , Santise G, Sciacca S, Pirone F, et al
    Simplified left atrial volume reduction and modified maze procedure as treatment for permanent atrial fibrillation during concomitant mitral surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:357.
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53. BAUERSFELD U , Tomaske M, Dodge-Khatami A, Rahn M, et al
    Initial experience with implantable cardioverter defibrillator systems using epicardial and pleural electrodes in pediatric patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:303-5.
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54. BUDEUS M , Feindt P, Gams E, Wieneke H, et al
    Beta-blocker prophylaxis for atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with sympathovagal imbalance.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:61-6.
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55. TSOUTSINOS AJ , Papagiannis J, Chatzis AC, Sarris GE, et al
    Surgical cryoablation for life-threatening postoperative junctional tachycardia.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:286-8.
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56. VICOL C
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:66.
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    June 2007
57. LA MEIR M , De Roy L, Blommaert D, Buche M, et al
    Treatment of lone atrial fibrillation with a right thoracoscopic approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2244-5.
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58. MEHALL JR , Kohut RM Jr, Schneeberger EW, Merrill WH, et al
    Absence of correlation between symptoms and rhythm in "symptomatic" atrial fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2118-21.
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59. DODGE-KHATAMI A , Backer CL, Meuli M, Pretre R, et al
    Migration and colon perforation of intraperitoneal cardiac pacemaker systems.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2230-2.
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60. THORS A , Guarneri R, Costantini EN, Richmond GJ, et al
    Atrial septal rupture, flail tricuspid valve, and complete heart block due to nonpenetrating chest trauma.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2207-10.
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61. GRUNKEMEIER GL , Jin R
    Power and sample size: how many patients do I need?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1934-9.
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    May 2007
62. LOZONSCHI L , Sirak JH, Michler RE
    Transaortic delivery of the transmitral lesion in a complete maze procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1904-5.
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63. POUSIOS D , Panagiotopoulos N, Piyis A
    Congenital sternal cleft in an adult male not associated with cardiac defects or ectopia cordis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1900.
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64. TRUIN G , Backx A, van Wetten H, Neeleman C, et al
    Cardiac resynchronization therapy for mitral systolic anterior motion in a child.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1873-4.
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65. PUSKAS J , Lin E, Bailey D, Guyton R, et al
    Thoracoscopic radiofrequency pulmonary vein isolation and atrial appendage occlusion.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1870-2.
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66. SAMUELS LE , Holmes EC, Hagan K, Boova RS, et al
    Cardiogenic shock: collaboration between cardiac surgery and cardiology subspecialties to bridge to recovery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1863-4.
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67. CINGOZ F , Yanulis G, Ching E, Fukamachi K, et al
    Use of conventional dual chamber pacemakers with custom lead adapters to induce atrial fibrillation or heart failure in dogs.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1858-62.
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68. SAGBAS E , Akpinar B, Sanisoglu I, Caynak B, et al
    Video-assisted bilateral epicardial pulmonary vein isolation for the treatment of lone atrial fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1724-30.
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69. ALMASSI GH
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1723.
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70. LUKAC P , Hjortdal VE, Pedersen AK, Mortensen PT, et al
    Prevention of atrial flutter with cryoablation may be proarrhythmogenic.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1717-23.
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71. WIERUP P , Liden H, Johansson B, Nilsson M, et al
    Health care consumption due to atrial fibrillation is markedly reduced by Maze III surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1713-6.
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72. MAGEE MJ , Herbert MA, Dewey TM, Edgerton JR, et al
    Atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: development of a predictive risk algorithm.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1707-12.
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    April 2007
73. AELLIG NC , Balmer C, Dodge-Khatami A, Rahn M, et al
    Long-term follow-up after pacemaker implantation in neonates and infants.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1420-3.
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74. AHLSSON AJ , Bodin L, Lundblad OH, Englund AG, et al
    Postoperative atrial fibrillation is not correlated to C-reactive protein.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1332-7.
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75. ZEBIS LR , Christensen TD, Thomsen HF, Mikkelsen MM, et al
    Practical regimen for amiodarone use in preventing postoperative atrial fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1326-31.
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76. SIE HT , Ramdat Misier AR
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1324-5.
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77. STULAK JM , Sundt TM 3rd, Dearani JA, Daly RC, et al
    Ten-year experience with the Cox-maze procedure for atrial fibrillation: how do we define success?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1319-24.
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    March 2007
78. SHEMIN RJ , Cox JL, Gillinov AM, Blackstone EH, et al
    Guidelines for reporting data and outcomes for the surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1225-30.
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79. MITCHELL C , Riley CA, Vahid B
    Unusual complication of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia after mitral valve surgery: spontaneous rupture of spleen.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1172-4.
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    February 2007
80. GULER N , Ozkara C, Dulger H, Kutay V, et al
    Do cardiac neuropeptides play a role in the occurrence of atrial fibrillation after coronary bypass surgery?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:532-7.
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81. FIORE AC , Turrentine M, Rodefeld M, Vijay P, et al
    Fontan operation: a comparison of lateral tunnel with extracardiac conduit.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:622-9.
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82. ROSSANO JW , Smith EO, Fraser CD Jr, McKenzie ED, et al
    Adults undergoing cardiac surgery at a children's hospital: an analysis of perioperative morbidity.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:606-12.
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83. MEHALL JR , Kohut RM Jr, Schneeberger EW, Taketani T, et al
    Intraoperative epicardial electrophysiologic mapping and isolation of autonomic ganglionic plexi.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:538-41.
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84. POCAR M , Moneta A, Grossi A, Donatelli F, et al
    Coronary artery bypass for heart failure in ischemic cardiomyopathy: 17-year follow-up.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:468-74.
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85. DAVID TE , Feindel CM, Webb GD, Colman JM, et al
    Aortic valve preservation in patients with aortic root aneurysm: results of the reimplantation technique.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:S732-5.
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    January 2007
86. BAKIR I , Casselman FP, Brugada P, Geelen P, et al
    Current Strategies in the Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: Review of the Literature and Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic's Strategy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:331-40.
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87. ZHANG L , Kapetanakis EI, Cooke RH, Sweet LC, et al
    Bi-Ventricular Circulatory Support With the Abiomed AB5000 System in a Patient With Idiopathic Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:298-300.
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88. BENEDETTO U , Melina G, Roscitano A, Ciavarella GM, et al
    Clinical utility of tissue Doppler imaging in prediction of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:83-8.
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89. SHANDLING AH , Rieders D, Bethencourt DM
    Thoracoscopic microwave epicardial ablation: feasibility for the treatment of idiopathic sinus node tachycardia.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:300-2.
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90. LUKAC P , Hjortdal VE, Pedersen AK, Mortensen PT, et al
    Superior transseptal approach to mitral valve is associated with a higher need for pacemaker implantation than the left atrial approach.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:77-82.
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    December 2006
91. WILLIAMS MR , Casher JM, Russo MJ, Hong KN, et al
    Laser energy source in surgical atrial fibrillation ablation: preclinical experience.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:2260-4.
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92. KORACH A , Menon P, Dhadly M, Raby KE, et al
    Anomalous left main coronary artery from the main pulmonary artery in an elderly patient.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:2285-7.
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93. SALTMAN AE
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:2264.
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94. BAUTISTA-HERNANDEZ V , Marx GR, Gauvreau K, Mayer JE Jr, et al
    Determinants of left ventricular dysfunction after anatomic repair of congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:2059-65.
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95. RUGE H , Wildhirt SM, Poerner M, Mayr N, et al
    Severe superior vena cava syndrome after transvenous pacemaker implantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:e41-2.
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    November 2006
96. BAGSHAW SM , Galbraith PD, Mitchell LB, Sauve R, et al
    Prophylactic amiodarone for prevention of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1927-37.
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97. SUWALSKI P , Suwalski G, Doll N, Majstrak F, et al
    Epicardial beating heart "off-pump" ablation of atrial fibrillation in non-mitral valve patients using new irrigated bipolar radiofrequency technology.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1876-9.
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98. BADHWAR V , Rovin JD, Davenport G, Pruitt JC, et al
    Left atrial reduction enhances outcomes of modified maze procedure for permanent atrial fibrillation during concomitant mitral surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1758-63.
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99. KOCH CG , Li L, Van Wagoner DR, Duncan AI, et al
    Red cell transfusion is associated with an increased risk for postoperative atrial fibrillation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1747-56.
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100. WONG JW , Mak KH
     Impact of maze and concomitant mitral valve surgery on clinical outcomes.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1938-47.
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101. JEANMART H , Casselman F, Beelen R, Wellens F, et al
     Modified maze during endoscopic mitral valve surgery: the OLV Clinic experience.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1765-9.
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102. FERGUSON TB JR
     Invited commentary.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1756-7.
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103. CLEUZIOU J , Mayr N, Schreiber C, Horer J, et al
     Giant aortic aneurysm 18 years after repair of double-outlet right ventricle with pulmonary stenosis.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:e31-2.
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     October 2006
104. NGAAGE DL , Schaff HV, Barnes SA, Sundt TM 3rd, et al
     Prognostic implications of preoperative atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement: is there an argument for concomitant arrhythmia surgery?
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1392-9.
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105. BARNES BJ , Kirkland EA, Howard PA, Grauer DW, et al
     Risk-stratified evaluation of amiodarone to prevent atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1332-7.
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106. NARITA Y , Fukuhira Y, Kagami H, Kitazono E, et al
     Development of a novel temporary epicardial pacing wire with biodegradable film.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1489-93.
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