Sustained release of endothelial progenitor cell-derived extracellular vesicles from shear-thinning hydrogels improves angiogenesis and promotes function after myocardial infarction

Carol W. Chen, Leo Wang, Samir Zaman, +12

Cardiovascular Research

Low ejection fraction in donor hearts is not directly associated with increased recipient mortality

Carol W. Chen, Michael H. Sprys, Ann C. Gaffey, +4

The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation

Low Ejection FractionHeart FailureTransplantationCardiovascular DiseaseGraft Survival +6

Delayed delivery of endothelial progenitor cell-derived extracellular vesicles via shear thinning gel improves postinfarct hemodynamics

Jennifer Chung, Jason J. Han, Leo Wang, +10

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Extracellular VesiclesAngiogenesisMedicineVascular AdaptationEndothelial Dysfunction +10

Transplantation of “high-risk” donor hearts: Implications for infection

Ann C. Gaffey, Stacey L. Doll, Arwin Thomasson, +7

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Transplantation SurgeryTransplantationTransplantation MedicineTransplant SurgeryMedicine +2

Delivery of progenitor cells with injectable shear-thinning hydrogel maintains geometry and normalizes strain to stabilize cardiac function after ischemia

Ann C. Gaffey, Minna H. Chen, Alen Trubelja, +7

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Regenerative MedicineMechanobiologyProgenitor CellsTissue EngineeringCardiac Function +13

Different Clinical Course and Complications in Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support 1 (INTERMACS) Patients Managed With or Without Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Jason J. Han, Jennifer Chung, Carol W. Chen, +8

ASAIO Journal

Is there a difference in bleeding after left ventricular assist device implant: centrifugal versus axial?

Ann C. Gaffey, Carol W. Chen, Jennifer Chung, +4

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Preoperative renal dysfunction does not affect outcomes of left ventricular assist device implantation

Arman Kilic, Carol W. Chen, Ann C. Gaffey, +3

Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

HemodialysisUrologyDevice TherapyMedicineKidney Failure +5

Higher Body Mass Index Increases Risk of HeartMate II Pump Thrombosis But Does Not Adversely Affect Long-Term Survival

Jason J. Han, Renganaden Sooppan, Adam P. Johnson, +7

Circulation Journal

Extended distance cardiac allograft can successfully be utilized without impacting long-term survival

Ann C. Gaffey, Carol W. Chen, Jennifer Chung, +4

The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation

Heart FailureTransplantationDistance Cardiac AllograftCardiovascular DiseaseComposite Allograft +8