By Dr James Xu

Journal articles

Akrawi D; Kadappu K; Xu J; Naguib Badie TY; Gibbs O; Kachwalla H; Nguyen PT; Kurup R; Premawardhana U; Lo S; Huang J; Tran H; Soosapilla K; O'loughlin A; Hennessy A; Femia G, 2026, 'VERMONT non-optimised: Feasibility of angiography-derived vFFR using baseline diagnostic catheter images', Ijc Heart and Vasculature, 64, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcha.2026.101905

Leung J; French J; Xu J; Wales K; Kachwalla H; Kaddapu K; Fares S; Dang V; Badie T; Mussap C; Rajaratnam R; Leung D; Lo S; Juergens C, 2026, 'A randomised clinical trial investigating robotic-assisted percutaneous coronary intervention: the PARTY trial', Asiaintervention, 12, pp. e136 - e145, http://dx.doi.org/10.4244/AIJ-D-25-00066

Akrawi D; Kadappu K; Xu J; Badie TYN; Gibbs O; Kachwalla H; Nguyen PTD; Kurup R; Premawardhana U; Huang J; Tran H; Soosapilla K; Basilakis J; O'loughlin A; Hennessy A; Femia G; Lo S, 2026, 'VERMONT μQFR: Diagnostic Accuracy of Murray Law-Based 2D-μQFR Compared to 3D-μQFR and vFFR', Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccd.70768

Wales K; Nguyen K; Batey J; Mian M; Assad J; Ada C; Xu J; Lo S; Lee A, 2026, 'AlphaVac Mechanical Aspiration for Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis: A Novel Percutaneous Debulking Approach', Heart Lung and Circulation, 35, pp. s337, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2026.07.485

Mangat S; Goyal N; Xu J; Kadappu K, 2026, 'Assessment of Efficacy and Safety of Cutting Balloon in Treating Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions', Heart Lung and Circulation, 35, pp. s659 - s660, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2026.07.1059

Leung J; French J; Xu J; Wales K; Kachwalla H; Kaddapu K; Mussap C; Rajaratnam R; Badie T; Fares S; Dang V; Leung D; Lo S; Juergens C, 2026, 'Comparing Accuracy of Lesion Length Assessment During Robotic Assisted Percutaneous Coronary Intervention', Heart Lung and Circulation, 35, pp. s664, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2026.07.1066

Nguyen K; Bouddupalli S; Pender P; Wales K; Dang V; Rajaratnam R; Xu J; Juergens C; Lo S, 2026, 'Contemporary Left Main PCI in the Coronary Imaging Era: A Real-World Experience (2014–2026)', Heart Lung and Circulation, 35, pp. s666 - s667, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2026.07.1070

Goyal N; Mangat S; Kaul R; Xu J; Kadappu K, 2026, 'Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy in the Treatment of Severely Calcified Coronary Lesions', Heart Lung and Circulation, 35, pp. s670, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2026.07.1074

Nguyen K; Wales K; Dang V; Uy M; Pender P; Xu J; Lo S, 2026, 'Emerging Use of DYNAMX™ Sirolimus-Eluting Bioadaptor: An Early Single-Centre Experience', Heart Lung and Circulation, 35, pp. s677, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2026.07.1085

Leung J; French J; Xu J; Wales K; Kachwalla H; Kaddapu K; Fares S; Dang V; Badie T; Mussap C; Rajaratnam R; Leung D; Lo S; Juergens C, 2026, 'Investigation of Radiation Benefits of Robotic Assisted Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Randomised Clinical Trial', Heart Lung and Circulation, 35, pp. s683, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2026.07.1096

Wales K; Pender P; Nguyen K; Dang V; Kachwalla H; Asrress K; Rajaratnam R; Juergens C; Xu J; Lo S, 2026, 'Rapid Adoption of Intracoronary Imaging in Contemporary PCI: A 10-Year Multicentre Analysis in South-West Sydney', Heart Lung and Circulation, 35, pp. s693, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2026.07.1115

Wales K; Pender P; Dang V; Nguyen K; Taylor D; Asrress K; Juergens C; Leung D; Xu J; Lo S, 2026, 'Validation of Mortality Prediction Scores in Impella-Protected High-Risk PCI: A Single-Centre Australian Experience', Heart Lung and Circulation, 35, pp. s706 - s707, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2026.07.1139

Akrawi D; Kadappu K; Xu J; Badie TYN; Gibbs O; Kachwalla H; Nguyen PTD; Kurup R; Premawardhana U; Lo S; Huang J; Tran H; Soosapilla K; O'Loughlin A; Hennessy A; Femia G, 2025, 'VERMONT: Vessel Fractional Flow Reserve (vFFR) Assessment of Stenosis Severity: A Prospective Study', Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 106, pp. 3757 - 3765, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccd.70250

Fathieh S; Faour A; Dang V; Pahn R; Tam G; Juergens C; Xu J; French JK, 2025, 'Patients without conventional modifiable risk factors (SMuRFless) presenting with obstructive myocardial infarction face a significantly higher 30-day mortality', European Heart Journal, 46, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf784.1682

Pender P; Zaheen M; Dang QM; Dang V; Xu J; Hollings M; Lo S; Negishi K; Zaman S, 2025, 'Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: A Narrative Review of Epidemiology and Public Health Implications', Medicina Lithuania, 61, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/medicina61040650

Dang V; Pender P; Nguyen K; Xu J; Lo S, 2025, 'First Australian Experience of Ultimaster NagomiTM Stent in an “All-Comers” Registry', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 34, pp. S692 - S693, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2025.06.956

Nguyen K; Hopkins A; Juergens C; Rajaratnam R; Taylor D; Leung D; Lo S; Xu J, 2025, 'High Risk PCI in the Surgical Turn Down Cohort – A 5 Year Retrospective Review in a Single Tertiary-Referral Centre', Heart Lung and Circulation, 34, pp. s693 - s694, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2025.06.958

Patel J; Akrawi D; Lo S; Mussap C; French J; Rajaratnam R; Juergens C; Leung D; Xu J, 2025, 'Long-Term Effects of Ticagrelor Versus Clopidogrel on Peripheral Endothelial Function After Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome', Heart Lung and Circulation, 34, pp. s426, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2025.06.530

Liu W; Chen Q; Dang V; Mak W; Xu J; Lo S, 2025, 'Long-Term Outcomes of Cre8TM Amphilimus-Eluting Stenting in a Single Centre', Heart Lung and Circulation, 34, pp. s700 - s701, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2025.06.969

Dang V; Wales K; Pender P; Juergens C; Rajaratnam R; Xu J; Leung D; Lo S, 2025, 'Outcomes of Contemporary Drug Coated Balloon Coronary Intervention (DCB-PCI): 5-Year Experience in a Tertiary PCI Centre', Heart Lung and Circulation, 34, pp. s706 - s707, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2025.06.981

Dang V; Pender P; Wales K; Mak W; Xu J; Lo S, 2025, 'Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) to Internal Mammary Artery (IMA) Grafts: A 5-Year Single Centre Experience', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 34, pp. S707 - S708, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2025.06.982

Khandkar C; Abhayaratna C; Ravindran J; Xu J; Jain P; Ada C; Lo S; Yong A, 2025, 'The Impact of Shockwave Lithotripsy on Drug-Eluting Stents', Heart Lung and Circulation, 34, pp. s721 - s722, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2025.06.1005

Wales K; Dang V; Pender P; Taylor D; Asrress K; Juergens C; Leung D; Xu J; Lo S, 2025, 'Use of Pulmonary Artery Catheters During Impella-Protected High Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Single Centre Experience', Heart Lung and Circulation, 34, pp. s724 - s725, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2025.06.1011

Dang V; Pender P; George J; Rajaratnam R; Juergens C; Leung D; Xu J; Lo S, 2025, 'Young Patients With Myocardial Infarction (MI): Insights From a Single-Centre Registry', Heart Lung and Circulation, 34, pp. s727 - s728, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2025.06.1016

Fathieh S; Tran TH; Faour A; Dang V; Pahn R; Long M; Tam G; Juergens C; Xu J; French J, 2024, 'Abstract 4147967: Increased Mortality Risk in Masquerading STEMI Presentations Compared with True STEMI Patients', Circulation, 150, pp. a4147967 - a4147967, http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4147967

Leung J; Xu J; French JK; Kachwalla H; Kaddapu K; Badie T; Mussap C; Rajaratnam R; Leung DY; Lo ST; Juergens C, 2024, 'Rationale and design of the randomised, controlled Percutaneous coronary intervention using Assisted Robotic TechnologY (PARTY) trial', Open Heart, 11, pp. e002950, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/OPENHRT-2024-002950

Leung J; French J; Xu J; Kachwalla H; Kaddapu K; Badie T; Mussap C; Rajaratnam R; Leung D; Lo S; Juergens C, 2024, 'Robotic Assisted Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Initial Australian Experience', Heart Lung and Circulation, 33, pp. 493 - 499, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2024.01.019

Boddupalli S; Dang V; Rajaratnam R; Xu J; Juergens C; Lo S, 2024, 'A 10-year Review of Left Main (LM) Coronary Artery Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) in South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD)', Heart Lung and Circulation, 33, pp. s549, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2024.06.925

Dang V; Nguyen K; Wales K; Hopkins A; Rajaratnam R; Juergens C; Xu J; Lo S, 2024, 'Coronary Artery Perforation (CAP) During Chronic Total Occlusion-PCI a Single Centre Experience', Heart Lung and Circulation, 33, pp. s554, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2024.06.936

Leung J; Nguyen C; Fares S; French J; Xu J; Kachwalla H; Kaddapu K; Badie T; Mussap C; Rajaratnam R; Leung D; Lo S; Juergens C, 2024, 'Establishing a Robotic-Assisted Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (R-PCI) Program: Initial Australian Experience', Heart Lung and Circulation, 33, pp. s557 - s558, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2024.06.943

Wales K; Dang V; Xu J; Lo S, 2024, 'Percutaneous Coronary intervention in Chronic Total Occlusions -A Single Centre Experience', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 33, pp. S565 - S565, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2024.06.958

Dang V; Wales K; Nguyen K; Li A; Xu J; Lo S, 2024, 'Single Centre Experience of Real-Time-Intravascular-Ultrasound-Guided Ostial Stent Placement (RT-IVUS-O-PCI)', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 33, pp. S572 - S572, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2024.06.974

Muscat N; Akrawi D; Xu J; French J; Lau J; Lo S, 2024, 'Smoking Cessation Counselling Amongst Cardiac Nurses in SWSLHD: A Cross-Sectional Study', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 33, pp. S329 - S329, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2024.06.442

Xu J; Lo S; Mussap CJ; French JK; Rajaratnam R; Kadappu K; Premawardhana U; Nguyen P; Juergens CP; Leung DY, 2023, 'Early Effects of Ticagrelor Versus Clopidogrel on Peripheral Endothelial Function After Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome and Assessment of Its Relationship With Coronary Microvascular Function', American Journal of Cardiology, 201, pp. 16 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.06.009

Fu D; Beccarino N; Ali I; Xu J; Pena I; Meraj P, 2023, 'A Case of Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Caused by Extension of Type A Aortic Dissection into the Left Main Coronary Artery', Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine, 53, pp. S279 - S282, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carrev.2022.06.260

Xu J; Patel A; Meraj P, 2022, 'Impact of Chronic Total Occlusions on Outcomes of Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Propensity-Score-Matched Analysis Using the National Inpatient Sample Database', Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine, 44, pp. 14 - 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carrev.2022.06.014

Xu J; Lo S; Mussap CJ; French JK; Rajaratnam R; Kadappu K; Premawardhana U; Nguyen P; Juergens CP; Leung DY, 2022, 'Impact of Ticagrelor Versus Clopidogrel on Coronary Microvascular Function After Non-ST-Segment-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome', Circulation Cardiovascular Interventions, 15, pp. E011419, http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.121.011419

Xu J; Lo S; Juergens CP; Leung DY, 2021, 'Impact of Targeted Therapies for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction as Assessed by the Index of Microcirculatory Resistance', Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research, 14, pp. 327 - 337, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12265-020-10062-z

Xu J; Leung DY; Lo S, 2021, 'Letter to the editor: Breaking the trend in cardiogenic shock—From door-to-balloon to door-to-support', American Heart Journal, 231, pp. 160, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ahj.2020.10.062

Xu J; Lo S, 2020, 'Fundamentals and role of intravascular ultrasound in percutaneous coronary intervention', Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy, 10, pp. 1358 - 1370, http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/cdt.2020.01.15

Xu J; Lo S; Juergens CP; Leung DY, 2020, 'Assessing Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction in Ischaemic Heart Disease: Little Things Can Make a Big Difference', Heart Lung and Circulation, 29, pp. 118 - 127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2019.05.187

Kristanto W; Nayyar D; Kadappu K; Gibbs O; Xu J; Naguib Badie T; O'Loughlin A; Kachawalla H; Premawardhana U; Nguyen P, 2020, '126 Increased Rates of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy During the 2019 New South Wales Bushfires', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 29, pp. S92 - S93, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2020.09.133

Nayyar D; Kadappu K; Xu J, 2020, '442 Anomalous Coronary Circulation Arising From a Solitary Coronary Ostium: First Australian Report', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 29, pp. S235 - S236, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2020.09.449

Xu J; Lo S; Mussap C; French J; Rajaratnam R; Kadappu K; Premawardhana U; Nguyen P; Juergens C; Leung D, 2020, '805 Clopidogrel Versus Ticagrelor on Coronary Microvascular and Peripheral Endothelial Function After Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes (NSTE-ACS): Results of a Randomised Trial', Heart Lung and Circulation, 29, pp. s399, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2020.09.812

Xu J; Lo S; Mussap C; French J; Rajaratnam R; Kadappu K; Premawardhana U; Nguyen P; Juergens C; Leung D, 2019, 'P2708Clopidogrel versus ticagrelor on coronary microvascular and peripheral endothelial function after non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome: a randomised trial', European Heart Journal, 40, pp. ehz748.1025, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehz748.1025

Xu J; Hee L; Hopkins A; Juergens CP; Lo S; French JK; Mussap CJ, 2019, 'Clinical and Angiographic Predictors of Mortality in Sudden Cardiac Arrest Patients Having Cardiac Catheterisation: A Single Centre Registry', Heart Lung and Circulation, 28, pp. 370 - 378, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2018.01.005

Xu J; Lo S; Mussap C; French J; Rajaratnam R; Kadappu K; Premawardhana U; Nguyen P; Juergens C; Leung D, 2019, 'Clopidogrel Versus Ticagrelor on Coronary Microvascular Function After Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTE-ACS): A Randomised Trial', Heart Lung and Circulation, 28, pp. s389, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2019.06.594

Jayanti S; Sharma L; Xu J; Taylor V; Duggan J; Velasquez P; Brown N; Dictado E; Rajaratnam R; Lo S; Juergens C; Taylor D, 2019, 'Comparison of Modified Manual Compression Technique with Traditional Manual Compression for Haemostasis After Transfemoral Coronary Angiography: Analysis of a Randomised Controlled Study', Heart Lung and Circulation, 28, pp. s390, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2019.06.596

Xu J; Lo S; Mussap C; French J; Rajaratnam R; Kadappu K; Premawardhana U; Nguyen P; Juergens C; Leung D, 2019, 'Effects of Clopidogrel Versus Ticagrelor on Peripheral Endothelial Function After Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTE-ACS): a Randomised Trial', Heart Lung and Circulation, 28, pp. s295 - s296, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2019.06.377

Xu J; Hopkins A; Leung D; Mussap C; French J; Juergens C; Lo S, 2019, 'Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Analysis of Intensive Plaque Modification with Rotational Atherectomy with or without Adjunctive Cutting Balloon for Extremely Calcified Coronary Lesions', Heart Lung and Circulation, 28, pp. s408, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2019.06.641

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