Kim, Wook Sung Professor

Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Kim, Wook Sung

Appointment

Cardiac Surgeon,Samsung Medical Center
Associate Professor of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine.

Speciality Interests

coronary artery bypass surgery, aorta surgery, valve replacement & repair

Schedule

schedule of week
05 THU
08
FRI
09
MON
12
TUE
13
WEN
14
AM
PM available

Medical School

2003~2006 Ph.D. in Medicine Seoul National University, Korea 1992~1997 Master of Science Seoul National University, Korea 1983~1989 College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Korea

Specialty Training

Specialty Training
Fellowship   1997~1998 Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Samsung Medical Center,Korea
Residency   1990~1994 Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea
Internship   1989~1990 Seoul National University Hospital, Korea

Other Education

  • 2019~Present Chair Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center
    2015~2019 Chair Department of Cardiac Surgery, Samsung Medical Center
    2014~Present Professor Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
    2012~2013 Clinical fellow Cardiac Surgery, Mayo Clinic, U.S.A
    2008~2014 Associate Professor Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
    2006~2008 associate professor Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery,Samsung Medical Center
    2004~2006 Chair, Professor Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery at Il-san Baik hospital, inje University School of Medicine
    2001~2006 Assistant Professor Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery at Il-san Baik hospital, inje University School of Medicine
    1998~2001 Chair Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Bucheon Sejong Hospital

Participation in Academic Societies
and Research

  • 1994~Present member The Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
    2022~Present Director The Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
    2009~Present Director The Korean Society for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Thesis

  • J CACHEXIA SARCOPENI 2024 10.1002/jcsm.13645 Clinical Impact of Sarcopenia Screening on Long-Term Mortality in Patients Undergoing Coronary Bypass Grafting Lee, SH; Jo, J; Yang, JH; Kim, SM; Choi, KH; Song, YB; Jeong, DS; Lee, JM; Park, TK; Hahn, JY; Choi, SH; Chung, SR; Cho, YH; Sung, KC; Kim, WS; Gwon, HC; Lee, YT
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  • J KOREAN MED SCI 2024 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e143 Outcomes of Concomitant Maze Procedure in Tricuspid Repair for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation Park, I; Chung, S; Cho, YH; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Song, K; Ahn, JH; Jeon, CS; Park, PW; Jeong, DS
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  • FRONT CARDIOVASC MED 2024 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1354816 Preoperative C-reactive protein/albumin ratio and mortality of off-pump coronary artery bypass graft Oh, AR; Kwon, JH; Park, J; Min, JJ; Lee, JH; Yoo, SY; Lee, DJ; Kim, W; Cho, HS; Kim, CS; Lee, SM
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  • J THORAC DIS 2023 10.21037/jtd-23-1194 Early stroke after left ventricular assist device implantation: role of right heart failure Park, I; Yang, JH; Kim, D; Choi, JO; Jeon, ES; Sung, KC; Kim, WS; Cho, YH
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  • J CARDIOTHOR VASC AN 2023 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.09.017 Phase Angle as a Reliable Biomarker of Frailty to Predict Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Off-Pump Coronary Artery Grafting: A Prospective Observational Study Kwon, JH; Bang, YJ; Kwon, EJ; Kim, WJ; Kim, WS; Cho, HS; Min, JJ
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  • J THORAC CARDIOV SUR 2023 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.10.057 Impact of maze procedure in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation and persistent atrial fibrillation Park, I; Jeong, DS; Park, SJ; Ahn, JH; Kim, J; Kim, EK; Sung, KC; Kim, WS; Park, PW
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  • J THORAC DIS 2023 10.21037/jtd-23-331 Total arch replacement versus hybrid operation for aortic arch aneurysm in elderly patients: a retrospective cohort analysis Song, K; Kim, YS; Jang, WS; Chung, S; Cho, YH; Jeong, DS; Kim, WS; Sung, KC
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  • J THORAC CARDIOV SUR 2023 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.06.026 Comprehensive assessment of heart failure in patients with preserved ejection fraction undergoing coronary bypass grafting Lee, SH; Choi, KH; Bin Song, Y; Jeong, DS; Yang, JH; Kim, WS; Lee, YT
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  • PLOS ONE 2023 10.1371/journal.pone.0279030 Impact of gender on mid-term prognosis of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting Jang, WJ; Choi, KH; Kim, J; Yang, JH; Hahn, JY; Choi, SH; Gwon, HC; Cho, YH; Sung, KC; Kim, WS; Jeong, DS; Song, YB
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  • SCI REP-UK 2023 10.1038/s41598-023-30321-8 Days alive and out of hospital at 30 days and outcomes of off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting Oh, AR; Lee, SH; Park, J; Min, JJ; Lee, JH; Yoo, SY; Kwon, JH; Choi, DC; Kim, W; Cho, HS
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  • CARDIOVASC DIABETOL 2022 10.1186/s12933-022-01687-2 Impact of diabetes mellitus on long-term clinical and graft outcomes after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting with pure bilateral skeletonized internal thoracic artery grafts Park, I; Choi, KB; Ahn, JH; Kim, WS; Lee, YT; Jeong, DS
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  • ANN THORAC SURG 2022 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.08.024 Effects of Statin Intensity on Long-term Outcomes After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Jang, YH; Choi, KH; Song, YB; Jeong, DS; Hahn, JY; Choi, SH; Kim, WS; Gwon, HC; Lee, YT
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  • FRONT CARDIOVASC MED 2022 10.3389/fcvm.2022.951113 Comparison of long-term cardiovascular and renal outcomes between percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass grafting in multi-vessel disease with chronic kidney disease Kwon, W; Choi, KH; Jeong, DS; Lee, SY; Lee, JM; Park, TK; Yang, JH; Hahn, JY; Choi, SH; Chung, SR; Cho, YH; Sung, KC; Kim, WS; Gwon, HC; Lee, YT; Song, YB
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  • SCI REP-UK 2022 10.1038/s41598-022-16900-1 Vasoactive inotropic score as a predictor of long-term mortality in patients after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting Kwon, JH; Yoo, SY; Kim, S; Won, H; Kim, W; Her, S; Bang, YJ; Park, J; Lee, JH; Cho, HS; Min, JJ
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  • J THORAC CARDIOV SUR 2022 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.06.035 Repair of aortoesophageal fistula with homograft aortic replacement and primary esophageal closure Jeon, YJ; Kim, HK; Kim, WS; Cho, JH; Sung, K
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  • J CLIN MED 2022 10.3390/jcm11092296 Favorable Impact of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach on Heart Transplantation Outcomes in a Mid-Volume Center Lee, JH; Kim, JY; Park, I; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Kim, D; Yang, JH; Jeon, ES; Choi, JO; Choi, N; Hong, H; Cho, YH
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  • EUR HEART J-CARD PHA 2021 10.1093/ehjcvp/pvaa080 Differential effects of dual antiplatelet therapy in patients presented with acute coronary syndrome vs. stable ischaemic heart disease after coronary artery bypass grafting Choi, KH; Bin Song, Y; Jeong, DS; Jang, YH; Hong, D; Lee, SY; Youn, T; Bak, M; Min, KM; Lee, JM; Park, TK; Yang, JH; Hahn, JY; Choi, JH; Choi, SH; Chung, SR; Cho, YH; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Gwon, HC; Lee, YT
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  • J THORAC DIS 2021 10.21037/jtd-20-3027

    Reappraisal of mechanical tricuspid valve replacement in the current era: a single center retrospective study

    Park1, B; Jeong, DS; Kim, WS; Sung, K; Park, PW

    J CLIN MED 2021 10.3390/jcm10122542

    Use of Extracorporeal Life Support for Heart Transplantation: Key Factors to Improve Outcome

    Lee1, JH; Choi, N; Kim, YJ; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Kim, D; Yang, JH; Jeon, ES; Shinn, SH; Choi, JO; Cho, YH

    ANN THORAC SURG 2021 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.07.037

    Is Prophylactic Tricuspid Annuloplasty Beneficial for Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair?

    Lee1, H; Jeong, DS; Kim, WS; Sung, K; Carriere, KC; Park, SJ; Park, PW

    ANN THORAC SURG 2021 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.04.127

    Association Between beta-Blockers and Outcome of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Before and After 1 Year

    Park1, J; Lee, SH; Jeong, DS; Lee, YT; Kim, Y; Lee, SO; Lee, SM; Lee, JH; Min, JJ; Choi, JH; Gwon, HC; Carriere, K; Ahn, J; Kim, WS

    CIRC J 2020 10.1253/circj.CJ-20-0259

    Optimal Timing of Venoarterial-Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients Suffering From Refractory Cardiogenic Shock

    Choi1, KH; Yang, JH; Hong, D; Park, TK; Lee, JM; Song, YB; Hahn, JY; Choi, SH; Choi, JH; Chung, SR; Cho, YH; Jeong, DS; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Lee, YT; Gwon, HC

    SCI REP-UK 2019 10.1038/s41598-019-53047-y

    Association between high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I measured at emergency department and complications of emergency coronary artery bypass grafting

    Park1, J; Lee, SH; Min, JJ; Lee, JH; Kwon, JH; Lee, JE; Choi, JH; Lee, YT; Kim, WS; Park, M; Jang, JS; Lee, SM

    THORAC CARDIOV SURG 2019 10.1055/s-0038-1653962

    Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Versus Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation in Patients with Multivessel Disease Involving the Right Coronary Artery

    Lee1, JH; Jeong, DS; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Park, PW; Kim, H; Carriere, KC; Lee, YT

    ANN THORAC SURG 2019 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.01.005

    Randomized Trial of Concomitant Maze Procedure Using Nitrous Oxide- Versus Argon-Based Cryoablation

    Jeong1, DS; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Keumhee, C; Park, PW

    J CARDIOL 2019 10.1016/j.jjcc.2018.12.008

    Second-generation drug-eluting stenting versus coronary artery bypass grafting for treatment of coronary chronic total occlusion

    Jang1, WJ; Yang, JH; Song, YB; Hahn, JY; Chun, WJ; Oh, JH; Kim, WS; Lee, YT; Yu, CW; Lee, HJ; Gwon, HC; Choi, SH

    J Am Heart Assoc 2019 10.1161/JAHA.118.010892

    Effects of Preoperative Statin on Acute Kidney Injury After Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

    Park1, J; Lee, JH; Kim, KA; Lee, SH; Lee, YT; Kim, WS; Min, JJ

    HEART LUNG CIRC 2019 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.03.004

    Serial Changes of Transmitral and Transtricuspid Pressure Gradients After Simultaneous Mitral and Tricuspid Ring Annuloplasty

    Shim1, H; Hwang, JW; Jeong, DS; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Park, PW

    INT J CARDIOL 2019 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.08.006

    Comparison of long-term clinical outcomes between revascularization versus medical treatment in patients with silent myocardial ischemia

    Choi1, KH; Lee, JM; Park, I; Kim, J; Rhee, TM; Hwang, D; Park, J; Park, TK; Yang, JH; Bin Song, Y; Hahn, JY; Jeong, DS; Cho, YH; Kim, WS; Sung, K; Jang, MJ; Sung, JD; Choi, JH; Choi, SH; Koo, BK; Lee, YT; Kim, EK; Chang, SA; Park, SJ; Choi, JO; Lee, SC; Park, SW; Cho, YS; Choi, JY; Gwon, HC; Oh, JK

    ANN THORAC SURG 2018 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.06.071

    Impact of Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis on Clinical Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass

    Shim1, H; Jeong, DS; Kim, WS; Park, PW; Sung, K; Jeon, CS; Lee, YT

    ASAIO J 2018 10.1097/MAT.0000000000000718

    Mechanical Surface Area of Prosthetic Heart Valve: Adverse Clinical Impact of Large Mechanical Valve in Mitral Position

    Cho1, YH; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Kim, JH; Kim, SM; Park, PW

    CIRC J 2018 10.1253/circj.CJ-18-0352

    Clinical Outcomes of Repeat Aortic Valve Replacement for Subaortic Pannus in Mechanical Aortic Valve

    Park1, PW; Park, B; Jeong, DS; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Lee, YT; Park, SW

    J KOREAN MED SCI 2018 10.3346/jkms.2018.33.e267

    Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting with Arterial Grafts in Patients with Kawasaki Disease Affecting the Coronary Artery: a Korean Single-Center Study

    Jeong1, DS; Han, W; Lee, YT; Kim, WS; Song, J; Kang, IS; Park, PW

    ANN THORAC SURG 2018 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.02.057

    Clinical Outcomes of Root Reimplantation and Bentall Procedure: Propensity Score Matching Analysis

    Lee1, H; Cho, YH; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Park, KH; Jeong, DS; Park, PW; Lee, YT

    HEART SURG FORUM 2018 10.1532/hsf.2004

    Perioperative Outcomes of Repeated Open Surgery on the Thoracic Aorta

    Shim1, H; Jeon, CS; Park, PW; Kim, WS; Lee, YT; Jeong, DS; Cho, YH; Sung, K

    Journal of thoracic disease 2018 10.21037/jtd.2018.06.03

    Late clinical outcomes after mechanical aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis: old versus new prostheses

    Lee1, H; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Jeong, DS; Ahn, JH; Carriere, KC; Park, PW

    ANN THORAC SURG 2018 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.09.041

    Late Disruption of Valved Graft at Nonanastomotic Site After Bentall Operation

    Shim1, H; Kim, WS; Park, PW; Sung, K

    J CARDIAC SURG 2018 10.1111/jocs.13542

    Surgical outcomes of mitral valve replacement with concomitant mitral annular reconstruction

    Kim1, SW; Jeong, DS; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Lee, YT; Park, PW

    Journal of thoracic disease 2017 10.21037/jtd.2017.10.100

    Replacement of calcified ascending aorta in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement

    Chang1, HW; Jeong, DS; Cho, YH; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Lee, YT; Park, PW

    J CARDIOTHORAC SURG 2017 10.1186/s13019-017-0620-6

    Impact of ablation duration on rhythm outcome after concomitant maze procedure using cryoablation in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation

    Jeong1, DS; You, JH; Jeon, CS; Park, PW; Sung, K; Kim, WS; Lee, YT

    Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2017 May;34(5):254-261. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000000613.

    Evaluation of augmented pulse pressure variation using the Valsalva manoeuvre as a predictor of fluid responsiveness under open-chest conditions A prospective observational study

    Min JJ11, Kim TK, Lee JH, Park J, Cho HS, Kim WS, Lee YT.

    Circ J. 2017 Feb 24;81(3):330-338. doi: 10.1253/circj.CJ-16-0961. Epub 2016 Dec 27.

    Tricuspid Valve Replacement vs. Repair in Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation

    Chang HW11, Jeong DS, Cho YH, Sung K, Kim WS, Lee YT, Park PW.

    Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2017 Mar;65(2):105-111. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1571193. Epub 2016 Jan 28.

    Favorable Outcomes of Open Surgical Repair for Blunt Aortic Injury in the Era of Endovascular Repair

    Choi MS11, Cho YH1, Kim WS1, Lee YT1, Jeong DS1, Park PW1, Sung K1.

    PLoS One. 2016 Apr 7;11(4):e0152060. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0152060. eCollection 2016.

    Does the Type of Anesthetic Technique Affect In-Hospital and One-Year Outcomes after Off-Pump Coronary Arterial Bypass Surgery

    Min JJ11, Kim G1, Lee JH1, Hong KY1, Kim WS2, Lee YT2.

    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2016 Mar;151(3):788-95. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2015.10.104. Epub 2015 Oct 30.

    Clinical and hemodynamic influences of prophylactic tricuspid annuloplasty in mechanical mitral valve replacement

    Lee H11, Sung K1, Kim WS1, Lee YT1, Park SJ2, Carriere KC3, Park PW4.

    Int J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 1;222:785. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.08.111. Epub 2016 Aug 6.

    Surgical embolectomy as a first line treatment for acute massive pulmonary embolism

    Cho YH11, Kim WS2.

    Korean Circ J. 2016 Jan;46(1):107-10. doi: 10.4070/kcj.2016.46.1.107. Epub 2016 Jan 14.

    Transatrial Approach for the Repair of the Posterior Post-Infarct Ventricular Septal Rupture

    Cho SH11, Kim WS2.

    Int J Cardiol. 2016 Jan 15;203:579-83. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.10.223. Epub 2015 Oct 31.

    Management of acute massive pulmonary embolism: Is surgical embolectomy inferior to thrombolysis

    Cho YH11, Sung K1, Kim WS2, Jeong DS1, Lee YT1, Park PW1, Kim DK3.

    Ann Thorac Surg. 2016 Jun;101(6):2209-16. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.11.016. Epub 2016 Feb 11.

    Aortic Valve Replacement With Carpentier-Edwards: Hemodynamic Outcomes for the 19-mm Valve

    You JH11, Jeong DS2, Sung K2, Kim WS2, Carriere KC3, Lee YT2, Park PW4.

    Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2016 May;87(6):1042-9. doi: 10.1002/ccd.26286. Epub 2015 Nov 3.

    Association of Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction With Long-Term Survival in Patients Treated With Coronary Revascularization Therapy of Chronic Total Occlusion

    Jang WJ11, Yang JH2, Choi SH2, Song YB2, Hahn JY2, Kim WS2, Lee YT2, Kim BS3, Gwon HC2.

    J Heart Valve Dis. 2015 Jul;24(4):508-15.

    Prophylactic Tricuspid Annuloplasty in Patients Undergoing Double Valve Replacement

    Jeong DS1, Shim MS, Sung K, Kim WS, Lee YT, Park PW.

    Ann Thorac Surg. 2015 Dec;100(6):2190-7. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.06.013. Epub 2015 Aug 14.

    Pure Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery Grafting in Diabetic Patients With Triple-Vessel Disease

    Jeong DS11, Sung K1, Lee YT2, Ahn JH3, Carriere KC3, Kim WS1, Park PW1.

    Ann Lab Med. 2015 Nov;35(6):654-6. doi: 10.3343/alm.2015.35.6.654.

    The First Case of Concurrent Infective Endocarditis and Spondylitis Caused by Streptococcus tigurinus

    Kim B11, Huh HJ1, Chung DR2, Kim WS3, Ki CS1, Lee NY4.

    Scand Cardiovasc J. 2015;49(6):331-6. doi: 10.3109/14017431.2015.1072236. Epub 2015 Aug 3.

    Clinical outcomes of valve-sparing root replacement in acute type A aortic dissection

    Lee H11, Cho YH1, Sung K1, Kim WS1, Park KH2, Park PW1, Lee YT1.

    Int J Cardiol. 2015 Oct 15;197:2-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.06.017. Epub 2015 Jun 15.

    Clinical outcomes of multiple chronic total occlusions in coronary arteries according to three therapeutic strategies: Bypass surgery, percutaneous intervention and medication

    Kim BS11, Yang JH2, Jang WJ3, Song YB2, Hahn JY2, Choi JH2, Kim WS4, Lee YT4, Gwon HC2, Lee SH2, Choi SH5.

    Circ J. 2015;79(8):1780-6. doi: 10.1253/circj.CJ-15-0041. Epub 2015 May 28

    Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Medical Therapy for Coronary Chronic Total Occlusions in Elderly Patients (>= 75 Years)

    Lee SH11, Yang JH, Choi SH, Song YB, Hahn JY, Choi JH, Kim WS, Lee YT, Gwon HC.

    JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2015 Jul;8(8):1129-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2015.05.012.

    REPLY: Coronary Occlusion and Ischemia Reduction

    Jang WJ1, Yang JH, Choi SH, Song YB, Hahn JY, Choi JH, Kim WS, Lee YT, Gwon HC.

    Circ J. 2015;79(4):778-84. doi: 10.1253/circj.CJ-14-0933. Epub 2015 Feb 9.

    Aortic Wrapping for a Dilated Ascending Aorta in Bicuspid Aortic Stenosis

    Choi MS11, Jeong DS, Lee HY, Sung K, Kim WS, Lee YT, Park PW.

    ASAIO J. 2015 Mar-Apr;61(2):139-43. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000000171.

    Extracorporeal Life Support as a Bridge to Heart Transplantation: Importance of Organ Failure in Recipient Selection

    Cho YH11, Yang JH, Sung K, Jeong DS, Park PW, Kim WS, Lee YT, Jeon ES.

    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2015 Mar;47(3):537-42; discussion 542. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezu196. Epub 2014 May 12.

    Clinical outcomes of slide tracheoplasty in congenital tracheal stenosis

    Chung SR11, Yang JH2, Jun TG1, Kim WS1, Kim YH1, Kang IS3, Huh J3, Song JY3, Cho J3.

    JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2015 Feb;8(2):271-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2014.10.010.

    Long-Term Survival Benefit of Revascularization Compared With Medical Therapy in Patients With Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion and Well-Developed Collateral Circulation

    Jang WJ11, Yang JH1, Choi SH2, Song YB1, Hahn JY1, Choi JH1, Kim WS3, Lee YT3, Gwon HC1.

    Circ J. 2014;78(7):1584-92. Epub 2014 Apr 30.

    Effect of Left Atrial Activity After the Maze Procedure on Clinical and Echocardiographic Outcomes

    Park SJ11, On YK, Kim JS, Jeong DS, Kim WS, Sung K, Lee YT, Park PW.

    Int J Cardiol. 2014 Jul 1;174(3):579-85. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.04.130. Epub 2014 Apr 22.

    Heart rate turbulence for predicting new-onset atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting

    Park SJ11, On YK1, Kim JS2, Jeong DS3, Kim WS3, Lee YT3.

    Ann Thorac Surg. 2014 Jul;98(1):59-64. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.03.026. Epub 2014 May 10.

    Malperfusion Syndrome Without Organ Failure Is Not a Risk Factor for Surgical Procedures for Type A Aortic Dissection

    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 May;147(5):1505-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2013.05.025. Epub 2013 Jul 21.

    Aortic diameter predicts acute type A aortic dissection in patients with Marfan syndrome but not in patients without Marfan syndrome

    Kim EK11, Choi SH1, Sung K2, Kim WS2, Choe YH3, Oh JK4, Kim DK5.

    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Oct;148(4):1328-1333.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2013.10.056. Epub 2013 Dec 9.

    Fate of functional tricuspid regurgitation in aortic stenosis after aortic valve replacement

    Jeong DS11, Sung K1, Kim WS1, Lee YT1, Yang JH1, Jun TG1, Park PW2.

    J Heart Valve Dis. 2014 Sep;23(5):609-16.

    Stroke is Not a Treatment Dilemma for Early Valve Surgery in Active Infective Endocarditis

    Wan S1, Sung K, Park PW, Kim WS, Lee YT, Jun TG, Yang JH, Jeong DS, Cho YH.

    Heart Lung Circ. 2014 Aug;23(8):717-25. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2014.02.005. Epub 2014 Feb 26.

    Drug-eluting Stents versus Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Diabetic Patients with Multi-vessel Disease: A Meta-analysis

    Lim JY11, Deo SV2, Kim WS3, Altarabsheh SE4, Erwin PJ5, Park SJ6.

    ASAIO J. 2014 May-Jun;60(3):280-3. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0000000000000063.

    Management of Cardiac Arrest Caused by Acute Massive Pulmonary Thromboembolism: Importance of Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support

    Cho YH11, Kim WS, Sung K, Jeong DS, Lee YT, Park PW, Kim DK.

    J Korean Med Sci. 2014 Jan;29(1):69-75. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2014.29.1.69. Epub 2013 Dec 26.

    Outcomes of Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Grafting with the Bilateral Internal Thoracic Artery for Left Ventricular Dysfunction

    Chung S11, Kim WS1, Jeong DS1, Lee J2, Lee YT1.

    J Heart Valve Dis.?2013 Nov;22(6):794-803.

    Long-Term Hemodynamic Performance of ATS Valves in the Aortic Position: Impact on the Progression of Late Tricuspid Regurgitation

    Jeong DS11,?Kim WS1,?Sung K1,?Yang JH1,?Jun TG1,?Lee YT1,?Park PW1.

    J Card Surg. 2010 Nov;25(6):676-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2010.01115.x.

    Abscess Transformation of Intracardiac Hematoma and Ventricular Rupture after Double-Patch Repair of Postinfarction Ventricular Septal Defect

    Cho YH11, Kim WS, Lee YT, Park PW.

    Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Dec;86(6):1861-5. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.06.025.

    Total Arterial Revascularization in Triple-Vessel Disease With Off-Pump and Aortic No-Touch Technique

    Kim WS11, Lee J, Lee YT, Sung K, Yang JH, Jun TG, Park PW.

    Heart Surg Forum. 2007;10(5):E372-5.

    Kinking of internal thoracic artery graft without symptoms: Should it be revised

    Kim WS11, Lee YT, Choi JH, Sung K, Yang JH, Jun TG, Park PW.

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    Lipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial septum - A case report

    Int J Artif Organs. 2007 Jan;30(1):44-52.

    Histopathologic changes of acellularized xenogenic carotid vascular grafts implanted in a pig-to-goat model

    Kim WS11, Seo JW, Rho JR, Kim WG.

    Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2006 Nov;30(5):728-36. Epub 2006 Sep 26.

    Surgical treatment of chronic atrial fibrillation combined with rheumatic mitral valve disease: effects of the cryo-maze procedure and predictors for late recurrence

    Baek MJ11, Na CY, Oh SS, Lee CH, Kim JH, Seo HJ, Park SW, Kim WS.

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    Patients have the right to receive proper care in a safe setting without discrimination nor should their right to care be violated regardless of their gender, age, religion, social status, nationality, language, race, or physical/mental/financial status. Medical teams shall not refuse to provide care without justifiable reason.

    2. Right to be informed and to make an autonomous decision

    Patients have the right to obtain full and complete information from their medical team, to ask questions, and to determine their agreement or refusal concerning: diagnosis, treatment (purpose, plans and methods), outcomes of care (including unanticipated outcomes), discharge plan, participation in medical research studies, organ transplantation/donation, etc. Within ethical boundaries, patients may discontinue or refuse treatment, request that the medical team explain and suggest alternative treatments, and reserve the right to make their own decisions.

    3. Right to confidentiality

    Patients' rights to confidentiality regarding their physical/health status and privacy will not be violated. Patients can expect that all medical records/reports and their personal privacy will be kept confidential unless the patient has given consent or disclosure is permitted by law. To ensure their privacy, patients may be informed that Individuals not directly involved in their care may not be present and that the number of guardians accompanying patients to consultation rooms may be limited.

    4. Right to request consultation and mediation

    In the event of a medical dispute, patients may request consultation and mediation from an internal or external agency (Korea Consumer Agency, Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency).

    5. Right to have values and beliefs respected

    Patients will not be discriminated against because of their culture, religious values, or beliefs, and their rights will not be violated.

    6. Right to receive care in a safe setting

    Patients have the right to receive hospital-provided care where the patient’s medical information is protected and patient safety can be assured. In addition, patients have the right to be protected from possible dangers that can occur in a hospital and to have stability of mind and body.

    Patients' Responsibilities

    1. Responsibility to trust and respect the medical team

    Patients must accurately inform the medical team of their health condition and must trust and respect the medical team's treatment plan. Patients may be responsible for consequences that result from not following instructions.

    2. Responsibility to not use dishonest methods for medical treatment

    Patients must reveal their identity before receiving any medical care and must not use false or dishonest methods, such as seeking medical care under disguised ownership.

    3. Responsibility to abide by all hospital regulations

    Patients are expected to treat all hospital staff and other patients with courtesy and respect; to abide by all hospital rules; and to earnestly fulfill their financial obligation to the hospital. Also, patients and their family members are expected to participate in all safety regulations.