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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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Current Practice of State-of-the-Art Surgical Coronary Revascularization
220 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2013 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 56
🏛 Institutions: John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Emory University, Mount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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