PubRank

C K Zarins

Author PubWeight™ 138.22‹?›

Top papers

Rank Title Journal Year PubWeight™‹?›
1 Compensatory enlargement of human atherosclerotic coronary arteries. N Engl J Med 1987 9.79
2 Pulsatile flow and atherosclerosis in the human carotid bifurcation. Positive correlation between plaque location and low oscillating shear stress. Arteriosclerosis 1985 7.44
3 Carotid bifurcation atherosclerosis. Quantitative correlation of plaque localization with flow velocity profiles and wall shear stress. Circ Res 1983 4.25
4 The role of fluid mechanics in the localization and detection of atherosclerosis. J Biomech Eng 1993 2.34
5 Crystalloid vs. colloid resuscitation: is one better? A randomized clinical study. Surgery 1979 2.06
6 Fluid wall shear stress measurements in a model of the human abdominal aorta: oscillatory behavior and relationship to atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis 1994 1.81
7 Finite element modeling of three-dimensional pulsatile flow in the abdominal aorta: relevance to atherosclerosis. Ann Biomed Eng 1999 1.61
8 Critical evaluation of stress testing in the diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease. Surgery 1982 1.60
9 Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm: a surgical emergency with many clinical presentations. Postgrad Med J 2009 1.59
10 Suggested standards for reports dealing with cerebrovascular disease. Subcommittee on Reporting Standards for Cerebrovascular Disease, Ad Hoc Committee on Reporting Standards, Society for Vascular Surgery/North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. J Vasc Surg 1988 1.54
11 EVAR deployment in anatomically challenging necks outside the IFU. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2013 1.54
12 The management of flail chest. A comparison of ventilatory and nonventilatory treatment. Am J Surg 1976 1.48
13 Cryopreserved saphenous vein allogenic homografts: an alternative conduit in lower extremity arterial reconstruction in infected fields. J Vasc Surg 1992 1.48
14 Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty versus surgery for limb-threatening ischemia. J Vasc Surg 1989 1.48
15 Endovascular stent-graft repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1996 1.42
16 Anastomotic intimal hyperplasia: mechanical injury or flow induced. J Vasc Surg 1992 1.39
17 Retarding effect of lowered heart rate on coronary atherosclerosis. Science 1984 1.35
18 Pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysms: a multidisciplinary research program supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. J Vasc Surg 2001 1.29
19 Adaptive remodeling of internal elastic lamina and endothelial lining during flow-induced arterial enlargement. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 1999 1.26
20 Spontaneous dissection of the extracranial vertebral arteries. Stroke 1986 1.26
21 Effect of exercise on hemodynamic conditions in the abdominal aorta. J Vasc Surg 1999 1.23
22 Predictive medicine: computational techniques in therapeutic decision-making. Comput Aided Surg 1999 1.21
23 Institutional peer review can reduce the risk and cost of carotid endarterectomy. Arch Surg 2000 1.18
24 Micro-architecture and composition of artery walls: relationship to location, diameter and the distribution of mechanical stress. J Hypertens Suppl 1992 1.13
25 Vascular complications in high-performance athletes. J Vasc Surg 2001 1.12
26 Experimental atherosclerosis at the carotid bifurcation of the cynomolgus monkey. Localization, compensatory enlargement, and the sparing effect of lowered heart rate. Arterioscler Thromb 1992 1.11
27 Simultaneous abdominal aortic replacement and thoracic stent-graft placement for multilevel aortic disease. J Vasc Surg 1997 1.09
28 Matrix metalloproteinase inhibition limits arterial enlargements in a rodent arteriovenous fistula model. Surgery 1998 1.06
29 Prediction of the viability of revascularized intestine with radioactive microspheres. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1974 1.06
30 Analysis of 122 unselected impotent men subjected to multidisciplinary evaluation. J Urol 1982 1.06
31 Doppler ankle pressure: an evaluation of three methods of expression. Arch Surg 1982 1.05
32 Protection from atherosclerotic lesion formation by reduction of artery wall motion. J Vasc Surg 1987 1.05
33 EVAR using the Nellix Sac-anchoring endoprosthesis: treatment of favourable and adverse anatomy. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2011 1.02
34 Blood flow decrease induces apoptosis of endothelial cells in previously dilated arteries resulting from chronic high blood flow. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2001 1.01
35 Duplex ultrasound scanning versus computed tomographic angiography for postoperative evaluation of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg 2000 0.99
36 Differential transmural distribution of gene expression for collagen types I and III proximal to aortic coarctation in the rabbit. J Vasc Res 2000 0.98
37 The effect of a thigh tourniquet on the incidence of deep venous thrombosis after operations on the fore part of the foot. J Bone Joint Surg Am 1982 0.98
38 Lymph and pulmonary response to isobaric reduction in plasma oncotic pressure in baboons. Circ Res 1978 0.98
39 Pulsatile flow visualization in the abdominal aorta under differing physiologic conditions: implications for increased susceptibility to atherosclerosis. J Biomech Eng 1992 0.97
40 Molecular mechanisms of aortic wall remodeling in response to hypertension. J Vasc Surg 2001 0.96
41 Outcome after unilateral hypogastric artery occlusion during endovascular aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg 2001 0.96
42 Pelvic hemodynamics after aortoiliac reconstruction. Surgery 1979 0.96
43 Concomitant endovascular repair of descending thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Circulation 2000 0.95
44 Flow-induced arterial enlargement is inhibited by suppression of nitric oxide synthase activity in vivo. Surgery 1997 0.95
45 Type-II endoleaks following endovascular AAA repair: preoperative predictors and long-term effects. J Endovasc Ther 2001 0.95
46 Arterial disruption and remodeling following balloon dilatation. Surgery 1982 0.94
47 Hypercholesterolemia superimposed by experimental hypertension induces differential distribution of collagen and elastin. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2000 0.94
48 Quantitative determination of age-related geometric changes in the normal abdominal aorta. J Vasc Surg 2001 0.93
49 Impact of endovascular repair on open aortic aneurysm surgical training. J Vasc Surg 2001 0.93
50 Hemodynamic patterns in two models of end-to-side vascular graft anastomoses: effects of pulsatility, flow division, Reynolds number, and hood length. J Biomech Eng 1993 0.92
51 Ischemia of the throwing hand in major league baseball pitchers: embolic occlusion from aneurysms of axillary artery branches. J Vasc Interv Radiol 1997 0.92
52 Role of medial lamellar architecture in the pathogenesis of aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg 1984 0.92
53 Endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms: eligibility rate and impact on the rate of open repair. J Vasc Surg 2000 0.91
54 Effect of hypotension on atherogenesis and aortic wall composition. J Surg Res 1980 0.90
55 Basic fibroblast growth factor expression precedes flow-induced arterial enlargement. J Surg Res 1998 0.89
56 Critical carotid stenoses: morphologic and chemical similarity between symptomatic and asymptomatic plaques. J Vasc Surg 1989 0.89
57 Shear stress at a compliant model of the human carotid bifurcation. J Biomech Eng 1994 0.89
58 Local effects of stenoses: increased flow velocity inhibits atherogenesis. Circulation 1981 0.89
59 Role of lymphatics in preventing hypooncotic pulmonary edema. Surg Forum 1976 0.89
60 Keyhole technique for autologous brachiobasilic transposition arteriovenous fistula. J Vasc Surg 2005 0.88
61 Mechanical functional role of non-atherosclerotic intimal thickening. Front Med Biol Eng 1993 0.88
62 Aneurysmal and occlusive atherosclerosis of the human abdominal aorta. J Vasc Surg 2001 0.88
63 Dose-dependent limitation of arterial enlargement by the matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor RS-113,456. J Surg Res 1999 0.87
64 Mesenteric vascular disease. Am J Surg 1974 0.87
65 Eccentric stent graft compression: an indicator of insecure proximal fixation of aortic stent graft. J Vasc Surg 2001 0.87
66 Hemodynamic stress and experimental aortoiliac atherosclerosis. J Vasc Surg 1994 0.86
67 Preservation and structural adaptation of endothelium over experimental foam cell lesions. Quantitative ultrastructural study. Arteriosclerosis 1990 0.86
68 Effect of colloid osmotic pressure and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure on intrapulmonary shunt. Surg Forum 1976 0.86
69 Flow patterns in the abdominal aorta under simulated postprandial and exercise conditions: an experimental study. J Vasc Surg 1989 0.85
70 Discrimination of organic versus psychological impotence with the DSFI: a failure to replicate. J Sex Marital Ther 1981 0.85
71 Impact of aortoiliac tortuosity on endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms: evaluation of 3D computer-based assessment. J Vasc Surg 2001 0.85
72 Reoperation for carotid stenosis is as safe as primary carotid endarterectomy. J Vasc Surg 1999 0.85
73 Transposition of the basilic vein for arteriovenous fistula: an endoscopic approach. J Am Coll Surg 2001 0.84
74 Endovascular proximal control of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms: the internal aortic clamp. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2009 0.84
75 Prediction of aortoiliac stent-graft length: comparison of measurement methods. Radiology 2001 0.84
76 Sequential increases and decreases in blood flow stimulates progressive intimal thickening. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 1998 0.83
77 Balanced electrolyte solutions: experimental and clinical studies. Crit Care Med 1979 0.82
78 True aneurysmal disease in the hand and upper extremity. Ann Vasc Surg 1991 0.82
79 The impact of emergency medicine on surgical care in the emergency ward. J Surg Res 1982 0.82
80 Abdominal aortic aneurysm and Behçet's disease. Surgery 1982 0.82
81 Recanalization of obstructed arteries with a flexible, rotating tip catheter. Radiology 1987 0.82
82 Morphologic alteration of cultured arterial smooth muscle cells by cyclic stretching. J Surg Res 1983 0.82
83 Reduction of aortic wall motion inhibits hypertension-mediated experimental atherosclerosis. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2000 0.81
84 Transesophageal echocardiographic monitoring of myocardial ischemia during vascular surgery. J Vasc Surg 1987 0.81
85 CREST and CARESS to evaluate carotid stenting: time to get to work! J Endovasc Ther 2001 0.81
86 Role of fibrinopeptide B in early atherosclerotic lesion formation. Am J Surg 1990 0.81
87 Selective infusion of streptokinase for arterial thrombosis. Surgery 1983 0.81
88 Unified multispecialty approach: is it a viable response to new technology used in the care of vascular patients? J Endovasc Surg 1996 0.80
89 Resident research award. Subcritical arterial stenosis enhances distal atherosclerosis. J Surg Res 1981 0.80
90 Vessel, plaque, and lumen morphology after transluminal balloon angioplasty. Quantitative study in distended human arteries. Arteriosclerosis 1987 0.80
91 Quantitative morphologic study of intimal thickening at the human carotid bifurcation: I. Axial and circumferential distribution of maximum intimal thickening in asymptomatic, uncomplicated plaques. Atherosclerosis 1994 0.80
92 Effect of coarctation on matrix content of experimental aortic atherosclerosis: relation to location, plaque size and blood pressure. Atherosclerosis 1993 0.80
93 Rate of change in abdominal aortic aneurysm diameter after endovascular repair. J Vasc Surg 2000 0.80
94 Endovascular stent graft repair of an infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm with a horseshoe kidney. Circulation 2001 0.79
95 Aortoiliac angulation and the need for secondary procedures to secure stent graft fixation: which angle is important? Int Angiol 2002 0.79
96 Changes in plasma factor VIII complex and serum lipid profile during atherogenesis in cynomolgus monkeys. Arteriosclerosis 1990 0.79
97 Greenfield filter versus Mobin-Uddin umbrella: the continuing quest for the ideal method of vena caval interruption. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1980 0.79
98 Hypertension sustains plaque progression despite reduction of hypercholesterolemia. Hypertension 1991 0.79
99 The role of transluminal angioplasty in limb salvage and claudication. J Surg Res 1981 0.79
100 Long-segment arterial occlusion: percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1982 0.79
101 Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for limb salvage. Radiology 1982 0.79
102 Endografting of the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries for occlusive disease. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2005 0.78
103 Postoperative vasospasm after antegrade mesenteric revascularization: a report of three cases. J Vasc Surg 1991 0.78
104 Aortic wall metabolism in relation to susceptibility and resistance to experimental atherosclerosis. J Vasc Surg 1988 0.78
105 Measurements of velocity and wall shear stress inside a PTFE vascular graft model under steady flow conditions. J Biomech Eng 1997 0.78
106 The effect of vascular volume on positive end-expiratory pressure-induced cardiac output depression and wedge-left atrial pressure discrepancy. J Surg Res 1977 0.78
107 Use of CT for diagnosis of traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta. Ann Vasc Surg 1993 0.78
108 Diagnosis of upper extremity deep venous thrombosis using noninvasive technique. Surgery 1982 0.78
109 Functional and morphologic changes after lung allografting in baboons. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1973 0.78
110 Increased collagenase activity in early aneurysmal dilatation. J Vasc Surg 1986 0.78
111 Limb salvage in poor-risk patients using transluminal angioplasty. Arch Surg 1983 0.78
112 A correlation of radiographic, functional, and morphologic changes in baboon lung allografts. A comparison of two immunosuppressive regimens. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1973 0.78
113 MR and spiral/helical CT imaging of lower extremity occlusive disease. Surg Clin North Am 1995 0.78
114 Does reduced colloid oncotic pressure increase pulmonary dysfunction in sepsis? Crit Care Med 1981 0.77
115 External compression of the cardia related to gastroesophageal reflux. Surg Forum 1972 0.77
116 Current results of elective aortic reconstruction for aneurysmal and occlusive disease. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 1990 0.77
117 Circulation in profound hypothermia. J Surg Res 1973 0.77
118 Combined use of Doppler ultrasound and phleborheography in suspected deep venous thrombosis. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1984 0.77
119 Pathobiology of plaque modeling and complication. Surg Clin North Am 1995 0.77
120 Outcome of open versus endovascular revascularization for chronic mesenteric ischemia: review of comparative studies. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2009 0.76
121 Hyperemia as a measure of viability in revascularized ischemic intestine. Surg Forum 1973 0.76
122 Role of acid lipase in cholesteryl ester accumulation during atherogenesis. Correlation of enzyme activity with acid lipase-containing macrophages in rabbit and human lesions. Atherosclerosis 1985 0.76
123 In situ kidney preservation for transplantation with use of profound hypothermia (5 to 20 degrees C.) with an intact circulation. Surgery 1976 0.76
124 Hypertension-enhanced monocyte adhesion in experimental atherosclerosis. J Vasc Surg 1996 0.76
125 Quantitative morphologic study of intimal thickening at the human carotid bifurcation: II. The compensatory enlargement response and the role of the intima in tensile support. Atherosclerosis 1994 0.75
126 Does spontaneous ventilation with IMV protect from PEEP-induced cardiac output depression? J Surg Res 1977 0.75
127 An automated three-dimensional particle tracking technique for the study of modeled arterial flow fields. J Biomech Eng 1995 0.75
128 A comparison of recombinant urokinase with vascular surgery for acute arterial occlusion of the legs. N Engl J Med 1998 0.75
129 Extracorporeal portal decompression using a graphite-benzalkonium-heparin shunt. Ann Surg 1969 0.75
130 Transvenous devices for inferior vena cava interruption. J Vasc Surg 1989 0.75
131 The association between iliac fixation and proximal stent-graft migration during EVAR follow-up: mid-term results of 154 Talent devices. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2009 0.75
132 Artery stenosis inhibits regression of diet-induced atherosclerosis. Surgery 1980 0.75
133 Greenfield filter vs Mobin-Uddin umbrella. JAMA 1980 0.75
134 Hemodynamics and blood flow distribution following prolonged circulation at 5 degrees C. Am J Physiol 1975 0.75
135 Intraoperative disruption of a Greenfield vena cava filter. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 1989 0.75
136 Mechanisms of neurologic deficits and mortality with carotid endarterectomy. Arch Surg 1996 0.75
137 In-vivo measurements of blood flow velocity profiles in canine ilio-femoral anastomotic bypass grafts. J Biomech Eng 1997 0.75
138 Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair in a patient with prohibitive cardiopulmonary risk. Anesthesiology 1999 0.75
139 Colloid osmotic pressure and the development of pulmonary edema. Proc Inst Med Chic 1977 0.75
140 Increased cerebral blood flow after external carotid artery revascularization. Surgery 1981 0.75
141 Sepsis reduces the threshold hydrostatic pressure necessary for pulmonary edema in baboons. J Surg Res 1981 0.75
142 Efficacy of isolated profundaplasty. Can J Surg 1986 0.75
143 Peritoneal lavage in children with blunt abdominal trauma. J Pediatr Surg 1976 0.75
144 Peroperative evaluation of the viability of ischaemic colon in primates. Br J Surg 1974 0.75
145 Carotid bruit or carotid stenosis: what is the significance? JAMA 1981 0.75
146 The contribution of valves to saphenous vein graft resistance. J Vasc Surg 1987 0.75
147 Approach to transluminal angioplasty in patients with groin scarring or vascular grafts. Radiology 1982 0.75
148 [Hemodynamic factors and tissue reactivity in atherogenesis in humans]. G Ital Cardiol 1990 0.75
149 Does sepsis reduce threshold hydrostatic pressure for pulmonary edema? Surg Forum 1979 0.75
150 Limb salvage by percutaneous transluminal recanalization of the occluded superficial femoral artery. Surgery 1980 0.75
151 Diminished postprandial hyperemia in patients with aortic and mesenteric arterial occlusive disease. Quantification by magnetic resonance flow imaging. Circulation 1996 0.75
152 Repair of a vertebral artery dissection. Case report. J Neurosurg 1986 0.75
153 The Veterans Administration and academic surgery. A report from the Committee on Issues of the Association for Academic Surgery 1979 meeting. J Surg Res 1982 0.75
154 Prevention of spinal cord ischemia in an ovine model of abdominal aortic aneurysm treated with a self-expanding stent-graft. J Endovasc Surg 1999 0.75
155 Is completion arteriography mandatory after reversed-vein bypass grafting? J Vasc Surg 1996 0.75
156 Referral of impotent patients to a sexual dysfunction clinic. Arch Sex Behav 1982 0.75
157 Revascularization of the external carotid artery. J Vasc Surg 1985 0.75
158 The effect of hypercholesterolemia on early atherosclerotic lesions initiated by fibrinopeptide B. J Surg Res 1991 0.75
159 The effect of sepsis and reduced colloid osmotic pressure on pulmonary edema. J Surg Res 1979 0.75
160 Characteristics of erectile dysfunction as a function of medical care system entry point. Psychosom Med 1981 0.75
161 Survival of dogs subjected to profound hypothermia with circulatory support. Arch Surg 1976 0.75
162 Predicting cerebral ischemia during carotid endarterectomy. Arch Surg 1986 0.75
163 MRI virtual biopsies: analysis of an explanted endovascular device and perspectives for the future. Artif Cells Blood Substit Immobil Biotechnol 2006 0.75
164 Endothelial integrity at aortic ostial flow dividers. Scan Electron Microsc 1980 0.75
165 What are the characteristics of the ideal endovascular graft for abdominal aortic aneurysm exclusion? J Endovasc Surg 1997 0.75
166 Using relative productivity assessments for allocating housestaff to departments. Med Care 1990 0.75
167 Treatment of aortoiliac aneurysms with use of single-piece tapered stent-grafts. J Vasc Interv Radiol 1998 0.75
168 Limited effects of hyperlipidemia on the arterial smooth muscle response to mechanical stress. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 1989 0.75
169 Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) as an embedding medium preserving tissues and foreign materials encroaching in endovascular devices. Artif Cells Blood Substit Immobil Biotechnol 2006 0.75
170 Noninvasive detection of experimental intestinal ischemia. J Surg Res 1983 0.75
171 Increased flexibility of AneuRx stent-graft reduces need for secondary intervention following endovascular aneurysm repair. J Endovasc Ther 2001 0.75
172 Phlegmasia complicating prophylactic percutaneous inferior vena caval interruption: a word of caution. J Vasc Surg 1995 0.75
173 Does complete aneurysm exclusion ensure long-term success after endovascular repair? J Endovasc Ther 2000 0.75
174 New criteria for placement of a prophylactic vena cava filter. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1986 0.75