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Articles published in Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
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April 2024

KANG J, Hoyer A, Dieterlen MT, Oetzel H, et al
Comparison of modified del nido and custodiol(R) cardioplegia in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Apr 16:ezae161. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

OO AY, Loubani M, Gerdisch MW, Zacharias J, et al
On-X aortic valve replacement patients treated with low dose warfarin and low dose aspirin.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Apr 15:ezae117. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

EHRLICH T, Abeln KB, Froede L, Schmitt F, et al
Twenty-five years' experience with isolated bicuspid aortic valve repair: impact of commissural orientation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Apr 12:ezae163. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

ITO C, Kohno H, Matsuura K, Watanabe M, et al
Mid-term outcomes of right ventricular papillary muscle approximation for severe functional tricuspid regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Apr 11:ezae151. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

BOVE T
Decellularized aortic allografts for aortic valve replacement in children: a valid option?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Apr 5:ezae145. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

March 2024

ASADA S, Oda S, Maeda Y, Fujita S, et al
Configuration of the neoaortic root after chimney reconstruction in the Norwood procedure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae103.
PubMed Abstract available

CONDELLO I
What is often omitted in contemporary myocardial protections.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae133.
PubMed

Erratum to: Does the AVNeo valve reduce wall stress on the aortic wall? A cardiac magnetic resonance analysis with 4D-flow for the evaluation of aortic valve replacement with the Ozaki technique.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae148.
PubMed

MYJAVEC A, Gofus J, Zacek P, Vobornik M, et al
Technical considerations and sizing of external annuloplasty in the ross procedure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 27:ezae118. doi: 10.1093.
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HORKE A, Tudorache I, Laufer G, Andreas M, et al
5-year results from a prospective, single-arm european trial on decellularized allografts for aortic valve replacement-the ARISE study and ARISE registry data.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 26:ezae121. doi: 10.1093.
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HORKE A, Bobylev D, Avsar M, Cvitkovic T, et al
Paediatric aortic valve replacement using decellularized allografts: a multi-Centre update following 143 implantations and 5-year mean follow-up.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 26:ezae112. doi: 10.1093.
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FIKANI A, Craiem D, Mousseaux E, Soulat G, et al
Morphological and dynamic analysis of the normal aortic valve with 4D computed tomography.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 23:ezae113. doi: 10.1093.
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POULLIS M
Ventricular septal defect following mitral valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 15:ezae099. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

ARRIOLA-MONTENEGRO J, Tandon R, Nijjar PS
Ventricular septal defect following mitral valve replacement. 'reply to poullis, michael'.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 14:ezae100. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

KIM JS, Kim J, Kang Y, Sohn SH, et al
Clinical Benefits of Surgical Ablation during Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement: A Nationwide Study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 6:ezae085. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

HIGGINBOTHAM S, Almoghrabi O, Crawford TC
Fast-track extubation in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: Moving beyond the biases.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 5:ezae083. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

TOMII D, Reineke D, Hunziker L, Pilgrim T, et al
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for left ventricular assist Device-Related aortic regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 5:ezae074. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

STURLA F, Votta E
Biomechanical imbalance of neochordal forces: the dark side of mitral valve prolapse repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Mar 4:ezae073. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

ZHU Y, Lee SH, Venkatesh A, Wu CA, et al
Biomechanical engineering analysis of neochordae length's impact on chordal forces in mitral repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae008.
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GROZDANOV D, Osawa T, Borgmann K, Schaeffer T, et al
Comparison of ductus stent versus surgical systemic-to-pulmonary shunt as initial palliation in patients with univentricular heart.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae011.
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NOTENBOOM ML, Rhellab R, Etnel JRG, Huygens SA, et al
How microsimulation translates outcome estimates to patient lifetime event occurrence in the setting of heart valve disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae087.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2024

JUNG Y, van Kuijk SMJ, Gietema H, Maessen JG, et al
Prediction of Poor Exposure in Endoscopic Mitral Valve Surgery Using Computed Tomography.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 28:ezae070. doi: 10.1093.
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SPILIOPOULOS K, Magouliotis D, Xanthopoulos A, Athanasiou T, et al
Surgical aortic valve replacement in patients aged <50 years and the choice of the prosthesis used: revisiting of the established practice based on convincing evidence or upon "comparing apples to oranges"?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 26:ezae067. doi: 10.1093.
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SEF D, Thet MS, Klokocovnik T, Luthra S, et al
Early and mid-term outcomes after aortic valve replacement using a novel tissue bioprosthesis: a systematic review.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 8:ezae045. doi: 10.1093.
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SAVINI C, Costantino A, Fiorentino M, Zucchetta F, et al
Intraoperative indocyanine green imaging as an adjunctive technique to reduce any circumflex artery damage during mitral valve surgery. A feasibility study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 6:ezae043. doi: 10.1093.
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NARAYAN P, Dong T, Dimagli A, Fudulu DP, et al
Impact of explanted valve type on aortic valve reoperations- nationwide United Kingdom experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 1:ezae031. doi: 10.1093.
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ANSELMI A, Aymami M, Tomasi J, D'Alessandro G, et al
Late clinical and echocardiographic results with the Magna Ease(c) pericardial aortic bioprosthesis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad351.
PubMed Abstract available

SAMURA T, Fujimoto E, Ise T, Hata H, et al
Thick endothelialization of the self-expandable valve causes delayed coronary obstruction.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae056.
PubMed Abstract available

HADDAD RN, Gaudin R, Bonnet D, Malekzadeh-Milani S, et al
Postoperative catheter thrombaspiration to open an occluded right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduit in child.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae055.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2024

ARRIOLA-MONTENEGRO J, Tandon R, Shaffer A, Nijjar PS, et al
Ventricular septal defect following mitral valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 30:ezae029. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

HINKOV H, Lee CB, Pitts L, Lanmuller P, et al
Transcatheter management of pure native aortic valve regurgitation in patients with Left-Ventricular assist device.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 25:ezae028. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

PAN E, Nielsen SJ, Landenhed-Smith M, Torngren C, et al
Statin treatment after surgical aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis is associated with better long-term outcome.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 25:ezae007. doi: 10.1093.
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AMIRIAN A, Goda H, Mansoor A
Iatrogenic bioprosthetic, self-expandable, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) dysfunction after cardiac catheterization.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 19:ezae021. doi: 10.1093.
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MALVINDI PG, Bifulco O, Berretta P, Galeazzi M, et al
On table extubation is associated with reduced intensive care unit stay and hospitalization after trans-axillary minimally invasive mitral valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 16:ezae010. doi: 10.1093.
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JASINSKI MJ
HAART -Anatomical internal annuloplasty technology still in evolution.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 11:ezae004. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

RANKIN JS
Perfecting Aortic Valve Repair is a Process.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Jan 4:ezad435. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

LACOUR-GAYET F, Zoghbi J, Gouton M, Roussin R, et al
Multicentre study on late outcomes of biventricular repair of double outlet right ventricle.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad423.
PubMed Abstract available

LU T, Meng Y, Yang Q, Zhu C, et al
Analysis and evaluation of patient-specific three-dimensional printing in complex septal myectomy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad335.
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QUINTANA E, Schaff HV, Stradins P, Mestres CA, et al
Beating heart transapical septal myectomy-a less invasive septal reduction option for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezae003.
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LI J, Wei X
Transapical beating-heart septal myectomy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with latent obstruction.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024;65:ezad425.
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December 2023

BEYER M, Muller D, De Marco F, Badhwar V, et al
Secondary retensioning of a tether-based device for transapical transcatheter mitral valve implantation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 28:ezad430. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

PONTAILLER M, Moiroux-Sahraoui A, Bernheim S, Gaudin R, et al
Long-term results after the REV (reparation a l'etage ventriculaire) procedure for transposition of the great arteries and double outlet right ventricle with pulmonary stenosis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 27:ezad409. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

GUARIENTO A, Vida VL
Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis: The Long-Term Story of a Mischievous Disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 23:ezad429. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

KUNIHARA T
Labyrinth in Cardiac Surgery: Annuloplasty for Aortic Valvuloplasty.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 14:ezad417. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

O'SULLIVAN KE
Prophylactic epicardial pacemaker implantation in tricuspid valve replacement surgery; a commentary.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Dec 7:ezad402. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

November 2023

JARRAL OA, Jensen CW, Doberne JW, Downey PS, et al
Mid-term outcomes of aortic valve repair using an anatomically shaped internal annuloplasty ring.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 25:ezad395. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

MAJMUNDAR M, Patel KN, Doshi R, Kumar A, et al
Transcatheter versus Surgical Mitral Valve Repair in Patients with Mitral Regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 24:ezad391. doi: 10.1093.
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WANG C, Karl R, Sharan L, Grizelj A, et al
Surgical Training of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair on a Patient-Specific Simulator Improves Surgical Skills.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 21:ezad387. doi: 10.1093.
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YOKOYAMA Y, Fukuhara S
The real-life treatments and surgeons' opinions on aortic valve diseases in non-elderly patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 11:ezad375. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

MORIMURA H, Okamoto Y, Takada J, Tabata M, et al
Repairable ex vivo model of functional and degenerative mitral regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 10:ezad371. doi: 10.1093.
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WEISS G, Arnold Z, Grabenwoger M, Winkler B, et al
4D-flow Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the assEssmeNt of AOrtic Valve Repair with OzAki TEchnique.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Nov 2:ezad358. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

SANCHIS-GOMAR F, Ozemek C, Arena R, Lavie CJ, et al
Another big win for cardiorespiratory fitness now in aortic valve disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad353.
PubMed

October 2023

MECCANICI F, Notenboom ML, Meijssen J, Smit V, et al
Long-term surgical outcomes of congenital supravalvular aortic stenosis: a systematic review, meta-analysis and microsimulation study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 27:ezad360. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

BAZIRE B, Para M, Raffoul R, Nataf P, et al
Prophylactic epicardial pacemaker implantation in tricuspid valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 16:ezad344. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

CRESCE GD, Berretta P, Fiore A, Wilbring M, et al
Neurological outcomes in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: risk factors analysis from the Mini Mitral International Registry (Mini-Mitral-IR).
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 9:ezad336. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

HOLUBEC T, Walther T
Long-term proof of efficiency for respect versus resect techniques in mitral valve repair?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Oct 9:ezad339. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

SHIH E, Ryan WH, Squiers JJ, Schaffer JM, et al
Outcomes of the Ross procedure in patients older versus younger than 50 years old.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad260.
PubMed Abstract available

SUNDERMANN SH, Back C, Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Dehbi HM, et al
Preinterventional frailty assessment in patients scheduled for cardiac surgery or transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a consensus statement of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and the European Association of Preventive
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad181.
PubMed

DODGE-KHATAMI A
Subaortic stenosis and recurrence: what we can influence and what nature decides.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad334.
PubMed

DAHMEN V, Ono M, Heinisch PP
Invited commentary to: Long-term follow-up of atrioventricular valve function in Fontan patients: effect of atrioventricular valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad349.
PubMed

September 2023

TRAXLER D, Krotka P, Reichardt B, Copic D, et al
Revisiting aortic valve prosthesis choice in patients younger than 50 years: 10 years results of the AUTHEARTVISIT Study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Sep 26:ezad308. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

GEUENS L, Van Hoof L, Van De Bruaene A, Rega F, et al
Aortic valve replacement in non-elderly: the gap between reality, guidelines and evidence.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Sep 26:ezad318. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

NYSTOYL BTS, Letnes JM, Nes BM, Slagsvold KH, et al
Cardiorespiratory fitness and the incidence of surgery for aortic valve stenosis - The HUNT study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Sep 19:ezad322. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

BANDARA D, Salve GG, Marathe SP, Betts KS, et al
Mid- and long-term outcomes after surgical correction of subaortic stenosis: a 27-year experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Sep 14:ezad314. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

CHIU P
The pendulum swings: The return of primary surgical repair in pediatric aortic valve disease?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Sep 9:ezad310. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

TOMSIC A, Sandoval E, Meucci MC, Nabeta T, et al
The impact of annuloplasty ring or band implantation on post-repair mitral valve hemodynamic performance.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Sep 9:ezad307. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

GERDISCH MW, Fischlein TJM, Burkhart HM, Fiore AC, et al
Ross Redux Versus Aortic Valve Repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Sep 8:ezad306. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

LI J, Li C, Wei X
Transapical beating-heart septal myectomy for recurrent left ventricular outflow tract obstruction after septal reduction therapy in hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad296.
PubMed Abstract available

CASENGHI M, Rigattieri S, Barbato E, Berni A, et al
Aortic valve bioprostheses: standing the test of time.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Sep 5:ezad300. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

PIROLA S, Pirola S, Mastroiacovo G, Bonomi A, et al
4D-flow Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for the assEssmeNt of AOrtic Valve Repair with OzAki TEchnique.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Sep 1:ezad299. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2023

ARABKHANI B, Sandker SC, Braun J, Hjortnaes J, et al
Aortic valve visualization and pressurization device: A novel device for intraoperative evaluation of aortic valve repair procedures.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Aug 23:ezad291. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

VOGT F, Eckner D, Pollari F, Santarpino G, et al
Vascular complications in patients undergoing percutaneous transfemoral aortic valve implantations.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Aug 16:ezad279. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

NOTENBOOM ML, Rhellab R, Etnel JRG, van den Bogerd N, et al
Aortic Valve Repair in Neonates, Infants and Children: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Microsimulation Study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Aug 16:ezad284. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

DEL FORNO B, Tavana K, Ruffo C, Carino D, et al
Neochordae implantation versus leaflet resection in mitral valve posterior leaflet prolapse and dilated left ventricle: a propensity score matching comparison with long-term follow-up.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Aug 8:ezad274. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

BUONOCORE M, De Meester P, Brusselmans M, Van Puyvelde T, et al
Secondary tricuspid valve regurgitation after isolated aortic valve replacement: outcomes and predictors.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Aug 8:ezad275. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

YE Q, Zhao Y, Bai C, Liu K, et al
Outcome of mitral repair combined with Cox-maze procedure for atrial functional mitral regurgitation with heart failure with recovered ejection fraction.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Aug 7:ezad273. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

MURANA G, Di Marco L, Pacini D
To spare or not to spare-that is the question.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad265.
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NORTON EL, Patel PM, Levine D, Wei JW, et al
Bentall versus valve-sparing aortic root replacement for root pathology with moderate-to-severe aortic insufficiency: a propensity-matched analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad231.
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MASSEY J, Soppa G, Shanmuganathan S, Palmer K, et al
Why are we even still discussing this? The evidence is clear and should be reflected in international guidelines.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad278.
PubMed

ASCASO M, Sandoval E, Muro A, Barriuso C, et al
Repair of mitral prolapse: comparison of thoracoscopic minimally invasive and conventional approaches.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad235.
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MONTERO CRUCES L, Carnero Alcazar M, Perez Camargo D, Cobiella Carnicer J, et al
5-Year haemodynamic performance of three aortic bioprostheses. A randomized clinical trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad261.
PubMed Abstract available

PIPERATA A, Van den Eynde J, Pernot M, Avesani M, et al
Impact of Valve Academic Research Consortium 3 (VARC-3) minor access site vascular complications in patients undergoing percutaneous transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad255.
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July 2023

LEVINE D, Patel P, Zhao Y, Filtz K, et al
Reoperative Aortic Root Replacement for Prosthetic Aortic Valve Endocarditis: Impact of Aortic Graft.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jul 26:ezad268. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

RAUSCH MK, Grundmann S, Libera P, Bothe W, et al
Image-based Machine Learning Supporting Surgical Mitral Annuloplasty Ring Sizing-a Four-Dimensional Perspective.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jul 26:ezad262. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

FUDULU DP, Layton GR, Nguyen B, Sinha S, et al
Trends and outcomes of concomitant aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting in the UK and a survey of practices.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jul 18:ezad259. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

QUINTANA E, Forteza A, Mestres CA
Sparing the mitral valve in aortic root endocarditis involving the intervalvular fibrosa: appealing and intuitively right.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jul 3:ezad249. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

BONAROS N, Hofer D, Muller L, Grimm M, et al
Expanding techniques for minimally invasive mitral repair: the transaxillary access-a new kid on the block.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;64:ezad266.
PubMed

June 2023

DAVIERWALA P
Complicated endocarditis-To spare or not to spare the mitral valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jun 22:ezad239. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

HIRJI SA, Kewalramani D, Cangut B, Brown A, et al
Suture Bicuspidization Repair for Mild or Moderate Tricuspid Regurgitation at the Time of Mitral Valve Surgery: Success or Bust?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jun 19:ezad237. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

GRUNKEMEIER G
Commentary on Bovine Pericardial versus Porcine Bioprosthetic Mitral Valves: Results from a Korean Nationwide Cohort Study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jun 5:ezad210. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

May 2023

KERBEL T, Uyanik-Unal K, Mach M, Bartunek A, et al
Transcatheter tricuspid valve edge-to-edge repair after heart transplantation: a single-center experience of a novel therapy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 31:ezad199. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

BESA S, Bagur R, Valdis M, Chu MWA, et al
Teamwork makes Dreamwork: Patient-Centered Care includes Rescue Cardiac Surgery during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 31:ezad216. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

CHITWOOD WR
The optimal aortic cross-clamp time in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: Still a conundrum?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 31:ezad215. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

BONAROS N, Van Craenenbroeck E
Invited commentary on: "Pre-interventional frailty assessment in patients scheduled for cardiac surgery or transcatheter aortic valve implantation A Clinical Consensus Statement of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and the E
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 26:ezad205. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

AKANSEL S, Kofler M, Van Praet KM, Sundermann SH, et al
Image-based ring size prediction for mitral valve repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 26:ezad212. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

MALVINDI PG, Wilbring M, De Angelis V, Bifulco O, et al
Trans-axillary approach enhances postoperative recovery after mitral valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 26:ezad207. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

BAUDO M, Benussi S
Left atrial function assessment to refine indications to mitral valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 22:ezad192. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

PIPERATA A, Van Den Eynde J, Pernot M, Busuttil O, et al
Long-term outcomes of concomitant suture bicuspidization technique to treat mild or moderate tricuspid regurgitation in patients undergoing mitral valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 19:ezad201. doi: 10.1093.
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KAJIYAMA K, Hosoba S, Kato R, Ito T, et al
Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm after endoscopic mitral valve repair for active endocarditis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 18:ezad202. doi: 10.1093.
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CALAFIORE AM, Prapas S, Guarracini S, Mauro MD, et al
Tricuspid valve adaptation to regurgitation: closing the circle.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 15:ezad191. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

BENHASSEN LL, Hedensted JH, Sharghbin M, Bechsgaard T, et al
Comparison of aortic valve repair techniques with single and double ring annuloplasties.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 3:ezad164. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

GIOVANNICO L, Bottio T, Milano AD
Atrial Fibrillation after Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: The Dark side of safe procedure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 May 2:ezad177. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed

MASTROBUONI S, Lorenz V, El Khoury G
Reparability of the autograft following Ross failure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad149.
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ABELN KB, Ehrlich T, Souko I, Brenner F, et al
Autograft reoperations after the Ross procedure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad117.
PubMed Abstract available

SALENGER R, Engelman DT
The standard of care: 'standardized care'.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad188.
PubMed

April 2023

KIM HR, Park J, Park SJ, Kim HJ, et al
Bovine Pericardial versus Porcine Bioprosthetic Mitral Valves: Results from a Korean Nationwide Cohort Study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Apr 28:ezad165. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

RIBICHINI F, Ferrero V, Pesarini G
Choosing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Porcelain Aorta: Outcomes Versus Surgical Replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Apr 26:ezad156. doi: 10.1093.
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JAHANYAR J, Said SM, Tsai PI
The DeKerchove/El Khoury/Schafers' classification: A contemporary repair-oriented categorization of bicuspid aortic valves.
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SOHN SH, Kang Y, Kim JS, Hwang HY, et al
Long-term clinical outcomes of tricuspid valve replacement using bovine versus porcine valves: a nationwide population-based study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Apr 20:ezad151. doi: 10.1093.
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HOLUBEC T, Van Linden A
Valve-sparing aortic root replacement in bicuspid aortic valve: as good as in tricuspid?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Apr 20:ezad161. doi: 10.1093.
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EHRLICH T, Abeln KB, Burgard C, Froede L, et al
Twenty-five Years of Root Remodeling for Root Aneurysm and Tricuspid Aortic Valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Apr 11:ezad137. doi: 10.1093.
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MARIN-CUARTAS M, de Waha S, Naumann S, Deo SV, et al
Incidence and Outcomes of Emergency Intraprocedural Surgical Conversion during Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: Insights from a Large Tertiary Care Centre.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Apr 7:ezad142. doi: 10.1093.
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GIGER A, Schneider C, Marguerite S, Ramlugun D, et al
An enhanced recovery programme significantly improves postoperative outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Apr 4:ezad125. doi: 10.1093.
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TOMSIC A, Palmen M, Klautz RJM
Anterior leaflet prolapse: does the evidence imply the need for a change in our repair strategy?
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SAADE W, Peruzzi M, Biondi-Zoccai G, Frati G, et al
Is it the time for direct oral anticoagulants in bioprosthetic heart valves?
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RATNARAJ V, Ivanov A, Buratto E, Skillington P, et al
Cardio-cutaneous fistulae-beware the late sternal wound lesion.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad099.
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ASCASO M, Quintana E
Ventricular septal rupture after mitral surgery: blood always finds its course.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad133.
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PASSAGE J, Seeburger J
Minimally invasive approach for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy-an editorial comment.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad111.
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WEI P, Ma J, Tan T, Zhu W, et al
Thoracoscopic trans-mitral myectomy for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: a retrospective single-centre study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezac508.
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March 2023

ABELN KB, Matsushima S, Ehrlich T, Giebels C, et al
Ross versus Repair for Treatment of the Unicuspid Aortic Valve in Adults.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Mar 24:ezad118. doi: 10.1093.
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REZK M, Taha A, Nielsen SJ, Martinsson A, et al
Associations between new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation and long-term outcome in patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Mar 24:ezad103. doi: 10.1093.
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IWASIECZKO A, Gaddam M, Gaweda B, Goodyke A, et al
Valvular Complex and Tissue Remodeling in Ovine Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Mar 23:ezad115. doi: 10.1093.
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TOMSIC A, Palmen M, de Jong ML, Hjortnaes J, et al
Extensive aortic root endocarditis with extension into the intervalvular fibrous body: an updated report of a mitral valve sparing approach.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Mar 23:ezad114. doi: 10.1093.
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TAKESHITA M, Arai H, Nagaoka E, Oi K, et al
Ring annuloplasty, optionally combined with edge-to-edge leaflet plications, should be amended with subvalvular repair techniques to efficaciously treat tricuspid regurgitation with severe tethering.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Mar 23:ezad108. doi: 10.1093.
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VAN KAMPEN A, Nagata Y, Huang AL, Mohan N, et al
Left Atrial Function and Not Volume Predicts Mid-to-Late Atrial Fibrillation after Mitral Valve Repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Mar 21:ezad104. doi: 10.1093.
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BERRETTA P, Kempfert J, Van Praet F, Salvador L, et al
Risk-related clinical outcomes after minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: insights from the mini-mitral international registry (MMIR).
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Mar 9:ezad090. doi: 10.1093.
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LIU R, Luo K, Chen X, Ma K, et al
Can an operation provide superior outcomes for corrected transposition of the great arteries with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction? A multi-institutional study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad051.
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GRAU JB, Fortier JH
Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy deserve heart teams, and those heart teams need surgeons.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad096.
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MURANA G, Pacini D
From Leonardo to the Valsalva graft: the physics behind valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad094.
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YOKOYAMA Y, Shimoda T, Shimada YJ, Shimamura J, et al
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad043.
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DI LEONARDO S, Vella D, Grillo CS, Martorana C, et al
Hydrodynamic ex vivo analysis of valve-sparing techniques: assessment and comparison.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad040.
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February 2023

KRAMER B, Vekstein AM, Bishop P, Lowry A, et al
Choosing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Porcelain Aorta: Outcomes Versus Surgical Replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Feb 28:ezad057. doi: 10.1093.
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HOLUBEC T
Twenty-year experience of aortic valve reimplantation using the Valsalva graft: a successful technique with well-made device!
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Feb 21:ezad067. doi: 10.1093.
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KOFIDIS T
Mitral Valve Repair update: proposed simple, intuitive, and physiological techniques, using running sutures (PART II).
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Feb 8:ezad045. doi: 10.1093.
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TORNGREN C, Jonsson K, Hansson EC, Taha A, et al
Medical therapy after surgical aortic valve replacement for aortic regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Feb 7:ezad042. doi: 10.1093.
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ALFIERI O, De Bonis M, Lapenna E, Maisano F, et al
The great performance of the edge-to-edge repair in the anterior leaflet prolapse: a surprise?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezad026.
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KHAIRALLAH S, Rahouma M, Dabsha A, Demetres M, et al
Comparison of meta-analytical estimates of outcomes after Alfieri or neochordal repair in isolated anterior mitral prolapse.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezac587.
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ZHANG W, Hu R, Jiang Q, Zhu H, et al
Mitral intervention for anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery: midterm outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezac521.
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ARABKHANI B, Klautz RJM, de Heer F, De Kerchove L, et al
A multicentre, propensity score matched analysis comparing a valve-sparing approach to valve replacement in aortic root aneurysm: Insight from the AVIATOR database.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023;63:ezac514.
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MEURIS B, Lamberigts M
The sutureless aortic valve: a story of continuing improvements.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Feb 2:ezad034. doi: 10.1093.
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KOFIDIS T
A Mitral Valve Repair update: proposed simple, intuitive, and physiological techniques, using running sutures (PART I).
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January 2023

LEVINE D, Patel P, Zhao Y, Childress P, et al
Bicuspid Aortic Valve Durability with Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement: Comparison to Tricuspid Valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jan 25:ezad030. doi: 10.1093.
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CRESTANELLO JA, Greason KL, Mathew J, Eleid MF, et al
The Interaction of FEV1 and NT-Pro-BNP with Outcomes after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jan 16:ezad017. doi: 10.1093.
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LOFORTE A, Nersesian G, Lewin D, Lanmueller P, et al
Impact of preoperative mitral regurgitation on LVAD patients: propensity-score matched analysis of the EUROMACS dataset.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jan 13:ezad013. doi: 10.1093.
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SINGH S, Takeda K, Kurlansky P
Tricuspid valve surgery at time of left ventricular assist device insertion-digging deeper.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2023 Jan 10:ezad009. doi: 10.1093.
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December 2022

GILLINOV M, Hodges K, Burns DJP
Mitral Valve Repair Made Simple.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Dec 29:ezac589. doi: 10.1093.
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CHIRICHILLI I, Scaffa R, Irace FG, Salica A, et al
Twenty-year experience of aortic valve reimplantation using the Valsalva graft.
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DELLA CORTE A, Lo Presti F, Saade W, Rubino AS, et al
Acute Type A Aortic Dissection in Bicuspid versus Tricuspid Aortic Valve Patients: Focus on Geometrical Features of the Aorta.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Dec 26:ezac576. doi: 10.1093.
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BERK TA, de Kroon TL, Swaans MJ, van Putte BP, et al
Ventricular septal defect following port-access mechanical mitral valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Dec 26:ezac568. doi: 10.1093.
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HARKY A, Chan J, Soppa G, Muir A, et al
Aortic valve replacement: same operation, same outcomes but a smaller incision.
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FOLINO G, Salica A, Scaffa R, Irace FG, et al
Mitral repair of myxomatous valves with simple annuloplasty: a follow-up up to 12 years.
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POLLARI F, Mamdooh H, Hitzl W, Grossmann I, et al
10-years' experience with the sutureless aortic valve replacement: incidence and predictors for survival and valve durability at follow-up.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Dec 19:ezac572. doi: 10.1093.
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MIHALJ M, Jezovnik MK, Benk J, Heg D, et al
Concomitant tricuspid valve repair in left ventricular assist device implantation may increase the risk for temporary right ventricular support but does not impact overall outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Dec 5:ezac555. doi: 10.1093.
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BRUNEL L, Williams ZA, Yastrebov K, Robinson BM, et al
Splitting the anterior mitral leaflet impairs left ventricular function in an ovine model.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac539.
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MAINWARING RD, Felmly ML, Collins RT, Hanley FL, et al
Impact of liver dysfunction on outcomes in children with Alagille syndrome undergoing congenital heart surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Dec 2:ezac553. doi: 10.1093.
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GARCIA-VILLARREAL OA
The full bi-atrial lesion pattern in the Cox-maze procedure: a concept rather than a technique.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;63:ezac579.
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November 2022

TELYUK P, Hancock H, Maier R, Batty JA, et al
Long-term outcomes of mini-sternotomy versus conventional sternotomy for aortic valve replacement: a randomised controlled trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Nov 17. pii: 6832043. doi: 10.1093.
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PITSIS A, Balkhy HH, Perier P
Totally Endoscopic Aortic Valve Replacement, TAVI and The Art of War.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Nov 4. pii: 6798611. doi: 10.1093.
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ANDERSON RH
The significance of systemic-to-pulmonary collateral arteries.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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October 2022

JASINSKI MJ, Kosiorowska K, Berezowski M
Unicuspid aortic valve repair-The Fellowship of the Ring.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Oct 29. pii: 6779979. doi: 10.1093.
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FERNANDEZ A, Loza G, Parma G, Florio L, et al
Early anticoagulation after aortic valve replacement with porcine bioprosthesis randomized control trial(ANTIPRO).
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Oct 29. pii: 6779981. doi: 10.1093.
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VAN PRAET KM, Kofler M, Falk V, Kempfert J, et al
Reply to Ignazio Condello et al.: Predictive Score Proposal for Fast-Track following Minimally Invasive Surgical Mitral Valve Repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Oct 25. pii: 6772519. doi: 10.1093.
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CONDELLO I, Bonfantino MV, Nasso G
Predictive score proposal for Fast-Track following Minimally Invasive Surgical Mitral Valve Repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Oct 25. pii: 6772516. doi: 10.1093.
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REA ABBADC, Affonso da Costa FD, Adam EL, El-Hamamsy I, et al
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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LAPENNA E, Nisi T, Carino D, Del Forno B, et al
Surgical treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy in relatively elderly patients: Short- and long-term outcomes.
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SADAT N, Bruhn D, Scharfschwerdt M, Schaller T, et al
Impact of different valve-in-valve positions on the hydrodynamic performance of the newest-generation self-expanding transcatheter heart valve.
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BONAROS N, Hofer D, Grimm M, Muller L, et al
How to define minimally invasive mitral surgery? First, by a fast-track procedure.
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BOTTIO T, Piperata A, Guariento A, Lorenzoni G, et al
Standard Versus Rapid-Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement and Concomitant Myocardial Revascularization: 5-year Bi-Center Clinical Outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Oct 3. pii: 6747182. doi: 10.1093.
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September 2022

YILMAZ A, Van Genechten S, Claessens J, Packle L, et al
A totally endoscopic approach for aortic valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Sep 27. pii: 6722619. doi: 10.1093.
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VISAN AC, Generali T, McPherson I, Jansen K, et al
Outcomes of the Ross procedure in young adults with previous aortic valve interventions.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Sep 27. pii: 6722616. doi: 10.1093.
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SEO DM, Cho HH, Shin HJ, Yang HS, et al
Left ventricular rehabilitation in an infant with transposition of the great arteries, intact ventricular septum, pulmonary stenosis, and small left ventricle.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Sep 23. pii: 6712315. doi: 10.1093.
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POZZOLI A, Demertzis S, Ferrari E
Rapid-Deployment And Sutureless Aortic Valve Replacement International Registry: A Step Forward In Defining The Ideal Target Patient Population.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Sep 22. pii: 6711391. doi: 10.1093.
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VOJACEK J, Gofus J, Karalko M, Zacek P, et al
The real-world data on aortic valve repair, unfortunately only short-term ones ....
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Sep 13. pii: 6696717. doi: 10.1093.
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ZHOU R, Li X, Luo S
Aortopulmonary Communication between the Arterial Trunks in Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Sep 12. pii: 6696240. doi: 10.1093.
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VAN PRAET KM, Kofler M, Hirsch S, Akansel S, et al
Factors associated with an unsuccessful Fast-Track course following Minimally Invasive Surgical Mitral Valve Repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Sep 7. pii: 6693624. doi: 10.1093.
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KISAMORI E, Kotani Y, Suzuki H, Kasahara S, et al
Sinus plication technique for neoaorta dilation and regurgitation in patients with repaired congenital heart diseases.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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PATRICK WL, Rosen JL, Bavaria JE, Ahmed S, et al
Valve-sparing root reimplantation in patients with left ventricular dilation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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LORUSSO R, Ravaux JM, Pollari F, Folliguet TA, et al
Pacemaker implantation after sutureless or stented valve: results from a controlled randomized trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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August 2022

IKENO Y, Motoki T, Kurushima A, Fukumura Y, et al
Reoperative Aortic Valve Replacement After Bio-Bentall using a Double Sewing Ring Technique.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Aug 27. pii: 6677659. doi: 10.1093.
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SADAT N, Scharfschwerdt M, Tim S, Aboud A, et al
Functional performance of eight small surgical aortic valve bioprostheses: An in vitro study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Aug 22. pii: 6673140. doi: 10.1093.
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FOLINO G, Scaffa R, Salica A, De Paulis R, et al
An Aortic Valve 21 Years After Repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Aug 19. pii: 6671843. doi: 10.1093.
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OLSTHOORN JR, Heuts S, Houterman S, Maessen JG, et al
Minimally invasive approach compared to resternotomy for mitral valve surgery in patients with prior cardiac surgery: retrospective multicenter study based on The Netherlands Heart Registration.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Aug 19. pii: 6671845. doi: 10.1093.
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HUGAS M, Schoenhoff F, Schmidli J, Weiss S, et al
Thoracoabdominal aneurysm causing functional mitral valve stenosis after total arch replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Aug 17. pii: 6670621. doi: 10.1093.
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GIRDAUSKAS E, Petersen J, Balaban U, Herrmann E, et al
Outcomes of aortic valve repair: early results from the German Aortic Valve Registry.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Aug 13. pii: 6665395. doi: 10.1093.
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SCHENA S
Ascending Aortic Aneurysms: Is it Time for a Radical Change of the Current Surveillance and Treatment Guidelines?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Aug 4. pii: 6655728. doi: 10.1093.
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SHRAER N, Berrebi A, Biondi R, Lansac E, et al
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CHEN M, Michel J, Stahli BE, Templin C, et al
Algorithm for Systematic Valve-Crossing in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Aug 3. pii: 6654589. doi: 10.1093.
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CHAUVETTE V, Kluin J, de Kerchove L, El Khoury G, et al
Outcomes of valve-sparing surgery in heritable aortic disorders: results from the AVIATOR registry.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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SVENSSON LG
Commentary: reimplantation versus root remodelling for connective tissue disorder patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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SCHOENHOFF FS, Zimmer E
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HAGE F, Hage A, Malik MI, Tzemos N, et al
Coaptation length predicts early- and intermediate-term durability following degenerative mitral repair.
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HOLUBEC T, Rashid H, Van Linden A, Moritz A, et al
Reply to de Kerchove et al.: 'Rather addition than extension of Florida sleeve indications'.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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MCCARTHY PM, Malaisrie SC, Thomas JD
Ring sizing and coaptation length: creating the goldilocks mitral repair.
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RUSSO M, Di Mauro M, Saitto G, Lio A, et al
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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JAHANYAR J, El Khoury G, de Kerchove L
Is extension of Florida Sleeve indications taking us in the right direction?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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ANDERSON RH, Spicer DE, Tretter JT
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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HOLUBEC T, Rashid H, Hecker F, Karimian-Tabrizi A, et al
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July 2022

MEHDIANI A, Chekhoeva A, Klein K, Lichtenberg A, et al
The first report of transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve implantation within the expandable Inspiris Resilia(R) bioprosthetic valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jul 25. pii: 6649681. doi: 10.1093.
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GIEBELS C, Schafers HJ
Symmetric Repair of the Unicuspid Aortic Valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jul 25. pii: 6649620. doi: 10.1093.
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OESER C, Uyanik-Uenal K, Kocher A, Laufer G, et al
The Ross procedure in adult patients: a single-centre analysis of long-term results up to 28 years.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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SOKOLOWSKI C, Baciewicz F
Swinging calcified amorphous tumour in the ascending aorta.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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GUARIENTO A, Schiena CA, Cattapan C, Avesani M, et al
Pulmonary valve preservation during tetralogy of Fallot repair: midterm functional outcomes and risk factors for pulmonary regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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MULLER L, Bonaros N
Surgical mitral valve repair is unbeaten also in the elderly.
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LAM KY
Self-deployment aortic valve prostheses: sutureless is never futureless.
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ANTUNES MJ
Isolated tricuspid valve surgery: no longer the devil it used to be.
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PRAZ F, Vahanian A, Milojevic M, Beyersdorf F, et al
Reply to Garcia-Villarreal et al.
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VACCARO S, Lo Rito M
Preserving the pulmonary valve during tetralogy of Fallot repair: outcome choice dictates the goodness of the operation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;62.
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LAWRENCE KM, Courelli V, Tauber K, Ibrahim M, et al
With increasing data, can guidelines continue to overlook the Ross in adults?
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KLAUTZ RJM, Dagenais F, Reardon MJ, Lange R, et al
Surgical aortic valve replacement with a stented pericardial bioprosthesis: 5-year outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jul 5. pii: 6631229. doi: 10.1093.
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HAHN RT
The Right Heart and Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jul 5. pii: 6631227. doi: 10.1093.
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BERRETTA P, Andreas M, Meuris B, Langenaeken T, et al
Sutureless and Rapid Deployment Versus Sutured Aortic Valve Replacement: a Propensity Matched Comparison from the Sutureless and Rapid Deployment International Registry.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jul 1. pii: 6625655. doi: 10.1093.
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MARIN-CUARTAS M, Hoyer A, Naumann S, Deo SV, et al
Early and mid-term outcomes following redo surgical aortic valve replacement in patients with previous transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jul 1. pii: 6625654. doi: 10.1093.
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June 2022

HARKY A, Chan JSK, Satti DI, Soppa G, et al
Accessing the mitral valve: single chamber or double chamber technique?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jun 29. pii: 6619560. doi: 10.1093.
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SANTER D, Miazza J, Eckstein F
Moth-eaten like impact of automated titanium fasteners on aortic valve bioprosthesis: A word of caution.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jun 27. pii: 6618528. doi: 10.1093.
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CHAN VF, Guo MH, Boodhwani M
Aortic valve fenestrations: supporting character also deserves spotlight!
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jun 20. pii: 6611718. doi: 10.1093.
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DAGHER O, Ben Ali W, Modine T
The Mechanical versus Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Debate: Adding Insight to an Evolving Conundrum.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jun 20. pii: 6611719. doi: 10.1093.
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LANGE R, Vitanova K, Ruge H
TAVR or SAVR? What can we learn from a pooled meta-analysis of reconstructed time to event data?
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SCHAFF HV
Durability of a simple repair method for commissural leaflet prolapse.
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TRAVIN N, Dalinin V, Borisov I
Two-year outcome after standardized papillary muscle relocation for type IIIb secondary mitral regurgitation: is it enough to assess the result improvement?
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MIAZZA J, Koechlin L, Jeger RV, Reuthebuch OT, et al
First-in-man concomitant mitral valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting using a single minimally invasive access.
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GLASER N, Sartipy U
Critical appraisal of a registry study: aortic valve replacement in patients aged 50-69 years.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jun 9. pii: 6604737. doi: 10.1093.
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May 2022

NTINOPOULOS V, Haeussler A, Dushaj S, Papadopoulos N, et al
Transseptal versus left atrial approach for mitral valve surgery: postoperative need for pacemaker.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 May 28. pii: 6594492. doi: 10.1093.
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BURATTO E, Skillington PD
Evidence increasingly supports the Ross procedure for young adults.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:1366-1367.
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SEIKE Y, Yokawa K, Koizumi S, Masada K, et al
Long-term durability of a reimplantation valve-sparing aortic root replacement can be expected in both Marfan syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:1318-1325.
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GOFUS J, Fila P, Drabkova S, Zacek P, et al
Ross procedure provides survival benefit over mechanical valve in adults: a propensity-matched nationwide analysis.
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VILALTA V, Cediel G, Mohammadi S, Lopez H, et al
Incidence, Predictors and Prognostic Value of Permanent Pacemaker Implantation Following Sutureless Valve Implantation in Low-Risk Aortic Stenosis Patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 May 26. pii: 6593489. doi: 10.1093.
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LANSAC E, Di Centa I, Danial P, Bouchot O, et al
Aortic valve repair versus mechanical valve replacement for root aneurysm: The CAVIAAR Multicentric Study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 May 18. pii: 6588078. doi: 10.1093.
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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 May 14. pii: 6585867. doi: 10.1093.
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KRESOJA KP, Noack T, Lurz P
Surgical Tricuspid Valve Repair - To 3D or not 3D.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 May 12. pii: 6584823. doi: 10.1093.
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SQUICCIMARRO E, Margari V, Paparella D
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Repair of Insufficient Aortic Valve and Single Coronary Artery with Intramural Course.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 May 11. pii: 6584008. doi: 10.1093.
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KAWAJIRI H, Schaff HV, Dearani JA, Daly RC, et al
Clinical Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation in Elderly Patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 May 9. pii: 6582572. doi: 10.1093.
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HOLUBEC T
Aortic valve reimplantation in patients with Marfan and other connective tissue syndromes: a success story for these patients!
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Corrigendum to: The rotational position of the aortic valve: implications for valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
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PAUSCH J, Sequeira Gross TM, Bhadra OD, Hua X, et al
Standardized papillary muscle relocation for type IIIb secondary mitral regurgitation improves two-year outcome.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 May 2. pii: 6576629. doi: 10.1093.
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KOPJAR T, Gasparovic H, Biocina B
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April 2022

DEBSKI M, Taylor R, Abdelrahman A, Debska K, et al
Effect of sex and surgical incision on survival after isolated primary mitral valve operations.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 26. pii: 6574351. doi: 10.1093.
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VARRICA A, Lo Rito M
Tricuspid valve dysplasia in children: should we forget the forgotten valve?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 26. pii: 6574353. doi: 10.1093.
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HILL JC, Billaud M, Richards TD, Kotlarczyk MP, et al
Layer-specific Nos3 expression and genotypic distribution in bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 23. pii: 6573262. doi: 10.1093.
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BORTOLOTTI U, Vendramin I, Livi U
SURGICAL AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT optimizing the small aortic annulus size.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 22. pii: 6572343. doi: 10.1093.
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TASOUDIS PT, Varvoglis DN, Vitkos E, Mylonas KS, et al
Mechanical versus Bioprosthetic Valve for Aortic Valve Replacement: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Reconstructed Individual Participant Data.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 21. pii: 6571808. doi: 10.1093.
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SHRAER N, Youssefi P, Monin JL, Berrebi A, et al
Aortic valve fenestration: respect or fix it?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 19. pii: 6570590. doi: 10.1093.
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ZUBAREVICH A, Ruhparwar A, Weymann A
Invited Commentary to: Surgical Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation in Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 18. pii: 6569832. doi: 10.1093.
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CARINO D, Sala A, Zancanaro E, Ruggeri S, et al
Surgical treatment of tricuspid valve regurgitation in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices: long-term results.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 15. pii: 6569049. doi: 10.1093.
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FEIRER N, Kornyeva A, Lang M, Sideris K, et al
Non-robotic minimally invasive mitral valve repair: a 20-year single-centre experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 9. pii: 6565842. doi: 10.1093.
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COPIC D, Bormann D, Direder M, Ankersmit HJ, et al
Alpha-Gal-specific humoral immune response and reported clinical consequence for cardiac valve replacement in patients below 65 years: moving beyond conjecture.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 7. pii: 6564474. doi: 10.1093.
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FORTEZA GIL A, Martinez-Lopez D, Centeno J, Rivas Oyarzabal J, et al
Aortic valve reimplantation in patients with connective tissue syndromes: A 15-year follow-up.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 7. pii: 6564472. doi: 10.1093.
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GALEONE A, Trojan D, Gardellini J, di Gaetano R, et al
Cryopreserved aortic homografts for complex aortic valve or root endocarditis: a 28-year experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 7. pii: 6564539. doi: 10.1093.
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LAKEW F, Sodah A, Zacher M, Batz G, et al
Augmentation of the posterior mitral leaflet in secondary mitral valve insufficiency, mid-term results.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 6. pii: 6564254. doi: 10.1093.
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SAISHO H, Kuhlmann C, Scharfschwerdt M, Jeganathan R, et al
The figure-of-8 aortic valve suturing technique optimizes the effective orifice area of a small aortic annulus-an ex vivo study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 5. pii: 6563500. doi: 10.1093.
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FARBER G, Doenst T
Taking tricuspid valve surgery to the next level: repair techniques below the annulus.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Apr 4. pii: 6563070. doi: 10.1093.
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CLEUZIOU J, Pringsheim M, Stroh A, Burri M, et al
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March 2022

SINN M, Pausch J, Ragab H, Sequeira-Gross T, et al
Changes in left ventricular geometry after subannular repair in type IIIb functional mitral regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 31. pii: 6561280. doi: 10.1093.
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BEYERSDORF F, Vahanian A, Milojevic M, Praz F, et al
Corrigendum to: 2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 30. pii: 6555943. doi: 10.1093.
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WILLIAMS KM, Woo YJ
Invited commentary: the choice between mechanical versus biologic mitral valves is becoming clear, what next?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 29. pii: 6555492. doi: 10.1093.
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MUFARRIH SH, Mahmood F, Baribeau V, Khabbaz KR, et al
Invited commentary to: Intraoperative echocardiographic assessment of mitral valve translocation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 29. pii: 6555498. doi: 10.1093.
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PAPARELLA D, Margari V, Santarpino G, Moscarelli M, et al
Comparison of a full sternotomy with a minimally invasive approach for concomitant mitral and tricuspid valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 29. pii: 6555288. doi: 10.1093.
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REYES G, Munoz D, Monguio E, Berastegui E, et al
Long-term outcomes with the On-X bileaflet mitral valve: clinical events up to 17 years in 661 patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 28. pii: 6555063. doi: 10.1093.
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BRANCACCIO G, Trezzi M, Croci I, Guerra G, et al
Predictors of survival in paediatric mitral valve surgery: the impact of age at operation at late follow-up.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 23. pii: 6552799. doi: 10.1093.
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MULLER LC
Is minimally invasive mitral valve surgery equal to or worse than a full sternotomy: a perspective from the Netherlands National Heart Registration.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 23. pii: 6552797. doi: 10.1093.
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MYERS PO, Dayan V, Szeto WY, Thourani VH, et al
Joint Surgical Associations (EACTS, LACES, ASCVTS, AATS, and STS) Position Statement Regarding the VARC-3 Definitions for Aortic Valve Clinical Research.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 17. pii: 6549319. doi: 10.1093.
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OISHI K, Arai H, Oi K, Nagaoka E, et al
The rotational position of the aortic valve: implications for valve-sparing aortic root replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: 6549449. doi: 10.1093.
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TAKESHITA M, Arai H, Nagaoka E, Oi K, et al
Efficacy of singular and composite annular repositioning and subvalvular surgical techniques to treat functional tricuspid regurgitation due to leaflet tethering: Early results of a feasibility study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 16. pii: 6549448. doi: 10.1093.
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CARINO D, Lorusso R, Lapenna E, Del Forno B, et al
Commissural closure to treat severe mitral regurgitation: standing the test of time.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 12. pii: 6547724. doi: 10.1093.
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STRAUSS ER, Quinn RW, Pasrija C, Henderson R, et al
Intraoperative echocardiographic assessment of mitral valve translocation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 12. pii: 6547516. doi: 10.1093.
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SALA A, Lorusso R, Zancanaro E, Carino D, et al
Mid-term outcomes of isolated tricuspid valve surgery according to preoperative clinical and functional staging.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 10. pii: 6546234. doi: 10.1093.
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ASCIONE G, Denti P
New challenges in the era of low-intermediate risk transcatheter aortic valve replacement: surgery for infective endocarditis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 7. pii: 6543559. doi: 10.1093.
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GONZALEZ-FERNANDEZ O, De Rita F, Coats L, Crossland D, et al
Ventricular assist devices in transposition and failing systemic right ventricle: role of tricuspid valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 4. pii: 6542520. doi: 10.1093.
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SALA A, Lorusso R, Alfieri O
Isolated tricuspid valve surgery: beyond the idea of a high-mortality surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 4. pii: 6542522. doi: 10.1093.
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DOMINGUEZ-RODRIGUEZ A
The cardiopulmonary exercise testing in asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis: not to be forgotten in 2021 ESC Guidelines of valvular heart disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 3. pii: 6541778. doi: 10.1093.
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RAM E, Peled Y, Karni E, Dray EM, et al
Long-term results of tricuspid valve repair using three-dimensional versus flexible rings in patients with functional tricuspid regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Mar 2. pii: 6540687. doi: 10.1093.
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February 2022

BECKMANN E
Is aortic valve-sparing root reimplantation sustainable in Loeys-Dietz patients?
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SAHA S, Joskowiak D, Marin-Cuartas M, Diab M, et al
Surgery for infective endocarditis following low-intermediate risk transcatheter aortic valve replacement-a multicentre experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 22. pii: 6534098. doi: 10.1093.
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BONAROS N, Hoefer D, Oezpeker C, Gollmann-Tepekoylu C, et al
Predictors of safety and success in minimally invasive surgery for degenerative mitral disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:637-644.
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KISHIMOTO N, Takahashi Y, Fujii H, Sakon Y, et al
Computed tomography to identify risk factors for left circumflex artery injury during mitral surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:675-683.
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DE PAULIS R
The fatal attraction of repairing bicuspid valves.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:655-656.
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LI H, Wang H, Lin Y, Rui L, et al
Profile and early outcomes of surgical reconstruction of coronary artery atresia in children.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:580-586.
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HRIBERNIK I, Thomson J, Ho A, English K, et al
Comparative analysis of surgical and percutaneous pulmonary valve implants over a 20-year period.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:572-579.
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RAM E, Peled Y, Sarantsev I, Jamal T, et al
Impact of pre-existing right or left bundle branch block on patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 15. pii: 6528954. doi: 10.1093.
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JIMENEZ CONTRERAS F, Mendiola Pla M, Schroder J, Bryner B, et al
Progression of aortic valve insufficiency during centrifugal versus axial flow left ventricular assist device support.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 15. pii: 6528951. doi: 10.1093.
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DANIAL P, Moiroux-Sahraoui A, Debauchez M, Monin JL, et al
Aortic valve repair using pericardial patch standardized with external ring annuloplasty.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 15. pii: 6528584. doi: 10.1093.
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WAMALA I, Friedman KG, Saeed MY, Gauvreau K, et al
Tricuspid valve repair concomitant with the Norwood operation among babies with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 13. pii: 6527954. doi: 10.1093.
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BERRETTA P, Malvindi PG, Alfonsi J, Di Eusanio M, et al
Surgical treatment of infective endocarditis: is there a role for rapid deployment aortic valve replacement?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 11. pii: 6527005. doi: 10.1093.
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WEISS T, Villadsen PR, Jensen JK, Lehnert P, et al
Outcomes of isolated tricuspid valve surgery in contemporary practice.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 9. pii: 6525000. doi: 10.1093.
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LEVINER DB, Zafrir B, Saliba W, Stein N, et al
Biological or mechanical mitral valve replacement in patients 50-70 years of age-a propensity-adjusted analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 9. pii: 6524995. doi: 10.1093.
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YANG Y, Wang H, Song H, Hu X, et al
A soft functional mitral valve model prepared by three-dimensional printing as an aid for an advanced mitral valve operation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 3. pii: 6521290. doi: 10.1093.
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SARDARI NIA P
Development of a soft three-dimensional replica of the mitral valve for procedural planning.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Feb 2. pii: 6520604. doi: 10.1093.
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January 2022

PODESSER BK, Kiss A
Editorial comments on 'Effects of ischaemic postconditioning in aortic valve replacement: a multicenter randomized controlled trial'.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jan 29. pii: 6517166. doi: 10.1093.
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COTI I, Werner P, Kaider A, Mach M, et al
Rapid-deployment aortic valve replacement for patients with bicuspid aortic valve: a single-centre experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jan 24. pii: 6514631. doi: 10.1093.
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MALVINDI PG, Berretta P, Alfonsi J, Di Eusanio M, et al
Tissue aortic valve replacement: expectations and reality.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jan 24. pii: 6514628. doi: 10.1093.
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BELYAEV S, Herrmann FEM, Dashkevich A, Wenke K, et al
Evaluation of a rapid deployment prosthesis strategy for the treatment of aortic valve endocarditis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jan 24. pii: 6514633. doi: 10.1093.
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YOUSEF S, Sultan I
Surgical repair for post-infarction papillary muscle rupture: where do we stand?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:477-478.
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MASSIMI G, Ronco D, De Bonis M, Kowalewski M, et al
Surgical treatment for post-infarction papillary muscle rupture: a multicentre study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022;61:469-476.
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DUMFARTH J, Gasser S, Grimm M
Concomitant replacement of the ascending aorta in aortic valve replacement-better safe than sorry?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jan 21. pii: 6513374. doi: 10.1093.
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KEMPFERT J, Kofler M, Falk V, Sundermann SH, et al
Minimally invasive endoscopic mitral valve repair-the new gold standard for degenerative mitral valve disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jan 13. pii: 6506554. doi: 10.1093.
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BEYERSDORF F, Vahanian A, Milojevic M, Praz F, et al
Erratum to: 2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Jan 13. pii: 6506254. doi: 10.1093.
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December 2021

SOQUET J, Ricciardi G, Dupre C, Juthier F, et al
Tricuspid annuloplasty ring for external support of right ventricle-to-pulmonary artery conduit.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Dec 30. pii: 6489379. doi: 10.1093.
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JASINSKI M, Kosiorowska K, Berezowski M
Assessment of aortic annuloplasty techniques-is the jury already in?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Dec 29. pii: 6486866. doi: 10.1093.
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PINGPOH C
Should pre-operative computer tomography with post-processed three-dimensional images become the benchmark in mitral valve surgery?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Dec 29. pii: 6486886. doi: 10.1093.
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WITTEKIND SG, Redington A
Functional outcomes after pulmonary valve replacement: how can we expect patients to rehabilitate if we do not help them?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;61:73-74.
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RAANANI E, Schwammenthal E, Moshkovitz Y, Cohen H, et al
Repair with annuloplasty only of balanced bileaflet mitral valve prolapse with severe regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Dec 23. pii: 6481621. doi: 10.1093.
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BARILI F, Freemantle N, Musumeci F, Martin B, et al
Five-year outcomes in trials comparing transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus surgical aortic valve replacement: a pooled meta-analysis of reconstructed time-to-event data.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Dec 16. pii: 6464130. doi: 10.1093.
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CHIARIELLO GA, Romagnoli E, Biondi-Zoccai G, Frati G, et al
Transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement for severe aortic stenosis: Pat Garrett versus Billy the Kid?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Dec 16. pii: 6464131. doi: 10.1093.
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GARCIA-VILLARREAL OA
Transcatheter edge-to-edge valve repair in functional mitral regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Dec 10. pii: 6459081. doi: 10.1093.
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OLSTHOORN JR, Heuts S, Houterman S, Maessen JG, et al
Effect of minimally invasive mitral valve surgery compared to sternotomy on short- and long-term outcomes: a retrospective multicentre interventional cohort study based on Netherlands Heart Registration.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Dec 8. pii: 6456173. doi: 10.1093.
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CHENG Z, Wang L, Guo Y
Right ventricular function evaluation in pulmonary valve replacement surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1479.
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USEINI D
Where are the high-risk patients?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1478.
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LORUSSO R, Jiritano F, Roselli E, Shrestha M, et al
Perioperative platelet reduction after sutureless or stented valve implantation: results from the PERSIST-AVR controlled randomized trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1359-1365.
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November 2021

KALJUSTO ML, Bautin A, Jakobsen O, Wilimski R, et al
Effects of ischaemic postconditioning in aortic valve replacement: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Nov 24. pii: 6438082. doi: 10.1093.
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LUNARDI M, Pighi M, Banning A, Reimers B, et al
Vascular complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: treatment modalities and long-term clinical impact.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Nov 22. pii: 6433259. doi: 10.1093.
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ALJALLOUD A, Spetsotaki K, Tewarie L, Rossato L, et al
Stent deformation in a sutureless aortic valve bioprosthesis: a pilot observational analysis using imaging and three-dimensional modelling.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Nov 13. pii: 6427438. doi: 10.1093.
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WERNER P, Coti I, Kaider A, Gritsch J, et al
Long-term durability after surgical aortic valve replacement with the Trifecta and the Intuity valve-a comparative analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Nov 5. pii: 6420788. doi: 10.1093.
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ANDREAS M, Oeser C, Kocher A, Laufer G, et al
The Ross procedure in 2021-aiming for operative perfection.
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CARREL T
Huge data set and thorough analysis but little clinical impact because the train left the station long ago.
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GENERALI T, Jansen K, Steedman R, De Rita F, et al
Contemporary Ross procedure outcomes: medium- to long-term results in 214 patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1112-1121.
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LENOIR M, Chenu C, Amrous A, Casalta AC, et al
Right ventricular remodelling after endo-exclusion during pulmonary valve replacement: evaluation by cardiac magnetic resonance.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1104-1111.
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October 2021

DE LUCA A, Vignaroli W, Bianchini R, Melina G, et al
Severe mitral valve stenosis due to leaflet fusion requiring surgery following MitraClip procedure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 29. pii: 6413938. doi: 10.1093.
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MCCLARTY D, Ouzounian M, Tang M, Eliathamby D, et al
Ascending aortic aneurysm haemodynamics are associated with aortic wall biomechanical properties.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 29. pii: 6414286. doi: 10.1093.
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PINGPOH C, Khargi K
Patient-prosthesis mismatch and long-term outcome following aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 27. pii: 6412719. doi: 10.1093.
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PIBAROT P, Salaun E, Ternacle J
Durability of bioprosthetic surgical aortic valve replacement: valve reintervention is only the tip of the iceberg.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 27. pii: 6412721. doi: 10.1093.
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PARK SJ, Rhee Y, Lee CH, Kim HJ, et al
3-Dimensional computed tomographic assessment predicts conduction block and paravalvular leakage after rapid-deployment aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 23. pii: 6409433. doi: 10.1093.
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VIGNAC M, Ntika S, Olsson C, Franco-Cereceda A, et al
Metformin therapy is not associated with the lower prevalence of ascending aortic aneurysm in diabetic patients.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 22. pii: 6407902. doi: 10.1093.
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LANSAC E, Youssefi P
Rationale behind symmetrical BAV repair: time to generalize a standardized approach of bicuspid valve repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:865-866.
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KIM DH, Choi ES, Kwon BS, Yun TJ, et al
Pulmonary valve replacement following repair of tetralogy of Fallot: comparison of outcomes between bio- and mechanical prostheses.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:947-954.
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HYSI I, Fabre O
One-year results of beating heart mitral repair: where do we set the limit?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:1003.
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PAPARELLA D
Combined aortic valve and ascending aorta replacement can be performed with a minimally invasive approach.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: 6401179. doi: 10.1093.
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GALLO M, Fovino LN, Blitzer D, Doulamis IP, et al
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement for structural degeneration of previously implanted transcatheter valves (TAVR-in-TAVR): a systematic review.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 18. pii: 6400289. doi: 10.1093.
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HEIN M, Neu J, Doerken S, Schoechlin S, et al
Prognostic impact of invasive exercise haemodynamics in patients with severe mitral regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 13. pii: 6395269. doi: 10.1093.
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FOLLIGUET T
Transcarotid aortic valve implantation: 'the 2nd preferred access site for the TAVR'.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 9. pii: 6385751. doi: 10.1093.
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WINKLER A, Puiu P, Krombholz-Reindl P, Votsch A, et al
Impact of concomitant replacement of the ascending aorta in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement on operative morbidity and mortality.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Oct 9. pii: 6385752. doi: 10.1093.
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September 2021

ZIENTARA A, Pepper J, Quarto C
Who took away my aortic valve?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Sep 20. pii: 6372684. doi: 10.1093.
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GRINBERG D, Pozzi M, Flagiello M, Obadia JF, et al
After a perfect myectomy for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which patients should need more? That is the question.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:708-709.
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YASUKAWA T, Hoashi T, Imai K, Okuda N, et al
The reduced left ventricular stroke volume does not fully recover after pulmonary valve replacement in patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:526-533.
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RAM E, Schwammenthal E, Kuperstein R, Jamal T, et al
Secondary chordal resection with septal myectomy for treatment of symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:699-707.
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TOMINAGA Y, Taira M, Kido T, Kanaya T, et al
Persistent end-diastolic forward flow after pulmonary valve replacement in patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:516-523.
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August 2021

HAUNSCHILD J, van Kampen A, von Aspern K, Misfeld M, et al
Supracommissural replacement of the ascending aorta and the aortic valve via partial versus full sternotomy-a propensity-matched comparison in a high-volume centre.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 28. pii: 6359172. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

TARAMASSO M, De Bonis M
Do we really need more evidences to support early intervention for tricuspid regurgitation? The paradox of a well-tolerated disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 28. pii: 6359104. doi: 10.1093.
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VAHANIAN A, Beyersdorf F, Praz F, Milojevic M, et al
2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 28. pii: 6358816. doi: 10.1093.
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OKAMURA H, Kusadokoro S, Mieno M, Kimura N, et al
Long-term outcomes after aortic valve replacement using a 19-mm bioprosthesis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 25. pii: 6357338. doi: 10.1093.
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SCHMIEGELOW MDS, Elming H, Sibilitz KL, Bruun NE, et al
Reintervention rates following bioprosthetic surgical aortic valve replacement-a Danish Nationwide Cohort Study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 19. pii: 6355149. doi: 10.1093.
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KOFLER M, Van Praet KM, Schambach J, Akansel S, et al
Minimally invasive surgery versus sternotomy in native mitral valve endocarditis: a matched comparison.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 18. pii: 6354184. doi: 10.1093.
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ROMAGNONI C, Contino M, Jaworek M, Rosa R, et al
Commissural repositioning in bicuspid aortic valve repair: an in vitro acute model to explore and explain different results.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 7. pii: 6345372. doi: 10.1093.
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DIMAGLI A, Sinha S, Benedetto U, Caputo M, et al
The impact of surgical training on early and long-term outcomes after isolated aortic valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 6. pii: 6342837. doi: 10.1093.
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MARIN-CUARTAS M, Noack T
Mitral and tricuspid annuloplasty ring dehiscence, a story yet to be told.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 4. pii: 6339787. doi: 10.1093.
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JAWITZ OK, Raman V, Chen EP
Reoperation after transcatheter aortic valve replacement: the future is here.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Aug 3. pii: 6338107. doi: 10.1093.
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July 2021

MARTINEZ-LOPEZ D, de Villarreal Soto JE, Mosquera VMO, Gil AF, et al
Emergency surgical retrieval of a migrated LAmbre device through the mitral valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jul 31. pii: 6332635. doi: 10.1093.
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CASSELMAN FP
Case closed?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:295-296.
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HAUNSCHILD J, Barnard SJ, Misfeld M, Saeed D, et al
Proximal aortic aneurysms: correlation of maximum aortic diameter and aortic wall thickness.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:322-330.
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SARDARI NIA P, Olsthoorn JR, Heuts S, van Kuijk SMJ, et al
Effect of a dedicated mitral heart team compared to a general heart team on survival: a retrospective, comparative, non-randomized interventional cohort study based on prospectively registered data.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:263-273.
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CZERNY M
Choosing the right access site for TAVI-doing things right or doing the right things.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:261-262.
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HOSSEINPOUR AR, Gonzalez-Calle A, Adsuar-Gomez A
Using the right atrial appendage to construct a pulmonary valve in hearts with tetralogy of Fallot.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:438.
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JIA B, Shi Q
Surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot with right atrial appendage: what is more?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:438-439.
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MICHELENA HI, Della Corte A, Evangelista A, Maleszewski JJ, et al
International consensus statement on nomenclature and classification of the congenital bicuspid aortic valve and its aortopathy, for clinical, surgical, interventional and research purposes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jul 22. pii: 6325245. doi: 10.1093.
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SIEVERS HH
The bicuspid aortic valve complex: still a mystery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jul 22. pii: 6325254. doi: 10.1093.
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SADABA JR, Alvarez-Asiain V
What is in a name for bicuspid aortic valve aortopathy?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jul 22. pii: 6325251. doi: 10.1093.
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MICHELENA HI, Della Corte A, Evangelista A, Maleszewski JJ, et al
Summary: international consensus statement on nomenclature and classification of the congenital bicuspid aortic valve and its aortopathy, for clinical, surgical, interventional and research purposes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jul 22. pii: 6325246. doi: 10.1093.
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BELLI E
Another brick in the wall?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:104.
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JIANG X, Peng B, Liu J, Zhang H, et al
Impact of operator experience and volume on outcomes after complete repair for tetralogy of Fallot.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;60:105-112.
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KIM W, Kwak JG, Kwon HW, Cho S, et al
Pulmonary valve replacement may not restore ventricular volume and functional status in patients with pulmonary regurgitation after late tetralogy of Fallot repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jul 13. pii: 6319846. doi: 10.1093.
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NGUYEN A
Septal myectomy in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with lesser septal thickness-mitral valve repair is not necessary.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jul 13. pii: 6319844. doi: 10.1093.
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June 2021

VERVOORT D, Fremes SE
Occam's razor in societal guidelines: optimizing antiplatelet therapy after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jun 25. pii: 6309728. doi: 10.1093.
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COSTA GF, Costa M, Goncalves L, Teixeira R, et al
Antiplatelet therapy after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jun 20. pii: 6306824. doi: 10.1093.
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LIANG Y, Wang J, Li D, Wan L, et al
Mid-term outcome of surgical treatment in patients with aorto-left ventricular tunnel.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1312-1319.
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KOSTOLNY M
My video is better than yours: a new chapter for perioperative assessment of function?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1337-1338.
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ROZZI G, Lo Muzio FP, Fassina L, Rossi S, et al
Right ventricular functional recovery depends on timing of pulmonary valve replacement in tetralogy of Fallot: a video kinematic study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1329-1336.
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May 2021

DEL FORNO B, Ascione G, Bisogno A, Carino D, et al
Long-term fate of moderate aortic regurgitation left untreated at the time of mitral valve surgery.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 31. pii: 6290277. doi: 10.1093.
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NEZIC D
OBSERVANT aortic valve replacement score to predict 30-day mortality after surgical aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 31. pii: 6289953. doi: 10.1093.
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MEURIS B, Vervoort D, De Praetere H, Rex S, et al
Starting an aortic valve repair program: is it worthwhile? Aortic valve repair compared to replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 21. pii: 6280186. doi: 10.1093.
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CHAMBERS JB
Specialists give better care than generalists for mitral valve disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 21. pii: 6280159. doi: 10.1093.
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SAHA S, Peterss S, Mueller C, Deseive S, et al
Cardiac surgery following transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 21. pii: 6280187. doi: 10.1093.
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BAGHAI M, Wendler O, Grant SW, Goodwin AT, et al
Aortic valve surgery in the UK, trends in activity and outcomes from a 15-year complete national series.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 21. pii: 6280160. doi: 10.1093.
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YOUSSEFI P, Pepper J
A new age of aortic valve repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 19. pii: 6278026. doi: 10.1093.
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EL-ESSAWI A
The value of competition: a patient-tailored approach to aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 13. pii: 6274941. doi: 10.1093.
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SCHAFERS HJ
Aortic valve reimplantation: unquestionably a long-term solution?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 11. pii: 6274240. doi: 10.1093.
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SALA A, Lorusso R, Bargagna M, Ascione G, et al
Isolated tricuspid valve surgery: first outcomes report according to a novel clinical and functional staging of tricuspid regurgitation.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 10. pii: 6273045. doi: 10.1093.
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MALVINDI PG, Luthra S, Olevano C, Salem H, et al
Aortic valve replacement with biological prosthesis in patients aged 50-69 years.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:1077-1086.
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BEYERSDORF F, Bauer T, Freemantle N, Walther T, et al
Five-year outcome in 18 010 patients from the German Aortic Valve Registry.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 May 4. pii: 6263469. doi: 10.1093.
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April 2021

OSTOVAR R, Erb M, Schroeter F, Zytowski M, et al
MitraClip: a word of caution regarding an all too liberal indication and delayed referral to surgery in case of failure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:887-893.
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URBANSKI PP, Irimie V, Diegeler A, Morka A, et al
Ascending aorta replacement in patients with coronary ostia localized above the sinotubular junction.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:758-764.
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BREATNACH CR, McGuinness J, Ng LY, Franklin O, et al
Procedural technique for hybrid pulmonary valve replacement in infants and small children.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:823-830.
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SAITOH D, Kin H
A stuck mechanical valve curtained by thrombosis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:921.
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IZUMI G, Yokoshiki H, Tachibana T, Takeda A, et al
A hybrid therapy for arrhythmogenic congestive cavity in a single ventricle.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:911-913.
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MOSCARELLI M, Nasso G, Vite G, Speziale G, et al
Surgical treatment of prosthetic mechanical valve thrombosis with the aid of high-flow CO2.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:908-910.
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YEPEZ C, Rios J
Pulmonary valve reconstruction using Ozaki's technique for infective endocarditis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:917-919.
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KRANE M, Wirth F, Boehm J, Lange R, et al
Do we need to rethink treatment of aortic valve pathologies in younger patients?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Apr 26. pii: 6252974. doi: 10.1093.
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SCHOENHOFF F
Non-tricuspid aortic valve is not one disease but many-insights from a large cohort of patients with unicuspid aortic valves.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Apr 25. pii: 6250907. doi: 10.1093.
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JASINSKI MJ, Kosiorowska K, Gocol R, Jasinski J, et al
Bicuspid aortic valve repair: outcomes after 17 years of experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Apr 23. pii: 6247304. doi: 10.1093.
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ARJOMANDI RAD A, Naruka V, Vardanyan R, Viviano A, et al
Mitral and tricuspid annuloplasty ring dehiscence: a systematic review with pooled analysis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Apr 21. pii: 6242728. doi: 10.1093.
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TASCA G, Jaworek M, Lucherini F, Trinca F, et al
Leaflet kinematics after the Yacoub and Florida-sleeve operations: results of an in vitro study.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:674-679.
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AMIRGHOFRAN A, Edraki F, Edraki M, Ajami G, et al
Surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot using autologous right atrial appendages: short- to mid-term results.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:697-704.
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CESNJEVAR RA, Cuomo M, Purbojo A, Dittrich S, et al
Strategies for mitral valve disease in children: what, how and when.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Apr 11. pii: 6220440. doi: 10.1093.
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BECKERMAN Z, Mery CM
Aorto-left ventricular tunnel: directing the spotlight to the aortic valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Apr 10. pii: 6219575. doi: 10.1093.
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March 2021

LIM JH, Shin H, Shin DA, Kim DH, et al
Suture tie-down forces and cyclic contractile forces after an undersized tricuspid annuloplasty using a 3-dimensional rigid ring in an ovine model.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 31. pii: 6205932. doi: 10.1093.
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LEE JH, Cho S, Kwak JG, Kwon HW, et al
Tricuspid valve detachment for ventricular septal defect closure in infants <5 kg: should we be hesitant?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 31. pii: 6205931. doi: 10.1093.
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BECKMANN E, Martens A, Kruger H, Korte W, et al
Aortic valve-sparing root replacement with Tirone E. David's reimplantation technique: single-centre 25-year experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 29. pii: 6199187. doi: 10.1093.
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MALVINDI PG, Luthra S, Giritharan S, Kowalewski M, et al
Long-term survival after surgical aortic valve replacement in patients aged 80 years and over.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 29. pii: 6199188. doi: 10.1093.
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WENDLER O, Baghai M
Transapical aortic valve implantation: never limited by aortic disease or vascular access, but always needed?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 27. pii: 6190433. doi: 10.1093.
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HERNANDEZ-VAQUERO D, Rodriguez-Caulo E, Vigil-Escalera C, Blanco-Herrera O, et al
Differences in life expectancy between men and women after aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 27. pii: 6190381. doi: 10.1093.
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PFANNMUELLER B, Budde LM, Etz CD, Noack T, et al
Postoperative outcome after reoperative isolated tricuspid valve surgery-is there a predictor for survival?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 26. pii: 6188983. doi: 10.1093.
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ARIMURA S, Takada J, Nishimura G, Nakama N, et al
The efficacy of sinus plication in aortic valvuloplasty for bicuspid aortic valve: experiments in a pulsatile flow simulation model.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 24. pii: 6184853. doi: 10.1093.
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MARIE B, David CH, Guimbretiere G, Foucher Y, et al
Carotid versus femoral access for transcatheter aortic valve replacement: comparable results in the current era.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 16. pii: 6173739. doi: 10.1093.
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RUDZINSKI PN, Mach M, Gross C, Andreas M, et al
Complex transcatheter aortic valve replacement in aortic regurgitation and transcatheter mitral annuloplasty in severe dextrocardia.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 12. pii: 6168549. doi: 10.1093.
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USEINI D, Beluli B, Christ H, Schlomicher M, et al
Transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation in patients with aortic diseases.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 12. pii: 6168678. doi: 10.1093.
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PAUSCH J, Sequeira Gross T, Muller L, von Stumm M, et al
Subannular repair for functional mitral regurgitation type IIIb in patients with ischaemic versus dilated cardiomyopathy.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 10. pii: 6166283. doi: 10.1093.
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CARINO D, Zancanaro E, Lapenna E, Ruggeri S, et al
Long-term results of tricuspid annuloplasty with 3-dimensional-shaped rings: effective and durable!
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 9. pii: 6163128. doi: 10.1093.
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CHRIST T, Borck R, Dushe S, Sundermann SH, et al
Propensity matched long-term analysis of mechanical versus stentless aortic valve replacement in the younger patient.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 7. pii: 6161354. doi: 10.1093.
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PETERSEN J, Lenz A, Adam G, Reichenspurner H, et al
Corrigendum to 'Changes in transvalvular flow patterns after aortic valve repair: comparison of symmetric versus asymmetric aortic valve geometry'.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 3. pii: 6157401. doi: 10.1093.
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FEDERSPIEL JM, Schnabel PA, Tschernig T, Balint B, et al
Aortic aneurysms with tricuspid aortic valve have more degeneration than unicuspid aortic valve aneurysms.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Mar 1. pii: 6155886. doi: 10.1093.
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February 2021

HELMERS MR, Shin M, Iyengar A, Arguelles GR, et al
Permanent pacemaker implantation following mitral valve surgery: a retrospective cohort study of risk factors and long-term outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Feb 28. pii: 6154410. doi: 10.1093.
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HAENSIG M, Kuntze T, Gonzalez-Lopez D, Lapp H, et al
Thromboembolic complications in transfemoral aortic valve implantation due to aortic wall thrombus and shaggy aorta syndrome.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Feb 26. pii: 6151475. doi: 10.1093.
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LAPENNA E, Nisi T, Carino D, Bargagna M, et al
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with moderate septal thickness and mitral regurgitation: long-term surgical results.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Feb 24. pii: 6148997. doi: 10.1093.
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PETERSEN J, Kloth B, Iqbal S, Reichenspurner H, et al
Blunted beta-adrenoceptor-mediated inotropy in valvular cardiomyopathy: another piece of the puzzle in human aortic valve disease.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Feb 23. pii: 6146748. doi: 10.1093.
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POLLARI F, Fischlein T
Calcium load assessment for aortic valve interventions: a call for consensus.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Feb 18. pii: 6143809. doi: 10.1093.
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BRANCACCIO G, Trezzi M, Chinali M, Vignaroli W, et al
Predictors of survival in paediatric mitral valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Feb 14. pii: 6134878. doi: 10.1093.
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DAYAN V, Garcia-Villarreal OA, Escobar A, Ferrari J, et al
The Latin American Association of Cardiac and Endovascular Surgery statement regarding the recently released 2020 ACC/AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Valvular Heart Disease.
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BIANCARI F, Rosato S, Costa G, Barbanti M, et al
A novel, comprehensive tool for predicting 30-day mortality after surgical aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Feb 12. pii: 6133627. doi: 10.1093.
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January 2021

BENEDETTO U, Sinha S, Dimagli A, Dixon L, et al
Aortic valve neocuspidization with autologous pericardium in adult patients: UK experience and meta-analytic comparison with other aortic valve substitutes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jan 31. pii: 6124836. doi: 10.1093.
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CELIK M, Milojevic M, Durko AP, Oei FBS, et al
Differences in baseline characteristics and outcomes of bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valves in surgical aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jan 26. pii: 6120377. doi: 10.1093.
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DE MEESTER C, Vanovershelde JL, Jahanyar J, Tamer S, et al
Long-term durability of bicuspid aortic valve repair: a comparison of 2 annuloplasty techniques.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jan 25. pii: 6120056. doi: 10.1093.
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MAS-PEIRO S, Faerber G, Bon D, Herrmann E, et al
Impact of chronic kidney disease in 29 893 patients undergoing transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement from the German Aortic Valve Registry.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021 Jan 17. pii: 6102681. doi: 10.1093.
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TWEDDELL JS
The root replacement remains the gold standard for the Ross procedure.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:234-235.
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DEL FORNO B, Ascione G, Alfieri O, De Bonis M, et al
Reply to Cimci et al.
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MURIN P, Weixler VHM, Moulla-Zeghouane J, Romanchenko O, et al
Subcoronary Ross/Ross-Konno operation in children and young adults: initial single-centre experience.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2021;59:226-233.
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December 2020

GOCOL R, Bis J, Malinowski M, Ciosek J, et al
Comparison of bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valve repair.
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TAMER S, Mastrobuoni S, Lemaire G, Jahanyar J, et al
Two decades of valve-sparing root reimplantation in tricuspid aortic valve: impact of aortic regurgitation and cusp repair.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Dec 17. pii: 6041054. doi: 10.1093.
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KARALKO M, Stejskal V, Dergel M, Gofus J, et al
Histopathological changes in dilated ascending aorta associated with aortic valve cuspidity.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Dec 17. pii: 6041057. doi: 10.1093.
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TEDORIYA T, Okano R, Fukuzumi M, Miyauchi T, et al
A simple technique of artificial chordae implantation in robotic cardiac surgery using a novel tube device supporting expanded polytetrafluoroethylene chordae ligation.
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Is the EuroSCORE II reliable in surgical mitral valve repair? A single-centre validation study.
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PETERSEN J, Lenz A, Adam G, Reichenspurner H, et al
Changes in transvalvular flow patterns after aortic valve repair: comparison of symmetric versus asymmetric aortic valve geometry.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Dec 7. pii: 6025473. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2020

KOFLER M, Meyer A, Schwartz J, Sundermann S, et al
A new calcium score to predict paravalvular leak in transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
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YAMABE T, Zhao Y, Kurlansky PA, Nitta S, et al
Assessment of long-term outcomes: aortic valve reimplantation versus aortic valve and root replacement with biological valved conduit in aortic root aneurysm with tricuspid valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Nov 24. pii: 5999154. doi: 10.1093.
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BELLUSCHI I, Alfieri O, Montorfano M, Castiglioni A, et al
Low left main coronary ostium: when surgery is still more appropriate than transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
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ELGHARABLY H, Javadikasgari H, Koprivanac M, Lowry AM, et al
Right versus left heart reverse remodelling after treating ischaemic mitral and tricuspid regurgitation.
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HOLMGREN A, Enger TB, Naslund U, Videm V, et al
Long-term results after aortic valve replacement for bicuspid or tricuspid valve morphology in a Swedish population.
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PAHWA S, Saran N, Pochettino A, Schaff H, et al
Outcomes of tricuspid valve surgery in patients with functional tricuspid regurgitation.
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LEE HA, Chou AH, Wu VC, Chan YS, et al
Nationwide cohort study of tricuspid valve repair versus replacement for infective endocarditis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Nov 6. pii: 5959810. doi: 10.1093.
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BARTUS K, Litwinowicz R, Bilewska A, Stapor M, et al
Final 5-year outcomes following aortic valve replacement with a RESILIA tissue bioprosthesis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Nov 3. pii: 5952768. doi: 10.1093.
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BECKMANN E, Martens A, Kaufeld T, Shrestha ML, et al
Reply to Baikoussis et al.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020;58:1106-1107.
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BAIKOUSSIS NG, Iakovakis I, Sigala E, Triantafillou K, et al
Aortic root surgery; ...sparing the valve.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020;58:1106.
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BARILI F, Gerosa G, Parolari A
Reply to Tomsic and Klautz.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020;58:1105-1106.
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TOMSIC A, Klautz RJM
What we see depends on what we look for.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020;58:1105.
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October 2020

CESNJEVAR RA, Harig F, Dietz M, Alkassar M, et al
Growth of hypoplastic mitral valves in hypoplastic left heart complex and similar constellations after anatomical left superior vena cava correction.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Oct 17. pii: 5929303. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

LAAKSO T, Laine M, Moriyama N, Dahlbacka S, et al
Impact of paravalvular regurgitation on the mid-term outcome after transcatheter and surgical aortic valve replacement.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Oct 15. pii: 5923772. doi: 10.1093.
PubMed Abstract available

LIU P, Xia DS, Qiao WH, Hu D, et al
Which is the best prosthesis in an isolated or combined tricuspid valve replacement?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Oct 13. pii: 5922759. doi: 10.1093.
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GAMMIE JS, Bartus K, Gackowski A, Szymanski P, et al
Safety and performance of a novel transventricular beating heart mitral valve repair system: 1-year outcomes.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Oct 10. pii: 5920584. doi: 10.1093.
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VEEN KM, Mokhles MM, Soliman O, de By TMMH, et al
Clinical impact and 'natural' course of uncorrected tricuspid regurgitation after implantation of a left ventricular assist device: an analysis of the European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support (EUROMACS).
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Oct 10. pii: 5920578. doi: 10.1093.
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MATSUSHIMA S, Hess A, Lammerzahl JR, Karliova I, et al
Unicuspid aortic valve repair with bicuspidization in the paediatric population.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020 Oct 1. pii: 5916386. doi: 10.1093.
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April 2020

PAPAKONSTANTINOU NA, Baikoussis NG
The Perceval S valve. Making the good better... or optimal?
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020;57:812-813.
PubMed

BERRETTA P, Di Eusanio M
Reply to Papakonstantinou and Baikoussis.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2020;57:813.
PubMed

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