Published in Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg on October 01, 2007
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Novel measurement of relative aortic size predicts rupture of thoracic aortic aneurysms. Ann Thorac Surg (2006) 2.25
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Straight deep hypothermic arrest: experience in 394 patients supports its effectiveness as a sole means of brain preservation. Ann Thorac Surg (2007) 2.15
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Meta-analysis of open versus endovascular repair for ruptured descending thoracic aortic aneurysm. J Vasc Surg (2010) 1.76
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Differential effects of orbital and laminar shear stress on endothelial cells. J Vasc Surg (2005) 1.60
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The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination as a screening tool for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. J Vasc Surg (2009) 1.54
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The chimney procedure is an emergently available endovascular solution for visceral aortic aneurysm rupture. J Vasc Surg (2011) 1.50
Femoral cannulation is safe for type A dissection repair. Ann Thorac Surg (2004) 1.49
Effect of aprotinin on clinical outcomes in coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2004) 1.48
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Aortic Size Distribution in the General Population: Explaining the Size Paradox in Aortic Dissection. Cardiology (2015) 1.41
Increased tissue microarray matrix metalloproteinase expression favors proteolysis in thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. Ann Thorac Surg (2004) 1.40
The critical role of hemodynamics in the development of cerebral vascular disease. J Neurosurg (2010) 1.40
Protecting the brain during aortic surgery: an enduring debate with unanswered questions. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth (2009) 1.40
Robot for coronary artery bypass grafting: a 'million dollar coat hanger'? Cardiology (2009) 1.39
Phantom aortic valve pressure gradient: discrepancies between cardiac catheterization and Doppler echocardiography. Anesth Analg (2005) 1.39
Can the occurrence of gastrointestinal bleeding in nonpulsatile left ventricular assist device patients provide clues for the reversal of arteriosclerosis? Cardiol Clin (2011) 1.38
Artificial blood vessel: the Holy Grail of peripheral vascular surgery. J Vasc Surg (2005) 1.38
The role of thrombospondin-1 in human disease. J Surg Res (2004) 1.30
Rescue coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) after aortic composite graft replacement. J Card Surg (2009) 1.30
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Selective microRNA suppression in human thoracic aneurysms: relationship of miR-29a to aortic size and proteolytic induction. Circ Cardiovasc Genet (2011) 1.20
A meta-analysis of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest versus moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest with selective antegrade cerebral perfusion. Ann Cardiothorac Surg (2013) 1.19
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair with the chimney graft technique. J Vasc Surg (2013) 1.19
Role of exertion or emotion as inciting events for acute aortic dissection. Am J Cardiol (2007) 1.19
Transmural inflammation by interferon-gamma-producing T cells correlates with outward vascular remodeling and intimal expansion of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms. FASEB J (2005) 1.17
Gene expression signature in peripheral blood detects thoracic aortic aneurysm. PLoS One (2007) 1.15
Consensus on hypothermia in aortic arch surgery. Ann Cardiothorac Surg (2013) 1.13
Sun's procedure for complex aortic arch repair: total arch replacement using a tetrafurcate graft with stented elephant trunk implantation. Ann Cardiothorac Surg (2013) 1.13
Tissue microarray detection of matrix metalloproteinases, in diseased tricuspid and bicuspid aortic valves with or without pathology of the ascending aorta. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2004) 1.13
Bicuspid aortic valve: clinical approach and scientific review of a common clinical entity. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther (2008) 1.11
Importance of false lumen thrombosis in type B aortic dissection prognosis. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2012) 1.11
Nicotine enhances human vascular endothelial cell expression of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 via protein kinase C, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase, NF-kappaB, and AP-1. Cardiovasc Toxicol (2006) 1.11
Effects of cyclic strain on vascular cells. Endothelium (2004) 1.10
Resveratrol inhibits vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and induces apoptosis. J Vasc Surg (2005) 1.10
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The genetics and genomics of thoracic aortic disease. Ann Cardiothorac Surg (2013) 1.08
Pro: standard CABG is the procedure of choice for myocardial revascularization. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth (2003) 1.07
Transcription factor Sp1 phosphorylation induced by shear stress inhibits membrane type 1-matrix metalloproteinase expression in endothelium. J Biol Chem (2002) 1.05
Shear stress-stimulated endothelial cells induce smooth muscle cell chemotaxis via platelet-derived growth factor-BB and interleukin-1alpha. J Vasc Surg (2005) 1.05
The cardiovascular protective effect of red wine. J Am Coll Surg (2005) 1.05
Olive oil, the mediterranean diet, and cardiovascular health. J Am Coll Surg (2008) 1.04
Thoracic Surgery Directors Association Award. What is the optimal management of late-presenting survivors of acute type A aortic dissection? Ann Thorac Surg (2007) 1.04
Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest in patients with high cognitive needs: full preservation of cognitive abilities. Ann Thorac Surg (2009) 1.03
Quadricuspid aortic valve with aortic insufficiency: case report and review of the literature. J Card Surg (2007) 1.02
Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. Ann Cardiothorac Surg (2013) 1.01
Regulation of the intestinal epithelial response to cyclic strain by extracellular matrix proteins. FASEB J (2003) 1.00
Medical management of acute type A aortic dissection. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2009) 1.00
Midterm follow-up of penetrating ulcer and intramural hematoma of the aorta. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2002) 1.00
Cardiovascular disease: the new epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Vascular (2011) 1.00
Effects of different types of fluid shear stress on endothelial cell proliferation and survival. J Cell Physiol (2007) 0.99
Safety of thoracic aortic surgery in the present era. Ann Thorac Surg (2007) 0.98
Does straight deep hypothermic circulatory arrest suffice for brain preservation in aortic surgery? Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2010) 0.97
Nicotine induces mitogen-activated protein kinase dependent vascular smooth muscle cell migration. Atherosclerosis (2005) 0.96
Role of PP2A in the regulation of p38 MAPK activation in bovine aortic endothelial cells exposed to cyclic strain. J Cell Physiol (2003) 0.96
Cryosurgery: A review. Int J Angiol (2007) 0.96
Modulation of vascular smooth muscle cell alignment by cyclic strain is dependent on reactive oxygen species and P38 mitogen-activated protein kinase. J Vasc Surg (2003) 0.96
Concurrent intracranial and thoracic aortic aneurysms. Am J Cardiol (2009) 0.95
The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination is a significant predictor of the risk of foot ulceration and amputation in patients with diabetes mellitus. J Vasc Surg (2010) 0.94
Atenolol versus Losartan in Marfan's Syndrome. N Engl J Med (2015) 0.93
Effect of different frequencies of tensile strain on human dermal fibroblast proliferation and survival. Wound Repair Regen (2007) 0.93
Sun's procedure for chronic type A aortic dissection: total arch replacement using a tetrafurcate graft with stented elephant trunk implantation. Ann Cardiothorac Surg (2013) 0.92
Role of AKT in cyclic strain-induced endothelial cell proliferation and survival. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol (2006) 0.92
Homocysteine promotes p38-dependent chemotaxis in bovine aortic smooth muscle cells. J Vasc Surg (2005) 0.92
Thoracic aortic aneurysm: reading the enemy's playbook. Curr Probl Cardiol (2008) 0.91
Variant of popliteal entrapment syndrome involving the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle: a case report. Ann Vasc Surg (2009) 0.90
Involvement of S6 kinase and p38 mitogen activated protein kinase pathways in strain-induced alignment and proliferation of bovine aortic smooth muscle cells. J Cell Physiol (2003) 0.90
Oscillatory shear stress increases smooth muscle cell proliferation and Akt phosphorylation. J Vasc Surg (2003) 0.90
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The role of STAT-3 in the mediation of smooth muscle cell response to cyclic strain. Int J Biochem Cell Biol (2005) 0.89
Sustained orbital shear stress stimulates smooth muscle cell proliferation via the extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase 1/2 pathway. J Vasc Surg (2005) 0.89
Negative regulation of monocyte adhesion to arterial elastic laminae by signal regulatory protein alpha and Src homology 2 domain-containing protein-tyrosine phosphatase-1. J Biol Chem (2005) 0.89
Shear stress and cyclic strain may suppress apoptosis in endothelial cells by different pathways. Endothelium (2003) 0.89
Vascular smooth muscle cell apoptosis induced by "supercooling" and rewarming. J Vasc Interv Radiol (2006) 0.89
Sphingosine-1-phosphate stimulates human Caco-2 intestinal epithelial proliferation via p38 activation and activates ERK by an independent mechanism. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim (2002) 0.88
The management of deep sternal wound infections using vacuum assisted closure (V.A.C.) therapy. Int Wound J (2006) 0.87
Quality of life after aortic valve replacement with tissue and mechanical implants. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2004) 0.87
Revascularization alone (without mitral valve repair) suffices in patients with advanced ischemic cardiomyopathy and mild-to-moderate mitral regurgitation. Ann Thorac Surg (2002) 0.87
p38 Mitogen-activated protein kinase activation in endothelial cell is implicated in cell alignment and elongation induced by fluid shear stress. Endothelium (2006) 0.86
Thrombospondin-1 induces matrix metalloproteinase-2 activation in vascular smooth muscle cells. J Vasc Surg (2003) 0.86
Weight lifting and rupture of silent aortic aneurysms. JAMA (2003) 0.85
The effects of freezing versus supercooling on vascular cells: implications for balloon cryoplasty. J Vasc Interv Radiol (2010) 0.85
In search of blood tests for thoracic aortic diseases. Ann Thorac Surg (2010) 0.85
Pulsatile to-fro flow induces greater and sustained expression of tissue factor RNA in HUVEC than unidirectional laminar flow. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol (2011) 0.85
Efficacy of dextran solutions in vascular surgery. Vasc Endovascular Surg (2004) 0.84
Strain-induced vascular endothelial cell proliferation requires PI3K-dependent mTOR-4E-BP1 signal pathway. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol (2004) 0.84