Amar, David

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Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and risk of atrial fibrillation after thoracic surgery. Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. 2017 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 7
Preoperative Echocardiographic Indices of Diastolic Dysfunction and Brain Natriuretic Peptide in Predicting Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Noncardiac Surgery. Anesthesia and analgesia. 2017 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 18
Segmental Lung Isolation in a Postpneumonectomy Patient Undergoing Contralateral Lung Resection. 2016 GET IT
Times cited: 5
Postoperative atrial fibrillation: Is there a need for prevention?. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2015 Editorial Article GET IT
Times cited: 14
Beneficial effects of perioperative statins for major pulmonary resection. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2014 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 18
Association of anesthesia technique for radical prostatectomy with biochemical recurrence: a retrospective cohort study. Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie. 2014 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 10
2014 AATS guidelines for the prevention and management of perioperative atrial fibrillation and flutter for thoracic surgical procedures. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2014 Guideline GET IT
Times cited: 230
2014 AATS guidelines for the prevention and management of perioperative atrial fibrillation and flutter for thoracic surgical procedures. Executive summary. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2014 Guideline GET IT
Times cited: 83
Brain natriuretic peptide and risk of atrial fibrillation after thoracic surgery. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2012 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 44
Preoperative left atrial dysfunction and risk of postoperative atrial fibrillation complicating thoracic surgery. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2011 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 37
A clinical prediction rule for pulmonary complications after thoracic surgery for primary lung cancer. Anesthesia and analgesia. 2009 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 50
Increased preoperative white blood cell count predicts postoperative atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery. Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia. 2009 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 50
Right heart function in thoracic surgery: role of echocardiography. Current opinion in anaesthesiology. 2009 Information Resource GET IT
Times cited: 13
Re: Undersizing left double-lumen tubes. Anesthesia and analgesia. 2008 Article GET IT
Prevention and management of perioperative arrhythmias in the thoracic surgical population. Anesthesiology clinics. 2008 Review GET IT
Times cited: 22
Inflammation and thoracic surgery: a complex interaction. European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery. 2007 Letter GET IT
Times cited: 1
Incidence and risk factors for lung injury after lung cancer resection. The Annals of thoracic surgery. 2007 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 123
Inflammation and outcome after general thoracic surgery. European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery. 2007 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 40
Video-assisted thoracic surgery does not reduce the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation after pulmonary lobectomy. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2007 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 105
Postthoracotomy atrial fibrillation. Current opinion in anaesthesiology. 2007 Review GET IT
Times cited: 37
Leukocytosis and increased risk of atrial fibrillation after general thoracic surgery. The Annals of thoracic surgery. 2006 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 49
Statin use is associated with a reduction in atrial fibrillation after noncardiac thoracic surgery independent of C-reactive protein. Chest. 2005 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 158
One-lung isolation using a double-balloon blocker technique. Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia. 2005 Article GET IT
Times cited: 1
Smoking and timing of cessation: impact on pulmonary complications after thoracotomy. Chest. 2005 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 193
Prediction rule for atrial fibrillation after major noncardiac thoracic surgery. The Annals of thoracic surgery. 2005 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 103
Cardiovascular risk assessment in cancer patients undergoing major surgery. Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. 2005 Editorial Article GET IT
Times cited: 2
Strategies for perioperative arrhythmias. Best practice & research. Clinical anaesthesiology. 2004 Review GET IT
Times cited: 20
Clinical prediction rule for atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2004 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 157
Transdiaphragmatic Hernia and Hypoxemia during Colonoscopy. Anesthesiology. 2004 Letter GET IT
Times cited: 6
Competing autonomic mechanisms precede the onset of postoperative atrial fibrillation. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2003 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 192
Antifibrinolytic therapy and perioperative blood loss in cancer patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery. Anesthesiology. 2003 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 62
Pharmacotherapeutic considerations in anesthesia. Heart disease (Hagerstown, Md.). 2003 Review GET IT
Times cited: 8
Perioperative atrial tachyarrhythmias. Anesthesiology. 2002 Review GET IT
Times cited: 79
Beta-adrenergic blocker withdrawal confounds the benefits of epidural analgesia with sympathectomy on supraventricular arrhythmias after cardiac surgery. Anesthesia and analgesia. 2002 Letter GET IT
Times cited: 5
Regional techniques and length of hospital stay after abdominal aortic surgery. Anesthesiology. 2002 Letter GET IT
Times cited: 1
The incidence and outcome of ventricular arrhythmias after noncardiac thoracic surgery. Anesthesia and analgesia. 2002 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 38
The effects of advanced age on the incidence of supraventricular arrhythmias after pneumonectomy in dogs. Anesthesia and analgesia. 2002 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 6
The primary action of epidural fentanyl after cesarean delivery is via a spinal mechanism. Anesthesia and analgesia. 2002 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 26
Older age is the strongest predictor of postoperative atrial fibrillation. Anesthesiology. 2002 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 172
Postoperative atrial fibrillation. Heart disease (Hagerstown, Md.). 2002 Review GET IT
Times cited: 26
Diltiazem treatment does not alter renal function after thoracic surgery. Chest. 2001 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 18
Correlation of peripheral venous pressure and central venous pressure in surgical patients. Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia. 2001 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 78
Effects of diltiazem prophylaxis on the incidence and clinical outcome of atrial arrhythmias after thoracic surgery. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2000 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 117
Perioperative alterations in plasma endothelin-1 and echocardiographic correlates of right heart function. Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia. 2000 Academic Article GET IT
Signal-averaged P-wave duration does not predict atrial fibrillation after thoracic surgery. Anesthesiology. 1999 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 29
Perioperative supraventricular tachyarrhythmia. Annals of internal medicine. 1999 Letter GET IT
Bupivacaine 0.01% and/or epinephrine 0.5 microg/ml improve epidural fentanyl analgesia after cesarean section. Anesthesiology. 1998 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 37
Cardiac arrhythmias. Chest surgery clinics of North America. 1998 Review GET IT
Times cited: 15
Persistent alterations of the autonomic nervous system after noncardiac surgery. Anesthesiology. 1998 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 51
Epidural block for obstetrics: comparison of bolus injection of local anesthetic with gravity flow technique. Journal of clinical anesthesia. 1997 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 5
Prevention and management of dysrhythmias following thoracic surgery. Chest surgery clinics of North America. 1997 Review GET IT
Times cited: 6
Cardiopulmonary complications of esophageal surgery. Chest surgery clinics of North America. 1997 Information Resource GET IT
Times cited: 4
Effects of diltiazem versus digoxin on dysrhythmias and cardiac function after pneumonectomy. The Annals of thoracic surgery. 1997 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 84
Relationship of early postoperative dysrhythmias and long-term outcome after resection of non-small cell lung cancer. Chest. 1996 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 55
The Shaw Hemostatic Scalpel as an alternative to electrocautery in patients with pacemakers. Anesthesiology. 1996 Article GET IT
Times cited: 5
Symptomatic tachydysrhythmias after esophagectomy: incidence and outcome measures. The Annals of thoracic surgery. 1996 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 63
Epidural analgesia for labour and delivery: fentanyl or sufentanil?. Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie. 1996 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 39
Value of perioperative Doppler echocardiography in patients undergoing major lung resection. The Annals of thoracic surgery. 1996 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 51
Clinical and echocardiographic correlates of symptomatic tachydysrhythmias after noncardiac thoracic surgery. Chest. 1995 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 153
Decreased incidence of headache after accidental dural puncture in caesarean delivery patients receiving continuous postoperative intrathecal analgesia. Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 1994 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 80
Pacemaker interactions with transcutaneous cardiac pacing. Anesthesiology. 1994 Letter GET IT
Times cited: 5
Should all patients undergoing cardiac catheterization or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty receive oxygen?. Chest. 1994 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 6
Anesthetic implications of a ruptured aneurysm of the sinus of Valsalva. 1993 GET IT
Times cited: 5
Transcutaneous cardiac pacing during thoracic surgery. Feasibility and hemodynamic evaluation by transesophageal echocardiography. Anesthesiology. 1993 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 1
Acute hyperglycaemic effect of anaesthetic induction with thiopentone. Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 1993 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 7
Postcesarean delivery epidural patient-controlled analgesia. Fentanyl or sufentanil?. Anesthesiology. 1993 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 43
Adverse effects of epidural 0.03% bupivacaine during analgesia after cesarean section. Anesthesia and analgesia. 1992 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 24
An updated cross-referenced filing system for anesthesiologists. Anesthesia and analgesia. 1992 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 1
Bilateral upper extremity blood pressure measurements should be routine prior to coronary artery surgery. Chest. 1992 Letter GET IT
Times cited: 1
Epidural patient-controlled analgesia after cesarean section: buprenorphine-0.015% bupivacaine with epinephrine versus fentanyl-0.015% bupivacaine with and without epinephrine. Anesthesia and analgesia. 1992 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 44
Extradural blood patch for post-lumbar puncture headaches in cancer patients. Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie. 1992 Letter GET IT
Times cited: 12
Use of propofol for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and emesis in oncology patients. 1992 GET IT
Times cited: 50
Extradural block in obstetric patients: review of experience with gravity administration. Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica. 1991 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 3
Effects of labetalol on perioperative stress markers and isoflurane requirements. British journal of anaesthesia. 1991 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 10
A practical setup for temporary pacemakers in cardiac surgery. Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia. 1991 Letter GET IT
An alternative oxygen delivery system for infants and children in the post-anaesthesia care unit. Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie. 1991 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 6
Perioperative diagnosis of subclavian artery stenosis: a contraindication for internal mammary artery-coronary artery bypass graft. 1990 GET IT
Times cited: 6
An unusual cause of compromise of the airway during cardiac surgery. 1990 GET IT
Responsibilities of authorship and peer review. Journal of cardiothoracic anesthesia. 1990 Letter GET IT
Times cited: 2
A simple solution to blood clot obstruction opepidural cathétér during labour. Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie. 1990 Letter GET IT
Times cited: 3
Prolonged bleeding from epidural catheterization. Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie. 1989 Letter GET IT
Times cited: 2
Fluorescent light interferes with pulse oximetry. Journal of clinical monitoring. 1989 Review GET IT
Times cited: 51
Anaphylactoid reactions to protamine: an often lethal complication in insulin-dependent diabetic patients undergoing vascular surgery. Journal of vascular surgery. 1989 Academic Article GET IT
Times cited: 62
Epidural analgesia for labor and delivery in a patient with von Willebrand's disease. 1989 GET IT
Times cited: 34

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M.D., Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University of Chicago 83
B.S., Brooklyn College, City University of New York 1978

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David Amar

VIVO Weill Cornell Medical College

David Amar Professor of Anesthesiology

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