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An adaptive response surface method for reliability analysis of structures with multiple loading sequences by Wong, S.M., Hobbs, R.E., Onof, C.

“…The response surface method (RSM) has been widely used in conjunction with non-linear finite element (NLFE) analysis to predict the reliability levels of…”
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Corrugated panels under dynamic loads by Liang, Y.H., Louca, L.A., Hobbs, R.E.

“…Corrugated panels are commonly used as blast walls on offshore installations, and an assessment of their response to dynamic pressure loads needs to be made…”
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One hundred patients with the HeartMate left ventricular assist device: evolving concepts and technology by McCarthy, Patrick M., Smedira, Nicholas O., Vargo, Rita L., Goormastic, Marlene, Hobbs, Robert E., Starling, Randall C., Young, James B.

“…Background: Implantable left ventricular assist devices are common as a bridge to transplantation but are just reaching their goal as an alternative to…”
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Development of transplantation vasculopathy and progression of donor-transmitted atherosclerosis: Comparison by serial intravascular ultrasound imaging by KAPADIA, S. R, NISSEN, S. E, ZIADA, K. M, GUETTA, V, CROWE, T. D, HOBBS, R. E, STARLING, R. C, YOUNG, J. B, TUZCU, E. M

“…Transplant coronary artery disease is a combination of atherosclerosis transmitted from the donor and new lesions of allograft vasculopathy. We sought to…”
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The prevalence of coronary artery disease in liver transplant candidates over age 50 by Carey, W D, Dumot, J A, Pimentel, R R, Barnes, D S, Hobbs, R E, Henderson, J M, Vogt, D P, Mayes, J T, Westveer, M K, Easley, K A

“…The prevalence of angiographically proven coronary artery disease (CAD) in adults with end-stage liver disease who undergo evaluation for liver transplantation…”
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Microsporidia infection in transplant patients by GUMBO, T, HOBBS, R. E, CARLYN, C, HALL, G, ISADA, C. M

“…Microsporidia are the most common cause of chronic diarrhea in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus. Patients who have undergone organ…”
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Occult and frequent transmission of atherosclerotic coronary disease with cardiac transplantation : insights from intravascular ultrasound by TUZCU, E. M, HOBBS, R. E, RINCON, G, BOTT-SILVERMAN, C, DE FRANCO, A. C, ROBINSON, K, MCCARTHY, P. M, STEWART, R. W, GUYER, S, NISSEN, S. E

“…Transplant coronary artery disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after cardiac transplantation. However, limited data exist regarding the…”
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Risk factors for early, cumulative, and fatal infections after heart transplantation: a multiinstitutional study by Smart, F W, Naftel, D C, Costanzo, M R, Levine, T B, Pelletier, G B, Yancy, Jr, C W, Hobbs, R E, Kirklin, J K, Bourge, R C

“…By multivariable analysis, risk factors were identified for initial infection of any type, cumulative infections during the first 6 months and fatal infection…”
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An update on nesiritide for treatment of decompensated heart failure by Hobbs, R E, Mills, R M, Young, J B

“…In the July 1999 issue of this publication, we described the chemical properties, pharmacology and clinical trials involving nesiritide as a therapeutic agent…”
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Dichotomous pattern of coronary atherosclerosis 1 to 9 years after transplantation: Insights from systematic intravascular ultrasound imaging by Tuzcu, E.Murat, De Franco, Anthony C., Goormastic, Marlene, Hobbs, Robert E., Rincon, Gustavo, Bott-Silverman, Corinne, McCarthy, Patrick, Stewart, Robert, Mayer, Ellen, Nissen, Steven E.

“…Objectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent and distribution of coronary atherosclerosis after transplantation. Background. Transplant…”
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Hemodynamic Effects of a Single Intravenous Injection of Synthetic Human Brain Natriuretic Peptide in Patients With Heart Failure Secondary to Ischemic or Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy by Hobbs, Robert E, Miller, Leslie W, Bott-Silverman, Corrine, James, Karen B, Rincon, Gustavo, Grossbard, Elliott B

“…Synthetic human brain natriuretic peptide (sBNP) is a polypeptide with the same amino acid sequence as the naturally occurring hormone. Preclinical studies…”
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Intravascular ultrasound imaging after cardiac transplantation: advantage of multi-vessel imaging by Kapadia, S R, Ziada, K M, L'Allier, P L, Crowe, T D, Rincon, G, Hobbs, R E, Bott-Silverman, C, Young, J B, Nissen, S E, Tuzcu, E M

“…Intravascular ultrasound is a sensitive tool to study transplant vasculopathy. However, there is no consensus regarding the methodology for imaging protocol…”
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High prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis in asymptomatic teenagers and young adults : Evidence from intravascular ultrasound by TUZCU, E. Murat, KAPADIA, Samir R, TUTAR, Eralp, ZIADA, Khaled M, HOBBS, Robert E, MCCARTHY, Patrick M, YOUNG, James B, NISSEN, Steven E

“…Most of our knowledge about atherosclerosis at young ages is derived from necropsy studies, which have inherent limitations. Detailed, in vivo data on…”
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Automatic adaptive finite element mesh generation over arbitrary two-dimensional domain using advancing front technique by Lee, C.K., Hobbs, R.E.

“…The basic principles for the generation of adaptive finite element meshes over arbitrary two-dimensional domains using the advancing front technique are…”
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Automatic adaptive refinement for plate bending problems using Reissner-Mindlin plate bending elements by Lee, C. K., Hobbs, R. E.

“…The influence of the presence of singular points and boundary layers associated with the edge effects in a Reissner–Mindlin (RM) plate in the design of an…”
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Should patients with severe heart failure be treated with beta blockers? by Hobbs, R E

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Implantable LVAD infections: Implications for permanent use of the device by McCarthy, Patrick M., Schmitt, Steven K., Vargo, Rita L., Gordon, Steven, Keys, Thomas F., Hobbs, Robert E.

“…Infection in implantable left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients is common and has serious implications regarding permanent use of the LVAD…”
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Behaviour of cables under dynamic or repeated loading by Hobbs, R.E., Raoof, M.

“…The paper describes the elastic properties and fatigue performance of spiral strands and wire ropes relevant to tension structures. An up-to-date literature…”
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Efficacy of tacrolimus in patients with steroid-resistant cardiac allograft cellular rejection by Yamani, M H, Starling, R C, Pelegrin, D, Platt, L, Majercik, M, Hobbs, R E, McCarthy, P, Young, J B

“…Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive agent that is gaining widespread use in solid organ transplantation. This study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of…”
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Congestive cardiomyopathy and illness related to the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) associated with isolation of retrovirus from myocardium by Calabrese, L H, Proffitt, M R, Yen-Lieberman, B, Hobbs, R E, Ratliff, N B

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