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Role of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Plasticity and Interactions in Vessel Wall Inflammation by Sorokin, Vitaly, Vickneson, Keeran, Kofidis, Theo, Woo, Chin Cheng, Lin, Xiao Yun, Foo, Roger, Shanahan, Catherine M

“…The pathobiology of atherosclerotic disease requires further elucidation to discover new approaches to address its high morbidity and mortality. To date, over…”
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The effect of matrix stiffness of injectable hydrogels on the preservation of cardiac function after a heart attack by Plotkin, Marian, Vaibavi, Srirangam Ramanujam, Rufaihah, Abdul Jalil, Nithya, Venkateswaran, Wang, Jing, Shachaf, Yonatan, Kofidis, Theo, Seliktar, Dror

“…Abstract This study compares the effect of four injectable hydrogels with different mechanical properties on the post-myocardial infarction left ventricle (LV)…”
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Mitral valve re-repair vs replacement following failed initial repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Veerappan, Muthu, Cheekoty, Prashasth, Sazzad, Faizus, Kofidis, Theo

“…The optimal treatment strategy following a failed mitral valve repair remains unclear. This study aims to compare and analyse available studies which report…”
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Comparison of outcomes of the use of Del Nido and St. Thomas cardioplegia in adult and paediatric cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ler, Ashlynn, Sazzad, Faizus, Ong, Geok Seen, Kofidis, Theo

“…Background: In recent years, the use of del Nido cardioplegia, initially intended for paediatric cardiac surgery, has been extended to adult cardiac surgery in…”
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Three dimensional modeling of atrioventricular valves provides predictive guides for optimal choice of prosthesis by Sazzad, Faizus, Goh, Jin Hao, Ong, Zhi Xian, Almsherqi, Zakaria Ali Moh, Lakshminarasappa, Satish R, Ramanathan, Kollengode R, Kofidis, Theo

“…Inaccuracies in intraoperative and preoperative measurements and estimations may lead to adverse outcomes such as patient-prosthesis mismatch. We aim to…”
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Is preoperative IABP insertion significantly reducing postoperative complication in augmented high-risk coronary artery bypass grafting patients? by Sazzad, Faizus, Luo, Hai Dong, Chang, Guohao, Wu, Duoduo, Ong, Zhi Xian, Kofidis, Theo, Kang, Giap Swee

“…The aim of this study was to determine whether pre-operative intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertion improves surgical outcomes in high-risk coronary artery…”
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Non-selective Del Nido and St Thomas cardioplegia in adults: analysis of early clinical experience using propensity matching by Sazzad, Faizus, Ong, Zhi Xian, Ong, Geok Seen, Luo, Hai Dong, Guim Goh, Si, Kofidis, Theo, Vitaly, Sorokin

“…Background: Del Nido cardioplegia (DNC) is a single-dose, high potassium, low-volume cardioplegia solution that has grown in favor recently. However, the use…”
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Haematopoietic stem cells adopt mature haematopoietic fates in ischaemic myocardium by Robbins, Robert C, Balsam, Leora B, Wagers, Amy J, Christensen, Julie L, Kofidis, Theo, Weissman, Irving L

“…Under conditions of tissue injury, myocardial replication and regeneration have been reported. A growing number of investigators have implicated adult bone…”
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N-Acetylcysteine’s Renoprotective Effect in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Tan, Ying Kiat, Luo, HaiDong, Kang, Giap Swee, Teoh, Kristine LK, Kofidis, Theo

“…Objective: To examine N-acetylcysteine’s (NAC’s) renoprotective effect in adult cardiac surgeryMethods: PubMed, Ovid Medline, and Embase were searched for…”
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Massive pulmonary embolism in a patient with nephrotic syndrome and single lung by Shi, Hong Kai, Chook, Shaun, Leow, Lowell, Lim, Shir Lynn, Ramanathan, Kollengode, Kofidis, Theo, Kang, Giap Swee

“…We present a novel case of a patient with nephrotic syndrome and previous left pneumonectomy who had a massive pulmonary embolism of his remnant right…”
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Pro-Inflammatory Derangement of the Immuno-Interactome in Heart Failure by Kumar, Pavanish, Lim, Amanda, Poh, Su Li, Hazirah, Sharifah Nur, Chua, Camillus Jian Hui, Sutamam, Nursyuhadah Binte, Arkachaisri, Thaschawee, Yeo, Joo Guan, Kofidis, Theo, Sorokin, Vitaly, Lam, Carolyn S P, Richards, Arthur Mark, Albani, Salvatore

“…Chronic heart failure (HF) is a syndrome of heterogeneous etiology associated with multiple co-morbidities. Inflammation is increasingly recognized as a key…”
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Rescue extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for massive anterior mediastinal masses by Leow, Lowell, Sampath, Hari Kumar, Yong, Keith J, Kofidis, Theo, Tam, John Kit Chung, MacLaren, Graeme, Teo, Lynette, Mithiran, Harish, Ramanathan, Kollengode

“…The management of massive anterior mediastinal masses (AMM) is challenging. With the burgeoning role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support (ECMO)…”
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Systematic review of first-in-human and early phase clinical trials for surgically implantable biological mitral valve substitutes by Sazzad, Faizus, Tan, Ying Kiat, Chan, Li Xuan Beverly, Moideen, Irwan Shah Bin Mohd, Gohary, Abdulrahman El, Stevens, John C, Ramanathan, K. R, Kofidis, Theo

“…Abstract Background The aim of this review was the creation of uniform protocols to carry out and disclose First-In-Human and preliminary clinical trials of…”
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De-Airing Maneuvers After Minimally Invasive and Robotic-Assisted Intracardiac Procedures by Amabile, Andrea, Geirsson, Arnar, Krane, Markus, Torregrossa, Gianluca, Danesi, Tommaso Hinna, Balkhy, Husam H, Kofidis, Theo

“…In the setting of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted intracardiac procedures, de-airing requires further technical considerations due to limited access to…”
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Incidence of valvular regurgitation and leaflet perforation by using automated titanium fasteners (CORKNOT®) in heart valve repair or replacement: less usual than reported by Sazzad, Faizus, Xian, Ong Zhi, Ler, Ashlynn, Guohao, Chang, Swee, Kang Giap, Kofidis, Theo

“…Abstract Background CORKNOT® facilitates a reduction in cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time, aortic cross clamp (ACC) time and operative time, but reported to be…”
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Structural durability of early-generation Transcatheter aortic valve replacement valves compared with surgical aortic valve replacement valves in heart valve surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ler, Ashlynn, Ying, Yeo Jie, Sazzad, Faizus, Choong, Andrew M. T. L, Kofidis, Theo

“…Abstract Background The current treatment for aortic stenosis includes open surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) as well as endovascular transcatheter…”
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Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence in predicting all-cause mortality in transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sazzad, Faizus, Ler, Ashlynn Ai Li, Furqan, Mohammad Shaheryar, Tan, Linus Kai Zhe, Leo, Hwa Liang, Kuntjoro, Ivandito, Tay, Edgar, Kofidis, Theo

“…In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) models to generate individualised risk assessments and predict patient outcomes post-Transcatheter…”
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Targeted Myocardial Restoration with Injectable Hydrogels—In Search of The Holy Grail in Regenerating Damaged Heart Tissue by Sazzad, Faizus, Kuzemczak, Michał, Loh, Engracia, Wu, Wellington, Kofidis, Theo

“…A 3-dimensional, robust, and sustained myocardial restoration by means of tissue engineering remains an experimental approach. Prolific protocols have been…”
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Alternative technique of long acting cardioplegia delivery results in less hemodilution by Ong, Geok Seen, Guim, Goh Si, Lim, Qi Xuan, Chay-Nancy, Huang Shoo, Jaafar, Nurdiyana Binte, Lim, Clara Anne, Clement, Chew Kai Hong, Sazzad, Faizus, Kofidis, Theo

“…Background: Preparation of del-Nido cardioplegia and its delivery technique can cause significant hemodilution. The resultant effects from hemodilution are…”
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Central Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Septic Shock in an Adult With H1N1 Influenza by MacLaren, Graeme, MBBS, Cove, Matthew, MBChB, Kofidis, Theo, MD, PhD

“…Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has been used as rescue therapy for respiratory failure caused by pandemic hemagglutanin-1 and neuroaminadase-1 (H1N1)…”
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