David P. Taggart
Papers
6
Total Citations
348
H-Index
6
About
David P. Taggart is a leading cardiac surgeon and researcher whose career has been devoted to advancing the science and practice of coronary revascularization. His work centers on coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a field in which he has become one of the most authoritative voices internationally. Taggart has made significant contributions to defining best practices in surgical myocardial revascularization, exploring innovative strategies such as hybrid CABG procedures that combine surgical grafting with percutaneous intervention, and advocating for the optimization of techniques including multiple arterial grafting and off-pump surgery. His most cited work, "Current Practice of State-of-the-Art Surgical Coronary Revascularization" (2017, 220 citations), offers a comprehensive synthesis of indications, outcomes, and contemporary approaches in CABG, serving as an essential reference for clinicians worldwide. Across his publication record, Taggart has consistently engaged with landmark trials such as SYNTAX and FREEDOM to contextualize surgery's role as the gold standard in treating complex coronary artery disease. A passionate advocate for subspecialty focus within cardiac surgery, he has helped shape how the field trains and organizes its practitioners. His body of work reflects both rigorous scientific inquiry and a commitment to improving patient outcomes globally.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Current Practice of State-of-the-Art Surgical Coronary Revascularization220 citations · 2017
- 2New Strategies for Surgical Myocardial Revascularization58 citations · 2018
- 3Coronary revascularization should be a subspecialty focus in cardiac surgery33 citations · 2018
- 4State-of-the-Art Coronary Artery Bypass Graft17 citations · 2014
- 5New Technologies in Coronary Artery Surgery11 citations · 2013
- 6Best practices in coronary revascularization procedures9 citations · 2014