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Francesco Alamanni

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1 Risk factors for perioperative acute kidney injury after adult cardiac surgery: role of perioperative management. Ann Thorac Surg 2012 2.56
2 Meta-analysis of randomized trials comparing off-pump with on-pump coronary artery bypass graft patency. Ann Thorac Surg 2005 2.37
3 Does EuroSCORE II perform better than its original versions? A multicentre validation study. Eur Heart J 2012 2.19
4 [Off-pump coronary bypass surgery: pros and cons]. G Ital Cardiol (Rome) 2006 1.94
5 Surgery of left ventricular aneurysm: a meta-analysis of early outcomes following different reconstruction techniques. Ann Thorac Surg 2007 1.54
6 Feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of quantitative assessment of mechanical prostheses leaflet motion by transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography in suspected prosthetic valve dysfunction. Am J Cardiol 2005 1.45
7 Long-term effectiveness of cardiac resynchronization therapy in heart failure patients with unfavorable cardiac veins anatomy comparison of surgical versus hemodynamic procedure. J Am Coll Cardiol 2011 1.44
8 Effect of mitral valve repair on mitral-aortic coupling: a real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography study. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2012 1.44
9 Evaluation of right ventricular systolic function after mitral valve repair: a two-dimensional Doppler, speckle-tracking, and three-dimensional echocardiographic study. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2012 1.40
10 Biological effects of off-pump vs. on-pump coronary artery surgery: focus on inflammation, hemostasis and oxidative stress. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2003 1.27
11 EuroSCORE performance in valve surgery: a meta-analysis. Ann Thorac Surg 2010 1.10
12 Off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass: meta-analysis of currently available randomized trials. Ann Thorac Surg 2003 1.09
13 C-kit+ cardiac progenitors exhibit mesenchymal markers and preferential cardiovascular commitment. Cardiovasc Res 2010 1.08
14 Head-to-head comparison of two- and three-dimensional transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography in the localization of mitral valve prolapse. J Am Coll Cardiol 2006 1.07
15 Is right ventricular systolic function reduced after cardiac surgery? A two- and three-dimensional echocardiographic study. Eur J Echocardiogr 2009 1.04
16 Nonrheumatic calcific aortic stenosis: an overview from basic science to pharmacological prevention. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2009 0.99
17 Do statins improve outcomes and delay the progression of non-rheumatic calcific aortic stenosis? Heart 2011 0.99
18 Mitral valve repair or replacement for ischemic mitral regurgitation? The Italian Study on the Treatment of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation (ISTIMIR). J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012 0.97
19 Endovascular treatment for type B dissection in Marfan syndrome: is it worthwhile? Ann Thorac Surg 2012 0.96
20 Performance of EuroSCORE in CABG and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: single institution experience and meta-analysis. Eur Heart J 2009 0.96
21 Percutaneous cardiopulmonary support for catheter ablation of unstable ventricular arrhythmias in high-risk patients. Herz 2009 0.96
22 Reduction ascending aortoplasty: midterm follow-up and predictors of redilatation. Ann Thorac Surg 2006 0.94
23 Endothelial progenitor cells and cardiovascular homeostasis: clinical implications. Int J Cardiol 2008 0.92
24 Systemic inflammation after on-pump and off-pump coronary bypass surgery: a one-month follow-up. Ann Thorac Surg 2007 0.91
25 Feasibility and accuracy of a comprehensive multidetector computed tomography acquisition for patients referred for balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Am Heart J 2011 0.91
26 Real-time three-dimensional transoesophageal echocardiography: a new intraoperative feasible and useful technology in cardiac surgery. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2010 0.90
27 Sutureless patch-and-glue technique for the repair of coronary sinus injuries. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007 0.88
28 Double vs single internal thoracic artery harvesting in diabetic patients: role in perioperative infection rate. J Cardiothorac Surg 2008 0.87
29 Long-term outcomes of the Carpentier-Edwards pericardial valve prosthesis in the aortic position: effect of patient age. J Heart Valve Dis 2004 0.87
30 Role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of postoperative organ/space sternal surgical site infections. World J Surg 2007 0.87
31 Quantitative analysis of mitral valve apparatus in mitral valve prolapse before and after annuloplasty: a three-dimensional intraoperative transesophageal study. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2011 0.86
32 Cardiopulmonary support during electrophysiological procedures for ventricular tachycardias not haemodynamically tolerated. Perfusion 2003 0.86
33 Oxidative stress and nitric oxide pathway in adult patients who are candidates for cardiac surgery: patterns and differences. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2013 0.86
34 Do women currently receive the same standard of care in coronary artery bypass graft procedures as men? A propensity analysis. Ann Thorac Surg 2008 0.86
35 Coagulation and fibrinolytic markers in a two-month follow-up of coronary bypass surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2003 0.86
36 Patient profile modulates cardiac c-kit(+) progenitor cell availability and amplification potential. Transl Res 2012 0.85
37 Increased prothrombotic state lasting as long as one month after on-pump and off-pump coronary surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2005 0.84
38 Quantification of mitral annulus dynamic morphology in patients with mitral valve prolapse undergoing repair and annuloplasty during a 6-month follow-up. Eur J Echocardiogr 2011 0.83
39 Pulmonary valve papillary fibroelastoma: management of an unusual, tricky pathology. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2012 0.83
40 Non infective severe aortic paravalvular leakage 7 years after surgery: the role of suture technique. J Cardiothorac Surg 2011 0.83
41 Serial changes in left ventricular shape following early mitral valve repair. Am J Cardiol 2010 0.82
42 The stimulation of arginine transport by TNFalpha in human endothelial cells depends on NF-kappaB activation. Biochim Biophys Acta 2004 0.82
43 Aortic annulus area assessment by multidetector computed tomography for predicting paravalvular regurgitation in patients undergoing balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a comparison with transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. Am Heart J 2012 0.82
44 The impact of transcatheter aortic valve implantation on patients' profiles and outcomes of aortic valve surgery programmes: a multi-institutional appraisal. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2013 0.82
45 Recycling thoracic arteries for redo coronary artery bypass grafting: long-term follow-up. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007 0.81
46 Effect of two doses of aspirin on thromboxane biosynthesis and platelet function in patients undergoing coronary surgery. Thromb Haemost 2010 0.81
47 Biological features of thoracic aortic diseases. Where are we now, where are we heading to: established and emerging biomarkers and molecular pathways. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013 0.81
48 Endothelial damage during myocardial preservation and storage. Ann Thorac Surg 2002 0.80
49 Pre-operative transthoracic real-time three-dimensional echocardiography in patients undergoing mitral valve repair: accuracy in cases with simple vs. complex prolapse lesions. Eur J Echocardiogr 2010 0.80
50 TAVR-associated prosthetic valve infective endocarditis: results of a large, multicenter registry. J Am Coll Cardiol 2014 0.79
51 Oxygen metabolism during and after cardiac surgery: role of CPB. Ann Thorac Surg 2003 0.79
52 Left atrial reverse remodeling and functional improvement after mitral valve repair in degenerative mitral regurgitation: a real-time 3-dimensional echocardiography study. Am Heart J 2011 0.79
53 Comparison of on pump and off pump coronary surgery: risk factors for neurological outcome. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2007 0.79
54 Feasibility and accuracy of 3DTEE versus CT for the evaluation of aortic valve annulus to left main ostium distance before transcatheter aortic valve implantation. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging 2012 0.78
55 In situ right internal thoracic artery is usually long enough for grafting the circumflex artery through the transverse sinus. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010 0.78
56 Feasibility of intraoperative three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in the evaluation of right ventricular volumes and function in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2011 0.78
57 Statins in coronary bypass surgery: rationale and clinical use. Ann Thorac Surg 2003 0.78
58 Lack of association between serum immunoreactivity and Chlamydia pneumoniae detection in the human aortic wall. Circulation 2002 0.77
59 Transcatheter treatment of chronic mitral regurgitation with the MitraClip system: an Italian consensus statement. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2014 0.77
60 Incidence and severity of atherosclerotic cardiovascular artery disease in patients undergoing TAVI. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2015 0.76
61 Transcatheter aortic valve implantation in the operating room: early experience. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2009 0.76
62 Mycotic ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm following reduction aortoplasty. J Card Surg 2010 0.76
63 Proteomic analysis of plasma from patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting reveals a protease/antiprotease imbalance in favor of the serpin alpha1-antichymotrypsin. J Proteome Res 2010 0.76
64 Molecular pathways activation in coronary artery bypass surgery: which role for pump avoidance? J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2016 0.76
65 The role of tissue factor and P-selectin in the procoagulant response that occurs in the first month after on-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2005 0.76
66 Determinants of pericardial drainage for cardiac tamponade following cardiac surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2011 0.76
67 Efficacy and safety of edifoligide. JAMA 2006 0.75
68 Biology of mitral valve prolapse: the harvest is big, but the workers are few. Int J Cardiol 2010 0.75
69 Off-pump coronary bypass surgery: another brick in the wall of reduced graft patency. Ann Thorac Surg 2009 0.75
70 Improved early outcomes after OPCAB: when will the final answer come? Circulation 2004 0.75
71 Modified Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation as an Adjunct to Elective Cardiac Surgery: Predictors of Mid-Term Recurrence and Echocardiographic Follow-Up. Tex Heart Inst J 2015 0.75
72 Fine characterization of mitral valve glycosaminoglycans and their modification with degenerative disease. Clin Chem Lab Med 2007 0.75
73 Partial anomalous pulmonary vein connection. J Card Surg 2012 0.75
74 [Autologous cellular cardiomyoplasty in humans: can we hit the mark?]. Ital Heart J Suppl 2002 0.75
75 Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer of the ascending aorta: the role of computed tomography scan. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2011 0.75
76 Mediastinal Aortopulmonary Paraganglioma. Am Surg 2017 0.75
77 Intraoperative antiaggregant strategy for off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in a patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. Heart Surg Forum 2008 0.75
78 Resection and end-to-end anastomosis for ascending aortic aneurysms associated with a bicuspid valve: case reports. Heart Surg Forum 2007 0.75
79 Reliability of new scores in predicting perioperative mortality after isolated aortic valve surgery: a comparison with the society of thoracic surgeons score and logistic EuroSCORE. Ann Thorac Surg 2013 0.75
80 Right coronary artery aneurysm. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2013 0.75
81 Eagle-shaped patch to restore mitral-aortic continuity. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010 0.75
82 Comparison of accuracy of aortic root annulus assessment with cardiac magnetic resonance versus echocardiography and multidetector computed tomography in patients referred for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. Am J Cardiol 2013 0.75