Author index☆

Abdo AS ( see Kumpati et al). 2004;127:1800-7 Abdulhamid M ( see Karimi et al). 2004;127:490-7 Abe T ( see Watanabe et al). 2004;127:868-76 Abe T ( see Yamada et al). 2004;127:1225 (Letter reply) Abecasis M ( see Melo et al). 2004;127:511-8 Abella RF, De la Torre T, Mastropietro G, Morici N, Cipriani A, Marcelletti C. Primary repair of pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect and major aortopulmonary collaterals: a useful approach. 2004;127:193-202 Abu-Omar Y, Balacumaraswami L, Pigott DW, Matthews PM, Taggart DP. Solid and gaseous cerebral microembolization during off-pump, on-pump, and open cardiac surgery procedures. 2004;127:1759-65 Acar C. Discussion of Minakata et al. 2004;127:645-53 Accola KD. Discussion of McCarthy et al. 2004;127:674-85 Acker MA. Discussion of Palatianos et al. 2004;127:548-54 Acocella F ( see Pardi et al). 2004;127:1728-34 Actis Dato GM ( see Filosso et al). 2004;127:1215-9 (Brief comm.) Adams DH ( see Filsoufi et al). 2004;127:185-92 (Evolving tech.) Adams DH ( see Nguyen et al). 2004;127:1527-9 (Brief comm.) Affleck DG ( see De Wet et al). 2004;127:1058-67 Agostinelli A ( see Saccani et al). 2004;127:1821-3 (Brief comm.) Aguiar C ( see Melo et al). 2004;127:511-8 Aharon AS ( see Cho et al). 2004;127:1033-40 Aigner C ( see Klepetko et al). 2004;127:862-7 Akintürk HK ( see Heidt et al). 2004;127:596-7 (Brief comm.) Akiyama H ( see Anraku et al). 2004;127:1107-12 Aklog L ( see Filsoufi et al). 2004;127:185-92 (Evolving tech.) Alameddine AK, Alimov VK, Engelman RM, Rousou JA, Flack JE III, Deaton DW, Engelman DT. Anatomic variations of the radial artery: significance when harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting. 2004;127:1825-7 (Brief comm.) Albelda SM ( see Kruklitis et al). 2004;127:123-30 Alberg AJ ( see Brock et al). 2004;127:1119-25 Aldea G. Discussion of Nigro et al. 2004;127:440-7 Aleshin AN ( see Ryugo et al). 2004;127:1723-7 Alessandrini F ( see Gaudino et al). 2004;127:435-9 Alessandrini F ( see Gaudino et al). 2004;127:1139-44 Alexander ME ( see Collins et al). 2004;127:721-9 Alfieri O ( see Melissano et al). 2004;127:1530-1 (Brief comm.) Algazy KM ( see Machtay et al). 2004;127:108-13 Al-Githmi I, Kanaan H, Batawil N, Mamoun I. Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation in a middle-aged woman with hemoptysis. 2004;127:1833-4 (Brief comm.) Al-Hashemy AM ( see Seleem et al). 2004;127:1515-6 (Brief comm.) Ali A ( see Lim et al). 2004;127:1113-8 Alifano M, Cancellieri A, Fornelli A, Trisolini R, Boaron M. Endometriosis-related pneumothorax: clinicopathologic observations from a newly diagnosed case. 2004;127:1219-21 (Brief comm.) Alimov VK ( see Alameddine et al). 2004;127:1825-7 (Brief comm.) Allen B. Discussion of Anttila et al. 2004;127:1781-8 Allen B. Discussion of Konstantinov et al. 2004;127:746-54 Allen KB. Saphenectomy wound complications: the real story. 2004;127:1535 (Letter) Allen MS. Discussion of Tagawa et al. 2004;127:1558-63 Al-Naemi A ( see Seleem et al). 2004;127:1515-6 (Brief comm.) Altmann K ( see Chen et al). 2004;127:990-9 Amaducci A ( see Cirillo et al). 2004;127:1648-56 Amano A ( see Hirose and Amano). 2004;127:1534-5 (Letter) Ambrogi V ( see Pompeo et al). 2004;127:1212-4 (Brief comm.) Amin Z, Danford DA, Lof J, Duncan KF, Froemming S. Intraoperative device closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects without cardiopulmonary bypass: preliminary results with the perventricular technique. 2004;127:234-41 Amin Z. Discussion of Zoghbi et al. 2004;127:203-12 Amir G ( see Keidan et al). 2004;127:949-52 Anastassiou P ( see Mann et al). 2004;127:574-6 (Brief comm.) Anderson CA ( see Filsoufi et al). 2004;127:185-92 (Evolving tech.) Anderson R. Discussion of Sabik et al. 2004;127:142-8 Ando M ( see Tagusari et al). 2004;127:1373-80 Angelini A ( see Bottio et al). 2004;127:1204-7 (Brief comm.) Angelini GD ( see Ascione and Angelini). 2004;127:300-1 (Letter) Angelini GD ( see Caputo et al). 2004;127:891-2 (Letter) Angelini GD ( see Imura et al). 2004;127:963-9 Angelini GD ( see Jeremy et al). 2004;127:1766-72 Angelini GD ( see Reeves et al). 2004;127:894-5 (Letter reply) Angelini GD ( see Wan et al). 2004;127:1317-22 Annex BH ( see Biswas et al). 2004;127:34-43 Anraku M, Yokoi K, Nakagawa K, Fujisawa T, Nakajima J, Akiyama H, Nishimura Y, Kobayashi K, The Metastatic Lung Tumor Study Group of Japan. Pulmonary metastases from uterine malignancies: results of surgical resection in 133 patients (Anraku et al). 2004;127:1107-12 Anttila V, Hagino I, Zurakowski D, Lidov HGW, Jonas RA. Higher bypass temperature correlates with increased white cell activation in the cerebral microcirculation. 2004;127:1781-8 Aoe M ( see Okutani et al). 2004;127:563-7 Aoki M ( see Sakamoto et al). 2004;127:12-9 Aoyagi S ( see Teshima et al). 2004;127:1851-2 (Letter reply) Applebaum R ( see Sharony et al). 2004;127:406-13 Arbatli H ( see Melo et al). 2004;127:511-8 Arifi AA ( see Wan et al). 2004;127:1624-31 Arifi AA ( see Yim et al). 2004;127:1564-73 Arslanian A ( see Filosso et al). 2004;127:1840-3 (Brief comm.) Aru GM, Call KD. Limitations on the role of vacuum-assisted closure in cardiac surgery. 2004;127:604-5 (Letter) Asano H ( see Senzaki et al). 2004;127:287-8 (Brief comm.) Ascione R, Angelini GD. Off-pump versus conventional coronary artery bypass grafting: randomized studies. 2004;127:300-1 (Letter) Ashburn DA, Blackstone EH, Wells WJ, Jonas RA, Pigula FA, Manning PB, Lofland GK, Williams WG, McCrindle BW, Members of the Congenital Heart Surgeons Society. Determinants of mortality and type of repair in neonates with pulmonary atresia and intact ventricular septum. 2004;127:1000-8 Ashiku SK, Kuzucu A, Grillo HC, Wright CD, Wain JC, Lo B, Mathisen DJ. Idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis: effective definitive treatment with laryngotracheal resection. 2004;127:99-107 Asoh H ( see Maruyama et al). 2004;127:1587-92 Astras GM ( see Palatianos et al). 2004;127:548-54 Atz AM ( see Bradley et al). 2004;127:473-80 Aubert JD ( see Sarahrudi et al). 2004;127:1126-32 Augustin N ( see Pflaumer et al). 2004;127:1208-9 (Brief comm.) Aupecle B ( see Zoghbi et al). 2004;127:203-12 Auterith A ( see Sarahrudi et al). 2004;127:1126-32 Avidan MS ( see De Wet et al). 2004;127:1058-67 Awadalla MMES ( see Sameh et al). 2004;127:898-9 (Letter) Azar H. Discussion of Mallidi et al. 2004;127:636-44 Azar H. Discussion of Ruel et al. 2004;127:149-59

Babatasi G ( see Massetti et al). 2004;127:1381-7 Babiak A ( see Hetzel et al). 2004;127:1427-31 (Evolving tech.) Bach DS, Kon ND, Dumesnil JG, Sintek CF, Doty DB. Eight-year results after aortic valve replacement with the Freestyle stentless bioprosthesis. 2004;127:1657-63 Bacha EA. Discussion of Amin et al. 2004;127:234-41 Bachand D ( see Mack et al). 2004;127:167-73 Baciewicz FA Jr. Obstruction of St Jude Medical valves in the aortic position. 2004;127:1851 (Letter) Backer CL. Discussion of Zoghbi et al. 2004;127:203-12 Baek WK ( see Yoon et al). 2004;127:590-2 (Brief comm.) Bagaev E ( see Klima et al). 2004;127:602-3 (Brief comm.) Bailey L ( see Tibayan et al). 2004;127:654-63 Bailey LL ( see Hasaniya et al). 2004;127:970-4 Bailey MS ( see Shah et al). 2004;127:1481-5 Baker CJ ( see Starnes et al). 2004;127:114-22 Balacumaraswami L, Ho SY, Ormerod O, Pillai R. Incomplete midline atrial chamber in a symptom-free adult: an enigma? 2004;127:1210-2 (Brief comm.) Balacumaraswami L ( see Abu-Omar et al). 2004;127:1759-65 Balibrea JL ( see Nũ et al). 2004;127:297-9 (Brief comm.) Balkanay M ( see Eren et al). 2004;127:598 (Brief comm.) Balser M ( see Günther et al). 2004;127:344-54 Balzer JO ( see Martens et al). 2004;127:51-6 Bando K ( see Tagusari et al). 2004;127:1373-80 Barbera MD ( see Bottio et al). 2004;127:1204-7 (Brief comm.) Barbero-Marcial M ( see Smith Maia et al). 2004;127:712-20 Barbers RG ( see Starnes et al). 2004;127:114-22 Barner EW ( see Karimi et al). 2004;127:490-7 Baroncini S ( see Oppido et al). 2004;127:283-5 (Brief comm.) Barr ML ( see Nigro et al). 2004;127:440-7 Barr ML ( see Starnes et al). 2004;127:114-22 Barrett PW. Discussion of Choong et al. 2004;127:1323-31 Barron DJ ( see Griselli et al). 2004;127:251-8 Bart CW ( see Nigro et al). 2004;127:440-7 Bart RD ( see Nigro et al). 2004;127:440-7 Basmadjian A ( see Dürrleman et al). 2004;127:1388-92 Batawil N ( see Al-Githmi et al). 2004;127:1833-4 (Brief comm.) Battafarano RJ, Force SD, Meyers BF, Bell J, Guthrie TJ, Cooper JD, Patterson GA. Benefits of resection for metachronous lung cancer. 2004;127:836-42 Battafarano RJ ( see Choong et al). 2004;127:1323-31 Battafarano RJ ( see Veeramachaneni et al). 2004;127:92-8 Battafarano RJ. Discussion of Merritt et al. 2004;127:355-64 Baumann FG ( see Dayan et al). 2004;127:763-9 Baumann FG ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:1026-32 Baumann FG ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:1276-84 Bax JJ ( see Schinkel et al). 2004;127:385-90 Beattie WS ( see Wijeysundera et al). 2004;127:755-62 Bédard ELR, Leclerc Y. Maintenance of hemodynamic stability during pericardiectomy with the Starfish 2 Heart Positioner. 2004;127:280-1 (Brief comm.) Bédard P ( see Ruel et al). 2004;127:149-59 Bedirhan MA ( see Haciibrahimoglu et al). 2004;127:1361-5 Beek JF, van der Sloot, JAP, Huikeshoven M, Verberne HJ, van Eck-Smit BLF, van der Meulen J, Tijssen JGP, van Gemert MJC, Tukkie R. Cardiac denervation after clinical transmyocardial laser revascularization: short-term and long-term iodine 123–labeled meta-iodobenzylguanide scintigraphic evidence. 2004;127:517-24 Beghetti M ( see Christenson et al). 2004;127:242-50 Beghetti M ( see Kalangos et al). 2004;127:1682-7 Behera S ( see Gupta et al). 2004;127:1664-9 Bekker JM ( see Thelitz et al). 2004;127:1285-92 Bell J ( see Battafarano et al). 2004;127:836-42 Belli E ( see Zoghbi et al). 2004;127:203-12 Bellinger DC ( see Jonas et al). 2004;127:1858 (Letter reply) Bellomo R, Hare DL, Buxton BF. Radial versus right internal thoracic artery for myocardial revascularization. 2004;127:892-3 (Letter reply) Bellomo R ( see Buxton et al). 2004;127:893-4 (Letter reply) Benditt JO ( see National Emphysema Treatment Trial Research Group). 2004;127:1350-60 Benekli M, Crane JK, Conti RR, Kremzier JE, Bidani R. Pulmonary mucormycosis in a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: diagnosis by fine needle aspiration cytology. 2004;127:588-9 (Brief comm.) Benfield J. Discussion of Cook et al. 2004;127:65-71 Berdat PA, Eichenberger E, Ebell J, Pfammatter J-P, Pavlovic M, Zobrist C, Gygax E, Nydegger U, Carrel T. Elimination of proinflammatory cytokines in pediatric cardiac surgery: analysis of ultrafiltration method and filter type. 2004;127:1688-96 Berg M ( see Scholz et al). 2004;127:1735-42 Berger S ( see Hoffman et al). 2004;127:738-45 Berkun Y, Elami A, Meir K, Mevorach D, Naparstek Y. Increased morbidity and mortality in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome undergoing valve replacement surgery. 2004;127:414-20 Berlanda N ( see Pardi et al). 2004;127:1728-34 Bernatchez R ( see Fadel et al). 2004;127:1009-17 Bernecker O ( see Bonatti et al). 2004;127:504-10 (Evolving tech.) Berry MF ( see Woo et al). 2004;127:1262-9 Bertagnolli MM ( see Kulke et al). 2004;127:1579-86 Berul CI ( see Collins et al). 2004;127:721-9 Bettex D ( see Prêtre et al). 2004;127:1678-81 Bevilacqua LM ( see Collins et al). 2004;127:721-9 Bevilacqua S ( see Gianetti et al). 2004;127:44-50 Beyersdorf F ( see Siegenthaler et al). 2004;127:812-22 (Evolving tech.) Bhatt M, Roth SJ, Kumar RK, Gauvreau K, Nair SG, Chengode S, Shivaprakasha K, Rao SG. Management of infants with large, unrepaired ventricular septal defects and respiratory infection requiring mechanical ventilation. 2004;127:1466-73 Bhudia SK ( see McCarthy et al). 2004;127:674-85 Biagini A ( see Gianetti et al). 2004;127:44-50 Bianchi C ( see Khan et al). 2004;127:806-11 Bidani R ( see Benekli et al). 2004;127:588-9 (Brief comm.) Biglioli P, Roberto M, Cannata A, Parolari A, Fumero A, Grillo F, Maggioni M, Coggi G, Spirito R. Upper and lower spinal cord blood supply: the continuity of the anterior spinal artery and the relevance of the lumbar arteries. 2004;127:1188-92 Bilodeau L ( see Perrault et al). 2004;127:1402-7 Bing G ( see Ueyama et al). 2004;127:1608-15 Bish LT ( see Woo et al). 2004;127:1262-9 Bisleri G ( see Muneretto et al). 2004;127:179-84 Biswas SS, Hughes GC, Scarborough JE, Domkowski PW, Diodato L, Smith ML, Landolfo C, Lowe JE, Annex BH, Landolfo KP. Intramyocardial and intracoronary basic fibroblast growth factor in porcine hibernating myocardium: a comparative study. 2004;127:34-43 Bizekis CS ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:267-8 (Brief comm.) Bizekis CS ( see Saunders et al). 2004;1276-84 Black SM ( see Thelitz et al). 2004;127:1285-92 Blackstone EH, Gillinov AM, Cosgrove DM. Prosthesis size and prosthesis-patient size are unrelated to prosthesis-patient mismatch. 2004;127:1852-4 (Letter reply) Blackstone EH ( see Ashburn et al). 2004;127:1000-8 Blackstone EH ( see Kim et al). 2004;127:850-6 Blackstone EH ( see Kumpati et al). 2004;127:1800-7 Blackstone EH ( see McCarthy et al). 2004;127:674-85 Blackstone EH ( see Sabik et al). 2004;127:142-8 Bleiziffer S, Schreiber C, Burgkart R, Regenfelder F, Kostolny M, Libera P, Holper K, Lange R. The influence of right anterolateral thoracotomy in prepubescent female patients on late breast development and on the incidence of scoliosis. 2004;127:1474-80 Blunda C ( see Kreutzer et al). 2004;127:1200-2 (Brief comm.) Boaron M ( see Alifano et al). 2004;127:1219-21 (Brief comm.) Bodner J, Profanter C, Prommegger R, Greiner A, Margreiter R, Schmid T. Mediastinal parathyroidectomy with the da Vinci robot: presentation of a new technique. 2004;127:1831-2 (Brief comm.) Boehm H ( see Schima et al). 2004;127:1743-50 Boero V ( see Pardi et al). 2004;127:1728-34 Boersma E ( see Schinkel et al). 2004;127:385-90 Bolger AF ( see Kvitting et al). 2004;127:1602-7 Bollero P ( see Pompeo et al). 2004;127:1212-4 (Brief comm.) Bolling SF. Discussion of Ikai et al. 2004;127:1442-9 Bolling SF. Discussion of McCarthy et al. 2004;127:674-85 Bonaros N ( see Bonatti et al). 2004;127:504-10 (Evolving tech.) Bonatti J, Schachner T, Bernecker O, Chevtchik O, Bonaros N, Ott H, Friedrich G, Weidinger F, Laufer G. Robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass: program development and learning curve issues. 2004;127:504-10 (Evolving tech.) Bonchek LI. Discussion of Sharony et al. 2004;127:406-13 Bongiovanni M ( see Filosso et al). 2004;127:1804-3 (Brief comm.) Böning A, Scheewe J, Ivers T, Friedrich C, Stieh J, Freitag S, Cremer JT. Phosphorylcholine or heparin coating for pediatric extracorporeal circulation causes similar biologic effects in neonates and infants. 2004;127:1458-65 Bonnet D ( see Boudjemline et al). 2004;127:611 (Letter reply) Bonneville J-F ( see Stoica et al). 2004;127:1815-7 (Brief comm.) Borger MA ( see Bucerius et al). 2004;127:57-64 Borger MA ( see Peterson and Borger). 2004;127:1535 (Letter reply) Borger MA ( see Peterson and Borger). 2004;127:1857 (Letter reply) Börgermann J ( see Friedrich et al). 2004;127:335-43 Börgermann J ( see Günther et al). 2004;127:344-54 Borović S ( see Nez̆ić et al). 2004;127:1517-8 (Brief comm.) Borrello B ( see Saccani et al). 2004;127:1821-3 (Brief comm.) Borst C ( see de Zeeuw et al). 2004;127:1751-8 Borst C ( see Suyker et al). 2004;127:498-503 (Evolving tech.) Bortier H ( see Mistiaen et al). 2004;127:1166-70 Bortolotti U ( see Mecozzi et al). 2004;127:897 (Letter reply) Boscarino C ( see Konstantinov et al). 2004;127:746-54 Böttcher H ( see Sarahrudi et al). 2004;127:1126-32 Bottio T, Rizzoli G, Thiene G, Nesseris G, Casarotto D, Gerosa G. Hemodynamic and clinical outcomes with the Biocor valve in the aortic position: an 8-year experience. 2004;127:1616-23 Bottio T, Thiene G, Vida V, Barbera MD, Angelini A, Stellin G, Gerosa G. The bovine jugular vein conduit for right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction: a feasible alternative to homograft conduits? 2004;127:1204-7 (Brief comm.) Bouchard D ( see Dürrleman et al). 2004;127:1388-92 Bouchard D ( see Perrault et al). 2004;127:1402-7 Bouchard D ( see Stevens et al). 2004;127:1408-15 Boudjemline Y, Bonnet D, Sidi D. Early failure of bovine jugular vein conduits. 2004;127:611 (Letter reply) Bove EL ( see Ohye et al). 2004;127:465-72 Bowdish ME ( see Starnes et al). 2004;127:114-22 Bowman MK ( see Emani et al). 2004;127:787-93 Boyd JH ( see Rodefeld et al). 2004;127:705-11 Boyum J, Fellinger EK, Schmoker JD, Trombley L, McPartland K, Ittleman FP, Howard AB. Matrix metalloproteinase activity in thoracic aortic aneurysms associated with bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valves. 2004;127:686-91 Bozbuga N ( see Eren et al). 2004;127:598 (Brief comm.) Bradley SM, Atz AM, Simsic JM. Redefining the impact of oxygen and hyperventilation after the Norwood procedure. 2004;127:473-80 Brais MP ( see Ruel et al). 2004;127:149-59 Braunlin E ( see Lynch et al). 2004;127:1509-11 (Brief comm.) Brawn WJ ( see Griselli et al). 2004;127:251-8 Brehm K ( see Siegenthaler et al). 2004;127:812-22 (Evolving tech.) Bremner RM ( see Nigro et al). 2004;127:440-7 Bremner RM ( see Starnes et al). 2004;127:114-22 Brennan MF ( see Porter et al). 2004;127:1366-72 Bretti S ( see Filosso et al). 2004;127:1215-9 (Brief comm.) Brinkmann M ( see Friedrich et al). 2004;127:335-43 Brizard CP ( see Poirier et al). 2004;127:975-81 Brizard CP ( see Stocker et al). 2004;127:1523-5 (Brief comm.) Brizard CPR ( see Karl et al). 2004;127:213-22 Broad RM ( see Denlinger et al). 2004;127:1078-86 Brock MV, Alberg AJ, Hooker CM, Kammer AL, Xu L, Roig CM, Yang SC. Risk of subsequent primary neoplasms developing in lung cancer patients with prior malignancies. 2004;127:1119-25 Brountzos E ( see Economopoulos et al). 2004;127:1819-21 (Brief comm.) Brown DM ( see Lynch et al). 2004;127:1509-11 (Brief comm.) Brown JW ( see Rodefeld et al). 2004;127:705-11 Brunelli F ( see Cirillo et al). 2004;127:1648-56 Brüschke C ( see Seiwerth et al). 2004;127:289-91 (Brief comm.) Bucerius J, Gummert JF, Borger MA, Walther T, Doll N, Falk V, Schmitt DV, Mohr FW. Predictors of delirium after cardiac surgery delirium: effect of beating-heart (off-pump) surgery. 2004;127:57-64 Buck AK ( see Halter et al). 2004;127:1093-9 Buckberg GD ( see Castellá and Buckberg). 2004;127:1018-25 Buckberg GD. Discussion of Myung et al. 2004;127:1051-7 Buckles TL ( see Cho et al). 2004;127:1033-40 Budoff MJ ( see Davis et al). 2004;127:823-8 (Evolving tech.) Buenaventura PO ( see Fernando et al). 2004;127:87-91 Bueno R. Discussion of Veeramachaneni et al. 2004;127:92-8 Buergler JM ( see Skrabal et al). 2004;127:270-2 (Brief comm.) Bufalino V ( see Davis et al). 2004;127:823-8 (Evolving tech.) Buijsrogge MP ( see Suyker et al). 2004;127:498-503 (Evolving tech.) Buklas D ( see Massetti et al). 2004;127:1381-7 Bulbulia R ( see Jeremy et al). 2004;127:1766-72 Burdick J ( see Woo et al). 2004;127:1262-9 Burgkart R ( see Bleiziffer et al). 2004;127:1474-80 Burwash IG ( see Ruel et al). 2004;127:149-59 Burzotta F ( see Gaudino et al). 2004;127:1139-44 Bush A ( see Li et al). 2004;127:1436-41 Buth KJ ( see Légaré et al). 2004;127:160-6 Butler PD ( see Maxey et al). 2004;127:428-34 Buxton BF, Bellomo R, Gordon I, Hare DL. Radial versus right internal thoracic artery for myocardial revascularization. 2004;127:893-4 (Letter reply) Buxton BF ( see Bellomo et al). 2004;127:892-3 (Letter reply) Buxton BF. Discussion of Muneretto et al. 2004;127:179-84 Byrne DW ( see Cho et al). 2004;127:1033-40

Cabreriza SE ( see Rabkin et al). 2004;127:1713-22 Calatayud J ( see Nũ et al). 2004;127:297-9 (Brief comm.) Caldarone CA ( see Karimi et al). 2004;127:490-7 Call KD ( see Aru and Call). 2004;127:604-5 (Letter) Camacho M ( see Carpenter and Camacho). 2004;127:4-6 (Editorial) Campbell D. Discussion of Jaquiss et al. 2004;127:982-9 Cancellieri A ( see Alifano et al). 2004;127:1219-21 (Brief comm.) Cannata A ( see Biglioli et al). 2004;127:1188-92 Cantor SB ( see Porter et al). 2004;127:1366-72 Caputo M, Reeves BC, Angelini GD. Radial versus right internal thoracic artery for myocardial revascularization. 2004;127:891-2 (Letter) Caputo M ( see Imura et al). 2004;127:963-9 Caputo M ( see Reeves et al). 2004;127:894-5 (Letter reply) Carbray J ( see Schalch et al). 2004;127:535-40 Carbray JA ( see Retuerto et al). 2004;127:1041-50 Carlin JB ( see Stocker et al). 2004;127:1523-5 (Brief comm.) Carone E ( see Muneretto et al). 2004;127:179-84 Carotti A. Discussion of Griselli et al. 2004;127:251-8 Carpenter AJ, Camacho M. Valvular heart disease in women: the surgical perspective. 2004;127:4-6 (Editorial) Carpentier AF. Discussion of McCarthy et al. 2004;127:674-85 Carpentier AF. Discussion of Muneretto et al. 2004;127:179-84 Carrel T, Englberger L, Keller D, Windecker S, Meier B, Eckstein F. Clinical and angiographic results after mechanical connection for distal anastomosis in coronary surgery. 2004;127:1632-40 Carrel T ( see Berdat et al). 2004;127:1688-96 Carreño MC ( see Nũ et al). 2004;127:297-9 (Brief comm.) Carrier M ( see Dürrleman et al). 2004;127:1388-92 Carrier M ( see Perrault et al). 2004;127:1402-7 Carrier M ( see Stevens et al). 2004;127:1408-15 Cartier R ( see Dürrleman et al). 2004;127:1388-92 Cartier R ( see Stevens et al). 2004;127:1408-15 Casarotto D ( see Bottio et al). 2004;127:1616-23 Cassivi SD. Discussion of Woolley et al. 2004;127:376-84 Castellá M, Buckberg GD. Reduction of systolic and diastolic dysfunction by retrograde coronary sinus perfusion during off-pump coronary surgery. 2004;127:1018-25 Cava JR ( see Jaquiss et al). 2004;127:982-9 Cellini C ( see Gaudino et al). 2004;127:435-9 Cerchierini E ( see Sparicio et al). 2004;127:592-3 (Brief comm.) Çetin G ( see Tireli et al). 2004;127:1225 (Letter) Cetin I ( see Pardi et al). 2004;127:1728-34 Chang PA ( see Cho et al). 2004;127:1033-40 Chaparro C ( see de Perrot et al). 2004;127:1493-501 Chaparro C ( see Sarahrudi et al). 2004;127:1126-32 Chapelier A ( see Macedo et al). 2004;127:1593-601 Cheanvechai V, Harthun NL, Graham LM, Freischlag JA, Gahtan V. Incidence of peripheral vascular disease in women: is it different from that in men? 2004;127:314-7 (Editorial) Cheanvechai V ( see Harthun et al). 2004;127:318-21 (Editorial) Cheanvechai V ( see Harthun et al). 2004;127:322-4 (Editorial) Cheanvechai V ( see Harthun et al). 2004;127:325-8 (Editorial) Chen GA ( see Nguyen et al). 2004;127:365-75 Chen JC. Discussion of Carrel et al. 2004;127:1632-40 Chen JM, Mosca RS, Altmann K, Printz BF, Targoff K, Mazzeo PA, Quaegebeur JM. Early and medium-term results for repair of Ebstein anomaly. 2004;127:990-9 Chen JM ( see Morgan et al). 2004;127:1309-16 Chen RH ( see Filsoufi et al). 2004;127:185-92 (Evolving tech.) Chen Y-S ( see Yu et al). 2004;127:582-3 (Brief comm.) Cheng DCH, Mazer CD, Martineau R, Ralph-Edwards A, Karski J, Robblee J, Finegan B, Hall RI, Latimer R, Vuylsteke A. A phase II dose-response study of hemoglobin raffimer (Hemolink) in elective coronary artery bypass surgery. 2004;127:79-86 Cheng F-F ( see Wu et al). 2004;127:584-5 (Brief comm.) Chengode S ( see Bhatt et al). 2004;127:1466-73 Cherry KJ ( see Cho et al). 2004;127:1393-401 Chevtchik O ( see Bonatti et al). 2004;127:504-10 (Evolving tech.) Chi N-H ( see Yu et al). 2004;127:582-3 (Brief comm.) Chiappini B. Abdominal tumors with cavoatrial extension. 2004;127:302 (Letter reply) Chiesa R ( see Melissano et al). 2004;127:1530-1 (Brief comm.) Chitkara RK ( see Ziedalski et al). 2004;127:1513-4 (Brief comm.) Chitwood WR Jr. An epistle to Dr Robicsek. 2004;127:945-6 (Editorial) Chitwood WR Jr. Discussion of Anttila et al. 2004;127:1781-8 Chitwood WR Jr. Discussion of Myung et al. 2004;127:1051-7 Chitwood WR Jr. Discussion of Woo et al. 2004;127:1262-9 Cho D-G, Mulloy MR, Chang PA, Johnson MD, Aharon AS, Robison TA, Buckles TL, Byrne DW, Drinkwater DC Jr. Blockade of the extracellular signal-regulated kinase pathway by U0126 attenuates neuronal damage following circulatory arrest. 2004;127:1033-40 Cho JH ( see Yoon et al). 2004;127:590-2 (Brief comm.) Cho KR, Stanson AW, Potter DD, Cherry KJ, Schaff HV, Sundt TM III. Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer of the descending aorta and arch. 2004;127:1393-401 Chocron S ( see Stoica et al). 2004;127:1815-7 (Brief comm.) Choong CK, Meyers BF, Battafarano RJ, Guthrie TJ, Davis GE, Patterson GA, Cooper JD. Lung cancer resection combined with lung volume reduction in patients with severe emphysema. 2004;127:1323-31 Christakis GT ( see Mallidi et al). 2004;127:636-44 Christenson J ( see Kalangos et al). 2004;127:1682-7 Christenson JT, Vala D, Sierra J, Beghetti M, Kalangos A. Blood group incompatibility and accelerated homograft fibrocalcifications. 2004;127:242-50 Christiansen S. Partial left ventriculectomy in patients with neoplasms and severe heart failure who are not candidates for cardiac transplantation. 2004;127:302-3 (Letter) Christie NA ( see Fernando et al). 2004;127:87-91 Cipriani A ( see Abella et al). 2004;127:193-202 Cirillo M, Amaducci A, Brunelli F, Tomba MD, Parrella P, Tasca G, Troise G, Quani E. Determinants of postinfarction remodeling affect outcome and left ventricular geometry after surgical treatment of ischemic cardiomyopathy. 2004;127:1648-56 Çirković M ( see Nez̆ić et al). 2004;127:1517-8 (Brief comm.) Çirković MV ( see Nez̆ić et al). 2004;127:599-600 (Brief comm.) Çirković MV ( see Nez̆ić et al). 2004;127:1810-2 (Brief comm.) Civilini E ( see Melissano et al). 2004;127:1530-1 (Brief comm.) Clancy RR ( see Galli et al). 2004;127:692-704 Clark S ( see Davis et al). 2004;127:823-8 (Evolving tech.) Clerico A ( see Gianetti et al). 2004;127:44-50 Close JM ( see Fernando et al). 2004;127:87-91 Cochrane AD ( see Karl et al). 2004;127:213-22 Coffin O ( see Massetti et al). 2004;127:1381-7 Coggi G ( see Biglioli et al). 2004;127:1188-92 Cohen JE ( see Woo et al). 2004;127:1262-9 Cohen R. Discussion of Sabik et al. 2004;127:142-8 Cohen RG ( see Starnes et al). 2004;127:114-22 Cohn LH. Discussion of Minakata et al. 2004;127:645-53 Cole G Jr ( see Nguyen et al). 2004;127:365-75 Coles JG ( see Konstantinov et al). 2004;127:746-54 Colletti NJ ( see Morgan et al). 2004;127:1486-92 Collins KK, Rhee EK, Delucca JM, Alexander ME, Bevilacqua LM, Berul CI, Walsh EP, Mayer JE, Jonas RA, del Nido PJ, Triedman JK. Modification to the Fontan procedure for the prophylaxis of intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia: short-term results of a prospective randomized blinded trial. 2004;127:721-9 Colvin SB ( see Dayan et al). 2004;127:763-9 Colvin SB ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:267-8 (Brief comm.) Colvin SB ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:1026-32 Colvin SB ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:1276-84 Colvin SB ( see Sharony et al). 2004;127:406-13 Compos JC ( see Kernstine et al). 2004;127:1847-9 (Brief comm.) Conejeros WM ( see Kreutzer et al). 2004;127:1200-2 (Brief comm.) Congenital Heart Surgeons Society members ( see Ashburn et al). 2004;127:1000-8 Connolly M ( see Mack et al). 2004;127:167-73 Conti RR ( see Benekli et al). 2004;127:588-9 (Brief comm.) Cook DJ ( see Kumpati et al). 2004;127:1800-7 Cook RC, Crowley CM, Hayden R, Gao M, Fedoruk L, Lichtenstein SV, van Breemen C. Traction injury during minimally invasive harvesting of the saphenous vein is associated with impaired endothelial function. 2004;127:65-71 Cooper J. Discussion of Patterson. 2004;127:885-90 (Clin.-path. conf.) Cooper JD ( see Battafarano et al). 2004;127:836-42 Cooper JD ( see Choong et al). 2004;127:1323-31 Cooper JD ( see Meyers et al). 2004;127:829-35 Córdoba M ( see Nũ et al). 2004;127:297-9 (Brief comm.) Corfield AP ( see Imura et al). 2004;127:963-9 Corno AF, Milano G, Morel S, Tozzi P, Genton CY, Samaja M, von Segesser LK. Hypoxia: unique myocardial morphology? 2004;127:1301-8 Corno AF. A lost opportunity. 2004;127:1857-8 (Letter) Corno AF. Heterotopic right heart transplantation. 2004;127:606-7 (Letter) Corno AF. Discussion of Cho et al. 2004;127:1033-40 Corno AF. Discussion of Christenson et al. 2004;127:242-50 Corno AF. Discussion of Griselli et al. 2004;127:251-8 Corno AF. Discussion of Karimi et al. 2004;127:490-7 Correa AM ( see Vaporciyan et al). 2004;127:779-86 Corris P ( see Sarahrudi et al). 2004;127:1126-32 Cosgrove DM ( see Blackstone et al). 2004;127:1852-4 (Letter reply) Cosgrove DM ( see McCarthy et al). 2004;127:674-85 Cosgrove DM ( see Sabik et al). 2004;127:142-8 Cosials JB ( see Molinero et al). 2004;127:275-6 (Brief comm.) Cosin-Sales J ( see Molinero et al). 2004;127:275-6 (Brief comm.) Cotrufo M ( see Wu et al). 2004;127:1171-9 Couper G ( see Dowling et al). 2004;127:131-41 Cowan DB ( see Stamm and Cowan). 2004;127:305 (Letter) Crane JK ( see Benekli et al). 2004;127:588-9 (Brief comm.) Crawford FA Jr ( see Ikonomidis et al). 2004;127:579-81 (Brief comm.) Crawford FA Jr. Discussion of Starnes et al. 2004;127:114-22 Cremer JT ( see Böning et al). 2004;127:1458-65 Creswell LL. The problem of atrial arrhythmias after noncardiac thoracic surgery. 2004;127:629-30 (Editorial) Crivellari M ( see Sparicio et al). 2004;127:592-3 (Brief comm.) Crowe T ( see Wells and Crowe). 2004;127:929-44 (Editorial) Crowley CM ( see Cook et al). 2004;127:65-71 Crystal RG ( see Merritt et al). 2004;127:355-64 Crystal RG ( see Retuerto et al). 2004;127:1041-50 Crystal RG ( see Schalch et al). 2004;127:535-40 Culliford AT ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:1026-32 Culliford AT ( see Sharony et al). 2004;127:406-13 Cunningham MJ ( see Nigro et al). 2004;127:440-7 Curtis LJ ( see Rabkin et al). 2004;127:1713-22

Daddi N ( see Tagawa et al). 2004;127:1558-63 Daggett C ( see Gupta et al). 2004;127:1664-9 Dake MD ( see Demers et al). 2004;127:664-73 Dake MD ( see Ihnken et al). 2004;127:1808-10 (Brief comm.) Daly RC ( see Minakata et al). 2004;127:645-53 Damiano R. Discussion of Carrel et al. 2004;127:1632-40 Damiano RJ Jr ( see Olsen et al). 2004;127:1536 (Letter reply) Damiano RJ Jr. Discussion of Karimi et al. 2004;127:490-7 Damiano RJ Jr. Discussion of Mallidi et al. 2004;127:636-44 Damiano RJ Jr. Discussion of Melo et al. 2004;127:511-8 D'Amico TA. Value of intraoperative pleural lavage in staging non-small cell lung cancer. 2004;127:947-8 (Editorial) D'Amico TA ( see Haney and D'Amico). 2004;127:1835-6 (Brief comm.) D'Amico TA. Discussion of Hoang et al. 2004;127:1332-42 Danford DA ( see Amin et al). 2004;127:234-41 Danielson GK ( see Dearani et al). 2004;127:609 (Letter reply) Danielson GK ( see Minakata et al). 2004;127:481-9 Danielson GK ( see Minakata et al). 2004;127:645-53 Dapoor V ( see Kruklitis et al). 2004;127:123-30 Dartevelle P ( see Fadel et al). 2004;127:1009-17 Dartevelle PG ( see Macedo et al). 2004;127:1593-601 Dashwood MR ( see Wan et al). 2004;127:1317-22 Date H ( see Okutani et al). 2004;127:563-7 Daughters GT ( see Tibayan et al). 2004;127:654-63 Dave H ( see Kadner et al). 2004;127:285-6 (Brief comm.) Dave H ( see Prêtre et al). 2004;127:1678-81 David TE. Discussion of Cho et al. 2004;127:1393-401 David TE. Discussion of Karck et al. 2004;127:391-8 Davierwala PM, Yau TM. Epidemiologic contrast of predictors' trends for outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting: heart failure versus ventricular function versus left main disease. 2004;127:1855 (Letter reply) Davis BB ( see Larobina et al). 2004;127:568-71 (Clin.-path. conf) Davis GE ( see Choong et al). 2004;127:1323-31 Davis GE ( see Meyers et al). 2004;127:829-35 Davis Z, Garber D, Clark S, Roth H, Bufalino V, Budoff MJ, Mao S, Jacobs HK. Long-term patency of coronary grafts with endoscopically harvested saphenous veins determined by contrast-enhanced electron beam computed tomography. 2004;127:823-8 (Evolving tech.) Dayan JH, Olider A, Sharony R, Baumann FG, Galloway A, Colvin SB, Miller DC, Grossi EA. Computer-generated three-dimensional animation of the mitral valve. 2004;127:763-9 D'Cunha J ( see Hoang et al). 2004;127:1332-42 de Buruaga JDS ( see Molinero et al). 2004;127:275-6 (Brief comm.) De Feo M ( see Wu et al). 2004;127:1171-9 De Filippis R ( see Gianetti et al). 2004;127:44-50 de Giovanni JV ( see Griselli et al). 2004;127:251-8 De la Torre T ( see Abella et al). 2004;127:193-202 de Montpréville V ( see Macedo et al). 2004;127:1593-601 de Perrot M, Chaparro C, McRae K, Waddell TK, Hadjiliadis D, Singer LG, Pierre AF, Hutcheon M, Keshavjee S. Twenty-year experience of lung transplantation at a single center: influence of recipient diagnosis on long-term survival. 2004;127:1493-501 De Vega NG. Discussion of McCarthy et al. 2004;127:674-85 De Wet CJ, Affleck DG, Jacobsohn E, Avidan MS, Tymkew H, Hill LL, Zanaboni PB, Moazami N, Smith JR. Inhaled prostacyclin is safe, effective, and affordable in patients with pulmonary hypertension, right heart dysfunction, and refractory hypoxemia after cardiothoracic surgery. 2004;127:1058-67 de Zeeuw S, Borst C, Gründeman PF. Myocardial blood supply through a direct left ventricle–coronary artery shunt is not aided by augmented coronary capacitance. 2004;127:1751-8 Dearani JA, Puga FJ, Danielson GK. Modified Fontan procedure in adults. 2004;127:609 (Letter reply) Dearani JA ( see Minakata et al). 2004;127:481-9 Dearani JA ( see Minakata et al). 2004;645-53 Dearani JA ( see Oliver et al). 2004;127:1670-7 Dearani JA. Discussion of Chen et al. 2004;127:990-9 DeArmond DT ( see Kernstine et al). 2004;127:1847-9 (Brief comm.) Deaton DW ( see Alameddine et al). 2004;127:1825-7 (Brief comm.) DeCamp M ( see National Emphysema Treatment Trial Research Group). 2004;127:1350-60 DeCamp MM ( see Kim et al). 2004;127:850-6 DeCampli W. Discussion of Anttila et al. 2004;127:1781-8 DeCampli WM ( see Myung et al). 2004;127:1051-7 Dehdashti F. Discussion of Patterson. 2004;127:885-90 (Clin.-path. conf.) Dei Cas L ( see Muneretto et al). 2004;127:179-84 DeJesus AY ( see Porter et al). 2004;127:1366-72 Dekker ALAJ, Phelps B, Dijkman B, van Der Nagel T, van Der Veen FH, Geskes GG, Maessen JG. Epicardial left ventricular lead placement for cardiac resynchronization therapy: optimal pace site selection with pressure-volume loops. 2004;127:1641-7 Del Campo C. Aortic insufficiency in patients with Marfan syndrome: a surgical dilemma. 2004;127:303-4 (Letter) del Nido PJ ( see Collins et al). 2004;127:721-9 del Nido PJ ( see Padalino et al). 2004;127:281-3 (Brief comm.) del Rio F ( see Nũ et al). 2004;127:297-9 (Brief comm.) Del Sarto P ( see Gianetti et al). 2004;127:44-50 Delianides J ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:1026-32 Dellgren G ( see Grinnemo et al). 2004;127:1293-300 Delong P ( see Kruklitis et al). 2004;127:123-30 Delucca JM ( see Collins et al). 2004;127:721-9 Demarchi Aiello V ( see Smith Maia et al). 2004;127:712-20 Demers P, Miller DC, Mitchell RS, Kee ST, Sze D, Razavi MK, Dake MD. Midterm results of endovascular repair of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms with first-generation stent grafts. 2004;127:664-73 Denlinger CE, Keller MD, Mayo MW, Broad RM, Jones DR. Combined proteasome and histone deacetylase inhibition in non–small cell lung cancer. 2004;127:1078-86 Desai N ( see Mallidi et al). 2004;127:636-44 Deschamps C ( see National Emphysema Treatment Trial Research Group). 2004;127:1350-60 Deschamps C. Discussion of Patel et al. 2004;127:843-9 Deslauriers J. Discussion of Meyers et al. 2004;127:829-35 Dessoffy R ( see Inoue et al). 2004;127:1068-77 Devaney EJ ( see Ohye et al). 2004;127:465-72 Dhillon R ( see Griselli et al). 2004;127:251-8 Di Tommaso L ( see Iannelli et al). 2004;127:276-8 (Brief comm.) Diasty M El ( see Sameh et al). 2004;127:898-9 (Letter) DiBardino DJ, Fraser CD Jr, Dickerson HA, Heinle JS, McKenzie ED, Kung G. Left ventricular inflow obstruction associated with persistent left superior vena cava and dilated coronary sinus. 2004;127:959-62 Dickerson HA ( see DiBardino et al). 2004;127:959-62 Diegeler A. Discussion of Filsoufi et al. 2004;127:185-92 (Evolving tech.) Dietrich M ( see Martens et al). 2004;127:51-6 Dijkman B ( see Dekker et al). 2004;127:1641-7 Dimitrakakis GK ( see Economopoulos et al). 2004;127:1819-21 (Brief comm.) Dini P ( see Lucchi et al). 2004;127:1836-8 (Brief comm.) Diodato L ( see Biswas et al). 2004;127:34-43 Dion R ( see Melo et al). 2004;127:511-8 Dion R. Discussion of Cho et al. 2004;127:1393-401 Dion RA. Discussion of Mallidi et al. 2004;127:636-44 Dion RA. Discussion of Minakata et al. 2004;127:645-53 Dobson GP, Jones MW. Adenosine and lidocaine: a new concept in nondepolarizing surgical myocardial arrest, protection, and preservation. 2004;127:794-805 Doctor A ( see Maxey et al). 2004;127:541-7 Doi K ( see Inoue et al). 2004;127:1068-77 Doi K ( see Ueyama et al). 2004;127:1608-15 Doll N ( see Bucerius et al). 2004;127:57-64 Domkowski PW ( see Biswas et al). 2004;127:34-43 Donatelli F ( see Pocar and Donatelli). 2004;127:301-2 (Letter) Doss M ( see Martens et al). 2004;127:51-6 Doty DB ( see Bach et al). 2004;127:1657-63 Dowling RD, Gray LA Jr, Etoch SW, Laks H, Marelli D, Samuels L, Entwistle J, Couper G, Vlahakes GJ, Frazier OH. Initial experience with the AbioCor Implantable Replacement Heart System. 2004;127:131-41 Downey RJ. Discussion of Vaporciyan et al. 2004;127:779-86 Drebin JA ( see Veeramachaneni et al). 2004;127:92-8 Dreyfus GD. Discussion of McCarthy et al. 2004;127:674-85 Drinkwater DC Jr ( see Cho et al). 2004;127:1033-40 Drvota V ( see Grinnemo et al). 2004;127:1293-300 Dumesnil JG, Pibarot P. Prosthesis size and prosthesis-patient size are unrelated to prosthesis-patient mismatch. 2004;127:1852 (Letter) Dumesnil JG ( see Bach et al). 2004;127:1657-63 Duncan HP ( see Imura et al). 2004;127:963-9 Duncan KF ( see Amin et al). 2004;127:234-41 Dupuis J-Y ( see Nathan et al). 2004;127:1270-5 Durham SJ ( see Habib et al). 2004;127:1227-8 (Letter reply) Dürrleman N, Pellerin M, Bouchard D, Hébert Y, Cartier R, Perrault LP, Basmadjian A, Carrier M. Prosthetic valve thrombosis: twenty-year experience at the Montreal Heart Institute. 2004;127:1388-92

Ebaid M ( see Smith Maia et al). 2004;127:712-20 Ebbers T ( see Kvitting et al). 2004;127:1602-7 Ebell J ( see Berdat et al). 2004;127:1688-96 Eckstein F ( see Carrel et al). 2004;127:1632-40 Economopoulos GC, Dimitrakakis GK, Brountzos E, Kelekis DA. Superior vena cava stenosis: a delayed BioGlue complication. 2004;127:1819-21 (Brief comm.) Eddahibi S ( see Fadel et al). 2004;127:1009-17 Edwards LB ( see Gammie et al). 2004;127:1789-99 Edwards NM ( see Morgan et al). 2004;127:1486-92 Edwards NM ( see Morgan et al). 2004;127:1817-9 (Brief comm.) Egan TM. Discussion of de Perrot et al. 2004;127:1493-501 Egan TM. Discussion of Meyers et al. 2004;127:829-35 Egan TM. Discussion of Woolley et al. 2004;127:376-84 Eichenberger E ( see Berdat et al). 2004;127:1688-96 Eicken A ( see Pflaumer et al). 2004;127:1208-9 (Brief comm.) El Lamaa Z ( see Vallet et al). 2004;127:1511-3 (Brief comm.) Elami A ( see Berkun et al). 2004;127:414-20 Elefteriades JA, Kopf GS. Heterotopic right heart transplantation. 2004;127:607 (Letter reply) Elefteriades JA. Discussion of Cho et al. 2004;127:1393-401 El-Hamamsy I ( see Stevens et al). 2004;127:1408-15 Elhendy A ( see Schinkel et al). 2004;127:385-90 Eliassen F ( see Farstad et al). 2004;127:525-34 Ellman PI ( see Maxey et al). 2004;127:428-34 Emani S ( see Emani et al). 2004;127:787-93 Emani SM, Shah AS, Bowman MK, White DC, Emani S, Glower DD, Koch WJ. Right ventricular targeted gene transfer of a β-adrenergic receptor kinase inhibitor improves ventricular performance after pulmonary artery banding. 2004;127:787-93 Emery R ( see Mack et al). 2004;127:167-73 Endo C ( see Yamanaka et al). 2004;127:294-5 (Brief comm.) Endo S ( see Sato et al). 2004;127:1829-30 (Brief comm.) Enelow RI ( see Maxey et al). 2004;127:541-7 Engelman DT ( see Alameddine et al). 2004;127:1825-7 (Brief comm.) Engelman RM ( see Alameddine et al). 2004;127:1825-7 (Brief comm.) Englberger L ( see Carrel et al). 2004;127:1632-40 Engvall J ( see Kvitting et al). 2004;127:1602-7 Entwistle J ( see Dowling et al). 2004;127:131-41 Erbel R ( see Nienaber et al). 2004;127:620-1 (Editorial) Eren E, Keles C, Sareyyupoglu B, Bozbuga N, Balkanay M, Yakut C. Penetrating injury of the heart by a nail gun. 2004;127:598 (Brief comm.) Eren E ( see Güney and Eren). 2004;127:1133-8 Ereth MH ( see Oliver et al). 2004;127:1670-7 Espases RA, Lozano R, Navarro AC, Regueiro F, Tejero E, Salinas JC. Gastrobronchial fistula and anastomotic esophagogastric stenosis after esophagectomy for esophageal carcinoma. 2004;127:296-7 (Brief comm.) Esposito RA ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:267-8 (Brief comm.) Esser K ( see Retuerto et al). 2004;127:1041-50 Esser K ( see Schalch et al). 2004;127:535-40 Estenne M ( see Sarahrudi et al). 2004;127:1126-32 Etievent J-P ( see Stoica et al). 2004;127:1815-7 (Brief comm.) Etoch SW ( see Dowling et al). 2004;127:131-41 Everett JE ( see Kernstine et al). 2004;127:1847-9 (Brief comm.) Evora PRB, Levin RL. Methylene blue as drug of choice for catecholamine-refractory vasoplegia after cardiopulmonary bypass. 2004;127:895-6 (Letter) Ewald GA ( see Shah et al). 2004;127:1481-5

Fadel E, Michel RP, Eddahibi S, Bernatchez R, Mazmanian G-M, Baudet B, Dartevelle P, Herve P. Regression of postobstructive vasculopathy after revascularization of chronically obstructed pulmonary artery. 2004;127:1009-17 Fadel E ( see Macedo et al). 2004;127:1593-601 Falcoz P-E ( see Stoica et al). 2004;127:1815-7 (Brief comm.) Falk V ( see Bucerius et al). 2004;127:57-64 Fann J. Discussion of Saunders et al. 2004;127:1026-32 Farivar AS ( see Naidu et al). 2004;127:1502-8 Farivar AS ( see Woolley et al). 2004;127:376-84 Farivar RS ( see Filsoufi et al). 2004;127:185-92 (Evolving tech.) Farneti PA ( see Gianetti et al). 2004;127:44-50 Farnetti A ( see Filosso et al). 2004;127:1840-3 (Brief comm.) Farstad M, Heltne JK, Tynning SE, Onarheim H, Mongstad A, Eliassen F, Husby P. Can the use of methylprednisolone, vitamin C, or α-trinositol prevent cold-induced fluid extravasation during cardiopulmonary bypass in piglets? 2004;127:525-34 Fass DN ( see Oliver et al). 2004;127:1670-7 Fazlioglu M ( see Haciibrahimoglu et al). 2004;127:1361-5 Fedderly RT ( see Jaquiss et al). 2004;127:982-9 Fedoruk L ( see Cook et al). 2004;127:65-71 Feindel C. Mitral valve surgery with extensive calcification of the annulus. 2004;127:610 (Letter reply) Fellinger EK ( see Boyum et al). 2004;127:686-91 Ferguson TB Jr. Preoperative calcium-channel blockade in cardiac surgery: the good, the bad, the issues. 2004;127:622-4 (Editorial) Fernandez J. Discussion of Filsoufi et al. 2004;127:185-92 (Evolving tech.) Fernando HC, Sasatomi E, Christie NA, Buenaventura PO, Finkelstein SD, Yousem SA, Soose R, Close JM, Luketich JD. Comparison of mutational changes in involved N1 lymph nodes with those in primary tumors in stage II non–small cell lung cancer: a pilot study. 2004;127:87-91 Ferrari MM ( see Pardi et al). 2004;127:1728-34 Ferraro M ( see Gupta et al). 2004;127:1664-9 Ferrazzi P ( see Gamba et al). 2004;127:555-62 Ferreira M ( see Melo et al). 2004;127:511-8 Fieuws S ( see Lerut et al). 2004;127:1855-6 (Letter) Filosso PL, Actis Dato GM, Ruffini E, Bretti S, Ozzello F, Mancuso M. Multidisciplinary treatment of advanced thymic neuroendocrine carcinoma (carcinoid): report of a successful case and review of the literature. 2004;127:1215-9 (Brief comm.) Filosso PL, Arslanian A, Palestini N, Farnetti A, Papotti M, Bongiovanni M, Giobbe R, Ruffini E. Thyroid metastasis after resection of atypical bronchial carcinoid. 2004;127:1840-3 (Brief comm.) Filsoufi F, Farivar RS, Aklog L, Anderson CA, Chen RH, Lichtenstein S, Zhang J, Adams DH. Automated distal coronary bypass with a novel magnetic coupler (MVP system). 2004;127:185-92 (Evolving tech.) Filsoufi F. Discussion of Inoue et al. 2004;127:1068-77 Finegan B ( see Cheng et al). 2004;127:79-86 Fineman JR ( see Thelitz et al). 2004;127:1285-92 Finkelstein SD ( see Fernando et al). 2004;127:87-91 Fiocchi R ( see Gamba et al). 2004;127:555-62 Fischer S ( see Leyh et al). 2004;127:896 (Letter reply) Fischer S ( see Leyh et al). 2004;127:1416-20 Fisher CA ( see Piacentino et al). 2004;127:262-4 (Brief comm.) Flack JE III ( see Alameddine et al). 2004;127:1825-7 (Brief comm.) Flamm SD ( see Messner et al). 2004;127:259-61 (Brief comm.) Flannery MR ( see Morgan et al). 2004;127:1193-5 (Brief comm.) Flannery MR ( see Morgan et al). 2004;127:1309-16 Fleischmann D ( see Ihnken et al). 2004;127:1808-10 (Brief comm.) Floten HS. Discussion of Demers et al. 2004;127:664-73 Foker JE. Discussion of Ashburn et al. 2004;127:1000-8 Forbess JM ( see Kogan et al). 2004;127:1519-23 (Brief comm.) Force S. Discussion of Patterson. 2004;127:885-90 (Clin.-path. conf.) Force SD ( see Battafarano et al). 2004;127:836-42 Ford G ( see Karl et al). 2004;127:213-22 Fornelli A ( see Alifano et al). 2004;127:1219-21 (Brief comm.) Foroulis CN ( see Palatianos et al). 2004;127:548-54 Fortier A ( see Stevens et al). 2004;127:1408-15 Fraga C ( see Woolley et al). 2004;127:376-84 Fraga CH ( see Naidu et al). 2004;127:1502-8 Fraser CD Jr ( see DiBardino et al). 2004;127:959-62 Fraser CD. Discussion of Poirier et al. 2004;127:975-81 Fraser VJ ( see Olsen et al). 2004;127:1536 (Letter reply) Frazier OH ( see Dowling et al). 2004;127:131-41 Frazier OH ( see Messner et al). 2004;127:259-61 (Brief comm.) Frazier OH. Discussion of Gammie et al. 2004;127:1789-99 Frazier OH. Discussion of Siegenthaler et al. 2004;127:812-22 (Evolving tech.) Freischlag JA ( see Cheanvechai et al). 2004;127:314-7 (Editorial) Freischlag JA ( see Harthun et al). 2004;127:318-21 (Editorial) Freischlag JA ( see Harthun et al). 2004;127:322-4 (Editorial) Freischlag JA ( see Harthun et al). 2004;127:325-8 (Editorial) Freitag S ( see Böning et al). 2004;127:1458-65 Fremes SE ( see Guru et al). 2004;127:1158-65 Fremes SE ( see Mallidi et al). 2004;127:636-44 Friedrich C ( see Böning et al). 2004;127:1458-65 Friedrich G ( see Bonatti et al). 2004;127:504-10 (Evolving tech.) Friedrich I, Börgermann J, Splittgerber FH, Brinkmann M, Reidemeister JC, Silber RE, Seeger W, Schmidt R, Günther A. Bronchoscopic surfactant administration preserves gas exchange and pulmonary compliance after single lung transplantation in dogs. 2004;127:335-43 Friedrich I ( see Günther et al). 2004;127:344-54 Froemming S ( see Amin et al). 2004;127:234-41 Fujisawa T ( see Anraku et al). 2004;127:1107-12 Fukada J ( see Yamada et al). 2004;127:1225 (Letter reply) Fukada Y ( see Matsui et al). 2004;127:1221-3 (Brief comm.) Fukamachi K ( see Inoue et al). 2004;127:1068-77 Fukumoto Y ( see Takagi et al). 2004;127:278-9 (Brief comm.) Fukumoto Y ( see Takagi et al). 2004;127:600-2 (Brief comm.) Fullerton D. Discussion of De Wet et al. 2004;127:1058-67 Fumero A ( see Biglioli et al). 2004;127:1188-92 Furukawa K, Ohteki H. Changes in platelet aggregation after suspension of aspirin therapy. 2004;127:1814-5 (Brief comm.) Furukawa M ( see Takagi et al). 2004;127:278-9 (Brief comm.) Furukawa S ( see Piacentino et al). 2004;127:262-4 (Brief comm.) Fusazaki N ( see Nakano et al). 2004;127:730-7

Gadsdon P ( see Jeremy et al). 2004;127:1766-72 Gahtan V ( see Cheanvechai et al). 2004;127:314-7 (Editorial) Gahtan V ( see Harthun et al). 2004;127:318-21 (Editorial) Gahtan V ( see Harthun et al). 2004;127:322-4 (Editorial) Gahtan V ( see Harthun et al). 2004;127:325-8 (Editorial) Galli KK, Zimmerman RA, Jarvik JP, Wernovsky G, Kuypers MK, Clancy RR, Montenegro LM, Mahle WT, Newman MF, Saunders AM, Nicolson SC, Spray TL, Gaynor JW. Periventricular leukomalacia is common after neonatal cardiac surgery. 2004;127:692-704 Galloway A ( see Dayan et al). 2004;127:763-9 Galloway AC ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:1026-32 Galloway AC ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:1276-84 Galloway AC ( see Sharony et al). 2004;127:406-13 Gamba A, Merlo M, Fiocchi R, Terzi A, Mammana C, Sebastiani R, Ferrazzi P. Heart transplantation in patients with previous Fontan operations. 2004;127:555-62 Gámez P ( see Nũ et al). 2004;127:297-9 (Brief comm.) Gammie JS, Edwards LB, Griffith BP, Pierson RN III, Tsao L. Optimal timing of cardiac transplantation after ventricular assist device implantation. 2004;127:1789-99 Gao M ( see Cook et al). 2004;127:65-71 Garber D ( see Davis et al). 2004;127:823-8 (Evolving tech.) Gargiulo G ( see Oppido et al). 2004;127:283-5 (Brief comm.) Gaston B ( see Maxey et al). 2004;127:541-7 Gaudet B ( see Fadel et al). 2004;127:1009-17 Gaudino M, Alessandrini F, Glieca F, Luciani N, Cellini C, Pragliola C, Morelli M, Girola F, Possati G. Effect of surgical revascularization of a right coronary artery tributary of an infarcted nonischemic territory on the outcome of patients with three-vessel disease: a prospective randomized trial. 2004;127:435-9 Gaudino M, Alessandrini F, Pragliola C, Luciani N, Trani C, Burzotta F, Girola F, Nasso G, Guarini G, Possati G. Composite Y internal thoracic artery–saphenous vein grafts: short-term angiographic results and vasoreactive profile. 2004;127:1139-44 Gauvreau K ( see Bhatt et al). 2004;127:1466-73 Gayet FL ( see Zoghbi et al). 2004;127:203-12 Gaynor JW ( see Galli et al). 2004;127:692-704 Gaynor JW ( see Pastuszko et al). 2004;127:1203-4 (Brief comm.) Gaynor JW ( see Ungerleider and Gaynor). 2004;127:1256-61 (Editorial) Ge Z-D ( see He et al). 2004;127:1773-80 Gehrig TR ( see Petrofski et al). 2004;127:27-33 Geltman EM ( see Shah et al). 2004;127:1481-5 Genton CY ( see Corno et al). 2004;127:1301-8 Gerad JL ( see Massetti et al). 2004;127:1381-7 Gerbase MW ( see Sarahrudi et al). 2004;127:1126-32 German-Fattal M ( see Macedo et al). 2004;127:1593-601 Gerosa G ( see Bottio et al). 2004;127:1616-23 Gerosa G ( see Bottio et al). 2004;1204-7 (Brief comm.) Geskes GG ( see Dekker et al). 2004;127:1641-7 Ghanayem NS ( see Hoffman et al). 2004;127:223-33 Ghanayem NS ( see Hoffman et al). 2004;127:738-45 Ghanayem NS ( see Jaquiss et al). 2004;127:982-9 Gherli T ( see Saccani et al). 2004;127:1821-3 (Brief comm.) Gianetti J, Del Sarto P, Bevilacqua S, Vassalle C, De Filippis R, Kacila M, Farneti PA, Clerico A, Glauber M, Biagini A. Supplemental nitric oxide and its effect on myocardial injury and function in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with extracorporeal circulation. 2004;127:44-50 Gierada D. Discussion of Patterson. 2004;127:885-90 (Clin.-path. conf.) Gillinov AM ( see Blackstone et al). 2004;127:1852-4 (Letter reply) Gillinov AM ( see Sabik et al). 2004;127:142-8 Gillinov AM. Discussion of Ruel et al. 2004;127:149-59 Giobbe R ( see Filosso et al). 2004;127:1840-3 (Brief comm.) Girola F ( see Gaudino et al). 2004;127:435-9 Girola F ( see Gaudino et al). 2004;127:1139-44 Givigliano F ( see Lucchi et al). 2004;127:1836-8 (Brief comm.) Glanville A ( see Sarahrudi et al). 2004;127:1126-32 Glatting G ( see Halter et al). 2004;127:1093-9 Glauber M ( see Gianetti et al). 2004;127:44-50 Glidden D ( see Karl et al). 2004;127:213-22 Glieca F ( see Gaudino et al). 2004;127:435-9 Glogar D ( see Syeda et al). 2004;127:1703-12 Glower DD. Calcium antagonists and good results: association or causation? 2004;127:625-6 (Editorial) Glower DD ( see Emani et al). 2004;127:787-93 Gohen G ( see Mallidi et al). 2004;127:636-44 Goldberg CS ( see Ohye et al). 2004;127:465-72 Golden J ( see Mann et al). 2004;127:574-6 (Brief comm.) Goldman BS ( see Mallidi et al). 2004;127:636-44 Goldschmidt RA ( see Schalch et al). 2004;127:535-40 Goldstein WG ( see Ruel et al). 2004;127:149-59 Goldstraw P ( see Lim et al). 2004;127:1113-8 Gómez A ( see Nũ et al). 2004;127:297-9 (Brief comm.) Gomez CA ( see Ohye et al). 2004;127:465-72 Gómez J ( see Nũ et al). 2004;127:297-9 (Brief comm.) Goncalves J ( see Konstantinov et al). 2004;127:746-54 Gordon I ( see Buxton et al). 2004;127:893-4 (Letter reply) Goss CH ( see Naidu et al). 2004;127:1502-8 Gotoh M ( see Okamoto et al). 2004;127:329-34 Gott VL, Shumway NE. Cross-circulation: a milestone in cardiac surgery. 2004;127:617 (Editorial) Govindan R. Discussion of Patterson. 2004;127:885-90 (Clin.-path. conf.) Graham LM ( see Cheanvechai et al). 2004;127:314-7 (Editorial) Graham LM ( see Harthun et al). 2004;127:318-21 (Editorial) Graham LM ( see Harthun et al). 2004;127:322-4 (Editorial) Graham LM ( see Harthun et al). 2004;127:325-8 (Editorial) Grand T ( see Woo et al). 2004;127:1262-9 Graubitz K ( see Martens et al). 2004;127:51-6 Graves HL ( see Ohye et al). 2004;127:465-72 Gray LA Jr ( see Dowling et al). 2004;127:131-41 Gregoric I ( see Messner et al). 2004;127:259-61 (Brief comm.) Gregorio R ( see Wu et al). 2004;127:1171-9 Greiner A ( see Bodner et al). 2004;127:1831-2 (Brief comm.) Greutert H ( see Tanner et al). 2004;127:20-1 Griepp RB. Discussion of Fadel et al. 2004;127:1009-17 Griepp RB. Discussion of Sakamoto et al. 2004;127:12-9 Griffith BP ( see Gammie et al). 2004;127:1789-99 Grillo F ( see Biglioli et al). 2004;127:1188-92 Grillo HC ( see Ashiku et al). 2004;127:99-107 Grinnemo KH, Månsson A, Dellgren G, Klingberg D, Wardell E, Drvota V, Tammick C, Holgersson J, Ringdén O, Sylvén C, Le Blanc K. Xenoreactivity and engraftment of human mesenchymal stem cells transplanted into infarcted rat myocardium. 2004;127:1293-300 Griselli M, McGuirk SP, Winlaw DS, Stümper O, de Giovanni JV, Miller P, Dhillon R, Wright JG, Barron DJ, Brawn WJ. The influence of pulmonary artery morphology on the results of operations for major aortopulmonary collateral arteries and complex congenital heart defects. 2004;127:251-8 Grøfte T ( see Li et al). 2004;127:1436-41 Grossi EA. When should we attempt to make a silk purse from a sow's ear? 2004;127:618-9 (Editorial) Grossi EA ( see Dayan et al). 2004;127:763-9 Grossi EA ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:267-8 (Brief comm.) Grossi EA ( see Saunders et al). 2004;1026-32 Grossi EA ( see Saunders et al). 2004;1276-84 Grossi EA ( see Sharony et al). 2004;127:406-13 Grossi EA. Discussion of Sabik et al. 2004;127:142-8 Grossi EA. Discussion of Tibayan et al. 2004;127:654-63 Gruber PJ ( see Pastuszko et al). 2004;127:1203-4 (Brief comm.) Gruber PJ. Discussion of Konstantinov et al. 2004;127:746-54 Gruessner AC ( see Hoang et al). 2004;127:1332-42 Grundeman DF. Discussion of Filsoufi et al. 2004;127:185-92 (Evolving tech.) Gründeman PF ( see de Zeeuw et al). 2004;127:1751-8 Gründeman PF ( see Suyker et al). 2004;127:498-503 (Evolving tech.) Grunkemeier G ( see Wu et al). 2004;127:1171-9 Grunkemeier GL ( see Wu et al). 2004;127:174-8 Guarini G ( see Gaudino et al). 2004;127:1139-44 Gummert JF ( see Bucerius et al). 2004;127:57-64 Gundry SR ( see Hasaniya et al). 2004;127:970-4 Gundry SR. Discussion of Sabik et al. 2004;127:142-8 Güney MR, Eren E. Revascularization of multiple bypassable extended right coronary arteries. 2004;127:1133-8 Günther A, Balser M, Schmidt R, Markart P, Olk A, Börgermann J, Splittgerber FH, Seeger W, Friedrich I. Surfactant abnormalities after single lung transplantation in dogs: impact of bronchoscopic surfactant administration. 2004;127:344-54 Günther A ( see Friedrich et al). 2004;127:335-43 Gupta A, Daggett C, Behera S, Ferraro M, Wells W, Starnes V. Risk factors for persistent pleural effusions after the extracardiac Fontan procedure. 2004;127:1664-9 Gurses A ( see Haciibrahimoglu et al). 2004;127:1361-5 Guru V, Fremes SE, Tu JV. Time-related mortality for women after coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a population-based study. 2004;127:1158-65 Guthrie TJ ( see Battafarano et al). 2004;127:836-42 Guthrie TJ ( see Choong et al). 2004;127:1323-31 Guthrie TJ ( see Meyers et al). 2004;127:829-35 Gygax E ( see Berdat et al). 2004;127:1688-96

Habib RH, Zacharias A, Schwann TA, Riordan CJ, Durham SJ, Shah A. Intraoperative hematocrit and cardiopulmonary bypass. 2004;127:1227-8 (Letter reply) Hacibayramoglu M ( see Scholz et al). 2004;127:1735-42 Haciibrahimoglu G, Fazlioglu M, Olcmen A, Gurses A, Bedirhan MA. Surgical management of childhood bronchiectasis due to infectious disease. 2004;127:1361-5 Haddad F ( see Yazigi et al). 2004;127:304 (Letter) Haddy SM ( see Nigro et al). 2004;127:440-7 Hadjiliadis D ( see de Perrot et al). 2004;127:1493-501 Hagino I ( see Anttila et al). 2004;127:1781-8 Hagl C ( see Karck et al). 2004;127:391-8 Hagl C ( see Leyh et al). 2004;127:896 (Letter reply) Hagl C ( see Leyh et al). 2004;127:1416-20 Haisjackl M ( see Schima et al). 2004;127:1743-50 Haldenwang P ( see Nguyen et al). 2004;127:1527-9 (Brief comm.) Hall RI ( see Cheng et al). 2004;127:79-86 Hall S ( see Karl et al). 2004;127:213-22 Hall TS ( see Mann et al). 2004;127:574-6 (Brief comm.) Halter G, Buck AK, Schirrmeister H, Wurziger I, Liewald F, Glatting G, Neumaier B, Sunder-Plassmann L, Reske SN, Hetzel M. [ 18 F] 3-deoxy-3'-fluorothymidine positron emission tomography: alternative or diagnostic adjunct to 2-[ 18 F]-fluoro-2-deoxy- d -glucose positron emission tomography in the workup of suspicious central focal lesions? 2004;127:1093-9 Hamada M ( see Maekawa et al). 2004;127:1845-7 (Brief comm.) Hamaoka K ( see Toiyama et al). 2004;127:1195-7 (Brief comm.) Hammel JM ( see Karimi et al). 2004;127:490-7 Hammon JW Jr. Discussion of Muneretto et al. 2004;127:179-84 Hammon JW Jr. Discussion of Sharony et al. 2004;127:406-13 Han HS ( see Yoon et al). 2004;127:590-2 (Brief comm.) Handay JR Jr ( see Wu et al). 2004;127:174-8 Haney JC, D'Amico TA. Transhiatal esophagogastrectomy for an isolated ovarian cancer metastasis to the esophagus. 2004;127:1835-6 (Brief comm.) Hanioka K ( see Okada et al). 2004;127:857-61 Hanish SI ( see Petrofski et al). 2004;127:27-33 Hanke T ( see Siegenthaler et al). 2004;127:812-22 (Evolving tech.) Hanley FL ( see Ikai et al). 2004;127:1442-9 Hanley FL. Discussion of Fadel et al. 2004;127:1009-17 Hanley FL. Discussion of Galli et al. 2004;127:692-704 Hare DL ( see Bellomo et al). 2004;127:892-3 (Letter reply) Hare DL ( see Buxton et al). 2004;127:893-4 (Letter reply) Harpole DH Jr. Discussion of Nguyen et al. 2004;127:365-75 Harpole DH Jr. Discussion of Vaporciyan et al. 2004;127:779-86 Harrisson F ( see Mistiaen et al). 2004;127:1166-70 Harthun NL, Cheanvechai V, Graham LM, Freischlag JA, Gahtan V. Arterial occlusive disease of the lower extremities: do women differ from men in occurrence of risk factors and response to invasive treatment? 2004;127:318-21 (Editorial) Harthun NL, Cheanvechai V, Graham LM, Freischlag JA, Gahtan V. Outcome of carotid endarterectomy on the basis of patient sex: is there a difference? 2004;127:322-4 (Editorial) Harthun NL, Cheanvechai V, Graham LM, Freischlag JA, Gahtan V. Prevalence of abdominal aortic aneurysm and repair outcomes on the basis of patient sex: should the timing of intervention be the same? 2004;127:325-8 (Editorial) Harthun NL ( see Cheanvechai et al). 2004;127:314-7 (Editorial) Hasaniya N, Gundry SR, Razzouk AJ, Mulla N, Bailey LL. Outcome of aortic valve repair in children with congenital aortic valve insufficiency. 2004;127:970-4 Hasegawa T, Yoshimura N, Oka S, Ootaki Y, Toyoda Y, Yamaguchi M. Evaluation of heart fatty acid-binding protein as a rapid indicator for assessment of myocardial damage in pediatric cardiac surgery. 2004;127:1697-702 Hasegawa T ( see Ootaki et al). 2004;127:953-8 Hasegawa T ( see Sato et al). 2004;127:1829-30 (Brief comm.) Hata JA ( see Petrofski et al). 2004;127:27-33 Haung C-L ( see Okamoto et al). 2004;127:329-34 Haverich A ( see Karck et al). 2004;127:391-8 Haverich A ( see Klima et al). 2004;127:602-3 (Brief comm.) Haverich A ( see Leyh et al). 2004;127:896 (Letter reply) Haverich A ( see Leyh et al). 2004;1416-20 Haw M. Discussion of Weipert et al. 2004;127:457-64 Hawkins JA. Discussion of Christenson et al. 2004;127:242-50 Hayama M ( see Okutani et al). 2004;127:563-7 Hayashida N ( see Teshima et al). 2004;127:1851-2 (Letter reply) Hayden R ( see Cook et al). 2004;127:65-71 He G-W, Ge Z-D, Yim APC, Yang Q, Zhang R-Z. Electrophysiologic and mechanical evidence of superiority of hyperpolarizing versus depolarizing cardioplegia in protection of endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor–mediated endothelial function: a study in coronary resistance arteries. 2004;127:1773-80 Hébert Y ( see Dürrleman et al). 2004;127:1388-92 Hébert Y ( see Stevens et al). 2004;127:1408-15 Heidt MC, Menon AK, Roth P, Mitrev Z, Akintürk HK, Vogt PR. Left atrial dissection after mitral operation mimicking severe mitral regurgitation. 2004;127:596-7 (Brief comm.) Heinle JS ( see DiBardino et al). 2004;127:959-62 Heinze G ( see Syeda et al). 2004;127:1703-12 Heltne JK ( see Farstad et al). 2004;127:525-34 Henderson AJ ( see Imura et al). 2004;127:963-9 Hendry P ( see Nathan et al). 2004;127:1270-5 Hendry PJ ( see Ruel et al). 2004;127:149-59 Hernando F ( see Nũ et al). 2004;127:297-9 (Brief comm.) Herrington C ( see Lynch et al). 2004;127:1509-11 (Brief comm.) Herve P ( see Fadel et al). 2004;127:1009-17 Hess J ( see Pflaumer et al). 2004;127:1208-9 (Brief comm.) Hess J ( see Weipert et al). 2004;127:457-64 Hetzel J ( see Hetzel et al). 2004;127:1427-31 (Evolving tech.) Hetzel M, Hetzel J, Schumann C, Marx N, Babiak A. Cryorecanalization: a new approach for the immediate management of acute airway obstruction. 2004;127:1427-31 (Evolving tech.) Hetzel M ( see Halter et al). 2004;127:1093-9 Hetzer R. Discussion of Dowling et al. 2004;127:131-41 Hill LL ( see De Wet et al). 2004;127:1058-67 Hirabayashi H ( see Shiono et al). 2004;127:586-7 (Brief comm.) Hiratsuka M ( see Maekawa et al). 2004;127:1845-7 (Brief comm.) Hirose H, Amano A. Safe bilateral use of skeletonized internal thoracic artery in patients with diabetes. 2004;127:1534-5 (Letter) Hirose H ( see Iwata et al). 2004;127:291-3 (Brief comm.) Hirose H ( see Takagi et al). 2004;127:600-2 (Brief comm.) Hirsch GM ( see Légaré et al). 2004;127:160-6 Ho SY ( see Balacumaraswami et al). 2004;127:1210-2 (Brief comm.) Hoang CD, D'Cunha J, Tawfic SH, Gruessner AC, Kratzke RA, Maddaus MA. Expression profiling of non–small cell lung carcinoma identifies metastatic genotypes based on lymph node tumor burden. 2004;127:1332-42 Hoercher KJ ( see McCarthy et al). 2004;127:674-85 Hoffman GM, Stuth EA, Jaquiss RD, Vanderwal PL, Staudt SR, Troshynski TJ, Ghanayem NS, Tweddell JS. Changes in cerebral and somatic oxygenation during stage 1 palliation of hypoplastic left heart syndrome using continuous regional cerebral perfusion. 2004;127:223-33 Hoffman GM, Tweddell JS, Ghanayem NS, Mussatto KA, Stuth EA, Jaquis RDB, Berger S. 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The effect of maternal hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass on fetal lamb temperature, hemodynamics, oxygenation, and acid-base balance. 2004;127:1728-34 Park SJ, Liao KK, Segurola R, Madhu KP, Miller LW. Management of aortic insufficiency in patients with left ventricular assist devices: a simple coaptation stitch method (Park's stitch). 2004;127:264-6 (Brief comm.) Park SJ. Discussion of Starnes et al. 2004;127:114-22 Parlea L ( see Nathan et al). 2004;127:1270-5 Parolari A ( see Biglioli et al). 2004;127:1188-92 Parrella P ( see Cirillo et al). 2004;127:1648-56 Parsa CJ ( see Petrofski et al). 2004;127:27-33 Pasque MK ( see Shah et al). 2004;127:1481-5 Pastuszko P, Gruber PJ, Wernovsky G, Tanel RE, Rhodes LA, Nicolson SC, Spray TL, Gaynor JW. Thoratec left ventricular assist device as a bridge to recovery in a child weighing 27 kilograms. 2004;127:1203-4 (Brief comm.) Patejunas G ( see Retuerto et al). 2004;127:1041-50 Patejunas G ( see Schalch et al). 2004;127:535-40 Patel HJ, Tan BB, Yee J, Orringer MB, Iannettoni MD. A 25-year experience with open primary transthoracic repair of paraesophageal hiatal hernia. 2004;127:843-9 Patterson GA. Clinical-pathologic conference in general thoracic surgery: metastatic placental site trophoblastic tumor. 2004;127:885-90 Patterson GA ( see Battafarano et al). 2004;127:836-42 Patterson GA ( see Choong et al). 2004;127:1323-31 Patterson GA ( see Meyers et al). 2004;127:829-35 Patterson GA ( see Tagawa et al). 2004;127:1558-63 Patterson GA ( see Veeramachaneni et al). 2004;127:92-8 Patterson GA. Discussion of Kruklitis et al. 2004;127:123-30 Patterson GA. Discussion of Maxey et al. 2004;127:541-7 Patterson GA. Discussion of Starnes et al. 2004;127:114-22 Pavlovic M ( see Berdat et al). 2004;127:1688-96 Pearson FG. Idiopathic laryngotracheal stenosis. 2004;127:10-1 (Editorial) Pearson FG. 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Discussion of de Perrot et al. 2004;127:1493-501 Phelps B ( see Dekker et al). 2004;127:1641-7 Piacentino V III, Jones J, Fisher CA, Singhal AK, Macha M, McClurken JB, Furukawa S. Off-pump technique for insertion of a HeartMate vented electric left ventricular assist device. 2004;127:262-4 (Brief comm.) Piantadosi S ( see National Emphysema Treatment Trial Research Group). 2004;127:1350-60 Pibarot P ( see Dumesnil and Pibarot). 2004;127:1852 (Letter) Pierce CD ( see Kim et al). 2004;127:850-6 Pierre AF ( see de Perrot et al). 2004;127:1493-501 Pierson RN III ( see Gammie et al). 2004;127:1789-99 Pigott DW ( see Abu-Omar et al). 2004;127:1759-65 Pigula FA ( see Ashburn et al). 2004;127:1000-8 Pillai R ( see Balacumaraswami et al). 2004;127:1210-2 (Brief comm.) Piña IL ( see Jessup and Piña). 2004;127:1247-52 (Editorial) Pintucci G ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:1276-84 Pipe AL ( see Ruel et al). 2004;127:149-59 Pippin JA ( see Veeramachaneni et al). 2004;127:92-8 Pirolli TJ ( see Woo et al). 2004;127:1262-9 Pisters PWT ( see Porter et al). 2004;127:1366-72 Planché C ( see Zoghbi et al). 2004;127:203-12 Pocar M, Donatelli F. Abdominal tumors with cavoatrial extension. 2004;127:301-2 (Letter) Poirier NC, Yu J-H, Brizard CP, Mee RBB. Long-term results of left ventricular reconditioning and anatomic correction for systemic right ventricular dysfunction after atrial switch procedures. 2004;127:975-81 Poldermans D ( see Schinkel et al). 2004;127:385-90 Pollock RE ( see Porter et al). 2004;127:1366-72 Pompeo E, Mineo D, Bollero P, Rogliani P, Ambrogi V, Mineo TC. Complete lobectomy after bilateral lung volume reduction for emphysema: salvage option or fancy? 2004;127:1212-4 (Brief comm.) Popvić ZB ( see Inoue et al). 2004;127:1068-77 Portela F ( see Zavanella and Portela). 2004;127:610 (Letter) Porter GA, Cantor SB, Walsh GL, Rusch VW, Leung DH, DeJesus AY, Pollock RE, Brennan MF, Pisters PWT. Cost-effectiveness of pulmonary resection and systemic chemotherapy in the management of metastatic soft tissue sarcoma: a combined analysis from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centers. 2004;127:1366-72 Possati G ( see Gaudino et al). 2004;127:435-9 Possati G ( see Gaudino et al). 2004;127:1139-44 Potter DD ( see Cho et al). 2004;127:1393-401 Pragliola C ( see Gaudino et al). 2004;127:435-9 Pragliola C ( see Gaudino et al). 2004;127:1139-44 Pratali S ( see Mecozzi et al). 2004;127:897 (Letter reply) Presson RG Jr ( see Rodefeld et al). 2004;127:705-11 Prêtre R, Dave H, Kadner A, Bettex D, Turina MI. Direct closure of the septum primum in atrioventricular canal defects. 2004;127:1678-81 Prêtre R ( see Kadner et al). 2004;127:285-6 (Brief comm.) Printz BF ( see Chen et al). 2004;127:990-9 Profanter C ( see Bodner et al). 2004;127:1831-2 (Brief comm.) Prommegger R ( see Bodner et al). 2004;127:1831-2 (Brief comm.) Proulx F ( see Verrijckt et al). 2004;127:1812-3 (Brief comm.) Puga FJ ( see Dearani et al). 2004;127:609 (Letter reply) Puga FJ ( see Minakata et al). 2004;127:645-53 Puga FJ ( see Oliver et al). 2004;127:1670-7 Purohit M. Modified Fontan procedure in adults. 2004;127:608-9 (Letter) Puskas JD. Off-pump versus conventional coronary artery bypass grafting: randomized studies. 2004;127:301 (Letter reply) Putnam JB Jr ( see Vaporciyan et al). 2004;127:779-86 Putnam JB Jr. Discussion of Brock et al. 2004;127:1119-25

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Rabkin DG, Cabreriza SE, Curtis LJ, Mazer SP, Kanter JP, Weinberg AD, Hordof AJ, Spotnitz HM. Load dependence of cardiac output in biventricular pacing: right ventricular pressure overload in pigs. 2004;127:1713-22 Radovancevic B ( see Messner et al). 2004;127:259-61 (Brief comm.) Rahman GF ( see Schalch et al). 2004;127:535-40 Raja SG. Skeletonized bilateral internal thoracic arteries in patients with diabetes: additional advantages and concerns. 2004;127:1856-7 (Letter) Rajeswaran J ( see Kumpati et al). 2004;127:1800-7 Rajeswaran J ( see McCarthy et al). 2004;127:674-85 Ralph-Edwards A ( see Cheng et al). 2004;127:79-86 Ramachandran P ( see Varma et al). 2004;127:572-3 (Brief comm.) Ramada J. Discussion of Christenson et al. 2004;127:242-50 Ramsey S ( see National Emphysema Treatment Trial Research Group). 2004;127:1350-60 Rao SG ( see Bhatt et al). 2004;127:1466-73 Rao V ( see Morgan et al). 2004;127:1309-16 Rao V ( see Wijeysundera et al). 2004;127:755-62 Razavi MK ( see Demers et al). 2004;127:664-73 Razzouk AJ ( see Hasaniya et al). 2004;127:970-4 Reato C ( see Pardi et al). 2004;127:1728-34 Rebocho M ( see Melo et al). 2004;127:511-8 Redberg RF, Schiller NB. Gender and valvular surgery. 2004;127:1-3 (Editorial) Reddy R ( see Nguyen et al). 2004;127:365-75 Reddy VM ( see Ikai et al). 2004;127:1442-9 Redington AN ( see Li et al). 2004;127:1436-41 Redston M ( see Kulke et al). 2004;127:1579-86 Reece TB ( see Maxey et al). 2004;127:428-34 Reeves B, Caputo M, Angelini GD. Radial versus right internal thoracic artery for myocardial revascularization. 2004;127:894-5 (Letter reply) Reeves BC ( see Caputo et al). 2004;127:891-2 (Letter) Regenfelder F ( see Bleiziffer et al). 2004;127:1474-80 Regueiro F ( see Espases et al). 2004;127:296-7 (Brief comm.) Reheman A ( see Yau et al). 2004;127:1180-7 Reichenspurner H ( see Sarahrudi et al). 2004;127:1126-32 Reichman R. Discussion of Sabik et al. 2004;127:142-8 Reidemeister JC ( see Friedrich et al). 2004;127:335-43 Reilly J ( see National Emphysema Treatment Trial Research Group). 2004;127:1350-60 Reinhartz O ( see Ikai et al). 2004;127:1442-9 Renzulli A ( see Wu et al). 2004;127:1171-9 Reske SN ( see Halter et al). 2004;127:1093-9 Retuerto MA, Schalch P, Patejunas G, Carbray JA, Liu N, Esser K, Crystal RG, Rosengart TK. Angiogenic pretreatment improves the efficacy of cellular cardiomyoplasty performed with fetal cardiomyocyte implantation. 2004;127:1041-50 Retuerto MA ( see Schalch et al). 2004;127:535-40 Reuthebuch O, Kadner A, Lachat M, Künzli A, Schurr UP, Turina MI. Early bypass occlusion after deployment of Nitinol connector devices. 2004;127:1421-6 (Evolving tech.) Revora AD ( see Kreutzer et al). 2004;127:1200-2 (Brief comm.) Rhee EK ( see Collins et al). 2004;127:721-9 Rhein C ( see Karck et al). 2004;127:391-8 Rhodes LA ( see Pastuszko et al). 2004;127:1203-4 (Brief comm.) Ribakove GH ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:1026-32 Ribakove GH ( see Sharony et al). 2004;127:406-13 Ribechini A ( see Lucchi et al). 2004;127:1836-8 (Brief comm.) Ricci M. Repair of coarctation of the aorta. 2004;127:1224-5 (Letter) Rice DC ( see Vaporciyan et al). 2004;127:779-86 Rice TW ( see Kim et al). 2004;127:850-6 Rice TW. Discussion of Choong et al. 2004;127:1323-31 Rieder E, Kasimir M-T, Silberhumer G, Seebacher G, Wolner E, Simon P, Weigel G. Decellularization protocols of porcine heart valves differ importantly in efficiency of cell removal and susceptibility of the matrix to recellularization with human vascular cells. 2004;127:399-405 Riemer RK ( see Ikai et al). 2004;127:1442-9 Ringdén O ( see Grinnemo et al). 2004;127:1293-300 Riordan CJ ( see Habib et al). 2004;127:1227-8 (Letter reply) Ris H-B ( see Vallet et al). 2004;127:1511-3 (Brief comm.) Ritchie AI ( see Luckraz and Ritchie). 2004;127:604-5 (Letter reply) Ritter J ( see Konstantinov et al). 2004;127:746-54 Ritter J. Discussion of Patterson. 2004;127:885-90 (Clin.-path. conf.) Ritter JH ( see Tagawa et al). 2004;127:1558-63 Rizzello V ( see Schinkel et al). 2004;127:385-90 Rizzoli G ( see Bottio et al). 2004;127:1616-23 Robbins R ( see Ihnken et al). 2004;127:1808-10 (Brief comm.) Robbins R. 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Resection of a pleomorphic carcinoma of the lung invading the descending aorta. 2004;127:1829-30 (Brief comm.) Saunders AM ( see Galli et al). 2004;127:692-704 Saunders PC, Grossi EA, Esposito RA, Bizekis CS, Strong MD, Colvin SB. Failure of four bovine pericardial mitral prostheses. 2004;127:267-8 (Brief comm.) Saunders PC, Grossi EA, Sharony R, Schwartz CF, Ribakove GH, Culliford AT, Delianides J, Baumann FG, Galloway AC, Colvin SB. Minimally invasive technology for mitral valve surgery via left thoracotomy: experience with forty cases. 2004;127:1026-32 Saunders PC, Pintucci G, Bizekis CS, Sharony R, Hyman KM, Saponara F, Baumann FG, Grossi EA, Colvin SB, Mignatti P, Galloway AC. Vein graft arterialization causes differential activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases. 2004;127:1276-84 Saunders PC ( see Sharony et al). 2004;127:406-13 Sawa Y ( see Ryugo et al). 2004;127:1723-7 Sawabata N ( see Inoue et al). 2004;127:1100-6 Scarborough JE ( see Biswas et al). 2004;127:34-43 Schachner T ( see Bonatti et al). 2004;127:504-10 (Evolving tech.) Schaff H. Discussion of Melo et al. 2004;127:511-8 Schaff HV ( see Cho et al). 2004;127:1393-401 Schaff HV ( see Minakata et al). 2004;127:645-53 Schalch P, Rahman GF, Patejunas G, Goldschmidt RA, Carbray J, Retuerto MA, Kim D, Esser K, Crystal RG, Rosengart TK. Adenoviral-mediated transfer of vascular endothelial growth factor 121 cDNA enhances myocardial perfusion and exercise performance in the nonischemic state. 2004;127:535-40 Schalch P ( see Retuerto et al). 2004;127:1041-50 Schears G ( see Myung et al). 2004;127:1051-7 Scheewe J ( see Böning et al). 2004;127:1458-65 Schenk S ( see Inoue et al). 2004;127:1068-77 Schenkel FA ( see Starnes et al). 2004;127:114-22 Scherer M ( see Martens et al). 2004;127:51-6 Schiller NB ( see Redberg and Schiller). 2004;127:1-3 (Editorial) Schima H, Vollkron M, Boehm H, Röthy W, Haisjackl M, Wieselthaler G, Wolner E. Weaning of rotary blood pump recipients after myocardial recovery: a computer study of changes in cardiac energetics. 2004;127:1743-50 Schinkel AFL, Poldermans D, Rizzello V, Vanoverschelde J-LJ, Elhendy A, Boersma E, Roelandt JRTC, Bax JJ. 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A decade of living lobar lung transplantation: recipient outcomes. 2004;127:114-22 Starnes VA ( see Nigro et al). 2004;127:440-7 Staudt SR ( see Hoffman et al). 2004;127:223-33 Stellin G ( see Bottio et al). 2004;127:1204-7 (Brief comm.) Stenbøg E ( see Li et al). 2004;127:1436-41 Sterman DH ( see Kruklitis et al). 2004;127:123-30 Stevens LM, Carrier M, Perrault LP, Hébert Y, Cartier R, Bouchard D, Fortier A, El-Hamamsy I, Pellerin M. Single versus bilateral internal thoracic artery grafts with concomitant saphenous vein grafts for multivessel coronary artery bypass grafting: effects on mortality and event-free survival. 2004;127:1408-15 Stevenson JP ( see Machtay et al). 2004;127:108-13 Stieh J ( see Böning et al). 2004;127:1458-65 Stocker CF, Shekerdemian LS, Visvanathan K, Skinner N, Brizard CP, Carlin JB, Horton SB, Penny DJ. Cardiopulmonary bypass elicits a prominent innate immune response in children with congenital heart disease. 2004;127:1523-5 (Brief comm.) Stoica L, Chocron S, Falcoz P-E, Bonneville J-F, Etievent J-P. Surgical pitfalls during explantation of a thoracic aortic endoprosthesis. 2004;127:1815-7 (Brief comm.) Strauch JT ( see Nguyen et al). 2004;127:1527-9 (Brief comm.) Strecker T ( see Siegenthaler et al). 2004;127:812-22 (Evolving tech.) Strong MD ( see Saunders et al). 2004;127:267-8 (Brief comm.) Struber M ( see Leyh et al). 2004;127:896 (Letter reply) Stuart RB ( see Thelitz et al). 2004;127:1285-92 Stümper O ( see Griselli et al). 2004;127:251-8 Stuth EA ( see Hoffman et al). 2004;127:223-33 Stuth EA ( see Hoffman et al). 2004;738-45 Subramanian V ( see Mack et al). 2004;127:167-73 Suemasu K ( see Nomori et al). 2004;127:1087-92 Sugimura H ( see Murakami et al). 2004;127:1198-9 (Brief comm.) 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The salvage potential of coronary sinus interventions: meta-analysis and pathophysiologic consequences. 2004;127:1703-12 Sylvén C ( see Grinnemo et al). 2004;127:1293-300 Sys SU ( see Mistiaen et al). 2004;127:1166-70 Sze D ( see Demers et al). 2004;127:664-73 Sze D ( see Ihnken et al). 2004;127:1808-10 (Brief comm.)

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Obstruction of St Jude Medical valves in the aortic position. 2004;127:1851-2 (Letter reply) Theisen A ( see Martens et al). 2004;127:51-6 Theisen A ( see Scholz et al). 2004;127:1735-42 Thelitz S, Bekker JM, Ovadia B, Stuart RB, Johengen MJ, Black SM, Fineman JR. Inhaled nitric oxide decreases pulmonary soluble guanylate cyclase protein levels in 1-month-old lambs. 2004;127:1285-92 Theodorou P ( see Lim et al). 2004;127:1113-8 Thiene G ( see Bottio et al). 2004;127:1616-23 Thiene G ( see Bottio et al). 2004;127:1204-7 (Brief comm.) Thomas JD ( see Inoue et al). 2004;127:1068-77 Thomas R ( see Naidu et al). 2004;127:1502-8 Thomas R ( see Woolley et al). 2004;127:376-84 Thompson LO ( see Skrabal et al). 2004;127:270-2 (Brief comm.) Thompson RB ( see Petrofski et al). 2004;127:27-33 Thung KH ( see Wan et al). 2004;127:1624-31 Thung KH ( see Yim et al). 2004;127:1564-73 Tibayan FA, Rodriguez F, Langer F, Zasio MK, Bailey L, Liang D, Daughters GT, Ingels NB Jr, Miller DC. 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