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1Bacterial biofilm formation on implantable devices and approaches to its treatment and preventionHeliyon2018726
2Click hydrogels, microgels and nanogels: Emerging platforms for drug delivery and tissue engineeringBiomaterials2014629
3Stable corneal regeneration four years after implantation of a cell-free recombinant human collagen scaffoldBiomaterials2014233
4Clinical benefit of steroid use in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass: a meta-analysis of randomized trialsEuropean Heart Journal2008199
5Valve sparing-root replacement with the reimplantation technique to increase the durability of bicuspid aortic valve repairJournal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery2011198
6Canadian Cardiovascular Society Position Statement on the Management of Thoracic Aortic DiseaseCanadian Journal of Cardiology2014179
7Skeletonized Internal Thoracic Artery Harvest Reduces Pain and Dysesthesia and Improves Sternal Perfusion After Coronary Artery Bypass SurgeryCirculation2006175
8Cardiovascular progenitor–derived extracellular vesicles recapitulate the beneficial effects of their parent cells in the treatment of chronic heart failureJournal of Heart and Lung Transplantation2016161
9A Collagen–Chitosan Hydrogel for Endothelial Differentiation and AngiogenesisTissue Engineering - Part A2010139
10Late incidence and predictors of persistent or recurrent heart failure in patients with mitral prosthetic valvesJournal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery2004128
11Tissue-Engineered Injectable Collagen-Based Matrices for Improved Cell Delivery and Vascularization of Ischemic Tissue Using CD133+ Progenitors Expanded From the Peripheral BloodCirculation2006124
12Late incidence and determinants of reoperation in patients with prosthetic heart valvesEuropean Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery2004123
13The Cardiotomy TrialCirculation2007123
14Mechanical versus bioprosthetic valve replacement in middle-aged patientsEuropean Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery2006120
15Long-term outcomes of valve replacement with modern prostheses in young adultsEuropean Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery2005114
16Mimicking biofilm formation and development: Recent progress in in vitro and in vivo biofilm modelsIScience2021114
17A randomized evaluation of simulation training on performance of vascular anastomosis on a high-fidelity in vivo model: The role of deliberate practiceJournal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery2011108
18Injectable human recombinant collagen matrices limit adverse remodeling and improve cardiac function after myocardial infarctionNature Communications2019103
19Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Growth: Role of Sex and Aneurysm EtiologyJournal of the American Heart Association2017102
20Injectable biodegradable hybrid hydrogels based on thiolated collagen and oligo(acryloyl carbonate)–poly(ethylene glycol)–oligo(acryloyl carbonate) copolymer for functional cardiac regenerationActa Biomaterialia2015100
21Long-term Outcomes in Patients With Severely Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention vs Coronary Artery Bypass GraftingJAMA Cardiology2020100
22Early Postoperative Anticoagulation After Mechanical Valve Replacement: A Systematic ReviewAnnals of Thoracic Surgery200699
23Enlargement of the Small Aortic Root During Aortic Valve Replacement: Is There a Benefit?Annals of Thoracic Surgery200899
24Methylglyoxal-Induced Endothelial Cell Loss and Inflammation Contribute to the Development of Diabetic CardiomyopathyDiabetes201698
25The impact of patient–prosthesis mismatch on late outcomes after mitral valve replacementJournal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery200795
26Clinical Impact of Mild Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac SurgeryAnnals of Thoracic Surgery201492
27Ultrafiltration reduces blood transfusions following cardiac surgery: a meta-analysisEuropean Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery200688
28Exploiting extracellular matrix-stem cell interactions: A review of natural materials for therapeutic muscle regenerationBiomaterials201288
29A new and simplified method for coronary and graft imaging during CABGHeart Surgery Forum200288
30Surgical anatomy of the aortic root: Implication for valve-sparing reimplantation and aortic valve annuloplastyJournal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery201587
31Timing underpins the benefits associated with injectable collagen biomaterial therapy for the treatment of myocardial infarctionBiomaterials201585
32Effects of Mild Hypothermia and Rewarming on Renal Function After Coronary Artery Bypass GraftingAnnals of Thoracic Surgery200984
33Safety and efficacy of composite collagen–silver nanoparticle hydrogels as tissue engineering scaffoldsNanoscale201583
34The Learning Curve and Annual Procedure Volume Standards for Optimum Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve ReplacementJACC: Cardiovascular Interventions201882
35Nanoengineered Electroconductive Collagen-Based Cardiac Patch for Infarcted Myocardium RepairACS Applied Materials & Interfaces201877
36Transfemoral vs Non-transfemoral Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisCanadian Journal of Cardiology201576
37Biomaterials-enabled cornea regeneration in patients at high risk for rejection of donor tissue transplantationNpj Regenerative Medicine201876
38Atrioesophageal Fistula in the Era of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: A ReviewCanadian Journal of Cardiology201475
39The role of annular dimension and annuloplasty in tricuspid aortic valve repairEuropean Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery201675
40Sex Differences in Long‐Term Survival After Major Cardiac Surgery: A Population‐Based Cohort StudyJournal of the American Heart Association201975
41Coloured cornea replacements with anti-infective properties: expanding the safe use of silver nanoparticles in regenerative medicineNanoscale201674
42Twenty-year durability of the aortic Hancock II bioprosthesis in young patients: is it durable enough?†European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery201472
43Methylglyoxal-derived advanced glycation end products contribute to negative cardiac remodeling and dysfunction post-myocardial infarctionBasic Research in Cardiology201772
44Response of Cardiac Surgery Units to COVID-19Circulation202072
45Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting via a small thoracotomy versus off-pump: a case-matched study☆☆☆European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery201171
46Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons/Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery Joint Position Statement on Open and Endovascular Surgery for Thoracic Aortic DiseaseCanadian Journal of Cardiology201671
47Impact of preoperative fractional flow reserve on arterial bypass graft anastomotic function: the IMPAG trialEuropean Heart Journal201970
48Giant cell myocarditis: clinical presentation, bridge to transplantation with mechanical circulatory support, and long-term outcomeJournal of Heart and Lung Transplantation200269
49Effects of sustained mild hypothermia on neurocognitive function after coronary artery bypass surgery: A randomized, double-blind studyJournal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery200769
50Diagnostic Evaluation and Management of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: A Clinical Practice GuidelineCanadian Respiratory Journal201068