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  1. Rajapreyar I, Soliman O, Brailovsky Y, Tedford RJ, Gibson G, Mohacsi P, Hajduczok AG, Tchantchaleishvili V, Wieselthaler G, Rame JE, Caliskan K. Late Right Heart Failure After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Contemporary Insights and Future Perspectives. JACC Heart Fail. 2023 08; 11(8 Pt 1):865-878. View in PubMed
  2. Perri JL, Wieselthaler GM. Left ventricular thrombus with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: Novel technique of bronchoscope-guided thrombus retrieval. JTCVS Tech. 2022 Oct; 15:130-132. View in PubMed
  3. Macaluso GP, Pagani FD, Slaughter MS, Milano CA, Feller ED, Tatooles AJ, Rogers JG, Wieselthaler GM. Time in Therapeutic Range Significantly Impacts Survival and Adverse Events in Destination Therapy Patients. ASAIO J. 2022 01 01; 68(1):14-20. View in PubMed
  4. Wieselthaler GM, Klein L, Cheung AW, Danter MR, Strueber M, Mahr C, Mokadam NA, Maltais S, McGee EC. Two-Year Follow Up of the LATERAL Clinical Trial: A Focus on Adverse Events. Circ Heart Fail. 2021 04; 14(4):e006912. View in PubMed
  5. Mokadam NA, McGee E, Wieselthaler G, Pham DT, Bailey SH, Pretorius GV, Boeve TJ, Ismyrloglou E, Strueber M. Cost of Thoracotomy Approach: An Analysis of the LATERAL Trial. Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 11; 110(5):1512-1519. View in PubMed
  6. Semiz B, Hersek S, Pouyan MB, Partida C, Blazquez-Arroyo L, Selby V, Wieselthaler G, Rehg JM, Klein L, Inan OT. Detecting Suspected Pump Thrombosis in Left Ventricular Assist Devices via Acoustic Analysis. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform. 2020 07; 24(7):1899-1906. View in PubMed
  7. McGee E, Danter M, Strueber M, Mahr C, Mokadam NA, Wieselthaler G, Klein L, Lee S, Boeve T, Maltais S, Pretorius GV, Adler E, Vassiliades T, Cheung A. Evaluation of a lateral thoracotomy implant approach for a centrifugal-flow left ventricular assist device: The LATERAL clinical trial. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2019 04; 38(4):344-351. View in PubMed
  8. Moss JD, Oesterle A, Raiman M, Flatley EE, Beaser AD, Jeevanandam V, Klein L, Ota T, Wieselthaler G, Uriel N, Tung R. Feasibility and utility of intraoperative epicardial scar characterization during left ventricular assist device implantation. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019 02; 30(2):183-192. View in PubMed
  9. Woodard GA, Wieselthaler GM. Cast of the Right Bronchial Tree. N Engl J Med. 2018 Nov 29; 379(22):2151. View in PubMed
  10. Ramirez JL, Kratz JR, Wieselthaler GM. Giant right coronary artery aneurysm presenting as cardiac tamponade. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2018 11 01; 27(5):787-789. View in PubMed
  11. Ramirez J, Wieselthaler G, Kratz J. Intraoperative identification and treatment of a giant right coronary artery aneurysm. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. 2018 Jul 24; 2018. View in PubMed
  12. Andreas M, Moayedifar R, Wieselthaler G, Wolzt M, Riebandt J, Haberl T, Angleitner P, Schlöglhofer T, Wiedemann D, Schima H, Laufer G, Zimpfer D. Response by Andreas et al to Letter Regarding Article, "Increased Thromboembolic Events With Dabigatran Compared With Vitamin K Antagonism in Left Ventricular Assist Device Patients: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial". Circ Heart Fail. 2017 10; 10(10). View in PubMed
  13. Kusne S, Mooney M, Danziger-Isakov L, Kaan A, Lund LH, Lyster H, Wieselthaler G, Aslam S, Cagliostro B, Chen J, Combs P, Cochrane A, Conway J, Cowger J, Frigerio M, Gellatly R, Grossi P, Gustafsson F, Hannan M, Lorts A, Martin S, Pinney S, Silveira FP, Schubert S, Schueler S, Strueber M, Uriel N, Wrightson N, Zabner R, Huprikar S. An ISHLT consensus document for prevention and management strategies for mechanical circulatory support infection. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2017 10; 36(10):1137-1153. View in PubMed
  14. Andreas M, Moayedifar R, Wieselthaler G, Wolzt M, Riebandt J, Haberl T, Angleitner P, Schlöglhofer T, Wiedemann D, Schima H, Laufer G, Zimpfer D. Increased Thromboembolic Events With Dabigatran Compared With Vitamin K Antagonism in Left Ventricular Assist Device Patients: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. Circ Heart Fail. 2017 May; 10(5). View in PubMed
  15. Baumann Kreuziger LM, Kim B, Wieselthaler GM. Antithrombotic therapy for left ventricular assist devices in adults: a systematic review. J Thromb Haemost. 2015 Jun; 13(6):946-55. View in PubMed
  16. Kirkpatrick JN, Wieselthaler G, Strueber M, St John Sutton MG, Rame JE. Ventricular assist devices for treatment of acute heart failure and chronic heart failure. Heart. 2015 Jul; 101(14):1091-6. View in PubMed
  17. Wieselthaler GM, Slaughter M. Welcome to ISRBP 2014. Artif Organs. 2014 Sep; 38(9):725-6. View in PubMed
  18. Eskandary FA, Kohl M, Dunkler D, Aliabadi A, Grömmer M, Schiferer A, Gökler J, Wieselthaler G, Laufer G, Zuckermann A. Lack of donor and recipient age interaction in cardiac transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2014 Jun; 33(6):629-35. View in PubMed
  19. Strueber M, Larbalestier R, Jansz P, Zimpfer D, Fiane AE, Tsui S, Simon A, Schmitto JD, Khaghani A, Wieselthaler GM, Najarian K, Schueler S. Results of the post-market Registry to Evaluate the HeartWare Left Ventricular Assist System (ReVOLVE). J Heart Lung Transplant. 2014 May; 33(5):486-91. View in PubMed
  20. Schima H, Zrunek P, Stoiber M, Larose J, Shambaugh C, Tamez D, Deckert Z, Plasenzotti R, Bergmeister H, Wieselthaler G. Extended in vivo evaluation of a miniaturized axial flow pump with a novel inflow cannula for a minimal invasive implantation procedure. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2014 Apr; 33(4):422-8. View in PubMed
  21. Sandner SE, Riebandt J, Haberl T, Mahr S, Rajek A, Schima H, Wieselthaler GM, Laufer G, Zimpfer D. Low-molecular-weight heparin for anti-coagulation after left ventricular assist device implantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2014 Jan; 33(1):88-93. View in PubMed
  22. Plass CA, Wieselthaler GM, Podesser BK, Prusa AM. Low-level-laser irradiation induces photorelaxation in coronary arteries and overcomes vasospasm of internal thoracic arteries. Lasers Surg Med. 2012 Nov; 44(9):705-11. View in PubMed
  23. Granegger M, Moscato F, Casas F, Wieselthaler G, Schima H. Development of a pump flow estimator for rotary blood pumps to enhance monitoring of ventricular function. Artif Organs. 2012 Aug; 36(8):691-9. View in PubMed
  24. Westaby S, Anastasiadis K, Wieselthaler GM. Cardiogenic shock in ACS. Part 2: Role of mechanical circulatory support. Nat Rev Cardiol. 2012 Jan 10; 9(4):195-208. View in PubMed
  25. Moscato F, Granegger M, Naiyanetr P, Wieselthaler G, Schima H. Evaluation of left ventricular relaxation in rotary blood pump recipients using the pump flow waveform: a simulation study. Artif Organs. 2012 May; 36(5):470-8. View in PubMed
  26. Geidl L, Deckert Z, Zrunek P, Gottardi R, Sterz F, Wieselthaler G, Schima H. Intuitive use and usability of ventricular assist device peripheral components in simulated emergency conditions. Artif Organs. 2011 Aug; 35(8):773-80. View in PubMed
  27. Stöllberger C, Avanzini M, Hanafin A, Sanani R, Wieselthaler G, Wick N, Bayer G, Mölzer G, Finsterer J. Aortitis requiring aortic repair associated with glaucoma, thyroiditis, glaucoma, and neuropathy: case report. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011 May 16; 6:74. View in PubMed
  28. Strueber M, O'Driscoll G, Jansz P, Khaghani A, Levy WC, Wieselthaler GM, HeartWare Investigators. Multicenter evaluation of an intrapericardial left ventricular assist system. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011 Mar 22; 57(12):1375-82. View in PubMed
  29. Beitzke D, Wieselthaler G, Schima H, Loewe C. Pulmonary embolism in a patient with a biventricular assist device--imaging with multislice computed tomography. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2011 Mar; 39(3):415. View in PubMed
  30. Wieselthaler GM, O Driscoll G, Jansz P, Khaghani A, Strueber M, HVAD Clinical Investigators. Initial clinical experience with a novel left ventricular assist device with a magnetically levitated rotor in a multi-institutional trial. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2010 Nov; 29(11):1218-25. View in PubMed
  31. Mebazaa A, Pitsis AA, Rudiger A, Toller W, Longrois D, Ricksten SE, Bobek I, De Hert S, Wieselthaler G, Schirmer U, von Segesser LK, Sander M, Poldermans D, Ranucci M, Karpati PC, Wouters P, Seeberger M, Schmid ER, Weder W, Follath F. Clinical review: practical recommendations on the management of perioperative heart failure in cardiac surgery. Crit Care. 2010; 14(2):201. View in PubMed
  32. Naiyanetr P, Moscato F, Vollkron M, Zimpfer D, Wieselthaler G, Schima H. Continuous assessment of cardiac function during rotary blood pump support: a contractility index derived from pump flow. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2010 Jan; 29(1):37-44. View in PubMed
  33. Geidl L, Zrunek P, Deckert Z, Zimpfer D, Sandner S, Wieselthaler G, Schima H. Usability and safety of ventricular assist devices: human factors and design aspects. Artif Organs. 2009 Sep; 33(9):691-5. View in PubMed
  34. Sandner SE, Zimpfer D, Zrunek P, Rajek A, Schima H, Dunkler D, Zuckermann AO, Wieselthaler GM. Age and outcome after continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation as bridge to transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2009 Apr; 28(4):367-72. View in PubMed
  35. Sandner SE, Zimpfer D, Zrunek P, Rajek A, Schima H, Dunkler D, Grimm M, Wolner E, Wieselthaler GM. Renal function and outcome after continuous flow left ventricular assist device implantation. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Apr; 87(4):1072-8. View in PubMed
  36. Morshuis M, El-Banayosy A, Arusoglu L, Koerfer R, Hetzer R, Wieselthaler G, Pavie A, Nojiri C. European experience of DuraHeart magnetically levitated centrifugal left ventricular assist system. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2009 Jun; 35(6):1020-7; discussion 1027-8. View in PubMed
  37. Voitl P, Vollkron M, Bergmeister H, Wieselthaler G, Schima H. Coronary hemodynamics and myocardial oxygen consumption during support with rotary blood pumps. Artif Organs. 2009 Jan; 33(1):77-80. View in PubMed
  38. Steinlechner B, Dworschak M, Birkenberg B, Duris M, Zeidler P, Fischer H, Milosevic L, Wieselthaler G, Wolner E, Quehenberger P, Jilma B. Platelet dysfunction in outpatients with left ventricular assist devices. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Jan; 87(1):131-7. View in PubMed
  39. Sandner SE, Zimpfer D, Zrunek P, Steinlechner B, Rajek A, Schima H, Wolner E, Wieselthaler GM. Low molecular weight heparin as an alternative to unfractionated heparin in the immediate postoperative period after left ventricular assist device implantation. Artif Organs. 2008 Oct; 32(10):819-22. View in PubMed
  40. Aharinejad S, Andrukhova O, Lucas T, Zuckermann A, Wieselthaler G, Wolner E, Grimm M. Programmed cell death in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy is mediated by suppression of the apoptosis inhibitor Apollon. Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Jul; 86(1):109-14; discussion 114. View in PubMed
  41. Sandner SE, Zimpfer D, Zrunek P, Dunkler D, Schima H, Rajek A, Grimm M, Wolner E, Wieselthaler GM. Renal function after implantation of continuous versus pulsatile flow left ventricular assist devices. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2008 May; 27(5):469-73. View in PubMed
  42. Vollkron M, Voitl P, Ta J, Wieselthaler G, Schima H. Suction events during left ventricular support and ventricular arrhythmias. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2007 Aug; 26(8):819-25. View in PubMed
  43. Aharinejad S, Schäfer R, Krenn K, Zuckermann A, Schneider B, Neumann F, Paulus P, Wieselthaler G, Wolner E, Grimm M. Donor myocardial HIF-1alpha is an independent predictor of cardiac allograft dysfunction: a 7-year prospective, exploratory study. Am J Transplant. 2007 Aug; 7(8):2012-9. View in PubMed
  44. Polska E, Schima H, Wieselthaler G, Schmetterer L. Choroidal microcirculation in patients with rotary cardiac assist device. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2007 Jun; 26(6):572-8. View in PubMed
  45. Moscato F, Vollkron M, Bergmeister H, Wieselthaler G, Leonard E, Schima H. Left ventricular pressure-volume loop analysis during continuous cardiac assist in acute animal trials. Artif Organs. 2007 May; 31(5):369-76. View in PubMed
  46. Bunzel B, Laederach-Hofmann K, Wieselthaler G, Roethy W, Wolner E. Mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to heart transplantation: what remains? Long-term emotional sequelae in patients and spouses. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2007 Apr; 26(4):384-9. View in PubMed
  47. Zimpfer D, Zrunek P, Roethy W, Czerny M, Schima H, Huber L, Grimm M, Rajek A, Wolner E, Wieselthaler G. Left ventricular assist devices decrease fixed pulmonary hypertension in cardiac transplant candidates. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 Mar; 133(3):689-95. View in PubMed
  48. Zimpfer D, Zrunek P, Sandner S, Schima H, Grimm M, Zuckermann A, Wolner E, Wieselthaler G. Post-transplant survival after lowering fixed pulmonary hypertension using left ventricular assist devices. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007 Apr; 31(4):698-702. View in PubMed
  49. Wieselthaler GM, Riedl M, Schima H, Wagner O, Waldhäusl W, Wolner E, Luger A, Clodi M. Endocrine function is not impaired in patients with a continuous MicroMed-DeBakey axial flow pump. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 Jan; 133(1):2-6. View in PubMed
  50. Aliabadi A, Sandner S, Bunzel B, Dunkler D, Mahr S, Paireder M, Zimpfer D, Rödler S, Herics R, Rajek A, Wieselthaler G, Hülsmann M, Wollenek G, Weigel G, Salzer-Muhar U, Wolner E, Grimm M, Zuckermann A. Recent trends in heart transplantation: the University of Vienna experience. Clin Transpl. 2007; 81-97. View in PubMed
  51. Nishinaka T, Schima H, Roethy W, Rajek A, Nojiri C, Wolner E, Wieselthaler GM. The DuraHeart VAD, a magnetically levitated centrifugal pump: the University of Vienna bridge-to-transplant experience. Circ J. 2006 Nov; 70(11):1421-5. View in PubMed
  52. Vollkron M, Schima H, Huber L, Benkowski R, Morello G, Wieselthaler G. Advanced suction detection for an axial flow pump. Artif Organs. 2006 Sep; 30(9):665-70. View in PubMed
  53. Schima H, Vollkron M, Jantsch U, Crevenna R, Roethy W, Benkowski R, Morello G, Quittan M, Hiesmayr M, Wieselthaler G. First clinical experience with an automatic control system for rotary blood pumps during ergometry and right-heart catheterization. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2006 Feb; 25(2):167-73. View in PubMed
  54. Zimpfer D, Wieselthaler G, Czerny M, Fakin R, Haider D, Zrunek P, Roethy W, Schima H, Wolner E, Grimm M. Neurocognitive function in patients with ventricular assist devices: a comparison of pulsatile and continuous blood flow devices. ASAIO J. 2006 Jan-Feb; 52(1):24-7. View in PubMed
  55. Vollkron M, Schima H, Huber L, Benkowski R, Morello G, Wieselthaler G. Development of a reliable automatic speed control system for rotary blood pumps. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2005 Nov; 24(11):1878-85. View in PubMed
  56. Sodeck GH, Schmidinger H, Wieselthaler G, Domanovits H. Remember - treat the patient not the ECG! Resuscitation. 2005 Aug; 66(2):119-20. View in PubMed
  57. Bunzel B, Laederach-Hofmann K, Wieselthaler GM, Roethy W, Drees G. Posttraumatic stress disorder after implantation of a mechanical assist device followed by heart transplantation: evaluation of patients and partners. Transplant Proc. 2005 Mar; 37(2):1365-8. View in PubMed
  58. Thalmann M, Schima H, Wieselthaler G, Wolner E. Physiology of continuous blood flow in recipients of rotary cardiac assist devices. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2005 Mar; 24(3):237-45. View in PubMed
  59. Mussivand T, Hetzer R, Vitali E, Meyns B, Noirhomme P, Koerfer R, El-Banayosy A, Wolner E, Wieselthaler G, Reichart B, Uberfuhr P, Halfmann R, Portner P. Clinical results with an ePTFE inflow conduit for mechanical circulatory support. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2004 Dec; 23(12):1366-70. View in PubMed
  60. Schima H, Reindl C, Stoiber M, Röthy W, Wieselthaler G. Emergency reinforcement of cracked paracorporeal blood pumps. ASAIO J. 2004 Nov-Dec; 50(6):621-3. View in PubMed
  61. Taghavi S, Zuckermann A, Ankersmit J, Wieselthaler G, Rajek A, Laufer G, Wolner E, Grimm M. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is superior to right ventricular assist device for acute right ventricular failure after heart transplantation. Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Nov; 78(5):1644-9. View in PubMed
  62. Devyatko E, Zuckermann A, Ruzicka M, Bohdjalian A, Wieselthaler G, Rödler S, Wolner E, Grimm M. Pre-emptive treatment with oral valganciclovir in management of CMV infection after cardiac transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2004 Nov; 23(11):1277-82. View in PubMed
  63. Bonaros N, Mueller MR, Salat A, Schima H, Roethy W, Kocher AA, Roche AA, Wolner E, Wieselthaler GM. Extensive coagulation monitoring in patients after implantation of the MicroMed Debakey continuous flow axial pump. ASAIO J. 2004 Sep-Oct; 50(5):424-31. View in PubMed
  64. Vollkron M, Schima H, Huber L, Benkowski R, Morello G, Wieselthaler G. Development of a suction detection system for axial blood pumps. Artif Organs. 2004 Aug; 28(8):709-16. View in PubMed
  65. 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. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2004 Jun; 127(6):1743-50. View in PubMed
  66. Schima H, Boehm H, Huber L, Schmallegger H, Vollkron M, Hiesmayr M, Noisser R, Wieselthaler G. Automatic system for noninvasive blood pressure determination in rotary pump recipients. Artif Organs. 2004 May; 28(5):451-7. View in PubMed
  67. Mehrabi MR, Haslmayer P, Humpeler S, Strauss-Blasche G, Marktl W, Tamaddon F, Serbecic N, Wieselthaler G, Thalhammer T, Glogar HD, Ekmekcioglu C. Quantitative analysis of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma) expression in arteries and hearts of patients with ischaemic or dilated cardiomyopathy. Eur J Heart Fail. 2003 Dec; 5(6):733-9. View in PubMed
  68. Wieselthaler GM, Schima H, Wolner E. Special considerations on the implantation technique for the MicroMed-DeBakey ventricular assist device axial pump. Ann Thorac Surg. 2003 Dec; 76(6):2109-11. View in PubMed
  69. Taghavi S, Ankersmit J, Zuckermann A, Roth GA, Wieselthaler G, Rajek A, Wolner E, Grimm M. A retrospective analysis of extracorporel membrane oxygenation versus right ventricular assist device in acute great failure after heart transplantation. Transplant Proc. 2003 Nov; 35(7):2805-7. View in PubMed
  70. Ankersmit HJ, Roth G, Zuckermann A, Moser B, Obermaier R, Taghavi S, Brunner M, Wieselthaler G, Lanzenberger M, Ullrich R, Laufer G, Grimm M, Wolner E. Rapamycin as rescue therapy in a patient supported by biventricular assist device to heart transplantation with consecutive ongoing rejection. Am J Transplant. 2003 Feb; 3(2):231-4. View in PubMed
  71. Mehrabi MR, Thalhammer T, Haslmayer P, Glogar HD, Wieselthaler G, Humpeler S, Marktl W, Ekmekcioglu C. The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma) is highly expressed in human heart ventricles. Biomed Pharmacother. 2002 Oct; 56(8):407-10. View in PubMed
  72. Zimpfer D, Czerny M, Kilo J, Kasimir MT, Madl C, Kramer L, Wieselthaler GM, Wolner E, Grimm M. Cognitive deficit after aortic valve replacement. Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Aug; 74(2):407-12; discussion 412. View in PubMed
  73. Vollkron M, Schima H, Huber L, Wieselthaler G. Interaction of the cardiovascular system with an implanted rotary assist device: simulation study with a refined computer model. Artif Organs. 2002 Apr; 26(4):349-59. View in PubMed
  74. Ankersmit HJ, Wieselthaler G, Moser B, Gerlitz S, Roth G, Boltz-Nitulescu G, Wolner E. Transitory immunologic response after implantation of the DeBakey VAD continuous-axial-flow pump. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2002 Mar; 123(3):557-61. View in PubMed
  75. Gorlitzer M, Ankersmit HJ, Wollenek G, Wisser W, Wieselthaler G, Haisjackl M, Horvat R, Gabriel H, Wolner E, Grimm M. Backtable ventricular and atrial septal defect repair of an Eisenmenger allograft with concomitant domino heart transplantation. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2002 Feb; 123(2):374-6. View in PubMed
  76. Zuckermann A, Bohdjalian A, Deviatko E, Dunkler D, Rödler S, Ehrlich M, Wieselthaler G, Pacher R, Bunzel B, Wollenek G, Laczkovics A, Laufer G, Wolner E, Grimm M. The University of Vienna experience in heart transplantation. Clin Transpl. 2002; 229-42. View in PubMed
  77. Taghavi S, Ankersmit HJ, Wieselthaler G, Gorlitzer M, Rajek A, Wolner E, Grimm M. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for graft failure after heart transplantation: recent Vienna experience. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2001 Oct; 122(4):819-20. View in PubMed
  78. Sandner SE, Wieselthaler G, Zuckermann A, Taghavi S, Schmidinger H, Pacher R, Ploner M, Laufer G, Wolner E, Grimm M. Survival benefit of the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in patients on the waiting list for cardiac transplantation. Circulation. 2001 Sep 18; 104(12 Suppl 1):I171-6. View in PubMed
  79. Dworschak M, Wiesinger K, Lorenzl N, Wieselthaler G, Wolner E, Lassnigg A. Late aortic dissection in a patient with a left ventricular assist device. Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2001 Jun; 49(6):395-7. View in PubMed
  80. Wieselthaler GM, Schima H, Dworschak M, Quittan M, Nuhr M, Czerny M, Seebacher G, Huber L, Grimm M, Wolner E. First experiences with outpatient care of patients with implanted axial flow pumps. Artif Organs. 2001 May; 25(5):331-5. View in PubMed
  81. Wieselthaler GM, Schima H, Lassnigg AM, Dworschak M, Pacher R, Grimm M, Wolner E. Lessons learned from the first clinical implants of the DeBakey ventricular assist device axial pump: a single center report. Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Mar; 71(3 Suppl):S139-43; discussion S144-6. View in PubMed
  82. Lanzenberger ME, Sandner S, Gorlitzer M, Wieselthaler G, Kocher A, Taghavhi S, Ploner M, Wolner E, Grimm M. Beta-blocker therapy reduces mortality on the waiting list for cardiac transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2001 Feb; 20(2):252. View in PubMed
  83. Sandner S, Wieselthaler G, Zuckermann A, Wolner E, Grimm M. Survival benefit of the implantable cardioverter/defibrillator in patients listed for cardiac transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2001 Feb; 20(2):252. View in PubMed
  84. Deng MC, Loebe M, El-Banayosy A, Gronda E, Jansen PG, Vigano M, Wieselthaler GM, Reichart B, Vitali E, Pavie A, Mesana T, Loisance DY, Wheeldon DR, Portner PM. Mechanical circulatory support for advanced heart failure: effect of patient selection on outcome. Circulation. 2001 Jan 16; 103(2):231-7. View in PubMed
  85. Wieselthaler GM, Schima H, Hiesmayr M, Pacher R, Laufer G, Noon GP, DeBakey M, Wolner E. First clinical experience with the DeBakey VAD continuous-axial-flow pump for bridge to transplantation. Circulation. 2000 Feb 01; 101(4):356-9. View in PubMed
  86. Wieselthaler GM, Schima H, Lassnigg A, Pacher R, Ovsenk T, Laufer G, Noon GP, DeBakey ME, Wolner E. [The DeBakey VAD axial flow pump: first clinical experience with a new generation of implantable, nonpulsatile blood pumps for long-term support prior to transplantation]. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 1999 Sep 03; 111(16):629-35. View in PubMed
  87. Wieselthaler GM, Chevtchik O, Konetschny R, Moidl R, Mallinger R, Mares P, Griessmacher A, Grimm M, Wolner E, Laufer G. Improved graft function using a new myocardial preservation solution: Celsior. Preliminary data from a randomized prospective study. Transplant Proc. 1999 Aug; 31(5):2067-8. View in PubMed
  88. Moidl R, Chevtchik O, Simon P, Grimm M, Wieselthaler G, Ullrich R, Mittlböck M, Wolner E, Laufer G. Noninvasive monitoring of peak filling rate with acoustic quantification echocardiography accurately detects acute cardiac allograft rejection. J Heart Lung Transplant. 1999 Mar; 18(3):194-201. View in PubMed
  89. Thalhammer-Scherrer R, Wieselthaler G, Knoebl P, Schwarzinger I, Simonitsch I, Mitterbauer G, Berlakovich GA, Mannhalter C, Haas OA, Mayer G, Muehlbacher F, Wolner E, Klepetko W, Lechner K, Jaeger U. Post-transplant acute myeloid leukemia (PT-AML). Leukemia. 1999 Mar; 13(3):321-6. View in PubMed
  90. Aringer M, Kiener HP, Koeller MD, Artemiou O, Zuckermann A, Wieselthaler G, Klepetko W, Seidl G, Kainberger F, Bernecker P, Smolen JS, Pietschmann P. High turnover bone disease following lung transplantation. Bone. 1998 Nov; 23(5):485-8. View in PubMed
  91. Stiebellehner L, Quittan M, End A, Wieselthaler G, Klepetko W, Haber P, Burghuber OC. Aerobic endurance training program improves exercise performance in lung transplant recipients. Chest. 1998 Apr; 113(4):906-12. View in PubMed
  92. Birsan T, Zuckermann Z, Artermiou O, Senbaklavci O, Taghavi S, Wieselthaler G, Dekan G, Wislocki W, Klepetko W. Bilateral lung transplantation for pulmonary hypertension. Transplant Proc. 1997 Nov; 29(7):2892-4. View in PubMed
  93. Artemiou O, Wieselthaler G, Zuckermann A, Wisser W, Wekerle T, Senbaklavaci O, Birsan T, Dekan G, Kritzinger M, Klepetko W. Downsizing of the donor lung: peripheral segmental resections and lobar transplantation. Transplant Proc. 1997 Nov; 29(7):2899-900. View in PubMed
  94. Schima H, Huber L, Schmallegger H, Drost CJ, Droudt A, Wieselthaler G, Losert U. Flow measurement at the pump head of centrifugal pumps: comparison of ultrasonic transit time and ultrasonic Doppler systems. Artif Organs. 1997 Jul; 21(7):808-15. View in PubMed
  95. Schmidt C, Schwendenwein I, Wieselthaler G, Roschal K, Schima H, Losert U, Wolner E. Pharmacologically induced heart failure for the evaluation of circulatory assistance. Artif Organs. 1996 Jun; 20(6):685-8. View in PubMed
  96. Schmidt C, Schwendenwein I, Wieselthaler G, Roschal K, Schima H, Losert U, Wolner E. Pharmacologically Induced Heart Failure for the Evaluation of Circulatory Assistance. Artif Organs. 1996 May; 20(5):685-688. View in PubMed
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