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Richard S. Stack

Richard S. Stack

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Medicine

D-Index
72
Citations
19706
World Ranking
19822
National Ranking
9874

Overview

Richard S. Stack is affiliated with Duke University in the United States. Their research spans primarily the field of Medicine, with a focus on several interconnected subfields including Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Surgery, and Molecular Biology.

Stack's work covers multiple significant topics in contemporary medical research. These include SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research, COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies, Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments, Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management, Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques, Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Disease, and Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices.

The scientist has contributed to the following recent papers:

  • Identification of novel antiviral drug candidates using an optimized SARS-CoV-2 phenotypic screening platform, 2023, published in iScience
  • Comparison of a new bioprosthetic mitral valve to other commercially available devices under controlled conditions in a porcine model, 2021, published in Journal of Cardiac Surgery
  • Comparative differences of mitral valve-in-valve implantation: A new mitral bioprosthesis versus current mosaic and epic valves, 2021, published in Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
  • Synergism of interferon-beta with antiviral drugs against SARS-CoV-2 variants, 2022, published in Journal of Infection
  • Identification of novel antiviral drug candidates using an optimized SARS-CoV-2 phenotypic screening platform, 2022, published in bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)

Frequent publication venues for Stack include:

  • Journal of Cardiac Surgery
  • Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • iScience
  • Journal of Infection

Stack has collaborated extensively with several co-authors, including:

  • Denisa Bojková
  • Tamara Rothenburger
  • Joshua D. Kandler
  • Sandra Ciesek
  • Mark N. Wass

Best Publications

  • A randomized trial of immediate versus delayed elective angioplasty after intravenous tissue plasminogen activator in acute myocardial infarction.

    Eric J. Topol;Robert M. Califf;Barry S. George;Dean J. Kereiakes

  • System and method for multi-instrument surgical access using a single access port

    Michael S. Williams;Richard S. Stack;Geoffrey A. Orth;Jeffrey A. Smith

  • Satiation devices and methods

    Richard S. Stack;Richard A. Glenn;Trevor J. Moody;Fred E. Silverstein

  • Method and device for vascular repair

    Richard S. Stack

  • Absorbable vascular stent

    Richard S. Stack;Zemaida P. Klopovic

  • Consequences of reocclusion after successful reperfusion therapy in acute myocardial infarction. TAMI Study Group.

    E M Ohman;R M Califf;E J Topol;R Candela

  • Bioabsorbable stent and method of making the same

    Richard S. Stack;Howard G. Clark;William F. Walker;James H. McElhaney

  • Continuing evolution of therapy for coronary artery disease. Initial results from the era of coronary angioplasty.

    D B Mark;C L Nelson;R M Califf;F E Harrell

  • Methods for retaining a gastro-esophageal implant

    Richard S. Stack;Daniel J. Balbierz;John Lunsford;Kevin Van Bladel

  • Restenosis after coronary angioplasty: An overview

    Robert M. Califf;Donald F. Fortin;David J. Frid;William R. Harlan

  • Differential Expression of Tissue Factor Protein in Directional Atherectomy Specimens From Patients With Stable and Unstable Coronary Syndromes

    Brian H. Annex;Stephen M. Denning;Keith M. Channon;Michael H. Sketch

  • Evaluation of combination thrombolytic therapy and timing of cardiac catheterization in acute myocardial infarction. Results of thrombolysis and angioplasty in myocardial infarction--phase 5 randomized trial. TAMI Study Group.

    R M Califf;E J Topol;R S Stack;S G Ellis

  • In vivo validation of compensatory enlargement of atherosclerotic coronary arteries

    James B. Hermiller;Alan N. Tenaglia;Katherine B. Kisslo;Harry R. Phillips

  • Intravascular device for neuromodulation

    Michael S. Williams;Richard S. Stack;Lynn Elliott;Colleen Stack N'diaye

  • Progression of renal artery stenosis in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization

    James J. Crowley;Renato M. Santos;Robert H. Peter;Joseph A. Puma

  • Outcome of patients sustaining acute ischemic mitral regurgitation during myocardial infarction.

    James E. Tcheng;John D. Jackman;Charlotte L. Nelson;Laura H. Gardner

  • Failure of Simple Clinical Measurements to Predict Perfusion Status after Intravenous Thrombolysis

    R. M. Califf;W. O'Neil;R. S. Stack;L. Aronson

  • Primary renal artery stenting: characteristics and outcomes after 363 procedures.

    Robert J. Lederman;Robert J. Lederman;Farrell O. Mendelsohn;Farrell O. Mendelsohn;Renato Santos;Renato Santos;Harry R. Phillips;Harry R. Phillips

  • Functional improvement of jeopardized myocardium following intracoronary streptokinase infusion in acute myocardial infarction.

    Richard S. Stack;Harry R. Phillips;David S. Grierson;Victor S. Behar

  • Percutaneous revascularization of chronic coronary occlusions: an overview.

    Joseph A. Puma;Michael H. Sketch;James E. Tcheng;Robert A. Harrington

Frequent Co-Authors

Robert M. Califf
Robert M. Califf Duke University
James E. Tcheng
James E. Tcheng Duke University
Eric J. Topol
Eric J. Topol Scripps Research Institute
Daniel B. Mark
Daniel B. Mark Duke University
Dean J. Kereiakes
Dean J. Kereiakes The Christ Hospital Health Network
Kerry L. Lee
Kerry L. Lee Duke University
Stephen G. Ellis
Stephen G. Ellis Cleveland Clinic
E. Magnus Ohman
E. Magnus Ohman Duke University
Mark A. Hlatky
Mark A. Hlatky Stanford University
William W. O'Neill
William W. O'Neill University of Miami

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