Papers
16
Total Citations
833
H-Index
13
About
John D. Puskas is a pioneering cardiac surgeon whose research has fundamentally shaped the field of coronary revascularization, with particular expertise in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), hybrid coronary revascularization (HCR), and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His most cited work, a 2017 comprehensive review of surgical coronary revascularization (220 citations), stands as an authoritative reference on contemporary CABG practice and outcomes. Puskas has been a central figure in advancing hybrid coronary revascularization — an innovative approach combining surgical and percutaneous techniques — authoring multiple seminal studies that established its clinical outcomes, practice patterns, cost implications, and standardized definitions across the field. His early investigations into robotic-assisted CABG and nonsternotomy approaches reflect a sustained commitment to reducing surgical invasiveness while preserving patient outcomes. Through rigorous clinical and angiographic outcome analyses, he has helped refine intraoperative assessment tools such as transit time flow measurement. With over 750 cumulative citations across his most influential publications, Puskas has earned recognition as a transformative voice in cardiac surgery, continually pushing the boundaries of revascularization strategy to optimize both patient survival and quality of life.
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Top Papers
- 1Current Practice of State-of-the-Art Surgical Coronary Revascularization220 citations · 2017
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- 4Clinical and Angiographic Results After Hybrid Coronary Revascularization61 citations · 2013
- 5The Hybrid Coronary Approach for Optimal Revascularization61 citations · 2020
- 6New Strategies for Surgical Myocardial Revascularization58 citations · 2018
- 7Standardizing definitions for hybrid coronary revascularization42 citations · 2013
- 8Sternotomy Versus Nonsternotomy LIMA-LAD Grafting for Single-Vessel Disease36 citations · 2012
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