Presidential Address:

Elliot T. Gelfand
	In celebration of our differences J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:259-266. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Editorials:

Charles Stewart Roberts
	Cardiovascular surgery as a single specialty: The case to unify cardiac and vascular surgery J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:267-270. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Irving L. Kron
	The case to unify cardiac and vascular surgery J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:271-272. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robert M. Sade American Association for Thoracic Surgery Ethics Committee and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Standards and Ethics Committee
	Broadcast of Surgical Procedures as a Teaching Instrument in Cardiothoracic Surgery J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:273-277. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Allan Stewart
	Why are we still talking about open repair of descending aneurysms? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:278-279. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Expert Commentary:

A. Marc Gillinov
	Commentary on the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/Heart Rhythm Society 2008 Guidelines for Device-Based Therapy of Cardiac Rhythm Disorders J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:280-282. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease:

Russell S. Tipps, Muhammed Mumtaz, Patrick Leahy, and Brian W. Duncan
	Gene array analysis of a rat model of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations after superior cavopulmonary anastomosis J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:283-289. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:289. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Graham R. Nunn, Jayme Bennetts, and Ella Onikul
	Durability of hand-sewn valves in the right ventricular outlet J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:290-297. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:296-297. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Eric Bergoënd, Olivier Raisky, Alexandra Degandt, Daniel Tamisier, Daniel Sidi, and Pascal Vouhé
	Myocardial revascularization in infants and children by means of coronary artery proximal patch arterioplasty or bypass grafting: A single-institution experience J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:298-306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:305-306. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
William T. Mahle, Paul M. Kirshbom, Kirk R. Kanter, and Brian M. Kogon
	Cardiac surgery in adults performed at children's hospitals: Trends and outcomes J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:307-311. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Edward L. Bove, Francesco Migliavacca, Marc R. de Leval, Rossella Balossino, Giancarlo Pennati, Thomas R. Lloyd, Sachin Khambadkone, Tain-Yen Hsia, and Gabriele Dubini
	Use of mathematic modeling to compare and predict hemodynamic effects of the modified Blalock–Taussig and right ventricle–pulmonary artery shunts for hypoplastic left heart syndrome J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:312-320. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sarah Tabbutt, Susan C. Nicolson, Peter C. Adamson, Xuemei Zhang, Marc L. Hoffman, Winfield Wells, Carl L. Backer, Francis X. McGowan, James S. Tweddell, Paula Bokesch, and Mark Schreiner
	The safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of esmolol for blood pressure control immediately after repair of coarctation of the aorta in infants and children: A multicenter, double-blind, randomized trial J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:321-328. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Hiroaki Takahashi, Yoshihiro Oshima, Masahiro Yoshida, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Kenji Okada, and Yutaka Okita
	Sinus node dysfunction after repair of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:329-334. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Lixing Wang, Norihiko Oka, Michael Tropak, John Callahan, John Lee, Greg Wilson, Andrew Redington, and Christopher A. Caldarone
	Remote ischemic preconditioning elaborates a transferable blood-borne effector that protects mitochondrial structure and function and preserves myocardial performance after neonatal cardioplegic arrest J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:335-342. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Cardiopulmonary Support and Physiology:

Sophie Tamareille, Hela Achour, James Amirian, Patricia Felli, Roger J. Bick, Brian Poindexter, Yong J. Geng, William H. Barry, and Richard W. Smalling
	Left ventricular unloading before reperfusion reduces endothelin-1 release and calcium overload in porcine myocardial infarction J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:343-351. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Wanshan Qiu, Liang Zheng, Haiyong Gu, Duan Chen, and Yijiang Chen
	Comparison between adult and infant lung injury in a rabbit ischemia-reperfusion model J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:352-359. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Volker Ruppert, Thomas Meyer, Sabine Pankuweit, Eva Möller, Reinhard C. Funck, Wolfram Grimm, Bernhard Maisch German Heart Failure Network
	Gene expression profiling from endomyocardial biopsy tissue allows distinction between subentities of dilated cardiomyopathy J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:360-369. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Anthony Zulli, Bei Ye, Peter J. Wookey, Brian F. Buxton, and David L. Hare
	Calcitonin gene–related peptide inhibits angiotensin II–mediated vasoconstriction in human radial arteries: Role of the Kir channel J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:370-375. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

General Thoracic Surgery:

Michael F. Reed, Mark W. Lucia, Sandra L. Starnes, Walter H. Merrill, and John A. Howington
	Thoracoscopic lobectomy: Introduction of a new technique into a thoracic surgery training program J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:376-382. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
	Discussion J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:381-382. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Andrea Droghetti, Andrea Schiavini, Piergiorgio Muriana, Anna Folloni, Mauro Picarone, Cinzia Bonadiman, Carlo Sturani, Rolando Paladini, and Giovanni Muriana
	A prospective randomized trial comparing completion technique of fissures for lobectomy: Stapler versus precision dissection and sealant J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:383-391. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evolving Technology:

Mark B. Ratcliffe, Cheryl Howard, Michael Mann, and Pedro del Nido
	National Institutes of Health funding for cardiothoracic surgical research J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:392-397. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Irving L. Kron
	The National Institutes of Health funding for cardiothoracic surgical research J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:398-399. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alex Frydrychowicz, Alexander Berger, Maximilan F. Russe, Aurélien F. Stalder, Andreas Harloff, Sven Dittrich, Jürgen Hennig, Mathias Langer, and Michael Markl
	Time-resolved magnetic resonance angiography and flow-sensitive 4-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging at 3 Tesla for blood flow and wall shear stress analysis J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:400-407. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Francesco Onorati, Antonio Curcio, Giuseppe Santarpino, Daniele Torella, Pasquale Mastroroberto, Luigi Tucci, Ciro Indolfi, and Attilio Renzulli
	Routine ganglionic plexi ablation during Maze procedure improves hospital and early follow-up results of mitral surgery J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:408-418. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Manuel Castellá, Antonio García-Valentín, Daniel Pereda, Andrea Colli, Antonio Martinez, Daniel Martinez, José Ramirez, and Jaime Mulet
	Anatomic aspects of the atrioventricular junction influencing radiofrequency Cox maze IV procedures J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:419-423. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Surgery for Acquired Cardiovascular Disease:

Jean Phillipe Verhoye, D. Craig Miller, Daniel Sze, Michael D. Dake, and R. Scott Mitchell
	Complicated acute type B aortic dissection: Midterm results of emergency endovascular stent–grafting J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:424-430. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Kenji Minatoya, Hitoshi Ogino, Hitoshi Matsuda, Hiroaki Sasaki, Toshikatsu Yagihara, and Soichiro Kitamura
	Replacement of the descending aorta: Recent outcomes of open surgery performed with partial cardiopulmonary bypass J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:431-435. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr., Evelio Rodriguez, Michael W.A. Chu, Ansar Hassan, T. Bruce Ferguson, Paul W. Vos, and L. Wiley Nifong
	Robotic mitral valve repairs in 300 patients: A single-center experience J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:436-441. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Rakesh M. Suri, Hartzell V. Schaff, Joseph A. Dearani, Thoralf M. Sundt, III, Richard C. Daly, Charles J. Mullany, Maurice E. Sarano, and Thomas A. Orszulak
	Determinants of early decline in ejection fraction after surgical correction of mitral regurgitation J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:442-447. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alexander Kadner, Jürg Schmidli, Florian Schönhoff, Eva Krähenbühl, Franz Immer, Thierry Carrel, and Friedrich Eckstein
	Excellent outcome after surgical treatment of massive pulmonary embolism in critically ill patients J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:448-451. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Amanda A. Fox, Stanton K. Shernan, Charles D. Collard, Kuang-Yu Liu, Sary F. Aranki, Stacia M. DeSantis, Petr Jarolim, and Simon C. Body
	Preoperative B-type natriuretic peptide is as independent predictor of ventricular dysfunction and mortality after primary coronary artery bypass grafting J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:452-461. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ralf Guenzinger, Walter Benno Eichinger, Ina Hettich, Sabine Bleiziffer, Daniel Ruzicka, Robert Bauernschmitt, and Ruediger Lange
	A prospective randomized comparison of the Medtronic Advantage Supra and St Jude Medical Regent mechanical heart valves in the aortic position: Is there an additional benefit of supra-annular valve positioning? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:462-471. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [CME]
Thierry Carrel, Markus Schwerzmann, Friedrich Eckstein, Thierry Aymard, and Alexander Kadner
	Preliminary results following reinforcement of the pulmonary autograft to prevent dilatation after the Ross procedure J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:472-475. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
José M. Bernal, Alejandro Pontón, Begoña Diaz, Javier Llorca, Iván García, Aurelio Sarralde, Carmen Diago, and José M. Revuelta
	Surgery for rheumatic tricuspid valve disease: A 30-year experience J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:476-481. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
David Glineur, Claude Hanet, Alain Poncelet, William D'hoore, Jean-Christophe Funken, Jean Rubay, Parla Astarci, Valerie Lacroix, Robert Verhelst, Pierre Yves Etienne, Philippe Noirhomme, and Gebrine El Khoury
	Comparison of saphenous vein graft versus right gastroepiploic artery to revascularize the right coronary artery: A prospective randomized clinical, functional, and angiographic midterm evaluation J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:482-488. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Mitsumasa Hata, Mitsunori Suzuki, Akira Sezai, Tetsuya Niino, Satoshi Unosawa, Nobuyuki Furukawa, and Kazutomo Minami
	Less invasive quick replacement for octogenarians with type A acute aortic dissection J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:489-493. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sotiris C. Stamou, Sara L. Camp, Robert M. Stiegel, Mark K. Reames, Eric Skipper, Larry T. Watts, Marcy Nussbaum, Francis Robicsek, and Kevin W. Lobdell
	Quality improvement program decreases mortality after cardiac surgery J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:494-499. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Shun Kohsaka, Masashi Goto, Salim Virani, Vei-Vei Lee, Noriaki Aoki, MacArthur A. Elayda, Ross M. Reul, and James M. Wilson
	Long-term clinical outcome of coronary artery stenting or coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with multiple-vessel disease J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:500-506. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sandro Gelsomino, Roberto Lorusso, Sabina Caciolli, Irene Capecchi, Carlo Rostagno, Marco Chioccioli, Giuseppe De Cicco, Giuseppe Billè, Pierluigi Stefàno, and Gian Franco Gensini
	Insights on left ventricular and valvular mechanisms of recurrent ischemic mitral regurgitation after restrictive annuloplasty and coronary artery bypass grafting J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:507-518. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Brief Communications:

Manabu Watanabe, Mitsuru Aoki, Nobuyuki Ishibashi, and Tadashi Fujiwara
	Thrombus formation within hepatic vein after Fontan procedure J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:519-520. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
A. Yilmaz, B.P. Van Putte, and W.J. Van Boven
	Completely thoracoscopic bilateral pulmonary vein isolation and left atrial appendage exclusion for atrial fibrillation J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:521-522. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Ryuichi Suemitsu, Hironori Matsuzawa, Masafumi Yamaguchi, and Sadanori Takeo
	Dumbbell-shaped mediastinal neurogenic tumor forming a string-of-beads structure J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:522-523. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Allen S. Stewart, Mark J. Russo, Timothy P. Martens, Tariq M. Naseem, Mario C. Deng, Ray Wang, Michael Argenziano, Mehmet Oz, and Yoshifumi Naka
	Longer duration of continuous-flow ventricular assist device support predicts greater hemodynamic compromise after return of pulsatility J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:524-525. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Nikos Kotzampassaki, Jean-Marc Corpataux, Philippe Pasche, L. Magnusson, and Hans-Beat Ris
	Superficial femoral vein as substitute for pulmonary artery reconstruction after resection for bronchovascular fistula J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:525-527. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cliff K. Choong, Patrick A. Calvert, Florian Falter, Raj Mathur, Derek Appleton, Francis C. Wells, Peter M. Schofield, and Robin Crawford
	Life-threatening impending paradoxical embolus caught "red-handed": Successful management by multidisciplinary team approach J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:527-528. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Sanjiv K. Gandhi, R. Mark Grady, Charles B. Huddleston, David T. Balzer, and Charles E. Canter
	Beyond Berlin: Heart transplantation in the "untransplantable" J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:529-531. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Igor E. Konstantinov
	Total resection and complete reconstruction of the tricuspid valve in acute infective endocarditis J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:531-532. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Igor E. Konstantinov
	Partial bileaflet resection and reconstruction of mitral valve in acute infective endocarditis J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:533-534. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Letters to the Editor:

Atilla Ozdemir, Aysun K. Misirlioglu, and Cemal A. Kutlu
	Does the amount of fluid really matter for drain removal after lung resection? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:535-536. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robert James Cerfolio
	Reply to the Editor: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:536. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tomasz Grodzki
	Prospective algorithm to remove chest tubes after pulmonary resection with high output – is it valid everywhere? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:536. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Robert J. Cerfolio
	Reply to the Editor: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:536-537. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Alexandre Le Guyader and Marc Laskar
	Removal of left ventricular tumors by a transaortic transvalvular approach with the help of thoracoscopic instruments J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:537-538. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Cipriano Abad and Pilar De la Rosa
	Right atrial papillary fibroelastoma associated with atrial septal defect, persistent superior vena cava, and coronary artery disease J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:538. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Tomaso Bottio
	The present and the future in aortic stenosis management: Are there factors that might preclude surgery? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:538-539. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Errata:

	Notice of Correction J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:539. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Notice of Correction J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:539. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Notice of Correction J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:540-542. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Notice of Correction J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:542. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Notice of Correction J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:542. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Notice of Correction J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:542. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Meetings and Courses:

	Meetings and Courses J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:543-546. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Announcements:

	Announcement of 2009 Annual Meeting J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:547. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Call for Abstracts J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:547. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Applications for Membership J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:547. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Evarts A. Graham Memorial Traveling Fellowship, 2009-2010 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:547. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Resident Traveling Fellowship, 2008-2009 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:547-548. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Third Edward D. Churchill Research Scholarship 2009-2011 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:548. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Announcement of 2009 Annual Meeting J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:548. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Application for Membership J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:548. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Notices J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:549. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	Requirements for Maintenance of Certification J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:549. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
	JTCVS Disclosure Statement J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;136:550. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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