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The endothelin-1 G5665T polymorphism impacts transplant-free survival for single ventricle patients
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 07/14/08

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Kirshbom PM et al. - Long-term survival of single-ventricle patients is dependent on many factors. These data suggest that genetic variability involving vascular resistance modifiers, such as endothelin-1, might play an important role, particularly in patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

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Impact of Myocardial Infarct Proteins and Oscillating Pressure on the Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Effect of Acute Myocardial Infarction on Stem Cell Differentiation
Stem Cells, 08/11/08

Blood pressure and interactions between the angiotensin polymorphism AGT M235T and sodium intake: a cross-sectional population study
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 08/18/08

Prostasin: A Possible Candidate Gene for Human Hypertension
American Journal of Hypertension, 08/28/08

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Aortic Valve Replacement: Choice Between Mechanical Valves and Bioprostheses
Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 08/11/08

Neuropsychologic and Quality-of-Life Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery With and Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Prospective Randomized Trial
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 08/06/08

Outcomes of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome and Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
The American Journal of Cardiology, 08/25/08

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Aortic Valve Replacement: Choice Between Mechanical Valves and Bioprostheses
Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 08/11/08

Surgical Ventricular Restoration Versus Cardiac Transplantation: A Comparison of Cost, Outcomes, and Survival
Journal of Cardiac Failure, 08/29/08

Heart transplantation
Pediatric Transplantation, 08/12/08

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