ARTICLES:

GJ Kontos, Jr, HV Schaff, BJ Gersh, and AA Bove

Left ventricular function in subacute and chronic mitral regurgitation. Effect on function early postoperatively
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 163-169. [Abstract]  

AS Mayne, GW Christie, BH Smaill, PJ Hunter, and BG Barratt-Boyes

An assessment of the mechanical properties of leaflets from four second- generation porcine bioprostheses with biaxial testing techniques
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 170-180. [Abstract]  

WM Jaffe, BG Barratt-Boyes, A Sadri, JB Gavin, HA Coverdale, and JM Neutze

Early follow-up of patients with the Medtronic Intact porcine valve. A new cardiac bioprosthesis
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 181-192. [Abstract]  

R Rossi, J van der Linden, R Ekroth, M Scallan, RJ Thompson, and C Lincoln

No flow or low flow? A study of the ischemic marker creatine kinase BB after deep hypothermic procedures
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 193-199. [Abstract]  

JH Levy, IM Schwieger, JR Zaidan, BA Faraj, and WS Weintraub

Evaluation of patients at risk for protamine reactions
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 200-204. [Abstract]  

R de Vivie, S Van Praagh, G Bein, G Eigster, J Vogt, and R Van Praagh

Transposition of the great arteries with straddling tricuspid valve. Report of two rare cases with acquired subaortic stenosis after main pulmonary artery banding
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 205-213. [Abstract]  

IM Mitchell, DW Goh, and LD Abrams

Creation of brachial artery-basilic vein fistula. A supplement to the cavopulmonary shunt
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 214-216. [Abstract]  

MD Seear, LD Wadsworth, PC Rogers, S Sheps, and PG Ashmore

The effect of desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) on postoperative blood loss after cardiac operations in children
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 217-219. [Abstract]  

MA Sarsam and H Moussali

Technique of bronchial closure after pneumonectomy
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 220-223. [Abstract]  

F Beyersdorf, F Okamoto, GD Buckberg, F Sjostrand, BS Allen, C Acar, HH Young, and HI Bugyi

Studies on prolonged acute regional ischemia. II. Implications of progression from dyskinesia to akinesia in the ischemic segment
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 224-233. [Abstract]  

ML Marin, KH Perzin, and AM Markowitz

Elastofibroma dorsi: benign chest wall tumor
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 234-238. [Abstract]  

GA Geffin, TR Love, WG Hendren, DF Torchiana, JS Titus, BE Redonnett, DD O'Keefe, and WM Daggett

The effects of calcium and magnesium in hyperkalemic cardioplegic solutions on myocardial preservation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 239-250. [Abstract]  

HL Lazar and S Rivers

Importance of topical hypothermia during heterogeneous distribution of cardioplegic solution
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 251-257. [Abstract]  

K Taniguchi, S Nakano, H Matsuda, Y Shimazaki, K Sakai, T Kawamoto, S Sakaki, J Arisawa, K Kawachi, and Y Kawashima

Depressed myocardial contractility and normal ejection performance after aortic valve replacement in patients with aortic regurgitation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 258-265. [Abstract]  

ST Raza, SK Tam, SC Sun, R Laurance, B Berkovitz, R Shemin, and LH Cohn

Sequentially paced heterotopic heart transplant in the left chest provides improved circulatory support for the failed left ventricle. A potential biologic bridge to orthotopic transplantation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 266-274. [Abstract]  

ML Antunes, HM Spotnitz, MB Clark, MJ Steinhardt, CC Marboe, CR Smith, EA Rose, and K Reemtsma

Long-term function of human cardiac allografts assessed by two- dimensional echocardiography
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 275-284. [Abstract]  

S Aranki, F Musumeci, A Khaghani, R Radley-Smith, and M Yacoub

One-stage correction of interrupted aortic arch combined with heart- lung transplantation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 285-288. [Abstract]  

LETTERS:

DJ Hearse

Cardioplegia and communication
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 289-291.  

GF Tyers

Cardioplegic solutions
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 291-292.  

JE Volanakis

Complement activation caused by different oxygenators
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 292-295.  

JC Opie, J Zavitzanos, and J Bell-Thompson

A simple "solution" worth consideration to combat limb ischemia induced by intraaortic balloon pumping
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 295-297.  

TR Lloyd

Real pulmonary resistance depends on real pulmonary flow
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 297.  

VA Jebara, JN Fabiani, C Acar, A Deloche, and A Carpentier

Surgical treatment of aberrant right subclavian artery aneurysms
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 297-298.  

RA DeWall

Thrombotic complications with the Omniscience valve: a current review
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 298-300.  

A Hijazi

Traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 300-301.  

M Mathison

Atherosclerosis and blood flow velocity
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 301-302.  

CA Mestres, A Betriu, and JL Pomar

Occlusion of the coronary perfusion graft: an exceptional complication after reconstruction of the ascending aorta with the Cabrol technique
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 302-303.  

N Rao

Listeria prosthetic valve endocarditis
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 303-304.  

L Gonzalez-Lavin

Mitral valve surgery: the Leeds legacy
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 304-305.  

A Tschirkov, G Natschev, B Mishev, A Savova, and H Ovanessjan

An easy and safe approach for simultaneous repair of severe pectus excavatum and the underlying lesions of the heart and thoracic aorta
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 305-307.  

TR Graham, JA Chalmers, MT Marrinan, PS Withington, and CT Lewis

Delayed myocardial rupture after the use of an implantable left ventricular assist device intractable ventricular fibrillation caused by myocardial infarction
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 307-308.  

C Peniston, J Mahoney, A Panos, SV Lichtenstein, and TA Salerno

Myocardial aneurysm of the ascending thoracic aorta: management with pericardial patch and bilateral pectoralis muscle flaps
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 308-310.  

DC Miller

Replacement of the transverse aortic arch during emergency operations for type A acute aortic dissection
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 310-313.  

P Mesnildrey, G Bloch, JP Cachera, and A Piwnica

Atrial myxoma: a new surgical approach using neodymium:yttrium-aluminum- garnet laser photocoagulation
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1989 98: 313-314.  

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