Published in Cardiol Clin on May 01, 2010
Is losartan the true panacea for aneurysm disease? CON. Cardiol Clin (2010) 1.10
Editorial comment: losartan-based medical therapy for aneurysm disease. Cardiol Clin (2010) 0.75
Expert consensus document on the treatment of descending thoracic aortic disease using endovascular stent-grafts. Ann Thorac Surg (2008) 3.04
Yearly rupture or dissection rates for thoracic aortic aneurysms: simple prediction based on size. Ann Thorac Surg (2002) 3.03
Familial thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections--incidence, modes of inheritance, and phenotypic patterns. Ann Thorac Surg (2006) 2.61
Novel measurement of relative aortic size predicts rupture of thoracic aortic aneurysms. Ann Thorac Surg (2006) 2.25
Natural history of ascending aortic aneurysms in the setting of an unreplaced bicuspid aortic valve. Ann Thorac Surg (2007) 2.23
Straight deep hypothermic arrest: experience in 394 patients supports its effectiveness as a sole means of brain preservation. Ann Thorac Surg (2007) 2.15
The ARCH Projects: design and rationale (IAASSG 001). Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2013) 2.06
Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest effectively preserves neurocognitive function. Ann Thorac Surg (2013) 2.00
'Bovine' aortic arch - a marker for thoracic aortic disease. Cardiology (2012) 1.97
Hyperplastic cellular remodeling of the media in ascending thoracic aortic aneurysms. Circulation (2005) 1.79
Mechanical deterioration underlies malignant behavior of aneurysmal human ascending aorta. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2005) 1.76
Age does not limit quality of life improvement in cardiac valve surgery. J Am Coll Cardiol (2003) 1.55
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
Stenting the descending aorta during repair of type A dissection: technology looking for an application? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2006) 1.45
Carotid intima-media thickness provides evidence that ascending aortic aneurysm protects against systemic atherosclerosis. Cardiology (2012) 1.42
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
Protecting the brain during aortic surgery: an enduring debate with unanswered questions. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth (2009) 1.40
Phantom aortic valve pressure gradient: discrepancies between cardiac catheterization and Doppler echocardiography. Anesth Analg (2005) 1.39
Robot for coronary artery bypass grafting: a 'million dollar coat hanger'? Cardiology (2009) 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
Rescue coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) after aortic composite graft replacement. J Card Surg (2009) 1.30
Natural history of thoracic aortic aneurysms. J Vasc Surg (2012) 1.21
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
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
Medical therapy of thoracic aortic aneurysms: are we there yet? Circulation (2011) 1.09
Utility of the aortic fenestration technique in the management of acute aortic dissections. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2007) 1.08
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
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
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
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
Concurrent intracranial and thoracic aortic aneurysms. Am J Cardiol (2009) 0.95
Atenolol versus Losartan in Marfan's Syndrome. N Engl J Med (2015) 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
Thoracic aortic aneurysm: reading the enemy's playbook. Curr Probl Cardiol (2008) 0.91
Heart failure 2012. Cardiol Res Pract (2012) 0.89
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
In search of blood tests for thoracic aortic diseases. Ann Thorac Surg (2010) 0.85
Weight lifting and rupture of silent aortic aneurysms. JAMA (2003) 0.85
Comparison of the effect on long-term outcomes in patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms of taking versus not taking a statin drug. Am J Cardiol (2012) 0.84
Images in cardiovascular medicine. Massive paradoxical embolism: caught in the act. Circulation (2004) 0.83
What operation for acute type A dissection? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2002) 0.83
Volume expansion with albumin decreases mortality after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Chest (2003) 0.83
Femoral artery cannulation for thoracic aortic surgery: safe under transesophageal echocardiographic control. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2011) 0.82
Biomarkers in TAA-the Holy Grail. Prog Cardiovasc Dis (2013) 0.82
Natural history of thoracic aortic aneurysms: size matters, plus moving beyond size. Prog Cardiovasc Dis (2013) 0.82
Endovascular stenting for descending aneurysms: wave of the future or the emperor's new clothes? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2007) 0.81
Standardizing clinical end points in aortic arch surgery: a consensus statement from the International Aortic Arch Surgery Study Group. Circulation (2014) 0.81
Indications, timing, and prognosis of operative repair of aortic dissections. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (2005) 0.80
Clopidogrel and cardiac surgery: enemy or friend? Heart (2012) 0.80
Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest: real-life suspended animation. Prog Cardiovasc Dis (2013) 0.80
Editorial comment: should aortas in patients with bicuspid aortic valve really be resected at an earlier stage than those in patients with tricuspid valve? Cardiol Clin (2010) 0.79
Right ventricle-sparing heart transplantation effective against iatrogenic pulmonary hypertension. J Heart Lung Transplant (2004) 0.78
A meta-analysis of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest alone versus with adjunctive selective antegrade cerebral perfusion. Ann Cardiothorac Surg (2013) 0.78
Assisted circulation: experience with the Novacor Left Ventricular Assist System. Expert Rev Med Devices (2007) 0.78
Role of bovine serum albumin-glutaraldehyde glue in the formation of anastomatic pseudoaneurysms. J Card Surg (2010) 0.78
Editorial comment: acute type A aortic dissection: surgical intervention for all. Cardiol Clin (2010) 0.77
Medical therapy of thoracic aortic aneurysms. Trends Cardiovasc Med (2012) 0.77
Editorial comment: extended resection in acute type A aortic dissection. Cardiol Clin (2010) 0.77
Improving outcomes through the use of surgical sealants for anastomotic sealing during cardiovascular surgery. J Card Surg (2009) 0.77
Yale milestones in reading the playbook of thoracic aortic aneurysms. Conn Med (2012) 0.77
Surgical management of thoracoabdominal aneurysms. Heart (2014) 0.77
Silver lining in the dark cloud of aneurysm disease. Cardiology (2014) 0.76
Why are the intramyocardial portions of the coronary arteries spared from arteriosclerosis? Clinical implications. Int J Angiol (2009) 0.76
Novel suture device for beating-heart mitral leaflet approximation. Ann Thorac Surg (2002) 0.76
Toward uniformity in reporting of thoracic aortic diameter. Int J Angiol (2012) 0.76
Editorial comment: biomarkers for diagnosis in thoracic aortic disease. Cardiol Clin (2010) 0.76
Immunohistochemical testing for Helicobacter pylori infection in ascending aortic aneurysms and penetrating aortic ulcers. Am J Cardiol (2004) 0.76
Editorial comment on "can the occurrence of gi bleeding in non-pulsatile LVAD patients provide clues for the reversal of arteriosclerosis?". Cardiol Clin (2011) 0.75
Editorial comments on "left-ventricular assist device driveline infections". Cardiol Clin (2011) 0.75
Editorial comment on "Natural history of end-stage LV Dysfunction: has it improved from the classic Franciosa and Cohn Graph?". Cardiol Clin (2011) 0.75
Editorial comment: what is the best method for brain protection in surgery of the aortic arch? Cardiol Clin (2010) 0.75
Editorial comment: endovascular therapy for thoracic aneurysm diseases. Cardiol Clin (2010) 0.75
Editorial comments on "who needs an RVAD in addition to an LVAD?". Cardiol Clin (2011) 0.75
Editorial comments on "Current technology-devices available for 'destination' therapy". Cardiol Clin (2011) 0.75
Editorial comments on "VAD or transplant". Cardiol Clin (2011) 0.75
Editorial comments on "towards total implantability using FREE-D system: achieving un-tethered VAD operation over large distances". Cardiol Clin (2011) 0.75
Management of aortic intramural hematoma. J Am Coll Cardiol (2002) 0.75
Editorial comment: motor evoked potentials in thoracoabdominal aortic surgery. Cardiol Clin (2010) 0.75
Novel intracranial brain cooling catheter to mitigate brain injuries. J Neurointerv Surg (2011) 0.75
Editorial comment: losartan-based medical therapy for aneurysm disease. Cardiol Clin (2010) 0.75
Editors' comments on "right ventricular dysfunction in patients undergoing left ventricular assist device implantation: predictors, management and device utilization". Cardiol Clin (2011) 0.75
Respecting symptoms in thoracic aortic aneurysm management: a case of symptomatic necrotizing granulomatous aortitis. Int J Angiol (2012) 0.75
Editorial comments on "the future of adult cardiac assist devices: novel systems and mechanical circulatory support strategies". Cardiol Clin (2011) 0.75