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Giant aneurysm of saphenous vein graft to coronary artery compressing the right atrium by Kalimi, Robert, Palazzo, Robert S, Graver, L.Michael

“…Aneurysm of reverse aortocoronary saphenous vein graft is a known complication of coronary artery bypass grafting. In this report we present a case of a…”
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Occlusion of left coronary artery ostium by an aortic valve cusp by Kalimi, Robert, Palazzo, Robert S, Graver, L.Michael

“…Congenital anomalies of the aortic valve can be associated with other cardiac anomalies. In this report, we present a patient with an aortic valve anomaly…”
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Direct method for quantification of free malondialdehyde with high-performance capillary electrophoresis in biological samples by WILSON, D. W, METZ, H. N, GRAVER, L. M, RAO, P. S

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Effects of continuous positive airway pressure on cardiac output in normal and hypervolemic unanesthetized pigs by Genovese, J, Moskowitz, M, Tarasiuk, A, Graver, L M, Scharf, S M

“…Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) has been used to increase cardiac index (CI) in patients with congestive cardiomyopathy in the presence of elevated…”
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Respiratory phasic effects of inspiratory loading on left ventricular hemodynamics in vagotomized dogs by Scharf, S M, Graver, L M, Khilnani, S, Balaban, K

“…Exaggerated inspiratory swings in intrathoracic pressure have been postulated to increase left ventricular (LV) afterload. These predictions are based on…”
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Changes in pulmonary mechanics after lung volume reduction surgery by Scharf, S M, Rossoff, L, McKeon, K, Graver, L M, Graham, C, Steinberg, H N

“…Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a promising new treatment for emphysema and leads to increased flow rates. We investigated the mechanisms by which flow…”
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Effects of inspiratory loading on left ventricular myocardial blood flow and metabolism by Khilnani, S, Graver, L M, Balaban, K, Scharf, S M

“…With airways obstruction, mean pleural pressure decreases. It has been postulated that associated increases in left ventricular afterload increase myocardial…”
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Broncholithiasis due to Histoplasma capsulatum subsequently infected by actinomycetes by Hirschfield, L S, Graver, L M, Isenberg, H D

“…A case of broncholithiasis in which both Histoplasma and actinomycotic organisms were demonstrated is presented. The etiology of broncholithiasis is discussed,…”
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A novel approach to coronary revascularization in patients with severely diseased aorta by KALIMI, R, GRAVER, L. M, PALAZZO, R. S

“…Atheromatous disease of the aorta significantly increases morbidity and mortality during coronary revascularization. The surgical approach must be modified for…”
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Aortoesophageal fistula: early and late endoscopic features by Sosnowik, D, Greenberg, R, Bank, S, Graver, L M

“…Endoscopic photographs were obtained in a patient with back pain and hematemesis. External compression of the mid-esophagus and small esophageal diverticula…”
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The Risks and Benefits of Thrombolytic Therapy in Acute Aortic and Mitral Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature by Graver, L. Michael, Gelber, Philip M., Tyras, Denis H.

“…A patient with acute thrombosis of a St. Jude mitral prosthesis was treated with streptokinase with initial success. Subsequent recurrent thrombosis and…”
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Is there a role for routine mediastinoscopy in patients with peripheral T1 lung cancers? by Tahara, Robert W, Lackner, Rudy P, Graver, L.Michael

“…Background: The role of surgical staging of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) continues to evolve. This report describes our findings utilizing…”
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Acute thrombosis of an aortic bioprosthetic valve: transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiographic findings by Adamick, R D, Gleckel, L C, Graver, L M

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Use of the variable-length intraluminal sutureless graft by Graver, L.Michael, Tyras, Denis H.

“…From August 1987 to May 1988 we treated 4 patients with acute ascending aortic dissections with a variable-length intraluminal aortic prosthesis. This…”
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Pseudoaneurysm after carotid endarterectomy by Graver, L M, Mulcare, R J

“…An unusual case of recurrent infected pseudoaneurysm seven years following carotid endarterectomy is described. The initial pseudoaneurysm was treated with…”
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IgE-mediated hypersensitivity in human heart tissue: histamine release and functional changes by Graver, L M, Robertson, D A, Levi, R, Becker, C G, Weksler, B B, Gay, W A

“…In experiments described herein, it was observed that IgE-mediated hypersensitivity can result in significant histamine and thromboxane release from human…”
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Cardiovascular effects of periodic occlusions of the upper airways in dogs by Scharf, S M, Graver, L M, Balaban, K

“…Hypoxemia and decreased intrathoracic pressure have been postulated as contributing causes of cardiovascular morbidity in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome…”
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The ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm of Albert Einstein by Cohen, J R, Graver, L M

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Leukocyte and serum elastase in response to elective surgical trauma by Cohen, J R, Dietzek, A, Tyras, D, Graver, L M, Wise, L

“…We have previously reported that aortic tissue elastase increases with operative trauma unrelated to direct aortic injury in rabbits and that increased tissue…”
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Acute ascending aortic dissection during pregnancy by Scott, C, Burruss, N, Kalimi, R, Manetta, F, Palazzo, R S, Graver, L M

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