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April 2020
1. BAKAEEN FG, Johnston DR, Svensson LG
   Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting as a subspecialty: Hype or reality.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 18. pii: S0022-5223(20)30903.
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2. MITTEL A, Kim DH, Cooper Z, Argenziano M, et al
   Use of 90-day mortality does not change assessment of hospital quality after coronary artery bypass grafting in New York State.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 11. pii: S0022-5223(20)30765.
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3. OMER S
   Commentary: Saphenous vein graft patency after coronary artery bypass grafting. It's all about getting the basics right.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 6. pii: S0022-5223(20)30775.
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4. ANTUNES MJ
   Commentary: Low left ventricular ejection fraction in coronary artery bypass grafting: Accept or control factors determining survival?
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 6. pii: S0022-5223(20)30810.
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5. PARK SJ, Kim JB
   Commentary: Off-pump coronary arterial bypass grafting, a demanding instrument only for a master?
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)30759.
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6. KULIK A
   Commentary: Yin and Yang: Antiplatelet and lipid-lowering therapies to prevent vein graft thrombosis and atherosclerosis after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Apr 5. pii: S0022-5223(20)30755.
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   March 2020
7. OMER S, Adeseye A, Jimenez E, Cornwell LD, et al
   Low left ventricular ejection fraction, complication rescue, and long-term survival after coronary artery bypass grafting.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)30642.
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8. ZHU J, Zhu Y, Zhang M, Xue Q, et al
   Influence of lipoproteins and antiplatelet agents on vein graft patency 1 year after coronary artery bypass grafting.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 21. pii: S0022-5223(20)30641.
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9. SOUZA D, Samano N
   Reply: No-touch saphenous veins and radial arteries should qualify for the same coronary artery bypass grafting team.
   J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 17. pii: S0022-5223(20)30502.
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10. WU S, Ling YP, Zhao H
    Experience with porcine beating heart simulator for coronary artery bypass surgery residency training.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)30568.
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11. GAUDINO M, Chikwe J, Falk V, Lawton JS, et al
    Transatlantic editorial: The use of multiple arterial grafts for coronary revascularization in Europe and North America.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar 13. pii: S0022-5223(20)30458.
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12. THANGAPPAN K, Morales DLS
    Commentary: Cardiogenic shock, temporary ventricular assist device support, and then total artificial heart: Avoiding the Lazarus implantation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:e231-e232.
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13. ANDERSON RH, Gufler H
    Commentary: What makes the morphologically left ventricle double chambered?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:e195-e196.
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14. VERMA S, Leiter LA, Latter DA, Bhatt DL, et al
    A LEADER in the management of type 2 diabetes and cardiorenal disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:978-984.
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15. RUEL M, Sun LY, Gaudino MF
    The SYNTAX score according to diabetic status: What does it mean for the patient requiring myocardial revascularization?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020;159:857-860.
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    February 2020
16. FRICKE TA, Bell D, Daley M, d'Udekem Y, et al
    The influence of coronary artery anatomy on mortality after the arterial switch operation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 24. pii: S0022-5223(20)30504.
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17. DEO SV, Sharma V, Altarabsheh SE, Raza S, et al
    Home health care visits may reduce the need for early readmission after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30440.
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18. TAGGART DP, Gaudino MF, Gerry S, Gray A, et al
    Ten-year outcomes after off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: Insights from the Arterial Revascularization Trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30427.
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19. LI XY, Hou HT, Chen HX, Liu XC, et al
    Preoperative plasma biomarkers associated with atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30428.
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20. MATOS JD, McIlvaine S, Grau-Sepulveda M, Jawitz OK, et al
    Anticoagulation and amiodarone for new atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting: Prescription patterns and 30-day outcomes in the United States and Canada.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)30408.
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21. CHEN JM
    Commentary: No free lunch: What we talk about when we talk about anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)30402.
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22. NAIMO PS, Buratto E, Konstantinov IE
    Commentary: Surgery for an anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery: To do, or not to do? That is the question.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Feb 14. pii: S0022-5223(20)30399.
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    January 2020
23. BURNS DJP
    Commentary: Coronary artery bypass with bilateral internal thoracic arteries: Could smaller be considered better?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 31. pii: S0022-5223(20)30238.
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24. NISSEN AP, Smith JA, Schmitto JD, Mariani S, et al
    Global perspectives on cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and cardiac surgical training.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 28. pii: S0022-5223(20)30218.
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25. BRUNO VD
    Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting after acute myocardial infarction: Is timing of surgery a relevant factor?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 23. pii: S0022-5223(20)30073.
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26. VALLELY MP, Hameed I, Gaudino M
    Commentary: The evolution of coronary artery bypass surgery: Toward a better operation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 22. pii: S0022-5223(20)30197.
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27. CHOO SJ
    Reply: Time to show greater appreciation of large vessel occlusion stroke after cardiovascular surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 9. pii: S0022-5223(19)39881.
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28. HOSOYAMA K, Ruel M
    Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting after acute myocardial infarction: Sound clinical judgment still prevails.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Jan 7. pii: S0022-5223(20)30042.
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    December 2019
29. ROSENBLUM JM, Binongo J, Wei J, Liu Y, et al
    Priorities in coronary artery bypass grafting: Is midterm survival more dependent on completeness of revascularization or multiple arterial grafts?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 20. pii: S0022-5223(19)39882.
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30. LAZAR HL
    Commentary: Calpain inhibition: A novel strategy to treat chronic myocardial ischemia.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 17. pii: S0022-5223(19)37173.
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31. OMER S, Bakaeen FG
    Commentary: Setting priorities in coronary artery bypass grafting: Do what you can when you can-as long as it's arterial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 14. pii: S0022-5223(19)37095.
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32. LAZAR HL
    The surgeon's role in optimizing medical therapy and maintaining compliance with secondary prevention guidelines in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 13. pii: S0022-5223(19)33124.
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33. BIANCO V, Kilic A, Gleason TG, Aranda-Michel E, et al
    Timing of coronary artery bypass grafting after acute myocardial infarction may not influence mortality and readmissions.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 9. pii: S0022-5223(19)36106.
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    November 2019
34. MALAISRIE SC, McCarthy PM, Kruse J, Matsouaka RA, et al
    Ablation of atrial fibrillation during coronary artery bypass grafting: Late outcomes in a Medicare population.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 29. pii: S0022-5223(19)33073.
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35. SUN WT, Hou HT, Chen HX, Xue HM, et al
    Calcium-activated potassium channel family in coronary artery bypass grafts.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 28. pii: S0022-5223(19)33456.
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36. FRANKEL WC, Nguyen TC
    Commentary: Silent brain lesions add noise to the on- versus off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting debate.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 27. pii: S0022-5223(19)33466.
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37. ZHANG W, Hu R, Zhu Y, Zhang W, et al
    Surgical outcomes for anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery: Influence of late presentation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 22. pii: S0022-5223(19)32359.
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38. ALI I, Fedak PWM
    Commentary: The promise of precision cardiovascular surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 21. pii: S0022-5223(19)33092.
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39. RAJAGOPAL K, Griffith BE, DeAnda A Jr
    Reply: The stresses of cardiovascular mechanics.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 19. pii: S0022-5223(19)32373.
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40. STAFFA SJ, Zurakowski D
    Competing risks analysis of time-to-event data for cardiovascular surgeons.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 15. pii: S0022-5223(19)32777.
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41. VEKSTEIN AM, Lin SS
    Commentary: Silent brain lesions after coronary artery bypass grafting-Reexamining the sound of silence.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 15. pii: S0022-5223(19)32747.
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42. KEHLER DS, Arora RC
    Commentary: Does a "less is more" approach reduce delirium in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 13. pii: S0022-5223(19)32744.
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43. PERRAULT LP, Carrier M, Voisine P, Olsen PS, et al
    Sequential multidetector computed tomography assessments after venous graft treatment solution in coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 9. pii: S0022-5223(19)32503.
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44. CHARLES EJ, Tian Y, Zhang A, Wu D, et al
    Pulsed ultrasound attenuates the hyperglycemic exacerbation of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Nov 2. pii: S0022-5223(19)32401.
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45. VRANCIC JM, Navia DO, Espinoza JC, Piccinini F, et al
    Is sex a risk factor for death in patients with bilateral internal thoracic artery grafts?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:1345-1353.
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    October 2019
46. SELLKE FW
    Commentary: Hyperglycemia during myocardial infarction: Can sound waves improve outcomes?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 31. pii: S0022-5223(19)32398.
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47. DREIFALDT M, Mannion JD, Geijer H, Liden M, et al
    The no-touch saphenous vein is an excellent alternative conduit to the radial artery 8 years after coronary artery bypass grafting: A randomized trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 26. pii: S0022-5223(19)32357.
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48. LUO XJ, Wang YT, Wang W, Xu DH, et al
    Application of the descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery in coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 24. pii: S0022-5223(19)32277.
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49. KALRA K, Padala M
    Commentary: Pouring life into dead tissues: A brief history of the porcine small intestine submucosa (SIS) in cardiovascular surgery-success, failures, hype, and hope.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 24. pii: S0022-5223(19)32290.
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50. TACHIBANA H, Hiraoka A, Saito K, Naito Y, et al
    Incidence and impact of silent brain lesions after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 16. pii: S0022-5223(19)32219.
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51. CLEMENT KC, Canner JK, Lawton JS, Whitman GJR, et al
    Predictors of new persistent opioid use after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 10. pii: S0022-5223(19)32169.
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52. STEPHENS EH, Dearani JA
    Commentary: Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery-Time is of the essence.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 9. pii: S0022-5223(19)32159.
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53. GOLDSMITH MP, Allan CK, Callahan R, Kaza AK, et al
    Acute coronary artery obstruction following surgical repair of congenital heart disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 3. pii: S0022-5223(19)32079.
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54. ABREU JA, Nguyen TC
    Commentary: Another important tool in the toolbox: The descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery in coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Oct 1. pii: S0022-5223(19)32110.
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    September 2019
55. NISHIOKA N, Ichihara N, Bando K, Motomura N, et al
    Body mass index as a tool for optimizing surgical care in coronary artery bypass grafting through understanding risks of specific complications.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 28. pii: S0022-5223(19)31513.
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56. RAM E, Sternik L, Klempfner R, Iakobishvili Z, et al
    Outcomes of different revascularization strategies among patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes without ST elevation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)32010.
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57. ABOUL-HASSAN SS, Marczak J, Stankowski T, Peksa M, et al
    Association between preoperative aspirin and acute kidney injury following coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)31931.
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58. HASHIMOTO M, Wehman B, Balkhy HH
    Robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass: Tips and tricks for using an anastomotic device.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)31925.
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59. TIMEK TA, Beute T, Robinson JA, Zalizadeh D, et al
    Del Nido cardioplegia in isolated adult coronary artery bypass surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 24. pii: S0022-5223(19)32011.
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60. DENISET J, Fedak PWM
    Commentary: Cause or consequence? The influence of mitral regurgitation on post-myocardial infarction structural remodeling is better defined using a new rodent model.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)31934.
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61. SHAPIRA OM, Mahajna A, Aviel G
    Commentary: Automatic distal anastomotic connector-Carrying away a small stone towards moving the entire robotic coronary artery bypass grafting mountain.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)32031.
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62. RANKIN JS, Lerner DJ, Braid-Forbes MJ, McCrea MM, et al
    Surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation concomitant to coronary-artery bypass grafting provides cost-effective mortality reduction.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 10. pii: S0022-5223(19)31755.
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63. CARREL T, Reineke D, Taggart DP
    Commentary: Treatment of multivessel coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes: Advocating for the best strategy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 9. pii: S0022-5223(19)31739.
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64. PATEL VS, Lee R
    Commentary: Is surgical ablation concomitant with coronary artery bypass grafting cost-effective? No answers, just questions.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Sep 5. pii: S0022-5223(19)31725.
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65. OKAMURA H
    REPLY: Optimal management of left ventricular free wall rupture considering the probability of rerupture.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:e99-e100.
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66. EDELMAN JJ, Kitahara H, Thourani VH
    REPLY: Patch and unload.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:e98-e99.
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    Discussion.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:832-834.
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68. GOTTLIEB SEN D, Kimball TR
    Commentary: The devil you know and the devil you don't.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:835-836.
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    August 2019
69. GUIHAIRE J, Bosse C, Nottin R
    Reply: Limb ischemia after internal thoracic artery harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting is prevented by bypass from the ascending aorta to bilateral femoral arteries in patients with Leriche syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug 28. pii: S0022-5223(19)31418.
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70. GUARIENTO A, Blitzer D, Doulamis I, Shin B, et al
    Preischemic autologous mitochondrial transplantation by intracoronary injection for myocardial protection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug 28. pii: S0022-5223(19)31663.
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71. MEHAFFEY JH, Hawkins RB, Charles EJ, Thibault D, et al
    Distressed communities are associated with worse outcomes after coronary artery bypass surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug 22. pii: S0022-5223(19)31584.
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72. TAGGART DP, Thuijs DJFM, Di Giammarco G, Puskas JD, et al
    Intraoperative transit-time flow measurement and high-frequency ultrasound assessment in coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug 22. pii: S0022-5223(19)31581.
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73. BAKAEEN FG, Svensson LG
    Reply: Coronary artery bypass grafting may have many fathers, but one stands out.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug 7. pii: S0022-5223(19)31416.
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74. LOPEZ-DE LA CRUZ Y, Quintero Fleites YF
    Do not forget other fathers of coronary artery bypass grafting!
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Aug 6. pii: S0022-5223(19)31414.
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    July 2019
75. TAKEUCHI K
    Commentary: Ruptured double-chambered left ventricle in association with coronary artery disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 25. pii: S0022-5223(19)31491.
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76. PARK WK, Kim DH, Kwak YT, Cho SH, et al
    Double-chambered left ventricle discovered in patient with ruptured left ventricular aneurysm after myocardial infarction.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 19. pii: S0022-5223(19)31413.
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77. PAGIDIPATI NJ, Lopes RD
    New antihyperglycemic medications with cardiovascular protection for patients with diabetes: What do surgeons need to know?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 10. pii: S0022-5223(19)31167.
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78. RYAN CT, Ghanta RK
    Commentary: "Shear" patience for post-myocardial infarction regenerative therapy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 2. pii: S0022-5223(19)31324.
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79. FERKET BS, Thourani VH, Voisine P, Hohmann SF, et al
    Cost-effectiveness of coronary artery bypass grafting plus mitral valve repair versus coronary artery bypass grafting alone for moderate ischemic mitral regurgitation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jul 2. pii: S0022-5223(19)31332.
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80. WINLAW DS
    Commentary: Radical ostioplasty: The way to restore flow after arterial switch operation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:e21-e22.
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81. NAGATO H, Imai K, Ikai A, Sakamoto K, et al
    A novel surgical technique for the repair of coronary obstruction after arterial switch operation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:e17-e19.
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82. FORMICA F, D'Alessandro S, Singh G, Ciobanu AM, et al
    The impact of the radial artery or the saphenous vein in addition to the bilateral internal mammary arteries on late survival: A propensity score analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;158:141-151.
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    June 2019
83. FORMICA F, D'Alessandro S, Singh G
    Left ventricular free wall rupture after myocardial infarction: Still a challenging complication.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 27. pii: S0022-5223(19)31139.
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84. ROCHA RV, Yanagawa B, Hussain MA, Tu JV, et al
    Off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in moderate renal failure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 18. pii: S0022-5223(19)31206.
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85. HWANG HY, Yeom SY, Park EA, Lee W, et al
    Serial cardiac magnetic resonance imaging after surgical coronary revascularization for left ventricular dysfunction.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Jun 8. pii: S0022-5223(19)31165.
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86. DHAWAN R, Chaney MA
    Commentary: RAGE against the spleen.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:2272-2273.
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    May 2019
87. ASAI T
    Commentary: Ischemic left ventricular dysfunction needs durable complete surgical coronary revascularization.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 30. pii: S0022-5223(19)31148.
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88. GUPTA V
    Commentary: Running the cardiovascular intensive care unit-Should surgeons be cut?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 24. pii: S0022-5223(19)31115.
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89. ATTIA T, Halkos ME
    Commentary: Reinventing the wheel: Off- versus on-pump redo coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)31095.
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90. KRISHNASWAMY A, Kapadia SR, Suri R
    Commentary: Avoiding danger-Addressing the specter of coronary obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 23. pii: S0022-5223(19)31101.
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91. HEITKEMPER M, Hatoum H, Azimian A, Yeats B, et al
    Modeling risk of coronary obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 18. pii: S0022-5223(19)31030.
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92. FILARDO G, Ailawadi G, Pollock BD, da Graca B, et al
    Postoperative atrial fibrillation: Sex-specific characteristics and effect on survival.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 18. pii: S0022-5223(19)31037.
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93. WORRALL N, Brevig J, Jin R, Gluckman T, et al
    Reduction in coronary artery bypass grafting surgery mortality and morbidity during a 3-year multicenter quality improvement project.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 17. pii: S0022-5223(19)31014.
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94. RUFA MI, Ursulescu A, Nagib R, Shanmuganathan S, et al
    Off-pump versus on-pump redo coronary artery bypass grafting: A propensity score analysis of long-term follow-up.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 May 11. pii: S0022-5223(19)30971.
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95. BOZBUGA N
    Lactate monitoring for risk stratification in postcardiotomy patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenator support.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e267-e268.
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96. FUX T, Holm M, van der Linden J
    Arterial lactate before initiation of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for postcardiotomy shock improves postimplant outcome prediction.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e266-e267.
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97. FORMICA F, D'Alessandro S, Sangalli F
    Arterial lactate level: A simple and effective tool during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2019;157:e265-e266.
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    April 2019
98. CONTI VR
    Commentary: Can coronary artery fistulae be an indication for transarterial aortic valve replacement over surgical aortic valve replacement?
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