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Akihiko Usui

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1 Twenty-Year Outcome of Aortic Valve Replacement With St. Jude Medical Mechanical Valves in Japanese Patients. Circ J 2015 2.63
2 Early and late outcomes of aortic valve replacement in dialysis patients. Ann Thorac Surg 2010 1.80
3 Predicting early coronary artery bypass graft failure by intraoperative transit time flow measurement. Ann Thorac Surg 2007 1.64
4 Brain protection during ascending aortic repair for Stanford type A acute aortic dissection surgery. Nationwide analysis in Japan. Circ J 2014 1.47
5 Entirely polytetrafluoroethylene coating for pacemaker system contact dermatitis. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2007 1.46
6 En-bloc free gastroepiploic artery graft provides a good long-term patency rate. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2010 1.40
7 The treatment of infectious aneurysms in the thoracic aorta; our experience in treating five consecutive patients. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2009 1.40
8 Development of a novel temporary epicardial pacing wire with biodegradable film. Ann Thorac Surg 2006 1.39
9 Entry closure and aortic tailoring for chronic type B aortic dissection. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2008 1.39
10 Endovascular treatment for intracranial mycotic aneurysms prior to cardiac surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 1.08
11 Natural history of a dilated ascending aorta after aortic valve replacement. Circ J 2005 1.07
12 Predicting midterm coronary artery bypass graft failure by intraoperative transit time flow measurement. Ann Thorac Surg 2008 1.01
13 Surgery for calcific aortic root stenosis in homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 0.95
14 Effect of cardiopulmonary bypass on cancer prognosis. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2010 0.94
15 Results of isolated valve replacement in hemodialysis patients. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2007 0.91
16 Long-term results of tissue-engineered small-caliber vascular grafts in a rat carotid arterial replacement model. J Artif Organs 2012 0.90
17 Long-term clinical performance of AAI pacing in patients with sick sinus syndrome: a comparison with dual-chamber pacing. Europace 2004 0.89
18 Detection of thoracic aortic prosthetic graft infection with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013 0.89
19 Midkine prevents ventricular remodeling and improves long-term survival after myocardial infarction. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2008 0.89
20 A bioresorbable osteosynthesis device can induce an earlier sternal fusion after median sternotomy. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2012 0.88
21 Outcome of pericardiectomy for constrictive pericarditis in Japan: a nationwide outcome study. Ann Thorac Surg 2013 0.87
22 Fibrinogen concentrate administration attributes to significant reductions of blood loss and transfusion requirements in thoracic aneurysm repair. J Cardiothorac Surg 2014 0.87
23 Thoracic aneurysm rupture due to graft perforation after endovascular stent-grafting via median sternotomy. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 0.85
24 Pressure-volume relationship in isolated working heart with crystalloid perfusate in swine and imaging the valve motion. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 0.85
25 A comparative study of two types of sternal pins used for sternal closure: poly-L-lactide sternal pins versus uncalcined hydroxyapatite poly-L-lactide sternal pins. J Artif Organs 2013 0.85
26 A vascular tube for intercostal artery reimplantation. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006 0.84
27 Arch-first technique performed under hypothermic circulatory arrest with retrograde cerebral perfusion improves neurological outcomes for total arch replacement. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2005 0.84
28 Predictors affecting durability of epicardial pacemaker leads in pediatric patients. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008 0.84
29 Novel small-caliber vascular grafts with trimeric Peptide for acceleration of endothelialization. Ann Thorac Surg 2011 0.82
30 Intravenous administration of mesenchymal stem cells prevents angiotensin II-induced aortic aneurysm formation in apolipoprotein E-deficient mouse. J Transl Med 2013 0.82
31 Long-term outcome of the carpentier-edwards pericardial valve in the aortic position in Japanese patients. Circ J 2014 0.82
32 Novel pulse duplicating bioreactor system for tissue-engineered vascular construct. Tissue Eng 2004 0.81
33 Early and late outcomes of coronary artery bypass surgery versus percutaneous coronary intervention with drug-eluting stents for dialysis patients. J Card Surg 2012 0.80
34 Primary aortic intimal sarcoma. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008 0.80
35 Mitral valve motion assessed by high-speed video camera in isolated swine heart. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006 0.80
36 Spinal cord protection during a thoracoabdominal aortic repair for a chronic type B aortic dissection using the aortic tailoring strategy. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2010 0.79
37 Is the mid-term outcome of free right internal thoracic artery with a proximal anastomosis modification inferior to in situ right internal thoracic artery? Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012 0.79
38 Sympathetic innervation induced in engrafted engineered cardiomyocyte sheets by glial cell line derived neurotrophic factor in vivo. Biomed Res Int 2013 0.79
39 Three-dimensional numerical simulation of blood flow in the aortic arch during cardiopulmonary bypass. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2007 0.78
40 Long-term outcome of complete cardiovascular implantable electronic device removal with cardiopulmonary bypass. J Artif Organs 2013 0.78
41 Late mortality and morbidity in elderly patients with mechanical heart valves. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2006 0.78
42 [Comparative study between cryoablation and radiofrequency ablation for surgical intervention of atrial fibrillation associated with mitral valve disease]. Kyobu Geka 2010 0.77
43 Midterm results for endovascular stent grafts via median sternotomy for distal aortic arch aneurysm. J Artif Organs 2006 0.77
44 Total thoracic aorta reconstruction against graft infection in a patient with chronic empyema developed after lung cancer surgery. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008 0.77
45 Mitral valve surgery for dilated cardiomyopathy with mitral regurgitation. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2006 0.77
46 Measurement of cerebral-oxygenation status when commencing cardiopulmonary bypass in pediatric open-heart surgery. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006 0.77
47 A new strategy for prevention of anastomotic stricture using tacrolimus-eluting biodegradable nanofiber. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009 0.77
48 Pathogenesis of paravalvular leakage as a complication occurring in the late phase after surgery. J Artif Organs 2011 0.76
49 Therapeutic potential of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in formed aortic aneurysms of a mouse model. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2014 0.76
50 Influence of False Lumen Status on the Prognosis of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection without Urgent Surgical Treatment. J Atheroscler Thromb 2016 0.75
51 Biological Bentall procedure with a Valsalva graft for a small aortic root. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2008 0.75
52 Surgical management of infected thoracic aneurysms. Nagoya J Med Sci 2013 0.75
53 Influence of the characteristics of Japanese patients on the long-term outcomes after aortic valve replacement: results of a microsimulation. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2014 0.75
54 Prevention of arterial graft spasm in rats using a vasodilator-eluting biodegradable nano-scaled fibre. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2013 0.75
55 Development of novel drug-eluting biodegradable nano-fiber for prevention of postoperative pulmonary venous obstruction. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2009 0.75
56 Long-term results of the Maze procedure in patients with mechanical valve. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012 0.75
57 Mid-term structural change in the radial artery grafts after coronary artery bypass grafting. Ann Thorac Surg 2004 0.75
58 Aortic arch aneurysm of Takayasu arteritis associated with entero-Behçet disease. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007 0.75
59 Mitral valve motion after performing an edge-to-edge repair in an isolated swine heart. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008 0.75
60 pH-stat blood gas management provides better cerebral perfusion during deep hypothermic retrograde cerebral perfusion. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2002 0.75
61 [Surgical strategy for mitral regurgitation in ischemic cardiomyopathy]. Kyobu Geka 2011 0.75
62 Incomplete transmural ablation caused by bipolar radiofrequency ablation devices. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008 0.75
63 Long-term follow-up of the frozen elephant trunk technique for distal aortic arch aneurysm. Ann Thorac Surg 2009 0.75
64 Surgical treatment for thoracic aortic aneurysm with aberrant right subclavian artery. Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006 0.75
65 Clinical Results of Thoracic Aortic Surgery in Patients under Hemodialysis. J Cardiothorac Surg 2015 0.75
66 Extensive and massive thrombosis of the thoracic aorta and pulmonary artery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006 0.75
67 [Management of Acute Type A Dissection Complicated with Acute Mesenteric Ischemia]. Kyobu Geka 2017 0.75
68 Beating mitral valve replacement for a patient with porcelain aorta. Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2004 0.75
69 Frequent stepping on and off the footstool contaminates the operative field. Am J Infect Control 2007 0.75
70 Surgery for coincidental infected distal arch and abdominal aortic aneurysms. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013 0.75
71 Long-term durability of pericardial valves in the aortic position in younger patients: when does reoperation become necessary? J Card Surg 2015 0.75
72 [Total Arch Replacement Using Manufactured Frozen Elephant Trunk after Acute Type-A Dissection Repair]. Kyobu Geka 2017 0.75
73 [Cerebral blood flow monitoring]. Kyobu Geka 2014 0.75
74 Surgical repair of mitral and tricuspid valves after cardiac transplantation. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2009 0.75
75 Clinical protocol for angiogenesis by intramyocardial injection of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells in patients with severe coronary artery disease: TACT-NAGOYA-HEART. Circ J 2006 0.75
76 A pilot randomized study of the neutrophil elastase inhibitor, Sivelestat, in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2009 0.75
77 Reoperation of the proximal aorta: impact of presternotomy extracorporeal circulation on clinical outcomes. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009 0.75
78 Right ventricular end-diastolic volume in the postoperative care of cardiac surgery patients: a marker of the hemodynamic response to a fluid challenge. Circ J 2007 0.75
79 [Aortic Valve Replacement of Quadricuspid Valve with Regurgitation]. Kyobu Geka 2016 0.75
80 [Traumatic Thoracic Aortic Injury]. Kyobu Geka 2015 0.75
81 Infective endocarditis with an aortic periannular abscess extending along the right coronary artery. Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006 0.75
82 Edge-to-edge technique to repair mitral commissural prolapse. Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006 0.75
83 The value of caval division in the maze procedure with valve surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2002 0.75
84 Aortic valve replacement in a patient with myasthenia gravis and radiation-induced aortic valve disease. Ann Thorac Surg 2013 0.75
85 Optimal size of prostheses for functioning of the aortic prosthetic valve in aortic and mitral valve replacement with annular enlargement through Manouguian's technique. Artif Organs 2002 0.75
86 Early clinical results of St. Jude Medical Symmetry aortic connector. J Artif Organs 2005 0.75
87 Renal injury caused by pulmonary artery catheter repositioning. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2008 0.75
88 Classical Blalock-Taussig shunt. Ann Thorac Surg 2010 0.75
89 [Surgical strategy for extended aortic arch aneurysm]. Kyobu Geka 2013 0.75
90 Management of intraoperative aortic dissection with a direct cannulation on the intimal flap. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2003 0.75
91 An autopsy case of angiosarcoma arising around a woven Dacron prosthesis after a Cabrol operation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2004 0.75
92 Returning reservoir blood to right atrium during extracorporeal circulation for descending aortic surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006 0.75
93 [Recurrence of cardiac myxoma in the left atrial after 28 years; report of a case]. Kyobu Geka 2012 0.75
94 Surgical treatment of ruptured aneurysm of the left sinus of Valsalva caused by Takayasu arteritis. Ann Thorac Surg 2010 0.75