Research

Paterson HS, Bannon PG Heart Lung Circ 2018 Feb;27(2):133-137 PMID: 29126818 Abstract The use of composite coronary artery bypass grafts from the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) has increased over the last 20 years. Total arterial revascularisation can be achieved with two arterial conduits and is associated with a reduced risk of stroke. However, the…

Meier S, Noack T, Mohr FW, Seeburger J, Passage J Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2017 Jul;6(4):416-418 PMID: 28944184 Abstract

Lau JK, Roy P, Bing R, Bannon PG, Lowe HC J Invasive Cardiol 2017 Sep;29(9):E99-E100 PMID: 28878100 Abstract In this case, prompt stenting of the dissection entry flap allowed for stabilization and eventual healing of a severe catheter-induced aortic dissection, without resort to surgical intervention.

Paterson HS, Bannon PG Ann Transl Med 2017 Aug;5(15):314 PMID: 28856154 Abstract

Fong LS, McLaughlin AJ, Okiwelu NL, Nordstrand IAJ, Newman M, Passage J, Joshi PV Ann. Thorac. Surg. 2017 Sep;104(3):e291-e293 PMID: 28838533 Abstract Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus (CCMA) is a rare variant of mitral annular calcification; it can manifest with conduction abnormalities or systemic embolization. It typically involves the posterior mitral annulus, and surgery…

Boyd JH, Edelman JJB, Scoville DH, Woo YJ Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2017 May;6(3):248-254 PMID: 28706867 Abstract Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) represents a significant disease process and when severe, is associated with increased mortality. Recent guidelines support a more aggressive approach to tricuspid valve (TV) surgery, especially when encountered with left-sided valvular pathology. While annuloplasty has been…

Liu R, Lo L, Lay AJ, Zhao Y, Ting KK, Robertson EN, Sherrah AG, Jarrah S, Li H, Zhou Z, Hambly BD, Richmond DR, Jeremy RW, Bannon PG, Vadas MA, Gamble JR Circ. Res. 2017 Aug;121(5):512-524 PMID: 28701309 Abstract RATIONALE: Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a potentially lethal condition, which can affect individuals of all…

Fung RK, Stellios J, Bannon PG, Ananda A, Forrest P Anaesth Intensive Care 2017 07;45(4):527-528 PMID: 28673230 Abstract

Vanags LZ, Tan JTM, Santos M, Michael PS, Ali Z, Bilek MMM, Wise SG, Bursill CA Nanomedicine 2017 Oct;13(7):2141-2150 PMID: 28668625 Abstract We utilized a plasma activated coating (PAC) to covalently bind the active component of high density lipoproteins (HDL), apolipoprotein (apo) A-I, to stainless steel (SS) surfaces. ApoA-I suppresses restenosis and thrombosis and may…