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Thirty-Year Follow-Up Defines Survival Benefit for Second Internal Mammary Artery in Propensity-Matched Groups by Kurlansky, Paul A., MD, Traad, Ernest A., MD, Dorman, Malcolm J., MD, Galbut, David L., MD, Zucker, Melinda, BSN, Ebra, George, EdD

“…Background The value of the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) graft is well established. However, the incremental value of a second IMA graft is…”
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Bilateral Versus Single Internal Mammary Artery Grafting in the Elderly: Long-Term Survival Benefit by Kurlansky, Paul A., MD, Traad, Ernest A., MD, Dorman, Malcolm J., MD, Galbut, David L., MD, Ebra, George, EdD

“…Background Extensive evidence documents a survival benefit for bilateral internal mammary artery (BIMA) grafting compared with single internal mammary artery…”
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Bilateral internal thoracic artery grafting improves long-term survival in patients with reduced ejection fraction: A propensity-matched study with 30-year follow-up by Galbut, David L., MD, Kurlansky, Paul A., MD, Traad, Ernest A., MD, Dorman, Malcolm J., MD, Zucker, Melinda, MSRN, Ebra, George, EdD

“…Objective Bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) grafting has been shown to improve long-term survival after coronary artery bypass grafting. However, there…”
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When Should Fractional Flow Reserve Be Performed To Assess The Significance of Borderline Coronary Artery Lesions: Derivation of A Simplified Scoring System by Matar, Fadi A., MD, Falasiri, Shayan, BS, Glover, Charles B., MD, Khaliq, Asma, MD, Leung, Calvin C., MD, Mroue, Jad, MD, Ebra, George, EdD

“…Abstract Objectives To derive a simplified scoring system (SSS) that can assist in selecting patients who would benefit from the application of fractional flow…”
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Location of the Second Internal Mammary Artery Graft Does Not Influence Outcome of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting by Kurlansky, Paul A., MD, Traad, Ernest A., MD, Dorman, Malcolm J., MD, Galbut, David L., MD, Zucker, Melinda, BSN, Ebra, George, EdD

“…Background Although the use of two internal mammary arteries (IMA) in coronary artery bypass graft surgery has been associated with improved patient survival…”
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Totally Endoscopic Ablation of Lone Atrial Fibrillation: Initial Clinical Experience by Pruitt, J. Crayton, Lazzara, Robert R., Dworkin, Gary H., Badhwar, Vinay, Kuma, Carol, Ebra, George

“…Atrial fibrillation is the most common form of arrhythmia leading to hospital admission. Over 2.2 million Americans are affected by atrial fibrillation and…”
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Eighteen-year follow-up demonstrates prolonged survival and enhanced quality of life for octogenarians after coronary artery bypass grafting by Kurlansky, Paul A., MD, Williams, Donald B., MD, Traad, Ernest A., MD, Zucker, Melinda, BSN, Ebra, George, EdD

“…Objective Octogenarians comprise the fastest growing population segment. Numerous reports have documented improved accomplishment of coronary artery bypass…”
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Minimally invasive surgical ablation of atrial fibrillation: the thoracoscopic box lesion approach by Pruitt, J Crayton, Lazzara, Robert R, Ebra, George

“…Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac rhythm disturbance and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It is often found in association…”
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Left Atrial Reduction Enhances Outcomes of Modified Maze Procedure for Permanent Atrial Fibrillation During Concomitant Mitral Surgery by Badhwar, Vinay, Rovin, Joshua D., Davenport, Gail, Pruitt, J. Crayton, Lazzara, Robert R., Ebra, George, Dworkin, Gary H.

“…Success of the maze procedure after mitral operations with large left atria and permanent atrial fibrillation remains suboptimal. Current technique variations…”
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Midterm Outcomes Using the Physio Ring in Mitral Valve Reconstruction: Experience in 492 Patients by Accola, Kevin D., Scott, Meredith L., Thompson, Paul A., Palmer, George J., Sand, Mark E., Ebra, George

“…Mitral valve reconstruction using standardized Carpentier techniques is the treatment of choice for most patients with regurgitant lesions. Demonstrated…”
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Arterial grafting results in reduced operative mortality and enhanced long-term quality of life in octogenarians by Kurlansky, Paul A, Williams, Donald B, Traad, Ernest A, Carrillo, Roger G, Schor, John S, Zucker, Melinda, Singer, Sam, Ebra, George

“…Despite well-established benefits of arterial (ART) grafting, surgeons have been reluctant to use this conduit in octogenarians. This study explores the…”
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Mitral Repair vs Replacement for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation in Patients Aged ≥65 Years by Kurlansky, Paul A., Traad, Ernest A., Ebra, George

“…The benefits of mitral valve repair vs replacement are well documented. However, survival benefits in the elderly population are more controversial. In this…”
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Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Grafting Enhances Survival in Diabetic Patients: A 30-Year Follow-Up of Propensity Score―Matched Cohorts by DORMAN, Malcolm J, KURLANSKY, Paul A, TRAAD, Ernest A, GALBUT, David L, ZUCKER, Melinda, EBRA, George

“…The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing at an unprecedented rate, affecting nearly 8% of the population. Previous studies have demonstrated a…”
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Prospective randomized study comparing the Teleflex Medical SaphLITE Retractor to the Ethicon CardioVations Clearglide Endoscopic System by Schultz, Scot C, Stapleton, Dennis, D'Ambra, Paula, Loftis, Cynthia, Wahrmann, Christine, Ebra, George

“…Several minimally invasive saphenous vein harvesting techniques have been developed to reduce morbidities associated with coronary artery bypass grafting. This…”
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Survival Benefits in Elderly Patients Undergoing Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement with a Porcine versus a Pericardial Bioprostheses: A Retrospective Propensity Score Study by Ebra, George

“…The elderly population is growing at an unprecedented rate. As individuals age, they may develop life-threatening aortic valvular disease and require aortic…”
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Coronary bypass surgery in women: a long-term comparative study of quality of life after bilateral internal mammary artery grafting in men and women by Kurlansky, Paul A, Traad, Ernest A, Galbut, David L, Singer, Samuel, Zucker, Melinda, Ebra EdD, George

“…Background. Coronary bypass surgery carries a higher operative mortality and less favorable long-term clinical benefits for women than men. The impact of…”
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Bilateral internal mammary artery grafting reverses the negative influence of gender on outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting surgery by Kurlansky, Paul A., Traad, Ernest A., Dorman, Malcolm J., Galbut, David L., Zucker, Melinda, Ebra, George

“…OBJECTIVES Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has historically demonstrated higher hospital mortality in women compared with men. The influence of gender…”
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Perioperative and early oncological outcomes after robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in morbidly obese patients: a propensity score‐matched study by Abdul‐Muhsin, Haidar, Giedelman, Camilo, Samavedi, Srinivas, Schatloff, Oscar, Coelho, Rafael, Rocco, Bernardo, Palmer, Kenneth, Ebra, George, Patel, Vipul

“…Objective To evaluate the perioperative and pathological outcomes associated with robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in morbidly obese men. Patients…”
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Response to Letter Regarding Article, “Bilateral Internal Mammary Artery Grafting Enhances Survival in Diabetic Patients: A 30-Year Follow-Up of Propensity Score–Matched Cohorts” by Dorman, Malcolm J, Kurlansky, Paul A, Traad, Ernest A, Galbut, David L, Zucker, Melinda, Ebra, George

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Detection of inadvertent catheter movement into the coronary sinus ostium or middle cardiac vein by real-time impedance monitoring prior to radiofrequency ablation in the right atrial posteroseptal region by Pollak, Scott J., Seckel, Heather, Monir, Joseph, Ebra, George, Monir, George

“…Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of continuous catheter impedance monitoring prior to ablation to facilitate differentiation of…”
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