List of works by Theodoros Kofidis

A Score for Predicting Acute Kidney Injury After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in an Asian Population

scientific article published on 17 March 2016

A few critical aspects--and Achilles heels--of tissue engineering approaches to restore injured myocardium.

scientific article published in December 2003

A novel and simple atrial retractor

scientific article published on 01 May 2011

A novel bioartificial myocardial tissue and its prospective use in cardiac surgery.

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A novel contractile artificial myocardial tissue - on the way to the bioartificial heart

scientific article published on 01 February 2001

Adenoviral human BCL-2 transgene expression attenuates early donor cell death after cardiomyoblast transplantation into ischemic rat hearts

scientific article published in July 2006

Allopurinol/uricase and ibuprofen enhance engraftment of cardiomyocyte-enriched human embryonic stem cells and improve cardiac function following myocardial injury.

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Alternative technique of long acting cardioplegia delivery results in less hemodilution

scientific article published on 10 August 2020

An autologous platelet-rich plasma hydrogel compound restores left ventricular structure, function and ameliorates adverse remodeling in a minimally invasive large animal myocardial restoration model: a translational approach: Vu and Pal "Myocardial

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Anastomotic obstruction after magnetic vascular coupling after minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting

scientific article published on 01 February 2006

Angiogenic peptide nanofibers repair cardiac tissue defect after myocardial infarction

scientific article published on 06 June 2017

Antegrade versus retrograde perfusion of the donor lung: impact on the early reperfusion phase.

scientific article published on 11 July 2003

Aortic prosthesis re-replacement due to concealed stenosing subvalvular pannus ring

scientific article published in August 2007

Aortic root and ascending aortic replacement

scientific article published in January 2009

Aortic root reimplantation for successful repair of an insufficient pulmonary autograft valve after the Ross procedure

scientific article published on 01 November 2002

Ascorbic acid improves embryonic cardiomyoblast cell survival and promotes vascularization in potential myocardial grafts in vivo.

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Bioartificial grafts for transmural myocardial restoration: a new cardiovascular tissue culture concept.

scientific article published in December 2003

Biohybrid cardiac ECM-based hydrogels improve long term cardiac function post myocardial infarction

scientific article published on 9 December 2016

Burden of end-stage organ failures on quality of life and impact on society.

scientific article published in May 2011

Carboxyfluorescein diacetate succinimidyl ester facilitates cell tracing and colocalization studies in bioartificial organ engineering

scientific article published on 01 March 2003

Caspase-3 inhibition preserves myocardial geometry and long-term function after infarction.

scientific article published in April 2005

Central extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for septic shock in an adult with H1N1 influenza.

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Challenges in deriving and utilizing stem cell-derived endothelial cells for regenerative medicine: a key issue in clinical therapeutic applications.

scientific article published on January 2011

Clinical relevance of intracranial high intensity transient signals in patients following prosthetic aortic valve replacement

scientific article published on 01 January 2002

Clinically established hemostatic scaffold (tissue fleece) as biomatrix in tissue- and organ-engineering research.

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Collagen matrices enhance survival of transplanted cardiomyoblasts and contribute to functional improvement of ischemic rat hearts.

scientific article published in July 2006

Comparison of outcomes of the use of Del Nido and St. Thomas cardioplegia in adult and paediatric cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

scientific article published on 18 May 2020

Comprehensive and Integrative Experimentation Setup for Large Animal Hybrid Valvular Heart Surgery

scientific article published on 12 October 2018

Consequences of incomplete repair of acute type A aortic dissection

scientific article published on 21 August 2008

Cord lining-mesenchymal stem cells graft supplemented with an omental flap induces myocardial revascularization and ameliorates cardiac dysfunction in a rat model of chronic ischemic heart failure

scientific article published on 28 February 2013

Creatine kinase isoenzyme MB relative index as predictor of mortality on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock in adult patients

scientific article published on 28 August 2006

Determinants of bioartificial myocardial graft survival and engraftment in vivo.

scientific article published in November 2008

Difficulties With the Use of Thromboelastometry in a Patient With Antiphospholipid Syndrome Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

scientific article published on 09 September 2014

Distinct cell-to-fiber junctions are critical for the establishment of cardiotypical phenotype in a 3D bioartificial environment

scientific article published in March 2004

Dual delivery of VEGF and ANG-1 in ischemic hearts using an injectable hydrogel

scientific article published on 15 October 2016

Dual in vivo magnetic resonance evaluation of magnetically labeled mouse embryonic stem cells and cardiac function at 1.5 t.

scientific article published in January 2006

Early angiographic results after revascularization by minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB)

scientific article published on 01 April 1999

Early inhibition of caspase-3 activity lessens the development of graft coronary artery disease

scientific article published in July 2005

Enhanced infarct stabilization and neovascularization mediated by VEGF-loaded PEGylated fibrinogen hydrogel in a rodent myocardial infarction model

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Erratum: Establishment of a minimally invasive cardiac surgery programme in Singapore.

scientific article published in December 2017

Establishment of a minimally invasive cardiac surgery programme in Singapore

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FFR-guided versus coronary angiogram-guided CABG: A review and meta-analysis of prospective randomized controlled trials

scientific article published on 22 July 2020

Factors affecting post minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting incidence of myocardial infarction, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, coronary artery bypass grafting and mortality of cardiac origin

scientific article published on 11 September 2008

Feasibility of transapical cardioscopic surgery in a pig model

scientific article published on 07 August 2014

Fiber optic projection-imaging system for shape measurement in confined space.

scientific article published on 10 February 2014

First paediatric left ventricular assist device implantation as bridge-to-recovery in Singapore

scientific article published on 01 July 2009

Five-year experience with congenital cardiac surgery at National University Heart Centre, Singapore

scientific article published on July 1, 2010

From vision to mission in myocardial restoration.

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Gene expression profile analysis of aortic vascular smooth muscle cells reveals upregulation of cadherin genes in myocardial infarction patients

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Giant, free flotating tendinous cord in the left ventricle

scientific article published on 01 April 2005

Global Unmet Needs in Cardiac Surgery

scientific article published on 20 September 2018

Hemoptysis Following Left Ventricular Aneurysm Repair

scientific article published on 01 November 2000

High failure rate after valve-sparing aortic root replacement using the "remodeling technique" in acute type A aortic dissection

scientific article published on 01 September 2002

How minimal is ... minimal?

Hybrid approach to treatment of atrial fibrillation

Iatrogenic type A dissection after attempted stenting of a descending aortic aneurysm

scientific article published in October 2006

Impact of ascending aorta replacement combined with a Ross procedure on autograft root distensibility and function in patients with combined pathology of the aortic valve and ascending aorta

scientific article published on 01 June 2003

Impact of vascular branching sites on focal progression of allograft vasculopathy in transplanted hearts

scientific article published on 01 September 2001

In vitro engineering of heart muscle: artificial myocardial tissue

scientific article published in July 2002

In vivo detection of integration of grafted cells after myocardial transplantation

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In vivo optical bioluminescence imaging of collagen-supported cardiac cell grafts

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In vivo repopulation of xenogeneic and allogeneic acellular valve matrix conduits in the pulmonary circulation.

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Influence of prosthesis type on long-term survival after re-replacement of aortic valve prosthesis.

scientific article published in December 2013

Injectable bioartificial myocardial tissue for large-scale intramural cell transfer and functional recovery of injured heart muscle

scientific article published in October 2004

Insulin-like growth factor promotes engraftment, differentiation, and functional improvement after transfer of embryonic stem cells for myocardial restoration

scientific article published in January 2004

Intra-atrial embolus trapped in patent foramen ovale before systemic embolization

scientific article published on 26 March 2009

Intra-vital fluorescence microscopy for intra-myocardial graft detection following cell transplantation

scientific article published in October 2005

Is continuation of antiplatelets until coronary artery bypass safe in Asians?

scientific article published on 27 January 2014

Left atrial appendage mass

scientific article published on 30 October 2018

Long term angiographic monitoring reveals safety and efficacy of the Converge end-to-side anastomotic coupler

scientific article published on 9 August 2005

Long-term cardiac allograft valves after heart transplant are functionally and structurally preserved, in contrast to homografts and bioprostheses.

scientific article published in November 2006

Long-term follow-up after minimal invasive direct coronary artery bypass grafting procedure: a multi-factorial retrospective analysis at 1000 patient-years

scientific article published on 04 September 2009

Minimally invasive coronary artery revascularization on the beating heart

scientific article published on 01 June 2000

Mitral valve re-repair vs replacement following failed initial repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis

scientific article published on 07 October 2020

Myocardial restoration and tissue engineering of heart structures.

scientific article published on January 2007

Myocardial restoration with embryonic stem cell bioartificial tissue transplantation.

scientific article published in June 2005

Natural myocardial ECM patch drives cardiac progenitor based restoration even after scarring

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New cell therapies in cardiology.

scientific article published on August 2012

Nonpharmacologic support of the failing right ventricle

scientific article published in February 2008

Novel injectable bioartificial tissue facilitates targeted, less invasive, large-scale tissue restoration on the beating heart after myocardial injury.

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Novel sutureless mitral valve implantation method involving a bayonet insertion and release mechanism: a proof of concept study in pigs

scientific article published on 11 February 2012

Off-pump coronary artery bypass is a safe option in patients presenting as emergency.

scientific article published in August 2010

Off-pump coronary bypass grafting is safe and efficient in patients with left main disease and higher EuroScore

scientific article published on 11 June 2009

Off-pump coronary bypass surgery is safe in patients with a low ejection fraction (< or =25%).

scientific article published in June 2010

Off-pump versus on-pump coronary artery bypass procedures:postoperative renal complications in an Asian population.

scientific article published in February 2010

On-pump transapical cardioscopic mitral valve replacement with cardiac arrest: short-term results in a porcine survival model

scientific article published on 1 September 2018

Overexpression of human copper/zinc superoxide dismutase (SOD1) suppresses ischemia-reperfusion injury and subsequent development of graft coronary artery disease in murine cardiac grafts.

scientific article published in September 2004

Paravalvular root abscess with mycotic pseudoaneurysm

scientific article published on 01 November 2018

Post-ischaemic angiogenic therapy using in vivo prevascularized ascorbic acid-enriched myocardial artificial grafts improves heart function in a rat model

scientific article published on 28 October 2011

Post-operative acute kidney injury in Stanford Type A aortic dissection.

scientific article published on 11 September 2013

Predictors of adverse neurological outcome following cardiac surgery

scientific article published on 01 July 2009

Preliminary experience with the mini-extracorporeal circulation system (Medtronic resting heart system)

scientific article published on 17 September 2006

Pulmonary preservation with LPD and celsior solution in porcine lung transplantation after 24 h of cold ischemia

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Pulsatile perfusion and cardiomyocyte viability in a solid three-dimensional matrix.

scientific article published in December 2003

Replacement of the aortic root for acute prosthetic valve endocarditis: prosthetic composite versus aortic allograft root replacement.

scientific article published in May 2004

Restoration of blood flow and evaluation of corresponding angiogenic events by scanning electron microscopy after a single dose of VEGF in a model of peripheral vascular disease.

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Reversal of severe vasoplegia with single-dose methylene blue after heart transplantation

scientific article published in October 2001

Ross procedure with a quadricuspid pulmonary autograft

scientific article published on 01 July 2005

Sleep apnea is associated with new-onset atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting

scientific article published on 9 July 2015

Sleep apnoea and unscheduled re-admission in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery

scientific article published on 10 July 2015

Sleep apnoea is a risk factor for acute kidney injury after coronary artery bypass grafting

scientific article published on 17 November 2015

Stimulation of paracrine pathways with growth factors enhances embryonic stem cell engraftment and host-specific differentiation in the heart after ischemic myocardial injury

scientific article published on 9 May 2005

Structural durability of early-generation Transcatheter aortic valve replacement valves compared with surgical aortic valve replacement valves in heart valve surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

scientific article published on 08 June 2020

Suppression of graft coronary artery disease by a brief treatment with a selective epsilonPKC activator and a deltaPKC inhibitor in murine cardiac allografts

scientific article published on 01 September 2004

Surfactant function in lung transplantation after 24 hours of ischemia: advantage of retrograde flush perfusion for preservation.

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Sutureless aortic valve implantation: first experience in Asia.

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Targeted Myocardial Restoration with Injectable Hydrogels—In Search of The Holy Grail in Regenerating Damaged Heart Tissue

scientific article published on 24 May 2021

The effect of matrix stiffness of injectable hydrogels on the preservation of cardiac function after a heart attack.

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The ideal graft of the future: a prospect of messianic proportions?

scientific article published on 01 June 2009

The minimized extracorporeal circulation system causes less inflammation and organ damage.

scientific article published in May 2008

They are not stealthy in the heart: embryonic stem cells trigger cell infiltration, humoral and T-lymphocyte-based host immune response.

scientific article published on September 2005

Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Excision of a Myocardial Pseudoaneurysm

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Transapical cardioscopic mitral annuloplasty: a short-term survival study in a porcine model

scientific article published on 30 August 2017

Transthoracic fistula with erosion of the ascending aorta along an IMA-protecting graft

scientific article published on 01 November 1999

Unravelling the proteome of degenerative human mitral valves.

scientific article published on 24 April 2015

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery atrial clipping for atrial fibrillation

scientific article published on 11 December 2014

[Ross procedure with combined replacement of the ascending aorta: impact on autograft root function and distensibility]

scientific article published on 01 May 2003

[Tissue engineering: in vitro creation of tissue substitutes]

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eComment: radial artery doppler study in every case?

scientific article published on 01 October 2008