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The last word on "a proper name for the internal mammary artery?". Ann Thorac Surg (1999) 0.91

Abnormal origin of internal thoracic artery from the thyrocervical trunk: surgical considerations. J Cardiothorac Surg (2012) 0.79

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Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting. Ann Thorac Surg (1996) 2.45

"Single suture" for circumflex exposure in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Ann Thorac Surg (1999) 2.09

Reoperative "off-pump" circumflex revascularization via left thoracotomy: how to prevent graft kinking. Ann Thorac Surg (2000) 2.06

Optimal visualization of coronary artery anastomoses by gas jet. Ann Thorac Surg (1991) 2.03

Graft revision after transit time flow measurement in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (2000) 1.89

Partial left ventriculectomy to treat end-stage heart disease. Ann Thorac Surg (1997) 1.68

Perspectives of a cardiac surgery resident in-training on off-pump coronary bypass operation. Ann Thorac Surg (2000) 1.59

A randomized study of the systemic effects of warm heart surgery. Ann Thorac Surg (1992) 1.58

Avulsion of the left internal mammary artery after minimally invasive coronary bypass. Ann Thorac Surg (1997) 1.51

Coronary sinus injuries during retrograde continuous normothermic blood cardioplegia. Ann Thorac Surg (1992) 1.44

Replacement of the valvular prosthesis in a patient with a Bentall procedure. Ann Thorac Surg (1992) 1.40

Pacemaker lead placement via a small cephalic vein. Ann Thorac Surg (1996) 1.39

Successful reversal of pulmonary hypertension in Eisenmenger complex. Arq Bras Cardiol (1997) 1.29

Chronic false aneurysms of the left ventricle: management revisited. Can J Cardiol (1994) 1.28

Integrated left small thoracotomy and angioplasty for multivessel coronary artery revascularisation. Lancet (1996) 1.22

Changing referral pattern in off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery: a strategy for improving surgical results. Heart Surg Forum (1999) 1.04

Inhalation of foreign bodies by children: a continuing challege in management. Can Med Assoc J (1980) 1.03

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Coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with poor ventricular function. Cardiovascular Surgeons of the University of Toronto. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (1992) 1.02

Modified Cabrol shunt for control of hemorrhage in repair of type A dissection of the aorta. Ann Thorac Surg (1989) 0.97

Natriuretic activity of extracts obtained from hearts of different species and from various rat tissues. Can J Physiol Pharmacol (1983) 0.95

Survey of resident training in beating heart operations. Ann Thorac Surg (2000) 0.94

Technical tips and pitfalls in OPCAB surgery: the buffalo experience. Heart Surg Forum (2000) 0.93

Blood product use in cardiac revascularization: comparison of on- and off-pump techniques. Ann Thorac Surg (1999) 0.93

Flow measurement in coronary surgery. Heart Surg Forum (1999) 0.92

Intermittent antegrade warm cardioplegia reduces oxidative stress and improves metabolism of the ischemic-reperfused human myocardium. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (1995) 0.92

Bronchogenic carcinoma with a brain metastasis: a continuing challenge. Ann Thorac Surg (1979) 0.90

The changing pattern of coronary artery bypass surgery. Circulation (1989) 0.90

Current risk of coronary bypass for unstable angina. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (1991) 0.89

The cell saver during cardiac surgery: does it save? Ann Thorac Surg (1982) 0.89

Relative vulnerability of neonatal and adult hearts to ischemic injury. Circulation (1987) 0.89

Operation for acute postinfarction mitral insufficiency using continuous oxygenated blood cardioplegia. Ann Thorac Surg (1989) 0.89

Stroke in octogenarians undergoing coronary artery surgery with and without cardiopulmonary bypass. Ann Thorac Surg (2000) 0.87

Single aortic cross-clamping for distal and proximal anastomoses in coronary surgery: an alternative to conventional techniques. Ann Thorac Surg (1982) 0.87

Coronary artery bypass grafting in the presence of atheromatous or calcified aorta: On-pump or off-pump? Heart Surg Forum (2000) 0.86

Retrograde cerebral perfusion provides limited distribution of blood to the brain: a study in pigs. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (1997) 0.86

Predictors of operative survival after valve replacement. Circulation (1988) 0.85

Massive intraoperative pulmonary tumor embolus from renal cell carcinoma. Anesthesiology (1981) 0.85

Hypertension after coronary operation. Can it be prevented by pulsatile perfusion? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (1981) 0.85

Role of coronary graft flow measurement during reoperations for early graft failure after off-pump coronary revascularization. J Card Surg (2000) 0.84

Elimination of cardiopulmonary bypass: a prime goal in reoperative coronary artery bypass surgery. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg (1998) 0.84

Toward a better understanding of the etiology of left ventricular dysfunction after mitral valve replacement: an experimental study with possible clinical implications. Ann Thorac Surg (1986) 0.84

Neuronal damage after hypothermic circulatory arrest and retrograde cerebral perfusion in the pig. Ann Thorac Surg (1996) 0.83

Warm heart surgery: experience with long cross-clamp times. Ann Thorac Surg (1991) 0.83

Myocardial revascularization of the beating heart in high-risk patients. J Card Surg (2001) 0.83

Right ventricular failure. Pathophysiology and treatment. Surg Clin North Am (1985) 0.83

Acute respiratory insufficiency from an aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (1983) 0.82

Strangulated diaphragmatic hernia in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta. Can Med Assoc J (1984) 0.82

Manubrium-sparing sternotomy and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with tracheal stoma. Ann Thorac Surg (2000) 0.82

Mitral regurgitation due to lupus endocarditis treated with valve replacement. Can Med Assoc J (1983) 0.82

Technical aspects of warm heart surgery. J Card Surg (1991) 0.82

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Monitoring of electroencephalogram during open-heart surgery. A prospective analysis of 118 cases. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (1978) 0.81

Graft patency verification in coronary artery bypass grafting: principles and clinical applications of transit time flow measurement. Angiology (2000) 0.81

A 31P-nuclear magnetic resonance study of intermittent warm blood cardioplegia. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (1995) 0.81

Toward a better understanding of the hemodynamic effects of protamine and heparin interaction. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (1984) 0.80

A physiological approach to surgery for acute rupture of the papillary muscle. Ann Thorac Surg (1986) 0.80

The short saphenous vein: an alternative to the long saphenous vein for aortocoronary bypass. Ann Thorac Surg (1978) 0.80

Renal perfusion with the Biomedicus pump during resection of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Can J Surg (1992) 0.79

Reduction of postoperative hypothermia with a new warming device: a prospective randomized study in off-pump coronary artery surgery. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) (2009) 0.79

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Single aortic clamping for proximal and distal anastomoses in coronary operations: study of myocardial temperatures in nonvented hearts. Ann Thorac Surg (1983) 0.79

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Protection of the hypertrophied pig myocardium. A comparison of crystalloid, blood, and Fluosol-DA cardioplegia during prolonged aortic clamping. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (1985) 0.79

Does avoidance of cardiopulmonary bypass decrease the incidence of stroke in diabetics undergoing coronary surgery? Heart Surg Forum (2001) 0.79

Effects of tricuspid regurgitation on thermodilution cardiac output: studies in an animal model. Can J Anaesth (1987) 0.78

Aorta-right atrial fistula: an unusual complication of ascending aortic dissection. Can J Surg (1987) 0.78

Intraoperative transmural myocardial biopsy: a simple technique. Can J Surg (1979) 0.78

Antegrade and retrograde continuous warm blood cardioplegia: a 31P magnetic resonance study. Ann Thorac Surg (1995) 0.78

Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation in septic shock. Can J Surg (1981) 0.78

Acute type A dissection of the aorta: surgical management with the sutureless intraluminal prosthesis. Ann Thorac Surg (1987) 0.78

Should ventricular fibrillation be induced prior to the infusion of cardioplegic solution? Ann Thorac Surg (1983) 0.78

Warm heart surgery and results of operation for recent myocardial infarction. Ann Thorac Surg (1991) 0.78

Recent preoperative myocardial infarction increases the risk of surgery for unstable angina. J Card Surg (1991) 0.78

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The safety of simultaneous arterial and coronary sinus perfusion: experimental background and initial clinical results. J Card Surg (1994) 0.78

Glucose substrate in myocardial protection. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (1980) 0.77

Temporary aortopexy to facilitate exposure during resection of the intrathoracic trachea. Ann Thorac Surg (1994) 0.77

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Cardioplegic arrest in patients with previous Vineberg implants. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg (1979) 0.77

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Second primary bronchogenic carcinoma: life-table analysis of surgical treatment. Ann Thorac Surg (1979) 0.75

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Preventing neurologic complications in coronary artery surgery: the "off-pump, no-touch" technique. Am Heart J (2000) 0.75

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Beyond hyperkalemia: beta-blocker-induced cardiac arrest for normothermic cardiac operations. Ann Thorac Surg (1997) 0.75

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Results of renal transplantation in a small centre. Can Med Assoc J (1982) 0.75