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April 2024

BOWDISH ME, Habib RH, Kaneko T, Thourani VH, et al
Cardiac Surgery after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Trends and Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 3:S0003-4975(24)00254.
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MEHAFFEY JH, Kawsara M, Jagadeesan V, Chauhan D, et al
Atrial Fibrillation Management During Surgical vs Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Apr 1:S0003-4975(24)00250.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2024

SA MP, Jacquemyn X, Awad AK, Brown JA, et al
Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement With Reimplantation vs Remodeling: A Meta-analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:501-507.
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KIM ER, Lee C, Lee CH, Cho SH, et al
Long-term Outcomes of Polytetrafluoroethylene Bicuspid Pulmonary Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:535-541.
PubMed Abstract available

ROBERTS SH, Kaneko T
Simplest Explanations to a Complex Problem: Does Hospital Volume Explain Variability in TAVR Cost?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:533-534.
PubMed

February 2024

OKADA A, Beckmann E, Rocher EE, Fukui M, et al
Preprocedural computed tomography planning for surgical aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 19:S0003-4975(24)00121.
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DEROO S, Aldea GS
5-year COMMENCE Data Highlights Excellent Surgical Outcomes in Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 16:S0003-4975(24)00119.
PubMed

THOURANI VH, Abbas AE, Ternacle J, Hahn RT, et al
Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch After Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Analysis of the PARTNER Trials.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Feb 3:S0003-4975(24)00079.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAFF HV, Wei X
Contemporary Surgical Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:271-281.
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WERNER P, Poschner T, Gross C, Russo M, et al
Evaluation of a Novel Automated Suturing Technology for Mitral Chordal Implantation: 1-Year Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:474-478.
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RAMZY D, Estrera AL
Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement-Are We Doing the Right Thing?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:368-369.
PubMed

January 2024

ZINYANDU T, Knight JH, Thomas AS, Claxton J, et al
Long-term Outcomes Post Surgical Intervention for Congenital Supravalvar Aortic Stenosis in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 30:S0003-4975(24)00076.
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ELGHARABLY H, Unai S, Pettersson GB
Sutureless Prosthesis for Prosthetic Aortic Valve Endocarditis: Time to put Brakes on a Speedy Bus?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 27:S0003-4975(24)00070.
PubMed

MEHTA CK, Liu TX, Bonnell L, Habib RH, et al
Age-Stratified Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 23:S0003-4975(24)00068.
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OGAMI T, Dufendach KA, Imran M, Thoma FW, et al
Midterm Outcomes after Aortic Valve Neocuspidization (Ozaki procedure) in Adults.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024 Jan 10:S0003-4975(24)00003.
PubMed Abstract available

TOMPKINS BA, Nguyen TC
The Wave of Robotic Mitral Surgery Is Here to Stay.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:104-105.
PubMed

KUBO S, Tanaka A, Omura A, Tsunemi K, et al
Long-term Results of Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement and Aortic Cusp Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:78-85.
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RAM E, Lau C, Dimagli A, Gaudino M, et al
Valve Sparing vs Composite Valve Graft Root Replacement: Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2024;117:69-76.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2023

BAVARIA JE, Mumtaz MA, Griffith B, Svensson LG, et al
Five-Year Outcomes Following Bicuspid Aortic Valve Replacement with a Novel Tissue Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Dec 20:S0003-4975(23)01298.
PubMed Abstract available

PERRI JL, Nguyen TC
SAVR for BAV: A Tough Act to Follow.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:1231-1232.
PubMed

November 2023

O'GARA PT
Survival Following Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Nov 3:S0003-4975(23)01141.
PubMed

October 2023

THOURANI VH, Habib R, Szeto WY, Sabik JF, et al
Survival Following Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-Risk Patients: A Contemporary Trial Benchmark.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 16:S0003-4975(23)01064.
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DAVID TE
Aortic valve repair versus replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Oct 8:S0003-4975(23)01040.
PubMed

EUDAILEY KW, Pat B, Oh JY, Powell PC, et al
Plasma Exosome Hemoglobin Released During Surgery Is Associated With Cardiac Injury in Animal Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:834-843.
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September 2023

DAVID TE
Aortic Valve Sparing Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 29:S0003-4975(23)01027.
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HAHN RT, Lawlor MK, Davidson CJ, Badhwar V, et al
Tricuspid Valve Academic Research Consortium Definitions for Tricuspid Regurgitation and Trial Endpoints.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 29:S0003-4975(23)00969.
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CLAUS I, Veeragandham R, Zacek P, Vojacek J, et al
Aortic Valve Repair: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 28:S0003-4975(23)01028.
PubMed

SHAH AM, Almomani AA, Sako EJ, Hui DS, et al
Surgical and Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapy: Medicare Utilization and Reimbursement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 21:S0003-4975(23)00965.
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DAVID TE
Surgical treatment of active mitral valve endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 15:S0003-4975(23)00957.
PubMed

PERRIN N, Ben Ali W, Ludwig S, Duncan A, et al
Outcomes After Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement According to Regurgitation Etiology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 15:S0003-4975(23)00956.
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TOMSIC A, de Weger A, van der Stoel M, Klautz RJM, et al
A Nationwide Study on Mitral Valve Repair Versus Replacement for Active Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 13:S0003-4975(23)00938.
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GRIFFETH EM, Dearani JA, Schaff HV, Johnson JN, et al
Septal Myectomy Outcomes in Children and Adolescents With Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:499-507.
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STANLEY ME, De Klerk P, Abbott B, Najibi M, et al
Left Ventricular Septal Avulsion in the Setting of Blunt Cardiac Injury.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:e9-e12.
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HSIA TY
The Persistent Hazard in Young Children With End-Stage Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:598.
PubMed

CHEONG D, Eisenberg R, Lamour JM, Hsu DT, et al
Waitlist and Posttransplant Outcomes of Children and Young Adults With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:588-597.
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JAVADIKASGARI H, McGurk S, Newell PC, Awtry JA, et al
Evolving Concept of Aortic Valve Replacement in Asymptomatic Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Sep 1:S0003-4975(23)00914.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2023

PARKER W
The first mitral valve replacement?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 25:S0003-4975(23)00910.
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JASINSKI MJ, Joshua M, Wenzel-Jasinska I
Aortic Annuloplasty debate is still ongoing- : "oldies but goldies...sometimes".
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 25:S0003-4975(23)00911.
PubMed

MAGRUDER JT, Holst KA, Thourani VH
No (Easy) Way Out: Mitral Valve Surgery in Dialysis Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 24:S0003-4975(23)00902.
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MAVROUDIS CD
Different hearts, same problems: the role of right sided mitral valve disease in congenitally corrected transposition.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 24:S0003-4975(23)00908.
PubMed

GIRDAUSKAS E, Balaban U, Herrmann E, Bauer T, et al
Aortic valve repair results in better 1-year survival than replacement: results from German Aortic Valve Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 23:S0003-4975(23)00900.
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MORI M, Parsons N, Krane M, Guy TS, et al
Robotic Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 16:S0003-4975(23)00852.
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MICHELENA HI, Maleszewski JJ, Della Corte A, Otto CM, et al
The International Bicuspid Aortic Valve Consensus Statement: Enduring the Test of Time.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 11:S0003-4975(23)00850.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Aortic valve sparing operations in the presence of aortic cusp prolapse.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 7:S0003-4975(23)00825.
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DAVID TE
Aortic valve reimplantation or aortic root replacement with a valved conduit?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Aug 7:S0003-4975(23)00826.
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PEREZ ZG, Zafar MA, Velasco JJ, Sonsino A, et al
Aortic Size at the Time of Type A and Type B Dissections.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:262-268.
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LEE SO, Kim DH, Choi ES, Kwon BS, et al
Outcomes of Arterial Switch Operation With Aortic Arch Reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:340-347.
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EGHTESADY P
Kawashima: Timing, Mortality, Takedown and Atrioventricular Valve Valve Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:373.
PubMed

July 2023

LAU C
Addressing Structural Valve Degeneration and Need for Reoperation, the Achille's Heel of Bioprosthetic Mitral and Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 29:S0003-4975(23)00810.
PubMed

DESAI ND, Kelly JJ, Iyengar A, Zhao Y, et al
Midterm Results of an Algorithmic Three-Pronged Approach to Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 28:S0003-4975(23)00799.
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LENTZ CARVALHO J, Iribarne A
The Sustained Benefit of Mitral Valve Repair versus Replacement in Elderly Patients with Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 28:S0003-4975(23)00802.
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ABDELREHIM AA, Dearani JA, Miranda WR, Connolly HM, et al
Surgical Considerations for the Mitral Valve in Congenitally Corrected Transposition.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 22:S0003-4975(23)00719.
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HIRJI SA, Wegermann Z, Vemulapalli S, Newell P, et al
Benchmarking Outcomes of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jul 14:S0003-4975(23)00707.
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SENGUPTA A, Gauvreau K, Shukla A, Kohlsaat K, et al
Natural History of Truncal Root Dilatation and Truncal Valve Regurgitation in Truncus Arteriosus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:78-84.
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AZIZ H, Lawton JS
Low Risk Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Require Careful Consideration of Future Consequences.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:77.
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NGUYEN SN, Bacha EA, Goldstone AB
Fewer Valves, More Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:102-103.
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FUKUHARA S, Nguyen CTN, Yang B, Bolling SF, et al
Cardiac Reoperations in Patients With Transcatheter Aortic Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:69-76.
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KING G, Buratto E, Daley M, Iyengar A, et al
Impact of Aortic Atresia After Fontan Operation in Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;116:95-102.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2023

BARRON LM
Complex Mitral Valve Repair: Experience Matters.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 27:S0003-4975(23)00620.
PubMed

ZAID S, Hirji SA, Bapat VN, Denti P, et al
Surgical Explantation of Failed Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 22:S0003-4975(23)00612.
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KURLANSKY PA, Traad EA, Ebra G
Mitral repair versus replacement for degenerative mitral regurgitation in patients aged >/=65 years.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 10:S0003-4975(23)00582.
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SCHWANN TA, Vekstein AM, Engelman DT, Thibault D, et al
Long Term Outcomes and Anticoagulation in Mitral Valve Surgery - A Report from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 10:S0003-4975(23)00585.
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MAGRUDER JT, Holst KA, Thourani VH
Small, Smaller, Smallest: Minimally Invasive Approaches to Aortic Valve Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 9:S0003-4975(23)00588.
PubMed

LEE SI, Son KH, Park CH
Optimal Dose Warfarin for Asian Patients after Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 9:S0003-4975(23)00583.
PubMed

HOSOBA S, Ito T, Mori M, Kato R, et al
Endoscopic Aortic Valve Replacement: Initial Outcomes of Isolated and Concomitant Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jun 3:S0003-4975(23)00571.
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SHARMA V, Simpson FH, Hwang JK, Thomson B, et al
Cardiac Autotransplantation and Commando Operation for Complex Multivalvular Infective Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e127-e129.
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MANGANIELLO S, Soquet J, Mugnier A, Rousse N, et al
David Procedure: A 21-year Experience With 300 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1403-1410.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2023

IYENGAR A, Song C, Weingarten N, Rekhtman D, et al
Prosthesis Choice in Dialysis Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 26:S0003-4975(23)00509.
PubMed Abstract available

GOTTLIEB-SEN D
Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Challenges of Mitral Valve Replacement in Infants.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 23:S0003-4975(23)00500.
PubMed

MILLS M, John M, Tang R, Fundora MP, et al
Mitral Valve Replacement in Infants and Children: Experience using a 15 mm Mechanical Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 May 5:S0003-4975(23)00468.
PubMed Abstract available

BOVE T
Rapid Deployment Prostheses: Changing Paradigm of Aortic Annulus Sizing?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1327-1328.
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MARTINEZ-COMENDADOR J, Gonzalez-Barbeito M, Estevez-Cid F
Reducing the Incidence of Pacemaker With Perceval: Technique Not Oversizing the Annulus Is the Clue.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:1327.
PubMed

April 2023

FUKUHARA S, Wu X, Hawkins R, Ailawadi G, et al
Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis after Transcatheter and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Apr 28:S0003-4975(23)00456.
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MENTIAS A, Saad M, Menon V, Reed GW, et al
Transcatheter vs Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Pure Native Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:870-876.
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CANGUT B, Schaff HV, Suri RM, Greason KL, et al
Excess Reintervention With Mitroflow Prosthesis for Aortic Valve Replacement: Ten-Year Outcomes of a Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:949-956.
PubMed Abstract available

COMAS GM, Wei LM, Badhwar V
To Treat or Not to Treat? The Real Question on Anticoagulation After Mitral Repair Remains Unanswered.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:973-974.
PubMed

RIOS-ORTEGA JC, Sisniegas-Razon J, Yepez-Calderon C, Davila-Durand M, et al
Pulmonary Valve Reconstruction Using Autologous Pericardium: A Promising Technique to Consider.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e105-e107.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2023

SANAIHA Y, Verma A, Downey P, Hadaya J, et al
Center-Level Variation in Hospitalization Costs of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 18:S0003-4975(23)00288.
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HUCKABY LV, Grubb KJ
One Fell Swoop: Addressing Combined Aortic Stenosis and Regurgitation with TAVR.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Mar 16:S0003-4975(23)00285.
PubMed

ELBATARNY M, David TE, David CM, Chung JCY, et al
Improved Outcomes of Reimplantation vs Remodeling in Marfan Syndrome: A Propensity-Matched Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:576-582.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE
Reoperations After the Ross Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:639-640.
PubMed

EL SHERIF N, Dearani JA, Connolly HM, Bagameri G, et al
Complexity and Outcome of Reoperations After the Ross Procedure in the Current Era.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:633-639.
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LAWRENCE K, Fukuhara S, Ibrahim ME
Technique and Not Preoperative Factors Determine Ross Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:632.
PubMed

February 2023

YANG B
Aortic Valve Replacement vs Aortic Valve Replacement + Annular Enlargement: Apples to Oranges?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 24:S0003-4975(23)00170.
PubMed

YOUSEF S, Bianco V, Kliner D, Toma C, et al
Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Concomitant Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 13:S0003-4975(23)00133.
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KUMARESAN A
If Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography Impacts Outcomes, Why Is Utilization So Variable?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 12:S0003-4975(23)00129.
PubMed

RANARD LS, Vahl TP, Thourani VH
Weighing TAVR versus SAVR for Native Aortic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 9:S0003-4975(23)00124.
PubMed

JAHANGIRI M
Redo Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in the Era of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 3:S0003-4975(23)00097.
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TANIGUCHI T, Morimoto T, Yamaji K, Shirai S, et al
Life Expectancy of Patients with Severe Aortic Stenosis in Relation to Age and Surgical Risk Score.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 2:S0003-4975(23)00094.
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BOUCEK K, Mastropietro CW, Beall J, Keller E, et al
Staged versus Complete Repair in Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Feb 2:S0003-4975(23)00095.
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TAUH K, Bavaria JE
Selective Sinus Replacement-Is It Enough...Possibly?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:385-386.
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VEKSTEIN AM, Wojnarski CM, Weissler EH, Williams AR, et al
Selective Sinus Replacement for Aortic Root Aneurysm: Durable Approach in Selected Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:378-385.
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STARNES VA
Stabilization of the Annulus Through a Supported Ross Technique Is Redemonstrated as Beneficial to Older Patients but Should Be Used Cautiously in the Pediatric Population.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:460-461.
PubMed

SOW M, Ginde S, Bartz P, Cohen S, et al
The Supported vs Unsupported Ross in Pediatric Patients: Neoaortic Root and Ventricular Function.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:453-460.
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EMANI SM
How to Manage the Pulmonary Valve During Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:469-470.
PubMed

DEL FORNO B, Carino D, Bisogno A, Rizzello A, et al
Mitral Repair With Complete Rings or Posterior Bands in Barlow Disease: Long-term Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:421-427.
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SCHULTE LJ, Miller PC, Bhat AN, Carvajal-Dominguez HG, et al
Evolution of Pulmonary Valve Management During Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot: A 14-year Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:462-469.
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HIBINO M, Pandey AK, Chan V, Mazer CD, et al
Risk Factors for Postrepair Elevated Mitral Gradient: A Post-hoc Analysis of a Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:437-443.
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MACGILLIVRAY TE
The Time Is Now for the Aortic Team.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:549.
PubMed

SIDDIQUE A
Is It Time for an Aortic Team?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:548-549.
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EUDAILEY KW, Ebrahimi AJ, Still S, Prejean SP, et al
Endovascular Repair of an Ascending Aorta Dissection After Self-expanding TAVR by Suprasternal Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e41-e44.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2023

NARAYAN P, Dimagli A, Fudulu DP, Sinha S, et al
Risk Factors and Outcomes of Reoperative Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in The United Kingdom.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 27:S0003-4975(23)00087.
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MEHAFFEY JH, Badhwar V
Can We Make It a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood for Mitral Valve Surgery?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 19:S0003-4975(23)00036.
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AN KR, Chan VF, Fremes SE
Mechanical mitral valves and INR: how low can you go?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 12:S0003-4975(23)00024.
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CHEN Q, Bowdish ME, Malas J, Roach A, et al
Isolated Tricuspid Operations: Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 12:S0003-4975(23)00019.
PubMed Abstract available

BADHWAR V, Chikwe J, Gillinov AM, Vemulapalli S, et al
Risk of Surgical Mitral Valve Repair for Primary Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 11:S0003-4975(22)01611.
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FISCHER S, Romano G, Sharan L, Warnecke G, et al
Surgical Rehearsal for Mitral Valve Repair: Personalizing Surgical Simulation by 3D-Printing.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 10:S0003-4975(23)00015.
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MATSUURA K, Yamamoto H, Miyata H, Matsumiya G, et al
Mechanical versus Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients on Dialysis: Long-term Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 9:S0003-4975(23)00013.
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IYENGAR A, Patrick WL, Helmers MR, Kelly JJ, et al
Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status Independently Predicts Outcomes After Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 6:S0003-4975(23)00009.
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CHU MWA, Ruel M, Graeve A, Gerdisch MW, et al
Low-Dose Versus Standard Warfarin After Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement: A Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 Jan 4:S0003-4975(23)00005.
PubMed Abstract available

WARD AF, Schaff HV, Dearani JA
Septal Myectomy: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:20-24.
PubMed

FATIMA B, Schaff HV, Stephens EH, King KS, et al
Incidence of Reoperation After Surgical Procedure for Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction in Children and Young Adults.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:136-142.
PubMed Abstract available

CARINO D, Lorusso R, Del Forno B, Lapenna E, et al
Edge-to-Edge Technique Used as a Bailout for Suboptimal Mitral Repair: Long-term Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:112-118.
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DAVID TE
Chordal Replacement With Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene Sutures to Correct Leaflet Prolapse.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:103-104.
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NAGASE T, Yamagishi M, Maeda Y, Asada S, et al
Multiple Pulmonary Artery Plasty With Tissue-Engineered Vascular Grafts.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2023;115:e11-e13.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2022

YOUSEF S, Serna-Gallegos D, Brown JA, Ogami T, et al
Outcomes of Root Enlargement Versus Root Replacement for Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 27:S0003-4975(22)01613.
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CHETAN D, Szabo A, Fan S, Morgan C, et al
Melody Mitral Valve is a Promising Alternative to Mechanical Valve Replacement for Young Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Dec 2:S0003-4975(22)01498.
PubMed Abstract available

ANYANWU AC, Weiss AJ
Volume Improves Outcomes in Septal Myectomy, but Who Gets Left Behind?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2138-2139.
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HOLST KA, Schaff HV, Smedira NG, Habermann EB, et al
Impact of Hospital Volume on Outcomes of Septal Myectomy for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2131-2138.
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CASTILLO-SANG M
Necessity Is the Mother of Invention: How Making Mitral Exposure Easier During Minimally Invasive Surgery Can Improve Adoption Rates.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e469.
PubMed

YANG B, Ghita C, Palmer S
Y-incision Aortic Root Enlargement With Modified Aortotomy Upsizing the Annulus by 5 Valve Sizes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e479-e481.
PubMed Abstract available

PENA A, Buzzatti N, Alfieri O, Maisano F, et al
Optimizing Exposure for Mitral Repair: Anterior Annulus-to-Leaflet Stitch Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e465-e468.
PubMed Abstract available

ALLEN K, Chhatriwalla A, Kirker E
Transcarotid Access Is Preferred to Transaxillary Access for Nonfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:2398.
PubMed

November 2022

JAHANIAN S, Arghami A, Wittwer ED, King KS, et al
Does Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair Mean Less Postoperative Pain?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Nov 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)01430.
PubMed Abstract available

HABERTHEUER A, Sultan I
Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices in TAVR: All, None, or Selective?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1978-1979.
PubMed

CONDELLO I, Rimmaudo F
Neurologic Events Risk Prediction and Embolic Protection Devices in TAVR.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1977-1978.
PubMed

MEHAFFEY JH
Aortic Annular Enlargement Through the Lens of Valve-in-Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1979-1980.
PubMed

CONDELLO I, Rimmaudo F, Contegiacomo G
Surgical Aortic Annular Enlargement for High Mean Gradient Prevention Perspective of Valve-in-Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1979.
PubMed

PATLOLLA SH, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
Mitral Annular Calcification in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Prevalence and Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1679-1687.
PubMed Abstract available

KRIEGEL J, Takayama H
Sizable Valve Implantation May Lead to Sizable Pacemaker Risk.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1627-1628.
PubMed

NELSON JS, Fuller S, Kim YY, Maul TM, et al
Capturing Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Framework for Development of an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Mortality Risk Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1762-1770.
PubMed Abstract available

GRAU JB
Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch: Troubles to Come for TAVR Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1620.
PubMed

October 2022

GILLINOV AM, Hodges K, Burns DJP
Anticoagulation after Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Oct 20. pii: S0003-4975(22)01332.
PubMed

BROWN CR, Sperry AE, Cohen WG, Han JJ, et al
Risk of Stroke and Major Bleeding with Vitamin-K Antagonist Use after Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Oct 9. pii: S0003-4975(22)01313.
PubMed Abstract available

SMEDIRA NG, Desai M
Apical Myectomy in HCM: Time to Let the Rubber of the Operation Meet the Road of a Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1289-1290.
PubMed

SUN D, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
Transapical Ventricular Remodeling for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Systolic Cavity Obliteration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1284-1289.
PubMed Abstract available

KWON JH, Chen S, Ganta S, Shorbaji K, et al
Nine-Year Experience With the Arterial Switch Operation With Closed Coronary Transfer.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1395-1402.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F, Avtaar Singh SS
Biomechanical Knowledge of the Pulmonary Valve Autograft for the Improvement of the Ross Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1528-1529.
PubMed

BROWN TN, Brown DW, Tweddell JS, Bates KE, et al
Digoxin Associated With Greater Transplant-Free Survival in High- vs Low-Risk Interstage Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1453-1459.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2022

MACALISTER SJ, Buratto E, Naimo PS, Ye XT, et al
Long-term Outcomes of Staged Complete Repair of Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 22. pii: S0003-4975(22)01233.
PubMed Abstract available

PIENTA MJ, Theurer P, He C, Clark M, et al
Contemporary Management of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation at Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 20. pii: S0003-4975(22)01224.
PubMed Abstract available

FINUCANE K
Avoiding right ventricle decompression does not necessarily protect from ischaemic death in pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 13. pii: S0003-4975(22)01207.
PubMed

SENGUPTA A, Gauvreau K, Marx GR, Colan SD, et al
Residual Lesion Severity Predicts Mid-Term Outcomes Following Congenital Aortic Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 5. pii: S0003-4975(22)01186.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEUNG EW, Mastropietro CW, Flores S, Amula V, et al
Procedural Outcomes of Pulmonary Atresia Intact Ventricular Septum in Neonates: A Multicenter Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 4. pii: S0003-4975(22)01185.
PubMed Abstract available

SAKU K, Kunihara T
Forme fruste bicuspid aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Sep 2. pii: S0003-4975(22)01141.
PubMed

OBEROI M, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
Surgical Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Complicated by Infective Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:744-749.
PubMed Abstract available

EL ARID JM, Dion F, Neville P, Lefort B, et al
Eversion for Stabilization: A Standardized Technique for Pulmonary Autograft Inclusion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e217-e218.
PubMed Abstract available

ALI HASSAN SM, Paleczny S, Bisleri G
Sutureless Valves in Diseased Aortic Root and Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1093-1094.
PubMed

POONIA A, Giridhara P
Timing for Repair in Outflow Ventricular Septal Defect With Aortic Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1095.
PubMed

JIA B, Shi Q
Timing for Outflow Ventricular Septal Defect, With or Without Aortic Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:1094-1095.
PubMed

VARRICA A, Satriano A, Frigiola A, Giamberti A, et al
Autograft Wrapping Reinforcement in Adolescents Undergoing Ross Operation: A Tailored Coat.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:866-871.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2022

PEREZ Y, Dearani JA, Miranda WR, Stephens EH, et al
Subaortic Stenosis in Adult Patients with Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 17. pii: S0003-4975(22)01115.
PubMed Abstract available

MAZUR PK, Arghami A, Macielak SA, Nei SD, et al
Apixaban for Anticoagulation after Robotic Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 13. pii: S0003-4975(22)01106.
PubMed Abstract available

BOUCHAT M, Pelce E, Porto A, Badaoui R, et al
Incidence of persistent left bundle branch block after rapid-deployment aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 8. pii: S0003-4975(22)01081.
PubMed Abstract available

STROBEL RJ, Sahli ZT, Mehaffey JH, Hawkins RB, et al
Appropriateness of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis is Increasing.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 7. pii: S0003-4975(22)01079.
PubMed Abstract available

HOFFMAN D, Odell JA
Transventricular Mitral Valvotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 6. pii: S0003-4975(22)01082.
PubMed

DOKOLLARI A, Sicouri S, Torregrossa G, Ramlawi B, et al
Conduction Block after Rapid-deployment Aortic Valve Replacemen.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Aug 6. pii: S0003-4975(22)01083.
PubMed

SAKAMOTO T, Nagase Y, Takiguchi M, Umehara N, et al
Biventricular Repair Conversion After Temporary One and a Half Ventricular Repair for Hypoplastic Right Ventricle.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e129-e132.
PubMed Abstract available

ABELN KB, Schafers S, Ehrlich T, Federspiel JM, et al
Ross Operation With Autologous External Autograft Stabilization-Long-term Results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:502-509.
PubMed Abstract available

MALICK A, Ning Y, Kurlansky PA, Melehy A, et al
Development of De Novo Aortic Insufficiency in Patients With HeartMate 3.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:450-456.
PubMed Abstract available

JASINSKI M, Kosiorowska K, Berezowski M
Gradients After Aortic Valve Repair-To Worry or Not to Worry?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:610-611.
PubMed

July 2022

DAVID TE
Aortic valve repair for aortic insufficiency due to cusp prolapse.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 18. pii: S0003-4975(22)00979.
PubMed

BURATTO E, Konstantinov IE
Complex aortic valve repair - can we make a silk purse from a sow's ear?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00962.
PubMed

SANAIHA Y, Hadaya JE, Tran Z, Shemin RJ, et al
Transcatheter and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 13. pii: S0003-4975(22)00941.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE
Does the type of annuloplasty ring or band affect the outcome of mitral valve repair?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)00959.
PubMed

SYLVESTER CB, Ryan CT, Frankel WC, Asokan S, et al
Readmission after Bioprosthetic versus Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 5. pii: S0003-4975(22)00925.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE
High gradients across the mitral valve after repair for leaflet prolapse.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jul 4. pii: S0003-4975(22)00927.
PubMed

HAGE A, Ghoneim A, Chu MWA
Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Mitral Repair: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:35-39.
PubMed

BRESCIA AA, Bolling SF
Mitral Ring "Size" Is Not an Absolute: A 30 Is Not a 30.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:133.
PubMed

REED AK, Villaba JA, Cameron DE, Bloom JP, et al
Early Failure of a Bioprosthetic Valve in the Pulmonary Position Causing Panic.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e13-e15.
PubMed Abstract available

LUTHRA S, Eissa A, Malvindi PG, Tsang GM, et al
Calcification of Gore-Tex Neochord After Mitral Repair: Electron Microscopy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:e1-e3.
PubMed Abstract available

ROACH A, Trento A, Emerson D, Gill G, et al
Durable Robotic Mitral Repair of Degenerative Primary Regurgitation With Long-Term Follow-Up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;114:84-90.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2022

NEWELL P, Percy E, Hirji S, Harloff M, et al
Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair Among High and Low-Volume Surgeons Within a High-Volume Institution.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(22)00850.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHLEIN J, Kaider A, Gabriel H, Wiedemann D, et al
Aortic Valve Repair in Pediatric Patients - 30 Years Single Center Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(22)00854.
PubMed Abstract available

ANAND J, Schafstedde M, Giebels C, Schafers HJ, et al
Significance of Effective Height and Mechanism of Regurgitation in Tricuspid Aortic Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(22)00848.
PubMed Abstract available

HUANG Y, Schaff HV, Swarna KS, Sangaralingham LR, et al
Anticoagulation after Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: Are We Following the Guidelines?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 29. pii: S0003-4975(22)00849.
PubMed Abstract available

YOUSEF S, Brown JA, Serna-Gallegos D, Navid F, et al
The Impact of Aortic Root Enlargement on Patients undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 28. pii: S0003-4975(22)00845.
PubMed Abstract available

LANG M, Vitanova K, Voss B, Feirer N, et al
Beyond the 10-year horizon: Mitral valve repair solely with chordal replacement and annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 8. pii: S0003-4975(22)00803.
PubMed Abstract available

SVENSSON LG
Clarification and Confirmation on Yacoub-David Remodeling.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2006-2007.
PubMed

GIEBELS C, Fister JC, Ehrlich T, Federspiel J, et al
Failures of Valve-sparing Aortic Root Replacement Using the Root Remodeling Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2000-2006.
PubMed Abstract available

CRAWFORD TC, Grimm JC
Physical Frailty and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Outcomes: Can We Achieve a Congruent Assessment of This Important Confounder?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2026.
PubMed

SHEN C, Che G
Straight Back Syndrome in an Elderly Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2106.
PubMed

GHOREISHI M, Pasrija C, Kon Z
Which One Would You Rather Have If You Are 50: TAVR vs Small-Incision AVR vs Full Sternotomy AVR.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:2109-2110.
PubMed

DAVID TE
Late outcomes of reimplantation of the aortic valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jun 1. pii: S0003-4975(22)00793.
PubMed

May 2022

MOIROUX-SAHRAOUI A, Farge A, Zacek P, Lansac E, et al
External ring annuloplasty: a safe landing zone for transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 May 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00724.
PubMed Abstract available

SIMONATO M, Vemulapalli S, Ben-Yehuda O, Wu C, et al
Minimum Core Data Elements for Evaluation of TAVR: A Scientific Statement by PASSION CV, HVC, and TVT Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1730-1742.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMAZAKI K, Minatoya K, Kumagai M, Handa T, et al
Valve-sparing Aortic Root Replacement for a Patient With Filamin A Mutation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e397.
PubMed

WANG WT, Chen OD, Li X, Cen JZ, et al
A Modified Technique for Valve Regurgitation After Partial Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e385-e387.
PubMed Abstract available

GHARIBEH L, Rahmouni K, Crean AM, Castillo J, et al
Severe Mitral Annular Calcification in Two Cases of Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e327-e330.
PubMed Abstract available

PFEIFER J, Rentzsch A, Matsushima S, Giebels C, et al
A New Technique of Aortoventricular Patch Enlargement and Root Replacement for Annular Hypoplasia.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e339-e341.
PubMed Abstract available

MOHAN N, Ahmad M, Al Dossari G, Roughneen E, et al
The Longest Documented Postoperative Survivor of a Brock Procedure 63 Years Later.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e347-e349.
PubMed Abstract available

O'HAIR DP, Gada H, Sotelo MR, Wagner L, et al
Enhanced Detection of Heart Valve Disease Using Integrated Artificial Intelligence at Scale.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1499-1504.
PubMed Abstract available

WONG LY, Alver N, Dewey EN, Bhamidipati C, et al
Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in the Elderly.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1477-1481.
PubMed Abstract available

BETHANCOURT CN, Blitzer D, Yamabe T, Zhao Y, et al
Valve-Sparing Root Replacement Versus Bio-Bentall: Inverse Propensity Weighting of 796 Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1529-1535.
PubMed Abstract available

FAROUX L, Mohammadi S, Rodes-Cabau J
Transcarotid TAVR: Towards a Better Understanding of Cerebral Embolic Events.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1752.
PubMed

EIKELBOOM R, Belley-Cote EP, Whitlock RP
We Need High-quality Evidence Regarding the Ross Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1754-1755.
PubMed

KOBAYASHI Y, Kotani Y, Kuroko Y, Kawabata T, et al
Staged Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot: A Strategy for Optimizing Clinical and Functional Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1575-1581.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2022

ISHIKAWA N, Watanabe G, Horikawa T, Seguchi R, et al
Robot-assisted totally-endoscopic mitral valve plasty and coronary artery bypass grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 18. pii: S0003-4975(22)00523.
PubMed Abstract available

AMABILE A, Krane M, Dufendach K, Baird CW, et al
Standardized Aortic Valve Neocuspidization for Treatment of Aortic Valve Diseases.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 16. pii: S0003-4975(22)00518.
PubMed Abstract available

AMABILE A, Geirsson A, Krane M
A Call to Standardize Nomenclature for Aortic Valve Neocuspidization: A Quest for Comparable Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 16. pii: S0003-4975(22)00529.
PubMed

GOFUS J, Fila P, Vobornik M, Ondrasek J, et al
Unicuspid Aortic Valve in Patients Undergoing the Ross Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Apr 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00512.
PubMed Abstract available

SADRI V, Kohli K, Jimenez JH, Cranford WS, et al
Impact of Anchor Location on Mitral Neochordae Forces: An In Vitro Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1378-1384.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKURA M, Eishi K, Miura T, Matsumaru I, et al
David Operation for Insufficient Pulmonary Autograft After Ross-Konno Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e279-e281.
PubMed Abstract available

MALANKAR DP, Mali S, Garekar S, Sheth R, et al
Single-Stage Unifocalization and Intracardiac Repair Using Two Tube Grafts.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e299-e302.
PubMed Abstract available

D'ONOFRIO A, Cibin G, Pittarello D, Gerosa G, et al
Double Transapical Access During Neochord Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e291-e293.
PubMed Abstract available

HUANG S, Yue Y, Liang M, Feng K, et al
Neutrophil Gelatinase-associated Lipocalin: A Potential Predictor of Embolic Events in Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1215-1222.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2022

MCGRATH D, Salehi P, Weintraub A, Kawabori M, et al
Transcarotid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With Simple "Flip-n-Flex" Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 25. pii: S0003-4975(22)00380.
PubMed Abstract available

TULLY A, Hsuan Lee AC, Gruessner S, Massad M, et al
Surgical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Explantation Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 25. pii: S0003-4975(22)00381.
PubMed Abstract available

GAMMIE JS, Quinn RW, Pasrija C
Adding mitral valve translocation to the tool kit for treatment of secondary mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 23. pii: S0003-4975(22)00375.
PubMed

GAMMIE JS, Vander Salm TJ
Decalcification of the mitral annulus using ultrasonic energy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 19. pii: S0003-4975(22)00352.
PubMed

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.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 14. pii: S0003-4975(21)02119.
PubMed

WILLIAMS E, El-Hamamsy I
Stentless Aortic Valves: Quo Vadis?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00334.
PubMed

VIGNAC M, Bjorck HM, Olsson C, Eriksson MJ, et al
Sex differences in aortopathy and valve diseases among patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Mar 7. pii: S0003-4975(22)00304.
PubMed Abstract available

SHARMA A, Alvarez A, Nazif T, Kodali S, et al
Tale of a Black Heart!
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e163-e165.
PubMed Abstract available

ALI HASSAN SM, Paleczny S, Hamilton A, Payne DM, et al
Is It Feasible to Implant Sutureless Valves in Presence of Diseased Aortic Root and Aortic Aneurysm?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e175-e178.
PubMed Abstract available

FATTOUCH K, Dioguardi P, Guccione F, Nogara A, et al
10-Year Results of Mitral Repair and Coronary Bypass for Ischemic Regurgitation: A Randomized Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:816-822.
PubMed Abstract available

BARRON DJ
Untangling the Mysteries of MAPCAs with the Identification of Different Patterns and Types.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:882-883.
PubMed

MAINWARING RD, Adamson G, Hanley FL
To Unifocalize or Not to Unifocalize?: A Comparison of Retroesophageal Versus Anterior Collaterals.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:875-882.
PubMed Abstract available

PADALINO MA
Tetralogy of Fallot and Pulmonary Valve Replacement: Can We Break the Vicious Cycle?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1046-1047.
PubMed

VAN DEN EYNDE J, Sa MPBO, Vervoort D, Roever L, et al
Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Tetralogy of Fallot: An Updated Meta-Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:1036-1046.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2022

MIWA K, Iwai S, Nagashima T
Aortic-to-Right Ventricle Shunting for Rare Cardiovascular Conditions.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 26. pii: S0003-4975(22)00283.
PubMed Abstract available

TAKAHASHI Y, Murakami T, Kishimoto N, Kawase T, et al
Simple Height Reduction of the Posterior Leaflet in Robotic Mitral Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 22. pii: S0003-4975(22)00225.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU Y, Imbrie-Moore AM, Paulsen MJ, Park MH, et al
A Novel Device for Intraoperative Direct Visualization of a Pressurized Root in Aortic Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 22. pii: S0003-4975(22)00219.
PubMed Abstract available

FRANKEL WC, Sylvester CB, Asokan S, Ryan CT, et al
Outcomes, Cost, and Readmission after Surgical Aortic or Mitral Valve Replacement at Safety-Net versus Non-Safety-Net Hospitals.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 21. pii: S0003-4975(22)00206.
PubMed Abstract available

MCCARTHY PM
Help Wanted: New Options for Tricuspid Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 16. pii: S0003-4975(22)00193.
PubMed

HAGE A, Chu MWA
The Critically Important Role of the Annuloplasty in Mitral Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 14. pii: S0003-4975(22)00185.
PubMed

AN KR, Fremes SE
Mechanical mitral valves and INR: how low can you go?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 12. pii: S0003-4975(22)00181.
PubMed

YANG B, Makkinejad A, Fukuhara S, Clemence J Jr, et al
Stentless Versus Stented Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 9. pii: S0003-4975(22)00177.
PubMed Abstract available

HUANG Y, Dearani JA, Stephens EH, Saran N, et al
Outcomes of Tricuspid Valve Repair with Artificial Neochordae in Pediatric and Adult Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 8. pii: S0003-4975(22)00174.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F, Avtaar Singh SS
Between Mitral Valve Translocation and Lack of High-Level Evidence in Subannular Mitral Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 3. pii: S0003-4975(22)00151.
PubMed

DAVID TE, Seidman MA, David CM, Lafreniere-Roula M, et al
Outcomes of Reimplantation of the Aortic Valve in Patients with Aortic Cusp Fenestration.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Feb 2. pii: S0003-4975(22)00133.
PubMed Abstract available

KHOSHHAL Z, Tam DY, Gaudino M
Aortic Root Enlargement-Doing Too Much or Not Enough?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:699-700.
PubMed

WELLS DA, Morales DLS
"Band-Aids" for Small Annuli.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:645-646.
PubMed

BOND E, Marey G, Knoper R, Said SM, et al
Left Thoracotomy Beating Heart Repair of Mitral Periprosthetic Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e103-e105.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHANG J, Li T
Stent in Left Renal Vein Stuck at the Opening of Tricuspid Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e91-e94.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG F, Wang Q, Meng H, Zhang GJ, et al
Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries in Noncyanotic Congenital Heart Disease.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e125-e127.
PubMed Abstract available

SCORSIN M, Andreas M, Corona S, Guta AC, et al
Novel Transcatheter Mitral Prosthesis Designed to Preserve Physiological Ventricular Flow Dynamics.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:593-599.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN D, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
Impact of Body Mass Index on Outcome of Septal Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:519-526.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2022

CHU MWA, Ruel M, Graeve A, Gerdisch MW, et al
Low-Dose Versus Standard Warfarin After Mechanical Mitral Valve Replacement: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 28. pii: S0003-4975(22)00138.
PubMed Abstract available

BAVARIA JE, Griffith B, Heimansohn DA, Rozanski J, et al
Five-year Outcomes of the COMMENCE Trial Investigating Aortic Valve Replacement with RESILIA Tissue.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 19. pii: S0003-4975(22)00063.
PubMed Abstract available

KIAII BB, Moront MG, Patel HJ, Ruel M, et al
Outcomes of Surgical Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients 65 Years of Age.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 19. pii: S0003-4975(22)00062.
PubMed Abstract available

GAMMIE JS, Quinn RW, Holmes SD
Standardization of Mitral Regurgitation Grading Starts with Abandoning Historical "Plus" Terminology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 17. pii: S0003-4975(22)00044.
PubMed

BAJAJ SS, Fann JI
History of Surgery for Mitral Stenosis: John Mayow to Charles Bailey.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 17. pii: S0003-4975(22)00047.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHENA S
Evolution of Alternative-Access Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Is an "Alternative" Access Still Needed?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00032.
PubMed

CLEMENCE J JR, Yang B
Aortic Root Replacement of Small Roots to Prepare for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 11. pii: S0003-4975(22)00024.
PubMed Abstract available

KAMIYA K, Nagatani Y, Terada S, Matsubayashi Y, et al
Validation of Virtual Imaging of a Dynamic, Functioning Aortic Valve Using an Ex-vivo Porcine Heart.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 10. pii: S0003-4975(22)00019.
PubMed Abstract available

DUENAS H, Mehaffey JH, Yarboro LT
Surgical Explant of a Lotus Transcatheter Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 5. pii: S0003-4975(22)00011.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Rosenbloom LM, Watt TMF, Bergquist CS, et al
Ultrasonic Emulsification of Severe Mitral Annular Calcification During Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022 Jan 3. pii: S0003-4975(21)02171.
PubMed Abstract available

KIRKER E, Jones B
Hospital Procedure Volume Not Associated With 30-Day Stroke Rate for Transcarotid or Transaxillary/Subclavian Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:376-377.
PubMed

RAHEJA S, Shetty V, Shanmugasundaram B, Shetty DP, et al
A Novel Surgical Technique to Address Post-Septal Myectomy Ventricular Septal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:e63-e66.
PubMed Abstract available

ALSOUFI B, Knight JH, St Louis J, Raghuveer G, et al
Are Mechanical Prostheses Valid Alternatives to the Ross Procedure in Young Children Under 6 Years Old?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:166-173.
PubMed Abstract available

RAJAB TK, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Kavarana MN, Mokashi S, et al
Ross Operation in Neonates: A Meta-analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:192-198.
PubMed Abstract available

BAKIR NH, MacGregor RM, Khiabani AJ, Musharbash FN, et al
Concomitant Cox-Maze IV and Septal Myectomy in Patients With Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2022;113:109-117.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2021

PERROTTI A, Francica A, Monaco F, Quintana E, et al
Post-operative Quality of Life after Full-sternotomy and Mini-sternotomy Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 28. pii: S0003-4975(21)02143.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMAGUCHI A, Kato H, Matsubara M, Mathis BJ, et al
Congenital Tricuspid Valve Calcification Necessitating Neonatal Surgical Intervention.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 27. pii: S0003-4975(21)02146.
PubMed Abstract available

RUSSO MJ, Thourani VH, Cohen DJ, Malaisrie SC, et al
Minimally Invasive versus Full Sternotomy for Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement in Low-risk Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)02134.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F, Avtaar Singh SS
Not just quantification of mitral regurgitation. Going back to the morphology of tethering?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)02127.
PubMed

BISHAWI M, Glower DD
Restrictive mitral annuloplasty: Patient selection is the key.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)02112.
PubMed

MACGILLIVRAY TE
Surgical Management of Aortic Valve Endocarditis-The High-Water Mark?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)02109.
PubMed

ZUBAREVICH A, Ruhparwar A, Weymann A
Robotic Assisted Aortic Valve Replacement - Who Really Benefits from Robotic Procedures?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)02116.
PubMed

XU Q, Duan S, Wang B, Chen R, et al
A Novel Modified Hybrid Therapy for Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)02104.
PubMed Abstract available

PISSARRA D, Maximo J, Campos I, Pinho P, et al
TRAUMATIC AORTIC VALVE INJURY AFTER BLUNT CHEST TRAUMA.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)02101.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMAZAKI Y, Wada T, Kadohama T, Takagi D, et al
Pacemaker Lead-induced Tricuspid Valve Stenosis and Reverse Lutembacher Syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)02097.
PubMed Abstract available

SAKU K, Arimura S, Takagi T, Hoshino S, et al
Successful Repair of a Forme Fruste Bicuspid Aortic Valve by the Raphe Suspension Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)02096.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F, Avtaar Singh SS
Restrictive Mitral Annuloplasty: Still a Viable Procedure?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 10. pii: S0003-4975(21)02048.
PubMed

CHEN J, Lu Y, Yang Y, Kong X, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Regurgitation due to Takayasu Arteritis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)02033.
PubMed Abstract available

OZHAN A, Bademci MS, Bayraktar FA
Meticulous Evaluation of Annuloplasty in Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)02035.
PubMed

MATSUI Y, Kubota S, Seki T, Shingu Y, et al
Simple Chordal Replacement with a Newly Designed "Mitral Plate" in Mitral Valvuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)02037.
PubMed Abstract available

LAMELAS J, Alnajar A
Outcomes to Consider in the Surgical Implantation of Transcatheter Valves in Patients With Mitral Annular Calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:2112.
PubMed

VRICELLA LA, El-Zein C, Hibino N, Rausa J, et al
Technical Modifications That Might Improve Long-term Outcomes of the Ross Procedure in Children.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1997-2004.
PubMed Abstract available

LAWRIE G, Zoghbi W, Little S, Shah D, et al
One Hundred Percent Reparability of Mitral Prolapse: Results of a Dynamic Nonresectional Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1921-1928.
PubMed Abstract available

CAO XX, Talukder MF, Hongxin L, Wenbin G, et al
Peratrial Balloon Pulmonary Valvotomy in Infants: Right Ventricular Wall None-Touch Technique.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e467-e470.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2021

FUKUHARA S, Ailawadi G, Deeb GM
Non-Aortic Valve Cardiac Surgery after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 26. pii: S0003-4975(21)01986.
PubMed Abstract available

MAGRUDER JT, Morris C, Thourani VH
Treating Patients, Not Just Diseases: Cardiac Surgery following TAVR.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01993.
PubMed

SENAY S, Bastopcu M, Gullu AU, Kocyigit M, et al
Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery with Intracardiac Ultrasound Guided Septal Myectomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)01977.
PubMed Abstract available

YUN J, Saleh OA, Chung JW, Bakaeen FG, et al
Cardiac Operations after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)01910.
PubMed Abstract available

ARGHAMI A, Jahanian S, Daly RC, Hemmati P, et al
Robotic Mitral Valve Repair: A Decade of Experience with Echocardiographic Follow-up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)01919.
PubMed Abstract available

HOSOBA S, Ito T, Orii M
3D-endoscopic assisted concomitant mitral and aortic valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)01915.
PubMed Abstract available

ZHU K, Pan S, Liu D, Wang C, et al
Minimally Invasive Bio-Chimney Technique for Postrepair Mitral Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)01908.
PubMed Abstract available

THOURANI VH, Brennan JM, Edelman JJ, Thibault D, et al
Association of Volume and Outcomes in 234,556 Patients Undergoing Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 13. pii: S0003-4975(21)01891.
PubMed Abstract available

BRAUN J
Downsized Mitral Annuloplasty for Functional Mitral Regurgitation: Still Unbeaten When Done Properly in the Right Patient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 12. pii: S0003-4975(21)01890.
PubMed

MEHAFFEY JH
Aortic Annular Enlargement during Aortic Valve Replacement: Shedding Light on the Conundrum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 12. pii: S0003-4975(21)01901.
PubMed

GERDISCH MW
Atrial Fibrillation in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Seek, Find and Treat.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 12. pii: S0003-4975(21)01899.
PubMed

DE MARTINO A, Milano AD, Bortolotti U
ENLARGENMENT OF THE AORTIC ANNULUS DURING AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT: A still unresolved conundrum.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 8. pii: S0003-4975(21)01845.
PubMed

KANG Y, Hwang HY
Right Evaluation of Right Heart Function in Patients Undergoing TVR.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1725-1726.
PubMed

CONDELLO I, Mastroroberto P, Santarpino G
Coagulation Nadirs in Risk Stratification After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1726-1727.
PubMed

HILL MA, Mitchell MB, Rajab TK
Mitral Valve Anatomy in Patients with Native Aortic Root Thrombosis after Norwood Palliation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Nov 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)01829.
PubMed

GOPAL K, Madathil T, Varma PK
Surgical Challenges in Retrieval of an Embolized Transcatheter Valve From the Aorta.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e325-e328.
PubMed Abstract available

KATTACH H, Shah BN, Harden S, Barlow CW, et al
Premature Structural Failure of Trifecta Bioprosthesis in Midterm Follow-up: A Single-Center Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:1424-1431.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2021

CHIU HT, Jhou HJ, Chen PH, Lee CH, et al
Comparing Single- and Dual Antiplatelet Therapies Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 26. pii: S0003-4975(21)01764.
PubMed Abstract available

BABOKIN VE, Trofimov NA, Egorov DV
Combined Surgical Correction of Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 22. pii: S0003-4975(21)01754.
PubMed

HUANG K, Wang Y, Huang J, Chu X, et al
Nomogram Predicts Improvement of Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 22. pii: S0003-4975(21)01752.
PubMed Abstract available

MACK M, Carroll JD, Thourani V, Vemulapalli S, et al
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapy in the United States: A Report from the STS/ACC TVT Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)01408.
PubMed Abstract available

BORTOLOTTI U
Nina Braunwald's Tale: Pioneering Prosthetic Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)01753.
PubMed

RAVIKUMAR MS, Palanisamy V, Chidambaram K, Ramar A, et al
A rare combination of Double orifice mitral valve with non-compaction of left ventricle.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01737.
PubMed

SHI WY, Kaneko T
The Call to Perfection: A High Bar for Sutureless and Rapid Deployment Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01741.
PubMed

CHEN YH, Chang HH, Kuo CC, Leu HB, et al
Impact of Prosthesis-Patient Mismatch After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Asian Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01727.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN D, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
Patient-Reported Atrial Fibrillation Following Septal Myectomy for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 13. pii: S0003-4975(21)01722.
PubMed Abstract available

DALEN M, Persson M, Glaser N, Sartipy U, et al
Sex and permanent pacemaker implantation after surgical aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 11. pii: S0003-4975(21)01714.
PubMed Abstract available

GARCIA-VILLARREAL OA
The clover technique for tricuspid regurgitation: edge-to-edge plus annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Oct 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)01712.
PubMed

SCAFFA R, Salica A, Weltert L, Irace FG, et al
Optimized Use of the "Skirt" of the Valsalva Graft for the Completion Bentall Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e303-e305.
PubMed Abstract available

PROMPHAN W, Mokarapong P, Sukhakul K, Qureshi SA, et al
Late Explantation of Venus P-Valve After Implantation: Macroscopic and Histologic Findings.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e291-e294.
PubMed Abstract available

VALDIGEM BP, Correia EB, Ribeiro Moreira DA, Costa de Souza Le Bihan D, et al
Focused Endocardial Septal Ablation: A New Technique to Treat Postmyectomy Recurrent Gradient.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e279-e281.
PubMed Abstract available

TANG Y, Zhu W, Liu J, Liu H, et al
Thoracoscopic Transmitral Myectomy for an Anatomically Complex Case With Midventricular Obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e283-e286.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2021

JAHANYAR J, Aphram G, de Kerchove L, Khoury GE, et al
A Unique Hybrid Tricuspid Aortic Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 27. pii: S0003-4975(21)01665.
PubMed

STEVENS LM, Noiseux N
How can we improve long-term surgical outcomes in patients with ischemic mitral regurgitation and cardiomyopathy?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01661.
PubMed

BERRETTA P, Meuris B, Kappert U, Andreas M, et al
Sutureless versus rapid deployment aortic valve replacement: results from a multicentric registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)01597.
PubMed Abstract available

WEI LM, Cook CC, Hayanga JWA, Rankin JS, et al
Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement: First 50 Cases.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)01596.
PubMed Abstract available

PATLOLLA SH, Schaff HV, Dearani JA, Stulak JM, et al
Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease: Cost of Transcatheter versus Surgical Management.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)01588.
PubMed Abstract available

BISHAWI M, Milano C, Gaca J, Wang A, et al
Late durability of mitral repair for ischemic versus nonischemic functional mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 18. pii: S0003-4975(21)01581.
PubMed Abstract available

VERLINDEN J, Bove T, de Kerchove L, Baert J, et al
Early conduction disorders after aortic valve replacement with the sutureless Perceval prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)01573.
PubMed Abstract available

SENZAI M, Kainuma S, Toda K, Miyagawa S, et al
Clinical Outcomes Following Durable Mitral Valve Repair for Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 14. pii: S0003-4975(21)01569.
PubMed Abstract available

YAMAZAKI S, Doi K, Numata S, Yamano T, et al
Stress Echocardiography after Mitral Valve Repair using a Semirigid Partial Band.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Sep 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)01538.
PubMed Abstract available

DAVID TE
Surgical Treatment of Bicuspid Aortic Valve With Dilated Aortic Root.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:746.
PubMed

DAMIAN I, Kellermair J, Grund M, Zierer A, et al
First in Human: Transcatheter, Transapical Double Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:968-969.
PubMed Abstract available

BACCELLI A, Lapenna E, Del Forno B, Schiavi D, et al
Long-Term Results of Mitral Repair With Complete Semi-Rigid Rings vs Posterior Flexible Bands.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:756-761.
PubMed Abstract available

KALRA K, Wagh K, Wei JW, McPherson L, et al
Regurgitant Bicuspid Aortopathy: Is Valve-Sparing Root Replacement Equivalent to Bentall Procedure?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:737-745.
PubMed Abstract available

August 2021

MCCONNELL PI
Aortic Sinus Morphology in Mitral Stenosis Variants Is a Risk for Native Aortic Thrombosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 30. pii: S0003-4975(21)01528.
PubMed

CZAPLA J, Claus I, Martens T, Philipsen T, et al
Midterm comparison between different annuloplasty techniques for functional tricuspid regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)01465.
PubMed Abstract available

DAMIAN I, Zierer A, Grund M, Kellermair J, et al
Transcatheter, transapical mitral valve replacement following mitral valve annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)01447.
PubMed Abstract available

SABATINO ME, Okoh AK, Chao JC, Soto C, et al
Early Discharge After Minimally Invasive Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01438.
PubMed Abstract available

PASRIJA C, Quinn RW, Bernstein D, Tran D, et al
Mitral Valve Translocation: A Novel Operation for the Treatment of Secondary Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01433.
PubMed Abstract available

THOMAS AS, Chan A, Alsoufi B, Vinocur JM, et al
Long-term Outcomes of Children Operated for Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)01444.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL V, Jneid H, Cornwell L, Kherallah R, et al
Left Ventricle Mass Regression after Surgical or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Veterans.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Aug 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)01429.
PubMed Abstract available

YANG B, Naeem A
A Y Incision and Rectangular Patch to Enlarge the Aortic Annulus by Three Valve Sizes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e139-e141.
PubMed Abstract available

KATAOKA H, Tanaka H, Toshida T, Ebato M, et al
Intraoperative Trifecta Valve Malfunction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e107-e109.
PubMed Abstract available

July 2021

LEE SA, Jang IY, Park SY, Kim KW, et al
Benefit of Sarcopenia Screening in Older Patients Undergoing Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)01298.
PubMed Abstract available

CEKMECELIOGLU D, Alagoz M
Sutureless aortic valve: is it a bailout option in the belligerent root?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)01278.
PubMed

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.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)00849.
PubMed Abstract available

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.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)32140.
PubMed Abstract available

KAMIYA K, Nagatani Y, Matsubayashi Y, Mori Y, et al
A virtual-reality imaging analysis of the dynamic aortic root anatomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)01249.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHAFERS HJ
Suture Aortic Annuloplasty - A Stable Solution?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 13. pii: S0003-4975(21)01237.
PubMed

JAHANGIRI M
Assessment and reporting of aortic valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 13. pii: S0003-4975(21)01236.
PubMed

LONGI F, Orelaru F, Clemence J Jr, Naeem A, et al
Outcomes of Bicuspid Aortic Valve Thoracic Aorta (4.0-4.5cm) after Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 6. pii: S0003-4975(21)01070.
PubMed Abstract available

HOLST T, Petersen J, Sinning C, Reichenspurner H, et al
Aortic Valve Repair in Annular Dilatation: External Versus Internal Suture Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)01172.
PubMed Abstract available

JABAGI H, Chan V, Ruel M, Mesana TG, et al
Aortic valve repair decreases risks of VRE in AI at 10 years: a propensity score-matched analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jul 3. pii: S0003-4975(21)01165.
PubMed Abstract available

MASUYAMA S, Isomura T, Inoue T, Ichihara T, et al
Paraplegia After Valvular Surgery After Remote Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:e9-e11.
PubMed Abstract available

RUBENS FD, Ngu J, Malvea A, Samuels SJ, et al
Early Midterm Results After Valve Replacement With Contemporary Pericardial Prostheses for Severe Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:99-107.
PubMed Abstract available

KOBAYASHI Y, Kotani Y, Kuroko Y, Tateishi A, et al
Anatomic Risk Factors for Reintervention After Arterial Switch Operation for Taussig-Bing Anomaly.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;112:163-169.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2021

ROWE G, Gill G, Trento A, Emerson D, et al
Robotic mitral valve repair following failed transcatheter edge-to-edge repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 28. pii: S0003-4975(21)01082.
PubMed Abstract available

GIRIDHARA P, Poonia A, Kumar DS, Krishnamoorthy KM, et al
Outflow Ventricular Septal Defect with Aortic Regurgitation: Optimal timing of Surgery?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 26. pii: S0003-4975(21)01072.
PubMed Abstract available

GILLINOV AM, Burns DJ, Suri RM
Mitral Valve Repair: A Blend of Art and Science.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)01044.
PubMed

EMERSON D, Chikwe J
Mitral Valve Replacement: Still a Durable Option.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 21. pii: S0003-4975(21)01041.
PubMed

USHIJIMA T, Kimura S, Shiose A
Implantability of the MITRIS RESILIA mitral valve: a first-in-human case report.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)01038.
PubMed Abstract available

DEUTSCH C, Bramlage K, Bramlage P
"Mitral valve replacement: time for a patient-level meta-analysis?"
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 12. pii: S0003-4975(21)01014.
PubMed

GERDISCH MW, Downey RS, Stavridis GT, Wei LM, et al
Multiple Valve Repair Facilitated by Aortic Ring Annuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jun 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)00995.
PubMed Abstract available

PIROLA S, Mastroiacovo G, Arlati FG, Mostardini G, et al
Single Center Five Years' Experience of Ozaki Procedure: Midterm Follow-up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1937-1943.
PubMed Abstract available

BRESCIA AA, Bolling SF
Tricuspid Repair: Put a Ring on It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:2010-2011.
PubMed

REICH H, Ramzy D
Sutureless and Rapid Deployment Valves: How Many Years of Survival is an 18-minute Reduction in Cross-Clamp Time Worth?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1891-1892.
PubMed

HABERTHEUER A, Gleason TG, Kilic A, Schindler J, et al
Outcomes of Current-Generation Transfemoral Balloon-Expandable Versus Self-Expandable Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1968-1974.
PubMed Abstract available

PIROLA S, Mastroiacovo G, Bisleri G, Polvani G, et al
Ozaki Procedure: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1763-1769.
PubMed

SUN D, Schaff HV, Gersh BJ, Borlaug BA, et al
Nonobstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in a Patient With Mitral Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e429-e432.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN A, Schaff HV, Ommen SR, Gersh BJ, et al
Late Health Status of Patients Undergoing Myectomy for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1867-1875.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2021

GILLINOV AM, Burns DJP, Suri RM
The Rules of Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 31. pii: S0003-4975(21)00925.
PubMed

FRANKEL WC, Weiss AJ
Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Insufficiency: Just Do It!
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 31. pii: S0003-4975(21)00924.
PubMed

MITREV Z, Risteski P, Todorovska M, Pavlovik M, et al
Aortic valve neocuspidisation using xenologous pericardium versus bioprosthetic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)00895.
PubMed Abstract available

MUTSUGA M, Narita Y, Tokuda Y, Uchida W, et al
Predictors of failure of mitral valve repair using artificial chordae.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 19. pii: S0003-4975(21)00864.
PubMed Abstract available

PASRIJA C, Quinn RW, Gammie JS
Developing and Evaluating a Chronic Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation Animal Model.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 7. pii: S0003-4975(21)00850.
PubMed

BLITZER D, Nguyen S, Bacha E, LaPar DJ, et al
Aortic Valve Neocuspidization In a Pulmonary Autograft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 4. pii: S0003-4975(21)00817.
PubMed Abstract available

TABATA M, Morimura H, Nakanaga H
Double leaflet technique for mitral regurgitation with the small or tethered posterior leaflet.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)00765.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F
The Ross Operation: A Present for the Future.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1742.
PubMed

IMAMURA T, Narang N
Methodology to Assess Severity and Impact of Aortic Insufficiency During Left Ventricular Assist Device Support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1741.
PubMed

MORI M, Geirsson A
Age Is Just a Number - Selection at Play in TAVR for Nonagenarians.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1528-1529.
PubMed

TSAI FC, Li HY, Chou AH, Huang HC, et al
Modified Implant Technique of Perceval Sutureless Valve in Congenital Type 0 Bicuspid Valve Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e369-e371.
PubMed Abstract available

HUFTON A, Newman JS, Pupovac SS, Mattia A, et al
Degenerative Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency in a Patient With a Prior Bentall Procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e333-e334.
PubMed Abstract available

MUTSUGA M, Tokuda Y, Fujimoto K, Terazawa S, et al
Surgery for Anomalous Papillary Muscle Directly Into the Anterior Mitral Leaflet.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1512-1518.
PubMed Abstract available

April 2021

GRANDINETTI M, Bruno P, Farina P, Pasquini A, et al
Bicuspidized De Vega for functional tricuspid valve regurgitation: "De-Kay repair".
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 27. pii: S0003-4975(21)00750.
PubMed Abstract available

LEVINER DB, Friedman T, Zafrir B, Arazi M, et al
Mid-term Results of Isolated Tricuspid Valve Replacement - Implications for Clinical Decision Making.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)00742.
PubMed Abstract available

BUSTAMANTE-MUNGUIRA J, Alvarez P, Romero B, Munoz C, et al
Impact of tricuspid regurgitation severity and repair on aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)00739.
PubMed Abstract available

RYAN CT, Almousa A, Zea-Vera R, Chang MQ, et al
Outcomes of Aortic Valve Replacement for Chronic Aortic Insufficiency: Analysis of the STS Database.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 25. pii: S0003-4975(21)00730.
PubMed Abstract available

SINGH S, DiGiacomo JC, Angus LDG
"It Will Work": The Story of Nina Starr Braunwald and the First Successful Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)00723.
PubMed Abstract available

PAHWA S, Stephens EH, Daly RC, Arghami A, et al
Mitral Valve Repair: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)00736.
PubMed

RAHMOUNI K, Deng M, Gharibeh L, Elmistekawy E, et al
Systematic Approach to the Calcified Mitral Valve Apparatus at Time of Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)00747.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE S, McConnell P, Cua CL
Cylinder Mitral Valve Creates Normalized Ventricular Flow Patterns.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)00746.
PubMed

SOHN SH, Kim KH, Kang Y, Kim JS, et al
Recovery from Conduction Abnormalities after Aortic Valve Replacement using Edwards Intuity.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)00740.
PubMed Abstract available

PATTAKOS G
Tricuspid Valve Replacement - The Road Less Travelled.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)00737.
PubMed

KOFIDIS T, Gaudino M
Mitral valve repair for ischemic mitral regurgitation: the jury is still out.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 24. pii: S0003-4975(21)00738.
PubMed

VENARDOS N, Gergen AK, Jarrett M, Weyant MJ, et al
Warfarin Induces Calcification of the Aortic Valve via ERK1/2 and beta-Catenin Signaling.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)00726.
PubMed Abstract available

ANSELMI A, Aymami M, Tomasi J, Chabanne C, et al
DURABILITY OF MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT WITH A 3(RD) GENERATION BIOPROSTHESIS.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)00724.
PubMed Abstract available

HIROTA M, Suezawa T, Kawabata T, Kuroko Y, et al
Papillary-ventricular complex tugging for ischemic/functional mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)00710.
PubMed Abstract available

KYTO V, Gunn J
Safety of mechanical and biological aortic valve prostheses in older patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)00707.
PubMed

HICKS GL JR
To intervene or not intervene?-That is the question. Do new wall motion changes after aortic valve replacement in the presence of an anomalous circumflex coronary artery (ACCA) dictate action?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 14. pii: S0003-4975(21)00698.
PubMed

SUGITANI Y, Muneuchi J, Watanabe M, Matsuoka R, et al
Late adverse events in patients with pulmonary atresia intact ventricular septum after valvuloplasty.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 14. pii: S0003-4975(21)00694.
PubMed Abstract available

JACOBS J, Shahian D, Badhwar V, Thibault D, et al
Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2021 Adult Cardiac Surgery Risk Models for Multiple Valve Operations.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)00670.
PubMed Abstract available

LU H, Muller O, Kirsch M
Neurovascular complications in transcatheter aortic valve replacement using the transcarotid access.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 8. pii: S0003-4975(21)00653.
PubMed

WITTEN JC, Tan CD, Rodriguez ER, Shrestha NK, et al
Invasive Aortic Valve Endocarditis: Clinical and Tissue Findings from a Prospective Investigation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 8. pii: S0003-4975(21)00651.
PubMed Abstract available

RAJAB TK, Kwon JH, Gerry B
Aortic Valve Replacement in Neonates: An Unsolved Problem with Limited Quality of Evidence.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 8. pii: S0003-4975(21)00657.
PubMed

GAMMIE JS, Grayburn PA, Quinn RW, Hung J, et al
Quantitating Mitral Regurgitation in Clinical Trials: The Need for a Uniform Approach.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 7. pii: S0003-4975(21)00652.
PubMed Abstract available

RUSSO M, Di Mauro M, Saitto G, Lio A, et al
Beating vs Arrested Heart Isolated Tricuspid Valve Surgery: Long-term Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Apr 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)00649.
PubMed Abstract available

SAEDI S
Isolated Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Is Associated With Pulmonary Valve Leaflet Anomalies: Reply.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1407-1408.
PubMed

RADERMECKER MA, Tchana-Sato V, Stiennon L
Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Coexisting With Dysplastic Pulmonary Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1407.
PubMed

ROSELLI EE
Bicuspid Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1232-1233.
PubMed

FERNANDEZ-CARBONELL A, Rodriguez-Guerrero E, Merino-Cejas C, Conejero-Jurado MT, et al
Predictive Factors for Pulmonary Homograft Dysfunction After Ross Surgery: A 20-Year Follow-up.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1338-1344.
PubMed Abstract available

DAHLBACKA S, Laakso T, Kinnunen EM, Moriyama N, et al
Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch Worsens Long-Term Survival: Insights From the FinnValve Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1284-1290.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2021

PATLOLLA SH, Schaff HV, Bagameri G, Dearani JA, et al
Natural history and outcomes of non-replaced aortic sinuses in patients with bicuspid aortic valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 31. pii: S0003-4975(21)00562.
PubMed Abstract available

LAM KY, Reardon MJ, Yakubov SJ, Modine T, et al
Surgical sutureless and sutured aortic valve replacement in low-risk patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)00574.
PubMed Abstract available

FADEL M, Varghese S, Awad G, Wippermann J, et al
Novel Surgical Technique to Prevent Left Ventricular Rupture After Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)00572.
PubMed Abstract available

BALDONADO JJR, Greason KL, Crestanello JA, Dearani JA, et al
Surgical aortic valve replacement in the setting of anomalous circumflex coronary artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)00570.
PubMed Abstract available

HIRJI S, Trager L, Harloff M, Yazdchi F, et al
Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Outcomes in Non-TAVR Centers - Implications to Tier-Based Systems of Care.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)00555.
PubMed Abstract available

SONG L, Tao L
Two-sewing-ring technique for a self-assembled aortic valve conduit to the annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)00547.
PubMed

MANNACIO VA, Mannacio L, Antignano A, Mauro C, et al
NEW ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS VERSUS WARFARIN IN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AFTER EARLY POST-OPERATIVE PERIOD IN PATIENTS WITH BIOPROSTHETIC AORTIC VALVE.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)00521.
PubMed Abstract available

TSAI FC
Not every aortic stenosis should go for transcatheter aortic valve implant (TAVI) first after low risk trials.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)00531.
PubMed

BOUGIOUKAKIS P, Urbanski PP
How to fix a self-assembled aortic valve conduit to the annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)00511.
PubMed

WEI S, Ren T, Zhang L, He X, et al
Thoracoscopic-assisted Repair of Perivalvular Leakage of Prosthetic Mitral Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 15. pii: S0003-4975(21)00514.
PubMed Abstract available

PATLOLLA SH, Schaff HV, Greason KL, Pochettino A, et al
Early right ventricular reverse remodeling predicts survival after isolated tricuspid valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)00445.
PubMed Abstract available

NAPPI F, Spadaccio C
Ischemic mitral regurgitation animal models: going from the whole to the part or viceversa?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 8. pii: S0003-4975(21)00469.
PubMed

JIA B, Zhang H, Huang J
Another choice for aortic valve disease in pediatric patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 8. pii: S0003-4975(21)00464.
PubMed

INOUE T, Satsu T, Kitayama H
Giant ascending aortic aneurysm and pulmonary arteriovenous malformation in the left upper lung lobe.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 5. pii: S0003-4975(21)00439.
PubMed

MISTIRIAN AA, Yates MT, Lawrence DR
An alternative and safe technique to tie down a biological aortic valve in small aortic roots.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)00357.
PubMed Abstract available

HU X, Jiang W, Li H, Zhou T, et al
Prosthesis selection for aortic valve replacement with concomitant coronary artery bypass graft.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)00363.
PubMed Abstract available

VEEN KM, Yalcin YC, Mokhles MM
Sufficient Methods for Monitoring Aortic Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1098.
PubMed

STEPHENS EH, Dearani JA
The Tricuspid Valve in Single-Ventricle Patients: Forgotten, Unforgivable, and Indispensable.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:994-995.
PubMed

KIRKER E, Jones BM
The Benefits of Transcarotid Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: When will we stop being so surprised?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)00339.
PubMed

LUCIANI GB, Davide de Manna N, Segreto A, Lanzoni L, et al
Scalloped Freehand Pulmonary Homograft for Prosthetic Tricuspid Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Mar 1. pii: S0003-4975(21)00351.
PubMed Abstract available

VANSTRAELEN S, Vandenbrande J, Yilmaz A
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Transaortic Myectomy for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e217-e218.
PubMed Abstract available

TOKUDA Y, Fujimoto K, Narita Y, Mutsuga M, et al
Sutures on the Anterior Mitral Leaflet to Prevent Systolic Anterior Motion.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e213-e215.
PubMed Abstract available

ABDELSATTAR ZM, Elsisy MF, Schaff H, Stulak J, et al
Comparative Effectiveness of Mechanical Valves and Homografts in Complex Aortic Endocarditis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:793-799.
PubMed Abstract available

NAJM HK, Karamlou T, Ahmad M
Combined Aortic and Mitral Annular Enlargement With Fibrous Skeleton Reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e177-e180.
PubMed Abstract available

MA J, Liu J, Yuan H, Tang Y, et al
Two-Port Thoracoscopic Myectomy for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Three-Dimensional Printing.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e165-e168.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN D, Schaff HV, Nishimura RA, Geske JB, et al
Transapical Septal Myectomy for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy With Midventricular Obstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:836-844.
PubMed Abstract available

BI X, Yang C, Song Y, Yuan J, et al
Matrix Metalloproteinases Increase Because of Hypoperfusion in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:915-922.
PubMed Abstract available

NISSEN AP, Miller CC 3rd, Thourani VH, Woo YJ, et al
Less Invasive Mitral Surgery Versus Conventional Sternotomy Stratified by Mitral Pathology.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:819-827.
PubMed Abstract available

MOSCARELLI M, Fattouch K, Speziale G
Tailor-Made Aortic Root Reconstruction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:1097-1098.
PubMed

FAROUX L, Junquera L, Mohammadi S, Kalavrouziotis D, et al
Cerebral Embolism After Transcarotid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Factors Associated With Ipsilateral Ischemic Burden.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:951-957.
PubMed Abstract available

FEINS EN, Chavez M, Callahan R, Del Nido PJ, et al
Experience and Outcomes of Surgically Implanted Melody Valve in the Pulmonary Position.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:966-972.
PubMed Abstract available

February 2021

KONSTANTINOV IE, Buratto E, d'Udekem Y
Annuloplasty for aortic regurgitation in univentricular heart on ventricular assist support.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 27. pii: S0003-4975(21)00337.
PubMed Abstract available

KINDZELSKI B, Mick SL, Krishnaswamy A, Kapadia SR, et al
Evolution of Alternative Access Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 26. pii: S0003-4975(21)00336.
PubMed Abstract available

IBRAHIM M, Spelde AE, Szeto WY, Acker MA, et al
Clinical and echocardiographic results of AVR in the failing ventricle: do AS and AR differ?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 22. pii: S0003-4975(21)00332.
PubMed Abstract available

WANG Y, Hu X
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement in mitral annular calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 20. pii: S0003-4975(21)00309.
PubMed

WEININGER G, Mori M, Shang M, Degife E, et al
Patterns of Surveillance Imaging for Incidentally Detected Ascending Aortic Aneurysms.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 17. pii: S0003-4975(21)00302.
PubMed Abstract available

MACHII Y, Sezai A, Taoka M, Osaka S, et al
Native valve attachment to the prosthetic valve 2.5 years after the 3(rd) tricuspid valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)00296.
PubMed Abstract available

MORI M, Geirsson A
Trading the proximal risk for the distal payout in annular enlargement with aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 16. pii: S0003-4975(21)00290.
PubMed

ZHAN Y, Weintraub A
Is Transcarotid Really Better Than Transaxillary Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 13. pii: S0003-4975(21)00274.
PubMed

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.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 11. pii: S0003-4975(21)00270.
PubMed

CHENG Z
Comment on Evaluation of right heart function in patients undergoing tricuspid valve replacement surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 10. pii: S0003-4975(21)00259.
PubMed

DENG XS, Meng X, Fullerton D, Stone M, et al
Complement up-regulates Runx-2 to induce pro-fibrogenic change in aortic valve interstitial cells.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)00169.
PubMed Abstract available

KAINUMA S, Mitsuno M, Toda K, Miyagawa S, et al
Surgical Ablation Concomitant with Non-mitral valve surgery for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)00183.
PubMed Abstract available

DEJA MA, Malinowski M, Widenka K, Stozynski N, et al
Repair or Replacement for Secondary Mitral Regurgitation: Results from Polish National Registry.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Feb 2. pii: S0003-4975(21)00173.
PubMed Abstract available

EMANI SM
Single Ventricle With Atrioventricular Valve Regurgitation-Ongoing Challenges.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:670-671.
PubMed

ROSELLI EE, Deeb GM, Sade RM
Should Patients With Opioid Addiction Have a Second Valve Replacement for Endocarditis?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:401-406.
PubMed

EDELMAN JJ, Badhwar V, Larbalestier R, Yadav P, et al
Contemporary Surgical and Transcatheter Management of Mitral Annular Calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:390-397.
PubMed Abstract available

MAREY G, Said SM
Combined Manouguian-Guiraudon Approach for Double Valve Replacement: The Commando Revisited.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e139-e141.
PubMed Abstract available

REYES G, Monguio E, Gomez-Marino M, Gomez-Tello V, et al
Trifecta Bioprosthesis Sudden-Onset Three-Leaflet Detachment.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e127-e128.
PubMed Abstract available

January 2021

VAN DH, Minh Pham NH, Tri Nguyen VM, Van Nguyen P, et al
Isolated Congenital Mitral Regurgitation Repair in Children: Long-term Outcomes of Artificial Ring.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)00123.
PubMed Abstract available

GILLINOV M, Burns DJP, Wierup P
The Right WAYS to Repair the Mitral Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)00127.
PubMed

GILLINOV M, Burns DJP, Wierup P
Rings and Things in Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 29. pii: S0003-4975(21)00129.
PubMed

CONDELLO I, Santarpino G, Speziale G
CPB's time in Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery is an independent or dependent variable for the patient outcome?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)00111.
PubMed

CONDELLO I, Mastroroberto P, Santarpino G
Early surgery of the mitral valve: do we have "new" predictor factors?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)00120.
PubMed

KOGURE T, Butera G, Michielon G, Kabir S, et al
Melody valve fracture causing mitral stenosis: Novel solution for transapical valve in valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)00115.
PubMed Abstract available

HELMERS MR, Kim ST, Atluri P
Relationship of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Times and Outcomes in Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 23. pii: S0003-4975(21)00110.
PubMed

GAMMIE JS, Quinn RW, Strauss ER, Wang L, et al
Initial Clinical Experience with Mitral Valve Translocation for Secondary Mitral Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 10. pii: S0003-4975(21)00051.
PubMed Abstract available

YAZDCHI F, Harloff M, Hirji S, Percy E, et al
Long-term Outcomes of Aortic Valve Replacement with Aortic Homograft: 27 Years Experience.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)00048.
PubMed Abstract available

SUEZAWA T, Hirota M, Sakoda N, Kawabata T, et al
Successful handmade monobloc aorto-mitral valve replacement for extensive aortic root abscess.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 9. pii: S0003-4975(21)00053.
PubMed Abstract available

LAPAR DJ, Moroi MK, Nguyen SN, Bacha EA, et al
Neonatal Cone Valvuloplasty for Pulmonary Atresia/Intact Ventricular Septum and Ebsteinoid Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 6. pii: S0003-4975(21)00024.
PubMed Abstract available

DEAS DS JR, Lou X, Leshnower BG, Almuwaqqat Z, et al
Fifteen years of aortic valve-sparing root replacement and impact of eccentric jets on late outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 6. pii: S0003-4975(21)00016.
PubMed Abstract available

SUN H, Li B, Yuan X, Ju F, et al
Extracardiac Tricuspid Annuloplasty-A Novel Technique for Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 6. pii: S0003-4975(21)00019.
PubMed Abstract available

KITTAKA E, Yamagishi M, Shinohara G, Ando T, et al
Sliding aortoplasty for severe supravalvular aortic stenosis after the Lecompte procedure.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 4. pii: S0003-4975(21)00008.
PubMed Abstract available

FRANCICA A, Dodonov M, Tonelli F, Paolino G, et al
Early post-operative thrombosis of trans-catheter aortic valve-in-valve prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 Jan 4. pii: S0003-4975(21)00005.
PubMed Abstract available

WEYMANN A, Zhigalov K, Bisleri G
Balloon-Expandable Rapid-Deployment Valve Implantation for Small Aortic Root.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:379.
PubMed

BOVE T, Bradt N, Martens T, De Wolf D, et al
The Pulmonary Autograft After the Ross Operation: Results of 25-Year Follow-Up in a Pediatric Cohort.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:159-167.
PubMed Abstract available

KONZ MG, Rossi PJ, Rokkas CK
Calcified Homograft With Aortic Insufficiency: A Hybrid Alternative Approach to Clamping.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e51-e53.
PubMed Abstract available

BAIRD CW, Chavez M, Friedman KG
Pulmonary Valve Reconstruction Using the Ozaki Leaflet Reconstructive Techniques.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2021;111:e19-e21.
PubMed Abstract available

December 2020

SAMATHKUMAR A
Less invasive aortic valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)32141.
PubMed

MATHEW J, Dearani JA, Daly RC, Schaff HV, et al
Management of Subaortic Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction after Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 14. pii: S0003-4975(20)32112.
PubMed Abstract available

SCHULTE LJ, Maniar HS
Rapid Deployment Valves in Aortic Valve Replacement: Is Brevity the Soul of It?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 9. pii: S0003-4975(20)32104.
PubMed

DAVID T
Tricuspid annuloplasty for functional tricuspid regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Dec 4. pii: S0003-4975(20)32079.
PubMed

EDELMAN JJ, Thourani VH
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Aortic Regurgitation? An Unmet Need.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1966.
PubMed

VANDENBERGE J, Kurlansky P, Takeda K, Yamabe T, et al
In Situ Composition of Valved Conduit for Complex Reoperative Aortic Root Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e549-e550.
PubMed Abstract available

MORONT MG, Sabik JF 3rd, Reardon MJ, Dagenais F, et al
Sizing Strategy and Implant Considerations for the Avalus Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e551-e553.
PubMed Abstract available

FUKUHARA S
Safe Late Explantation of Transcatheter Aortic Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e555-e558.
PubMed Abstract available

TATEWAKI H, Sakamoto I, Ushijima T, Shiose A, et al
Pulmonary Valve Replacement via Left Thoracotomy as an Alternative to Resternotomy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e537-e539.
PubMed Abstract available

WAI SANG SL, DeBruine N, Beute T, Heiser J, et al
Midterm Outcomes for Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the Failed Freestyle Bioprosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1951-1957.
PubMed Abstract available

MONIER A, Hysi I, Fabre O
Ventricular Septal Defect Jeopardizes the Autograft in a Ross Operation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e535-e536.
PubMed Abstract available

November 2020

XUE Y, Zhou Q, Li S, Li J, et al
Trans-apical transcatheter valve replacement using J-Valve for aortic valve diseases.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 26. pii: S0003-4975(20)32006.
PubMed Abstract available

HARLOFF MT, Papoy AR, Hirji SA, Percy ED, et al
Aortic Root Replacement to Accommodate Future Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 26. pii: S0003-4975(20)32018.
PubMed Abstract available

ALGARNI KD, Alfonso J, Pragliola C, Kheirallah H, et al
Long-term outcomes of tricuspid valve repair; the influence of the annuloplasty prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 23. pii: S0003-4975(20)31934.
PubMed Abstract available

DINGES C, Seitelberger R, Steindl J
What are the benefits of utilizing a dedicated device for functional aortic valve assessment?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)31925.
PubMed

MUMTAZ M, Wyler von Ballmoos MC, Deeb GM, Popma JJ, et al
The impact of transfusions on mortality after transcatheter or surgical aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)31918.
PubMed Abstract available

CHEN J, Ma W, Ming Y, Wang W, et al
Minimally invasive valve replacement for late tricuspid regurgitation after left-sided valve surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)31919.
PubMed Abstract available

CARROLL JD, Mack MJ, Vemulapalli S, Herrmann HC, et al
STS-ACC TVT Registry of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)31514.
PubMed Abstract available

GALLOWAY AC
Mitral Valve Repair: The Goal Is a Durable Physiologically Normal Valve.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)31903.
PubMed

JARRETT MJ, Houk AK, McCuistion PE, Weyant MJ, et al
Wnt Signaling Mediates Pro-Fibrogenic Activity in Human Aortic Valve Interstitial Cells.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)31891.
PubMed Abstract available

SAKAGUCHI T, Hiraoka A, Ryomoto M, Sekiya N, et al
Papillary muscle reorientation for systolic anterior motion after mitral valve repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 4. pii: S0003-4975(20)31864.
PubMed Abstract available

LEE H, Kim J, Oh SS, Yoo JS, et al
Long-term clinical and hemodynamic outcomes of edge-to-edge repair for tricuspid regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 3. pii: S0003-4975(20)31841.
PubMed Abstract available

MARISCALCO G, Acharya M, Maselli D
Direct Cardioplegia Instillation to Pressurize the Aortic Valve and Root During Cardioplegic Arrest.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 3. pii: S0003-4975(20)31849.
PubMed

ZWISCHENBERGER BA, Williams AR, Koweek LM
Rethinking aortic root replacement with anomalous left coronary after computed tomographic angiogram.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Nov 3. pii: S0003-4975(20)31850.
PubMed

PASTA S, Agnese V, Gallo A, Cosentino F, et al
Shear Stress and Aortic Strain Associations With Biomarkers of Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1595-1604.
PubMed Abstract available

October 2020

HAMANDI M, Lanfear AT, Squiers JJ, George T, et al
Double Valve Replacement in Patients with Mitral Annular Calcification and Aortic Stenosis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 31. pii: S0003-4975(20)31839.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN TC, Walker T, Gunnarsson C, Moore M, et al
Long-term Healthcare Expenditures over Time for Tissue and Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 31. pii: S0003-4975(20)31840.
PubMed Abstract available

WIEDEMANN D, Laufer G, Coti I, Mahr S, et al
Anterior Right Thoracotomy for Rapid Deployment Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 31. pii: S0003-4975(20)31823.
PubMed Abstract available

LAMELAS J, Alnajar A
Early Outcomes for Surgical Minimally Invasive SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 31. pii: S0003-4975(20)31824.
PubMed Abstract available

PATEL PM, Chiou E, Cao Y, Binogo J, et al
Isolated Redo-Aortic Valve Replacement versus Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 28. pii: S0003-4975(20)31748.
PubMed Abstract available

VEVE MP, Akhtar Y, McKeown PP, Morelli MK, et al
Percutaneous Mechanical Aspiration vs Valve Surgery for Tricuspid-valve Endocarditis in Drug Users.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 20. pii: S0003-4975(20)31720.
PubMed Abstract available

AD N
Surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation during mitral valve surgery. Can we do more?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 20. pii: S0003-4975(20)31721.
PubMed

FABRE O, Carjaliu I, Rebet O, Radutoiu M, et al
Reversed C-shaped scanner-guided ministernotomy for isolated aortic valve replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 17. pii: S0003-4975(20)31706.
PubMed Abstract available

ABDULKARIM M, Weld J, Cohen W, Combs P, et al
Congenitally Abnormal Aortic Valve causing Coronary Obstruction and Cardiac Arrest in Infancy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 15. pii: S0003-4975(20)31686.
PubMed Abstract available

PERIN G, Shaw M, Toolan C, Palmer K, et al
Cost Analysis of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery in the UK National Health Service.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 14. pii: S0003-4975(20)31685.
PubMed Abstract available

LEHR EJ, Petrescu OM
Asymptomatic, but not always benign - new insights into severe mitral regurgitation.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)31657.
PubMed

BURNS DJP, Soltesz EG, Bakaeen FG
Concomitant Surgical Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: No Longer a Mitral Monopoly?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)31660.
PubMed

STEFANELLI G, Pirro F, Longo M, Bellisario A, et al
Intermediate-Term Outcomes After Aortic Valve Replacement With Medtronic 3F Stentless Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 9. pii: S0003-4975(20)31635.
PubMed Abstract available

D'ONOFRIO A, Tessari C, Lorenzoni G, Cibin G, et al
Minimally Invasive Vs. Conventional Aortic Valve Replacement With Rapid-Deployment Bioprostheses.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 8. pii: S0003-4975(20)31630.
PubMed Abstract available

YONGUE C, Lopez DC, Soltesz EG, Roselli EE, et al
Durability and Performance of 2,298 Trifecta Aortic Valve Prostheses: A Propensity-Matched Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 1. pii: S0003-4975(20)31553.
PubMed Abstract available

YOKOYAMA Y, Takagi H, Kuno T
Impact of Different Annuloplasty Methods for Tricuspid regurgitation; a Network Meta-Analysis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Oct 1. pii: S0003-4975(20)31557.
PubMed Abstract available

ALAGOZ M, Cekmecelioglu D
Valve-in-Valve for Small Aortic Annulus in High BMI Patients: What is the Matter of Valve Sizing?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1434.
PubMed

OPACIC D, Efimenko N, Paluszkiewicz L, Savichev D, et al
Intra-atrial Neomitral Ring Creation in the Presence of Severe Mitral Annulus Calcification.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e343-e345.
PubMed Abstract available

GEIRSSON A, Schranz A, Jawitz O, Mori M, et al
The Evolving Burden of Drug Use Associated Infective Endocarditis in the United States.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1185-1192.
PubMed Abstract available

MARATHE SP, Chavez M, Sleeper LA, Marx G, et al
Modified Ozaki Procedure Including Annular Enlargement for Small Aortic Annuli in Young Patients.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:1364-1371.
PubMed Abstract available

MASAKI N, Onoki T, Ozawa A, Tanaka T, et al
Rare Case of Neonatal Cardiac Ischemia Due to Intermittent Aortic Insufficiency.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e295-e297.
PubMed Abstract available

KOSSAR AP, Ravalli F, George I, Ferrari G, et al
Aortic Root Replacement for a TAVR-Induced Aortic Root-to-Right Ventricular Fistula.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e319-e321.
PubMed Abstract available

ESMAEILI A, Fichtlscherer S, Holubec T, Albrecht M, et al
Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation Based on Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e323-e325.
PubMed Abstract available

September 2020

LEE H, Jeong DS, Kim WS, Sung K, et al
Is Prophylactic Tricuspid annuloplasty Beneficial for Degenerative Mitral Valve Repair?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 28. pii: S0003-4975(20)31544.
PubMed Abstract available

HELMERS MR, Kim ST, Altshuler P, Han JJ, et al
Mitral Valve Surgery in Pulmonary Hypertension Patients: Is Minimally Invasive Surgery Safe?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 26. pii: S0003-4975(20)31550.
PubMed Abstract available

ERFE JM, Malaisrie SC, Andrei AC, Pham DT, et al
Outcomes of Sutureless/Rapid Deployment Valves Compared to Traditional Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 25. pii: S0003-4975(20)31535.
PubMed Abstract available

POUCH AM, Patel PA, Desai ND, Yushkevich N, et al
Dynamic volumetric assessment of the aortic root: The influence of bicuspid aortic valve competence.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 25. pii: S0003-4975(20)31537.
PubMed Abstract available

WITTEN JC, Durbak E, Houghtaling PL, Unai S, et al
Performance and Durability of Cryopreserved Allograft Aortic Valve Replacements.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 25. pii: S0003-4975(20)31534.
PubMed Abstract available

SHI J, Wei L, Chen Y, Wang X, et al
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with J-Valve: 2-Year Outcomes from the Multi-center Study.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 24. pii: S0003-4975(20)31525.
PubMed Abstract available

HABERTHEUER A, Aranda-Michel E, Schindler J, Gleason TG, et al
Longitudinal Outcomes of Nonagenarians undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 24. pii: S0003-4975(20)31528.
PubMed Abstract available

KEELING B, Beckerman Z, Wei J, Binongo J, et al
Benchmarking Outcomes: Reoperation for Aortic Valve Patient Prosthesis Mismatch.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 24. pii: S0003-4975(20)31531.
PubMed Abstract available

KIM JH, Lee SH, Joo HC, Youn YN, et al
Long-term Clinical Impacts of Functional Mitral Stenosis After Mitral Valve Repair.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 24. pii: S0003-4975(20)31527.
PubMed Abstract available

MALVINDI PG, Lorusso R, Jiritano F, Santarpino G, et al
Late Surgical Treatment for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Prosthesis Dysfunction.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 23. pii: S0003-4975(20)31523.
PubMed Abstract available

PERCY E, Harloff M, Hirji S, Malarczyk A, et al
Subclinical Structural Valve Degeneration in Young Patients with Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 23. pii: S0003-4975(20)31512.
PubMed Abstract available

RADMAN M, Mastropietro CW, Costello JM, Amula V, et al
Intermediate Outcomes after Repair of Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 19. pii: S0003-4975(20)31500.
PubMed Abstract available

MANGHELLI JL, Kelly MO, Carter DI, Gauthier JM, et al
Pericardial mitochondrial DNA levels are associated with atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Sep 15. pii: S0003-4975(20)31483.
PubMed Abstract available

OVERMAN DM
Depth of Coaptation: The Key to Long-term Valve Performance?
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:978-979.
PubMed

USEINI D, Beluli B, Schlomicher M, Haldenwang P, et al
Valve-in-Valve After Edwards INTUITY Valve Implantation in Small Aortic Annulus.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e189-e192.
PubMed Abstract available

GOBEL N, Tanriverdi S, Nagib R, Franke UFW, et al
Cardiogenic Shock Due to Leaflet Migration of On-X Aortic Mechanical Prosthesis.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e199-e200.
PubMed Abstract available

HO DY, Katcoff H, Griffis HM, Mercer-Rosa L, et al
Left Valvar Morphology Is Associated With Late Regurgitation in Atrioventricular Canal Defect.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:969-978.
PubMed Abstract available

OU-YANG WB, Qureshi S, Ge JB, Hu SS, et al
Multicenter Comparison of Percutaneous and Surgical Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Large RVOT.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:980-987.
PubMed Abstract available

NGUYEN SN, Blitzer D, Weiner S, Takayama H, et al
Septal Myectomy: How I Teach It.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:764-767.
PubMed

LAPENNA E, Nisi T, Ruggeri S, Trumello C, et al
Edge-to-Edge Mitral Repair Associated With Septal Myectomy in Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:783-789.
PubMed Abstract available

DE POTTER T, Iliodromitis KE, Silva Garcia E, Van Praet F, et al
Direct Implantation of a Left Atrial Appendage Occluder During Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:e227-e229.
PubMed Abstract available

KAGAWA H, Aranda-Michel E, Kormos RL, Keebler M, et al
Aortic Insufficiency After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Predictors and Outcomes.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020;110:836-843.
PubMed Abstract available

June 2020

GAUDINO M, Ruel M, Obadia JF, De Bonis M, et al
Methodologic considerations on four cardiovascular interventions trials with contradictory results.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)30911.
PubMed Abstract available

RAHMOUNI EL IDRISSI K, Chauvette V, Lamarche Y, El-Hamamsy I, et al
Recurrent Coronary Vasospasm After Cardiac Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Jun 5. pii: S0003-4975(20)30878.
PubMed Abstract available

May 2020

FABRE O, Durand F, Hysi I
A Novel CT-scan tool for patient selection in minithoracotomy aortic replacement.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 May 12. pii: S0003-4975(20)30709.
PubMed Abstract available

March 2020

CORA AR, Celik E
Chilaiditi Sign and Syndrome; The First Case Seen After An Open-Heart Surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2020 Mar 4. pii: S0003-4975(20)30281.
PubMed Abstract available

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