Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
We examined the expression, distribution, and contribution to vasodilatation of the calcium-activated potassium (KCa) channel family in the commonly used coronary artery bypass graft internal thoracic artery (ITA) and saphenous vein (SV) to understand the role of large conductance KCa (BKCa), intermediate-conductance KCa (IKCa), and small-conductan...
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
To report the implant experience and long-term outcomes from a large tertiary care referral center on surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) with a contemporary stented pericardial bioprosthesis with anticalcification treatment. Patients underwent SAVR using the Trifecta valve at a single institution. Endpoints included procedural outcomes, adver...
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
To determine the dose-limiting toxicity of oxaliplatin chemotherapy delivered by in vivo lung perfusion (IVLP). To allow assessment of subacute toxicities, we aimed to develop a 72-hour porcine IVLP survival model. In total, 12 Yorkshire male pigs were used. Left lung IVLP was performed for 3 hours. At 72 hours postoperatively, computed tomography ...
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Published in The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
