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Free Subscription 06.02.2012 1 Ann Thorac Surg 1 Can J Anaesth 13 Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 4 Chest 1 Circ Cardiovasc Interv 3 Circulation 2 Clin Cardiol 8 Eur Heart J 5 Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 9 Heart 1 J Am Coll Cardiol 3 J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 3 J Heart Lung Transplant 21 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1 Lancet 2 Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1 Transplantation

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Ann Thorac Surg

1. SMITH RL 2ND , Herbert MA, Dewey TM, Brinkman WT, et al
   Does Body Mass Index Affect Outcomes for Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery for Aortic Stenosis?
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2012.
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   Can J Anaesth

2. DJAIANI G , Katznelson R, Fedorko L, Rao V, et al
   Early benefit of preserved cognitive function is not sustained at one-year after cardiac surgery: a longitudinal follow-up of the randomized controlled trial.
   Can J Anaesth. 2012.
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   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv

3. BONAN R
   Can you fit a round peg in a square hole? #2.
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2011;78:456.
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4. VLACHOJANNIS GJ , Mehran R
   Post TAVI paravalvular regurgitation: can we stop the leak?
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2011;78:444-5.
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5. LONDONO JC , Singh V, O'Neill WW
   Total aorto-ostial chronic occlusion of the right coronary artery successfully recanalized via retrograde approach.
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2011;78:400-4.
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6. ABBOTT JD , Shah S
   Optimizing outcomes with a pharmacoinvasive strategy: is there a role for glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonists?
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2011;78:385-6.
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7. BELARDI JA , Albertal M
   Navigating through tiny rivers.
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2011;78:375.
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8. BRILAKIS ES , Banerjee S
   Crossing the "balloon uncrossable" chronic total occlusion: Tornus to the rescue.
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2011;78:363-5.
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9. URETSKY BF
   The value of recanalizing a chronic total occlusion.
   Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2011;78:354-5.
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10. BARBANTI M , Ussia GP, Tamburino C
    Percutaneous treatment of aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation in the same patient: First Human Cases Description.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2011 Jul 25. doi: 10.1002/ccd.23015.
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11. FANG HY , Wu CJ
    Migrating type A intramural hematoma after repair of an anomalous right coronary artery aortocoronary dissection with a covered stent.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2011;78:573-6.
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12. TAKAGI K , Latib A, Al-Lamee R, Mussardo M, et al
    Predictors of moderate-to-severe paravalvular aortic regurgitation immediately after corevalve implantation and the impact of postdilatation.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2011 Jul 25. doi: 10.1002/ccd.23003.
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13. SCHULTZ CJ , Tzikas A, Moelker A, Rossi A, et al
    Correlates on MSCT of paravalvular aortic regurgitation after transcatheter aortic valve implantation using the medtronic corevalve prosthesis.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2011 Jul 25. doi: 10.1002/ccd.22993.
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14. SAKAKURA K , Ako J, Momomura S
    Successful removal of an entrapped rotablation burr by extracting drive shaft sheath followed by balloon dilatation.
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2011;78:567-70.
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15. HOLMES DR , Mack MJ, Kaul S, Agnihotri A, et al
    2012 ACCF/AATS/SCAI/STS expert consensus document on transcatheter aortic valve replacement: Developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association, American Society of Echocardiography, European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Heart
    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2012 Jan 31. doi: 10.1002/ccd.24351.
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    Chest

16. DJALALI A
    Conventional ventilation vs protective strategies for thoracic surgery: the results may be too good to be true.
    Chest. 2011;140:1668-9.
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17. YAMAUCHI Y , Izumi Y, Yashiro H, Inoue M, et al
    Percutaneous cryoablation for pulmonary nodules in the residual lung after pneumonectomy: report of two cases.
    Chest. 2011;140:1633-7.
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18. WANG F , Wu Y, Bo L, Lou J, et al
    The timing of tracheotomy in critically ill patients undergoing mechanical ventilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Chest. 2011;140:1456-65.
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19. KIM JC , Shim JK, Lee S, Yoo YC, et al
    EFFECT OF COMBINED REMOTE ISCHEMIC PRECONDITIONING AND POSTCONDITIONING ON PULMONARY FUNCTION IN VALVULAR HEART SURGERY.
    Chest. 2012.
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    Circ Cardiovasc Interv

20. JAITNER J , Morath T, Byrne RA, Braun S, et al
    No Association of ABCB1 C3435T Genotype With Clopidogrel Response or Risk of Stent Thrombosis in Patients Undergoing Coronary Stenting.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2012.
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    Circulation

21. MUNOZ D , Granger CB
    ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treatment and the Seductive Lure of Observational Analyses.
    Circulation. 2011;124:2477-9.
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22. GIARDINI A , Fenton M, Andrews RE, Derrick G, et al
    Peak oxygen uptake correlates with survival without clinical deterioration in ambulatory children with dilated cardiomyopathy.
    Circulation. 2011;124:1713-8.
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23. GOEL SS , Agarwal S, Tuzcu EM, Ellis SG, et al
    Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis: Implications for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
    Circulation. 2012.
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    Clin Cardiol

24. CONTI CR
    Classic myocardial infarction with a silent 12-lead electrocardiogram (how come?).
    Clin Cardiol. 2011;34:586-7.
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25. LEE SJ , Kim BK, Kim JS, Ko YG, et al
    Evaluation of neointimal morphology of lesions with or without in-stent restenosis: an optical coherence tomography study.
    Clin Cardiol. 2011;34:633-9.
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    Eur Heart J

26. ROGERS L
    From pacemakers to pumps.
    Eur Heart J. 2011;32:2730-1.
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27. BECKER RC , Bassand JP, Budaj A, Wojdyla DM, et al
    Bleeding complications with the P2Y12 receptor antagonists clopidogrel and ticagrelor in the PLATelet inhibition and patient Outcomes (PLATO) trial.
    Eur Heart J. 2011;32:2933-44.
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28. HAMM CW , Bassand JP, Agewall S, Bax J, et al
    ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes in patients presenting without persistent ST-segment elevation: The Task Force for the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in patients presenting without persistent ST-segment elev
    Eur Heart J. 2011;32:2999-3054.
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29. PAZHENKOTTIL AP , Nkoulou RN, Ghadri JR, Herzog BA, et al
    Impact of cardiac hybrid single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography imaging on choice of treatment strategy in coronary artery disease.
    Eur Heart J. 2011;32:2824-9.
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30. NG AC , Yiu KH, Ewe SH, van der Kley F, et al
    Influence of left ventricular geometry and function on aortic annular dimensions as assessed with multi-detector row computed tomography: implications for transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
    Eur Heart J. 2011.
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31. HOFBECK M , Kretschmar O, Sieverding L
    Bilateral percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation in dual conduits from the subpulmonary ventricle to the pulmonary arteries.
    Eur Heart J. 2011;32:2907.
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32. MICHELENA HI , Rihal CS, Enriquez-Sarano M
    Porcelain aorta.
    Eur Heart J. 2011;32:2303.
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33. SANTOS M , Thiene G, Sievers HH, Basso C, et al
    Candida endocarditis complicating transapical aortic valve implantation.
    Eur Heart J. 2011.
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    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg

34. BONNETTE P
    Lung transplantation for Cystic fibrosis: satisfactory results in specialized centres.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012;41:440-1.
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35. IINO K , Boldt J, Lozonschi L, Metzner A, et al
    Off-pump transapical mitral valve replacement: evaluation after one month.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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36. VANHUYSE F , Maureira P, Portocarrero E, Laurent N, et al
    Cardiac surgery in cirrhotic patients: results and evaluation of risk factors.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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37. SALEH HZ , Mohan K, Shaw M, Al-Rawi O, et al
    Impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity on surgical outcomes in patients undergoing non-emergent coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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38. NOJIRI T , Inoue M, Yamamoto K, Maeda H, et al
    Effects of low-dose human atrial natriuretic peptide for preventing post-operative cardiopulmonary complications in elderly patients undergoing pulmonary resection for lung cancer.
    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012.
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    Heart

39. ALEXANDER T , Mehta S, Mullasari A, Nallamothu BK, et al
    Systems of care for ST-elevation myocardial infarction in India: is it time?
    Heart. 2011.
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40. NAUTA ST , Gaspersz M, Deckers JW
    The new European Society of Cardiology guidelines on myocardial revascularisation: an appraisal.
    Heart. 2012;98:11-4.
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41. KNIGHT CJ , Timmis AD
    Almanac 2011: Acute coronary syndromes. The national society journals present selected research that has driven recent advances in clinical cardiology.
    Heart. 2011;97:1820-7.
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42. KIM JB , Yoo DG, Kim GS, Song H, et al
    Mild-to-moderate functional tricuspid regurgitation in patients undergoing valve replacement for rheumatic mitral disease: the influence of tricuspid valve repair on clinical and echocardiographic outcomes.
    Heart. 2011.
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43. METHACHITTIPHAN N , Boonyaratavej S, Kittayarak C, Bhumimuang K, et al
    Pneumohydropericardium with cardiac tamponade after pericardiocentesis.
    Heart. 2012;98:93.
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44. PRATI F , Stazi F, Dutary J, La Manna A, et al
    Detection of very early stent healing after primary angioplasty: an optical coherence tomographic observational study of chromium cobaltum and first-generation drug-eluting stents. The DETECTIVE Study.
    Heart. 2011.
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45. CAMPBELL NG , Varagunam M, Sawhney V, Ahuja KR, et al
    Mild chronic kidney disease is an independent predictor of long-term mortality after emergency angiography and primary percutaneous intervention in patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.
    Heart. 2011.
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46. FAIRBAIRN TA , Mather AN, Bijsterveld P, Worthy G, et al
    Diffusion-weighted MRI determined cerebral embolic infarction following transcatheter aortic valve implantation: assessment of predictive risk factors and the relationship to subsequent health status.
    Heart. 2011.
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47. NILSSON L , Hallen J, Atar D, Jonasson L, et al
    Early measurements of plasma matrix metalloproteinase-2 predict infarct size and ventricular dysfunction in ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
    Heart. 2011.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

48. PATEL MR , Dehmer GJ, Hirshfeld JW, Smith PK, et al
    ACCF/SCAI/STS/AATS/AHA/ASNC/HFSA/SCCT 2012 Appropriate Use Criteria for Coronary Revascularization Focused Update.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012.
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    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth

49. ELSAYED H , Shackcloth M
    Should Cervical and Thoracic Osteophytes Be a Contraindication for Transesophageal Echocardiography in Cardiac Surgery?
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2012.
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50. FOROUGHI M , Rahimian H, Dabbagh A, Majidi M, et al
    Postoperative N-terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide Level in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery With Ventricular Dysfunction After Perioperative Glucose-Insulin-Potassium Treatment.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2012.
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51. BEDNAR F , Tencer T, Plasil P, Paluch Z, et al
    Evaluation of Aspirin's Effect on Platelet Function Early After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
    J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2012.
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    J Heart Lung Transplant

52. BANERJEE B , Ling KM, Sutanto EN, Musk M, et al
    The airway epithelium is a direct source of matrix degrading enzymes in bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2011;30:1175-85.
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53. GEORGE TJ , Arnaoutakis GJ, Baumgartner WA, Shah AS, et al
    Organ storage with University of Wisconsin solution is associated with improved outcomes after orthotopic heart transplantation.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2011.
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54. MOAZAMI N , Sun B, Feldman D
    Stable patients on left ventricular assist device support have a disproportionate advantage: time to re-evaluate the current UNOS policy.
    J Heart Lung Transplant. 2011;30:971-4.
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    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

55. CALAFIORE AM , Ibrahim A, Al Ahmari S, Iaco AL, et al
    Delayed bleeding after transapical aortic valve implantation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:e5-6.
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56. MINEO TC , Ambrogi V
    Efficacy of awake thoracic surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:249-50.
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57. BRIFFA N
    Why cardiothoracic surgeons must tweet and blog.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:247.
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58. NIJJER SS , Athanasiou T, Malik IS
    Conflicting meta-analytic results: potential for confusion if left unexplained.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:247-8.
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59. ARNAOUTAKIS GJ , George TJ, Allen JG, Russell SD, et al
    Institutional volume and the effect of recipient risk on short-term mortality after orthotopic heart transplant.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:157-167.
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60. SHEMIN RJ , Ikonomidis JS
    Thoracic surgery workforce: report of STS/AATS Thoracic Surgery Practice and Access Task Force--snapshot 2010.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:39-46.
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61. POMPEO E , Rogliani P, Tacconi F, Dauri M, et al
    Randomized comparison of awake nonresectional versus nonawake resectional lung volume reduction surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:47-54.
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62. KIM AW , Boffa DJ, Wang Z, Detterbeck FC, et al
    An analysis, systematic review, and meta-analysis of the perioperative mortality after neoadjuvant therapy and pneumonectomy for non-small cell lung cancer.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011.
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63. ALMASSI GH , Pecsi SA, Collins JF, Shroyer AL, et al
    Predictors and impact of postoperative atrial fibrillation on patients' outcomes: A report from the Randomized On Versus Off Bypass trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011.
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64. TREEDE H , Schirmer J, Rudolph V, Franzen O, et al
    A heart team's perspective on interventional mitral valve repair: Percutaneous clip implantation as an important adjunct to a surgical mitral valve program for treatment of high-risk patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011.
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65. DELMO WALTER EM , Huebler M, Schubert S, Lehmkuhl H, et al
    Influence of size disparity of transplanted hearts on cardiac growth in infants and children.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:168-77.
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66. HICKEY EJ , Nosikova Y, Zhang H, Caldarone CA, et al
    Very low-birth-weight infants with congenital cardiac lesions: is there merit in delaying intervention to permit growth and maturation?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:126-36.
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67. OHTAKA K , Hida Y, Kaga K, Iimura Y, et al
    Pulmonary vein thrombosis after video-assisted thoracoscopic left upper lobectomy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:e3-5.
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68. RUNGATSCHER A , Linardi D, Tessari M, Menon T, et al
    Levosimendan is superior to epinephrine in improving myocardial function after cardiopulmonary bypass with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest in rats.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:209-14.
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69. SHIMADA M , Hoashi T, Kagisaki K, Shiraishi I, et al
    Clinical outcomes of prophylactic Damus-Kaye-Stansel anastomosis concomitant with bidirectional Glenn procedure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:137-43.
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70. RADU C , Raffoul R, Brochet E, Himbert D, et al
    Delayed migration of a transfemorally implanted aortic bioprosthesis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:e1-3.
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71. WEISS AJ , Lin HM, Bischoff MS, Scheumann J, et al
    A propensity score-matched comparison of deep versus mild hypothermia during thoracoabdominal aortic surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:186-93.
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72. TALWAR S , Choudhary SK, Mukkannavar SB, Airan B, et al
    Diaphragmatic fenestration for resistant pleural effusions after the Fontan operation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:244-5.
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73. WRIGHT CD
    Historical perspectives of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery: Edward D. Churchill (1895-1972).
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:1-3.
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74. VENUTA F , Anile M, de Giacomo T, Coloni GF, et al
    Prevention of middle lobe torsion after right upper lobectomy with a polymeric sealant.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012;143:240-1.
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75. XYDAS S , Magovern CJ, Slater JP, Brown JM 3rd, et al
    Implementation of a comprehensive blood conservation program can reduce blood use in a community cardiac surgery program.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012.
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    Lancet

76. BOLLI R , Chugh AR, D'Amario D, Loughran JH, et al
    Cardiac stem cells in patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy (SCIPIO): initial results of a randomised phase 1 trial.
    Lancet. 2011.
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    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

77. SUZUKI H , Sekine Y, Ko E, Sunazawa T, et al
    Permanent cerebral bypass approach for lung cancer resection with aortic arch invasion.
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011;59:378-80.
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78. GORUR R , Yiyit N, Yildizhan A, Candas F, et al
    Is T3 and T6 sympathetic clipping more effective in primary palmoplantar hyperhydrosis?
    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2011;59:357-9.
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    Transplantation

79. MURUGAN R , Sileanu F, Wahed AS, Al-Khafaji A, et al
    Sex differences in deceased donor organ transplantation rates in the United States.
    Transplantation. 2011;92:1278-84.
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