Research Publications
Our primary focus at The Baird Institute is to encourage and fund research to improve the surgical outcomes and quality of life for patients facing heart or lung surgery. The funds we raise go directly to research that improves the surgical procedures associated with heart and lung surgery. Improvements can include less intrusive procedures as well as techniques that improve survival rates.
Below you will find a list of publications that our surgeons and research fellows have been involved in writing.
Spinal cord protection in thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery: a multimodal approach
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one major complication of open and endovascular thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Despite numerous neuroprotective adjuncts, the incidence of SCI remains high. This review article discusses established and novel adjuncts for spinal cord protection, including priming and preconditioning of the paraspinal collateral network, intraoperative systemic hypothermia, distal aortic perfusion,…
Multiarterial grafting: Why is it so hard to convince the masses of the benefits?
No abstract available
Neurologic Complications of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Review
Objective: To review the evidence on neurologic complications in adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) patients with regard to incidence, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, monitoring techniques, prevention, and management. Design: Literature review. Setting: Observational studies and case reports from a variety of institutions. Participants: Adult ECMO patients. Interventions: Six electronic databases were searched from their dates of inception to October 2016….
Composite Total Arterial Revascularization Techniques Comparing Second Internal Mammary Artery And Radial Artery
No abstract available
Minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery with bilateral internal thoracic arteries: Early outcomes and angiographic patency.
Objective: Multivessel minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting, performed chiefly with left internal thoracic artery and saphenous vein grafts through a left anterolateral thoracotomy, has recently emerged as an alternative to conventional coronary artery bypass grafting. The present study involves our initial experience with respect to early postoperative and angiographic outcomes after total arterial multivessel off-pump…
Loop neochord versus leaflet resection techniques for minimally invasive mitral valve repair: long-term results.
Objectives: Non-leaflet resection techniques including loop chordal replacement are being used with increasing frequency, but the long-term results of these techniques are still unknown. The aim of this study was to compare the long-term results of loop neochord replacement with leaflet resection techniques in patients undergoing minimally invasive mitral valve (MV) repair for MV prolapse. Methods: Between…
Propensity score matched comparison of isolated, elective aortic valve replacement with and without concomitant septal myectomy: is it worth it?
Background: Septal myectomy during open aortic valve replacement (AVR) is an effective surgical treatment for asymmetric secondary basal septal hypertrophy. Concerns regarding higher rates of complications associated with this procedure have been raised – such as permanent pacemaker implantation. The aim of this study was to compare outcomes and complications of patients with and without concomitant…
Management of aortic root in type A dissection: Bentall approach.
Background: We analyzed the results of the modified Bentall procedure in a high-risk group of patients presenting with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD). Methods: ATAAD patients undergoing a modified Bentall between 1996 and 2018 (n = 314) were analyzed. Mechanical composite conduits were used in 45%, and biological ones using either a bioprosthesis implanted into an…
