OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Artificial Organs is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-10-01 to 2024-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Three-year experience of catheter-based micro-axial left ventricular assist device, Impella, in Japanese patients: the first interim analysis of Japan registry for percutaneous ventricular assist devi	25
Unidirectional porous beta-tricalcium phosphate and hydroxyapatite artificial bone: a review of experimental evaluations and clinical applications	21
Comprehensive analysis of cytokine adsorption properties of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) membrane material	16
Identification of characteristics, risk factors, and predictors of recurrent LVAD thrombosis: conditions in HeartWare devices	14
Progress in bioprinting technology for tissue regeneration	13
Hemoadsorption with CytoSorb® and the early course of linezolid plasma concentration during septic shock	10
VE/VCO2 slope predicts RV dysfunction and mortality after left ventricular assist device: a fresh look at cardiopulmonary stress testing for prognostication	9
Rescue extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for massive anterior mediastinal masses	9
Evolutions of extracorporeal membrane oxygenator (ECMO): perspectives for advanced hollow fiber membrane	9
Production of erythrocyte microparticles in a sub-hemolytic environment	9
Adsorption of vancomycin, gentamycin, ciprofloxacin and tygecycline on the filters in continuous renal replacement therapy circuits: in full blood in vitro study	8
Nerve regeneration using the Bio 3D nerve conduit fabricated with spheroids	8
Development and initial performance of a miniature axial flow blood pump using magnetic fluid shaft seal	8
Predictors of renal replacement therapy in patients with continuous flow left ventricular assist devices	8
Comparison of supportive regulatory measures for pediatric medical device development in Japan and the United States	7
Subacute groin complications related to ECMO cannulation are associated with longer hospitalizations	7
Prediction of aortic valve regurgitation after continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation using artificial intelligence trained on acoustic spectra	7
Fulminant myocarditis parvovirus B19 related in a young woman	6
Utility of bedside artificial pancreas for postoperative glycemic control in cardiac surgery	6
New regional drug delivery system by direct epicardial placement of slow-release prostacyclin agonist promise therapeutic angiogenesis in a porcine chronic myocardial infarction	6
A simple predictive marker of inflammation: systemic immune‑inflammation index	6
Coronary artery bypass grafting under sole Impella 5.0 support for patients with severely depressed left ventricular function	6
Prediction of postoperative atrial fibrillation with the systemic immune-inflammation index in patients undergoing cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass: a retrospective, single-center study	6
Hemodynamic performance of INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic bioprosthesis for severe aortic stenosis: 2-year follow-up in Japanese cohort	6
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to durable left ventricular assist device implantation in INTERMACS-1 patients	6

Cytokine adsorption therapy in lymphoma-associated hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and allogeneic stem cell transplantation	6
Preserved peritoneal function by short-term two-day peritoneal rest in hemodialysis combination therapy patients	6
Extracorporeal liver support techniques: a comparison	6
Development of a hollow fibre-based renal module for active transport studies	5
Diamond-like carbon coating to inner surface of polyurethane tube reduces Staphylococcus aureus bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation	5
Improvement of hemolysis performance in a hydrodynamically levitated centrifugal blood pump by optimizing a shroud size	5
Advances in tissue engineering technology for kidney regeneration and construction	5
Effectiveness of combination of heat water disinfection, continuous water circulation, and minimalized dead space for dialysis piping in maintaining ultrapure dialysis fluid and preventing biofilm for	5
Impact of the whole activated clotting time during Impella support on short-term prognosis	5
Wear analysis of the first-generation cross-linked polyethylene at minimum 10 years follow-up after THA: no significant effect of sports participation	5
Early predictors of mortality in refractory cardiogenic shock following acute coronary syndrome treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenator	5
Single-pass albumin dialysis and hemoadsorption for bilirubin and bile acids removal for a child with hyperbilirubinemia after ventricular assist device implantation	4
Suitable hemolysis index for low-flow rotary blood pumps	4
Ten-year outcomes of extracorporeal life support for in-hospital cardiac arrest at a tertiary center	4
Short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of total hip arthroplasty with PMPC-grafted highly cross-linked polyethylene liners against 32-mm femoral heads	4
A disposable edoxaban sensor chip using carbon paste electrode grafted with molecularly imprinted polymer	4
Characterization of bone remodeling of two different porous types of β-tricalcium phosphates: a quantitative site-by-site analysis using computed tomography	4
Plasma skimming efficiency of human blood in the spiral groove bearing of a centrifugal blood pump	4
Stroke patterns and cannulation strategy during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane support	4
Comparison of the effects of pre-dilution and post-dilution online hemodiafiltration on the levels of inflammatory markers, lymphocytes, and platelets	4
Carotid artery structure and hemodynamics and their association with adverse vascular events in left ventricular assist device patients	4
Lung ultrasound for the assessment of lung recruitment in neonates with massive pneumothorax during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a case report	4
Bridge from central extracorporeal life support is a risk factor of cerebrovascular accidents after durable left ventricular assist device implantation	4
Migrated Avalon-Elite cannula in an infant transcatheter repositioning without interruption of ECMO flow	4
Analysis of adverse events related to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation from a nationwide database of patient-safety accidents in Japan	3
New hemostatic technique with combined use of Hydrofit® and Surgicel®: an in vitro and in vivo study	3
Fracture of dual lumen cannula leading to cerebrovascular accident in a patient supported with ECMO	3
A percutaneous approach to create tricuspid regurgitation in swine: a model for transcatheter tricuspid valve therapy assessment	3
Weaning from neonatal and pediatric ECMO with stand-by cannula	3
Aortic root thrombosis leading to STEMI in a Heartmate 3 patient	3
Temporary surgical ventricular assist device for treatment of acute myocardial infarction and refractory cardiogenic shock in the percutaneous device era	3
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a patient with newly diagnosed acute myeloblastic leukaemia presenting with severe respiratory failure	3
Neuron-specific enolase levels immediately following cardiovascular surgery is modulated by hemolysis due to cardiopulmonary bypass, making it unsuitable as a brain damage biomarker	3
Aortic root geometry following valve-sparing root replacement with reimplantation or remodeling: experimental investigation under static continuous pressure	3
Evaluation of hemodynamics after mitral valve replacement with the St Jude Medical Epic bioprosthesis: a Japanese single-center experience	3
Can the intermittent low-speed function of left ventricular assist device prevent aortic insufficiency?	3
Rapid and sensitive mycoplasma detection system using image-based deep learning	3
Complex HeartWare left ventricular assist device infection treated with pump exchange: clinical alert for the driveline location	3
The effect of citrate in cardiovascular system and clot circuit in critically ill patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy	3
Biodesign program introduction in Japan: promotion of entrepreneurship and viewpoints of education on medical technology innovation	3
Replication of fouling in vitro in hollow fiber dialyzers by albumin immobilization	3
Hemolysis and von Willebrand factor degradation in mechanical shuttle shear flow tester	3
New cell delivery system CellSaic with adipose-derived stromal cells promotes functional angiogenesis in critical limb ischemia model mice	3
High fidelity ECMO simulation: a reality check with reality–use of simulation in ECMO teaching program	2
Impact of delayed veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation weaning on postoperative rehabilitation of lung transplantation: a single-center comparative study	2
Preliminary report of de novo adipogenesis using novel bioabsorbable implants and image evaluation using a porcine model	2
The outcomes of a standardized protocol for extracorporeal mechanical circulatory support selection-left ventricular challenge protocol	2
Left thoracotomy vs full sternotomy for centrifugal durable LVAD implantation: 1-year outcome comparison post-LVAD and post-heart transplantation	2
Flow analysis during mock circulation in normal and aortic arch aneurysm models through an aortic cannula toward the aortic arch and root	2
Removal performance of pre- and post-dilution online hemodiafiltration using identical hemodiafilters in the same patients	2

Chitin powder enhances growth factor production and therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cells in a chronic kidney disease rat model	2
A unique cuff-sewing method to implant heartmate3 LVAD for arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, facilitated by 3D-printing heart model	2
Evaluation of oversizing in association with conduction disorder after implantation of a rapid deployment valve	2
Aortic thrombosis with visceral malperfusion during circulatory support with a combination of Impella and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock	2
Optimizing vancomycin release from novel carbon fiber-reinforced polymer implants with small holes: periprosthetic joint infection treatment	2
A pilot clinical trial of a self-management intervention in patients with a left ventricular assist device	2
Untwist the twist: instant hemodynamic improvement in known HeartMate 3 complication	2
Evaluation of the reproducibility of preoperative three-dimensional computed tomography planning for posterolateral approach total hip arthroplasty	2
Impact of time off anticoagulation in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices	2
A novel metrics to predict right heart failure after left ventricular assist device implantation	2
Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support of pulmonary insufficiency using Avalon Elite® cannula in pediatric patients	2
Multiple organ retrieval in a brain dead left ventricular assist device donor	2
Cerebral oxygenation changes in response to post-hemodialysis standing	2
Increasing the pulsatility of continuos flow VAD: comparison between a valvulated outflow cannula and speed modulation by simulation	2
High volume on line hemodiafiltration in dialysis pregnant patients: predilutional or postdilutional?	2
Impact of gap size and groove design of hydrodynamic bearing on plasma skimming effect for use in rotary blood pump	2
In vitro blood compatibility evaluation method: incubating while rotating hemodialyzers filled with fresh human blood	2
Reconfiguration from veno-arterial to veno-arterio-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for massive pulmonary embolism	2
Influence of recombinant human-soluble thrombomodulin on extracorporeal circuit clotting in septic patients undergoing blood purification: a propensity-matched cohort study	2
Prognostic implication of risk scoring systems in patients with cardiogenic shock supported by ECMO and Impella	2
Hypothermic circulatory arrest does not induce coagulopathy in vitro	2
Increased risk of purge system malfunction after Impella 5.0 replacement: a case series	2
Current status of antimicrobial prophylaxis during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in Japan: a national survey	2
Cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) measured using the INVOS oximeter closely correlates with baseline rSO2	2
Successful use of extracorporeal life support and hemadsorption in the context of venlafaxine intoxication requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a case report	2
Transcatheter closure of patent foramen ovale accompanying right-to-left shunt during Impella support	2
Impact of sleep-disordered breathing on ventricular tachyarrhythmias after left ventricular assist device implantation	2
Current status and future prospects of decellularized kidney tissue	1
Ultrasound vector flow imaging during veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a thoracic aorta model	1
Trans-subclavian approach for Impella CP implantation using the chimney graft in a pediatric patient with fulminant myocarditis during extracorporeal support	1
Renal replacement therapy with a cytokine‐adsorbing hemofilter after neonatal open-heart surgery	1
A case of severe respiratory failure due to interstitial pneumonia successfully bridged to lung transplantation from a brain-dead donor using 109-day veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation	1
Establishment of a keratinocyte and fibroblast bank for clinical applications in Japan	1
Numerical analysis evaluation of artificial joints	1
Sudden severe left ventricular assist device inflow cannula obstruction caused by huge thrombus after closure of mechanical aortic valve: case report	1
The utility of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients with circulatory collapse by electrical storm	1
Usefulness of bicarbonate-based Impella purge solution in a patient with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia: the first case report of long-term management in Japan	1
Longest reported support (7.5 years) with postauricular type of Jarvik 2000 axial-flow left ventricular assist device	1
Noninvasive blood pressure measurement in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices	1
Discussing the final size and shape of the reconstructed tissues in tissue engineering	1
EVAHEART 2 with double cuff tipless inflow cannula is suitable for long-term support atrial switch operation in transposition of great arteries	1
Risk factors of gynecological bleeding in female patients with left-ventricular assist device	1
Senescence recovering by dual drug-encapsulated liposomal nanoparticles for large-scale human cell expansion	1
A case of successful bedside cannulation with a bicaval dual-lumen cannula guided by transthoracic echocardiography and mobile X-ray for veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation	1
Comparison of the pre-dilution and post-dilution methods for online hemodiafiltration	1
Novel substitution technique in intermittent infusion hemodiafiltration (I-HDF) therapy using back filtration as substitution	1
Unidirectional porous beta-tricalcium phosphate as a potential bone regeneration material for infectious bony cavity without debridement in pyogenic spondylitis	1
Assessment of ocular blood flow in continuous-flow ventricular assist device by laser speckle flowgraphy	1
Contributing factors to heparin resistance during cardiopulmonary bypass	1
A case of destination therapy for post-fulminant myocarditis with myelodysplastic syndrome	1
Left ventricular assist devices: yesterday, today, and tomorrow	1
ECPELLA as the bridge to surgery in patients with cardiogenic shock due to post-infarct papillary muscle rupture: management of mechanical circulatory support during operation	1
Evaluations for surrounding tissue incorporation after implantation of synthetic vascular prostheses in animal models	1
Safety of terminally gamma-ray-sterilized screws coated with fibroblast growth factor 2-calcium phosphate composite layers in non-human primates	1
Usefulness of hybrid veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for lung ischemia–reperfusion injury after biventricular assist device implantation	1
Anterior leaflet-oriented tricuspid annuloplasty using a flexible ring for severe tricuspid regurgitation	1
Late outflow graft stenosis of left ventricular assist device and endovascular treatment	1
A three-dimensional biomodel of type A aortic dissection for endovascular interventions	1
Management of aortic valve insufficiency in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist device: a republication of the review published in Japanese Journal of Artificial Organs	1
Predictive role of regional thigh tissue oxygen saturation monitoring during cardiopulmonary bypass in lung injury after cardiac surgery	1
Improvement of predicted hematocrit values after the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass in cardiovascular surgery	1
Monocyte to HDL ratio may predict thrombosis in patients with mechanical mitral and aortic valve prosthesis	1
Successful treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis secondary to fulminant type 1 diabetes mellitus using a closed-loop artificial pancreas in a pediatric patient	1
Absent right superior vena cava with persistent left superior vena cava in a patient with COVID-19	1
Osteocompatibility of Si3N4-coated carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFRP) and hydroxyapatite-coated CFRP with antibiotics and antithrombotic drugs	1
COVID-19 ARDS in two patients with left ventricular assist device	1
3D porous structure imaging of membranes for medical devices using scanning probe microscopy and electron microscopy: from membrane science points of view	1
Interference of a ventricular assist device with magnetic navigation during insertion of Sherlock 3CG™, a bedside peripherally inserted central catheter	1
Abnormal stenosis of a drainage cannula due to excessive negative pressure during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation management: a case report	1
An application of a patient-specific cardiac simulator for the prediction of outcomes after mitral valve replacement: a pilot study	1
Sustainability of peritoneal dialysis and renal function with proactive combination therapy	1
Caregivers of patients with long-term implantable ventricular assist device: a republication of the article published in the Japanese Journal of Artificial Organs	1
Evaluation of femoral anteversion, hip rotation, and lateral patellar tilt after total hip arthroplasty using a changeable neck system	1