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    April 2024
  1. GAUDINO M, Bairey Merz CN, Sandner S, Creber RM, et al
    Randomized Comparison of the Outcome of Single Versus Multiple Arterial Grafts trial (ROMA):Women-a trial dedicated to women to improve coronary bypass outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1316-1321.
    PubMed    


  2. SHAPIRA OM
    Commentary: The radial artery: The optimal second arterial conduit of choice.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1303-1304.
    PubMed    


  3. IBRAHIM M, Chung JC, Ascaso M, Hage F, et al
    In-hospital thromboembolic complications after frozen elephant trunk aortic arch repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:1217-1226.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    March 2024
  4. GREGORY V, Spielvogel D, Ohira S
    Optimal arch repair in acute type A aortic dissection: Striking a balance between safety and efficacy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e64-e65.
    PubMed    


  5. ELBATARNY M, Stevens LM, Dagenais F, Peterson MD, et al
    Hemiarch versus extended arch repair for acute type A dissection: Results from a multicenter national registry.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:935-943.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  6. DI MARCO L, Gliozzi G, Votano D, Murana G, et al
    Reoperations on the ascending aorta and aortic arch: A retrospective series of 453 patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:897-907.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  7. WILLEKES H, Parker J, Neill J Jr, Augustin G, et al
    Efficacy of del Nido cardioplegia in adult cardiac procedures with prolonged aortic crossclamp time.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:996-1007.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  8. PARK SJ, Kim HR, Shinn SH, Kim HJ, et al
    Aortic arch isolation to reduce cerebral embolic risk during replacement of the atherosclerotic aortic arch.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:927-934.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    February 2024
  9. BACKER CL, Monge MC, Wallen WJ, Eltayeb O, et al
    The aortic uncrossing procedure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:413-419.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  10. ROBINSON BM, Paterson HS
    Left internal mammary grafts: No patency difference to the left anterior descending artery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:e44.
    PubMed    


  11. FRANKEL WC, Green SY, Amarasekara HS, Orozco-Sevilla V, et al
    Early and late outcomes of surgical repair of mycotic aortic aneurysms: A 30-year experience.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:578-587.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  12. ASSI R, Geirsson A, Vallabhajosyula P
    Commentary: The first operative risk score for contemporary aortic arch surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:609-610.
    PubMed    


    January 2024
  13. OGINO H, Yoshino H, Shimokawa T, Akutsu K, et al
    A new insight into superacute care for type A acute aortic dissection in the Tokyo Acute Aortic Super Network.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:41-51.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  14. PREVENTZA O
    Commentary: One size does not fit all: The landing zone of the frozen elephant trunk will be different for every patient, and we need to be safe.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:26-27.
    PubMed    


  15. JENKINS S, Komber M, Mattam K, Briffa N, et al
    Negative pressure wound therapy in patients with diabetes undergoing left internal thoracic artery harvest: A randomized control trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:256-268.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  16. TAKAGI D, Yamamoto H, Kadohama T, Kiryu K, et al
    Optimal stent length and distal positioning of frozen elephant trunks deployed from the aortic zone 0 for type A acute aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:15-25.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  17. HAGE A, Hage F, Chu MWA
    Commentary: Stent-graft induced new entry: Is it just too much radial force?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:39-40.
    PubMed    


  18. LAWRENCE KW, Yin K, Connelly HL, Datar Y, et al
    Sex-based outcomes in surgical repair of acute type A aortic dissection: A meta-analysis and meta-regression.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:76-85.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  19. LIM K, Wan S
    Commentary: Looking into the crystal ball: Will a clinical SYNTAX score help the heart team?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:174-175.
    PubMed    


  20. SINGH B, Singh G, Tripathy A, Larobina M, et al
    Comparing the patency of the left internal mammary in single, sequential, and Y grafts.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:176-182.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  21. LI X, Zhang Y, Sun Z, Wang H, et al
    Prevention of distal stent graft-induced new entry after endovascular repair for type B aortic dissection: A retrospective cohort study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024;167:28-38.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    December 2023
  22. LAU C, LeMaire S
    Discussion to: Risk profile and operative outcomes in patients with and without Marfan syndrome undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1558-1560.
    PubMed    


  23. LAU C, Soletti G Jr, Weinsaft JW, Rahouma M, et al
    Risk profile and operative outcomes in patients with and without Marfan syndrome undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1548-1557.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  24. ASTASHCHANKA A, Kerr KM, Yang JZ, Bautista A, et al
    Repeat pulmonary thromboendarterectomy outcomes: A 15-year single-center retrospective review.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:1512-1519.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2023
  25. PEDROZA AJ, Cheng P, Dalal AR, Baeumler K, et al
    Early clinical outcomes and molecular smooth muscle cell phenotyping using a prophylactic aortic arch replacement strategy in Loeys-Dietz syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e332-e376.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2023

  26. Discussion to: Stem cell-derived exosome patch with coronary artery bypass graft restores cardiac function in chronically ischemic porcine myocardium.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Oct 6:S0022-5223(23)00852.
    PubMed    


  27. KONSTANTINOV IE
    Commentary: Revascularization of the right ventricle-dependent coronary circulation: A paradigm change?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:e159-e161.
    PubMed    


  28. VEKSTEIN AM, Doberne JW, Weissler EH, Wojnarski CM, et al
    Tailored approach and outcomes of aortic arch reconstruction after acute type A dissection repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:996-1008.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    September 2023
  29. TAM DY, Fremes SE
    Commentary: Who benefits from public reporting of outcomes in coronary surgery?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:816-818.
    PubMed    


  30. BOUGIOUKAS L, Heiser A, Berg A, Polomsky M, et al
    Integrated cardiothoracic surgery match: Trends among applicants compared with other surgical subspecialties.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:904-914.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    August 2023
  31. AWAD MA, Cires-Drouet R, Ramani G, Leibowitz JL, et al
    Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy in Hospitalized versus Elective Patients with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Aug 21:S0022-5223(23)00728.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  32. WAGNER C, Hawkins RB
    Commentary: Splitting hairs on the creme de la creme of all-arterial revascularization strategies.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:530-531.
    PubMed    


  33. HIRJI SA, Ghandour H, Tolis G Jr
    Commentary: Sternal wound complications and internal mammary harvesting technique: An unresolved debate.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:540-541.
    PubMed    


  34. MIYOSHI Y, Kaji S, Masumoto A, Kim K, et al
    Aortic enlargement in two weeks is associated with subsequent aortic events in patients with type B acute aortic syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:410-418.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  35. WOJNARSKI CM, Moraca RJ
    Commentary: Seeing through the fog: Longitudinal strain as a predictor of survival after septal myectomy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:501-502.
    PubMed    


  36. NIENABER CA, Akin I, Yuan X
    Commentary: Making sense of minor changes: Type B aortic dissection in a new light!
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:420-421.
    PubMed    


  37. BACHET J
    Commentary: What about immediate thoracic endovascular aortic repair in all type B acute dissections?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:419-420.
    PubMed    


    July 2023
  38. GAUDINO M, Bakaeen FG, Sandner S, Aldea GS, et al
    Expert systematic review on the choice of conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting: endorsed by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS).
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 25:S0022-5223(23)00544.
    PubMed    


  39. AGGARWAL R, Shao A, Potel KN, So SW, et al
    Stem Cell-Derived Exosome Patch with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Restores Cardiac Function in Chronically Ischemic Porcine Myocardium.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jul 21:S0022-5223(23)00619.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  40. BOZINOVSKI J
    Commentary: Clear as blood: Anticoagulation, false lumen patency, and outcomes in acute aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:50-51.
    PubMed    


  41. LEE G, Vervoort D, Sud M, Fremes SE, et al
    Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting versus percutaneous coronary intervention in left main disease: Plausibility does not equal evidence.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:134-135.
    PubMed    


  42. DE FILIPPO O, Di Franco A, Boretto P, Bruno F, et al
    Percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery surgery for left main disease according to lesion site: A meta-analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:120-132.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  43. LAZAR HL
    Commentary: Percutaneous coronary intervention for left main lesions: Once again coronary artery bypass grafting gets the shaft.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:133-134.
    PubMed    


  44. WEISS AJ, Insler JE, Bakaeen FG
    Commentary: When possible, revascularize all the important coronary vessels at a minimum.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:117-118.
    PubMed    


  45. VO TX, Glineur D, Ruel M
    Commentary: Complete revascularization in coronary artery bypass grafting-sometimes it pays to be conservative.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:115-116.
    PubMed    


  46. MEHAFFEY JH, Hawkins RB
    Commentary: At the surgeon's discretion: Complete revascularization is best.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:118-119.
    PubMed    


  47. BIANCO V, Kilic A, Aranda-Michel E, Serna-Gallegos D, et al
    Complete revascularization during coronary artery bypass grafting is associated with reduced major adverse events.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:104-113.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  48. MILLA F, Thourani VH
    Commentary: Just do it: Complete coronary artery revascularization-more is less!
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;166:114-115.
    PubMed    


    June 2023
  49. DEO SV, Al-Kindi S, Virani SS, Fremes S, et al
    Novel therapies to achieve the recommended low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration (LDL-C) targets for patients after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Jun 5:S0022-5223(23)00452.
    PubMed    


  50. KHANNA AK, Kelava M, Ahuja S, Makarova N, et al
    A nomogram to predict postoperative pulmonary complications after cardiothoracic surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2134-2146.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  51. IESU S, Chivasso P, Bruno VD
    Commentary: Neurophysiologic monitoring during aortic arch surgery: Preventing rather than treating.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1982-1983.
    PubMed    


  52. LEVETT JY, Tam DY, Fremes SE
    Commentary: How radical is radial? A tale of 2 grafts.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2087-2089.
    PubMed    


  53. FORMICA F, Maestri F, D'Alessandro S, Di Mauro M, et al
    Survival effect of radial artery usage in addition to bilateral internal thoracic arterial grafting: A meta-analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2076-2085.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  54. TATOULIS J
    Commentary: The radial artery: An influential partner for the 2 internal thoracic arteries.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2086-2087.
    PubMed    


  55. BEAVER TM, Scali S
    Commentary: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair in Marfan syndrome-dancing with dogma.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2009-2010.
    PubMed    


  56. ROCHA RV, Ouzounian M, Fremes SE
    Commentary: Endovascular repair in Marfan syndrome: Viable bailout but not ready for prime time.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:2008-2009.
    PubMed    


  57. JIANG X, Chen B, Jiang J, Shi Y, et al
    Outcomes of endovascular therapy for Stanford type B aortic dissection in patients with Marfan syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1999-2007.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  58. CHATTERJEE S, Shi A, Yoon L, Green SY, et al
    Effect of sarcopenia on survival and spinal cord deficit outcomes after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair in patients 60 years of age and older.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1985-1996.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    May 2023
  59. URSO S, Sadaba R, Dayan V, Nogales E, et al
    Reply: Left main disease and multivessel coronary artery disease should not be thought as two separate manifestations of ischemic heart disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 May 16:S0022-5223(23)00343.
    PubMed    


  60. KIDO T, Stern C, Heinisch PP, Burri M, et al
    The impact of pulmonary artery size on midterm outcomes after nonfenestrated Fontan operation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1651-1660.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  61. SVENSSON LG
    Our experience with 1000 recent thoracoabdominal aneurysm repairs, including endovascular stenting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1754-1758.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  62. DEBOEVER N, Bayley EM, Vaporciyan AA, Antonoff MB, et al
    Traits of the current traditional pathway cardiothoracic surgery training pool: Results of a cross-sectional study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1743-1750.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  63. FUKUHARA S, Khaja MS, Williams DM, Marko X, et al
    Aortic septotomy to optimize landing zones during thoracic endovascular aortic repair for chronic type B aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1776-1786.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  64. TRONCONE M, Dagenais F
    Commentary: Is aortic septotomy the "Holy Grail" for thoracic endovascular aortic repair management of chronic type B dissection?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1788-1789.
    PubMed    


    April 2023
  65. SAKATA T, Miyamoto Y, Kuno T
    Combining left main and multivessel coronary artery disease as a revascularization target.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023 Apr 29:S0022-5223(23)00277.
    PubMed    


  66. TAM DY, Ruel M, Fremes SE
    Commentary: Does the SYNTAX (Synergy between PCI with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery) score even matter?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1415-1417.
    PubMed    


  67. GAUDINO M, Hameed I, Di Franco A, Naik A, et al
    Comparison of SYNTAX score strata effects of percutaneous and surgical revascularization trials: A meta-analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1405-1413.
    PubMed     Abstract available



  68. Endovascular repair of intercostal and visceral aortic patch aneurysms following open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1261-1271.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  69. HUSSAIN ST, Goncalves JA
    Commentary: Endovascular repair to the rescue!
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1273-1274.
    PubMed    


  70. KOUCHOUKOS NT
    Commentary: Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest for left chest aneurysm repair: Ready for prime time?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1283-1284.
    PubMed    


    March 2023
  71. HABERTHEUER A, Sabe AA
    Commentary: Pharmacologic induction of spinal cord ischemic tolerance: Game changer in thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:e100-e101.
    PubMed    


  72. ROBINSON NB, Lia H, Rahouma M, Audisio K, et al
    Coronary artery bypass with single versus multiple arterial grafts in women: A meta-analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1093-1098.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  73. DREVETS PD, Lee R
    Commentary: Multiple arterial grafting seems promising, but where is the proof of a long-term survival benefit in women?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1102-1103.
    PubMed    


  74. KREIBICH M, Siepe M, Berger T, Beyersdorf F, et al
    Intervention rates and outcomes in medically managed uncomplicated descending thoracic aortic dissections.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:958-965.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  75. TIAN M, Liu X, Chen L, Hu S, et al
    Urine metabolites for preoperative prediction of acute kidney injury after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:1165-1175.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  76. DI MARCO L, Di Mauro M
    Commentary: Medically managed uncomplicated descending thoracic aortic dissection: Are we gambling?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:969-971.
    PubMed    


  77. BROWN JA, Sultan I
    Commentary: Delaying the inevitable? Interventions for medically managed, uncomplicated type B aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:966-969.
    PubMed    


  78. NAKAI C, Izumi S, Haraguchi T, Henmi S, et al
    Impact of time from symptom onset to operation on outcome of repair of acute type A aortic dissection with malperfusion.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:984-991.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    February 2023
  79. KING G, Buratto E, Cordina R, Iyengar A, et al
    Atrioventricular septal defect in Fontan circulation: Right ventricular dominance, not valve surgery, adversely affects survival.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:424-433.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  80. ANDREI AC
    Commentary: Hospital cost reduction after coronary artery bypass grafting is a strategic priority.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:778.
    PubMed    


  81. MENNANDER AA
    Commentary: It takes two to tango: Revascularization and viable cells.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:e66-e67.
    PubMed    


  82. LUTHRA S, Tsang GM
    Concurrent stabilization of "downstream" aorta during acute type A aortic dissection repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:586-588.
    PubMed    


  83. SHEMIN RJ
    Commentary: Advances in the pursuit of renal protection in TAAA operations.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:584-585.
    PubMed    


  84. ASAI T
    Commentary: Spontaneous myocardial infarctions and the vital choice: Bypass or stent.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:670-671.
    PubMed    


  85. GAUDINO M, Di Franco A, Spadaccio C, Rahouma M, et al
    Difference in spontaneous myocardial infarction and mortality in percutaneous versus surgical revascularization trials: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:662-669.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  86. POPE NH, Kilic A
    Commentary: Costs of coronary artery bypass grafting: We can do better.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:776-777.
    PubMed    


  87. HERBST DA, Atluri P
    Commentary: The times they are a-changin': Coronary artery bypass grafting following acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:685-686.
    PubMed    


  88. AKHRASS R, Khatri J, Bakaeen FG
    Commentary: Timing of coronary artery bypass grafting after ST elevation myocardial infarction: All judgment, no magic.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:684-685.
    PubMed    


  89. YAN W, Yamashita MH
    Commentary: Using the right tools for the job: Revisiting renal preservation during open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:580-581.
    PubMed    


  90. SALENGER R, Etchill EW, Fonner CE, Alejo D, et al
    Hospital variability in modifiable factors driving coronary artery bypass charges.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:764-772.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  91. FALASA MP, Beaver TM
    Commentary: Data zenith.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:566-567.
    PubMed    


    January 2023
  92. DAVIERWALA PM, Verevkin A, Bergien L, von Aspern K, et al
    Twenty-year outcomes of minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery: The Leipzig experience.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:115-127.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  93. PATEL V, Ghanta RK
    Commentary: Sometimes less is more. Should minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass become the new standard for revascularization of the left anterior descending artery?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:132-133.
    PubMed    


  94. LIKOSKY DS, Strobel RJ, Wu X, Kramer RS, et al
    Interhospital failure to rescue after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:134-143.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  95. DIMAGLI A, Benedetto U
    Commentary: "Do or do not. There is no try": Which role for minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:131-132.
    PubMed    


  96. POPE NH, Kilic A
    Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting in midrange ejection fraction: Charting unknown waters.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:162-163.
    PubMed    


  97. NOLY PE, Carrier M
    Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery alone is not the only way!
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:159-160.
    PubMed    


  98. OGAMI T, Zimmermann E, Zhu RC, Zhao Y, et al
    Proximal aortic repair in dialysis patients: A national database analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:31-39.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  99. LESHNOWER BG
    Commentary: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair for uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection: It's not a complicated decision.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:14-15.
    PubMed    


  100. SPINELLI D, Weaver FA, Azizzadeh A, Magee GA, et al
    Endovascular treatment of complicated versus uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2023;165:4-13.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    December 2022
  101. BECKMANN E, Haverich A
    Commentary: Total aortic arch replacement and the frozen elephant trunk: Out with the old, in with the new?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1696-1697.
    PubMed    


  102. BURKE CR, Aldea GS
    Commentary: The frozen elephant trunk-the "hot" procedure. An important evolutionary step but probably not a final destination.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1693-1694.
    PubMed    


  103. OGINO H, Okita Y, Uchida N, Kato M, et al
    Comparative study of Japanese frozen elephant trunk device for open aortic arch repairs.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1681-1692.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  104. BACIEWICZ FA JR
    Commentary: Elephant trunk: Straight-up or frozen?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1694-1695.
    PubMed    


  105. RUBENS FD, Virani A, Coylewright M, Sathananthan J, et al
    Balancing patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine in patients needing coronary revascularization.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1903-1906.
    PubMed    


  106. PULIDO JN
    Commentary: To Swan or not to Swan in cardiac surgery? Narrowing the window of benefit.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1976-1977.
    PubMed    


  107. WAKEFIELD B, Geube M
    Commentary: The uncertain fate of the pulmonary artery catheter in cardiac surgery: The difference is in the exceptions.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1974-1975.
    PubMed    


  108. BROWN JA, Aranda-Michel E, Kilic A, Serna-Gallegos D, et al
    The impact of pulmonary artery catheter use in cardiac surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1965-1973.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  109. ASHIKHMINA E
    Commentary: Has pulmonary artery catheter ship sailed?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1978-1979.
    PubMed    


  110. AHMAD W, Liakopoulos OJ
    Commentary: A tailored strategy for repair of acute type A aortic dissection: Balancing risk versus benefit.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1710-1711.
    PubMed    


  111. LAU C, Robinson NB, Farrington WJ, Rahouma M, et al
    A tailored strategy for repair of acute type A aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1698-1707.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  112. CUI H, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Dearani JA, et al
    Latent outflow tract obstruction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: Clinical characteristics and outcomes of septal myectomy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1863-1869.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  113. SHANG M, Mori M, Gan G, Deng Y, et al
    Widening volume and persistent outcome disparity in valve operations: New York statewide analysis, 2005-2016.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1796-1803.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2022
  114. HAUCK SR, Kupferthaler A, Kern M, Rousseau H, et al
    Branched versus fenestrated thoracic endovascular aortic repair in the aortic arch: A multicenter comparison.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1379-1389.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  115. SCHAEFER AK, Distelmaier K, Riebandt J, Goliasch G, et al
    Access site complications of postcardiotomy extracorporeal life support.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1546-1558.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  116. TAGGART DP, Gavrilov Y, Krasopoulos G, Rajakaruna C, et al
    External stenting and disease progression in saphenous vein grafts two years after coronary artery bypass grafting: A multicenter randomized trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1532-1541.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  117. NANTSIOS A, Vo TX, Ruel M
    Commentary: External stenting of saphenous vein grafts-reinVESTing to achieve best returns in coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1542-1543.
    PubMed    


  118. STEPHENS EH, Pochettino A
    Commentary: Frozen elephant trunk for acute dissection: Ready for prime time?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1410-1411.
    PubMed    


  119. VENTO V, Multon S, Ramadan R, Deleuze P, et al
    Outcomes of urgent aortic wrapping for acute type A aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1412-1420.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  120. PREVENTZA O, Amarasekara H, Price MD, Chatterjee S, et al
    Propensity score analysis in patients with and without previous isolated coronary artery bypass grafting who require proximal aortic and arch surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1390-1396.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  121. IKONOMIDIS JS
    Commentary: Axillary versus innominate artery cannulation for proximal aortic arch surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1440-1441.
    PubMed    


  122. IINO K, Takago S, Saito N, Ueda H, et al
    Total arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk for acute type A aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1400-1409.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2022
  123. RESTAINO K, Maeda K
    Commentary: The future for adult Fontan patients: What is there to see in the liver?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1186-1187.
    PubMed    


  124. SHIN YR, Kim SU, Lee S, Choi JY, et al
    Noninvasive surrogates are poor predictors of liver fibrosis in patients with Fontan circulation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1176-1185.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  125. HAYES PG, Trani JL
    Commentary: Modern management of type B aortic dissection: Perspectives from the house of DeBakey.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1067-1068.
    PubMed    


  126. HONG JC, Le Huu A, Preventza O
    Medical or endovascular management of acute type B aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1058-1065.
    PubMed    


  127. AMBROSIO G, Gensini G
    Commentary: Potential advantages of terminal warm blood cardioplegia: Will the "hot shot" approach become hot stuff?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e157-e158.
    PubMed    


  128. ELEFTERIADES JA, Ziganshin BA
    Commentary: "Incidental" total aortic stent graft in acute type A dissection surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1054-1056.
    PubMed    


  129. XIE XB, Dai XF, Fang GH, Qiu ZH, et al
    Extensive repair of acute type A aortic dissection through a partial upper sternotomy and using complete stent-graft replacement of the arch.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:1045-1052.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    September 2022
  130. REUL RM, Grubb KJ
    Commentary: Apples to oranges: Individualized approach in aortic stenosis with coronary artery disease requires careful comparison and granular data.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Sep 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00995.
    PubMed    


  131. MA M
    Commentary: A new Fontan commandment.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:783-784.
    PubMed    


  132. ALSOUFI B
    Commentary: A new Fontan commandment?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:781-782.
    PubMed    


  133. LIN HC, Huang SC, Wu MH, Wang JK, et al
    Preoperative N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide is associated with Fontan outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:770-780.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  134. WRIGHT CD
    Commentary: Segmental pulmonary endarterectomy: Going out on the limb.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:709-710.
    PubMed    


    August 2022
  135. AGGARWAL R, Qi SS, So SW, Swingen C, et al
    Persistent diastolic dysfunction in chronically ischemic hearts following coronary artery bypass graft.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 24. pii: S0022-5223(22)00898.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  136. SAKURAI Y, Yokoyama Y, Fukuhara S, Takagi H, et al
    Complete transcatheter versus surgical approach to aortic stenosis with coronary artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Aug 18. pii: S0022-5223(22)00893.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  137. BEDZRA EKS, Adachi I, Peng DM, Amdani S, et al
    Systemic ventricular assist device support of the Fontan circulation yields promising outcomes: An analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Pedimacs and Intermacs Databases.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:353-364.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  138. HERRMANN JL
    Commentary: Systemic ventricular assist devices for the Fontan circulation: We can, but for whom and when?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:365-366.
    PubMed    


  139. NAVIA D, Espinoza J, Vrancic M, Piccinini F, et al
    Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting in elderly patients makes sense indeed.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e88.
    PubMed    


  140. HU X, Wang Y
    Is bilateral internal thoracic artery truly better for older patients?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:e87.
    PubMed    


  141. LOCKER C
    Commentary: Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting in elderly patients? Elephant on a slippery slope.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:554-556.
    PubMed    


  142. PARK SJ, Kim JB
    Commentary: Stronger evidence than Arterial Revascularization Trial in patients aged 70 years or more?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:550-551.
    PubMed    


  143. NAVIA D, Espinoza J, Vrancic M, Piccinini F, et al
    Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting in elderly patients: Any benefit in survival?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:542-549.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  144. PREVENTZA O, Cekmecelioglu D
    Commentary: Endovascular solutions for chronic type B aortic dissection: Keep pushing the envelope in a safe way and helping our patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:461-462.
    PubMed    


  145. GRIMM JC, Szeto WY
    Commentary: Managing the septum in chronic type B aortic dissections-power up the laser.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:460-461.
    PubMed    


  146. FUKUHARA S, Tchouta L, Pampati R, Liesman DR, et al
    Laser aortic septotomy during thoracic endovascular aortic repair for chronic type B aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:450-459.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    July 2022
  147. BACKER CL
    Commentary: Vascular ring repair: Not always one and done.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:208-209.
    PubMed    


  148. AKHRASS R, Bakaeen FG
    The advantage of surgical revascularization in diabetic patients with multivessel disease: More arterial conduits, more benefit.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:119-122.
    PubMed    


  149. LEVACK MM, Kindzelski BA, Miletic KG, Vargo PR, et al
    Adjunctive endovascular balloon fracture fenestration for chronic aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:2-10.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  150. PERCY ED, Sabe AA
    Commentary: A new chapter in chronic type B aortic dissection: Balloon fracture fenestration and remodeling.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:12-13.
    PubMed    


  151. ARNAOUTAKIS GJ, Sultan I
    Commentary: Blowing stuff up: Balloon fracture fenestration with thoracic endovascular aortic repair for chronic type B aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;164:11-12.
    PubMed    


    June 2022
  152. GAUDINO M, Audisio K, Hueb WA, Stone GW, et al
    Coronary artery bypass grafting versus medical therapy in patients with stable coronary artery disease: An individual patient data pooled meta-analysis of randomized trials.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 9. pii: S0022-5223(22)00641.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  153. ALBOOM M, Browne A, Sheth T, Zheng Z, et al
    Conduit selection and early graft failure in coronary artery bypass surgery: A post hoc analysis of the Cardiovascular Outcomes for People Using Anticoagulation Strategies (COMPASS) coronary artery bypass grafting study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Jun 2. pii: S0022-5223(22)00629.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  154. JEON YJ, Kim HK, Kim WS, Cho JH, et al
    Repair of aortoesophageal fistula with homograft aortic replacement and primary esophageal closure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2002-2008.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  155. OROZCO-SEVILLA V, Salerno TA
    Commentary: Has revascularization MET its match?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2105-2106.
    PubMed    


  156. DEO SV, Sundaram V, Wilson B, Sahadevan J, et al
    Adverse events after coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with preoperative metabolic syndrome: A 10-year follow-up of the Veterans Affairs Database.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2096-2103.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  157. CHATTERJEE S, LeMaire SA, Amarasekara HS, Green SY, et al
    Differential presentation in acuity and outcomes based on socioeconomic status in patients who undergo thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1990-1998.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  158. DE LEON AYALA IA, Cheng YT, Chen SW, Chu SY, et al
    Outcomes of type Ia endoleaks after endovascular repair of the proximal aorta.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2012-2021.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  159. ASAI T, Dohi S, Oishi A, Endo D, et al
    Commentary: There is a type Ia leak in that stent-graft?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2022-2023.
    PubMed    


    May 2022
  160. TAM DY, Friedrich JO, Arora RC, Yanagawa B, et al
    Frequentist or Bayesian: Coronary artery bypass grafting offers advantages over percutaneous coronary intervention in left main coronary disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00599.
    PubMed    


  161. KOWALEWSKI M, Pasierski M, Kolodziejczak M, Litwinowicz R, et al
    Atrial fibrillation ablation improves late survival after concomitant cardiac surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 May 14. pii: S0022-5223(22)00519.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  162. SZETO WY, Vallabhajosyula P, Matsuda H, Moainie SL, et al
    One-year results with a low-profile endograft in subjects with thoracic aortic aneurysm and ulcer pathologies.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1739-1750.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  163. ELMAHROUK AF MD, Ismail MF MD, Arafat AA MD, Dohain AM MD, et al
    Combined Norwood and cavopulmonary shunt as the first palliation in late presenters with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and single-ventricle lesions.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1592-1600.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  164. CLARK JB
    Commentary: Successful pairing of the Norwood and bidirectional Glenn in select older infants.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1601-1602.
    PubMed    


  165. KOTANI Y, Kobayashi Y, Kadowaki S, Kisamori E, et al
    Impact of pulmonary artery coarctation on pulmonary artery growth and definitive repair following modified Blalock-Taussig shunt.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1618-1626.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  166. AL-OMAIR MA, Haller C
    Commentary: The right procedure for the right patient.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1602-1603.
    PubMed    


  167. INKOLLU SK, Bechara CF
    Commentary: Profile matters: 1-year results of low profile endograft with thoracic aortic aneurysm and ulcer pathologies.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1752-1753.
    PubMed    


  168. DAYAN V, Nguyen TC
    Commentary: Putting the lid on left main revascularization equipoise.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1870-1871.
    PubMed    


  169. BERDAJS DA, Koechlin L, Reid G, Grob F, et al
    Modified frozen elephant trunk procedure as standard approach in acute type A aortic dissection: A propensity-weighted analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1754-1761.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  170. LIAKOPOULOS OJ, Choi YH
    Commentary: Minimally invasive coronary bypass or percutaneous coronary intervention for complex left anterior descending artery stenosis: A never-ending battle.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1850-1851.
    PubMed    


  171. NGUYEN A
    Commentary: Paradoxical increase in areas of myocardial fibrosis following septal myectomy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1835.
    PubMed    


  172. GIRARDI LN
    Commentary: Non-A non-B aortic dissection: Not a nonaggressive subtype of distal aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1775-1776.
    PubMed    


  173. WANG W, Piao H, Wang Y, Li B, et al
    Early outcomes with a hybrid technique for repair of a non-A non-B aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1766-1774.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  174. RAMZY D, Chikwe J
    Commentary: Is robotic-assisted coronary bypass ready for prime time?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1848-1850.
    PubMed    


  175. HOBBS R, Si MS
    Commentary: Modified frozen elephant trunk.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1763-1764.
    PubMed    


  176. RAM E, Raanani E, Klempfner R, Peled Y, et al
    Midterm outcomes of patients with multivessel disease treated at centers with and without on-site cardiac surgery services.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1852-1861.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  177. SAMY S, Stein LH
    Commentary: Proximal aortic dissection repair-when have things gone too far?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1764-1765.
    PubMed    


  178. PATEL NC, Hemli JM, Seetharam K, Singh VP, et al
    Minimally invasive coronary bypass versus percutaneous coronary intervention for isolated complex stenosis of the left anterior descending coronary artery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1839-1846.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  179. ROCHA RV, Tam DY, Fremes SE
    Commentary: Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass for isolated left anterior descending lesions: A welcomed innovation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1847-1848.
    PubMed    


    April 2022
  180. GAUDINO M, Castelvecchio S, Rahouma M, Robinson NB, et al
    Long-term results of surgical ventricular reconstruction and comparison with the Surgical Treatment for Ischemic Heart Failure trial.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 26. pii: S0022-5223(22)00493.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  181. HAYASHI H, Ning Y, Kurlansky P, Vaynrub A, et al
    Characteristics and prognostic significance of right heart remodeling and tricuspid regurgitation after pulmonary endarterectomy.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Apr 8. pii: S0022-5223(22)00391.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  182. HANLEY F
    Commentary: Complex pulmonary artery reconstruction (PAR)...on a par with few others.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1459-1461.
    PubMed    


  183. ASSI R, Geirsson A
    Commentary: Reverse elephant trunk procedure-staged by intention.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1266-1267.
    PubMed    


  184. ROCHA RV, Tam DY, Fremes SE
    Commentary: Right gastroepiploic artery: An overlooked contender for second arterial conduit.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1344-1345.
    PubMed    


  185. LOCKER C
    Commentary: Right gastroepiploic artery versus right internal thoracic artery: Backing the wrong horse.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1346-1348.
    PubMed    


  186. LAZAR HL
    Commentary: Results of total coronary artery occlusion on graft patency following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: More information is needed!
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1358-1359.
    PubMed    


  187. COSELLI JS
    Commentary: The benefits of going big: Cost savings and reduced mortality in a national study of proximal aortic repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1281-1282.
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  188. MACGILLIVRAY TE, Gleason TG, Patel HJ, Aldea GS, et al
    The Society of Thoracic Surgeons/American Association for Thoracic Surgery clinical practice guidelines on the management of type B aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1231-1249.
    PubMed    


  189. COSELLI JS, Krause HM, Green SY, Zhang Q, et al
    A 23-year experience with the reversed elephant trunk technique for staged repair of extensive thoracic aortic aneurysm.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1252-1264.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  190. REECE TB
    Discussion.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1263-1264.
    PubMed    


  191. HIRJI SA, Shah R, Aranki S, McGurk S, et al
    The impact of hospital size on national trends and outcomes in isolated open proximal aortic surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1269-1278.
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  192. LIN S, Rao C, Yang L, Yang X, et al
    Impact of coronary total occlusion on graft failure and outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1349-1357.
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    March 2022
  193. DUFENDACH KA, Chu D
    Commentary: Paging vascular surgery: Mesenteric ischemia and outcomes following transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 31. pii: S0022-5223(22)00366.
    PubMed    


  194. HASHIMOTO O, Saito Y, Sasaki H, Yumoto K, et al
    Treatment strategies and in-hospital mortality in patients with type A acute aortic dissection and coronary artery involvement.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 29. pii: S0022-5223(22)00354.
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  195. PIENTA MJ, Theurer PF, He C, Zehr K, et al
    Racial disparities in mitral valve surgery: A statewide analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00262.
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  196. GHANDOUR H, Weiss AJ, Gaudino M, Halkos M, et al
    Public reporting for coronary artery bypass graft surgery: The quest for the optimal scorecard.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: S0022-5223(22)00322.
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  197. BACHET J
    Commentary: Extensive cell salvage during thoracoabdominal and descending aortic repair: Actual risk factor for postoperative complications or just an associated indicator of difficult surgery?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:923-924.
    PubMed    


  198. WARD AF, Lee R
    Commentary: Why do coronary artery bypass grafting transfusion rates vary? We still don't know.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1028-1029.
    PubMed    


  199. TATOULIS J
    Commentary: Coronary surgery with a triple A rating: Total arterial is the best.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1013-1014.
    PubMed    


  200. DIMAGLI A, Bakaeen FG
    Commentary: The radial artery reality.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e253-e254.
    PubMed    


  201. GHOSH RM, Maeda K
    Commentary: Diastolic (dys)function after Fontan completion: Where is the dysfunction?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1208-1209.
    PubMed    


  202. BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
    Commentary: Skeleton in the closet: Toward durable repair of atrioventricular valve in univentricular circulation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1176-1177.
    PubMed    


  203. CHAI PJ
    Commentary: Biventricular conversion after Fontan completion-what have we learned so far?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1224-1225.
    PubMed    


  204. BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
    Commentary: Prevention of incomplete resection during septal myectomy: Virtual seeing is actual believing.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e248-e250.
    PubMed    


  205. 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. 2022;163:1042-1043.
    PubMed    


  206. OMER S
    Commentary: Saphenous vein graft patency after coronary artery bypass grafting. It's all about getting the basics right.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:1040-1041.
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  207. ROBINSON NB, Audisio K, Cancelli G, Masterson Creber RM, et al
    Current practice patterns for use of the radial artery for coronary surgery in dedicated centers.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:e251-e252.
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    Diastolic inflow is associated with inefficient ventricular flow dynamics in Fontan patients.
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    Long-term outcomes of atrioventricular septal defect and single ventricle: A multicenter study.
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    Biventricular conversion after Fontan completion: A preliminary experience.
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    Extensive cell salvage and postoperative outcomes following thoracoabdominal and descending aortic repair.
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  212. HOBBS RD, Norton EL, Wu X, Willer CJ, et al
    Gait speed is a preoperative indicator of postoperative events after elective proximal aortic surgery.
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    Determinants of hospital variability in perioperative red blood cell transfusions during coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
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    Midterm outcomes and durability of sinus segment preservation compared with root replacement for acute type A aortic dissection.
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  215. QU J, Zhang D, Zhang H, Rao C, et al
    Preoperative clopidogrel and outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
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    Influence of lipoproteins and antiplatelet agents on vein graft patency 1 year after coronary artery bypass grafting.
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    Outcome after pulmonary endarterectomy for segmental chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
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    February 2022
  219. BARAC YD, Witberg G, Assali A, Klempfner R, et al
    The Clinical SYNTAX score predicts survival better than the SYNTAX score in coronary revascularization.
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    Neurological event rates and associated risk factors in acute type B aortic dissections treated by thoracic aortic endovascular repair.
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    PubMed     Abstract available


  221. ZEA-VERA R, Asokan S, Shah RM, Ryan CT, et al
    Racial/ethnic differences persist in treatment choice and outcomes in isolated intervention for coronary artery disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Feb 3. pii: S0022-5223(22)00112.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  222. BARTLETT HL, Anagnostopoulos PV
    Commentary: Will the next improvement in the care of single ventricle patients come from focusing on patient selection for the cavopulmonary shunt?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:410-411.
    PubMed    


  223. CARPENTER AJ
    Commentary: We can make better decisions regarding revascularization strategies for early coronary artery disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:661-662.
    PubMed    


  224. ROCHA RV, Elbatarny M, Tam DY, Fremes SE, et al
    Commentary: Coronary artery bypass surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention: Optimal revascularization for the younger patient.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:657-658.
    PubMed    


  225. ALI-GHOSH H, Barlow CW
    Commentary: Chronic kidney disease and coronary bypass surgery: Getting it right.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:674-675.
    PubMed    


  226. SPIGEL ZA, Edmunds EE, Caldarone CA, Hickey EJ, et al
    Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection: Influence of heterotaxy and venous obstruction on outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:387-395.
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  227. ROBICH MP, Leavitt BJ, Ryan TJ Jr, Westbrook BM, et al
    Comparative effectiveness of revascularization strategies for early coronary artery disease: A multicenter analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:645-656.
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  228. BAVARIA JE, Brinkman WT, Hughes GC, Shah AS, et al
    Five-year outcomes of endovascular repair of complicated acute type B aortic dissections.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:539-548.
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  229. JAKOB H, Shehada SE, Dohle D, Wendt D, et al
    New 3-zone hybrid graft: First-in-man experience in acute type I dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:568-574.
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  230. GAUDINO M, Khan FM, Rahouma M, Naik A, et al
    Spinal cord injury after open and endovascular repair of descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms: A meta-analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:552-564.
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  231. RUBENS FD, Wells GA, Coutinho T, Eddeen AB, et al
    Sex differences after coronary artery bypass grafting with a second arterial conduit.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:686-695.
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  232. 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. 2022;163:676-682.
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    January 2022
  233. MICELI A, Rampa L, Montisci A
    Commentary: Frailty, surgical volume and outcomes: Implication for percutaneous treatment.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:162-163.
    PubMed    


  234. ANTUNES MJ
    Commentary: Low left ventricular ejection fraction in coronary artery bypass grafting: Accept or control factors determining survival?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:120-121.
    PubMed    


  235. BOJKO MM, Suhail M, Bavaria JE, Bueker A, et al
    Midterm outcomes of emergency surgery for acute type A aortic dissection in octogenarians.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:2-12.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  236. GAUDINO M, Pagano D, Freemantle N
    Commentary: The left main controversy: Is this a real subgroup requiring custom clinical recommendations?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:108-110.
    PubMed    


  237. GALLO M, Blitzer D, Laforgia PL, Doulamis IP, et al
    Percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary artery bypass graft for left main coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:94-105.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  238. CHUNG JC, Lodewyks CL, Forbes TL, Chu MWA, et al
    Prevention and management of spinal cord ischemia following aortic surgery: A survey of contemporary practice.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022;163:16-23.
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  239. 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. 2022;163:111-119.
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    December 2021
  240. GAUDINO M, Audisio K, Rahouma M, Robinson NB, et al
    Association between sternal wound complications and 10-year mortality following coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)01812.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  241. ROCHA RV, Fang J, Tam DY, Elbatarny M, et al
    Multiple arterial coronary bypass grafting is associated with better survival compared with second-generation drug-eluting stents in patients with stable multivessel coronary artery disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)01813.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  242. RAM E, Kassif T, Peled Y, Kassif Y, et al
    Anatomical and clinical risk stratification tool for mortality risk assessment following revascularization for multivessel coronary artery disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)01814.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  243. SHAPIRA OM
    Commentary: To stent or graft complex multivessel coronary artery disease is not the question anymore. It is, rather, how to?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)01821.
    PubMed    


  244. LAZAR HL
    Commentary: Developing accurate tools for predicting outcomes following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: More data are needed.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 18. pii: S0022-5223(21)01807.
    PubMed    


  245. SHIMAHARA Y, Fukushima S, Kawamoto N, Tadokoro N, et al
    Additional survival benefit of bilateral in situ internal thoracic artery grafting with composite radial artery graft in total arterial off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Dec 10. pii: S0022-5223(21)01733.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  246. BARRON D, Guariento A
    Commentary: Lateral tunnel or extracardiac conduit for a Fontan operation: Is that your final answer?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1835-1836.
    PubMed    


  247. SCHWANN TA, Gaudino MFL
    Commentary: To BIMA or not to BIMA, that should be the question, rather than how to BIMA.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1755-1756.
    PubMed    


  248. FERRARIS VA
    Commentary: Should patients receive home health care after coronary artery bypass grafting?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1741-1743.
    PubMed    


  249. SHIRAGA K, Ozcelik N, Harris MA, Whitehead KK, et al
    Imposition of Fontan physiology: Effects on strain and global measures of ventricular function.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1813-1822.
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  250. DALEY M, d'Udekem Y
    The optimal Fontan operation: Lateral tunnel or extracardiac conduit?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1825-1834.
    PubMed    


  251. MARZOUK M, Kalavrouziotis D, Grazioli V, Meneas C, et al
    Long-term outcome of the in situ versus free internal thoracic artery as the second arterial graft.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1744-1752.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  252. 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. 2021;162:1732-1739.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2021
  253. LEGARE JF
    Commentary: Post operative atrial fibrillation: Out of sight out of mind.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01642.
    PubMed    


  254. PAN E, Nielsen SJ, Mennander A, Bjorklund E, et al
    Statins for secondary prevention and major adverse events after coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Nov 10. pii: S0022-5223(21)01536.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  255. WILLETTS RG, Stickley J, Drury NE, Mehta C, et al
    Four right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit types.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1324-1333.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  256. PRABHU NK, Andersen ND, Turek JW
    Commentary: One size fits some-additional pulmonary blood flow at the Glenn operation and patient-specific factors.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1359-1360.
    PubMed    


  257. BAEK JS, Park CS, Choi ES, Yun TJ, et al
    The impact of additional antegrade pulmonary blood flow at bidirectional Glenn shunt on long-term outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1346-1355.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  258. CARREL T, Schoenhoff F
    Commentary: Diameter alone is not precise enough but wall stress analysis may facilitate decision-making for indications for prophylactic aortic repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1461-1462.
    PubMed    


  259. ARGHAMI A, Crestanello JA
    Commentary: The fate of the saphenous vein conduit in coronary bypass.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1547.
    PubMed    


  260. VO TX, Rubens FD
    Commentary: Composite grafting with the saphenous vein-Y not?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1545-1546.
    PubMed    


  261. SHAPIRA OM, Shapira-Daniels A
    Commentary: Composite internal thoracic artery-saphenous vein grafts for coronary bypass: Can the two be used together?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1544-1545.
    PubMed    


  262. HWANG HY, Lee Y, Sohn SH, Choi JW, et al
    Equivalent 10-year angiographic and long-term clinical outcomes with saphenous vein composite grafts and arterial composite grafts.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1535-1543.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  263. FAURE EM, El Batti S, Sutter W, Bel A, et al
    Stent-assisted balloon dilatation of chronic aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1467-1473.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  264. NORTON EL, Hornsby WE, Wu X, Wolford BN, et al
    Aortic progression and reintervention in patients with pathogenic variants after a thoracic aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1436-1448.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2021
  265. KALFA D
    Commentary: The case for a comprehensive clinical, basic, and translational research strategy to understand, prevent, detect, and treat cerebrovascular injury in Fontan patients.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1229-1230.
    PubMed    


  266. LUBERT AM, Redington AN
    Commentary: Aspirin versus warfarin in patients with a Fontan circulation-the clot thickens.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1231-1233.
    PubMed    


  267. KARAMICHALIS JM
    Commentary: Fontan circulation, pulmonary blood flow, and lessons from the FUEL (Fontan Udenafil Exercise Longitudinal) study.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1239-1240.
    PubMed    


  268. MAKHDOUM A, Rushani D, Yanagawa B
    Commentary: Mediastinitis postcoronary artery bypass grafting: From awfully simple to simply awful.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1131-1132.
    PubMed    


  269. TOMPKINS BA, Salerno TA
    Commentary: What does the future hold for coronary bypass surgery?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1120-1121.
    PubMed    


  270. RYCHIK J
    What "FUEL"s the Fontan circulation-solvitur ambulando!
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1234-1238.
    PubMed    


  271. ATTARD C, Monagle PT, d'Udekem Y, Mackay MT, et al
    Long-term outcomes of warfarin versus aspirin after Fontan surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1218-1228.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  272. DAVIERWALA PM, Verevkin A, Sgouropoulou S, Hasheminejad E, et al
    Minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery with bilateral internal thoracic arteries: Early outcomes and angiographic patency.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1109-1119.
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  273. WOJNARSKI CM, Elgudin Y, Rubelowsky JJ, Wilson BM, et al
    Emerging trends in mediastinitis: National Veterans Health Administration experience with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus prevention.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1125-1130.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  274. UCHIDA K, Minami T, Cho T, Yasuda S, et al
    Results of ascending aortic and arch replacement for type A aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1025-1031.
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  275. GHINCEA CV, Anderson DA, Ikeno Y, Roda GF, et al
    Utility of neuromonitoring in hypothermic circulatory arrest cases for early detection of stroke: Listening through the noise.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1035-1045.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    September 2021
  276. GRAU JB
    Commentary: Statins for secondary prevention after coronary artery bypass grafting: Pleiotropic effects and dementia risk.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Sep 20. pii: S0022-5223(21)01381.
    PubMed    


  277. KALRA K, Chen EP
    Commentary: Aortic arch surgery-Acting your age.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:768-769.
    PubMed    


  278. DI MARCO L, Leone A, Calafiore AM, Di Mauro M, et al
    Commentary: Is the time for aortic arch redo-surgery running out?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:779-780.
    PubMed    


  279. MALAISRIE SC, Szeto WY, Halas M, Girardi LN, et al
    2021 The American Association for Thoracic Surgery expert consensus document: Surgical treatment of acute type A aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:735-758.
    PubMed    


  280. BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
    Valve-sparing aortic root surgery in children and adults with congenital heart disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:955-962.
    PubMed    


  281. CHUNG J, Stevens LM, Chu MWA, Dagenais F, et al
    The impact of age on patients undergoing aortic arch surgery: Evidence from a multicenter national registry.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:759-766.
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  282. BUDTZ-LILLY J, Vikholm P, Wanhainen A, Astudillo R, et al
    Technical eligibility for endovascular treatment of the aortic arch after open type A aortic dissection repair.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:770-777.
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    August 2021
  283. YEREBAKAN C, d'Udekem Y
    Fontan on stage: The year 2020.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:369-371.
    PubMed    


  284. HSIA TY
    Commentary: Superior cavopulmonary connection: A false sense of security?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:396-397.
    PubMed    


  285. ALSOUFI B
    Commentary: Attrition after superior cavopulmonary connection; we don't have to be perfect but better than yesterday.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:394-395.
    PubMed    


  286. WELL A, Beckerman Z
    Commentary: The heart of the matter: Close clinical follow-up and exercise capacity in Fontan circulation.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:382-383.
    PubMed    


  287. LOCKER C
    Commentary: Coronary surgery ART and two tablets for a headache.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:601-603.
    PubMed    


  288. BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
    Highlights in congenital cardiothoracic surgery: 2020-2021.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:349-352.
    PubMed    


  289. HAYANGA JWA, Likosky DS, van Diepen S, Holst K, et al
    2020 in review.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:628-632.
    PubMed    


  290. LAWRENCE KM, Ittenbach RF, Hunt ML, Kaplinski M, et al
    Attrition between the superior cavopulmonary connection and the Fontan procedure in hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:385-393.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  291. PATEL ND, Friedman C, Herrington C, Wood JC, et al
    Progression in Fontan conduit stenosis and hemodynamic impact during childhood and adolescence.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:372-380.
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  292. XU H, Xiong J, Han X, Mei Y, et al
    Computed tomography-based hemodynamic index for aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:e165-e176.
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  293. LENOIR M, Bouhout I, Jelassi A, Cartier R, et al
    Del Nido cardioplegia versus blood cardioplegia in adult aortic root surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:514-522.
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  294. RYLSKI B, Georgieva N, Beyersdorf F, Busch C, et al
    Gender-related differences in patients with acute aortic dissection type A.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:528-535.
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    July 2021
  295. CLARK JB
    Commentary: Aortic anatomy late after coarctation repair: Size matters.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:193-194.
    PubMed    


  296. WARD AF, Lee R
    Commentary: An innovative "CABG-patch".
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:e19-e20.
    PubMed    


  297. BALSAM LB, Gaudino M
    Upcoming expert opinions on adult coronary surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:103-106.
    PubMed    


  298. RUEL M, Sun LY, Farkouh ME, Gaudino MF, et al
    Implications of the ISCHEMIA trial on the practice of surgical myocardial revascularization.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:90-99.
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  299. D'UDEKEM Y, Thambo JB, Iyengar AJ, Rychik J, et al
    Are we getting closer to identifying the best follow-up and management after Fontan completion?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:222-227.
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  300. HOCUM STONE LL, Swingen C, Wright C, Qi SS, et al
    Recovery of hibernating myocardium using stem cell patch with coronary bypass surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:e3-e16.
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  301. XIANG D, Kan X, Liang H, Xiong B, et al
    Comparison of mid-term outcomes of endovascular repair and medical management in patients with acute uncomplicated type B aortic dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:26-36.
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  302. SANDHU HK, Nissen AP, Mushtaq H, Miller CC 3rd, et al
    Resection and replacement of thoracic aortic graft infections.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:1-8.
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  303. ZHANG L, Lu Q, Zhu H, Jing Z, et al
    Branch stent-grafting for endovascular repair of chronic aortic arch dissection.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;162:12-22.
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    June 2021
  304. LEE SH, Choi KH, Song YB, Jeong DS, et al
    Comprehensive assessment of heart failure in patients with preserved ejection fraction undergoing coronary bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jun 19. pii: S0022-5223(21)00980.
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  305. PREVENTZA O, de la Cruz KI
    Commentary: No distal anastomosis and negligible circulatory arrest time during frozen elephant trunk technique: More evidence is needed.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e453-e454.
    PubMed    


  306. SONG HK
    Commentary: Dedicated-to advancing the field of coronary surgery.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2135-2136.
    PubMed    


  307. LUBERT AM, Redington AN
    Commentary: Late adverse outcomes of the Fontan circulation: A PLEa for standardization of diagnostic criteria.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2167-2168.
    PubMed    


  308. HELDER MRK
    Commentary: The moment of truth: Longer-term follow-up after endovascular treatment of descending thoracic aortic rupture.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2015-2016.
    PubMed    


  309. LI Q, Ma WG, Sun LZ
    Optimization of the total arch replacement technique: Left subclavian perfusion with sequential aortic reconstruction.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e447-e451.
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  310. SHARMA VJ, Iyengar AJ, Zannino D, Gentles T, et al
    Protein-losing enteropathy and plastic bronchitis after the Fontan procedure.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2158-2165.
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  311. ROSATI CM, Torregrossa G, Balkhy HH, Puskas JD, et al
    Dedicated training in advanced coronary surgery: Need and opportunity.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:2130-2134.
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  312. LI J, Sun Y, Zhou T, Wang Y, et al
    David reimplantation with simultaneous total arch replacement and stented elephant trunk for acute type A aortic dissection.
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    Improved midterm outcomes after endovascular repair of nontraumatic descending thoracic aortic rupture compared with open surgery.
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    May 2021
  314. VALLELY MP, Ramponi F, Seco M, Royse A, et al
    Multiarterial grafting: Why is it so hard to convince the masses of the benefits?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1832-1836.
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  315. KURLANSKY P
    Multiarterial grafting: The answer to that question.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1828-1831.
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  316. ESMAILIAN F, Chikwe J
    Commentary: Time to make multiarterial revascularization a quality metric.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:1837-1838.
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  317. FENG J, Sellke FW
    Commentary: Ionic heterogeneity in vessel grafts.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:e411-e412.
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  318. HARKY A, Bailey G, Othman A, Shaw M, et al
    The life in their years versus the years in their life.
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  319. FUKUNAGA N, Seidman MA, David TE
    Valve-sparing root replacement in a patient with a filamin A variant.
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  320. FANG SY, Roan JN, Lee JS, Chiu MH, et al
    Transplantation of viable mitochondria attenuates neurologic injury after spinal cord ischemia.
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    April 2021
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    2021: The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Expert Consensus Document: Coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy and heart failure.
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  322. CALLAHAN CP, Jegatheeswaran A, Barron DJ, Husain SA, et al
    Factors associated with mortality or transplantation versus Fontan completion after cavopulmonary shunt for patients with tricuspid atresia.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 30. pii: S0022-5223(21)00745.
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  323. HUSSAIN ST, Kalimi R
    Commentary: Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: More than just a nuisance!
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Apr 12. pii: S0022-5223(21)00606.
    PubMed    


  324. QUAIL MA, Chan I, Sarna S, Hughes M, et al
    A preoperative estimate of central venous pressure is associated with early Fontan failure.
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    A novel unidirectional-valved shunt approach for end-stage pulmonary arterial hypertension: Early experience in adolescents and adults.
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    March 2021
  326. ELBADAWI A, Elzeneini M, Elgendy IY, Megaly M, et al
    Coronary artery bypass grafting after acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
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  327. NORTON EL, Wu X, Kim KM, Fukuhara S, et al
    Is hemiarch replacement adequate in acute type A aortic dissection repair in patients with arch branch vessel dissection without cerebral malperfusion?
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;161:873-884.
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  328. STELZER P, Mejia J, Varghese R
    Operative risks of the Ross procedure.
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    February 2021
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    The Latin American Association of Cardiac and Endovascular Surgery statement regarding the recently released American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease 2020.
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  330. LOCKER C
    Reply: Skeletonized bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting is a quality metric in coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 24. pii: S0022-5223(21)00110.
    PubMed    


  331. WOODS RK
    Commentary: The Fontan cardiac transplant-Time to embrace change.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Feb 23. pii: S0022-5223(21)00367.
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    Hepatorenal dysfunction assessment with the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Excluding INR score predicts worse survival after heart transplant in pediatric Fontan patients.
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    January 2021
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    Commentary: Improving outcomes in diabetic coronary artery bypass grafting recipients: More arterial conduits, but even more medicine.
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    Outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with heart failure with a midrange ejection fraction.
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    Is anterior mitral valve leaflet length important in outcome of septal myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
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    December 2020
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    Commentary: Time-varying variables-predictively predictive prediction in a coronary artery bypass grafting readmission predictive model.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 17. pii: S0022-5223(20)33384.
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  337. TAM DY, Fremes SE
    Commentary: Microvesicles, personalized surgery, and tailored medical therapy to improve coronary artery bypass grafting outcomes.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Dec 4. pii: S0022-5223(20)33235.
    PubMed    


    November 2020
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    Commentary: Microvesicles: A target for personalized medicine following coronary artery bypass grafting.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 19. pii: S0022-5223(20)33068.
    PubMed    


  339. GAUDINO M, Kurlansky P, Fremes S
    The use of the radial artery for coronary artery bypass grafting improves long-term outcomes: And now what?
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  340. DOENST T, Sigusch H
    Surgical collateralization: The hidden mechanism for improving prognosis in chronic coronary syndromes.
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  341. GAUDINO M, Brophy JM
    The controversy on the treatment of left main coronary artery disease.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Nov 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)33039.
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    October 2020
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    Commentary: The coronary artery bypass grafting advantage: Fake assertion or obvious reality.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 27. pii: S0022-5223(20)32892.
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    Preoperative left atrial strain abnormalities are associated with the development of postoperative atrial fibrillation following isolated coronary artery bypass surgery.
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    Commentary: Atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: Getting under the hood.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Oct 10. pii: S0022-5223(20)32806.
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  345. LEE R, Weintraub N
    Commentary: Coronary artery bypass grafting before or after stenting; same game, different half?
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    September 2020
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    Commentary: What is the impact of previous coronary stenting for coronary artery bypass graft outcomes?
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    History of cancer and survival after coronary artery bypass grafting: Experiences from the SWEDEHEART registry.
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    A progress report on reimplantation of the aortic valve.
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    August 2020
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    Commentary: The original pandemic-stemming the tide of overweight, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia after coronary artery bypass grafting.
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    Neighborhood socioeconomic status is associated with differences in operative management and long-term survival after coronary artery bypass grafting.
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    June 2020
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    Development of a high-fidelity coronary artery bypass graft training platform using 3-dimensional printing and hydrogel molding.
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    April 2020
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    Commentary: Off-pump coronary arterial bypass grafting, a demanding instrument only for a master?
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    March 2020
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    Experience with porcine beating heart simulator for coronary artery bypass surgery residency training.
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    February 2020
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    Commentary: Potential preventive peroxisomal policing of postoperative atrial fibrillation.
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    January 2020
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    December 2019
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    November 2019
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