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May 2008
1. POULSEN SH , Praestholm M, Munk K, Wierup P, et al
   Ventricular septal rupture complicating acute myocardial infarction: clinical characteristics and contemporary outcome.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1591-6.
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2. KANAAN S , Baker C, Starnes V
   Resection of giant coronary artery aneurysms in a Takayasu's arteritis patient.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1795-6.
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3. CHA J , Wang Z, Ao L, Zou N, et al
   Cytokines link Toll-like receptor 4 signaling to cardiac dysfunction after global myocardial ischemia.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1678-85.
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4. BOWMAN LJ , Uber WE, Stroud MR, Christiansen LR, et al
   Use of recombinant activated factor VII concentrate to control postoperative hemorrhage in complex cardiovascular surgery.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1669-76.
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5. BITTNER HB , Lemke J, Lange M, Rastan A, et al
   The impact of aprotinin on blood loss and blood transfusion in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1662-8.
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6. SWEET JJ , Finnin E, Wolfe PL, Beaumont JL, et al
   Absence of cognitive decline one year after coronary bypass surgery: comparison to nonsurgical and healthy controls.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1571-8.
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   April 2008
7. POWELL SR
   Proteasome inhibitors in myocardial ischemia, some concerns.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1503-4.
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8. ATTARAN S , John L, El-Gamel A
   Clinical and potential use of pharmacological agents to reduce radial artery spasm in coronary artery surgery.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1483-9.
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9. BARNER HB
   Operative treatment of coronary atherosclerosis.
   Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1473-82.
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10. MENTZER RM JR , Bartels C, Bolli R, Boyce S, et al
    Sodium-Hydrogen Exchange Inhibition by Cariporide to Reduce the Risk of Ischemic Cardiac Events in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Results of the EXPEDITION Study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1261-70.
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11. MERELLO L , Riesle E, Alburquerque J, Torres H, et al
    Risk scores do not predict high mortality after coronary artery bypass surgery in the presence of diastolic dysfunction.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1247-55.
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12. LIKOSKY DS , Dacey LJ, Baribeau YR, Leavitt BJ, et al
    Long-term survival of the very elderly undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1233-7.
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13. SASSARD T , Scalabre A, Bonnefoy E, Sanchez I, et al
    The right axillary artery approach for the Impella Recover LP 5.0 microaxial pump.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1468-70.
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14. KIM BS , Pirundini PA, Lilly KJ, Rizzo RJ, et al
    Unusual appearance of clot in the left atrium.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1459.
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15. DAHLIN LG , Peterzen B
    Impella used for hemostasis by left ventricular unloading, in a case with left ventricular posterior wall rupture.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1445-7.
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16. HUYBREGTS MA , de Vroege R, van Oeveren W
    A new system for right atrial cooling.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1421-4.
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17. HIGUCHI T , Yamauchi-Takihara K, Matsumiya G, Fukushima N, et al
    Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor prevents reperfusion injury after heart preservation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1367-73.
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18. CHATURVEDI RK , Zidulka AA, Goldberg P, Devarennes B, et al
    Use of negative extrathoracic pressure to improve hemodynamics after cardiac surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1355-60.
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19. TAKEDA K , Matsumiya G, Matsue H, Sakaki M, et al
    Left ventricular reconstructive surgery in ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy complicated with cardiogenic shock.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1339-43.
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20. DION RA
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1330-1.
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21. GELSOMINO S , Lorusso R, Capecchi I, Rostagno C, et al
    Left ventricular reverse remodeling after undersized mitral ring annuloplasty in patients with ischemic regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1319-30.
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22. MANGI AA
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1281-2.
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23. NGAAGE DL , Cale AR, Cowen ME, Griffin S, et al
    Early and late survival after surgical revascularization for ischemic ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1278-81.
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24. BURRIS NS , Brown EN, Grant M, Kon ZN, et al
    Optical coherence tomography imaging as a quality assurance tool for evaluating endoscopic harvest of the radial artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1271-7.
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25. WU Y , Furnary AP, Grunkemeier GL
    Using the National Death Index to validate the noninformative censoring assumption of survival estimation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1256-60.
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26. KAMDAR AR , Meadows TA, Roselli EE, Gorodeski EZ, et al
    Multidetector computed tomographic angiography in planning of reoperative cardiothoracic surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1239-45.
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27. ULLYOT D
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1237-8.
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28. OZCAN AV , Evrengul H, Goksin I, Gur S, et al
    30-year patency of a saphenous vein graft in coronary bypass graft surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:e23.
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29. ZWICKE D , Buggy B, Lobacz D, Rollins K, et al
    Treatment of a nonhealing saphenous vein harvest graft with treprostinil sodium.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:e20-2.
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    March 2008
30. SUZER K , Omay O, Ozker E, Ozgol I, et al
    A novel approach to surgical treatment of diseased intracavitary coronary arteries and ventriculotomy closure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1110-2.
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31. KORACH A , Menon P, Shapira OM
    Patch aortoplasty for proximal anastomosis of coronary artery bypass grafts in patients with complex aortic pathology.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1108-9.
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32. LEE S , Yi G, Youn YN, Song SW, et al
    Giant right coronary artery aneurysm associated with bilateral coronary artery to pulmonary artery fistula.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1106.
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33. PECSI SA , Almassi GH, Bojrab RB, Pagel PS, et al
    Management of hereditary angioedema during off-pump coronary arterial surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1079-81.
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34. BOISSIER F , Coolen N, Nataf P, Tchetche D, et al
    Sudden death related to an anomalous origin of the right coronary artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1077-9.
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35. ROYSE AG , Chang GS, Nicholas DM, Royse CF, et al
    No late ulnar artery atheroma after radial artery harvest for coronary artery bypass surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:891-4.
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36. PAROLARI A , Dainese L, Naliato M, Polvani G, et al
    Do women currently receive the same standard of care in coronary artery bypass graft procedures as men? A propensity analysis.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:885-90.
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37. KNIPP SC , Matatko N, Wilhelm H, Schlamann M, et al
    Cognitive Outcomes Three Years After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Relation to Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:872-879.
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38. FILSOUFI F , Rahmanian PB, Castillo JG, Bronster D, et al
    Incidence, topography, predictors and long-term survival after stroke in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:862-70.
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39. D'ONOFRIO A , Auriemma S, Magagna P, Abbiate N, et al
    The inclusion technique reduces ischemia after stentless aortic root replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1143-4.
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40. CODISPOTI C , Boyd S, Sees D, Conner W, et al
    Symptomatic coronary obstruction due to Kawasaki disease in an adult.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:1081-3.
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41. EDWARDS F
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:930-1.
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42. VAN GAMEREN M , Kappetein AP, Steyerberg EW, Venema AC, et al
    Do we need separate risk stratification models for hospital mortality after heart valve surgery?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:921-30.
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43. CHACHQUES JC , Trainini JC, Lago N, Cortes-Morichetti M, et al
    Myocardial Assistance by Grafting a New Bioartificial Upgraded Myocardium (MAGNUM trial): clinical feasibility study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:901-8.
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    February 2008
44. OHNO T , Takamoto S, Motomura N
    Diabetic retinopathy and coronary artery disease from the cardiac surgeon's perspective.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:681-9.
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45. ADACHI I , Kagisaki K, Yagihara T, Hagino I, et al
    Unroofing aortic intramural left coronary artery arising from right pulmonary artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:675-7.
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46. OZLER A , Tarhan IA, Kehlibar T, Arslan Y, et al
    Resection of a right coronary artery aneurysm with fistula to the coronary sinus.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:649-51.
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47. HARSKAMP RE , McNeil JD, van Ginkel MW, Bastos RB, et al
    Postoperative internal thoracic artery spasm after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:647-9.
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48. NAKAMURA M , Okamoto F, Nakanishi K, Maruyama R, et al
    Does intensive management of cerebral hemodynamics and atheromatous aorta reduce stroke after coronary artery surgery?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:513-9.
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49. VEEGER NJ , Panday GF, Voors AA, Grandjean JG, et al
    Excellent long-term clinical outcome after coronary artery bypass surgery using three pedicled arterial grafts in patients with three-vessel disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:508-12.
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50. RAO C , Stanbridge Rde L, Chikwe J, Pepper J, et al
    Does previous percutaneous coronary stenting compromise the long-term efficacy of subsequent coronary artery bypass surgery? A microsimulation study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:501-7.
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51. MAGEE MJ , Alexander JH, Hafley G, Ferguson TB Jr, et al
    Coronary artery bypass graft failure after on-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass: findings from PREVENT IV.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:494-9.
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52. SOLIMAN HAMAD MA , Tan ME, van Straten AH, van Zundert AA, et al
    Long-term results of coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with left ventricular dysfunction.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:488-93.
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53. TANG YL
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:580.
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54. ATOUI R , Asenjo JF, Duong M, Chen G, et al
    Marrow stromal cells as universal donor cells for myocardial regenerative therapy: their unique immune tolerance.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:571-9.
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55. FUKUI S , Kitagawa-Sakakida S, Kawamata S, Matsumiya G, et al
    Therapeutic effect of midkine on cardiac remodeling in infarcted rat hearts.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:562-70.
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56. ROSENBERGER P , Shernan SK, Loffler M, Shekar PS, et al
    The influence of epiaortic ultrasonography on intraoperative surgical management in 6051 cardiac surgical patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:548-53.
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57. COLMAN R
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:542.
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58. RAIVIO P , Petaja J, Kuitunen A, Lassila R, et al
    Thrombophilic variables do not increase the generation or procoagulant activity of thrombin during cardiopulmonary bypass.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:536-42.
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59. MARCHEIX B , Carrier M, Martel C, Cossette M, et al
    Effect of pericardial blood processing on postoperative inflammation and the complement pathways.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:530-5.
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60. SUZUKI N , Kozuma K, Ueno Y, Nagaoka K, et al
    Serial quantitative coronary analyses for the evaluation of one-year change in saphenous vein grafts.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:525-9.
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61. OLENCHOCK SA JR , Karmpaliotis D, Gibson WJ, Murphy SA, et al
    Impact of saphenous vein graft radiographic markers on clinical events and angiographic parameters.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:520-4.
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62. CALAFIORE A
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:519.
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63. ASCIONE R , Suleiman SM, Angelini GD
    Retrograde hot-shot cardioplegia in patients with left ventricular hypertrophy undergoing aortic valve replacement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:454-8.
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64. BRAUN J , van de Veire NR, Klautz RJ, Versteegh MI, et al
    Restrictive mitral annuloplasty cures ischemic mitral regurgitation and heart failure.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:430-6.
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    January 2008
65. PATEL ND , Nwakanma LU, Weiss ES, Williams JA, et al
    Impact of septal myocardial infarction on outcomes after surgical ventricular restoration.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:135-45.
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66. DESAI ND
    Pitfalls assessing the role of drug-eluting stents in multivessel coronary disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:25-7.
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67. GOLAND S , Trento A, Czer LS, Eshaghian S, et al
    Thoracic aortic arteriosclerosis in patients with degenerative aortic stenosis with and without coexisting coronary artery disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:113-9.
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68. SZERAFIN T , Hoetzenecker K, Hacker S, Horvath A, et al
    Heat shock proteins 27, 60, 70, 90alpha, and 20S proteasome in on-pump versus off-pump coronary artery bypass graft patients.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:80-7.
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69. CAPUTO M , Anis RR, Rogers CA, Ahmad N, et al
    Coronary collateral circulation: effect on early and midterm outcomes after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:71-9.
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70. YANG JH , Gwon HC, Cho SJ, Hahn JY, et al
    Comparison of coronary artery bypass grafting with drug-eluting stent implantation for the treatment of multivessel coronary artery disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:65-70.
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71. VAN DIJK D , Moons KG, Nathoe HM, van Aarnhem EH, et al
    Cognitive outcomes five years after not undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:60-4.
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72. ZEBIS LR , Christensen TD, Kristiansen IS, Hjortdal VE, et al
    Amiodarone cost effectiveness in preventing atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:28-32.
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73. ATKINSON VP , Soeding P, Horne G, Tatoulis J, et al
    Cold agglutinins in cardiac surgery: management of myocardial protection and cardiopulmonary bypass.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:310-1.
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74. NG CS , Arifi AA, Wan S, Ho AM, et al
    Ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass: impact on cytokine response and cardiopulmonary function.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:154-62.
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75. BECHTEL JF , Detter C, Fischlein T, Krabatsch T, et al
    Cardiac surgery in patients on dialysis: decreased 30-day mortality, unchanged overall survival.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:147-53.
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76. CULLIFORD A
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008;85:119.
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    December 2007
77. CONTE JV
    Invited commentary. Myocardial infarction leads to both immediate and delayed morbidity and mortality.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:2010.
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78. BLOM AS , Pilla JJ, Arkles J, Dougherty L, et al
    Ventricular restraint prevents infarct expansion and improves borderzone function after myocardial infarction: a study using magnetic resonance imaging, three-dimensional surface modeling, and myocardial tagging.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:2004-10.
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79. DACEY LJ , Likosky DS, Ryan TJ Jr, Robb JF, et al
    Long-term survival after surgery versus percutaneous intervention in octogenarians with multivessel coronary disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1904-11.
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80. WU Q , Xu Z
    An alternative procedure for correction of anomalous origin of left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:2132-3.
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81. PENG EW , Codispoti M, Venugopal P, Moore C, et al
    Sinus of valsalva aneurysm masquerading as coronary artery disease.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:2119.
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82. EGRIE G , Woodson K, Alphonso N, Karl TR, et al
    A child with sickle cell disease and anomalous right coronary artery.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:2114-6.
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83. BALACUMARASWAMI L
    Invited commentary. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) ideally mandates the use of objective technology to confirm graft patency.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1934.
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84. TOKUDA Y , Song MH, Ueda Y, Usui A, et al
    Predicting early coronary artery bypass graft failure by intraoperative transit time flow measurement.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1928-33.
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85. ALBACKER TB , Carvalho G, Schricker T, Lachapelle K, et al
    Myocardial protection during elective coronary artery bypass grafting using high-dose insulin therapy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1920-7.
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86. HERNANDEZ F JR , Brown JR, Likosky DS, Clough RA, et al
    Neurocognitive outcomes of off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1897-903.
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87. SELNES OA , Grega MA, Bailey MM, Pham L, et al
    Neurocognitive outcomes 3 years after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a controlled study.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1885-96.
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88. RAMA A , Praschker L, Barreda E, Gandjbakhch I, et al
    Papillary muscle approximation for functional ischemic mitral regurgitation.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:2130-1.
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89. ONORATI F , Esposito A, Pezzo F, di Virgilio A, et al
    Hospital outcome analysis after different techniques of left internal mammary grafts harvesting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1912-9.
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    November 2007
90. SAKAMOTO H , Parish LM, Hamamoto H, Ryan LP, et al
    Effect of reperfusion on left ventricular regional remodeling strains after myocardial infarction.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1528-36.
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91. KOTOULAS C , Bigeon JY, Patris K, Hasan R, et al
    Aortic valve as a victim of percutaneous coronary angioplasty and stenting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1765.
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92. BLANK R , Haager PK, Maeder M, Genoni M, et al
    Giant right coronary artery aneurysm.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1740-2.
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93. IMMER FF , Ackermann A, Gygax E, Stalder M, et al
    Minimal extracorporeal circulation is a promising technique for coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1515-20.
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94. VERSACI F , Del Giudice C, Scafuri A, Zeitani J, et al
    Sequential hybrid carotid and coronary artery revascularization: immediate and mid-term results.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1508-13.
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95. IWAHASHI H , Tashiro T, Morishige N, Hayashida Y, et al
    New method of thermal coronary angiography for intraoperative patency control in off-pump and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1504-7.
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96. LATTOUF OM , Puskas JD, Thourani VH, Noora J, et al
    Does the number of grafts influence surgeon choice and patient benefit of off-pump over conventional on-pump coronary artery revascularization in multivessel coronary artery disease?
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1485-94.
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97. OHNO T , Takamoto S, Motomura N, Ono M, et al
    Coronary artery bypass grafting versus coronary implantation of sirolimus-eluting stents in patients with diabetic retinopathy.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1474-8.
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98. ANSELMI A
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1536-7.
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99. BROWN JR
    Invited commentary.
    Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1502-3.
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100. DI MAURO M , Gagliardi M, Iaco AL, Contini M, et al
     Does off-pump coronary surgery reduce postoperative acute renal failure? The importance of preoperative renal function.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1496-502.
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     October 2007
101. JEMMALI M , Marini D, Calcagni G, Brunelle F, et al
     Pediatric coronary artery bypass after arterial switch operation: noninvasive evaluation with ECG-gated 64-slice CT in routine practice.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1398-9.
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102. AGARWAL R , Jeevanandam V, Jolly N
     Surgical treatment of a giant coronary artery aneurysm: a modified approach.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1392-4.
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103. HAMMON JW , Stump DA, Butterworth JF, Moody DM, et al
     Coronary artery bypass grafting with single cross-clamp results in fewer persistent neuropsychological deficits than multiple clamp or off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1174-8.
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104. SCHNEEBERGER EW , Osterday RM
     Lateral placement of bipolar clamp facilitates pulmonary vein isolation.
     Ann Thorac Surg. 2007;84:1412-3.
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105. MOHAMMADI S , Martineau A, Voisine P, Dagenais F, et al
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