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Risk factors for mediastinitis following cardiac surgery: the importance of managing obesity by Rehman, S.M, Elzain, O, Mitchell, J, Shine, B, Bowler, I.C.J.W, Sayeed, R, Westaby, S, Ratnatunga, C

“…Summary Background Mediastinitis is a devastating complication of cardiac surgery. Previous studies have often observed small populations, been retrospective…”
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The importance of intraoperative transoesophageal monitoring when operating on renal cancers that involve the right atrium by George, J, Grebenik, K, Patel, N, Cranston, D, Westaby, S

“…The surgical treatment of advanced renal cancers is challenging. Renal cell carcinoma is interesting in that it invades the vasculature and can extend up as…”
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Resolution of central sleep apnoea following implantation of a left ventricular assist device by Vazir, A, Hastings, P.C, Morrell, M.J, Pepper, J, Henein, M.Y, Westaby, S, Poole-Wilson, P.A, Cowie, M.R, Simonds, A.K

“…Abstract Central sleep apnoea (CSA) occurs in up to 40% of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). It is thought to be a consequence of CHF and is…”
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Organ dysfunction after cardiopulmonary bypass. A systemic inflammatory reaction initiated by the extracorporeal circuit by Westaby, S

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Effect of omitting regular ACE inhibitor medication before cardiac surgery on haemodynamic variables and vasoactive drug requirements by Pigott, D W, Nagle, C, Allman, K, Westaby, S, Evans, R D

“…Adverse events during coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery have been described in patients receiving angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors,…”
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Neurological and cognitive disorders after coronary artery bypass grafting by Taggart, David P, Westaby, Stephen

“…Cerebral injury is a major cause of mortality and morbidity of coronary artery bypass grafting. Stroke occurs in 3% of patients and is largely caused by…”
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Non-transplant surgery for heart failure by Westaby, Stephen

“…[...]the treatment of older patients with coronary disease and idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy requires a radical rethink. [...]the LVAD should be employed…”
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Survival advantage of stentless aortic bioprostheses by Westaby, Stephen, Horton, Matthew, Jin, Xu Yu, Katsumata, Takahiro, Ahmed, Omar, Saito, Satoshi, Li, Hui-Hua, Grunkemeier, Gary L

“…Background. Bioprostheses (BPs) are used to avoid anticoagulation after aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients over 65 years of age. Stentless BPs offer…”
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Heart Failure Surgery: A Speciality in Itself by Westaby, S.

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Proximal aortic perfusion for complex arch and descending aortic disease by Westaby, Stephen, Katsumata, Takahiro

“…Objective: Cannulation of the femoral artery is used routinely for hypothermic circulatory arrest operations on the aortic arch. A two-stage approach is…”
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Coagulation disturbance in profound hypothermia: the influence of anti-fibrinolytic therapy by Westaby, S

“…Extensive thoracic aortic resections often require a period of profoundly hypothermic circulatory arrest. The extent of surgical dissection, damaging effects…”
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The need for artificial hearts by Westaby, S.

“…Chronic immunosuppression, allograft coronary disease, and restricted availability of donor organs continue to limit the scope of cardiac transplantation…”
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Preservation of left ventricular function in mitral valve surgery by Westaby, S.

“…Surgery for degenerative mitral regurgitation has become complex. Preservation of annulo-ventricular continuity through the chordae tendineae is an important…”
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Factors affecting left ventricular mass regression after aortic valve replacement with stentless valves by Del Rizzo, D F, Abdoh, A, Cartier, P, Doty, D, Westaby, S

“…The hemodynamic benefits of using stentless valves for replacement of the human aortic valve have become more well known. These devices are associated with…”
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Effect of cardiopulmonary bypass on systemic release of neutrophil elastase and tumor necrosis factor by Butler, J, Parker, D, Pillai, R, Westaby, S, Shale, D J, Rocker, G M

“…Leukocyte counts, plasma neutrophil elastase, tumor necrosis factor-alpha and C-reactive protein were determined serially in 19 patients undergoing elective…”
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Resuscitation in thoracic trauma by Westaby, S

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Valve replacement with a stentless bioprosthesis: Versatility of the porcine aortic root by Westaby, Stephen, Jin, Xu Y., Katsumata, Takahiro, Arifi, Ahmed, Braidley, Peter

“…Objective: Stentless valves convey important hemodynamic benefits but are used selectively depending on aortic root structure. The Freestyle valve (Medtronic,…”
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Author’s reply to Bolsin and Colson, Nelson and colleagues, and Vallance-Owen by Westaby, Stephen

“…Surgeon specific mortality data is beginning to affect other surgical specialties with similar impact. [...]the risks versus benefits of the "name and shame"…”
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Coronary surgery without cardiopulmonary bypass by Westaby, S.

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Amiodarone prophylaxis for tachycardias after coronary artery surgery: a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial by Butler, J, Harriss, D R, Sinclair, M, Westaby, S

“…BACKGROUND--Arrhythmias are a common cause of morbidity after cardiac surgery. This study assessed the efficacy of prophylactic amiodarone in reducing the…”
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