Published in Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg on July 14, 2009
Surgical treatment of bicuspid aortic valve disease: knowledge gaps and research perspectives. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2014) 1.08
Biomechanical analysis of wrapping of the moderately dilated ascending aorta. J Cardiothorac Surg (2015) 0.88
Individualized thoracic aortic replacement for the aortopathy of biscuspid aortic valve disease. J Heart Valve Dis (2011) 0.87
Short-term Outcomes of Aortic Wrapping for Mild to Moderate Ascending Aorta Dilatation in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery. Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2012) 0.86
Long-term follow-up of reduction ascending aortoplasty with autologous partial wrapping: for which patient is waistcoat aortoplasty best suited? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2011) 0.83
eComment: Re: Is reduction aortoplasty (with or without external wrap) an acceptable alternative to replacement of the dilated ascending aorta? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2009) 0.75
Midterm follow up in patients with reduction ascending aortoplasty. J Cardiothorac Surg (2014) 0.75
Wrapping of the ascending aorta revisited-is there any role left for conservative treatment of ascending aortic aneurysm? J Thorac Dis (2017) 0.75
If a patient arrests after cardiac surgery is it acceptable to delay cardiopulmonary resuscitation until you have attempted either defibrillation or pacing? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2008) 3.95
Should adrenaline be routinely used by the resuscitation team if a patient suffers a cardiac arrest shortly after cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2008) 3.94
A clinical tool for assessing risk after self-harm. Ann Emerg Med (2006) 2.73
Does re-expansion pulmonary oedema exist? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2008) 2.69
Is blood cardioplegia superior to crystalloid cardioplegia? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2008) 2.22
Does biventricular pacing provide a superior cardiac output compared to univentricular pacing wires after cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2009) 2.20
Is internal massage superior to external massage for patients suffering a cardiac arrest after cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2007) 2.17
What is the patency of the short saphenous vein when used for coronary artery bypass grafting? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2007) 2.14
Should the tricuspid valve be replaced with a mechanical or biological valve? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2007) 2.07
Should additional antibiotics or an iodine washout be given to all patients who suffer an emergency re-sternotomy on the cardiothoracic intensive care unit? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2008) 2.06
Radial artery versus saphenous vein conduits for coronary artery bypass surgery: forty years of competition--which conduit offers better patency? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2010) 2.04
Is it worth performing surgical ventricular restoration in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and akinetic but non-aneurysmal segments in the left ventricle? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2008) 2.03
Do coronary artery bypass grafts using cephalic veins have a satisfactory patency? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2006) 2.01
Should patients undergoing cardiac surgery with atrial fibrillation have left atrial appendage exclusion? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2009) 1.61
Meta-analysis of valve hemodynamics and left ventricular mass regression for stentless versus stented aortic valves. Ann Thorac Surg (2007) 1.60
Does bilateral internal thoracic artery harvest increase the risk of mediastinitis? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2007) 1.59
Video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: the Edinburgh posterior approach. Ann Cardiothorac Surg (2012) 1.58
Is thrombolysis or surgery the best option for acute prosthetic valve thrombosis? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2007) 1.53
Endovascular aortic repair versus open surgical repair for descending thoracic aortic disease a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies. J Am Coll Cardiol (2010) 1.53
Does pyloroplasty following esophagectomy improve early clinical outcomes? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2006) 1.49
Could we use abdominal compressions rather than chest compression in patients who arrest after cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2008) 1.47
Meta-analysis of randomized trials comparing anti-embolic devices with standard PCI for improving myocardial reperfusion in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv (2007) 1.46
Staples or sutures for chest and leg wounds following cardiovascular surgery. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2007) 1.43
Funnel plots for comparing performance of PCI performing hospitals and cardiologists: demonstration of utility using the New York hospital mortality data. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv (2009) 1.42
Should patients in cardiogenic shock undergo rescue angioplasty after failed fibrinolysis: comparison of primary versus rescue angioplasty in cardiogenic shock patients. J Invasive Cardiol (2007) 1.42
Should patients with asymptomatic severe mitral regurgitation with good left ventricular function undergo surgical repair? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2009) 1.40
What cardioversion protocol for ventricular fibrillation should be followed for patients who arrest shortly post-cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2007) 1.40
Is short-term anticoagulation necessary after mitral valve repair? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2006) 1.39
Rescue angioplasty after failed fibrinolysis for acute myocardial infarction: predictors of a failed procedure and 1-year mortality. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv (2008) 1.38
EACTS/ESCVS best practice guidelines for reporting treatment results in the thoracic aorta. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2009) 1.38
Should clopidogrel be stopped prior to urgent cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2006) 1.38
Towards evidence-based medicine in surgical practice: best BETs. Int J Surg (2011) 1.14
Should you stand on the left or the right of a patient with dextrocardia who needs coronary surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2009) 1.13
Is a sleeve lobectomy significantly better than a pneumonectomy? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2010) 1.11
EACTS guidelines for the use of patient safety checklists. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2012) 1.07
Comparing CATCH, CHALICE and PECARN clinical decision rules for paediatric head injuries. Emerg Med J (2012) 1.07
Is recombinant activated factor VII useful for intractable bleeding after cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2006) 1.05
Does ultrasound-guided central line insertion reduce complications and time to placement in elective patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 1.04
Dynamic prediction modeling approaches for cardiac surgery. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes (2013) 1.02
Is video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical decortication superior to open surgery in the management of adults with primary empyema? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2010) 1.02
Can the use of thromboelastography predict and decrease bleeding and blood and blood product requirements in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2005) 0.99
Is the preservation of the phrenic nerve important after pneumonectomy? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2010) 0.96
Should amiodarone or lidocaine be given to patients who arrest after cardiac surgery and fail to cardiovert from ventricular fibrillation? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2008) 0.93
Transthoracic versus transhiatal esophagectomy for distal esophageal cancer: which is superior? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2010) 0.92
Does pleurotomy during internal mammary artery harvest increase post-operative pulmonary complications? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2005) 0.91
Does tranexamic acid stop haemoptysis? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2013) 0.91
Should patients receiving a radial artery conduit have post-operative calcium channel blockers? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2006) 0.90
Should chest drains be put on suction or not following pulmonary lobectomy? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2006) 0.90
Is cryoanalgesia effective for post-thoracotomy pain? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2013) 0.88
Dissection of the pulmonary ligament during upper lobectomy: is it necessary? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2013) 0.87
Is an early invasive approach superior to a conservative strategy in patients with acute coronary syndrome? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 0.87
Can ventilation while on cardiopulmonary bypass improve post-operative lung function for patients undergoing cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2005) 0.87
Does video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy produce equal cancer clearance compared to open lobectomy for non-small cell carcinoma of the lung? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2006) 0.87
Can leucocyte depletion reduce reperfusion injury following cardiopulmonary bypass? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2010) 0.86
Should patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting with mild to moderate ischaemic mitral regurgitation also undergo mitral valve repair or replacement? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2007) 0.85
Aarskog syndrome with aortic root dilatation and sub-valvular aortic stenosis: surgical management. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 0.85
Does adding ketamine to morphine patient-controlled analgesia safely improve post-thoracotomy pain? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2011) 0.85
In patients post cardiac surgery do high doses of protamine cause increased bleeding? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2003) 0.84
Is sympathectomy of benefit in critical leg ischaemia not amenable to revascularisation? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2005) 0.84
Does reducing your salt intake make you live longer? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2007) 0.84
Can a mini-bypass circuit improve perfusion in cardiac surgery compared to conventional cardiopulmonary bypass? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2009) 0.84
What is the optimal level of anticoagulation in adult patients receiving warfarin following implantation of a mechanical prosthetic mitral valve? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2007) 0.84
Should all patients with non-small cell lung cancer who are surgical candidates have cervical mediastinoscopy preoperatively? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2005) 0.84
Does video-assisted thoracic surgery provide a safe alternative to conventional techniques in patients with limited pulmonary function who are otherwise suitable for lung resection? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2013) 0.83
Evaluation of a cardiac surgery advanced life support course. Nurs Times (2006) 0.83
Modifiable risk factors remain significant causes of medium term mortality after first time Coronary artery bypass grafting. J Cardiothorac Surg (2007) 0.83
Resuscitation after cardiac surgery: results of an international survey. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2009) 0.82
Does prophylactic tranexamic acid safely reduce bleeding without increasing thrombotic complications in patients undergoing cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 0.82
Does the radial artery provide better long-term patency than the saphenous vein? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2005) 0.82
Is the figure-of-eight superior to the simple wire technique for closure of the sternum? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 0.82
Best evidence topic report. S-100b protein levels as a predictor for long-term disability after head injury. Emerg Med J (2005) 0.82
Is there a survival advantage of incomplete resection of non-small-cell lung cancer that is found to be unresectable at thoracotomy? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2013) 0.81
Does the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after cardiac surgery increase the risk of renal failure? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2010) 0.81
Is thymectomy in non-thymomatous myasthenia gravis of any benefit? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2013) 0.81
Does liberal use of bone wax increase the risk of mediastinitis? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2003) 0.80
Does perioperative thyroxine have a role during adult cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2006) 0.80
Does blood transfusion increase the chance of recurrence in patients undergoing surgery for lung cancer? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2011) 0.79
Static sac size with a type II endoleak post-endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: surveillance or embolization? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2012) 0.79
In patients undergoing cardiac surgery does asymptomatic significant carotid artery stenosis warrant carotid endarterectomy? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2005) 0.79
Does a percutaneous tracheostomy have a lower incidence of complications compared to an open surgical technique? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2005) 0.78
In aortic arch surgery is there any benefit in using antegrade cerebral perfusion or retrograde cerebral perfusion as an adjunct to hypothermic circulatory arrest? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 0.78
Is prophylactic haemofiltration during cardiopulmonary bypass of benefit during cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2003) 0.78
Are prophylactic beta-blockers of benefit in reducing the incidence of AF following coronary bypass surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 0.77
Does radial artery harvest with a harmonic scalpel result in fewer complications than standard electrocautery methods? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2005) 0.77
Can epiaortic ultrasound reduce the incidence of intraoperative stroke during cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 0.77
Does use of aprotinin decrease the incidence of stroke and neurological complications in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2006) 0.77
Continuous subglottic suction is effective for prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2005) 0.77
Can cardiac troponins be used to diagnose a perioperative myocardial infarction post cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 0.76
Is there a role for prophylaxis against atrial fibrillation for patients undergoing lung surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 0.76
The utility of the tongue blade test for the diagnosis of mandibular fracture. Emerg Med J (2003) 0.76
Does clopidogrel rather than aspirin plus a proton-pump inhibitor reduce the frequency of gastrointestinal complications after cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2007) 0.76
Could atrial natriuretic peptide be a useful drug therapy for high-risk patients after cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2009) 0.76
Is skeletonised internal mammary harvest better than pedicled internal mammary harvest for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2005) 0.76
Is clopidogrel beneficial following coronary bypass surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 0.76
Are the American College of Chest Physicians guidelines for the prevention and management of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery already obsolete? Chest (2006) 0.76
Is prophylactic administration of steroids of benefit to children undergoing cardiac surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 0.76
Is Sotalol more effective than standard beta-blockers for the prophylaxis of atrial fibrillation during cardiac surgery. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2005) 0.75
Does magnesium prophylaxis reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation following coronary bypass surgery? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg (2004) 0.75