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July 2008
1. OKUTAN H
   An arterial and venous graft holder for coronary artery bypass grafting.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:317-9.
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2. ALSOUFI B , Sallehuddin A, Bulbul Z, Joufan M, et al
   Surgical strategy to establish a dual-coronary system for the management of anomalous left coronary artery origin from the pulmonary artery.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:170-6.
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3. LEE MS , Tseng CH, Barker CM, Menon V, et al
   Outcome after surgery and percutaneous intervention for cardiogenic shock and left main disease.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:29-34.
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4. ALBACKER T , Carvalho G, Schricker T, Lachapelle K, et al
   High-dose insulin therapy attenuates systemic inflammatory response in coronary artery bypass grafting patients.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;86:20-7.
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   June 2008
5. MOHAMMADI S , Doyle D, Charbonneau E
   Rapid development of a giant left ventricular aneurysm after delayed percutaneous coronary reperfusion for acute myocardial infarction.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2143.
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6. ROBICSEK F
   Thermal coronary angiography.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2161-2.
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7. TAVAF-MOTAMEN H , Bannister SP, Corcoran PC, Stewart RW, et al
   Repair of anomalous origin of right coronary artery from the left sinus of valsalva.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2135-6.
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8. MATSUBAYASHI K , Asai T, Nishimura O, Kinoshita T, et al
   Giant coronary artery aneurysm in the left main coronary artery: a novel surgical procedure.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2130-2.
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9. MITNOVETSKI S , Almeida AA, Barr A, Peters WS, et al
   Extra-aortic implantable counterpulsation pump in chronic heart failure.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2122-5.
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10. CASTELLHEIM A , Hoel TN, Videm V, Fosse E, et al
    Biomarker profile in off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery in low-risk patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1994-2002.
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11. DUNNING J , Waller JR, Smith B, Pitts S, et al
    Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is Associated With Excellent Long-Term Survival and Quality of Life: A Prospective Cohort Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1988-93.
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12. BROWN PP , Kugelmass AD, Cohen DJ, Reynolds MR, et al
    The frequency and cost of complications associated with coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: results from the United States medicare program.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1980-6.
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13. 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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14. DE WOLF A , Poelaert J, Herck I, De Waele JJ, et al
    Surgical decompression for abdominal compartment syndrome after emergency cardiac surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2133-5.
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15. CARRIER M
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2055-6.
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16. TJANG YS , van der Heijden GJ, Tenderich G, Korfer R, et al
    Impact of Recipient's Age on Heart Transplantation Outcome.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2051-2055.
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17. DUNCAN AI , Lowe BS, Garcia MJ, Xu M, et al
    Influence of concentric left ventricular remodeling on early mortality after aortic valve replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2030-9.
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    May 2008
18. POULSEN SH , Praestholm M, Munk K, Wierup P, et al
    Ventricular septal rupture complicating acute myocardial infarction: clinical characteristics and contemporary outcome.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1591-6.
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19. KANAAN S , Baker C, Starnes V
    Resection of giant coronary artery aneurysms in a Takayasu's arteritis patient.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1795-6.
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20. CHA J , Wang Z, Ao L, Zou N, et al
    Cytokines link Toll-like receptor 4 signaling to cardiac dysfunction after global myocardial ischemia.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1678-85.
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21. BOWMAN LJ , Uber WE, Stroud MR, Christiansen LR, et al
    Use of recombinant activated factor VII concentrate to control postoperative hemorrhage in complex cardiovascular surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1669-76.
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22. BITTNER HB , Lemke J, Lange M, Rastan A, et al
    The impact of aprotinin on blood loss and blood transfusion in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1662-8.
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23. SWEET JJ , Finnin E, Wolfe PL, Beaumont JL, et al
    Absence of cognitive decline one year after coronary bypass surgery: comparison to nonsurgical and healthy controls.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1571-8.
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24. SUYKER WJ , Borst C
    Coronary connector devices: analysis of 1,469 anastomoses in 1,216 patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1828-36.
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25. ARAI H , Itoh F, Someya T, Oi K, et al
    New surgical procedure for ischemic/functional mitral regurgitation: mitral complex remodeling.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1820-2.
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26. ATTARAN S , Kapetanakis S, Mhandu P, El-Gamel A, et al
    Use of three-dimensional computed tomographic reconstruction in the diagnosis of a rare case of angina.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1812.
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27. SHERIF HM , Nguyen HC, Sarter BH, West JT, et al
    Spontaneous coronary dissection in late pregnancy: a multidisciplinary approach to management.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1793-4.
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28. VAN DER KAAIJ NP , Bogers AJ
    Cytokines link Toll-like receptor 4 signaling to cardiac dysfunction after global myocardial ischemia. Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1685.
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29. COPELAND JG , Smith RG, Bose RK, Tsau PH, et al
    Risk factor analysis for bridge to transplantation with the CardioWest total artificial heart.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1639-44.
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30. FUKUDA I
    Management of intraoperative malperfusion syndrome using femoral artery cannulation for repair of acute type A aortic dissection. Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1624.
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31. SHIMOKAWA T , Takanashi S, Ozawa N, Itoh T, et al
    Management of intraoperative malperfusion syndrome using femoral artery cannulation for repair of acute type A aortic dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1619-24.
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32. YILMAZKAYA B , Circi R, Circi UP, Gurkahraman S, et al
    Surgical approaches in left anterior descending artery in-stent stenosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1586-90.
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33. CRABTREE TD , Bailey MS, Moon MR, Munfakh N, et al
    Recurrent mitral regurgitation and risk factors for early and late mortality after mitral valve repair for functional ischemic mitral regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1537-42.
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34. KURLANSKY P
    Absence of cognitive decline one year after coronary bypass surgery: comparison to nonsurgical and healthy controls. Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1578.
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    April 2008
35. POWELL SR
    Proteasome inhibitors in myocardial ischemia, some concerns.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1503-4.
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36. ATTARAN S , John L, El-Gamel A
    Clinical and potential use of pharmacological agents to reduce radial artery spasm in coronary artery surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1483-9.
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37. BARNER HB
    Operative treatment of coronary atherosclerosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1473-82.
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38. MENTZER RM JR , Bartels C, Bolli R, Boyce S, et al
    Sodium-Hydrogen Exchange Inhibition by Cariporide to Reduce the Risk of Ischemic Cardiac Events in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Results of the EXPEDITION Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1261-70.
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39. MERELLO L , Riesle E, Alburquerque J, Torres H, et al
    Risk scores do not predict high mortality after coronary artery bypass surgery in the presence of diastolic dysfunction.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1247-55.
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40. LIKOSKY DS , Dacey LJ, Baribeau YR, Leavitt BJ, et al
    Long-term survival of the very elderly undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1233-7.
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41. SASSARD T , Scalabre A, Bonnefoy E, Sanchez I, et al
    The right axillary artery approach for the Impella Recover LP 5.0 microaxial pump.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1468-70.
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42. 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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43. DAHLIN LG , Peterzen B
    Impella used for hemostasis by left ventricular unloading, in a case with left ventricular posterior wall rupture.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1445-7.
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44. 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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45. HIGUCHI T , Yamauchi-Takihara K, Matsumiya G, Fukushima N, et al
    Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor prevents reperfusion injury after heart preservation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1367-73.
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46. CHATURVEDI RK , Zidulka AA, Goldberg P, Devarennes B, et al
    Use of negative extrathoracic pressure to improve hemodynamics after cardiac surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1355-60.
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47. TAKEDA K , Matsumiya G, Matsue H, Sakaki M, et al
    Left ventricular reconstructive surgery in ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy complicated with cardiogenic shock.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1339-43.
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48. DION RA
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1330-1.
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49. GELSOMINO S , Lorusso R, Capecchi I, Rostagno C, et al
    Left ventricular reverse remodeling after undersized mitral ring annuloplasty in patients with ischemic regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1319-30.
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50. MANGI AA
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1281-2.
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51. 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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52. BURRIS NS , Brown EN, Grant M, Kon ZN, et al
    Optical coherence tomography imaging as a quality assurance tool for evaluating endoscopic harvest of the radial artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1271-7.
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53. WU Y , Furnary AP, Grunkemeier GL
    Using the National Death Index to validate the noninformative censoring assumption of survival estimation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1256-60.
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54. KAMDAR AR , Meadows TA, Roselli EE, Gorodeski EZ, et al
    Multidetector computed tomographic angiography in planning of reoperative cardiothoracic surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1239-45.
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55. ULLYOT D
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1237-8.
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56. OZCAN AV , Evrengul H, Goksin I, Gur S, et al
    30-year patency of a saphenous vein graft in coronary bypass graft surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:e23.
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57. ZWICKE D , Buggy B, Lobacz D, Rollins K, et al
    Treatment of a nonhealing saphenous vein harvest graft with treprostinil sodium.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:e20-2.
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    March 2008
58. SUZER K , Omay O, Ozker E, Ozgol I, et al
    A novel approach to surgical treatment of diseased intracavitary coronary arteries and ventriculotomy closure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1110-2.
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59. KORACH A , Menon P, Shapira OM
    Patch aortoplasty for proximal anastomosis of coronary artery bypass grafts in patients with complex aortic pathology.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1108-9.
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60. LEE S , Yi G, Youn YN, Song SW, et al
    Giant right coronary artery aneurysm associated with bilateral coronary artery to pulmonary artery fistula.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1106.
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61. PECSI SA , Almassi GH, Bojrab RB, Pagel PS, et al
    Management of hereditary angioedema during off-pump coronary arterial surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1079-81.
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62. BOISSIER F , Coolen N, Nataf P, Tchetche D, et al
    Sudden death related to an anomalous origin of the right coronary artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1077-9.
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63. ROYSE AG , Chang GS, Nicholas DM, Royse CF, et al
    No late ulnar artery atheroma after radial artery harvest for coronary artery bypass surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:891-4.
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64. PAROLARI A , Dainese L, Naliato M, Polvani G, et al
    Do women currently receive the same standard of care in coronary artery bypass graft procedures as men? A propensity analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:885-90.
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65. KNIPP SC , Matatko N, Wilhelm H, Schlamann M, et al
    Cognitive Outcomes Three Years After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Relation to Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:872-879.
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66. FILSOUFI F , Rahmanian PB, Castillo JG, Bronster D, et al
    Incidence, topography, predictors and long-term survival after stroke in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:862-70.
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67. D'ONOFRIO A , Auriemma S, Magagna P, Abbiate N, et al
    The inclusion technique reduces ischemia after stentless aortic root replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1143-4.
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68. CODISPOTI C , Boyd S, Sees D, Conner W, et al
    Symptomatic coronary obstruction due to Kawasaki disease in an adult.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1081-3.
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69. EDWARDS F
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:930-1.
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70. VAN GAMEREN M , Kappetein AP, Steyerberg EW, Venema AC, et al
    Do we need separate risk stratification models for hospital mortality after heart valve surgery?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:921-30.
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71. CHACHQUES JC , Trainini JC, Lago N, Cortes-Morichetti M, et al
    Myocardial Assistance by Grafting a New Bioartificial Upgraded Myocardium (MAGNUM trial): clinical feasibility study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:901-8.
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    February 2008
72. OHNO T , Takamoto S, Motomura N
    Diabetic retinopathy and coronary artery disease from the cardiac surgeon's perspective.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:681-9.
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73. ADACHI I , Kagisaki K, Yagihara T, Hagino I, et al
    Unroofing aortic intramural left coronary artery arising from right pulmonary artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:675-7.
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74. OZLER A , Tarhan IA, Kehlibar T, Arslan Y, et al
    Resection of a right coronary artery aneurysm with fistula to the coronary sinus.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:649-51.
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75. HARSKAMP RE , McNeil JD, van Ginkel MW, Bastos RB, et al
    Postoperative internal thoracic artery spasm after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:647-9.
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76. NAKAMURA M , Okamoto F, Nakanishi K, Maruyama R, et al
    Does intensive management of cerebral hemodynamics and atheromatous aorta reduce stroke after coronary artery surgery?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:513-9.
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77. VEEGER NJ , Panday GF, Voors AA, Grandjean JG, et al
    Excellent long-term clinical outcome after coronary artery bypass surgery using three pedicled arterial grafts in patients with three-vessel disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:508-12.
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78. RAO C , Stanbridge Rde L, Chikwe J, Pepper J, et al
    Does previous percutaneous coronary stenting compromise the long-term efficacy of subsequent coronary artery bypass surgery? A microsimulation study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:501-7.
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79. MAGEE MJ , Alexander JH, Hafley G, Ferguson TB Jr, et al
    Coronary artery bypass graft failure after on-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass: findings from PREVENT IV.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:494-9.
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80. SOLIMAN HAMAD MA , Tan ME, van Straten AH, van Zundert AA, et al
    Long-term results of coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with left ventricular dysfunction.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:488-93.
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81. TANG YL
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:580.
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82. ATOUI R , Asenjo JF, Duong M, Chen G, et al
    Marrow stromal cells as universal donor cells for myocardial regenerative therapy: their unique immune tolerance.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:571-9.
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83. FUKUI S , Kitagawa-Sakakida S, Kawamata S, Matsumiya G, et al
    Therapeutic effect of midkine on cardiac remodeling in infarcted rat hearts.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:562-70.
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84. ROSENBERGER P , Shernan SK, Loffler M, Shekar PS, et al
    The influence of epiaortic ultrasonography on intraoperative surgical management in 6051 cardiac surgical patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:548-53.
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85. COLMAN R
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:542.
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86. RAIVIO P , Petaja J, Kuitunen A, Lassila R, et al
    Thrombophilic variables do not increase the generation or procoagulant activity of thrombin during cardiopulmonary bypass.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:536-42.
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87. MARCHEIX B , Carrier M, Martel C, Cossette M, et al
    Effect of pericardial blood processing on postoperative inflammation and the complement pathways.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:530-5.
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88. SUZUKI N , Kozuma K, Ueno Y, Nagaoka K, et al
    Serial quantitative coronary analyses for the evaluation of one-year change in saphenous vein grafts.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:525-9.
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89. OLENCHOCK SA JR , Karmpaliotis D, Gibson WJ, Murphy SA, et al
    Impact of saphenous vein graft radiographic markers on clinical events and angiographic parameters.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:520-4.
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90. CALAFIORE A
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:519.
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91. ASCIONE R , Suleiman SM, Angelini GD
    Retrograde hot-shot cardioplegia in patients with left ventricular hypertrophy undergoing aortic valve replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:454-8.
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92. BRAUN J , van de Veire NR, Klautz RJ, Versteegh MI, et al
    Restrictive mitral annuloplasty cures ischemic mitral regurgitation and heart failure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:430-6.
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    January 2008
93. PATEL ND , Nwakanma LU, Weiss ES, Williams JA, et al
    Impact of septal myocardial infarction on outcomes after surgical ventricular restoration.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:135-45.
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94. DESAI ND
    Pitfalls assessing the role of drug-eluting stents in multivessel coronary disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:25-7.
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95. GOLAND S , Trento A, Czer LS, Eshaghian S, et al
    Thoracic aortic arteriosclerosis in patients with degenerative aortic stenosis with and without coexisting coronary artery disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:113-9.
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96. SZERAFIN T , Hoetzenecker K, Hacker S, Horvath A, et al
    Heat shock proteins 27, 60, 70, 90alpha, and 20S proteasome in on-pump versus off-pump coronary artery bypass graft patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:80-7.
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97. CAPUTO M , Anis RR, Rogers CA, Ahmad N, et al
    Coronary collateral circulation: effect on early and midterm outcomes after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:71-9.
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98. YANG JH , Gwon HC, Cho SJ, Hahn JY, et al
    Comparison of coronary artery bypass grafting with drug-eluting stent implantation for the treatment of multivessel coronary artery disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:65-70.
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99. VAN DIJK D , Moons KG, Nathoe HM, van Aarnhem EH, et al
    Cognitive outcomes five years after not undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:60-4.
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100. 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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101. ATKINSON VP , Soeding P, Horne G, Tatoulis J, et al
     Cold agglutinins in cardiac surgery: management of myocardial protection and cardiopulmonary bypass.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:310-1.
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102. NG CS , Arifi AA, Wan S, Ho AM, et al
     Ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass: impact on cytokine response and cardiopulmonary function.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:154-62.
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103. BECHTEL JF , Detter C, Fischlein T, Krabatsch T, et al
     Cardiac surgery in patients on dialysis: decreased 30-day mortality, unchanged overall survival.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:147-53.
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104. CULLIFORD A
     Invited commentary.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:119.
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     December 2007
105. CONTE JV
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