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Presidential Address
In celebration of our differences Elliot T. Gelfand pages 259-266 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1102 KB)
Editorials
Cardiovascular surgery as a single specialty: The case to unify cardiac and vascular surgery, 21 May 2008 Charles Stewart Roberts pages 267-270 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (87 KB)
The case to unify cardiac and vascular surgery Irving L. Kron pages 271-272 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (41 KB)
Broadcast of Surgical Procedures as a Teaching Instrument in Cardiothoracic Surgery Robert M. Sade, American Association for Thoracic Surgery Ethics Committee and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Standards and Ethics Committee pages 273-277 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (104 KB)
Why are we still talking about open repair of descending aneurysms? Allan Stewart pages 278-279 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (54 KB)
Expert Commentary
Commentary on the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/Heart Rhythm Society 2008 Guidelines for Device-Based Therapy of Cardiac Rhythm Disorders, 20 June 2008 A. Marc Gillinov pages 280-282 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (64 KB)
Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease
Gene array analysis of a rat model of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations after superior cavopulmonary anastomosis Russell S. Tipps, Muhammed Mumtaz, Patrick Leahy, Brian W. Duncan pages 283-289 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (146 KB)
Discussion page 289 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (48 KB)
Durability of hand-sewn valves in the right ventricular outlet, 04 June 2008 Graham R. Nunn, Jayme Bennetts, Ella Onikul pages 290-297 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (488 KB)
Discussion, 04 June 2008 pages 296-297 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (61 KB)
Myocardial revascularization in infants and children by means of coronary artery proximal patch arterioplasty or bypass grafting: A single-institution experience, 04 June 2008 Eric Bergoënd, Olivier Raisky, Alexandra Degandt, Daniel Tamisier, Daniel Sidi, Pascal Vouhé pages 298-306 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (211 KB)
Discussion, 04 June 2008 pages 305-306 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (56 KB)
Cardiac surgery in adults performed at children's hospitals: Trends and outcomes William T. Mahle, Paul M. Kirshbom, Kirk R. Kanter, Brian M. Kogon pages 307-311 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (94 KB)
Use of mathematic modeling to compare and predict hemodynamic effects of the modified Blalock–Taussig and right ventricle–pulmonary artery shunts for hypoplastic left heart syndrome Edward L. Bove, Francesco Migliavacca, Marc R. de Leval, Rossella Balossino, Giancarlo Pennati, Thomas R. Lloyd, Sachin Khambadkone, Tain-Yen Hsia, Gabriele Dubini pages 312-320.e2 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (966 KB)
The safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of esmolol for blood pressure control immediately after repair of coarctation of the aorta in infants and children: A multicenter, double-blind, randomized trial, 03 June 2008 Sarah Tabbutt, Susan C. Nicolson, Peter C. Adamson, Xuemei Zhang, Marc L. Hoffman, Winfield Wells, Carl L. Backer, Francis X. McGowan, James S. Tweddell, Paula Bokesch, Mark Schreiner pages 321-328 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (275 KB)
Sinus node dysfunction after repair of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection, 12 May 2008 Hiroaki Takahashi, Yoshihiro Oshima, Masahiro Yoshida, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Kenji Okada, Yutaka Okita pages 329-334 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (670 KB)
Remote ischemic preconditioning elaborates a transferable blood-borne effector that protects mitochondrial structure and function and preserves myocardial performance after neonatal cardioplegic arrest, 03 June 2008 Lixing Wang, Norihiko Oka, Michael Tropak, John Callahan, John Lee, Greg Wilson, Andrew Redington, Christopher A. Caldarone pages 335-342 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (742 KB)
Cardiopulmonary Support and Physiology
Left ventricular unloading before reperfusion reduces endothelin-1 release and calcium overload in porcine myocardial infarction, 03 June 2008 Sophie Tamareille, Hela Achour, James Amirian, Patricia Felli, Roger J. Bick, Brian Poindexter, Yong J. Geng, William H. Barry, Richard W. Smalling pages 343-351 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (937 KB)
Comparison between adult and infant lung injury in a rabbit ischemia-reperfusion model, 27 May 2008 Wanshan Qiu, Liang Zheng, Haiyong Gu, Duan Chen, Yijiang Chen pages 352-359 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1048 KB)
Gene expression profiling from endomyocardial biopsy tissue allows distinction between subentities of dilated cardiomyopathy, 12 May 2008 Volker Ruppert, Thomas Meyer, Sabine Pankuweit, Eva Möller, Reinhard C. Funck, Wolfram Grimm, Bernhard Maisch, German Heart Failure Network pages 360-369.e1 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1679 KB)
Calcitonin gene–related peptide inhibits angiotensin II–mediated vasoconstriction in human radial arteries: Role of the Kir channel, 20 June 2008 Anthony Zulli, Bei Ye, Peter J. Wookey, Brian F. Buxton, David L. Hare pages 370-375 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (455 KB)
General Thoracic Surgery
Thoracoscopic lobectomy: Introduction of a new technique into a thoracic surgery training program Michael F. Reed, Mark W. Lucia, Sandra L. Starnes, Walter H. Merrill, John A. Howington pages 376-382 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (225 KB)
Discussion pages 381-382 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (61 KB)
A prospective randomized trial comparing completion technique of fissures for lobectomy: Stapler versus precision dissection and sealant, 16 June 2008 Andrea Droghetti, Andrea Schiavini, Piergiorgio Muriana, Anna Folloni, Mauro Picarone, Cinzia Bonadiman, Carlo Sturani, Rolando Paladini, Giovanni Muriana pages 383-391 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1015 KB)
Evolving Technology
National Institutes of Health funding for cardiothoracic surgical research, 03 June 2008 Mark B. Ratcliffe, Cheryl Howard, Michael Mann, Pedro del Nido pages 392-397 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (249 KB)
The National Institutes of Health funding for cardiothoracic surgical research Irving L. Kron pages 398-399 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (283 KB)
Time-resolved magnetic resonance angiography and flow-sensitive 4-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging at 3 Tesla for blood flow and wall shear stress analysis, 09 June 2008 Alex Frydrychowicz, Alexander Berger, Maximilan F. Russe, Aurélien F. Stalder, Andreas Harloff, Sven Dittrich, Jürgen Hennig, Mathias Langer, Michael Markl pages 400-407 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1623 KB)
Routine ganglionic plexi ablation during Maze procedure improves hospital and early follow-up results of mitral surgery, 21 May 2008 Francesco Onorati, Antonio Curcio, Giuseppe Santarpino, Daniele Torella, Pasquale Mastroroberto, Luigi Tucci, Ciro Indolfi, Attilio Renzulli pages 408-418 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (853 KB)
Anatomic aspects of the atrioventricular junction influencing radiofrequency Cox maze IV procedures, 13 June 2008 Manuel Castellá, Antonio García-Valentín, Daniel Pereda, Andrea Colli, Antonio Martinez, Daniel Martinez, José Ramirez, Jaime Mulet pages 419-423 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (891 KB)
Surgery for Acquired Cardiovascular Disease
Complicated acute type B aortic dissection: Midterm results of emergency endovascular stent–grafting Jean Phillipe Verhoye, D. Craig Miller, Daniel Sze, Michael D. Dake, R. Scott Mitchell pages 424-430 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (287 KB)
Replacement of the descending aorta: Recent outcomes of open surgery performed with partial cardiopulmonary bypass Kenji Minatoya, Hitoshi Ogino, Hitoshi Matsuda, Hiroaki Sasaki, Toshikatsu Yagihara, Soichiro Kitamura pages 431-435 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (121 KB)
Robotic mitral valve repairs in 300 patients: A single-center experience W. Randolph Chitwood, Evelio Rodriguez, Michael W.A. Chu, Ansar Hassan, T. Bruce Ferguson, Paul W. Vos, L. Wiley Nifong pages 436-441 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (208 KB)
Determinants of early decline in ejection fraction after surgical correction of mitral regurgitation, 12 May 2008 Rakesh M. Suri, Hartzell V. Schaff, Joseph A. Dearani, Thoralf M. Sundt, Richard C. Daly, Charles J. Mullany, Maurice E. Sarano, Thomas A. Orszulak pages 442-447 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (202 KB)
Excellent outcome after surgical treatment of massive pulmonary embolism in critically ill patients, 12 May 2008 Alexander Kadner, Jürg Schmidli, Florian Schönhoff, Eva Krähenbühl, Franz Immer, Thierry Carrel, Friedrich Eckstein pages 448-451 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (259 KB)
Preoperative B-type natriuretic peptide is as independent predictor of ventricular dysfunction and mortality after primary coronary artery bypass grafting Amanda A. Fox, Stanton K. Shernan, Charles D. Collard, Kuang-Yu Liu, Sary F. Aranki, Stacia M. DeSantis, Petr Jarolim, Simon C. Body pages 452-461 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (521 KB)
A prospective randomized comparison of the Medtronic Advantage Supra and St Jude Medical Regent mechanical heart valves in the aortic position: Is there an additional benefit of supra-annular valve positioning?, 12 May 2008 Ralf Guenzinger, Walter Benno Eichinger, Ina Hettich, Sabine Bleiziffer, Daniel Ruzicka, Robert Bauernschmitt, Ruediger Lange pages 462-471 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (588 KB)
Preliminary results following reinforcement of the pulmonary autograft to prevent dilatation after the Ross procedure, 08 May 2008 Thierry Carrel, Markus Schwerzmann, Friedrich Eckstein, Thierry Aymard, Alexander Kadner pages 472-475 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (402 KB)
Surgery for rheumatic tricuspid valve disease: A 30-year experience, 13 June 2008 José M. Bernal, Alejandro Pontón, Begoña Diaz, Javier Llorca, Iván García, Aurelio Sarralde, Carmen Diago, José M. Revuelta pages 476-481 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (179 KB)
Comparison of saphenous vein graft versus right gastroepiploic artery to revascularize the right coronary artery: A prospective randomized clinical, functional, and angiographic midterm evaluation, 21 May 2008 David Glineur, Claude Hanet, Alain Poncelet, William D'hoore, Jean-Christophe Funken, Jean Rubay, Parla Astarci, Valerie Lacroix, Robert Verhelst, Pierre Yves Etienne, Philippe Noirhomme, Gebrine El Khoury pages 482-488 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (184 KB)
Less invasive quick replacement for octogenarians with type A acute aortic dissection, 03 June 2008 Mitsumasa Hata, Mitsunori Suzuki, Akira Sezai, Tetsuya Niino, Satoshi Unosawa, Nobuyuki Furukawa, Kazutomo Minami pages 489-493 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (236 KB)
Quality improvement program decreases mortality after cardiac surgery Sotiris C. Stamou, Sara L. Camp, Robert M. Stiegel, Mark K. Reames, Eric Skipper, Larry T. Watts, Marcy Nussbaum, Francis Robicsek, Kevin W. Lobdell pages 494-499.e8 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1589 KB)
Long-term clinical outcome of coronary artery stenting or coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with multiple-vessel disease Shun Kohsaka, Masashi Goto, Salim Virani, Vei-Vei Lee, Noriaki Aoki, MacArthur A. Elayda, Ross M. Reul, James M. Wilson pages 500-506 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (133 KB)
Insights on left ventricular and valvular mechanisms of recurrent ischemic mitral regurgitation after restrictive annuloplasty and coronary artery bypass grafting, 06 May 2008 Sandro Gelsomino, Roberto Lorusso, Sabina Caciolli, Irene Capecchi, Carlo Rostagno, Marco Chioccioli, Giuseppe De Cicco, Giuseppe Billè, Pierluigi Stefàno, Gian Franco Gensini pages 507-518 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (539 KB)
Brief Communications
Thrombus formation within hepatic vein after Fontan procedure, 09 June 2008 Manabu Watanabe, Mitsuru Aoki, Nobuyuki Ishibashi, Tadashi Fujiwara pages 519-520 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (441 KB)
Completely thoracoscopic bilateral pulmonary vein isolation and left atrial appendage exclusion for atrial fibrillation, 06 May 2008 A. Yilmaz, B.P. Van Putte, W.J. Van Boven pages 521-522 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (164 KB)
Dumbbell-shaped mediastinal neurogenic tumor forming a string-of-beads structure, 11 June 2008 Ryuichi Suemitsu, Hironori Matsuzawa, Masafumi Yamaguchi, Sadanori Takeo pages 522-523 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (354 KB)
Longer duration of continuous-flow ventricular assist device support predicts greater hemodynamic compromise after return of pulsatility, 27 May 2008 Allen S. Stewart, Mark J. Russo, Timothy P. Martens, Tariq M. Naseem, Mario C. Deng, Ray Wang, Michael Argenziano, Mehmet Oz, Yoshifumi Naka pages 524-525 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (125 KB)
Superficial femoral vein as substitute for pulmonary artery reconstruction after resection for bronchovascular fistula, 27 May 2008 Nikos Kotzampassaki, Jean-Marc Corpataux, Philippe Pasche, L. Magnusson, Hans-Beat Ris pages 525-527 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (458 KB)
Life-threatening impending paradoxical embolus caught “red-handed”: Successful management by multidisciplinary team approach Cliff K. Choong, Patrick A. Calvert, Florian Falter, Raj Mathur, Derek Appleton, Francis C. Wells, Peter M. Schofield, Robin Crawford pages 527-528.e8 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1621 KB)
Beyond Berlin: Heart transplantation in the “untransplantable”, 03 June 2008 Sanjiv K. Gandhi, R. Mark Grady, Charles B. Huddleston, David T. Balzer, Charles E. Canter pages 529-531 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (87 KB)
Total resection and complete reconstruction of the tricuspid valve in acute infective endocarditis, 21 May 2008 Igor E. Konstantinov pages 531-532 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1160 KB)
Partial bileaflet resection and reconstruction of mitral valve in acute infective endocarditis, 12 May 2008 Igor E. Konstantinov pages 533-534 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1349 KB)
Letters to the Editor
Does the amount of fluid really matter for drain removal after lung resection? Atilla Ozdemir, Aysun K. Misirlioglu, Cemal A. Kutlu pages 535-536 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (105 KB)
Reply to the Editor: Robert James Cerfolio page 536 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (49 KB)
Prospective algorithm to remove chest tubes after pulmonary resection with high output – is it valid everywhere? Tomasz Grodzki page 536 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (52 KB)
Reply to the Editor: Robert J. Cerfolio pages 536-537 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (175 KB)
Removal of left ventricular tumors by a transaortic transvalvular approach with the help of thoracoscopic instruments Alexandre Le Guyader, Marc Laskar pages 537-538 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (177 KB)
Right atrial papillary fibroelastoma associated with atrial septal defect, persistent superior vena cava, and coronary artery disease Cipriano Abad, Pilar De la Rosa page 538 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (51 KB)
The present and the future in aortic stenosis management: Are there factors that might preclude surgery? Tomaso Bottio pages 538-539 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (61 KB)
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