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Chronic Heart Failure

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June 2008
1. 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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2. AKOWUAH E , Wilde P, Bryan AJ
   Aortic coarctation secondary to in-stent stenosis of a covered aortic endoprosthesis.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2142.
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3. SOJAK V , Mazic U, Cesen M, Schrader J, et al
   Cardiac resynchronization therapy for the failing Fontan patient.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2136-8.
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4. SCHAFERS HJ , Aicher D, Riodionycheva S, Lindinger A, et al
   Bicuspidization of the unicuspid aortic valve: a new reconstructive approach.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:2012-8.
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   May 2008
5. AKIYAMA M , Popovic ZB, Kamohara K, Cingoz F, et al
   Acute reduction of functional mitral regurgitation in canine model using an epicardial device.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1771-5.
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6. LODGE AJ
   Clinical experience with sternotomy versus subcostal approach for exchange of the HeartMate XVE to the HeartMate II ventricular assist device. Invited commentary.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1650.
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7. GREGORIC ID , Bruckner BA, Jacob L, Kar B, et al
   Clinical experience with sternotomy versus subcostal approach for exchange of the HeartMate XVE to the HeartMate II ventricular assist device.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1646-9.
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8. KOERFER R
   Risk factor analysis for bridge to transplantation with the CardioWest total artificial heart. Invited commentary.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1645.
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9. 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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10. MESTRES CA
    Outcome of patients requiring valve surgery during active infective endocarditis. Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1569-70.
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11. HILL EE , Herregods MC, Vanderschueren S, Claus P, et al
    Outcome of patients requiring valve surgery during active infective endocarditis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1564-9.
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    April 2008
12. SAKAMOTO H , Watanabe Y, Sugimori H
    Heart failure due to severe supravalvular aortic stenosis in painless type a aortic dissection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1441-3.
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13. NOZOHOOR S , Nilsson J, Luhrs C, Roijer A, et al
    Influence of prosthesis-patient mismatch on diastolic heart failure after aortic valve replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1310-7.
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14. SEIBEL K , Berdat P, Boillat C, Wagner B, et al
    Hemostasis management in pediatric mechanical circulatory support.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1453-6.
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15. RAO V
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1317-8.
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16. 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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    February 2008
17. 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
18. SEZER O , Welp HA, Ozgun M, Maintz D, et al
    Huge right atrial thrombus 6 years after heart transplantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:343.
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19. 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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    December 2007
20. PITSIS AA , Visouli AN, Burkhoff D, Dardas P, et al
    Feasibility study of a temporary percutaneous left ventricular assist device in cardiac surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1993-9.
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    November 2007
21. NAKAYAMA T , Asano M, Matsumoto K, Nomura N, et al
    Reconstruction of the right heart in an elderly woman with Ebstein's anomaly and severe heart failure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1745-6.
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22. TJANG YS , Blanz U, Hornik L, Tenderich G, et al
    Heart transplantation in children: clinical outcomes in a single center.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1640-4.
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    October 2007
23. HSU CP , Huang CY, Wang JS, Chiang HI, et al
    Down-regulation of apoptosis after left ventricular aneurysm repair.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1279-87.
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24. STARLING RC , Jessup M, Oh JK, Sabbah HN, et al
    Sustained benefits of the CorCap Cardiac Support Device on left ventricular remodeling: three year follow-up results from the Acorn clinical trial.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1236-42.
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    August 2007
25. 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
26. KONDOH H , Sawa Y, Fukushima N, Matsumiya G, et al
    Combined strategy using myoblasts and hepatocyte growth factor in dilated cardiomyopathic hamsters.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:134-41.
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    June 2007
27. VANKY FB , Hakanson E, Svedjeholm R
    Long-term consequences of postoperative heart failure after surgery for aortic stenosis compared with coronary surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2036-43.
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28. HAMDULAY ZA , Kumar P, Ali M, Bhojraj SS, et al
    Localized pericardial constriction resulting in a "dumbbell" heart.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2222-4.
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29. PEPPER JR
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2058-9.
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30. FEDORUK LM , Tribble CG, Kern JA, Peeler BB, et al
    Predicting operative mortality after surgery for ischemic cardiomyopathy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2029-35.
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31. PATEL ND , Williams JA, Nwakanma LU, Weiss ES, et al
    Impact of lateral wall myocardial infarction on outcomes after surgical ventricular restoration.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:2017-27.
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    May 2007
32. 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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33. 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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34. KOSTER A , Weng Y, Bottcher W, Gromann T, et al
    Successful use of bivalirudin as anticoagulant for ECMO in a patient with acute HIT.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1865-7.
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35. HENDRY P
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1705-6.
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36. ETZ CD , Welp HA, Tjan TD, Hoffmeier A, et al
    Medically refractory pulmonary hypertension: treatment with nonpulsatile left ventricular assist devices.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1697-705.
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37. JEEVANANDAM V
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1696.
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38. KNOSALLA C , Weng YG, Hammerschmidt R, Pasic M, et al
    Orthotopic heart transplantation in patients with Marfan syndrome.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1691-5.
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    April 2007
39. COHN WE , Gregoric ID, La Francesca S, Frazier OH, et al
    Bedside right ventricular assist device removal in the conscious patient.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1556-7.
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40. BERNIER PL , Grenon M, Ergina P, Schricker T, et al
    Combined simultaneous heart and liver transplantation with complete cardiopulmonary bypass support.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1544-5.
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41. BUCKBERG GD
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1387-8.
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42. SARTIPY U , Albage A, Lindblom D
    Improved health-related quality of life and functional status after surgical ventricular restoration.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1381-7.
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43. SARTIPY U , Albage A, Mattsson E, Lindblom D, et al
    Edge-to-edge mitral repair without annuloplasty in combination with surgical ventricular restoration.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1303-9.
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    March 2007
44. RANUCCI M , Bellucci C, Conti D, Cazzaniga A, et al
    Determinants of early discharge from the intensive care unit after cardiac operations.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1089-95.
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45. FELLER ED , Sorensen EN, Haddad M, Pierson RN 3rd, et al
    Clinical outcomes are similar in pulsatile and nonpulsatile left ventricular assist device recipients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:1082-8.
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    February 2007
46. 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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47. MITROPOULOS FA , Kanakis M, Vlachos AP, Lathridou P, et al
    Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries: surgical repair in adulthood.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:672-4.
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    January 2007
48. GEORGE RS , Birks EJ, Radley-Smith RC, Khaghani A, et al
    Bridge to transplantation with a left ventricular assist device for systemic ventricular failure after Mustard procedure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;83:306-8.
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    December 2006
49. BERBERIAN G , Cabreriza SE, Quinn TA, Garofalo CA, et al
    Left ventricular pacing site-timing optimization during biventricular pacing using a multi-electrode patch.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:2292-4.
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    November 2006
50. CAIMMI PP , Grossini E, Molinari C, Vacca G, et al
    Intracoronary infusion of levosimendan to treat postpericardiotomy heart failure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:e33-4.
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51. MAJD RE , Kavarana MN, Bouvette M, Dowling RD, et al
    Improved technique to diagnose a patent foramen ovale during left ventricular assist device insertion.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1917-8.
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52. KLOTZ S , Stypmann J, Welp H, Schmid C, et al
    Does continuous flow left ventricular assist device technology have a positive impact on outcome pretransplant and posttransplant?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1774-8.
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53. KLOTZ S , Wenzelburger F, Stypmann J, Welp H, et al
    Reversible pulmonary hypertension in heart transplant candidates: to transplant or not to transplant.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1770-3.
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54. DI DONATO M
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1727-8.
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55. TULNER SA , Bax JJ, Bleeker GB, Steendijk P, et al
    Beneficial hemodynamic and clinical effects of surgical ventricular restoration in patients with ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1721-7.
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56. 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
57. HORII T , Suma H, Isomura T, Nomura F, et al
    Left ventricle volume affects the result of mitral valve surgery for idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy to treat congestive heart failure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1349-54.
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58. ANG KL , Shenje LT, Srinivasan L, Galinanes M, et al
    Repair of the damaged heart by bone marrow cells: from experimental evidence to clinical hope.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1549-58.
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59. TEVAEARAI HT , Schmidli J, Mohacsi P, Rothen HU, et al
    Leakage of the arterial prosthesis of an Impella RVAD.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1527-9.
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60. SELZMAN CH
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1418-9.
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61. PAGANI FD , Long JW, Dembitsky WP, Joyce LD, et al
    Improved mechanical reliability of the HeartMate XVE left ventricular assist system.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1413-8.
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62. 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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63. JIMENEZ JH , Forbess J, Croft LR, Small L, et al
    Effects of annular size, transmitral pressure, and mitral flow rate on the edge-to-edge repair: an in vitro study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1362-8.
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64. SUMA H , Isomura T, Horii T, Nomura F, et al
    Septal anterior ventricular exclusion procedure for idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1344-8.
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65. DOMINGUEZ-VENTURA A , Allen MS, Cassivi SD, Nichols FC 3rd, et al
    Lung cancer in octogenarians: factors affecting morbidity and mortality after pulmonary resection.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:1175-9.
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    September 2006
66. PATEL ND , Williams JA, Nwakanma LU, Waldron MM, et al
    Surgical ventricular restoration for advanced congestive heart failure: should pulmonary hypertension be a contraindication?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:879-88.
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67. SHARMA MS , Webber SA, Morell VO, Gandhi SK, et al
    Ventricular assist device support in children and adolescents as a bridge to heart transplantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:926-32.
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    July 2006
68. MALAISRIE SC , Loebe M, Walkes JC, Reardon MJ, et al
    Coronary pseudoaneurysm: an unreported complication of Castleman's disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:318-20.
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69. TASSET MR , Kavarana MN, Gray LA, Dowling RD, et al
    Simple mechanical aortic valve closure in ventricular assist device recipients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:316-8.
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70. HSU JY , Wang JK, Lin MT, Wu ET, et al
    Clinical implications of major aortopulmonary collateral arteries in patients with right isomerism.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:153-7.
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71. THOURANI VH , Kirshbom PM, Kanter KR, Simsic J, et al
    Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in pediatric cardiac support.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:138-44.
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72. COPELAND J
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:33-4.
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73. HOEFER D , Ruttmann E, Poelzl G, Kilo J, et al
    Outcome evaluation of the bridge-to-bridge concept in patients with cardiogenic shock.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;82:28-33.
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    June 2006
74. CAIN RL , Spiess BD, Nelson M, Deanda A Jr, et al
    Bivalirudin anticoagulation for a patient with hypercoagulable immune syndromes undergoing mitral valve surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;81:2308-10.
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    May 2006
75. PETRUCCI RJ , Truesdell KC, Carter A, Goldstein NE, et al
    Cognitive dysfunction in advanced heart failure and prospective cardiac assist device patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;81:1738-44.
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76. BUTLER J , Geisberg C, Howser R, Portner PM, et al
    Relationship between renal function and left ventricular assist device use.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;81:1745-51.
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77. MAEDER MT , Wolber T, Kunzli A, Genoni M, et al
    Aortopulmonary fistula occurring 4 years after replacement of the ascending aorta.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;81:e18-20.
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    April 2006
78. VANKY FB , Hakanson E, Tamas E, Svedjeholm R, et al
    Risk factors for postoperative heart failure in patients operated on for aortic stenosis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;81:1297-304.
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    March 2006
79. PADALINO MA , Ohye RG, Chang AC, Gajarski RJ, et al
    Bridge to transplant using the MicroMed DeBakey ventricular assist device in a child with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;81:1118-21.
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80. DUNNINGTON GH JR , Sleasman J, Alkhaldi A, Pelletier MP, et al
    Successful bridge to transplant using the Berlin Heart left ventricular assist device in a 3-month-old infant.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;81:1116-8.
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    February 2006
81. ONO T , Ohashi T, Asakura T, Ono N, et al
    Impact of diabetic retinopathy on cardiac outcome after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: prospective observational study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;81:608-12.
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    January 2006
82. SUGIKI H , Murashita T, Yasuda K, Doi H, et al
    Novel technique for volume reduction of giant left atrium: simple and effective "spiral resection" method.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;81:378-80.
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83. PENNINGTON DG
    The impact of new technology on cardiothoracic surgical practice.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2006;81:10-8.
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    October 2005
84. VON RAHDEN BH , Stein HJ, Schmidt G, Bartels H, et al
    Esophageal cancer surgery in heart transplant patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:1510-2.
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    August 2005
85. BOSSERT T , Bittner HB, Richter M, Rahmel A, et al
    Successful management of two heart transplant recipients with mycobacterial pulmonary infections.
    Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:719-21.
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    July 2005
86. NAVIA JL , Atik FA, Marullo A, Starling RC, et al
    Bench repair of donor aortic valve with minimal access orthotopic heart transplantation.
    Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:313-5.
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87. CHEN JM , Russo MJ, Hammond KM, Mancini DM, et al
    Alternate waiting list strategies for heart transplantation maximize donor organ utilization.
    Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80:224-8.
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