Cardiac - Other: |
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Scientific evidence underlying the ACC/AHA clinical practice guidelines.
Tricoci P, Allen JM, Kramer JM, Califf RM, Smith Jr SC.
JAMA 2009;301:831-41.
Systemic blood coagulation activation in acute coronary syndromes.
Undas A, Szuldrzynski K, Brummel-Ziedins KE, Tracz W, Zmudka K, Mann KG.
Blood 2009;113:2070-78. |
Cardiac - Pharmacology: |
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Dexmedetomidine vs midazolam for sedation of critically ill patients: a randomized trial.
Riker RR, Shehabi Y, Bokesch PM, et al.
JAMA 2009;301:489-99.
Cytochrome P-450 polymorphisms and response to clopidogrel.
Mega JL, Close SL, Wiviott SD, et al.
New Engl J Med 2009;360:354-62.
Genetic determinants of response to clopidogrel and cardiovascular events.
Simon T, Verstuyft C, Mary-Krause M, et al.
New Engl J Med 2009;360:363-75.
Aldosterone blockade and left ventricular dysfunction: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
Ezekowitz JA, McAlister FA.
Eur Heart J 2009;30:469-77. |
Cerebral Protection and Stroke: |
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Neurocognitive function in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass: the effect of two different rewarming strategies.
Sahu B, Chauhan S, Kiran U, et al.
J Cardiovasc Thorac Anesth 2009;23:14-21.
Randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled study of neuroprotection with lidocaine in cardiac surgery.
Mathew JP, Mackensen GB, Phillips-Bute B, et al.
Stroke 2009;40:880-87. |
Complications: |
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A surgical safety checklist to reduce morbidity and mortality in a global population.
Haynes AB, Weiser TG, Berry WR, et al.
New Engl J Med 2009;360:491-99. |
Coronary Disease: |
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Routine intraoperative completion angiography after coronary artery bypass grafting and 1-stop hybrid revascularization: results from a fully integrated hybrid catheterization laboratory/operating room.
Zhao DX, Leacche M, Balague JM, et al.
J Am Coll Card 2009;53:232-41.
Percutaneous coronary intervention versus coronary-artery bypass grafting for severe coronary artery disease.
Serruys PW, Morice M-C, Kappetein AP, et al.
New Engl J Med 2009;360:961-72.
Cardiovascular death and nonfatal myocardial infarction in acute coronary syndrome patients receiving coronary stenting are predicted by residual platelet reactivity to ADP detected by a point-of-care assay: A 12-month follow-up.
Marcucci R, Gori AM, Paniccia R, et al.
Circulation 2009;119:237-42.
The clinical outcome after coronary bypass surgery: a 30-year follow-up study.
van Domburg RT, Kappetein AP, and Bogers AJJC.
Eur Heart J 2009;30:453-58.
Performance of EuroSCORE in CABG and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: single institution experience and meta-analysis.
Parolari A, Pesce LL, Trezzi M, et al.
Eur Heart J 2009;30:297-304. |
Electrophysiology - Arrhythmias: |
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Effect of dronedarone on cardiovascular events in atrial fibrillation.
Hohnloser SH, Crijns HJGM, van Eickel M, et al.
New Engl J Med 2009;360:668-78. |
Great Vessels: |
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Randomized comparison of cold blood and cold crystalloid renal perfusion for renal protection during thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
LeMaire SA, Jones MM, Conklin LD, et al.
J Vasc Surg 2009;49:11-19. |
Heart Failure - Congestive/Ischemic: |
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Can the Seattle heart failure model be used to risk-stratify heart failure patients for potential left ventricular assist device therapy?
Levy WC, Mozaffarian D, Linker DT, Farrar DJ, Miller LW and REMATCH Investigators.
J Heart Lung Transplant 2009;28:231-36. |
Mechanical Circulatory Support: |
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Predictors of death and transplant in patients with a mechanical circulatory support device: a multi-institutional study.
Holman WL, Kormos RL, Naftel DC, et al.
J Heart Lung Transplant 2009;28:44-50. |
Molecular Biology: |
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Reduced number and function of endothelial progenitor cells in patients with aortic valve stenosis: a novel concept for valvular endothelial cell repair.
Matsumoto Y, Adams V, Walther C, et al.
Eur Heart J 2009;30:346-55. |
Quality/Outcomes: |
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N-terminal B-natriuretic peptide after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Crescenzi G, Landoni G, Bignami E, et al.
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anes 2009;23:147-50.
Temporal changes in coronary revascularization procedures, outcomes, and costs in the bare-metal stent and drug-eluting stent eras: results from the US Medicare program.
Ryan J, Linde-Zwirble W, Engelhart L, Cooper L, Cohen DJ.
Circulation 2009;119:952-61. |
Transplantation - Heart: |
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The effect of ventricular assist devices on post-transplant mortality: an analysis of the United Network for Organ Sharing thoracic registry.
Patlolla V, Patten RD, DeNofrio D, Konstam MA, Krishnamani R.
J Am Coll Card 2009;53:264-71. |
Valve Disease: |
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Impact of prosthesis-patient mismatch on long-term survival after aortic valve replacement: influence of age, obesity, and left ventricular dysfunction.
Mohty D, Dumesnil JG, Echahidi N, et al.
J Am Coll Card 2009;53:39-47.
Comparison of early surgery versus conventional treatment in asymptomatic severe mitral regurgitation.
Kang DH, Kim JH, Rim JH, et al.
Circulation 2009;119:797-804.
Hypoxia induces near-native mechanical properties in engineered heart valve tissue.
Balguid A, Mol A, van Vlimmeren MAA, Baaijens FPT, and Bouten CVC.
Circulation 2009;119:290-97.
Overestimation of aortic valve replacement risk by EuroSCORE: implications for percutaneous valve replacement.
Osswald BR, Gegouskov V, Badowski-Zyla D, et al.
Eur Heart J 2009;30:74-80.
Tricuspid regurgitation in mitral valve disease: incidence, prognostic implications, mechanism, and management.
Shiran A, Sagie A.
J Am Coll Cardiol 2009;53:401-08. |
Vascular: |
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Acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: focus on modifiable risk factors.
Karkouti K, Wijeysundera DN, Yau TM, et al.
Circulation 2009;119:495-502. |