DOI: 10.1055/s-00000085

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon

Issue 04 · Volume 46 · August 1998 DOI: 10.1055/s-002-8717

Editorial

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Scheld, H. H.; Deng, M. C.: Proposal for an Urgency Classification in Cardiac Surgery

Original Cardiovascular

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Moidl, R.; Simon, P.; Chevtchik, O.; Kupilik, N.; Wollenek, G.; Moritz, A.; Wolner, E.; Laufer, G.: Reversal of Ventricular Dilatation After Correction of Aortic Incompetence: Mechanical Prosthesis Compared With Biological Procedures
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Botha, C. A.; Rein, J. G.; Böhm, J. O.; Roser, D.; Rupp, W.: The Ross Operation: Do Native Aortic, Native Pulmonary, and Homograft Pulmonary Valve Size and Form Differences Influence Results?
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Sjöland, H.; Caidahl, K.; Wiklund, I.; Albertsson, P.; Brandrup-Wognsen, G.; Karlson, B. W.; Herlitz, J.: Preoperative Left-Ventricular Ejection Fraction Does Not Influence the Improvement in Quality of Life After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
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Wimmer-Greinecker, G.; Matheis, G.; Brieden, M.; Dietrich, M.; Oremek, G.; Westphal, K.; Winkelmann, B. R.; Moritz, A.: Neuropsychological Changes after Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
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Plenz, G.; Song, Z. F.; Reichenberg, S.; Tjan, T. D. T.; Robenek, H.; Deng, M. C.: Left-Ventricular Expression of lnterleukin-6 Messenger-RNA Higher in Idiopathic Dilated Than in Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
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Richartz, B. M.; Radovancevic, B.; Bologna, M. T.; Frazier, O. H.: Usefulness of the QTc Interval in Predicting Acute Allograft Rejection
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Misoph, M.; Schwender, S.; Babin-Ebell, J.: Response of the Cellular Immune System to Cardiopulmonary Bypass Is Independent of the Applied Pump Type and of the Use of Heparin-Coated Surfaces
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Wahba, A.; Sander, S.; Birnbaum, D. E.: Are In-Vitro Platelet Function Tests Useful in Predicting Blood Loss Following Open Heart Surgery?
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Szabó, G.; Bährle, S.; Fazekas, L.; MacDonald, D.; Stumpf, N.; Vahl, Ch. F.; Hagl, S.: Endothelin-A Receptor Antagonist BQ123 Protects Against Myocardial and Endothelial Reperfusion Injury

Original Vascular

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Marty, B.; Segesser, L. K. von; Ruchat, P.; Fischer, S.: Exclusion of Lumbar Arteries by Aortic Endovascular Grafts: Can Angiography Demonstrate Sealing Characteristics?
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Gödje, O.; Höke, K.; Lamm, P.; Schmitz, C.; Thiel, C.; Weinert, M.; Reichart, B.: Continuous, Less Invasive, Hemodynamic Monitoring in Intensive Care After Cardiac Surgery